Two ex-RPA-ABB members expose slay plot vs. Treñas

Jennifer Ponsaran-Rendon

Propping up claims that there is indeed a plot to kill Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, two self-confessed former members of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) exposed yesterday that their group was offered money in exchange for Treñas’ life.

Gonzalez dares alleged ex-RPA-ABB members to show up

Erly C. Garcia

Iloilo City mayoralty candidate and former Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. dubbed as part of the grand design to discredit him the purported expose of two alleged members

JACK TENTIA

Carabaos again take the center stage in this year's Carabao-Carroza Festival in Pavia, Iloilo held over the weekend.

Gonzalezes losing—survey

Mayor Jerry Treñas firms up lead on his bid for congressman in the lone district of this city. Treñas is way ahead of his opponents, Lone District Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. and Mansueto Malabor, in the latest scientific survey conducted by the reputable survey firm – Random Access Consultants, Inc. (RACI).

ILOILO NEWS

Army starts election patrol

Members of the Philippine Army’s 301st Infantry Brigade already made known their presence in some areas of Panay Island.

Probe up vs soldier in grenade explosion

A member of the Philippine Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion is now in hot water over a grenade explosion Saturday night at Brgy. Baybay Norte, Miag-ao, Iloilo.

Fence sitters join Jamora bandwagon

The bandwagon phenomenon is now working double-time in favor of Larry Jamora as more and more groups continue to swell the Team Pagbag-o camp.

WV has 8 cases of election-related violence

If the number of violent incidents would be the basis for employing the security measures this elections, it would seem that Iloilo Province and Iloilo City will get the lion share of police personnel who will be deployed this May 10.

PANAY NEWS

Aklan PNP tops Q1 Western Visayas performance rating

KALIBO, Aklan — Senior Superintendent Epifanio Bragais, Jr. said the Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) emerged on top of the performance evaluation rating for the period January to March this year.

Bolante dares Magsaysay to show proof or make public apology

ROXAS CITY – Former Department of Agriculture Usec. Jocelyn “Jocjoc” Bolante, who is running for governor under the ticket of Ugyon Kita Capiz (UKC), challenged Former Senator Ramon Magsaysay, Jr.

Another political leader of Tanco gunned down

ROXAS CITY – Another political leader of Dumarao Mayoralty Candidate Victor Tanco, Jr, son of Capiz Governor Victor Tanco, Sr, was gunned down Saturday night in Barangay Bungso-an, Dumarao, Capiz.

BUSINESS NEWS

Sun Life says ‘It’s Time’

Recent stock market volatility, natural disasters, economic and political unrest have spurred a great deal of anxiety among Filipinos.

Philippines to post record budget deficit in 2010

The Philippines, Asia’s largest sovereign issuer of foreign debt, is expected to post a record budget deficit in 2010 after a larger-than-expected shortfall in the first quarter, a Reuters poll of 10 economists showed.

SEAFDEC cites milestones with chief’s reappointment

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) cited its contributions to sustainable aquaculture in view of environment issues and climate change

COLUMNS

		reflection Drowning evil with good By Roy Cimagala

		AS SEEN ON TV Sincerity from trapos Stanley Palisada

		EYE OPENER Defensor-Garin heading for victory Rodolfo P. Gumabong

		Accents Mark Twain the anti-imperialist Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Siftings The Battle for Credibility Ma. Zenaida B. French

		Health@Heart Warning on weight-loss products Philip S. Chua