Sunday, 20th May 2012

Riverbank businesses told: ‘INSTALL WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES’

By: Lydia C. Pendon

BUSINESS establishments along the 15-kilometer Iloilo River are encouraged to put up their own waste water treatment facilities as a “major requirement” in securing a business permit at the city mayor’s office.

This was announced by Engr. Noel Hechanova, city environment and natural resources officer, saying that a low-cost waste water treatment technology is now available to all business establishments and residents along the river.

These establishments and families each discharge at least 30 cubic meters of waste water directly to the river and more than 2,000 kilos of garbage everyday thereby adding up to the sedimentation and siltation of the river.

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Tacas tanods face murder charges over death of cop

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE FAMILY of a police officer who was killed in a shootout in Jaro, Iloilo City last week filed murder charges against barangay tanods (watchmen) who were allegedly involved in the incident.

S/Supt. Marietto Valerio, Iloilo City police director, confirmed that Berna Jaculina, wife of the late PO3 Jerome Jaculina, filed the charges before the Iloilo City Prosecutor’s Office the other day.

Named as respondents in the charge sheets were the six tanods of Brgy. Tacas, Jaro who tested positive in the paraffin tests conducted by the PNP

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Iloilo media told to lobby for decriminalizing of libel

By: Tara Yap

A HIGH-PROFILE lawyer is urging the Iloilo media to unite and lobby for the decriminalization of libel.

Harry Roque, the Philippine representative of Southeast Asia Media Legal Defense Initiative, said that it is imperative to fight for the freedom of expression enshrined in the Philippine Constitution and to amend the Revised Penal Code, which categorizes libel as a criminal offense.

“It should be your natural advocacy,” said Roque, who also serves as chairman of the Center for International Law-Philippines.

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Iloilo City

Fair

Humidity: 64%

Wind: 8 mph

20 May 2012
77°F 58°F
21 May 2012
81°F 62°F

ICHLC MARKS 61^ST YEAR

BRAVING the raging rains that windy Saturday evening, from the moment guests stepped into the grand staircase leading to Cosmo Iloilo’s Punta Villa resort’s glittering crown Ballroom, it was apparent that they were in for an evening of Pomp and pageantry.

It was a red carpet dinner-dance affair for Cosmo Iloilo’s pioneer Iloilo City (Host) Lions Club’s 61^st Charter anniversary and Induction of new set of officers led by President (Iloilo City Councilor) Lyndon Acap, Immediate Past President Jeanette Oberio, 1^st VP Ralph G. Luna, 2^nd VP Susan Sollesta, 3^rd VP Joemarie Agriam, Secretary Ma. Hildreth “Pinky” Coo, Assistant Sec. Ma. Ellen Dalisay, Treasurer Mary Tracy Celo-Javellana, Assistant Treas. Rene Asoy, Tail Twister Dr. Pacifico Dalisay, Lion Tamer Esperanza Larroza, PRO Joseph Abada, Auditor Victor Demaisip, and Membership Chairman Felix Villa Jr.

Also inducted were Directors for two years - Dr. Teresita Canja, Felix Uy, Johnny Chua, Jeanette Acabal; Directors for one year - PP and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, PMJF, Ruby Celo, Ma. Grace Ormas, Phd., MJF and Julienne Baronda.

The lovely Lion ladies were in their eyecatching cocktail dresses and alluring evening gowns escorted by their Lion hubbies in fully embroidered barong tagalog or perfectly fitted dark suits made their way to the elegant Crown Ballroom draped with the official Lion colors of violet and yellow gold, dahlings!

Honored guest of the evening was 5^th District of Iloilo Congressman Niel Tupas Jr. who spoke on Lionism’s universal ideals as the government’s strong partners through their volunteerisms in service to the impoverished members of our society.

One of the highlights of the meaningful evening was the grand coronation of ICHLC’s 2011 Queen Jan Maxine Palomata who was a stunner in her pristine white evening gown ably escorted by two debonair gentlemen, King consorts June Louie Reyes and Fitz Patrick Coo.

A grand ‘palabas’ performed by ICHLC members and Leo officers and members set a jovial entertainment. Immediately after, everyone hit the dancefloor with enthusiasm inspired by the most sought-after Totong Villaruz Band. (Photos by Yolly Deirit)

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Divine retribution

By: Artchil B. Fernandez

THE LATE Sister Conception Basa of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary said her niece, Cristina Corona should stop what she is doing with her relatives for she will be calling “God’s punitive justice upon herself.” Read more...

Facing a Moral Dilemma

By: Lucell Larawan

TORN BETWEEN what is legal and moral, which would a person forgo? Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales, in her appearance at the impeachment of CJ Corona, made a tough choice. She used her power as an ombudsman to get the statement of alleged dollar deposits of the chief justice on trial.

Notes on the education of journalists (Last of 2 parts)

By: Luis V. Teodoro

THE CHED Technical Committee for Journalism Education found that every school that offers a journalism degree program has some kind of internship. Read more...

‘Pacquiao fans should boycott the Grove’

By: Alex P. Vidal

HOLLYWOOD, California – Even if the Grove, Jinky Pacquiao’s most favorite shopping center in Los Angeles, will lift the ban on Manny Pacquiao, the damage on the Filipino world champion’s name has been done. Read more...

After Tuesday

By: Juan L. Mercado

DID CHIEF Justice Renato Corona “hoist himself on his own petard” by having the unflappable Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales sub-poenaed? Read more...

Is Manny turning into Floyd?

By: Efren N. Padilla

ONE OF my daughter’s friends at Caltech just texted her about Manny’s alleged opposition to gay marriage comment in a recent interview with the National Conservative Examiner. I think her friend was more surprised than dumfounded by the news. Read more...