Javier, Coloso not our targets—NPA

Erly C. Garcia

The Napoleon Tumagtang Command of New People's Army (NPA) Southern Front-Panay denied the allegation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that Congressman Exequiel Javier and Mayor Elizabeth Coloso were their main targets in the ambush that they staged in Brgy. Aningalan, San Remigio Antique last week which killed two Army soldiers and wounded two others.

Sullivan speaks up on Capitol exit, decries 'awol' talks

Florence F. Hibionada

Take it or leave it. For one of the most outstanding treasurers Iloilo province ever had, it was a handed 'choice' – leave it.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED BY REXIE AGAPOLO

This portion of Rizal Street, City Proper at the back of the Iloilo Terminal Market has become narrow because part of the road is being used by traders as stacking area of their goods. This situation causes traffic congestion in the area especially during peak hours. Attention: Traffic Management and Engineering Unit.

Intensify pneumonia vaccination program, expert urges gov't

Maricar M. Calubiran

The government should prioritize health programs that centers on the prevention of pneumonia among young children. Pneumonia, the number ten cause of child mortality in the country, is a disease that could be prevented through vaccination.

ILOILO NEWS

Ocean Jet crew save 6-yr old forced by pa in suicide jump at sea

A 6 year-old girl was rescued in the rough sea waters off Guimaras Island Saturday morning after forcibly taken in an apparent suicide jump of her father.

ATO sets final hearing on terminal fee increase in Iloilo Airport

The Air Transportation Office (ATO), now the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), has set on April 17 its final hearing for the New Iloilo Airport terminal fee increase to be held at the airport conference room.

DILG probes Tigbauan execs' field trip

Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Iloilo provincial office will take an official look into the field trip of municipal officials and employees of Tigbauan, Iloilo.

Task Force Asis clears sidewalk of illegal structures

City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the Task Force Asis has started to clear the sidewalks of illegal structures in accordance to the city's ordinance prohibiting illegal structures along the sidewalks. Makeshift structures bearing the "Uswag Iloilo" slogan are not spared.

PANAY NEWS

Malunggay-based recipes forthcoming says DepEd

The development and standardization of malunggay-based recipes for in-school feeding is set to be completed on the second part of the workshop set on April 20-25, 2008.

Nominations for best government workers extended

The Civil Service Commission CSC announced that it is extending the deadline of submission of nominations for the 2008 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees.

New Capiz festival like 'rain in summer'

Roxas City – Department of Tourism (DOT) Supervising Tourism Operations Officer lawyer Helen J. Camarista likened to a rain in summer Capiz's new festivity dubbed "Capiztahan" for breathing fresh air into the local tourism program.

COLUMNS

		anything under the sun Origins of place names (14) By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		reflection Immersed in God By Roy Cimagala

		Accents A love story By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bonafide Text How to mend a broken heart 2 By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Bridging the gap Some Rizal landmarks in downtown Iloilo City By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Consumers Domain Misinformation on Coal By Ian M. Seruelo