SolGen bars eviction of Jaro II Elementary School

Maricar M. Calubiran

Solicitor-General (SolGen) Atty. Agnes Devanadera warned the Office of the Provincial Sheriff from executing the court order issued by Branch 31 of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court that would lead to the eviction of a public elementary school here, otherwise her office "shall deal with the matter with the full force of the law."

Batad teachers, PTA, brgy execs unite vs ouster of principal

Florence F. Hibionada

Nineteen out of 21 teachers in an elementary school in Batad, Iloilo signified its collective call for the immediate ouster of their principal.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Schoolchildren, some of them assisted by their parents, attend the first day of school yesterday at the Arevalo Elementary School.

Circular on teacher's six-hour daily work out soon

Education Undersecretary Ramon C. Bacani Tuesday said it is issuing a circular over a petition of public school teachers to perform just six hours of work daily.

The teachers have complained that their daily work grind is too heavy for underpaid civil servants and that they deserve better treatment.

ILOILO NEWS

SP okays MOA on plastic garbage

The city council here has authorized Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to sign a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Holcim Corp., calling for the shipment of 100 metric tons of plastic garbage taken from the city's dumpsite to be used as fuel of Holcim cement plant in Lugait, Iligan City, Mindanao.

Mayor declares continued war vs. criminalities, scores high on peace efforts

A diversified economic base. A globally-responsive business community. A tourist destination in the north. Involved citizenry. And hard stance against criminalities.

PNP keeps an eye on 'no plate' vehicles

The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Region VI is implementing the "no plate, no travel" policy.

PNP, PA static exhibit opens

Ilonggos will have a rare chance to get to know more two of the country's top peacekeepers through a Static Exhibit which opened yesterday, June 10, at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center.

PANAY NEWS

P2B alloted for 'Pantawid Kuryente' program

Some P2 billion was set aside for the "Pantawid Kuryente: Katas ng VAT program" of the government benefiting some four million families that consume not more than 100 kilowatt hour a month.

CBCP seeks repeal of oil deregulation law

Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Public Affairs Committee head Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez on Monday said the government should look into the possibility of repealing the oil dregulation law to help mitigate the effects of soaring oil price increases.

Social Workers nationwide to celebrate Social Work Week

Social workers nationwide will celebrate the Social Work Week on June 13-19 in commemoration of the anniversary of Republic Act 4373 otherwise known as the Social Work Law passed on June 19, 1965.

COLUMNS

		Bonafide Text The need for education By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		reflection Our spiritual life needs care By Roy Cimagala

		anything under the sun Evolution of the Philippine Flag (3) By Atty. Rex Salvilla

		Bridging the gap The Iloilo culmination of the declaration of Philippine Independence By Prof. Henry Funtecha

		Accents UP Beloved in history By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Eye Opener Godly parents-guardians will survive crisis! Rodolfo P. Gumabong