Iloilo board seeks review of NFA mandate, PHP 20 rice
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Iloilo Provincial Board has urged the national government to review the country’s rice procurement, distribution and regulatory framework, citing the limited mandate of the National Food Authority (NFA) under the Rice Tariffication Law and concerns over the PHP 20-per-kilo rice program. The call was made through a resolution adopted during […] The post Iloilo board seeks review of NFA mandate, PHP 20 rice appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Knife-wielding passenger faces charges after Iloilo airport scare
By Jennifer P. Rendon Police are preparing to file multiple criminal charges against a man who went on a rampage inside the pre-departure area of Iloilo International Airport. PCol. Bayani Razalan, Iloilo police director, said the 54-year-old suspect, identified only as Roland, may be charged with attempted homicide, direct assault, and grave threats. In a […] The post Knife-wielding passenger faces charges after Iloilo airport scare appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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SECURITY RESET: Why Iloilo airport may bring back entrance screening
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor and Jennifer P. Rendon The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in Iloilo is reviewing the possible return of initial security screening at the entrance of Iloilo International Airport following a knife-brandishing and shooting incident at the pre-departure area on Wednesday, Jan. 28. CAAP Iloilo terminal supervisor Arthur Parreño said […] The post SECURITY RESET: Why Iloilo airport may bring back entrance screening appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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42 Western Visayas LGUs downgraded to ASF pink zone
By Mariela Angella Oladive Forty-two municipalities and cities in Western Visayas have been reclassified from Red (Infected) Zone to Pink (Buffer) Zone under the latest African swine fever zoning update released in January 2026. Under ASF protocols, Red Zones refer to areas with confirmed active ASF cases, where hog movement is prohibited and quarantine and […] The post 42 Western Visayas LGUs downgraded to ASF pink zone appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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CHR urges Congress to decriminalize libel, cyberlibel
By Francis Allan L. Angelo The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is urging lawmakers in both chambers of Congress to prioritize and pass proposed legislation to decriminalize libel and cyberlibel, citing their adverse impact on free expression and democratic participation. In a recently released Human Rights Advisory (https://bit.ly/HRAonDecrimofLibel), the CHR warned that provisions under the […] The post CHR urges Congress to decriminalize libel, cyberlibel appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Ford Iloilo opens expanded Santa Barbara dealership
By Mariela Angella Oladive Ford Philippines, in partnership with Fairlane Automotive Ventures Inc. (FAVI), has inaugurated the newly relocated Ford Iloilo, reinforcing its commitment to delivering an enhanced ownership and after-sales experience for customers in Western Visayas. Located along Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue in Cabugao Sur, Santa Barbara, the expanded dealership sits on more than […] The post Ford Iloilo opens expanded Santa Barbara dealership appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Job application mistakes to avoid in 2026, according to Jobstreet by SEEK
As the job market becomes increasingly more competitive, job seekers are facing bigger challenges in standing out in job applications. In the previous year, Jobstreet by SEEK reported a 179 percent year-on-year surge in job applications per post, indicating that a single role now receives significantly more applications than before. That’s why applying smarter matters […] The post Job application mistakes to avoid in 2026, according to Jobstreet by SEEK appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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DTI, TikTok Shop partner for responsible e-commerce
The Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) E-Commerce Bureau (ECB) has partnered with TikTok Shop to promote responsible e-commerce practices as online buying and selling continues to expand rapidly across social media platforms in the Philippines. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the DTI-ECB and TikTok Shop agreed to collaborate on awareness and capacity-building initiatives to […] The post DTI, TikTok Shop partner for responsible e-commerce appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Ken Cadenas: Portraits of the Masses
By Ted Aldwin Ong At a distance, “Matehan” by Ken Cadenas immediately commands visual attention. Depicted in the 4 × 3-foot oil painting is a group of men—tricycle drivers—gathered around a worn chessboard at a transport-stop tambayan. Gawkers hover over the game, watching what appears to be a familiar pastime during the slow hours of […] The post Ken Cadenas: Portraits of the Masses appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Suspected NPA rebel killed in Binalbagan clash
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebel was killed in an encounter with the Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, early Friday. Lt. Col. Zeigfred Tayaban, commander of the 94th Infantry Battalion, said the fatality was identified by former comrades as alias “Dante,” a […] The post Suspected NPA rebel killed in Binalbagan clash appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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DTI boosts PHP 2-billion fund for women entrepreneurs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has set aside PHP 2 billion from the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) fund for the Women’s Enterprise Fund (WEF) in 2026 to strengthen access to credit for women entrepreneurs and promote a more inclusive economy. The allocation is intended to balance continued support for women-led enterprises that are […] The post DTI boosts PHP 2-billion fund for women entrepreneurs appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo City school gets bomb threat
By Jennifer P. Rendon Classes continued at a public school in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, on Friday after it received a bomb threat around noon, police said. According to reports, a Grade 10 teacher at Hibao-an Integrated School in Barangay Hibao-an Sur received the threat through her Messenger account. The message warned teachers and students to […] The post Iloilo City school gets bomb threat appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Teaching without losing yourself
