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PNoy declares September 10, end of Eid’l Fitr, as non-working holiday PNoy declares September 10, end of Eid’l Fitr, as non-working holiday

Tacloban City (September 3) — President Benigno Aquino III has declared September... 

Cebu airport notes no significant decline in tourist arrivals after hostage tragedy Cebu airport notes no significant decline in tourist arrivals after hostage tragedy

Cebu City (3 September) — There has been no significant decline in tourist... 

Over 2,000 tree seedlings planted on solon’s natal day Over 2,000 tree seedlings planted on solon’s natal day

16 durian trees cut in San Francisco By Bong Pedalino Maasin City (2 September) —... 

Candidates for barangay, SK polls file certificates of candidacy from October 1-13 Candidates for barangay, SK polls file certificates of candidacy from October 1-13

Tacloban City (September 2) — Individuals who wish to become candidates in... 

Kalibo mayor takes pride in coco industry Kalibo mayor takes pride in coco industry

by Venus G. Villanueva Kalibo, Aklan (2 September) — Even as Kalibo, the capital... 

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Visayas Education

Application for 2011-2012 DOST undergraduate scholarship program now open Application for 2011-2012 DOST undergraduate scholarship program now open

By Neil D. Lopido Tacloban City (September 1) — The Department of Science and... 

PMA to hold entrance exam on August 29 PMA to hold entrance exam on August 29

By Rachelle M. Nessia Dumaguete City (3 August) — The Philippine Military Academy... 

PIA invites Aklan schools to attend journalism seminar-workshop PIA invites Aklan schools to attend journalism seminar-workshop

by Venus G. Villanueva Kalibo, Aklan (16 July) — The Philippine Information... 

Book drive for child laborers to be launched Book drive for child laborers to be launched

Iloilo City (13 July) — A book drive dubbed “Libro Mo, Buasdamlag Ko”... 

School sanitation sparks ‘Bayanihan’ spirit in small village School sanitation sparks ‘Bayanihan’ spirit in small village

By Rachelle M. Nessia Dumaguete City (13 July) — Elementary school teacher... 

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Visayas Features

Coco farming gains ground in Antique Coco farming gains ground in Antique

San Jose, Antique (18 August) — For a province that considers agriculture as its major industry, coconut farming is a big boost in sustaining Antiqueño families income. Of the total 252,200 hectares land area of the province, 21,481.61 hectares are planted with coconuts while 48,334 farmers are engaged in coconut farming. Merlyn Teodoro, Manager... [Read more]

Forest, village, sea project launches in Silay City Forest, village, sea project launches in Silay City

Bacolod City (22 June) — Forest, Village, Sea (“Mori-Sato-Umi”) a joint project of IKAW-AKO Japan-Negros Partnership for Environment Protection and the Silay City government was officially launched in Silay City recently. The project will be locally called as “Parenting a Tree” which will cover river banks, mangrove areas,... [Read more]

Public urged to recirculate coins Public urged to recirculate coins

There is no coin shortage By Rachelle M. Nessia Dumaguete City (March 29) — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is urging the public to circulate coins and accept them as legal tender in the midst of the perceived shortage of coins in the country. Nicasio Parco, Deputy Director of BSP here, in a recent forum said that there is no shortage of... [Read more]

Rest in peace Rest in peace

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (December 4, 2009) – A crew of the Forest Lake Memorial Garden assist the laying down of one of the eight local journalists who were interred Friday, December 4. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)  Read More →

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Visayas Ecology

Forest, village, sea project launches in Silay City Forest, village, sea project launches in Silay City

Bacolod City (22 June) — Forest, Village, Sea (“Mori-Sato-Umi”)... 

DENR notes rise in requests for climate change briefing DENR notes rise in requests for climate change briefing

by A. Lumaque Roxas City (20 October) — The Department of Environment and Natural... 

DENR experts warn of dire effects of climate change DENR experts warn of dire effects of climate change

Negros Occ. (8 September) — Climate change will bring about catastrophic effects... 

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Visayas Travel

DPWH highlights Aklan infra projects in time for SONA DPWH highlights Aklan infra projects in time for SONA

by Venus G. Villanueva Kalibo, Aklan (30 July) — Three major infrastructure... 

Feature: PGMA’s SONA targets delivered Feature: PGMA’s SONA targets delivered

by Venus G. Villanueva Kalibo, Aklan (28 July) — The province of Aklan, which... 

PGMA’s SONA project, RP’s tallest bridge, now rises; turnover in August PGMA’s SONA project, RP’s tallest bridge, now rises; turnover in August

Tacloban City (July 25) — Thanks to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Eastern... 

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Visayas Festivals

Tanauan PASAKA Festival at 18 reigns over other fests in Leyte Tanauan PASAKA Festival at 18 reigns over other fests in Leyte

Tacloban City (August 16) — This year’s Tanauan PASAKA Festival, which was held on August 14, 2009, was the most significant, grandest and most impressive ever in its history. No less than arts and culture czarina former Leyte Governor and former Congresswoman, now PAGCOR vice president, Honorable Remedios Loreto Petilla, commented that... [Read more]

Southern Leyte, Maasin City promote cultural activities, tourism at “One Visayas Festival” in Cebu City Southern Leyte, Maasin City promote cultural activities, tourism at “One Visayas Festival” in Cebu City

By Rebecca Cadavos Maasin City, Southern Leyte (2 March) — The City of Maasin in close coordination with the Province of Southern Leyte attended the “One Visayas, One People, One Destiny” Festival that started yesterday, March 1 until March 8, held at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), Cebu City to promote not only the... [Read more]

Kalibo slates 2009 Ati-atihan Products Showcase Kalibo slates 2009 Ati-atihan Products Showcase

Kalibo, Aklan (6 January) — Forty (40) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) representing sectors such as crafts, food and garden will be joining this year’s Kalibo Ati-atihan Product Showcase 2009, which will open on January 12 at the Kalibo Pastrana Park. According to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Director Diosdado... [Read more]

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