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

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
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

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
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

Region Panay News -
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

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Former Ilocos Sur governor and businessman Luis “Chavit” Singson was arrested on June 11 on the strength of a court-issued warrant in...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the nation in commemorating the 128th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence during ceremonies held at Rizal Park in Manila on June 12, 2026. PCO

PH to lead ASEAN-Russia talks, eyes deeper Moscow ties

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The Philippines is set to spearhead efforts to deepen the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) engagement with Russia as President Ferdinand...
Fireworks display in the colors of the Mexican flag light up the edge of the open stadium roof during the World Cup opening ceremony. A massive golden mock World Cup trophy is on the pitch. GETTY IMAGES

World Cup kicks off in Mexico with dancing, protests

World Panay News -
MEXICO City — The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with color, dancing and a performance by...
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