ILOILO NEWS

SP body heeds Garin stance, review up anew on guv's road fund implementation

No authority was granted for Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr. to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that would have signaled the start of millions in fund releases for local road projects.

Barangay agriculture information centers up in Leon, Iloilo

The Department of Agriculture (DA) Wednesday has opened two additional barangay information centers (BAIC) in the Municipality of Leon, situated some 28.2 kilometers from Iloilo City, as one of the highlights of the 'Farmer's Week' celebration here.

Brgys tapped in 'Bantay Abuso' drive

The city government is set to launch its 'Bantay Abuso' project this coming Nov. 20 with the end result of organizing a gender and development (GAD) team and a women and children's desk in each of the city's 180 barangays here.

City mulls renting Angeles Arcade for 11 offices

The City Planning and Development Office (CPDO) has recommended to Mayor Jerry Treñas the renting of Angeles Arcade in Mabini Street, Iloilo City across the Iloilo Terminal Market to house the 11 offices of the city government presently occupying the century old Elizalde and Co. building owned by the Commission on Audit (CoA).

Groundbreaking for P5M hostel in Guimaras set today

A ground breaking ceremony is set today for the construction of a P5 million hostel cum training facility in the island-province of Guimaras. The construction is funded by the Countrywide Development Fund (CDF) of Congressman JC Rahman Nava.

PANAY NEWS

Aklanons rise from Frank's devastation, says Aklan Guv

The Aklanons have not lost their focus to rise from the devastations brought by typhoon Frank in Aklan province in June 2008.

DOLE launches 75th anniversary website

A commemorative website was launched by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for its upcoming 75th Foundation Day on December 8.

Panay towns revive 'economic union'

ROXAS CITY – The five neighboring towns of Capiz and Aklan have revived their collaborative project "Central Panay Economic Unification" (CPEU) which was first formed in the 1990s by Jamindan and Tapaz of Capiz and Altavas, Batan and Libacao of Aklan to pursue joint economic development.

Prospects for MSMEs, construction sector in Aklan bright, says DTI

KALIBO, AKLAN -- Businesses in Aklan have big potentials, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - Aklan Provincial Director Diosdado P. Cadena.

NEGROS NEWS

Lightning kills 2 hacienda workers, 10 wounded

BACOLOD CITY – Twelve hacienda workers were hit by lightning while they were about to eat dinner Tuesday night in Hacienda Camansi-Gonzaga, Brgy. Robles, La Castellana, Negros Occidental.

Meat inspector apologizes over 'hot meat' issue

BACOLOD CITY -- Meat Inspector II Oscarlito Limos yesterday asked apology to City Legal Officer Atty. Allan Zamora for any shortcomings he made for not issuing an "order of condemnation" when the Task Force Botagoy apprehended several kilos of "hot meat" in Barangay Bata last week.

Pre-employment orientation seminar for OFWS

BACOLOD CITY -- The Bacolod Public Employment Services Office (PESO) has started its PEOS Program or the Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar, November 7, Friday, at the Planta Hotel.

COLUMNS

reflection Befriending psychology By Roy Cimagala   Cerebral Combustion The friend, the virus and the late-night random musings Hacel Du-Chua   Res Gestae Civilians must not wear police uniform By Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

Bonafide Text Lingo By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes   Accents IPRA for Terry By Julia Carreon-Lagoc   Bridging the gap The Jaro plaza as a heritage gem By Prof. Henry Funtecha

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