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DBM tightens safeguards as 2027 infra budget jumps to P1.47T

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The government is tightening scrutiny of infrastructure projects as it proposes a P1.47-trillion infrastructure budget for 2027, a P178-billion increase from this...
Mayor Virgilio Teruel

Tigbauan mayor disputes inaction claim, urges Linobayan officials to reconsider mass resignation

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — Tigbauan’s Mayor Virgilio “Nene” Teruel has rejected accusations that the municipal government ignored residents’ year-long complaints against a poultry farm, saying the...
Photo courtesy of AAnimas/PN

Wet weekend ahead for WV; rough seas seen

Iloilo Darlene Delgado -
ILOILO City – Rainy weather is expected to linger across much of Western Visayas until Monday, Aug. 31, with stronger southwest winds also likely...
New medical technologist Marti Angela Janagap Policarpio (center) who topped the licensure board for medical technologists on Aug. 15 and 16, 2026 says she did not expect to become the No. 1 placer, especially after experiencing exhaustion during the review period. “Sang review season na-drain gid ako,” she shared during a press conference organized by her alma mater, the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City. She is flanked by fellow Augustinian graduates Lyle Josh Secapuri (right) who ranked 10th and Iris Karn Magallanes who placed sixth. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

SanAg grad tops medtech board; 2 other Augustinians land in top 10; University ranks...

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — An Ilongga graduate emerged as the country’s No. 1 medical technologist, leading a remarkable showing by the University of San Agustin...
A baby Dugong (Dugong dugon), weighing approximately 38 kilograms was found lifeless along the shoreline in Barangay Navitas, Numancia, Aklan. The right photo (courtesy of Numancia Agriculture FB Page) shows net constriction marks on the calf’s body. DENR PENRO-AKLAN

Fishing gear kills endangered dugong; skeleton eyed for conservation education

Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO City – A newborn dugong apparently killed after becoming entangled in fishing gear in Numancia, Aklan has underscored the continuing threat that active...
Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño, Western Visayas police director, says declining crime figures indicate improving peace and order conditions across the region despite isolated incidents in various cities and provinces.

PRO-6: WV among PH’s five most peaceful; Crimes dropped by nearly 23% over a...

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — Western Visayas is among the five most peaceful regions in the country, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), noting...
Police arrested seven suspects and seized heavy equipment, quarry materials and other other items seized by the during an operation against alleged illegal quarrying in Hacienda Bag-o, Barangay Crossing Magallon, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, on August 25. The operation yielded one backhoe, four dump trucks and other items with a total estimated value of P16.025 million. PNP PHOTO

Over P16-M quarry equipment, materials seized; 7 arrested in Negros

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — More than P16 million worth of heavy equipment and quarry materials were seized and seven individuals were arrested as police intensified...
The Bacolod City College is a local government-funded institution that provides quality and affordable education to poor and deserving Bacolodnon students.

Bacolod City College shifts classes online after alleged threat note

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City College (BCC), a city-run higher education institution, shifted all classes online on August 27, 2026, following the discovery...
Photo courtesy of Mike Gonzalez (TheCoffee)

77-year-old pedestrian dies after motorcycle collision in Escalante

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — A 77-year-old pedestrian died after he was struck by a motorcycle while crossing the road at around 5:50 p.m. on August...
Young participants, youth leaders and officials joined the Provincial Linggo ng Kabataan (Youth Week) 2026 celebration organized by the Capiz Provincial Government at the Robinsons Place Activity Area in Roxas City on August 22. The gathering featured youth recognition activities, leadership initiatives, a Unity Dance, and information and support services for young Capisnons. CAPIZ GOVERNMENT PHOTO

Capiz celebrates Youth Week 2026, highlights young leaders

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ — The Provincial Government of Capiz celebrated Provincial Linggo ng Kabataan (Youth Week) 2026 on August 22 at the Robinsons Place Activity Area...
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