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Secure LTFRB franchise or face penalties, LTO warns car rental operators in WV

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MPIW HOLDS THE LINE ON SERVICE, RATES

ILOILO City – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) has assured consumers and stakeholders that its operations remain unaffected by the nationwide fuel price increases. Speaking at the company’s Kapehan sa Media yesterday, Chief Operating Officer Angelo...

DANGEROUS OPERATIONS

ILOILO City — Nearly 2,000 boarding houses here are operating without business permits, according to city inspection data, raising concerns about safety standards and regulatory compliance in rental establishments widely used by students and workers.

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HOUSE OKAYS MORE POWER EXPANSION TO ILOILO 1ST DIST.

ILOILO City — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill expanding the franchise of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) to cover the municipalities of Iloilo’s 1st District, a move supporters say could...

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ARIES: A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Aries, or anything you’ve...

CRACKED PAST, UNCERTAIN FUTURE

ILOILO City – The few courts still operating at the Chief Justice Ramon Q. Avanceña Hall of Justice in the City Proper continued functioning without disruption following a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on March 2, with engineers reporting no new cracks in...

EARTHQUAKE-READY

The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building is designed to withstand earthquakes of up to magnitude 8. It has been declared structurally safe after engineers conducted a rapid visual inspection following the magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck Iloilo on...

ILOILO MSMEs BRACE FOR MIDEAST WAR FALLOUT

ILOILO City – Business leaders in Iloilo are pressing the national government to immediately roll out protective measures for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to drive up fuel prices,...

ILONGGO OFWS BRAVE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

ILOILO – As of this writing, no Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East have requested repatriation despite the intensifying conflict in the region, with most staying inside their employers’ residences or apartments for safety,...

MORE POWER GEARS FOR SMARTER GRID

ILOILO City — Six years after taking over Iloilo City’s power distribution system amid crippling service complaints, MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) says it has slashed system loss to single digits, nearly doubled its customer base,...

3 FIRES IN 3 HOURS

ILOILO City — Three separate fires broke out within a span of less than three hours on Friday morning, February 27, hitting Iloilo City and the municipalities of San Miguel and Leganes in Iloilo Province, and raising fresh concerns over fire safety as...

EMPOWERING SMALL BUSINESSES

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Government officially launched the Nano Enterprise Incentive Ordinance, a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide greater support and incentives to the city’s smallest yet most determined entrepreneurs.

BFP-NIR reports 40% drop in fire incidents

24 Binalbagan LGU workers fired over positive drug tests

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The Chinese-Ilonggo community of Iloilo City brought downtown streets to life with a vibrant display of culture and tradition during the Chinese New Year grand parade on Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026.

Students from various Chinese schools showcased spectacular dragon and lion dances in a celebration of heritage and harmony.

BIG OPPORTUNITY

ILOILO City – This city is positioning itself for a major economic breakthrough as it hosts ministerial-level meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) focused on trade and investment from February 25 to 27, with local officials...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

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DEVOLUTION TEST

ILOILO – Local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo Province are ready to take on the construction of classrooms under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to devolve the implementation of national school building funds to local...

GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR LAUNCH HELD AT SM CITY ILOILO

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Chinese New Year 2026 Grand Launch yesterday at the SM City Iloilo Event Center, formally opened the citywide celebration with a grand cultural presentation that underscores unity and heritage.

‘SYSTEMIC FAILURE’

ILOILO City — Persistent overloading in public jeepneys and minibuses is a direct result of government policy failures and a shrinking transport fleet — not commuter indiscipline — the Panay Consumers Alliance (PCA) declared, as it challenged...

ILOILO CITY: GLOBAL MODEL FOR RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS

ILOILO City – For its sustained leadership in mangrove rehabilitation, river restoration, and integrated urban sustainability planning, Iloilo City has been recognized as a Generation Restoration Role Model City under the United Nations Decade on...

‘BASYANG’ WEAKENS; LGUS WARNED VS COMPLACENCY

ILOILO City — Nearly one million learners across Western Visayas were affected by class suspensions and the shift to alternative learning delivery as Tropical Cyclone “Basyang,” now downgraded into a depression, continued to bring threats of strong...

Bacolod, NegOcc warned of possible storm surge as ‘Basyang’ affects coastal areas

Animal bite cases overwhelm Iloilo vaccine supply

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Shear line flooding affects over 1K families in NegOcc; one dead in Sagay

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Faith draws thousands to Jaro; devotees share answered prayers on Candelaria feast

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Bacolod kicks off construction of P66-M sanitary landfill Cell No. 5

Direct access, hybrid payout to curb abuse, boost transparency

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BACK TO THE HEART OF DINAGYANG

Locals and tourists pack the historic Calle Real in Iloilo City as they celebrate the final day of the Dinagyang Festival on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Following strong public clamor, the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. announced that the Ati tribes...

TWO LEADERS. ONE ILOILO. ONE DINAGYANG.

Mayor Raisa S. Treñas and Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. share a moment of unity during Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan, reflecting the spirit of partnership behind the Dinagyang Festival 2026. Year after year, the city and province of Iloilo, together...

DINAGYANG DRAWS THOUSANDS, BOOSTS TOURISM, ECONOMY

ILOILO City – Dinagyang Festival 2026 drew massive crowds and delivered a strong boost to tourism and economic activity, as more than 241,000 spectators packed Iloilo City’s streets for three days of religious devotion, cultural spectacle, and...