By Herman M. Lagon Some mornings, the weight starts even before the first “Good morning, class.” It begins in a jeep that barely moves, in shoes that never quite dry during habagat, in a late-night message from a parent that opens with a gentle but loaded, “Quick question lang.” By the time the flag ceremony […] The post Teaching without losing yourself appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Grade 6 pupil drowns in Bacolod river
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A 12-year-old Grade 6 pupil died after drowning in a river in Barangay Vista Alegre here on Wednesday, cutting short his preparations for graduation. The victim was set to celebrate his 13th birthday in March and was preparing for his elementary graduation. He was the youngest of four […] The post Grade 6 pupil drowns in Bacolod river appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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PRO-6 orders relief of 46 Western Visayas police chiefs
By Jennifer P. Rendon Effective Jan. 30, a total of 46 chiefs of police across Western Visayas have been recommended for relief from their posts as part of a regional personnel rotation. The move stemmed from a memorandum issued by the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) through Resolution No. 2026-01, approved on Jan. 27, 2026. […] The post PRO-6 orders relief of 46 Western Visayas police chiefs appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Finally  
By Artchil B. Fernandez Finally, after nearly a year of delay, the trial of former Philippine strongman Rodrigo Duterte in The Hague is moving. This week, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled that Duterte is fit to participate in the confirmation of charges hearing in his crimes against humanity case. The […] The post Finally   appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Bacolod expands landfill capacity
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — To address the city’s growing waste disposal requirements, the Bacolod City government has begun constructing an additional landfill cell, a move seen as a crucial step toward the planned Waste-to-Energy (WTE) project. Mayor Greg Gasataya led the groundbreaking ceremony for the PHP 66 million Cell No. 5 at […] The post Bacolod expands landfill capacity appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo PESO confirms 3 Ilonggos safe in ship incident
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Iloilo Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) confirmed that three Ilonggo seafarers were among those rescued after a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel capsized in the South China Sea last week. Provincial PESO manager Dr. Cynthia P. Dario said the three seafarers, who were reported safe, are from the municipalities of Janiuay, […] The post Iloilo PESO confirms 3 Ilonggos safe in ship incident appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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CARD RBI opens 41st branch in Bago City
CARD MRI Rizal Bank Inc. (CARD RBI) marks another milestone as it opened its 41st branch located in Bago City on January 26, 2026, to meet the growing needs of the micro-entrepreneurs in the area. “This expansion is an opportunity to widen the bank’s reach and extend our services to more clients. By opening new […] The post CARD RBI opens 41st branch in Bago City appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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TTGINP PAMB Nagpatigayon sang Workshop para sa Protected Area 
Ang Taklong and Tandog Group of Islands Natural Park (TTGINP) Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) nagpatigayon sang workshop sang nagligad lang nga Enero 14, 2026, sa bag-o nga Municipal Hall sang Nueva Valencia, Barangay Poblacion, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Ang tinutuyo sini amo ang pagrepaso sang Department Administrative Order (DAO) 2019-05 kag paghimo sang Implementing Rules […] The post TTGINP PAMB Nagpatigayon sang Workshop para sa Protected Area  appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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NBA slaps 25-game suspension on Paul George for anti-drug violation
By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña The Philadelphia 76ers are set to prepare for their toughest stretch of the NBA regular season after superstar forward Paul George was handed a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug program. The shocking revelation was announced on Feb. 1, 2026, after the NBA front office confirmed that […] The post NBA slaps 25-game suspension on Paul George for anti-drug violation appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Young Elle Woods takes center stage July 1
Prime Video has announced that Elle, the highly anticipated prequel series to Legally Blonde, will premiere on July 1 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Ahead of its global debut, Prime Video has already ordered a second season of Elle, signaling strong confidence in the coming-of-age series produced by Hello Sunshine and […] The post Young Elle Woods takes center stage July 1 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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CPF eyes aggressive Philippine expansion
Leading Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) Public Co. Limited has outlined plans to significantly expand its operations in the Philippines, citing strong growth momentum and long-term confidence in the country’s food and agriculture sector. The expansion plans were shared during a strategic visit to Bangkok, Thailand, by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina […] The post CPF eyes aggressive Philippine expansion appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Capiz acquires breath analyzers for hospitals
By Felipe V. Celino ROXAS CITY, Capiz — The provincial government of Capiz has acquired portable breath analyzer units and distributed them to Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital and four district hospitals in the province. The units were provided to Mambusao District Hospital in Mambusao, Senator Gerry Roxas Memorial District Hospital in Dao, Bailan District Hospital […] The post Capiz acquires breath analyzers for hospitals appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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MORE Power joins U.S. smart grid deep dive
