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Eyeing a home? Pag-IBIG loan rates go as low as 3%

ILOILO CITY — The Home Development Mutual Fund, known as Pag-IBIG Fund, released PHP 4.884 billion in housing loans in Western Visayas, including Negros Occidental, from January to August 2026. During the same period, 3,679 members in the region took out housing loans. Atty. Stanley Alayon, Pag-IBIG Fund Western Visayas area

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SC voids key provisions in 2024-2026 national budgets

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26 Ilonggos in Riyadh safe; 1 OFW heading home

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LIMITED BENEFITS: Jalaur Dam may ease El Niño impact on select farms

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Construction worker wounded in Roxas City stabbing

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A 28-year-old construction worker was wounded after being stabbed by a drinking companion Monday evening, Oct. 19, in Sitio Pili, Barangay Dinginan, Roxas City. Police identified the victim as alias “Jeemar” and the suspect as alias “Jose,” 40, both residents of the area. According to the Roxas

Felipe V. Celino•October 21, 2026

Construction worker wounded in Roxas City stabbing

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MassKara 2026 food park sales surge 26% to PHP 21.5M

BACOLOD CITY — Food parks at two major venues of the 47th MassKara Festival generated PHP 21,504,187 in sales during the 18-day celebration, a 26.1% increase from last year, according to the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI). The higher sales provided additional income opportunities for food vendors and local entrepreneurs, highlighting

Glazyl M. Jopson•October 21, 2026

MassKara 2026 food park sales surge 26% to PHP 21.5M

BFP contains ammonia leak at Victorias City ice plant

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Bacolod-Silay Airport expansion eyed to boost Negros economy

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2 soldiers, civilian, CAA member hurt in Himamaylan clash

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Gawilan secures Paralympic berth after winning Asian Para Games gold

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Ningbo Open: Eala breaks first-round slump in sweep of Parry

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Spurs-Thunder West rematch headlines 2026-27 NBA opener

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Capital1 survives another five-set thriller against ZUS Coffee

October 21, 2026

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Avaricio fires bogey-free 68, leads South Pacific Classic

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Manotoc, Hirotaka fire 66s to share South Pacific lead

October 21, 2026

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US envoy strengthens defense, health ties during Cebu visit

CEBU CITY — U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton strengthened American engagement in the Visayas during an official visit to Cebu on Oct. 17, 2026, highlighting cooperation in defense, public health, trade and investment. The visit included the first U.S. Independence Day reception held in Mactan, visits to military and health facilities, and discussions

CLFI commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with Tulong sa Pagbangon response in Quezon City

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Maragtas brings Philippine history to life in Miagao classroom

October 21, 2026

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Dance Is My Life: ILOMOCA Presents the Five-Decade Journey of National Artist Agnes Locsin

October 21, 2026

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Inside Lockheed Martin: From Fighter Jets to the Philippine Air Force’s Next Super Hercules

October 21, 2026

For want of ‘2 Valid IDs’

October 20, 2026

Beauty, Brains, and Bloodshed: GMA Pictures’ ‘Red Crown’ hits cinemas this October 28

October 20, 2026

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October 20, 2026

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Bangon Iloilo Project: Iloilo Aton Buligan, Ekonomiya Aton Protektahan

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Broken blueprint

October 21, 2026

The World Bank did not fly into Iloilo City just to offer suggestions. They came to admit a spectacular failure. Seventy percent of operators have already defaulted on their loans from Land Bank and Development Bank. We need to stop pretending this is some minor administrative glitch. This is a confession. The national government’s original

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Eyeing a home? Pag-IBIG loan rates go as low as 3%

LIMITED BENEFITS: Jalaur Dam may ease El Niño impact on select farms

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NIA-6 awaits Iloilo City proposal to tap Jalaur Dam water

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Capiz police rank first in PRO-6 performance evaluation

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Construction worker wounded in Roxas City stabbing

Iloilo City police warn of scammer impersonating police chief

Probationer arrested in PHP 1.08M Iloilo City drug bust

Police eye frustrated murder charge in Capiz shooting

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MassKara 2026 food park sales surge 26% to PHP 21.5M

BFP contains ammonia leak at Victorias City ice plant

Bacolod-Silay Airport expansion eyed to boost Negros economy

2 soldiers, civilian, CAA member hurt in Himamaylan clash

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Gawilan secures Paralympic berth after winning Asian Para Games gold

Ningbo Open: Eala breaks first-round slump in sweep of Parry

Spurs-Thunder West rematch headlines 2026-27 NBA opener

Capital1 survives another five-set thriller against ZUS Coffee

Avaricio fires bogey-free 68, leads South Pacific Classic

Manotoc, Hirotaka fire 66s to share South Pacific lead

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US envoy strengthens defense, health ties during Cebu visit

CLFI commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with Tulong sa Pagbangon response in Quezon City

Maragtas brings Philippine history to life in Miagao classroom

Dance Is My Life: ILOMOCA Presents the Five-Decade Journey of National Artist Agnes Locsin

Inside Lockheed Martin: From Fighter Jets to the Philippine Air Force’s Next Super Hercules

For want of ‘2 Valid IDs’

Beauty, Brains, and Bloodshed: GMA Pictures’ ‘Red Crown’ hits cinemas this October 28

𝙃𝙊𝙋-𝙋𝙔 𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙏𝙇𝙀 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙎: NIA, SM City Iloilo bring joy to Calinog learners

PSA Guimaras highlights statistics’ role in sustainable tourism

PHP 93 million school building to benefit 600 Pavia students

Top Strategies for Maintaining Healthy Hearing

BAHANDING BILIDHON (Tumandok, Du-og kag mga Sinulatan): Sinulatan ni Dante Villanueva Aguilar 2025 Ten Outstanding Ilonggos of Iloilo (TOIIC)

Paint the Town Smiling: A 3D Street Art Surprise for MassKara

‘Where Pickleball Meets Purpose’

Vivant expands Project Liadlaw across Panay communities

Will Ashley, Mika Salamanca headline GMA MassKara events

Globe brings 5G-powered experiences to MassKara 2026

G-Plaza brings a new retail pulse to Zambales

Our times, as told through Jun-Jun Duarte’s entwined realities

MORE Power employees plant 500 narra trees in Alimodian

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Bastos nga Ambassador

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My USD 26 is ‘enough’ to feed one family in the Philippines

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Much given, much required

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The warrior and the giant… Ang hangaway kag ang higante

Is free admission enough? Rethinking Museum and Galleries Month in Iloilo

‘I’m a lawyer’ turmoil ousts press secretary

Digitally vigilant but spiritually lax

When technology advances, who benefits?

What if dropping the charges was to secure an acquittal?

Sensitivity without a surname

Double victory for MORE Power

Guarding our heart against greed

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AI and the danger of human extinction

Eyeing a home? Pag-IBIG loan rates go as low as 3%

LIMITED BENEFITS: Jalaur Dam may ease El Niño impact on select farms

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NIA-6 awaits Iloilo City proposal to tap Jalaur Dam water

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Construction worker wounded in Roxas City stabbing