Buenavista man faces estafa rap
GUIMARAS – Charged with estafa, a man was arresged in Barangay New Poblacion, Buenavista town.
The 49-year-old Louie Cartel of Barangay Rizal, Buenavista was caught...
Nabas road closed
NABAS, Aklan – A portion of a major road in this town subsided as rain-triggered landslide hit the uphill area where it is located.
Due...
NFA creates task force vs erring grains bizmen
ROXAS City – Anyone can now report people involved in the illegal grains trade to a National Food Authority (NFA) special task force.
The NFA...
Antique backs PNP’s ‘Clean Rider’ drive
SAN JOSE, Antique – The “Clean Rider” campaign of the Philippine National Police gained support from local governments in Antique.
Mayor Elmer Untaran said he...
‘Boracay dengue cases may rise’
BORACAY – Residents were warned of the possible increase of dengue cases in this island resort.
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) said the increase is...
Wanted man arrested in Boracay
BORACAY – A man accused of homicide and selling illegal drugs was arrested in Sitio Tulubhan, Barangay Manoc-manoc, a police report showed.
The 29-year-old Rommel...
‘Habagat’ rains put San Jose under state of calamity
SAN JOSE, Antique – This capital town has been placed under a state of calamity after heavy rains caused flooding in 16 of its...
Aklan drug bust nets ‘trike’ driver
NUMANCIA, Aklan – A tricycle driver was caught in a drug buy-bust operation in Barangay Aliputos, police said.
The 51-year-old Ronaldo Rose of Barangay Poblacion,...
Libel suspect caught in Kalibo
KALIBO, Aklan – Charged with libel, a man landed in jail.
The 50-year-old Dave Relojero was caught around 11:30 a.m. on Friday in Barangay Estancia,...
Roxas City man yields ‘shabu’
ROXAS City – Three sachets of suspected shabu were recovered from a man in Barangay Culasi, police said.
The 36-year-old resident Dexter Amigo was arrested...