Kalibo hotels, inns ‘almost full’ for Ati-Atihan
KALIBO, Aklan – The accommodations for
a weeklong festival here are almost full, according to Gerwin Garcia, president
of the Sto. Niño Ati-Atihan Accommodations Association here.
Garcia...
‘Kagawad’ killed in Roxas City shooting sustains 34 wounds
ROXAS City – A
village councilman who was shot to death here on Jan. 7 has sustained 34
entrance and exit wounds, according to Lieutenant Colonel...
Antique’s Binirayan fest eyed in summer
SAN JOSE, Antique – The provincial
government here is planning to hold its Binirayan Festival in the summer months
to let the public witness its grand...
Ilonggos help Australian bush fire victims
KALIBO, Aklan– The Ilonggo Association
of Victoria in Australia has started raising funds for relief goods to the bush
fire victims in Australia.
Patricia Granada- Gutierrez, president
of...
Malay LGU delays ‘trike’ phaseout due to ‘Ursula’
BORACAY – Typhoon Ursula’s extensive
damage has prompted the local government unit of Malay, Aklan to postpone the
planned phaseout of
gasoline-powered tricycles in this world-famous island.
Malay...
Retailers in typhoon-hit Antique towns told to observe price control
SAN JOSE, Antique – Business retailers
from three northern municipalities hit by typhoon Ursula inwere reminded to
observe the Automatic Price Ceiling (APC).
The APC was approved...
Antique to acquire lot for new capitol building
SAN JOSE, Antique – The provincial
government here was planning to purchase a lot in Barangay Atabay for the
construction of a new capitol building this...
Capiz lineman dies of electrocution
ROXAS City – A
lineman of the Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO) got electrocuted in
Barangay Malocloc Sur, Ivisan, Capiz.
The 31-year-old
Jose Pablo Biaco of Dumalag, Capiz...
‘Kagawad’ killed in Roxas City shooting
ROXAS City – A
village councilman was shot to death in Barangay Cagay.
Onel Arandez of
Barangay Punta Tabuc in this city died of gunshot wounds...
WV’s typhoon victims to get P17M in aid – DSWD
KALIBO, Aklan – The Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has approved the P17 million worth of
assistance to the victims of typhoon “Ursula” in...