Tag: Antique

  • Antique’s Sibalom Municipality Rejects Proposed Mineral Reservation to Safeguard Natural Resources

    In a decisive move to protect its vital natural resources, the Sibalom Municipal Council in Antique has firmly opposed a proposed mineral reservation. The council’s stance was solidified with the passage of Resolution No. 16-2025 on February 5, 2025, directly challenging a proposal by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and…

  • Antique’s Tobias Fornier to Host Peace Covenant for 2025 Midterm Elections

    In an effort to ensure a peaceful and fair 2025 midterm election, the municipality of Tobias Fornier in Antique is set to host a peace covenant signing. This initiative comes as Tobias Fornier is the only area in the province flagged as a concern due to intense political rivalry. The event, scheduled for February 27,…

  • Tobias Fornier in Antique to Host Peace Covenant for 2025 Midterm Elections

    In an effort to ensure a peaceful and fair 2025 midterm election, the municipality of Tobias Fornier in Antique is set to host a peace covenant signing. This initiative comes as the town is the only area in the province flagged for heightened political tensions. Wil Arceño, the Acting Assistant Regional Director of the Commission…

  • Antique Province Formalizes President Marcos Jr.’s Kadiwa Program

    In a significant move to bolster agricultural development, the Antique provincial board has officially adopted the Katuwang sa Diwa at Gawa para sa Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita, or Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP), into its local governance framework. This decision was made during a regular session held on February 17, 2025, in San Jose…

  • Senatorial Candidates and Party-Lists Ordered to Remove Illegal Campaign Posters

    In a move to enforce election regulations, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Antique has issued directives to senatorial candidates and party-list groups to take down their illegal and oversized campaign posters. This action follows the ‘Oplan Baklas’ initiative, which began on February 11, 2025, aimed at removing campaign materials from public spaces not designated…

  • Election Watchdogs Order Removal of Unauthorized Campaign Posters in Antique

    In a move to enforce election regulations, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Antique has issued directives to senatorial candidates and party-list groups to take down their oversized and unauthorized campaign posters. This action follows the ‘Oplan Baklas’ initiative, which began on February 11, 2025, aimed at clearing public spaces of non-compliant campaign materials. During…

  • 3,000 University of Antique Students Benefit from Educational Aid Program

    In a significant boost to education in Antique, 3,000 students from the University of Antique (UA) in Sibalom municipality received educational assistance on February 13, 2025. The aid, part of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program, was distributed to students facing financial difficulties in meeting…

  • Antique’s Economy Thrives as It Hosts 2025 Regional Sports Event

    The 2025 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) meet is proving to be a significant economic catalyst for Antique, as stated by Governor Rhodora Cadiao. The event, set to take place from March 1 to 8, has led to a surge in bookings at hotels and lodging houses in San Jose de Buenavista, the province’s…

  • Antique Launches P1.6-Billion Socialized Housing Initiative

    In a significant development for Antique, the groundbreaking ceremony for the PHP1.6-billion Binirayan Village 4PH Towers took place in Barangay San Pedro, San Jose de Buenavista on February 12, 2025. Governor Rhodora Cadiao officiated the event by dropping the time capsule, marking the start of construction for this ambitious project aimed at addressing housing needs…

  • Antique Honors Late Governor Evelio Javier on 39th Death Anniversary

    In a poignant tribute, the community of Antique gathered at the EBJ Freedom Park in San Jose de Buenavista to honor the late governor Evelio Javier on the 39th anniversary of his death. The ceremony, marked by the laying of wreaths at Javier’s statue, was a testament to his enduring legacy of integrity and courage.…