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Monday, June 20, 2005 (Philippines)

Mining firm loses P80M in 16-day strike
Who can describe fatherhood in so few words? One George Herbert wrote: "One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters". June 19 is Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to one and all. (Sun.Star Baguio/Sly Quintos)
THE Lepanto Consolidated Mining Company said Sunday it lost around P80 million already due to the strike and the subsequent refusal of union employees to return back to work.

In a statement, the mining company said it has been losing around P5-6 million per day, as a result of the strike, which started June 2.

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2 hospitals operating 'faulty' waste disposal
TWO hospitals in Baguio City were found operating faulty waste disposal systems by the City Environment and Parks Management Office (Cepmo).
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10-year decongestion plan for trade zone pushed
BAGUIO City Councilors Faustino Olowan and Jose Molintas are eyeing to review the City's zoning ordinance and comprehensive land use plan if only to ease overcrowding, especially at the central business district (CBD).
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Slaughterhouse privatization eyed
THE City Government of Baguio is considering the proposal of the Philippine Abattoir Development Corporation (PADC) to operate the city slaughterhouse under a long-term lease and a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement.
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