Prov'l docs, nurses ready raps vs guv over P30M unpaid dues

By Florence Hibionada

Last-ditch efforts made over the weekend aimed at resolving the multi-million row of hundreds of doctors, nurses, medical and para-medical workers under the Iloilo Provincial Government's employ failed. As such, Governor Niel Tupas will face a multi-million suit all set to be filed by the Iloilo Health Workers Association (IHWA).

Iloilo's medical community divided on Guerra-Tirador P10M suit

By Florence Hibionada and Erly Garcia

The medical community in Iloilo are divided on the continuing saga involving two top Ilonggo doctors here. With a P10 million damage suit now filed in Court, colleagues of Dr. Ramon Guerra and Dr. Louie Tirador expressed mixed sentiments over the row.

A. Chris Fernandez

It's deal or no deal for Governor Tupas on the provincial health workers' demand for their hazard pay.

Batad exec rebuts Bantay Dagat chief

By Erly Garcia

Mayor Pedro Alarcon of Batad, Iloilo denied the allegations made by Bantay Dagat chief Reynaldo Villa that the team composed of policemen and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) personnel had a drinking spree at his residence before conducting the operation to take the two fishing boats which was under Villa's custody last November 7, 2006.

Alarcon told The News Today that Villa's testimonies made to Governor Niel Tupas, Sr. were full of lies.

ILOILO NEWS

Test operation for new Iloilo airport set

Air Transportation Office (ATO) Manager Alan Java said the Iloilo airport of international standards in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan is likely to go with its schedule for test operation on April 12, 2007 as the over-all physical accomplishment already posted to 87 percent.

'Clash of the titans' in Guimaras with Lopez comeback?

The political arena in the Province of Guimaras will reportedly see a major battle of the island's power-brokers with the purported comeback of former Governor and Congresswoman Emily Lopez.

Ramos endorses Treñas, Defensor, Banias

Former President Fidel Ramos has endorsed two mayors and one congressman in next year's election in his recent visit to Iloilo City. Ramos is the chairman Emeritus of the Lakas-NUCD-UMDP-Kampi political party.

FVR donates books to Iloilo provincial library

Former President Fidel V. Ramos, in his visit to the Office of Governor Niel D. Tupas, Sr. at the New Iloilo Provincial Capitol at noon on Friday, brought along with him some books as his donation to the provincial library.

Iloilo City imposes strict monitoring of child laborers

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas assured that the city government has imposed strict monitoring of children who are into child labor.

PANAY NEWS

DILG-WV director with LGU delegates to Sweden

DILG Regional Director Evelyn Trompeta, along with other delegates from pilot local governments and partner agencies, shall learn how to effectively implement Solid Waste Management in a two-week study visit in Sweden starting November 29, 2006. This is part of the Trainor's Training on Solid Waste Management being implemented by the Consolidating Philippine Local Government Associations (COPLOGA) Project.

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