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LPA, southwest monsoon to bring rain, thunderstorms to Iloilo City through week

ILOILO City – Residents should continue to expect cloudy skies, intermittent rain showers and thunderstorms throughout the week as a low pressure area (LPA)...
This is one of the K9 dogs undergoing specialized narcotics detection training that will soon be deployed to Iloilo Province’s seaports and the Iloilo International Airport as part of the provincial government’s intensified efforts to intercept illegal drugs before they reach local communities. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Iloilo to station 26 K9 dogs at ports, airport to block drug entry

ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government is strengthening its first line of defense against illegal drugs by deploying K9 narcotics detection dogs to all...
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P72-M rice subsidy program kicks off in Iloilo City with first 1,030 beneficiaries

ILOILO City – Nearly 42,000 Ilonggo households are set to receive subsidized rice as the Iloilo City Government officially launches the national government's Bigay...
Pupils of Talon Elementary School in Roxas City, Capiz, actively attended their classes as the Department of Education-Schools Division of Roxas City strengthens its partnership with the Philippine National Police and implements tighter security and mental health measures to ensure a safe learning environment following the recent school shooting in Tacloban City. CAPIZ PROV’L LIBRARY AND BOOK NOOK PHOTO

DepEd-Roxas City strengthens partnership with PNP to protect schools

CAPIZ — The Department of Education (DepEd)-Schools Division of Roxas City in this province has intensified school security monitoring and strengthened its partnership with...
The body of a 34-year-old mentally challenged man lay on a street in Barangay Pook, Kalibo, Aklan, with the machete he allegedly carried before he was shot on the evening of June 28. Police said the victim had reportedly gone on a rampage prior to the incident. A suspect was later arrested, and authorities continued their investigation into the fatal shooting. RADYO TODO AKLAN PHOTO

Mentally challenged man shot dead after alleged rampage in Kalibo

AKLAN — A 34-year-old mentally challenged man was shot dead after he allegedly went on a rampage while armed with a machete at the...
“Are the parents of children in conflict with the law being held accountable enough? Are the rehabilitation facilities even existing, let alone working?” asks Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chairman of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development.

Senate committee set to review juvenile justice law, eyes criminal liability age, rehabilitation system

MANILA — The Senate is set to undertake a sweeping review of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act amid mounting concerns over crimes involving...
Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio asserts that the Articles of Impeachment are a “product of unconstitutional usurpation of power,” arguing that the House proceedings were merely a “procedural artifice” intended to damage her reputation before the public.

Sara seeks dismissal of impeachment case ahead of July 6 Senate trial

MANILA — Just days before the Senate impeachment court is set to open trial proceedings on July 6, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has again...
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Oman on June 18, 2026. REUTERS

Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark

BERLIN – Europe has experienced another day of extreme heat with temperature records being broken across the continent again on Saturday. Germany set a new...
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Oman on June 18, 2026. REUTERS

US, Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire

WASHINGTON – The United States has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz...

Motorcyclist hurt after crashing into dump truck in Roxas City

ROXAS City – A motorcycle driver sustained serious injuries after colliding with a dump truck at a highway crossing in Barangay Lawaan here early...