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The P6.4-million refrigerated van will serve as a mobile facility for collecting, storing, and sorting fresh produce sourced directly from Bacolod City’s local farmers. BACOLOD CITY PIO PHOTO

P6.4-M refrigerated van now operational in Bacolod

BACOLOD City – The city government here has officially launched the operation of a P6.4-million refrigerated van, following a blessing ceremony held on June...
Re-elected Gov. Fredenil H. Castro of Capiz takes his oath of office at the provincial capitol on June 20, 2025. CAPIZ PROV’L GOV’T COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PHOTO

Re-elected Capiz guv takes oath of office

CAPIZ – Re-elected Gov. Fredenil H. Castro officially took his oath of office on June 20, marking the start of his second term as...
Visitacion Victorama Contenido, or "Lola Visitacion" turns 109 years old on May 28, 2025. CADIZ CITY PIO PHOTO

Cadiz City’s ‘super lola’ turns 109

BACOLOD City – Cadiz City's "super lola" celebrated her 109th birthday on May 28. Visitacion Victorama Contenido, or "Lola Visitacion" to family, friends and...
Photo courtesy of DSWD Western Visayas

DSWD-6 distributes over 3,500 food packs to Capisnon beneficiaries

CAPIZ – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 6 (DSWD-6) distributed over 3,500 family food packs (FFPs) to partner-beneficiaries in this province...

Leptospirosis deaths in Bacolod rise to 6

BACOLOD City – The number of leptospirosis-related deaths in the city continues to rise, with the City Health Office (CHO) recording another fatality last...
The Department of Health reported 269,467 dengue cases nationwide as of October 4, 2024.

Capiz dengue cases reach 724 with 3 deaths

CAPIZ – This province has recorded a total of 724 dengue cases with three fatalities from January 1 to June 14 this year, according...
The Capiz Provincial Government celebrates the Pride Month through a program held on June 20, 2025 at People’s Park in Barangay Baybay, Roxas City. CAPIZ PROV’L GOV’T COMMUNICATIONS GROUP PHOTO

Capiz gov’t joins 2025 Pride Month celebration

CAPIZ – In celebration of Pride Month, the provincial government honored and recognized the contributions of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and...

DTI, SB Corp. award nearly P1.7-M loans to MSME beneficiaries in Bacolod

BACOLOD City – Seven micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) beneficiaries from this city received loan assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry...

Construction worker nabbed for illegal guns, ammunition in Ivisan

CAPIZ – A 42-year-old construction worker was arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition at around 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, in...

P1 million worth of shabu seized in Ajuy

ILOILO – Over P1 million worth of suspected shabu was seized from a newly identified high-value target in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tipacla,...