Delay seen in release of free bags for city's schoolchildren

Maricar M. Calubiran

Elementary school pupils may not be able to receive their free school bags from the city government in the opening of classes on June 10, 2008 as the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) has yet to bid the P3.8 million project.

Capitol SP approves infra committee's tougher nat'l road action

Florence F. Hibionada

Immediate formation of a composite team. Immediate repair of severely-damaged road sections. Directive for the prohibition of asphalt-overlay in damaged roads because of heavy-loaded trucks.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

A volunteer repaints a blackboard inside a classroom in Mandurriao Elementary School in preparation for the school opening next week.

Owners vow to develop passenger terminals

Maricar M. Calubiran

Owners of different perimeter boundary terminals in the city yesterday assured that they will upgrade and develop their terminals in compliance with the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance.

The assurance was made by terminal operators in yesterday's meeting called by Mayor Jerry Treñas.

ILOILO NEWS

Treñas orders deployment of more cops on school opening

City Mayor Jerry Treñas has ordered the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) to deploy additional police personnel in different schools, universities and other areas of convergence as the school opening nears.

Jaro I Elementary School fourth grader qualifies for Int'l Math Olympiad

Lorenzo Carlos Baquiran, a fourth grader of Jaro I Elementary School, has made it among the 16 Grade Four Qualifiers for the 2008 Young Mathematicians Intensive Training Program conducted in Cebu City last March 23 – 28, 2008.

Ad-hoc committee formed to decide mayor's plea for dismissal of admin raps

An ad-hoc committee composed of two lawyers in the 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) will decide on the fate of Santa Barbara Mayor Isabelo Maquino.

Board member hopes for major arrest before slain vice-mayor cousin's burial

With three days left before the scheduled burial of slain Ajuy Vice Mayor Ramon Rojas Jr., Fifth District Board Member Jett Rojas hopes for the "ultimate justice."

PANAY NEWS

98% of WV LGUs with ordinances on anti-smoking

Some 98% of local government units in Western Visayas have anti-smoking ordinances.

PCA launches food safety campaign

ROXAS CITY – The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) has launched its food safety campaign to support government's efforts to strengthen its food safety control systems of coconut products.

Capiceños get more gov't help for aqua-marine sector

ROXAS CITY – The government has been helping Capiceños to further sustain its aquaculture and marine production, particularly through technical assistance and support.

COLUMNS

		Bonafide Text Why St. Joseph School? By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		reflection The education challenge By Roy Cimagala

		Accents Home savory home By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap The cultural dimension of boats in Panay island By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Eye Opener God is still in control in perilous times Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		anything under the sun Marian apparitions (2) By Atty. Rex Salvilla