ILOILO CITY – A total of 3,674 policemen and law enforcement personnel were deployed to secure the Holy Week in Western Visayas. The Police Regional Office-6 led by Police Brig. Gen. Josefino Ligan has ordered the strict implementation of all security and public safety measures. “As we observe...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-8 is in on full alert for the Holy Week from March 31 to April 5 in Eastern Visayas following the directive of Philippine National Police chief Police Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. to step up security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful observance...
ILOILO CITY – Six Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers tested positive for illegal drugs during a random drug test conducted in Western Visayas on Monday, March 30. Five of them tested positive for alleged use of shabu while the other tested positive for alleged use of marijuana. Known as...
ILOILO CITY – Sixteen gas stations temporarily closed in Western Visayas on Monday, March 30, after they ran out of fuel amid the ongoing Middle East war. Data released by the Police Regional Office-6 said the impact of 16 temporary closures is minimal as there are a total of 860 gas stations in...
TACLOBAN CITY – A total of 2,260 police personnel will be deployed to ensure a safe and orderly Holy Week in Eastern Visayas. Police Brig. Gen. Jayson Capoy, Police Regional Office-8 director, said that they will be strategically assigned to key gathering spots throughout the region starting...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is checking labor compliance and safety standards in Western Visayas following the fuel crisis caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. DOLE, its attached agency Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), and other partner...
ILOILO CITY — A task force has been launched to fight money laundering and terrorism financing in Western Visayas region. Law enforcement and intelligence units banded together to create the Western Visayas Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Task Force in line with a memorandum issued by...
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...
