Friday, September 23, 2005 (Philippines)

Mayor Vicente Emano, who just came from Taiwan, got a rude greeting as he answered questions on alleged City Hall irregularities and the prospect of an Ombudsman hearing in Manila. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) CITY Hall failed to liquidate P4.873 million in government funds that were used during the 2004 elections, an audit report said. According to the 2004 annual audit report of the Commission on Audit, City Hall appropriated P300,000 as "rent-expenses" for the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Cagayan de Oro under the Miscellaneous General Public Services fund. [full story]