Capiz marks 75th year of liberation

ROXAS City – The province of Capiz has celebrated its 75th anniversary of liberation on Dec. 20. “Let us all remember the sacrifices of our war veterans...

More Aklan villages ‘cleared of illegal drugs’

BORACAY – Five additional barangays in the towns of Malay and Kalibo in Aklan have recently been declared free from illegal drugs.   Last week, the Regional...
The Tumandok it Akean Performing Arts prepare various performances for a cultural presentation in Kalibo, Aklan on Dec. 19. AKEAN FORUM

Cultural show mirrors Aklan’s arts, traditions

BORACAY – The collaborative presentation of the Tumandok it Akean Performing Arts has depicted the cultural traditions and arts of the province, according to Aklan Culture...
A card is seen in remembrance of Cynthia Oquendo and her father Catalino – two Aklanon victims in Maguindanao massacre. JUN AGUIRRE/PN

Aklan victims’ kin seek arrest of Maguindanao massacre fugitives

KALIBO, Aklan – Despite the conviction of some of the major suspects of the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, the families of the two victims here sought full...
High school cadets participate during the 11th Bago City Invitational Fancy Drill Competition in Negros Occidental on Nov. 5. Two members of the Bacolod City Council on Dec. 18 expressed their support to the bill reinstating the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in public and private senior high schools. THE CITYBRIDGE/BAGO CITY NEWSLETTER

‘ROTC inculcates values for Filipino youth’

BACOLOD City – Two city councilors here have expressed their support to the bill reinstating the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) in public and private senior...
The Cagban and Caticlan ports in Aklan prepare for the influx of passengers as the Philippine Coast Guard in the province declared a heightened alert status for the security of the passengers in the area. AKEAN FORUM

PCG-Aklan braces for influx of passengers this holiday

BORACAY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Aklan said its forces are now on heightened alert as it beefs up safety measures for the holiday...
Micro small and medium entrepreneurs attend the Department of Trade and Industry’s briefing on business name registrations. The establishment of the Negosyo Centers in the province enabled more businessmen to register their businesses with the agency. ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY/PNA

Negosyo Centers boost Antique’s biz registration

SAN JOSE, Antique – The establishment of the Negosyo Centers (NCs) in the 18 towns of the province has boosted the Department of Trade and Industry...
To ward off entry of narcotics the region, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 6 deploys K-9 units at Kalibo International Airport in Aklan province. PDEA REGION 6

PDEA tightens watch on WV seaports for holidays

ILOILO City – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) are stepping up its campaign against illegal drugs this Christmas season by curbing drug smuggling through the...
This giant Christmas tree in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental is adorned with decorations made from recycled materials. PHOTO COURTESY OF RMN BACOLOD

Negros town mounts eco-friendly Christmas tree

BACOLOD City â€“ Mindful of the need to reduce wastes amid the call to stop plastic pollution and protect the environment, the municipality of Pontevedra in southern...
Lieutenant Colonel Norby Escobar

Antique cops on full alert vs NPA attacks

SAN JOSE, Antique – Police forces in this province will not let their guard for any possible harassment that might be carried out by the Communist...