President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recognized Thursday (Canada time) the important role of the private sector as the Philippines transitions to an upper-middle-income country. The World Bank said in its latest income assessment that the Philippines has reached upper-middle income status, after attaining the gross national income per capita of USD4,850, exceeding the USD4,636 threshold. In the question-and-answer session during the Joint Press Statement with Prime Minister Carney at the Vancouver Convention Center, President Marcos said his administration has worked very hard in the last four years to make the Philippines a more investment-friendly destination for both local and foreign investors. PCO

PH, Canada forge strategic partnership, seal new pacts on trade, defense and labor

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The Philippines and Canada have formally elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, paving the way for expanded cooperation in trade,...
A team from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian conducted epidemiological investigation and collected blood samples from symptomatic hogs at a hog farm in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo last week. Following positive African Swine Fever (ASF) results, the premises were thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to prevent further spread of the virus. OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL VETERINARIAN PHOTOS

ASF HITS ILOILO HOG FARM: First confirmed case detected in Barotac Viejo; province tightens...

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City – Iloilo Province has confirmed an African Swine Fever (ASF) case in a hog farm in Barotac Viejo town, prompting veterinary authorities...
Photo courtesy of PPP.GOV.PH

DepEd-Bacolod alarmed by school violence; tighter security measures eyed

Region Panay News -
BACOLOD City — The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Bacolod has expressed alarm over recent incidents of student violence, including a stabbing...
Photo taken on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, shows participants of a rally by members of Iglesia Ni Cristo at the People Power Monument along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, which went on until July 1, Wednesday. They moved to Liwang Bonifacio on July 2 after mounting public complaints of inconvenience due to traffic congestion. PHOTO COURTESY OF QCPD

PBBM cites threat of infiltrators but expects peaceful INC rally

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said intelligence reports indicating possible attempts by outside groups to infiltrate the Iglesia ni Cristo...
A huge crowd of fans wearing Mexico’s green football kit and waving the country’s flag celebrate the team’s 2-0 World Cup win against Ecuador in Mexico City. More than one million people took to the streets of Mexico City following Mexico’s win in the knockout stages. GETTY IMAGES

Three die in Mexico City World Cup celebrations

World Panay News -
MEXICO City – A 19-year-old woman is among three people to have died from suffocation during World Cup celebrations in Mexico City on Tuesday. A...
Photo courtesy of PMHA.org.ph

Shortage of school guidance counselors leaves WV learners without professional mental health support

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City – More than 300 guidance counselor positions remain vacant in public secondary schools across Western Visayas, forcing the Department of Education (DepEd)...
JOBS WITHIN REACH. Hundreds of job seekers flock to the Kalayaan “Trabaho Agad” Job Fair organized by the Department of Labor and Employment at Robinsons Place Iloilo on Independence Day, where employers offered more than 5,200 local and overseas vacancies. The employment fair resulted in 160 on-the-spot hires, while hundreds more qualified for available positions, underscoring continuing efforts to connect Ilonggos and other Western Visayas residents with livelihood and career opportunities. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Rising joblessness, underemployment shadow WV’s growing labor force; DOLE-6: More entering workforce, but fewer...

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City – More people in Western Visayas are joining the labor force, but a growing number are struggling to find stable and adequate...
The Department of Health reported 269,467 dengue cases nationwide as of October 4, 2024.

Dengue cases in Iloilo City plunge 45%; only one death recorded

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – This city recorded a 45.3-percent decline in dengue cases during the first half of 2026, with health authorities reporting only one...
A health practitioner transfers the Covid-19 vaccine from a vial to the syringe. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices makes recommendations on the use of vaccinations in the United States. GETTY IMAGES

DOH: Western Visayas falls short of 95% immunization target

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City – More than 38,000 children in Western Visayas remain unvaccinated, prompting the Department of Health (DOH) to call for stronger support from...
Photo courtesy of RMN Iloilo

IMEG raid on Molo police station triggers twin probes

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – A Philippine National Police - Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group (PNP-IMEG) operation at the Molo Police Station here has triggered separate...
1...137138139...6,964Page 138 of 6,964