ILOILO CITY — Judy Araneta-Roxas was remembered in Capiz as a philanthropist and a political kingmaker of the Liberal Party (LP) in the home province of her son, former Senator and Cabinet Secretary Mar Roxas. “Tita Judy, you are and will always be a brilliant light that guided me on my...
Judy Araneta-Roxas, philanthropist and mother of former senator and Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, passed away on Aug. 26, 2025. Her son confirmed the news of her demise through a social media post. “We are very sad to share that our mother Judy...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the candidacy of President Roxas town, Capiz province Mayor Receliste “Tanoy” Escolin two weeks after his “fourth” term started. The Comelec First Division said Escolin violated the three-term rule when he filed his...
A power bank exploded at the Roxas Airport in Capiz province on Tuesday, but no injury was reported, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. The 72,000 milliampere-hour power bank was detected inside the baggage of a Manila-bound passenger during initial screening. It exceeded...
Award-winning broadcaster Korina Sanchez-Roxas is currently on a season break from her shows, including "Tic Talks," "Good Will," and "Face to Face." During lunch with the entertainment press at Bahay na Puti in Araneta City on June 6, Korina discussed the evolving landscape of journalism. She...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Receliste “Tanoy” Escolin was reelected in President Roxas town, Capiz province, despite the three-term limit. The Commission on Elections proclaimed Escolin as mayor after defeating Vice Mayor Braulio Godfrey “Botoy” Asis and Bart Locsin. Escolin maintained that he...
ILOILO CITY — Paolo Z. Roxas, son of former Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, was defeated in the Capiz first district congressional race by Pinuno party-list Rep. Howard Guintu. “Nag-husga na ang mayorya. Tapos na ang eleksyon. Bisan indi pabor sa akon ang desisyon, hugot ko...
Repairs on expansion joints along the northbound section of the Manuel Roxas Jr. Flyover in Tondo, Manila, have started as part of a major retrofitting and strengthening project, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said. In a report, the DPWH–North Manila District Engineering...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Capiz commemorated the 77 th death anniversary of President Manuel A. Roxas on Tuesday, April 15. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the provincial capital Roxas City, named after the country’s first president after gaining independence from colonial...
ILOILO CITY – The mythical “aswang” (shape-shifting evil creature) float depicted by the Roxas City government in the 2025 Capiztahan Festival parade has sparked an online debate. People slammed the city government for highlighting the aswang and reinforcing the image of the city and province...
This year’s Capiztahan celebration will be extra special as SM City Roxas joins in with interactive installations, activities, and events. With its campaign, “AweSM Capiz,” SM City Roxas promises more fun and excitement than ever, offering a wide range of thrilling activities and events lined...
ILOILO CITY – Former Senator and Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas joined the kick-off campaign of the One Capiz alliance on Friday. ONE Capiz coalition kicks off their campaign in Roxas City, Capiz on Friday, March 28, 2025. (Mayor Ronnie Dadivas Facebook page) Roxas showed...
