TRAFFIC SQUEEZE. Vehicles crowd a busy General Luna Street in Iloilo City as the city government intensifies traffic enforcement and road-clearing operations. Authorities apprehended 23,521 traffic violators and conducted 962 operations during the first year of Mayor Raisa Treñas’ administration. PN

23,521 Iloilo City traffic violators caught in 962 enforcement, road-clearing operations

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – The campaign to restore order on city streets resulted in the apprehension of 23,521 traffic violators in 962 enforcement and road-clearing...
PEACEFUL PROTEST. Demonstrators wave flags and raise clenched fists during a peaceful assembly in Iloilo City held alongside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27. Police Regional Office 6 reported no major untoward incidents across Western Visayas, crediting comprehensive security preparations, heightened police visibility and sustained intelligence monitoring. AJ PALCULLO/PN

PRO-6 credits tight security for peaceful SONA day

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – Comprehensive security preparations, heightened police visibility and sustained intelligence monitoring kept Western Visayas peaceful and orderly during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s...
Photo courtesy of PNP 2ND Iloilo PMFC

31 illegal fishing boats seized in bid to protect Iloilo’s marine resources

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO – Authorities seized 31 motorboats engaged in illegal fishing during an intensified weeklong crackdown across Iloilo’s waters. Joint operations conducted by the Iloilo Police...
BENITEZ

Benitez says BSKE to proceed as scheduled on November 2

Region Merlina A. Pedrosa -
BACOLOD City – House Deputy Speaker and Bacolod Lone District Rep. Alfredo Abelardo Benitez said the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) will push...
Participants of the 2026 JobStart Program posed for a group photo after completing a 10-day employability and soft skills training during the graduation and Job Matching Activity at the Hall of Governors of the Capiz Provincial Capitol on July 27. The program, led by the Provincial Government of Capiz in partnership with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), aims to enhance the work readiness and employment opportunities of Capiznon job seekers. CAPIZ PROV’L GOV’T COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PHOTO

80 complete JobStart Program in Capiz

Region Neljoy N. Galigao -
CAPIZ – A total of 80 participants completed the 2026 JobStart Program and took part in a Job Matching Activity held at the Hall...
Mayor Greg Gasataya discusses Bacolod City’s preparations for the hosting of the 2026 Batang Pinoy during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum. The city expects around 18,000 young athletes from across the country to compete in the national youth games in December. PHOTO COURTESY OF ROGELIO NICOLAS III/FASTBREAK

Gasataya seeks MPBL probe into Bacolod MassKara’s lopsided loss

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City – Mayor Greg Gasataya has formally asked the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) to conduct an immediate and comprehensive investigation into alleged...
Modified photo. Original by Thomas Vimare/Unsplash

Six arrested in Negros anti-illegal fishing operations

Region Cesar Jolito III -
BACOLOD City – Six fishermen were arrested in separate anti-illegal fishing operations conducted by police and Bantay Dagat personnel in the waters of Cadiz...
MARCOLETA, ESTRADA

Detained Estrada, Marcoleta retain Senate clout with key committee posts

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Detained senators Jinggoy Estrada and Rodante Marcoleta have retained influential roles in the Senate after being appointed to head key committees despite...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has been under International Criminal Court custody since March 2025 following his arrest in connection with allegations linked to his administration's anti-illegal drugs campaign.

Sara urges ICC to expedite father’s trial, warns prolonged detention endangers ex-president’s health

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to expedite the trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte, warning...
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan. REUTERS

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

World Panay News -
THE HAGUE – Members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct. Elected the...
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