Warden seeks increase in jail food budgetHard times hit the management of the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) reason why the warden now wants an increase in its food budget. Defensor-Garin tandem for top Capitol posts firmed upAnd it is finally “official.” At least for now on the tandem for governor and vice-governor of Third District Representative Arthur Defensor Sr. and First District Board Member Oscar “Richard” Garin Jr. |
  A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ
Fishing boats designed for catching fry dock at the Muelle Loney wharf in Iloilo City while waiting for the right timing to go out and fish. Hoping against hope for the redistricting billIloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday confirmed that Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, is firm in his decision not to approve the proposed bill reapportioning Iloilo City into two districts. |
ILOILO NEWS
Capitol hears plight of unpaid Estancia job hires
The plight and sad fate of street sweepers and tax collectors in the Municipality of Estancia, Iloilo has now officially reached the attention of the Capitol.
Unified efforts vs crime urged
Police, community, agencies and political leaders called for unified efforts and strategies during the kick off ceremonies of the 15th Crime Prevention Week celebration, September, Camp Delgado, Iloilo City.
Mayor Raul Tupas wins Gawad Parangal award anew
For the second time, Barotac Viejo Mayor Raul “Boboy” Tupas won the Gawad Parangal Award for Outstanding Municipal Mayor in social services.
DOTC backs ‘Green’ airport project in Aklan
BORACAY ISLAND -- The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is supporting the idea of the Caticlan International Airport Development Corporation (CIADC) to establish a ‘green’ airport in Caticlan, Malay, Aklan.
PANAY NEWS
Padlocked establishments reopen Wednesday
ROXAS CITY – Black and White Supermart and B&W Drug Store will tentatively reopen this Wednesday after payment of negotiated taxes has been made by the owner to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here.
Capiz starts own integrated coastal mgt plan
ROXAS CITY – The provincial government of Capiz has taken initial steps towards the formulation of an integrated coastal management plan that would serve as a framework for the proper use and management of the province’s natural resources.
Cebu Pacific posts 21% revenue growth for 1st half of 2009
The country’s leading domestic airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), generated a total of P11.39 billion in gross revenues from January to June 2009. This made the airline post 21.3% growth, compared to last year’s P9.39 billion.
NEGROS NEWS
Dairy cattle building inaugurated in Kabankalan
The dairy cattle building at the 5-hectare Animal Breeding and Genetic Improvement Center of Negros State College of Agriculture in Kabankalan City was inaugurated on Aug. 27 with Antonio Ayen, operation manager-Visayas of the National Dairy Authority as guest of honor and speaker.
Lapus to recall order transferring DepEd top officials?
BACOLOD CITY – Reports circulated yesterday that Education Secretary Jesli Lapus would recall his order reassigning Negros Occidental Schools Division Superintendent Rizalino Tortosa to the Division of Bacolod City and transferring Bacolod Schools Superintendent Milagros Gonzales to the province.
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OPINION
POLIBIZ:
Dancing rhinoceros
/ Nelson C.
Contribution:
Losing a Genius in Ilonggo Writer Winton Lou Ynion
/ Rhea B.
YOUNG VOICE:
Perfect 75
/ Maria Reylan M.
Anything under the sun:
Mother Rosario (4)
/ Atty. Rex
Siftings:
Deaths in August
/ Ma. Zenaida B.
FEATURES
Campus Fashionista’s 2nd monthly finals
The second monthly finals of Campus Fashionista Model Search 2009 was held at the Fountain Area of Robinsons Place Iloilo last August 22, 2009. There were 20 contestants - 8 males and 12 females - who joined the second monthly finals.
DPWH 1st Iloilo Engineering District turns 111
There was no fanfare and galore but serenity and simplicity of activities when the Iloilo First Engineering District officials and employees celebrated their century- and decade-old outfit.
Joseph Firmeza confronts reality
Perhaps one of the most sought after artist of our time is Joseph Firmeza. His impressive Muelle Loney Series is a marvel for those who enter the Amigo Terrace Hotel Presidential Suite.
A tree planting in Sta. Barbara
Some 3,000 narra trees were planted on the riverside of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo by Smart Communications. This is an annual activity and is now on its third year. Sta. Barbara Mayor, Hon. Isabelo Maquino graced the event and thanked PLDT and Smart for the endeavor.
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