Rappler's latest stories on Romblon
People vs Pandemic: How these mayors’ priorities protected their communities
Rappler features local governments that have been ahead in responding to the coronavirus pandemic
In the fight vs COVID-19, these women mayors didn't take chances
Mayors Trina Firmalo-Fabic of Odiongan, Romblon, and Krisel Lagman-Luistro of Tabaco, Albay, consult their constituents and get creative in their response to the health crisis
Aklan provincial hospital unknowingly admits coronavirus patient from Romblon
(UPDATED) Provincial Health Officer I Dr. Cornelio Cuachon says the Romblon Provincial Health Official failed to inform its Kalibo counterpart that the German patient was COVID-19 positive
Iloilo suspends public events due to coronavirus risks
The governor's order is in effect for 45 days starting March 10
LOOK: How local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula
On Christmas eve, local government units prepare for Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) by evacuating residents and preparing equipment ahead of its landfall
Bicol tycoon in old Bikoy accusations hosts Duterte in power plant inauguration
President Rodrigo Duterte is guest of honor at the opening of a power plant owned by Zaldy Co, the businessman mentioned in Peter Advincula's retracted allegations about a drug syndicate
Police strengthen efforts to protect Boracay, Carabao islands
'We should protect Boracay from outside Boracay,' Senior Superintendent Jesus Cambay Jr says, adding that the memorandum of understanding formalizes 'the cooperation of security forces and marketing of Hambil as a tourist destination'
IN PHOTOS: The colorful Mimaropa 2017 festival in Romblon
The provinces of the region come together to celebrate the annual festival, this time in Romblon
Investigators fail to find ‘crashed plane’ in Romblon
After an 8-hour search, investigators fail to find debris or oil trails of a falling aircraft in San Agustin, Romblon, but 5 witnesses stand by what they saw
At least 7 dead in Romblon boat sinking
Authorities have rescued 45 passengers and are searching for 3 others
News Briefs: February 16, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Thursday February 16
#ReliefPH: Help victims of Typhoon Nina
UPDATED People affected by Typhoon Nina need your help and support This page shows the various ways you can help
Romblon governor, residents oppose mining application
A complaint filed on Monday June 27 includes 81 630 signatures and resolutions from the municipal and barangay levels as well as non governmental organizations
Teachers board exam topnotcher inspires with message on poverty
Being poor is no hindrance for the second top scorer of the 2015 Licensure Exam for Teachers
Typhoon Nona, US vs ISIS, women in Saudi elections | 12PM wRap
Watch the 12PM edition of Rappler s newscast The wRap
Who is running in Mimaropa | 2016 Elections
UPDATED Rappler s list of candidates for local positions in Mimaropa
WWII ship explorers hit over Philippine permits
A Philippine governor and the team of US billionaire Paul Allen clash on whether authorities allowed the search for the famous World War II ship Musashi
Sulpicio Lines loses permit to transport people
Almost 7 years since the sinking of M V Princess of the Stars which left over 700 dead or missing government decides Sulpicio can now only ferry cargos
NDRRMC issues flood advisory for 14 provinces
The NDRRMC s December 27 flood advisory covers 3 regions and 14 provinces
Ruby's 3rd landfall over Mindoro Monday evening
Twelve areas in Southern Luzon are under Signal Number 3 while Metro Manila now under Signal No 2 will feel the effects of the typhoon starting Monday December 8
SC to review Sulpicio exec's acquittal over sunken ferry
While over 100 cases are pending before a Manila court and a Cebu trial court over Sulpicio s civil liability petitioners say the criminal case against Edgar Go must be revived
Victims' kin appeal SC dismissal of case vs Sulpicio exec
Relatives of the victims in the sea mishap that killed more than 700 persons want the full Supreme Court to review the decision of its second division
SC affirms acquittal of Sulpicio exec over sunken ferry
Petitioners will file a motion for reconsideration after the High Court affirmed an earlier order clearing Edgar Go of criminal charges
Wrong ballots lead precincts to stop polls
UPDATE 4 Baguio precincts receive ballots meant for a Compostela Valley barangay while 6 Antique precincts get Romblon bound ballots
'Pablo' hits northern Palawan, slows down
UPDATED Typhoon Pablo Bopha makes its last landfall in Philippine territory Wednesday morning December 5 as it makes its way out of the country
DOTC ramping up bidding for 7 ports
Amid criticisms of underspending the agency is ramping up bidding for ports
[PH Travel] Romblon: Heritage haven
Traveler Fung Yu writes about the second time he visits Romblon — and it still isn t enough
