ILOILO NEWS

'House to decide on CARP extension in June'

House Speaker Prospero Nograles on Monday said the House of Representatives will decide on the proposed extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) before the current session adjourns on June 5.

DepEd trains teachers on mother tongue-based education

Children learn faster and easily develop life-long skills if they learn their first lessons in their mother tongue or primary language (L1).

P23M worth of rice given under Food for School Program

About 23 million worth of rice under the Food for School Program (FSP) of President Gloria M. Arroyo had been distributed to school children in Western Visayas since the program started in 2006 until the year 2008.

Regional Agri Fair bolsters campaign to cope global crisis

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Regional Agri-Fair recently held in the Province of Antique bolster campaign to cope global crisis on economy, global warming and climate change with it’s theme “Gamay nga Parangitan-an, Sabat sa Krisis Pangkalibutan”.

PANAY NEWS

Lastimoso on congressional bid: 'There's no turning back'

TAPAZ, Capiz — “There's no turning back,” former PNP Chief and now Manila Rail Transit (MRT) Manager Gen. Roberto “Bobby” Lastimoso said of his intention to run for congressman in next year's election.

Palarong Pambansa 2009 in Leyte

ROXAS CITY – As the weeklong national sports event ends in Tacloban City, Leyte in May 3, 2009, the Palaro has spurred greater cooperation among the participating schools representing their regions nationwide, not just in athletics but also in other endeavors.

Task force formed, reward money up for Cruz's killers

ROXAS CITY – Capiz Provincial Police Office has formed Task Force Art Cruz to probe the killing and the possible arrest of the four suspects who killed Mr. Arturo Cruz last Thursday evening here.

NEGROS NEWS

Leonardia optimistic on new traffic scheme

BACOLOD CITY -- Mayor Evelio Leonardia announced yesterday that the traffic management in Bacolod has a new set up under the direct participation and active involvement of Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) Director Supt. Leo Erwin Agpangan.

Certified seeds distributed to Kabankalan farmers

Certified Seeds distribution was availed by farmers from the different barangays in Kabankalan City recently. Present during the short program were Mayor Pedro Zayco, Jr., Vice Mayor Delia Anacan with Councilors Jose Dumaguete and Severino Nacional, vice chairman on committee on agriculture.

PSOAC Class 2009-92 induction of officers held

Atty Ruben Platon, executive director of the Philippine Public Safety College Was the inducting officer of the PSOAC Class 2009-92 last May 8 held at the PAGCOR Bacolod Hotel in Bacolod City.

COLUMNS

reflection Time to go to another level By Roy Cimagala   Accents The 'sensational' Filipinos By Julia Carreon-Lagoc   Bridging the gap Traditional farming & folkways in WV By Henry F. Funtecha, Ph.D.

Bona fide Text Thank you PRISSAAP Nicfranz C. de los Reyes   BLOGGER Saving the children through books Kathy M. Villalon   Anything under the Sun Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Atty. Rex Salvilla

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