CEBU CITY – Health authorities called for more vigilance after close to 100 firecracker and traffic-related injuries were reported this week in Central Visayas. The Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) reported that eight firecracker-related injuries were recorded on Thursday, Dec. 26....
ILOILO CITY – Christmas was generally peaceful in Western Visayas region, police said. POLICE guard the Christmas light show at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. (Tara Yap) “This feat was the product of our collective effort. We look forward for a stronger partnership and collaboration in...
ILOILO CITY — The Inflation rate in Western Visayas region dropped to 3.2 percent in November. A market stall in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) The Philippine Statistics Authority-6 reported that the inflation rate decreased by 0.7 percent from 3.9 percent in October. “The deceleration in the...
CEBU CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard-Central Visayas is closely monitoring the situation in Negros Island Region following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Monday afternoon, Dec. 9. Ensign Jan Abel Lomboy, information officer of PCG-7, said two vessels, MRRV-4402 BRP Malabrigo and MRRV-4408...
ILOILO CITY – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)-6 said flights remain normal in Western Visayas amid the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental province on Monday afternoon. “The public is informed that all scheduled flights in airports under the area remain...
ILOILO CITY – Seven outstanding scientists and innovators were awarded for their contributions in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Western Visayas region this year. RECIPIENTS of the 2024 Idlab Awards pose during the Dec. 5 awarding ceremony in Iloilo City. (DOST-6) ...
CEBU CITY – With increased police visibility, fewer crimes were recorded in Central Visayas in the past week, the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) reported. Police Brig. Gen. Roy Parena, officer-in-charge of PRO-7, said there were only 51 crime incidents recorded from Nov. 24...
ILOILO CITY — The Police Regional Office-6 and the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army confirmed that a non-government organization in Negros Occidental is facing a case of terrorism financing. POLICE Col. Gilbert Gorero, Col. Erwin Lamzon of the Philippine Army,...
CEBU CITY – Police seized illegal drugs worth P39 million in a week-long anti-criminality and law enforcement operation in Central Visayas. The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas said 572 individuals were nabbed in the Nov. 24 to 30 operation. More than five kilos of suspected shabu were...
ILOILO CITY – The heritage building Quezon Hall at West Visayas State University (WVSU) in this city has been unveiled after a brief restoration project conducted by the Henry Sy Foundation in collaboration with the SM Foundation. THE newly restored Quezon Hall at the main campus of West Visayas...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Facebook) Iloilo 1st district Janette Garin has expressed alarm over reports that Western Visayas is on top of the list of areas with children dealing with impaired growth. Garin, a former Department of...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) Waray political leaders have united to express their support for President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez amid Vice President Sara Duterte's recent controversial actions and remarks. The Eastern...
