Chaos mars TBTK polls

The tumultuous meeting yesterday capped what appeared to be the real situation that threatened the unity of the organization. The factions were believed to be between Betty Veloso Garcia and Dr. Nick Lopez on the other. Lopez is the founding president of TBTK while Veloso is the current chair. Full story

Melecia Uy a daughter of Uy Kia Kee formerly of Dimiao, who later moved to Tagbilaran City married Samuel Du or Du Ek Sam, the stepson of Du Que Kwan or Pascual Du of Jagna. Pascual Du, together with his brother, Du .Que Chiong, was the biggest buyer of copra in the area. Their business was lucrative, they bought copra from the countryside at competitive prices and selling it to exporters. Full story

Panglao Mayor Doloreich Dumaluan had declared under oath that he had been issued an environmental compliance certificate (ECC) for his controversial three-storey building and restaurant in Barangay Bolod, Panglao town, and even had photocopies to prove it. Full story

DILG instructs LGUs to stop transport tax levy

WHILE local government units have their share of taxing powers, imposing taxes, fees and charges on transporting goods carried into, out of or passing through their respective localities are however deemed contrary to policies. Full story