DPWH orders contractor to stop dredging worksDepartment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional director Rolando Asis said he has ordered the contractor of the P50 million dredging works on Dungon Creek to stop the clearing operations along the riverbanks of Sitio Sooc, Bolilao, Mandurriao. Apostol rallies media, public support on Ombudsman ‘lifestyle check’ driveSky is the limit. For transparency and public accountability that is. And not for those in government employ out to enrich themselves while in public office. |
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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ordered the contractor of the Dungon Creek dredging to stop following the complaints of concerned citizens that mangroves and nipa were destroyed wantonly in the course of the dredging works. P13.5M needed in urgent rehab works for Tubungan landslide areaRestoration and rehabilitation efforts for the damage brought by the landslide at Tubungan, Iloilo need a total of P13.5 million. “Urgently” too, as government engineers here said delay will further hamper the social and economic activities in the area. |
ILOILO NEWS
Probe up on destruction of mangroves plantation along Dungon Creek
The subcontractor of the P50 million dredging of Dungon Creek inconsiderately uprooted four species of mangroves and 38 different species of nipa along the riverbanks of Bolilao, in Mandurriao.
31 illegal weights seized in Iloilo Terminal Market
The Iloilo City Special Services Unit (SSU) confiscated September 9 a total of 31 illegal weighing scales during their regular on the spot inspection at the Iloilo Terminal Market in City Proper.
EU okays health investment plan for Panay
KALIBO, Aklan — The European Union has approved the Provincial Investment Plan for Health (PIPH) of the four provinces of Panay, including the Guimaras province.
PNPAAAI-Panay gives away guns in raffle draw
Six caliber pistols were given away in a raffle-for-a-cause sponsored by the Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association – Panay chapter and drawn Sunday afternoon.
PANAY NEWS
Bo Bediones seeks reelection
ROXAS CITY — In light of the persistent reports that Board Member Alfonso “Bo” Bediones, Jr.,of the 1st District of Capiz is not running for re election, a reliable source from the inner circle of the Liberal Party of the Province of Capiz is saying that he is going to run for reelection in this coming May 2010 election.
Roxas City dredges out flooding problems
ROXAS CITY – A city-wide dredging operation on creeks and rivers is underway to partly address the problem of siltation that contributes to the flooding problem in some areas here.
Villar’s ally to Sen. Mar: Go back to Capiz and unite allies
ROXAS CITY – Sen. Mar Roxas’ political allies who are quarreling within the Liberal Party (LP) in Capiz is one of the reasons why the senator’s rating was nailed on the number 5 prompting him to decide not to run for president.
NEGROS NEWS
Climate change effects on agri and health fatal
BACOLOD CITY — Climate change will bring about catastrophic effects on health, agriculture and livelihood of the people around the world unless appropriate measures are taken to reverse or adapt to its effects.
COMELEC en banc asked to resolve cases of 42 teachers accused of cheating
BACOLOD CITY — Former Bacolod City Mayor Luzviminda Valdez confirmed recently that she manifested two years ago before Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Jessie Suarez not to pursue the case against 42 Bacolod teachers who were accused of alleged cheating during the 2004 election.
Employers help on voter’s registration sought
BACOLOD CITY — Sangguniang Panlungsod Member Wilson Gamboa Jr., chair of the Committee on Labor and Management, recently passed a resolution requesting all private and public companies and offices in the city of Bacolod
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OPINION
Bull's Eye:
Bad eggs 1
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POLIBIZ:
Is Noynoy his own man?
/ Nelson C.
YOUNG VOICE:
Rules are rules!
/ Maria Reylan M.
DOWN SOUTH:
Gone phishing
/ Gail
Contribution:
Losing a Genius in Ilonggo Writer Winton Lou Ynion
/ Rhea B.
Anything under the sun:
Mother Rosario (4)
/ Atty. Rex
FEATURES
Blue Jay Coffee & Deli’s Power Lunch
For Camella Communities Iloilo, the best way to celebrate its 9th Founding Anniversary is to provide better options and choices for their homeowners and home buyers with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Housing and Auto Madness set on September 12-13.
Patrick Gelpe and truth
While others express their true stories as well as their view of such through words, Patrick Gelpe decided to do so with his art strokes. His “truth” were seen in his exhibit entitled “Kamatuoran.” “These are the evidences and proofs of me, my beliefs, my generation and my time.
Camella celebrates 9th anniversary with BPI and mini-olympics
For Camella Communities Iloilo, the best way to celebrate its 9th Founding Anniversary is to provide better options and choices for their homeowners and home buyers with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) Housing and Auto Madness set on September 12-13.
Prudential Guarantee friends treated
Planta Hotel was the venue for the cocktails hosted by Prudential Guarantee Bacolod big boss Ramon “Monet” Kilayko who invited corporate friends and business associates to be together and exchange pleasantries.
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