AFP unmasks 32 communist-backed brgy, SK bets in Western Visayas

By Florence F. Hibionada

Thirty-two candidates in Western Visayas vying for elective office on Monday's polls are reportedly handpicked by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).

Iloilo hotels target of extortion racket

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Unidentified groups are reportedly capitalizing on the Glorietta 2 explosion in Makati City to extort money from the different hotels here in the city.

Because of this the Iloilo Hotels Resorts and Restaurants Association (IHRRA) sought the help of the city's police to protect their businesses.

A. Chris Fernandez

Joint elements of the Philippine National Police and the Philippine Army are tasked to secure the hinterland barangays from the infiltration of communist insurgents during the electoral exercise on Monday.

65 retiring brgy captains running as kagawads

By Maricar M. Calubiran

It appears that a lot of barangay captains in the city are not ready to leave the public service although they have already completed the maximum three-term period.

ILOILO NEWS

Treñas calls on Brgy, SK bets not to resort to violence

City Mayor Jerry Treñas recently appealed to all the candidates in the forthcoming synchronized Barangay and SK elections to stay calm and not resort to violence as they woo the people's votes.

Cutting of mango trees in Guimbal, Iloilo now regulated

Unauthorized cutting of mango trees within the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Guimbal is now prohibited.

Treñas leaves for Korea, Mabilog assumes as OIC mayor

City Mayor Jerry Treñas has appointed Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog as OIC mayor starting today as the later is set to attend the executive committee meeting of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in Jeju, Korea.

DepEd, Comelec sign MOA for 2007 barangay and SK elections

The Department of Education (DepEd), together with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), will sign a Memorandum of Agreement this afternoon at 2pm at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Complex – as part of its efforts to collaborate with other government agencies for a smooth conduct of the elections.

PANAY NEWS

CENRO Bacolod City Inaugurated New Port Station

To further enhance capability to deter illegal transport of forest products and wildlife, Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Bacolod City opened its latest monitoring station at Bredco RoRo Port located in the Reclamation Area, this city.

Bacolod retains title as 'most business-friendly city' in Visayas

Bacolod City retains its title as the "Most Business-Friendly City in the Visayas" for year 2007.

US medical mission visits Bacolod City

Bacolod City -- A 43-member surgical-medical-team from Michigan, USA is in the city to perform major and minor surgeries for pre-screened indigents at the Corazon Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), this week.

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