Barangay Captain Elicits Comments Online for Using Machete to Stop Illegal Motorcycle Racing A barangay captain has gone viral after using a machete to stop an alleged illegal motorcycle racing in Sibalom, Antique. The Facebook page K5 News FM Kalibo 94.5 has shared a video of a barangay captain confronting motorcycle riders while carrying a … Read more
Floodwaters Entered Into Homes in Antique Following Heavy Rains Floodwaters rushed into the homes at Barangay Igdalaguit in Tobias Fornier, Antique due to continuous heavy rainfall in the area. On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Joy Obani, a Facebook user, shared a video of floodwaters surrounding houses in Antique as heavy rains continue. The video garnered various reactions from the online community. In the video, fast-rising floodwaters gradually surrounded houses and flowing into … Read more
12-year-old Girl Earns Praise After Swimming For 6 Hours to Save Her Family in Antique A 12-year-old girl earned praises and admiration online after swimming for six hours to save her family in Antique. Cherry Ann Mateo shared the heartbreaking story after surviving the sea accident together with the other passengers of the motorboat traveling near Batbatan Island. According to her, … Read more
Outstanding Students in Antique Receive Cash Incentives During Graduation Ceremonies The outstanding students in the province of Antique received not only medals but also cash incentives during their graduation ceremonies. The local government of San Remigio organized the program to recognize and reward academic excellence among young learners. Under the initiative, top-performing students from different grade levels were given financial … Read more
Grade 6 Student Injured After Being Choked by Classmate Inside School Classroom A Grade 6 student was injured after being choked by a classmate inside their classroom at a public school in Bugasong, Antique. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the incident raised concern among parents, teachers, and local authorities about student safety inside schools. According to the Bugasong Municipal Police … Read more
Around 200 Students in Antique Hospitalized After Dengue Fogging Operation Around 200 students in Antique were rushed to the hospital for experiencing health issues after a dengue fogging operation. On Wednesday (July 2, 2025), nearly 200 students from Barangay Pis-anan in Sibalom, Antique was rushed to the Ramon Maza Sr. Memorial District Hospital earlier this … Read more
Antique Farmer Discovers Giant Singkamas GIANT TURNIP – A farmer who discovered a giant turnip in a small town in Antique elicits comments online. The turnip is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates around the world for its white, bulbous taproot. It is a member of the Brassicaceae family, which also includes vegetables … Read more
Man Passes Away After Being Hit by Racing Boat While Swimming at Beach in Antique A man has lost his life after being struck by a racing boat along the shores of Barangay Bagongbayan, Laua-an, Antique. Racing boats, known for their speed and agility, can provide thrilling experiences for participants and spectators alike. However, like … Read more
Netizen Finds Ibong Adarna in Antique A rare bird called Ibong Adarna was reportedly spotted by a netizens in a forest on Semirara Island, Antique. “Ibong Adarna” is a Filipino epic poem that is part of the country’s literary heritage. It was written during the Spanish colonial period by an unknown author. The story revolves … Read more
Tons of Anchovies, Locally Known as “Dilis” Gathered Along Antique Shoreline Residents of Brgy. Aras-Arasan, Tobias Fornier in Antique, were happy after the arrival of tons of anchovies along their coastline. Anchovies are small, saltwater fish that belong to the Engraulidae family. They are typically found in temperate waters around the world, often in large … Read more