CEBU CITY – The chief of police in Tudela town, Camotes Island, Cebu is in danger of losing his post after a person under police custody (PUPC) was able to escape on Tuesday, April 2. Although the inmate was immediately recaptured, an administrative investigation will still be conducted to...
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel inspects the damage incurred by passenger ship MV Fastcat M19 after it collided with barge Krizza Rica off Verde Island in Batangas on April 3, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PCG) A passenger ship was damaged when it accidentally collided with a barge loaded with...
A Philippine Coast Guard personnel teaches students in Pag-asa Island. (Photo courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed a team of doctors, nurses, and teachers to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to improve community welfare and education in the remote area....
ILOILO CITY – No parties are allowed in world-famous Boracay Island on Good Friday. THE iconic Willy’s Rock in world-famous Boracay Island has a grotto featuring the Virgin Mary. (Tara Yap) The local government of Malay town, Aklan province will enforce the yearly ban starting 6 a.m. on...
Despite alleged intimidation from Chinese vessels, a team of Filipino scientists have completed marine scientific research on two sandbars near Pagasa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for WPS, said the contingent was...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri says he's sure that the proposed Negros Island Region (NIR) Act will ultimately get President Marcos' signature. Zubiri mentioned this following the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting in Malacañang last Tuesday, March 19....
ILOILO CITY – Thirteen World War II veterans were honored during the 79th Victory Day for Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands on Monday, March 18. SURVIVING World War II veterans were honored during the 79th Victory of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands on Monday, March 18. (PVAO Iloilo)...
Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez has commended senators for their dedication and commitment toward the progress and unity of Negros Island after they approved Senate Bill No. 2507 establishing the Negros Island Region (NIR) on Tuesday, March 12. BENITEZ (FB) “Today is a...
CEBU CITY – The governor of Negros Oriental welcomed the passage of Senate Bill No. 2507 bill that will create the Negros Island Region (NIR). SAGABARRIA (FB) Gov. Chaco Sagabarria said there will be a lot of advantages if Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental will become a single regional...
TACLOBAN CITY – The plan to develop an ocean power project on Capul Island at the San Bernardino Strait in Northern Samar gained momentum with foreign experts on tidal energy arriving next week to conduct an assessment on the progress of the project that seeks to energize the whole-island...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill seeking to revive the creation of the Negros Island Region. Passage of Senate Bill No. 2507 into law will pave the way for the merger of the provinces of Negros Occidental, including the City of Bacolod, Negros Oriental and...
BUTUAN CITY – Two-thousand, one-hundred fifty college students in Siargao Island recently received educational aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). MATUGAS (center). (Photo courtesy of Rep. Bingo Matugas...
