Army calls on Ilonggos: Report hostile acts, beware of suspicious, new facesThe entire military and police forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Western Visayas are on high alert following Tuesday's bombing in Metro Manila. 'One unbelievable, tragic moment,' Garin says of Batasan bombingTuesday's bombing of the Batasang Pambansa's Southwing was described by Ilongga solon Congresswoman Janette Loreto-Garin (First District) as "one unbelievable tragic moment." |
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Suspect in broadcaster's killing disguises as woman to elude arrestA former town mayor in Aklan wanted for the murder of broadcaster Herson "Boy" Hinolan has reportedly dressed himself in women's clothes to evade arrest. Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr., Aklan police director, said they have received several reports that former Lezo town mayor Alfredo Arcenio has been seen wearing women's dresses. |
The government needs about P25-40 billion for the medium term projects under the proposed infrastructure framework plan of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).
City Mayor Jerry Treñas strongly condemned the bombing incident at the Batasan Pambansa Complex Tuesday night, which killed three people, including a congressman, and wounded 11 others.
The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) will soon have 10 new police motorcycles for its anti-highway robbery campaign.
Bacolod City -- Kabankalan City is recipient of the Western Visayas Best Tourism Oriented Local Government Unit Award, Component City Category in the Western Visayas Tourism Excellence Award.
ROXAS CITY -- The provincial and city governments are readying activities for the joint celebration of Sinadya sa Halaran come Dec. 5-8.
The Convergence of Negros Festivals, highlight of the Pintaflores festival in San Carlos City drew participation from different local government units in the province.
SAN JOSE, Antique – Calling it part of enhancing " participatory democracy" in the country, Presidential Assistant for Panay and Guimaras, Raul Banias, took on the third leg of his executive briefings here bringing with him about 35 regional directors of national agencies.
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After the announcement that Langford Place is going to have a costume party for its first anniversary celebration, we rummaged through our stuff and the malls to check out what get-up we could produce. When the big night came last Oct. 12, 2007, each one was dressed in Halloween-inspired costume. So, it was an anniversary-cum-Halloween party. Purr was dressed as a fortune teller.
Even for us Filipinos, the topic about Christmas brings to mind snow and life in the North Pole where Sta. Claus came from. Children, most especially, regale at this vision. That is why Tinapayan's Gingerbread Village is a very exciting yearly fixture for them and even adults.
As part of its yearly promotional activity, the Department of Trade and Industry Aklan Provincial Office in cooperation with the provincial government of Aklan, brings to Iloilo the 5th Aklan Product Showcase at the lower ground floor, Activity Center of SM City Iloilo from Nov. 12 to 18, 2007.
The stress of the past week had left some of us hankering for a break. Even for just one day, it would be nice to hie off to a place where one can rejuvenate. This way, we'll be armed with enough energy to face more weeks, or even months of delivering superb editorials to the public.