Napulan questions millions poured into anti-rabies program

By Florence F. Hibionada

Questions have now been raised on the legality and regularity of the Iloilo Provincial Government's anti-rabies program with millions in Capitol funds spent thus far.

In a privilege speech titled "Just Asking," First District Board Member Mac Napulan called for intervention and thorough check on the program's implementation. This, as he openly wondered whether provisions in an earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was violated.

Gonzalez blinks, holds Baldago dismissal amid legal questions

By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. has balked at implementing the dismissal order against City Prosecutor Efrain Baldago amid questions on the legality of the order.

PIO

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas blows the candles on his birthday cake yesterday as he celebrated his 51st birthday at the City Hall temporarily located in Robinsons Place. Cheering him on is only daughter Raissa and employees of the city government. When asked of his birthday wish, the mayor asked for good health and closer partnerships and cooperation among Ilonggos for the continued success of the city. (PIO)

City to appeal power rate hike

By Maricar M. Calubiran

This could well describe the move of the City Legal Office (CLO) after the Energy Regulatory Commission (CLO) approved the application for rate increase of Panay Electric Company (Peco).

ILOILO NEWS

Garin, Mondejar 'clash' over SK, Liga reps

In what stands anew as yet another historic session in the Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan(SP), members of the 9th Iloilo SP lengthily argued on the presence of its new ex-officio colleagues.

NGO leads walkathon for kids in Iloilo City

The Iloilo Juvenile Welfare Foundation (IJWF), a non-government organization that caters to male children in conflict with the law (CICL) will spearhead a walkathon aimed at promoting children's rights and increasing public awareness on the plight of less privileged children.

Ilongga senator donates P10M for road widening

City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday relayed that Ilongga Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago has donated P10 million for the road widening in Barangay Hechanova, La Paz district.

Garin wins seat for Visayas directorship in natl board members' league

Iloilo First District Board Member Richard Garin won the directorship for Visayas in the recently concluded 16th Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) national convention.

PANAY NEWS

All systems go for SK Federation Election

San Jose, Antique – "All systems go for the Sangguniang Kabataan election at the municipal and provincial levels", said Rosario Maza, Provincial Director Department of Interior and Local Government.

Capiz registers P212-M investments

Roxas City -- Total investments worth P212,888,832 from the new Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) businesses has been recorded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Capiz from January to November 20 this year.

Bacolod Alay Lakad nets P83-T from public schools

Bacolod City -- From every P5 contributed by the students from the public elementary and high schools, and P10 from the public schools teachers, the Department of Education of Bacolod City collected a total of P83,000 for this year's Alay Lakad.

COLUMNS

		Accents An inconvenient word By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity Cuckoo Coup By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Blogger That one time By Kathy M. Villalon

		Bridging the gap Boat-building in Panay during the colonial period By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Without the Whitecoat Food supplements: Business or cure? By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bonafide Text My philosophy of teaching By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

OPINION

COMMENTARY:

Watchdogs or watchbugs?

/ Aimee Andaya

Reflections:

Life is a mystery

/ Fr. Roy Cimagala

COMMENTARY:

Media Not the Enemy

/ National Union of Journalists of the Philippines

freespirit:

What about ecological footprints?

/ Jo Martinez-Clemente

Coffee Thursdays:

Ignoring the clock and having some realizations

/ Paolo Carreon

Res Gestae:

Armed tanods for peace and order

/ Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

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