P5M FOR DENGUE. The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council seeks to allocate P5 million to finance interventions needed as number of dengue patients in the province continue to rise. The local council passed a resolution during Wednesday’s meeting amending the declaration of the province under a state of calamity due to El Niño and the dengue problem. PNA ANTIQUE

Antique eyes P5-million dengue calamity fund

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SAN JOSE, Antique – The Antique Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) seeks to allocate around P5 million to purchase medical supplies as...
Residents of Caticlan in Malay, Aklan can now to exchange plastic trash for a kilo of rice. Village chief Ralf Tolosa said the project dubbed “Basura Mo, Palitan ko ng Bigas” aims at reducing the volume of plastic wastes their barangay. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

‘Plastic waste for rice’ project launched in Malay

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KALIBO, Aklan – The Caticlan village council in Malay, Aklan recently launched “Basura Mo, Palitan ko ng Bigas” project aimed at reducing the volume of plastic...
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office chief Colonel Romeo Baleros (left) leads the arrival honors for Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson. Lacson was the guest of honor during Monday’s flag-raising ceremony at Camp Alfredo Montelibano Sr. in Bacolod City. Negros Occidental PIO via PNA

NegOcc cops told: ‘Be moral, legal’

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BACOLOD CITY — Before involving the legal use of force to implement the law, police officers in Negros Occidental were urged to maintain moral authority as crime...
Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan remains one of Asia’s best beaches according to Travel+Leisure Magazine. The popular New-York based magazine published this July the reader’s survey on the islands’ beaches, food, natural views, restaurants, attractions for tourists, and the friendliness of the people. HOLGER METTE/GETTY IMAGES

Boracay still among Asia’s best

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KALIBO, Aklan – After six months of rehabilitation, the Philippines’ world-famous tourist destination – Boracay Island – remains one of Asia’s best beaches, according to a...
Drug suspect Christopher Benignos of Barangay Dumlog, Malay, Aklan sits handcuffed after police officers caught in an entrapment operation. Benignos allegedly sold a sachet of marijuana to a poseur-buyer on July 13. PDEA REGION 6

Malay ‘habal-habal’ driver yields ‘marijuana’

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KALIBO, Aklan – A ‘habal-habal’ driver was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Malay, Aklan. He was identified as 25-year-old Christopher Benignos, a police report...

Hamtic local survives shooting

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SAN JOSE, Antique – A man survived an attempt on his life after being shot by unidentified assailants in Barangay La Paz, Hamtic, Antique. Two motorcycle-riding...
Police authorities place the 26-year-old rape suspect under hospital arrest after he attempted to end his life by slashing his wrist and hanging himself to a tree. The suspect reportedly admitted raping her niece on July 11 in Barangay Pampango, Libacao, Aklan. Police said his conscience bothered him. PHOTO COURESY OF RODNEL AGUIRRE

2 minors ‘raped’ in Aklan

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KALIBO, Aklan – Two minor girls were allegedly raped in separate incidents in Aklan this week.  The first incident on July 11 involved a 16-year-old...
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas gives away 900 fiberglass boats with engines to fisherfolk in Antique. Provincial senior aquaculturist Alletth Gayatin said Friday that only 200 of the 900 fiberglass boats have been delivered to their recipients. PNA

Antique fisherfolk to get their fiberglass boats

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SAN JOSE, Antique – Fisherfolk-beneficiaries in the province have been advised to coordinate with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Office of...
The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (HPG) requires sugarcane truck operators in Negros Occidental to use canvas covers to prevent spillage of canes on the roads. Provincial HPG chief Captain Robelito Mariano said the move is a way to curb accidents and ensure that roads are safe during the milling season. PNA

Zero sugarcane spills in NegOcc mulled

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BACOLOD City – The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) aims for “zero tubo” campaign or absence of sugarcane spillage on the highways of Negros...
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease characterized by a high fever (40°C/104°F) accompanied by two of these symptoms: severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, and swollen glands or rash. Symptoms usually last for two to seven days, after an incubation period of four to 10 days after the bite from an infected mosquito. FILE photo

Capiz declares dengue outbreak

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ROXAS City – A dengue outbreak has been declared in the province of Capiz. The declaration took effect after Gov. Esteban Evan Contreras issued an executive order...
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