The town of Toboso in Negros Occidental recently declared members of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing New People’s Army as persona non-grata. Lieutenant Colonel Emelito Thaddeus Logan, commanding officer of 79th Infantry Battalion, said terrorist group destroy peace and development of the communities in tshe province. PH.VLTRENDS.COM

Tubungan launches scheme to reintegrate former insurgents

Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO – The municipal government of Tubungan has launched a reintegration program that assists former rebels to start a new and normal life. Project ROKIT (Reintegration Oplan Kabalaka...
The proposed restoration of the Lacson ancestral house across Iloilo City’s Plaza Libertad will complement the city government’s program of reviving local cultural treasures, says Mayor Jerry Treñas. The Lacson ancestral house is located beside the century-old San Jose de Placer Church facing the historic Plaza Libertad. It was built in bahay na bato style (stone and concrete base, elevated wooden quarters) common during the Spanish colonial period. A distinct feature is its deep awnings that serve as protection from the tropical weather. PHOTO BY ARNOLD ALMACEN, CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE

City gov’t mulls restoring Lacson ancestral house

Iloilo
ILOILO City – The city government plans to restore and eventually lease the Lacson ancestral house beside the century-old San Jose de Placer Church and facing...
Philippine Drug Enforcement Region 6 director Alex Tablate. PN FILE PHOTO

111 villages poised to get ‘drug-cleared’ status

Iloilo
ILOILO City – One hundred and 11 barangays in Western Visayas have been recommended for declaration as drug-cleared by the regional oversight committee on the government’s campaign...

BIG POWER SHIFT: Court OKs MORE Power takeover of PECO assets

Iloilo
ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) is set to take over the power distribution assets of Panay Electric Co. (PECO) more than...
“We will never stop running after those who seek to destroy our people. Illegal drugs are a menace to society. They rob victims of a better tomorrow,” says Police Colonel Paul Kenneth Lucas, director of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office.

‘BOOKIES’ IS DEAD?

Iloilo
ILOILO – Has the illegal numbers game “bookies” totally stopped? The newly installed director of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) thought so. “Since I assumed office...
PHOTO BY IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

Korean delegation to aborted ‘RUN’ event leaves Iloilo

Iloilo
ILOILO City – Nineteen Korean nationals left this southern city after the religious gathering they were supposed to attend was cancelled by the city government due...

‘RUN for Jesus 2020’ moved to April 30

Iloilo
ILOILO City – The “RUN for Jesus 2020” praise and worship convention originally scheduled yesterday was moved to April 30. According to Rev. Dr. Robert B. Senining (not...

Paraw Regatta 2020 moved to April

Iloilo
ILOILO City – The 2020 edition of Paraw Regatta Festival will be staged from April 1 to 5, announced Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday. The original schedule –...
Director Alex Tablate (left) of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Western Visayas gives a certificate to Mayor Raul Banias attesting that Concepcion, Iloilo has been cleared of illegal drugs. Concepcion is the first town in northern Iloilo to be declared as drug-cleared. The declaration was made on Feb. 19, 2020. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

263 WV villages seek ‘drug-cleared’ status

Iloilo
ILOILO City – The government’s regional oversight committee on the campaign against illegal drugs will be deliberating today the application of 263 Western Visayas barangays to...
Mayor Jerry Treñas. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

JERRY: DON’T PANIC

Iloilo Panay News -
BY GLENDA TAYONA and IME SORNITO ILOILO City – “Let us remain calm.” The city government is taking steps to make sure the metropolis remains free from...
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