Displaced residents from Barangay Salamanca in Toboso, Negros Occidental took shelter in evacuation centers on April 19 following an armed encounter between government troops and suspected insurgents, which forced hundreds of families to flee their homes for safety. PHOTO COURTESY OF JHO-NHA MALAGA ALSADO

Negros mayors call for peace after Toboso encounter; Fortun raises concerns over handling of...

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Negros Association of Chief Executives (Negros-ACE) has called for peace, unity, and an end to armed struggle following the deadly...
The P1-million fishing supplies and general merchandise store was officially inaugurated in Barangay Binaobawan, Pilar, Capiz on May 7, 2026, providing improved access to essential goods for local fisherfolk. CAPIZ PROV’L GOV’T COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PHOTO

P1-M fishing supplies, general merchandise store inaugurated in Capiz

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — A P1-million fishing supplies and general merchandise store was officially inaugurated on May 7, 2026, in Barangay Binaobawan, Pilar, Capiz, providing a...
Photo courtesy of Cesar Jolito III

Over 2,000 TESDA scholars in NegOcc’s 3rd District graduate in historic ceremony

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BACOLOD City — A total of 2,065 scholars of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) from the Third District of Negros Occidental...
Cherry Ann Mateo, 12, swam for more than two hours to seek help following a motorboat mishap between the waters of Mararison and Batbatan islands in Culasi, Antique on May 6, 2026. All four passengers aboard the capsized motorboat were later rescued and safely returned home. ANTIQUE PDRRMO PHOTO

4 rescued after motorboat capsizes off Culasi; 12-year-old girl swims hours for help

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ANTIQUE — Four passengers aboard a motorboat that capsized between the waters of Mararison and Batbatan islands in Culasi, Antique were rescued following a...
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NBI summons PGMN anchor in P350-M alleged extortion case targeting ex-Speaker

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MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has tagged Peanut Gallery Media Network (PGMN) anchor CJ Hirro as a person of interest in...
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VP Sara says some people ‘making money’ using her name

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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio brushed off claims that more than 200 lawmakers in the House of Representatives are prepared to support her...
A WIN FOR EVERY STUDENT’S FUTURE. Part of Iloilo City’s Real Property Tax (RPT) collection automatically goes to the Special Education Fund (SEF), which supports public school programs, classroom improvements, learning facilities, and student services. Mayor Raisa S. Treñas expresses gratitude to taxpayers for their continued contribution in helping the city deliver better education opportunities and improved learning environments for Ilonggo students in Iloilo City.

RPT AT WORK: BUILDING BETTER SCHOOLS, STRONGER HEALTHCARE, AND MORE CARING COMMUNITIES

Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO City – Every tax payment tells a story of opportunity, hope, and better public service for Ilonggos in this southern city. Through Real Property...
Personnel of the Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department impounded colorum tricycles during an enforcement operation in Bacolod City. The city government has intensified its crackdown on illegal public transport operations to improve road safety and ensure compliance with local traffic ordinances. BTTMD PHOTO

Bacolod cracks down on colorum tricycles amid intensified traffic ordinance enforcement

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The city government has intensified its campaign against colorum tricycles as the Bacolod Traffic and Transport Management Department (BTTMD) continues to...
Franco Mabanta appears with now-President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos in a December 2021 Facebook post from Mabanta’s account, amid Malacañang’s denial of close ties between the President and the online media network founder.

Malacañang denies close ties despite photos, videos linking ex-socmedia director to PBBM

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Malacañang on Wednesday sought to distance President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. from embattled online media network founder Franco Mabanta after the latter’s arrest...
The Philippines faces a critical food security challenge in 2026 as projections for rice imports diverge widely. The United States projects rice imports at 5.1 million metric tons (MMT), while the Philippines’ Department of Agriculture estimates 3.6 to 3.8 MMT, assuming record palay output of 20.3 MMT. PHOTO BY JAM STA ROSA / AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

TO REDUCE RISK TO CROPS: Two rice varieties pitched to farmers ahead of El...

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MANILA — The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) has urged farmers to consider planting early-maturing and drought-tolerant rice varieties to prepare for the potential...
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