AweSM ILOILO 2026

SM CITY ILOILO takes the spotlight this Dinagyang season as it brings together the city’s most awaited celebrations in one vibrant destination. As Dinagyang grows grander each year, AweSM Iloilo 2026 invites Ilonggos and tourists to celebrate to the...

‘GLOW IN THE DARK’

ILOILO City – This southern metropolis will turn into a sea of light and movement tonight as Dinagyang Festival’s ILOmination competition takes over the city. Spectators for this annual celebration’s biggest nighttime spectacle will be seeing the...

DENR URGES STRICT WASTE DISCIPLINE

ILOILO City — With the Dinagyang Festival expected to draw massive crowds this weekend, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas has issued a call for spectators — both locals and tourists — to strictly observe...

Aganan Flyover finished before Christmas 2026?

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ILOILO CITY BRACES FOR HIGH-RISK SCENARIOS

ILOILO City –With up to 50,000 people expected to converge here for the peak of the Dinagyang Festival next week, authorities have placed the city under red alert, mobilizing 655 disaster response personnel as they brace for high-risk scenarios ranging...

CITY SEEKS CLEAN SLATE AT ICDEO

ILOILO City – City government officials are calling for stronger transparency, accountability, and coordination at the Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) following the relief of Engr. Roy Pacanan as officer in charge, a move they say...

SERIOUS SAFETY RISK

ILOILO — Alarmed by the growing safety risks posed by light electric vehicles on high-speed roads, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas has stepped up its review of a proposed ban on e-bikes and e-trikes along national highways, even...

BACKTO-BACK OPENING SALVOS

The Dinagyang Festival 2026 officially kicks off this weekend with back-to-back opening salvos – Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan this Saturday, Jan. 10 and the Dinagyang Ati tribes competition on Sunday, Jan. 11. Photo shows dancers of the Jimanban Festival...

BPLO urges barangays to join BOSS in Bacolod

ROAD USE IMBALANCE

ILOILO City – With traffic congestion expected to intensify as students return to school and Dinagyang Festival preparations accelerate, a “park-and-ride” system is being proposed to curb the growing dominance of private vehicles on city roads.

PAGASA: BRACE FOR WORSENING RAINS

ILOILO City — Continuous rains triggered by a shear line have placed multiple river systems across WesternVisayas under flood monitoring, with the state weather bureau warning that flooding risks may escalate as heavier rainfall is expected to persist...

REGION 6 FIRECRACKER INJURIES DROP SHARPLY

ILOILO City – Firecracker-related injuries across Western Visayas declined sharply during the New Year celebrations, but government agencies reported conflicting figures, with the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) logging 44 cases and the Department of...

FIRECRACKERS AND FAITH

ILOILO City — Firecrackers once again light up Iloilo for the New Year, a tradition fueled by long-held beliefs and a desire to drive away bad luck despite rising prices and safety concerns. FIRECRACKERS/2

CRACKDOWN VS ILLEGAL ‘CRACKERS

ILOILO City — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) destroyed more than 7,300 confiscated illegal firecrackers and improvised cannons, locally known as boga, on Saturday, December 27, at Camp Gen. Martin Teofilo B. Delgado in Fort San Pedro here, as...

HOLIDAY ROAD CRASHES RISING

ILOILO City — Health and police authorities in Western Visayas have raised alarm over the increasing number of road accidents during the holiday season, warning motorists that drunk, reckless, and distracted driving remain major threats as traffic...

A celebration of people and purpose

PANAY NEWS, Inc. capped the year with a vibrant whole-day yearend party on December 20, 2025 at Joel’s Events Place in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, bringing together employees from Iloilo, Bacolod City and Manila for a celebration marked by camaraderie and...

Fire guts 26 houses in Bacolod City

OBLATION RUN

Members of Alpha Phi Omega’s Kappa Gamma chapter take part in the Centennial Oblation Run at the University of the Philippines - Iloilo City campus on Tuesday, December 16, marking 100 years of the fraternity’s tradition of service, leadership, and...

PEOPLE-CENTERED PROGRESS: STRONGER SERVICES

For 2026, Mayor Raisa S. Treñas is committed to expanding health and social services, boosting inclusive economic growth, improving community welfare, and strengthening climate resilience, ensuring that the city’s development remains firmly centered on...

PBBM inspects Bacolod flood program, unveils Banago Port

Your Horoscope

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

Bacolod deploys more artificial reefs to boost marine biodiversity

RECLAMATION WORKS EVIDENT ALONG BUNTATALA CREEK

A portion of Buntatala Creek shows clear signs of reclamation and backfilling undertaken for the Access Road Section 1 (Bike Lane) Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Iloilo City District Engineering Office, according to the...

SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTED

ILOILO City — Tropical Depression “Wilma” — which later weakened into a low-pressure area — triggered what authorities described as the most extensive maritime lockdown Western Visayas has seen in recent years.The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended...

Nearly 600 children in Pavia benefit from Panay News, DGFFI annual gift-giving

ILOILO — In a heartwarming celebration of generosity and community spirit, Panay News and the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. (DGFFI) successfully held their annual gift-giving event on December 4 to 5. The initiative, part of their Corporate...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

UNDERSTAFFED AND UNDER SIEGE

ILOILO City — A surge of bomb threats across Western Visayas has exposed a worrying security gap: the region is being protected by only 61 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel, a number police officials concede is dangerously insufficient as...

MODERN MARKETS MILESTONE

ILOILO City – The newly-redeveloped public district markets stand as another strong testament to Iloilo City’s commitment to continuity, shared leadership, and impactful governance. It reflects a seamless transition of vision, planning, and...