A man holds a contactless infrared thermometer close to a woman's face. The World Health Organization says Ebola virus has spread beyond the Democratic Republic of Congo, with two confirmed cases reported in neighboring Uganda. AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

‘Ebola outbreak in Congo an int’l emergency’

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GENEVA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international...
Former president of Cuba Raul Castro. AP VIA GETTY IMAGES

US planning to charge ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro

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WASHINGTON – The United States justice department is reportedly preparing to indict aging Cuban leader Raúl Castro in the coming days over the shooting...
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3 nabbed for illegal cockfighting in Tubungan

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ILOILO City – Three individuals were arrested for alleged illegal cockfighting on Saturday afternoon, May 16, in Barangay Igpaho, Tubungan, Iloilo. Police identified the suspects...
Police operatives inventory plastic sachets of suspected shabu seized from a 34-year-old car painter (right, sitting) during a buy-bust operation in Zone 3, Barangay Barroc, Tigbauan, Iloilo. The operation yielded around 80 grams of illegal drugs valued at P544,000. IPPO PHOTO

P544K worth of illegal drugs seized from car painter

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ILOILO – Approximately P544,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated from a 34-year-old car painter tagged as a high-value individual during a buy-bust operation...

OFW killed in Aklan motorcycle crash

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AKLAN — An overseas Filipino worker (OFW) died on the spot after losing control of his motorcycle in Barangay Man-up, Altavas, Aklan, on Saturday...
DEVELOPING LEADERS, DELIVERING BETTER SERVICE. Iloilo City continues to strengthen public service through the Barangay Academy, a program that equips local leaders and public servants with skills in governance, development planning, fiscal responsibility, resilience, and responsive legislation. Recognizing that development goes beyond infrastructure, the City Government remains committed to building strong institutions and competent, accountable leaders dedicated to serving the Ilonggo people. Meanwhile, under SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Iloilo City’s community-driven program, SIGE Asenso, earned recognition from the DILG Sustainable Development Goal Achievement Champions and Exemplars (SDG ACEs) for its impactful initiatives. The citation was personally awarded by DILG Region 6 director Juan Jovian Ingeniero to Mayor Raisa S. Treñas. PHOTOS BY JADE DEQUIÑA/CMO

LANDMARK INITIATIVES EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, DILG: Iloilo City Gov’t strengthens grassroots governance, livelihood dev’t

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ILOILO City – Reinforcing its commitment to responsive governance and sustainable community development, the Iloilo City Government has launched the pioneering Iloilo City Academy...
Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya led the send-off ceremony for Bacolod City’s delegation at the Bacolod City Government Center on May 15, where 188 athletes received P19,000 each in financial assistance ahead of the Palarong Pambansa 2026. The city is sending 286 delegates to the national games set from May 24 to June 1 in Agusan del Sur. BCCO-PIO PHOTO

Bacolod athletes receive P19K allowance ahead of Palarong Pambansa 2026

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BACOLOD City — Young athletes representing Bacolod City in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa 2026 received P19,000 each in financial assistance from the city government...
The Office of the Solicitor General has asked the Supreme Court to reject Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s petition seeking to block the implementation of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, describing the senator as a “fugitive” and arguing that his bid lacks legal basis.

DOJ warns Bato: Leaving PH will trigger arrest

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MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has ordered heightened border monitoring against Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa and warned that he will be...
People look on as fire burns in a building in central Gaza City. GETTY IMAGES

Hamas top commander killed in Israeli air strike

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GAZA STRIP -- A Hamas official has confirmed that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, commander of the group's armed wing, was killed in an Israeli air...
“Ang scenario nga gusto naton makita in the next five years is that we are really productively using artificial intelligence not just in health but in economic development, agriculture and disaster resilience,” says Regional Director Rowen Gelonga of the Department of Science and Technology in Western Visayas. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

AI threat to jobs pushes DOST-6 into major workforce upskilling drive

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ILOILO City — Alarmed by studies showing that more than 30 percent of existing jobs could be highly exposed to artificial intelligence (AI), the...
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