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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STONE MUSEUM, MINI-ZOO RISING SOON: Former Calinog mayor Alex Centena rediscovers passion from an old hobby
When fully developed, a trail-blazing project in Calinog, Iloilo will consist of a stone museum, mini-zoo and inland resort. “Pwede ikaw ka parigos, mamunit o bisan maglagaw-lagaw lang,” the entrepreneur …
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P44-MILLION UPGRADE: Mayor Ruben Corpuz buys new equipment for ports rehab and new roads in Jordan, Guimaras
The municipal government of Jordan is adding a set of heavy equipment to rehabilitate its main wharves in Barangay Sanao and Lawi as well as the Roro wharf. Mayor Ruben …
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“ADLAW SANG TIGBAUAN:” October 18 a holiday in Tigbauan, Iloilo
Mayor Suzette T. Alquisada will issue a ‘State Of Municipality Address (SOMA)’ at 5PM Friday, October 18 to highlight the 21st “Adlaw sang Tigbauan” marking the town’s founding anniversary. The …
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‘WHEELS’ Grinding On As Iloilo City Levels Up
First 100 Days: Mayor Jerry P. Treñas sets clear path to making Iloilo among 3 “most livable cities” through Welfare, Health, Education, Environment, Livelihood and Sustainability (WHEELS). Mayor Jerry Treñas …
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KALBO BEATS BIGOTELYO: Bebot Miravalles wins over Jilson Tubillara at Mayors League elections
BACOLOD CITY – Valladolid Mayor Enrique “Bebot” Miravalles edged out Mayor Jilson Tubillara of San Enrique town by 10-9 votes to win as president of the League of Municipalities of …
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NO DULL MOMENT: Cast of ‘ex-officios’ complete as Antique councilors hold September 20 election
Some insiders in the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Antique chapter called it a “David versus Goliath” fight. David turned out to be Councilor Julius Cezar Tajanlangit of Tobias Fornier town …
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United Nations sets theme, “Tourism and Jobs – A Better Future for All”
TOURISM WEEK: GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS The United Nations (UN) World Tourism Organization spearheads World Tourism Week on September 20 each year. In the Western Visayas region there is good …
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