Cheap NFA rice in ‘rolling stores’ in Aklan
KALIBO, Aklan – The National Food Authority (NFA) Aklan deployed “rolling stores” that will sell rice at a low price.
Residents of far-flung barangays stand...
6 WV semifinalists in CSC awards
ILOILO – Two police officers, a community affairs officer, a jail officer, a teacher, and a group from Western Visayas were chosen as semifinalists...
‘Boracay breached carrying capacity’
BORACAY – This island resort has accommodated tourists beyond its carrying capacity, Environment secretary Roy Cimatu said, citing a study by a multidisciplinary team...
4T island workers have yet to get aid
BORACAY – Around 4,000 regular workers in the island resort have yet availed themselves of financial assistance from the government, according to the Labor...
Rookie police officer dies in crash
ROXAS City – A Police Officer 1 died in a motorcycle crash in Barangay Tabuc Sur, Panitan, Capiz.
Amorlin Barruela was detailed at the 2nd...
Aklan State U one of just 2 univs with free Wi-Fi
MANILA – Only two state universities can currently connect to the internet free of charge under the free Wi-Fi project of the government.
They are...
Capiz BM sorry for badmouthing cops
ROXAS City – Provincial Board member Roberto Ignacio of Capiz apologized for badmouthing antidrug police asking his wife to sign an inventory of items...
Boracay to reopen without single-use plastics
BORACAY – The local government of Malay, Aklan is enforcing an ordinance prohibiting single-use plastics when this island resort reopens in October.
Boracay will have...
2,000 locals seen to benefit from water project
BACOLOD City – More than 2,000 residents of Barangay Pacol in Valladolid, Negros Occidental will benefit from the potable water project to be jointly...
‘Buildings in Antique must be PWD-friendly’
SAN JOSE, Antique – Buildings must have facilities that respond to the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs), according to the Provincial Council on...