2 Antique BMs nix STL

SAN JOSE, Antique – Two Provincial Board members are not convinced Small Time Lottery (STL) is good for Antique. Errol Santillan and Julius Cezar Tajanlangit...

Kalibo laying down fest security plans

BY BOY RYAN ZABAL KALIBO, Aklan – Law enforcers and Ati-Atihan organizers are finalizing the security and traffic plans for the annual festival. The “Mother of...

LGUs not protecting rivers face charge

ROXAS City – Local government units (LGUs) must protect the Panay River and other rivers in Capiz, Gov. Antonio del Rosario stressed. All government officials...

‘No House apology’

BY ADRIAN STEWART CO MANILA – Do not expect an apology from the House of Representatives for the way they handled the inquisition on Ronnie...

Antique creates livelihood council

SAN JOSE, Antique – Capitol created a body that will assist Antiqueños in finding employment and other sources of livelihood. Gov. Rhodora Cadiao formed the...

Gentiles to drug traders: ‘Your days are numbered’

ROXAS City – For the nth time, police told everyone engaged in drug trafficking amid the intensified nationwide crackdown on the illicit trade to...

53 4Ps recipients hired in job fair

KALIBO, Aklan – Fifty-three children of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries were hired on the spot during a recent job caravan at the...

Aklan rape suspect ‘befriends victims’

BY BOY RYAN ZABAL KALIBO, Aklan – A 43-year-old man the police tagged a “serial rapist” had been arrested. Vicente Fernando was having a drink near...

‘Women’s Desk’ open to male abuse victims, too

ROXAS City – Male victims of domestic violence may also seek assistance from the police’s Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD). In most cases, men...

BFAR seeks stronger fishery ordinances

SAN JOSE, Antique – To ensure sustainable fishing in municipal waters of Antique, local government units reviewed their respective municipal fishery ordinances. some 50 Sangguniang Bayan committee...