![“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")
4,500 bags of cement seized from Antique stranded ship
SAN JOSE, Antique – Some 4,500 bags of cement have been recovered from the cargo ship that ran aground off the coast of this...
15 Aklan mayors seek reelection
KALIBO, Aklan – Fifteen out of 17 mayors in Aklan are seeking reelection in view of the May 13, 2019 midterm elections.
These mayors include...
‘Illegal cockfighting’ lands 2 men in jail
KALIBO, Aklan – Two men were arrested in Barangay Cawayan, New Washington, Aklan for allegedly engaging in illegal cockfighting.
Boyet Gabunada and Darwin Selorio were...
Who can beat Vikings, Ilayanhon in Sadsad Ati-Atihan?
KALIBO, Aklan – The organizer of the 2019 Ati-Atihan Festival has opened the registration for the street dancing competition.
The deadline of registration for Sadsad...
Antique police gird for All Saints’, All Souls’ days
SAN JOSE, Antique – Police in Antique already began preparing for the observance of the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day this year.
They...
International airlines resume flights to Kalibo as Boracay reopens
KALIBO, Aklan – Airline companies will reintroduce flights to Kalibo International Airport when Boracay Island reopens.
International and domestic flights are expected to resume at...
Antique town ‘clear’ from drugs
SAN JOSE, Antique – Libertad town in Antique has been declared “drug-cleared.”
The northernmost local government was the first in the province to receive a...
P5M for toilets in 192 Boracay households
THE Department of Health has allotted P5 million for the construction of sanitary toilets and septic tanks for 192 households in three villages in...
Malay seeks to improve pet ownership ordinance
MALAY, Aklan – The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) is considering amendments in the existing responsible pet ownership ordinance.
The SB is taking the measure amid reports...
‘Street-level’ drug target falls
KALIBO, Aklan – A man was arrested in a drug buy-bust operation in Banga, Aklan.
The 29-year-old Dave Oquendo of Barangay Feliciano, Balete, Aklan is...