Iloilo journalists, lawyers and activists join Global Day of ActionAs Congress debated over the fate of Martial Law in Maguindanao, journalists, lawyers, and militant activists in Iloilo City held a caravan yesterday to call for justice for the victims of the country’s worst election-related violence. All 180 city barangays remain drug-affectedStill, all of 180 barangays in Iloilo City remain drug-affected. Records from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) VI revealed that 9 of the 180 barangays are considered seriously affected; 18 are moderately affected; and 153 are slightly affected. |
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Journalists, lawyers, and militant groups in Iloilo City join the Global Day of Action caravan to call for justice for the victims of the country’s worst election-related violence in Maguindanao which claimed the lives of 57 individuals including 27 journalists. NIA tells farmers to use water wiselyNational Irrigation Authority (NIA) has called on farmers to use water wisely with the onset of the El Niño phenomenon which started to dry up most of the rivers where irrigation waters come from. In an advisory sent to The News Today, NIA Regional Office warned that water supply for irrigation started to reduce last month (November) and is expected to last until March or April next year due to the El Niño. |
ILOILO NEWS
Suspect in Leganes slay yields
As he professed readiness to face criminal charges against him, the suspect in Leganes killing voluntarily turned himself over to local police authorities.
Treñas refutes Gonzalez’s claim on his political career
City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday refuted the accusations hurled by the Gonzalezes against him that the latter molded and shaped his political career for almost nine years. He said, it was a two-way relation.
P346-million Sta. Barbara Substation Transmission Line breaks ground today
The double circuit 138kV Sta. Barbara Substation Transmission Line will break ground today, December 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Panay Power Corporation compound.
PANAY NEWS
Essential newborn care protocol launched
The Department of Health has recently launched the Essential Newborn Care Protocol aimed to significantly reduce infant deaths in the country.
Out of School Youths attend symposium on Climate Change
SAN JOSE, Antique – Out of School Youths from different municipalities in the province recently attended a symposium on Climate Change and Global Warming.
Declaration of LP’s 2nd District bets in Sigma historic, says Andaya
SIGMA, Capiz – Reelectionist Mayor Mary Andaya, wife of the late 2nd District Cong. Vicente Andaya, said that the visit of Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, presidential aspirant, and Sen. Mar Roxas, vice presidentiable, declaring the Liberal Party (LP) bets for the 2nd district of Capiz, could be considered as historical.
NEGROS NEWS
‘Namesake’ of Councilor Paglumotan withdraws candidacy
BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City Election Officer Atty. Ryan Castro announced yesterday that the “namesake” of incumbent City Councilor Alex Paglumotan who filed his Certificate of Candidacy for the same position filed his Affidavit of Withdrawal in the coming May 10, 2010 election.
Search for 2010 Outstanding Students awards is on
BACOLOD CITY — The Search for 2010 The Outstanding Students (THOS) Awards is on. The THOS Awards, widely considered as the most prestigious recognition for the best and brightest students in the Province of Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, is now on its 40th year.
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OPINION
Impulses:
Evidence of guilt?
/ Engr. Herman M.
RES GESTAE:
BYLI… inspiring the youth to work for a better Philippines
/ Francisco B.
BLOGGER:
Reduce your carbon footprints
/ BKathy M.
DOWN SOUTH:
Disarm the dangerous
/ Gail
POINTBLANK:
Retrain policemen
/ Erly C.
FEATURES
A night of poetry
Poets, aspiring ones and curious individuals, gathered one weekend evening at Crammers to share our poems as well as discuss these. Thanks to Mel Turao and Prince Golez for initiating this successful activity.
Red Ribbon launches new products
The year 2009 marks the 30th year of Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc. (RRBI) in the country’s bakeshop industry. As another feather is added on its cap, Red Ribbon continues to bring celebrations into greater heights with its great-tasting cakes, sumptuous pastries, delectable breads and savory meals.
A grand architects’ gathering
The First Visayas Conference of Architects organized by the United Architects of the Philippines, was successfully held at Punta Villa Resort last Nov. 13 to 15, 2009. It was an assembly of UAP officers and members from different chapters in Visayas and Mindanao.
Island Fusion grills to perfection
Memories of my past Boracay trips came to mind when we stood outside Island Fusion. The sound of party music permeated the air, and I was excited to come in. As we were ushered inside Island Fusion,
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