ILOILO NEWS

Drilon scores NICA for abusing mandate

The proposed budget of National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) for 2011 will be up for strict scrutiny after the Senate committee on finance discovered yesterday that the agency has fielded 811 intelligence agents which is beyond NICA’s mandate.

Region 6 recognized for stats programs

Western Visayas is the country’s best region in terms of statistical programs and projects, including the works of its partner agencies and government offices.

Iloilo City PESO among best performing in WV

The Iloilo City Public Employment Service Office has been recognized by the Department of Labor and Employment as one of the “best performing PESOs” in Western Visayas.

‘Apprehension of student smokers very alarming’

Iloilo City Councilor Joshua Alim said the apprehension of a number student smokers is very alarming.

No poll-related violence so far

Western Visayas has posted zero election-related violent incidents so far since the start of the election period for the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 25.

Boracay not threatened by emerging destinations

BORACAY ISLAND – The Aklan Provincial Tourism Council is not threatened with the emergence of new tourism destinations in the countryside as this resort island has already cemented its popularity as a premier tourism destination.

PANAY NEWS

Tricycle number coding approved

ROXAS CITY – The City Council approved on Tuesday the tricycle number coding ordinance, along with the two measures both prohibiting the selling and derby of spiders, and texting while driving.

CA confirms appointments of David, 147 others: solon

ROXAS CITY – The Commission on Appointments recently confirmed the ad interim re-appointments of 148 general/flag and senior officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines following the initial deliberation conducted by the CA’s committee on national defense chaired by Capiz 1st District Rep. Antonio del Rosario.

Dungog IP Festival awarded best tourism event

ROXAS CITY – The Dungog: Indigenous People’s Festival of Capiz was recently adjudged Best Tourism Event in the Philippines in the provincial level for Culture and Arts category by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines.

BUSINESS NEWS

NFA earmarks P12M to buy certified seeds

The National Food Authority (NFA), under the Rapid Seed Supply Financing Project (RaSSFiP) Extension Phase , has earmarked P12 million to buy certified seeds from growers in Iloilo and Guimaras provinces.

SSS gives employers time to remove delinquent status

MANILA – The Social Security System called on employers to update loan accounts of their employees to remove their delinquent status with the agency, a top official said.

Aquino: Strong peso sign of improving economy

MANILA – President Benigno Simeon Aquino III said on Tuesday the continued strong showing of the Philippine peso is an indication that the economy is definitely improving.

DTI urged to prioritize MSMEs in rural areas

Senator Loren Legarda has said that self-employment in the rural areas must be the primary concern of the Department of Trade and Industry by supporting micro, small and medium enterprises.

COLUMNS

reflection We are in a crisis of faith By Roy Cimagala   Health@Heart Red Meat and Eggs Philip S. Chua   AS SEEN ON TV Driving at snail’s pace in Davao Stanley Palisada

Accents After 100 days: a letter continues to remind Julia Carreon-Lagoc   EYE OPENER Credibility of upcoming barangay election Rodolfo P. Gumabong   Anything under the Sun Mother Rosario, pray for us–4 Atty. Rex S. Salvilla

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