Former Cabinet members won't join anti-GMA rally The 10 Cabinet members who resigned two weeks ago and called for the resignation of President Arroyo will not participate in the July 25 protest action that would coincide with the chief executive's State of the Nation Address. 'A defensive act,' RPA-ABB commander says of Janiuay killings A top official of the once dreaded Revolutionary Proletarian Army – Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) owned up to Sunday's killings of two barangay tanods in Janiuay, Iloilo.

A. CHRIS FERNANDEZ An aeta child watches from the skywalk along Iznart Street the anti-Arroyo rallyists as they march along the city streets during last July 13's protest. Groups calling for Pres. Arroyo's resignation will again troop the city streets Monday in time with the president's State of the Nation Address (Sona). Militant groups to hold big protest during SONA Various cause-oriented groups will hold a big protest action this Monday July 25 when Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivers her State of the Nation Address (Sona) before the members of Congress.

ILOILO NEWS

Armada calls for probe of Capitol cracks

Another investigation is in the offing at the Capitol this time to ascertain the cracks at the multi-million seat of the Iloilo Provincial Government.

Father and son dead in Lambunao duel

A father and son were killed Tuesday in Lambunao, Iloilo following an early afternoon trouble that occurred in a quiet barangay of said town.

SP mulls over P48M add'l Capitol budget

P1.5 million in additional “donations” of the governor. P3.5 million in additional gasoline, oil and lubricant expense of the Provincial Engineer's Office. New expense of over P2.3 million for the governor's new car.

POEA warns applicants for Korea vs illegal recruiters

“The special hiring arrangement through Korea's Employment Permit System (EPS) is strictly 'government to government' and we have not authorized or recognized any third party to ride on or participate in this hiring program”, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration VI (POEA VI) Director Rhea Glynda Calantas said.

Iloilo City is model LGU in the Phil.

Iloilo City was adjudged as one of the model local government units in the Philippines for Best Practices besting other entries coming from the different cities in the country.

City tourist arrivals up

Tourist arrivals in this Southern metropolis has significantly increased in the first six months of this year compared with the same period last year.

Aklan enhances livestock development program

Kalibo, Aklan—The Provincial Government of Aklan as envisioned by Gov. Carlito S. Marquez will push for a holistic, self sufficient and sustainable agricultural development to enhance incomes of Aklanon farmers. As such, programs and projects in agricultural productivity are implemented to achieve this end.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Let's be fair to Pres. GMA By Nelson Robles     Carpooling Loonies Room for rent By Jinki Beldia     Consumers Domain A transitional revolutionary govt By Ian Seruelo         Serendipity People-watching By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan         Just Right The flip side of the “Hello Garci” tapes (Part 1) By Cyril Regalado

Bridging the gap Early Visayan international trade By Prof. Henry Funtecha     on the dot Putting premium on DOT accreditation By Atty. Helen Camarista     Without the Whitecoat Medical practice with a heart… didn't I tell you so? By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.         Accents Are you racist? By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

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