Palace defends Boracay closure as economic growth slows
MANILA – Malacañang defended the government’s decision to close top tourist destination Boracay after an economic manager cited it as one of the reasons...
Roxas bunkhouse raid nets five drug suspects
ROXAS City – Joint elements of the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) and the Roxas City police station raided a drug den in Barangay...
Many infra projects up for Antique – NEDA exec
SAN JOSE, Antique – Several major infrastructure projects included in the Regional Development Plan (RDP) will benefit Antique, according to National Economic and Development...
Gun-carrying man caught in Sibalom
SAN JOSE, Antique – Patrolling police officers arrested a man in Barangay Sido, Sibalom, Antique for illegal possession of firearm.
The 35-year-old Richard Narciso was...
Wanted in Aklan nabbed in Mindoro
KALIBO, Aklan – A man listed as the No. 6 most wanted person of the Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) was caught in Barangay...
Hamtic malnourished kids get complementary food
HAMTIC, Antique – Complementary food packs were given to some 30 malnourished children aged zero to five years old in four villages in this...
Drug suspect evades arrest in Antique
ILOILO City – A drug suspect managed to evade arrest in Barangay Igbarawan, Patnongon, Antique, police said.
The 40-year-old resident Salustiano Chioco allegedly sold shabu...
Malay SB’s endorsement for wind farm project sought
MALAY, Aklan – A private firm is seeking endorsement from the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) for its wind farm project in the province.
Triconti ECC Renewables...
Man caught in Boracay linked to Melvin Odicta
BORACAY – The man who was arrested in this island resort over the weekend is affiliated with the slain alleged drug lord Melvin Odicta...
‘Tanod’ turns over gun to Mambusao cops
ROXAS City – A village watchman turned over his loose firearm to the police in Mambusao, Capiz.
The man who the police did not identify...