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P374K worth of ‘shabu’ seized from couple in Brgy. Bakhaw

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – A live-in couple tagged as high-value individuals were arrested for alleged peddling of illegal drugs in Barangay...
Effective today, December 17, Atty. Romeo Carlos Ting Jr. (left) is stepping down from his post as the head of the Bacolod City Government’s legal office. He will be replaced by Atty. Karol Joseph Chiu (right).

Bacolod City legal officer resigns from post

BACOLOD City – Lawyer Romeo Carlos Ting Jr. has resigned from his post as the legal officer of the Bacolod City Government. Ting confirmed that...
Uswag Ilonggo Partylist’s Cong. Jojo Ang and Regional Chairman Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. lead the ceremonial groundbreaking of the P227.3-million multi-storey school buildings. The event held at Iloilo National High School in Iloilo City was also graced by Department of Education Secretary Sonny Angara.

USWAG ILONGGO CHAMPIONS EDUCATION OF THE ILONGGOS; P227.3-M worth of school buildings soon to...

ILOILO City – In a bold move to address long-standing classroom shortage and improve educational facilities for the growing Iloilo student population, Uswag Ilonggo...
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No Christmas parties in six schools in Bago City

BACOLOD City – Six schools under the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Bago City in Negros Occidental will no longer hold Christmas...
FORMER PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE, VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE-CARPIO

Quadcom findings aims to destroy Digong, VP Sara – ex-Palace spox

MANILA – The supposed findings of the House of Representatives’ Quad Committee (QuadComm) are designed to destroy former President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President...
In La Castellana, Negros Occidental, residents within the 6-kilometer Expanded Danger Zone (EDZ) of the restless Kanlaon volcano are not only evacuating themselves but also ensuring the safety of their livestock. PHOTOS FROM OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE - WESTERN VISAYAS

Mandatory evacuation enforced in 6-km Kanlaon danger zone

ILOILO City – Task Force Kanlaon is implementing a mandatory evacuation for all residents within the 6-kilometer Expanded Danger Zone (EDZ) of Mount Kanlaon...
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WVSU law grad, Bar passer shares pieces of wisdom

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Law schools are often described as the “loneliest” places on earth — a crucible where no one emerges...
Catholic faithful attend the ninth day of Misa de Aguinaldo on Dec. 24 at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro, Iloilo City. JARO METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL FB PHOTO

‘Misa de Aguinaldo’ begins today

ILOILO City — The traditional Misa de Aguinaldo, a series of nine-day votive masses leading to Christmas, begins today, December 16, drawing Roman Catholic...

Telcos seek deadline extension to relocate tangled wires

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas has approved a deadline extension for telecommunications and cable companies to relocate their overhead utility...
CLEANER ENERGY SOURCES. Jaime Azurin, president of MGen Thermal Energy Corp. (center), answers questions from the media about the company’s transition plans to renewable and nuclear energy. Also present during the press briefing and media appreciation party are Antonio Cabalhug Jr. (left), first vice president for Panay site operations of MGen Global Business Power; and Dominic Camu, head of global operations and chief operating officer.

MGen transitions to cleaner energy sources

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Meralco Power Generation Corp. (MGen), through its subsidiary MGen Thermal Energy Corp. (MThermal), has outlined plans to integrate...