![“The Pharmally case... there are 46 respondents [in our complaint], kaya medyo matagal. And many of them have become invisible. Para bang they're trying to evade the jurisdiction of this body,” says Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.](https://www.panaynews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/plunder_copy_resized_resized-218x150.jpg "Ombudsman presses P11-B Pharmally plunder case But 23 respondents missing— Remulla")
Bacolod mulls plastic straw ban
BACOLOD City – The local government here may soon ban the distribution and use of plastic straws and disposable stirrers, following the passage of...
53 crimes hit ‘new’ Boracay 2 weeks into reopening
BORACAY – Fifty-three crimes transpired in this island resort two weeks into its reopening to tourists after a six-month closure that gave way to...
Evacuation center rises in Bago City
BACOLOD City – One of the nine major evacuation centers being built across Western Visayas had been unveiled in Bago City, Negros Occidental.
The P36-million,...
1 person diagnosed with HIV every 13 hours in WV
ILOILO City – One person is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) every 13 hours in Western Visayas, according to the Department of Health...
Murder fugitive for 30 years finally arrested
ILOILO City – A resident of Barangay Calaparan, Arevalo district charged with murder 30 years ago was finally arrested.
From his house, the 55-year-old Nelson...
More new drug groups emerge in Region 6
ILOILO City – New illegal drug groups have mushroomed across Western Visayas while those that took a break from illegal activities since 2016 appeared...
Defensor downplays SP reorganization
ILOILO – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) majority has a good working relationship with his administration, stressed Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. in the wake of...
Feeding program improves kids’ food choices
ILOILO City – The Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has improved the eating habits of children.
Mothers...
Treñas’ allies tighten grip on City Council
ILOILO City – The chairmanships of two Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committees previously held by Mayor Jose Espinosa III’s ally Councilor R Leone Gerochi went...
Revamp of reg’l, prov’l, town poll execs looms
ILOILO City – There would be a reshuffling of regional, provincial and municipal election officers months before the May 13, 2019 midterm elections.
Commission on...