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  • TACAS, ILOILO CITY SHOOTINGSomber mood during Brgy. Taca's fiesta. Photo shows the aftermath of the shootout that occurred during a bikini open last Thursday in line with the village's feast. The other photo shows a bullet hole in one of the posts. A friend of the victims said that the village held a mass for their dead. LEO SOLINAP
  • TACAS, ILOILO CITY SHOOTINGSomber mood during Brgy. Taca's fiesta. Photo shows the aftermath of the shootout that occurred during a bikini open last Thursday in line with the village's feast. The other photo shows a bullet hole in one of the posts. A friend of the victims said that the village held a mass for their dead. LEO SOLINAP
  • BORACAYSunset at the paradise-island of Boracay. Tarpaulins turned into high-fashion bags and other accessories from Iloilo City have reached Boracay Island through Project Zero. RICKY ALEJO
  • GARBAGEA woman from Rizal, La Paz gathers garbage from the creek. Water from the creek flows from the La Paz Market to the Iloilo River. CHONA GUINTAO
  • SUPERMOONA "supermoon" lights up Saturday's night sky, May 5, in a once-a-year cosmic show, overshadowing a meteor shower from remnants of Halley's Comet, the U.S. space agency NASA said. LEO SOLINAP

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Crime of passion: Robbery not motive in judge's wife, granddaughter slay

■ By Karen V. Bermejo - Thursday, 17 May 2012
Aside from personal grudges, the murder of the wife and the granddaughter of Regional Trial Court Judge Daniel Dan Amular can also be a crime of passion, the National Bureau of Investigation revealed.It can be noted that both 17-year-old Rodelyn Dioso (not Rubylin Deloso as earlier reported) and her grandmother, Sonia Amular, 68, were found dead at the family's pension house in Brgy. Ilaya, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo last Monday.In a phone interview, Police Officer 2 Samuel Dorilag, Barotac Nuevo PNP investigator said that based on the autopsy of the teenager's body conducted by the NBI, it was discovered that she was sexually molested and was stabbed to death 25 times.The NBI is helping the police of Barotac Nuevo in the investigation.Noting the investigation conducted by the NBI, Dorilag said a break-up letter by the victim to his boyfriend is a lead to the case.He said that the NBI investigation revealed that Dioso was allegedly the main subject of the crime while the older victim...(123)(0)
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12,000 hectares now open for planting

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

About 12,000 hectares open and denuded forests are now ready for planting, a goal which the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) aims to meet this year. In order to do this, the DENR is set on improving and expanding clonal nurseries...
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GSIS offers scholarships

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

Low-income members of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) can now nominate their children to the enhanced College Scholarship Program of the GSIS for academic year 2012-2013. GSIS President and General Manager Robert G. Vergara, said in a...
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PNoy to grace Int'l River Summit in Centennial Hotel

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

President Benigno Aquino III is expected to grace the first International River Summit that will be held at the Centennial Hotel, Iloilo City from May 30 to June 1. In addition, there will be 86 foreign and 761 local and national delegates who have...
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OFWs urged to save

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

MANILA - A family that prudently saves the earnings of its overseas family worker will have an easier time managing its resources, even if the amount isn't so grand. A family that has found a new-source of income may still find it hard to budget or...
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PWDs to discuss issues, concerns affecting them

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

The presidents of various organizations of Persons with Disabilities in Iloilo are set to hold a general assembly on May 23 to discuss issues and concerns affecting them. The Iloilo Provincial Federation of Differently-Abled Persons General Assembly, to...
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OFWs from WV avail P20M livelihood loans

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

More than P20 million in loans were released to 28 overseas Filipino workers in Western Visayas to finance their various livelihood programs. The special loan program is under the P2-billion OFW reintegration program implemented in partnership with the...
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DTI 'Roving Diskwento Caravan' rolls in WV

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

The Department of Trade and Industry urged residents of Western Visayas to shop basic and prime commodities at their "Roving Diskwento Caravan" set to visit various provinces in the region. In a press release, the DTI said products, including school...
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Iloilo power barges bidding fails

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

Bidding for the power barges stationed in Bo. Obrero, Iloilo City; Botongon in Estancia, Iloilo and one in Davao City, failed according to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation. In a press release, PSALM said that those...
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More OFWs from Western Visayas now living with HIV

