ISAT-U develops prototypes of equipment vs COVID-19

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U) is optimistic that its research on the prototyping of equipment that can be used by medical...

Lambunao family battling virus logs 7th COVID case

ILOILO – Another family member of Lambunao’s first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This family member, a 33-year-old female,...

Rights group seeks probe on death of farmer-leader

ILOILO City – The human rights group Panay Alliance Karapatan is demanding an investigation on the death of a member of the Sangguniang Barangay of Onop,...
MODIFIED QUARANTINE. The enhanced community quarantine is an effective measure against a pandemic like the coronavirus disease 2019, says Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. of Iloilo. However, it should be observed not longer than is necessary or the economy will suffer, he stresses. The provincial government will thus tweak quarantine measures to sustain the economy, says Defensor. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

‘EXTENDED BUT MODIFIED’: Defensor mulls easing of quarantine rules

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. plans to extend the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) being observed in the province but with modifications. Business establishments may be allowed...
THE BUCK STOPS HERE. “Allegations made on social media platforms about exempting others in the protocol are completely false in every respect. However, this incident has taught us to be more vigilant, as some of our personnel carrying essential goods and equipment may be infected by the virus,” says Mayor Jerry Treñas of Iloilo City. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

Another bad call, another apology from Treñas

ILOILO City – “We made a decision. Sometimes we make a good call, sometimes we make a wrong call.” This was how Mayor Jerry Treñas summed up...

Treñas now wants to fetch stranded OFWs

ILOILO City – After his initial reluctance to the unimpeded return of Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Metro Manila, Cebu and elsewhere, Mayor Jerry Treñas...
Food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Region 6 are now ready to be distributed to the targeted beneficiaries in Antique affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Each food pack is expected to last for two days for a family of five. PIO ANTIQUE

22,040 family food packs distributed in Region 6

ILOILO City – As of April 22, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) had distributed 22,040 food packs to families economically displaced by the...
According to the federation’s study, the average retail price of regular milled rice (RMR) declined by P2.61 per kilo in 2019 from 2018, while the price for well-milled rice (WMR) went down by P1.99 per kilo. If the decline per kilogram of prices of RMR and WMR will be multiplied by rice consumption volume of 9.466 million metric tons, it will result in P34.16 billion savings or gains for rice consumers. MSN

DA seeks to increase WV rice production

ILOILO – As part of the Agri-4Ps – Plant, Plant, Plant Program, also known as the Ahon Lahat, Pagkaing Sapat kontra COVID-19 – the Department of...
GREEN AND ASH-FREE. The forest cover of Tapaz, Capiz in central Panay Island remains verdant and not covered with volcanic ash. No ash fall from Taal Volcano’s eruption in faraway Batangas province has so far been reported in any part of the island and the rest of Western Visayas, according to the Environmental Management Bureau that is monitoring Region 6’s air quality. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

DENR ‘Patrollers’ guard Region 6’s forests

ILOILO – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 6 ensures that forests are protected despite the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Forest protectors...
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DOST: WV to have 6 COVID specimen collection booths

ILOILO City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) will install six sample specimen collecting booths in Western Visayas as part of efforts to improve...