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...
The Supreme Court of the Philippines recently junked the twin petitions that question the country’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court for being moot and academic. PN FILE PHOTO

SC: No ‘second placer’ takeover in local poll disqualifications

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MANILA — Losing candidates cannot inherit local elective posts simply because the winning candidate is later disqualified, the Supreme Court has ruled, affirming that...
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro did not name any politician but stressed that elected officials must never become dependent on a foreign power for political survival at the expense of the country’s interests.

Palace: Investigate politicians allegedly backed by China

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MANILA — Malacañang called for a deeper investigation into allegations that some Filipino politicians may be receiving support from China, warning that foreign-backed officials...
Alias "Rino," tagged as a high-value individual, was caught with around 80 grams of suspected shabu valued more than P500,000 on Tuesday night, August 25, 2026, in an anti-illegal drugs operation in Passi City, Iloilo. IPPO PHOTO

P544K ‘shabu,’ firearm seized in Passi City drug sting

Metro Panay News -
ILOILO — Police arrested a high-value drug target and confiscated around P544,000 worth of suspected shabu along with an illegal firearm during a buy-bust...

Father, son wounded in Calinog gun attack

Metro Panay News -
ILOILO — A father and his son were rushed to the hospital after being shot while tending to their fried chicken stall in Barangay...
Photo courtesy of Scott Rodgerson/Unsplash

Aklan’s No. 8 fugitive falls

Metro Panay News -
AKLAN – This province’s eighth most wanted man was collared by officers of the Kalibo Municipal Police Station (MPS) on Toting Reyes Street, Barangay...
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