ILOILO NEWS

Military warns of NPA recruitment of youngsters

The Philippine Army has asked parents and guardians to be wary of the recruitment operations of the New People’s Army, particularly in the countryside, as their children may be convinced to join the rebel movement.

Iloilo rice yield up 3.8MT per hectare

Rice yield of Iloilo province has increased to 3.8 metric tons per hectare this year, said Provincial Agriculturist Ildefonso Toledo.

BFP firefighters on alert for holidays

The Bureau of Fire Protection in Iloilo City is on alert for possible fire incidents during the holidays.

Model Ati Dinagyang warriors to receive special prize: IDFI

The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) will fete the best ati warriors in the upcoming Dinagyang festival on the third week of January.

‘Dressing up Dagoy’ to start December 26

Dinagyang Festival’s official mascot and doll, Dagoy, will undergo a makeover during the “Dressing Up Dagoy and Costuming the Mascot” contest with elimination rounds to kick off December 26, 10 a.m., at Robinsons Place Iloilo fountain area.

PANAY NEWS

Teener gunned down in Roxas

ROXAS CITY – A 14-year-old boy was gunned down at around 5:20 a.m. yesterday along Hughes St. here on his way home from dawn mass.

DOLE warns nurses on fake jobs in Guam

Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz warned aspiring nurses who wants to work in Guam against alleged job offers of two hospitals in the island through cyberspace.

Health tips for diabetic travelers this Christmas season

With only a few days to go before Christmas, many people are now busy preparing for their holiday vacation.

Penalty eyed for trash collectors who fail to segregate garbage

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is eyeing the imposition of penalties on garbage collectors for not sorting wastes as required by law and as a strategy to encourage the public to segregate their wastes.

BUSINESS NEWS

Minimal adjustments in prices of bread products noted: DTI

Adjustments in prices of bread products like loaf bread and pandesal are due to increased prices of sugar and LPG prices, the Department of Trade and Industry said.

DA: Check meat quality before buying

The Department of Agriculture 6 is reminding the public to check the quality of meat they are buying for the holidays.

Shorter time for permits processing in 2011: mayor

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the City Government will fast track the processing of business permits in 2011.

Creation of OFW bank pushed

Vice President Jejomar Binay, concurrent Presidential Adviser on OFWs Concerns, in a recent letter to President Benigno S. Aquino III, has recommended the creation of a bank especially for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

PAL adding flights for holidays

To accommodate the surge of holiday travelers, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is adding flights, deploying all available aircraft and posting full staff complement at airports.

COLUMNS

reflection Let Christmas cure our conceits By Roy Cimagala   EYE OPENER Joseph, Mary and Lord Jesus Rodolfo P. Gumabong   Health@Heart The Newborn King Philip S. Chua

Accents Renewed strength and resolve for justice Julia Carreon-Lagoc   AS SEEN ON TV ‘Tis the season for car theft too Stanley Palisada   Anything under the Sun Fray Martin de Rada, Apostle of Panay Atty. Rex S. Salvilla

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