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Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson said yesterday that a crony of jailed former President Joseph Estrada bagged the Poro Point deal under questionable circumstances during his administration.


In a press conference held at the Sulu Hotel in Quezon City, Singson identified Estrada’s crony as Manny Tan, one of the country’s big rice traders.


Singson made the accusations as he belied earlier reports that he is involved in the Poro Point takeover last week.


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Bulk Handler’s Inc. (BHI), the present operator, has refused to yield the operations and management of the port’s two piers to the PPA on the basis of former President Fidel Ramos’ Presidential Proclamation 216 transferring jurisdiction of the piers from the PPA to the Bases Conversion Development Authority.


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In a statement, Singson admitted that Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) chairman Filadelfo Rojas is his cousin, but stressed that Rojas is "highly qualified for the position" and is "not corrupt." 


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Maraming negosyante ang nagrereklamo sa  operasyon ng nabanggit na pantalan na dating base    militar ng Amerika. Noong 1999, sa panahon ng panunungkulan ni President Estrada, na-award ang kontrata para i-operate ang daungan sa isang sinasabing "Erap crony".


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In a privilege speech, La Union Congressman Manuel Ortega has sought the return of the operational control of Poro Point in San Fernando town to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).


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Espiritu said up to this day he has not been investigated in his personal
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He pointed out that unlike Urbancorp Investment Inc.
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In a press conference held at the Sulu Hotel in Quezon City, Singson identified Estrada’s crony as Manny Tan, one of the country’s big rice traders.


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Bulk Handler’s Inc. (BHI), the present operator, has refused to yield the operations and management of the port’s two piers to the PPA on the basis of former President Fidel Ramos’ Presidential Proclamation 216 transferring jurisdiction of the piers from the PPA to the Bases Conversion Development Authority.


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Maraming negosyante ang nagrereklamo sa  operasyon ng nabanggit na pantalan na dating base    militar ng Amerika. Noong 1999, sa panahon ng panunungkulan ni President Estrada, na-award ang kontrata para i-operate ang daungan sa isang sinasabing "Erap crony".


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Espiritu said up to this day he has not been investigated in his personal
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He pointed out that unlike Urbancorp Investment Inc.
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Hard-driving Titleist 913 launched in local market

By Olmin Leyba | December 11, 2012 - 12:00am

The Titleist 913, the newest high-performance drivers creating a buzz in the PGA, European and Web.com Tours, is now in the...

Sports

Singson tags Erap crony in controversial Poro Point deal

By Jose Rodel Clapano | August 22, 2006 - 12:00am

Ilocos Sur Governor Luis "Chavit" Singson said yesterday that a crony of jailed former President Joseph Estrada bagged the Poro Point deal under questionable circumstances during his administration. In...

Nation

PPA asserts authority, control over Poro Point

August 18, 2006 - 12:00am

SAN FERNANDO, La Union — A legal battle royale is brewing here as the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is poised to take over the operations of the Poro Point seaport on orders of Transportation and Communication...

Nation

Chavit denies hand in port controversy

August 11, 2006 - 12:00am

Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson dismissed reports alleging his involvement in the takeover of the Poro Point seaport as "a malicious distortion of facts by some people with vested interests"...

Nation

Anomalya sa Poro Point

By Al G. Pedroche | June 24, 2006 - 12:00am

AKALA ko ba’y isa sa mga layunin ng gobyerno ay sugpuin ang monopolyo sa mga negosyo? Kung seryoso ang pamahalaan sa layuning iyan, silipin sana ang operasyon ng Poro Point sa San Fernando, La Union na ngayo’y...

PSN Opinyon

Government loses P50-M via seaport smuggling

October 18, 2002 - 12:00am

The government has lost some P50 million in potential revenues due to alleged mismanagement in the operation of the seaport in La Union province, which is being allegedly controlled by a Chinese businessman closely...

Business

Espiritu breaks silence on Wincorp issue

By Marianne V. Go | May 9, 2000 - 12:00am

Former Finance Secretary Edgardo B. Espiritu finally broke his silence yesterday amid continued attacks against him and allegations of financial wrongdoing with regards to Westmont Investment Corp. (Wincorp). Espiritu...

Business