Continuous budget for int'l airport assured By Ronilo Pamonag The New Iloilo Airport Development Project is assured of a continuous budget. Human rights advocates to solons: Pass anti-torture law now By Florence Hibionada Human rights advocates renewed its call for the immediate passage of anti-torture law left hanging in the 12 th Congress. With continuing calls for support, a nationwide move to hasten the passage and increase awareness on the need for anti-torture law reached Iloilo bearing yet grimmer statistics

These lush vegetation in Maasin watershed badly needs rain in order to keep water level at the Maasin Dam back to normal. MIWD asks DA for cloudseeding; water rationing continues By Erly Garcia Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has already requested the Department of Agriculture to conduct cloud seeding operations to impede the low water level at the Maasin Dam.

ILOILO NEWS

Jalandoni bridge inaugurated soon

The multi-million Jalandoni bridge is set to be inaugurated in two weeks.

Tax collection measures gaining ground

Revenue District Officer Ricardo Espiritu said that so far the tax collection measures which his office has been implementing are gaining ground and Iloilo tax payers are finding the local Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Office “very helpful”.

NCMB – Iloilo: Zero strike for 1st quarter of 2005

The first quarter of 2005 was peaceful with no record of strikes in the province and city of Iloilo from establishments either commercial, industrial or educational institutions that have Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the National Conciliation Mediation Board – Iloilo  (NCMB- Iloilo) of the Department of Labor and Employment said.

RTWPB now assessing wage petitions

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Region 6 revealed that it has now received two wage petitions for an across the board wage increase of P100. 

Tubong-tubong ‘05 festival  draws  wider support

The 4th Tubong-tubong Festival of Tubungan town, which had its highlight of celebration last May 1, 2005, drew a comparatively wider support from the participating barangays, the neighboring towns and government agencies in the province.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Mrs. Treñas must beware By Nelson Robles     Unusual Channel Of twisted heart and of being brain dead By Ma. Renette Uy     Consumers Domain Fend for yourselves!? By Ian Seruelo

Bridging the gap Guangzho, home of Pancit Canton By Prof. Henry Funtecha     on the dot We get the kind of tourists we deserve By Atty. Helen Camarista     Without the Whitecoat Mercury in the dinner table… a fish story By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

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