Makinaugalingon archives inscribed in UNESCO register
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor Archival documents of the historic Makinaugalingon newspaper in Iloilo City have been inscribed in the Philippines’ Memory of the World national register, recognizing the country’s longest-running vernacular newspaper before World War II for its enduring cultural and historical value. The recognition was conferred by the UNESCO National Commission of the […] The post Makinaugalingon archives inscribed in UNESCO register appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo joins UNDP circular economy workshop in Japan
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Iloilo Provincial Government is exploring stronger regulatory and financing mechanisms for plastic waste management after participating in a five-day Regional Workshop on Circular Economy organized by the United Nations Development Programme in Yokohama, Japan. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, who represented the provincial government, said the delegation gained firsthand insights from […] The post Iloilo joins UNDP circular economy workshop in Japan appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Isabela village councilor nabbed for illegal drugs
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A 41-year-old village councilor was arrested in a drug bust in Barangay 1, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, years after he previously surrendered through “Oplan Tokhang.” Police Maj. Ryan Villasario, chief of the Moises Padilla Municipal Police Station, identified the suspect as “Lemuel,” a resident of Barangay […] The post Isabela village councilor nabbed for illegal drugs appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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ENOUGH
By Raoul Suarez She came home because her folks from the town insisted. She told herself it was a short visit. A dutiful appearance. Three days, maybe four. The fiesta banners sagged across narrow streets, colors bleached by summers that never changed. The plaza smelled of grilled meat and dust. The same tricycles rattled past […] The post ENOUGH appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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NGCP restores Aklan power line ahead of schedule
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) successfully energized the Unidos-Caticlan 69-kiloVolt (kV) Line at 1:31 p.m. on February 13, 2026, completing restoration works nearly a month ahead of its March 2026 target and fully normalizing power transmission services in parts of Aklan Province. Transmission services for the Aklan Electric Cooperative’s (AKELCO) Caticlan and […] The post NGCP restores Aklan power line ahead of schedule appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Mother-son tandem, 2 others nabbed in PHP 578,000 drug sting
By Jenifer P. Rendon A mother, her son and two others were arrested in a police anti-illegal drug operation on the evening of Feb. 24 in City Proper, Iloilo City. Police identified the suspects only as alias Ryan, 32; his mother, alias Mary, 50; and Mary’s live-in partner, alias Mel, 58, all residents of Barangay […] The post Mother-son tandem, 2 others nabbed in PHP 578,000 drug sting appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo City’s growth story: still intact — but the signals are softening
By Antonio Calleja Iloilo City continues to grow. But the latest data suggest that the pace of expansion is beginning to moderate — and the reasons behind that shift deserve careful, data-driven attention. Recent figures from the Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) Office show that business registrations and capitalization are still trending upward, […] The post Iloilo City’s growth story: still intact — but the signals are softening appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Hinigaran rescuer nabbed in illegal firearms raid
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A 45-year-old local rescuer was arrested in a gun raid in Barangay Bato, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental on Tuesday following reports of alleged brandishing of a firearm and threats. Authorities served a search warrant for violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, against […] The post Hinigaran rescuer nabbed in illegal firearms raid appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Bacolod plans mobile library with PAGCOR tablet donation
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — In a move to strengthen digital education access, Mayor Greg Gasataya announced plans to deploy 500 brand-new computer tablets to a proposed Mobile Learning Center here. The devices were officially turned over by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Tuesday at the Bacolod City Government Center. […] The post Bacolod plans mobile library with PAGCOR tablet donation appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Baring the ‘silent violence’ of Philippine jails
