WOMEN IN FARMS GET BOOST

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) in their convergence to empower women in agricultural lands. Gender Responsive Economic Action for the Transformation of Women (GREAT Women) is a program which aims to support PCW in its goal to strengthen women capacities in economic legislation, especially those related to micro-enterprise. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala recognized the significant role played by women in the process of food production.

TOWN MAYOR GUILTY OF MISUSING P2.8M

SANDIGANBAYAN Third Division found guilty a former mayor of Pozorrubio, Pangasinan of misusing P2.8 million in public funds. Ex-mayor Manuel Venezuela who served from 1986 to 1998, and the former treasurer Pacita Costes were convicted of malversation of public funds, defined and penalized under Article 212 of the Revised Penal Code. Venezuela was sentenced to imprisonment from 10 years and one day and a fine of nearly P2.5 million and was disqualified from holding any public office. Pacita was dropped from the rolls of employees of the municipality.

FOUR ROBBERS TAKE P200,000 FROM 14 PASSENGERS

FOUR robbers armed with knives and guns divested 14 jeepney passengers of their cash and valuables worth over P200,000 as the vehicle they were in was traveling at about 4 p. m. along Aguinaldo Highway in Barangay Anabu 2, Imus, Cavite. Cavite Police Provincial Director John C. Bulalacao reported that the culprits boarded off at Barangay Sto. Niño in Dasmariñas City and fled.