Tuition seen to shoot up

By Nestor Burgos Jr.

The government has lifted the ceiling on tuition increases allowing around 1,200 private schools and 112 state universities and colleges to set their rates for the coming school year.

Estancia pols to sign peace covenant today

By Florence Hibionada

Iloilo Province will have its test case in as far as peace pacts are concerned as key political figures in the Municipality of Estancia will gather for the signing of a covenant.

A. Chris Fernandez

This smoker just can't beat to puff inside a jitney unmindful of the city ordinance which prohibits smoking in public conveyances.

Lawyers of missing activists file 'habeas corpus' vs. military

By Nestor Burgos Jr.

The families and lawyers of two abducted leaders of militant groups on Panay have asked the courts to direct military officials to surface the missing activists.

ILOILO NEWS

All's peaceful and quiet at the Provincial Comelec

Four disqualification cases later and no approved withdrawals nor substitutions as of yet, the office of the Iloilo Provincial Comelec here appeared to be all peaceful and quiet.

Indigenous people trained on banana production

Some 300 indigenous people called the "Bukidnons" in Barangay Toyungan, Calinog, Iloilo will soon improve their lot and increase their livelihood income through banana production.

Kite shuts down city's power

A kite which hit the high tension wire of Panay Electric Company (PECO) along Jalandoni Estate in Lapuz, La Paz district caused a total blackout in the city yesterday afternoon.

Europeans offer scholarship to qualified maritime coeds

Close to 50 shipping lines from Norway and other parts of Europe have signified their interest to provide scholarships to deserving students who will take up maritime courses at the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University in Iloilo.

Pilgrimage for Peace to start April 23

Preparations are underway for the 2007 Pilgrimage for Peace covering Panay-Guimaras-Negros Islands on April 23-27 and April 30 - May 3, 2007.

PANAY NEWS

PCA to put up coco bio-fuel plant in Capiz

The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Regional Office 6 is planning to put up a coco bio-fuel plant in Ivisan, Capiz by middle of this year in response to the growing demand for coco bio-fuel.

29 ARCs listed in Iloilo

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)-Iloilo reported that there are now 29 Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) established in some 87 barangays of the different municipalities of this province including the recently launched AGSIBAGO ARC in the municipality of Lambunao.

Launching of Historical Trail starts Antique's Binirayan Festival

San Jose, Antique -- A bust statue of Governor Josue L. Cadiao was part of the historical trail launched over the week end to kick off this year's Binirayan festival here. The late Gov. Cadiao was head of the province of Antique from 1955- 1959.

Certified seeds use hikes farmers' palay productivity

Roxas City -- The use of certified palay seeds has increased the production of farmers in Capiz since the provincial government introduced its "Binhian sa Barangay" project here in 2000.

COLUMNS

		Anything Under the Sun Leticia Lorea Pelobello By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Trapos, PM and the Partylist By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat CPU College of Medicine's first graduates By Florentino AlertaII, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Oto: 'Ang tagpangapin' of Central Panay By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents A sandpiper to bring you joy By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Health @ Heart Stop The Heart? By Philip S. Chua, M.D.

OPINION

Polibiz:

Obet's last hurrah

/ Nelson C. Robles

Eye Opener:

Pacquiao vs. Darlene

/ Rodolfo P. Gumabong

Impulses:

Cheats and chefs

/ Engr. Herman Lagon

Young Voice:

Random thoughts on random votes

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

Insights:

The shifting paradigm of Philippine elections

/ Leo Dominador Dumagat

Blogger:

We color our life

/ Kathy M. Villalon

Journeys:

Banking on the taxi drivers

/ Atty. Helen J. Camarista

Rational Insanity:

The fourteen stations of the Filipino's cross

/ Bryan Mari Argos

FEATURES

The impressions of Pierre Patricio

Pierre Patricio took an interest in art at the age of five. His teachers discovered his talent during the secondary grade where he won an art contest. Although his parents recognized his talent, he was sent to the Maritime Academy here where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation. He more or less learned his style and techniques the autodidactic way, meaning, he self-studied.