Ilocos Times - Online

The ILOCOS TIMES Online Issue Vol. VII No. 3
Latest Update: August 13, 2006

LATEST UPDATEs (as of 8/17/06) As charges against MVF, others dismissed
Councilor Chua: The fight goes on
On Jimmy Chua case
opinion
The Ghost of Fiestas Past

HEADLINE

INEC to ask court’s help on LC franchise tax

After a series of dialogues with the Laoag City government apparently bogged down, officials of the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) has decided to ask the court to clarify the proper computation of the franchise tax being levied by the local government unit on the distribution utility.
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Let Ablan legacy continue to inspire us—Esperon

Speaking before thousands of Ilocanos gathered for the 100th birth anniversary of former Ilocos Norte Governor Roque B. Ablan Sr., Lt. Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, reminded everyone of the great legacy the late governor had left us and which should continue to inspire us as we strive to be better.
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Vintar Mayor’s killers get double life imprisonment

The Regional Trial court here has imposed double life imprisonment on two brothers and a third accused in the killing of Vintar Mayor Eleuterio Mabanag and his police escort in 2004.
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DOT intensifies promotion of IN tourist sites

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has intensified their promotion of tourist attractions in the province as they handed over promotional materials to different hotels and restaurants in Ilocos Norte.
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PVB’s traveling World War II goes to Laoag

Ilocanos will be for a treat as Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) is bringing its traveling exhibit to Laoag this August 9-26 as part of the birth centenary commemoration of Ilocos Norte Governor of World War II hero Roque B. Ablan, Sr.
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