Mayor admits: Illegal drugs in the city is a big problem

By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Mayor Jerry Treñas admits that the proliferation of illegal drugs is one “big problem" the city is currently facing.

Treñas: Probe cops, brgy officials linked to drugs

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Officials of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 under Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas should resolve the issues on the alleged links of several city policemen in the illegal drugs trade. While, barangay captains who coddle suspected illegal drug pushers should be slapped with appropriate cases.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Big potholes scatter along a national road near Passi City causing inconvenience among motorists.

Capitol dads hail TRO denial

By Florence F. Hibionada

Vice Governor Rolex Suplico hailed Tuesday's denial of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) sought over the now highly-controversial 2008 Capitol Budget.

Calling it a "pro-people Order," the Vice Governor, presiding chair of the 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan was among the respondents for Special Civil Action No. 2008-639.

ILOILO NEWS

Barbers' name in controversial PTA seal removed

The Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) has started changing the controversial seal etched with the name of its general manager and chief executive Robert Dean Barbers on the sidewalks of Boracay Island after it drew criticisms from residents and resort owners on the island.

Cell phone ring cost board member, driver P200 each

"Silent mode" has rang a new meaning for Iloilo provincial board member Jett Rojas.

After override, Tupas vetoes anew slashed budget

Governor Niel Tupas in an Executive Decision vetoed anew the slashed Capitol budget in a move now adding to the historical-firsts in the affairs of the Iloilo Provincial Government.

Issuance of new PUJ passes ordered

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has ordered the Traffic Management and Engineering Unit (TMEU) to issue new public utility jeepney (PUJ) and cargo passes that will be used starting March 1st, 2008 for all out-of- town PUJs that ply the city route.

PANAY NEWS

DENR to probe 'ownership' of wetlands in Boracay

Environment Secretary Lito Atienza yesterday said they will investigate how claimants of properties on Boracay Island considered as wetlands were able to secure tax declarations as proof of ownership.

Young people join Working Youth Day Celebration

The Department of Labor and Employment Region 6 celebrates "Working Youth day" with Youth Info-cum and Productivity Forum at the University of Iloilo Auditorium on February 19, 2008.

Aklan opens 'Hugod it Aklanon' showroom

Kalibo, Aklan -- A permanent showroom to showcase the "Hugod It Akeanon" (Aklanon's Industry) formally opened today as part of Aklan's weeklong celebration of its arts and culture spearheaded by the Archbishop Garbriel M. Reyes Memorial Foundation (AGMRMF), a non-government organization here, and sponsored by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

COLUMNS

		Accents Why I googled Mrs. Maria M. Socorro By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bonafide Text Money talk By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Bridging the gap Tibiao: The town that came from 'Tigbao' By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Consumers Domain Save TESDA! Prosecute Syjuco! By Ian M. Seruelo

		Serendipity On Cruise Control By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Blogger Enjoying the holidays By Kathy M. Villalon