Boracay nearing limit of tourism carrying capacityBORACAY ISLAND—Boracay Island is on the brink of breaking its tourism carrying capacity, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Cops on the hunt for witnesses in Janiuay ambushThursday's ambush of two victims in Janiuay, Iloilo was a clear case of a well-hatched murder plan. Yet to date, the Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) has yet to secure witnesses on the violent killing. |
  A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ
WHITE ELEPHANT. Some P2 million was spent on this building of the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas Iloilo Provincial Office situated in Magsaysay Village, La Paz, Iloilo City. But for unknown reasons the Liga does not occupy this building, instead it is being left to rot as people in the vicinity loot the building piece by piece. BAHA asks Bing to issue public apology to Felisa residentsBACOLOD CITY -- The group called Bacolod Anti-Baha Alliance (BAHA) is asking Mayor Evelio Leonardia to issue a public apology to the residents of Brgy. Felisa in relation to what happened last October 26, 2008. |
ILOILO NEWS
Press Secretary says 'right to reply' law unnecessary
BORACAY ISLAND—Press Secretary Jesus Dureza said pending bills requiring media to give the side of those subjected to critical reports and criticisms are unnecessary and intrusive on the press.
Over P1B Capitol budget highlights today's special session
Members of the 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) convene today for a special session with the yet to be 'deciphered' 2009 Executive Budget at the center of deliberations.
Perez signs docu on housing project for prov'l employees
SAN JOSE, Antique – Gov. Sally Z. Perez signed the Deed of Absolute Sale with the representative of the Development Bank of the Philippines for the 3 hectare lot in San Fernando, San Jose which will seat the 202 houses for the provincial employees, yesterday.
Pavia housing project still facing uncertainty
Majority Floor Leader Eduardo Peñaredondo said the housing project of the city government faces uncertainty since it is a "complicated matter" to deal with. "It is like a high voltage electric current.
PAGASA gets P17M from AusAID for updated storm-forecasting technology
Philippine weather forecasters will soon have enhanced capability to map storm signals and surge inundation with a AusD455,500 (about P17 million) funding from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).
SC issues new guidelines on jail visitation, inspection
In line with the Supreme Court's equal access to justice for the program, new guidelines and rules on jail inspection and visitation have been issued.
PANAY NEWS
3 suspects in TATC shooting rampage charged
ROXAS CITY – Three suspects who were involved in a bloody shooting rampage in Teodoro Arcenas Trade Center (TATC) recently were charged for murder and serious physical injuries before the city prosecutor's here last week.
City turns vigilance into ordinance
ROXAS CITY – The city government now has the legal weapon to prevent and control the entry or outbreak of avian influenza or bird flu to the seafood capital of the Philippines.
Firmalino chess tourney winners known
ROXAS CITY – The championship match for the Board Member Clemente "Budong" Firmalino Cup of the Capiz Chess Association (CCA), Inc. was held last October 26 at 2nd Floor, Gaisano Marketplace.
NEGROS NEWS
Movement against mining launched in Central Negros
BACOLOD CITY -- Around 115 representatives coming from various organizations, the academe, churches and local government units of Kabankalan, Himamaylan, Binalbagan, Isabela, Moises Padilla and La Castellana, Negros Occidental gathered in Himamaylan City.
Kabankalan marks Children's Month celebration
Guest speaker on the Children's Month celebration held in Kabankalan City on Oct. 30 was Mayor Marxlen Laurence dela Cruz of Don Salvador Benedicto.
11th Adobo Festival slated Nov. 4-5
The Balay Negrense Lifestyle Museum in Silay City will be home again to the annual Adobo Festival on November 4 to 5. Now, on its 11th edition, the event dubbed "A Taste of History" will also feature the 3rd Muscovado Competition.
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OPINION
Rational Insanity:
Preserve the cultural heritage of the Capiznon, defend the Tumandok
/ Bryan Mari
Contribution:
Why you won't like Angus cows in your homes
/ William B.
Contribution:
Monsters or ghosts?
/ Aimee
Health@Heart:
Arteriosclerosis in the young
/ Philip S.
Coffee Thursday:
Two poems
/ Paolo
Siftings:
The Bolante Homecoming – A Halloween Scare?
/ Ma. Zenaida B.
ITCH!:
'Rescue' operations
/ John
Cerebral Combustion:
10 thousand-lesson worth: A guide to online scams
/ Hacel
YOUNG VOICE:
'Sa lugar lang'
/ Maria Reylan M.
Eye Opener:
Will it be Obama or McCain in White House 2009?
/ Rodolfo P.
FEATURES
Beauty and The Best
2008 Best Dressed Women of the Philippines, the most awaited fashion spectacle-cum-fund raising affair was held last September 23 at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-la.
Home, sweet home
It was a momentous occasion for the Agpasa and Maquino clans when Roslyn Majaducon-Agpasa, my aunt, went home to the Philippines and spent time with family, relatives and friends for two weeks.
Pabalod
The Philippine Rural Reconstruction Youth Association is a national organization of youth leaders dedicated to be the catalysts of change. It envisions "A Philippine Society Where The Filipino Youth Are Active Participants In Sustainable and Equitable Community."
Little Diego's Party
It was a fun sunny afternoon last October 4 when the only child of lovely couple Francis John Ignacio and the former Guia Joy Ortiz celebrated Little Diego's 1st birthday at his grandparents Tony and Cora Ortiz's newly built swimming pool in San Antonio Resort Village in Roxas City.
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