FORTY-FOUR years ago today, Panay News was born not out of wealth or convenience, but out of grit, faith, and a bold belief that Western Visayas deserved its own voice — a voice that informs, educates, and inspires.
That founding purpose, lit by the late Daniel “Danny” Gumban Fajardo, still burns brightly today. And as we mark our 44th anniversary, we do so with hearts full of gratitude and a renewed commitment to the mission that has carried us through every headline, every deadline, every page.
To our beloved Ilonggo readers — your trust and loyalty fuel our work. Every day you pick up the paper or scroll through our digital platforms, you remind us why we do what we do.
To our advertisers, sponsors, and partners — your steady support keeps the press running and helps amplify the stories that matter. You are our collaborators in public service.
To our newspaper dealers, distributors, and circulation teams — who brave the early hours and long roads to bring Panay News into homes, offices, and marketplaces — thank you for being the quiet engine behind our reach.
To our staff — in editorial, sales and marketing, operations, circulation, finance, and administration — your dedication and professionalism are the pillars of this institution. Our triple win at the Philippine Press Institute’s Community Press Awards a year ago — Best Editorial Page, Best in Reporting on Migration Issues, and Best in Business and Economic Reporting — is as much your achievement as it is the paper’s. These honors reaffirm that our commitment to excellence is not just a claim; it is a daily practice.
Over the decades, we have weathered typhoons, economic downturns, political pressure, digital disruption, and a devastating pandemic. But Panay News never stopped printing. Never stopped asking questions. Never stopped speaking truth to power.
We have evolved — from a fledgling weekly to a daily, from black-and-white pages to digital platforms — but our soul remains intact. We remain the “People’s Paper”, and our mission is unchanged: to give the Ilonggo the news they deserve — truthful, fearless, relevant.
We owe this legacy to our founder, who once carried manuscripts on his back from Manila to Iloilo. He did it not for profit, but for purpose.
As we look ahead to the next 44 years and beyond, we recommit ourselves — without fear or favor — to serve the truth. To remain a platform for stories that matter, to champion the underrepresented, to challenge injustice, and to inspire our communities to dream and act.
In every page, a purpose. In every issue, service from the heart.
From all of us at Panay News: Madamo gid nga salamat.
