October 04, 2006 - Antique Governor Salvacion Z. Perez and Pandan Mayor Plaridel Sanchez VI welcomed the 30-men delegation of the Women in Travel — Manila, as they visited Pandan for a three-day familiarization of the town’s proud tourist destination, Bugang River. The group was headed by their President Alicia San Juan of Rajah Travel Corp. » more

By Ernan Baldomero

SAN JOSE, Antique, May 01, 2006 — Seventeen-year-old Myrianne Jade Bagaforo of Pandan town has been declared Lin-ay kang Antique in a pompous pageant of beauty, grace and brain.

Bagaforo, who from now on until next year will be Antique’s official ambassadress of goodwill, bested 10 other candidates representing their respective municipalities Friday night at the EBJ Sports Complex.

Bagaforo was also declared best in gown, best in headdress, and Miss Sunsilk.

First runner-up was Geline Antoinette Cabrera of Sibalom while the second runner-up was Jessica Rivera of Barbaza, who was also declared best in talent.

Melinaire Jalipa of Valderrama was third runner-up and Miss Globe People’s Choice while Laua-an’s Mylene Gamuza was declared fourth runner-up.

Cabrera also bagged the best in interview award, best in swimwear award, Miss Loila’s Choice and Miss Ponds. » more

By PS Mabaquiao
Philippine Information Agency

San Jose, Antique (24 May) — The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office here maintains its stand on responsible mining.

Vicente Sardina, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer said they stick to the stand of responsible mining as long as it complies with the req0uirements more particularly on social acceptability and no conflict on land uses. The people in the area are the ultimate judge to whether they will accept the mining activity in their community or not. » more

By PS Mabaquiao
Philippine Information Agency

San Jose, Antique (4 April) — Three Local Government Units in Antique (LGU) set up Material Recovery Facilities in support to the Solid Waste Management Program. These are the municipalities of Pandan and Anini-y, which are strategically located in northern and southern portion of the province respectively. San Jose, the capital town has its own MRF located at the Trade Town. » more