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	Young boys climb up the statue of Maria Clara in front of the University of Iloilo in order to play instead of being in school. Ironically, the statue of Maria Clara symbolizes the importance of education which these young boys don’t have.
A. Chris Fernandez

9 establishments under probe for selling substandard products

Nine commercial establishments in the city are now under investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo for violation of Department Administrative Order (DAO) No.2, Series of 2002 or the Product Standards Law.

2 barangay dads engage in buck-passing

The barangay captains of Malipayon and Tanza-Esperanza in the City Proper have traded barbs over the presence of illegal drug pushers in their respective barangays.

Phrase gets Obet in trouble

Wrong choice of words? The committee on ethics of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo will be investigating Vice Governor Roberto Armada for uttering alleged vulgar words against his colleague-former professor during their session last week.

'Notorious' police character strikes anew, kills tanod in Antique

Antique police are now on the look-out for a murder suspect who has since gained notoriety in the Municipality of San Remegio and nearby Antique towns. This, after his recent 'killing spree' that took the life of a local barangay tanod.

Parliamentary-federal gov't to hasten economic growth of cities

For the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) the parliamentary-federal form of government is favorable to the various city governments as it would hasten their economic growth.

Town combines livelihood and environmental protection

Small initiatives like rolling stores for misplaced vendors go a long way in giving livelihood to the poor and keeping the environment orderly and healthy.

New local legislations up in Badiangan, Dingle towns

New local legislations are up in Iloilo towns that has not only outlawed stray dogs, chickens, goats and cows in public places. And just as it is a requirement for aspiring Ilonggo brides and grooms to plant a tree before saying their 'I dos' all for the sake of the environment, new environmental laws are up again.

Dr. Graciano Lopez-Jaena Week mulled

The committee on tourism and culture of the Sangguniang Panglungsod chaired by Councilor Merci Drilon-Garcia will study the proposal of Mayor Jerry Treñas to declare December 12-18 every year as Dr. Graciano Lopez-Jaena Week.

Sta. Barbara Golf Course officially the country's 'oldest'

And it's finally official.The Santa Barbara Golf Course in Barangay Cadagmayan, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo has been declared as the country's oldest existing golf course.

PANAY NEWS

TSKI continues to expand services for the poor

Former Vice-Governor Demy Sonza, Chairman of the Board of Taytay sa Kauswagan (TSKI) said, 2004 and 2005 continue to be banner years for TSKI as it has embarked on many firsts for its poor clients. TSKI is a non-government organization which was first organized in September 1, l986. Presently, it is one of the largest micro-finance organizations in the Philippines.

IPG-MEs attend confab & int'l expo

Close to 500 mechanical engineers - both from government and private institutions and individuals in private practice all over the country gathered to join the 53rd Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Annual National Convention and 3rd International Exposition on Mechanical Engineering at the World Trade Center, Pasay City on October 25-28, 2005.

Ronaldo Cabrela: An Antiqueño like no other

Ronaldo Cabrela, a chinito-eyed waiter is in his thirties. Ronnie as he is called in the restaurant is outstandingly tender mannered and simple.

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