May 20, 2009 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Officials alarmed as dengue claims lives in Iloilo, Bacolod

City health officials have rung the alarm bells following the recent death of a three-year old girl from Veterans Village, City Proper because of dengue fever.

Capitol docs, warden, caterer star in hearing over sick IRC inmates

Top doctors in the employ of the Iloilo Provincial Government are expected to show up in today’s “beriberi” probe of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Health.

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National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) yesterday led the special information education campaign and dryrun
A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) yesterday led the special information education campaign and dryrun on the operation of the Flood Early Warning System in the Jalaur River basin at Brgy. Balabag, Dumangas, Iloilo.

Plea to lift ban on GMO heard today in Bacolod

BACOLOD CITY – A public consultation on the proposal of certain sectors to lift the provincial ordinance banning Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) will be held today at the Social Hall of the Provincial Capitol starting 8:30 a.m.

ILOILO NEWS

CHED sets June 8 as official school opening for HEIs

The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Office 6 has set June 8 as the official school opening for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Western Visayas.

DOH 6 sets meeting with RDCC members for H1N1 preparations

The Department of Health Region 6 headed by Director Ariel Valencia will meet with the members of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council to discuss on the readiness and management plans against the Influenza A (H1N1) virus.

NNC steps up nutrition IEC for accelerated hunger mitigation

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) has put among its priorities under the Accelerated Hunger Mitigation Program (AHMP) of the government, the conduct of a massive information and education campaign in the AHMP priority areas.

Intel operatives capture ‘wanted’ Romeo in rape of minor

Authorities arrested a wanted fugitive accused of raping a minor. And it was not just any other “regular” rape case nor “regular” rape suspect. The charged crime was reported to have repeatedly occurred in a span of ten years.

PANAY NEWS

3 die in Maayon swine dispute

ROXAS CITY – No, it's not swine flu that killed three persons in Maayon, Capiz but their quarrel after a pig was slaughtered due to illness.

Police deletes robbery angle in Del Rosario aide's death

ROXAS CITY – Capiz Provincial Police Office (CPPO) has yet to pinpoint the suspects in the killing of Congressman Antonio Del Rosario's trusted man Art Cruz.

NEGROS NEWS

Probe on dumping of waste on creek sought

BACOLOD CITY -- Sangguniang Panglungsod Member Greg Gasataya, chairman of the Committee on Environment, vowed yesterday to sponsor a resolution requesting the City Legal Office and the Environment and Natural Resources Office (ENRO) to investigate the clamor and complaints hurled by the residents beside Goldenfield Commercial Complex.

PGMA, Pacquiao to be invited on NGC inauguration

BACOLOD CITY – President Arroyo and boxing champ Manny Pacquiao would be invited as special guests in the inauguration of the New Government Center (NGC) to be held before the end of the year.

Southland College launched in Kabankalan

KABANKALAN City -- A soft launching and caravan of Southland College was held in Kabankalan City on May 16 with Governor Isidro Zayco as guest of honor.

COLUMNS

Cimagala
reflection
Pro-life news
 
de los Reyes
Bona fide Text
Josephian teachers speak out
 
Lindero
Res Gestae
PNP Badge of Honor
 
Funtecha
Bridging the gap
The great triumvirate of Capiz
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
Longing for Boracay in Nassau
 
Salvilla
Anything under the Sun
Pres. Manuel A. Roxas
 

OPINION

YOUNG VOICE:
My Capiz Adventure

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Health@Heart:
Bottled water and cancer?

/ Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS


Coffee Thursday:
Lost words

/ Paolo Carreon


Contribution:
Mabini limers' hollow blocks: An alternative construction material

/ Raymond Peter T. Tolentino


Bull's Eye:
Dr. Lapating's radio plugs

FEATURES

Scooby's kins awe Robinsons mallers

Scooby's kins awe Robinsons mallers

Savoring the pleasure of training and raising breed canines, owners of quality dogs in Iloilo pooled at Robinson's Place on April 26 and showcased their pets for the Dog Fun Match organized by the Iloilo Kennel Club, Inc. (IKCI).

---------------------------------------- The Anea Nail Spa Experience

The Anea Nail Spa Experience

As I was led inside the much talked about Anea Nail Spa, a newly opened nail spa in Iloilo City, I was quite impressed and was looking forward to the experience of being pampered there.

---------------------------------------- Autocross Racing By Ground Effects, SM

Autocross Racing By Ground Effects, SM

With the success of the Dinagyang Autocross Racing last January 2009, Gus Banusing Jr. of Ground Effects did not waste any time in bringing back the new sport of Autocross Racing to the Ilonggos last April 24 to 26 at the SM City Parking Lot.

---------------------------------------- DYKA Veritas Antique turns 37

DYKA Veritas Antique turns 37

Employees, advertisers, benefactors and friends of Station DYKA-Veritas Antique celebrated it’s 37th birthday last May 1, 2009 at St. Joseph Building in San Jose de Buenavista.

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