It walks backward with its head between its legs, drinks from shadows and, in some stories, hides inside a clay jar in a wealthy family’s home. Meet the sigbin, one of the Philippines’ strangest and most unsettling creatures of folklore. Read more »
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is urging the national government to move forward with the proposed Iloilo–Capiz–Aklan Expressway (Icaex), saying the long-planned infrastructure project could significantly improve transportation and drive economic development across Western Visayas. Read more »
Hinoba-an, the southernmost town in Negros Occidental, is expecting stronger demand for its hogs after receiving a Recognition of Active Surveillance on African Swine Fever (RAS-ASF) from the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Animal Industry. Read more »
Several parts of the country are expected to experience intense heat conditions as the weather bureau raised alerts over danger-level heat index readings in 14 areas, according to a Saturday advisory. Read more »
Iloilo City has once again emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Western Visayas, posting a gross domestic product (GDP) of P171.57 billion in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
Heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm Ramil swept across northern and central parts of the Philippines over the weekend. Read more »
