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Compromise dim? USA blames Labor official

The administration of the University of San Agustin, one of the biggest schools in the region, is silent on the possibility of entering into a compromise with its striking employees union.

Who gave the permit?

The quest now is to find out who really gave the clearance for the Panay Auto Club (PAC) to hold the drag race competition in Brgy. Dacutan, Dumangas, Iloilo last April 23.

  Iloilo News: Iloilo Sports Complex
The Iloilo Sports Complex in Brgy. Magsaysay, Lapaz will be home to most of the sports events in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa.

City girds for 'Palaro', Delegates to start arriving May 1

Fresh from having hosted the West Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet, Iloilo City will again be busy these days as it will host this year's Palarong Pambansa.

Iloilo News

'Airport anomaly' whistleblower feels vindicated

Board member Emmanuel Gallar expressed satisfaction with the way the House Committee on Good Government handles the congressional inquiry on alleged airport anomalies which was an offshoot of his expose in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan last year.

Tupas aide scoffs at solons, critics

Critics of Governor Niel Tupas have failed to deliver their punches.  And the ‘bombshells' on the ongoing congressional airport probe? It went “pfffft” with not as much of a whimper for an 'explosion.'

Fight for vice-mayor's seat in Sara continues

Resolution on the controversial vice-mayoralty seat continues to hang in the Municipality of Sara with “final” talks set this week.

Fire truck battling blaze nearly catches fire

A case of fighting fire with fire?

Aliwan victors to highlight Iloilo as country's tourism capital

The top spots won by tribes from Iloilo in the recently concluded Aliwan in Metro Manila will highlight Iloilo provinces as the country's tourism capital, Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. said.

'Pirates' attack Guimaras cops

Police and the Philippine Coast Guard here have now been alerted of unidentified ‘pirates' who engaged Guimaras police in a chase and shoot-out last week.

COLUMNS

Robles  
Polibiz
Was it a House probe or a circus?
 
Novera  
My Brother-in-law & other stories
I am a young senior citizen
 
Alerta  
Without the Whitecoat
“Medical apocalypse”… the death of medical practice
 
Funtecha  
Bridging the gap
Shenzhen , China 's show-window of capitalism
 
Camarista  
on the dot
Younger festivals should give way to older/bigger ones

ILOILO YEARBOOK

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Sneak preview of contents

About the yearbook

OPINION

Editorial

RTWPB and wage increase


Rational Insanity

Perfume

By Bryan Mari Argos

Antique in Perspective

What makes Gov. Sally Perez's 'maverick' man Friday being attacked

By Jun Escalona, Antique Bureau Chief

D.P.A.(Straight from the Camp)

Anonymous complaints

By Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

Unusual Channel

Always have time to laugh

By Ma. Renette B. Uy

Serendipity

Summer tales (Part II)

By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

Opinion Polls

Do you think punishing rapists with castration is the answer to the rising rape cases in the country? Why?

By Marichel Teves-Magalona

Consumers Domain

Tidbits of electric issues

By Ian Seruelo

FEATURES

Gawad Kalinga

Gawad Kalinga: Changing communities

From shanties to colorful homes; from the streets and into the classrooms; from poverty to self-reliance; and from a depressed area on to its way to becoming soon a peaceful community.

  Robinson's Fahionista

Campus Fashionista: Not your ordinary search

At first glance, one would think it's just a typical teen idol or a pageant-type search. With a mix of different ethnic looks from Caucasian looking to classic Pinoy beauty to the avant-garde exotic look.

Tubungan

Tubungan's Tubong-tubong Festival

Tubungan, a town situated on the southcentral part of Iloilo, will be celebrating its Tubong-tubong Festival this Sunday, May 1. The festival is a collection of socio-cultural activities that would showcase the Tubunganon's ability and talents.