![“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")
Iloilo reaps 297T MT rice in 1st qtr of 2018
ILOILO – This province produced 297,109.95 metric tons of palay (unhusked rice) from January to March this year, reported the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO).
The...
Iloilo cited for drive vs illegal fishing
ILOILO – The provincial government was commended for efforts to protect the Visayan Sea most especially from illegal fishing.
“(U)pon resuming the leadership of the...
Las Vegas-like ‘welcome area’ mulled in Bacolod
BACOLOD City – The city government considers having a “welcome area” along the Bacolod-Silay Airport Access Road.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia on Monday met with representatives...
NegOcc guv blindsided on animal hub project?
BY RANIE AZUE and MAE SINGUAY
BACOLOD City – Who is the contractor of the controversial animal hub project in this capital city? The provincial...
SEC approves DoubleDragon P7.5B Re-IPO
“AN IMPORTANT step” would propel DoubleDragon Properties Corp. to greater heights, revealed Chairman Edgar “Injap” Sia II.
Sia was referring to the Securities and Exchange...
Barangay, SK polls: Sara needs police reinforcement
ILOILO – The chief of the police station in the municipality of Sara is seeking additional policemen to bolster his unit’s force.
Three of Sara’s...
‘First aid kits must be readily available’
BACOLOD City – Business establishments, schools and government offices must have their first aid kits ready in case of emergencies, according to Councilor Cindy...
NFA-6: WE’RE NOT SELECTIVE
ILOILO City – The National Food Authority (NFA) in Region 6 is not favoring any group of accredited retailers buying rice from its Iloilo...
DoubleDragon secures SEC approval for ‘Follow On Offering’
DOUBLEDRAGON Properties Corp. received the pre-effective approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Primary Offer of up to 135,000,000 Common Shares...
‘Elect right Bacolod barangay, SK leaders’
BACOLOD City – Voters must elect public officials who are “matino, mahusay at maaasahan” (upright, capable and dependable), said Director Ma. Joy MaredithMadayag of...