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		The holy image of Sto. Niño de Cebu arrives at the San Jose church in Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City Friday signaling the start of the grand celebration of the 2006 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival with highlights on January 28 and 29.
A. Chris Fernandez

Over 1,000 cops, troops to secure Dinagyang '06

Over a thousand personnel from the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines will be securing this year's Dinagyang Festival.

Arroyo, foreign dignitaries lead Dinagyang '06 VIPs

Security will be extra tighter for this year's Dinagyang Festival as several Very Important Persons (VIPs) are expected to watch the highlight of the City's annual top tourist attraction.

WNC nursing board examinees barking at the wrong tree, says PRC head

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Regional Director Lily Ann R. Baldago pitied the group of nursing graduates from West Negros College (WNC) in Bacolod City who bewailed the withholding of their board exam results and filed a mandamus petition for its release.

Iloilo Yearbook 2005 launching set

The first ever Iloilo Yearbook will be launched this coming January 27, 2006, 4:00 p.m. at the Fountain Area of Robinsons Place Iloilo.

ILOILO NEWS

Pacquiao victory proves too fatal

This man probably died a happy man. Agustin Borda, of Barangay Central in Ajuy, Iloilo, died Sunday due to over excitement on the victory of Manny Pacquiao over Mexican Erik Morales.

Pacquiao unified the country

City Mayor Jerry Treñas said new super featherweight champion Manny Pacquiao has unified the nation when he had a rematch with Mexican Erik Morales last Sunday (Philippine time).

Will ERC grant Peco's petition to amend PPA?

The two protagonists in the dispute regarding the proposed amendment of the power purchase agreement (PPA) of Panay Electric Company (Peco) and Panay Power Corporation (PPC) are both hoping a favorable decision from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

RPA-ABB vows ‘revenge’ on victim of NPA execution

The hierarchy of the Revolutionary Proletariat Army — Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) came out to condemn former comrades in the New People"s Army (NPA) for the latest execution of a disgruntled member.

Lettermen assured of safety

The well loved Lettermen trio have been assured of their security during their performance here in Iloilo on January 29, 2006.

Scion of rich Guimaras businessman linked to death of teener

A son of a prominent businessman in the island-province of Guimaras has been tagged as principal suspect in the fatal shooting of a 17 year-old teener.

Approval of 2006 national budget still dim

Senator Manny Villar said there is still no indication from the Lower House as regards the approval of the 2006 national budget amounting to P1.05 trillion as the lower chamber wants to have a reenacted budget.

LCP to issue stand on extension of terms

The League of Cities in the Philippines (LCP) is expected to issue today (Wednesday) their stand on the proposed extension of terms of local government officials until 2010.

PANAY NEWS

Gov. Perez lauds Culasi Punong Barangay

Governor Salvacion Z. Perez recently recognized Barangay Valderrama in Culasi as a model barangay — thanks to the able leadership of its Punong Barangay Arturo J. Baliguat whom Perez declared as worthy of emulation.

CSC issues 2006 civil service examinations calendar

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the calendar of civil service examinations for 2006.

More infra projects for Aklan ARCs

The first quarter of 2006 will usher massive projects for the two agrarian reform communities in Ibajay, Aklan in the amount of P 47,463,928.00.