Saturday, September 20, 2008 (Philippines)

Differently abled governor Grace Padaca of Isabela rallies the youth and the differently abled to be vigilant and strive for good governance and nation-building. The governor was in Cebu to speak at the “Kaya Natin: Forum on Good Governance” held at the University of San Carlos in Cebu City. (Sunstar photo/Allan Cuizon) EVEN before the investigation on the dengue advertisements could wrap up, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña volunteered to pay for the airing service fee of ABS-CBN Cebu amounting to P313,600. Osmeña said he could not wait for the procurement procedures to be completed because of the urgent need to air the public advisory on dengue fever. The commercials have been airing on primetime television since Sept. 3, a transaction covered by a contract the mayor signed last Sept. 1. [full story]