Published January 14, 2021, 2:36 PM
The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by former Tukuran Mayor Francisvic Villamero of Zamboanga del Sur and two others to file a demurrer to evidence in their graft charge due to the reportedly anomalous procurement of a motor grader back in 2011.
(MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
Villamero was accused of violating Section 3(e) of R.A. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act alongside Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Chairman Roberto Sayson, Vice Chairman Loreto Peñaranda, and members Rogelim Cabrales, Noe Gozalo, Ricardo Solis, Wilfredo David, Jovito Ondiano, and Solomon Donor.
Private individual Cesario Advincula Jr., President of IVAN CARR Industrial Supply and Construction Inc., is likewise charged with graft.
LC swears in elected board members
Jan. 14, 2021
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Ernestina “Tita” Vela is sworn in on Jan. 13 during a ceremony at Laredo College that was livestreamed through Facebook.Christian Alejandro Ocampo / Laredo Morning Times
Laredo College swore in the recently elected board members through a ceremony that was livestreamed to the community through Facebook on Wednesday.
The ceremonies started with the swearing in of Ernestina “Tita” Vela as the reelected Trustee for Place 9, followed by newly elected Karina “Kari” Elizondo and Jackie L. Ramos for Place 7 and Place 8, respectively. With remarks from the LC administration and fellow community members, each trustee took their oath of office gave their remarks.
Laredo College to swear in newly-elected board members
Jan. 13, 2021
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Laredo College president Dr. Ricardo Solis gives his remarks during the Laredo College Commencement Ceremony at Sames Auto Arena, Friday, May 10, 2019.Christian Alejandro OcampoShow MoreShow Less
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Laredo College will be hosting three separate swearing-in ceremonies on Wednesday for the three trustees that won their races in both November and December.
Interested viewers will have the opportunity to view the ceremonies through the LC Facebook page.
“These three exceptional women round off our distinguished board of trustees, which oversees our two-campus college district,” LC said in a statement. “We look forward to having them honorably lead our institution and advocate for the needs of our college family and our entire community.”
Local figures share 2021 New Year s resolutions
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St. Augustine High School principal Olga Gentry and honorees Sr. Alma Rose booty, Rosina Martinez representing the late Blas Martinez, Lucy Cardenas and Dr. Gladys Keene gather for a photo on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at IBC Bank s Sanchez Neiman Suite. as Gentry announces The Knights Gala where the honorees will be recognized for their contributions to St. Augustine High School. Sr. Maria Teresa de Llano, not pictured, will also be recognized during the event.Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Laredo College Board of Trustees Place 7 candidate Karina Elizondo poses for a photo, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Tokyo Garden as she leads in early voting results.Danny Zaragoza/Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
College, friends pay farewell to local professor, activist Cardenas
Jan. 1, 2021
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Lucy Cardenas, second from right, is pictured at The Knights Gala in 2018 at IBC Bank s Sanchez Neiman Suite along with other honorees. Cardenas, the first woman chancellor for the Diocese of Laredo, a former Laredo College professor and a community leader died onDanny Zaragoza /Laredo Morning TimesShow MoreShow Less
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Laredo lost an exemplary woman in Lucy Cardenas as her former employer and friends reminisced recently after the major role model died at 75 following years of fighting for the community.
Cardenas was a former professor then-known Laredo Community College, now Laredo College. She was a female leader in the college’s own commission for women. She was considered as the first woman chancellor for the Diocese of Laredo. And she was very active in the local Democratic Party, where she even served as precinct chair for many years.