Romualdez pays tribute to late former Leyte Governor Enerlan

Romualdez backs use of locally made jeeps for transport modernization - BusinessWorld Online

BUYING locally made jeepneys as part of the government’s transport modernization plan would be more economically sustainable and cheaper, House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez said on Sunday. The government could support local jeepney makers by allowing tax-free importation of parts and equipment and removing value-added taxes on locally bought materials, he added. “Supporting local businesses is key to building a strong…

Romualdez hails late ex-Leyte gov Enerlan: 'Humble, honest, dedicated'

House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN)        House Speaker Martin Romualdez has joined his fellow Leyteños in mourning the death of former Leyte governor Edgar Mercado Enerlan.Romualdez, in a statement Saturday, April 5, described Enerlan as "a man whose life was defined by service, humility and unshakable dedication to his fellow Warays".He said Enerlan's loss will be felt by the entire province. Romualdez further d…

Romualdez pays tribute to late former Leyte Governor Enerlan

MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Saturday paid tribute to former Leyte Governor Edgar Mercado Enerlan, who passed away on Friday. Enerlan died at the Our Mother of Mercy Hospital in Tacloban City. He was 85. In a statement, Romualdez described the late official as a man whose life was defined by “service, humility, and unshakable dedication to his fellow Warays.” “More than a leader, Gov. Enerl…

DFA pays tribute to 'admired diplomat' Lauro Baja Jr.

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday expressed its condolences to the family of former Ambassador Lauro Baja Jr., describing him as an "admired diplomat and a devoted public servant". Baja, 86, died of heart attack on Feb. 8. “The Department pays tribute and offers…