An eligible young resident of Patnongon, Antique is being vaccinated against coronavirus disease during the first round of “Bayanihan Bakunahan” from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. 2021. PHOTOS FROM PATNONGON LGU

Patnongon girds for second ‘Bayanihan Bakunahan’

PATNONGON, Antique – The local government unit (LGU) here is all set for the second round of the “Bayanihan Bakunahan” National Vaccination Days against...
This is the nesting burrow (top photo) of an olive ridley sea turtle (lower photo) that returned to the sea after laying her eggs in Barangay Navitas, Panay, Capiz. Villagers counted 127 eggs in total. PHOTO BY ELSA CORDOVA ABASIAR

Olive ridley sea turtle lays eggs in coastal village

CAPIZ – An olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs on the beach of Barangay Navitas, Panay town. Villagers counted 127 eggs in total on Dec....
After three days of being adrift in the Sulu Sea, Rolito Casidsid of Boracay Island is rescued by Palawan fishermen. PHOTO BY KRIS IAN POQUITA

Boracay man survives 3-day ordeal at sea

BORACAY – A resident here was rescued after spending three days adrift in the Sulu Sea Rolito Casidsid was seen drifting alone aboard his boat...
DUTERTE

Duterte to grace groundbreaking of P750-M Capiz convention center

CAPIZ – President Rodrigo Duterte will be in Capiz next week to grace the groundbreaking for the 5,000-seater Capiz Convention Center in Roxas City. According...
These are some of Antique’s sacadas that received assistance from the provincial government.PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK PAGE OF PROVINCE OF ANTIQUE

Antique ‘sacadas’ in Negros receive assistance

ANTIQUE – This province’s migrant workers in Negros Occidental’s sugar industry received assistance from the provincial government. On Dec. 3, Gov. Rhodora Cadiao and Antique’s...
PERLAS

Aklan police director retires after 30 years in service

KALIBO, Aklan – After over 30 years in law enforcement service, Aklan police director Colonel Ramir Perlito Paradero Perlas has retired. Perlas was assigned to...
Tourists unvaccinated and partially vaccinated may now visit Boracay Island but they must present negative results of their reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction tests.

Unvaxxed, partially vaxxed tourists may enter Boracay

BORACAY – Aklan governor Florencio Miraflores issued revised guidelines for incoming travelers to Boracay Island. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated tourists are now allowed to enter...
These motorcycles will be used by a new group of Capiz policemen tasked to go after illegal drugs targets, avert activities of motorcycle-riding criminals and ensure heightened police visibility in strategic areas. PIA-CAPIZ PHOTO

Motorcycle-driving cops to run after criminals

ROXAS City – A group of 29 policemen was organized by the Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) into the Capiz Law Enforcement and Anti-Criminality...
Tiza Bridge in Roxas City gets a colorful makeover. The “Kulay Tulay” project of the city government aims to beautify the city’s bridges. Photos from Mayor Ronnie Dadivas FB Page

Roxas City project spruces up bridges

ROXAS City – The city government started to beautify its bridges through a project dubbed “Kulay Tulay.” Yesterday, in line with the celebration of Sinadya...

Libertad runner-up in ‘Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan’

LIBERTAD, Antique – This town bagged second runner-up honors in the national search for Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) 2020. Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary...