New N. Ecija governor laments dispersal of equipment, vehicles.(Provincial News)

From: Manila Bulletin | Date: July 12, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: MAGTANGGOL C. VILAR

PALAYAN CITY -- Installing Gov. Aurelio "Oyie" Matias Umali into office went smoothly last Monday, but running the affairs of the provincial government appears snagged as his managers started the difficult task of searching for missing road-building equipment and service vehicles used by the administration of former Governor Tomas N. Joson III.

In an interview, Umali lamented the move by the past leadership of dispersing the 27 roa...

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