Tribute to Alexander Pope
Even as April was “Literature Month,” the days of May 21-30 might as well be a week to remember Alexander Pope. Pope was “regarded as one of the greatest poets, …
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New Flyovers Are High Impact Infras
The 2 ongoing flyover projects in Iloilo City are considered “high-impact infrastructures.” DPWH District Engr. Rodney Gustilo of the Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) said the projects are in …
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Clean Water in Janiuay, Iloilo
CS Water Iloilo is implementing this June a “comprehensive septage management program” in Janiuay, Iloilo. Engr. Andrew Margarico, general manager of CS Water Iloilo told a radio interview that the …
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Cold War Heats Up
The long drawn-out cold war between Guimaras Gov. Sam Gumarin and Buenavista Mayor Eugene Reyes is heating up. Gumarin took a swipe at Reyes when the former told a radio …
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“HEALTH OVER WEALTH”
Western Visayas regional tourism director Helen Catalbas thus summarized the atmosphere in Region 6 under lockdown between March 17 and May 28, 2020. Catalbas told an online tourism forum on …
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More Tests Urged As Controls Eased
Restrictions on quarantine protocols are expected to further reduce as most of the country proceed to the “new normal.” The national Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for emerging infectious disease has …
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Adversity Into Opportunity
Rep. Lucille Nava exhorts Guimarasnons not to be distracted by the adversity and tragedies that have derailed planned developments. “Tragedies may have brought us affliction and grief but also provided …
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Kalibo Water District Manager Fired
The Metro Kalibo Water District (MKWD) board of directors has dismissed Atty. Edmund R. Peralta as MKWD general manager. Blogger Ryan Zabal of Akeanforum reported that Peralta’s removal took effect …
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“A DEFINING HEALTH CRISIS”
Governor Samuel Gumarin of Guimaras has described as “a defining health crisis of our time” the coronavirus disease, COVID-19. Gumarin spoke earlier today through a digital platform in a virtual …
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Higher jeepney, bus fares set
Bus and jeepney fares were adjusted nationwide effective today, May 16, 2020. Richard Z. Osmena, regional director for Western Visayas of the LTFRB (Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board) told …
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