2 recent deaths place Carles under 'Rabies-alert' status

Florence F. Hibionada

After two confirmed rabies deaths within a month, provincial health officials placed a northern Iloilo town under the rabies "alert-threshold" status.

Ilonggo banker stunned on brutal RCBC heist-killings

Florence F. Hibionada

Eighteen years in banking experience, more than half of it in the forefront of daily banking operations, an Ilongga bank manager expressed shared shock and wonder on the deadly bank heist of the RCBC in Laguna Friday.

A. Chris Fernandez

Residents look at the portion of the Lambunao cemetery which was hit by a landslide following heavy rains last week.

Only 40 barangays placed under state of calamity

Maricar M. Calubiran

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) declared only 40 of the city's barangays under the state of calamity. Three of the barangays included in the list of affected barangays were rejected by the legislative body for insufficient grounds.

ILOILO NEWS

Iloilo AIDS candlelight memorial set May 20

The 25th annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial will be observed May 20, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at the University Church of Central Philippine University, Iloilo City.

Improper postharvest practices affect rice production

Fifteen to 20 percent of rice production is affected by improper postharvest practices. This according to Department of Agriculture (DA) regional director Larry Nacionales.

POEA warns Ilonggo jobseekers vs illegal recruiters

Officer-in-Charge Rhea Glynda Calantas of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) – Iloilo Regional Extension Unit warned Ilonggos seeking employment abroad of illegal recruiters posing as employees of POEA.

Ilonggo showbiz writer slaps lawyer, Manila-based producer with 9 counts of Libel

A respected and well-loved Ilonggo entertainment writer filed before the Iloilo Provincial Prosecutors' Office nine counts of Libel against a Manila-based lawyer and producer.

PANAY NEWS

IFJ hails start of trial of murdered radiomen's cases

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has welcomed the start of the trial of the murder case of Aklan broadcaster Rolando Ureta.

Malay exec, Boracay developer buck DENR complaint

A big property developer and Mayor Ciceron Cawaling of Malay town are bucking a graft complaint filed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in connection with the moratorium on construction activities on Boracay Island.

PBSP opens Philippine BiD Challenge 2008

The Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) announces the opening of the "Philippine BiD Challenge 2008" and calls on individuals and groups with businesses -- whether already existing, about to start or still just an idea -- to take part and help stimulate economic activities in the communities.

COLUMNS

		reflection Reporting on the Church By Roy Cimagala

		Bridging the gap Iloilo's textile exports in the 19th C. By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Free to Choose By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Eye Opener Make Global Prayer daily habit Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		Bonafide Text Balik sa Bohol, balik By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		anything under the sun Marian apparitions (2) By Atty. Rex Salvilla