# drag racing (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover drag racing. Page: Feed: --- ## [JUSTICE UNDER ONE SAFE ROOF: Prosecutor surge, safety fears drive need for secure new Iloilo justice hub](https://www.panaynews.net/justice-under-one-safe-roof-prosecutor-surge-safety-fears-drive-need-for-secure-new-iloilo-justice-hub/) _2026-08-25 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City – A surge in prosecutors and long-running structural concerns at Iloilo’s decades-old Hall of Justice have given fresh urgency to the establishment of a new integrated justice complex, with the city government now providing more than 7,000 square meters of prime land for the project. The development could finally provide a permanent solution \[…\] ## [Negros Power compliant with allowable system losses cap, ERC clarifies](https://www.panaynews.net/negros-power-compliant-with-allowable-system-losses-cap-erc-clarifies/) _2026-08-25 · Panay News · Panay News_ BACOLOD City – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Monday, August 24, clarified that Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) was operating well within its allowable system losses cap after being wrongly identified as noncompliant with the cap for private distribution utilities (DUs). In a statement, the ERC acknowledged that Negros Power was only recently \[…\] ## [Bacolod mayor orders police hunt for impersonation scam](https://www.panaynews.net/bacolod-mayor-orders-police-hunt-for-impersonation-scam/) _2026-08-25 · Mae Singuay · Panay News_ BACOLOD City — Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to investigate and pursue a scammer who allegedly used his identity, and possibly a voice-cloned version of his voice, to deceive a working student and a local business owner into transferring nearly P10,000. Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Marty Go said \[…\] ## [Marcos presses private hospitals to embrace PhilHealth no-copay policy](https://www.panaynews.net/marcos-presses-private-hospitals-to-embrace-philhealth-no-copay-policy/) _2026-08-25 · Adrian Stewart Co · Panay News_ MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged more private hospitals to adopt state-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) no-co-payment policy, seeking to extend protection from costly out-of-pocket medical expenses beyond government health facilities and give more Filipino patients access to private hospital care without being burdened by additional charges.… ## [Heatwaves blamed for sharp rise in drownings](https://www.panaynews.net/heatwaves-blamed-for-sharp-rise-in-drownings/) _2026-08-25 · Panay News · Panay News_ PARIS – France has seen 301 drownings since June 19, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari told France Inter radio the number of deaths – a 14% hike on 2025 – was a “tragic toll”. France, \[…\] ## [BATAD GOES ‘SMART’ WITH DOST; Technology-driven overhaul targets faster services, disaster resilience, economic growth](https://www.panaynews.net/batad-goes-smart-with-dost-technology-driven-overhaul-targets-faster-services-disaster-resilience-economic-growth/) _2026-08-25 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO — The municipality of Batad is moving to overhaul the way it delivers government services and responds to local challenges through science and technology after formally partnering with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas to become a smart, resilient and sustainable municipality. The partnership places digital governance, disaster resilience, economic development… ## [BLOOD DONATION AS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MEASURE; Local gov’ts urged to build blood supply into emergency and health programs](https://www.panaynews.net/blood-donation-as-disaster-preparedness-measure-local-govts-urged-to-build-blood-supply-into-emergency-and-health-programs/) _2026-08-25 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO City — Local governments across Western Visayas are being urged to make voluntary blood donation a regular part of disaster preparedness and public health programs, as authorities stressed that an adequate blood supply could prove critical when emergencies and disasters strike. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 6 called on \[…\] ## [Iloilo gets P344.2-M barangay aid; 83,000 families covered by recurring rice assistance](https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-gets-p344-2-m-barangay-aid-83000-families-covered-by-recurring-rice-assistance/) _2026-08-25 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO City — The national government is pouring P344.2 million in direct assistance into Iloilo’s 1,721 barangays, while more than 83,000 Ilonggo families are targeted to receive recurring rice aid, as Malacañang moves to bring government support directly to communities across the province. