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TOP officers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-6 regional office in a huddle after the turnover ceremony on May 31, 2018. Controversies hounding the Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) in Barangay Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo triggered the reshuffling. (J. P. Rendon photo)
THE family of migrant worker Michael Angelo Claveria weeps before his remains at their home in Cabatuan, Iloilo. He was laid to rest June 1. (J. P. Rendon photo)
OIC Schools Division Superintendent of the Division of Iloilo City Clarissa Zamora expresses her gratitude to individuals, local government unit, national government agencies, the private sector, international organizations and other partners that manifested their interest and support to help schools during the kick-off ceremony for Brigada Eskwela 2018 held at Jalandoni Memorial Elementary School, Lapuz. “Pagkakaisa Para Sa Handa, Ligtas at Matatag na Paaralan” is the theme of this year’s National Schools Maintenance Week or Brigada Eskwela slated from May 28 to June 2. (PIA-6)
DENR and PEMSEA organizing committees pay a courtesy call to Iloilo Mayor Jose Espinosa III (center).
James Younghusband (No.7) of Davao Aguilas chases Camelo Tacusalme (No. 5) of Kaya FC-Iloilo during their match on June 2, 2018. Kaya won, 2-1. (Photo by June Dale Lozada)
JAMES Younghusband (left in white jersey) of Davao Aguilas tangles with Kaya FC-Iloilo defender Shirmar Felongco (in yellow jersey) of Calinog, Iloilo during the Philippines Football League match at the Iloilo Sports Complex in LaPaz, Iloilo City, June 2, 2018. Kaya FC-Iloilo won, 2-1. (Photo by June Dale Lozada)
PASSENGERS bound for Jordan, Guimaras check out the big waves in Iloilo Strait afternoon of June 6, 2018. The public should brace for a “stormy” weather today, June 7, as Tropical Depression Domeng enters the country. While it is not expected to make landfall, state weather bureau PAGASA said it will enhance the southwest monsoon and bring rains and thunderstorm in parts of Western Visayas. (Ricky D. Alejo)
MAYOR Angel Alan B. Celino (right) administers the oath of the newly elected punong barangays of Roxas City on June 6, 2018 at the MVW Hotel and Restaurant in Roxas City. (Photo by Felipe V. Celino)
TRICYCLE driver Moses Robles of Brgy. Rizal, Jordan in Guimaras pays P120 for two liters of gasoline, June 6, 2018. Robles, who is raising a family of four, lamented that the successive increases in the price of fuel affected his daily budget. While some canned and processed goods seem cheaper than fresh meat, vegetables and poultry, he says one can’t eat canned goods every day, especially his growing kids. (Ricky D. Alejo)
PUBLIC Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO) head Jeck Conlu helps direct traffic on Luna Street, LaPaz, Iloilo City on June 6, 2018. The city’s traffic situation is in disarray because of numerous road repairs.
SMOKE FREE FACILITY Binalbagan District Jail in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental boasts of being a tobacco or smoke free facility as attested by Mayor Emmanuel Aranda (center) and supported by warden Inspector Kevin Bonilla (4th from left) and all jail personnel. (J. Britanico/BJMPVICRS)
(From right) Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Union treasurer Helen Pastolero, ACT-Panay regional coordinator Rolando Asis, Bayan-Panay secretary general Reylan Vergara, and Anakbayan spokesperson Bryan Bosque slam what they labeled as the state’s crackdown on “silent” activists during a press conference on June 11, 2018. (Louine Hope Conserva)
DSWD Regional Director Rebecca P. Geamala
PROTESTERS will mark INDIpendence Day today, June 12, 2018, instead of Independence Day. (File photo)
ILLEGAL gambling operations are making a killing in Iloilo province after the authorized Small Town Lottery operator folded due to financial woes. (File/Ricky Alejo)
SEA TURTLE FREED Coinciding with the 120 Independence Day Celebration, a 45-kilo sea turtle was freed at Pilar Bay after the flag-raising ceremony held in front of Pilar Municipal Hall in Pilar, Capiz. Pilar Mayor Gedeon “Ike” Patricio, town employees, and personnel witnessed the activity from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. A fisherman captured the sea turtle a few days ago after it was trapped in a fishing net. (Photo by Pilar LGU)
NEWLY elected barangay officials from 60 barangays of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo take their oath of office during the 120th Independence Day celebration of the Province of Iloilo, June 12, 2018. (Ricky D. Alejo)
PROF. Ambeth Ocampo explains the relevance of the historic town of Sta. Barbara in Iloilo and the Philippine flag during the Independence Day celebration of the province, June 12, 2018. (Ricky D. Alejo)
Pinoy SMiles Around 2,300 participants joined the Philippine Independence Day celebration at SM City Iloilo last June 12, 2018. Shown in the photo are participants dancing together during the program joined by public and private partners who graced the event. SM Supermalls has long been a witness of different Pinoy milestones, family bonding moments, and national celebrations brimming with Pinoy SMiles! The celebration is a tribute to Pinoy pride with Pinoy SMiles at SM, a one-of-a-kind celebration of Independence Day, through fun happenings and promos in 70 malls nationwide. (Inset) A Philippine flag made of slippers is the centerpiece of SM City Iloilo located at the Northpoint—this is in relation to the Slippers Project wherein shoppers are encouraged to buy and donate 2 pairs of slippers for a price of P99.75. The accumulated slippers until June 30 will be given to underprivileged children in the community.
Now on its third year, the country’s only annual search for outstanding Kasambahay kicks off its 2018 edition. The event is jointly organized by the Junior Chamber International Senate Philippines, Inc. and Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala. Signing the memorandum of agreement (MOA) are (second and third from left) Bobby Castro, President and CEO of Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala and JCI Sen. Engr. Apollo “Cocoy” Enriquez, 2018 National President. Witnessing the MOA signing are Angelita Castro, Executive VP and Co-founder of Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala (seated-L), Cesa Mission, Area Promotion Division Head of Palawan Pawnshop-Palawan Express Pera Padala (seated-R). Standing from the left are JCI Sen. Abner Malabanan, 2018 National Secretary General, JCI Sen. Michael S. Bulaong, 2018 National Chairman, JCI Sen. Juanito M. Sia, 2017 National President and JCI Sen. Olive Pebenito, 2018 National Co-Chairman.
BLESSING Teresa Hartsaw (4th from left), ePERFORMAX president and chief executive, leads the cutting of ribbon signaling the grand opening and blessing of ePERFORMAX Contact Center and BPO in Roxas City on June 15, 2018, at Pueblo de Panay in Brgy. Lawaan, Roxas City. Also in photo are Jose Neri Ong, chief executive officer of Pueblo de Panay, Roxas City Mayor Angel Alan Celino, Capiz Gov. Antonio del Rosario, former Senator and DILG Sec. Mar Roxas, Capiz First District Rep. Emmanuel Billones Sr., and Vice Gov. Esteban Evan Contreras.
THE Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force (ICAST) warned of stiffer penalties for violators of the Anti-Smoking Ordinance as it gears to enforce the amended version of the law anytime in June 2018. (FAA)
FATHERS DAY Inmates of Escalante City District Jail at Hacienda Fe in Escalante City, Negros Occidental celebrate Fathers Day with their relatives and friends over the weekend. The activity was also part of the Community Relations Service Month celebration established by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology since June 2012. (J. Britanico/BJMPVICRS)