Summons readied on top PDEA execs, agents, prov'l prosecutors

Florence F. Hibionada

An all-star cast of the region’s top officials and agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Iloilo Provincial Prosecutors Office will be in one room in the afternoon of March 5th.

Impatience, annoyance mark 2nd day war vet application

Florence F. Hibionada

Patience are running low and annoyance are high as hundreds of remaining Ilonggo World War (WW) II veterans and family members await processing for the group’s latest United States (US) benefit.

A. Chris Fernandez

Iloilo City's second flyover will soon rise in this junction of Gen. Luna and Jalandoni Streets. Department of Public Works and Highways is now on the process of conducting initial tests for the project.

CHED needs P2.6-M for random drug testing in W. Visayas

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) needs around P2.6 million to be able to implement the random drug testing in all higher education institutions in Western Visayas. According to CHED education program specialist Dr. Rex Casiple, their regional office has already requested the needed amount from the CHED head office and is just waiting for the approval so the random drug testing could be conducted.

ILOILO NEWS

Ombudsman conducts STRASPLACON today

Ombudsman Visayas Cebu City in coordination with Ombudsman Regional Office VI in Iloilo City will conduct a day-long conference on Strategic Assessment and Planning Conference (STRASPLACON) at Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo this city today, February 26.

NARS program to cover 82 towns in WV

The Nurses Assigned in Rural Areas (NARS) program has already started in Western Visayas covering 82 municipalities.

Job seekers flock to DPWH Job Fair

More than 600 job seekers took part in the Job Fair for Construction Workers conducted recently by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Western Visayas.

CHED to upgrade SUCs, community colleges to fulfill mandates

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) will implement standards to upgrade the performance of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and community colleges to fulfill their mandates.

PANAY NEWS

2nd prov’l foundation day ‘Capiztahan’ to focus on governance

ROXAS CITY – Capiz, the birthplace of former President Manuel Acuña Roxas, will celebrate its second “Capiztahan,” April 13-15 to commemorate the 108thfoundation anniversary of Capiz.

7 rebels in Panay island surrender to gov’t anew

ROXAS CITY – Seven of the 57 rebel-returnees who availed of the government’s Social Integration Program (SIP) come from Panay island.

Capiz town ‘shines’

ROXAS CITY – The municipality of Jamindan, Capiz has been recognized by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as one of the best local government units (LGUs) in the country in terms of the adoption of the KALAHI process in local governance.

NEGROS NEWS

Mandaue City councilor promotes 'Balik Mandaue' program

BACOLOD CITY -- Sangguniang Panglungsod member Editha Cabahug of Mandaue City, Cebu went to Bacolod – its sister city – to promote their “Balik Mandaue Program”.

3 village chiefs to DPWH: Prioritize circumferential road

BACOLOD CITY – Three barangay captains here have questioned the current outlaying of asphalt at Lacson Street when there are other roads like the circumferential road which badly needs immediate repair.

Reservation for Panaad kiosks rental starts March 2

BACOLOD CITY -- Reservation of kiosks for the 16th Panaad sa Negros Festival scheduled April 18 - 25, 2009 will start on Monday, March 2, 2009 until slots are filled up.

COLUMNS

		reflection Communication for communion By Roy Cimagala

		Bonafide Text Congratulations, Josephians! By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		BLOGGER Giving even when you have little Kathy M. Villalon

		Accents For the nth time: “I do.” By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap The cultural dimension of boats and boat-building in Panay island By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Eye Opener Love thy enemy Rodolfo P. Gumabong