Friday, July 27, 2007 (Philippines)

Shell island of Cordova town is only 500 meters to Cebu City while Olango Island of Lapu-Lapu City is is eight to 10 kms. from that city. Which is nearer? asks Cebu City Planning Officer Nigel Paul Villarete.(Sun.star file photo) POWER shortages in Manila will not happen Cebu because the province’s electricity is sourced mostly from geothermal and diesel plants, Visayan Electric Company (Veco) spokesperson Ethel Natera said yesterday. Manila and nearby provinces are suffering rotating brownouts because of low supply from power plants. Major power stations also failed to cope with the sudden spike in demand for electricity. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 Coverage View here the list of local winners [full story]