![“The Pharmally case... there are 46 respondents [in our complaint], kaya medyo matagal. And many of them have become invisible. Para bang they're trying to evade the jurisdiction of this body,” says Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.](https://www.panaynews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/plunder_copy_resized_resized-218x150.jpg "Ombudsman presses P11-B Pharmally plunder case But 23 respondents missing— Remulla")
Still no business for closure-displaced Boracay vendors
BORACAY – Around 300 ambulant vendors displaced by the six-month closure of this island resort were not yet back in business. They sought help...
Sigma village officials hand over to cops 4 unlicensed guns
ROXAS City – Barangay officials in Sigma, Capiz have turned over four unlicensed firearms to the municipal police station.
The Sigma police station temporarily kept...
Education lifting Antique off poverty, says Cimatu
SAN JOSE, Antique – Environment secretary Roy Cimatu lauded the University of Antique for contributing to the progress of the province.
Education is helping Antiqueños...
‘Competitive’ local gov’ts in Western Visayas named
ILOILO City – This year’s Western Visayas regional trade fair will not only promote products of small businesses but also recognize “competitive” local government...
More tribes for Sadsad Ati-Atihan street dancing contest
KALIBO, Aklan – Half of the number of tribes and groups expected to join the Sadsad Ati-Atihan of the 2019 Ati-Atihan Festival has already...
Peace, development must come together – Dureza
CEBU City – Peace and development should be accomplished “simultaneously,” according to the presidential adviser on the peace process.
Atty. Jesus Dureza stressed that “one...
Drug surrenderers STL sales reps in Capiz town
ROXAS City – A Small Town Lottery operator in Capiz province is employing suspected drug personalities in Maayon town who have turned themselves in...
Community rehab graduate caught in Ivisan drug bust
ROXAS City – Rudolf Anthony Aurelio graduated last week from a community-based drug rehabilitation program organized by the local police in Ivisan, Capiz.
On Monday...
Flash flood hits Silay; 133 families evacuated
BACOLOD City – Around 133 families were forced to evacuate after heavy rains inundated parts of Silay City, Negros Occidental over the weekend.
Six sitios...
Government ‘saved Boracay Island,’ says Ati leader
BORACAY – Government agencies united to “save” this island and help bring back its natural beauty, according to a leader of Ati residents.
They were...