Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, during his visit to Iloilo on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, says that Congress is currently deliberating measures to extend barangay terms and potentially postpone the November polls. “Tinatalakay ‘yan sa Kongreso. Hinihintay na lang natin kung ipapasa nila ang batas tungkol dyan,” he adds. PIA WESTERN VISAYAS PHOTO

BSKE POSTPONEMENT GAINS MOMENTUM; Recto: November polls may not push through; Congress weighs term...

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ILOILO City – The scheduled November 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) may not push through as congressional moves to extend the terms...
Altavas, Ibajay and Tangalan towns in Aklan province remain African Swine Fever red zones. In the red zone, strict prohibitions are enforced against the movement of live pigs, pork and pork products, as well as swine genetic materials, to prevent the spread of the hog disease. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Bacolod hog raisers decry low prices, seek LGU probe

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BACOLOD City — Hog raisers in Bacolod City are asking the local government to investigate alleged unfair and potentially abusive buying practices that they...
Senate Impeachment Court presiding officer Sen. Francis Escudero has ordered stricter enforcement of Rule 18 of the impeachment rules, warning that the tribunal would no longer tolerate public statements that could prejudge disputed issues or turn the trial into a battle for public opinion rather than evidence.

Senate court threatens fines, sanctions over public comments in Sara impeachment trial

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MANILA — Senator-judges and lawyers in Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial now face reprimands, fines and possible disciplinary action for publicly discussing the...

Trump says mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

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WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump has said that the US Navy has removed or detonated all mines in the Strait of Hormuz...
‘SAGIP BATA’. Police officers talk to young motorcycle riders during an Oplan Sagip Bata operation in Western Visayas. The Police Regional Office 6 said the weekend road safety campaign has intercepted and safeguarded 1,312 minors since July, with authorities focusing on underage and illegal driving, road safety violations, and enforcement of curfew ordinances. PRO-6

Region-wide road safety campaign targets underage motorcycle use, curfew violations

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ILOILO City — More than 1,300 minors have been pulled away from potentially dangerous situations on Western Visayas roads since July as police intensify...
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Solon bucks lowering age of criminal responsibility; ‘Enforce juvenile law, hold parents accountable instead’

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ILOILO – Lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility is not the answer to crimes involving minors, Iloilo 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor said,...
Members of the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force and police conduct a nighttime seaborne operation in northern Iloilo. Seven fishing boats were apprehended in separate operations in Concepcion and San Dionisio on Aug. 22 and 23 for alleged illegal fishing activities involving “baling” and trawl fishing. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

7 vessels caught in two-day drive vs illegal fishing

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ILOILO – Authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal fishing in northern Iloilo, apprehending seven fishing boats and seizing vessels and fishing gear worth about...
BUDGET UNDER FIRE. Members of the multi-sectoral alliance Kahublagan Kontra Kurapsyon (KKK) raise concerns over the proposed 2027 national budget, particularly the P110.6-billion allocation for flood-control projects, as they call for greater accountability and transparency in government spending. KKK says Western Visayas alone is proposed to receive P6.16 billion for flood-control projects, including shoreline protection and seawalls. PHOTO COURTESY OF KAHUBLAGAN KONTRA KURAPSYON

‘P110.6-B FLOOD BUDGET AN INSULT’; Alliance demands accountability before billions more poured into gov’t...

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ILOILO City — An Iloilo-based multi-sectoral alliance has assailed the proposed P110.6-billion allocation for flood control projects in 2027, saying pouring billions more into...
CHARTER DAY OF SERVICE. Iloilo City marks its 89th Charter Day by bringing opportunities and essential services closer to Ilonggos. Job seekers flock to a job fair at Robinsons Place Iloilo-Main, while senior citizens and persons with disabilities avail themselves of free medical, dental and diagnostic services through the city government’s Atipan Medical and Dental Mission. The twin initiatives turned the cityhood celebration into a day of employment opportunities and grassroots healthcare. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

Iloilo City turns Charter Day into jobs, healthcare drive

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ILOILO City — Iloilo City turned its 89th Charter Day into a massive public service drive Tuesday, bringing thousands of job opportunities and free...
Police officers maintain a visible presence at the entrance of La Paz I Elementary School in Iloilo City as authorities continue security measures in schools despite the postponement of the active-shooter simulation exercise. Police Regional Office 6 says sustained police visibility is intended to deter potential threats and assure students, teachers and parents of a safer learning environment. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

PRO-6 keeps school security tight despite suspension of active-shooter drill

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ILOILO City — Police will continue guarding schools across Western Visayas despite the postponement of the controversial active-shooter simulation exercise, as authorities shift the...
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