The 29-year-old singer, popularly known as MC Serginho Porradao, was shot in the head at the concert. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to injuries the next day.
MARIANAS BILL WOULD STOP HOLIDAY PAY Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/10/2007 - 00:00
By Gemma Q. Cassas
SAIPAN, CNMI (Marianas Variety, Oct. 10) – The Senate, on Rota Thursday, passed a measure that will allow the cash-strapped government to stop paying its employees for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands’ 14 official holidays. The move could save about US$7 million annually.
The vote was five in favor and three against.
Senate Vice President Pete P. Reyes, Ind.-Saipan; Sen. Paul A. Manglona, R-Rota; and Sen. Luis P. Crisostimo, D-Saipan, voted no.
Sen. Maria Frica Pangelinan, D-Saipan, was excused.
Offered by Senate President Joseph M. Mendiola, Covenant-Tinian, Senate Bill 15-102 now goes to the House, which is scheduled to hold a session this afternoon.