Defensor hails Corona for pursuing ‘Justice on Wheels’Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. has lauded Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona for continuing the “Justice on Wheels” project. Defensor welcomed Corona and his party who graced the inauguration of the “Justice on Wheels” project in Western Visayas at the Chief Justice Ramon Avanceña Hall of Justice yesterday. DPWH 6 sets up complaints, hotline deskThe Department of Public Works and Highways 6 has set up a complaints desk and opened a hotline service to entertain complaints as part of the agency’s transformation program. |
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Supreme Court Justice Renato Corona (3rd from left), assisted by his wife Cristina, Justice Adolf Azcuna, Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor, Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez and Executive Judge Amalik Espinosa, Jr., cuts the ceremonial ribbon during the launching of the “Justice on Wheels” in Iloilo City yesterday. PEDC to supply power to PECO in next 25 yearsThe Panay Energy Development Corp. will supply 65 megawatts of power to Panay Electric Company in the next 25 years starting the first quarter of 2011, based on the electric power purchase agreement signed by the two entities Tuesday in Iloilo City. |
ILOILO NEWS
Corona brings ‘Justice on Wheels’ to Iloilo
Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona launched in Iloilo City a mobile court system dubbed “Justice on Wheels” as a means to bring justice closer to the poor.
Councilors assail WB-Castalia report
Most members of the Iloilo City council are not impressed with the Castalia Report on the water problems of the city and its accompanying solutions.
‘Practice 4 o’clock habit to stop dengue’
As dengue cases increase in Iloilo province, a provincial health official urged Ilonggos anew to diligently practice the “four-o’clock habit” to prevent and control the dreaded dengue hemorrhagic fever.
Listing for barangay polls starts
The Commission on Elections 6 has officially started registration for barangay voters which will run until August 13.
61st IB strengthens capability, skills
In a bid to strengthen its skills and competence, the Philippine Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion will undergo a three-month Unit Enhancement Training starting this week at the 3rd Infantry Division headquarters at Camp Macario Peralta Jr. in Jamindan, Capiz.
Female drug peddler nabbed
A female hawker for a big-time drug syndicate in Iloilo City was arrested following a buy bust operation Tuesday afternoon at Brgy. Bakhaw, Mandurriao district.
PANAY NEWS
Capiz under state of calamity after dengue fever outbreak
ROXAS CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan during its special session Tuesday has approved a resolution declaring a statement of calamity in Capiz province and its component city, Roxas City, because of dengue outbreak.
Return vehicles or face raps, Bermejo told
ROXAS CITY – The City Council has urged former Mayor Vicente Bermejo to return the vehicles he used when he was mayor or face a graft case.
PSHS scholarships open to Capiceños
ROXAS CITY – Incoming high school students from Capiz can avail of the state’s scholarship grant at the Philippine Science High School System.
PRC calls for more blood donors
ROXAS CITY – The Philippine Red Cross-Capiz Chapter has called on local government units in Capiz to sponsor a mass bloodletting activity for a steady supply of safe blood in the province.
BUSINESS NEWS
PAL sets new flight skeds for Iloilo, 2 other routes
Philippine Airlines has announced that its flight operations has returned to normal as it set new flight schedules for three destinations previously affected by cancellations, including Iloilo.
SM Prime reports P1.9B net income for Q2
MANILA – Mall developer and operator SM Prime Holdings Inc. reported that it posted a net revenue income of P1.9 billion for the second quarter of 2010, or 11 percent higher than the P1.7 billion posted in the same period last year.
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OPINION
Anything under the Sun:
Discipline–not condom
/ Atty. Rex
YOUNG VOICE:
Closure
/ Maria Reylan M.
Impulses:
Not just enough
/ Engr. Herman M.
contribution:
Teachers accept ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ challenge
bull's eye:
Mudslinging at MIWD
FEATURES
Assumption Iloilo to hold photo and memorabilia exhibit
Assumption Iloilo is celebrating its 100 years this Aug. 15, 2010. What better way to start the celebration but with a Photo and Memorabilia Exhibit about Assumption Iloilo then and now?
Flavors redefined at Frances
Flavors are certainly aplenty at Frances, a restaurant at Eon Centennial Hotel, which serves modern Asian and International fare. Who says only shrimp could make a tempura exciting?
Aling Choleng
THE Independent Artists of Iloilo staged an exhibit entitled “Aling Choleng” at Museo Iloilo recently. The group is composed of Nil Capinianes, Carlo Juntado, Liby Limoso, Scott Sarria, Joseph Firmeza, Arthur Jusa and Norman Posecion.
A Presentation of Sounds
Iloilo Radio Shack and Stagecraft Trading held a Stage Craft Training or a seminar on basic sound system set-up recently at the Iloilo Grand Hotel. High quality brands were on display for everyone to see.
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