Public warning out as Reds mark anniv today

By Florence Hibionada

Vital government installations, police and Army posts are under extra security today as the communist-terrorist New People's Army (NPA) marks its 38th anniversary.

No takers for demolition works on old City Hall

By Maricar Calubiran

It seems no contractor is interested to demolish the old Iloilo City Hall building.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday confirmed that nobody posted their bids for the demolition of the old City Hall building having a bid price of P900,000.

Ronilo L. Pamonag

Senator Franklin Drilon raises the hands of Board Member Domingo Oso and Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. who filed their candidacies for vice governor and governor, respectively, yesterday.

Tupas seeks 3rd term at Capitol

By Ronilo Pamonag

Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) yesterday afternoon, seeking a third term at the Capitol.

He was accompanied by his running-mate, incumbent 4th dist. Board Member Domingo Oso and their group's candidates for congressmen and board members.

ILOILO NEWS

Guimaras attorney seeks reversal of ruling junking case vs. Petron

The municipality of Nueva Valencia in Guimaras on Tuesday appealed the dismissal of the complaint against officials of Petron Corp. and owners of the MT Solar I in connection with last year's massive oil spill in Guimaras.

Few oil left inside vessel's tanks

Last year's sinking of the MT Solar I caused the spilling of at least 1.6 million liters of bunker based on the remaining cargo found in an ongoing oil recovery operation, said the spokesperson of the regional Task Force Solar I Oil Spill (TF SOS).

PITC lists 43 Botika ng Bayan in Iloilo

There are now 43 Botika ng Bayan (BnB) outlets in the city and province of Iloilo, according to the Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC).

Mel Carreon's sister runs for councilor

A total of 19 candidates in the city have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) as of 3:45 p.m. yesterday.

Treñas vows help to construction of new ICPO building

The Iloilo City Government will shoulder the expenses for the demolition of the old building of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) in Gen. Luna Street this city.

PANAY NEWS

Bacolod City sponsors Lenten tour and pilgrimage

Bacolod City -- The city government through the City Tourism Office is sponsoring a free Lenten pilgrimage and cultural tour.

Budget administrators' role crucial to economic growth

Secretary Cerge Remonde of the Presidential Management Staff said that the government is pursuing programs and projects that will not only prime the economy but make social payback immediate and substantial.

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		Bridging the gap Montor: Notorious outlaw or revolutionary hero? By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Jacksonville on my mind By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity Keeping it Simple By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Health @ Heart Testing the Heart By Philip S. Chua, M.D.