‘HELP US COLLECT P6.2B’

BIR Region 11 appeals to taxpayers in Panay

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) Region 11 sought the cooperation of taxpayers in meeting their P6.2-billion goal this year.

Romulo L. Aguila Jr., BIR Region 11 director, made the call during the launching yesterday at SM City Iloilo of this year’s tax campaign themed “I love Philippines, I Pay Taxes.”

Aguila said this year’s tax collection goal is 18.89 percent higher than their actual collections in 2010.

“We are confident that we can reach our goal this year but we still need the cooperation of our taxpayers and we are encouraging them to do their share,” Aguila said.

Aguila directed his appealed to local government units, businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and all tax payers in the region during the tax campaign launch at SM City Iloilo Wednesday.

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Huasiong centenary spawns traffic jam

By: Tara Yap

THE CENTENNIAL celebration of a prominent Chinese school has created chaotic traffic jam along downtown Iloilo City.

Iloilo Central Commercial High School (ICCHS) or Huasiong, which is set to celebrate its centennial founding anniversary on February 25, irked many Ilonggos as major streets have been closed to vehicular traffic since Wednesday.

“The road closure for an activity of a school is a very stupid idea that the city government allowed.  Sobra pa ini sa Dinagyang!” said a businessman who wants to remain anonymous.

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Tengco replaces Antiqueña as city’s chief traffic enforcer

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE FORMER traffic czar of Iloilo City is now jobless after he was replaced by his deputy effective Wednesday.

Neuens Mitch Antiqueña’s appointment as employee of the Iloilo City government ended after Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog finally announced yesterday his removal as chief of the Traffic Management and Transportation Regulation Office (TMTRO).

Replacing Antiqueña as TMTRO officer-in-charge is Engr. Jose Tengco who was earlier rumored to be the next chief traffic enforcer of the city.

Mabilog reported to office yesterday after a bout with flu for his regular department heads meeting and to finally announce the much-awaited TMTRO revamp.

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Toying with MIWD’s future?

WHY would the interim board composed by people from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUAA) chaired by Ilonggo Rene Villa burden the Metro Iloilo Water District with loans amounting to P150 million? Read more...

Standing up for tourism statistics

By: Ben Jimena