LWUA appoints interim board, eases out 5 directorsThe Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has flexed its muscles over the Metro Iloilo Water District controversy by appointing an interim Board of Directors effective November 15, displacing five directors whose terms have yet to expire. Settlers ordered to vacate riverbanks before year-endSettlers along the Iloilo River banks have only until the end of the year to leave their houses or else, their structures will be removed. |
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Atty. Romeo Gerochi, a member of the MIWD interim board, speaks to reporters, with general manager Le Jayme Jalbuena and fellow director Jessica Salas (left). P7M worth of cocaine seized in MiagaoNarcotics agents seized about a kilo of high-grade cocaine worth P7 million, by far the biggest single drug haul in Western Visayas, following a buy-bust operation in Miag-ao town yesterday morning. |
ILOILO NEWS
Night run to raise funds for needy Ilonggo kids
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa III are calling on Ilonggos to participate in the City Government-led night running event on November 19.
Guimaras sustains efforts vs illegal gambling, fishing
The Guimaras Provincial Police Office is sustaining its campaign against illegal gambling in the island-province despite the difficult task of attaining 100-percent compliance in eradicating illegal gambling.
Antique gets P.5-M fund for disaster management
The province of Antique has received a grant of P500,000 from the Local Government Academy of the Philippines (LGA) for Inter-Municipal Community-Based Disaster Management.
PANAY NEWS
‘Colorum’ vehicles mar tricycle number coding
ROXAS CITY – The first day of the tricycle number coding scheme here Monday ran smoothly, with tricycle drivers earning more income, but the presence of “colorum” vehicles was monitored.
Sinadya sa Halaran 2010 seeks bigger participation
ROXAS CITY – More activities are being lined up for the Sinadya sa Halaran 2010 to draw bigger participation.
Fortified food exhibit set
ROXAS CITY – Various food products with Sangkap Pinoy seal will be displayed by the Provincial Health Office of Capiz tomorrow, November 18, at the public plaza as part of its belated observance of Food Fortification Day.
Jail officers attend information seminar
More than 50 jail managers and civil relations personnel in Western Visayas underwent a seminar on community and media relations yesterday aimed at making them more competent in promoting government information.
BUSINESS NEWS
PHL tourist arrivals up 17% to 2.6 million in 10 months
Tourist arrivals in the Philippines from January to October this year reached 2,562,505, an increase of 17 percent from 2,190,114 tourists registered during the same period last year.
Iloilo City places 98th in Tholons’ Top 100
Iloilo City ranked 98th in the world’s Top 100 Outsourcing Cities study conducted by services globalization and investment advisory firm Tholons.
Aklan eyeing P3 million from product showcase
The provincial government of Aklan is eyeing a P3-million revenue from its 8th Product Showcase at SM City Iloilo from November 15 to 21.
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OPINION
BOOK:
The Blood and Mud in the Philippines: Anti-Guerrilla Warfare on Panay Island
/ Toshimi
HEALTH LINE:
Virginity causes cancer?
/ Dr. Cesar
RES GESTAE:
Querol’s BPAT: Will it make a difference?
/ Francisco B.
Misreadings:
Summit of wealthy nations
/ Ted Aldwin
Real Life:
People Watching
/ Dolly M.
YOUNG VOICE:
Ghostbusters
/ Maria Reylan M.
Contribution:
Children are hurt most by lack of justice
/ Fr. Shay
FEATURES
Fashion Goth
Goth. Black. Edgy. Tough. More than 40 Ilonggos as young as 14 and as old as 55 years old joined SM Department Store Delgado’s Halloween fashion spectacle entitled “Fashion Goth” held last October 30.
KCARSI: Nearer & Better
THE Kryz Culinary Arts and Restaurant Services Institute (KCARSI) is providing a nearer and better venue for persons who would like to take up culinary arts and earn a diploma in just six months.
Tibiao Fish Spa Bigger and better
This exciting exfoliating experience started from a backyard hobby in Tibiao, Antique. Then, it became a business that wanted to promote the tourism of the said town. But every good thing is bound to be discovered by more people and is expected to expand. Just like Tibiao Fish Spa.
Spooky!
To celebrate Halloween, Robinsons Place Iloilo held a costume contest at its fountain area last October 21. There were two categories – fantasy and scary. The costumes were judged according to their relevance to the theme, innovativeness and resourcefulness of materials and overall impact.
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