Probe up on violent killing of escapee

By Florence Hibionada

Saturday's killing of an escapee at the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) has now generated widespread call for investigation even as key figures in the Iloilo Provincial Government issued opposing sentiments on the incident.

'Executed' inmate died wanting to see his mother

By Florence Hibionada

Dante Joaquin's last days were not like any other days for while he would normally keep to himself and appeared contented to literally hang on to the prison bars, the past three days prior to his violent death was marked with extreme depression and anxiety.

A.Chris Fernandez

The man of the hour Ricardo Gumabong was a no show in the first day of investigation of the City Legal Office over his reported string of extortion activities. In photo are, from left, Atty. Richard Jeruta, Engr. Marcelino Umahag, City Engineer Marito Amatorio, CLO stenographer, Atty. Edgar Gil, Atty Mila Hechanova, Atty. Jose Daduros and TNT reporter Maricar Calubiran.

Gumabong snubs probe on alleged extortion activities

By Maricar Calubiran

Controversial City Hall employee Ricardo Gumabong did not show up in the first day of investigation over his reported string of extortion activities held yesterday at the City Legal Office (CLO).

ILOILO NEWS

CEO officials refuse to release inventory reports

After flaunting their supposed records on inventory of allmaterials, City Engineer Marito Amatorio and Engr. Marcelino Umahag, officer-in-charge of the electrical and safety division of the City Engineer's Office (CEO), refused to release their inventory records.

The Cascades concert to go on

Ilonggo fans of America's popular 70s band The Cascades should not have to worry as the group's upcoming concert on June 18 at the Rose Memorial Auditorium of Central Philippine University (CPU) will push through contrary to rumors that it will be restrained by the court.

Iloilo flood control project still top priority of gov't

Public Works and Highways Regional Director Rolando Asis said in a PIA interview that the government of President Arroyo, still considers the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP) among its priorities, despite the seemingly slow progress it is making.

Vice mayor's grandson tagged in roadside shooting

Paraffin test was ordered on a grandson of Iloilo Vice Mayor Guillermo De La Llana following yesterday's roadside shooting in Jalandoni Street, Iloilo City Proper.

DILG okays conduct of 2006 Best Tanod search

The best-performing Barangay Tanod shall once more be honored through an endeavor unique to Western Visayas.

CLO employees told to observe office hours

City Legal Office chief Atty. Edgar Gil recently handed a memorandum to all city legal employees to observe proper office hours. The order was in response to the clamor of Mayor Jerry Treñas on the non-availability of lawyers at the legal office.

PANAY NEWS

Thunderstorms hit 14 families in Antique

Thunderstorms hit 14 families in Odiong, San Jose, Antique some 4 kilometers away from Sibalom going to the province's capital San Jose.

Spain grants P14-M for Bacolod waste management

Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Ignacio Sagaz visited the city as bearer of the good news and witness of the city's Grand Santacruzan.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Tiny brains By Nelson Robles

		Anything Under the Sun Mary Model of Charity By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Gloria's bright solution By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat The stinging Bee... hepatitis B By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Sibalom and its river system on the crossroad By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Hell hath no fury... By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity In the Land of Do-and-Wear-As-You-Please By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Unusual Channel Freaky interesting By Ma. Renette B. Uy