Tuesday, August 28, 2007 (Philippines)

Rodolfo ‘Babes’ Alvarez and tycoon Lucio Tan hold a sit-down meeting with Mayor Evelio Leonardia. What could have transpired here? (PIO) BACOLOD Representative Monico Puentevella will not hesitate to sign the petition to retain the old Singcang airport but he asked, “Is there a need for my signature?” While he admitted he would benefit from keeping the airport where it is now located, instead of moving it farther to what will be called the new Bacolod-Silay airport, Puentevella said only two people would finally decide on the fate of the airport. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]