Prior to the resurgence of polio this year, the last case recorded was in 1993. In 2000, the entire country was declared polio free along with the rest of the Western Pacific Region. However, just this year, the Department of Health declared a polio outbreak. The first recorded polio case this year was in Lanao… Continue reading Why Polio Came Back
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Bluejay Celebrates 15 Years in the Coffee Business
One of the first coffee shops in the City of Love to introduce the Italian method of coffee brewing, Bluejay Coffee & Company is celebrating its 15 years in the industry with a number of learning opportunities and exciting promos. Bluejay is one of the few coffeeshops that serve 80:20 ratio of Arabica and Robusta beans… Continue reading Bluejay Celebrates 15 Years in the Coffee Business
Public Officials Urged to Commute
Iligan City Representative Frederick Siao urges high ranking public officials to commute atleast once a week to reduce volume of private vehicles in traffic ridden areas. Moreover, the Iligan representative cites to file a bill mandating elected officials, cabinet members, and division chiefs to use tricycles, jeepneys, buses, and trains every Monday. The movement… Continue reading Public Officials Urged to Commute
Iloilo City Approves Supplemental Budget for Dialysis Center
The Iloilo City Council recently approved a Php 2.3 million supplemental budget for the construction of a dialysis center in Barangay East Baluarte in Molo. Moreover, the Department of Health will donate four dialysis machines. “This project is one of our priorities to address the health needs and concerns of constituents,” states Iloilo City Mayor… Continue reading Iloilo City Approves Supplemental Budget for Dialysis Center
Parking Guidelines Imposed in Iloilo City
In light of the recent road clearing operations mandated nationwide, the City of Love enforced parking guidelines as part of its movement for clearer roads. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treňas, in a Facebook post, mapped areas where parking is allowed as well as no-go zones for idle vehicles. “For safe and convenient travel of everyone,… Continue reading Parking Guidelines Imposed in Iloilo City
Funding for MICE Caimpaign Could Reach Php 50M
Envisioned as the country's next convention destination, Iloilo owes it to the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center, a prime setting for 'meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Since the completion of the two storey structure, visitor arrivals have dramatically increased. Arrivals have reached 1.24 million in 2018 compared to the 627 thousand in 2013. The… Continue reading Funding for MICE Caimpaign Could Reach Php 50M
No More Christmas Ham? African Swine Flu Identified as Culprit
The Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. recently announced that there may be a shortage of ham in the coming Yuletide Season. In light of the recent 'African Swine Flu' scare, restriction in distribution of Luzon-based pork products has been imposed. “The first ones to announce the total bans were the provinces of Cebu and… Continue reading No More Christmas Ham? African Swine Flu Identified as Culprit
Solon to Split Iloilo to Two Legislative Districts
Iloilo Congresswoman Julienne Baronda recently filed House Bill 3074 in the House of Representatives. Once passed into law, the City of Love will officially have two congressional districts. “Having two congressional districts is more advantageous to the city when it comes to projects,” stated Baronda in an interview. House Bill 3074 has been referred to… Continue reading Solon to Split Iloilo to Two Legislative Districts
iPhone 11 Price Ranges from Php 47k to Php 95k in the Philippines
The much awaited iPhone 11, available October 25, is the most recent amongst the line of iPhone smartphones released by Apple. The new iPhone 11 highlights a 'new dual camera system' and boasts to have the 'fastest chip ever in a smartphone'. The brand also emphasizes an 'all-day battery' capacity of. To view specific specs… Continue reading iPhone 11 Price Ranges from Php 47k to Php 95k in the Philippines
7,107 Public Health Nurses May Lose Jobs Next Year
An estimated 7,107 nurses may lose their jobs next year, due to the proposed Php 9.39 billion cut in the budget of the Department of Health. The appropriated Php 97.65 billion budget for this year may be reduced to Php 88.26 billion next year. One of the major programs to be affected by the budget… Continue reading 7,107 Public Health Nurses May Lose Jobs Next Year