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto led the rollout of the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang \[…\] ## [Rape cases plunge 56% as focus crimes fall 23% but PRO-6 warns against complacency](https://www.panaynews.net/rape-cases-plunge-56-as-focus-crimes-fall-23-but-pro-6-warns-against-complacency/) _2026-08-25 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — Reported rape cases in Western Visayas plunged by more than half while overall focus crimes dropped nearly 23 percent over the past three months, marking a substantial improvement in the region’s peace and order situation, Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) data showed. From May 22 to August 22, 2026, PRO-6 recorded 385 \[…\] ## [Defensor floats Debuque as possible 2028 running mate](https://www.panaynews.net/defensor-floats-debuque-as-possible-2028-running-mate/) _2026-08-25 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO — Outgoing 3rd District Cong. Lorenz “Nonoy” Defensor has opened the door to a possible gubernatorial bid in 2028 — and signaled that incumbent Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque, not former Barotac Viejo mayor Nielo “Bongbong” Tupas, could be his running mate. Defensor, whose congressional term ends in 2028, described the governorship \[…\] ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oVwZdTA5ut0k) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [PHOTOS: Sunday at the Ipswich Super440](https://speedcafe.com/photos-sunday-at-the-ipswich-super440-2026/) _2026-08-23 · Rhys Vandersyde · Speedcafe.com_ Take a look behind the scenes of Sunday's Repco Supercars Championship action at Queensland Raceway. The post PHOTOS: Sunday at the Ipswich Super440 appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Failed Mostert engine to undergo ‘forensic’ investigation](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-chaz-mostert-toyota-supra-engine-failure-investigation-details/) _2026-08-23 · Andrew van Leeuwen · Speedcafe.com_ Walkinshaw TWG Racing and Supercars will undertake an investigation on Chaz Mostert's failed engine on Monday. The post Failed Mostert engine to undergo ‘forensic’ investigation appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Supercars Finals Series points picture after Sprint Cup decider](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-championship-points-after-ipswich-super440-queensland-raceway-sprint-cup-winner-broc-feeney/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ The Supercars regular season has been run and won, with Triple Eight’s Broc Feeney emerging on top in the most unlikely circumstances. The post Supercars Finals Series points picture after Sprint Cup decider appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Feeney snatches Sprint Cup as cruel failure denies Payne](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-race-3-results-report-broc-feeney-wins-sprint-cup-title-vs-matt-payne-video-highlights-reaction-comments/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Broc Feeney has snatched the Repco Sprint Cup in the most dramatic circumstances after wound-be winner Matt Payne suffered an engine failure at Queensland Raceway. The post Feeney snatches Sprint Cup as cruel failure denies Payne appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Sprint Cup twist as Payne struck down by brutal failure](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-ipswich-super440-news-matt-payne-heartbreak-engine-failure-repco-sprint-cup-latest/) _2026-08-23 · Stefan Bartholomaeus · Speedcafe.com_ Matt Payne’s hopes of winning the Sprint Cup appear to have fallen at the final hurdle. The post Sprint Cup twist as Payne struck down by brutal failure appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Morris delivers last lap upset in Ipswich Trans Am finale](https://speedcafe.com/motorsport-news-2026-ipswich-super440-sunday-support-categories-trans-am-carrera-cup-toyota-gr-aussie-racing-cars-report-results/) _2026-08-23 · Jack Fletcher · Speedcafe.com_ Nash Morris charged through the field to take the win in the final Trans Am Cup Series race of the weekend at the Ipswich Super440. The post Morris delivers last lap upset in Ipswich Trans Am finale appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Allen escapes Ipswich penalty after Triple Eight allegation](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-kai-allen-qualifying-penalty-decision-impeding-jackson-walls-starting-grid/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Kai Allen has escaped punishment after an investigation following an incident in Sunday morning’s Century Batteries Ipswich Super440 qualifying. The post Allen escapes Ipswich penalty after Triple Eight allegation appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [‘A sad day’: Brown reacts to surprise engineer separation](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-will-brown-comments-on-andrew-edwards-engineer-change-queensland-raceway/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Will Brown’s pole position celebrations were tinged with sadness knowing that the driver-engineer relationship with Andrew Edwards was nearing its end. The post ‘A sad day’: Brown reacts to surprise engineer separation appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Brown beats Feeney to Ipswich pole, Allen investigated](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-top-10-shootout-results-will-brown-pole-position-reaction-comments/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Will Brown’s resurgence continued in Sunday afternoon’s Top 10 Shootout at the Century Batteries Ipswich Super440, claiming pole position for the weekend’s third race. The post Brown beats Feeney to Ipswich pole, Allen investigated appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Fords occupy nine of top 10 positions in Ipswich qualifying](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-qualifying-race-3-results-report-kai-allen-provisional-pole-position-reaction-comments/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Kai