Security tightened in Boracay for Lenten vacation

Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

Security has been tightened on Boracay Island in preparation for the deluge of tourists during the Lenten vacation. More policemen have been deployed on the world-famous resort as around 50,000.

PCG tightens watch on Iloilo ports

Ronilo L. Pamonag

Expecting an increase in travelers to Guimaras for the Lenten Season, the Philippine Coast Guard has tightened its watch against ferries taking in excess passengers and overloading cargoes.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

A police officer inspects a passenger's baggage with the aid of a bomb-sniffing dog inside the Iloilo port terminal.

'Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid' will retell the world's greatest story

Quiling Secusana and Robert J. Tio

Over the years since 1975 the “Ang Pagtaltal” (literally, the crucifixion) on Guimaras Island has drawn over 150,000 spectators as it showcases annually the world's greatest story ever told. The biblical account of the life and teachings of Jesus have been the subject of debate and controversy even up to this day.

ILOILO NEWS

OWWA gives out P2.5M to displaced OFWs

A new life. A new chance.
Hopefully this would be possible to 50 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Western Visayas who lost their jobs due to the global economic crisis.

Model, pal arrested in Boracay

Police on Tuesday arrested a male commercial model and a companion on Boracay Island for allegedly manhandling a security guard and taking the guard's hand gun.

LWUA, MIWD identify Jalaur River as long-term water source

In the face of the intensifying water crises, the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) and the Metro Iloilo Water District, have identified the Jalaur River as their long-term waters source for Iloilo.

Carles PNP adjudged province's best

Leon, Igbaras PNP get 'kalabasa' award
Carles police station was adjudged the best police station in the province of Iloilo this first quarter of 2009.

26 gov't agencies to explain misuse of gov't vehicles

A total of 26 government offices in the City and Province of Iloilo will be made to explain by the Ombudsman Iloilo Regional Office VI why their vehicles were used during the weekend.

PANAY NEWS

DENR 6 readies emergency employment projects

The Forest Management Services (FMS) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) had announced that they have put in place the mechanics of their emergency employment projects.

NIA 6 bares status of irrigation repair, restoration

The National Irrigation Admiration (NIA) has released a status of its repair and restoration projects of irrigation systems in Western Visayas, which have an allocation of P1.65 billion.

NEGROS NEWS

DOH Negros to launch Garantisadong Pambata 2009

BACOLOD CITY -- The Provincial Health Office in support of the program of the Department of Health is launching the Garantisadong Pambata 2009 on April 13-17, 2009.

Motorcycle group tapped as 'crime stopper'

BACOLOD CITY -- Acting Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) chief Supt. Leo Erwin Agpangan yesterday announced the establishment of the Bacolod Anti-Crime Task Force.

PNPAAAI-Negros Occidental Chapter off to a strong start

BACOLOD CITY -- The Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association Incorporated (PNPAAAI)-Negros Occidental Chapter started the year 2009 on a bright note following the induction rites of newly-elected officers of the organization held last April 3 in Bacolod City.

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