PLO head on graft raps vs. Tupas, et al: 'What falsification? What usurpation?'

By Florence Hibionada

Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr. and three other top Capitol executives have already filed their answers to the criminal and administrative charges filed against them by People's Graftwatch of Iloilo.

Corruption eradication to take longer

By Ronilo Pamonag

It may take a longer time for President Arroyo to stamp out corruption.

A. Chris Fernandez

Now on its third week, the terminated officials of the University of San Agustin Employees Union continue to hold a picket outside the university. Starting yesterday, Monday, the protesters were reportedly joined by the university's non-academic and maintenance personnel. They carry placards and streamers accusing University President Fr. Manuel Vergara of mishandling the labor problem.

Noose tightens for suspects behind Dingle stick 'em ups

By Florence Hibionada

Charges are now being readied against members of the robbery group who recently went on a 'crime-spree' in the central town of Dingle.

ILOILO NEWS

City Hall confiscates 93 illegal weighing scales

The continuing crackdown against illegal and defective weighing devices being used to cheat unsuspecting consumers in sidewalks and in the public markets here has led to the apprehension of 93 new violators by a team from the city government's Special Services Unit (SSU).

Treñas warns residents vs. doubtful insurance firms

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is calling for awareness among city residents after 12 insurance companies were issued a Cease and Desists Order by the Department of Finance for failure to pay their clients' claims.

People's Graftwatch of Iloilo gets award; credits media for vital role

The People's Graft Watch of Iloilo, Inc. is given the recognition of being Outstanding Civil Society Partner of the Office of the Ombudsman, in a ceremony held at the Manila Diamond Hotel, May 12, 2005.

29 WV LGUs to undergo LGPMS orientation

Twenty nine local governments in the region that are beneficiaries of the Local Government Support Program (LGSP) shall undergo an orientation on the Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS) on May 18, 2005 here in Iloilo City.

Singapore Polytechnic student receives recognition from the Municipality of Concepcion

Mr. Kelvin Keegan Chong Yeow Wei, student of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) receives commendation of loyalty community service from the Municipality of Concepcion during the recent Ceremonial Switch-On and Project Turnover of SP Overseas Community Service Project to GK Immaculate Conception Village.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Another 'typhoon' up vs. Capitol By Nelson Robles

		Unusual Channel Love is a decision By Ma. Renette Uy

		Consumers Domain ADB's meddling By Ian Seruelo

		Bridging the gap Zhuhai, China's residential haven By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		on the dot The economics of tourism By Atty. Helen Camarista

		Without the Whitecoat Family Practice… let them feel our presence By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.