Allen led a Ford domination of Sunday morning’s qualifying at the Century Batteries Ipswich Super440 as Chevrolet failed to make the top 10. The post Fords occupy nine of top 10 positions in Ipswich qualifying appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SwR7Tv4I92On) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [McLaughlin qualifies third for inaugural Freedom 250](https://speedcafe.com/indycar-news-2026-freedom-250-washington-qualifying-results-scott-mclaughlin-third-power-dixon-armstrong-starting-grid/) _2026-08-23 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Scott McLaughlin will start the inaugural Freedom 250 on the streets of Washington from third. The post McLaughlin qualifies third for inaugural Freedom 250 appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [SVG escapes scare after stunning New Hampshire qualifying](https://speedcafe.com/nascar-news-2026-cup-series-new-hampshire-qualifying-results-shane-van-gisbergen-fifth-tyler-reddick-pole/) _2026-08-22 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Shane van Gisbergen qualified an impressive fifth at New Hampshire, equalling his season-best oval qualifying. The post SVG escapes scare after stunning New Hampshire qualifying appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Aussie Racing Cars contest ends in bewildering bingle](https://speedcafe.com/motorsport-news-2026-ipswich-super440-aussie-racing-cars-yellow-red-flag-confusion-crash/) _2026-08-22 · Jack Fletcher · Speedcafe.com_ Confusion reigned in the second Aussie Racing Cars contest at Queensland Raceway when a late-race incident triggered a series of bizarre scenes. The post Aussie Racing Cars contest ends in bewildering bingle appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Cauchi returns to T8 in shock Will Brown engineer change](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-will-brown-triple-eight-david-cauchi-andrew-edwards-engineer/) _2026-08-22 · Stefan Bartholomaeus · Speedcafe.com_ David Cauchi is set for a surprise return to Triple Eight, taking over engineering duties on Will Brown’s Ford Mustang following Ipswich. The post Cauchi returns to T8 in shock Will Brown engineer change appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Penalties issued following late-race Ipswich chaos](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-penalties-incidents-ryan-wood-james-golding-david-reynolds/) _2026-08-22 · Stefan Bartholomaeus · Speedcafe.com_ David Reynolds and Ryan Wood have been hit with time penalties following a chaotic end to the second race at the Ipswich Super440. The post Penalties issued following late-race Ipswich chaos appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [PODCAST: Ipswich Super440 daily – Saturday](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-podcast-2026-ipswich-super440-daily-review-saturday-will-brown-restrictor-reaction/) _2026-08-22 · Speedcafe.com · Speedcafe.com_ It was a remarkable Saturday of Supercars action in Ipswich with a fairytale win for Will Brown, a victory and a scary near-miss for Brodie Kostecki and so much more. The post PODCAST: Ipswich Super440 daily – Saturday appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Kalitta, Prock And Latino Lead Friday Qualifying At NHRA Brainerd Nationals](https://www.dragzine.com/event-coverage/nhra-ihra/kalitta-prock-and-latino-lead-friday-qualifying-at-nhra-brainerd-nationals/) _2026-08-22 · dragzine · Dragzine_ The pros were racing for an axe and bragging rights Friday Night at Brainerd. Here's who scored the provisional number one spots. ## [Russell closes title gap with dominant Dutch sprint win](https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2026-dutch-grand-prix-sprint-result-george-russell-win-victory-mercedes/) _2026-08-22 · Ben Waterworth · Speedcafe.com_ George Russell led from start to finish in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint to take his third sprint victory of the year and vital points off teammate Kimi Antonelli in the fight for the drivers’ championship. The post Russell closes title gap with dominant Dutch sprint win appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [PHOTOS: Saturday at the Ipswich Super440](https://speedcafe.com/photos-saturday-at-the-ipswich-super440-2/) _2026-08-22 · Rhys Vandersyde · Speedcafe.com_ Check out the best of Saturday's Repco Supercars Championship action from Queensland Raceway The post PHOTOS: Saturday at the Ipswich Super440 appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Dutch fans locked out of Zandvoort Sprint by trains chaos](https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2026-dutch-grand-prix-zandvoort-train-delays-amsterdam-update-latest-error-travel-fans/) _2026-08-22 · Ben Waterworth · Speedcafe.com_ Formula 1 fans are facing major train disruptions in Amsterdam as they make their way to Zandvoort for Saturday’s Dutch Grand Prix sprint and qualifying. The post Dutch fans locked out of Zandvoort Sprint by trains chaos appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OrklTl4m0RZD) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [Fairytale win evokes ‘suppressed’ emotions for Edwards](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-andrew-edwards-emotional-reaction-will-brown-fairytale-win-restrictor/) _2026-08-22 · Stefan Bartholomaeus · Speedcafe.com_ Will Brown’s