SM City Iloilo vows for greener earth

Saturday, 25th May 2013

PRICEY EDUCATION

13 private elementary, high schools to hike fees

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

THIRTEEN private elementary and high schools in Iloilo City will hike tuition and miscellaneous fees in school year 2013-2014.

A total of 22 schools applied for fee hikes with the Department of Education regional office but only 13 were allowed after satisfying requirements such as consultations with stakeholders and investment of the additional fees on the wages of teaching force and improvement of equipment.

Assumption School of Iloilo high school will implement the highest increase in miscellaneous fees at 20 percent, while the University of Iloilo will increase fees in Physical Education (10 percent), elementary school fees (17 percent) and secondary school (16 percent).

Other schools that will increase fees are:

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Western Visayas is ‘carabao country’

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

WESTERN VISAYAS remains the top producer of carabaos despite the downtrend in national production.

Based on data from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics collated by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), Region 6 outranked other regions in volume of carabao produced in the country from 2010-2012.

Despite the decreasing volume in production, Western Visayas remained the top producer in the Philippines, accounting for 14 percent of the country’s total production each year.

In 2010, the region yielded 21,267 metric tons (MT) of carabao. It decreased by 3.5 percent to 20,524 MT in 2011 and 19,919 MT in 2012.

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Lebin exits Iloilo soon

By: Tara Yap

THE OVERSTAYING top cop of Iloilo province may soon relinquish his post.

Senior Supt. Gil Lebin Jr., Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) director, has reportedly requested for a transfer of assignment to Mindanao after serving for two years and nine months in Iloilo.

Lebin’s extended stay in the province was due to the request of Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. to allow the police official to head the IPPO during the campaign period.

The PNP normally revamps key police officials during campaign period to avoid situations where officers who have been “over familiar” with politicians end up being used in politics.

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SM City Iloilo will celebrate Earth Day today, April 20, 2012 at the front elevated parking near Starbucks.

Series of events are lined-up to emphasize the importance of the event and to create awareness to the community the importance of coming up with measures to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The day will start with the Iloilo River Clean up drive at 6am. Employees, maintenance and security personnel will join the activity in cleaning the Dungon Creek.

Starting 8am on the same day, a special Trash to Cash Recycling Market will be set-up at the front elevated parking program area to highlight the importance of recycling materials and its benefits to the environment.

The formal Earth Day program will start 8am in the venue. The said activity will be attended by guests headed by DENR-EMB VI Regional Director Atty. Jonathan Bullos, Congressman Jerry P. Treñas and Councilor David Jamora as chair for the environment committee in the Iloilo City Council.

3pm on the same day, Senior Citizens will also show their commitment to the environment by attending the Trash to Crafts activity to be facilitated by the Iloilo Solid Waste Management Board. The latter will conduct an activity for the senior citizens wherein they will teach them how to turn recyclable material into accessories and other things that can be of use. The activity also forms part of the Seniors Day in the Mall conducted by SM City Iloilo for senior citizens, by the SM Cares Committee on Senior Citizens Affairs.

Meanwhile, entries of the Earth Hour photo contest conducted lately is located at the lower ground floor from April 17-22, 2012 while an exhibit of nicely made bags and other accessories made out of trash and recyclable materials is located at the Foodcourt Hallway from April 20-22, 2012. The items will be for sale.

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The biggest loser

May 25,2013 12:46 AM

By: Artchil B. Fernandez

WHO IS the biggest loser in the last election? It appears the result of the election is a dangerous omen for Vice President Jejomar Binay. Many reputable analysts were saying the Vice President had a cold sweat when election returns trickled in and most likely the feeling turned worst when the outcome was concluded. A good lesson in life can be learned from this. Read more...

The Most Holy Trinity as a Model to Imitate

May 25,2013 12:44 AM

HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY

Gospel Reading: John 16,12-15

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The marginalization of Filipinos in our conflict with Taiwan

May 25,2013 12:42 AM

By: Efren N. Padilla

IN THE aftermath of the fatal shooting of a 65-year old Taiwanese fisherman allegedly poaching in Philippine waters with his boat crew, our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan have borne the brunt of the backlash. Our OFWs have been threatened from being fired at work and deported. Lately, they have been warned to stay home and not to venture outside for their safety from local reprisals. Read more...

Perennial irony

May 25,2013 12:40 AM

By: Juan L. Mercado

NATY “MORALES” never heard or read about the Marcoses, Estradas, Binays and Ampatuans wresting election victory. She is a 53-year-old beggar, who looks a haggard 80. What matters is even leftover food, she shrugs. Read more...

Matter of flowers

May 25,2013 12:38 AM

By: Modesto Sa-onoy

This month is considered in the Philippines as the month of flowers. We do have Flores de Mayo which I partly wrote about last Monday in relation to the annual tradition of the Santacruzan.

I was struck by a quotation from Kuszuko Ukahora which was cited in the main frame during the photo exhibits by the Digital Photography and Imaging Society which opened at Robinson’s Place last Monday as well. Read more...

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