Monthly Archives: July 2011

Former Chief Justice Reynato Puno’s Courtesy Call

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After Sara raids, Defensor renews call for lifting of gun ban

Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. reiterated his request to Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo to immediately lift the suspension of Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence (PTCFOR) in eight of 11 towns in the Fifth District of Iloilo following … Continue reading

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Sara brgy captains cry harassment, seek Guv’s help

Sara town’s 42 barangay captains have sought the help of Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. following the controversial raids conducted by policemen from the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) in their town recently. The barangay captains met with Gov. Defensor after … Continue reading

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PhilHealth cards distribution – 5th District

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PNP chief forms Validation Team to probe 5th District ‘gun ban’

The Philippine National Police (PNP) national headquarters has created a Validation Team to probe the conflicting claims and issues surrounding the suspension of Permit to Carry Firearms Outside Residence (PTCFOR) in eight municipalities in the Fifth District. PNP Director General … Continue reading

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Iloilo PDC okays P3.6B AIP for 2012

The Iloilo Provincial Development Council (PDC) has approved the Annual Investment Program (AIP) for calendar year 2012 during its meeting at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center on July 26, 2011. Vice Governor Richard Garin presided the meeting on behalf … Continue reading

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Province exceeds target for first round of ART tree planting

More than half a million trees were planted in the entire province in the first round of the Action for Regreening and Transformation (ART), the provincial government’s One Million Trees project. This was confirmed based on the monitoring report of … Continue reading

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DOJ chief: Gun ban in 5th District illegal, unconstitutional

Justice Secretary Leila de Lima believes the gun ban or the suspension of Permit to Transport and Carry Firearms Out Residence (PTCFOR) imposed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in eight of 11 towns in the Fifth District of Iloilo … Continue reading

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PSWDO turns over 9 wheelchairs, 5 crutches

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) turned over nine wheelchairs and five crutches to recipients as part of the culminating activity for the 33rd National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) Week on July 22. The turn-over held at … Continue reading

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Guv orders PHO to address rising Lepto cases

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. ordered Provincial Health Office (PHO) chief Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado to address the worsening problem on Leptospirosis in the province. PHO data showed that from January 1-July 16, 2011 a total of 110 Leptospirosis cases … Continue reading

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