Peco assures steady power during summit
THE power distributor in the region has assured a steady power supply for the first International River Summit next week in this city.
Engineer Randy Pastolero, vice president of Panay Electric Company (Peco) assured of steady and standby power in case of power interruptions caused by...
No business transactions in river summit
ORGANIZERS of the first Philippine International River Summit said there will be no commercial business transactions during the four-day meeting of international and national advocates, scientists and environmentalist.
The group said discussions during the four-day meeting will solely be...
16 city roads approved as national roads
A TOTAL of 16 city roads here were upgraded recently into national roads as 16 House bills filed by Iloilo City lone district Congressman Jerry P. Treñas were approved by the Senate committee on public works last May 17, 2012.
Iloilo City’s existing national roads only total 68.58...
Province-run hospitals eyed as centers of excellence
THE Hospital Management Office (HMO), headed by Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, is making headway towards its ultimate goal of making the 12 province-run hospitals centers of excellence.
Banias attended the week-long Executive Course in Hospital Administration held in University of...
City wetlands, bird sanctuary ready for visitors
VISITORS and guests to the first Philippine International River Summit in Iloilo City on May 30 to June 1 will be treated to watch the more than 20 hectares of wetlands and bird sanctuary.
The sanctuary is located in the boundaries of Barangays Hinactacan and Banuyao in La Paz district....
Enhanced security measures up in establishments
THE Iloilo City Council’s committee on police matters will devise ways to push strict implementation of Regulation Ordinance 2012-045 enhancing the security measures of private and public establishments in the city.
Committee chair Councilor Joshua Alim admitted that establishments in the...
Ex-Capitol official asked to answer charges on SALN
THE Office of the Ombudsman Visayas had asked former Iloilo Capitol administrator Manuel Mejorada to answer the charges filed by Jeffrey Celiz regarding his non-filing of statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) within 10 days from receipt of the order.
The Ombudsman order...
Rice lands brace against black bugs
AT THE onset of the rainy season and the start of first cropping season, farmers in Western Visayas are preparing against the proliferation of black bugs that feed on young rice plants.
Ylimea Olanday, regional integrated pest management (IPM) coordinator, said black seed bug is now...
Dinagyang performers invited to Guam Liberation Day fest
ILOILO CITY – The Mayor’s Council of Guam invited the Dinagyang Festival dancers to perform on the 68th anniversary of Guam Liberation Day on July 19-23, 2012.
Council Executive Director Angel R. Sablan wrote to Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog in inviting the city mayor, officials...
Mayor vows no commercialization of the Iloilo River
MAYOR Jed Patrick Mabilog has pledged he will not allow foreign investors to put up business establishments at the riverbanks of the Iloilo River.
Mabilog said he will not allow any economic activity for profit because the river is 100 percent for public use.
Law vs corporal punishment for children urged
ILOILO CITY – A world-wide organization dedicated to working with children and families to overcome poverty and injustice is advocating against corporal punishment for children in instilling discipline.
World Vision, a child-focused, relief, development, and advocacy organization...
Old abattoir to be closed
ILOILO CITY – The old slaughterhouse in Molo district will be closed by July 30, 2012 as contractors of the expanded abattoir in Tacas, Jaro, will turn over the project to the City Government.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog made the statement after being appraised of the status of the project...
Council mulls measure against people breaching police line
ILOILO CITY – A public hearing was conducted Tuesday to determine the people’s response to the proposed measure against persons breaching a police line cordon in any crime incident.
City Council committee on police matter chairman, Councilor Joshua Alim, said the measure will guide...
Owners start rehab of downtown heritage buildings
ILOILO CITY – Several owners of heritage buildings here started rehabilitation of their properties in response to the call of the City Government to help beautify the Central Business District.
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the buildings, mostly 50 years old and above, are priceless...
International flights at airport before end of 2012
THE Department of Tourism (DOT) has assured of direct international flights from the Iloilo Airport to Hong Kong and Singapore starting October this year notching with a regular flight before end of this year.
This was reported by DOT regional director Helen Catalbas to Senator Franklin M...
Architect assures Esplanade completion before summit
THE designer of the Iloilo River Esplanade has assured completion of the multi-million-peso project before the start of the three-day First Philippine International River Summit hosted by the Iloilo City.
Architect Paolo Alcazaren reported to the Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council...
Iloilo, DOTC team up for terminal project
THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is teaming up with Iloilo City and the private sector for the Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry Terminal (Gift) project.
DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas has sent recently a team of experts to see and evaluate the project to be partly funded by the...
3 new high schools proposal approved
THREE new national high schools will be added in the first district of Iloilo starting this school year 2012.
The Senate Committee on Education chaired by Senator Eduardo Angara approved House Bill Nos. 1338, 1339, and 1340 seeking the separation and conversion of three high schools...
Riverbank businesses urged to have wastewater treatment
BUSINESS establishments along the riverbank of the 15-kilometer span Iloilo River are encouraged to put up their own wastewater treatment facility as a major requirement in securing a business permit at the City Mayor’s Office.
Engr. Noel Hechanova, city environment and natural resources...
2 more towns issue manifesto vs ‘hulbot’ fishing
TWO towns were added to the list of municipalities in Northern Iloilo whose fisherfolk have committed to stop “hulbot-hulbot” (fishing vessel using Danish Seine fishing gear) operations.
Fishermen in the towns of Banate and Batad have also signed separate manifestos signifying their full...
Ordinance for dike demolition sought
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is asking for a local ordinance to conduct demolition of a dike in a part of the Iloilo River.
The Iloilo-Batiano River Development Council reported that a missing portion of the Iloilo River in Barangay San Antonio, Oton, Iloilo...
Amendments in anti-smoking ordinance pushed
THE Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force (ICASTF) sought amendments in the existing anti-smoking ordinance.
The group wants to phase out identified smoking areas in work places and make the entire work place as a full no-smoking area, instead.
High Court disbars Negros Occidental mayor
A HIGH profile municipal mayor in Negros Occidental was stripped off and disbarred by the Supreme Court for violations of several canons of professional and ethical conduct.
Magdaleno Peña, municipal mayor of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental, could not practice law until the High Court...
Justice department steps in slay probe of local official
THE police special task force filed a criminal case on Wednesday at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the nine suspects in the killing of Vice Mayor Abel Martinez of Mambusao, Capiz.
Martinez, 79, a doctor who was on his second term as vice mayor, was shot by a lone gunman in front...
Fisheries bureau backs anti-illegal fishing drive
THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) turned over Thursday a check worth P1.250 million for the procurement of Bantay Dagat patrol boat for the province of Iloilo.
BFAR Regional Director Drusila Bayate personally handed the check to Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., who...
