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The provincial government of Guimaras has imposed a temporary ban of Chinese guests as a precautionary measure against the 2019 novel coronavirus through an executive order signed by Gov. Samuel Gumarin. PNA

Guimaras enforces ‘new normal’ policy

GUIMARAS – The Guimaras provincial government has strengthened its measures and policies to further contain the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and...
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Fire razes establishment in Pontevedra

PONTEVEDRA, Capiz – A Sunday evening fire razed down an establishment in Isagani St., Poblacion here. According to the Pontevedra Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP),...
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Sea trips from Aklan to Batangas, Mindoro, Romblon cancelled

AKLAN – Typhoon “Quinta” prompted the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) here to cancel trips of vessels and motorbancas from Caticlan Jetty Port in Malay...

Dumarao hospital shuts down due to infected personnel

DUMARAO, Capiz – The Dumarao Medicare Hospital here has temporarily shut down after one of its personnel tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019...
This photo taken on June 17, 2020 shows a general shot of empty famous white beach of Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. With community quarantine against coronavirus still continues throughout the country, foreign tourists are still banned on beaches. AFP/ERNESTO CRUZ

Pandemic hurts Muslim traders in Boracay

KALIBO, Aklan – The pandemic-induced lockdowns and limited job opportunities have taken a heavy toll on business owners. Many folded up. In Boracay Island,...
Members of the Ati community in Guimaras attend an orientation on a new alternative livelihood training – citronella mosquito oil repellent production. DOLE-6 PHOTO

Atis of Guimaras train to produce mosquito repellent

JORDAN, Guimaras - Six communities of the indigenous people (IP) Atis in the island province of Guimaras have beefed up the local tourism for...
Animal raisers in Antique complain about the high cost of commercial feeds resulting in meager profits. A feed mill project of the Department of Agriculture in Sibalom, Antique seeks to address this.

P7.5-M feed mill seen to spur Antique livestock farming

SAN JOSE, Antique – The P7.5-million feed mill project of the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) being constructed in Barangay...
City Ordinance No. 017-2020 strengthens the “no face shield and facemask, no ride” policy being imposed by the public transport sector in Roxas City, says Mayor Ronnie Dadivas.

Roxas starts using QR code today for COVID tracing

ROXAS City – The city government starts implementing today a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) contact tracing scheme using quick response (QR) codes. According to Mayor...
CADIAO. Province of Antique

Antique’s Cadiao mulls new prov’l gov’t center

SAN JOSE, Antique – The provincial government of Antique is planning to build a new government center which will house all the offices and...

Drug reform centers open in Lezo, Madalag

LEZO, Aklan – Two reformation facilities were opened for drug offenders in the province of Aklan. The Balay Silangan centers in the towns of Lezo...