DepEd-Aklan head suspended over sexual harassment plaint
BY BOY RYAN ZABAL
Saturday, May 13, 2017
KALIBO, Aklan – In light of a sexual harassment accusation, the Aklan schools division superintendent was suspended.
Effective yesterday,...
Japan experts, local weavers see potential in Aklan’s ‘pakoe’ fiber
Saturday, May 13, 2017
KALIBO, Aklan – Pakoe or pakol, a local banana fiber, is seen to bolster the local weaving industry and empower Aklanon weavers...
19T pending TESDA scholarship, training applications in Aklan
Saturday, May 13, 2017
KALIBO, Aklan – The number of Aklanons wanting to avail government scholarships for skills training and education continues to increase.
Dr. Julius...
ASEAN showcase kicks off in Capiz May 16
Saturday, May 13, 2017
ROXAS City – A Philippine Information Agency (PIA) kiosk on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) will open at Robinsons Place...
Malay mulls task force for Boracay security
Friday, May 12, 2017
BORACAY – Is the Boracay Tourist Assistance Center — the island police — not enough to secure tourists in the island?
The...
Antique needs help in building roads – Denosta
Friday, May 12, 2017
SAN JOSE, Antique – While it gives “preferential importance” to road development, the provincial government cannot afford construction costs on its...
Land conversion freeze in Aklan?
Friday, May 12, 2017
KALIBO, Aklan – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan considers imposing a moratorium on the conversion of lands, especially irrigated farms.
Government must “strictly protect...
HIV awareness drive targets sexually active age groups
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
ILOILO City – The Health department’s intensified HIV and AIDS awareness and prevention campaign is targeting sexually active age groups.
Of the...
Advocate: End drugs, lower HIV infection
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
BORACAY – The campaign against illegal drugs also prevents the spread of HIV, according to an HIV-positive athlete.
Drug dependents are at...
‘Missing’ Aklanon hikers, local guide safe – group
BY BOY RYAN ZABAL
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
KALIBO, Aklan – Two young mountaineers, whom authorities said went missing while hiking in Aklan and Antique, were...