P15M listed as fund for old Capitol renovation boggles COA

Florence F. Hibionada and
Erly C. Garcia

Where is the over P15 million intended for the renovation of the old Provincial Capitol building?

As far as government auditors are concerned, Governor Niel Tupas Sr. must explain alongside the Capitol's Provincial Treasurer.

First agrarian consultancy services opens in W. Visayas

Taking a cue from the difficulty of beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and landowners in processing documents that would ensure them of land tenure, a group composed of retired officials of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) recently established the first agrarian consultancy in Western Visayas.

kathy villalon

A candlelight memorial for those who died of AIDS.

There is hope amid HIV, AIDS

Kathy M. Villalon

Those who are infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) experience feelings of embarrassment, fear and hopelessness, among others.

ILOILO NEWS

City eyes buying of delivery vans for new slaughterhouse

The city government is planning to acquire delivery vans to be used at the soon to be opened Double A slaughterhouse in Brgy. Tacas, Jaro.

City appropriates P1M for ISC road

City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the city government has appropriated P1 million for the repair of the road behind the Iloilo Sports Complex. The repair of the road will soon be implemented after the signing of the deed of donation between the city and the province.

City to join Heritage Month celebration

Heritage artifacts and gowns of past Jaro fiesta queens will be featured during the National Heritage Month which starts Friday at Robinsons Place Iloilo.

Iloilo CHO bares preparations for the opening of classes

The Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) is now busy preparing for the opening of classes this coming June 10.

PANAY NEWS

Preparations for 110thIndependence Day in high gear

The city and provincial governments of Iloilo and the Regional Association of National Government Executives VI (Range VI) gear up preparations for the 110thIndependence Day celebration on June 12, expected to be bigger and more grandiose than in the previous years.

Ilonggos mourn loss of Ka Bel

Grief and sympathy from various sectors in Iloilo poured out on the death of militant labor leader and Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran.

Antique PHO issues dengue alert anew

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Antique Provincial Health Office (PHO) issued dengue alert anew with the onset of rainy season to keep the public informed of the possible spread of the disease.

COLUMNS

		Bonafide Text A negative summer By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Eye Opener Wake up call for Centralians Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		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

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

OPINION

Point Blank:

ICHPC vs. Atty. Gil

/By Erly Garcia

Young Voice:

The truth about ice cream

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

STORYTELLER:

Romanticizing with death

/ Jyh Ming Gonzales

Rational Insanity:

The Roxas City nightlife rocks!

/ Bryan Mari Argos

Serendipity:

While I was sleeping

/ Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

FEATURES

Smart goes to Boracay

SMART Communications, Inc. went to Boracay for the Smart Summer Samahan Year 3 last May 3. Of course, me too!

While on the road from Roxas City to Caticlan in Aklan, Smart's tarpaulins were seen everywhere. It stated, "Who Will Join?"

Dancing to clear skies: The 1st Balbagan Festival

The first summer rains usually pour on the 15th of May every year in this part of the country. But on that day in the town of Binalbagan, its Patron Saint San Isidro Labrador seemed to bless the 1st Balbagan Festival and 436th Annual Town Fiesta with clear skies.

A New High In Roxas City

Roxas City never had it so good when it finally opened its latest chichi bar on the beachfront called the SANDBAR. This Bali-like restaurant-cum-bar is one beautiful place to go for some early cocktails (check out their frozen Margarita) in the afternoon while watching the sunset or just plain chilling out in the late evenings with the fantastic sounds of its resident disc jockey playing the latest and hip club music.

Alay Sayaw Kay Mommy

Doting mothers would always be delighted to see their kids perform onstage. You can see how proud they are with that sweetest smile painted on their very being every time their kids would unveil their talents.As a salute to motherhood, Claraval-Gonzalez School of Classical Ballet headed by its Artistic Director Nila Claraval Gonzales.

ILOILO NEWS

PANAY NEWS

COLUMNS

Bonafide Text

Eye Opener

reflection

Bridging the gap

Accents

anything under the sun