This photo shows free-climber Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar standing next to a volcanic crater before his fatal accidental fall. YEMEN CIVIL DEFENSE AUTHORITY

‘Spider-Man of Yemen’ dies falling into volcanic crater

SANAA – A daredevil social media free-climber nicknamed the "Spider-Man of Yemen" has died after falling into a volcanic crater in the country's south-west. Al-Qaqa...

PRO-6 recovers 29 loose guns, 7 explosives in 2 days

ILOILO City — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) successfully accounted for 29 unlicensed firearms and seven explosives during a two-day intensified region-wide campaign...
Personnel from the Passi City Fire Station administer first aid to the injured motorcycle drivers following a collision at an intersection in Barangay Aglalana, Passi City, on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2026. PASSI CITY FIRE STATION PHOTO

Two motorcyclists injured in Passi City collision

ILOILO – Two motorcycle drivers sustained multiple injuries following a road accident in Barangay Aglalana, Passi City, Iloilo at around 7:38 a.m. yesterday. Authorities identified...
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Missing man found dead in Bago City irrigation canal

NEGROS Occidental — A 53-year-old man was found dead on Monday morning, June 15, following an overnight search in an irrigation canal in Barangay...
BACK-TO-BACK CLEAN AUDIT. The Iloilo City Government earned another Unmodified Opinion from the Commission on Audit for fiscal year 2025, a distinction that reflects continued compliance with financial regulations and a strong commitment to accountable governance. The clean audit also reflects the collective efforts of officials, department heads and employees in ensuring that taxpayers’ money is properly accounted for and used in accordance with government rules and regulations.

INTEGRITY STREAK: Iloilo City earns second straight Unmodified Opinion from COA

ILOILO City – For the second consecutive year, the Iloilo City Government has proven its commitment to fiscal discipline by once again earning an...
Engr. Christian John A. Villena, Energy Sourcing Manager of Negros Electric and Power Corporation, during a media briefing on June 15, 2026 at their office in Bacolod City, in relation to the implementation of the June billing electricity rate hike. MAE SINGUAY/PN

Negros Power to consumers: Conserve energy amid rising costs

BACOLOD City — The Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) has appealed to consumers to conserve electricity as power rates increase due to...
There is “no reasonable method” that can be used to collect tobacco waste products such as discarded cigarette butts and electronic smoking devices, according to toxics watchdog EcoWaste Coalition and Action on Smoking and Health-Philippines. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Bacolod lawmakers urge mayor to intensify enforcement of anti-smoking ordinance

BACOLOD City — Concerned over persistent smoking violations in schools, public transport areas, hospitals, plazas, and other public spaces, members of the Bacolod City...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has called on Congress to convene in a special session on June 17, 2026 to urgently act on priority legislation aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and providing greater support to vulnerable Filipinos amid ongoing energy challenges and natural disasters. PCO

PBBM orders special Congress session; Lawmakers urged to act on priority legislations

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered Congress to convene in a special session on June 17 to tackle priority measures aimed at...

El Niño under way, threatens weather extremes – scientists

WASHINGTON – El Niño - the natural Pacific weather pattern that pushes up global temperatures - has officially begun, US scientists say. The US National...
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief Cornelio Salinas

EXERCISE ZONES OFF-LIMITS: Public told to brace for traffic disruptions as Iloilo launches territorial...

ILOILO — Authorities have advised residents and motorists in southern Iloilo to avoid designated exercise areas and brace for traffic disruptions as the province...