A new policy takes effect next month in the provincial government of Guimaras – job hires must have themselves vaccinated against coronavirus disease or their contracts won’t be renewed. Those applying for job hire positions must also be vaccinated.

Guimaras economy registers fastest growth in WV in 2021

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GUIMARAS – This island province’s economy recorded the fastest growth of 7.7 percent in 2021 among the eight provinces in Western Visayas. The growth was...
A policeman conducts an inventory of the items recovered from a buy-bust operation in Barangay San Fernando, San Jose, Antique on Dec. 13, 2022. PHOTOS FROM THE SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION

Barangay councilman falls in drug buy-bust

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SAN JOSE, Antique – A barangay councilman was arrested in an antidrug buy-bust operation of the police in Barangay San Fernando on Tuesday night,...

Guimaras food inflation spikes to 11.7 percent

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GUIMARAS – The food inflation in this island province spiked to 11.7 percent in November 2022, higher by 1.2 percentage points than the 10.5...
Aklan Province’s Kalibo International Airport is considered a major gateway to Boracay Island where thousands of foreign and local tourists go to for holiday vacations. BUSINESSWORLD

Aklan airports reopening to Taiwan flights

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KALIBO, Aklan – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is all set for the opening of Kalibo and Caticlan international airports for Taiwan...
Over 1,800 barangay health workers and barangay nutrition scholars each received P12,000 as annual incentive from the Antique provincial government during the 2022 Community Volunteer Health Workers' Summit at the Binirayan Gymnasium on Monday, Dec. 12. PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE FACEBOOK PHOTO

Over 1,800 BHW, BNS in Antique receive P12K each

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ANTIQUE – More than 1,800 barangay health workers (BHWs) and barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) in this province each received their P12,000 annual incentive. Gov. Rhodora...

Murder of NegOcc capitol consultant now a ‘cold case?’

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BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA BACOLOD City – Two years after the murder of Negros Occidental provincial government consultant Mariano Antonio “Marton” Cui, the National...
Police Regional Office 6’s Officers Ladies Club headed by president, Mrs. Indira Gorero, witness siomai-making in Buruanga, Aklan.

‘Balik Banwa’: PRO-6 brings skills, livelihood training to Aklan

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KALIBO, AKLAN – To upskill Aklanons and boost their entrepreneurial capabilities, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) brought free livelihood training to this province...
(From left to right) Prof. Esperval Cezhar H. Cadiao, Ms. Viennie Marie J. Carmona, Dr. Nestor Paul M. Pingil, Mr. Buenavides, Charles Matthew Buenavides, Jacqui Antes, Mrs. Escanlar, Althea Escanlar, and Dr. Danilo M. Parreno.

Ilonggo SHS students showcase public speaking skills

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WITH the aim to showcase their public speaking skills and further enhance their confidence, 43 students of West Visayas State University (WVSU) - Integrated...
An estimated 1.5 million tourists travelled to Boracay Island from January to November 2022, according to the Malay Municipal Tourism Office. MALAY MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE PHOTO

Boracay tourism sees steady recovery amid eased restrictions

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BORACAY – Tourism here is recovering steadily and gaining momentum. Tourist arrivals are expected to hit 1.7 million by yearend, though overshadowed by pre-pandemic...

16-year-old Cadiz senior high school student found dead

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By DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA BACOLOD City – A 16-year-old senior high school student was found dead near a river in Barangay Cabahug, Cadiz City,...
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