Dingle town engineer files graft raps vs mayor, 4 officials

Florence F. Hibionada

The mayor as the approving authority of a deal and the mayor and his wife as recipients of that deal? Apparently too hard to swallow for a municipal engineer. As such, redress has now been sought before the government's anti-graft body with criminal complaints filed by the aggrieved town official.

DOT leads unveiling of Bora development plan

Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

ILOILO CITY—The Department of Tourism (DOT) yesterday unveiled the Boracay Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) that is aimed to regulate the development of island-resort and propel it as a "premier international tourist destination."

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Seeking, begging. Amidst the hustle and bustle at the center of Iloilo City's Calle Real is this unidentified woman begging for food and money. The sight unfortunately repeats elsewhere.

Trenas optimistic on Dinagyang P13M budget target

Maricar M. Calubiran

INSPITE of low turn-out in the sponsorships for the 2009 Dinagyang festival, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas is optimistic the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Incorporated (IDFI) will reach its P13 million budget-target.

Buena: Let the court decide!

Police Senior Inspector Virgilio Buena, then Operations Chief of Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) broke his silence before the media on his alleged "sexual advancements" against a casual employee of Iloilo City government last week.

ILOILO NEWS

Massive anti-Cha Cha prayer rally set

ILOILO CITY—Church and militant groups here will hold a prayer rally on December 12 in what they said is the opening salvo of protest actions against moves to amend the Constitution before the 2010 elections.

High school Ateneans raise P76K for gift-giving campaign

In an effort to raise funds as part of a gift-giving drive, the Ateneo de Iloilo- Santa Maria Catholic School High School Department, spearheaded by its Student Council ended Monday, December 8, a four-day rummage sale yielding a whooping P75,938 in cash.

PRO 6 awards medals to wounded 6RMG personnel

In the aftermath of the December 3 ambush of 6RMG personnel in Brgy Estado, Victorias City, Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 Director, Chief Superintendent Isagani R Cuevas, together with Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office Director Senior Superintendent Manuel Felix.

PANAY NEWS

Capiceños' support, cooperation spell Sinadya sa Halaran success

ROXAS CITY – Even before Sinadya sa Halaran 2008 came to a close December 8, Governor Victor Tanco, Sr. thanked all those who helped stage this year's festival.

City VM and SP at odds anew over transfer of budget

ROXAS CITY – Vice Mayor Ronnie Dadivas and members of the Sanggunian Panglungsod (SP) are now at odds following legislative transfer of funds here.

Jamindan mayor asks Senator Mar, Rep. Castro and Gov. Tanco to settle any differences

ROXAS CITY – Jamindan Mayor Ethel Jinon is urging Senator Mar Roxas, 2nd District Congressman Fredenil Castro and Capiz Governor Victor Tanco, Sr to sit down and settle political differences among each others.

NEGROS NEWS

Advance booking for Pacquiao on grand inauguration of NGC

Bacolod City - Mayor Evelio Leonardia confirmed yesterday that the most renowned boxing icon Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will be the guest of Honor once the grand inaguration for the New Government Center (NGC) happens in February 2009.

Governor's Bowling Cup ends

The 7th Provincial Employees Inter-Department Bowling Tournament dubbed as the Governor Isidro P. Zayco Cup 2008 culminated recently at the Capitol Social Hall after five months of competition.

'We have the permit,' says Bredco lawyer

Bacolod Real Estate Development Corporation (BREDCO) has the copy of the approved permit from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).

COLUMNS

		reflection Media responsibility By Roy Cimagala

		Bonafide Text Baloy By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Res Gestae He made it, at last..! By Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

		Accents "A Brother Like That" By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap Air transportation in Iloilo in the 1930s By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Siftings The Spirit of Filipinoness in the Land of Santa Claus Ma. Zenaida B. French