Townsfolk seek army help as rebels sow terror in villagesMassive recruitment for communist cadres alongside non-stop harassments in at least three villages in Janiuay, Iloilo was reported yesterday to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) here. Power disconnection at new Iloilo airport avertedIt's business as usual at the new Iloilo airport of international standard situated in Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan towns after the Air Transportation (ATO) agreed to initially settle its account for electricity with the Iloilo Electric Cooperative I (ILECO 1) Wednesday. |
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The holiday rush can now be felt along JM Basa Street in downtown Iloilo City as vendors of assorted goods have started to sprout on the sidewalk. NDCC braces for growing impact of climate changeDisaster response and management agencies are gearing for the expected intensification of the impact of climate change on the country's weather patterns. |
ILOILO NEWS
Capitol investments set at P176.4M for '08
Over P176.4 million in agriculture and fishery projects and similar investments are up in next year's planned expenditures of the Iloilo Provincial Government.
P23.5M oil spill rehab fund released to Guimaras
The provincial government of Guimaras recently received P23.5 million from Department of Agriculture (DA) as part of the national government's oil spill rehabilitation fund. The fund is intended for the livelihood program of Guimaras residents affected by last year's massive oil spill.
Gov to veto Provincial Board recall resolution on major project
Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. said he would veto the recall resolution of the Provincial Board (PB) that would impede the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center which is supposed to be another major project for the province.
DA releases P700T hunger mitigation fund to Antique
The province of Antique remains in the priority list of the government's hunger mitigation program through the Department of Agriculture (DA).
PANAY NEWS
Medical leaders push child feeding strategy
"A strong and healthy child is valuable as a strong and healthy nation," said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as she lauded the signatories of the Manila Declaration on the Promotion of Infant and Young Child Feeding Strategy.
WV eyes higher rice prod'n in 2008
Department of Agriculture Regional Executive Director Larry Nacionales said Western Visayas needs to increase its rice production from 2 million metric tons to 2.2 million metric tons for 2008 to address the increasing rice requirement in the entire country.
PESO to organize OFW communities
KALIBO, Aklan -- To help families of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were affected by the strengthening of the peso, the Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO) will organize OFW communities next year.
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OPINION
Eye Opener:
Christmas and Christians
/ Rodolfo P.
Reflections:
Prophets or troublemakers?
/ Fr. Roy
ANYTHING UNDER THE SUN:
Origins of place names (6)
YOUNG VOICE:
A weekend without Friendster
Rational Insanity:
Less is more
Consumers Domain:
Another blue Christmas
BULL'S EYE:
John Melchor is it!
IMPULSES:
Inconvenient truth
/ Herman
FEATURES
Dinagyang Kapamilya Dance Showdown launched
It was formally launched last Dec. 10, 2007 at the SM City Activity Center with ABS-CBN Iloilo Station Manager Charie Ginete-Ilon, Iloilo City Councilor Nielex Tupas and SM City Iloilo Marketing Officer Jeffrey Guitche present.
Gamers On The Loose
TODAY, computer gaming is really popular. Especially with the advent of new technology such as the Internet, gaming has become a part of the lifestyle of every youngster all over the world. Computer gaming is not anymore limited to one-on-one competition but it has a ratio of one is to a million.
Ma. Aiza Joy Clarito answers the call of volunteerism
There are young people who have the passion for volunteerism. Ma. Aiza Joy Clarito, 22, is one of them.
She is the daughter of Lt. Col. Medardo Clarito Sr. and Arselina Clarito.
Cocktails for towns and cities
Guests and delegates from different parts of the country were welcomed the Ilonggo way during the cocktails of the 2nd Seminar on Philippine Towns and Cities at Robinsons Place Iloilo sometime ago.
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