Waterfront brgys, MIWD ink MOA on sale of potable waterStarting Monday Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) will already leave to the four waterfront barangays suffering from low water supply the distribution and sale of water within their territorial jurisdiction. City dads come out to push ‘Gonzalez for mayor’ bidBarangay captains in four out of six districts in Iloilo City have now come out with a collective stance – endorse Chief Presidential Counsel Raul Gonzalez Sr. as the city’s next mayor. Never too early to talk politics, the city barangay captains decided, with manifesto and pledges of support issued. |
  A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ
Despite the bad weather yesterday schoolchildren were in full attendance at the Iloilo Central Elementary School for the supposed audience with the President. Too bad, Pres. Arroyo canceled her trip to the city at the last minute. Group dares GLACC on solid waste driveBACOLOD CITY -- The Alyansa Kontra Basura (Alkoba) led by its convenor Milagros Casilagan recently gave its unsolicited advice to the Global Legal Action on Climate Change (GLACC) to make further investigation on the facts concerning Bacolod City's alleged plans to comply with the provisions of R.A. 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. |
ILOILO NEWS
No PGMA yet schoolkids’ program continue
Intermittent heavy rains, strong winds and thunderstorms caused President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and party to cancel yesterday’s planned Iloilo visit.
New army battalion to step up counter-insurgency drive in Panay
The newest unit of the Philippine Army, the 82nd Infantry Battalion (82IB), was formally activated in a simple ceremony Monday morning in Camp Macario V. Peralta Grandstand, Jamindan, Capiz. Lt. Gen Delfin N. Bangit, Commanding General of the Philippine Army, presided the ceremony.
Senate opens inquiry into pre-paid 'disappearing load' cases
The Senate committee on trade and commerce has opened its inquiry into the case of the “disappearing e-load” controversy that allegedly victimized millions of Filipinos, including Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, who owns pre-paid account mobile phone services.
PANAY NEWS
Creation of brgy kagawads ass'n politically motivated?
ROXAS CITY – The recent formation of an organization composed of former and incumbent barangay kagawads here has brought observers into thinking that it is in preparation for the upcoming political exercise in 2010.
Prelim investigation on Cruz murder case reset June 24
ROXAS CITY – The special prosecutors has reset the preliminary investigation on the suspects in the killing of Art Cruz, political officer of First District Rep. Antonio Del Rosario, to June 24, 2009 after the respondents asked for an extension of time to file their counter-affidavits.
2 killed, 2 wounded in fish port rumble
ROXAS CITY – Two crew members of a fishing boat were killed while two others were wounded when they engaged in a rumble and free-for-all fight the other night at Libas Fishing Port here.
NEGROS NEWS
Atty. Petierre assures full payment
BACOLOD CITY -- The City Government of Bacolod will pay the Dynasty Agricultural Development Corporation of the balance of P3.8 million following the demand letter from the said corporation in relation to the purchase of the dumpsite worth P23.8 million.
Environment Week launched in Kabankalan
The Environment Week Celebration was launched in Kabankalan City on June 15 with a program sponsored by Department of Education at the city plaza.
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OPINION
BLOGGER:
Hope and pride
/ Kathy M.
Down South:
War stories
/ Gail
RATIONAL INSANITY:
Filipinos just love videoke
/ Bryan Mari
BULL'S EYE:
I-CAST what?
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Health@Heart:
Cellphones and gas station fires
/ Philip S.
FEATURES
Wow! The world’s biggest pizza
By the stroke of 7:00 in the evening last Thursday came out from the big oven the biggest commercial, hand-made pizza set to make a record as the biggest in the world that will be commercially available.
Baby Bob Turns 1
‘Twas the most awaited day when Baby Bob (Robert J. Barbers II) turned Year 1 as Lola Leda P. Barbers flew in from Manila together with sons Nino, Renier and Cupid to celebrate the happy moments on Baby Bob’s birthday bash held at Las Villas Clubhouse in Bacolod.
Antiquenos celebrate Independence Day with jobs fair
Antiquenos were very happy when the Provincial Government spearheaded a jobs fair in celebration of the 111th Independence Day last June 12 at the EBJ Sports Complex. This event followed after a program held at the EBJ Freedom Park.
Culture and arts in focus
In the culture and arts scene, perhaps the most visible person there is, is Prof. Vincent “Vinnie” Ramirez Tan. He is U.P. Visayas’ Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Culture and Arts.
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