By Danika Geronimo Conversations about Philippine jail congestion often begin and end with statistics: thousands of case backlogs, cells built for 50 crammed with 200 bodies, and facilities straining at 300 to 400 percent beyond capacity. Yet these numbers barely capture the everyday human cost of overcrowding. What does punishment feel like when confinement overwhelms […] The post Baring the ‘silent violence’ of Philippine jails appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Paraw Regatta: An Uncomfortable Evolution
Only one truth is besetting the 53rd Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival: nostalgia alone does not pay the bills. Robert Somosa, who chairs the sailing events this year, said the quiet part out loud recently. Nobody really fishes in a paraw anymore. Today’s coastal communities have transitioned to motorized pumpboats because they are practical or they have abandoned that way […] The post Paraw Regatta: An Uncomfortable Evolution appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Janine Berdin, syd hartha, and more to headline GNN’s Lilet Fair this March 2026
From pop-rock icons to drag performers and industry trailblazers, the event champions women onstage and behind the scenes Despite women’s significant contributions to the entertainment industry, they continue to face significant challenges throughout history, from being at the receiving end of discrimination and harmful stereotypes to being overlooked for production roles or leadership positions. Apart […] The post Barbie Almalbis, Clara Benin, Janine Berdin, syd hartha, and more to headline GNN’s Lilet Fair this March 2026 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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SB19 turns frustration into fire with era-defining anthem ‘VISA’
The P-Pop trailblazers raise the stakes with a song that channels global ambition and systemic frustration into a rallying cry for change SB19 marks a watershed moment in P-Pop with the release of “VISA,” their first official single of 2026 and the bold follow-up to the Simula At Wakas era. Delivering a more confident and […] The post SB19 turns frustration into fire with era-defining anthem ‘VISA’ appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Scion of Carles political family falls in drug sting
By Jenifer P. Rendon A relative of a political family in Carles, Iloilo was arrested in an anti-illegal drug operation early morning of Feb. 26. Alias Eul, 37, of Barangay Bancal, Carles, was arrested in a buy-bust operation at Bancal Port around 1:52 a.m. He allegedly sold a sachet of suspected shabu for PHP 1,500 […] The post Scion of Carles political family falls in drug sting appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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‘WIDESPREAD BUDGETARY CRISIS’: Only 12 of 180 Iloilo City barangays have approved budgets
By Mariela Angella Oladive Only 12 out of 180 barangays in Iloilo City have approved their annual budgets for 2026 as of the fourth week of February, leaving 168 barangays operating under reenacted budgets for the current fiscal year. During his privilege speech at the City Council’s regular session on Feb. 26, Councilor Rex Marcus […] The post ‘WIDESPREAD BUDGETARY CRISIS’: Only 12 of 180 Iloilo City barangays have approved budgets appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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The line we defend
By Herman M. Lagon Some campaigns fade once the hashtags cool down. “Atin ang Kinse” refuses to. It keeps resurfacing because the issue is not symbolic; it is daily rice, tuition, and ulam. In many coastal towns, the 15-kilometer municipal water line is where the morning begins: a father warming a small engine that coughs […] The post The line we defend appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Six Du30 lawyers at The Hague ‘useless’
By Herbert Vego WHAT are the six Filipino lawyers there for? This question came to my mind on the first day of the pre-trial hearing of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, for crimes against humanity. As everyone now knows, there was no accredited Filipino lawyer in […] The post Six Du30 lawyers at The Hague ‘useless’ appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Sleeping barangay captain shot dead on birthday in Iloilo
By Jenifer P. Rendon A village official was shot dead on Feb. 26 — his birthday. An unknown gunman allegedly shot Barangay Captain Richard Sapalo early Thursday morning inside his house in San Joaquin, Iloilo. It was believed that Sapalo, a resident of Ginot-an, a village 15 kilometers from San Joaquin town proper, had been […] The post Sleeping barangay captain shot dead on birthday in Iloilo appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Fiscal signals matter more than fiscal soundbites
By Antonio Calleja In urban governance, credibility is built not only on what policies are pursued but on how clearly and consistently they are explained. In recent months, Iloilo City’s fiscal conversation — particularly around the real property tax (RPT) adjustment, the proposed PHP 300 million borrowing for school infrastructure, and recent explanations linking local […] The post Fiscal signals matter more than fiscal soundbites appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Young brothers nabbed with PHP 1.9 million shabu in Iloilo
