Saturday, July 05, 2008 (Philippines)

Candaba Mayor Jerry Pelayo (left) leads the distribution of hand tractors, water pumps and other farm implement to barangay leaders. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Controversial lawyer Elly Velez Pamatong has urged the Pampanga mayors to use their powers and unite in ousting Governor Eddie Panlilio from the Provincial capitol. "Use your powers and force Panlilio to step down," Pamatong said during Thursday’s "Hamon sa Central Luzon", a public affairs program on CLTV 36. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]