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The Philippines has experienced several significant El Niño events in the past, with devastating consequences. These events have resulted in droughts, agricultural losses, water shortages, and disruptions to everyday life. It is crucial to understand the gravity of these impacts and learn from past experiences to prepare for future occurrences effectively. PHOTO FROM PHILRICE
Iloilo

Scientific monitoring guides local gov’ts in preparing for prolonged dry conditions

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Capisnon mountaineer Ace Ar B. Dapat stands at Everest Base Camp in Nepal on October 4, 2026, after seven days of trekking through the rugged Khumbu region. Five days later, Dapat reached the 6,189-meter summit of Island Peak, marking a milestone for the 37-year-old climber from Pontevedra, Capiz.  PHOTO COURTESY OF ACE AR B. DAPAT FB
Region

Capisnon makes history with Everest Base Camp trek, Island Peak summit

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Workers declog a drainage along Taft Avenue in Manila. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board-National Capital Region approved a P85 daily wage increase for NCR workers after consultations among labor, business, and government representatives. PNA
Iloilo

‘IT’S NOT ENOUGH’: Labor groups reject P40-P45 wage hike, demand Congress...

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Enforcement teams of the Land Transportation Office – Region 6 in Iloilo City have been conducting safety inspections at the New Ceres Mohon Terminal in Arevalo district, Tagbak Bus Terminal in Jaro district, Pavia People’s Terminal in Pavia, Iloilo and Ungka Terminal in Jaro, focusing initially on outbound passenger vehicles. LTO-6
Iloilo

LTO tightens transport safety checks as travel surge looms

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A recent Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR) training in Barangay Anilao, Pavia, Iloilo tested responders’ ability to locate trapped victims, assess structural hazards, breach concrete barriers and extract casualties under physically demanding and time-sensitive conditions. OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE - WESTERN VISAYAS PHOTO
Iloilo

WV RESCUE TEAMS NOT FULLY DISASTER-READY; OCD training exposes critical gaps...

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To ensure public safety in line with the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Land Transportation Office – Region 6 will conduct inspections at major transport facilities in Iloilo, including Mohon Terminal, People’s Terminal, Ungka Terminal, and Tagbac Terminal. Inspectors will examine the mechanical condition of public utility vehicles, particularly their tires, lighting systems, passenger capacity, and other essential safety components. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN
Iloilo

‘Colorum’ operators, abusive taxis warned ahead of Halloween rush

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The Western Visayas Medical Center’s Neurosurgery Spine team performs the region’s first combined eXtreme Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XALIF) and Anterior-to-Psoas (ATP) spine surgery on a 63-year-old patient suffering from degenerative spine disease on September 19, 2026. The pioneering procedure, led by neurosurgeon Dr. Derek Ben T. Jabines, marks a major advancement in specialized spinal care, bringing complex surgical treatment closer to patients in Western Visayas. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WVMC
Iloilo

WVMC pioneers advanced spine surgery in Region 6

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Representatives of farmers, fisherfolk and progressive organizations in Iloilo raise their fists in solidarity as they demand urgent government action against El Niño. The groups are pushing for a P50,000 production subsidy for small-scale farmers and fisherfolk, warning that declining agricultural output, dwindling fish catches and rising production costs could trigger food shortages, higher prices and deeper poverty. PHOTO BY PAMANGGAS
Metro

Farmers, fishers demand P50K aid as El Niño threatens food supply

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Metro

San Agustin grad ranks 3rd in nationwide pharmacy board

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In this screenshot from a video, a heavy dump truck attempts to evade authorities during a high-risk pursuit on Oct. 10, 2026. The chase, which endangered motorists and government enforcers, prompted the Land Transportation Office – Region 6 to suspend the driver’s license for 90 days, with permanent revocation now a possibility.
Metro

Dump truck driver faces permanent license revocation over road rampage

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