Father of 'executed' inmate wants guv out of son's case By Florence Hibionada Cries for justice are heard anew from the father of 'executed' inmate Dante Joaquin Jr. even as results are expected this week on the independent investigation conducted by the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). Will SP probe CEO officials, employees? By Maricar Calubiran Will the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) give credence to the complaint of alleged extortionist Ricardo Gumabong against officials and employees of the City Engineer's Office (CEO) for gross anomalies and irregularities and violation of Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act? This question cropped up following Gumabong's filing of formal complaint against officials of the CEO last week amidst an ongoing investigation against him at the City Legal Office.

A.Chris Fernandez Philippine flags adorn the lampposts along Bonifacio Drive in celebration of the 108th Independence Day. Various programs as well as protest rallies will mark the commemoration of the day when the Filipinos finally claimed its sovereignty from foreign domination. Indonesia wants economic ties with Ilonggos By Maricar Calubiran Indonesian Ambassador to the Philippines Prof. Irzan Tandjung, PhD said his government wants to promote economic relationship with the people of Iloilo. He disclosed that Philippine products increased by 30 percent in the shelves of Indonesian market.

ILOILO NEWS

OWWA, DFA execs seek confirmation on Brunei case involving Ilongga nurse

Diplomatic channels were tapped over the weekend to get official confirmation on the reported arrest of an Ilongga nurse charged for grand-scale theft and robbery inside the Royal Palace of the Royal Family of Brunei.

Tribu Ilongganon bags nat'l street dancing group award in Dagupan

Though they lost in the recent Aliwan festival competition, the Tribu Ilongganon was considered by Dagupan City as the "national street dancing group" for its spectacular exhibition performance during the Kalutan Ed Dagupan, the focal activity of Dagupan Bangus Festival 2006.

GK Heroes Build project launched today

As their way of commemorating the 108th Philippine Independence, the Gawad Kalinga (GK) will be launching the GK Heroes Build in 730 GK sites nationwide.

Calinog wins nutrition award anew

The municipality of Calinog will again represent the province of Iloilo in the regional search for the Outstanding Nutrition Program Implementor for this year 2006.

Iloilo celebrates 1st IT week

Staking a claim to be the next Information Technology Hub in the country, Iloilo will hold its first IT Week Celebration on January 13-17, 2006 at the Upper Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo. Various activities are lined up to make the event memorable such as motorcade, exhibits, mini-lectures on various Information Technology related topics, career and job fair.

PANAY NEWS

Missing man in Antique feared dead

Hopes begin to fade for the family of Jerry Francisco of Sitio Inulingan, Barangay Ilaud, Bugasong, Antique after search and rescue efforts yielded negative results nearly a month when he was first reported missing.

Agrarian reform beyond 2006 is bleak - Pamanggas

"Agrarian reform beyond 2006" is the banner theme of the government 18th year anniversary of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). "But what's in the future that CARP lies? excellent slogan?" questioned, Nilo Arado Secretary general of Pamanggas.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Tiny brains By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun Mary Model of Charity By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain 'Anti-poverty, job-creating' or 'poverty-creating, anti-job' By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat The stinging Bee... hepatitis B By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap What Ilonggo culture is By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents A mess of economy and ecology By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity Blue funk By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Unusual Channel Freaky interesting By Ma. Renette B. Uy

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