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The “Cry of Santa Barbara” float earns first runner-up honors in Historical Float Design Competition during the 127th Independence Day celebration in Manila, representing the Province of Iloilo with its intricate bamboo craftsmanship and homage to Ilonggo heroism. PHOTO FROM PCO

NAT’L INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Tultugan crowned champion; Dinagyang, ‘Cry of Santa Barbara’ also win...

ILOILO — The city and orovince of Iloilo emerged as cultural powerhouses during the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration in Metro Manila, bagging top...
A newly built swine production facility under the Department of Agriculture – Region 6’s Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion Project in Barangay Guinobatan, New Lucena, Iloilo showcases modern pens designed to promote biosecure and sustainable hog farming practices. Photo of INSPIRE PROJECT from DA- Western Visayas

Swine recovery project seek to revive WV’s hog industry

ILOILO – In a major push to revitalize the hog industry in Western Visayas battered by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak, the Department...
Department of Tourism Region 6 director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez (right) and Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry Treñas lead the wreath-laying ceremony before the monument of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal to mark the 127th Independence Day on June 12. Photo courtesy of Arnold Almacen/City Mayor’s Office

Iloilo City marks Independence Day by showcasing tourism gains, cultural pride

ILOILO City – This city celebrated the 127th Philippine Independence Day not just with patriotic fervor but with a strong message of cultural pride...
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources urges fishermen to engage in responsible fishing practices now that commercial fishing for sardines, herrings and mackerels has resumed in Visayan Sea. PHOTO COURTESY OF PAN DE AZUCAR EYESHOT

Improved work conditions for commercial fishers pushed; Wage fairness, safety reforms tackled in major...

ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6, in coordination with the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), has stepped up...
Bamboo artisans from the Timipal Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative in Balasan, Iloilo practice weaving techniques during a hands-on training on sustainable dyeing and craft production, part of the provincial government's initiative to boost local livelihoods and promote eco-friendly bamboo products. Photo from the Iloilo Provincial Cooperative Development Office

Iloilo bamboo artisans train on eco-friendly dyeing techniques to boost market reach

ILOILO – Yo elevate the quality and market appeal of local bamboo products, the provincial government has launched a specialized training program on sustainable...
From left to right: Benitez. Romualdez

Benitez, Romualdez among names floated for House speakership

BACOLOD City – Two names are currently being floated in the House of Representatives for the speakership: outgoing Bacolod City mayor and Congressman-elect Alfredo...

PRO-6 nabs 82 violators of 2025 poll gun ban

ILOILO City – A total of 82 persons were arrested for violation of the Commission on Elections gun ban across Panay Island. From January 12...
Aklan divers collect seven kilograms of waste, composed of fishnets, nylon, sacks, and PET bottles, during "SCUBAsurero", an underwater cleanup to reduce wastes entangled in coral reefs and lodged on the seabed, in Coral Garden, Barangay Jawili, Tangalan, Aklan, on June 6, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF DENR REGION 6

Aklan PENRO marks World Oceans Day with ‘SCUBAsurero’

AKLAN – The Aklan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), along with the Tangalan local government unit (LGU), celebrated this year’s World Oceans...

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These are debris of the Air India plane that crashed in a residential area near the airport in Ahmedabad. AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES

PBBM offers sympathy to victims of India plane crash

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has offered his deepest condolences to India following the deadly plane crash in the western city of...