World Bank bars giant const'n firm from road projectsConstruction giant E.C. De Luna Construction Corporation, the company behind major multi-million road projects in the provinces of Antique, Iloilo, Negros Occidental and elsewhere in the country has been blacklisted by the World Bank (WB). As such, the order is out permanently barring the company and its owner, Eduardo De Luna from participating or getting any WB-assisted projects. Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival kicks off todayIloilo’s top tourism event, the Dinagyang Festival formally opens today with an opening salvo at the Freedom Grandstand. The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc., the Festival’s organizer, regularly holds the opening salvo to signal the formal opening of the Dinagyang festivities and the start of various Dinagyang-related activities organized by the private sector. |
  A. CHRIS FERNANDEZ
Personnel from the City Engineers Office check the electrical connection of the Dagoy lanterns installed in lampposts in downtown Iloilo City. Various committees are now busy preparing for the Dinagyang celebrations next week. Aklanons gear for Ati-atihan weekendThe lingering effects of the massive flooding seven months ago have failed to dampen the drum-beatings and the melodic tune of lyres in the capital town of Kalibo in Aklan as residents celebrate the annual Ati-Atihan festival this week. |
ILOILO NEWS
COA uncovers anew ‘extravagant expenditures’ in Capitol
Once again, official explanation has been sought by government auditors from Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr. following post-audit disbursements of “unreasonable expenses.”
Treñas asks residents to join clean up drive
City Mayor Jerry Treñas has called on the city residents to join in this Saturday’s clean up drive in preparation for the 2009 Dinagyang festival. The one-day clean up campaign will be participated by the different barangays, schools and private organizations.
City gov’t readying documents to avail another P100M loan
The city government particularly City Treasurer Katherine Tingson is now preparing the documents to increase its credit line from P350 million to P450 million to finance the proposed eight-storey new city hall building.
PANAY NEWS
Groups want retention of Roxas City fire marshal
ROXAS CITY – Nine Non Government Organizations (NGOs), the City Council and Capiz Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) had expressed their manifestation through resolutions that they wanted city Fire Inspector Pancho de la Cruz be retained as city fire marshal.
Capiz gives 900 packs of relief goods to flood-hit areas
ROXAS CITY – About 900 packs of relief goods were distributed by the provincial government of Capiz to families in various flashflood-hit barangays of Sigma and Pan-ay towns.
Gonzales finally takes oath as lawyer
ROXAS CITY – Atty. Vincent Elben A. Gonzales, a suspect in an anti-hazing case, has finally taken his oath as member of the Bar.
Capiz gov't luxury cars acquired at cheap price
ROXAS CITY – The Capiz provincial government under the leadership of Gov. Victor Tanco, Sr. is willing to auction all luxury cars used by the provincial government.
NEGROS NEWS
Hda. San Benito workers raps Prov'l Agrarian Reform Officer
BACOLOD CITY -- Provincial Agrarian Reform officer Teresita E. Depeñoso is facing a case before the Ombudsman, for violation of RA 3019, Section 3 (e), otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and violation of RA 6657 prejudicial to the best interest of public service.
Court sustains closure of F-Channel for lack of permit
BACOLOD CITY -- City Legal Officer Atty. Allan Zamora announced yesterday that padlocked cable television channel F-Channel managed by Mr. Franklin Villanueva will remain close unless it acquires a business permit from the city government.
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/ Erly C.
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/ Kathy M.
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/ Philip S.
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/ Rodolfo
FEATURES
Jaro Fiesta Princesses
On February 2, 2009, the district of Jaro will celebrate one of the country's grandest fiesta in honor of Nuestra Senero de la Candelaria. As a tradition, some of the fairest among the city are chosen to be princesses of the Jaro Fiesta Queen which this year was bestowed upon Marie Angelica A. Chan.
Kinaray-a.com Inc. turns 2
The 2nd anniversary celebration of Kinaray-a.com Inc. was a success. The event was celebrated last December 29, 2008 at St. Anthony’s College's De Witt Hall.
The Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 candidates
With the theme “Musa nga may Kawsa”, the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation (IDF) through its Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Committee presented its 11 lovely Ilongga beauties vying for the title of Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 last Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the SM City Event Centre.
Smart, PLDT and the GK Village in Sooc
SMART Communications (Smart) gave cheer to 37 families of PLDT-SMART Amazing Gawad Kalinga (GK) Village in Sooc Arevalo, Iloilo when they gave out food packs and household stuff to them.
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