Davao officials in town

MANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Governor E.E. Mangindaan received a delegation yesterday from the Davao City Council who were in town to revive the sister city project involving the two cities and Bitung, also in North Sulawesi.

The Davao council team, headed by Diosdado Mahipus, was accompanied by Philippines Consul General Marcilo E. Josue, Antara reported.

There had never been any follow-up since Davao, Manado and Bitung signed the sister city arrangements in 1993.

During the meeting, Mahipus proposed the use of the Internet for communications between the three cities to discuss possible cooperation programs. (emb)