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Ilonggos mourn passing of violin virtuoso Gilopez Kabayao
ILOILO City – Ilonggos are mourning the death of violin virtuoso and musical crusader Gilopez Kabayao, who passed on Sunday, October 13, after a brief illness. -
‘We were given just two hours to evacuate’; Ilongga OFW repatriated from Lebanon recounts ordeal
ILOILO – A 34-year-old Ilongga overseas Filipino worker (OFW) expressed relief that she made it home safe. The situation in Lebanon is worsening, she said.
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‘Water relief’: MPIW deploys 30 water tankers, 180 stationary tanks
ILOILO City – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) has taken proactive steps to address the water supply shortage brought about by the on-going preventive maintenance services by one of its bulk water suppliers, deploying 30 water tankers, 180 stationary tanks in areas experiencing intermittent water supply to ensure that residents and businesses have access to water during this period. -
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UPV grad tops Fisheries Technologist board exam; Eight others from Iloilo make Top 10
ILOILO City – A graduate of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) here ranked first in the October 2024 Fisheries Technologist Licensure Exam (FTLE). -
Use of mother tongue in classrooms seen to persist despite new law discontinuing it
ILOILO City — Despite legislative changes, the practical use of the mother tongue in classrooms would persist due to its effectiveness in enhancing student comprehension, according to the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6. -
Iloilo City hosts national conference on indigenous peoples’ studies
ILOILO City – The Center for Heritage and Indigenous Cultures (CHIC) of the University of San Agustin-Iloilo recently concluded its three-day Pagtiriringub: National Conference on Indigenous Peoples’ Studies and Research (NCIPSR), held at the CPMT Building from October 16 to 18. The conference, themed “Empowering Indigenous Peoples through Research, Policies, and Cultural Recognition,” brought together over 300 scholars, experts, and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) representatives from across the Philippines.
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INT’L FLIGHTS BACK AT ILOILO AIRPORT; A boost to Iloilo’s economy – airport exec
ILOILO City – International flights have resumed at the Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo with the inaugural flight to Hong Kong departing at 11 p.m. on Sunday, October 27. The flight, carrying approximately 100 passengers, marks the relaunch of the Iloilo-to-Hong Kong route. -
Iloilo dengue cases remain above safe levels – IPHO
LOILO – Dengue case numbers have not yet dropped to a level where Ilonggos can already relax, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO). -
Iloilo named PH’s second most business-friendly province
ILOILO – The Province of Iloilo has been recognized as the second Most Business-Friendly Province in the country at the 2024 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards, hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).
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Iloilo prov’l library recommends free horror classic reading materials
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives has recommended worthwhile reading materials from a free public domain in time for Halloween.
“We recommended some books that we got from Project Gutenberg since not many people are aware that these books can be downloaded for free, like the works of Edgar Allan Poe and popular authors whose works have inspired a lot of movies, a lot of other stories,” Provincial Librarian Allana Delgado said in an interview on Thursday.
She explained that the copyright of books in the free public domain has already expired, so they can be downloaded for free.
Those who are interested can download the FREE eBook Reader app: ReadEra from Google Play or the Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1669188337 or download through Project Gutenberg: https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/70652.
“As a reader, I was also excited to share. During this time, a lot of people probably are watching horror movies, so they might be interested in looking for something to read. So, I thought it was the perfect time to share it, especially since there are a lot of very good classic books that are available now online,” Delgado said.
The Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives Facebook page identified among others "At the Mountains of Madness" by HP Lovecraft, a novella blending science fiction and horror, written in the early 20th century; “The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde, a novel written during the late 19th century; "The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven Edition" by Edgar Allan Poe, a comprehensive collection of his literary output, likely compiled in the late 19th century; "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, first published in 1818; "Wuthering Heights," a famous novel by Emily Brontë, published in 1847; and “Dracula (1897), a gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker.
“Some of these are fantasy, some are horror classics that have influenced a lot of books and other stories. But I have also included Wuthering Heights, a romance novel with elements of a ghost story because there is a ghost in the story,” she said.
Project Gutenberg is one of the oldest online libraries, hosting free books.
It is working on digitizing books in the public domain for download, she added.
“We post about free resources regularly on our Facebook page. We frequently share resources relevant to the time,” Delgado said. (PNA)