Maasin dam water level critically low; Iloilo City, province brace for low water pressure,...
ILOILO — The water level at the Maasin Dam in Iloilo province has dropped to a critical level amid extreme heat and the prolonged...
Nat’l Museum brings WV heritage to forefront through quizfest
ILOILO City — The National Museum of the Philippines-Iloilo is intensifying efforts to deepen public appreciation of Western Visayas’ cultural and natural heritage through...
Imported rice capped at P50/kg; DA warns erring retailers of fines and closure
ILOILO City — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has warned rice retailers across Western Visayas to strictly comply with the government-imposed P50-per-kilogram price ceiling...
Cauayan LGU condemns NPA as clashes in southern Negros leave 5 rebels dead
BACOLOD City — The local government of Cauayan, Negros Occidental strongly condemned the New People’s Army (NPA) following a series of armed encounters in...
Capiz records 538,633 registered voters for 2026 BSKE
CAPIZ — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Capiz has recorded a total of 538,633 registered voters as of April 21, 2026, reflecting increased...
Bacolod opens nominations for ‘Be the Change Award 2026’
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Government has opened nominations for the “Be the Change Award 2026,” an annual recognition honoring Bacolodnons who have...
Antique inflation accelerates to 7.8% in April
ANTIQUE — Inflation in Antique surged to 7.8 percent in April 2026, more than doubling from 3.1 percent in March, driven largely by sharp...
Chavit Singson denies role in Dela Rosa’s Senate escape
MANILA — Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson on Monday denied allegations linking him to the alleged escape of Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela...
DOH on alert as Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo and Uganda
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said it is on heightened alert and closely coordinating with the World Health Organization (WHO)...
NSC: Corruption magnifies PH’s vulnerability to crisis
MANILA — The National Security Council (NSC) warned that corruption and policy uncertainty are weakening the Philippines’ ability to withstand external shocks, describing them...