Iloilo officials close ranks behind GMA

By Ronilo Pamonag

Local officials here have expressed support for beleaguered President Arroyo, passing a manifesto of support a day after another Ilonggo official, Senate President Franklin Drilon called on the Chief Executive to step down.

Gonzalez hits Drilon for being the 'deserter'

By Florence Hibionada
Correspondent

Resigned Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez spoke in strongest words his solid support to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Same strongest in words thrown at Senate President Franklin Drilon during Sunday's gathering aimed at showing unwavering Ilonggo support of the local Lakas party.

A. CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Pres. Arroyo beams before the Ilonggo crowd at the provincial capitol during her visit to Iloilo City on June 30, 2005. In the background is former Justice secretary Raul Gonzalez, Sr.

Thousands expected to join call for PGMA's ouster

By Ronilo Pamonag

At least 2,000 Ilonggos are expected to troop to the street Wednesday to demand the resignation of President Arroyo. This comes in the wake of the launching of the Arroyo Resign Movement-Panay, a broad multisectoral group, yesterday (July 11) afternoon.

ILOILO NEWS

Calinog town tops nutrition award

The municipality of Calinog topped other local government units in this year's Search for Outstanding Nutrition Program Implementor in the province of Iloilo.

P60M needed to repair cracks at Moroboro dam

Some P60 million is needed for the repairs of the Moroboro Dam in Dingle, Iloilo following the discovery of cracks placing six Iloilo towns in its path at risk.

Questions hang on 'lost and found' evidence at WCD

Last week's incident of a missing mobile phone under police custody at the Women and Children's Desk (WCD) of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) remain a 'mystery.'

DILG spearheads regional Clean and Green 2005 search

The national search for Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran (more popularly known as the “Clean and Green”) may have been temporarily stopped, but Western Visayas shall hold its own search for the best environmentally-managed local governments this year.

UPV's 6 outstanding alumni receive awards

The UP Alumni Association in Iloilo through the Chairman of the Committee on Awards, Judge Daniel Amular announced the names of the six Outstanding Alumni awardees.

Ex-rebel chief loses cellphone to snatcher

She was once dreaded for her stint as a key figure in the communist New People's Army (NPA) with her own stronghold in Panay. But over the weekend, Maria Luisa "Kumander Posa" Dominado became the latest victim of cellphone snatchers in Lapaz District.

European-Ombudsman triple contests reset to July 29

The Essay Writing, Slogan-Making and On-the Spot Poster making contests sponsored by the European Commisson and Ombudsman Philippines have been extended to July 29, 2005.

PANAY NEWS

Capiz launches nutrition month, feeds kids

Roxas City—Concern for the best interest and welfare of children is the primordial reason for the province to take steps in addressing the malnutrition problem here.

SEAFDEC back in shape, pursues strategic programs

Tigbauan, Iloilo—The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Aquaculture Department (AQD) is back in shape after having survived difficult challenges in its operations last year. It now shifts strategies to become responsive.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz Independent Counsel Bill By Nelson Robles

		Unusual Channel Of guys and gals By Ma. Renette Uy

		Consumers Domain The Truth (?!) By Ian Seruelo

		Serendipity People-watching By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Bridging the gap The death knell of the Port of Iloilo By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		on the dot Latest DOT transport guidelines By Atty. Helen Camarista

		Without the Whitecoat Meningo… better prepared than being scared By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Accents Boracay in my mind By Julia Carreon-Lagoc