Barangay, SK bets face judgment from votersThe 247,522 regular voters and 12,119 voters for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) will go out today to vote for the new set of barangay and SK officials. Of the 180 barangays, only 166 positions for punong barangays will be coveted as 14 run unopposed. 115 bikers pedal for peaceful pollsThe weather was just right when mountain bike enthusiasts set out for a 12-town, 135-kilometer race yesterday morning for peaceful and credible barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. |
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'Vote wisely, heartily. But stay away from communist-backed bets'A last-minute appeal for the Ilonggo voters was made by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) here with a "heartfelt" message - "Please go out and vote. And while at it, stay away from communist-backed candidates. Do not vote for any of them." |
Hotel managers and restaurant owners in the city met with police officials Friday last week following reports that a certain group is targeting such establishments in their extortion racket.
A consolidated move in the Lower House is underway to introduce major amendments in the country's National Health Insurance Program (NHIP) otherwise known as the PhilHealth Law.
Around 26,757 children in Iloilo province were vaccinated with anti-measles, reports Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO).
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said that the construction works for all Super Regions priority infrastructure development projects are now 50% accomplished.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo honored the outstanding policewomen of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who have exemplified noteworthy accomplishments in various fields of policing such as law enforcement, public safety, criminal justice and community relations.
Bacolod City -- Bacolod City's MassKara Festival is declared second Best Tourism Event in the Philippines in the Chartered City Category during the 8th National Association of Tourism Officers Convention (ATOP).
Bacolod City -- After bagging the coveted "Most Business- Friendly City" in the country in a search sponsored by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), a businessman said he expects more business to flow into the city.
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The beauty of the world is at our fingertips. What can you do to give more meaning to it? For Dr. Socorro Martinez, she used her hobby, which is photography, to further a cause.
"Maharlika" is the Filipino word for fellowship and community. "Bahandi" refers to something that's precious.
If you pass along Gen. Luna St., City Proper, one will see tarpaulins showing models with great skin. They are the Face Value Facial Care and Spa Center models who graced the said company's blessing last Oct. 8, 2007.
These "walking advertisements" were blessed with good looks and beautiful skin, which Face Value Facial Care and Spa Center is all about
For someone who doesn't attend ballroom dancing events much, Purr looked with awe and admiration at the sights during the second elimination night of Love to Dance held in Cleopatra's Barge, Amigo Terrace Hotel last Oct. 20, 2007. Pairs moving in coordination, ladies twirling and dipping in their finest dresses, jewelry and glittering dancing shoes and smiles pasted on the faces of everybody as they exhibited their ballroom dancing expertise. Well, tonight, at the third eliminations, we are expecting more contestants trying out their luck in chacha, swing and jive.