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Earlier, the Binalbagan-Isabela Planters Association (BIPA) revealed that the check issued in May 2002 by the labor department bounced due to lack of funds.


DOLE Undersecretary Manuel Imson said they have already paid the amount to BIPA using other sources.


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The organization, the Binalbagan-Isabela Planters Association (BIPA) representing the farmers, brought the matter to President Arroyo and Labor Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas, asking that the government make good its financial obligation.


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Earlier, the Binalbagan-Isabela Planters Association (BIPA) revealed that the check issued in May 2002 by the labor department bounced due to lack of funds.


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The organization, the Binalbagan-Isabela Planters Association (BIPA) representing the farmers, brought the matter to President Arroyo and Labor Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas, asking that the government make good its financial obligation.


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DOLE head orders raps filed over P20-M bouncing checks

July 14, 2002 - 12:00am

Labor Secretary Patricia Sto. Tomas has ordered the filing of graft charges against labor department officials for issuing a bouncing check worth P20.9 million for sugar workers in Negros Occidental. Earlier, the...

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DOLE’s P20.9-M check bounced, Negros sugar planters complain

By Sandy Araneta | July 7, 2002 - 12:00am

A check amounting to P20.9 million reportedly issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for some 30,000 sugar planters and their families in Negros Occidental has bounced, depriving them of their livelihood...

Nation