Iloilo’s 5 bets for mayor, vice mayor unopposed

By Florence Hibionada

Congratulations are underway to four re-electionist mayors and a first-termer lady executive and five other vice mayors all of whom are running unopposed.

Guimaras coordinating with city gov't over security plans

By Maricar Calubiran

Iloilo City Tourism Officer Ben Jimena said the provincial government of Guimaras is closely coordinating with the Iloilo city government for the security of all tourists who are going to witness the Pagtaltal on Good Friday and spend their Holy Week in the island province.

ECGARCIA

Engr. Alexis Belonio operates his new invention, the water-powered stove.

Water-powered stove, anyone?

By Erly Garcia

Whining over the continued increase in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)? A scientist at Central Philippine University (CPU) has invented a stove which is powered by water. Engr. Alexis T. Belonio, Associate Professor of CPU's College of Agriculture-Appropriate Technology Center calls his invention a super turbo.

ILOILO NEWS

‘Buena mano’ disqualification raps up vs Batad mayoralty bet

Barely had the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of comebacking Batad Mayor Salvacion “Inday Vacion” Cuenca-Militar warmed up in the Provincial Comelec, a formal request for a certified true copy of such has been sought. The reason? A disqualification case is underway with the petitioner her sole opponent, mayorable Elvira “Little” Panes-Alarcon, wife of incumbent and outgoing Mayor Pedro Alarcon.

Close monitoring of oil spill's long-term impact urged

Scientists have stressed the importance of continuous and close monitoring of the long-term impact of the oil spill in Guimaras after it was confirmed that almost all of the total 2.1 million liters of bunker fuel cargo of Solar I was spilled.

Iloilo Dinagyang shines at the UN Meet in Nepal

The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival involvement in promoting the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) was reported as the Philippines’ best practice in an international workshop attended by about sixty representatives from a dozen countries held in Kathmandu, Nepal last 21-23 March 2007.

PANAY NEWS

Jordan girds for Pagtaltal '07

The Municipality of Jordan in Guimaras province will hold the 32nd year of “Pagtaltal” on Friday, April 6, 2007, 12:00 noon at the Municipal Hall covered gym.

Algae eyed as next biofuel source in RP by '08

The PNOC Alternative Fuels Corp. may introduce the use of biodiesel from algae next year, saying it is about to enter talks with a US-based firm engaged in algae technology on how to derive and market biodiesel from algae.

Comelec braces for ‘switching’ of candidates
Judy files bid with hubby’s name to appear in ballot

Meantime, the Comelec here is bracing for more withdrawals and substitutions of candidates particularly in the provincial level.

Incentives up for barangay chiefs if admin slate wins landslide

The local administration party is determined to rule in this May elections. Reports have it that promises were already made to the different barangay captains in the city for half a million project and incentives should the Lakas-CMD candidates win by landslide in every barangay.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Repent, repent By Nelson Robles

		Anything Under the Sun On character change (Conclusion) By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Elections -- The Grand Trapo Show By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat Dealing with the dying in the medical residency training By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Pari Rafael: A Spanish curate-turned revolucionario By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Food for thought By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Serendipity Keeping it Simple By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

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

OPINION

Eye Opener: Lenten season and thieves in government / Rodolfo P. Gumabong

Insights: Paradoxical culture / Leo Dominador Dumagat

Res Gestae: So that the public may know / Francisco B. Lindero, Jr.

Contribution: Come fly with me / Carmeling H. Soriano

Unusual Channel: 300 greek gods and villas / Ma. Renette B. Uy

Cerebral Combustion: It's a Girl! / Hacel D. Du-Chua

Impulses: Walk the talk / Engr. Herman Lagon

Hole of Justice: The thin red-line / Peter G. Jimenea

Rational Insanity: Boracay in my mind / Bryan Mari Argos

Journeys: Thesis Writing: Sailing and Wailings / Yehlen J. Camarista

FEATURES

Semana Santa sa Iloilo opening

The Semana Santa sa Iloilo opened last March 26 at the activity center of SM City Iloilo to mark the Roman Catholics' commemoration of Christ's passion, death and resurrection from April 5 to 8.

Enjoying friends and good food at one's bridal shower

No less than 120 of the country's established and emerging talents in the fashion industry will be showing off their latest creations in a grand production that is slated to dazzle attendees in what is considered the local counterpart of the London, Milan and New York Fashion Week.

The 'Soul' of music

Bobby Soul of The Platters, along with the Magic Touch Angels gave a one-of-a kind and excellent performance before Ilonggos at the Amigo Terrace Hotel recently.

While Soul crooned old-time favorites of The Platters and other singers, the Magic Touch Angels gave energetic and heart-pumping numbers like the Can-Can, Broadway, Vegas and Filipino folk dances.

ILOILO NEWS

PANAY NEWS

COLUMNS

Polibiz

Anything Under the Sun

Consumers Domain

Without the Whitecoat

Bridging the gap

Accents

Serendipity

Health @ Heart