2 dead, 1 injured as soldiers face-off in beerhouse joint

By Florence Hibionada

Two active members of the elite Philippine Marines and a former associate turned into murder suspects following Wednesday's killing in Dingle, Iloilo.

Leyte man digs own grave

By Florence Hibionada

Suspected treasure-hunting activity turned tragic in Jaro, Iloilo City after a tunnel dug inside the house caved in, trapping a laborer.

An athlete from Region II tries the hurdles at the Iloilo Sports Complex Wednesday, April 4. The delegation from Region II was among the first to arrive to Iloilo City for the Palarong Pambansa 2005 which opens May 8.

Questions hang on death of Ilonggo seaman in Abu Dhabi

By Florence Hibionada

Another sad ending for yet another Ilonggo Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who came home in a box Wednesday, months after he was first reported missing. With the cause of death recorded as "cannot be determined," his remains was met by grieving family members at the Iloilo airport.

ILOILO NEWS

Ombudsman orders guv, 3 other Capitol execs to explain graft raps

The Ombudsman for the Visayas has ordered Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas and three other top Capitol executives to explain its side on the criminal and administrative charges filed by the People's Graftwatch of Iloilo.

Drilon to grace Palaro opening

It is not Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but Senate President Franklin Drilon who will grace the opening of Palarong Pambansa 2005 at the Iloilo Sports Complex this Sunday, May 8.

Lomibao downplays destabilization plot, clears Erap

The Philippine National Police is unfazed by the reported plots to destabilize the government.

15,000 cops have no guns

The Philippine National Police is planning to purchase 1,000 to 2,000 firearms this year in order to address gun shortage among its ranks.

Top cop has no qualms about CPJ tag

The country's top cop does not disagree with the Committee to Protect Journalist statement that the Philippines is the world's ‘most murderous for journalists.'

City girds for grandiose Fil-Hispanic Week celeb

Iloilo City is proud to host the Fil-Hispanic Week on June 29-30, 2005. It is a grand nationwide celebration held every year in different areas of the country which play an important role in the history of the Spanish conquest.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Leader of men By Nelson Robles

		Unusual Channel Lessons and realizations By Ma. Renette Uy

		Consumers Domain Fend for yourselves!? By Ian Seruelo

		Bridging the gap Guangzho, home of Pancit Canton By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		on the dot We get the kind of tourists we deserve By Atty. Helen Camarista

		Without the Whitecoat Mercury in the dinner table… a fish story By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.