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Dengue attacks anew

Barely two weeks since the dreaded mosquito-borne Dengue Fever claimed its latest victim in a Third Grader elementary student of the Central Philippine University (CPU), two more youngsters hang on to dear life.

NUJP condemns shooting of radio station manager

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines on Wednesday condemned the attempt on the life of Ferdinand 'Bambi' Yngson, RGMA-Bacolod station manager and NUJP member, in Sagay City on Wednesday morning.

 
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Patrol Car Blessing
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Philippine National Police chief Director General Oscar C. Caderon joins the blessing of four patrol cars intended for the towns of Concepcion, Estancia, Badiangan and Lambunao. Rev. Salvador Falalimpa (back to the camera) presides the ceremony.

Charges filed vs. Solar 1 owners, says DOJ chief

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has denied the statement of the head of a regional inter-agency task force on the Petron oil spill that it failed to file the appropriate charges against those responsible for the country's worst oil spill.

ILOILO NEWS

Molo celebrates 232nd patronal fiesta

Expect heavy traffic in Molo district today as its people celebrate their 232nd patronal fiesta in honor of St. Anne. The theme for this year's fiesta is "Kabataan: Bugay nga Balaan, Gugma sang Ginikanan, Paglaum sang Simbahan."

Molo: Athens of the Philippines

Can any place in the Philippines, aside from Molo, claim to have produced a chief justice, three justices, nine senators, seven governors, several generals congressmen and cabinet members?

Abandoned housing project a health hazard

Residents of Barangay Ungka I, Pavia, Iloilo have expressed concern over the health hazards that may be brought by the abandoned housing units in Iloilo City's socialized housing project located in the said barangay.

Treñas asks barangay officials to assist census takers

City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday called on barangay officials in the city to assist trained census takers in the conduct of the 2007 Census of Population which starts on August 1, 2007. This is to get the accurate and reliable count of city residents.

PANAY NEWS

PCU SIFE Team shines in 2007 SIFE Philippines National Exposition

All roads led to Manila Pavilion and 48 teams representing the more than 300 member schools around the country gathered in a high powered multi-media presentations showcasing the best practices until this years' Philippine entry to the 2007 World Cup to be held in New York on 10-12 October is chosen.

Capiz garden and pet show nets P260T

About P260,050 worth of garden and pet products have been generated by the "Garden and Pet Show" in line with the provincial observance of Small Enterprise Development (SED) week celebration last July 16 to 22.

COLUMNS

Salvilla  
Anything Under the Sun
Art triumvirate of Pavia (2)
 
Seruelo  
Consumers Domain
Policy failure
 
Alerta  
Without the Whitecoat
Wala sing guapo
 
Funtecha  
Bridging the gap
Rizal's short stint in Iloilo City
 
Carreon-Lagoc  
Accents
The Earth's 5th Commandment
 
Chua  
Health @ Heart
Vaccine for Cervical Cancer 2

OPINION

Coffee Thursdays Just Brewing Thoughts:
What's in my supermarket cart?

/ By Paolo Carreon


Pointblank:
Plagata's gargantuan task

/ By Erly C. Garcia


Reflections:
Apostolic zeal

/ By Fr. Roy Cimagala


Bona fide TEXT:
SONA's hubbub

/ By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes


Eye Opener:
An honest man is noblest creation of God

/ By Rodolfo P. Gumabong


Young Voice:
Getting 1.0 in Daughter-ship 101

/ By Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Blessed Assurance:
A compassionate and gracious God

/ By Karen Mae G. Barredo


Blogger:
That green eyed monster

/ By Kathy M. Villalon


Rational Insanity:
Oh, this one is gooooood!!!

/ By Bryan Mari Argos


From the Inbox:
The worsening condition of Molo plaza

Contribution:
The power of the pen, err… blog!

/ By Amme Greel

FEATURES

Mother Marie Eugenie Milleret

A tribute to a saint of our times

It is a time of great jubilation to the religious and friends of Assumption worldwide when its foundress, Mother Marie Eugenie Milleret, was beatified by Pope Paul VI in 1975 and finally canonized and raised into sainthood by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome last June 3, 2007. The Assumption communities in Iloilo, made up of the religious, lay, fraternities and alumnus of together with their Mother Provincial Sr. Ma. Josefina Matias had a special Thanksgiving Mass officiated by the Archbishop Angel Lagdameo at the Jaro Cathedral last July 15.

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CPU scholarship awarding and recognition rites held

Recognizing the vision of Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL), Central Philippine University (CPU) known for its commitment to mold and develop students to become responsible, God-fearing and better citizens of the country, honored donors and scholars last July 9, 2007 at the university's Alumni Promenade Concert Park.

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Apostleship of Prayer gives hope to women prisoners

The prisoners of the Iloilo City Jail for Women had special visitors last July 15. On that day, the Sta. Maria Parish Apostleship of Prayer shared mass, prayers, lunch and songs with them. The former also listened to their stories and such had touched the hearts of the members of this religious community.

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Island life in the city

Who doesn't love life in the island? The fine, white sand, balmy weather and clear waters. Life there is quite relaxing. Nightlife is fun-filled. Those who would like to experience island life every time they feel like it need not travel far. In Iloilo City, there's Bora-Bora and Club Bora at the Red Square, just beside Smallville in Mandurriao.

ILOILO YEARBOOK

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