House postpones talks on Culasi townhood

Florence F. Hibionada

Congressional invites sent to members of the 9th Iloilo Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) will have to wait yet another day for its realization. With the creation of another Iloilo municipality in focus, The News Today (TNT) gathered that postponement was sought anew for an undisclosed period of time.

CHR raises alarm over arbitrary arrests of activists

Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

CEBU CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has raised alarm over what it sees as a pattern of arbitrary arrests and the filing of criminal charges against political activists by the police and military.

Photo by Ronilo Ladrido Pamonag

Philippine National Police chief, Director General Jesus Versoza (left) and Police Regional Office Six director, Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas (right) inspect the 39 new patrol cars and motorcycles distributed to he various police stations in Western Visayas during yesterday's celebration of the 18th Founding Anniversary of the Police Regional Office Six at the Camp Martin Delgado in Iloilo City. During the ceremony for the distribution of the new patrol cars and motorcycles, Versoza said he will ensure that every police station in the country shall have at least one patrol car this year.

W. Visayas cops to get guns, radio sets

Ronilo L. Pamonag

Police officers in Region VI will be receiving additional firearms and communications equipment. Philippine National Police chief, Dir. Gen. Jesus Versoza made the announcement Friday last week, during the blessing of the 39 new patrol cars and motorcycles issued to police stations around Western Visayas.

ILOILO NEWS

IPRFI launches Paraw Regatta photo contest

Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation, Inc. (IPRFI) in cooperation with Photo Artists League of Iloilo, Inc. (PALI) cordially invites Photo Enthusiasts to the 37thParaw Regatta Photo Contest.

‘Gupit Kabuhayan’ kicks off in Iloilo

Need a quick, professional haircut with the promise of a new look in 15 minutes? Need to be ‘re-charged’ in the hands of a skilled therapist in an hour?

DOH 6 goes all out for healthy lifestyle drive

The Department of Health Center for Health Development-Western Visayas will launch Healthy Lifestyle (HL) to the Max, and likewise open the 2009 CHD-WV sports fest on February 16, 2009.

Militants urge SSS to protect the members’ fund

Members of the Social Security System (SSS) here are up against the proposal of SSS President Romulo Neri to give P12.5 billion from the SSS fund for the ‘economic stimulus package’ of the national government.

DENR promotes production of charcoal briquettes

The production of charcoal briquettes that use forest wastes as raw materials is not only environment-friendly, but it provides an alternative livelihood opportunities for the people in step with the thrust of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

PANAY NEWS

Mar's trusted man present in opposition gathering

TAPAZ, Capiz – The presence of the trusted man of Sen. Mar Roxas, Emmanuel “Tawi” Billones, in the gathering of oppositionists like Nonong Palomar last Saturday surprised political observers here.

Reorg of Capiz PPOC underway

ROXAS CITY – In line with Executive Order 773 of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the province of Capiz is set to reorganize the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC).

Roxas City's PESO turns 1 year old

ROXAS CITY – The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) here will turn one year old on February 16 of helping jobless Capiceños the opportunity to apply for work for local and overseas deployment.

NEGROS NEWS

MV Doulos floating book fair still ongoing

BACOLOD CITY -- MV Doulos, the world's largest floating book fair, has arrived in Bacolod City last Thursday and is currently docked at the Port 3, Reclamation Area.

Career orientation for new graduates

The Bacolod City government through the Public Employment Services Office (PESO) in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA).

Leonardia receives Best City Peace and Order Council award

BACOLOD CITY -- Mayor Evelio Leonardia received the 3rd Best City Peace and Order Council award in behalf of Bacolod City in ceremonies held recently at Malacañang Palace and given by no less than President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

COLUMNS

		reflection Countering the desensitizing trend By Roy Cimagala

		Accents The heart murmurs, mumbles, and fumbles By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Eye Opener Love thy enemy Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		Bonafide Text All about LOVE By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Bridging the gap Traditional Ilonggo-Bisayan kitchen utensils By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		BLOGGER Change sucks but deal with it Kathy M. Villalon