By Jenifer P. Rendon Two young siblings were arrested in a police anti-narcotics operation on the afternoon of Feb. 26 in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Police identified the suspects only as alias AJ, 20, a construction worker, and his older brother, alias Batwan, 21, a passenger assistant officer, both residents of Barangay Bakhaw, Mandurriao. Members of […] The post Young brothers nabbed with PHP 1.9 million shabu in Iloilo appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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‘BUHAY ANG DIWA NG EDSA!’: Thousands of Panayanons mark People Power anniversary
By Juliane Judilla Amid the declaration of Feb. 25 as a working holiday, thousands of Panayanons took to the streets to mark the 40th anniversary of the historic EDSA People Power Revolution, asserting that its spirit remains alive four decades later. Carrying demands and calls for accountability, participants across Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan and Antique commemorated […] The post ‘BUHAY ANG DIWA NG EDSA!’: Thousands of Panayanons mark People Power anniversary appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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When The Police Can’t Get Their Story Straight
There’s a version of this story where everything makes sense. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) ran two simultaneous anti-illegal firearms operations in Pavia on the evening of Feb. 23. They coordinated with the local police chief beforehand. Mark Alarcon got arrested for allegedly selling a .38-caliber revolver for PHP 3,500. Gene Stephanie Guillem […] The post When The Police Can’t Get Their Story Straight appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Lawmakers seek stricter oversight of artificial sweeteners
By Glazyl M. Jopson QUEZON CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has committed to issuing a new sugar order to regulate the entry of artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes, following discussions during a House Committee on Agriculture and Food hearing here on Wednesday. Negros Occidental 5th District Rep. Emilio Bernardino Yulo III said in […] The post Lawmakers seek stricter oversight of artificial sweeteners appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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We are meant for a sublime and supernatural life
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That wonderful event of the Transfiguration of the Lord (cf. Mt 17:1-9) should make us understand that like Christ we too are meant to be transfigured into the supernatural life with God. That is what God wants for us. Toward that end, God has given us everything, Christ himself, so we […] The post We are meant for a sublime and supernatural life appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Submarine volcanoes, faults surveyed in Philippine southern seas
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES — Submarine volcanoes, active faults, internal waves, and a region with potential for renewable energy were surveyed in the Sulu Sea, Celebes Sea, and southern Philippine Sea, reported by scientists from the UP Marine Science Institute. Dr. Fernando Siringan and Dr. Charina Lyn Amedo-Repollo shared these results from a recent expedition to […] The post Submarine volcanoes, faults surveyed in Philippine southern seas appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Sharp net play powers champions in Pickle Fest 2026 Novice finals
DAVAO CITY — The tandems of Marcial Alapag III and Michael Ibañez, and Tereza Tanzo and Emma Florida delivered commanding performances to rule their respective divisions in the Novice level of the Pickle Fest 2026 Adult Categories Sectional Tournament at Pickletown here recently. Showcasing sharp court awareness, disciplined shot selection and smart kitchen control, Alapag […] The post Sharp net play powers champions in Pickle Fest 2026 Novice finals appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Iloilo City Liga chief flags shifting drug-clearing program guidelines
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Liga ng mga Barangay-Iloilo City chapter has raised concerns over what it described as constantly changing guidelines in the implementation of the government’s drug-clearing program. Liga President Maria Irene Ong said shifting policies under the Regional Barangay Drug Clearing Program have made it difficult for barangays to keep up, especially […] The post Iloilo City Liga chief flags shifting drug-clearing program guidelines appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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HOPE builds 25 classrooms in 2025
From its 2025 Impact Report, HOPE, the Philippines’ first certified B Corp and a pioneering impact organization, together with its partner organizations and businesses, successfully embarked on the building of 25 public-school classrooms in 2025. Since its founding in 2012, HOPE has built a total of 167 classrooms, providing safe and conducive learning environments for […] The post HOPE builds 25 classrooms in 2025 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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DTI explores direct Guimaras mango, dragon fruit exports to Netherlands
