War camp-like political headquarters stirs Maasin town

Erly C. Garcia

A political headquarters looking like a war camp complete with sand bags surrounding a small hut has created a stir in the town of Maasin, Iloilo, one of the municipalities included in the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) election watchlist of areas (EWAS) in the region.

‘Stop the black propaganda,’ Camille appeals to dad’s critics

Roseanne Austria

Peace not war. And while at it, stop the black propaganda and focus on issues of poverty alleviation.

PINOY GONZALES/ PNS

The headquarters of mayoralty candidate Benjamin Malaga in Brgy. Naslo Maasin, Iloilo, surrounded by sandbags, looks like a war camp creating fear among residents in the area.

Cuevas stays as WV police chief

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

With more than two months to go before he bids goodbye to the police service, Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas will definitely hold on to his post as Police Regional Office (PRO) director.

ILOILO NEWS

Indian call center soon to set foot in Iloilo City

An Indian call center company is set to expand operations in Iloilo City by mid-year.

Jamora juggernaut rolls

With still a few weeks to go until the local elections, the Jamora juggernaut has begun to roll towards inevitable victory.

Cop who ‘harassed’ Treñas kids gets preventive suspension

A 90-preventive suspension was already recommended for PO1 Ronnie Refugio, the cop who allegedly harassed the four children of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas.

Comelec: Army to re-enforce conduct of checkpoints in metro

It seems that the paranoia over the deployment of military personnel in Iloilo City is unfounded.

Hectic campaign takes toll on politicos’ health

With barely a month to go before the May 10 elections, politicians have intensified their campaign efforts in a bid to seal their victory.

PANAY NEWS

NSO Aklan conducts provincewide census

KALIBO, Aklan – Get ready for the 2010 Census of Population and Housing as the National Statistics Office (NSO) enumerators will collect demographic data next month.

All systems go for 109th Capiz anniv, int’l dance tilt

ROXAS CITY – It’s all systems go for Capiz as the province is ready for the celebration of its 109th founding anniversary and the commemoration of 62nd death anniversary of President Manuel Roxas and holding of international dance exchange this week.

LP calls for vigilance vs. poll cheating

ROXAS CITY – Liberal Party (LP) stalwarts called on the voters to be more vigilant and warned that the first ever poll automation in May 10, 2010 is still vulnerable to cheating.

NEGROS NEWS

Talisay City energization reaches far-flung barangays

Following its campaign to intensify extensive electrification program in the far-flung barangays, the City Government of Talisay has energized another barangay hacienda, recently.

1,826 Bacoleños benefit from SPES

The City Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) recorded 1,826 youths in the city who will be benefiting from Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) this summer.

DOH promotes 1,000 cities, 1,000 lives campaign

BACOLOD CITY — A global movement to make cities healthier is being promoted by the Department of Health in celebration of the World Health Day 2010.

COLUMNS

		reflection Confession and inner healing By Roy Cimagala

		As seen on TV Online sorties and other virtual vandals Stanley Palisada

		Accents Si Luing, si Nilo, si Jonas, atbp. Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		RES GESTAE Mongcal out, Basngi in: Will there be a difference? Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

		Siftings Culture of Impunity + Immunity = Gotterdammerung? Ma. Zenaida B.French

		EYE OPENER Who will finally reach the finish line first on May 10? Rodolfo P.Gumabong

OPINION

bull's eye:

Atty. O’s bombshell

impulse:

Catholic Quiz 5

/ Engr. Herman M. Lagon

YOUNG VOICE:

10 tips for college

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

FEATURES

Hablon is for dolls, too

Instead of being thrown away, excess pieces of hablon used for adult clothing, can now we used to make fashionable dresses for dolls as well. This is what Edelina “Edel” Yap, of the University of the Philippines Open University Office, did.

KKK: Friends of children with cancer

It all started with friends talking over coffee. Dr. Socorro Martinez and Sol Fernandez were talking vaguely on how they dreamed of doing a project for cancer patients. Sol Fernandez is a cancer survivor (colinic cancer)

Crocs Crocband Jam

Crocs, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer and retailer of footwear for men, women and children under the Crocs brand, in cooperation with All Condition Gear Philippines (ACGPI), the exclusive distributor of Crocs footwear in the country, held an exciting event recently at the SM City Iloilo.