PhilHealth expands probe on spurious cataract claimsThe Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has widened its investigation on irregularities in claims related to cataract operations. 54,000 mangroves planted along the Iloilo RiverThe city government has planted has planted more than 50,000 mangroves along the Iloilo River over the last two months under the Iloilo City Mangrove Reforestation Project. |
  A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ
The city government has embarked on planting mangroves to preserve the Iloilo River but it has failed to stop the proliferation of fishpens in the middle of the river. City Hall reporters distribute gifts to City Jail inmatesFifty-seven inmates of the City District Jail received Christmas presents from the members of the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps (ICHPC) yesterday. |
ILOILO NEWS
Iloilo SP adopts Leyte Resolution on Garin's heroic act in Batasan blast
Members of the 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) unanimously adopted a Resolution passed by the Sanggunian Panlalawigan of Leyte commending an Ilongga solon.
IFJ welcomes arrest of suspects in Aklan broadcaster's killing
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)has welcomed the arrests of two suspects in the 2001 murder of Aklan broadcaster Rolando Ureta.
Sea divers sue guv, senior cop over'unlawful' EO
Four Ilonggo sea divers filed charges against Governor Niel Tupas Sr. and a senior cop following a questioned arrest on purported illegal fishing activity.
City's new abattoir to become operational early 2008
Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Executive Director Larry Nacionales said the multi-million Double A abattoir in Brgy. Tacas, Jaro is expected to become operational by January 2008.
PANAY NEWS
Negros Occidental gears for ICT development
Bacolod City -- In a bid to bring students at par with the changing scenario of employment in Information Communication Technology and the Business Process Outsourcing sectors, the provincial government is set to put-up a call center training facility early next year.
Bacolod City names outstanding teachers
Bacolod City -- Two teachers were named "Most Outstanding Teachers of Bacolod City" during the 56th Department of Education- Bacolod Teachers' Day celebration recently.
Bacolod, POEA ink MOU to protect OFWs
Bacolod City -- Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia and Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz ink the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Bacolod City and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration respectively to protect the Overseas Filipino Workers from illegal recruiters.
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OPINION
Eye Opener:
Christmas and Christians
/ Rodolfo P.
Reflections:
Prophets or troublemakers?
/ Fr. Roy
ANYTHING UNDER THE SUN:
Origins of place names (6)
YOUNG VOICE:
A weekend without Friendster
Rational Insanity:
Less is more
Consumers Domain:
Another blue Christmas
FEATURES
Ikthus is born in Iloilo
Ikthus is a Christian symbol for fish. The first believers were scared to wear any mark of their faith because they were persecuted and killed. Then, the time came that they sketched the symbol of the fish to show to others that they are Christians. This Greek rebus means: I - Jesus, X - Christ, O - God's, Y - Son's and E – Savior.
Janiuay and Pototan: A Holiday Trail of Lights
In the Philippines, Christmas is a time for family and for generosity. Everyone who participates in holiday activities has traditions marked by family reunions, gifts and candy for children, gifts for the poor, Midnight Mass, singing of carols, Christmas trees, ornaments in brightly-colored lights, and much more.
Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown launched
It was formally launched last Dec. 10, 2007 at the SM City Activity Center with ABS-CBN Iloilo Station Manager Charie Ginete-Ilon, Iloilo City Councilor Nielex Tupas and SM City Iloilo Marketing Officer Jeffrey Guitche present.
Gamers On The Loose
TODAY, computer gaming is really popular. Especially with the advent of new technology such as the Internet, gaming has become a part of the lifestyle of every youngster all over the world. Computer gaming is not anymore limited to one-on-one competition but it has a ratio of one is to a million.
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