Tuesday, August 01, 2006 (Philippines)

Gov. Niel D.Tupas Sr. (2nd from right) is flanked by Provincial Government Department Head Francisco Heler and Myrna Causing-Tupas as he gives an inspirational message Monday to 13 Ilonggo Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who paid him a courtesy visit prior to their departure on Aug. 9, 2006. (Contributed photo) INVOKING "lack of trust", the village heads in Mandurriao decided to hold an election and choose a new president. Ramonito Gentogratis, spokesperson of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) of Mandurriao, said 13 of the 18 village heads decided to hold an election. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]