The 30-meter commemorative mural honoring renowned Sagaynon artist Nunelucio “Nune” Alvarado unveiled in Sagay City on May 5. SAGAY CITY PIO PHOTO

New cultural landmark unveiled in Negros honoring Sagaynon artist

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A new cultural landmark now stands in Sagay City following the unveiling of a 30-meter commemorative mural honoring the life, works,...

Antique launches online portal for ordinances, resolutions

Region Lyndie C. Defacto -
ANTIQUE — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Antique has launched an online portal that allows the public to access ordinances and resolutions passed beginning in...

Comelec-Capiz urges public to register early for BSKE

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Capiz is urging eligible voters to register early for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE)...
British-Israeli lawyer Nicholas Kaufman (left) argued that former president Rodrigo Duterte’s medical condition undermines prosecution claims that the former leader could influence witnesses or obstruct proceedings while awaiting trial.

Duterte health issues cited in fresh ICC release plea; Defense lawyers claim memory lapses,...

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Former President Rodrigo Duterte is suffering from memory lapses and balance problems, his lawyer told the International Criminal Court (ICC), as the...
Agents from the National Bureau of Investigation hold an inventory on the seized mixed marked and boodle money amounting to P75 million used to arrest social media personality Franco Mabanta (seated, left) and four others in an entrapment operation at a village in Pasig City on May 5, 2026. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Mabanta, four others freed after posting bail in P300-M extort case

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Online media personality Franco Mabanta and four co-accused were released from custody on Saturday after posting bail in connection with the alleged...
Education Secretary Sonny Angara says the Expanded Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (E-Gastpe) would allow families to enroll their children in private schools, easing financial pressure while helping to decongest public classrooms.

DepEd eyes 2.4M learners in private school subsidies

Nation Panay News -
MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) is targeting to subsidize the schooling of more than 2.4 million students under the Expanded Government Assistance...
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT. Advocates for press freedom gather at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City on May 3, 2026 wearing masks of detained journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and slain journalist RJ Ledesma. GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE, PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

NUJP: Red-tagging, abuse of libel laws still prevalent

Nation Panay News -
MANILA — The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) called out the government for failing to protect media workers from Red-tagging and...
This illustrated infographic shows a towering wave compared with landmark heights: The Shard (310 meters), Eiffel Tower (330 meters), and One World Trade Center (541 meters). A ranked list shows the two highest tsunamis: Lituya Bay, Alaska (1958) at 524 meters; Tracy Arm, Alaska (2025) at 482 meters; and some other large tsunamis, namely Dickson Fjord, Greenland (2024) at 200 meters; Hunga Tonga eruption (2022) at 90 meters; and Tohoku, Japan earthquake (2011) at 40.5 meters.

Massive Alaska megatsunami second largest ever recorded

World Panay News -
ALASKA – A massive “megatsunami” wave created when part of an Alaskan mountain crumbled into the sea is the second tallest ever recorded –...
This photograph shows an Israeli soldier smoking and placing another cigarette on the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in southern Lebanon. The Israeli military said the photograph was taken several weeks ago. SOCIAL MEDIA

Israeli military probes soldier’s act vs Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

World Panay News -
TEL AVIV – Israel’s military has said it investigating an Israeli soldier who was photographed smoking and placing another cigarette on the mouth of...
A traffic aide directs vehicles along Bonifacio Drive in Iloilo City’s City Proper district. Traffic management in the city is expected to get a boost as the Traffic and Transportation Management Office pushes to deputize barangay officials and tanods to strengthen community-based traffic enforcement and anti-illegal parking efforts. AJ PALCULLO/PN

BARANGAY TANODS MAY GAIN TRAFFIC POWERS, but plan raises fears over abuse, politics, accountability

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — Barangay officials and tanods in this city may soon be granted authority to enforce traffic laws and apprehend illegal parking violators...
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