In the Davao region, the City of Davao is driving growth with an upbeat economy and widening opportunities for business, modern living, and leisure. The highly urbanized city registered 52.3 percent of the total gross domestic product, the largest share in the region in 2023. Davao City’s...
ILOILO CITY – No foreign DNA was found on the body of the Slovakian tourist allegedly raped then killed at world-famous Boracay Island. MICKOVA’S remains are retrieved from an abandoned chapel in Boracay Island, Malay town, Aklan province on March 12. (Courtesy of Yes FM Boracay) “The...
ILOILO CITY — In the aftermath of the recent killing of a Slovakian tourist, police created an anti-vice unit at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. “With the summer season, we want to make sure tourists and residents are safe,” said Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Police...
BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine National Police reactivated the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region on Thursday, March 27. POLICE Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Police Regional Office-6 chief, assumes as PRO-Negros Island Region officer-in-charge in concurrent capacity in a ceremony at the...
ILOILO CITY – Police conducted a reenactment at the chapel where a Slovakian tourist was found dead in world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. THE body of a 23-year-old Slovakian tourist is retrieved on March 12 from an abandoned chapel in Boracay Island, Malay town, Aklan...
Grande Island and Chiquita Island in Subic Bay (Courtesy of Google Earth) Two islands in Subic Bay are being considered as military reservations by the national government, according to the Philippine Navy (PN). Portions of the Grande Island and Chiquita Island, located at the southern entrance of...
BACOLOD CITY – The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, together with Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), reaffirmed Norway’s dedication to peacebuilding, security cooperation, and participatory governance during their recent visit to Negros Island. THE Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila led by Ambassador...
ILOILO CITY – Authorities have identified 11 election hotspots or areas with security concerns in Panay Island three days before the start of the local campaign period on March 28. PRO-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Comelec-6 Regional Director Dennis Ausan, and Police Col....
ILOILO CITY – NDTV, one of India’s biggest news channels, ranked world-famous Boracay Island, particularly White Beach, as the No. 1 beach in Asia. THE Sun sets at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. (Tara Yap) “Boracay’s White Beach is famous for its powdery...
Boracay (Unsplash) Aklan 2nd district Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr. has some harsh words for the provincial government, which he claims is "killing" local tourism with its alleged neglect of the world-famous Boracay. “This is not just neglect—it is...
ILOILO CITY – Police confirmed that the Slovakian tourist who was found dead at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province was sexually assaulted. POLICE Regional Office-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky attends the candlelight vigil for slain Slovakian tourist Michaela Mickova...
ILOILO CITY — Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores broke his silence and called for justice for the Slovakian tourist found dead in world-famous Boracay Island. A PRAYER vigil is held at the abandoned chapel where a Slovakian tourist was found dead in world-famous...