■ By Regine Mary O. Hulleza, WVSU intern
16 May 2012, 00.00

Overseas Filipino workers from Western Visayas posted the highest number of persons living with HIV (human immunodeficiency syndrome) as of February 2012, according to the data of the Department of Health 6. In a press conference held yesterday at the...
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Syjuco is top 10 richest solon

■ The News Today
16 May 2012, 00.00

Among the Province of Iloilo's congressmen, Rep. Augusto Syjuco Jr., has the most net worth at P302.075 million, making him one of the richest lawmakers among the 284 members of the House of Representatives. This is based on the Statements of Assets and...
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Bids chief to Tupas: No apologies

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
16 May 2012, 00.00

Provincial Legal Officer and Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) chairman Atty. Dennis Ventilacion said he will not issue a public apology to former Governor Niel Tupas Sr on what the latter called as "malicious insinuation" with regard the purchase of two...
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600 PH fire stations have no firetrucks

■ By Montesa Grino-Caoyonan
16 May 2012, 00.00

There are around 600 fire stations in the country that have no firetrucks, according to Sec. Jessie Robredo of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG). Robredo admitted that not all Local Government Units (LGUs) could afford to buy a...
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4 dynamite fishers nabbed in Concepcion

■ The News Today
16 May 2012, 00.00

Four fishermen engaged in dynamite fishing were arrested by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force (PBDTF) last May 14, 2012 off the marine waters of Concepcion, Iloilo. The fishers, on board an unnamed boat, were identified as Francisco Nabor,...
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Rescue Center gives temporary shelter to wildlife

■ The News Today
16 May 2012, 00.00

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – 6 through its Regional Wildlife Rescue Center (RWRC) continues to give temporary shelter for confiscated, recovered and donated wildlife. Managed by the Protected Areas Wildlife and Coastal...
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Panay Bukidnon arts fest to educate and charm Ilonggos

■ The News Today
16 May 2012, 00.00

Traveling from Iloilo City to the towns of Calinog and Tapaz covers about 50 kilometers and requires about two-and-a-half hours. The traveler making the trip on May 18 or 19 will be richly rewarded by a look into the roots of Philippine culture because...
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PAF celebrates anniv by donating blood

■ By Kay Ann Marie Abad, WVSU interns
16 May 2012, 00.00

In line with their pre-foundation anniversary activities, the Philippine Air Force Tactical Operations Group based in Camp Hernandez in Dingle, Iloilo joined the blood-letting activity last May 12 at Philippine Red Cross Building, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo...
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Woman found dead under motel bed

■ By Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon
15 May 2012, 00.00

A woman's body was found noon of yesterday at a lodging house in Brgy. Nabitasan, La Paz, Iloilo City. Police investigators found no visible injury on the woman who was identified as Grace Arriola, 22, of Brgy. Cubay, Jaro, Iloilo City. Arriola is the...
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Malaysian prince offers solution to dengue

■ By Junep Ocampo
15 May 2012, 00.00

MANILA -- A prince from one of Malaysia's 14 states was in the Philippines since last week to promote a technology that can put an end to the dengue menace that is affecting millions of Filipinos. Tunku Naquiyuddin Ja'afar, son of the late 10th King of...
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> NEGROS

Bacolod eyeing multi-million mobile disaster relief facilities

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
14 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) is proposing the acquisition of a P50-million dredging machine and P11.5- million worth of mobile disaster relief facilities as part of its pre-disaster initiatives. Jose...
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Filing of CoCs for 5th district special polls starts today

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
14 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The two-day filing of certificate of candidacy (CoC) for the June 2 special election for congressional seat in the Fifth District of Negros Occidental starts today. The district's congressional post has been declared vacant by the House...
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2 rebels, soldier die in NegOr clash

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
14 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – Two combatants of the New People's Army (NPA) and an Army soldier were killed in an encounter Saturday morning in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, the military said. The fatalities were identified as Private First Class Edmund Prieto, and...
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Robbery seen in doc's killing

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
14 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – Police investigators are looking into a robbery angle in pursuing the case against the two male teenagers accused in the brutal killing of Bacolod-based doctor Dr. Andres Gumban Thursday night last week. The two suspects, Fof Pascual Jr.,...
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'31 barangay heads sign Golez tandem manifesto'

