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Iloilo Capitol: no missing funds as COA flags PRDP delays

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo Provincial Government said there are no missing funds or unlawful disbursements in its projects under the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), even as state auditors flagged delays, lapsed grants, and idle facilities. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias made the assurance at a press conference on Oct. 16,

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Old Roxas hospital to close temporarily as Capiz Medical Center opens

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — The provincial government of Capiz will temporarily close the old Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH) in Barangay Inzo Arnaldo, Roxas City, for major renovations once the new Capiz Medical Center (CMC) in Barangay Lanot opens before the end of October. Gov. Fredenil “Oto” Castro said the old

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BACOLOD CITY — Mandalagan Elementary School and Bacolod City National High School (BCNHS) emerged as champions in their respective categories as the MassKara Festival Street Dance and Arena Competition welcomed back school contingents for its 47th edition. The awarding ceremony, led by Mayor Greg Gasataya and corporate sponsors, was held at

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Iloilo Capitol: no missing funds as COA flags PRDP delays

Aganan Flyover southbound lane on track to open in December 2026

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Iloilo’s milkfish output plunges 81% as fishponds sit idle

CHED urges stronger ASEAN cooperation to future-proof higher education

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Old Roxas hospital to close temporarily as Capiz Medical Center opens