8 employees trapped in city hall elevator
A pregnant woman and seven other persons were trapped in an elevator on the seventh floor of city hall around 11:45 a.m. yesterday.
NegOcc guv bans cola in Panaad
Coke lovers, you might get disappointed.
‘DREAM BRIDGE’ | China backs Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridges
The Chinese government may fund the proposed Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridges project as the Duterte administration plays down the country’s territorial dispute with Asia’s superpower.
China firm to study revival of Panay railway system
A company based in Beijing will conduct a feasibility study on the proposed revival of the Panay railway system – another sign of the warming of relations between the Philippines and China.
Negrenses rally vs ‘corn sugar’ today
Opponents of the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) calling for the boycott of beverage companies using the alternative sweetener will gather in three areas before heading to the main rally site today – in front of the Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, Inc. bottling plant in Barangay Mansilingan.
6 Iloilo municipalities can be special economic zones
Six Iloilo towns can be special economic zones, a feasibility study of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) showed.
‘NEVER FORGET’ | Liberation of Panay lost on millennials?
The historic liberation of Panay from invading Japanese troops during World War II is not lost on today’s generation of Ilonggos – at least not on the young people this paper interviewed.
6 living Ilonggo war veterans honored
Six living World War II veterans in Panay Island, now over 90 years old, were recognized during yesterday’s 72nd anniversary of the Liberation of Panay, Guimaras and Romblon.
Beware of online, text fraud – DTI
Fraudulent advisories online and sent via text message are rampant. Consumers must beware of them.
Don’t forget Ilongga guerillas, too – PVAO
– The role of women during the Second World War that resulted to the country’s liberation from the Japanese forces must not be forgotten.