Dauin flood damage
reaches P2.7 million
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

The water pipe system in at least five barangays in the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental, was destroyed by the New Year’s eve flooding, and caused damage estimated at P2 million, Mayor Rodrigo Alanano said yesterday.

He said damage to crops and properties reached P700,000.

Alanano ordered an ocular inspection in the affected areas from Sitio Nagpantao, Malongkay Dacu down to the river of Maayong Tubig up to the shoreline, where massive destruction was noted.

Minority bloc needs
unity formula
PIMENTEL SAYS

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. yesterday said different parties and groups within the minority camp should start crafting a formula to unite and support a common presidential candidate in the 2010 elections, a press release from his office said.

Unless they join forces and rally behind a single standard bearer, it will be difficult for the minority to recapture the presidency and return to power, he added.

Pimentel said the strength of the minority can be seen in its many aspirants for the presidency.  They include Senators Manuel Villar, Loren Legarda, Mar Roxas, Panfilo Lacson and Francis Escudero, and Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay.

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