10 WV LGUs complete health leadership training
ILOILO – Ten local government units (LGUs) from various provinces in Western Visayas have completed the Municipal Leadership and Governance Program (MGLP) of the...
Antique ‘kap’ arrests bro for ‘alarm and scandal’
ILOILO City – A village chief arrested his older brother for alarm and scandal in Barangay Magsaysay, Culasi, Antique, a police report showed.
The 40-year-old...
Boracay biz owners urged to comply with new safety, health standards
BORACAY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) urged business owners in Boracay Island to comply with the new occupational safety and health standards.
Republic...
Antique activates ‘Task Force El Niño’
SAN JOSE, Antique – The provincial government activated its “Task Force El Niño” to mitigate the effects of the prolonged dry spell.
Office of the Provincial...
Suspect falls in Aklan drug bust
KALIBO, Aklan – A drug suspect was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Biga-a, Malinao, Aklan.
Suspected shabu weighing about 2 grams was recovered...
NegOcc soldiers gird for May 13 elections
BACOLOD City – The 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) of the Philippine Army convened its battalion commanders, operations officers and key non-commissioned officers in preparation for...
Parishioners to push ‘coal-free’ Negros Island
BACOLOD City – Parishioners of the Diocese of San Carlos formed a “human chain” along the roads as part of the initiatives in pushing...
Ceres bus conductor found dead
ROXAS City – A Ceres bus conductor was found dead in Barangay Lawaan.
Police identified him as 25-year-old Reymund Elizares of Barangay Tinaytayan, Dumarao, Capiz.
According...
Boracay tourist arrivals up 9%
BORACAY – The Malay Municipal Tourism Office recorded a 9-percent increase in tourist arrivals during the Lenten season in the world-famous island.
The total tourist...
Road crash kills Dumalag local
ROXAS City – A man was killed after figuring in a road accident in Barangay San Jose, Dumalag, Capiz.
Police identified him as 21-year-old Denmark...