Cignal, Creamline meet in pivotal PVL clash
Cignal and Creamline are set for a decisive third meeting in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on today, April 14, with the winner moving closer to the first Finals berth in a high-stakes semifinal showdown at Mall of Asia Arena. The match is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., following the 4 p.m. knockout duel between […] The post Cignal, Creamline meet in pivotal PVL clash appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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One week millionaire
By Alex P. Vidal “Gambling has brought our family together. We had to move to a smaller house.” – Tommy Cooper TUPPERWARE “Tito Tap” Tacuyan cashed out the white voucher that read: “$21,560” or roughly P1,293,600 in Philippine money from a casino in Queens on March 22 after hitting the “jackpot” in the Jinse Dao […] The post One week millionaire appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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PHP 25M in smuggled cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region seized an estimated PHP 25 million worth of illicit tobacco products in Barangay To-oy, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Monday. The operation stemmed from intelligence reports about the alleged unloading of cigarette boxes from a 10-wheeler wing van. Acting on the tip, […] The post PHP 25M in smuggled cigarettes seized in Negros Occidental appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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BIR expands VAT-exempt medicines list
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded the list of value-added tax-exempt medicines to 2,263 drugs, a move the government says is meant to ease the cost of treatment for Filipinos living with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The update was formalized through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 27-2026, which the BIR issued on April 8, 2026. […] The post BIR expands VAT-exempt medicines list appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo City Hall to roll out free rides for employees
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The Iloilo City government is set to roll out a “Libre Sakay” program for City Hall employees this week as part of its response to ongoing transportation and cost-of-living challenges. City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu said the initiative aims to ease the burden on government workers, noting that a survey is underway […] The post Iloilo City Hall to roll out free rides for employees appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Three former Capiz governors present at Capiztahan 2026 opening
By Felipe V. Celino ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Three former governors of Capiz were present during the opening of Capiztahan 2026 on Monday morning in front of the under-construction provincial capitol in Pueblo de Panay here. Led by incumbent Gov. Fredenil “Oto” Castro, the presence of former governors Esteban Evan “Nonoy” Contreras, former Pontevedra Mayor […] The post Three former Capiz governors present at Capiztahan 2026 opening appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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What oil really means
By Herman M. Lagon Try this—pause and really look at what is around you. Oil is probably part of many of those things, even if you do not think of it that way. It is in your phone, your table, your shoes, and even the small items you barely notice. Most of us only remember […] The post What oil really means appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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A Super El Niño is coming — guess who pays
Let us put the coming Super El Niño in terms closer to home than sea surface temperature anomalies. In 2024, El Niño — not even a Super one — destroyed PHP 15.3 billion worth of Philippine crops, dried out 270,855 hectares, and wrecked the livelihoods of over 333,000 farmers and fisherfolk. The Department of Agriculture […] The post A Super El Niño is coming — guess who pays appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo dengue cases drop 66% but two deaths recorded
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reported two dengue-related deaths from Jan. 4 to April 4, even as cases declined significantly compared with the same period in 2025. IPHO chief Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon said the province recorded 432 dengue cases, including the two fatalities, in an interview Monday, April 13. […] The post Iloilo dengue cases drop 66% but two deaths recorded appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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PHP 21M cigarettes surrendered at Bacolod checkpoint
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY – Suspected smuggled cigarettes worth PHP 21 million were voluntarily surrendered to police at a checkpoint in Purok Herbabuena, Circumferential Road, Barangay Villamonte, here on Tuesday. Police said the surrendered items included 200 boxes of Tabaco cigarettes and 15 boxes of Cannon cigarettes. According to a report from the […] The post PHP 21M cigarettes surrendered at Bacolod checkpoint appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Vapidemic in plain sight
By Herman M. Lagon There are a few vape shops squeezed into one short stretch of road. No need to exaggerate it. Just spend a quiet afternoon in Barotac Nuevo—you will see tricycles waiting, students passing by, and those glass shelves glowing with bright cartridges that look more like candy than anything else. It does […] The post Vapidemic in plain sight appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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LTO-6 anti-colorum drive nets three vans
By Gerome Dalipe and Jennifer P. Rendon An intensified anti-colorum drive in Iloilo has led to the apprehension of three vans, including two illegal “car-for-rent” units in Iloilo City and another colorum van intercepted in Guimbal, authorities said. The latest operation was conducted by the Regional Law Enforcement Section led by Deputy Chief Relin Reyes […] The post LTO-6 anti-colorum drive nets three vans appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Locking in is overrated
By Eliza Bellones It is so easy to feel like we are falling behind. Perhaps this is why “locking in” has become such a common phrase. You hear it before any moment that feels important enough to change your life, the looming reminder that there is always more to do, more to achieve, more of […] The post Locking in is overrated appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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NPA claims killing of ex-town councilor
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY – Police are conducting a full investigation into the fatal shooting of a former councilor in Barangay Payao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, on Sunday despite the New People’s Army’s claim of responsibility. The Romeo Nanta Command of the NPA released a statement Monday claiming responsibility for the death of Rodulfo […] The post NPA claims killing of ex-town councilor appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo Capitol earns 5-star energy rating
