Rebels on the offensive? The members of the New People's Army (NPA) had again faced-off with Philippine Army men early Sunday morning. LMP suggests proper training for schoolteachers Alarmed with the declining literacy rate of students in the province, the League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) headed by Barotac Viejo Mayor Raul Tupas plans to hold a forum in order to know the problems of public schools.

This conventional way of slaughtering animals at the Iloilo City slaughterhouse in Molo district would soon be a thing of the past as the construction of the P5-million modern slaughterhouse in Brgy . Tacas , Jaro is now underway. file Rabies deaths in Western Visayas on the rise Department of Health (DOH-6) regional director Lydia D. Ramos stressed that the number of rabies cases in Western Visayas should be an “eye-opener” as it is now “very common”.

ILOILO NEWS

Reading program for Grade 1 pupils urged

Although classes are ending, it cannot be denied that not all of the pupils know how to read.

Btac. Viejo inks deal with Mirant for coal power plant project

Despite strong opposition from cause-oriented groups, the local government of Barotac Viejo entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mirant Global for the proposed installation of a coal-fired power plant in Brgy . Santiago of said municipality.

City's new abattoir to rise soon

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said the city will have its new slaughterhouse by the last quarter of the year.

PANAY NEWS

Antique to present new concept for Binirayan Festival

This year's Binirayan Festival in San Jose , Antique to be held last week of April will have a new concept.

BFAR forms Visayan Sea squadron

Efforts in protecting the natural wealth of the Visayan Sea got a boost with the launching of the Visayan Sea Squadron recently.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Miriam does not want to be part of the mob By Nelson Robles         Without the White Coat A different kind of Food Poisoning By Dr. Florentino Alerta     My Brother-in-law & other stories Travelling business class By Johnny S. Novera

Just Right The Piatco Fiasco By Atty. Cyril Regalado     Bridging the Gap: Spanish ‘encomiendas' in Panay By Henry Funtecha         On the DOT Adaptive reuse By Atty. Helen Camarista

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