Lawyer, contractor 'threaten' city execs over housing project mess By Florence Hibionada Yesterday's (Tuesday) committee hearing finally saw the key figure in the city government's socialized housing project in Pavia, Iloilo his presence aided by a legal counsel. It also heard anew a warning from a lawyer who vowed to hurl top city officials to Court if and when they decide to pay up millions in due account. People downed by oil spill nearing 2,000 By Ronilo Pamonag The number of people experiencing health problems related to the oil spill in Guimaras continue to rise, over a month since the disaster began Aug. 11.

A.Chris Fernandez After several years the key figure in the city government's anomalous socialized housing project in Pavia, Iloilo--contractor Alex Trinidad (partly hidden)--with his lawyer showed up in the Sangguniang Panglungsod committee hearing on the city's plan to pay Ace Builders and Enterprises the remaining balance of P14 million. Past PTA officers in trouble for 'missing funds' By Erly Garcia Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Sr. reportedly will send a team from National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Manila to investigate the alleged missing funds of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of the Iloilo National High School (INHS) amounting to hundreds of thousands of pesos. The alleged missing funds was discovered only recently by newly elected PTA president Larry Deatras, a councilor of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo.

ILOILO NEWS

Homegrown Ilonggo trade concepts up in franchise, expo gab

Business matching sessions, product presentations and the distinct homegrown Ilonggo trade concepts are up in the region's biggest franchise and trade exposition.

Region's top cop alerts PNP stations

An alert is now out on all police stations in Western Visayas following an "attack scare" reportedly out to be perpetuated by communist terrorists New People's Army (NPA). The offensives are said to mark the NPA's sentiments in this year's Martial Law anniversary.

Lady brgy capt, treasurer face malversation raps

A woman barangay captain and barangay treasurer of one city barangay have been formally charged with malversation of public funds before the Iloilo City Council.

ABS-CBN TV-10 relaunches TV Patrol Iloilo

ABS-CBN Iloilo's primetime newscast is sporting a new look and a new tagline. TV Patrol Iloilo was relaunched Monday, September 18, with a challenging battlecry "Una sa Balita!"

PANAY NEWS

Offloading of oil from Solar 1 to start in six weeks

The International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) has committed to facilitate the offloading of the remaining oil from the sunken tanker Solar 1, Governor JC Rahman Nava said on Tuesday.

DENR to help residents file their claims

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is taking the lead in teaching the oil spill-affected residents of Guimaras in claiming the compensation package from the International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund (IOPCF) as the department itself could also be considered as one of the claimants.

Petron officials under threat?

Top officials of Petron Corporation Inc. are under tight watch after suspicious looking personalities are now tailing their movements and monitoring their activities in Guimaras island particularly in the Raymen Resort where they are housed.

DILG-Aklan field personnel is CSC Pag-asa awardee

One of the 11 Civil Service Commission Pag-Asa Awardees for this year is an Aklanon, a field personnel of the Department of Interior and Local Government in Aklan.

Marine expert: Environment benefit analysis should be done in Guimaras shores

A marine biologist working for the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) said the second phase of the cleanup operation is more complicated than the first stage which is to remove the industrial fuel oil on the shoreline and affected areas.

COLUMNS

Polibiz The legacy of Mayor Carina Veloso Flores By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun Guimaras -the Emerald Isle -6 By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain The relevance of IMF & World Bank By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat "PCOM without borders" By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap Capiz (Roxas City) in 1903 By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents Let kindness overflow By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity No By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Unusual Channel The cream of the crop By Ma. Renette B. Uy

ILOILO YEARBOOK

Get your copy of the Iloilo Yearbook now. You can buy directly at the TNT office or email us at marketing@the newstoday.info

Sneak preview of contents

About the yearbook

OPINION

Copyright © 2000-2006 The News Today Online :: Iloilo News and Panay News.