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Valderrama seeks relocation site for landslide victims

SAN JOSE, Antique – The mayor of Valderrama, Antique has appealed anew for support to relocate families displaced by a landslide in Barangay Igmasandig. Mayor...
Mass gatherings in beaches are prohibited on June 24, the feast of St. John the Baptist, to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease.

Swimming in Aklan beaches and public pools banned

KALIBO, Aklan – Local government units (LGUs) in Aklan are prohibiting swimming in beaches and public pools tomorrow, June 24, to reduce the risk...
An overseas Filipino worker in Roxas City registers for vaccination against coronavirus disease at city hall. PHOTOS BY MERLINDA BAGNATE

Roxas City gov’t reserves Pfizer COVID jabs for OFWs, seafarers

ROXAS City – The city government is reserving its limited supply of Pfizer’s vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to 110 qualified overseas Filipino...

Guimaras governor contracts coronavirus

JORDAN, Guimaras – Gov. Samuel Gumarin contracted SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Gumarin himself announced the result of his reverse transcription-polymerase...

Jordan senior COVID patient dies in quarantine facility

JORDAN, Guimaras – A 63-year-old male senior citizen being isolated at the quarantined facility here was found dead on Monday morning. According to Dr. Robel...
According to House Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda of Antique, by returning to the Senate she would be “bringing national government programs closer to my dear province.”

Antique’s Legarda running for senator in 2022 polls

MANILA – Cong. Loren Legarda of Antique confirmed she is running for a Senate seat in the 2022 national elections. In a statement sent to...
“We highly encourage the cooperation of the public. Avoid unnecessary gatherings. Follow public health and safety protocols,” says Mayor Plaridel Sanchez VI of Pandan, Antique.

10 new COVID-19 cases in Pandan

PANDAN, Antique – On June 20, this municipality recorded 10 new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. All these cases were symptomatic, said Mayor Plaridel Sanchez...
Guimaras’ Cong. Ma. Lucille Nava and husband Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava had themselves vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 in April with Sinovac.

Guimaras’ Cong. Nava, hubby test positive for coronavirus

JORDAN, Guimaras – Cong. Ma. Lucille Nava and husband, former congressman Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava, tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus...

Tapaz man flees after hacking lover, daughter

SIGMA, Capiz – In a fit of rage, a man hacked with a bolo his live-in partner and the latter’s daughter in Barangay Mianay...
Rescuers and volunteers retrieve the body of Jonathan Galo from Marugo Lake in Barangay San Antonio, Tapaz, Capiz.

Pa who celebrated Father’s Day drowns

TAPAZ, Capiz – A 55-year-old father who celebrated Father’s Day on Sunday died. of Barangay Candelaria drowned at Marugo Lake in Barangay San Antonio. The Galo...