PRDCI out to redeem self

By Erly Garcia

Debunking the allegation of Col. Oscar Lasangue that Panay Rural Development Center Inc. (PRDCI) is a front organization of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA), Andres Tionko, executive director of PRDCI, enumerated activities it had initiated which has PNP and military involvement.

San Agustin union rules out negotiations

By Ronilo Pamonag

There's no stopping the University of San Agustin Employees Union from holding a strike anytime next week, as they ruled out negotiations with the school administration.

Oil depots are considered as among the primary targets of terrorist. Authorities have employed security measures to secure oil depots along Bo. Obrero in Lapuz, LaPaz.

Security guards not well trained to detect terrorists

By Erly Garcia

Senior Supt. Isagani Cuevas, deputy director for operations of Police Regional Office VI, admitted that security guards are not really well trained to detect terrorists thus could not guarantee the safety of the public in the light of security threats.

ILOILO NEWS

Jubilant Tupas welcomes dismissal

A jubilant Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas Sr. welcomed the dismissal of the administrative complaint which a construction firm lodged against him earlier.

Rabies cases PHO

When will Ilonggos learn to become responsible dog owners?

City raises P2M from traffic violations

Thousands of erring drivers were apprehended last year for various offenses and penalized by the metro traffic enforcers, the traffic licenses section of the City Mayor's Office reported.

Be on guard against diseases associated with water shortage—IPHO

The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has asked the public to be vigilant against diseases associated with water shortage due to El Nino and the summer season.

PAO cites outstanding achievers in agriculture

The Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office is set to give due recognition to outstanding farmers, individuals and organizations in the province for their outstanding performances and contributions in agriculture for year 2004 – 2005 as part of the celebration of the Semana sang Iloilo.

PANAY NEWS

Aklan Vice Gov is outstanding Aklanon awardee in journalism

A multi-sectoral committee organized by the Aklan provincial government as the 2005 search for outstanding Aklanons has chosen Aklan Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino as outstanding Aklanon in the field of journalism.

Binirayan: Antiqueño's pride

The Binirayan festival in Antique will again be celebrated on April 27-29, 2005 . A brainchild of the late Governor Evelio B. Javier, it will show the history, or the legend, behind the First Malayan Settlement in Malandog, Hamtic, Antique long before the occupation of the Philippines by the Spaniards.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Stop making a noise, you hypocrites By Nelson Robles

		My Brother-in-law & other stories Talipapa Country? By Johnny S. Novera

		Without the Whitecoat Herbal Medicine… food supplement or guaranteed cure By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.