A(H1N1) scare hits Iloilo as new case confirmed in Capiz

Florence F. Hibionada

Elementary and high school students in at least three major private schools in Iloilo City are required to bring masks, hand sanitizers and alcohol starting today.

Bacolod girds for intensified information drive on A(H1N1)

Bobby J. Mahadali

BACOLOD CITY -- Barangay Health Emergency Response Teams (BHERT) here have started holding lectures in various barangays and schools with regard to the A(H1N1) flu.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

For people in downtown Iloilo City going about their daily lives trying to make both ends meet, the scare caused by the spread of A(H1N1) virus is nothing compared to the challenges befalling their plight.

Western Visayas prepares activities for Disaster Awareness Month

The Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) here and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) will finalize on Friday the series of activities that will highlight the celebration of the Disaster Awareness Month in Western Visayas in July.

ILOILO NEWS

Public warning out on escape of 2 murder suspects

Albeit some nine days late, public warning is now out on two murder suspects who escaped from the provincial jail located at San Jose de Buenavista, province of Antique.

Gov’t to distribute 13M fluorescent lights to help mitigate climate change

Some 13 million compact fluorescent lights will be distributed nationwide by the government under its program to phase out incandescent bulbs as it consumes five time more energy than the fluorescent lights.

GSIS directed to resolve system-wide computer problems

The government is closely monitoring developments at the GSIS after President Arroyo directed Garcia to institute contingency measures to help resolve its system-wide computer problems that are creating delays in the processing and payment of claims and benefits of its members and pensioners.

PANAY NEWS

Capizeña OFW from Singapore is first H1N1 case in Capiz

ROXAS CITY – A 38 year-old Capizeña, who works as domestic helper in Singapore, is the first person here in Capiz province to have been found positive of Inflenza A(H1N1).

Prelim investigation on brgy. exec's murder today

ROXAS CITY – The Provincial Prosecutor of Capiz will conduct a preliminary investigation today on the killing of Quios Brgy. Captain Dante Del Mindo and John Pionelo last February 26, 2009 during a benefit dance at Sitio Bocboc, Brgy. Quios, Panitan, Capiz.

NEGROS NEWS

DOST to set up 18 more facilities for livelihood in Region 6

BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Science and Technology in Western Visayas turned over recently livelihood funds to beneficiaries from three provinces - Negros Occidental, Aklan and Iloilo.

VM Sayson designated as new traffic czar

BACOLOD CITY -- Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson vowed yesterday to fast-track the establishment of the Northbound Terminal to ease out traffic congestion at Lacson-Northdrive Sts. and also the crowded shopping areas.

COLUMNS

		Accents B.A.N.C puts the Pinoy’s best foot forward By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap Post World War II cockpits in Iloilo City By Henry F. Funtecha, Ph.D.

		reflection Corpus Christi By Roy Cimagala

		As seen on TV A political early warning device Stanley Palisada

		Res Gestae PNP Chief speaks of freedom Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

		Bona fide Text Blessings on JUNE Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

OPINION

POINTBLANK:

Typhoon Frank: An unforgettable disaster

/ Erly C. Garcia

Health@Heart:

Love not your children to death

/ Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS

BULL'S EYE:

Attn: TMEU chief Bob Foerster

BLOGGER:

Hope and pride

/ Kathy M. Villalon

Down South:

War stories

/ Gail Ilagan

RATIONAL INSANITY:

Filipinos just love videoke

/ Bryan Mari Argos

FEATURES

Tatsulok Artisans

Western Visayas College of Science and Technology, through the years, has produced award-winning artists. To further nurture its reputation as a breeding ground of individuals with creative potentials, the Tatsulok Artisans was born here last March 2005.