by anyajulia | Nov 17, 2008 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
If the documents from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Commission on Audit (COA) rings true, the Province of Bohol received P14 M in the controversial fertilizer funds.
However, Gov. Erico Aumentado, Representatives Edgar Chatto (First District), Roberto Cajes (Second District) and former Third District congressman Eladio Jala all denied they actually received the fertilizer allocations in cash.
Aumentado said he did not receive a single centavo out of the P5 million reportedly given to the provincial government as reflected in the DBM records of fund releases. Chatto, Cajes and Jala also explained that they did not personally receive the farm inputs or any fund for the purpose.
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by anyajulia | Aug 6, 2008 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tourism
Local Government Units are not convinced of the efficiency of the Bohol Marine Triangle in preserving the marine resources of Dauis, Panglao and Baclayon. This was said by Panglao Mayor Dodong Alcala after no concrete evidence could be shown by BMT.
In fact, one month ago, one congressman from Luzon together with President Arroyo, dived in the seas of Balicasag and noticed the deteriorating condition of the coral reefs.
This very much alarmed Congressman Edgar Chatto, the Chairman of the House Committee on Tourism, and the Provincial Tourism Council.
by anyajulia | Aug 6, 2008 | Features, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
An additional Php 5 million was given to the municipality of Dauis for help in their water crisis. It was through the help of Congressman Edgar Chatto.
The water reservoir will be built in Brgy. Mayacabac and the repair of the water distribution lines in Mariveles that goes to Totolan and Songculan. Two machines are now installed in Mariveles and Tinago to assist Bohol Waters in the distribution of water supply.
