Wider use for robots seen
The use of multi-purpose robots will definitely be part of a “new normal” for the tourism industry even after COVID-19. Peter Tay, director of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines …
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Day One of ‘No Pass Needed’
As it is in most areas of the country, Western Visayas shifts to a modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) today. MGCQ practically waives restrictions on provincial borders within the region. …
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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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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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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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