The University of the Philippines Visayas leads the official launching and distribution of 100 volumes of cultural mapping inventories representing the cultural heritage of Panay and Guimaras islands under the Cultural Mapping of Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental Project, on June 19, 2026.

100 volumes of Western Visayas cultural identity officially unveiled, distributed

ILOILO City – In a monumental milestone for regional heritage preservation, the University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas), in collaboration with the National...
Altavas, Ibajay and Tangalan towns in Aklan province remain African Swine Fever red zones. In the red zone, strict prohibitions are enforced against the movement of live pigs, pork and pork products, as well as swine genetic materials, to prevent the spread of the hog disease. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Capiz gov’t issues ASF advisory, urges public vigilance

CAPIZ — The Provincial Government of Capiz has issued Advisory No. 1 through the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian following the alarming rise in...
The Department of Health reported 269,467 dengue cases nationwide as of October 4, 2024.

Antique records sharp decline in dengue cases, zero deaths in first half of 2026

ANTIQUE — This province recorded a significant decline in dengue cases during the first half of 2026, with no dengue-related deaths reported, according to...
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Marcoleta girds for possible arrest, vows peaceful surrender amid graft probe

MANILA — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta said he is prepared to peacefully submit to authorities should an arrest warrant be issued against him over plunder...
REMULLA, VILLANUEVA

Groups urge Ombudsman to act on flood control graft plaint vs Villanueva; Protesters warn...

MANILA — Progressive groups on Saturday pressed the Office of the Ombudsman to immediately file corruption charges against Sen. Joel Villanueva over his alleged...
“Let us not kid ourselves,” says former Senate President Franklin Drilon. “There will be a continuous struggle for the Senate presidency because of the impeachment and the 2028 election.”

Drilon warns Senate power struggle far from over amid impeachment, polls

MANILA – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon warned that the election of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President may have settled the immediate leadership question in...
A South African woman is testing another person for human immunodeficiency virus at a clinic. GETTY IMAGES

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa

WASHINGTON – The United States government says it will stop funding programmes in South Africa intended to tackle the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency...
“Bolivians cannot continue to be hostages of blockades that prevent working, studying, receiving medical attention, supplying themselves, and bringing sustenance to their homes,” says President Rodrigo Paz in a social media post on Saturday. REUTERS

Bolivia declares state of emergency due to protests

LA PAZ – President Rodrigo Paz says weeks of protests have been used to destabilize the country Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state...
The apprehended forest products were properly documented and secured at the Capiz Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office storage facility, together with previously confiscated forest products, subject to appropriate legal and administrative actions. DENR REGION 6 PHOTO

Capiz PENRO intercepts illegal lumber, 35 sacks of charcoal

CAPIZ – In a bid to intensify its crackdown on environmental violations, this province's Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) confiscated hundreds of...
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Electrician nabbed in Balasan buy-bust; P618K worth of ‘shabu’ seized

ILOILO — Police operatives arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and seized over half a million pesos worth of suspected shabu during an anti-illegal drug...