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New football pitch seen to boost Iloilo’s grassroots sports dev’t

ILOILO — A new football facility in the municipality of Leganes is expected to strengthen grassroots sports development in Iloilo Province. A partnership among private...
The Securities and Exchange Commission issues SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2025, providing for the “Repeal of the Rules Allowing the Trading of ‘B’ Shares on the Regular Board and Requiring Buyers to Accept either ‘B’ or ‘A’ Certificates.”

SEC warns firms: File reports or risk suspension, revocation of registration

ILOILO City – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned corporations to comply with annual reporting requirements or face possible suspension and even...
Festival-goers flocked to food stalls during the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026, helping vendors generate more than P3.28 million in sales over the three-day celebration. City officials reported a 38.55-percent increase in earnings compared to last year, highlighting the festival’s growing contribution to local businesses and tourism. BACOLOD TOURISM OFFICE

Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026 boosts vendor sales by over 38%

BACOLOD City — The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026 delivered not only a feast of flavors but also substantial economic benefits for local entrepreneurs,...
Representatives of local government units across Capiz received copies of the cultural mapping inventories and newly launched heritage publications during the “Pagbuklad: The Technology Transfer of the Cultural Mapping Project” held at the Capiz State University main campus on May 26. THE CAPIZ TIMES PHOTO

Capiz receives cultural mapping inventories detailing province’s rich heritage

CAPIZ — Local government units (LGUs) across Capiz received comprehensive cultural mapping inventories documenting the province’s rich heritage during a technology transfer ceremony held...
Individuals identifying themselves as former Philippine Marines take their oath at the start of the Senate’s blue ribbon committee hearing on June 4, 2026.

Erwin Tulfo to sue ‘ex-Marines’ for cash delivery claims

MANILA — Sen. Erwin Tulfo on Friday said he is preparing to file charges against individuals identifying themselves as former Philippine Marines who accused...
According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, persistent political infighting and public controversies can undermine the country’s reputation and influence international perceptions.

Political noise may have cost PH’s UN Security Council bid — Palace

MANILA — Malacañang on Friday suggested that the Philippines’ failure to secure a coveted non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) may...
Between January last year and May this year, Australia’s Northern Territory reported 163 diphtheria cases with 48 respiratory cases and 115 cutaneous cases, which is spread via skin contact. Photo shows a girl getting a vaccine shot against diphtheria. GETTY IMAGES

Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

CANBERRA – Australia has recorded its first diphtheria death in almost a decade as the country grapples with the worst outbreak of the vaccine-preventable...

ICPO nets 53 unlicensed guns, explosive in month-long drive

ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) recovered 53 unlicensed firearms and one explosive device during its month-long campaign in May across...
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Region’s No. 7 fugitive arrested for rape

ILOILO City — The region’s seventh most wanted fugitive was captured by law enforcement officers during a manhunt operation in Carles, Iloilo on Tuesday...
Two High-Value Individuals (HVIs) were arrested and approximately 230 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated standard drug price of PhP1,564,000.00 were confiscated during a buy-bust operation conducted by joint anti-drug operatives at around 2:55 PM on May 20, 2026, at Block 7, Brgy. Sinikway, Lapuz, Iloilo City. IPPO PHOTO

IPPO seizes P73.2-M illegal drugs, nabs 248 suspects in 5 months

ILOILO City — The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) has seized an estimated P73.2 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested 248 drug personalities...