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
15 May 2012, 00.00

Leonardia, 2 councilors refute solon's claim on Charter Day BACOLOD CITY – After learning that Bacolod City Rep. Anthony Golez denied asking barangay captains to sign a manifesto endorsing the lawmaker's bid for mayor in next year's elections,...
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Slain doc's money, personal items missing – police

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
15 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – A certain amount of cash and several personal items of Dr. Andres Gumban Jr. were reported missing from his residence in Barangay Alijis, where he was killed by two male teenagers Thursday night last week. The doctor had P50,000 at that...
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'It's close fight between Mirasol, Yulo'

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
15 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. said he sees a neck-and-neck race for the congressional seat in the Fifth District between the more prominent aspirants Binalbagan Mayor Alejandro Mirasol and the mayor's nephew, Board Member...
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Capitol employees get P28M mid-year bonus

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
15 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental is releasing P28.162 million in mid-year bonus for its more than 2,000 employees this week. Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. said all the employees will receive half of their monthly basic salary...
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Teen suspects took video of Bacolod doc's murder

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
16 May 2012, 00.00

Dr. Andres Gumban Jr. sustained 35 stab wounds, autopsy report shows Police files robbery with homicide/murder case against the two suspects BACOLOD CITY – The two teenagers who stabbed to death Bacolod-based physician Andres Gumban Jr....
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Capitol, PCS sign pact for health care delivery

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
16 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The provincial government of Negros Occidental entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Philippine College of Surgeons recently to provide quality medical and surgical health care to indigent-patients through the Negros Occidental...
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Ayala Land project dev't underway - guv

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
16 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Audit is expected to approve the sale and lease of the 7.7-hectare provincial government property to Ayala Land Inc. on May 22, Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon said. The development plan has already been started...
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Mirasol, Yulo clash in race to Congress

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
17 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The showdown for the congressional post in the Fifth District of Negros Occidental officially begins today, the start of the 15-day campaign period for the special election on June 2. Binalbagan town Mayor Alejandrino Mirasol is running...
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Security intensified for special poll

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
17 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines will jointly deploy more than 1,000 policemen and soldiers to ensure a peaceful and orderly special election in the Fifth District of Negros Occidental on June 2. The...
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'Teen suspects may also be behind another killing'

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
17 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is looking into the possibility that the two teenaged suspects in the grisly killing of Bacolod-based doctor Andres Gumban Jr. are also the ones who killed a gay call center agent inside a pension...
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Local mall operator to lease jail property

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
17 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – Bacolod Capitol Hill Land Development Corp., owner and operator of 888 Chinatown Square mall, has been awarded the lease contract for the old Negros Occidental Provincial Jail property on Gatuslao St. here. Provincial Administrator...
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'Business will die' streamers can have bad effects - mayor

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
11 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Evelio Leonardia said he has requested the city's business sector to take down the "business will die" streamers because it can put Bacolod City in a bad light. "There are people who maliciously link it to the tax code. That's never...
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'I shouldn't have been included in complaints'

■ The News Today
11 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – The wife of the late Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary Nilo Alejandrino charged Mayor Evelio Leonardia, along with Vice Mayor Jude Thaddeus Sayson and Councilor Caesar Distrito, before the Office of the Ombudsman but the mayor said he...
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Leptospirosis cases up

■ By Nanette L. Guadalquiver
11 May 2012, 00.00

BACOLOD CITY – Cases of leptospirosis in Negros Occidental increased by 51 percent in the first four months this year compared to the same period in 2011, records of the Provincial Health Office show. Forty-seven cases were recorded from January to...
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> CAPIZ, AKLAN & ANTIQUE

BIR collection in Capiz reaches P227M

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz - The government has earned more than P227-million in taxes in Capiz from January to April, this year. Records from the Revenue District Office 72 in Capiz showed that revenue collection this year is higher by more than P47.54 million...
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Jetty port guard shoots dispatcher

■ By Nikieboy Cahilig
17 May 2012, 00.00

CATICLAN, Malay, Aklan -- A security guard detailed at the Caticlan Jetty Port, gateway to Boracay island, shot and seriously wounded a van dispatcher and injuring another driver with a stray bullet. The guard, identified as Allan delos Santos, 34, of...
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Libas residents complain of lack of health, financial aid

