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Marcos Dares Caticlan Contractors to Complete Terminal in 18 Months - BusinessWorld Online

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Marcos Dares Caticlan Contractors to Complete Terminal in 18 Months - BusinessWorld Online

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., proposed an 18-month accelerated timeline for completing the new passenger terminal at Caticlan airport in Aklan province, instead of the contracted 24 months. At the groundbreaking ceremony for the new terminal at Caticlan Airport, the gateway for most visitors to the resort island of Boracay, Mr. Marcos described the new terminal as part of a plan to put the Philippines on the world tourism map. “Tourism ri…See the Story

DSWD Assists More Than 12K Child Laborers Via SHIELD Program

DSWD Assists More Than 12K Child Laborers Via SHIELD Program

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) assisted more than 12,000 child laborers from 2021 to 2024 through the Strategic Help desks for Information, Education, Livelihood, and Other Developmental Interventions (SHIELD) Against Child Labor Program. Of the total, 3,887 minors have already been reintegrated into their families and communities, the DSWD said. “Child labor is a serious concern that hinders the development of children.…Read Article

Cold Chain Group Urged To Help Fast-Track Food Security Push

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on the Cold Chain Association of the Philippines (CCAP) to support the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) push to accelerate the development of cold storage infrastructure, a key component in the food security agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. “It is a foundation for transforming the agricultural landscape, minimizing post-harvest losses, increasing incomes for farmers and fisherf…European Parliament · Belgium See the Story

ULAP HOSTS UCLG ASPAC EXECUTIVE BUREAU SESSION

The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), in partnership with the Provincial Government of Aklan and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), successfully hosted the First Session of the Executive Bureau of the United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) from 9 to 12 June 2025 at Crimson Resort and Spa, Boracay. The high-level event, presided over by UCLG ASPAC President and ULAP President, Qu…Climate Change · Aklan Read Article

DoTr says SMC to start Boracay airport terminal soon - BusinessWorld Online

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SAN MIGUEL Corp. (SMC) is set to break ground on a passenger terminal building at the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan by next month, according to the Department of Transportation (DoTr). “For Caticlan airport, San Miguel has committed to break ground on a terminal building this June or July,” Transportation Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon told reporters last week. Mr. Dizon said SMC President Ramon S. Ang “committed” to completing the project…Aklan · Aklan Read Article

Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday

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Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc as head of the Diocese of Kalibo, the diocese announced MondayPope Francis · Kalibo See the Story

Governor’s group chief opposes commercial fishing in municipal waters

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**media[19075]**The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) has strongly rejected commercial encroachment in municipal waters across the country, stressing that such activities threaten the livelihood of local fishing communities and undermine the sustainable management of coastal resources.In a statement, ULAP President Dakila "Dax" Cua asserted that the local government units (LGUs) must come together to collectively defend "the r…Aklan · Aklan Read Article

Dayang family slams Aklan police for misleading statement on murder

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ILOILO CITY – The family of slain veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang decried statements made by the police that his April 29 murder in Kalibo town, Aklan province is already a “cleared” case.**media[17525]**“Johnny Dayang stood for truth, public service, and press freedom. His assassination is not just a family tragedy – it is a national concern. To label his case ‘cleared’ without arrests, without full disclosure, and without justice is a …Americas · Kalibo See the Story

Aklan says no to discrimination, becomes 12th PH province to ban discrimination including against SOGIESC

Pride comes to Aklan. The Province of Aklan passed an ordinance – the Aklan Anti-Discrimination Ordinance (Gen. Ord. No. 2025-003) – that is said to reaffirm the commitment to make equality and human dignity the cornerstone of governance and community life, thereby stressing that discrimination has no place in a compassionate and democratic society. The 19th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan, during its 134th Regular Session held on April 21, 20…Aklan · Aklan Read Article

2 hurt after patrol car plows into tiangge in Aklan

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Two individuals were hurt on Tuesday after a patrol car of the Malay Municipal Police Station plowed into a tianggeMalay · Malay Read Article