United States President Donald Trump most recently posted a video in which he depicts himself as Naruto, a popular Japanese animation character. DONALD TRUMP/TRUTH SOCIAL

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump’s use of anime characters

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TOKYO – A Backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump's use of popular anime and manga characters in his posts on...
“It is high time they come up with the necessary instruments. The epicenter in Guimbal, Iloilo, is a total wake-up call for DOST — for them to decide fast and establish the appropriate monitoring station,” says retired Police Colonel Cornelio Salinas, head of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

‘BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS’: Iloilo PDRRMO chief warns engineers, regulators over substandard structures

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ILOILO — Engineers, contractors, and government regulators were warned they could have “blood on their hands” if substandard buildings, bridges, and other critical infrastructure...
During the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Philippine Independence in 1973, then Antique Gov. Evelio B. Javier presented a citation to Juan Abellon in recognition of his family's preservation of what is believed to be the first Philippine flag hoisted in Antique in 1898, honoring their role in safeguarding a significant piece of the province's revolutionary heritage. ERROL SANTILLAN FB PHOTOS

127 Years of Patriotism: Antique’s revolutionary flag keeps the spirit of Independence alive

Region Lyndie C. Defacto -
ANTIQUE— As the nation marks the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence today, June 12, Antiqueños are celebrating not only the freedom won by Filipino...
A street vendor sells Philippine flags of various sizes along J.W. Diokno Boulevard in Pasay City, Metro Manila, ahead of the country’s 128th Independence Day celebration this June 12. The flags are priced from P55 to P120, depending on the size. The Philippine National Police has placed thousands of officers on heightened alert across Metro Manila as part of an intensified nationwide security operation for the Independence Day celebration. PNA

Amid destabilization rumors, PNP tightens June 12 security

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has placed thousands of officers on heightened alert and deployed about 12,000 personnel across Metro Manila as...
A man holds on both hands, shouting in agitation, as long columns of smoke billow out from Hong Kong residential blocks in the background. The blaze at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex was the deadliest the city had seen in more than 70 years. REUTERS

First charges laid over deadly Hong Kong fire

World Panay News -
HONG KONG – Authorities have laid their first charges over the devastating fire at the Wang Fuk housing complex last November 2025. Two companies and...
For Eddie Custodio from Lapuz, Iloilo City, selling flags is a tradition spanning more than 30 years. He travels between Lapuz, Jaro, and other locations, carrying his inventory and patiently waiting for customers. “Tatlo akon nga mga kabataan. Ang pagbaligya ko sini nakabulig man gamay kag nakatapos na sila eskwela,” he said proudly.

KEEPERS OF THE COLORS: Ilonggo flag vendors carry spirit of independence

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ON THE streets of Iloilo City, patriotism does not always arrive in grand speeches, military parades, or government ceremonies. Sometimes, it arrives rolled up...

Santa Barbara to raise largest PH flag outside Luzon

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO – Santa Barbara town is set to host one of the country's most significant Independence Day commemorations this Friday, June 12, highlighted by...
Employees of the Iloilo City Government line up for random drug testing at City Hall on June 11 in line with the city’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy under Executive Order No. 2026-037. The unannounced screening covered regular employees, contract-of-service personnel, and job hires in a bid to promote integrity, accountability, and a drug-free public service. ILOILO CITY GOV’T

Over 2,000 Iloilo City gov’t employees subjected to random surprise drug test

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – More than 2,000 employees of the Iloilo City Government, including regular workers, contract-of-service personnel, and job hires, underwent surprise drug testing...
Cong. James “Jojo” Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo party-list publicly pledged to step down from office should evidence show he received a suitcase containing money linked to flood control projects.

Ang offers to quit if ‘maleta cash delivery’ claims are proven

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – Uswag Ilonggo party-list’s Cong. James “Jojo” Ang has challenged authorities to examine closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from a Manila Polo Club...
MORE Electric and Power Corporation personnel assist Iloilo City’s Task Force Boltahe in tracing and disconnecting illegal electrical connections along a barangay road — part of intensified efforts to prevent fire hazards and electricity theft. MORE POWER PHOTO

MORE Power mulls staggered billing amid looming surge in generation charges

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – Consumers in Iloilo City may see higher electricity bills in the coming months as generation charges are projected to increase by...
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