Iloilo 
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Recent polls lead to the rise and fall of Iloilo’s political dynasties
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum – Western Visayas ILOILO CITY. — The May 10 elections saw the clash of political dynasties in this city, leading to the downfall of the powerful Gonzalez family. Former Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr., known here as the “King,” lost the mayoralty contest to Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog while his »Read More
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Erroneous cards stall canvassing in Iloilo
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum-Western Visayas ILOILO CITY.— Less than two percent of votes remain uncanvassed in this city but election results have given commanding leads to Mayor Jerry Trenas who is running for congressman and Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog who is running for mayor. Both are running against former justice secretary Raul Gonzalez who is »Read More
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Iloilo local bets urged to protect environment
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum-Western Visayas ILOILO CITY. — Voters here urged candidates to fight pollution and protect the environment, making the issue central to the local electoral race. The election this year is seen as an opportunity to push for political will and accountability from elected officials.Local candidates joined 150 people, most of them »Read More
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Confusing alliances mark Iloilo polls
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum Western Visayas ILOILO CITY. —As if the automation of the May 10 polls were not complicated enough, local political formations here are making the upcoming elections more confusing. Mayor Jerry Trenas, who is running for congressman, and Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog, who is running for mayor, have formed an alliance »Read More
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Iloilo City candidates’ advice: Pray, act, or let it be
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum – Western Visayas ILOILO CITY. —Candidates sometimes say the darnedest things. In GMA7’s Ang Pamangkot shown recently, gubernatorial candidates Barotac Viejo Mayor Raul Tupas (LP), House Majority Leader Arthur Defensor (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) and independent Norberto Gil were asked about natural calamities, agenda for the youth and governance. Gil, 48, a market »Read More
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Iloilo City candidates go for Cha-cha
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum-Western Visayas ILOILO CITY. —It’s yes to “Cha-cha” and to mining for all three congressional candidates here. In a debate aired on Bombo Radyo last Saturday, Iloilo City Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr., Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and former Iloilo City Mayor Mansueto Malabor were asked about Charter change, specifically the »Read More
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Earth Hour causes 9-MW drop in power consumption in Panay
By MELVIN PURZUELO Green Forum-Western Visayas ILOILO CITY.—Thousands of households, churches, institutions and business establishments switched off their lights and appliances to take part in Earth Hour last night, causing a nine-megawatt drop in power consumption on Panay Island. But civil society groups urged Ilonggo officials to “walk their talk” in fighting global warming by »Read More
