The Department of Justice will ensure that deceased inmates from prisons in Metro Manila, as well as from the Correctional Institution for Women, will be promptly transported to the University of the Philippines’ College of Medicine for an autopsy. PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

Rising heat index prompts emergency measures for jail inmates, BJMP personnel across region

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — Alarmed by the rising heat index across Western Visayas, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Region 6 has ordered the...
There is a wider illegal distribution network feeding smuggled cigarettes into markets across Western Visayas, says Brigadier General Josefino Ligan, director of the Police Regional office 6.

P5.22-M ILLEGAL CIGARETTES SEIZED: PRO-6 shifts anti-smuggling campaign from vendors to suppliers in major...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has escalated its anti-smuggling campaign from market-level crackdowns to a full-scale hunt for regional cigarette...
The Bacolod MassKara Coliseum in Barangay Alijis is now 74 percent complete and is expected to be finished before October 2026, according to Mayor Greg Gasataya. The 12,000-seat facility is set to host major sports, cultural and entertainment events, including the Batang Pinoy National Championships in December. SCREENSHOT FROM RANDOM LIFE OBSERVER FB

Bacolod MassKara Coliseum eyed for completion before October

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BACOLOD City — The long-delayed Bacolod MassKara Coliseum is expected to be completed before October this year, with Mayor Greg Gasataya expressing optimism that...
The Provincial Government of Capiz will resume its regular Monday-to-Friday work schedule beginning May 18, under Memorandum Order No. 101 issued by Gov. Fredenil H. Castro on May 14. NAT’L HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PH PHOTO

Capiz prov’l gov’t to resume regular five-day workweek

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CAPIZ — The Provincial Government of Capiz will resume its regular five-day workweek beginning May 18, following the issuance of Memorandum Order No. 101,...
Representatives from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region VI, the Provincial Government of Antique, and partner agencies conducted an ocular inspection of proposed venues in Antique for the 2026 Regional Rescuelympics scheduled on July 27 to 29. The inspection assessed the preparedness, suitability and logistical readiness of the sites for the regional disaster response competition. PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE PHOTO

Antique set to host 2026 Regional Rescuelympics in July

Region Lyndie C. Defacto -
ANTIQUE — The Province of Antique will host the 2026 Regional Rescuelympics from July 27 to 29 after representatives from the Office of Civil...
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Bacolod pushes ‘Right to Care’ ordinance for hospitalized patients

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Council has approved on first reading a proposed ordinance that seeks to strengthen patient rights and ensure compassionate...
Members of Task Group Manggahan stand in formation during the deployment of 568 security, public safety, maritime and emergency response personnel on May 14 in preparation for the Manggahan Festival 2026. The contingent includes personnel from the police, military, coast guard, fire bureau and emergency response units tasked to ensure a safe and orderly celebration. GUIMARAS MANGGAHAN FESTIVAL FB PHOTO

568 security, emergency personnel deployed for Manggahan Festival; boat trips extended

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GUIMARAS — A total of 568 security, public safety, maritime and emergency response personnel were deployed on May 14 to ensure the safe and...
Sen. Robin Padilla (right) was among the last people seen with Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa before the former Philippine National Police chief disappeared from the Senate premises early Thursday morning, May 14, 2026.

Robin Padilla tagged ‘person of interest’ in search for Bato; NBI: Senate gunfire may...

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has identified Sen. Robin Padilla as a “person of interest” in efforts to determine the whereabouts...
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House prosecutors get ready; Senate to convene as impeachment court on May 18

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The House prosecution panel confirmed it will attend the formal convening of the Senate Impeachment Court on May 18, marking the official...
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Palace rejects Cha-Cha plot to keep Marcos in power

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MANILA — Malacañang dismissed Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegations that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is orchestrating political moves to eventually extend...
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