Despite mounting protests, Gov. Niel D. Tupas Sr. is bent on pushing for the realization of a coal fired power plant in the province this year.
Elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) in the region were told to be extra vigilant and conduct proactive measures to preempt possible attacks from the New People's Army (NPA) following the lapse of the holiday ceasefire on January 2, 2004.
The police assessed the welcome celebration for 2005 in Iloilo City as generally peaceful.
The Department of Health (DOH) in the region reported low blast injuries resulting from the last New Year's Eve celebration.
Security plans have been readied for two successive festivals happening in Panay Island this January.
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