Move to privatize MIWD has ‘blessing’ of top officialsA non-government organization revealed that top officials of Iloilo City are maneuvering to realize the plan to privatize Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD). Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) Iloilo, through their sources, confirmed that a meeting transpired ICPO: Banks, pawnshops must have CCTV camsIloilo City Police Office (ICPO) urged all banks and pawnshops in the city to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and security alarm system connected with the nearest police station to deter robberies. |
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A participating group in last Monday’s Pandayan Festival in Badiangan, Iloilo presents a giant “bolo” as highlight of their performance. Badiangan, Iloilo is known for making good “bolo” and tasty “instant taho”. PDEA notes decline in rugby use in W.VisayasThere is a decrease in the use of rugby solvent among youngsters in Western Visayas. This, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) noted following the ban of over-the-counter sale of rugby and other toluene-based contact cement (TBCC) |
ILOILO NEWS
IPPO probes 3 Pavia cops for ‘extortion’
Three police officers including the former chief of Pavia police station are being investigated by the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) for alleged extortion activities.
Janiuay PNP: No report of slay plot on mayor-elect
As far as the Janiuay Police Station is concerned, they have not received any report on the alleged assassination plot against Mayor-elect Frankie Locsin.
22 persons get ill due to ‘food poisoning’
Twenty-two persons were rushed to the hospital after they went ill Monday morning.
PANAY NEWS
3 business firms in Capiz under BIR ‘watch’
Roxas City – Three business establishments in Capiz are under surveillance by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Del Rosario vows to prioritize irrigation projects
ROXAS CITY – Reelected 1st District Cong. Antonio del Rosario vowed to prioritize irrigation for all farm lands in his district aside from continuing projects sourced from his Priority Development Assistant Funds (PDAF).
Pagasa boosts disaster preparedness in LGUs
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) has tied up with telecommunications giant Smart Communications to boost disaster preparedness among Metro Manila residents.
BUSINESS NEWS
All set for 2010 Visayas Island Invention contests and exhibits
The Department of Science and Technology Visayas Cluster Regions (DOST VI, VII and VIII) and the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI) will hold the 2010 Visayas Island Invention Contests and Exhibits (VIICE) on August 12, 13 and 14, 2010 at the Amigo Plaza Mall, Iloilo City.
Poultry group confident
The leader of a group of poultry producers expects the sector to grow this year due to the increase in supply of breeders, barring substantial damage from storms.
DA provides seed subsidy to farmers
Farmers who were greatly affected by the El Niño phenomenon availed of the seed subsidy from the Department of Agriculture this wet cropping season.
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OPINION
Impulses:
P-Noy trivia, slogan translations
/ Engr. Herman M.
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2010 SEC adapting UbD: A new hope
/ Jeane C.
YOUNG VOICE:
Big baby decides to board
/ Maria Reylan M.
bull's eye:
Mudslinging at MIWD
FEATURES
Protasio, Peñalosa & Parcon at the Philippine Fashion Week 2010
His collection was inspired by the feeling of ‘trying to occupy’ and ‘emancipate’. He translated those mood by reworking menswear codes like biker jacket, trenchcoat, waistcoat, etc.
Trash to Crafts
INSTEAD of throwing away your garbage, use it again by turning it into something beautiful and better yet, income-generating. SM City Iloilo, in partnership with the Uswag Calajunan Livelihood Association, Inc. and the Solid Waste Management Board, shared how to make crafts out of trash.
Mass in honor of St. Escriva slated June 25 in Iloilo
The public is invited to a concelebrated solemn mass in honor of Saint Josemaria Escriva on June 25, Friday, 6:30 PM at the Jaro Cathedral. The mass will be celebrated in honor of St. Escriva’s feast day and the Most Rev. Archbishop Angel Lagdameo will be the main celebrant.
TNT Capiz Bureau leads Blood Letting Activity
A laudable activity was recently conducted by THE NEWS TODAY CAPIZ BUREAU in coordination with the PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS CAPIZ CHAPTER and the PHILIPPINE GUARDIANS BROTHERHOOD INC. (PGBI)
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