ICPO verifying identities of youth rob gang membersThe Iloilo City Police Office is verifying the identities of the other members of the True Brown Style, a youth gang whose members have been identified as the suspects in the series of robbery hold-up incidents in Iloilo City, victimizing taxi drivers. New drug shipment trend seenThe Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 6 is monitoring ports in Western Visayas for possible smuggling of illegal drugs through “transient carriers” or persons who swallow the drugs to conceal these and pass through laser inspection. |
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Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. welcomes Philippine National Police Chief Raul Bacalzo (right) who was the guest of honor during the Regional Peace and Order Council meeting Friday in Iloilo City, with Police Regional Office 6 Director Samuel Pagdilao Jr. (left). Repair of traffic lights depend on power supplyIloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said over the weekend the long-overdue restoration of the city traffic lights is his government’s priority concern. Couple killed in road mishapA couple was instantly killed after their car rammed into a tree Friday afternoon in Barotac Nuevo town, Iloilo. |
ILOILO NEWS
Dengue cases in city continue to increase
Dengue cases in Iloilo City continue to increase despite the assurance from the Department of Health that the number of dengue patients is going down.
Guimaras tops PhilHealth enrolment
The province of Guimaras has the highest number enrollees with Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) in terms of percentage among local government units in Western Visayas as of August this year.
Stats exhibit opens today
A statistical exhibit will open today at the Amigo Plaza Mall. As part of the activities for the 21st National Statistics Month celebration, the exhibit is participated in by some 21 government agencies and institutions in Western Visayas.
95% rating for PNoy – guv
Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor. Sr. said he is giving President Benigno Aquino III a rating of 95 percent for his sincerity in weeding out corruption in this country.
Boracay to host ASEAN glass confab
Boracay Island will be the host of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations 34th Federation Glass Conference on October 19 to 22 at the Shangri-La Boracay’s Resort and Spa.
PANAY NEWS
E-bamboo forum set
The Department of Trade and Industry-Capiz Provincial Office in collaboration with the German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ) will conduct a forum on Engineered Bamboo (E-Bamboo) on October 12 at MVW Restaurant and Tourist Inn here.
‘Gambling free city, low crime rate’
ROXAS CITY – Mayor Angel Alan Celino highlighted Roxas City being a gambling-free city, without ghost employees, and having low crime rate as among his accomplishments in his first 100 days in office.
DAR finishes 24-km farm-to-market roads
ROXAS CITY – The improvement of the farm-to-market roads in the far-flung areas of Capiz maked it easier for farmers to transport their products to the trade centers.
Orosco couple to renew vows in 40th wedding rites
ROXAS CITY – Sapian Mayor Arturo Orosco Sr. and his wife Evangeline will renew their marriage vows during their 40th wedding anniversary celebration on October 16.
BUSINESS NEWS
Markets, abattoir fees collection up
The Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) of the Iloilo City posted almost half a million increase in revenue collections from public markets and slaughterhouse fees in September.
Rice conservation mov’t brought to AgriLink 2010
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) took its advocacy on rice conservation to the AgriLink 2010, the country’s largest agricultural trade show, held over the weekend.
PSE lauds Aquino gov’t
MANILA – The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) has lauded the administration of President Benigno Simeon Aquino III for keeping interest levels benign and thus stimulating economic growth.
Auto sales hangs on to growth at 35.9%
MANILA – Auto sales remain robust, sustaining a 35.9 percent growth year-to-date with 129,901 vehicles sold nationwide.
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OPINION
VIEWPOINTS:
Excommunication – 1/4
/ Archbishop Oscar V.
HEALTH LINE:
Take my breath away!
/ Dr. Cesar
RES GESTAE:
Indeed, reality starts in the mind
/ Francisco B.
Contribution:
Ruthless blast condemned
/ Rhea
YOUNG VOICE:
3rd place: Who cares?
/ Maria Reylan M.
FEATURES
Red Tyller by Ryan Lopez
The 3rd 3rd Indigenous Fiber Fashion Week held at SM City Iloilo recently was not just limited to Iloilo City’s young designers but to those from Aklan as well. After all, Aklan is a haven of good quality hablon (woven cloth).
The Modern Patadyong
The collection of Dodi Vril Tan, Iloilo City’s young designer, was the third feature at the 3rd Indigenous Fiber Fashion Week held in SM City Iloilo recently. Tan said that his inspiration was an old town girl and the dying industry of weaving.
Arangkada
The Ilonggo’s morning TV ritual will never be complete without a dose of Arangkada, GMA-TV 6’s top-rating and most-watched morning show from Monday to Friday, 7am to 8am. It seems that this popular TV program is a perfect match for a cup of coffee and pandesal
The Woman of Today
“Ram Silva is a really good designer,” a friend told me once. That feedback led me to a seat at the 3rd Indigenous Fiber Fashion Week at SM City Iloilo where Ram Silva is holding a fashion show.
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