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11 years after ‘Yolanda’: Disaster preparedness becomes a top priority for local gov’ts
ILOILO – Today, November 8, marks the 11th anniversary of the catastrophic Super Typhoon Yolanda which hit the Visayas, including this province, causing widespread destruction to livelihoods, homes, and lives. -
Iloilo aims for ‘Forest Province’ status by 2044
The Iloilo provincial government, led by Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., officially announced its goal to achieve “Forest Province” status by 2044 during the 3rd Provincial Environmental Awareness Month celebration on Nov. 4 at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. -
CineEnkanto showcases Ilonggo horror and folklore films
CineEnkanto returns to Iloilo, celebrating Ilonggo cinema with a fresh slate of short films that delve into folklore, horror, and supernatural themes. -
Barangay-based ‘awareness desks’ to address mental health issues pushed
ILOILO City – The City Council has unanimously approved on first reading a proposed measure to establish “mental awareness desks” in all barangays across the metropolis. -
New flood control to boost Alimodian’s agri resilience
ILOILO – The newly completed P96.4-million flood control project in Alimodian is a critical investment in the town’s agricultural resilience and economic stability. -
Iloilo, the most noble city: History and development 1566-1898
The book gives a wealth of historical data on Iloilo City on 1566 to 1898, and situates it in the context of the history of elegiac Panay as well as that of revolutionary Philippines. Notably, the book mentions the story of the Ilongo volunteers fighting against the Katipunan (hence Queen Maria Cristina of Spain calling it La Muy Noble Ciudad), growth of the sugarcane and textile industries, and the emergence of Graciano Lopez Jaena and the Propaganda Movement.
Iloilo, the Most Noble City by Rev. Fr. Policarpo F. Hernandez, ObA is a well-written and excellent piece of scholarly historical research.
Professional historians, history students, researchers and enthusiasts will profit much from reading it. While the basic frame of interest is the valuable contributions of the Augustinian Order in Iloilo, generally unknown, and therefore, unappreciated, the book will be of much help in the study of Iloilo history. -
Farm schools in WV plant seeds for sustainable local economies
ILOILO City – In just four years, Western Visayas’ farm schools have sparked an agricultural renaissance among local students, turning classrooms into green hubs for sustainable food production and economic resilience. -
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)
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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 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).