Foreigners fall in Boracay drug busts
BY JUN AGUIRRE
Thursday, December 29, 2016
BORACAY – Several foreigners were arrested in illegal drug buy-bust operations in this island resort from July to December.
At...
Antique honors Binirayan founder
Thursday, December 29, 2016
SAN JOSE, Antique – Antiqueños honored the late governor Evelio B. Javier, founder of the Binirayan Festival.
A wreath-laying ceremony was held...
2017 Sinulog grand parade ‘shorter, safer’
Thursday, December 29, 2016
CEBU City – From 6 kilometers, the local government shortened the 2017 Sinulog Grand Parade carousel route on Jan. 17, 2017...
Death, injuries mar San Jose Xmas party
Wednesday, Â December 28, 2016
SAN JOSE, Antique – A man was killed while two others, including a village watchman, were injured in a commotion that...
Torch parade, reenactment launch Binirayan Festival
Wednesday, Â December 28, 2016
SAN JOSE, Antique – The annual Binirayan Festival opened at the Evelio B. Javier Freedom Park with a torch and trumpet...
Avoid holiday injuries, PHO tells Capisnons
Wednesday, Â December 28, 2016
ROXAS City – Local health officials urged Capisnons to avoid injuries during holiday celebrations.
They are particularly discouraging the use of firecrackers,...
Sinulog: No drinking along streets, parties
Wednesday, Â December 28, 2016
CEBU City – Revelers drinking alcoholic beverage along streets during the 2017 Sinulog grand parade will be arrested, said Mayor Tomas...
Bonuses for 599 Capiz day care workers
Wednesday, Â December 28, 2016
ROXAS City – Capitol gave 599 barangay day care workers in Capiz cash incentives.
Those serving for 19 years and more received...
Replace ’crackers with fireworks, LGUs urged
BY BOY RYAN ZABAL
Tuesday, Â December 27, 2016
KALIBO, Aklan – Celebrating the holidays need not be hazardous to merrymakers.
The Provincial Health Office urged local government...
Castro to de Lima: Shut up and face your case
BY ADRIAN STEWART CO
Tuesday, Â December 27, 2016
MANILA – Rep. Fredenil Castro (Capiz, 2nd District) advised Sen. Leila de Lima to refrain from further speaking...