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‘Target masterminds, not just street-level pushers’

BY GEROME DALIPE IVILOILO City - Mayor Jerry Treñas has instructed the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) to focus on targeting the masterminds behind...
This is the Iloilo River as seen from the Muelle Loney portion of the Iloilo Esplanade. The Iloilo River is an estuarine waterway. It runs through the city, winding its way from the Iloilo Strait in the south and stretching inland. The river is known for its significant environmental, economic, and cultural importance to the city. ILOILO CITY HALL PHOTO

Seasonal fishing ban mulled to preserve Iloilo River

ILOILO City – The city government is considering a bold move to protect the Iloilo River by proposing a closed fishing season aimed at...
Ma. Ninfa Desiree Segovia of Tambisaan, Barangay Manoc-manoc, Malay, Aklan receives her P50,000 cash prize and a plaque of recognition as regional winner in the 2024 Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW) of the Department of Agriculture Region 6.

Rural women feted for contributions to agriculture

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Region 6 recognized women who have made significant contributions to the agricultural sector during the “2024...

Guimaras cop who fell off boat found dead

GUIMARAS – A policeman who went missing after he fell off a patrol boat in Nueva Valencia town in this island province was found...

Bacolod offers amnesty to delinquent taxpayers

BACOLOD City – To collect delinquent tax payments, this city will grant a tax relief to delinquent real property taxpayers. This comes after the City...
The Capiztahan Night on Oct. 17 featured a seafood feast that emphasized Capiz Province's abundant marine resources. CAPIZ PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS GROUP/FB PHOTO

Capiz showcases culture, tourism assets at 14th Regional Travel Fair

CAPIZ – All 16 municipalities of this province and its capital, Roxas City, are showcasing their respective cultural and tourism offerings at the four-day...
A drug personality yields around one kilo of suspected shabu valued at P6.8 million in an anti-illegal drug operation in Purok Masinadyahon, Barangay 12, Bacolod City on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. BCPO PHOTO

P6.8-M ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod drug sting

BACOLOD City – Operatives of the Bacolod City Police Office’s City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) seized around one kilo of suspected shabu approximately valued...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with former Vice President Leni Robredo at the sidelines of the inauguration of the Sorsogon Sports Arena on (Oct. 17, 2024. Robredo was invited by Senate President Francis Escudero to welcome Marcos on behalf of the Bicol Region. Photo courtesy of PCO/SP Escudero

PBBM thanks Chiz for encounter with former VP Leni

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. thanked Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero for initiating his encounter with former vice president Leni Robredo in...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of education as the greatest legacy to be passed on to the young Filipinos. The President made the pitch as he led the ceremonial signing of the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Bill in Malacañang on Friday. Looking on are Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Sen. Francis Tolentino, Senate President Francis Escudero, and Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian. PCO

Academic Recovery law signed

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure that aims to address learning gaps in the country’s education system. Republic...
Launch of Amnesty International's Report on Red-Tagging during their media briefing "I Turned My Fear Into Courage: Red-Tagging and State Violence Against Young Human Rights Defenders in the Philippines" held in Quezon City. The group defined this as authorities falsely labelling and vilifying people as Communist rebels and terrorists to incite hatred and violence against them. Seated are Amnesty International Philippines Vice Chairperson Mia Tonogbanua and Amnesty International Philippines Advocacy and Mobilization Dept. Manager Wilnor Papa (right). INQUIRER PHOTO/LYN RILLON

Gov’t using social media to harass activists – report

Launch of Amnesty International’s Report on Red-Tagging during their media briefing “I Turned My Fear Into Courage: Red-Tagging and State Violence Against Young Human...