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Good afternoon Prof. Guanzon. Below is a compilation of recent news articles concerning

local governments. Have a nice day!

Prepared by:

Dumayas, Daryl Ray

Marquez, Hannah CamilleValdepenas, Via Monina

Gokongwei named Bacolod mayorBACOLOD CITYBusiness tycoon John Gokongwei was named honorary mayor and

adopted son of Bacolod City for his contributions to the economy.

[http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/02/17/909618/gokongwei-named-bacolod-

mayor]

Ilocos mayors ask Comelec: Give our bodyguards back

LAOAG CITYMayors in Ilocos Norte have asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec)to restore their police escorts following the failed assassination of Marcos Mayor Salvador

Pillos on Monday.

[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/355629/ilocos-mayors-ask-comelec-give-our-bodyguards-

back]

Disqualification hangs over epalsDIGOS CITYThe Commission on Elections (Comelec) in southern Mindanao has ordered

reelectionist politicians and other candidates to remove signs bearing their images and

names from government projects or stickers displayed on vehicles or risk being

disqualified.

[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/359799/disqualification-hangs-over-epals]

Vice mayor Isko arrested in Manila

MANILAVice Mayor Isko Moreno and 5 councilors were arrested in Sta Cruz Manila on

Saturday for allegedly being involved in an illegal gambling activity.

They were released the following day for lack of evidence.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said those who believe that Manila Vice Mayor

Isko Moreno committed an election offense for holding a bingo event can file a complaint

with the poll body.[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/02/16/13/vice-mayor-isko-

arrested-manila

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/02/17/13/mpd-releases-isko-five-

others-lack-evidence

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/359927/the-law-applies-to-all-including-the-vice-mayor-

alfredo-lim

http://www.philstar.com/metro/2013/02/18/910139/file-case-vs-isko]

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Drafting a new autonomous law: Aquino seeking balance

OZAMIZ CITYThe Aquino administration wants a balance of voices among the

Bangsamoro when it fills up seats in the 15-member Transition Commission (Transcom),

the body that would craft the charter of the future political entity designed to address the

Moro peoples aspiration for self-governance, Presidential Adviser on the Peace ProcessTeresita Quintos-Deles said.

[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/359791/drafting-a-new-autonomous-law-aquino-seeking-

balance]

Tuburan mayors allies defend use of funds

ALLIES of Tuburan Mayor Democrito Diamante in the municipal council described as

baseless and politically motivated the graft complaint filed by Tuburan Councilor Marie

Tabotabo before the Ombudsman-Visayas.

Councilor Sesinando Potencioso Jr said the medical mission held last Feb. 4 to 8 that was

mentioned in Tabotabos complaint was supported with a council resolution.

[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/360539/tuburan-mayors-allies-defend-use-of-funds]

Radaza holds off on road concreting project

WORK on the road concreting project in the busy Maximo Patalinhug Avenue, Lapu-Lapu

City was suspended after Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza refused to allow its

completion.

Radaza said while the Maximo Patalinjug Avenue is not fully concreted, its asphalted part

can still be used by motorists.

She said if the road concreting project resumes now, it will worsen traffic in the city.

The mayor said the Feb. 25 start of minor repairs and asphalting of the old Mandaue-

Mactan bridge will worsen traffic congestion especially for motorists heading to Lapu-Lapu

City.[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/360535/radaza-holds-off-on-road-concreting-project]

Mayor says he has no private army

BACOLOD CITYA town mayor in Negros Occidental has warded off allegations that he

maintains a private army, saying his men have licensed firearms.

[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/359341/mayor-says-he-has-no-private-army]