Security measures for Dinagyang '08 in place

Maricar M. Calubiran

Security preparations for the Dinagyang festival is already in place with the deployment of more than 600 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Guv's SOPA no frills, no thrills, say Capitol dads

Florence F. Hibionada

"The governor's speech was "empty." The threat to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) was not that intimidating as we would have expected."

Thus came the reaction from First District Board Member Mac Napulan.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Vice Governor Rolex Suplico reaches a hand to his uncle Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. upon the latter's arrival at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall yesterday where Tupas delivered his State of the Province Address.

City won't suspend Ord. 195 despite strike threat

Erly C. Garcia

The city will not give in to the demands of the transport groups belonging to the Metro Iloilo Transport Federation (MITF) to suspend the implementation of traffic Ordinance 195 despite their threat to stage a strike starting January 24, two days before the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival.

ILOILO NEWS

Fuss, fury over cheaper meds bill heightens

The fuss and 'fury' over the Cheaper Medicines Bill being introduced in Congress heightens with members of the Ilonggo medical community divided over the issue.

Iloilo farmers mark Mendiola massacre anniv with protest

Hundreds of farmers yesterday marched in the streets of this city to mark the 21stanniversary of the infamous Mendiola Massacre.

International BRAINS Awards Night, Jan. 26

The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC) will recognize and honor a select group of high achievers with the Business Achievement Awards on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m..

Task Force to demolish illegally constructed stages

The Task Force Asis headed by Engr. Bobby Dumanil will demolish illegally constructed stages near the judging areas and Dinagyang parade route.

PANAY NEWS

DepEd reports 300% increase in 2007 feeding program

The school feeding program of the Department of Education registered a 300 percent increase in 2007.

WESVARRDEC lines up activities for 2008

Banga, Aklan – Setting directions for 2008 on the implementation of unified research and development programs in Region 6 was the focus of the two-day activity of Western Visayas Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVARRDEC) hosted recently by Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan.

Groups invite participants to an on-the-spot painting tilt on Jan. 25

Museo Iloilo, Mayor Jerry Treñas, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc. and the Bankers Association of Iloilo, Inc. (BAII) is inviting artists ages three to 22 years old to participate in "Larger than Life," an on-the-spot painting contest to be held from 9 am to 12 pm on Jan. 25, 2008 in Museo Iloilo.

COLUMNS

		Bonafide Text Of being stressed By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Serendipity On Cruise Control By Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

		Accents Once more, with feeling By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap Early traits of the Ilonggo-Bisaya (2) By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Consumers Domain Time to move By Ian M. Seruelo

		Blogger Enjoying the holidays By Kathy M. Villalon