Friday, April 04, 2008 Libre: Forced to eat camote By Mel Libre Free Verse
LOCAL authorities use inspections and lawmaking powers to end rice crisis. That should result in a good harvest of hoarders.
Bohol rice farmers “forced to eat camote.” But you wouldn't need to force Bohol camote farmers to eat rice.
Hog raisers appeal for subsidy to fend off pork price increase. Not by a fat chance.
Some 2,700 children “to get priority” in Cebu City's drive against malnutrition. Those who have been excluded are in the waiting list with the heading "weighing least."
Landscape works in front of Cebu City Hall to cost P2.5 million to P3 million more. For the flowers to grow, digging deeper into the pockets of the government is required.
Vice Mayors League of the Philippines presidency a chance to share Cebu City's best practices: Rama. Getting an Osmeña as a mayor is on top his list.
Private firm may be tapped to secure two Mactan bridges. The decision should send the message across to vandals and other bad elements.
Supreme Court told to close non-performing law schools. It is lawful for them to operate, but letting them continue is awful.
DPWH: World Bank may grant loan for road improvement projects. The lending agency needs to as its inspectors have found it difficult to travel from one project site to another.
High Court upholds unconstitutionality of fertilizer tax. Proponents of the tax are barren of arguments.