Bacolod deploys 600 disaster volunteers to serve communities
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Government has deployed the first batch of 600 Community Disaster Preparedness Training Volunteers (CDPTVs), composed mostly of fisherfolk...
New Senate majority gets juicy committee posts
MANILA — The Senate’s internal power realignment following the recent leadership coup triggered a major reshuffle of committee chairmanships, with several influential posts reassigned...
REBELS DOWN TO LAST 10? Army says remaining NPA fighters in Western Visayas in...
ILOILO City — The communist insurgency in Western Visayas is nearing complete collapse, according to the military as it claims to be monitoring only...
Nearly 57,000 PUV drivers in WV receive ₱5,000 subsidy
ILOILO City — The national government has already released ₱5,000 cash relief assistance to more than 56,000 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Western...
HEALTHCARE REFORMS: Zero-bill care, emergency health centers seek to reach WV’s poor, underserved communities
ILOILO City — The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas is rolling out major healthcare reforms aimed at removing financial barriers, decongesting hospitals,...
WV eyes Palaro crown with 1,023-strong delegation
ILOILO City — Armed with its biggest-ever delegation yet and fueled by an aggressive push to climb from last year’s third-place finish, Western Visayas...
Boracay tourism rebounds with 225K arrivals in April
ILOILO City — Boracay Island drew 225,030 visitors in April 2026, underscoring the continued strength of tourism in the country’s premier beach destination in...
Manggahan Festival expects tourist surge as Guimaras targets 30% growth
GUIMARAS — Tourist arrivals during this year’s Manggahan Festival are expected to increase significantly, with provincial tourism officials projecting a 30 percent growth in...
DepEd Antique to integrate road safety lessons into Social Studies
ANTIQUE — The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Antique will integrate a road safety program into the Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) curriculum...
Polong blasts Tinio over P4.4-B Davao flood control plaint
MANILA — Davao City 1st District’s Cong. Paolo “Polong” Duterte on Tuesday defended billions worth of flood control and infrastructure projects in Davao City...