Church says no to mining, 'warns' entry in 22 towns By Florence Hibionada The Church is set to assume a more active and defensive stance against the operations of mining activities throughout Iloilo even as confirmation has been made on the approved and pending application of such in 19 Iloilo towns and 3 Guimaras municipalities. No politics in Task Force Waterfront abolition, says Barias By Erly Garcia Newly installed Police Regional Office (PRO 6) regional director Chief Supt. Geary Barias dispelled rumors that there is politics behind his decision to abolish the Task Force Waterfront.

A.Chris Fernandez Policemen block anti-coal fired power plant protesters led by Councilor Butch Ariola (in baseball cap). Environmental groups hit EIS Report presented in public hearing By Florence Hibionada and Erly Garcia Groups opposed to the proposed 100 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Concepcion, Iloilo have submitted a position paper citing some flaws in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Report for the said project which was presented in a public hearing held last Friday.

ILOILO NEWS

Lemery execs in P2M unsettled CAs as COA questions over P1M supply purchase

Municipal officials and top executives of the Municipality of Lemery have over P2 million in unliquidated and unsettled cash advances using the town's money. There is also over P1 million in supplies bought in the past year that government auditors questioned for not adhering to government-prescribed procedures.

Iloilo's pantat industry threatened by planned regulation

The municipality of Zarraga is one of the places in the Philippines which will be affected if the government seriously regulates some species of catfish which is considered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as "alien species."

New senior citizens group may not be accredited

It seems that the application for accreditation of the Federation of Senior Citizens of the Philippines Western Visayas Region (FSCPWVR)- Iloilo City Chapter will pass a rocky road as it seeks approval from the Sangguniang Panglungsod.

RDC approves Green Philippine Highways program

The Regional Development Council (RDC), Region VI headed by Antique Governor Salvacion Z. Perez had recently issued Resolution No. 15, series of 2006 urging local government units, national government agencies and other sectors to support the implementation of the Green Philippine Highways Project of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Emily to celebrate birthday with 5,000 day-care kids

Former Guimaras Governor and Congresswoman Emily Relucio-Lopez marks her birthday with a celebration lavish not in drinks nor party. For the former lady solon and first lady of former Iloilo Second District Congressman Albertito Lopez, the better way to celebrate is make 5,000 schoolchildren happy.

PANAY NEWS

Western Visayas records 30T OFWs

About 30 thousand Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) have been recorded by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) regional office as working in various countries worldwide.

LGU, academe tie-up to boost Capiz livestock sector

Agriculture and fishery modernization has become one of the top priority agenda of Capiz Governor Vicente Bermejo in his last term as governor of the province.

Antique National School embarks on academic excellence

The Antique National School (ANS) in consonance with the administration's thrust of making education a permanent priority has embarked on a more decisive step towards academic excellence and the development of highly relevant vocational trainings for the 4,400 plus students.

COLUMNS

Polibiz No excuse By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun West Visayas, Beautiful & Wonderful (1) By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain OFWs, victims thrice over By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat Prescribing medications By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap Government under the Spanish rule By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents War: as insane as it gets By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity A glass of margarita can go a long way By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Unusual Channel The human in me By Ma. Renette B. Uy

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