Tigbauan execs ordered to explain gas station clearance

Erly C. Garcia

The Office of the Ombudsman Visayas based in Iloilo City has not yet forgotten the controversial clearance given by the municipal officials of Tigbauan, Iloilo for a gasoline station to operate in the town proper.

Brothers shot, pistol whipped by RPA-ABB ‘recruiters’

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

Two alleged members of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) were accused of shooting and pistol whipping two brothers

EC GARCIA

A fisherman at Iloilo River looks at the buildings and commercial establishments as he passes by to search for a good area to catch fish.

Ilonggos’ cooperation essential to census success

Iloilo and Guimaras Provincial Statistician Nelida Amolar said the cooperation of Ilonggos is essential to the success of the on-going 2010 Census of Population and Housing which ends on June 10.

ILOILO NEWS

Town vice mayor-elect admits playing lead role in sex video

Without batting an eyelash, a vice-mayor elect in Iloilo town admitted to be playing the lead role in the sex video that has been circulating in the internet, particularly on social networking site Facebook.

DPWH 6 still on guard against illegal billboards

Public safety comes first especially during rainy season, said Director Rolando Asis as he warned that the Department of Public Works and Highways is always ready to demolish illegally erected billboards.

Iloilo City’s solid waste management program gets boost from Pilipinas Shell

One of the country’s top firms, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, is doing more than just business in this southern city as it also embarks on helping solid waste management initiatives of villages, schools and daycare centers.

Lightning kills ‘texting’ teener

A teenage boy was killed by a lightning bolt during a thunderstorm at Brgy. Bailan, Pontevedra, Capiz, Thursday afternoon.

PANAY NEWS

Abela reelected as CAGPIO prexy

ROXAS CITY – For the second time around, Engr. Julius Abela of Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) 1st engineering district was reelected as president of Capiz Association of Government Public Information Officers, Inc. (CAGPIO) for 2010 – 2011.

BFP–Roxas City tracks down fire-prone boarding houses

ROXAS CITY – An on-going fire safety inspection by the Office of the City Fire Marshal of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) here has already checked 17 boarding houses and dormitories in preparation for the upcoming school opening in June.

Jinon vows to support Tanco for dev’t in Jamindan

JAMINDAN, Capiz – Although they belong to different political parties, re-elected Mayor Ethel Jinon vowed to support the administration of 2nd termer Governor Victor Tanco, Sr. particularly his development agenda in this town.

BUSINESS NEWS

CEB celebrates over 50% market share for both passenger and cargo with 50% off system-wide seat sale

One of Asia’s fastest growing airlines, Cebu Pacific (CEB) posted over 50% market share in both domestic passenger and cargo markets for the first three months of 2010.

Mining firms required to spend more for host communities

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has raised mining companies’ required funding for social development and management programs for communities hosting their projects to 1.5% of these firms’ operating cost from 1%, an official statement on Friday read.

World Bank cancels Haiti’s debt

WASHINGTON–The World Bank said Friday it had canceled Haiti’s remaining debt to help the impoverished country recover from a devastating earthquake four months ago.

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