The most awaited creation of the multi-million-dollar, sea-crossing bridges in Western Visayas (Region 6) will commence in the first quarter of 2023, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) declared on Friday, Nov. 11. Photo courtesy of DPWH In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M....
Newly appointed DOH Undersecretary Camilo Pancratius Cascolan (Facebook / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) New Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Camilo Cascolan said that he was tasked to supervise the operations of the state health agency in the Visayas. In a television interview, Cascolan...
CEBU CITY – The Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO 7) on Thursday, Nov. 10, launched the ‘’Bisdak Cop Riders” – a team of motorcycle-riding policemen tasked to curb street crimes in the region. MEMBERS of the Police Regional Office-7 ‘Bisdak Cop Riders’ demonstrate how to...
TACLOBAN CITY – The inflation rate in Eastern Visayas went up to 7.4 percent in October after two consecutive months of deceleration, the Philippines Statistics Authority said. It registered double-digit inflation of 11.1 percent from 8.6 percent in September. The PSA attributed the uptrend...
By RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Purple yam, locally known as ube, is a staple crop in the Philippines. From halo-halo to ube jam, the tuberous root vegetable is one of the most popular ingredients in Filipino desserts and pastries. This purple variety of yam is considered one of the most sought after crops...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) commemorated the ninth anniversary of Super Typhoon (ST) “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan) on Tuesday, Nov. 8, the most powerful storm to make landfall in the recorded history of the Philippines. Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. (left), chairman of...
ILOILO CITY – An art exhibit continues to raise funds for scholars of the University of the Philippines (UP)-Visayas here. THE ‘Lá-um’ art exhibit at University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas in Iloilo City. (UP Visayas OICA) Organized by the non-profit ONE UPV Foundation USA, “Lá-um”...
This year’s Dive7 Festival puts the spotlight on the underwater scene of Zamboanguita and Dauin When we talk about the beauty of the Philippines, distinct tourist spots come to mind. There’s the picturesque Mayon Volcano, the old-world charm of Intramuros, and, of course, the crystal beaches of...
ILOILO CITY – The opening of school year 2022-2023 in Western Visayas Monday, Aug. 22, was orderly, the Department of Education (DepEd) said. STUDENTS at the Iloilo Central Elementary School in Iloilo City during the opening of school year 2022-2023 Monday, Aug. 22. (Tara Yap) “Based on the...
ILOILO CITY – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos gave away iPads and textbooks to her law students when she visited the West Visayas State University (WVSU) here Friday, Aug. 19, two days before her 63rd birth anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 21. FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (second from left) poses in...
CATBALOGAN CITY – Sixty-five firearms seized in the campaign against the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Visayas by the 8th Infantry Division (ID) were destroyed in a ceremony here Saturday, Aug. 20. BACARRO (AFP FB) Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, chief of staff of the Armed Forces of...
ILOILO CITY – Police Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, newly installed Western Visayas police chief, has assured the public that police are ready for a peaceful opening of classes Monday, Aug. 22. POLICE Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, Police Regional Office-6 director, talks to the media after assuming the...
