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“I will serve the people of Pavia to the fullest of my ability, truthful, accountable and transparent,” says Sangguniang Bayan member Daniel S. Fajardo II during the opening session of the local legislative body on July 1, 2019. “Let us unite. And I will do my share to make Pavia progressive, prosperous and peaceful,” adds Fajardo, Panay News’ chief operating officer.

Fajardo calls for unity as Pavia SB opens session

ILOILO – Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Daniel S. Fajardo II appealed for unity during the opening of the local legislative body on July 1. “Let us unite....

Drug pushing suspects fall in buy-bust

ILOILO City – A suspected member of the Prevendido drug group and two companions were arrested in a buy-bust operation of the Police Regional Office 6’s...

‘Seal of good education governance’ awarded to 5 Iloilo municipalities

ILOILO – Five municipalities – Alimodian, Mina, Cabatuan, Concepcion, and Lambunao – were awarded “seals of good education governance” from Synergia, a foundation espousing reforms in education....

Antique police brutality? 2 arrested drug suspects cry foul

SAN JOSE, Antique – Two drug suspects arrested in Barangay San Angel here claimed policemen mauled them. The 28-year-old Raymund “Nonoy” Juala of Barangay 5, San Jose...

Hanging bridge in Leon barangay may collapse

ILOILO – Torrential rains on Monday softened the foundations of the hanging bridge in Barangay Ilawod Isian Norte, Leon town. The 20-meter bridge hanging over a creek...

Garin policeman-accuser in ‘hot water’ for ‘threats’

ILOILO – The police officer who accused former 1st District congressman Oscar “Richard” Garin Jr. of mauling him is in trouble. A neighbor in Barangay Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo...

Lambunao first in Iloilo to have sanitary landfill

ILOILO – The municipality of Lambunao would be the first in this province to operate a sanitary landfill. The local government of Lambunao is set to open...
“We have 11 island barangays. All this islands have about 20,000 individuals or 4,500 families affected by the bad weather. They cannot buy food,” says Mayor Raul Banias of Concepcion, Iloilo. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

Court junks poll protest vs Concepcion mayor

ILOILO City – The Regional Trial Court - Branch 66 in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo dismissed the election protest filed against Mayor Raul Banias of Concepcion, Iloilo....
Boracay Island’s famous “white beach” now looks wider, cleaner and less congested. Souvenir shops and hawkers along the beachfront have been banned. But Boracay’s rehabilitation is still a work in progress. It may take about two years to complete the rehabilitation, according to authorities. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

P25 BILLION FOR BORACAY: Duterte approves Boracay Medium-Term Action Plan

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the P25-billion Boracay Medium-Term Action Plan which aims to preserve, protect and further develop the world-famous island resort in...

Treñas’ allies corner bulk of SP committees

ILOILO City – Of the 27 committees in the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP), nine councilors allied with Mayor Jerry Treñas agreed to divide among themselves 23, according...