Police identify suspects in Del Castillo killing

Maricar M. Calubiran

The police have already identified one of the assailants of Provincial Fire Marshal Supt. Casiano del Castillo. Murder charges are expected to be filed against the suspect and his cohorts within the week.

2 firemen, witness in Del Castillo killing get threats

Maricar M. Calubiran

Two members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and one witness in the murder of Provincial Fire Marshal Supt. Casiano del Castillo have reported receiving threats days after the latter's killing.

A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Policemen pull everything that they could save from the Administration Building of the Police Regional Office 6 during a fire drill which is part of the Annual General Inspection – Operational Readiness Security Inspection and Test Evaluation (AGI-ORSITE) being conducted by the PNP hierarchy.

RP's skin experts caution vs. Glutathione products

Florence F. Hibionada

Heard about the promise of skin-whitening, anti-aging and skin rejuvenation soaps, lotions, capsules and tablet-supplements?

ILOILO NEWS

Salvor firm starts cutting into parts MV Ocean Papa

Salvage teams have started cutting up into parts the cargo ship that sank off the coast of Culasi town in Antique at the height of typhoon "Frank."

Take 3 for senior cop on 'Berdugo' probe in Capitol

Chief Inspector Leroy Rapiz, Group Director of the 608th Provincial Mobile Group is now all willing to grace the invite of the Committee on Public Order and Security.

Iloilo Gardenia Lions to conduct Diabetes Screening

True to its motto "We Serve", Iloilo Gardenia Lions Club will conduct a free Diabetes Screening and ECG in Barangay Poblacion, Molo on August 30, 2008 .

New Lucena town chosen as pilot area for JICA project

The Municipality of New Lucena in the third district of Iloilo province has recently been chosen as pilot area for the "Non- Handicapping Environment Project" that will be funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

PANAY NEWS

LNB executive board gives go signal for Liga special election in Panitan

ROXAS CITY – The executive board of the Liga Ng Barangay (LNB) - National has finally given a go signal for the Liga ng mga Barangay in the municipality of Panitan to hold a special election.

DPWH defers groundbreaking of skywalk projects

ROXAS CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1st Engineering District has deferred the scheduled groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday of the proposed skywalks of Cong. Antonio del Rosario in front of Filamer Christian College and Pres. Manuel Roxas School (PMRS).

Liga backs village chief who shot civilian

ROXAS CITY – The Liga ng Barangay (LNB) in the province of Capiz assured full support to Barangay Captain Roland Clarito who shot dead a civilian during the fiesta celebration in Brgy. Culajao.

NEGROS NEWS

DOE: Negros Island needs stable power source

BACOLOD CITY -- The island of Negros is in dire need of a stable power supply says Department of Energy (DOE) Visayas Field Office Supervisor Engr. Rey Maleza.

Mayors from different cities in Negros for 3rd Island Caravan

BACOLOD CITY -- Mayor Evelio Leonardia welcomed yesterday the arrival of different local chief executives from key cities including second and third class cities all over the Philippines for the 3rd Island Caravan here in Bacolod City and Negros Occidental.

BM Lacson conducts consultation with constituents

BACOLOD CITY -- Sangguniang Panlalawigan Board member Enrique Miguel "Guding" Lacson conducted his second wave of consultation yesterday in Binalbagan town.

COLUMNS

		Res Gestae Secret of successful police service By Francisco B. Lindero Jr.

		Cerebral Combustion Feel young, stay young Hacel Du-Chua

		Bonafide Text Why not Cha-cha? By Nicfranz C. de los Reyes

		reflection Meant to serve By Roy Cimagala

		Accents NUPL-Iloilo: lawyers for the people By Julia Carreon-Lagoc

		Bridging the gap The Filipino language as spirit of national identity By Prof. Henry Funtecha