Communist terror plot targets 14 WV towns

By Florence Hibionada

Internal security operations are tightened in fourteen towns of Western Visayas following verified information of its inclusion in the "Oplan Sabotage" of communist terrorists New People's Army (NPA).

Fish vendor killed by irate pa over daughter's rape plaint

By Florence Hibionada

A fish vendor was stabbed to his death by an irate father inside the Iloilo Terminal Market early morning yesterday causing panic and chaos.

A. Chris Fernandez

Pedicabs temporarily use this portion of M.H. Del Pilar Street, City Proper which is currently closed because of the ongoing construction of the Infante flyover.

City needs additional P10.6 M to finish new slaughterhouse

By Maricar Calubiran

City Mayor Jerry Treñas requested Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Arthur Yap for another P10.6 million for the completion of the double AA abattoir in Barangay Tacas, Jaro district. The government has already spent P16 million for the project.

ILOILO NEWS

Families of missing activists to seek help from Trillanes

The families of two abducted activists in Iloilo are seeking the help of Senator-elect Antonio Trillanes IV in finding their loved ones.

Province loses active Bantay Dagat operative--Tupas

Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr. directed Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) director Senior Supt. Melvin Mongcal to conduct a thorough investigation and bring to justice the killers of the Bantay Dagat commander of Barangay Binun-an, Batad, Iloilo last Sunday night.

DOTC allocates P50 million for new Iloilo Airport's fence

A week after the inauguration of the new Iloilo airport of international standards, Senator Franklin Drilon said there is a necessity to install a perimeter fence on the access road from the airport.

2 more flyovers for Iloilo City

Another two flyovers will rise in the city after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved the request of City Mayor Jerry Treñas for additional flyover projects to address the worsening traffic situation in the city.

Dinagyang officials honorary Texans

The San Antonio City Council conferred Thursday, June 7, 2007, honorary citizenships to Mr. Lee Chuan and City Tourism Officer Ben Jimena, president and executive director respectively of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. (IDFI) in a ceremony held at the start of the Texas Folklife Festival in the City of San Antonio, Texas.

PANAY NEWS

Aklan techvoc high school faces good prospects

Kalibo, Aklan -- A technical and vocational (techvoc) high school here in Aklan is facing good prospects this school year.

Bacolod city mayor vying to replace Treñas as LCP prexy

Bacolod City Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia is one of the three contenders for the presidency of the League of the Cities in the Philippines (LCP).

Negros Occidental rice, corn production survey set

Negros Occidental -- The Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) here will be conducting a Rice and Corn Production Survey on July 1 to 10, Provincial Agricultural Statistician Joely Cabarles, said.

COLUMNS

		Anything Under the Sun Cross and crown of Arevalo By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Consumers Domain Did we benefit from power privatization? By Ian Seruelo

		Without the Whitecoat Practicing within one's specialty By Florentino AlertaII, M.D.

		Bridging the gap Bisayan beliefs in the unseen world By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents 'United Nations' of MS Noordam (4) By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Health @ Heart Sex and Diabetes 3 By Philip S. Chua, M.D.

OPINION

Reflections:

Enhancing Christian education

/ Fr. Roy Cimagala

Blogger:

Women and the art of flirting

/ Kathy M. Villalon

By Order:

Be on guard against criminals

/ PCSupt. Wilfredo V. Dulay, Sr.

Contribution:

Philippines from afar

/ By Zoe Cadena-Pittracher

Eye Opener:

The passing of a Godly woman

/ Rodolfo P. Gumabong

Cerebral Combustion:

The art of following in the name of religion

/ By Hacel D. Du-Chua

Editorial:

Gateway to progress

Unusual Channel:

What Iloilo needs

/ Ma. Renette B. Uy

Young Voice:

Enrolling with pink folders

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

From The Inbox:

Civilian cooperation

Rational Insanity:

Hitting the road

/ Bryan Mari Argos

Polibiz:

Time to move on

/ Nelson C. Robles

FEATURES

The Promenade Refreshed!

The Promenade launched its new Ala Carte Menu and invited friends from The News Today for a sampling of these tasteful delights. One of The Promenade's specialty and bestseller is its choice of seafoods. For the avid seafood lover, Gratinated Seafood Sampler is a must.

Never a dull moment with Pancho Villa

He's got a cool voice. He has a sense of humor. He's intelligent and charming. He's no less than Pancho Villa, the man who keeps you on your toes while you're listening to 93.5 Campus Radio AYOS! from one to five in the afternoon.

LARGE 8: SM holds biggest exhibit on Photo-Abstraction

Someone once said, "Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give." This, in this essence, is the concept behind the exhibit which inspired SM Supermalls, 2GO - an Aboitiz company, Epson and the eight photographer-artists to give and share awareness and appreciation of photographic art around the country.

Badiangan soars high Holds the 4th Pandayan Festival

People of Badiangan generally pursue traditional occupations, including small-scale commerce, and crafts such as textile work and one of the town's most popular industry---blacksmithing and metalworks. Varieties of artisans provided services to the growing agricultural population. Blacksmiths set up shops in some rural barangays, where they create and repair tools needed by farm families.