■ By Joel E. Capundan
17 May 2012, 00.00

Roxas City mayor told to exercise 'fair treatment' Residents of Barangay Libas appealed to Roxas City Mayor Angel Alan Celino to exercise "fair treatment" and end, as soon as possible, the conflict between their barangay officials. "We are...
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Suspects in Capiz vice mayor's slay face raps

■ The News Today
17 May 2012, 00.00

The Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) "Martinez" is filing criminal case today at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the nine suspects in the killing of Vice Mayor Abel Martinez of Mambusao, Capiz early morning of May 4, 2012. Martinez, 79, a...
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Capiz registers lowest population growth in WV

■ The News Today
11 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Capiz registered the slowest growth rate in Western Visayas, according to the National Statistics Office. Capiz National Statistics Office (NSO) Acting Provincial Head Joreto Lope disclosed that based on the 2010 population survey,...
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Red Orchid evaluators assess anti-smoking campaign

■ The News Today
11 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Red Orchid national evaluators from the Department of Health assessed the city's anti-smoking campaign last May 2 in line with this year's Red Orchid Award. "For the second time, Roxas City remains a strong contender in the award,"...
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No. 1 drug personality in Capiz, 4 others arrested

■ By Karen V. Bermejo
11 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz - Five notorious drug personalities, including the number one target listed in the province of Capiz were arrested by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 1 (PDEA RO1) in a buy bust operation last Wednesday. Ryan...
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DILG to recognize disaster-ready LGUs

■ The News Today
10 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – In their effort to institutionalize disaster preparedness programs, the Department of Interior and Local Government is set to recognize local government units through the Seal of Disaster Preparedness award. DILG Secretary Jesse...
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Construction of P260-M irrigation projects in Antique underway

■ The News Today
10 May 2012, 00.00

SAN JOSE, Antique – The construction of P260 million worth of irrigation projects in Antique is underway even if funds are yet to be released to the winning contractors, said Engr. Randy Alipis, acting division manager, National Irrigation...
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NFA ready for lean months

■ The News Today
10 May 2012, 00.00

SAN JOSE, Antique – The National Food Authority (NFA) assured the public that there is enough supply of rice in the province, anticipating the demands come this lean and rainy season. According to NFA, present inventory shows that Antique has a total of...
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DSWD to employ OSYs under gov't internship program

■ The News Today
10 May 2012, 00.00

KALIBO, Aklan – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to employ out-of-school youths and students under the Expanded Government Internship Program (EGIP). The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer here said about 561...
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3ID upgrades hospital

■ The News Today
09 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – The 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) of the Philippine Army has upgraded its Camp Peralta Station Hospital (CPSH) at Camp Macario Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz into a Level II hospital. The health facility caters to military personnel and...
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NFA reminds grains bizmen: renew licenses

■ The News Today
09 May 2012, 00.00

SAN JOSE, Antique – The National Food Authority reminded rice dealers anew to renew their licenses this month until June to avoid penalties. The NFA noted that for this month, businessmen from the towns of Anini-y, Tobias Fornier and Hamtic can renew...
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COMELEC holds barangay-based registration, validation

■ The News Today
08 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – About 80 percent of the registered voters in the 16 towns of Capiz already validated their voter's registration with the Commission on Election. To reach more voters, Capiz Provincial Election Supervisor Wil Arceño said the election...
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More nurses hired to care for PhilHealth members

■ The News Today
08 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) hired registered nurses to assist members while they are confined in hospitals. Capiz PhilHealth Information Officer Mary Jane Amigo said PhilHealth hired and deployed nurses...
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Antique to hasten implementation of disaster response programs

■ The News Today
08 May 2012, 00.00

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) mulled of fast-tracking the implementation of the province's disaster preparedness programs. Antique Governor Exequiel Javier, chairperson of the Council,...
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Army cites more rebel returnees

■ The News Today
07 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – The Philippine Army operating in Western Visayas noted an increase in the number of rebel returnees since early this year. Major General Jose Mabanta, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, said that...
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DSWD to employ 705 Capiceño youths

■ The News Today
07 May 2012, 00.00

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – More than 700 Capiceños will be employed by the national government under the expanded Government Internship Program or GIP. Information Officer Eliseo Abucay of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office in Capiz...
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> LIFESTYLE

