Army’s 3ID: We’re right on track in toppling insurgency

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

By all indications, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) is on its way of accomplishing its mission to topple insurgency to an insignificant level by June 30, 2010, the deadline given by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

No names yet to replace ‘retiring’ Cuevas

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

One month is left before Police Regional Office (PRO) VI director Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas bids goodbye to the police service, however, there is still no hint as to his possible successor.

ILOILO WATERCRAFT ASSOCIATION

A jet skier rides the waves off the Guimaras Strait as he enjoys the remaining days of summer.

IPHO verifies ‘dengue outbreak’ in Tubungan town

Montesa Griño-Caoyonan

TUBUNGAN, Iloilo – A team from the Epidemiologic Surveillance Unit (ESU) of Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) visited Brgy. Cadapdap of this town yesterday to check the status of 15 suspected dengue cases initially reported from the said barangay.

ILOILO NEWS

82IB marks first year of fight vs insurgency in Southern Panay

More than the armed conflicts, the 82nd Infantry (Bantay Laya) Battalion based in Camp Monteclaro, Miag-ao, Iloilo marked the first year of its inception with numerous activities for peace to prevail all over Southern Panay.

‘Adulterated’ illegal drugs swarm Iloilo City

Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 6 (PDEA-6) has issued a warning on the proliferation of “adulterated” illegal drugs that are even more harmful to all drug users.

Brothers, relatives gang up, stab dead neighbor

Two brothers and their relatives are now subjects of a manhunt after they alleged ganged up a lone man Sunday afternoon at the basketball court of Eon Centennial Homes in Brgy. Hibao-an, Pavia, Iloilo.

Public health workers can appeal reassignment, says CSC

Public health or public social workers who are transferred or geographically reassigned without written notice or justification can seek remedy by filing an appeal with the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

PANAY NEWS

Fires razes 21 houses in Jamindan

JAMINDAN, Capiz – Twenty one houses made up of light materials were gutted by fire last Sunday afternoon at Magsaysay Street, Poblacion this municipality.

Guard rapped for touching legs of saleslady

ROXAS CITY – A security guard is now in trouble and facing a charge for act of lasciviousness after he was complained by a sales lady of maliciously touching her legs inside the Unitop along Roxas Avenue this city last week.

Pontevedra mayor’s 2nd term priority projects bared

ROXAS CITY – Reelected Pontevedra Mayor Steve Contreras, M.D. bared his priority development projects for his 2nd term in his town.

Sapian mayor prioritizes birthing facilities in his 2nd term

SAPIAN, Capiz – Reelected Mayor Arturo “Turic” Orosco, Sr. Ph.D. said that birthing facilities are among his top priorities for his second term in his town.

BUSINESS NEWS

Pinoy sailors sent home $888M in Q1, up 11%

Filipino sailors on foreign oceangoing vessels remitted $888.949 million in the first quarter, the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) reported.

Taiwan ‘receptive’ to RP food products

Good news for Philippine food exporters. Dry goods, processed fruits and other food preparations are welcome in the Taiwanese market, provided local processors follow Taipei’s strict protocol on packaging, labeling and certification standards.

CEB offers best buy with P999 seat sale from the Visayas to Manila

One of Asia’s fastest growing airlines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) gives even more opportunities for every Juan to fly with a P999 seat sale from the Visayas to Manila and vice versa from May 26-28, 2010.

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