A firefighter stands in the middle of debris left by a fire in Barangay Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan. PHOTO BY BFP KALIBO

Andagao residential fire leaves P232K damage

KALIBO, Aklan – An estimated P232,000 worth of damage was reported after fire broke out on July 29 in a residential area in Barangay...
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Guimaras further relaxes travel restrictions for vaxxed persons

GUIMARAS – Effective today, Aug. 1, the provincial government of Guimaras will implement more relaxed protocols for inbound travelers vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Gov. JC Rahman Nava...

45K Capiznons register for SK, barangay elections

CAPIZ – A total of 45,000 Capiznons were able register as new voters with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here for the barangay and...
Board exam topnotchers Rodriner Billones, Queenstant Dianne Jean Banico and Lenery Ponsaran hold copies of the Capiz Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s resolution commending their feat. They are shown here with members of the Provincial Board. PHOTO FROM THE CAPIZ PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION GROUP FACEBOOK

Board exam topnotchers feted

CAPIZ - The provincial government feted three residents who topped the recent Registered Master Electrician Board Examination and Social Worker Licensure Examination. Rodriner C. Billones...
This is the municipal hall of Kalibo, Aklan. Kalibo is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Aklan. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 89,127 people. 

Bill seeks Kalibo conversion into component city

KALIBO, Aklan – A bill was filed in 19th Congress by Aklan 1st District’s Cong. Carlito Marquez seeking to convert the capital town of...
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2 boats apprehended for ‘illegal fishing’ in Caluya

CALUYA, Antique – Two boats were apprehended for alleged illegal fishing in the waters of Sibato Island and Sibolo Island here on July 27. The...

Review of Roxas City’s land use plan underway

ROXAS City – The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Draft for 2021 - 2030 of this city is up for review. Once done, the land use...

Capiz governor suspends sand, gravel quarry ops

CAPIZ – Gov. Fredenil Castro suspended quarry operations in the province. He also created an inter-agency taskforce and ordered it to address all concerns related...

Antique’s inclusion in Panay railway system pushed

ANTIQUE – Gov. Rhodora Cadiao plans to ask the Regional Development Council (RDC) and state-owned Panay Railways, Inc. (PRI) to include Antique in the...
Residents of Barangay Rizal, Ibajay, Aklan clean their surroundings to get rid of dengue mosquitoes’ breeding places.

Aklan takes preemptive measures against dengue

KALIBO, Aklan – With dengue remaining a public health threat, the provincial government of Aklan urged local government units to take preemptive action. Aklan had...