Thursday, December 02, 2004 (Philippines)

Christopher Verne C. Arbon of the College of Technological Education and Cristina S. Palmere of the College of Arts and Sciences are the winners of the Search for Mr. and Ms. Negros Oriental State University 2005. (Sun.Star Dumaguete photo) GOV. George Arnaiz ordered Tuesday Negros Oriental's two electric cooperatives and energy providers to submit to his office their separate position papers on the brownouts and how they will stop them. Governor Arnaiz gave the order at a forum with officials of Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative (Noreco) 1, Noreco 2, the National Power Corporation (NPC), National Transmission Company (Transco), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the province, the Provincial Investment Promotion Board, and the business community. [full story]