Dance of love

■ NEWS AND OLD By Rosmar M. Villalon
09 May 2012, 00.00

Love. Passion. Sensuality. These are the words that came to my mind one afternoon while I was sitting in the audience watching a show. I was transfixed by the beautiful dances on stage. I was quite...
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'Sun-ny' summer with Sun Cellular

■ The News Today
09 May 2012, 00.00

It's summer and everyone is raring to go out-of-town, to the beach and frolic under the sun. With groups of vacationers traveling en masse, expect the proverbial traffic, sweaty road trips and the chaos...
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PARENTHOOD A sacred covenant

■ HEALTH@HEART By Philip S. Chua, MD, FACS, FPCS
09 May 2012, 00.00

"...anything less makes the man nothing but a selfish egocentric sperm donor and the woman only a cold and cruel human incubator." Child bearing is easy. Child rearing is something...
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Smart Health program enters LTE Awards 2012 finals

■ The News Today
09 May 2012, 00.00

SHINE or Secured Health Information Network and Exchange, the flagship mHealth program of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), which provides better access to health care services in the Philippines, has...
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Fruits, veggies and root crops detoxify the body

■ The News Today
09 May 2012, 00.00

Detoxifying involves changing the diet to give the body a chance to rest, rejuvenate, and purify itself of toxins that have built-up in our system over months and years. No matter how healthy our diet...
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DENR cites limit to traditional burning

■ By Montesa Grino-Caoyonan
09 May 2012, 00.00

The Environment Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6 (DENR-6) said traditional burning or 'siga' is being allowed under the Clean Air Act of 1999 but emphasized...
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DENR, LGU lead mangrove planting in Nueva Valencia

■ The News Today
09 May 2012, 00.00

As part of its participation in the global effort to regreen the planet, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources in Guimaras led the mangrove planting held recently along the coasts of Brgy....
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Sunday's Best at Alibhon Market

■ By Mayin de los Santos | Photos by Ricky Alejo
09 May 2012, 00.00

The convergence of people in Alibhon every Sunday is definitely not just a business affair but a way of life for Guimarasnons. It is a day where people from all walks of life and from as far as the...
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Borador sa Katagman in Oton

■ By Bombette G. Marin
08 May 2012, 00.00

This summer, take your family and friends to a new experience – kite flying. It was said that kites originated in China approximately 3,000 years ago. They were made of silk fabric and bamboo. They were...
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Mother's Day heart cakes

■ The News Today
08 May 2012, 00.00

This Mother's Day, celebrate with the most important woman in lives - our mother. Remind her of how sweet she is with the delectable Heart Cakes Collection from Tinapayan. Heart Cakes are available in...
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What course to take up in college

■ SCRATCHPAD By Maria Reylan Garcia
08 May 2012, 00.00

You must at least know a thing or two about what is in store for you Choosing a course in college can be metaphorically compared to selecting your starter Pokemon in GameBoy. You have to pick one...
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Why a retirement plan is a must

■ By Kathy M. Villalon
08 May 2012, 00.00

Why does one need to prepare for retirement? "I always say, we cannot be working all the time. What we are enjoying now while working is active income. You have to prepare for your passive income, so...
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When children fight (Part 1)

■ MOMMY TALKS By Hershey C. Jesena
08 May 2012, 00.00

We can get kids to behave and act accordingly if we acknowledge what they feel towards something and act from there Working with toddlers, who developmentally is in a phase where it is all about...
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San Remigio Beach Club celebrates decade of success

■ The News Today
08 May 2012, 00.00

San Remigio Beach Club will celebrate 10 years of people and achievements that continue to transform and benefit the municipality of San Remigio on May 12, 2012. "This year, as we celebrate a decade of...
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SBK Investiture of the 10th and 11th Generation

■ By Louine Hope Conserva | Photos by Chona Guintao
08 May 2012, 00.00

With a lot of turmoil faced by the Philippines at the moment, ranging from fear of North Korean missile test, conflict with China in the ownership of Spratly Island, and the ongoing debate on Reproductive...
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Creating micro agro ecology: Coping with climate change (Part 2)

■ By Larry Locara
07 May 2012, 00.00

Agro ecology involves the right mix of trees, crops and livestock that will stabilize the ecology of the area where there is interaction among the various components "Climate change will have...
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Brgy. Sto. Domingo unites for the environment, youth

■ By Karen V. Bermejo
07 May 2012, 00.00

The key behind the success of the village is always its people Inspired by his father who served as a Punong Barangay of their place for 10 years, Punong Barangay Lawrence Araneta Lorenzo of Sto....
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Bicol's hidden natural, historical treasures

■ By Danny O. Calleja
07 May 2012, 00.00

People tired of rat race and packing for summer vacations have good places to go in Bicol that offer discoveries of hidden natural and historical treasures. Bicol, a beautiful region southeast of Manila...
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> Mr BULLSEYE

Is there an 'engkanto' in city hall's faulty...

