Aklan’s Gov. Florencio Miraflores (left) and Engineer Rory Avance, acting regional manager of the National Irrigation Administration, sign an anti-hunger memorandum of agreement. Though not in photo, heads/representatives of other government agencies joined them in the recent signing of agreement. PHOTO BY WILSON REY/ AKEAN BLOGSPOT.COM

Aklan expands anti-hunger program

KALIBO, Aklan – The provincial government of Aklan forged a partnership with key government agencies for holistic approaches to mitigate hunger, ensure food security...

‘Drunk’ father hacks PWD son

ILOILO City – A 41-year-old person with disability (paralyzed) in Barangay Linampongan, Pontevedra, Capiz sustained wounds on his head. His father hacked him. Joseph Decena...
Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, children have to stay home for remote learning, while parents or guardians have to go to schools weekly to pick up the learning modules. PHOTO FROM AKEANFORUMBLOGSPOT.COM

Deped-Aklan reviews ‘blended learning’

KALIBO, Aklan – School teachers and staff in the province of Aklan are undergoing In-Service Training (INSET) to assess the implementation of distance learning...

32K poor Roxas residents to get rice subsidy

ROXAS City – Before the year ends, the city government will give out 25 kilos of rice to each indigent residents. Mayor Ronnie Dadivas said...
Guimaras’ 2021 proposed budget of P771,684,084 will likely be approved this December, says Vice Gov. John Edward Gando. PN FILE

Guimaras proposes P771-M budget for 2021

JORDAN, Guimaras – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) may likely approve on Dec. 22 the Guimaras provincial government’s proposed budget for 2021 amounting to P771,684,084. According...

House raid yields guns, ammos

SIBALOM, Antique – Police recovered guns and ammunition during a raid of a house in Barangay Bongbongan II here on Wednesday morning, Dec. 16. The...
Only 20 percent of rice farmers owning eight hectares or less have availed themselves of the Free Irrigation Service Act in Aklan. PHOTO FROM AKEANFORUMBLOGSPOT.COM

Farmers urge to seek condonation for irrigation fees

KALIBO, Aklan – Farmers in the province of Aklan are being urged to apply for condonation of delinquent accounts and exemption for payment of...
Guimaras-bound people board this motorboat at Iloilo City’s ferry terminal (Parola).

How widespread is COVID in Guimaras? Island starts prevalence study via rapid test

JORDAN, Guimaras – The provincial government of Guimaras has started a study to determine the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the island...
RARE VISITOR This migratory bird Glossy ibis (right) has been documented at the Hinactacan wetlands in La Paz, Iloilo City on Nov. 29, 2020. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is urging the public to protect wetlands where migratory birds thrive. PHOTO BY RACHEL CASIO, DENR-6

Protect WV wetlands, DENR urges public

ILOILO City – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas is asking for public support, especially from communities near wetlands,...

Buenavista LGU prohibits long vigils for dead

BUENAVISTA, Guimaras – The municipal government is prohibiting long vigils for the dead to reduce the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission. According to...