Comelec-6 exec belies 'Oplan Mercury Rising'

By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

Comelec Western Visayas director Renato Magbutay has denied the accusations of a poll watchdog composed of retired military and police officers that massive cheating will be orchestrated in the region with the help of the Comelec to ensure the victory of administration senatorial candidates.

Army seizes hi-powered firearms in San Joaquin

By Florence F. Hibionada

At least seven high-powered firearms believed to be owned by elements of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA/ABB) were seized by Army troopers in an early morning operation yesterday.

A. Chris Fernandez

Once considered a popular summer desination in the city, the Villa Beach is no longer clean as before. Neverthless, certain activities like this Summer Beach Festival are being held to promote awareness on the importance of protecting the beaches for the future generation.

8-year old Ilongga wins nat'l drawing contest

By Erly C. Garcia

An eight-year old girl from Iloilo is among the winners in the drawing contest for schools organized by the Delegation of the European Commission to the Philippines.

ILOILO NEWS

RISE scores bizmen for social irresponsibility

Environmentalists under the umbrella of Responsible Ilonggos for Sustainable Energy (RISE) has criticized the position of the Iloilo Business Club (IBC) endorsing the establishment of coal-fired power plants in Iloilo.

Comelec, PNP and AFP map out final election preparations

Regional Heads and their respective provincial and city counterparts of Comelec, PNP and AFP yesterday convened at Camp Delgado for the final phase of preparation for the May 14 elections.

Dinagyang to continue joining Aliwan Fiesta

Dinagyang executive director Ben Jimena said Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival will still join next year's Aliwan Fiesta in Manila although it did not win this year's top prize.

Molo priest call on voters to be responsible

Having the second largest number of registered voters in Iloilo City, the parish priest of St. Anne Parish in Molo district called all the electorates to be responsible in voting the candidates in this May 14 polls. The district of Molo has a total registered voters of 38,941. A pre-election activities are set to awaken the voters consciousness.

PANAY NEWS

Korea to Kalibo flight kicks off May 11

Department of Tourism (DOT) Region VI regional director Edwin Trompeta announces the inaugural flight of Asian Spirit for Itchon, Korea to Kalibo Aklan on Friday, May 11, 2007.

Boracay gears for unique Santacruzan Festival

Boracay Island -- One of the country's top wedding planner is geared to preserve the wavering tradition of Santacruzan Festival by gathering the collections of the local fashion designers and showcase them to both foreign and local tourists to happen on May 25 to 27 this year.

SMEs, LGUs generate P100T sales in Pasundayag Fair 2007

San Jose, Antique -- A total of P103,687.20 in sales were generated by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and local government units (LGUs) who joined the exhibits of products during the Pasundayag Fair 2007 in celebration of the Binirayan Festival in the province.

COLUMNS

		Anything Under the Sun Fatima strange coincidences (1) By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Dubious party-list groups By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat Anti-detention bill is detrimental to the medical institution By Florentino AlertaII, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Ybiernas Street in Iloilo City By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents The agony of May Wan and Rosemarie By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Health @ Heart From Snoring, to Avocado, to Yogurt By Philip S. Chua, M.D.