Massive quarrying blamed on feared collapse of major Iloilo bridgeLongtime massive downstream quarrying in the once rich Suage River is feared to eventually cause the collapse of the historic Suage Bridge in Janiuay, Iloilo. Janiuay execs in unified call for probe on quarry damage to Suage BridgeA moratorium of at least two years in all quarry operations in Janiuay, Iloilo is sought amidst growing and gnawing concerns on massive environmental damage here. |
A. Chris Fernandez
PhilHealth stops payment of cataract claimsThe Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has ordered a stop to payment of claims for cataract surgery during medical missions and through recruitment schemes amid reports of irregularities in claims of hospitals and doctors involving hundreds of millions of pesos. |
Mayor Jerry Treñas expressed elation over the decision of real estate developer Megaworld Corp. to pour in P1.5 billion worth of investments in the City.
City Mayor Jerry Treñas has declared Department of Finance Undersecretary for Privatization John Philip Sevilla an adopted son of Iloilo City for his effort in completing the sale of the old airport site.
Megaworld Corporation's Executive and Senior Vice President Kingson U. Sian projected that development at the old airport site in Mandurriao district will start early next year. The development will take place as soon the development master plan with the concept of "live-work-play-learn community" is done.
The 4th National Organic Agriculture Congress opens in Iloilo City on October 17-18, 2007 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center. The theme of the Congress is "Converging Thrusts for the Organic Industry Development in the Philippines."
ROXAS CITY -- Newly appointed Presidential Assistant for Panay and Guimaras Assistant Secretary Raul N. Banias will hold his first in a series of executive briefings in the Province of Capiz, Oct. 16.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Region 12 is set to conduct a Tax Amnesty Roadshow on October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Garden Royale Main Hall at Goldenfield Commercial Complex.
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By Archbishop Oscar
/By Chief Justice Reynato
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The eclectic and choosy shoppers and mall goers of Iloilo were not disappointed over the first weekend of October as they celebrated Robinsons Place Iloilo's sixth birthday with loads of wholesome events.
A hanging tender is a cut from the internal diaphragm pillar muscle of the cow. This beef is actually very tasty and succulent.
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. Not surprising, the Rizal Ballroom of The Shangri-la venue looked beautiful, replete with 24 hanging chandeliers, fabulous centerpieces and trellises with climbing greens and votive candles on all sides.
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.