SP censures Armada By Erly Garcia The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Iloilo has censured Vice Governor Roberto Armada for committing four consecutive unexcused absences in the SP's regular sessions. GSIS hit for e-card fiasco By Florence Hibionada At least 23 Ilonggo lawyers coming from both defense and prosecution panels have now banded for what stands as a "test case" for Iloilo.

A.Chris Fernandez Elderly pensioner of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) wait for their turn to be called. Recovery of remaining oil from Solar 1 to take 25 days By Ronilo Pamonag The Italian sub-sea construction service provider will begin offloading oil from the sunken tanker Solar 1 on March 14.

ILOILO NEWS

NPA admits killing RPA-ABB officer

The Napoleon Tumagtang Command of the New People's Army (NPA) based in Southern Panay admitted the killing of Jose Cabunagan a.k.a "Ka Arce", commanding officer of the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB), Thursday last week.

City fire probers has yet to determine cause of Compania fire

It will take two to three weeks for the Iloilo City Fire Office to determine the cause of fire which killed a three-year old boy Monday morning at Barangay Compania Central, Molo district. Fire investigators estimated the damaged to property to P500,000.

Super Ferry 9 suffers engine trouble

Super Ferry 9 of Aboitiz Shipping experienced an engine trouble off Daog Point, west of Negros Occidental which prompted the management to call for assistance from it other ship, Super Ferry 1, where passengers were transferred then brought to Iloilo City.

Leganesnons sidelined Guimarasnons in Paraw Regatta 2007

After several years of holding the title, boatmen from the island-province of Guimaras were stripped of the title in the Paraw Regatta sailboat race by contestants from Leganes, Iloilo.

PANAY NEWS

Fisherman missing after boat capsized

A fishermen is still missing after his boat capsized off the waters of Higantes Sur in Isla de Higantes, Carles town early dawn Monday. He is believed to be washed ashore in Roxas or Bantayan Island.

Responsible voting still an urgent call--PPCRV

The Archdiocesan Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) here is still urging voters to be responsible, vigilant and educated so that they can discern very well the kind of candidates they will put into position this coming midterm elections in May.

More rural barangays get power boost from solar energy

With the Administration's option of spending on infrastructure and social services to spur growth in the countryside, tapping of affordable and reliable energy sources has been a priority.

Aklan's voters for May 07 polls now 273,738

Kalibo, Aklan -- Almost 30,000 more voters will be trooping to Aklan's polling places in May 2007.

COLUMNS

Polibiz When will they ever stop? 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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