Medical staff wear protective equipment at a hospital in Bunia, Ituri Provice in the Democractic Republic of Congo. They must wear protective equipment when treating people with Ebola because it spread through bodily fluids. EPA

Ebola cases in Congo fall but authorities issue caution

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KINSHASA – The latest Ebola figures from the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to offer some hope after the number of cases was dramatically...
“Sa harap ng mga hamon ng makabagong panahon, kinakailangan ang pagkakaisa, malasakit, at aktibong pakikilahok ng bawat isa… Let us remember that freedom is not inherited automatically by every generation, it must be nurtured, protected and strengthen through our daily actions. As public servants, private citizens, educators, entrepreneurs, workers, and community leaders, we all share the responsibility of ensuring that the gains of our freedom are translated into meaningful opportunity for every Filipino,” says Department of Tourism Region 6 director Crisanta Marlene “Krisma” Rodriguez (inset) during the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration in Santa Barbara, Iloilo on Friday, June 12. AJ PALCULLO/PN

128TH INDEPENDENCE DAY: Freedom must be nurtured through unity, civic responsibility, DOT-6 chief tells...

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ILOILO — Ilonggos must move beyond merely commemorating Independence Day and instead actively protect, strengthen, and translate the nation’s hard-won freedom into meaningful opportunities...
Power firms are urged to save fuel and manage supply more carefully to protect the grid and ensure that essential electricity services remain uninterrupted. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

Energy security key to modern freedom, DOE official says on Independence Day

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – True independence in the modern era goes beyond political freedom and requires energy and economic self-sufficiency, a Department of Energy (DOE)...
Officer-in-charge Regional Executive Director Ramar Niel Pascua of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Western Visayas previously served as regional director of the Environment Management Bureau. DENR-6

DENR – Western Visayas gets new chief

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas has ushered in a new chapter of environmental leadership following...
BRIEFING FOR READINESS. Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief Cornelio Salinas explains the operational framework and inter-agency coordination mechanisms for the upcoming “Pag-ugyon 2026” Inter-Agency Territorial Defense Operations Exercise during a press conference at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Authorities are urging the public to remain calm as more than 1,200 participants take part in the first territorial defense exercise of its kind in the Visayas on June 16–17. PDRRMO ILOILO

Large-scale military-civilian exercise set in Miag-ao and San Joaquin

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ILOILO City — More than 1,200 participants, including government responders, military personnel, evacuees, and role players acting as terrorists, will take part in the...

Anilao solar project major renewable energy milestone for MORE Power

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO – A new solar power facility in Anilao town is set to become one of the largest renewable energy projects supplying electricity to...
Photo courtesy of Balita Halin sa Kapitolyo

Relocation plan advances as DHSUD backs housing for 71 informal settler families

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — A major hurdle to the development of Iloilo Province’s proposed Smart, Green Government Center is set to be addressed after the Department...
Government officials, employees, and various stakeholders stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony in front of the Capiz Provincial Capitol as part of the 128th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2026. CAPIZ PROV’’L TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE

Capiz gov’t commemorates 128th Philippine Independence Day

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CAPIZ – The Capiz Provincial Government, through its Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO), led a meaningful commemoration of the 128th Philippine Independence...

Bacolod SP urges barangays to intensify monitoring of unpermitted water refilling stations

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BACOLOD City – The Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has approved a resolution urging all 61 barangays in the city to strengthen the monitoring of...
Following his arrest in Quezon City, 84-year-old former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson posted bail. He has been charged with cyber libel.

Chavit Singson arrested in cyber libel case, freed after posting P60,000 bail

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MANILA — Former Ilocos Sur governor and businessman Luis “Chavit” Singson was arrested on June 11 on the strength of a court-issued warrant in...
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