Dine-in services in food establishments in Guimaras are still prohibited, says Acting Governor John Edward Gando.

Operating hours extended for businesses in Guimaras

JORDAN, Guimaras – The provincial government of Guimaras has extended the operating hours of businesses in the province. Acting Governor John Edward Gando issued Executive...
Dr. Adriano P. Subaan, incoming director of the Department of Health in Western Visayas, pays Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensro Jr. a courtesy visit on June 29. He would assume office starting July 1. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

DOH Region 6 gets new director by July

ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) in Region 6 is getting a new chief beginning Thursday, July 1.    Incoming regional health director...
Western Visayas will continue to ship live hogs to Luzon even if there is a price cap for selected pork and chicken products sold in Metro Manila. PNA FILE PHOTO

Aklan prices of live hogs gone down

KALIBO, Aklan – The farm gate prices of live hogs in Aklan have gone down between P130 and P135 per kilogram, the Department of...
Residents of Barangay Nazareth, Sibalom, Antique demand justice for the poisoning of their pet dogs.

Sibalom dog killings alarm residents

SIBALOM, Antique – Through social media, residents of Barangay Nazareth appealed for help and demanded justice to their dogs that were killed by poisoning...
This bus participates in the “Libre Sakay” scheme of the Department of Transportation and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. Passengers do not have to pay fare. Instead, the driver and/or operator receives from the national government a subsidy. JAPHET FAJARDO/PN

Antique wants ‘Libre Sakay’ extended till December

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Antique asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)...
On average, Aklan is reporting roughly 79 new coronavirus disease cases a day.

COVID-19 infections in Aklan crosses 4K mark

KALIBO, Aklan – Cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Aklan crossed the 4,000 mark on June 26 with 59 new cases. The tally of...
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Jamindan receives aid from PCSO

JAMINDA, Capiz – This town received medical supplies from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO).General Manager Royina Garma turned over the supplies to Mayor...
LAUDED. Corporal Mary Joy Fusin, a registered nurse, and Staff Sergeant Maybelle Legario help a mother successfully give birth in Dumalag, Capiz in this undated photo. PHOTO COURTESY OF PNP PIO

BEYOND CALL OF DUTY; 2 Dumalag cops help woman give birth

DUMALAG, Capiz – Two female police officers helped a woman successfully give birth here. For going beyond their call of duty, they earned praises from...
VACCINATED TEACHERS. Antique Provincial Election Supervisor III Ian Lee Ananoria says teachers already vaccinated against coronavirus disease 2019 would be tapped to serve in next year’s national and local elections. PHOTO BY ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY, PNA

Comelec-Antique eyes vaxxed teachers for poll duty

SAN JOSE, Antique – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will prioritize teachers inoculated with vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in their hiring of...
Cardinal Jose Advincula sits in the Cathedra, the Bishops Seat, for the first time as archbishop of Manila Thursday, June 24, 2020. PHOTO BY ROY LAGARDE, CBCPNEWS.NET

Cardinal Advincula: I hope to be a listening shepherd

MANILA – Cardinal Jose Advincula, a native of Capiz province, asked for prayers from the Catholic faithful following his installation as the new archbishop...