The Antique provincial capitol and other government offices in the province continue to deliver services despite the presence of Typhoon “Tisoy.” Classes in all levels in the province were suspended on Dec. 3. PNA/ANNABEL CONSUELO PETINGLAY

Antique flights cancelled due to ‘Tisoy’

SAN JOSE, Antique – Typhoon “Tisoy” (Kammuri) has forced the suspension of classes in this province and the cancellation of flights between the province and Clark,...
Gov. Esteban Evan Contreras of Capiz presides the meeting of the members of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Dec. 2 in preparation for typhoon “Tisoy.” PIA PHOTO

Capiz guv orders suspension of classes

ROXAS City – Classes in all levels in Capiz were suspended on Dec. 3 due to typhoon “Tisoy.” Gov. Esteban Evan Contreras in Provincial Declaration No. 2,...
Rescuers assist Antiqueña Mary Grace Pe after she figured in an accident while participating in a two-day motorcycle event in Barangay 1 Poblacion, Hinobaan, Negros Occidental on Dec. 1. The unfortunate incident has claimed her life. STEPHEN LOUIE CHECA/PN

Antiqueña dies in Negros motorcycle accident

San Jose, Antique – A woman from this town died in an accident while participating in a two-day motorcycle event in Barangay 1 Poblacion, Hinobaan, Negros...
The Philippine Coast Guard suspends sea travel in Aklan due to the inclement weather brought by typhoon “Tisoy.” AKEAN FORUM

PCG suspends RORO vessel trips in Aklan

MALAY, Aklan – The Philippine Coast Guard has suspended the trips of roll on, roll off (RORO) ships in this province  as Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) threatens to...
The Antique National School in San Jose de Buenavista has suspended its afternoon classes due to typhoon “Tisoy.” Fourteen of the province’s 18 towns have suspended their classes on Monday. PNA/Annabel Consuelo Petinglay

14 Antique towns suspend classes due to ‘Tisoy’

SAN JOSE, Antique – Fourteen towns of the province have suspended classes on Monday due to typhoon “Tisoy.”     Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRM) officer...
Roxas City mayor Ronnie Dadivas has issued two executive orders to ensure a peaceful and orderly Sinadya 2019 festival slated Dec. 3 to 9. PIA CAPIZ PHOTO/A. LUMAQUE

Roxas City beefs up security for Sinadya sa Halaran 2019

ROXAS City – Around 400 policemen from the Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) and municipal police stations will be deployed in the city as part of...
Deputy speaker Loren Legarda (5th from left), Gov. Rhodora Cadiao (3rd from right) and officials of the Department of Tourism-Antique lead the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Philippine Harvest at the Central Square in Taguig City on Nov. 29. PNA/JOYCE ROCAMORA

Trade fair promotes Antique tour sites, local products

SAN JOSE, Antique – The local food products unique in this province, and its nature destinations, were under the spotlight during the 2019 Philippine Harvest Antique...
Aside from “Sari Likha” paintings, the Lezo pottery will also be on display at the lobby of the provincial capitol in Kalibo, Aklan. AKEAN FORUM

Aklan exhibit features ‘Sari Likha, Lezo pottery’

KALIBO, Aklan – Following the successful run of the “Ruins + Heritage” photo exhibit here, the Aklan Culture and Arts Foundation, Incorporated (Acafi) and the provincial government...
Gov. Rhodora Cadiao (seated, left) meets with the “sakadas” or sugar cane workers from Antique who are working in Negros Occidental. Recently, Randy Ardeño, officer in charge of the provincial Sakada Desk, said the 20 sakadas belong to the first batch of sugar migrant workers who received favorable decisions for their labor complaint against Hacienda Asuncion and Hacienda Marina. ANTIQUE PIO

20 Antique ‘sakadas’ to get labor claims

SAN JOSE, Antique – Twenty sugar migrant workers or “sakadas” from this province who are still working in the fields of Negros Occidental are set to...

NegOcc robotics training aims to boost teachers, students’ skills

BACOLOD CITY – Fifty-five teachers and students from two localities in Negros Occidental comprised the first two batches who attended the “Robotics for Kids” training at...