STL a legal cover-up for jueteng, says Lagdameo

By Erly Garcia

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has renewed its call for the stopping of government backed Small Town Lottery (STL) which is already operating in various parts of the country including Iloilo City.

Countdown begins as 'lights off' imminent in Guimaras town

By Florence Hibionada

A special session in Buenavista, Guimaras failed to secure some P600,000 in municipal funds needed to pay the town's overdue electric bill.

A.Chris Fernandez

Workers apply finishing touches to the new Batiano Bridge in Brgy. Boulevard, Molo district.

2 dead as hut full of firecracker materials catches fire

By Maricar Calubiran

Two persons were killed instantly after a hut used for making firecrakers in Brgy. San Jose, Arevalo district caught fire causing a huge explosion.

The explosion caused fire and totally razed five huts used for making firecrackers and pyrotechnics.

ILOILO NEWS

Mayor's birthday blackout

Work at the Iloilo City Hall was stalled Monday morning because of a black out and not because of the birthday celebration of Mayor Jerry Treñas. Iloilo City Hall lost its power supply for almost three hours prompting employees to go out of their office.

Divinagracia, Borja to join Treñas-Gonzalez tandem?

It seems that many personalities are interested to join the race for councilors in the city of Iloilo in next year's election. Two of them are San Agustin Barangay Capt. Bobby Divinagracia and PECO's Engr. Carlos Borja. They are reportedly joining the Treñas-Gonzalez slate.

Dock workers unite, seek DOLE's help on port violations

Dock workers in Iloilo port has now sought intervention of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) amid complaints of unfair labor practices here.

MIWD braces for water shortage

The Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has assured residents in its concession areas that programs are currently implemented to eliminate the possibility of a water supply crisis.

PANAY NEWS

Bantay Dagat nabs 5 illegal fishing vessels

In the continuing campaign of Tupas administration to stop the illegal fishing activities in the seawaters of Iloilo Province another five illegal fishing vessels were apprehended by Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force last week in 5th District of Iloilo.

113 Tindahan Natin outlets now established in WV

A total of 113 Tindahan Natin outlets are now established in Western Visayas.

Antique's Bugang River wins int'l award

Already considered the country's cleanest inland body of water, Bugang River once again coveted an award from the prestigious Green Environment Apple Awards in the United Kingdom this year.

Perez among outstanding governors in the country

San Jose, Antique -- It is no fluke. Gov. Sally Z. Perez was recently awarded as among the six finalists for the Search for Most Outstanding Governors in the Philippines. This has been three times in a row in two years that Perez' administrative style has been recognized. Perez' adherence to local autonomy and decentralization, transparency and strong political will piled up points for her to be reckoned with among the best in local governance.

A luminous celebration of Christmas for Alimodian and Janiuay

Earning the distinction as the festival capital of the Philippines with its diversity celebrated all year round, Iloilo journeys of becoming the region's Christmas capital as it starts to celebrate yule earlier compared with its neighboring provinces.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Part of history... By Nelson Robles

		Anything Under the Sun Salvador Infante -- last capitan of Iloilo By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Harassment of Balasan farmers By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat Call Centers… the need for an occupational health physician By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Early Bisayan hunting practices By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents "I'm leaving on a jet plane..." By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity Dumb x 3 By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Unusual Channel Letting my hair down By Ma. Renette B. Uy