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Igbaras folks still dream of bridge for SongsongonIGBARAS, ILOILO — They cried as the miniature boats with red and yellow flowers and candles were carried away gently by the same waters that took away their loved ones a year ago. Garin seeks SP support on rehab efforts in IgbarasThe Songsongon tragedy in Barangay Barasan, Igbaras, Iloilo was remembered anew yesterday in the halls of the Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP). |
  Miniature boats with flowers and candles are gently carried away by the same waters that took away 41 people in last year's Songsongon overflow tragedy. Families, relatives and friends of the victims gathered at the site of the tragedy yesterday to commemorate its first anniversary.
City Comelec readies certified voters' listIt's business as usual for the City Commission on Elections (Comelec) despite the sudden resignation of Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. and the possibility that the Senate will go with the position of the House of Representatives to have the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections postponed. |
ILOILO NEWS
Iloilo Capitol in RP's Billionaire's Club
Official nod is being sought on over P23.8 million in additional Capitol budget, the fourth for this year in a supplemental budget that has thus far reached about P138 million.
Top 15 Dinagyang tribes to get subsidy
The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Incorporated (IDFI) recently revealed that only the top 15 ranked in this year's Dinagyang Festival will be given subsidy for next year's competition which is slated on January 27th,2008.
Treñas beefs up Task Force Adam's Apple
City Mayor Jerry Treñas has beefed up the Task Force Adam's Apple by adding additional personnel to help in the conduct of its operations.
Antiquiera's proposed rules changes junked
The intention was very clear: to silence' Iloilo City Councilor Perla Zulueta and prevent her from participating in the Sangguniang Panlungsod deliberations the way she had for close to a decade now. What the proponent, Kagawad Eldrid Antiquiera, may have overlooked is the fact that his proposed addition to the Internal Rules of Procedures pertaining to disciplinary measures is actually an insult to the sense of judgment of Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog.
PANAY NEWS
Philhealth – TSKI KaSAPI program launched
PhilHealth Regional Office (PRO) VI forged ties with Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI), a micro finance institution, as partner in implementing the KaSAPI program in Western Visayas.
Polls or no polls, Liga exec wants to end 'unifinished business'
Board Member Angelo Briones, Liga President of the Liga ng mga Barangay in Iloilo Province has set its eyes on finishing a number of "unfinished business" be it polls or no polls.
Ausan assumes post as Comelec reg'l director
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has silently implemented a nationwide reorganization of its regional directors. With the revamp, former Comelec-6 assistant regional director Atty. Dennis Ausan is now new regional director of the Comelec here in Western Visayas. He took his office last October 1, 2007.
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OPINION
Bull's Eye:
Scandalous revelations
Commentary:
Servant Leadership
/By Chief Justice Reynato
Commentary:
More important things than NBN
/By Philip S.
Commentary:
The shelved National Broadband Project
/ By Chef
Commentary:
A triumph of justice and the rule of law?
/ By Perfecto R.
HEALING WISE:
Hemorrhagic dengue fever
/ By Boni L.
Coffee Thursdays Just Brewing Thoughts:
I write because…
/ By Paolo
Commentary:
Dark night of the soul
/ By Rhea B.
Bona fide TEXT:
Youth remarks…
/ By Nicfranz C.
Reflections:
Dark night of the soul
/ By Fr. Roy
Eye Opener:
Indefinite suspension of ZTE project
/ By Rodolfo P.
Blogger:
Looking back in time
/ By Kathy M.
Young Voice:
Deviants
/ By Maria Reylan M.
Blessed Assurance:
Purpose of prayer
/ By Karen Mae
Rational Insanity:
Conserving the past
/ By Bryan Mari
Recipes:
Rainy season comfort food
/ By Miner
FEATURES
The Raging Divas!
It was one helluva laughter-filled weekend when the Raging Divas from Manila performed at Cleopatra’s Barge, Amigo Hotel.
CPU's heritage and pride
The Central Philippine University and CPU Alumni Association, Inc. held their alumni homecoming, annual business meeting and search for alumni queen last Sept. 1, 2007 at the university's auditorium. It was a very momentous event that was filled with fellowship, dancing, singing, competition and most of all, celebration.
SM Food Court: They Got It All!
SM City Iloilo recently unveiled its latest project, the new Food Court. It's one of the many improvements (and more to follow) of the mall's facilities so that the shopping public can enjoy maximum comfort and convenience.
Robinsons Campus Fashionista
Robinsons Campus Fashionista Model Search 2007 is now on its 3rd year and is the only existing model search of its nature herewith. It has produced most of the recognizable model faces in the local ramp today and a number of them has transitioned to the runways of Manila and the international modeling catwalk. In fact, the Philippines Next Top model winner, Grendel Alvarado, was the first female model winner of Campus Fashionista. Rexie Ian Alla, male model runner-up 2005, is one of the hottest male models who lent his expertise as diverse as walking the ramps of Manila-based designers to doing acting in films and productions.
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