Police on alert in today's Parade of FestivalsPolice in the city are placed on a heightened alert status as delegations from the six provinces of the region will be here for the Parade of Festivals which is part of the week-long Western Visayas Tourism Assembly. Locals urged amid bomb scare; Mayor calls on brgy vigilanceSecurity has been tightened in the city's malls as police move to intensify its presence on public places and conduct anew surprise checkpoints on motorists. |
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A typical sunset in the world famous Boracay Island. Behind this placid scene, however, lurks stories of discrimination, exploitation and iniquities.
Exploitation of resort workers, unjust labor practice revealed as boycott called on plush-resortWorkers of one "high-end" beach resort in world-famous Boracay Island gathered their forces and sought support from fellow workers in the island. Their mission? To make public what the group said were long unresolved labor issues and worsened work conditions. Conditions that the group said spoke of the "real state of labor in Boracay, an island paradise where workers are living in hell, exploited and sacrificed for business and profit." |
ILOILO NEWS
Couple listed as Councilor's staff deny receiving salary
A couple claimed by City Councilor Merci Drilon-Garcia as her staff and whose names appear in the councilor's payroll list denied receiving money and working for the said councilor.
Iloilo City PNP ready for All Saints Day fete
This early, police authorities here have already come up with security measure in connection with the celebration of All Saints Day on November 1.
City Council seeks reforms at CEO
No heads rolled in the result of investigation conducted by the Sangguniang Panglungsod on alleged anomalies at the City Engineer's Office (CEO).
Noynoy Aquino is in Iloilo today
Rep. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III (Tarlac, 2nd District) will be here today as a keynote speaker in the culminating program of the 2006 National Cooperative Month in the Municipality of Leon.
PANAY NEWS
P29 B upgrades Western Visayas infrastructures--Sec. Durano
The national government is investing P29 Billion in Western Visayas to upgrade its various infrastructure projects to bolster the region's tourism industry, Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said Wednesday during the Western Visayas Tourism Forum at the Sarabia Manor Hotel.
IOPC agrees to siphon off remaining oil from sunken M/T Solar 1
The remaining bunker oil of the sunken M/T Solar 1 in Guimaras would be siphoned starting January 2007, according to Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas Rafael Coscolluela.
College press conference '07 set
The 2007 Regional College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) is set on November 29, 2006 here in Iloilo City.
Aggie students conduct lectures on livestock technologies
Ten students of the College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University (CPU) conducted lectures on poultry and swine raising and silage production at Brgy. Cabano, San Lorenzo, Guimaras recently.
LGU-run hospitals accredited for newborn screening
Roxas City--At least three district hospitals in the province have been accredited by the Department of Health (DOH) to perform newborn screening (NBS) process among infants to help save babies from possible inherited diseases.
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Peking Duck Parade at Hong Kong KitchenChinese cuisine has always been such a comfort food for everyone. It's usually stir-fried, with a delectable sauce, and a mixture of meat and vegetable. It's a no-fuss, tummy filling type of food. It's unlike other cuisine where either you have to guess what's the goo in front of you or it's like an art installation gone bad. In most Chinese dishes you can see the harmonious melange of all the ingredients. |
Mobelhaus launches new line of productsMobelhaus, a Cebu-based international brand known for their exquisite home furnishings, both modern and contemporary, recently launched their latest innovative products. The event took place at the St. Yves Bar and Restaurant at the Paseo Iloilo last October 24, 2006. The United Architects of the Philippines- Marikudo Chapter, headed by the young and dynamic Goodee Arancillo, hosted the said launching. |
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