'Conscience bloc' vents over 'extended travel,' a 'figure of speech' Tupas Jr. rebuts

By Florence Hibionada

A "figure of speech" thus "no big deal." Nevertheless, he was sorry.

Briones resigns as guv's drug czar

By Florence Hibionada

A top Capitol official aligned with Governor Niel Tupas tendered his resignation as chief of the Information and Education Operating Unit of the Provincial Task Force against Dangerous Drugs and Other Vices.

University of San Agustin students dialogue.

A. CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Thousands of students attended Wednesday's dailogue with the university administration headed by its president Fr. Manuel Vergara hoping that the ongoing conflict with the dismissed union officials be finally put to an end.

No end in sight for University of San Agustin labor problem

By Erly Garcia

For the first time since the labor problem at the University of San Agustin (USA) broke up, university president Fr. Manuel Vergara along with other university officials faced the thousands of Augustinians in a dialogue organized by the University Student Council last Wednesday, August 3, 2005.

ILOILO NEWS

SP probe on Capitol cracks hang

Vice Governor Roberto Armada has yet to get the answers on his request for Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) investigation relative to the cracks of the new multi-million Capitol building.

CFO sets education drive for OFWs

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) will conduct a series of Community Education Program (CEP) campaign, dubbed “ Handa ka na bang mag-abroad? Ano ang mga dapat mong alamin?” from August 14-20, 2005 in Western Visayas.

Btac. Viejo dad is 7 th National Sandugo awardee

Barotac Viejo Mayor Raul C. Tupas was a recipient of National Sandugo award during the 7 th National Sandugo Awards Night held last July 27, 2005 in Diamond Hotel, Malate, Manila.

RDC head eyes solution to Palawan transfer issues

On reports that some officials of Palawan are opposed to their transfer to Region VI, Antique Governor and Regional Development Council (RDC VI) Chair Sally Z. Perez expressed optimism that there will be a solution to this concern.

PANAY NEWS

Monsoon rains leave millions worth of damages in Western Visayas

The heavy monsoon rains that occurred last July 26 left a trail of destruction reaching P25.65 million in damages, one dead and missing in the region, the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council VI (RDCC VI) reported.

RDC seeks improvement of WV's nutrition status

Children are our true wealth and their growth is affected by the problem on malnutrition.

COLUMNS

		Polibiz The governor is in control By Nelson Robles

		Carpooling Loonies Rigi-rigi: An after five de-stresser By Jinki Beldia

		Consumers Domain According to their conscience! By Ian Seruelo

		Serendipity Girlfriend, “He's Just Not That Into You” By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Just Right The flip side of the “Hello Garci” tapes (Part 1) By Cyril Regalado

		Res Gestae Dirty Politics? By Francisco B. Lindero, Jr.

		Bridging the gap The early years of Calle De la Rama By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		on the dot Putting premium on DOT accreditation By Atty. Helen Camarista

		Without the Whitecoat Miss Loreto D. Tupaz… Iloilo's Florence Nightingale By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

		Accents To bury or not to bury? By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Unusual Channel On instant noodle and staying young By Ma. Renette B. Uy

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