Retrieval operations to end even as 19 persons still missing By Erly Garcia Three days after the Igbaras tragedy, rescue volunteers yesterday (Thursday) scoured the Tangyan River starting from the site where the ill-fated passenger jeepney fell up to the mouth of the river in Guimbal, Iloilo hoping to find more bodies. But as of press time yesterday volunteers merely saw debris and logs stuck in some parts of the river. No dead bodies. Mabilog wants COA to reevaluate stalled housing project By Maricar Calubiran The Sangguniang Panglungsod committee on engineering, construction and public works chaired by City Councilor Jed Patrick Mabilog wants the Commission on Audit (COA) to reevaluate the expenses incurred in the implementation of the stalled Iloilo City Employees Socialized Housing Project in Pavia, Iloilo.

Ronilo L. Pamonag Children of Barangay Barasan, Igbaras look at what remains of the J&J jeepney which was carried away by the strong current while crossing the river last Monday. The jeepney wreckage was recovered the following day about a kilometer away from where it fell. Muslim trader's case slept for 19 months at prosecutor's office By Maricar Calubiran It took one year and seven months for the chief of the City Prosecution Office (CPO) to take notice of the complaint filed against a Muslim trader by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) relative to the lumber confiscated by the latter in December 2004.

ILOILO NEWS

Miag-ao landslide threatens, 'isolates' 5 barangays

Commuters to and from one barangay of the Municipality of Miag-ao, Province of Iloilo now have to contend with a lot of walking while motorists are barred entry in the area.

Gatecrasher stabbed dead by woman guest

A wedding party in the quiet town of San Jose, Province of Antique was cut short and had a tragic ending when a male gatecrasher was stabbed dead by a woman guest.

ERC to hear Peco motion to reverse earlier ruling

The Energy Regulation Commission (ERC) will hold a public hearing today October 6 (Friday) at the CAP Bldg. along General Luna St., Iloilo City starting 9:00 in the morning.

CUI: Helping Guimaras plan for the unplanned

When disaster struck Guimaras following an oil spill that was brought about by the sinking of MT Solar I on August 11, various regional and international organizations responded to aid the island-province in clean-up and relief operations.

PANAY NEWS

Recognizing importance of elderly persons

Hundreds of senior citizens flocked the covered gym of the municipality of Dumangas, Iloilo to mark the kick-off of the Elderly Filipino Week celebration on Monday (October 2, 2006) with the theme, "Nakatatanda: Kaagapay sa Pagkakaisa at Kapayapaan."

Young Farmers avail training on native chicken production and marketing

A total of twenty young farmers are attending a two-weeks training course on Philippine Native Chicken (Darag) production and marketing at the Sports Pension and West Visayas State University, Iloilo City.

Growing concern for energy consumers focus of Statistics Month

National Power Corporation Manager Engr. Nelson Homena said that there is a growing concern for protection and welfare of consumers of energy because of the increasing movement in energy prices that affect economic policies and as well as the demand for energy supply by households and the industry.

Oil spill related consultations on the decline--DOH

The number of oil spill related consultations are on the decline according to the report of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development, Western Visayas during the Task Force Solar Oil Spill press briefing.

COLUMNS

Polibiz 'No retake' By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun Knights of Columbus of Molo By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain The ABE Housing Scam By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat Caring doctors....just a few and handful By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap Vignette on the great Manoling of Capiz By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents Aliwasa: concert by the river By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity Words don’t come easy By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Unusual Channel Haven’t you learned anything yet By Ma. Renette B. Uy

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