UP study traces extreme waves through ancient coastal boulders
By Eunice Jean C. Patron Large boulders, some weighing as much as a large truck, are scattered along the rocky coastline of Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. These enormous boulders, which sit on an uplifted reef platform far from the sea, are not random. They are fragments of an ancient coral reef that were torn from the […] The post UP study traces extreme waves through ancient coastal boulders appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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DENR tightens Boracay build rules amid rehab push
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has rolled out stricter administrative guidelines for construction and development on Boracay Island as part of the island’s long-term rehabilitation and sustainable management. The order, made public this month, provides a framework for assessing carrying capacity and geologic hazards during the review of Environmental […] The post DENR tightens Boracay build rules amid rehab push appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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DOLE-6 releases PHP 21.1 million via SEnA
The Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas (DOLE-6) said it has continued promoting industrial peace through conciliation and the amicable settlement of labor disputes. From January to December 2025, DOLE-6 said the Regional Office, through the Single Entry Approach (SEnA), facilitated settlements that led to the release of PHP 21,101,038 in monetary benefits […] The post DOLE-6 releases PHP 21.1 million via SEnA appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Criminology graduate dies in Jaro shop fire
By Jennifer P. Rendon A Criminology graduate died after an early-morning fire in Jaro, Iloilo City. Twenty-four-year-old Rostom was trapped inside the family’s burning car repair shop in Barangay Balabago, Jaro. His siblings and other relatives survived the incident. Reports said the Bureau of Fire Protection-Iloilo City received a call at about 3:05 a.m. Feb. […] The post Criminology graduate dies in Jaro shop fire appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Bacolod records first suspected leptospirosis death in 2026
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A 45-year-old vegetable vendor from Barangay Mandalagan was the first reported fatality from suspected leptospirosis in the city last month. The City Health Office reported that the patient had waded through floodwater while harvesting root crops on a farm. Eleven days before hospital admission, he developed a fever […] The post Bacolod records first suspected leptospirosis death in 2026 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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What Makes an Effective Next Gen CEO?
By Prof. Enrique N. Soriano Last week’s story of a failed CEO highlighted the cost of misjudgment. This article focuses on what effective next-generation CEOs do differently, particularly in family-owned enterprises where leadership transitions carry personal, emotional, and reputational consequences. Across my work with multigenerational businesses in Asia, one pattern consistently emerges: successful next-generation leaders make […] The post What Makes an Effective Next Gen CEO? appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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The quiet learning loss
By Herman M. Lagon The EDCOM 2 report lands like a hard truth spoken gently. No drama, no theatrics—just numbers that refuse to be sweetened. Proficiency in basic reading and math already starts low—30.52% in Grade 3—and thins further as learners move up. I had already dwelt on the headline-grabbing ratios. Permit me to tackle on […] The post The quiet learning loss appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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MTerra Solar Phase 1 energized, synchronized to Luzon grid
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has completed the initial grid synchronization and energization of the MTerra Solar project, a step the company said confirms system readiness and safe connection to the Luzon grid. The milestone was marked through “The First Spark: MTerra Solar Phase 1 Initial Grid […] The post MTerra Solar Phase 1 energized, synchronized to Luzon grid appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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A grant that buys accountability
By Francis Allan L. Angelo Daily Guardian just landed something rare for a provincial newsroom: an international grant that usually goes to outlets with bigger names, bigger markets, and louder megaphones. To be blunt, we are the first, and so far the only, Iloilo-based newsroom on the International Fund for Public Interest Media’s new list […] The post A grant that buys accountability appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Groups protest Iloilo transport overloading, seek review
By Juliane Judilla Transport and sectoral groups on Feb. 16 staged a picket protest at the Tagbak Terminal in Jaro, urging the Iloilo City government to review transport policies amid continuing reports of passenger overloading in modernized public utility vehicles. The action was led by the Panay Consumers Alliance, whose members include students, jeepney drivers, […] The post Groups protest Iloilo transport overloading, seek review appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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MassKara dancers return to Hong Kong parade
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — About 40 MassKara Festival dancers from Bacolod arrived in Hong Kong on Sunday to perform at the 2026 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade and Float Display Stage today, February 17. The Bacolod City Tourism Office accompanied the dancers from Barangay Tangub, who are set to showcase […] The post MassKara dancers return to Hong Kong parade appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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J. Elizalde Navarro
By John Iremil Teodoro SAMTANG nagaigma kami kang sangka amiga ko sa restawran kang Fundacion Sanso Art Museum sa San Juan City kang sarang semana, may nakita ako nga coffee table book nga nakabëtang sa kang bookshelf kang mga ginabaligya nga libro. Nabasa ko ang ngaran nga J. Elizalde Navarro. Nagtindëg dayon ako kang ginbëël […] The post J. Elizalde Navarro appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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DOE plans 25-GW renewable auctions through 2035
The Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing a 10-year Green Energy Auction Program that will offer at least 25 gigawatts (GW) of additional renewable energy capacity through annual competitive auctions beginning this year, with project deliveries starting as early as 2027 and running through 2035. The DOE said the scale-up is intended to expand the […] The post DOE plans 25-GW renewable auctions through 2035 appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Sinkhole in Toboso deepens as MGB inspection looms
