Italian firm to mobilize soon for offloading operations By Ronilo Pamonag The Italian firm hired to offload the remaining bunker fuel from sunken tanker Solar I is expected to mobilize at the end of this month. Rice, corn production in WV up in 2006 By Maricar Calubiran Rice and corn production in the region registered a dramatic increase in the year 2006 contributing 12 per cent to the national production.

A.Chris Fernandez Students from several Chinese schools in the city join Saturday's parade in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Passi City tops Iloilo as 'vote-richest' town, Bingawan last By Florence Hibionada Passi City has yet another reason why it stands as the only component city in the Province of Iloilo.

ILOILO NEWS

Farmers groups asked to avail irrigation projects

Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) Director Frisco Malabanan urged the farmers associations in the region to closely coordinate with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on the possible rehabilitation and restoration of irrigation systems here after the national government allocated P3.12 billion for its irrigation project nationwide.

Status of Tupas' top aide as provl employee in question

The fate of a top aide of Governor Niel Tupas Sr. as an official and employee of the Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG) now hangs.

1 of 3 IRC escapees yields

After three days of hiding Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) escapee Mamerto Barranco voluntarily surrendered to Bombo Radyo Iloilo last Friday.

Malabor snubs DOJ secretary

Believe it or not, former Mayor Mansueto Malabor snubbed Department of Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. when they met by chance at the De Leonian Coffee Shop in Central Market Saturday morning. They were former friends but parted ways because of their political ambitions.

PANAY NEWS

Govt, church need not argue on responsible parenting--Popcom

Commission on Population Regional Director Vicente Molejona said that in the implementation of Responsible Parenting Movement, the government and the church need not continue with their age-old arguments on the issue of Family Planning.

Accelerated Hunger Mitigation program gains ground in WV

The government's Hunger Mitigation Program has been gaining ground in priority areas in the region with a 100 percent accomplishment as of date, as compared to the 96 percent accomplishment nationwide.

DSWD urges childless couples to adopt a child

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI is urging childless couples and even single individuals to adopt a child now.

Access to cheaper essential drugs getting easier

Filipinos' access to essential drugs at prices they can afford is now easier through Botika ng Bayan (BnB) outlets with its operation getting wider in various parts of the country.

COLUMNS

Polibiz Friends By Nelson Robles     Anything Under the Sun Spanish era administration of justice (3) By Atty. Rex Salvilla     Consumers Domain Global Warming By Ian Seruelo     Without the Whitecoat Dietary supplements… who's to regulate? By Florentino Alerta II, M.D.

Bridging the gap Tan Osting: Superman of Antique By Prof. Henry Funtecha     Accents Servants of the people By Julia Carreon-Lagoc     Serendipity Googling By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan     Health @ Heart Do we need sleep? By Philip S. Chua, M.D.

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