November 24, 2009 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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War against poverty, integrity among Villar’s concerns

Senator Manuel Villar yesterday presented two important issues among his party members and leaders as he advanced his presidential bid in next year’s election.

Treñas leads Gonzalez Jr. in congressional race—survey

Nacionalista Party (NP) spokesperson ex-congressman Gilbert Remulla yesterday announced that Mayor Jerry Treñas is much way ahead of his political opponent incumbent Representative Raul Gonzalez Jr.

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Nacionalista Party (NP) president and 2010 standard bearer Senator Manny Villar swears in Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas
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Nacionalista Party (NP) president and 2010 standard bearer Senator Manny Villar swears in Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas as party chairperson in the city at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center. With Treñas are his wife Rosalie and children Raisa and Carlo.

Maasin gets its first ever firetruck

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) yesterday turned over a brand new firetruck to the local government of Maasin, Iloilo.

ILOILO NEWS

Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries avail of Goat Dispersal Project

SAN JOSE, Antique – Farmer-beneficiaries of LANTAO Agrarian Reform Communities (La Union, Aningalan, Nagbangi, Tubudan, Agricula and Osorio) an upland community in San Remigio, Antique availed of Goat Dispersal Project.

Economic, rehab programs highlight Boracay meeting

BORACAY, Aklan — An update on the government’s economic resiliency plan and the rehabilitation being implemented in areas devastated by the recent calamities are the main agenda of the Cabinet meeting today at the Shangri-la Hotel here.

Govt info officers, LGUs urged to prepare Climate Change Communication Plans

In the series of Climate Change briefings undertaken by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)6, the DA, DOST and DENR with the government information officers and the local government units, the preparation of communication plans has been urged.

PANAY NEWS

Capiceña gives birth to conjoined twin

ROXAS CITY – A 27-year old mother from Cuartero gave birth to a conjoined twin last Sunday evening in Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital but the babies died after 30 minutes.

LP tried to regain Bermejo but failed

ROXAS CITY – A last minute attempt to persuade City Mayor Vicente Bermejo not to leave the Liberal Party (LP) became a failure.

Noynoy, Mar to declare bets in Capiz

ROXAS CITY – Liberal Party presidential and vice presidential bets Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Sen. Mar Roxas will visit the province of Capiz on November 25 to declare their local candidates for the 2010 election.

NEGROS NEWS

Leonardia still finalizing slate for 2010

BACOLOD CITY — Mayor Evelio Leonardia confirmed yesterday that Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) National Chairman Faustino S. Dy, Jr. vested him an authority under its Constitution and By Laws

BBB piglet dispersal project launched

BACOLOD CITY — The 115 barangays in the Third District of Negros Occidental can be benefited by piglet dispersal project of the Betty Bantug Benitez (BBB) Foundation.

COLUMNS

Cimagala
reflection
Bubbles, cocoons and the handicapped
 
Palisada
As seen on TV
A week of political incorrectness
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
Victory for Pacquiao, victory for da Pinoy
 
 
Gumabong
Eye Opener
Medical and thanksgiving mission
 
French
Siftings
Thoughts of Gray Novembers In My Soul (Part I)
 
Salvilla
Anything under the sun
San Joaquin – Cradle of Malay civilization (2)

OPINION

Down South:
Celebrating Davao writers

/ Gail Ilagan


YOUNG VOICE:
Alternatives

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Contribution:
Will the new retirement age be 70?

/ William B. Ongsitco


Letter to the Editor:
Citoy Arenas' entry distributing

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Bull's Eye:
Money war

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BLOGGER:
Feeding your dragons and staying young

/ Kathy M. Villalon

FEATURES

The marvels of Asia at Chef Cho’s

The marvels of Asia at Chef Cho’s

Lovers of Asian food would find some amazingly good tasting dishes at Chef Cho’s, located at Gen. Luna Street. Some of its specialties are Chicken Lollipop and Wing with Chef Cho’s Special Sauce (CCSS), Pork Bacon Roll with CCSS

---------------------------------------- BYLI’s eco-challenge puts Leos to test

BYLI’s eco-challenge puts Leos to test

Thirteen obstacles courses challenged the teamwork and leadership capabilities of the members of Leo Clubs as they underwent the leadership training recently. Leo Clubs is a youth organization of Lions Clubs International.

----------------------------------------The Quirino-Lopez Bridge

The Quirino-Lopez Bridge

Well folks, we’re just a few days before December. The weather is fast changing. Traveling around will be good because we’re going to have a cool weather while we’re in traveling togs and shoes.

---------------------------------------- Inside Kiki’s Closet

Inside Kiki’s Closet

Fashion and comfort are the words that entered my mind upon seeing the items found inside Kiki’s Closet, a newly opened ladies’ apparel, accessories and shoes store at the third level of The Atrium. The store was named after Kiki, the nickname of Nadine, granddaughter of shop owner Suzette Acosta Griebsch.

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