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Ombudsman accuses House panel of blocking probe into budget insertions

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday accused the House Committee on Appropriations of refusing to cooperate with an ongoing investigation into alleged...
Pope Leo warns that advanced technology risks creating “new digital slaveries.” GETTY IMAGES

Pope Leo says AI must be ‘disarmed’ in first major teaching

World Panay News -
VATICAN – Pope Leo has presented the first major teaching document of his papacy, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) needs to be "disarmed". "The word...
Police officers gather at a cordoned-off section of Purok Mahimulaton, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City, where 39-year-old Victor Hermano was gunned down on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The victim sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene. BCPO PHOTO

Man shot dead in Bacolod City

Metro Bacolod Panay News -
BACOLOD City — A 39-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident in Purok Mahimulaton, Barangay Banago, Bacolod City. Police identified the victim as Victor...
The Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force (ICAST) leads the Kids Smoke-free Storytelling Program at E. Yusay Memorial School in Arevalo district to educate young learners about the dangers of smoking and vaping. The Department of Health reminds the public that nicotine in cigarettes and vape products is highly addictive and may negatively affect brain development among children and adolescents. ICAST/FACEBOOK PHOTO

VAPE EPIDEMIC? DOH-6 warns of nicotine threat to Western Visayas youth

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — Alarmed by the growing use of vape products among minors and young people, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas...
Freshly grilled chicken inasal, Bacolod City’s world-famous culinary icon, will take center stage during the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026. The three-day celebration from May 29 to 31 highlights the city’s rich food heritage through cultural performances, culinary competitions, and tourism-promoting activities.

Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2026 showcases ASEAN-inspired cultural fusion

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BACOLOD City – Festivalgoers can expect a vibrant display of culture, creativity, and culinary pride as the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival (BCIF) 2026 stages...
According to the National Bureau of Investigation, Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s registered firearms include semi-automatic and select-fire rifles, UZI submachine gun variants, high-powered .338 caliber rifles, combat-grade shotguns, and several handguns. JESUS ORBETA, INQUIRER.NET PHOTO

NBI moves to disarm Bato over ICC arrest warrant

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has formally asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to revoke Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s firearms...
Muslim pilgrims make their way to the Mina tent camp for the start of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims had to contend with high temperatures. EPA

Over 1.5M foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war

World Panay News -
MECCA – Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia against the backdrop of a region deeply shaken by the Iran war. Saudi...
“The Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) is designed to provide special protection, care and rehabilitation for children who have gone astray. Our goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment that feels like home,” says Gloria E. Templanza, Social Welfare Officer IV and center head. Photo shows musically inclined residents and members of RRCY band performing for visitors.

LIFE AND LAW’S SECOND CHANCES; Guimaras’ quiet sanctuary rebuilds, redeems young lives

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
IN A SECLUDED coastal village in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, where the sound of waves gently crashes against the shore and the air carries the...
Photo courtesy of Anadolu Medical Center

Thyroid disorders targeted in health screening rollout

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is set to roll out thyroid health screening in primary care facilities across the province in...
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Justice complex project pushes city to relocate over 200 informal settlers

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — More than 200 informal settler families occupying a government property in Barangay San Pedro, Molo district here are set to be...
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