May 31, 2010 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Tigbauan execs ordered to explain gas station clearance

The Office of the Ombudsman Visayas based in Iloilo City has not yet forgotten the controversial clearance given by the municipal officials of Tigbauan, Iloilo for a gasoline station to operate in the town proper.

Brothers shot, pistol whipped by RPA-ABB ‘recruiters’

Two alleged members of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) were accused of shooting and pistol whipping two brothers

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A fisherman at Iloilo River looks at the buildings and commercial establishments as he passes by to search for a good area to catch fish.
EC GARCIA

A fisherman at Iloilo River looks at the buildings and commercial establishments as he passes by to search for a good area to catch fish.

Ilonggos’ cooperation essential to census success

Iloilo and Guimaras Provincial Statistician Nelida Amolar said the cooperation of Ilonggos is essential to the success of the on-going 2010 Census of Population and Housing which ends on June 10.

ILOILO NEWS

Town vice mayor-elect admits playing lead role in sex video

Without batting an eyelash, a vice-mayor elect in Iloilo town admitted to be playing the lead role in the sex video that has been circulating in the internet, particularly on social networking site Facebook.

DPWH 6 still on guard against illegal billboards

Public safety comes first especially during rainy season, said Director Rolando Asis as he warned that the Department of Public Works and Highways is always ready to demolish illegally erected billboards.

Iloilo City’s solid waste management program gets boost from Pilipinas Shell

One of the country’s top firms, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, is doing more than just business in this southern city as it also embarks on helping solid waste management initiatives of villages, schools and daycare centers.

Lightning kills ‘texting’ teener

A teenage boy was killed by a lightning bolt during a thunderstorm at Brgy. Bailan, Pontevedra, Capiz, Thursday afternoon.

PANAY NEWS

Abela reelected as CAGPIO prexy

ROXAS CITY – For the second time around, Engr. Julius Abela of Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) 1st engineering district was reelected as president of Capiz Association of Government Public Information Officers, Inc. (CAGPIO) for 2010 – 2011.

BFP–Roxas City tracks down fire-prone boarding houses

ROXAS CITY – An on-going fire safety inspection by the Office of the City Fire Marshal of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here has already checked 17 boarding houses and dormitories in preparation for the upcoming school opening in June.

Jinon vows to support Tanco for dev’t in Jamindan

JAMINDAN, Capiz – Although they belong to different political parties, re-elected Mayor Ethel Jinon vowed to support the administration of 2nd termer Governor Victor Tanco, Sr. particularly his development agenda in this town.

BUSINESS NEWS

CEB celebrates over 50% market share for both passenger and cargo with 50% off system-wide seat sale

One of Asia’s fastest growing airlines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) posted over 50% market share in both domestic passenger and cargo markets for the first three months of 2010.

Mining firms required to spend more for host communities

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has raised mining companies’ required funding for social development and management programs for communities hosting their projects to 1.5% of these firms’ operating cost from 1%, an official statement on Friday read.

World Bank cancels Haiti’s debt

WASHINGTON–The World Bank said Friday it had canceled Haiti’s remaining debt to help the impoverished country recover from a devastating earthquake four months ago.

COLUMNS

Cimagala
reflection
Virgin and mother
 
French
Siftings
A total sweep of the heart! (1)
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
Malas
 
Chua
Health@Heart
The 12 Super Foods
 
Palisada
AS SEEN ON TV
Backfires
 
Gumabong
EYE OPENER
Vote conscientiously as God is watching you
 

OPINION

bull's eye:
Kap Ernie Poral on the hot spot

YOUNG VOICE:
Para kay Inay at Itay

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


POINTBLANK:
LTO as revenue-generating agency (2)

/ Erly C. Garcia


FEATURES

35 years and going

35 years and going

It was years ago when a Filipino-Chinese businessman named Valentino Chua thought of putting up his own automotive parts business in the city following the footsteps of his own father

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Reel it in!

“Fishing is the only sport where the opponent, or prey, is usually invisible. If you can’t think like him, you won’t outsmart him. If you catch him without thinking, you’re not skilled, you’re simply lucky.

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Love for Digital WorX

Digital art is one-of-a-kind and several visual artists have ventured into this area. Seven of them comprise the group called Digital WorxX, the first Ilonggo Association of Digital Artists.

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Small Giant

THIS young lad often receives criticism from other people because of his petite size. Hurt and always embarrassed, he never showed how he felt. He promised to himself that someday, from a small person like him will rise a big name.

 

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