April 22, 2009 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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RDC bares projects to address power deficit in W. Visayas

Several projects are in the pipeline to counter the looming power shortage in the Western Visayas region.

Bacolod aims for longest barbecue grill

BACOLOD CITY -- Mayor Evelio Leonardia is confident that Bacolod will attain honor and added international recognition with the putting up of a 5 to 6 kilometers – the longest barbecue grill during the Manokan Country Inasal Festival.

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Thousands of Ilonggos yesterday availed of free medical services in the Charity Caravan.
A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Thousands of Ilonggos yesterday availed of free medical services in the Charity Caravan conducted by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office at the Jaro Covered Gym.

Iloilo, Aklan journalists join protest vs RORB

Journalists in Iloilo and Aklan yesterday joined the nationally coordinated protest actions against the Right of Reply Bill (RORB).

ILOILO NEWS

Iloilo Liga president survives car crash

Ex-Officio Board Member Jeneda Salcedo, president of the Iloilo Liga ng mga Barangay survived a car crash in Bukidnon Thursday.

PGMA to give cash aid to poor families in Antique town

SAN JOSE, Antique – President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will award cash subsidies to 522 poor families in Valderrama, Antique in the amount of P1,213,600.00 during her visit at Barangay Boroc-boroc to inaugurate the P4.450 million housing project this coming Thursday, April 23.

DA introduces rice combine harvester machine to Iloilo farmers

Some 200 farmers from Dingle and Pototan municipalities in Iloilo were given an orientation recently about the rice combine harvester machine, a new technology that "makes rice harvesting faster and easier."

PANAY NEWS

River revival highlights Earth Day in Capiz

ROXAS CITY – A tree planting activity has been set by the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on April 24 along the riverbank of Panit-an town.

DENR urges LGUs: ‘Fight garbage’

ROXAS CITY – Local government units in the country have been urged to help in proper waste disposal. Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza.

NEGROS NEWS

3,000 job seekers to join city’s Jobs Fair on May 1

BACOLOD CITY -- More than 3,000 job seekers are expected to join the synchronized Jobs Fair initiated by the city government of Bacolod through the Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) on May 1.

Negros media support nationwide protest vs. RORB

BACOLOD CITY -- In support of a nationwide protest against the right of reply bill (RORB), Negros journalists led by the Negros Press Club and the Negros Media Council for Press Freedom wore black or red T-shirts or ribbons yesterday.

Negrense Beauty, Health & Wellness Show at Panaad Festival

The Metro-Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) and the Spa Association of Negros Occidental (SPAN) in coordination with the Office of Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue will spearhead the 1st Negrense Beauty, Health and Wellness Show tomorrow April 23 to 26, 2009 at Robinsons Place Bacolod.

COLUMNS

Salvilla
Anything under the Sun
April 1901 - Establishment of Iloilo, Antique, Capiz and Occidental Negros
 
Cimagala
reflection
Open to life
 
Villalon
BLOGGER
Philantrophists
 
Funtecha
Bridging the gap
Mahimud-uson: The Alimodian heritage exhibit at UPV
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
A daughter remembers…
 
de los Reyes
Bona fide Text
Reasons why students prefer SJS
 

OPINION

Res Gestae:
Books that speak of numbers

/ Francis Lindero


Bull's Eye:
Police auxiliaries

YOUNG VOICE:
Squids-on-a-Stick

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Health@Heart:
Arthritis pills notice

/ Philip S. Chua


Down South:
Blazing the trail to nowhere?

/ Gail Ilagan

FEATURES

Binirayan 2009 Opening

Binirayan 2009 Opening

Kruuuhaay!Binirayan 2009 formally opened together with the foundation day celebration of the province of Antique last Monday April 13 at 4PM at the Malandog Historical Marker and at the EBJ Freedom Park.

---------------------------------------- Althea Grace is four

Althea Grace is four

Friends, relatives and closer people to the hearts of Althea Grace Agraviador and her Dad George and Mom Judge Del Agraviador gathered one afternoon to celebrate Althea’s 4th birthday party fun.

---------------------------------------- Double summer fun

Double summer fun

It was the Feast of St. Joseph at Barangay Balantang last March. As their yearly tradition, Ronald Lulu and his family had prepared a feast. Families and friends trooped to their cozy residence to enjoy a sumptuous buffet, cocktails and good conversations with each other.

---------------------------------------- Iloilo Sacred Heart School's culminating activity

Iloilo Sacred Heart School's culminating activity

The Iloilo Sacred Heart School held its culmination activity at the Grand Hotel recently. Parents and guardians just couldn't help but take pictures and be awed at the sight of their graduates go up on stage to perform some musical numbers as well as receive their awards and diplomas.

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