Sipalay City mayor Maria Gina Lizares (2nd from bottom right), along with other subnational governments from around the globe during the 10th World Urban Forum held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. LEAGUE OF CITIES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Sipalay City commits to fast track sustainable dev’t goals

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BACOLOD City – The city of Sipalay in Negros Occidental has accepted the challenge of accelerating 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations in...
According to Department of Health secretary Francisco Duque III the South Koreans in Boracay are among the 26 Korean national that the country are eyeing for a possible coronavirus disease 2019. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

11 SoKor from coronavirus-hit Daegu monitored in Boracay

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MANILA– Eleven South Koreans who landed at the world-famous Island of Boracay despite their travel history from the city of Daegu, South Korea are being monitored,...

NegOcc officials discuss water security issues

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BACOLOD City – Stakeholders from various sectors of this province converged for a two-day summit to discuss the pressing issues of water security and also proposed...
“The sisterhood will be beneficial to Antiqueños who work and reside in Manila,” Cadiao stressed in an interview on Feb. 26. FILE PHOTO

Antique mulls sisterhood pact with Manila

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SAN JOSE, Antique – The proposed sisterhood pact between this province and the city of Manila may bring many advantages, according to Gov. Rhodora Cadiao. “The sisterhood...
Philippine Army 303rd Infantry Brigade commanded Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte dismisses the claims of the New People’s Army’s claims over the use of peace and order fund allocated by the provincial government during Media Night in Talisay City on Feb. 25. He believes that the province is transparent in the use of it. PNA

NegOcc Army official dismisses NPA claim on peace fund use

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BACOLOD City – A top official of the Philippine Army in this province has dismissed the New People’s Army’s (NPA) claims over the use of peace...
Hamtic’s recent surprise mandatory drug test marks the fourth time it was done in the province. Two previous tests were done in 2018, while the other one in 2019 produced a 100 % negative result. PDEA REGION 6

Hamtic workers’ drug test yields negative results

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SAN JOSE, Antique – At least 286 local government unit (LGU) officials and employees in Hamtic, Antique subjected to unannounced drug tests all passed, according to Philippine Drug Enforcement...

Shot, bus conductor lands in hospital

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CULASI, Antique – A bus conductor was shot in Barangay Centro Sur. The 24-year-old Elboy Zamora of Hinobaan, Negros Occidental was recuperating at the Culasi District Hospital. He...
Members of various civil society groups in southern Negros denounce the atrocities committed by the Negrenses honor slain cop, condemn CPP-NPA atrocities Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army during their indignation rally in Bago City on Feb. 25. They also paid tribute to Captain Efren Espanto, who was killed by NPA rebels in Janiuay, Iloilo last Feb. 12. NOCPPO

Negrenses honor slain cop, condemn CPP-NPA atrocities

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BACOLOD City – Around 300 Negrenses gathered to condemn the atrocities of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) during an indignation rally in...
San Carlos City Mayor Renato Gustilo leads the immersion activity in Barangay Codcod on Feb. 22. He said to some 200 participants from various sitios/puroks that it was the right time to air their sentiments to the government so that it can act, especially for the project development of the community. SAN CARLOS CITY LGU

San Carlos City holds service caravans in remote villages

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BACOLOD City – The city of San Carlos, located in the northern part of Negros Occidental, recently conducted a series of service caravans in remote villages...
Pantad Ati Tribe Association’s head Delia Pauden says that the creation of Antique Indigenous People’s Development and Advisory Council (AIPDAC) is a big help for them, especially in their livelihood. AIPDAC was created through Executive Order No. 16 by Gov. Rhodora Cadiao on Feb. 24. PNA

IPs in Antique laud creation of dev’t, advisory council

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SAN JOSE, Antique – The indigenous peoples (IPs) in this province have lauded the creation of Antique Indigenous People’s Development and Advisory Council (AIPDAC) through the...
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