April 29, 2009 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Mayors, cops, Air Force men in ‘Red-plate’ Ombudsman probe

An all-star cast of characters made it in the official list of suspected violators in the government’s intensified drive against mis-use of government vehicles.

Perez tells BM Javier: Check your facts well

Antique Gov. Salvacion Zaldivar-Perez has refuted the complaint filed before the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged irregularities in the disbursement of a P5 million fertilizer fund.

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Police Supt. Jason D. Ortizo gives his blessing during the conferment of PNP Badge of Honor ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado yesterday.
A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Members of the Directorial Staff of Police Regional Office 6 touch their badges as Police Supt. Jason D. Ortizo gives his blessing during the conferment of PNP Badge of Honor ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado yesterday.

Barangay dads reminded on garbage burning ban

City Mayor Jerry Treñas is serious in implementing the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act as he again issued a memorandum to all the 180 city barangays banning the burning of garbage and indiscriminate throwing of wastes.

ILOILO NEWS

Visayas RDC chairs push for more power sources

Officials of Central and Western Visayas said energy supply projects should be fast-tracked to address the power supply deficit in the region and to prevent blackouts.

Number of houses affected by clearing operation increase to 614

The number of houses up for demolition as the government is set to implement its dredging works in several creeks in Jaro, Iloilo City increased by 30 more houses. The number of houses to be affected now reach 614.

PGMA leads Binirayan Festival in Antique

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo leads today, Wednesday, the annual celebration of Antique’s Binirayan Festival, an event that will be highlighted by an interpretative dance-drama of the evolution of the festival which started in 1974.

PANAY NEWS

2nd Liga congress in Bacolod successful

ROXAS CITY – The 2nd Provincial Liga ng Mga Barangay congress held in Bacolod City on April 20 – 22 was successful.

CEH acquires new machine for cardio patients

ROXAS CITY – In its bid to enhance wellness services with latest hi-tech equipment, the Capiz Emmanuel Hospital (CEH) has recently acquired Stress Test Machine for cardio patients.

NEGROS NEWS

Cadiz City: Top grosser during Panaad

BACOLOD CITY -- With an earning of P678,284 from the week-long celebration, Cadiz City was declared the top grosser local government unit in this year's 16thPanaad sa Negros Festival.

Poll body urged to prioritize persons with disabilities, elders

BACOLOD CITY -- Sangguniang Panglungsod Member Homer Bais recently passed a proposed resolution urging the Commission on Election (Comelec) to give priority to persons with disabilities and senior citizens casting their votes during election day or in the exercise of suffrage without the necessity of requiring them to fall in line.

Various labor groups assure peaceful rally on May 1

BACOLOD CITY -- Various labor groups assured the Bacolod City government of peaceful rallies on the forthcoming Labor Day celebration on May 1.

COLUMNS

de los Reyes
Bona fide Text
Thank you PRISSAAP
 
Cimagala
reflection
RH includes abortion
 
Villalon
BLOGGER
Saving the children through books
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
A daughter remembers… (2)
 
Funtecha
Bridging the gap
Traditional Panayanon farmers' reckoning of time
 
Salvilla
Anything under the Sun
April 1901 - Establishment of Iloilo, Antique, Capiz and Occidental Negros
 

OPINION

Res Gestae:
PNP Badge of Honor

/ Francis Lindero


Bull's Eye:
How prepared are we?

YOUNG VOICE:
Ouch! My Boo-boo

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Down South:
Out in the open

/ Gail Ilagan


Contribution:
Advers(us)sarial Summer 10

/ Bryan Mari Argos and Marcel Milliam


Health@Heart:
Arteriosclerosis

/ Philip S. Chua


Coffee Thursdays:
Book Review: The Four Agreements

/ Paolo Carreon

FEATURES

Starting them young at Sikat Academy

Starting them young at Sikat Academy

Everyone is gifted with talents. What sets us apart from each other is the fact that some of us enhance our God-given gifts while others take it for granted. For an individual to excel one's passion, it has to be nurtured at a young age.

---------------------------------------- A Land Drive to Cebu

A Land Drive to Cebu

It was timely for the Holy Week that I got invited for a travel to Cebu with friends Mike and Jean Villanueva with Children Carla V, Miggy and Stephany joining us along with Baby Sophia J.

---------------------------------------- Sipa 2009 Opens

Sipa 2009 Opens

More than 20 teams participated in the 2nd DGS (Dream and Goals through Soccer Football Tournament held at Saint Anthony’s College Football Field recently. It was organized by the Setteseven Company.

---------------------------------------- A dream come true for 50 couples

A dream come true for 50 couples

There were 50 couples who said their “I do's” in the My Dream Wedding project of Councilor Julienne Baronda. Their church wedding was solemnized by Rev. Achilles Secio at the San Jose Parish Church.

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