After many years of the Philippine government's conferment of National Artist awards to Filipino artists from various fields, actor and director Efren Reyes, Jr. recently complained of the criteria set generally by the monitoring, nomination, evaluation and selection committees.

Efren Reyes, Jr. Suggests The National Artist Of The Philippines' Criteria Be Revised

Stricter Oplan Galugad to preclude drugs entry

The Capiz Rehabilitation Center (CRC) is implementing stricter measures to monitor the entry and exit of visitors for Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL), as shared by Provincial Warden Arjuna Yngcong in an interview with Opinyon Panay.

Tighter Visitor Screening in Capiz Rehab Center

In the Filipino Food Month

There are many reasons to travel to the beautiful towns of Iloilo — from its rich history to the growing foodie scene. The richest of palates will surely enjoy what each town can offer in terms of its traditional cuisine highlighted in this annual three-day event that takes place every April in celebration of Filipino Food Month. 

Culinary Cultures with NAMIT!

Speaking of another wedding... This time, a reset wedding. It is the supposed Visayan wedding of actress Andi Eigenmann and surfing champ Philmar Alipayo.

Andi Eigenmann and Philmar Alipayo's Visayan Wedding Postponed 

In a show of solidarity and support, Dr. Raul N. Banias, the Provincial Administrator representing the Iloilo Provincial Government, facilitated the turnover of essential goods to the Philippine Army through the 301st Brigade.

Essential Goods for Armymen in Iloilo

The Far Eastern University Center for the Arts and Far Eastern University Bamboo Band (FBB) present a special concert entitled "Ang Tangi Kong Ikaw", to be held on Saturday, May 4, at 6:00 PM at the FEU Auditorium.

FEU Bamboo Band concert for university’s 96th year

Rationing alternative in 79 Antique barangays

SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique — Seventy-six barangays in nine towns in Antique province are grappling with the harsh reality of water shortage this year. 


WATER CRISIS WORSENS

Around 9,000 jobseekers flocked to the Quezon City Hall grounds Wednesday, May 1, for the Labor Day Job Fair. 

IN SEARCH OF JOBS

Instead of pushing hard the adoption of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) and the deadline for the jeepney consolidation needed to implement PUVMP, several business and workers groups called for the indefinite suspension of the consolidation requirement and a deep review of the infirmities of the program.

Indefinite suspension of PUV consolidation

'Beyond the sheer delight of mango consumption lies a deeper significance — a celebration of Guimaras' rich agricultural heritage and the unwavering dedication of its farmers.'


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