engineer Andrew Edwards fought back tears in the aftermath of a fairytale victory at the Ipswich Super440. The post Fairytale win evokes ‘suppressed’ emotions for Edwards appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [The deal Brown cut with Supercars to get infamous restrictor](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-will-brown-deal-cut-infamous-restrictor-podium-celebration-details/) _2026-08-22 · Andrew van Leeuwen · Speedcafe.com_ Will Brown cut a deal with Supercars to get his hands on the infamous air box restrictor that handicapped his season so far. The post The deal Brown cut with Supercars to get infamous restrictor appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Podium-less Payne rues cruel Safety Car timing at Ipswich](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-matt-payne-finish-result-sixth-comments-reaction/) _2026-08-22 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ Matt Payne was trending towards winning the second Supercars race at the Ipswich Super440 but wound up without a trophy. The post Podium-less Payne rues cruel Safety Car timing at Ipswich appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Palawan Group Launches ‘Palawan for All’ to Empower Filipino Families Across Generations](https://www.panaynews.net/palawan-group-launches-palawan-for-all-to-empower-filipino-families-across-generations/) _2026-08-22 · Panay News · Panay News_ Life comes with different financial priorities. A young Filipino may be learning to manage a first paycheck, a parent may be sending money home, an entrepreneur may be looking for ways to grow a business, while a family may be preparing for the future. As these priorities take shape, access to financial services that are \[…\] ## [Brown storms to fairytale win in Ipswich blockbuster](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-race-2-results-report-will-brown-win-reaction-comments-video-highlights/) _2026-08-22 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ After months of soul searching, Will Brown has delivered an emphatic victory in the second Supercars race at the Century Batteries Ipswich Super440. The post Brown storms to fairytale win in Ipswich blockbuster appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [DJR punished for unsafe Kostecki pit release](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-brodie-kostecki-dick-johnson-racing-team-18-pit-release-penalty/) _2026-08-22 · Stefan Bartholomaeus · Speedcafe.com_ Dick Johnson Racing has been slapped with a fine and points penalty following a scary moment in pit lane during the Ipswich Super440 opener. The post DJR punished for unsafe Kostecki pit release appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Mobil 1 Live Updates: Supercars Ipswich Super440](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-live-updates-practice-qualifying-race-results-session-reports-queensland-raceway/) _2026-08-21 · Speedcafe.com · Speedcafe.com_ Tune into Speedcafe's live coverage of the Repco Supercars Championship Century Batteries Ipswich Super440 from Queensland Raceway. The post Mobil 1 Live Updates: Supercars Ipswich Super440 appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [BJR fined for flying screwdriver at Ipswich Super440](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-brad-jones-racing-fine-flying-screwdriver-macauley-jones-toyota-supra/) _2026-08-21 · Stefan Bartholomaeus · Speedcafe.com_ Brad Jones Racing has copped a $500 fine after a screwdriver was sent flying from Macauley Jones’ Toyota at the Ipswich Super440. The post BJR fined for flying screwdriver at Ipswich Super440 appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Williams feared losing Albon and Sainz](https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2026-dutch-grand-prix-williams-alex-albon-carlos-sainz-driver-change-signing-james-vowles-update-interview-thoughts/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Waterworth · Speedcafe.com_ James Vowles has revealed he feared Williams could lose both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz after its difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, with both drivers having now committed to the team for 2027. The post Williams feared losing Albon and Sainz appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Racing Bulls keeps Lawson future on hold](https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2026-dutch-grand-prix-liam-lawson-future-update-racing-bulls-contract-latest-singing-when/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Waterworth · Speedcafe.com_ Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer says the team is in no hurry to settle its 2027 driver line-up despite growing interest in the futures of Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad. The post Racing Bulls keeps Lawson future on hold appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Supercars Ipswich Super440 – Schedule, how to watch, TV times, & more](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-ipswich-super440-queensland-raceway-guide-how-to-watch-tv-times-track-schedule-fox-kayo-sports-details/) _2026-08-21 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ The Repco Supercars Championship roars back into life for what could be the final visit to Queensland Raceway for the foreseeable future. The post Supercars Ipswich Super440 – Schedule, how to watch, TV times, & more appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Bathurst bids for Brock festival to avoid Great Race gridlock](https://speedcafe.com/supercars-news-2026-bathurst-1000-monday-peter-brock-celebration-event-nsw-government-funding-exclusive-interview-ben-fry/) _2026-08-21 · Simon Chapman · Speedcafe.com_ A celebration of Peter Brock on the 20th anniversary of his passing is being planned by the Bathurst City Council as part of its quest to slow the egress of Bathurst 1000 attendees. The post Bathurst bids for Brock festival to avoid Great Race gridlock appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Lawson ‘frustrated’ despite promising Red Bull return](https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2026-dutch-grand-prix-zandvoort-liam-lawson-red-bull-latest-qualifying-sprint-reaction-interview-update/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Waterworth · Speedcafe.com_ Liam Lawson was left frustrated after missing SQ3 on his Red Bull return despite showing encouraging pace throughout sprint qualifying at Zandvoort. The post Lawson ‘frustrated’ despite promising Red Bull return appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [Piastri rues missed Dutch sprint pole](https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-2026-dutch-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-reaction-sprint-qualifying-zandvoort-update-interview-where/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Waterworth · Speedcafe.com_ Oscar Piastri believes a stronger final lap could have put him on sprint pole at Zandvoort after recovering from a difficult start to the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. The post Piastri rues missed Dutch sprint pole appeared first on Speedcafe.com . ## [NO MORE NIGHTLY LAST-TRIP CRUSH? Iloilo pushes 9 p.m. PUJ final trips, more units to curb dangerous overcrowding](https://www.panaynews.net/no-more-nightly-last-trip-crush-iloilo-pushes-9-p-m-puj-final-trips-more-units-to-curb-dangerous-overcrowding/) _2026-08-21 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO – Public utility jeepney operators serving central Iloilo towns have committed to keep units on the road until 9 p.m. and deploy more jeepneys at night after a viral overloading incident exposed a critical shortage of public transportation for homebound commuters. The move shifts the province’s response beyond the single overcrowding incident toward addressing \[…\] ## [‘HABAGAT’ SHUTDOWN: Carles temporarily closes popular tourist spot for safety, ecological recovery](https://www.panaynews.net/habagat-shutdown-carles-temporarily-closes-popular-tourist-spot-for-safety-ecological-recovery/) _2026-08-21 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO — One of northern Iloilo’s premier tourist attractions will be off-limits for an entire month. The Carles municipal government ordered the temporary closure of Tangke “Saltwater” Lagoon in the Gigantes Group of Islands amid safety risks from the southwest monsoon (habagat) and the need to give its fragile ecosystem time to recover. Mayor Arnold \[…\] ## [MassKara arena contest gets new venue over safety issues](https://www.panaynews.net/masskara-arena-contest-gets-new-venue-over-safety-issues/) _2026-08-21 · Mae Singuay · Panay News_ BACOLOD City — The MassKara Festival’s 2026 arena dance competition will move to a new venue after the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI) deemed the Paglaum Sports Complex unsuitable for the event due to safety concerns. MassKara Festival Director Rodney Ascalon confirmed that the arena competition will be held at a different location this year, \[…\] ## [Palace seeks probe of alleged witness-fabrication scheme](https://www.panaynews.net/palace-seeks-probe-of-alleged-witness-fabrication-scheme/) _2026-08-21 · Adrian Stewart Co · Panay News_ MANILA — Malacañang wants investigators to uncover whether an organized scheme existed to recruit and pay witnesses to fabricate allegations in the flood control controversy, warning that anyone behind such an operation — including its alleged mastermind — should face charges. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said authorities must thoroughly investigate the allegations following… ## [12-hour brownout to hit 10 Iloilo towns this Aug. 23](https://www.panaynews.net/12-hour-brownout-to-hit-10-iloilo-towns-this-aug-23/) _2026-08-21 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO – Thousands of households and businesses across several Iloilo towns face up to 12 hours without electricity this Sunday, August 23, as Iloilo II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO II) undertakes major works on its power distribution system. ILECO II advised its member-consumer-owners (MCOs) to prepare for the prolonged outage, which will affect areas in \[…\] ## [LEEO files case vs ambulant vendor, vows to protect personnel enforcing market rules](https://www.panaynews.net/leeo-files-case-vs-ambulant-vendor-vows-to-protect-personnel-enforcing-market-rules/) _2026-08-21 · Ma. Theresa Ladiao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — An alleged knife attack on a city employee during a market clearing operation has prompted the Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) to take legal action against an ambulant vendor, underscoring growing concerns over threats and intimidation faced by personnel enforcing market regulations. The LEEO formally filed a case before the City Prosecutor’s \[…\]