Iloilo City solon pushes probe on P8B flood control projectIloilo City Representative Raul Gonzalez Jr. sponsored a resolution before the House of Representatives calling for an inquiry into the more than P8 billion Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP). 4 Iloilo towns seek fare hike for tricyclesTaxi units were granted by government a "plus P10" as added fare. Passenger jeepneys allowed to charge a minimum fare of P8 from previous weeks' P7.50. Now came the turn of transport groups plying tricycles with four Iloilo towns now seeking new fare rates as well. |
  A. Chris Fernandez
Vast tracts of land like the above area in Brgy. Tacas, Jaro are being dredged for the Iloilo Flood Control Project. City police to intensify anti-robbery driveTo avert the occurrence of robbery and hold up incidents in the city, police chiefs in every district are directed to implement vagrancy ordinance and at the same time intensify intelligence gathering. The campaign is in anticipation of the lean months where crime against property is expected to rise. |
ILOILO NEWS
NFA to request water sampling analysis on drainage canals
The National Food Authority (NFA) will request for water sampling and analysis on drainage canals in areas utilized as dumping site for the thousands of imported rice stocks damaged by Typhoon Frank.
City working for release of P8M electrification fund
The city government is closely coordinating with the Department of Energy (DoE) for the release of P8 million electrification fund. The electrification fund is intended for the electrification of San Isidro, Jaro relocation site.
DFA Regional Office receives 300-400 passport applications per day
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Regional Office 6 is able to receive an average of 300-400 passport applications per day.
PANAY NEWS
ERDT Consortium & DOST offers Grad Scholarships in Engineering
The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Consortium Universities in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) offers graduate scholarship program for priority engineering courses and related fields.
NCIP gets computer unit from WV cops
A group of police officers of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) banded for a different cause and made possible the donation of one unit of desktop computer. Beneficiary is the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP), the government's arm tasked to promote and protect the rights of "Indigenous People Cultural Communities (IPCC)."
Pantawid kuryente availed by Capiceños this month
ROXAS CITY – Capiceño beneficiaries of the Pantawid Kuryente: Katas ng VAT of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will already enjoy the subsidy program this month.
NEGROS NEWS
BID lifts blacklist order vs. Sunshine cable TV host
BACOLOD CITY -- "I am again a Filipino citizen. My blood is still a Filipino. Bacolod is my place," said broadcaster Romy Niere, anchor of the program Options being aired over Sunshine Channel 14 in Bacolod City, after his name was included in the blacklist of the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) upon the request of fellow broadcaster Franklin Villanueva formerly of F Channel 13.
Population group, solemnizing ministers pushing for RH Bill passage
BACOLOD CITY -- A group of local ministers officiating marriage here joins the League of Population Officers and Workers in the Philippines (LEPOWPHIL) in pushing for the passage of the Reproductive Health (RH) Bill.
Mayor wants consolidation of city properties in Reclamation Area
BACOLOD CITY -- City Administrator Dr. Roger Balo said yesterday that Mayor Evelio Leonardia is still awaiting the consolidated report from the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) as to the lots owned by the city government at the Reclamation Area.
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OPINION
YOUNG VOICE:
The early worm
/ Maria Reylan M.
Anything under the Sun:
Angel M. Magahum Sr.
/ Atty. Rex
Rational Insanity:
Crafty and classy
/ By Bryan
Health@Heart:
Ballroom Dancing: Is it good for everyone?
/ Philip S.
Bull's eye:
Unbelievable
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STORYTELLER:
Sex and the Church
/ Jyh Ming
FEATURES
A Rotary induction and turnover in one
It was a special night for Rotarians last June 13, 2008 because there were two reasons to celebrate. First, it was the induction of the governor of Rotary International District 3850, Emma Nava and the induction of the new president of the Rotary Club of Central Iloilo City,
Love for Mother Natures: Students from Bacolod plant mangroves to save the environment
Students from Riverside College and Colegio de San Agustin showed their love for Mother Nature through a mangrove planting in Pta. Taytay, Bacolod City. They were joined by the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Youth Association (PRRYA), Negros Youth for Environment (NYE) and Climb-up Outdoor Shop.
The steaks of Emilion
Emilion Specialty Restaurant at the Gen. Luna Street has launched its good quality, good tasting and affordable steaks for meat lovers out there.
Planta Centro Hotel and Residences opens
The grand opening of PLANTA Centro Hotel and Residences was victorious for there were 1,500 guests from different sectors who attended. The management and staff did a splendid job of preparing for the grand event.
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