May 23, 2025

Tag: Western Visayas

  • DTI and DPWH Pledge to Finish P130-M Road Projects to Boost Western Visayas Economy

    In a significant move to enhance economic growth in Western Visayas, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have vowed to complete road connectivity projects valued at PHP130 million. These initiatives fall under the Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade (ROLL IT) Program, which aims…

    Written by

    Alfredo Ramos

  • Antique’s Local Governments to Host Delegations for Western Visayas Athletic Meet

    In San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, local government units (LGUs) have agreed to host delegations for the upcoming Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet. This initiative is part of their effort to support the province’s role as host of the regional sports event. Dr. Evelyn Remo, the Chief Education Supervisor at the Department of…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • Western Visayas Police Seize PHP45 Million in Illegal Drugs, Arrest 344 in January Crackdown

    In a robust effort to combat drug proliferation, the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO6) reported a significant haul of illegal drugs worth PHP45 million and the apprehension of 344 suspects during January 2025. The crackdown, detailed in a report released on February 4, showcased the effectiveness of 265 police operations that led to…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • Philippine National Police Reports Single Validated Election Incident in Western Visayas

    The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday that they have documented a single validated election-related incident (ERI) in the lead-up to the midterm elections scheduled for May 12. According to PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo, this incident occurred in Region 6, Western Visayas, and involved the destruction of campaign tarpaulins belonging to a…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Negros Island Region Accelerates Transition with New Implementing Rules

    BACOLOD CITY – The transition to the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR) is gaining momentum, with full operations anticipated to commence on February 19, just 15 days after the release of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) on Monday. Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez, who is stepping down as chairman of the Regional Development Council-Western…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • Guimaras Sees Remarkable Decline in Poverty Rates in 2023

    In a significant development for the province of Guimaras, the poverty rate has decreased notably, dropping to 6.5 percent in 2023 from 10 percent in 2021, as per the latest report from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The 2023 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) indicates that only 7 percent of the population, or 4…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Guimaras Sees Significant Decline in Poverty Rates in 2023

    In a promising development for the province of Guimaras, the poverty rate has seen a notable decrease, dropping to 6.5 percent in 2023 from 10 percent in 2021, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday. The latest Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) for 2023 indicates that only 7 out of every…

    Written by

    Brian Corpuz

  • Philippine Statistics Authority Sets Up New Regional Office in Negros Island Region

    The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is actively working on setting up its Regional Statistical Services Office (RSSO) in the newly established Negros Island Region (NIR), which is expected to be fully operational this year. The PSA-Negros Occidental announced that John Campomanes, their chief statistical specialist, has been appointed as the interim regional director to lead…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • 21 Individuals Arrested for Gun Ban Violations in Western Visayas

    In Western Visayas, the police have arrested 21 people for breaching the election gun ban since it began on January 12, according to police reports released on Tuesday. The most recent arrest involved a 54-year-old man caught with a gun replica at a checkpoint on Barangay Mansilingan–Murcia Road in Bacolod City late Monday night, as…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos

  • Iloilo’s New Sunset Boulevard Now Open to Traffic, Aims to Boost Local Economy

    On January 24, 2025, the Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, officially known as the Iloilo River North Bank Road, was opened to vehicular traffic by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas (DPWH 6). This significant infrastructure project is set to tackle transportation issues while also promoting tourism, drawing investments, and fostering economic development…

    Written by

    Benigno Delos Santos