The ultra-size statues of the 10 Bornean datus will be unveiled on Dec. 19, 2022. Photo shows the initial five statues that were initially transported to the Malandog Esplanade in Hamtic, Antique. ANTIQUE PROVINCIAL TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE PHOTO

Antique to unveil statues of 10 Bornean datus for Binirayan fest

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ANTIQUE – The unveiling of the ultra-size statues of 10 Bornean datus (chieftains) will be the highlight of Antique's month-long Binirayan Festival which opens...

2 more NPA rebels killed in Kabankalan clash

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BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA BACOLOD City – Following last Monday's clash between government forces and insurgents from the New People’s Army (NPA) in Moises...
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 eases COVID-19 measures

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GUIMARAS – Travelers who wish to visit this island province, especially for the upcoming holidays, may now enter and leave without the hassle of...
Eleven members of the 604th Company of the Philippine National Police Regional Mobile Force Battalion-6 (Western Visayas) sustained minor injuries after their patrol car turned turtle while traversing the national road in Barangay Caningay, Candoni, Negros Occidental on Monday, Nov. 28. The cops were already released from the hospital and returned to duty on Tuesday, Nov. 29. CANDONI MPS PHOTO

11 cops survive NegOcc road mishap

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BACOLOD City – Eleven personnel of the 604th Company of the Philippine National Police Regional Mobile Force Battalion in Western Visayas (RMFB-6) safely returned...

Budget cuts turn off ‘Lights of Bago’ for 2023

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BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA BACOLOD City – The “Lights of Bago” event celebrated every New Year’s Day in Bago City, Negros Occidental will be...
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LTO-6 cracks down on ‘no show’ doctors, medical clinics

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BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA BACOLOD City – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas cracked down on its accredited doctors and medical clinics...
It is business as usual at the Talabahan Village in Barangay Tambak, New Washington, Aklan. The province remains red tide-free, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. PIA 6 PHOTO

Aklan is red tide-free – BFAR

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KALIBO, Aklan – The province of Aklan is free from red tide. According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Shellfish Bulletin...
Photo courtesy of LGU Passi City

Champions on disaster management cited

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ILOILO City – Thirty-seven local government units (LGUs) across Western Visayas were conferred with the Gawad KALASAG Seal and Special Awards for exemplary disaster...
A contingent from the municipality of Caluya in Antique receives their prize as the grand winner in the "Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan" of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during the awarding ceremony at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City on Nov. 22, 2022. BFAR-Antique head Richard Cordero said on Friday, Nov. 25, that the municipality's strength in winning the award is its solid waste management program. BFAR-ANTIQUE PHOTO

Caluya LGU solid waste management PH’s best

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ANTIQUE – The effective solid waste management (SWM) in the island municipality of Caluya has earned the local government unit (LGU) the highest recognition...

Power coop takes House inquiry positively

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BACOLOD City – Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco) responded positively to the scheduled inquiry of the House of Representatives on Nov. 29 following several...
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