Treñas to probe BFP's 'tardiness'

By Maricar Calubiran

Mayor Jerry Treñas has ordered an investigation on the alleged delayed response of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Friday's midnight fire at Barangay Concepcion, City Proper which claimed two lives and razed 17 houses.

Mayors dare Defensor to show proof

By Florence Hibionada

The mayors of two Iloilo towns included in the recent “lotteng-affected” list came out and expressed surprise over the report.

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In the wake of the “uncalled statement” issued by Tourism Secretary Ace Durano saying that Boracay is in critical condition due to its uncontrolled development comes another report that the waste disposal in the world reknown island is one major issue that needs be addressed immediately as it does not comply with environmental standards

'Illegal drug protector' tag for uncooperative brgy. dads

By Maricar Calubiran

'If you're not with us, you're against us.

ILOILO NEWS

'Not only us,' Tupas aide counters on P3.5M Capitol ‘food trip'

The “extravagant, excessive and unconscionable” food expenses in the Capitol were not solely made by the Office of the Governor. In fact, even inmates of the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) and members of the Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) are to be credited on the P3.5 million catering services of the Iloilo Provincial Government in about a year's time.

PANAY NEWS

P3-M sales generated from Aklan's Fiber Festival 2005

The recent Fiber Festival held at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, Kalibo, Aklan 22-28 April 2005 generated total sales of almost P3M.

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