Sunday, May 07, 2006 (Philippines)

The management along with the board of directors of the Davao City Water District and the employees union Nagkahiusang Mamumu-o sa Water District meet to tackle the conflict on their collective negotiation agreement at Grand Men Seng Hotel Thursday. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag) THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) issued a memorandum mandating a provincial board member of Davao Oriental to immediately vacate her post and abide by the Ombudsman's dismissal order issued two years ago. In a memorandum order dated April 18, 2006, DILG Undersecretary Wencelito Andanar ordered board member Ma. Consuelo Palma Gil to immediately "cease and desist from exercising the power, duties and responsibilities as member of the Office of the Provincial Board." Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]