June 9, 2010 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Police pinpoints motive in Singh kidnap-slay

All things taken into consideration, business rivalry seemed to be the most likely motive behind the kidnap-slay of Indian national Naib Singh.

From business rivalry, the angle of protection racket sprouted as another reason why Singh was abducted and later killed.

48 rebel returnees receive P20T each

Forty-eight rebel returnees from the different towns of Iloilo province and the city received on Tuesday financial assistance from the Office of Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) amounting to P20,000 each.

OPAPP Visayas area manager Alan Almoete, who led the distribution of checks together with Iloilo Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada

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Iloilo City residents who depend on deep wells for their water consumption thank the heavens for the rain that poured the past days,
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Iloilo City residents who depend on deep wells for their water consumption thank the heavens for the rain that poured the past days, but it does not completely solve the problem on water shortage. Today, the City Council is set to place the city under a “state of water calamity.”

Flag raising, wreath laying to mark I-Day in Iloilo City

The city of Iloilo will join the rest of the country in celebrating the 112th Independence Day on Saturday, June 12, with activities to be highlighted among others by flag-raising and wreath laying ceremonies.

ILOILO NEWS

Town mayor slaps libel raps against village chief

What could be wrong with expressing one’s sentiment? Indeed, there is none unless it goes beyond assassinating one’s character, said Mayor Alex Centena of Calinog, Iloilo.

Escaping thief suspect pierced with iron slab

Gotcha! A thief suspect was writhing in pain after he was caught on top of a gate early morning yesterday at Brgy. Fatima, Jaro, Iloilo City.

City residents claim aswang attacked their village

In this computer age, does “aswang” (witch) exist? Others might found this highly contentious but a great number of residents of Muelle Loney St., City Proper in Iloilo City believe that they are for real.

PANAY NEWS

112th I-Day to feature ‘Sinekalayaan’

ROXAS CITY – A nightly film showing of outstanding Filipino films will be conducted by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) at Open-Air Auditorium, Rizal Park in Manila from June 11 to 13 in view of the 112th Independence Day celebration.

Suffering of Capelco consumers to end soon

ROXAS CITY – The suffering of power consumers in Capiz province brought by subsequent brownouts will soon come to an end.

Sapian mayor vows to continue free education for kids

SAPIAN, Capiz – Children from four to six years old in this town are lucky avail of free pre-school education courtesy of Mayor Arturo “Turic” Orosco, Sr. and family.

BUSINESS NEWS

Cebu Pacific now RP’s largest airline

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is now the Philippines’ largest airline by total number of passengers flown on domestic and international routes.

GSIS inks joint venture with Megaworld

State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has formed a joint venture with Andrew L. Tan-led Megaworld Corp. for a P3.5-billion residential project in Pasay.

Sugar agency assures of ample supplies

The sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) announced that there was enough local supply of sugar amid the increasing retail and wholesale prices of sugar in markets.

COLUMNS

Chua
Health@Heart
Extending our longevity
 
Cimagala
reflection
Determining the quality of our life
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
Malas
 
Palisada
AS SEEN ON TV
The e-Teacher
 
French
Siftings
A total sweep of the heart! (2)
 
Gumabong
EYE OPENER
Vote conscientiously as God is watching you
 

OPINION

DOWN SOUTH:
Stars and stripped

/ Gail Ilagan


Contribution:
Of mice, boys, and men

/ Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS


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

YOUNG VOICE:
Para kay Inay at Itay

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

FEATURES

A gathering of the Daughters of Mary

A gathering of the Daughters of Mary

THE different DMI chapters in Iloilo gathered for a Sportsfest at the Barangay Balantang Gym in Jaro recently. The oftentimes bare gymnasium was transformed into a venue of fellowship and team building as each group

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Crossing Borders

DURING the last weekend of May 2010, the representative of Crossing Borders Program visited the Philippines. He is Ed Ng, a photographer and banker from Singapore.

 

---------------------------------------- When uncle Sam meets manong Juan

When uncle Sam meets manong Juan

I OFTEN wonder what it would be like lying lazily on a frosty ground while making snow angels, how would look like wearing thick sweaters, scarves and mittens, what it would feel like eating a plate-sized hamburger for lunch and a bowl of vegetable salad for dinner

---------------------------------------- DJ Yoshi live in Iloilo

DJ Yoshi live in Iloilo

AFTER Manila and Bacolod, SPYCO Marketing Productions Manila hits Iloilo City and has set a benchmark for event production in Western Visayas.

 

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