Catholic church to lead 'prayer rally for life'

Florence F. Hibionada

The power and influence of the Ilonggo Catholic Church hierarchy will be put to a test tomorrow, July 24. Alongside it, the convincing ability of His Grace, Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

MIWD's newly rehabilitated pipeline destroyed anew

Maricar M. Calubiran

Even before the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) could release the laboratory result to ascertain the potability of water it distributes, three of its main transmission pipes Barangay Amerang, Cabatuan were again destroyed after a heavy downpour last Tuesday night.

A. Chris Fernandez

Living under the bridge is dangerous especially when the water suddenly rises but the owner of this shanty below the Quirino bridge is not afraid... he or she has nowhere to stay anyway.

Transport groups now want P10 minimum jeepney fare

Erly C. Garcia

Barely two weeks after drivers of public utility jeepneys (PUJs) started charging a new fare rate to passengers, a transport group is again planning to file a petition with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) asking that the minimum fare be pegged at P10 up from the current P8.00 minimum fare.

ILOILO NEWS

City receives P2-M financial aid from sister city

Iloilo City got a P2 million share out of the P5 million financial assistance from Quezon City, its sister city. The provinces of Aklan and Capiz also got shares of the financial aid intended for the typhoon victims.

P5-T aid up for families of typhoon casualties

The city government will extend P5,000 cash assistance to families whose kin died when Typhoon Frank hit Iloilo. The typhoon claimed 25 lives mostly coming from the district of Jaro based on the list from the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

NFA rice is fit for human consumption

The NFA rice issued to the different accredited outlets in the province and City of Iloilo are fit for human consumption.

PANAY NEWS

Capiz crime rate dips in past 6 months

ROXAS CITY – There is a decrease in the Average Monthly Crime Rate (AMCR) in the province for the period January to June of this year.

Wanted: Outstanding Seafarers of the Year

Nomination is now open for the Outstanding Seafarers of the Year Award (OSYA). The annual search for the country's outstanding and dedicated Filipino seafarers whose professionalism and competence have exemplified the best of Filipino values seeks to give honor and recognition to Filipino seafarers for their valuable and commendable contribution to the maritime industry and the nation, said a Commission on Filipinos Overseas website article.

NEGROS NEWS

Newks-Bing tiff didn't spare Pacman's Bacolod visit

The visit of international boxing icon and Bacolod's adopted son Manny Pacquiao in Bacolod City recently has been good for the people who were victims of typhoon Frank because they received food assistance from the boxing star himself.

NOCECO Toastmasters holds 7thinduction rites

The NOCECO Toastmasters Club held its 7thInduction Ceremonies and Installation of Officers with John Peter Millan, president of the board, Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative, Inc. as guest speaker and Distinguished Toastmaster Greg Vallejera, retired chief ATO Control Tower as inspirational speaker.

Youth leaders set rally against PGMA's SONA

BACOLOD CITY -- Kabataang Pinoy Ayaw sa Tuition Fee and Other Fee Increase or KAPI-TOPI yesterday urged all militant youth leaders here in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental to stage a protest action on Sunday, July 27, 2008, a day before President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will deliver her State of the Nation Address.

COLUMNS

		Res Gestae Frankenstein is not a monster By Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

		Bonafide Text Kill Bill? By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		reflection Population issue the nth time By Roy Cimagala

		Accents PLCPD condemns bishops' threat By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap The Pulahanes of Passi, Iloilo By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Eye Opener National Allergy Day, a resounding success Rodolfo P. Gumabong

OPINION

Bull's eye:

Unheeded order?

Cerebral Combustion:

Taken over by the Brand Republic

/ Hacel Du-Chua

YOUNG VOICE:

Amoeba Diaries

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

Storyteller:

At the world's cradle

/ Jyh Ming Gonzales

Rational Insanity:

Playi-ing it right

/ By Bryan Mari Argos

Health@Heart:

Staggering stats and letters

/ Philip S. Chua

Serendipity:

Perfectly Imperfect

/ Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

BLOGGER:

Inactivity? Not really

/ Kathy M. Villalon

FEATURES

The taste of Jamaica now in Iloilo

Hamburgers, pizza, doughnuts—you've tried them all and every time, they are the same. So wake up and try something deliciously different. Try the Royal Caribbean Jamaican Patties. Royal Caribbean Jamaican Patties carries the fast-selling freshly baked Jamaican patties.

My dream wedding

The fountain area of Robinsons Place Iloilo was transformed into a grand ballroom for an event called My Dream Wedding. The venue was well-decorated and the tables and chairs covered with pristine white and pink, being the motif.

Saviour Int'l College's School of Nursing opens

Saviour International College's School of Nursing is the answer to the growing demand for education in Nursing. This recently opened school is located in La Paz, near St. Clement's Church.

Achieving 'Perfect Total Fitness'

Total fitness is about optimizing an individual's mental and physical condition. It is a result of synergy. For example, a person may follow a balanced diet or exercise daily. However, singular activities will not produce the dramatic result that can be achieved from a combination of proper nutrition and regular exercise.

ILOILO NEWS

PANAY NEWS

NEGROS NEWS

COLUMNS

Res Gestae

Bonafide Text

reflection

Accents

Bridging the gap

Eye Opener