NPC: 15 generators not only for Iloilo City but entire Panay

Maricar M. Calubiran

The fifteen modular generator sets which the National Power Corporation (NPC) will be renting to address the current power shortage are not only for Iloilo City but for the the entire Panay island.

Ileco I cuts off power from Iloilo airport for 1 hr, 43 mins

Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

Power supply to the Iloilo airport was cut off Wednesday afternoon after the Air Transportation Office (ATO) failed to pay the airport's electric bills amounting to P5.7 million.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Young boys undergo the surgical operation for their manhood inside the conference room of the Sangguniang Panglungsod. The circumcision procedure was spearheaded by City Councilor Erwin "Tong-tong" Plagata, a doctor by profession.

ATO given until May 12 to settle P5.7M electric bills

Maricar M. Calubiran

The Iloilo Electric Cooperative (Ileco) I has given the Air Transportation Office (ATO) until May 12, 2008 to settle their unpaid electric bills amounting to P5.7 million.

ILOILO NEWS

P700M radial road to affect 15 lot owners, several households

Fifteen lot owners and several households will be affected as soon as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) begins construction of the P700 million radial road from Barangay Lanit, Jaro to the town of Zarraga.

PRC inspections yield 'fake' optometrists in Iloilo

The board of Optometry led by Anita S. Villarta and Divinia Reyes, chairman and member, respectively, accompanied by Atty. Elias Guiloreza of the PRC Region VI Legal Department, Dr. Charlie Ho, national president of the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO)

Capitol dads eye Ordinance on guidelines for brgy road conversion

Members of the 9th Iloilo Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) meet today for a committee hearing on a proposed Ordinance prescribing guidelines and requirements for barangay road conversion.

PANAY NEWS

'Pagalang sa Watawat' campaign kicks off May 26

ROXAS CITY – The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in collaboration with the National Historical Institute (NHI) will launch the "Paggalang sa Watawat" campaign on May 26, 2008 to kick off the celebration of the National Flag day on May 28 and Independence Day on June 12.

SSS Aklan now receiving payments

Kalibo, Aklan -- The Social Security System (SSS) here in Aklan has now opened its tellering service – which means it can now receive payments for loans and contributions of members in the province.

3 more RO-RO ports underway

ROXAS CITY -- Three more ports in Western Visayas are up for development, upgrading or rehabilitation this year under President Arroyo's Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH) major legacy project.

COLUMNS

		Accents Jet-lagged By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		anything under the sun Marian Apparitions - 1 By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Bridging the gap The hablon industry in Iloilo: Fame and decline By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		reflection The Trinity and our social life By Roy Cimagala

		Bonafide Text Bora? By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		Eye Opener In crisis look to the bigness of our God Rodolfo P. Gumabong

OPINION

Health@Heart :

The Stem Cell Controversy

/ By Philip S. Chua

Contribution:

ROTC advocacy

/By Rolly Arcano

Young Voice:

Michelle's Wallet

/ Maria Reylan M. Garcia

BLOGGER:

Comforts and appreciation

/By Kathy M. Villalon

Contribution:

Hunger chat

/By Aimee Andaya

Res Gestae:

Torch Run: Towards genuine transformation

/By Francisco Lindero Jr.

Rational Insanity:

Roads versus festivals

/ By Bryan Mari Argos

FEATURES

Tribute to Mom: Readers reveal the best thing that mom has done for them

Nanay, Inay, Inang, Mama, Mom, Mommy. Whatever sweet nothing is used in calling them, they all lead to the wonderful woman who unselfishly gave their love and undying support to us. Their affection for us is immeasurable that they are most willing to sacrfice a lot for our welfare .