Experts blame deforestation, land conversion for floodingExperts blame the worst flooding experienced in Western Visayas mainly to the continued depletion of trees and the conversion of agricultural lands to subdivisions and commercial areas. Donations pour in but more neededDonations continued to pour in for thousands of victims of typhoon "Frank" as the death toll continued to rise in the worst flooding to hit Western Visayas Boxes of noodles, sardines, biscuits along with dry clothes and water were delivered to evacuation centers in churches and towns as Ilonggos continue to grapple with loss of lives, destruction of homes and other property and lack of electricity, water and communication. |
  PHOTO COURTESY OF LEO SOLINAP
Aerial view of a swollen river passing Brgy. Tiring, Cabatuan, June 23, 2008. City officials warn vs. water borne diseasesActing Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the problems on the shortage of potable drinking water in the city must be addressed to avoid water borne diseases. Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) Water Rationing Schedule Pavia and Sta. Barbara - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Daily |
ILOILO NEWS
Peco, TNT conduct relief operations
Panay Electric Company (Peco) and The News Today have joined together in conducting relief operations for the victims of flood in the city.
No classes yet in 25 city schools
Some 33 elementary and secondary schools will resume its classes today after the assessment made by officials of the City Schools Division and the city government. Classes however in at least 25 schools mostly in Jaro district remain suspended.
Janiuay couple cries for help on 2 missing kids
JANUIAY, Iloilo -- A couple who survived the onslaught of Typhoon Frank in Janiuay, Iloilo is seeking the public's help to find two missing children aged 2 and 4.
Typhoon victims asked to report stolen things to police
Residents affected by flood who are victimized by looters were told to report to the police station so that there could be proper accounting of things stolen from them other than those things carried by flash floods.
PANAY NEWS
'Frank' kills 18 Capiceños
ROXAS CITY – The Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) of Capiz has recorded a total of 18 casualties as of 2 o'clock in the afternoon, June 24.
PA Banias allays fears of oil spill in N. Iloilo
Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas Raul Banias yesterday clarified that MV Lake Paoay is carrying coal when it capsized off the waters of Carles over the weekend. He thus allayed fears of another oil spill in Iloilo.
Zubiri scores weather bureau's inaccuracy in tracking 'Frank'
A senator who arrived here yesterday to give his rice donation to typhoon victims partly blamed the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Service Administration (Pagasa) for their failure to give accurate and proper warnings in areas devastated by typhoon Frank.
COLUMNS
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OPINION
BULLS EYE :
Brisk businesses
Contribution:
Try coal
/ Nina Isabela P.
YOUNG VOICE :
The Cookie Jar
/ Maria Reylan M.
PointBlank:
Helpless
/ Erly C.
Health@Heart:
Vegetables Versus Lymphoma
/ Philip S.
Res Gestae:
Overlooked
/ Francisco B.
Cerebral Combustion:
Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all
/ Hacel
FEATURES
Reclaiming an ancient wedding ritual
She was ten years old when she last witnessed the Lordly Wedding that the Panay-Bukidnon calls "Hungaw". Now at 47, she's anxious to once again see the beauty of the ritual and to hear the lavish poetry of the ceremony.
Independence Day dioramas
Several schools added life to the already busy atmosphere at SM City Iloilo last June 12, 2008 to celebrate the Philippine's 110th independence. They held simultaneous 10-minute presentations at the different mall hallways, much to the delight of the mallers.
Freedom at SM City Iloilo
SM City Iloilo and the rest of the SM Supermalls celebrated the country's 110th independence with a very colorful and one-of-a-kind funfare.
'Fish': God doesn't give us trials we couldn't handle
People in some hospitals call Lenny Badaguas as "fish" or "isda." Her sons McAllen, 7 and Iverson, 6, call her Mama Fish. Her husband Andrew also joins in the endearment.
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