Manzano for Governor?, Ilonggo solons in Edu 'fans club'

By Florence Hibionada

Actor turned politician and now Optical Media Board chairman Edu "Doods" Manzano is officially a registered voter of Concepcion, Iloilo.

NPAs slam region's top cop over mall bomb charge

By Florence Hibionada

The 'hierarchy' of the communist-terrorist New People's Army (NPA) is angered by the charge that the recent explosives found in a mall was the handiwork of the group.

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Sr and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas

A. Chris Fernandez

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Sr. is seen whispering something to City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas during the program for the unveiling of the monument of the late Senator Rodolfo "Roding" Ganzon located along M.H. Del Pilar St., Molo district. Could the subject be about politics? Well, only they know.

ERC gives go signal to Capitol power sub-station

By Erly Garcia

Finally, the P13 million power substation of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol standing idle for about two years now would already be put into use.

ILOILO NEWS

City cops told to increase visibility

City Mayor Jerry Treñas has directed newly installed Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) Director Sr. Supt. Wesley Barayuga to increase police visibility particularly at the old Calle Real, now JM Basa St., and strengthen their campaign against street crimes.

SC junks appeal of Guimaras execs, says Palace was right in lifting suspension of Buenavista vice mayor, councilor

Malacañang did no wrong in lifting the suspension of two town officials in Buenavista, Guimaras. As such, Vice Mayor Herald Gregg Gagatam and Councilor Jonayreh Gaitano may continue to hold office and perform official duties despite persisting moves for the duo's 'ouster.'

City to have two fly-overs if...

Two fly overs would soon rise in the city. That is, if the city passes the feasibility study and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to be conducted for the proposed project.

Iloilo to host 10th Philippine Floriculture Congress

All systems go for the forthcoming 10th Philippine Floriculture Congress with the theme "Philippine Floriculture: Bud, Blossom and Beyond," which will kick off with a Trade Show and Exhibits at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Ground on November 8, 2006.

PANAY NEWS

Agrarian reform issues up at policy consultation

The Philippine Legislators Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) in partnership with the House Committee on Agrarian Reform will sponsor a policy consultation and public hearing on agrarian reform and rural development on November 8, 2006 at the Four-Season Hotel, Iloilo City.

American firm invests in Aklan

Kalibo, Aklan -- The American power firm California Energy International Ltd., a subsidiary of the Mid-American Holdings, will invest $420 million for the construction of a hydropower plant in Libacao, Aklan, Raymond Cunningham, Business Development Executive of Calenergy International LTd. Cunningham said.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz 'Pulis Patola' in Oton By Nelson Robles

		Anything Under the Sun Iloilo Boy Scouts Diamond Jubilee By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain ASEAN: Caring and sharing? By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat UNILAB... tuloy po kayo By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bridging the gap 'All Souls Day': A celebration of the living By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents IAPL: lawyering for the people By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity Web of lies By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Unusual Channel The least I can do By Ma. Renette B. Uy