TNT Archives
Read past issues or search for articles from our archives.
Western Visayas Festivals
Feature articles and photos of festivals in Western Visayas.
Iloilo Hotels
Hotels in Iloilo City and their contact information.
Iloilo City Events
Calendar of events in Iloilo City. Submit your event!
Iloilo Restaurants
Reviews of popular restaurants in Iloilo City.
Megaworld to buy old airport site for P1.2 BThe Department of Finance has approved the proposal of giant property developer Megaworld Corp. to acquire the site of the old Iloilo airport for P1.2 billion. Finance Undersecretary John Phillip Sevilla, head of the DOF's bids and awards committee, said they have endorsed Megaworld's offer to the Privatization Council because it met the minimum price set by the government for the 54-hectare prime lot in Mandurriao District in this city. 2 IDC studes attacked in broad daylightMembers of the Iloilo Doctor's College (IDC) community and families of two students here are in shock and total grief over yesterday's broad daylight attack in a nearby college coffee shop. |
  A. Chris Fernandez
A trisikad driver waits for passengers across the Iloilo Central Market. Apparently, trisikad drivers are now afraid to use the city's main roads because of the crackdown currently imposed by the city government.
Dengue cases continue upward trendHealth officials, even the church, upped the tempo on their campaign against dengue hemorrhagic fever with the continued rise in the cases. As of July 22 this year, the Provincial Health Office has recorded 262 cases, up by about four cases compared with last year's figures. |
ILOILO NEWS
Tupas, Suplico on collision course over hospital fees
Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. and his nephew, Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico are on a head on collision over hospital fees.
DA assures Western Visayas hog cholera free, preventive measures in place
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit 6 (DA-RFU 6) has already put in place preventive measures to prevent possible outbreak of hog cholera.
NSO urges cooperation for Popcen
National Statistics Office (NSO) Iloilo Provincial Statistician Nelida Amolar urged the cooperation of the residents of this city in the conduct of the 2007 Census of Population (POPCEN) starting today, August 1 to 30, 2007.
More cloudseeding eyed to augment extreme rainfall deficit
The government will intensify its ongoing cloudseeding activities by increasing the number of aircrafts plying over Angat dam and some regions in Luzon to offset the effects of an extended dry spell brought by the extreme rainfall deficit in some parts of the country.
PANAY NEWS
Aklan dengue cases down; gastroenteritis threat up
Cases of dengue in Aklan are slowing down, according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO) here.
300 students join Capiz earthquake drill
About 300 students of Saint Anthony's College (SAC) here have participated to the earthquake drill conducted by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) in view of the simultaneous nationwide earthquake drill last July 27.
First aid skills competition held in San Carlos City
The San Carlos City Disaster Coordinating Council (SCCDCC) in Negros Occidental celebrated the National Disaster Consciousness Month recently with a first aid skills competition.
COLUMNS
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPINION
Reflections:
Living by faith
/ By Fr. Roy
Bona fide TEXT:
The essence of existence
/ By Nicfranz C.
Blessed Assurance:
In the midst of the storm
/ By Karen Mae G.
Contribution:
I am a Filipina
/ By Joyce Christine D.
Contribution:
The future and well being of the Philippines lie on the hands of its very own people
/ By Manoy
Rational Insanity:
Healthy mouth
/ By Bryan Mari
Journeys:
A concert to celebrate the rich Augustinian heritage
/ By Yehlen J.
Coffee Thursdays Just Brewing Thoughts:
What's in my supermarket cart?
/ By Paolo
Pointblank:
Plagata's gargantuan task
/ By Erly C.
Eye Opener:
An honest man is noblest creation of God
/ By Rodolfo P.
Young Voice:
Getting 1.0 in Daughter-ship 101
/ By Maria Reylan M.
Blogger:
That green eyed monster
/ By Kathy M.
FEATURES
A rare talent showcase
The children of the Special Education and Integrated School for Exceptional Children (SPED-ISEC) showcased their talents in singing, dancing and the ability to recognize forms and rhythm in a rare talent presentation recently. The event was one of the activities in line with the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week celebration.
The Asian connection
Athena Language Center, one of the flourishing centers for English language here in Iloilo City, held its culminating activity at SM City Iloilo recently. They showcased the Asian, mostly Korean students' learnings in the said center as well as their take on the environment and other issues.
A piece of heaven comes to Iloilo
A very palpable experience of a piece of Heaven come to Iloilo was experienced by hundreds of parishioners and Friends of the Assumption who filled Jaro Cathedral to standing room on Sunday, July 15th, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. for the Eucharistic Celebration in Thanksgiving for the Canonization of ST. Marie Eugenie of Jesus, Foundress of the Religious of the Assumption and the Launching of Year 3: Year of Justice and Peace, of the Assumption Iloilo Centennial Celebration.
Jazz turns 10
A birthday is an important event in one's life. Having a party to celebrate this is something that one, especially a child, could never forget. So, as Augusto Eugenio Cordero Aguajar or Jazz turned 10 recently, his parents Marie Jean Cordero and Eugene Aguajar made sure that this special day be celebrated with his family, friends and classmates at the Amigo Terrace Hotel.
ILOILO YEARBOOK
Get your copy of the Iloilo Yearbook now. You can buy directly at the TNT office or email us at marketing@the newstoday.info
What's Inside?
About the yearbook
Copyright © 2000-2007 The News Today Online :: Iloilo News and Panay News.