WV leaders urge release of 'Paglaum' fund now

Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

Western Visayas officials have called on the national government to find and release funds for repair and rehabilitation projects in areas ravaged by last year's typhoon “Frank”, warning of the possibility of another disaster when the rainy season sets in.

'Standing room only' in Boracay nowadays

Ronilo L. Pamonag

The number of vacationers in Boracay island at present has swelled, and there are not enough rooms that some tourists would rather skip sleeping and instead spend the night bar-hopping.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

This bridge in Brgy. Buga, Leon, Iloilo destroyed by typhoon Frank last year awaits the release of the “Paglaum” fund so it could be reconstructed. At present people have to wade in the river to cross to the other side.

Antique's capital town adopts 'No Plastic Day'

SAN JOSE, Antique – Saturday is “No Plastic Day” in this capital town of the province of Antique.

The policy is embodied in a resolution passed by the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) declaring every Saturday of the week as “No Plastic Day” in San Jose Tradetown and in Business Park.

ILOILO NEWS

City to launch search for standardized Ilonggo breakfast

Iloilo City is planning to hold a search for the standardized Ilonggo breakfast that will be served as a regular fare to visitors.

City gov't eyes 100 police auxiliaries

The Iloilo city government is planning to hire 100 police auxiliaries to help the city police force ensure peace and order in the city.

Lambunao fire guts 3 classrooms

An early morning fire burned down yesterday three classrooms of the Lambunao National High School in Lambunao, Iloilo.

PANAY NEWS

Tapaz PNP chief relieved

TAPAZ, Capiz -- This town's chief of police Sr. Insp. Diomedes Cuadra, Jr., was relieved from his post effective March 23, 2009.

Capiz is culture-friendly LGU awardee

ROXAS CITY – Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco, Sr. is set to receive an award for the province as a culture-friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) in Malacañang.

Capiz dad to Maayon, Cuartero folks: Oppose mining

ROXAS CITY – Capiz Board Member Gilbert Ardivilla urged local folks in the towns of Maayon and Cuartero to strongly oppose the impending entry of mining operations in their area.

NEGROS NEWS

Sec. Cabral leads distribution of senior citizens' cash aid

BACOLOD CITY -- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Esperanza Cabral along with Bacolod Lone District Representative Monico O. Puentevella led yesterday the distribution of cash assistance to 99 indigent senior citizens in this city.

Library holds strorytelling tilt

The Provincial Library Services Division of the Office of the Governor in cooperation with the Association of Public Information Specialists of Negros Occidental, Inc. (APISNO, Inc.)

Transport groups told to submit position papers

BACOLOD CITY -- In a prelude to a public meeting to be conducted by the House Committee on Transportation which he chairs, Bacolod City Rep. Monico Puentevella.

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