August 27, 2010 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Mabilog revokes P130-M Pavia housing project deal

The Iloilo City Government has revoked the contract of Ace Builder and Enterprise, contractor of the abandoned P130-million housing project for city government employees in Pavia town.

Basngi named city police chief

After several months of sitting as officer-in-charge, Senior Supt. Dennis Basngi was named director of the Iloilo City Police Office by Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog Wednesday night.

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Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog congratulates Senior Supt. Dennis Basngi
CITY PIO

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog congratulates Senior Supt. Dennis Basngi whom he named Iloilo City police director at the Mayor’s Ball Wednesday night, with Chief Supt. Samuel Pagdilao, police regional director (left).

WV police draws up procedures in crisis management

Chief Supt. Samuel Pagdilao Jr., police regional director, yesterday gathered members of the regional staff and commanders of different Special Weapons and Tactics units for a crisis management workshop.

ILOILO NEWS

Serve as good example, guv tells new IPPO chief

Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. urged newly installed Iloilo Provincial Police Office director, Senior Supt. Gil Lebin, to serve as a good example to his men.

Defensor open to STL in province

If majority of Ilonggos want to legalize the operations of Small Town Lottery (STL) in Iloilo province, Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said he will follow the voice of the people even if religious groups will oppose it.

Anti-Dengue Summit set today

The Iloilo City Government will hold an Anti-Dengue Summit at the Social Hall today, starting at 8am.

13-year-old girl robbed

A 13-year-old girl said she was held-up shortly after midnight of yesterday at Brgy. Montinola, Jaro, Iloilo City.

DENR 6 assessing watershed’s vulnerability to climate change

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6 and other stakeholders are now conducting an assessment on the vulnerability of the Maasin Watershed to climate change.

PANAY NEWS

Gumban: Let’s join hands to solve crimes

ROXAS CITY – Newly installed Capiz Provincial Police Office director, Senior Supt. Renato Gumban, has enjoined the local officials and the media to help the police in solving criminalities in the province.

CEH administrator attends seminar in South Korea

ROXAS CITY – Capiz Emmanuel Hospital administrator Jessie Contreras attended Hospital Management Asia 2010 seminar in South Korea last August 19 to 21.

Castro bares top agenda for Dumalag

ROXAS CITY – Dumalag Mayor Lilia Castro said her top agenda for her second term will still focus on education, health, infrastructure, environmental protection and agriculture.

City officials no-show at Capitol anti-dengue drive

ROXAS CITY – City officials were absent during the Capiz Provincial Government’s launching of its campaign to eradicate dengue last week.

BUSINESS NEWS

2 firms interested in CBD, ferry terminal projects–mayor

Two international firms are interested to invest in the public-private partnership projects of Iloilo City that are still in the pre-feasibility study stage, Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said.

Antique women’s group gets livelihood fund from DSWD

A women’s group in Laua-an, Antique recently received a seed capital of P130,000 from the Department of Social Welfare and Development 6 to jumpstart their livelihood project.

Guimaras guv upbeat on cashew market prospects

The provincial government of Guimaras is optimistic that its cashew industry will lift the province’s agriculture sector.

MFIC links with Smart for remittance delivery

Microfinance International Corp. has entered into a partnership with Smart Communications Inc. to expand its delivery of remittances to the Philippines.

COLUMNS

Palisada
AS SEEN ON TV
Notes on the grandstand
 
Salvilla
Anything under the Sun
Mother Rosario, Pray for us – 3
 
Carreon-Lagoc
Accents
Traffic? Try riverboat
 
Cimagala
reflection
Working on our attitude
 
Chua
Health@Heart
Red Meat & Cancer
 
Gumabong
EYE OPENER
Nicest doctors and nurses of Iloilo Mission Hospital
 

OPINION

HEALTHLINE:
Wanted: Rap-Jacks

/ Dr. Cesar Yap, Jr.


MISREADINGS:
Understanding the PAL dispute

/ Ted Aldwin Ong


CONTRIBUTIO:
Iloilo City Charter Day: What happened in 1937

/ Ben Jimena


Impulses:
Divorce, why not?

/ Herman M. Lagon


Hexagram 34:
The Power of the Great

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FEATURES

A Fun Feeding Activity in Balantang

A Fun Feeding Activity in Balantang

Mothers and their children trooped to the Balantang Gym in order to take part in the Supplemental Feeding and Contest that was held in celebration of July as Nutrition Month.

----------------------------------------Iloilo City (Host) Lions Club Celebrates 60th Year

Iloilo City (Host) Lions Club Celebrates 60th Year

PANITAN, CAPIZ – The Global Reunion, “Gab-i Sang Pagpasidungog” and Coronation Night of the Fiesta Queen and King were the highlights of this town’s recent celebration of its annual fiesta last August 7-10.

---------------------------------------- Arqihome

Arqihome

HAVE you ever wondered why some houses, regardless of size, are more beautiful than the others? It’s a matter of choosing the right stuff to put inside it. With Arqihome opening in Iloilo City recently, Ilonggos are assured of a home that comes in good taste.

----------------------------------------Panitan Town Fiesta: A Global Festivity

Panitan Town Fiesta: A Global Festivity

PANITAN, CAPIZ – The Global Reunion, “Gab-i Sang Pagpasidungog” and Coronation Night of the Fiesta Queen and King were the highlights of this town’s recent celebration of its annual fiesta last August 7-10.

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