Aklan remains ‘ASF-free’
KALIBO, Aklan – The entire province is
still free from the African swine fever (ASF), provincial veterinary quarantine
officer Dr. Christine Lyn Melgarejo said.
She added...
Group pleads not to phase out motorized ‘trikes’ in Boracay
KALIBO, Aklan – A group of tricycle
drivers and operators appealed to stop the impending total phase out of
tricycles in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan.
The group...
Chinese Embassy vows cooperation with Boracay laws
MALAY, Aklan – The Chinese Embassy in
Manila vowed cooperation in abiding with the local policies being implemented
in Boracay Island.
Chinese liaison officer Peter Tay...
RDC members urged to support WV’s long-term plans
SAN JOSE, Antique – Gov. Rhodora
Cadiao urged members of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Western
Visayas to work towards the attainment of Ambisyon 2040...
No more ‘trikes’ in Boracay by 2020
KALIBO, Aklan – Amid the campaign for
jeepney modernization, the local government of Malay is looking to gradually
phase out tricycles next.
According to Malay acting mayor...
Isabela stages ‘walk for peace’ vs rebels
BACOLOD City– At least 1,000 residents of Isabela, Negros Occidental gathered to
march in solidarity for peace and against terroristic
activities.
Town mayor Irene Montilla said the
movement dubbed...
Delayed budget release for Kalibo Ati tribes hit
KALIBO, Aklan – A tribe leader who
requested anonymity criticized the supposed delay in the release financial
subsidy for each participating group in the 2019 Ati-Atihan...
57,000 Negros farmers to get free rice seeds
BACOLOD City – The Philippine Rice
Research Institute (PhilRice) has started distributing free certified rice
seeds worth P174 million to around 57,000 Negrense farmers as part...
Antiqueños urged to avoid Christmas rush
SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) here advised consumers to shop early to avoid the
Christmas rush.
Glen Fernando, trade and...
Antique farmers receive free garlic seeds, fertilizers
SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of
Agriculture in Western Visayas (DA-6) distributed garlic seeds to 15 farmers in
the province who have undergone training on...