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Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Dengues cases rising in Antique

BY PATRICIA C. ESTOYA, University of Antique Intern ANTIQUE – The Antique Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is calling for a prolonged and sustained clean-up...
Tourists enjoy the white sands of Boracay Island in this undated photo. During Good Friday, loud sounds and parties are prohibited on the island, according to the Malay Tourism Office. PNA FILE PHOTO

Boracay bans loud noise, parties on Good Friday

AKLAN – Guests and tourists visiting Boracay Island were reminded that parties and loud sounds are prohibited on the island during Good Friday. “Every Good...
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Negros Occ. on blue alert status for Holy Week

BACOLOD City – The province of Negros Occidental will be the blue alert status this Holy Week, effective today from 8 a.m. until...
The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival celebrates the city’s chicken inasal industry and promotes its unique culinary heritage, while also promoting tourism and bringing economic gains. CLARA UKAYGANDA/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival slated May 22-25

BACOLOD City – The City Tourism Development Office (CTDO) here confirmed that the celebration of the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival (BCIF) 2025 will...
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PRO-6 targets top fugitives

ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will be targeting top listed fugitives in Panay Island. Police Lieutenant Colonel Arnel Solis, PRO-6 spokesperson,...

Arms cache recovered in Aklan hinterlands

AKLAN – A tip from civilian informants led to the successful recovery of war materiel believed to be left behind by remnants of the...
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region 6 extends the operations of fiber boats and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels from Guimaras to Iloilo City and vice versa on Good Friday, April 18. PN FILE PHOTO

MARINA-6 extends Guimaras boat trips on Good Friday

GUIMARAS – In anticipation of the influx of tourists, particularly pilgrims, on Good Friday, April 18, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region 6 extended...
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PRO-6 to deploy 9K cops for Holy Week

ILOILO City – Around 9,000 police officers will be deployed around Panay Island to ensure peace and order this Holy Week. Lieutenant Colonel Arnel Solis,...
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Bacolod City forms taskforce for additional water supply

BACOLOD City – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez has formed a taskforce to fast-track efforts for the energization of the Matab-ang River water supply project...

Bacolod City logs second dengue death this year

BACOLOD City – A 42-year-old woman from the city’s Barangay Alijis was the second confirmed dengue fatality here this year. Data from the City Health...