Maasin dam water level reaches 93.62 meters mark

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

At 93.75 meters above sea level, it is considered that Maasin watershed, the main water source of the province and city of Iloilo, has reached its critical level.

But recently, this water level ebbed to 93.62 meters above sea level.

Zulueta joins Treñas group

Erly C. Garcias

Reelectionist Iloilo City Councilor Perla Zulueta has joined the Team Uswag group of congressional candidate Mayor Jerry Treñas for the coming May 10 election.

GLEN JUMAYAO

Three kids are playing 'tansan' (softdrink caps) one afternoon at Plaza Libertad. Each child deserves a happy childhood and one of its important elements is playing with other children.

Treñas sets criteria for next ICPO director

Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has set three must-have qualifications for the next Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) chief after its former chief was relieved from his position last week for his alleged laxity while in position.

ILOILO NEWS

DOH strengthens drive vs rabies

The Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development VI (CHD-6) further reinforced its campaign against rabies this month.

‘Mall supervisor’ hoodwinks boardmates

A promise of a good job was the main weapon of a 21-year old homosexual into duping his hoard mates into giving their hard-earned money.

IPs need gov’t help in solving social, economic concerns

The Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities in Panay and Guimaras need further help from the government to address the basic and social issues affecting their daily lives.

Comelec completes training for city BEIs

The city Commission on Elections (Comelec) just recently has completed the trainings of some 688 teachers who will serve as members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEIs) in the May 2010 polls.

Jamora denies alliance with Gonzalez

Iloilo City mayoralty candidate Larry Jamora yesterday denied rumors of an alleged alliance being forged between him and the camp of former DOJ Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr.

PANAY NEWS

Long drought affects 14,000 Capiceño farmers

ROXAS CITY – More than 14,000 Capiceño farmers are already affected by the prolonged drought brought about by the El Niño phenomenon.

47th IB Katapatan celebrates 29th founding anniversary

KALIBO, Aklan — The 47th Infantry (Katapatan) Battalion celebrated its 29th founding anniversary on March 16.

Ombudsman asks public participation vs. graft, corruption

ROXAS CITY – The Office of the Ombudsman urges the public to help in the implementation of the Oplan Red Plate.

NEGROS NEWS

DOH-CHD aims for Rabies-Free Visayas by 2015

BACOLOD CITY — The Department of Health-Center for Health Development has conducted an orientation among Municipal and City Health workers, veterinarians and other stakeholders on Rabies-Free Visayas Project which aims to eliminate rabies by 2015.

Nenaco profit surges to P412M, exits rehab

Negros Navigation Co., Inc. posted a 124% increase in audited net income to P412 million in 2009 from P184 million in 2008 and successfully emerged from corporate rehabilitation after the Regional Trial Court of Manila ordered the termination of its corporate rehabilitation proceedings on account of the successful implementation of its rehabilitation plan.

COLUMNS

		reflection Laity co-responsible with clergy for the Church By Roy Cimagala

		Health@Heart Date-Rape Drugs Philip S. Chua, MD

		Siftings The May elections, for starters (Part II) Ma. Zenaida B. French

		EYE OPENER The woes and triumphs of candidates Rodolfo P.Gumabong

		Accents Global Women: Good News, Bad News Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		As seen on TV Are you ready for the big one? Stanley Palisada

OPINION

bull's eye:

Good news for ‘pirate’ printer

young voice:

Taxi Ride

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

impulse:

Winnie’s president

/ Engr. Herman M. Lagon

FEATURES

Amigo Food Odyssey opens

Hop from one food cart to another to taste all-time favorites like noodles, siopao, siomai, squid balls, shrimp balls, shawarmah, and more with the opening of the Amigo Food Odyssey at the parking area of Amigo Plaza Mall.

Paghigugma kay Brenda

A group of Ilonggo Artists will hold a special four-day art sale from Tuesday, March 16 to Friday, March 19, 2010 at the UP Visayas Art Gallery, Iloilo City. Different kinds of artworks –paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, digital art, mixed-media, terracotta, etc.

One jazzy evening

Carolyn Carreon Del Rosario came home to Bacolod for a much-needed vacation from her busy schedule in Berlin, where she wows audiences as a jazz pianist. Little did she know that her friends would make her work one evening, by letting her perform to invited guests