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), along with the Provincial Environment Management Office (PEMO) and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), were scheduled to inspect a suspected sinkhole in Sitio Bairan, Barangay General Luna, Toboso, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. Hospicio Carbajosa Jr., head of the […] The post Sinkhole in Toboso deepens as MGB inspection looms appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Jaro fire razes 83 houses, displaces 106 families
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor A fire that broke out around noon Monday, Feb. 16, tore through a densely populated residential community in Jaro district, destroying dozens of homes and affecting more than a hundred families. The Iloilo City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said the blaze struck Sitio Dike in Barangay Benedicto, destroying 83 houses, […] The post Jaro fire razes 83 houses, displaces 106 families appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Philippines leads global emerging markets with 230-project PPP pipeline
By Francis Allan L. Angelo The Philippines has secured the top spot in the global pipeline for public-private partnerships (PPPs) among emerging markets, with 230 projects currently awaiting development. This figure represents the highest number of planned ventures in the dataset analyzed by the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute in its Impact Report 2026, titled “Public-Private […] The post Philippines leads global emerging markets with 230-project PPP pipeline appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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The Bill That Was Always Coming
There is a certain kind of government logic that sounds perfectly reasonable until you sit with it long enough. Iloilo City’s Budget Office says a PHP 300 million loan from the Development Bank of the Philippines is the “immediate answer” to the classroom shortage at Iloilo City Community College. The Budget Office is not wrong, […] The post The Bill That Was Always Coming appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Negros Power rates in February down by PHP 1.66/kWh
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY – Consumers of Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) will enjoy a substantial reduction in electricity rates this month, bringing welcome relief to households and businesses. NEPC announced that the average residential rate has dropped to PHP 11.44 per kilowatt hour (kWh), down by PHP 1.66 per kWh from […] The post Negros Power rates in February down by PHP 1.66/kWh appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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LANDBANK raises PHP 50B ASENSO Bonds on record retail demand, enters secondary market
Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has successfully raised PHP 50 billion through its Agriculture, Sustainability, Environment, and Socioeconomic Development (ASENSO) Bonds, officially listed on the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) on Feb. 16, 2026. Proceeds will continue to finance projects that uplift communities, expand economic opportunities, and advance a more sustainable and inclusive […] The post LANDBANK raises PHP 50B ASENSO Bonds on record retail demand, enters secondary market appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Chinese New Year fest spotlights Ilonggo-Chinese unity
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The Iloilo City Chinese New Year 2026 celebration officially opened with a grand launch at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center on Feb. 16, 2025. Iloilo City is set to light up with a weeklong Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, celebration highlighting the deep-rooted harmony between Ilonggos […] The post Chinese New Year fest spotlights Ilonggo-Chinese unity appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Murder raps filed vs suspects in kagawad slay
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY – Murder charges have been filed against multiple suspects in the death of a 59-year-old barangay official in Purok Puncian, Barangay Sta. Rosa, Murcia, Negros Occidental on Jan. 26. Police Capt. Judesses Catalogo, spokesperson of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office, said the criminal complaint was filed against an […] The post Murder raps filed vs suspects in kagawad slay appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Leadership without the spotlight
By Herman M. Lagon Some of the best leaders are not in spotlights or news feeds. You will not always find them behind a podium or flashing credentials. More often, they are quietly doing the work—like the public school teacher in the mountains juggling sixty restless students with a calm voice and tired smile, or […] The post Leadership without the spotlight appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Kaya FC-Iloilo crushes Tuloy FC to maintain PFL top spot
By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña Kaya FC-Iloilo barely broke a sweat and handed Tuloy FC a demolition exhibition, 9-1, during their Philippines Football League (PFL) matchup on Feb. 15, 2026, at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Fresh off a momentum-boosting win over Maharlika FC, 3-1, the Iloilo-based football club picked up where they […] The post Kaya FC-Iloilo crushes Tuloy FC to maintain PFL top spot appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Negros Occidental bottom 30 percent inflation eases to 0.1 percent
Inflation for the bottom 30 percent of households in Negros Occidental cooled again in January 2026, landing at 0.1 percent. That’s a notch lower than 0.4 percent in December 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) Feb. 13, 2026 release. A year earlier, it looked very different. In January 2025, inflation for the same […] The post Negros Occidental bottom 30 percent inflation eases to 0.1 percent appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Another hoax bomb threat rocks Iloilo City school
By Jennifer P. Rendon Face-to-face classes at all levels at Iloilo Doctors’ College were suspended on Feb. 18 following a bomb threat. Through its official Facebook page, the announcement was made citing “security concern in accordance with the Memorandum issued by the Office of the Administrator.” According to police reports, two IDC Medicine students received […] The post Another hoax bomb threat rocks Iloilo City school appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Clout is not a valid defense. Or news
By Francis Allan L. Angelo “I did it because everyone else did it.” Most of us stopped using that line somewhere around fourth grade. It’s playground logic. The kind of thing you say when you’re caught copying someone’s homework and you genuinely can’t think of a better defense. But here we are. Jack Argota, content […] The post Clout is not a valid defense. Or news appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Bill seeks to prevent repeat of Iloilo treasure hunting damage
