Kalibo gangs make peace with police, gov’t execs
BY BOY RYAN ZABAL
KALIBO, Aklan – Hostile gangs, police and local government officials have signed a peace covenant to end gang-related violence in Barangay...
Antidrug ops bust Swiss man, guard
BY BOY RYAN ZABAL
BORACAY – A Swiss man and a security guard were caught in separate antidrug operations in this island resort.
Island and mainland...
Appellate court: Close down Cebu City landfill
CEBU City – The Court of Appeals Special 19th Division here ordered the permanent closure of the city government-owned 15.4-hectare sanitary landfill in Barangay...
RDC OKs port projects
ILOILO – The Regional Development Council (RDC) 6 has approved port projects, among other initiatives, during its recent fourth-quarter meeting.
It endorsed the port zone...
Filmmakers stir Ilonggo unity
ILOILO City – The annual CineKasimanwa Film Festival has been effective in unifying community stakeholders in Western Visayas, according to the Department of Tourism...
‘Parol’ tilt showcases indigenous materials
ROXAS City – An inter-municipal giant lantern (parol) contest in Capiz is ongoing. The catch: recycled and indigenous materials must be used.
The municipalities of...
Police arrest 3 homicide suspects
BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO
ILOILO City – The Regional Trial Court, Branch 4 ordered the arrest of three relatives charged with homicide in Barangay Julita,...
‘Good hygiene blocks sickness in kids’
SAN JOSE, Antique – Around 480 schools in Antique have established hand-washing facilities, the Department of Education (DepEd) said.
Senior Education Specialist Salve Calon said...
Put up ‘Envi Board’ on websites, WV schools urged
ILOILO – Schools in Western Visayas were encouraged to put up an “Environmental Board” on their respective websites.
The Envi Board shall promote environment-friendly messages...
Joc-joc exonerated Sandigan clears Bolante in fertilizer fund scam
BY ADRIAN STEWART CO
MANILA – An erstwhile Capiz province gubernatorial bet and native of Dao town has been cleared of plunder charges in connection...