By Mai Gevera
Deputy Ombudsman for Mindanao Humphrey Monteroso warned public officials from doing indirect bribery especially during the election period.
During the Kapehan sa Dabaw held yesterday, Monteroso commented that public officials are not supposed to give sweet promises involving money or projects just to campaign for a candidate or a group of candidates.
DAVAO CITY — Andre Fournier, trustee of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and prime mover of the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector in the City has urged concerned sectors to update the City?s investment data as to facilitate the queries of potential Information Technology (IT) investors who are eyeing Davao City.
Fournier said there are many investors particularly BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) locators like call centers who are looking at the city?s potentials, yet they have difficulty in answering the queries of these investors.
By Rose B. Palacio
ULAMA League of the Philippines regional chair Mahmoud Adilao called on his brother Muslim to vote wisely, be more vigilant, and help make the country move away from unresolved issues from the past elections.
Chairman Adilao also called on Muslim groups to help government in its effort to fight terrorism and make our community better place to live in.
Suara Bangsamoro condemns the present military offensives in Sulu.
We condemn the continous attacks to MNLF areas specially the area of state chairman, Khaid Ajibun.
“Bakit ang attack sa MNLF ay lagi on the pretext na me ASG pursuit samantalang the MNLF made it clear na hindi nila kinakanlong ang mga ASG at JI sa kanilang camps.”
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OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING GOES FULL BLAST IN BELGIUM AND LUXEMBOURG
16 April 2007 ? Philippine Ambassador to the European Communities Cristina G. Ortega reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Embassy started receiving ballots cast by overseas Filipinos from Belgium and Luxembourg for the 2007 Philippine National Elections.
Ambassador Ortega said, ?I am glad Filipinos here are showing enthusiasm in this electoral process.? To ensure maximum participation in the month-long election period, she added, ballots would be received including Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. and until 12 midnight on 13 May 2007.