By Francis Allan L. Angelo Illegal treasure hunting operations that damaged historical sites in San Joaquin and Igbaras could be prevented under a bill filed by Senator Loren Legarda that seeks to end the treasure hunting permit system in the Philippines. Senate Bill No. 1860 would repeal Presidential Decree No. 1726-A, the Martial Law-era decree […] The post Bill seeks to prevent repeat of Iloilo treasure hunting damage appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Bacolod to develop waste-to-energy hub with DOE support
BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City is partnering with the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a 25.7-hectare Bacolod Integrated Recycling and Technology Hub (BIRTH) that will include a Waste to Energy (WtE) industrial zone, making it one of the first local government units outside Metro Manila to pilot the program. The initiative, led by the […] The post Bacolod to develop waste-to-energy hub with DOE support appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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A Victory for the Binukot
There are book awards that feel like a polite tap on the shoulder, and then there are wins that land like a bell, telling you something almost slipped away. Ginlawan, the latest published piece of the Suguidanon epics, just took the 43rd National Book Award for poetry in Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a, and it deserves the […] The post A Victory for the Binukot appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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BFP-NIR mobilizes communities to prevent fires, records 40% drop
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection – Negros Island Region (BFP-NIR) is actively leading efforts and programs that engage communities in fire prevention. Fire Chief Supt. Rodolfo Denaga, BFP-NIR director, said fire incidents in the region declined by 40 percent in 2025, speaking at a press briefing at the […] The post BFP-NIR mobilizes communities to prevent fires, records 40% drop appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Man found dead in Arevalo, Iloilo City
By Jennifer P. Rendon The body of a man was found in a vegetated area of Barangay Sooc in the Arevalo district of Iloilo City on Feb. 19. A crab fisherman discovered the body at about 8 a.m. while heading to a nearby creek. Capt. Michael Tuburan of Iloilo City Police Station 6 said the […] The post Man found dead in Arevalo, Iloilo City appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Oh, the places you’ll go
By Eliza Bellones I have imagined receiving an acceptance letter from my dream university since I was eight years old. Ten years later, reading the word “Congratulations” felt less like a dramatic turning point and more like confirmation that all the leaps of faith I had taken led me to this moment. It didn’t erase […] The post Oh, the places you’ll go appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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BCPO chief vows to track down new drug personalities
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Police Col. Eugene Rebadomia, officer-in-charge of the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), has committed to tracking down new players in the illegal drug trade here. “These are new drug personalities. Remnants of the previous drug groups are no longer existing,” he said at a press briefing Wednesday. Rebadomia […] The post BCPO chief vows to track down new drug personalities appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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OBJECTS
By Raoul Suarez The first thing she left was a mug. It sat on the kitchen counter for three days after she moved out. White. Ceramic. With a thin crack running down the side from the time he dropped it. He didn’t throw it away. He just moved it from the sink to the rack, […] The post OBJECTS appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Groups gear up for 40th EDSA People Power anniversary
By Juliane Judilla Kahublagan Kontra Kurapsyon (KKK), a broad coalition of sectoral groups, civil society organizations, and concerned individuals advocating against corruption, announced its mobilization for the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Feb. 25, during a press conference Thursday, Feb. 19. The alliance emphasized that this year’s commemoration is not merely […] The post Groups gear up for 40th EDSA People Power anniversary appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Kanlaon Volcano erupts anew, nearly 4 months after last eruption
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a moderately explosive eruption at the summit crater of Kanlaon Volcano in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, at 4:39 p.m. Thursday, almost four months since its last eruption in October last year. Some netizens shared videos and photos of the […] The post Kanlaon Volcano erupts anew, nearly 4 months after last eruption appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Boy, 10, drowns in Hinigaran pit after muscle cramps
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A 10-year-old boy died from drowning in a pit in Sitio Nasuli, Barangay Camalobalo, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental on Wednesday. The victim was an elementary pupil and a resident of Barangay Baga-as. According to police, the victim’s grandfather reported that the boy, together with his classmates, went to a […] The post Boy, 10, drowns in Hinigaran pit after muscle cramps appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Dallas officially shuts down Kyrie Irving for the rest of the NBA season
By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña The Dallas Mavericks announced on Feb. 19, 2026, that superstar point guard Kyrie Irving will not make his highly anticipated return during the 2025-2026 NBA season. In a statement by the franchise, Irving will continue with his rehab to fully recover from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) […] The post Dallas officially shuts down Kyrie Irving for the rest of the NBA season appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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Unbeaten High Speed Hitters lean on defense, depth to repel Chargers
Games on Saturday 4 p.m. – Creamline vs Capital1 6:30 p.m. – ZUS Coffee vs Farm Fresh Three weeks into the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, PLDT is beginning to look every bit like a team built for another title run. Blending firepower with relentless floor coverage, the High Speed Hitters blasted past a gritty Akari side, […] The post Unbeaten High Speed Hitters lean on defense, depth to repel Chargers appeared first on Daily Guardian.

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