Cops check security of malls, seaports By Jeehan Fernandez The Police Regional Office (PRO-6) has conducted surprise inspectionson variousmalls and seaportshere to see to itthat tight security is beingimplemented to safeguard the publicagainst terroristic attacks. Family drug abuse prevention program starts By Jeehan Fernandez The campaign against drug abuse is slowly reaping success as manifested in the case of actor Mark Anthony Fernandez who has recently recovered from the ill-effects of illegal drugs.

Jeehan Fernandez Militant groups hold a picket while the City Council is having its regular session Wednesday. The rallyists demand for the repeal of the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance. Treñas says PBO is not the only solution to congestion By Jeehan Fernandez Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas stressed that the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) is not the only solution on the traffic congestion along the city's major thoroughfares.

ILOILO NEWS

Tupas, Gallar have contrasting views on airport probe

With the congressional inquiry on alleged airport anomalies set to resume next week, Board Member Emmanuel Gallar hopes that his accusations against the Tupas administration would be given credence by the investigating panel.

ERC affirms unbundling of Peco's power rate

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), in relation to the rate unbundling application of the PECO has released a new order dated January 19, 2005 denying the Motion for Reconsideration of PECO to the Commission's earlier order that mandated the distribution utility to unbundle and lower its rates.

Paraw Regatta to make splashes and waves

The 33 rd Iloilo Paraw Regatta will make splashes and waves starting tomorrow February 19 to the 20th at Tatoy's Manokan , Villa Beach , Arevalo Iloilo City .

Mabugat suspends privileges of two inmates

Iloilo Provincial Warden retired Senior Supt. Juan Mabugat temporarily suspended the privileges of the two inmates who were involved in the clash inside the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) on February 14, 2005.

PANAY NEWS

Antiqueño bags Don Carlos Palanca Award in Literature

The Sunday Inquirer magazine featured Glenn Mas , of Antique as having the Grand Prize in Literature for his one-act play entitled “Her Father's House”.

DOE promotes energy plan for Visayas

The Department of Energy ( DoE ) is currently focusing on energy development for the Visayas .

Cultural artist to head Binirayan 2005

Alex de los Santos , a writer, theater artist, stage director, NGO and NCCEd executive director, is appointed executive director to spearhead preparations for Binirayan Festival 2005. He has been with the Binirayan Execom since year 2001.

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Traditional Ilonggo fabrics in contemporary Ilonggo fashion

In support for the centennial celebration of Central Philippine University, the College of Education under the leadership of the officer-in-charge of the Institute of HRM and Tourism, will present WEAVES OF FASHION.

Dine and be mesmerized in luscious culinary bliss at The Promenade

The Promenade. Currently one of Metro-Iloilo's most sought-after dining haven of meticulous Ilonggo food lovers that ceaselessly enthrall everyone with their culinary masterpieces.

COLUMNS

Polibiz A serpent on the loose By Nelson Robles         Without the White Coat BIOMEDIS, Inc… stories that heal By Dr. Florentino Alerta     My Brother-in-law & other stories Just a joke By Johnny S. Novera

Just Right The Piatco Fiasco By Atty. Cyril Regalado     Bridging the Gap: Fishermen's cooperatives in Kagoshima By Henry Funtecha         On the DOT Sail on for unity, peace and progress By Atty. Helen Camarista

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