DSWD: Aid distribution for displaced Boracays worker never stopped
BORACAY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) did not stop releasing transportation and meal assistance to displaced workers in this island...
‘Stop river dredging in Kalibo’
KALIBO, Aklan – Mayor William Lachica has ordered the stoppage of river dredging activities in Barangay Bakhaw Norte in this capital town.
Lachica said the...
Antique ready for election hazards
SAN JOSE, Antique – Security measures during the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in the province are all set.
This was after members...
DTI imposes price freeze in Boracay
BORACAY – A price freeze has been imposed in this island resort currently undergoing rehabilitation.
The Department of Trade and Industry placed Boracay under an...
Drug suspects arrested in Malay, Altavas towns
KALIBO, Aklan – Two men were caught in possession of illegal drugs in Aklan on Saturday.
The 29-year-old Jerry Dula and Ronel Andres, 24, were...
Negros Occidental attracts Russians, says envoy
BACOLOD City – Negros Occidental is attractive to Russians, according to Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev.
Khovaev paid Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. a...
3 charged with murder over death of Roxas barangay captain
ROXAS City – Three people have been charged with murder for the death of Lawaan barangay captain Elvis Asis.
Police said they lodged the case...
PRO-6 intensifies security measures as election day draws near
ILOILO City – Despite the peaceful start of the campaign period in Western Visayas, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) will still implements “stricter”...
Akelco pushing for minimal power rate hike
KALIBO, Aklan – The Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) hopes the impact of the six-month closure of Boracay Island on its member-consumers will be minimized.
Akelco...
Antique begins rehab for drug surrenderers
SAN JOSE, Antique – The Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (CBRP) for drug users in two municipalities in Antique began on Friday.
The rehabilitation started a day...