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Iloilo Provincial Capitol has earned a 100% five-star rating for its compliance with the Government Energy Management Program in line with Republic Act 11285, or the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act. The rating followed a random spot inspection conducted April 13 by the Department of Energy Visayas Field Office’s Energy […] The post Iloilo Capitol earns 5-star energy rating appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Silay’s Kansilay tops Panaad dance competition
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY – The Kansilay Festival of Silay City, Negros Occidental was named grand champion in the city category of this year’s Best of Festival Dances during the opening of the 30th Panaad sa Negros Festival on Monday at Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan here. The contingent representing the […] The post Silay’s Kansilay tops Panaad dance competition appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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It’s the plumbing, not the pitch
The Philippines keeps winning tourism awards. At the 2025 World Travel Awards in October, it swept six titles — Asia’s Leading Beach Destination, Leading Dive Destination, Leading Island Destination, and three more. The Department of Tourism was named Asia’s Leading Tourist Board. On paper, that’s a sector on the rise. But the numbers underneath tell […] The post It’s the plumbing, not the pitch appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Ex-Senate president faults policy gaps behind fuel crisis
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The country’s worsening fuel crisis stems from policy gaps across successive administrations that failed to build durable solutions to energy challenges, former Senate President Franklin Drilon said. Drilon said Tuesday, April 14, that any administration would have struggled to handle the impact of what economists have described as one of the […] The post Ex-Senate president faults policy gaps behind fuel crisis appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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71 Iloilo City cops join LTO deputization seminar
By Jennifer P. Rendon Seventy-one personnel of the Iloilo City Police Office have taken the initial step toward becoming Land Transportation Office-deputized agents. They participated in the two-day LTO Deputation Seminar on April 15–16 at the ICPO Function Hall in Camp Achilles Plagata on General Luna Street in City Proper, Iloilo City. The participants came […] The post 71 Iloilo City cops join LTO deputization seminar appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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LTO-NIR sacks worker over fixing complaints
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The Land Transportation Office-Negros Island Region, or LTO-NIR, has dismissed a job order worker following a series of complaints over alleged illegal “fixing” of official transactions. LTO-NIR Director Jeck Conlu said in a radio interview that complainants had exposed the worker for allegedly handling transactions outside the agency’s […] The post LTO-NIR sacks worker over fixing complaints appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Pavia shooting kills woman, injures co-worker
By Jennifer P. Rendon A 32-year-old woman was killed, while her 28-year-old co-worker was injured after a still-unidentified gunman repeatedly shot them early in the evening of April 14 in Pavia, Iloilo. Police identified the victims only by their aliases, Divine, 32, of Zone 2, Barangay San Juan, Molo, Iloilo City, and Shane, 28, of […] The post Pavia shooting kills woman, injures co-worker appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Mining companies exploiting Indigenous peoples
By Fr. Shay Cullen The Philippines is blessed with great mineral wealth. It has an abundance of nickel, copper, gold, cobalt, chromite, iron ore, manganese, zinc, lead, mercury, and even rare earth elements. It also has vast resources of renewable energy — wind, solar, hydro, geothermal and biomass — yet it depends on burning coal, […] The post Mining companies exploiting Indigenous peoples appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Isabela’s Tigkalalag wins Panaad dance tilt
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Isabela, Negros Occidental’s Tigkalalag Festival clinched the championship in its comeback performance in the Best of Festival Dances competition in the municipality category at the Panaad Park and Stadium here on Tuesday. The Tigkalalag Festival is Isabela’s distinct, morbid-themed cultural celebration held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 […] The post Isabela’s Tigkalalag wins Panaad dance tilt appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Over 1,000 PUVs join Bacolod transport strike
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — More than 1,000 public utility vehicle drivers joined a transport strike and protest here on Wednesday to press the national government to address the transport sector’s concerns over rising fuel prices amid the global oil crisis linked to tensions in the Middle East. Some PUV drivers expressed disappointment […] The post Over 1,000 PUVs join Bacolod transport strike appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Connected by taste
By Ted Aldwin Ong Conversations over food are always enriching, especially when shared with culinary professionals, gastronomy practitioners, and food writers from our ASEAN neighbors through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. During the Filipino Food Month gastronomy symposium held at UI-Phinma, I found myself gathered around a table for lunch with our guests in the […] The post Connected by taste appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Bayan Panay rejects Drilon’s call to ‘prove worth’ to corporations
By Juliane Judilla Multi-sectoral group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Panay has pushed back against remarks by former Senate President Franklin Drilon, asserting that local vendors and residents should not bear the burden of proving their worth to private corporations. During his visit at the Iloilo Terminal Market in Iloilo City on Monday, the former senator […] The post Bayan Panay rejects Drilon’s call to ‘prove worth’ to corporations appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Capitol eyes mall-based food terminal in Oton
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Iloilo Provincial Government is studying the possible establishment of a food terminal and farmers’ market inside a commercial complex in Oton as part of efforts to provide new trading spaces for local producers and ambulant vendors, locally known as bolanteros. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. met with officials of Vista Land […] The post Capitol eyes mall-based food terminal in Oton appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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