June 1, 2009 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Classes open today amid threat of H1N1 flu

Classes in public schools all over the country officially open today amid calls from some lawmakers to suspend class opening due to the rising cases of Influenza A(H1N1) here.

Rapiz faces criminal raps over fray with Estancia mayor

Suspended top cop, Police Chief Inspector Leroy Rapiz faces yet more legal woes as criminal raps were pursued over the February incident in Estancia, Iloilo.

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Water from Ambakan falls in Jordan, Guimaras is very useful to people in the vicinity who use it in washing their clothes and taking a bath.
JACK TENTIA / PALI

Water from Ambakan falls in Jordan, Guimaras is very useful to people in the vicinity who use it in washing their clothes and taking a bath.

Trader killed over RPA-ABB infighting

Police investigators are looking at the infighting between rival groups in the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade as the most likely motive behind the killing of a trader in Leon Friday morning.

ILOILO NEWS

DILG, CIDA to launch LGSP-LED in Guimaras

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will launch the Local Governance Support Program for Local Economic Development (LGSP-LED) in the province of Guimaras on June 2, 2009.

Garin slams Kho's drug use, urges passage of Physicians’ Act

Representative Janette Garin (First District, Iloilo) is angered over Dr. Hayden Kho. And no, it has absolutely nothing to do with the country's most famous and infamous cosmetic surgeon's sexual prowess.

WV social workers gird for 5th Social Work Week celebration

Preparations are underway for the 5th Social Work Week Celebration in Western Visayas on June 13-19, 2009. The celebration has become national in scope with the support of the Philippine Association of Social Workers, Inc. (Paswi)

Human resource confab set

The Regional Council of Personnel Officers (RCPO) in partnership with the Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 6 will hold its 1st Regional Congress of Human Resource Management Practitioners (HRMPs) on June 3-4, 2009 at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City.

PANAY NEWS

Job Fair to highlight Antique’s observance of Independence Day

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of Labor and Employment confirmed that their will be Job Fair in the Province of Antique to highlight the celebration of Independence Day.

Capiz info officers group has new officers

ROXAS CITY – Engr. Julius Abela, Assistant Chief of the Planning and Design Section and In-Charge of Special Projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Engineering District here, is the new president of Capiz Association of Government Public Information Officers, Inc. (CAGPIO).

NEGROS NEWS

Gift-giving highlights NOPPO's Flores de Mayo

"God's presence in our lives is very important.Seeking guidance and protection from the Almighty through prayers is also of great importance."

Councilor inks scholarship for kids of sectoral groups

BACOLOD CITY -- Bacolod City Councilor Wilson Gamboa Jr. recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with an NGO and a computer institution here that will give a 50 percent discount to children of marginalized sectors in the city.

SSS exec allays fears on P12.5B stimulus fund

BACOLOD CITY – Social Security System (SSS) Assistant Vice President for Media Affairs Department Joel P. Palacios recently wrote a letter to the Sangguniang Panglungsod of Bacolod in reference to the Bacolod City Council Resolution

COLUMNS

Palisada
As seen on TV
Study habits: Picking on Scott Riley Ong’s brain
 
Lindero
Res Gestae
PNP Badge of Honor (5)
 
Cimagala
reflection
Scandals and integrity
 
Funtecha
Bridging the gap
Encounters between the 'Bisaya' and 'Moro' in the 1600s (2)
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
A day of remembering
 
de los Reyes
Bona fide Text
Josephian teachers speak out
 

OPINION

Anything under the sun:
Let's sing our National Anthem (1)

/ Atty. Rex Salvilla


BULL'S EYE:
Cadio vs. Boboy

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Health@Heart:
Our appointment with destiny

/ Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS


YOUNG VOICE:
Campus Politics

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

FEATURES

Anea Nail Spa opens

Anea Nail Spa opens

Nothing can be more exhilarating than to have your nails done in the comfort and elegance of a spa atmosphere. At Anea Nailspa (convenietly located at the Ground Floor of Perpetual Succor Bldg, San Agustin St., Iloilo City infront of RCBC Savings Bank dearies).

---------------------------------------- Familia Araneta Reunion

Familia Araneta Reunion

It was planned years in advance, so that when April 17 and 18 came, the Grand Reunion of the Familia Araneta was an astounding success. Not even the strong rains could dampen the Araneta spirit because contingency plans were ready and set in motion before the first drop came.

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Tadtad 2009

Gathering tattoo artists from all over the region, Stained Skin Tattoo, United Professional Tattoo Artists, and Tau Gamma Phi fraternity organized Tadtad ’09: Tattoo Competition at Robinsons Place Iloilo-Fountain area recently.

---------------------------------------- In search for the Ilonggo 'pamahaw'

In search for the Ilonggo 'pamahaw'

Media practitioners, academicians, the officers and staff from the City Tourism Development Office (CTDO) and other guests were treated to a lecture on food and a mouth-watering experience during the launching of “Pamahaw,”

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