Young researchers and science scholars work inside a laboratory facility as the Department of Science and Technology in Western Visayas intensifies its campaign to encourage more Filipino youth to pursue careers in science and technology amid the country’s growing demand for scientists, engineers, and innovators. PHOTO COURTESY OF DOST-WESTERN VISAYAS

DOST pushes science careers, cites shortage of innovators

ILOILO City — Alarmed by the country’s shortage of scientists, engineers, and researchers amid growing economic and technological challenges, the Department of Science and...

370 traffic violators nabbed in Northern Iloilo crackdown against unregistered vehicles

ILOILO — A three-day anti-traffic and anti-“colorum” operation in Northern Iloilo resulted in the apprehension of 370 motorists for violating traffic laws, as authorities...
Iloilo City Public Information Officer Ma. Lucy M. Sinay talks about Social Media Ethics and Digital Responsibility during the “Guardians of Truth: Youth Forum on Information Integrity, Digital Responsibility, and Social Media Civility,” on May 25, 2026.

Young Ilonggos urged to become guardians of truth online

ILOILO City – In the age of technology and artificial intelligence, promoting responsible digital engagement among the youth has become increasingly important. Following its mandate...

Mother, baby killed as truck plows into Don Salvador Benedicto house

NEGROS Occidental — A mother and her son died, while seven other relatives were injured after a runaway truck crashed into their home in...
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City Hall job hire nabbed with P1.6M worth of ‘shabu’

ILOILO City — A job hire employee of the Iloilo City Hall was arrested after anti-narcotics operatives seized over P1.6 million worth of suspected...

Bacolod deploys Blue Guards in government facilities

BACOLOD City – The Bacolod City Government is strengthening security in government-owned establishments through the deployment of Blue Guards in key public facilities across...
The Provincial Government of Capiz received a Certificate of Compliance from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts for its 2025 Local Cultural Inventory, recognizing the province’s commitment to preserving the cultural heritage and identity of the Capisnon people. CAPIZ TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE PHOTO

Capiz gov’t receives NCCA compliance certificate for cultural preservation efforts

CAPIZ — The Provincial Government of Capiz has received a Certificate of Compliance from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) for...
The Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region will deploy 2,000 personnel as part of its full preparedness for the “Trillion Peso March 2.0” on Nov. 30, which is expected to draw participants from various sectors, advocacy groups, and youth organizations across the region. PRO-NIR PHOTO

PRO-NIR strengthens community policing through barangay-based training

BACOLOD City – The Police Regional Office–Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has intensified its community policing efforts with the launch of a 15-day Revitalized Pulis...
Personnel of the Philippine Statistics Authority-Guimaras conducted simultaneous National ID registration, demographic information updating and correction, and 2026 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) re-assessment and validation activities in Barangay Balcon Melliza, Jordan, Guimaras on April 14, 2026, as part of the agency’s continuing effort to bring essential government services closer to local communities. PSA-GUIMARAS PHOTO

PSA-Guimaras sustains barangay outreach through National ID, CBMS operations

GUIMARAS – The Philippine Statistics Authority-Guimaras Provincial Statistical Office (PSA-Guimaras) continues to expand its grassroots outreach efforts through simultaneous National ID services and Community-Based...

Marcoleta’s proposed remote Senate rule change rouses controversy

MANILA — Sen. Rodante Marcoleta defended his proposal to amend Senate rules to allow remote participation in sessions, insisting the move is in step...