January 24, 2008 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Ilonggo docs meet head-on vs Cheaper Meds Bill

In full support of the unwavering stance of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) against amendments introduced to the now highly-controversial "Cheaper Medicines Bill," Ilonggo doctors came out with the latest position.

LCP to ask SC to freeze IRA share of 16 new cities

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) will file a motion with the Supreme Court (SC) to hold the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share of the 16 newly created cities in "escrow account" pending the resolution of the case they filed.

 
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Devotees of Sr. Sto. Niño flock to the San Jose Parish Church
A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Devotees of Sr. Sto. Niño flock to the San Jose Parish Church yesterday to attend the Holy Mass welcoming the arrival of the pilgrimage image of the Holy Child from Cebu City.

WV eye docs adopt better strategy, unified approach on blindness prevention

A more efficient procedure is now in place for Ilonggo patients seeking eye treatment following the controversies generated by Cataract-scheme cum Cataract-scam.

With the government's Philippine Health Insurance Corporation implementing a major make-over on the system, eye specialists in Western Visayas banded in support of the changes.

ILOILO NEWS

6th RMO destroys P300T worth of smuggled pyrotechnics

After three years of confiscation, the 6th Regional Maritime Office (6th RMO) yesterday destroyed the 180 cartons of smuggled pyrotechnics intercepted at the Arrastre Port in November 2005.

Call center justifies termination of call agent trainees

An official of TeleTech, a call center company, yesterday clarified issues regarding the termination of its ten call agent trainees.

LCP seeks 2-year moratorium on creation of new cities

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) is alarmed over the continued conversion of towns into cities that have drastically reduced their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share.

WV eye docs: The miracle workers for 'The Miracle Worker'

Famous quotes from a famous person who may have been an ordinary woman in her time yet lived it through with extraordinary fervor.

PANAY NEWS

Carles seawaters eyed as marine reserve

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) joined in the inaugural installation of Bamboo Pole Markers around Gigantes Island in Carles, Iloilo last January 19, 2008.

New Bacolod-Silay Airport complements super-region strategy

Silay City, Negros Occidental -- The P5.6-billion New Bacolod-Silay Airport which has been operational four days ago complements the super region strategy of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Antique vies for Best Provincial Peace and Order Council National Award

San Jose, Antique – Antique vies for Best Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) National Award for 3rd to 1st class province for year 2006 said Rosario F. Maza, Provincial Director of the Department of Interior and Local Government.

COLUMNS

de los Reyes  
Bonafide Text
Of being stressed
 
Combong-Pijuan  
Serendipity
On Cruise Control
 
Carreon-Lagoc  
Accents
Once more, with feeling
 
Funtecha  
Bridging the gap
Early traits of the Ilonggo-Bisaya (2)
 
Alerta  
Consumers Domain
Time to move
 
Villalon  
Blogger
Enjoying the holidays
 

OPINION

Reflection:
Mental health and spirituality

/ Fr. Roy Cimagala


Contribution:
Goodbye teacher, hello broadband

/ Minviluz S. Fayo


Young Voice:
Dollars for you

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


PINCH HITTER:
tong2 + francis = migedc

/ Ed Jalbuna


Rational Insanity:
Unexpected but well deserved

From The Inbox:
Overused, abused Bora!

FEATURES

Jaro Agro-Industrial Fair 2008

Jaro Agro-Industrial Fair 2008 opens with parade of queens, princesses and schools

The queen of the Jaro Agro-industrial Fair 2008 and her court were formally introduced to the public during the opening of the said fair last Jan. 20, 2008 at the Jaro Plaza.

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ISAP holds sales gathering

The Integrated Salesperson Association of Panay (ISAP) held its Christmas party and induction ceremony at the posh loilo Grand Hotel. The event spelled fun, excitement and lots of prizes!

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Independent Living for Persons with Disabilities: My Duskin Leadership Training in Japan

I was endorsed by the Association of Disabled Person's lloilo (ADP-I) as applicant for Duskin Leadership Training in Japan. And I was chosen by Duskin Ainowa Foundation of Japan to take Duskin Leadership Training 2605-2006.

----------------------------------------<empty>Ed Defensor: Turning simple materials into things of beauty

Ed Defensor: Turning simple materials into things of beauty

One of the big names in the Ilonggo art scene is Ed Defensor, multi-media visual and theater artist.

DINAGYANG 2008

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