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Lambunao under state of calamity as dry spell hits farmers

ILOILO CITY — The municipality of Lambunao, Iloilo, has been placed under a state of calamity after a prolonged dry spell affected thousands of farmers and caused an estimated PHP 46 million in agricultural losses. The Sangguniang Bayan approved Resolution No. 2026-152 during its regular session on Nov. 9, allowing the

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Motorcycle rider dies in Cabatuan road crash

A 28-year-old motorcycle rider died after colliding with a truck in Cabatuan, Iloilo, on the evening of Nov. 10. The rider, identified by the alias Dave, was from Calinog, Iloilo. He was not immediately identified because he had no proof of identification with him at the time of the crash. Capt.

Jennifer P. Rendon•November 12, 2026

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PNP-SAF secures permanent headquarters site in Sagay

BACOLOD CITY – The Philippine National Police-Special Action Force’s 2nd Special Action Battalion will have a permanent headquarters site in Sagay City, Negros Occidental, following the donation of a 20,529-square-meter property. Ma. Milagros Cooper, president of Cooper Reata Agricultural Corporation, and Police Maj. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, SAF director, signed the

Glazyl M. Jopson•November 12, 2026

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Iloilo Capitol showcases 12 native, endemic tree species

By Mariela Angella Oladive ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Government is highlighting the province’s rich plant biodiversity as it joins the nationwide observance of Environmental Awareness Month this November. The provincial government identified 12 native and endemic tree species growing within the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Complex along Bonifacio Drive in Iloilo City and installed

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November 12, 2026

We are currently watching a legislative turf war over a title that will not put food on a single Ilonggo’s table. On Nov. 9, House Bill 11820 was filed to move the provincial capital from Iloilo City to Santa Barbara. Right on cue, Oton entered the fray, waving a resolution that cites its 1569 status as the first Spanish colonial seat.

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