Contreras concedes, asks Capiznons to support Castro; Dadivas remains as mayor of Roxas
CAPIZ – Reelectionist governor Esteban Evan “Nonoy” Contreras conceded to his challenger, 2nd District’s congressman and now governor-elect Fredenil “Oto” Castro.
Castro dethroned Contreras by...
Rahman Nava returns as Guimaras governor
JORDAN, Giumaras – Joaquin Carlos Rahman Nava is returning as Guimaras governor. He defeated rival Jose Ramon Cacho on May 9.
Nava got 92,570 votes....
3 municipalities in Aklan keep their women mayors
KALIBO, Aklan – Three women mayors were re-elected in the province of Aklan towns of Lezo, Malinao and Buruanga.
Incumbent Lezo mayor Mary Lenette Fernandez...
University of Antique promotes bamboo craft
SAN JOSE, Antique – The University of Antique (UA), the only state university in the province and operates a bamboo center, will adopt barangays...
Aklan congressmen secure fresh terms
KALIBO, Aklan – Aklan reelectionist congressmen Carlito Marquez of the 1st District and Teodorico Haresco of the 2nd District were comfortably leading rivals last...
Capiz ex-solon makes triumphant return
ROXAS City – While reeelctionist Cong. Emmanuel “Tawi” Billiones (Liberal Party) of Capiz’s 1st District was way ahead of his challengers to secure another...
Brother replaces Loren in Antique
SAN JOSE, Antique – The province’s next congressman is Antonio Agapito “AA” Legarda, brother of outgoing Cong. Loren Legarda who is returning to the...
Man faces raps for ‘violating’ liquor ban
BORACAY – A 39-year-old man was apprehended for violating the liquor ban in the early morning of May 8 in Barangay Balabag here.
Kirby Adriato...
PhilSys registers over 69% of population in W. Visayas
ILOILO City – Over 5.5 million or 69.10 percent of the 7.9 million population of Western Visayas are now registered with the Philippine Identification...
Drug suspect nabbed in Kalibo drug bust
KALIBO, Aklan – A Sangguniang Kabataan member was arrested in a buy-bust operation.
Renz Lloyd Milloroso Rasgo, 24, was a resident of Barangay Dongon West,...