PhilHealth admits issue remains 'clear and present danger for the nation'

Florence F. Hibionada

Remember the "cataract scam-scheme" primarily blamed on some P4 billion in government losses of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC)?

Suspect in murder of Aklan broadcaster dies

Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

A detained suspect in the killing of Aklan broadcaster Rolando Ureta died at a hospital on Friday due to complications from a throat ailment.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

A young girl helps her parents earn a living by selling grilled corn to passersby in Jaro district.

'5-15-25' rakes P3M in STL winnings

Erly C. Garcia

Iloilo Small Town Lottery Gaming Corp. (ISTLGC) reportedly paid more or less P3 million to winning bettors in its lone draw last Sunday, May 4. The winning number combination was 5-15-25.

ILOILO NEWS

Concepcion amends town's Fishery Code

The Municipality of Concepcion has now passed an Ordinance amending the town's existing Fishery Code.

Locals oppose Culasi-townhood

The 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) is up to discuss the opposition of locals in Ajuy, Iloilo relative to the planned townhood of Barangay Culasi.

Drug pusher falls in buy-bust operation

The Regional Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Group (RAIDSOG) nabbed Ronnie V. Horario in a buy-bust operation at Brgy. Bakhaw, Mandurriao , Iloilo City last Thursday (May 1, 2008) at 5 pm.

Provincial SMED Council Strategic Planning Workshop set

The Iloilo Small and Medium Enterprises Development Foundation, Inc. in cooperation the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and the Department of Trade & Indsutry will hold its Strategic Planning Workshop on May 7, 2008 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart St., Iloilo City.

PANAY NEWS

Pinoy rowers rule dragon boat race

Rowers from the Philippines ruled four of the six events in the recent Fila 2nd Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival held at the world-famous island-resort.

Negros Rainforest coffee launched

It was launched through the Negros Island Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (NISARD) Foundation, Inc.

Civil registrar's office now accepts NSO authentication applications

In a move to lessen the volume of applicants at the National Statistics Office (NSO), some Local Civil Registry in the province can now accept NSO authenticated applications.

COLUMNS

		reflection Ethics in crisis By Roy Cimagala

		Bridging the gap Patadyong weaving in Sta. Barbara, Igbaras, Iloilo By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Walk with me! By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Eye Opener In crisis look to the bigness of our God Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		Bonafide Text Summer getaway By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		anything under the sun Origins of place names (15) By Atty. Rex Salvilla