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Delirious gasps... of a dying cause!'The acting Justice Secretary's decision to subvert the findings of his city and regional state prosecutors at my expense is another capricious exercise of borrowed power and a grave abuse of discretion resulting to injustice notwithstanding his lack of confirmation by the Commission on Appointments.' PGMA help on speedy release of Guimaras rehab funds soughtThe head of the regional task force on the Solar I Oil Spill is requesting President Macapagal-Arroyo to direct the fast-tracking of the release the bulk of rehabilitation funds intended for victims and affected areas of last year's oil spill in Guimaras. |
  A. Chris Fernandez
Workers from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) work double time to finish the rehabilitation of the drainage system in Gen. Luna Street which normally becomes flooded during heavy rains.
Murder raps up anew vs. Serag, et al.Ghosts from the past hounded anew a former Iloilo town mayor, lady vice mayor and eleven others following the reinstatement of murder raps in a celebrated killing three days before the 2001 elections. Facing murder charge with no bail recommended, arrest order has been reissued on former San Joaquin Mayor Sebastian 'Bastek' Serag. Meanwhile, bail was set at P200,000 for other co-accused including former San Joaquin Vice Mayor Marilyn Silfavan charged as accomplice to the killing. |
ILOILO NEWS
Flex muscles vs. illegal fishing, mayor urged
Gov. Niel Tupas is scheduled to meet Carles Mayor Arnold Betita this week over allegations that the mayor is coddling illegal fishers in his town in the fifth district.
CEAP 6 reg'l assembly set
Administrators, teachers, and student leaders from more than 115 member-schools of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) -- Western Visayas are expected to come to Iloilo on August 9 to 11, 2007 for this year's regional assembly.
100 wheelchairs to benefit indigent city paraplegics
A total of 100 wheelchairs are set to be donated to 100 indigent paraplegics in Iloilo City within this month.
Comelec junks disqualification raps vs. Perez, 7 others
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has junked the disqualification case against re-elected Antique Gov. Salvacion Zaldivar-Perez.
Antiquiera's decision to lead probe on plaint vs PFMC questioned
His overeagerness to prove to everyone he can effectively handle the chairmanship of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Public Services, Environmental Protection and Ecology after wresting it away from longtime chairperson Iloilo City Councilor Perla Zulueta could well lead neophyte Kagawad Eldrid Antiquiera to big, big trouble.
PANAY NEWS
Bacolod City bags 'most citizen-friendly' police station in Western Visayas
Police Station 6 here topped the search for the 'most citizen-friendly police station' in the region, Bacolod City Police Office Director Senior Supt. Ronilo Quebrar said.
PGMA inaugurates Capiz water treatment plant
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lead the inauguration of the multi-million Water Treatment Plant in Capiz last Friday.
Antique raises alert on dengue cases
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported a total of 110 suspected dengue cases in the province since the onset of rainy season.
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OPINION
Reflections:
Talking about God
/ By Fr. Roy
Coffee Thursdays Just Brewing Thoughts:
The tower of Babel
/ By Paolo
Eye Opener:
Pray for our government leaders
/ By Rodolfo P.
Contribution:
An appeal to traditional politicians: Please stay away from SK elections
/ By Manoy
Bona fide TEXT:
The essence of existence
/ By Nicfranz C.
Blessed Assurance:
In the midst of the storm
/ By Karen Mae G.
Contribution:
I am a Filipina
/ By Joyce Christine D.
Contribution:
The future and well being of the Philippines lie on the hands of its very own people
/ By Manoy
Rational Insanity:
Healthy mouth
/ By Bryan Mari
Journeys:
A concert to celebrate the rich Augustinian heritage
/ By Yehlen J.
Pointblank:
Plagata's gargantuan task
/ By Erly C.
FEATURES
Rexie Ian Alla: From campus fashionista to Iloilo's top model
You see him in every fashion show at Robinsons Place Iloilo or even in other venues where his favorite designers are showcasing their collections. Gifted with a great body because of a religious workout and healthy lifestyle and a face that every company would want for their commercials, he's no other than Rexie Ian Alla.
Sports in the family
Expose your family to sports and be supportive of their endeavors in this field. If you do this, you'll end up with a family that embraces sports, the value of fair play, competition, discipline, fitness and good health. This writer had the pleasure of meeting such a sports-inclined family --- the Wuthriches. Get to know more about them in this feature.
An alternative way of healing
Can herbs help people with cancer and other serious illnesses? Yes, according to Bonifacia Lee, a herbalist behind the famous brand Vita Herb. The optimal goal of herbal medicine is complete reversal of the condition. If the disease is chronic, then herbal medicines can slow the progression of the disease. In less advanced cases, herbs can stop the disease from worsening. When cure is too late, herbs can help alleviate distress associated with the condition.
Heaven Sent
For seven years, David and Rossana have been together. Through triumphs and trials, they have always said that what kept them strong was their love for each other and for God. In 2002, David went on a pilgrimage with his family to Rome and Portugal during a very trying time in his life. The one thing he prayed for each time during that pilgrimage was for the Lord to give him Rossana for his wife.
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