Army steps up polls security in 10 Panay villagesThe Philippine Army is stepping up its security monitoring operations in at least 10 rebel-infested villages in Panay as the election period for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 25 starts tomorrow. Boracay losses reach up to P50M–DOTEstablishments in the island-resort of Boracay lost up to P50 million in revenues so far as a result of booking cancellations and lost opportunities in the wake of the Manila hostage-taking incident last August 23. |
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BACK TO THE SEA. A Hawksbill sea turtle was released back to the waters near Nogas Island during the International Coastal Clean-up Day on Wednesday, after it got caught in a fisherman’s net in Brgy. Nanga, Guimbal, Iloilo last July. Defensor opposes ‘jueteng’ legalizationIloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said he is opposing the proposal to legalize the controversial numbers game “jueteng.” Defensor said “jueteng” is just like the Small Town Lottery (STL) so there is no need to make it legal. |
ILOILO NEWS
PLO asks Ombud to fasttrack resolution of P1.3-M autoclave case
The Provincial Legal Office of Iloilo has called on the Ombudsman Regional Office (Visayas) to resolve “at the soonest possible time” the case pertaining to the alleged irregularities in the procurement of an autoclave sterilizer machine costing P1.348 million by the administration of former Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. in 2008.
Capitol distributes IEC materials on environment to high schools
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of the Iloilo Provincial Government in collaboration with the Regional Environmental Education Network 6 yesterday distributed information, education and communication materials to secondary schools in the province.
New city hall may use solar panels
Solar panels may be put up at the new city hall to save energy.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said using solar panels as source of renewable energy will enable the city to save on electricity bills in the long run.
DOH, FDA revise recall order against Alactagrow, Sustagen
MANILA – The Department of Health and the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday revised an earlier order against two milk products from Mead Johnson Nutrition Philippines Inc. (MJNPI), saying these are fit for consumption.
MIGEDC members train on transpo, traffic concerns
The National Center for Transportation Studies of University of the Philippines-Diliman is conducting a training on Advanced Course on Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering and Management from September 20- 24 in Iloilo City.
PANAY NEWS
Celino files another case vs Bermejo, three others
ROXAS CITY – Mayor Angel Alan Celino filed another case Wednesday against his predecessor Vicente Bermejo and three others before the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas for their failure to act on the complaint of a city resident against the illegal occupants in his property.
‘Make Roxas City gambling free or else’
ROXAS CITY – Mayor Angel Alan Celino has warned illegal gambling operators here to make the city gambling free or else, he will bring the full force of the law against them.
Capiz dengue cases drop in September
ROXAS CITY – A significant decline of dengue cases in Capiz has been noted this September.
Figures of the Epidemiological Surveillance and Response Unit of Capiz Provincial Health Office show that from 1,059 patients in August, the number has dropped to only 115 cases from September 1 to 11.
Convention to open tourism week
ROXAS CITY – A convention of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism students and teachers at the Filamer Christian University today will kick off the tourism week celebration in Capiz.
BUSINESS NEWS
Rice farmers urged to follow integrated pest management
The Department of Agriculture 6 is urging farmers to practice integrated pest management in growing their crops.
Cebu Pacific sees sustained growth in 2nd half
Cebu Pacific said its foresees improved airline performance in the second half of 2010, based on the existing July and August passenger revenues and forward bookings for September to December.
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OPINION
MISREADINGS:
September journey
/ Ted Aldwin
YOUNG VOICE:
Mental Block
/ Maria Reylan M.
VIEWPOINTS:
Waiting . . . Waiting . . . Waiting
/ Archbishop Oscar V.
Vantage Point
Truth and consequence
/ Luis V.
Health Line:
The Country Gay & The City Gay
/ Dr. Cesar
FEATURES
The ‘Animetals’
Antonio “Tony” Maning Wuthrich held an exhibit entitled “Animetals” at the UPV Gallery recently. Displayed were artworks of animals that were made of handcrafted steel and copper, with some joined in with mahogany and acacia woods.
Green Week 2010 Festivities at WVSU
To provide homes for people who were displaced by typhoon Frank in 2008, the Cacho Family mobilized the building of the Jose Ma. E (Rusty) Cacho GK Village (Past Pres.-Chairman of PECO from 1971 to 2006) Village or JMEC GK Village in San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City.
JCI Regatta wins Big in 30th JCI VISARCON
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Regatta, the newest chapter of JCI in Iloilo City, won big with 5 Major Awards, including the Most Outstanding New JCI Local Organization in the recently concluded 30th Visayas Area Conference Quadro Awards held at Alona Kew, Panglao in Bohol.
GK Cacho Village Turnover
To provide homes for people who were displaced by typhoon Frank in 2008, the Cacho Family mobilized the building of the Jose Ma. E (Rusty) Cacho GK Village (Past Pres.-Chairman of PECO from 1971 to 2006) Village or JMEC GK Village in San Isidro, Jaro, Iloilo City.
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