Mabugat resigns as IRC warden

By Florence F. Hibionada

After six years of dedication to the celebrated administration of Governor Niel Tupas Sr., all it took was 72 words for retired Senior Superintendent Juan Mabugat to end such dedication.

Dengue cases continue to rise in Region VI

By Ronilo L. Pamonag

Cases of dengue fever continue to rise in Region VI, records at the Department of Health show. But health authorities ruled out the incidence of an outbreak, although an employee of the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (Resu) said that the region has the highest number of dengue cases in the country.

At the latest count by the Resu, there are already 5,064 dengue cases in Western Visayas as of September 30. There are 63 deaths, up three-fold from last year's 12.

A. Chris Fernandez

Provincial Health Office Patricia Grace Trabado administers anti-measles vaccine to a little girl during yesterday's launching of the Department of Health's "Knockout Tigdas" at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Aside from the anti-measles vaccine, Vitamin A capsule and de-worming supplementation were also given to the children.

Malacañang widens PhilHealth probe, sets 'timetable' for DOH

By Florence F. Hibionada

Malacañang wants concrete resolution on the controversies hounding the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC) as it sets a timetable for the Department of Health (DOH) to conclude its investigation.

This, as regular monitoring was also ordered from the Office of Health Secretary Francisco Duque if only to arrive at an acceptable decision that will curb questionable claims at the PHIC.

ILOILO NEWS

Iloilo entering era of higher growth, says US envoy

United States Department of State Deputy Counselor for Economic Section Tim Neely said Iloilo City is "entering the era of higher growth" with the opening of the Megaworld Corporation and Iloilo airport of international standards in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara recently.

DTI certified establishments in City awarded

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday awarded seven business establishments in Iloilo with the Certified Establishment silver and bronze seals.

Criminalize 'witch docs' anti-rabies surgery in Passi City

"Witch doctors" beware! Or at least those flying and plying within the territorial boundaries of Passi City, the only component city in the Province of Iloilo.

Banate goes for 'moral Ordinances'

Banate, Iloilo, some 84 kilometers north of Iloilo City is all "morals" in its Ordinances this week.

New WVSU prexy to pursue leadership by collaboration

The new president of West Visayas State University has underscored the need to pursue leadership by collaboration during his term in order to advance the thrusts and priorities of his administration.

PANAY NEWS

Guv resumes environmental fee collection

Boracay Island -- After more than one month, Governor Carlito Marquez decided to ask the representatives of the local government unit of Malay to return to their post inside the Caticlan Jetty Port to resume the collection of P50 environmental fee.

Confusion mars first day of traffic experimentation for city loop PUJs

The first day of the rerouting of city loop public utility jeepneys created confusion among the commuters. Traffic build up were experienced from General Luna until the Atrium and several other major thoroughfares.

Lantern Festival to light up Boracay this Christmas

BORACAY – Christmas in this island-resort is expected to be bright, beautiful and colorful with the pioneering Boracay Lantern Festival. The Philippine Networking for Eco-tourism Development (Philned) is organizing the festival.

COLUMNS

		Anything Under the Sun World's greatest naval battle started off Panay By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Of Coal Plants and Junkets By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat Taking hypertension for granted By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Labor and employment in Iloilo, early 1900s By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents Volunteers: Helga and Betsy, Rinus and Jim By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Health @ Heart Scary data on smoking risks By Philip S. Chua, M.D.

OPINION

Bull's Eye:

Unbelievable!

Commentary:

Desperate Housewives slur

/By Philip S. Chua, M.D.

Commentary:

Restitution

By Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz

Commentary:

Servant Leadership

/By Chief Justice Reynato S. Puno, Supreme Court

Coffee Thursdays Just Brewing Thoughts:

Let me talk about…

/ By Paolo Carreon

Commentary:

Dark night of the soul

/ By Rhea B. Peñaflor

Bona fide TEXT:

Pieces of wisdom

/ By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

Reflections:

Needed: villains and rebels

/ By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Eye Opener:

Let's give Mike Arroyo his day in the Senate

/ By Rodolfo P. Gumabong

Blogger:

Life through our eyes

/ By Kathy M. Villalon

Young Voice:

Of jumbo-sized crayons and pancit canton

/ By Maria Reylan M. Garcia

Blessed Assurance:

Only one way

/ By Karen Mae Barredo

Rational Insanity:

Ten things to do on a Sabbatical

/ By Bryan Mari Argos

Recipes:

Etiquette in restaurant dining

/ By Miner del Mundo

FEATURES

6th Philippine Tatler Ball

Cosmopolitan Manila, a haven for charity parties and glamorous events, was once again abuzz when one of the country's most prestigious Philippine Tatler Ball celebrated its 6th year with elegance and aplomb at the Rizal Ballroom of the Makati Shangri-La Hotel a few weeks ago for the benefit of Gawad Kalinga.