Insurgency threat in WV down to ‘insignificant level’, says 3ID

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

Without batting an eyelash, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) declared that it has achieved its mission of reducing insurgency to an insignificant level two weeks before the deadline – June 30, 2010 – set by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Coast Guard launches ‘Oplan Kahandaan’

Montesa Griño-Caoyonan

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Western Visayas is on heightened alert with the onset of school opening and rainy season.

Yesterday, the PCG-6 launched their “Oplan Kahandaan”

F. LINDERO

PNP applicants flock outside the Message Center of Police Regional Office 6 to watch through the small window the NBA finals between L.A. Lakers and Boston Celtics.
The Boston Celtics need to win on either today or Friday to sew up their record 18th championship.

Grenade lobbed at retired cop’s house; 3 persons hurt

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

Three persons were wounded when still unidentified persons lobbed grenades at a retired policeman’s house at Phase 3, 3rd Main Avenue, Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, Iloilo City.

ILOILO NEWS

RDCC-6 launches ‘Flag Warning Signal’

Regional Disaster Coordinating Council 6 (RDCC-6) has launched their “Flag Warning Signal” at strategic areas along coastal barangays in Western Visayas.

‘Ghost’s visit’ frightens family members

A practical joke, a real ghost visit, or an upsetting tactic? Either way, the incident of writings written on blood was not a welcome episode for members of the Nobleza family of Don Francisco Village in Jaro, Iloilo City.

ICPO does another minor revamp

The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has again instituted another minor revamp of personnel.

PGMA gives med kits to Ilonggos

A total of 2,796 medical kits were given to Ilonggos from the Office of the President and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).

National Youth Awards promotion in Iloilo City

The National Youth Commission will be holding a promotional event at the SM City Iloilo, Lower Ground Floor beside Forever Flawless, at 2 p.m. on June 16.

PANAY NEWS

Freedom day parade highlights 112th I-Day in Roxas City

ROXAS CITY – Thousands of Capiceños joined the parade last June 12 along the major thoroughfares here to mark the city and provincial government’s observance of 112th Independence Day celebration.

Independence Day signals renewed commitment

ROXAS CITY — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has called on newly elected officials to work together for the welfare of the people.

RP still on US trafficking watch list

The United States is waiting to see labor traffickers sent to jail before it removes the Philippines from its Tier 2 watch list of countries that failed to curb human trafficking last year.

BUSINESS NEWS

China, India seen to lead Asian technology revolution

Asian behemoths China and India played prominent roles in the Asian and world affairs. Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mao Zedong and Chou-En-Lai became prominent figures in the world stage for espousing not only Indian and Chinese views but also the Asian perspective.

Jobless rate hits 2-yr high in April

A total of 3.1 million Filipinos were jobless in April, with the country’s jobless rate rising to 8%, despite faster-than-expected economic growth, according to the latest Labor Force Survey of the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Psalm to borrow $1 billion to pay off Napocor debts

Government-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (Psalm) is bent on raising funds to manage and pay off the maturing debts of the National Power Corp. (Napocor).

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		EYE OPENER Evangelist Simon Chan speaks at Iloilo churches Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		AS SEEN ON TV The e-Teacher Stanley Palisada