February 11, 2010 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Town police chief to lose post over ‘shabby uniform’

What’s in a police uniform?

A chief of police in Iloilo town was recommended for relief after he was caught donning a shabby uniform.

It was unfortunate that when Chief Insp. Willy Diel of Dingle town donned an improper uniform,

Evelio B. Javier and his ‘impossible dream’

It was high noon on February 11, 1986 at the plaza of San Jose, Antique.

A sudden outburst of gunfire broke the usual silence of this tranquil capital town of Antique.

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This century old Elizalde & Co. building in JM Basa St. is said to be a remnant of a progressive commerce and trade in Iloilo City during the time when it was still called the “Queen City of the South”.
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This century old Elizalde & Co. building in JM Basa St. is said to be a remnant of a progressive commerce and trade in Iloilo City during the time when it was still called the “Queen City of the South”.

PRO6 honors model units, individuals

The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) led the awardees as Police Regional Office (PRO) VI celebrated the 19th Philippine National Police anniversary yesterday.

ILOILO NEWS

High rabies incidence due to lack of funds

Lack of funds and the inconsistent implementation of the rabies control program of the city government contributed to the high incidence of rabies cases here.

Ex-CAFGU nabbed for robbery

A former member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was arrested for robbery charge very recently at Poblacion, Pototan Iloilo.

City releases P4M for repair of historic building

The Iloilo city government released P4 million for the repair of the century old Elizalde and Co. which houses the Commission on Audit.

Perez: Javiers are Ampatuans in the making

As the election fever heats up, Antique Governor Salvacion Zaldivar- Perez expressed that she is not shaken by any opponent... even, if it means going against the equally powerful Javier clan.

PANAY NEWS

Capiceño partylist rep gives scholarship to 33 students

ROXAS CITY – AGAP partylist Cong. Cesar Cobrador gave scholarship to 33 poor but deserving students in Dao, Capiz recently.

DOT solicits media support for One Visayas hype

ROXAS CITY – Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Edwin Trompeta has solicited the support of local tri-media practitioners in the promotion of the upcoming One Visayas One People One Destiny celebration from March 11 to 14 here.

105 IP families get free PhilHealth cards

ROXAS CITY – The National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) has distributed free PhilHealth cards to 105 Indigenous People (IP) families from various barangays in Jamindan town during a recent turn over ceremony.

NEGROS NEWS

Calima, ex-NOPPO chief, now a general

BACOLOD CITY — President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has promoted to the rank of General former Negros Occidental Provincial Police Director (NOPPO) and former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of West Negros University Police Chief Supt. Charles T. Calima, Jr. and several others.

8-storey Pope John Paul II inauguration set on Feb. 18

BACOLOD CITY — The eight-storey Pope John Paul II tower, the highest edifice so far in Bacolod City which is located at the heart of the Reclamation Area, will be blessed and inaugurated on February 18, 2010 with the holy presence of His Excellency Archbishop Joseph Edward Adams, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines and other prelates.

COLUMNS

Cimagala
reflection
Bringing our fugitive justice home
 
Chua
Health@Heart
Drugs devastate lives
 
Palisada
As seen on TV
Nursing is in the heart
 
French
RES GESTAE
One vote has power (3)
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
Maguindanao Massacre (4)
 
Gumabong
Eye Opener
Jamora-Malabor candidacies potential alternative?
 

OPINION

CONTRIBUTION:
Facebook and My Muse

/ Jyska Therese Kuan Ken


YOUNG VOICE:
Santino’s reminders

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Bull's Eye:
Noynoy’s advocacy

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FEATURES

Fun for the Black Tulip

Fun for the Black Tulip

THE University of San Agustin High School Class of 1965 were like high school kids again during their 45th homecoming held in several venues last January. On the first day, the group hosted a welcome dinner and ballroom dancing at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

---------------------------------------- National airsoft competition held in Iloilo

National airsoft competition held in Iloilo

LAST Nov. 21-22, 2009,Iloilo hosted the FIRST national close quarter combat airsoft competition in Iloilo. The event followed the “Iloilo Cup” which was held one week prior. What is airsoft anyway?

---------------------------------------- Fashion Forecast by MAGS

Fashion Forecast by MAGS

MAGS, the popular fashion and accessories boutique located at SM City Iloilo, held a fashion show last January showcasing its fabulous items. They were modeled by no less than the 2010 Iloilo Festival Queen and Hiyas sang Iloilo candidates.

---------------------------------------- The search for Mr. and Ms. UI-PEN slated tonight

The search for Mr. and Ms. UI-PEN slated tonight

THE grand finals of the Search for Mr. and Ms.UI-PEN is slated tonight, 6:30 PM at the University of Iloilo-Phinma Education Network Quadrangle. Seven pairs coming from the different colleges of the university will compete for the said title. The candidates were presented to members of the media

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