Linemen from various electric cooperatives fix a pole damaged during the onslaught of typhoon “Ursula.” Recently, the Aklan Electric Cooperative called on power consumers in the province to be patient as they try to speed-up the power restoration efforts in the affected areas. AKELCO

Akelco calls for patience amid Aklan’s power outage

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BORACAY – The Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) urged power consumers, who were affected during the onslaught of typhoon “Ursula,” to be patient and understanding amid the...
The University of Antique in Sibalom town hosted the Campus Peace and Development Forum last year. ANNABEL CONSUELO PETINGLAY

Antique to create task force vs insurgency in 590 villages

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SAN JOSE, Antique – The government campaign to end local communist armed conflict (ELCAC) will be intensified this year with the organization of task forces in...
Typhoon-affected residents in Aklan receive food packs from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Relief efforts still ongoing for ‘Ursula’ victims in Aklan

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SAN JOSE, Antique – Relief operations for the Ursula-battered towns of Aklan are still ongoing, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas said. According...
Barangay health workers are the front-liners who provide health care services to residents in Bacolod City, says City Councilor Cindy Rojas, chairwoman of the City Council committee on family and care development. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bacolod brgy health workers get cash allowance

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BACOLOD City – The local government unit of this city started to give a monthly allowance worth P4,500 to all barangay health workers (BHWs)...
The Tono River in Tibiao, Antique is frequented by tourists who enjoy water sports. The photo was taken during the National River Tubing Competition on November. ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY/PNA

‘Antique’s natural wonders lure tourists’

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SAN JOSE, Antique – This province expects to lure more visitors as it noted the increasing arrival of tourists who wanted to explore its natural wonders.  “Tourists...
This portrait of Jose Rizal painted by Aklanon legendary artist Telesforo Sucgang is described as “one of the finest and truest likeness of Rizal.” It was created in 1891. AMBETH R. OCAMPO

Documentary of Aklan artist’s life pushed

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Kalibo, Aklan – The family of Aklanon legend Telesforo Sucgang, who is said to be the contemporary of Dr. Jose Rizal, wants to create a...
Tourists are seen in Boracay Island, Malay. Aklan. Recently, the municipal police station urged tourists in this world-famous island to be vigilant in the upcoming surge of holidaymakers. PN FILE PHOTO

Boracay tourists urged to stay alert

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BORACAY – The Malay municipal police station has urged tourists in this world-famous island to be vigilant in the upcoming surge of holidaymakers. “Avoid having drinks with...
These linemen are fixing power lines destroyed during the onslaught of typhoon “Ursula” in the province of Aklan. AKELCO

Aklan steps up efforts to restore electricity

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BORACAY – The Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) has started fixing power lines to restore electricity across the province in the aftermath of typhoon “Ursula.” Engr. Joel Martinez,...
Fishermen from Barangay Maybato North, San Jose, Antique receive medical treatment at a hospital after their boat sank off the waters of Odiongan town in Romblon due to typhoon “Ursula.” STEPHEN LOUIE CHECA/PN

6 Antique fishermen rescued off Romblon

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San Jose, Antique – Six fishermen from Barangay Maybato North in this capital were rescued after their boat sank off the waters of Odiongan town...

‘More Malasakit centers in WV next year’

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Pontevedra, Capiz – There will be additional “Malasakit centers” in Western Visayas next year, according to Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. The Malasakit centers are expected...
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