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No wage hike for W. Visayas yet: Labor dep't

The Iloilo Golf and Country Club, considered as the oldest golf course in the Philippines, is gearing up for its centennial celebration in 2007. (Sun.Star Iloilo/Ramel dela Cruz)

AFTER the National Capital Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board approved its P25 basic pay increase for laborers, the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Western Visayas said there's no wage hike for the region yet.

Dole Regional Director Carlos Boteros, who is also chairman of Western Visayas wage board, said that the recent wage hike in Metro Manila is not automatic and could not affect other parts of the country.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

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Anti-smoking campaign to instill discipline THE Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Taskforce (Icast) Head and City Councilor Julienne Baronda asked cooperation among smokers in the city's public places and vehicles, to cooperate. [full story]
Guv to Rolex: Go ahead run, commit political suicide GOVERNOR Niel D. Tupas, Sr. dared his nephew, Congressman Rolex T. Suplico to make good his promise to run for governor against him. [full story]
Sunken vessel a Chinese trader: Businessman A RESTAURATEUR in Villa, Iloilo recently said that the sunken vessel between Guimaras and Villa beach is not a galleon but a Chinese trading vessel. [full story]

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