Liga prexy calls for Army to junk CAFGU plan Florence Hibionada The planned revival of arming civilian volunteers to help government forces in battling the insurgency problem is not, and will not be the solution for the province of Iloilo. Guv to Rolex: Go ahead run, commit a political suicide By Nelson Robles Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. dared his nephew 5th District congressman Rolex T. Suplico to make good his pronouncement to run for governor against him in next year's election.

A.Chris Fernandez Young boys play on a remnant of the once flourishing railway transport system between Iloilo City and Roxas City. Earlier, reports abound of the plan to revive the railway system but until now nothing is actually concrete about it. Drive vs 'hot' celfones up By Florence Hibionada A concerted drive against the buying and selling of "hot" cellular phones are up as city cops and officials of the National Telecommunication Commission (NTC) pool their efforts in joint operations.

ILOILO NEWS

PSWDO conducts two-day CBR orientation, strategic planning

With aims to promote good governance by the recognizing the rights of people with disabilities and remove negative attitudes and barriers against persons with disabilities through information and public awareness campaigns, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) headed by Neneth Q. Pador held lately a two-day Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) orientation and strategic planning at the conference room of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

City gov't earmarks P6M for Philhealth cards of 10T indigents

The Iloilo City government has allotted P6 million as payment for the Philhealth registration of its 10,000 indigents this year.

'Iskolar Ng Bayan' finds reason to celebrate

It is one rare occasion. It is a gathering of all Iskolar Ng Bayan. It is the UP Alumni and Faculty Homecoming at 6:30 pm on July 29, 2006 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

DOH 6 to craft module on reg'l affiliation and training of schools

The Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development (CHD) in Western Visayas will come up with a module that will guide health students and workers in their training and affiliation with government health facilities in the region.

PANAY NEWS

P20-M school building in Kabankalan inaugurated

In response to the issue on classroom shortage, another school building rose in the city of Kabankalan to provide the students with more classrooms for better and conducive learning.

Religious groups thankful over PGMA's pro-life decision

Various religious organizations in the province are grateful in view of Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's decision to outlaw capital punishment and strengthen the culture of life in the country.

FIDA steps up abaca production technology trainings

The Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) has been stepping up its training activities to boost abaca production in the region.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Run Inday Lou run By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun Ancient mass media By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain Murder Funds By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat In fairness to Herbal Medicine as an alternative By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap Ilonggo traditional marriage practices (2) By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents Contemplating social justice By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity Have column, will write By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Unusual Channel In exasperation By Ma. Renette B. Uy

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