16 May 2012, 00.00
The new Iloilo City Hall building's elevator that malfunctioned last week has again malfunctioned yesterday morning, leaving several employees and clients trapped inside. But, the elevator boy told them not to panic. The City Government is still waiting for FF Cruz Manila's device that will analyze the defects in the said elevator before they will request for a replacement. The full turnover of the new and expensive building will be on May 31 but it seems there are more things that need fixing. Worse, the defect was blamed on enchanted entities living in the Balete tree beside the building.
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> COLUMNISTS

Is there an 'engkanto' in city hall's faulty...

16 May 2012, 00.00
The new Iloilo City Hall building's elevator that malfunctioned last week has again malfunctioned yesterday morning, leaving...
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Accelerate, brake, accelerate

16 May 2012, 00.00
accelerate-brake-accelerateTHAT seems to be the rhythm of our life. We are in some kind of travel here on earth. We encounter different terrains, different...
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Are Muslims fundamentalists and terrorists?

16 May 2012, 00.00
A fundamentalist is a person who follows and adheres to the fundamentals of the doctrine or theory he is following. For a person...
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What CJ Corona's impeachment trial teaches us thus...

16 May 2012, 00.00
Thirty seven days into the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Coronado Corona and we witness a bombshell of a testimony...
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K-to-12 is a matter of perspective

16 May 2012, 00.00
k-to-12-is-a-matter-of-perspectiveIn as much as I am deeply concerned with the educational system of the country, I am even more concerned now with the intention...
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People's terminal in Oton?

17 May 2012, 00.00
peoples-terminal-in-otonA "people's terminal" will rise for jeepneys and buses of southern Iloilo similar to that of Pavia town. Southern Iloilo drivers...
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Endgame

17 May 2012, 00.00
When pundits billed the appearance of both Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales and Chief Justice Renato Corona in the latter's...
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PECO Blackout: Take it or leave it (2)

17 May 2012, 00.00
The controversy surrounding the blackouts in Iloilo City raised questions about the stability of the power supply in the city....
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Vanishing trade: pandayan

15 May 2012, 00.00
vanishing-trade-pandayanAsk today's kids if they knew of the other meaning of "panday" and chances are, they have only one in memory, the carpenter. They...
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A conversation between eggplants

15 May 2012, 00.00
If eggplants could talk would you listen? What do you think they would tell you? There was once a huge farm. Although the farm...
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In defense of Tulfo

15 May 2012, 00.00
You may not like Ramon Tulfo and his aggressive, often expletive-laden style of journalism. I personally know a lot of people who...
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Disappearing child's games

14 May 2012, 00.00
disappearing-childs-games-Today's kids may be amused at us for ignorance of their favorite TV shows but we can laugh back at them, more likely than not,...
35

Into the wild

14 May 2012, 00.00
I grew up in a place where the four corners of our town is protected by mountains. Every morning, the scene of their green peaks...
19

When good news is bad

14 May 2012, 00.00
We want to help, in our small way, President Noynoy Aquino by giving in to his request that the media report good news. But we...
23

Barroso to bid Iloilo goodbye?

14 May 2012, 00.00
According to reports, Department of Public Works and Highways 6 Regional Director, Engr. Evelyn Barroso will leave Iloilo after...
45

Driven by love

11 May 2012, 00.00
driven-by-loveIF we are truly in love, it should show, it should be felt, there should be fruits and other effects that simply sprout as it...
30

A mother's prayer

11 May 2012, 00.00
a-mothers-prayerFresh from her doctorate degree at the West Visayas State University, my daughter Randy Raissa was accepted for postgraduate...
47

Airlinese and the Supermoon factor

11 May 2012, 00.00
Our pilgrimage to Boracay this year was marred by an unwelcome change in flight plans. We booked a direct, afternoon flight to...
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