Reyes assures no whitewash on ‘hazing probe' By Jeehan Fernandez “We will determine whether there is probable cause,” stressed Police Regional Office (PRO-6) regional director Chief Supt. Doroteo Reyes II as he directed the investigation on the alleged hazing on 18 neophyte cops. PGMA visits Iloilo 's 1st call center By Jeehan Fernandez President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo visited Iloilo city's first major call center -- ePLDT Ventus at the second floor of Iloilo Supermart in Molo district yesterday, March 3.

A girl joins the Tumanduk rally to lay claim on their ancestral land.   The Tumanduk will hold its 5th Tribal People's Day on March 11-13 at Katipunan , Tapaz , Capiz. Army, militants clash over ancestral land By Jeehan Fernandez The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 3rd Infantry Division and militant groups have again clashed over who really have the rights over the thousands of hectares of land in Tapaz, Capiz.

ILOILO NEWS

‘We will defend our gains'

The Responsible Ilonggos for Sustainable Energy (Rise), a multisectoral alliance opposing the entry of coal-fired power plants in Iloilo, once again challenged the government to let the people know the real score as to the future power situation of the region.

DOT VI clarifies exclusion of Iloilo in tourism campaign

Department of Tourism (DOT-VI) regional director Edwin Trompeta recently issued a letter of clarification on the exclusion of the Iloilo Dinagyang festival on the tourism campaign “I love Philippines Biyahe Na!”

LGUs tackle possible amendments to Local Gov't Code

The members of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) recently met at the Office of Political Affairs in Malacañang to tackle the concerns on the proposed amendment of the Local Government Code of 1991 (LGC).

Iloilo City, Guimaras link to promote tourism

The city of Iloilo will be linking with the island province of Guimaras to promote the tourism industry in this part of the country.

RDC endorses  Social Work Week celebration 

Social workers in Western Visayas  have found much needed support in their move towards a historic celebration of the Ruby Anniversary of their profession comes June 19.

Paraw Regatta photo contest winners bared

“Go!Go!Go!” of Rehena Sualibios of Dingle, Iloilo was voted by the judges to win the Grand Prize award in the recently concluded 33rd Iloilo Paraw Regatta Photo Competition.

PANAY NEWS

Brgy. Santiago residents favor coal-fired power plant

Mayor Raul Tupas of Barotac Viejo insists majority of the people in Brgy. Santiago are in favor with the proposed coal-fired power plant by Mirant Global Philippines.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Show me your face By Nelson Robles         Without the White Coat Ensuring a healthy workplace By Dr. Florentino Alerta     My Brother-in-law & other stories Mt. Isarog By Johnny S. Novera

Just Right The Piatco Fiasco By Atty. Cyril Regalado     Bridging the Gap: The old hacienda system in Negros By Henry Funtecha         On the DOT Research is the lifeblood of tourism By Atty. Helen Camarista

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