GUIMARAS — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Guimaras and DTI Region 6, in collaboration with the Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) led by Undersecretary Jean Pacheco and with support from the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Brussels headed by Commercial Counsellor Magnolia Misolas-Ashley, are actively exploring direct export opportunities for Guimaras’ world-famous […] The post DTI explores direct Guimaras mango, dragon fruit exports to Netherlands appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Massive Bacolod fire leaves 204 families homeless
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Around 204 families composed of 849 individuals were left homeless after a huge fire broke out in Purok Katilingban, Barangay 39, here before noon on Friday. At least 100 homes were razed by the blaze, which started at 11:06 a.m., Fire Insp. Jemarie Tapiru, deputy city fire marshal, […] The post Massive Bacolod fire leaves 204 families homeless appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Western Visayas hog, poultry production up in 2025
Hog and poultry production in Western Visayas grew in 2025, even as output for carabao, cattle, and goat declined, according to preliminary data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on February 25, 2026. The data, contained in Special Release No. 2026-SR11 (Reference No. INF-202602-R06-11), covers the region’s livestock and poultry volume of production and […] The post Western Visayas hog, poultry production up in 2025 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Supplier charged in Iloilo SK drug case
By Felipe V. Celino ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Police filed charges Friday morning, Feb. 27, against Stephen Bereber, who authorities said supplied illegal drugs to an arrested Sangguniang Kabataan chairman in Sara, Iloilo. Complaints for violations of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, were filed before the Capiz Provincial Prosecutor’s […] The post Supplier charged in Iloilo SK drug case appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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IPPO forms special team to probe San Joaquin village chief’s murder
By Jennifer P. Rendon The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) has created a special investigation team to probe the murder of a San Joaquin village official. Lt. Col. Rolando Araño, IPPO spokesperson, said SIT Sapalo is placed under the supervision of IPPO director Col. Bayani Razalan. Lt. Col. Engilbert Banquillo, IPPO deputy provincial director for […] The post IPPO forms special team to probe San Joaquin village chief’s murder appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Propaganda versus facts
By Artchil B. Fernandez Finally, the wheel of justice started to grind. The long-awaited confirmation of charges hearing of populist strongman Rodrigo Duterte in the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague commenced this week. It was a four-day hearing designed to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the case to a full-blown […] The post Propaganda versus facts appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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The Maleta Circus and What It Is Really Selling
Start with the detail that got buried: Atty. Levito Baligod went on Ted Failon and DJ Chacha and admitted he added partylist Rep. Leila de Lima to a list of legislators who supposedly received suitcases of cash — not because his clients said she received cash, but because she attended ICC-related meetings. He then clarified […] The post The Maleta Circus and What It Is Really Selling appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Over 900 Antique fisherfolk receive PHP 20-million livelihood aid
By Mariela Angella Oladive A total of 909 municipal fisherfolk across the province of Antique received PHP 20 million worth of fisheries livelihood assistance during a recent turnover ceremony. The support was provided under the Priority Fisheries Livelihood Projects funded through the initiative of Sen. Loren Legarda and Rep. Antonio Agapito Legarda. The projects were […] The post Over 900 Antique fisherfolk receive PHP 20-million livelihood aid appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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500 cops to secure 15,000 delegates for NIRAAM 2026
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) has assured comprehensive security coverage for the 15,000 student-athletes in the first-ever Negros Island Region Athletic Association Meet (NIRAAM) hosted by the city government here this year. Police Col. Eugene Rebadomia, officer-in-charge of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), said that […] The post 500 cops to secure 15,000 delegates for NIRAAM 2026 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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