Solons call for House probe on fraudulent PhilHealth claimsA Resolution has been filed before the House of Representatives calling for a congressional inquiry on controversial claims and reimbursements from the government's Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC). Govt exec warns vs. NPA infiltration of brgy pollsNational Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales yesterday warned that the government will take action against candidates in the barangay elections who are being backed by communist rebels. |
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Treñas rejects LTFRB's odd-even scheme proposalCity Mayor Jerry Treñas has rejected the proposal of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) regional director Porfirio Clavel to implement the "odd-even scheme" to address the city's traffic problems. Treñas said the odd-even scheme, which is being used in Metro Manila, is not applicable to Iloilo City. |
Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog and seven members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod pushed through with their trip to Taiwan after the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) central office issued them a travel clearance.
All's well that ends well. And no need for a mere misunderstanding to get in the way of the road for peace.
National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales wants the country's anti-terrorism law amended, barely fourth months after the law took effect.
Mayor Jerry P. Treñas urged member-agencies of the Iloilo City Peace and Order Council (ICPOC) to express their concerns every meeting so that it will be addressed promptly.
The first National PYAP (Pag-Asa Youth Association of the Philippines) encampment kicked off on Monday in Panaad Park, Alijis, Bacolod City.
The Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) will hold the Western Visayas Housing Fair 2007 from October 23-25 at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Lobby, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, with the theme: "Serbisyong Tapat, abot-Kayang Pabahay Para sa Lahat."
After a series of flight checks and a successful first landing, the Bacolod-Silay Airport is now ready to be commissioned and eventually opened next month.
Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap will keynote the 4th National Organic Agriculture Congress which will be held on October 17-18 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel, Iloilo City. Sec. Yap will also award the winner of the Best organic Farm.
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The world of Philippine's high society turned out in full force for a night in aid of the Gawad Kalinga, the latest beneficiary to the country's premiere high-end lifestyle magazine the Philippine Tatler.
The Iloilo City Integrated Lions Club held its 28th charter anniversary and 29th induction officers last Sept. 15, 2007 at Amigo Terrace Hotel. At that event, the Lions were reminded of the challenges they face being members of the prestigious organization.
Due to the need to provide quality education to its clientele and to expand its educational scope, St. Joseph School (Iloilo), Inc. inaugurated its Our Lady of Lourdes Building last Sept. 22, 2007.
For Mara Posecion and her establishment called Mixes, it all started with pickles, specifically, ampalaya
Posecion, a food technologist whose forte is into pickling, jam and jellies, loves to work with fruits and vegetables. She would go to the wet market and buy items that other people ignored. Then, she would create something out of those.