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MORE Power taps cheaper suppliers to ease bill shock

MORE Electric and Power Corporation is buying electricity from bilateral suppliers whenever their rates fall below those of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), a strategy it says shields consumers from higher bills. At present, 62% of its power supply comes from bilateral contracts, while 38% is purchased from the

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How Iloilo banked 540 million liters of water

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NO PORK IN, NO RISK: Aklan and Guimaras lock down over ASF threat

The provincial governments of Aklan and Guimaras have imposed a temporary ban on the entry, transit, and transport of live swine, pork products, and swine genetic materials from African swine fever (ASF)-affected areas, including Capiz, Iloilo, and the Negros Island Region (NIR). Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique Miraflores issued an executive order

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NO PORK IN, NO RISK: Aklan and Guimaras lock down over ASF threat

Biz leader ties power-cost relief to NEPC investments

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Sicogon land feud boils over as armed businessman is arrested

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor and Jennifer P. Rendon

‘UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE’: Why Iloilo City cleared responders in fatal Jaro stroke case

By Rjay Zuriaga Castor

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Negros Power cited for clean energy leadership

BACOLOD CITY — Negros Power has received national recognition from the Energy Regulatory Commission for its role in advancing renewable energy and promoting consumer participation in the country’s clean energy transition. The distribution utility received a plaque of recognition during a ceremony at the ERC Main Office on June 26, 2026, as part of the

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Constantino faces loaded LPGT field at Pinewoods

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Alex Eala faces Zarazua in Wimbledon opener

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Rotary opens Taipei convention with cultural flair

Taipei shimmered with color, music, and fellowship as the 2026 Rotary International Convention opened with an Asian Cultural Festival Dinner that transformed New Palace Grande Luxe Banquet at the Yuaye Convention Center into a showcase of heritage and service. Hosted by the Zone 10A Rotary Public Image Coordinator Team, led by Overall Event Chair and

Filipino students command robot in space, wins 3rd place at international programming contest

Amparo leads UPV West Visayan studies center

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SEARCA champions global learning pathways at DepEd-led forum

SEARCA, UPV inked academic and research partnership for agri sustainable innovation

GMA Regional TV launches ‘Ratsada Balita’ on June 29

By the sweat of his brows: Sarmogenes reimagines paternity at ILOMOCA

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PSA Guimaras backs National Refugee Day campaign

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Pests, pigs, and panic

June 29, 2026

Two crises are eating through Western Visayas and Negros Island right now, one pest at a time and one pig at a time, and the response from government looks the same in both cases: reactive, underfunded, and just a little behind. Start with the Red-Striped Soft Scale Insect. As of June 21, validated infestations had

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NO PORK IN, NO RISK: Aklan and Guimaras lock down over ASF threat

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Duren looks to explore free agency due to extension dispute with Detroit

Converge taps ex-TNT import Jalen Hudson for PBA Governors’ Cup

Que cautious as Pinewoods Challenge tests PGT field

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Rotary opens Taipei convention with cultural flair

Filipino students command robot in space, wins 3rd place at international programming contest

Amparo leads UPV West Visayan studies center

SEARCA champions global learning pathways at DepEd-led forum

SEARCA, UPV inked academic and research partnership for agri sustainable innovation

GMA Regional TV launches ‘Ratsada Balita’ on June 29

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MORE Power taps cheaper suppliers to ease bill shock

These wind turbines let farms keep growing underneath

Top Stories

How Iloilo banked 540 million liters of water

City Hall lawyer challenges LTO-6 over due process, seat belt rap

Iloilo groups join White Ribbon justice call

Pests, pigs, and panic

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NO PORK IN, NO RISK: Aklan and Guimaras lock down over ASF threat

Biz leader ties power-cost relief to NEPC investments

Sicogon land feud boils over as armed businessman is arrested

‘UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE’: Why Iloilo City cleared responders in fatal Jaro stroke case

NEGROS

Negros Power cited for clean energy leadership

Ex-NPA militia member surrenders firearm in Negros Occidental

Police seize PHP 1.7 million shabu in Negros

PRO-NIR boosts rainy season disaster response

SPORTS

Pacquiao’s camp confirms Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely

Duren looks to explore free agency due to extension dispute with Detroit

Converge taps ex-TNT import Jalen Hudson for PBA Governors’ Cup

Que cautious as Pinewoods Challenge tests PGT field

Constantino faces loaded LPGT field at Pinewoods

Alex Eala faces Zarazua in Wimbledon opener

FEATURES

Rotary opens Taipei convention with cultural flair

Filipino students command robot in space, wins 3rd place at international programming contest

Amparo leads UPV West Visayan studies center

SEARCA champions global learning pathways at DepEd-led forum

SEARCA, UPV inked academic and research partnership for agri sustainable innovation

GMA Regional TV launches ‘Ratsada Balita’ on June 29

By the sweat of his brows: Sarmogenes reimagines paternity at ILOMOCA

PSA Guimaras backs National Refugee Day campaign

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Pests, pigs, and panic

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Pests, pigs, and panic