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Mitos, Anne rematch looms in Olongapo

subictimes — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:46:37 +0000

Written by John Bayarong, Editor in Chief of Olongapo News

Congresswoman Mitos Magsaysay and former Zambales Vice governor Anne Gordon are heading for a face-off for the mayoralty post in the 2013 local elections.

This, after the third-termer Magsaysay moved her official residence to Old Cabalan last December, fueling speculations that she is preparing for a bid for the city’s mayoralty post.

In a text message, Olongapo News asked Magsaysay if her transfer to the city meant that running for city mayor is [...]

Sotto wants special drugs courts to help LGUs’ fight illegal drugs

subictimes — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:33:42 +0000

Senatorial candidate Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said that the country needs a special drugs courts to heighten the campaign against illegal drug trade, especially in areas considered as hotspots.

In an interview with www.subictimes.com , Sotto also said that Olongapo, to his recollection, was included in the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) illegal drugs hotlist and hoped that all cities and municipalities would increase resources to fight the illegal drug trade.

Sotto was the former chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board and is [...]