Monday, February 23, 2004 (Philippines)

HORSE SHOWS. Tartanilla rigs race against each other not to pick up passengers but to the finish line during the 2nd Mayor Thadeo Ouano Horse Show and Competition at the Mandaue City reclamation area. The tartanilla race was only one of several events at the two-day affair. Story in Sports. (Sun.Star Foto/Allan Cuizon) THE Cebu Provincial Board’s (PB) joint committee on accreditation and investigation, in an initial meeting last week, found the need to impose stricter policies and requirements on NGOs seeking Capitol’s recognition. PB Member Victor Maambong, chairman of the accreditation committee, said that although they do not wish for the inquiry to be a “witch hunt,” they are “looking forward” in order to protect the Provincial Government from losing any more funds. [full story]

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