ILOILO CITY – The province of Antique is eyeing the declaration of a state calamity after sustaining damage from the ‘’habagat’’ (southwest monsoon) enhanced by tropical cyclone ‘‘Crising.’’ The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) recommended the...
ILOILO CITY — Days after tropical cyclone "Crising" exited the country, three people remain missing in Antique province. According to the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council-6 (RDRRMC-6), the search for the three individuals continues. The Antique Provincial DRRM Office said...
ILOILO CITY — Sen. Loren Legarda and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) recently unveiled two restored heritage sites in Antique province. Legarda joined NHCP Chairman Regalado Trota Jose Jr. in turning over the San Juan de Nepomuceno Parish Church (Anini-y Church) in...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Antique is awaiting test results to determine what toxin caused more than 300 people from Sibalom town to be hospitalized on July 2. Dr. Rommel Garganera, chief of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), said that swab samples have been taken from the victims who were...
The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Department of Health (DOH) are closely monitoring students from two schools in Antique who reportedly suffered respiratory problems and other symptoms following suspected chemical exposure from a nearby farm. This has prompted health and education...
ILOILO CITY – More than 200 students were taken to various hospitals after fainting due to foul odor in Sibalom town, Antique province on Wednesday. The victims were mostly pupils of Pis-anan Central Elementary School and students of Pis-anan National High School. The Antique Provincial Disaster...
ILOILO CITY – Sen. Loren Legarda and her brother, Rep. Antonio Agapito “AA” Legarda, vowed to give more service to the province of Antique. “Antique has served as the foundation of my strength and determination. Amidst trials and triumphs, whether in the storms of nature or politics, the...
ILOILO CITY – Incoming Antique Gov. Paolo Javier cited outgoing Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao despite their political differences. “She has done her best for the Antiqueños,” said Javier during the ceremonial turnover on Friday, June 28. “Duro man nabuligan ang aton gobernadora (Our...
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique – A local historian in Antique is coordinating with the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to declare a Philippine flag, estimated to be 127-years-old, as a national treasure. “We also intend to seek a resolution from the Antique provincial board...
ILOILO CITY – The construction of the new government center for the province of Antique is 55 percent complete, Engr. Vincent Ron Encarnacion of the Provincial Engineer’s Office reported to Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao. Among the finished work is the installation of rebars for the ground...
ILOILO CITY – A petition has sought a 50-year mining ban in Antique, the home province of new Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Raphael “Popo” Mercado Lotilla. Amlig Antique Alliance urged the prohibition to protect the province’s ecological and cultural...
ILOILO CITY – Four people were killed and 11 were injured in two road crashes in the provinces of Aklan and Antique on Monday morning, May 19. Three of the four fatalities were in New Washington town in Aklan. The victims were identified as Dr. Beonify dela Cruz Opinion, a teacher at Aklan State...
