July 15, 2008 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Typhoon Frank:
The Aftermath

A photo gallery of the devastation that Typhoon Frank brought.


Residents surrounding NFA compound complain of foul odor

Residents surrounding the National Food Authority (NFA) compound in Brgy. Quintin Salas, Jaro, as well as motorists passing the area, have complained about the foul odor coming from the rice stocks damaged by flood.

P15-B rehab fund for Panay eyed

Government agencies are eyeing a P15-billion rehabilitation fund for areas on Panay Island ravaged by typhoon "Frank."

 

 
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A bulldozer dumps bags of rice damaged by flood
A. Chris Fernandez

A bulldozer dumps bags of rice damaged by flood at the back of the National Food Authority (NFA) warehouse in Jaro.

Garin clarifies stance on Reproductive Health Act: Backs Church on anti-abortion stand

Pro-life and pro-family. Anti-abortion and anti-irresponsible parenthood. Such are the sentiments of Iloilo First District Representative Janette Loreto-Garin, author of the Reproductive Health Act pending before the 14th Congress

ILOILO NEWS

SP abolishes agritech position at CAO

The Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a regulation ordinance abolishing the position of seven agricultural technologists (agritech) at the City Agriculture Office (CAO). The city could save some P1 million in salaries and allowances with the abolition of such position.

Group seeks relief assistance for media flood victims

Journalists who have brought to the public reports and images of death and destruction brought by typhoon "Frank" on Panay Island have themselves experienced the horrors of the worst flooding experienced in the Western Visayas.

Diseases continue to afflict Ilonggos; medical missions continue

Various diseases continue to afflict Ilonggos as an aftermath of Typhoon Frank.Medical missions have gone to severely affected towns to help address the health needs of the people there.

Capitol legal office gives nod on Mondejar-backed brgy road conversion Ordinance

Valid and in conformity to the general principles on local autonomy, general welfare and self-reliance.

PANAY NEWS

SP asks DENR for extension on landfill compliance

BACOLOD CITY – City Councilor Greg Gasataya, chairman of the clean and green coordinating action team, said they had requested the Department of Environment and Natural Resource (DENR) Regional Office for the extension of the deadline with regard to the establishment of Waste Management Facilities as embodied under RA 9003 or Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

Leonardia sees politics behind tiff with Ceneco

BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia said that some members of the board of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) is not that diplomatic and well-behaved anymore because they are allies of his political nemesis, Bacolod Cong. Monico O. Puentevella.

Governor inducts tourism officers in Negros Occidental

Neg. Occ. Governor Isidro Zayco inducted into office the new set of officers of the Association of Tourism Officers of Negros Occidental (ATONO) at the Governor's Office recently.

COLUMNS

Cimagala  
reflection
Life and God's word
 
Lindero  
Res Gestae
Deterrence to excellence
 
Funtecha  
Bridging the gap
Bo. Obrero: The workingmen's village in Iloilo City
 
Carreon-Lagoc  
Accents
Observe World Population Day!
 
Gumabong  
Eye Opener
National Allergy Day, a resounding success
 
de los Reyes  
Bonafide Text
Who's fault?
 

OPINION

BLOGGER :
Inactivity? Not really

/ Kathy M. Villalon


YOUNG VOICE :
Angels

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


From the Inbox:
NFA's stench poses health hazards

Storyteller:
Brand X - my diversified self

/ Jyh Ming Gonzales


Rational Insanity:
After the storm II: Picking up the pieces

/ By Bryan Mari Argos

FEATURES

Ruby Claire Lopez

Ruby Claire Lopez: Thoughts from a beauty queen

Ruby Claire Lopez, Lin-ay Sang Iloilo 2008 and Lin-ay Kang Binanog 2008 is one of a few brainy ladies this writer has come across. It's quite obvious with how she handles every question thrown her way --- smart, articulate and with poise --- during the Fiesta in the City at SM City Iloilo.

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A one-of-a-kind nursing book launching

A one-of-a-kind nursing book launching

Authors Dr. Eufemia Octaviano and Dr. Carl Balita launched their book "Theoretical Foundations of Nursing: The Philippine Perspective" recently at Hotel del Rio and this was attended by deans from colleges and universities from Iloilo City and Bacolod.

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Face Value turns one

Face Value Facial Care and Spa Center held its first anniversary recently with a grand celebration at Cleopatra's Barge, Amigo Terrace Hotel. Cocktails and a fashion show participated by Face Value's models and clients, took place.

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Flor Reyes Dobbyn

Behind every beauty: One person who's behind every Mary Kay beauty is Flor Reyes Dobbyn

Behind every beautiful face and skin are years of positive attitude, of laughter, pampering through treatments and use of bankable beauty products and persons who make sure that every individual achieves this.

ILOILO YEARBOOK

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About the yearbook

Operation: Tabang-Bulig
for Typhoon Frank Flood Victims

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