BACOLOD CITY – The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has temporarily suspended the implementation of Sugar Order (SO) No. 6, which sets guidelines for the importation of certain sugars and sugar confectionery, following concerns raised by industry stakeholders.

SRA suspends order on importation of certain sugars

For the first time since she assumed the role of the first lady, Liza Araneta Marcos visited her husband's hometown to share and to maje sure her projects reaches the communities. 


Lab For All Reaches Tacloban

Already a first class province starting this year, the provincial government of Aklan under the leadership of incumbent Governor Jose Enrique M. Miraflores, is now operating on a P2,989,341.075.00 annual budget this year.

Aklan operates on a P2.989-B budget this year 

Show business and the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo

You may not know it but action star ER Ejercito is a true blue Aklanon.

ER Ejercito reminisces Aklan

UPDATED ESWM PLAN. Engineer Neil Ravena, chief of the General Services Office (GSO), explains before the regular session of the city council the urgency of the adoption and approval of the updated Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Plan of Iloilo City during the regular session on Thursday (Jan. 30, 2025). The city government is gearing up for a transition to an integrated solid waste management facility with the impending closure of its sanitary landfill in 2026. (PNA photo by PGLena)

Iloilo City OKs updated 10-year solid waste dev’t plan

At the lobby of the Newport Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World, entertainment writer JC Nigado noticed a woman who was smiling at him from the opposite side of the foyer.

Imelda Papin wows reps from Western Visayas

Effective January 1, 2025, the Province of Aklan as a Local Government Unit (LGU) had been upgraded to a First Class Province for having attained average annual income of P1.5 billion and more from regular sources during the past three years. 

Aklan LGUs leveling up fast 

NATURAL DYE. Loom weavers in the Municipality of San Remigio make natural dye for their handloom fabric or 'patadyong' to make it safer, more attractive, and colorful in this undated photo. Iguirindon Loom Weavers Association (ILWA) president Helen Marquiño, in an interview on Friday (Jan. 24, 2025), said they are now producing natural dye handloom fabrics, shawls, and handkerchiefs. (Photo courtesy of Iguirindon Loom Weavers Association)

Antique loom weavers produce natural dyed fabrics

There are no Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) operating within the province.


No POGOs in Iloilo City, Province - Defensor

ILOILO CITY - In a significant step towards fostering regional cooperation and development, the capital town of Aklan, Kalibo, and the highly urbanized City of Iloilo have officially become "sisters." 

Kalibo and Iloilo City Forge Sisterhood for Mutual Growth and Prosperity

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