SC’s decision on city hood bills on 16 municipalities

Maricar M. Calubiran

CITY Mayor Jerry Trenas described the recent decision of the Supreme Court reversing its earlier ruling that declared unconstitutional the city hood laws passed by the 11th Congress as “double jeopardy.”

Bizman killed; mayor, two others injured

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

A businessman was killed following a shooting binge that also injured a town mayor and two others at Badilla St., Banate, Iloilo very recently.

ARNOLD ALMACEN/PPP ILOILO

Orders for local firecrackers have become limited because shoppers prefer modern ones in order to be safe when they they celebrate the coming of the New Year.

4 die, 22 missing after vessel capsizes off Batangas

Four persons died when a vessel sank off Saturday night off San Agapito Verde Island, Batangas City, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Sunday.

ILOILO NEWS

Seven foreign dignitaries set foot in WV in 2009

Western Visayas could be one of the most visited places in the country by various foreign dignitaries not only for its tourist attractions but also for its potentials in agriculture and trade, likewise to extend support to several significant programs and projects.

Malacañang lifts Aklan mayor suspension

KALIBO, Aklan – Malacañang has lifted the suspension of Banga, Aklan mayor Antonio Maming, Sr. on the 90-day penalty slapped on him by the Aklan Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).

PANAY NEWS

Former dad faces criminal case for shooting civilian

ROXAS CITY – A former Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member of Panay town is facing criminal charges after he shot a civilian last week at the town’s poblacion.

Cuartero progressive even with no prov’l aid: Flores

CUARTERO, Capiz – Shouting his battle cry ‘Todo Asenso Cuartero’, Mayor Roger Flores said that his town is more progressive than other towns in the second district even without provincial aid.

NEGROS NEWS

BCPO holds Christmas Party

Bacolod City policemen and civilian employees assigned at the Bacolod City Police Main Office took a time out recently to have their Christmas Party at the BCPO Main Office grounds.

A Musical Symphony of Fireworks on January 1 in Bago City

Now on its second year of bringing entertainment to the people of Bago City and the entire province of Negros Occidental including Bacolod City, The Lights of Bago 2001 will, once again, feature the musical symphony of fireworks on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2010.

COLUMNS

		reflection Mary and our sense of sin By Roy Cimagala

		As seen on TV Eat, drink and be merry Stanley Palisada

		Siftings A Ransomed Christmas Ma. Zenaida B. French

		Eye Opener Food that God prohibits from eating Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		Accents Journalists slaughtered in the line of duty Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Health@Heart The War on Dengue Philip S. Chua, MD

OPINION

from the inbox:

Electric vehicles will end climate change

/ Daniel Escurel Occeno

Editorial:

Leaving 2009 behind and looking forward to 2010

/ Rhea B. Peñaflor

Anything under the sun:

The World of Mother Rosario (3)

/ Atty. Rex Salvilla

CONTRIBUTION:

This deal is not ours

/ CSO Working Group on Climate Change and Development

FEATURES

Ayre Bayle Serye: Faith Dance and Arts Centre

The Ayre Bayle Serye continues with the presentation of the Faith Dance and Arts Centre recently at the SM City Iloilo Event Centre. The dancing prowess and creativity of Faith Javellana, school directress, has been translated to the excellent dancing skills of her students.

ILOILO NEWS

PANAY NEWS

NEGROS NEWS

COLUMNS

reflection

As seen on TV

Siftings

Eye Opener

Accents