CEBU CITY — The Department of Tourism-Central Visayas (DOT-7) has taken action against the increasing cases of online booking scams. The DOT-7 on Monday, March 23, led the launching of the “Turista iWas Scam” campaign in Cebu and Bohol, which aims to protect travelers and establishments from...
ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas has published an action plan and ethics policy for artificial intelligence (AI). The Regional Development Council-6 has formally released copies of the AI Regional Development Action Plan and the AI Governance and Ethics Policy for 2025 to 2030. “This is to...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, March 22, said the easterlies will continue to affect the entire country, bringing generally warm and humid conditions along with isolated rain showers and thunderstorms. Based on its latest weather...
CEBU CITY – Pursuing higher education has become easier for this group of students in Toledo City, Cebu. Twenty students from Barangays Bato and Cabitoonan in Toledo received college scholarships through AboitizPower subsidiary Therma Visayas Inc. (TVI). Funded by Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI)...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 provided free rides in Eastern Visayas during the transport strike on Thursday, March 19. In collaboration with local government units (LGUs), PRO-8 carried out 61 Libreng Sakay operations, deploying 54 police vehicles for commuters impacted by the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) honored more than 100 key stakeholders during the recent Pagdayaw 2025: Western Visayas Tourism Awards. “This expresses our deepest appreciation to those whose consistent support and excellence have strengthened Western Visayas as a vibrant,...
CEBU CITY – A significant oil price increase took effect on Tuesday, March 10, and while the surge is expected to persist amid the escalating tension in the Middle East, no fare hike petition has been filed in Central Visayas. Abusamen Matuan, regional director of the Land Transportation...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 said Monday that one gasoline station in Western Visayas is under investigation for alleged price manipulation. “There’s a gas station in Roxas City that increased prices without approval from the DOE,” said PRO-6 Director Police Brig. Gen....
TACLOBAN CITY – Several local government units in Eastern Visayas have started shifting to a four-day work week beginning Monday in compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's directive on energy conservation and efficiency. In Biliran province, Gov. Rogelio Espina announced the...
ILOILO CITY – Almost 150,000 poor families in Western Visayas region can avail of free electricity under the Lifeline Rate Subsidy Program (LRSP). Under the LRSP, families consuming 50 kilowatt hours (kWh) or less per month are entitled to 100 percent free electricity. The Department of Energy...
CEBU CITY – Shipping companies operating key inter-island routes in the Visayas have started to feel the impact of soaring fuel prices from the conflict in the Middle East. To cope with surging fuel prices, Fastcat has implemented fare increase while Oceanjet opted for trip cancellations. FastCat...
ILOILO CITY – There are 57,486 Overseas Filipino workers from Western Visayas region at risk from tension in the Middle East, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration said. OWWA-6 Director James Mendiola said they are from Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Iloilo City. The number...
