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	The public should guard against abusive businessmen who may take advantage of the implementation of Expanded Value Added Tax by collecting the 10 percent VAT even on goods that are exempt from this consumption tax. See related story
A. Chris Fernandez

EVAT's day 1 draws varied reactions from Ilonggos

Day one of the nationwide implementation of the 'dreaded' and much-hyped expanded value-added tax (EVAT) came yesterday (Tuesday) yet for many Ilonggos, it would be a 'wait-and-see' attitude.

IRC guard in inmate's escape faces axe

The probe is on as the manhunt widens on wanted fugitive, Joemarie 'Mini' Ortiz Desilao following Sunday's escape from the Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC).

Minor who stabbed elder brother to be absolved

The 17-year old lad who stabbed her elder brother to death will soon be out of jail after his family expressed no intention to file a case against him.

Dungog Panay 2005 to showcase island's positive images

Amid all the political conflicts happening in the country the Professionals for Social Responsibility (Pro-SR) will be showcasing positive images which will create a visionary Panay through what is to be considered the biggest cultural event this year, the Dungog Panay 2005.

'Operation Yuhum' medical mission

A smiling future for hare-lipped and cleft-palate Ilonggo kids may be assured by the Rotary Club of Iloilo City through'Operation Yuhum.'

Ilonggos celebrate All Saints Day peacefully

Ilonggos celebrated yesterday's All Saints Day generally peaceful even as cops continue to be on guard today, All Souls Day. The police trooped to the different cemeteries in the city as early as 7:00 a.m.

Ilonggo solon elected to executive board of int'l org

For the first time a Filipino was elected to the Executive Board of the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank (PNoWB).

PANAY NEWS

Company commanders: The Army's 'Cutting-Edge Warriors'

The 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division conducted a three-day Company Commanders Seminar and Workshop last October 19-21, 2005 at Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz to fine-tune operational details, evaluate their unit performance, update them of the enemy's tactics, set target goals and provide them with additional knowledge that is essential in the accomplishment of their mission.

Asean taps SEAFDEC to help develop Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and RP thru fisheries

Representatives of the Asean Foundation and SEAFDEC recently signed an agreement to implement the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines-East Asia Growth Areas) Project.

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