ILOILO NEWS

2 Masbateños killed by cops have criminal record—Tobias

One of the three persons killed in a chance encounter with the officers and operatives Regional Intelligence Office (RIO) was indicted for destructive arson and robbery in band cases before the Masbate Provincial Prosecutors Office.

Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio to grace Laity Week in Iloilo

Pampanga Governor Eddie Panlilio will be the guest speaker during the highlight of the celebration of the National Laity Week, September 29-October 1, in Iloilo City.

'Doc Mac' pushes for low-cost quality drugs to Ilonggos

An Ordinance is in the works aimed at increasing patients' access to low-cost quality drugs. Designed to support the Department of Health's (DOH) "P100 project," the plan ensures access to drugs which are packaged within an "affordability parameter of P100."

Panay rehab fund slashed due to mounting war expenses

Request for funds for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of areas ravaged by typhoon "Frank" in Western Visayas has been slashed by P5 billion due to increased government spending in its war with Moro rebels, according to an administration congressman.

PANAY NEWS

2 dead, 1 missing in Antique sea mishap

Two persons including a 13-year old boy drowned after a passenger boat sank in Valderrama town in Antique on Sunday.

Antique Alay Lakad Foundation starts fundraising for out-shool-youth

The Antique Alay Lakad Foundation has started a fundraising to further expand its programs particularly intended to benefit the over 1,000 out-of-school youth (OSY) in the province.

Capiz province holds Tourism Week Sept. 21-27

ROXAS CITY – The province of Capiz under the leadership of Governor Victor Tanco, Sr. is holding the Tourism week from Sept. 21 – 27.

PCL-Capiz bloodletting successful

ROXAS CITY—The bloodletting activity spearheaded by the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Capiz Chapter headed by its president Councilor David Bauson became successful.

NEGROS NEWS

Leonardia favors new MOA for Bacolod Boys' Home operation

BACOLOD CITY – City Mayor Evelio Leonardia agreed for the creation of a new memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will govern the operation of the Bacolod Boys Home.

New LWUA chief mulls creation of Water Bank

BACOLOD CITY -- Local Water Utilities Administrator Prospero Pichay, Jr. vowed to establish Water Bank in three months time, reduce bureaucracy in LWUA and discourage water rate increases in his five year term as the new LWUA Administrator.

Iggy holds barangay consultation in Himamaylan

BACOLOD CITY -- Negros Occidental 5th District Rep. Ignacio T. Arroyo had his consultations with the local officials of Himamaylan recently to further know the needs and other concerns of his constituents.

Barangay exec dares Bing to close new slaughterhouse for lack of DENR permits

BACOLOD CITY -- Barangay 34 Punong Barangay Richard C. Sason called on Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia to shut down the slaughterhouse at Barangay Handumanan until it is able to secure a Discharge Permit and Permit to Operate from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

COLUMNS

reflection Proclaiming the gospel By Roy Cimagala     Bridging the gap The enduring patadyong in Ilonggo life By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents My walking buddies By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

Bonafide Text Playing mute witness By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes     Cerebral Combustion Elegance over glitter: Pearls over diamonds Hacel Du-Chua     Res Gestae Kapit bisig kabataan laban sa kriminalidad By Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

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