2 city malls under bomb threat

Florence F. Hibionada

Security alert is expected to be at its highest today in at least two malls in Iloilo City following a reportedly serious plan intercepted by the intelligence community to bomb these establishments.

Treñas keeps silence on coal plant public hearing

Maricar M. Calubiran

City Mayor Jerry Treñas preferred not to give any statement on today's public hearing on the proposed installation of coal-fired power plant in Iloilo City.

The mayor just said that the only thing he wants the people to understand is the city needs enough power supply for its future development.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

A man kills time fishing at Iloilo River on a Valentine's Day.

'Love Day' inspires AFP, extends 'heartfelt' greetings to Reds

Florence F. Hibionada

Valentine dinners, musical shows, "heart specials" and "Love promos" marked this year's celebration of the Valentines Day in Iloilo City.

ILOILO NEWS

IDFI unafraid of SP probe

Officials of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) are ready to accept whatever the result of the investigation being conducted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

All systems go for 36th Paraw Regatta sailboat competition

All systems are in place for the 36th Paraw Regatta competition as some 70 sailboat participants join the oldest sailboat competition in the country on Sunday along the Iloilo and Guimaras Strait. The sailboat race begins at the Villa Beach Arevalo.

Search for best performing Botika ng Barangay on

The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a nationwide search for the Best Performing Botika ng Barangay (BnB) outlet as part of its effort to firm up and create awareness on the significance of Generics Law and provide incentives to these BnBs.

Strong partnership with Gawad Kalinga forged

The Office of Presidential Assistant Raul N. Banias has been initiating stronger partnership with the Gawad Kalinga (GK) to build more houses and alleviate poverty in many areas in Iloilo and Panay in general.

PANAY NEWS

RP anti-child labor drive gets US support

A four-year project geared towards providing child workers with educational opportunities will be implemented through a grant from the US Department of Labor.

'Operation Timbang' in 61 Bacolod barangays ongoing

Bacolod City -- The annual "Operation Timbang" (OPT) among children aging 0 to 72 months (0 to 6 years-old) is now on-going in the 61 barangays of the city.

Kalibo to operate hatchery soon; aims to be WV's 'bulgan' supplier

Kalibo, Aklan -- Fishery experts from SEAFDEC and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources recently conducted assessment of Kalibo's "Bulgan" (sea bass) hatchery to determine its readiness to operate soon.

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