DOT seeks to lure back Chinese tourists to WVTourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta is optimistic the Western Visayas tourism industry will be able to bounce back in the next three months as he disclosed his agency’s plan to mount a promotional marketing activity to entice Chinese tourists to visit the region. Mayors to undergo crisis trainingCity and municipal mayors in Western Visayas will undergo a training in crisis management to prepare them in responding accordingly to a situation similar to the Manila hostage incident last August 23. |
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TORCHED. A group of New People’s Army rebels set on fire several bunkhouses of the Cafgu Active Auxiliary detachment of the Philippine Army in the far-flung Bug-ang village in Toboso, Negros Occidental two weeks ago. Police probes village chief’s suicideThe Barotac Viejo Police Station is digging further into the alleged suicide of Puerto village chief Jueddy Jubaton at their residence last Friday. Town police chief, Insp. Wilfredo Rios, said probers will look into a possible foul play despite his family’s claim that Jubaton, 43, shot himself using a caliber .45 pistol. |
ILOILO NEWS
Army to militant groups: Censure abuses of NPA
Maj. John Andrada, commander of the 3rd Civil Military Operations Battalion, has challenged militant groups to look into the abuses of members of the New People’s Army.
RPMC 6 elects private sector reps
The Regional Project Monitoring Committee of the Regional Development Council 6 elected its private sector representatives during its reorganizational meeting on September 3 at the National Economic and Development Authority 6 Office in Iloilo City.
‘Test toys for dangerous chemicals’
With the start of the “ber” months, a toxic watchdog has called on the authorities to test toys for harmful chemicals to ensure that only safe toys are offered for sale in the build-up towards Christmas gift-giving.
Iloilo airport tightens security
Iloilo Airport Manager Efren Nagrama said they have tightened security at the airport to protect tourists and other passengers.
Transparency in all LGUs pusheds
The Department of Interior and Local Government has issued on Aug. 31, 2010, a memorandum circular calling for transparency in all local government units.
PANAY NEWS
Dengue cases continue to drop in Sept.–PHO
ROXAS CITY – Dengue cases in Capiz continue to subside in the first week of September, records of the Provincial Health Office show.
Radio network lauded for medical mission
ROXAS CITY – Capiz Vice Gov. Esteban Contreras has commended “Radio Mo Nationwide” for conducting a medical mission in Capiz to pay tribute to its founder, Don Henry Canoy, and commemorate the network’s 58th founding anniversary.
Palomar vs Delicana in PCL polls today
ROXAS CITY – Tapaz Councilor Karen Palomar of Liberal Party and Panay Councilor Leobeth Deslate-Delicana, a lawyer of Lakas/Ugyon Kita Party, are expected to vie for the presidency of the Philippine Councilors’ League-Capiz during the elections today at Rustic Bar and Restaurant in Brgy. Banica here.
Ivisan tanod group wins third place in reg’l search
The tanods of Brgy. Ilaya in Ivisan, Capiz were adjudged second runner-up in the Group Category of the annual search for “Most Outstanding Barangay Tanods” conducted by the Department of the Interior and Local Government 6.
BUSINESS NEWS
Boracay tourist receipts in July up 43%–DOT
Boracay Island in Aklan earned P1.072 billion in tourist receipts in July, records of the Department of Tourism 6 show.
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FEATURES
Robinsons Neo Chef Kicks-Off
Robinsons Place Iloilo’s culinary-oriented competition entitled “Neo Chef” has kicked off recently with the holding of its first monthly elimination. There were seven teams of two that participated.
An Auction of Dagoy Dolls
The City of Iloilo celebrated its 73rd Charter Day with lots of activities to make it more colorful and memorable. One of its more interesting events, a first in the city, is the auction of Dagoy Dolls at the SM City Iloilo Event Center.
Do Day at the Capitol
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol, headed by Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., held a clean-up drive entitled “People Power Do Day Kontra Dengue” last September 1. There was a ceremonial opening of the clean-up drive.
Robinsons Campus Fashionista
Do you have that X-factor to become Iloilo City’s next campus fashionista? Then, Robinsons Place Iloilo’s Campus Fashionista search is just for you. The second elimination was held recently, with Purr, model Sarah Jaleco and Oyen Rodriguez as the judges.
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