ILOILO CITY — Supporters of Sen. Risa Hontiveros gathered at La Paz Plaza Covered Gym here on Saturday, June 13, for the “Risa na! Kabakod sang Ilonggo Ipakita! (Ilonggos Show of Strength)” rally, drawing participants from across Panay Island and Guimaras. Delegations from the provinces of Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Guimaras, and Iloilo City attended the...
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Dalipe River: Antique’s case for tourism without development
PANDAN, Antique—In a province known for its rugged coastlines and rising ecotourism spots, one inland destination continues to stand out by remaining largely untouched. Dalipe River in Barangay Guia in the municipality of Pandan offers a quiet alternative to the more frequented attractions in the area. Free from commercial development and large tourist crowds, it...
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Manmade tragedy haunts resettlement project for ‘Yolanda’ survivors
PANDAN, Antique — On rainy nights, some families living in a government resettlement site for typhoon survivors in this coastal town mechanically move their belongings away from leaks in the ceiling and arrange pails to catch the drips. They have learned to live with bad weather even if their nervous laughter barely muffles the wind...
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Running late for class, running late for home: the cost of progress in Antique
PANDAN, Antique—I clutched my jacket tighter as the cold, damp breeze brushed against my skin. The stillness of dawn carried just enough quiet to stir my thoughts. Around me, fellow passengers hurried on, each eager to reach their destination. It’s 5:30 a.m. “Hindi kaw karian ma-late?” My friend’s message read. Right, I have a 10...