Locals unite in cleaning Boracay
BORACAY – Unity in cleaning this island resort may convince authorities not to pursue closure plans, according to cleanup organizers.
The activity started Wednesday last...
Capiz cops undergo ‘surprise’ drug tests
ROXAS City – Personnel of the Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) underwent “surprise” drug tests over the weekend.
Members of the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit...
Roxas City gov’t ditches Earth Hour
ROXAS City – The city government not participating in the Earth Hour surprised locals.
Electric lights illuminated the city hall between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30...
‘Keep Boracay events low-key on Labor Day’
BORACAY – The Malay local government has advised “Laboracay” organizers to stage “low-key” events after the inter-agency concerned in restoring this famed island destination...
Metro Boracay cops gear for Holy Week
BORACAY – The Metro Boracay Task Force is taking security measures as the Holy Week approaches.
The police task force, covering this world-renowned island and...
‘Gunrunning’ lands Army reservist in jail
KALIBO, Aklan – A Philippine Army reservist was nabbed for alleged gunrunning during an entrapment operation in this capital town.
The 42-year old John Arboleda...
‘Underspending may cause problems in the future’
ILOILO City – Antique governor Rhodora Cadiao told government agencies that their low spending of budget use may cause problems in the future.
Cadioa, who...
No ‘Laboracay’ this year?
MANILA – The government's inter-agency group has recommended the cancellation of all “Laboracay” parties this year due to the rehabilitation of the world-famous Boracay...
Antique produces 12-T metric tons of rice
SAN JOSE, Antique – Farmers in Antique were able to harvest 12,070 metric tons of palay as of February this year, according to the...
Six-month shutdown mulled for Boracay
BORACAY – Three national departments concerned in restoring this world-famous island once again recommended shutting it down, now for only six months.
The Department of...