BID keeps eye on Koreans By Florence Hibionada An advisory is now out from the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation (BID) here aimed at establishing the exact number of Korean nationals present in Iloilo. Capitol's P162.5M 'Investment Plan' earmarks over P39M for loan dues By Florence Hibionada Over P162.5 million in planned Capitol spending under the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) has been approved where at least P39 million will go to payment of bank loans used for the construction of the new Capitol and purchase of heavy equipment.

Jun Aguirre photo Amid the series of bombings in some parts of Mindanao, the Aklan police has assured that Boracay Island is safe for Asean delegates should they visit the island after the January 10-15 Summit in Cebu City. IOPCF defends oil spill compensation given to Guimarasnons By Maricar Calubiran International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPCF) Deputy Director Joe Nichols debunked retired Judge David Alfeche's pronouncement that the compensation claims received by Guimaras residents affected by the Solar 1 oil spill was "disadvantageous to the claimants."

ILOILO NEWS

Budget for city's casual employees increased

The daily wages of casual employees under the Coordinated Executive-Sangguniang Panlungsod Efforts for the Development of Iloilo City (CESPEDIC) will increase after the city council amended the regulation ordinance which governs the project.

IDFI cancels plan to eliminate five tribes

The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) decided to maintain 20 competing tribes in the upcoming Dinagyang Festival.

Gov't pushes initiatives to increase rural income

Small farmers and fisherfolks' income are expected to increase as they can now improve the quality of their produce that command higher prices with the construction of more post-harvest and storage facilities for agricultural and fisheries products this year.

Wage board urges sectors to file position papers on legislated wage hike

The Regional Tripartite Wage Board (RTWB) in the region is asking various sectors to file their position papers on the proposed legislated wage hike pending in Congress now, under House Bill 345.

PANAY NEWS

Security tight as PGMA may visit Kalibo Ati-atihan

Kalibo, Aklan -- Recognizing the cultural significance and its value in promoting tourism as the Mother of all Philippine Festivals through her speech during her Presidential Visit of the 2006 Ati-Atihan Festival, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is again expected to visit Kalibo to experience the 795th Kalibo Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Festival.

Colet Mining undertakes 2nd level environmental impact assessment

The proposed copper-gold project of Colet Mining Development Corporation (CMDC) in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental has already undertaken its second level scoping in November last year, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6 (DENR 6) reported recently.

Capiz to host 2007 regional BSP jamborette

ROXAS CITY--The Capiz Council of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) will host the 21st Western Visayas Regional Jamborette at Camp Escutin in Barangay Matagnop, Dao, Capiz on February 21-25 this year in coordination with the provincial government of Capiz and City of Roxas.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Blessings Tupas can count By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun Iloilo Fiasco (1) By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain 2006, another disappointing year By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat 2007......challenges for the practicing physician By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap Business establishments at J.M. Basa St., 1920s By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents People we meet By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity Googling By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Unusual Channel Never ending story By Ma. Renette B. Uy

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