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Iloilo protocols regulate poultry and its products

ILOILO – To protect the province from Avian Influenza (AI) or bird flu, the provincial government set regulatory requirements or quarantine protocols on the...
Sugar migrant workers or sacadas from Antique work in a plantation in Negros Occidental province. PHOTO BY ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY

Antiqueño sacadas in Negros receive early Christmas gifts

BY IME SORNITO ANTIQUE – Sacadas, or migrant sugarcane workers, in Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental will receive early Christmas gifts. Starting today until Dec. 10., Antique...
“We must enforce control measures to prevent the entry and spread of the African Swine Fever in the municipality of Pavia,” says Sangguniang Bayan member Daniel S. Fajardo II, chairman of the committee on agriculture, market and slaughterhouse.

Pavia eyes regulating plastic bag use

BY RHENJIE MARIE CALANTAS ILOILO – Pavia’s Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Daniel Fajardo II is pushing to regulate the use of plastic bags and styrofoam in...
The Department of Agriculture has temporarily barred the entry of poultry products from five states in the United States such as Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa after recording numerous bird flu outbreaks there.

Roxas City tightens watch on bird flu

CAPIZ – The city government here assured the public that preventive measures have already been taken to prevent the spread of avian influenza (AI)...
Iloilo Provincial Health Office head, Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, reminds Ilonggos, especially farmers, to avoid exposing open wounds to contaminated water such as floods following the increase in leptospirosis cases in the province. PNA PHOTO

‘Leptos’ cases in Iloilo province up by 228 percent

ILOILO – Leptospirosis cases in this province increased by 228 percent this year compared to last year. From Jan. 1 to Nov. 26, 2022, the...
A man repacks sugar in packets on sale at a public market in Taguig City. REUTERS

‘Sugar summit’ eyed in Bacolod next year

BY DOMINIQUE GABRIEL G. BAÑAGA BACOLOD City – This city may host a “sugar summit” sometime in early 2023, according to Negros Occidental 5th District’s Cong....
Photo shows the Iloilo International Airport.

No int’l flights yet for Iloilo Airport

ILOILO – It is not yet certain when international flights will resume at the Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan town. According to Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.,...
Santa Barbara, Iloilo holds its first Lechon Festival on Nov. 27. One of the lechon entries was reportedly positive for African Swine Fever (ASF) but Iloilo provincial veterinarian, Dr. Darel Tabuada, says the Provincial Task Force on ASF is still validating the information. AJ PALCULLO/PN

ASF-positive lechon? No worries, it’s safe for humans – Tabuada

ILOILO City – A lechon entry during the Lechon Festival in Santa Barbara, Iloilo last week was reportedly positive for African Swine Fever (ASF). According...
A new policy takes effect next month in the provincial government of Guimaras – job hires must have themselves vaccinated against coronavirus disease or their contracts won’t be renewed. Those applying for job hire positions must also be vaccinated.

‘Paskwa sa Isla’ highlights Guimaras as holiday destination

GUIMARAS – This island province will kick off its “Paskwa sa Isla” today. Festivities will include a trade fair, a food festival with live bands,...
(From left) Dr. Pamela Ng Yoo, Gihun Ng Yoo and teacher Irish Mae Palomo

Ilonggo kid wins medals in Math Olympiad in Indonesia

ILOILO City – A Grade 8 student of St. Joseph School Iloilo Inc. brought honor to this city and the Philippines by winning medals...