Aug. 20 - 26, 2012 Issue

LOSING BIG Capiz execs mourn Robredo’s demise By Felipe Celino and Edalyn Acta ROXAS City—Over the weekend, government officials in Capiz province and Roxas City had their share of grief over the death of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. Robredo, who, with two others, went missing after the private plane carrying them crashed off Masbate on Saturday, was found in the cabin of the plane in the morning of August 21. He was 54. Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco, Sr. said he was very saddened when it was...

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Aug. 13 - 19, 2012 Issue

‘Libelous’ Celino cries libel vs radio manager, block-timer By Edalyn Acta ROXAS CITY – City Mayor Angel Alan Celino has filed a criminal case for libel against Salvador A. Capulot, Jr., anchor of a blocktime program “Bistado” and also known as “Mr. Bistado” and Mr. Elizer Abarra, station manager of Radio Mindanao Network (RMN)-DYVR here. According to the complaint filed by Celino at the City Prosecutor’s Office dated Aug. 14, 2012, at about 8:30 a.m. of July 29th, the complainant was surprised when he noticed that he is the one being referred...

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Aug. 6 - 12, 2012 Issue

‘CHOOSE LIFE’ Church, anti-RH Bill groups stage prayer rally By Ralph John Mijares To stage their advocacy and concern for life and gather more support against the Reproductive Health Act, the Archdiocese of Capiz’s Commission on Family and Life led the Prayer Rally for Life: Choose Life—Reject RH Bill” on August 6 at the Roxas City Plaza in Roxas City. Staged in opposition of the controversial RH Bill, the rally was led by local officials...

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July 30 - Aug. 5, 2012 Issue

IT'S GONNA BE MORE FUN Business sector, DPWH, tourism to enhance local tourism By Ralph John Mijares Perhaps one day, tourists will be happier to visit the province of Capiz and its scenic spots. This will be possible, according to the collaborative plans of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Capiz’s first district, the Capiz Provincial Tourism Office and the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, all of Roxas City. According to Engr. Julius Abela, Construction Division officer-in-charge and chief construction...

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