UPV exec charged with neglect of duty over undelivered lab kit

By Florence Hibionada

An engineer and section chief of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) was formally charged with Neglect of Duty in an administrative case filed before the Office of the Chancellor here.

22 Guimaras resort operators first to get compensation claims

By Maricar Calubiran

The International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPCF) has already paid the 22 resort operators in the island province of Guimaras of their compensation claims resulting from the Solar 1 oil spill incident. The fishermen from the town of San Lorenzo comes next after they also agreed with the compensation package.

The strike area of USAEU-FFW in front of the University of San Agustin. The city government gave the union until yesterday, Sunday, to vacate the area pursuant to the latest Supreme Court ruling dismissing with finality their case against the university.

USAEU-FFW strike area faces demolition

By Erly Garcia

The strike area of the dismissed officers of the University of San Agustin Employees Union-Federation of Free Workers (USAEU-FFW) who have been camping out in front of the University of San Agustin campus for nearly two years faces demolition today, Monday, from the City Engineer's Office (CEO) as ordered by City Legal Office (CLO) chief Atty. Edgar Gil.

This after the striking former USA employees failed to dismantle their streamers and vacate the place yesterday, Sunday, the deadline set by Gil for them to clear the area.

ILOILO NEWS

Tigbauan councilors join ex-mayor's son in graft raps filed over 'ghost projects'

Five municipal councilors in Tigbauan, Iloilo officially joined the fray generated by the alleged "ghost projects" here following the re-filing of criminal and administrative complaint against Mayor Myrna Torres.

It's for real: Jamora, Malabor ties severed

Now it can be told. Former allies Lorenzo "Larry" Jamora, administrator of Local Waterworks and Utilities Administration (LWUA), and ex-City Mayor Mansueto Malabor have severed their ties.

Ombudsman launches caravan of services Nov. 30

Ombudsman Regional Office VI in Iloilo City will conduct a Caravan of Services in the different towns of Iloilo on November 30, 2006.

City gov't prepares P22M for extra cash gift of workers, barangay officials

The Iloilo City government has allotted P22.5 million for the extra cash gift also known as the GMA bonus of regular employees and officials of the city's 180 barangays.

PANAY NEWS

Authorities to regulate pyrotechnics manufacture in Western Visayas

Camp Delgado's Firearms Explosives Security Agency and Guards Supervision Section (FESAGSS) will strictly regulate and strengthen its campaign against the illegal manufacture of firecrackers and pyrotechnic products in the region, particularly now that Christmas season and the New Year celebration are fast approaching.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Edu, please don't... By Nelson Robles

		Anything Under the Sun Salvador Infante -- last capitan of Iloilo By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Harassment of Balasan farmers By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat No prescriptions... No sale of medicines By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bridging the gap The origin of the names 'Iloilo' and 'Jaro' By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Will you vote for Pacquiao? By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity Bond, bugs and boxing By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Unusual Channel The least I can do By Ma. Renette B. Uy