Cops protesting 'daily red alert status' By Maricar Calubiran Policemen in Iloilo City are silently protesting over the “daily red alert status” imposed by PNP Director for Western Visayas Chief Supt. Doroteo Reyes. Dismissal of the case an insult to tax payers—Caipang By Maricar Calubiran Former Task Force Boltahe chief retired Engr. Dan Edgar Caipang yesterday said the dismissal of the case for violation of Republic Act 7832 or the anti-electricity and electric transmission line materials Pilferage Act of 1994 against former City Treasurer Romeo Manikan and eight others is a “big insult” to the tax payers.

A. CHRIS FERNANDEZ This is what appears now of the housing units at the city's P125-million socialized housing project in Pavia, Iloilo. The city government, however, has yet to resolve this controversial housing scam which bleeds the city dry with millions in interest paid every year. Whistle-blower does not trust Capitol probe team By Erly Garcia and Florence Hibionada There is no chance whistle-blower Niel “Lito” Jimena would appear before the investigating panel formed by Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. to probe the controversial quarry dummy issue.

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Frenzy up on 'Hello Garci,' not rebel presence in Iloilo brgys

Folks throughout Iloilo's 42 towns and one component city are in a frenzy with just about daily huddles here and there. Yet it has nothing to do with the gnawing concern of reported rebel hit-squad in town for planned assasination plots.

Passi City cop in 'hot water' over inmate's escape

A Passi City cop finds himself in a bigger mess following Sunday's easy escape of an inmate. Failing to meet the deadline set for the fugitive's recapture, the beleaguered policeman, PO3 Serafin Afficionado now faces possible administrative charges.

Governors want bridges to link Iloilo, Negros and Cebu

Three governors in the provinces of Iloilo, Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental are mulling to construct bridges linking the three neighboring islands to boast tourism in the Visayas area.

OWWA grants livelihood opportunities to OFWs

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) families/organizations have now the opportunity to group together and earn through the “Groceria cum Botika” project of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA).

DOH prepared for Avian flu

DOH Secretary Francisco Duque assured the public that the Department of Health in coordination with the Department of Agriculture is ready to meet all contingencies related to Avian Flu which has afflicted a lot of countries.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Some so-called reporters are ' pasaway' By Nelson Robles     Unusual Channel Do you know what you want? By Ma. Renette Uy     Consumers Domain Gloria Valentina By Ian Seruelo         Serendipity Men are from Mars: A female's guide to the male galaxy II By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan         Just Right Where is all this leading to? By Cyril Regalado

Bridging the gap Iloilo's economic transformation in the 19th Century By Prof. Henry Funtecha     on the dot Philippine-Spain Friendship Day By Atty. Helen Camarista     Without the Whitecoat ADHD… 'ain't misbehavin' By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.         Accents Humanity's King By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

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