So here’s our first awardee for the Boon Award: Mayor Artemio Galwan of La Trinidad Benguet. Why does he deserve this award? Because he rejected the plan of barangay captains to operate bingo in the municipality. [If you are wondering why we are suddenly giving out awards, read this one.]
From a report by Jane Cadalig in Sunstar:
Continue reading Boon Award: La Trinidad Mayor Artemio Galwan
Abra will have a Representative when Congress opens this month. Congratulations to former Lagayan Mayor Cecilia Luna (seen in photo above through her bullet riddled campaign vehicle) who won over ex-Governor Vicente Valera for the post. Luna was proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) last Wednesday, July 11.
This marks the first time in 20 years that the Valeras, who ruled Abra since EDSA Uno, will be out of power.
Continue reading COMELEC Proclaims Cesy Luna as Abra’s Representative
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From the Northern Philippine Times Blog
BY GINA DIZON
BONTOC, Mountain Province — While the much touted improvement of the Halsema Highway has already been heavily promoted to bring development to this fifth class province, it remains to be seen reportedly due to non-delivery of credible work and expiration of contracts by the Dept. of Public Works and Highways and winning contractor-bidders.
Continue reading Project Watch: GMA Urged to Probe Expired Halsema Contracts, Slippages
For the sake of Baguio, let’s hope he delivers on his promises na “walang SOP, walang red tape, walang graft, walang corruption, walang bahid-dungis, walang pulitika. Trabaho lang.” It’s a tall order but not an impossible task.
Continue reading Know Your Officials: Baguio City Mayor Peter Rey Bautista