Aklan abaca farmers told to produce first-class fibers
KALIBO, Aklan – The Philippine Fiber
Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) urged abaca farmers in this province
to produce high-grade abaca fibers due to its increasing demand. ...
NegOcc’s top organic farmer pushes for better gov’t support
BACOLOD City – One of the country’s
top organic farmers, who hailed from Negros Occidental, was pushing for a
better government support for the organic agriculture...
British Embassy to provide anti-terrorism training in Boracay
MALAY, Aklan – The British Embassy in
Manila will provide trainings on paramedics and anti-terrorism to the Boracay
Fire, Rescue and Volunteers Incorporated (BFRAV) here.
BFRAV...
Suspected NPA rebels torch heavy equipment in Antique
SAN JOSE, Antique – Armed men believed
to be members of the New People’s Army (NPA) burned heavy equipment in Barangay
Luyang, Sibalom, Antique.
Lieutenant Colonel...
3 Capiz towns get ‘SGLG’ award
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Three Capiz towns
were among this year’s national awardees of the Department of the Interior and
Local Government’s (DILG) Seal of Good...
Task force to probe Chinese flag ‘planted’ in Boracay
MALAY, Aklan – The Boracay Inter
Agency Rehabilitation Management Group (BIARMG) will look into the motive of an
unidentified tourist who recently planted a Chinese flag...
DENR-6 awards P10 million to people’s orgs in Antique
SAN JOSE, Antique – The Department of
Environment and Natural Resources in Western Visayas (DENR-6) recently awarded
P10 million worth of Enhanced National Greening Program (eNGP)...
‘Free Philharmonic concert to highlight Aklan town’s anniversary’
KALIBO, Aklan – The Philippine
Philharmonic Orchestra will perform on the highlights of Balete town’s
centennial anniversary, Vice Gov. Reynaldo Quimpo said.
Balate town, which name...
PDEA-6 holds orientation on drug-clearing in Sipalay
BACOLOD City – The members of the
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Western Visayas (PDEA-6) recently
conducted an orientation on the drug-clearing efforts of the government...
Town councilor denies ‘politicking’ accreditation of Kalibo fest organizer
KALIBO, Aklan – Town councilor Ronald
Marte denied they were “politicking” the accreditation of the Kalibo Sr. Sto.
Niño Ati-Atihan Festival Management Council, Inc. (Kassamaco) –...