Iloilo River dev’t project wins top int’l recognition

Besting seven other entries from across the globe, the Iloilo River Development Project won a gold award for environmental sustainability in the prestigious International Awards for Liveable Communities or LivCom held at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois on November 8.

Groundbreaking for city college set December 8

Montesa Griño-Caoyonan

The groundbreaking rites for the proposed Iloilo City Community College is set on December 8 and it is hoped that the school could open in the next school year, Councilor Jeffrey Ganzon said.

Ganzon, now acting mayor, said that based on his feasibility study, the city college will accommodate 270 students in its first year.

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The initiative to preserve and protect the Iloilo River gave Iloilo City an award from a prestigious international award-giving body.

LWUA pronouncement unfair–Mabilog

Montesa Griño-Caoyonan

Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog has expressed dismay over the pronouncement of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) that he is no longer the appointing authority for Metro Iloilo Water District directors, but Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr.

Boracay hits P12B in tourism revenues

Boracay Island posted more than P 12 billion pesos in revenues as of October this year, the Department of Tourism 6 said.

ILOILO NEWS

PDEA 6 stresses family’s role in curbing illegal drug abuse

More than law enforcement, the family could be a potent force to curb illegal drug abuse, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 6.

RDC 6 infrastructure body backs 3 Iloilo City projects

The Regional Development Council 6 Committee on Infrastructure has called on the Department of Public Works to prepare proposals/feasibility study for the proposed three major projects in Iloilo City.

Seafarer found dead

An apprentice seafarer was found dead aboard a cargo vessel that was docked at the Muelle Loney in Iloilo City Monday morning.

Dog vaccination in Iloilo hits all-time high of 76%

The Iloilo Provincial Veterinary Office said 76.27 percent or 199,760 of the province’s 261,901 dog population are already vaccinated.

1 killed, 1 hurt over liquor conflict

A 20-year-old man was killed while another was injured after they were stabbed while drinking beer early morning yesterday at Muelle Loney area in City Proper, Iloilo City.

PANAY NEWS

Antique forms SWAT team

The Antique Police Provincial Office (APPO) has organized a Special Weapon and Tactics (SWAT) team to bolster its campaign on anti- terrorism and other crime prevention strategies.

3 Roxas City ordinances to take effect Nov. 15

ROXAS CITY – Three city ordinances, including the tricycle number coding scheme, anti-texting while driving, and anti-spider gambling, will take effect on November 15.

Sapian town hosts BCBP medical mission

ROXAS CITY – Sapian town hosted the medical and dental mission conducted by the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals last Sunday that benefited some 300 indigents.

Disabled youngsters get financial aid

ROXAS CITY – A livelihood assistance worth P150,000 was turned over by the Roxas City government to the members of the Roxas City Young Disabled Association last November 3 as seed capital for the group’s food vending project.

BUSINESS NEWS

OTOP boosts tourism revenues–DTI 6

The Department of Trade and Industry 6 said the One Town, One Product (OTOP) program has increased tourism revenue in the countryside.

Jobs in Oman, UAE available for Ilonggos

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the Iloilo Provincial Government invites job seekers to apply for several employment opportunities in Oman and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

COLUMNS

		reflection We are in a state of war By Roy Cimagala

		Health@Heart Save a heart – yours! Philip S. Chua

		AS SEEN ON TV Chasing pavements (and memories) in Iloilo Stanley Palisada

		Anything under the Sun Fray Martin de Rada, Apostle of Panay Atty. Rex S. Salvilla

		Accents Paglaum, Inspirasyon, Pangamuyo Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		EYE OPENER Overhauling of city drainage more important Rodolfo P. Gumabong