The Evelio B. Javier monument at the San Jose town plaza named after him. see related story

PBO's full operation doomed

It seems that the scheduled full implementation of the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) on February 16 will not materialize.

Tupas faces graft raps anew

The Peoples Graftwatch of Iloilo Inc. has criminally charged Governor Niel D. Tupas, Sr. before the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas for violation of Republic Act 3019 otherwise known as Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

No abolition of Brgy. Roxas Village?

There has been an issue whether Brgy. Roxas Village, City Proper should be abolished or not.

Paraw Regatta registration underway

Local sailors who wish to register and join the Paraw Regatta 2005 sailing competition can do so until the February 19 deadline.

Rebidding for unfinished portion of new IRC project sought

The “conscience bloc” in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan questioned the automatic turn over of the New Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (NIRC) Project to F. Gurrea Construction following the termination of contract with Great Asian Development Technology International Corp.

Anti-drug campaign goes ‘house-to-house'

Taking the campaign against illegal drugs into the basic unit of society, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has implemented the “house-clustering” drive to keep a tight watch on this unlawful activity in the villages.

Search for miniature paraw open

In celebration of Paraw Regatta, the SM City Iloilo, Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees and Philippine Institute of Architects – Iloilo Section are hosting a “Paraw Miniature Contest” as one of the event that will add color to the festival.

Antique to celebrate 19th EBJ death anniversary

Simple yet meaningful activities are lined up here today, February 11, to commemorate the 19 th death anniversary of Antique folk hero Evelio B. Javier.

Plight of Boracay vendors worries local officials

Where to relocate hundreds of vendors, mostly transients, displaced by monstrous fire which struck Boracay late last month is creating a big headache to local officials of Malay and Aklan.