Antique cops on full alert vs NPA attacks
SAN JOSE, Antique – Police forces in
this province will not let their guard for any possible harassment that might
be carried out by the Communist...
Senate OKs bill on higher alcohol, e-cigarettes excise tax hike
MANILA – The Senate has approved on third and final reading a measure increasing the excise taxes on alcoholic drinks, heated tobacco products and...
WE’RE WINNING VS REDS – ARMY
ILOILO City – “We are
gaining against the New People’s Army (NPA). We are on track to winning and
ending the local communist armed conflict in Western Visayas,” declared
Brigadier...
‘Submit quake response equipment inventory’
ILOILO City – In the wake of the
recent earthquake that rocked Davao del Sur, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)
in Western Visayas ordered local...
Hua Siong soars high in ILOPRISAA 2019
ILOILO City – Hua Siong College of
Iloilo once again demonstrated itself as a force to be reckoned with in the
recently concluded 2019 ILOPRISAA (Iloilo...
Dogs get free services in Aklan
KALIBO, Aklan – The Provincial
Veterinary Office (PVO) here and a private dog owner conducted free services to
around 60 dogs from various municipalities of the...
Congress OKs salary hike of gov’t workers
MANILA – After it was certified as urgent by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Senate and House of Representatives have passed the proposed Salary Standardization...
BEWARE OF FAKE MONEY
ILOILO City – Be wary of counterfeit
banknotes this holiday season. Become familiar with the various security
features of the Philippine currency, according to the Bangko...
No sidewalk vending during Dinagyang, too?
ILOILO City – Will vendors be allowed
to return to the sidewalks during the Dinagyang Festival next month? Mayor
Jerry Treñas is unsure. “Those are difficult...
Bacolod city gov’t workers’ bonus out this week
BACOLOD City – Ahead of Christmas Day,
employees of the city government here will receive their yearend bonus and cash
gift starting this week.
Councilor Cindy...