Dismissed USAEU-FFW officers entrust fate to God

By Erly Garcia

From a rather “noisy” protest action the dismissed officers of the University of San Agustin Employees Union – Federation of Free Workers (USAEU-FFW) will now make their protest “solemn.”

No special treatment for Capalla inside the jail

By Maricar Calubiran

Arrested ex-rebel Romeo Capalla is treated like an ordinary prisoner inside the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center.

Forner Pres. Corazon Aquino and Senate President Franklin Drilon

A. CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Former Pres. Corazon Aquino and Senate President Franklin Drilon view some memorabilia inside the Archbishop's Palace during their surprise visit to Msgr. Angel Lagdameo on Thursday. There was nothing political with the visit though, according to Drilon, as they merely greeted Lagdameo on the silver anniversary of his ordination as a bishop.

SP help sought in Calinog waste-spill

By Florence Hibionada

A plea for immediate action was made to the Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) by one Iloilo town relative to the recurring waste-spill from an adjacent town's dump site.

ILOILO NEWS

21 minors arrested over 'curfew'

Police operatives were all briefed and ready for the job. Radio reporters were all set and tasked for the night's coverage. Yet Wednesday's day one implementation of the city curfew for minors generated a "not-so eventful evening" though some 21 minors were arrested for litterally littering in city streets.

Capitol tie-up with PhilHealth, LGUs get SP nod

The Iloilo Provincial Government will soon see an official tie-up with all Iloilo towns and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) following Tuesday's approval as sought in the Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP).

Blood donation awareness high among Ilonggos

The notable increase of awareness on the importance of saving another life through blood donation among Ilonggos is assuring, said Dr. Bemerly Jardiolin-Sira, Pathologist of the Western Visayas Medical Center .

IPA Trade Center transfers to new site

The famous Ilonggo Producers Association (IPA) Trade Center located at the ground floor of the DTI-6 Building, J.M. Basa /Peralta Streets, Iloilo City will be transferring to a bigger, better and ideally located site, said IPA Trade Center Manager Jessie Genoveza.

Resource learning facilities benefit elementary & primary schools

Btac. Nuevo, Iloilo—Pupils of 20 public elementary schools here can now have access in using computer technology after the local government unit of Barotac Nuevo through its Local School Board distributed personal computers with complete accessories as well as encyclopedias and dictionaries recently.

Provincial PESO announces job vacancies abroad

The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of the Province of Iloilo through its coordinator Bombit Heler announces job vacancies abroad.

PANAY NEWS

PENRO Antique proposes co-management agreement with LGU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources field office in CENRO San Jose, Antique represented by CENRO Jesse L. Vego had recently met with the LGU of Valderrama represented by Mayor Christopher Maguad on a proposal for a co-management agreement of some forest areas of Valderrama Reforestation Project.

Fifth DENR People's Day hosted by LGU of Ingwan-Batangan, Hamtic, Antique

The barangay government of Ingwan- Batangan, Hamtic Antique led by Brgy. Captain Milagrosa Mijillano hosted the 5 th DENR People's Day implemented by CENRO San Jose, Antique for the Year 2005. This was held at the Ingwan-Batangan Elementary School last July 25, 2005.

POEA jobs fair set August 12 and 13

An in-house jobs fair will be conducted by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration 6 (POEA6) on August 12 and 13.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz This woman has 'balls' By Nelson Robles

		Carpooling Loonies Rigi-rigi: An after five de-stresser By Jinki Beldia

		Consumers Domain Economists as painters By Ian Seruelo

		Serendipity Making the Connection By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Just Right The flip side of the “Hello Garci” tapes (Part 1) By Cyril Regalado

		Res Gestae TSKI foolicy By Francisco B. Lindero, Jr.

		Bridging the gap Early postal services in Iloilo By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		on the dot Putting premium on DOT accreditation (3rd of a series) By Atty. Helen Camarista

		Without the Whitecoat Diabetes in the Philippines… a clearer picture By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Accents At the jailhouse By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Unusual Channel Little friendship By Ma. Renette B. Uy

FEATURES
Alimodian: Embracing Mother Nature Sprawling in the verdant hills of Southwest Central Iloilo is the town of Alimodian, a 4th class municipality that prides on its natural resources and productive lands.		Helen Keller: A woman of courage and faith Helen Keller lost her hearing and vision at the age of 19 months due to an illness. Against overwhelming odds and with a great deal of persistence, she grew into a highly intelligent and sensitive woman who wrote, spoke, and labored incessantly for the betterment of others.
Japanese buffet at Suehiro Japan has been known as the ‘Land of the Rising Sun'. They have raised popular leaders, writers, poets, artists and more. As their history evolves from the samurais to emperors, Japan has gained prominence both in literature and culture.

ILOILO NEWS

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COLUMNS

Polibiz

Carpooling Loonies

Consumers Domain

Serendipity

Just Right

Res Gestae

Bridging the gap

on the dot

Without the Whitecoat

Accents

Unusual Channel

ILOILO YEARBOOK

OPINION

Eye Opener

Rational Insanity

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