By Francis Allan L. Angelo MORE Electric and Power Corporation has been selected to join a reverse trade mission to the United States, reinforcing the Iloilo-based utility’s growing role in power distribution modernization and smart grid development in the Philippines. The reverse trade mission, organized by the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, brings together selected Philippine power […] The post MORE Power joins U.S. smart grid deep dive appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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A historical moment in time
By Herbert Vego TIME flies, everybody says, and that’s because certain things that happened long ago remain “recent” in our consciousness. One moment in time takes me back to 56 years ago in the eye of the First Quarter Storm. The First Quarter Storm refers to a series of student protests against the administration of […] The post A historical moment in time appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Woman dies after 63 stab wounds in Negros Oriental
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A 36-year-old woman died in a hospital on Friday, a day after she was stabbed 63 times by her foreign husband during a domestic violence incident at their home in Barangay Pinucauan, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental, on Jan. 29. Police Capt. Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police […] The post Woman dies after 63 stab wounds in Negros Oriental appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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High-ranking NPA leader among three killed
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Three suspected New People’s Army rebels, including a high-ranking officer, were killed in separate encounters with military troops on Negros Island over the weekend. Lt. Col. Zeigfred Tayaban, commander of the Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion, said another clash erupted in Barangay Bi-ao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, at about 4 […] The post High-ranking NPA leader among three killed appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Yes, we deserve better
By Herman M. Lagon Childhood teaches an early lesson about responsibility: when you break something, you fix it; you do not ask to be thanked for the attempt. You just fix it, say sorry, and do better next time. So when a celebrity spouse recently suggested—on record—that the public “does not deserve” her husband, an […] The post Yes, we deserve better appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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What Art Month means outside Manila
By Noel Galon de Leon Every February, I am reminded that National Arts Month exists not because I suddenly feel festive about art, but because the state itself once admitted, at least on paper, that artists matter, and yet here in Iloilo the month often arrives like background noise, faint, ignorable, and easy to dismiss […] The post What Art Month means outside Manila appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Senior citizen drowns as Negros flooding displaces families
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Flooding struck several areas in Negros Occidental on Saturday night, affecting more than 1,000 families and claiming the life of an elderly woman who drowned in rising waters. The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office reported that an 87-year-old bedridden woman was found dead Sunday near a creek in […] The post Senior citizen drowns as Negros flooding displaces families appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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ICPO files charges over Mandurriao street fight
By Jennifer P. Rendon The Iloilo City Police Office has filed charges against several individuals involved in a street fight early Saturday morning, Jan. 31, in Mandurriao district. Police identified those charged as alias Jan, 23, a food handler and resident of Barangay Poblacion, San Dionisio; alias Philip, 26, a waiter from Barangay Calumpang, Molo; […] The post ICPO files charges over Mandurriao street fight appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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ISUFST adopts four-day compressed workweek
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology has formally adopted a four-day compressed workweek for the entire second semester of Academic Year 2025–2026, becoming the first university in Western Visayas to implement the scheme under approved internal guidelines anchored on Civil Service Commission regulations. The policy takes effect today, Feb. 2. ISUFST President […] The post ISUFST adopts four-day compressed workweek appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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320 families displaced by Bacolod flooding
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A total of 320 families, or 1,038 individuals, were affected by flash floods in Bacolod City on Saturday due to continuous torrential rains brought by a shear line. The city government said several rivers overflowed after heavy rainfall from mountainous and eastern portions of the city caused floodwaters […] The post 320 families displaced by Bacolod flooding appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo Airport Security Needs Clear Ownership
The knife-brandishing scare at Iloilo International Airport on Jan. 28 exposed a familiar problem in Philippine governance: when everyone has a role, nobody seems to own the gap. A bladed weapon was detected at the central X-ray checkpoint, yet the situation still escalated into a chase and a police shooting inside the pre-departure area, which […] The post Iloilo Airport Security Needs Clear Ownership appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Angat Buhay turns over Iloilo greenhouses
By Mariela Angella Oladive Greenhouse facilities funded by Angat Buhay in the towns of Ajuy and Concepcion, Iloilo, were formally turned over on Jan. 30 to support community feeding programs for malnourished children. The turnover, led by the Iloilo provincial government, aligns with Executive Order No. 40, series of 2025, issued by Gov. Arthur Defensor […] The post Angat Buhay turns over Iloilo greenhouses appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Toilet Talk
If a city can draw crowds big enough to jam Iznart Street, it can also plan enough toilets so people are not begging a cashier for permission to pee. Councilor Rex Marcus Sarabia is right to be turned off by reports that some establishments required receipts or charged fees before allowing restroom use during Dinagyang. […] The post Toilet Talk appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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