Coast Guard execs change posts in Iloilo stationsFormer Iloilo Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commander Harold Harder is back in his post with his comeback officially on today. This following the relief of Captain Eduardo Fabricante in the Iloilo PCG station, a direct aftershock of the accident off the waters of Concepcion, Iloilo. Treñas: Gray areas in awarding of lots need to be resolvedCity Mayor Jerry Treñas believes there are "gray areas" in the awarding of home lots in the city's resettlement projects. As such, he is determined to thresh out the differences between Councilor Antosnio Pesina and the urban poor groups under the Iloilo City Urban Poor Network. |
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Fully armed police personnel were deployed in the old public market of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo yesterday following the refusal of the vendors to vacate the area. It was learned that Mayor Hernan Biron ordered the clearing of the old public market to give way for its renovation. Below, Christopher Deriada from the municipal mayor's office in a heated confrontation with vendors. P6M alloted for training of WV out-of-school youthSome P6-million had been allotted for the training of out-of-school youth in Western Visayas. This was revealed by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Regional Director Buen Mondejar during the sidelines of the opening of the 6th Aklan Product Showcase held in SM City Iloilo. |
ILOILO NEWS
City to increase LBP credit line by P86M for city hall bldg project
The city government will have to increase its credit line at Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) to some P86 million in order to finance the proposed seven-storey new city hall building. In the recent estimate, the construction would cost the city P465,039,000.
Task Force Bangon Panay to defend P8.6B budget in Congress
The Task Force Bangon Panay is set to defend the proposed P8.6 billion Paglaum (Hope) Fund today before the members of the committee on appropriations of the House of Representatives.
Police raps property owner in resort takeover
Police yesterday filed criminal complaints against a property owner and 10 other persons who forcibly took over the resort operated by an Australian national on Boracay Island.
PANAY NEWS
39 WV college publications vie for PIA Journalism Awards
Thirty-nine college publications are vying for five major awards, one special award and nine special group awards to be given out by the Philippine Information Agency 6, during the 2008 College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards this November 28.
Aklan's Alay Lakad-Alay Linis set Nov. 28
KALIBO, AKLAN -- After several scheduling and re-scheduling, organizers of Aklan's first-ever Alay Lakad-Alay Linis activity have finally decided to hold it November 28 of this year.
CRC's missing 2 carbines now in PGSO custody
ROXAS CITY – The two missing vintage U.S. Carbines of Capiz Rehabilitation Center (CRC) are now in the custody of the Provincial General Services Office (PGSO) at the provincial capitol here.
UP Visayas student qualifies in regional Stat Quiz
Rosa Lea A. Baldevarona of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) in Miag-ao will be the representative of the province of Iloilo and Guimaras in the 2008 Philippine Statistics Quiz Regional Finals.
NEGROS NEWS
Bago TB Center grabs leadership, performer awards
Bago City Health Office TB DOTS Center was recognized for the second time as Enterprise Leader and Star Performer Awardee in a ceremony held recently at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila.
Dads dare BCPO to curb gun-for-hire groups
BACOLOD CITY -- Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) member Alex Paglumutan along with SP members Al Victor Espino, Roberto Rojas and Greg Gasataya confirmed recently that they have drafted a proposed resolution requesting the City Director of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO).
NEA blinks, holds Lagarde's reinstatement
BACOLOD CITY – In a sudden twist of events, National Electrification Administration (NEA) has ordered the board of directors of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco).
Talisay City distributes piglet discount cards
BACOLOD CITY -- Eleven beneficiaries in Talisay City, Neg. Occ. received restocking discount cards for 22 piglets under the city's integrated livelihood program in partnership with the Department of Agriculture.
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OPINION
YOUNG VOICE:
Dinner beside a tombstone
/ Maria Reylan M.
ITCH!:
Inconsiderate police personnel, if not inefficient PNP recruitment process
/ John
Bull's Eye:
Unreasonable
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Impulses:
An inconvenient Truth: A retrospect
/ Engr. Herman M.
Wayward and Fanciful:
A different kind of war
/ Gail
Impulses:
An inconvenient Truth: A retrospect
/ Engr. Herman M.
FEATURES
Coastal Memoirs: An Art Competition
Artists of all affiliations will be given a boost once again through an art competition this month. Dubbed as "Coastal Memoirs," the tilt also aims to boost tourism in the southern coast of Iloilo because the participants will be asked to make the churches of San Joaquin, Miagao, Guimbal.
International Smorgasbord at the Promenade
The Promenade, famous for its mouth-watering, innovative and wide range buffet, is hosting the International Smorgasbord buffet every Saturday night of November.
Model OFW Families honored
The distance of parents from their children may not be a hindrance for the success of each party involved. This was proven by the experiences of several families of overseas foreign workers, as presented during the Model OFW Family Award 2008 held at SM City Iloilo.
Voices of the Underground
Hear their cries . . . hear their sentiments . . . hear their voices . . . THE VOICES OF THE UNDERGROUND. It is a group whose members expose their philosophies through poetry. After all, poetry is a venue for speaking about one's feelings, emotions, dreams and realities.
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