May 13, 2008 :: Iloilo City, Philippines
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Strike paralyzes public transportation in Iloilo, Aklan provinces

Public transport nearly ground to a halt in the provinces of Aklan and Iloilo as major transport groups joined the nationally coordinated transport strike to demand the removal of taxes on oil products and for the repeal of the Oil Deregulation Law.

...but fails to cripple city's economic activity

The transport strike in Iloilo City initiated by the Pinag-Isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON) yesterday failed to cripple the business transactions here.

 
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A mother joining the protest action in support of the transport strike feeds her son
A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

A mother joining the protest action in support of the transport strike feeds her son. The spiraling prices of oil products is said to aggravate the poverty situation in the country.

Guv to V-guv: 'Prepare to face oppression, grave abuse raps'

Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas will lead legal moves to counter succeeding graft raps filed by his nephew, Iloilo Vice Governor Rolex Suplico.

In a press conference called with Capitol reporters yesterday, the governor announced that oppression and grave abuse of authority charges are being readied.

ILOILO NEWS

Arroyo, Yap expected in new abattoir inauguration

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap are expected to grace the inauguration of the multi-million double A abattoir in Barangay Tacas, Jaro before the end of the month.

Janiuay mayor seeks SP help on inaction vs quarry operators

Mayor Bienvenido Margarico of Janiuay, Iloilo has now sought the intervention and assistance of the Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan relative to two formal complaints filed against two quarry operators in said town.

PRO 6 launches Project 'Pagdayaw'

Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 Director, Chief Superintendent Isagani R. Cuevas, yesterday awarded Certificates of Commendation to police personnel in the region who have graduated their post graduate studies and Bachelor of Laws recently.

Free ladderized education program to be made available at WVSU, WVCST

Incoming college freshmen who are interested to avail of a free ladderized education program must visit the office of Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog and Councilor Julienne Baronda.

PANAY NEWS

Abaca pushed in Capiz

ROXAS CITY Capiz towns are stepping up their efforts to contribute to the country's goal of making the Philippines as the world's number 1 producer of abaca by 2010.

Antique cops usher ITP Torch Run

SAN JOSE, Antique – Chief Supt. Darius M. Tuason, Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 Deputy Regional Director for Administration, rallied the police personnel of Antique, under the leadership of Provincial Director Senior Supt. Ren T. Darroca, during this province's observance of the 8th PNP Transformation Torch Run.

COLUMNS

Cimagala  
reflection
Lowering oneself
 
Salvilla  
anything under the sun
Marian apparitions (2)
 
Funtecha  
Bridging the gap
The hablon industry in Iloilo: Fame and decline
 
Carreon-Lagoc  
Accents
Jet-lagged
 
de los Reyes  
Bonafide Text
Bora?
 
Gumabong  
Eye Opener
In crisis look to the bigness of our God
 

OPINION

Young Voice:
Limited Edition

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia


Health@Heart :
The Stem Cell Controversy

/ By Philip S. Chua


Contribution:
ROTC advocacy

/By Rolly Arcano


BLOGGER:
Comforts and appreciation

/By Kathy M. Villalon

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Zarraga's Queen and King

Zarraga's Queen and King

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Party Scenes

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