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Freedom must be nurtured through unity, civic responsibility, DOT-6 chief tells Ilonggos

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Iloilo PDRRMO chief warns engineers, regulators over substandard structures

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WV SCHOOLS READY FOR STRONG QUAKES?

ILOILO City – Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao during the opening of classes yesterday and raised concerns over school safety nationwide, the Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas assured parents that public...

READY FOR CLASSES

ILOILO City — More than 729,000 learners have already enrolled across Western Visayas as the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 declared all 2,841 public elementary and secondary schools in the region ready for the opening of classes today for...

MAGIC PORTAL TO THE PAST

FOR HISTORY enthusiasts, art lovers, and curious travelers, stepping into a place where the past comes alive is both a dream and an adventure. In Iloilo City, that dream became reality as a “magic portal” to the past opened its doors, offering...

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HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS VS ONLINE LOAN APPS SURGE

ILOILO City — Harassment complaints linked to unregistered online lending applications in Iloilo have nearly reached last year’s total in just the first six months of 2026, prompting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to step up its crackdown...

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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...

CITY GOV’T BOOSTS MEDICAL AID, PARTNERS WITH 10 HOSPITALS

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Government (ICG) has expanded access to healthcare services for financially incapacitated Ilonggos after formalizing partnerships with 10 major hospitals under the ICG-Medical Assistance Program known as HAPLOS (Health...

YOUTH CRISIS

ILOILO City – Authorities inWesternVisayas have sounded the alarm over the growing number of children in conflict with the law (CICL), blaming family problems, lack of parental guidance, and negative peer influence for pushing more minors into criminal...

COPS ALONE CAN’T STOP DOMESTIC ABUSE – PRO-6

ILOILO City – Declaring that domestic violence cannot be addressed by law enforcement alone, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) is pushing for a whole-of-community response involving barangays, schools, churches, government agencies and civic...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROWS MORE BRUTAL

ILOILO City — Cases of physical and sexual violence against women in Western Visayas increased in 2025 despite a slight decline in overall domestic abuse incidents, exposing what authorities described as a disturbing trend of worsening violence inside...

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‘VISIBILITY NOT ENOUGH’

ILOILO City — Newly installed Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño has laid down a tougher anti-criminality agenda for Western Visayas, ordering stronger community partnerships and greater accountability among...

ILOILO AIRPORTNEW EXPANSION STALLS

ILOILO City – The long-envisioned major expansion of the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo has been thrown into uncertainty.The Department of Transportation (DOTr) rejected the P21billion unsolicited proposal of Prime Asset Ventures,...

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MPIW ACTIVATES EL NIÑO MITIGATION

ILOILO City – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) assured the public that it is fully prepared for the El Niño season ahead.With Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) placing a 79% probability of El Niño...

POWER DEMAND SURGES

ILOILO City — Power distributors across Western Visayas have intensified calls for consumers to reduce electricity consumption as soaring summer temperatures continue to push power demand higher and trigger repeated “yellow alerts” in the Visayas grid,...

CITY BAKES AT 48°C

ILOILO City — This southern metropolis sweltered under a blistering heat index of up to 48 degrees Celsius at noon on Monday, May 18, pushing conditions into the“danger”category and heightening fears of an early El Niño episode that could worsen the...

LANDMARK INITIATIVES EMPOWER COMMUNITIES

ILOILO City – Reinforcing its commitment to responsive governance and sustainable community development, the Iloilo City Government has launched the pioneering Iloilo City Academy for Public Service and Development or Barangay Academy, while also...

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‘NO MAYOR ABOVE THE LAW’

ILOILO – The illegal quarry controversy in Iloilo province has now spilled into the political arena after allegations surfaced linking politicians, businessmen, men in uniform, and private individuals to unlawful quarry operations, prompting the League...

ILOILO BARES LEGIT QUARRY OPERATORS

ILOILO — The provincial government has released its official list of legitimate quarry operators in Iloilo Province, drawing a clear line in its crackdown on illegal extraction: those listed have valid or standing permits; those not on the list may be...

COPS IN ILLEGAL QUARRY TRADE FACE DISMISSAL

ILOILO – The top police official in Western Visayas has threatened rogue policemen allegedly involved in illegal quarry operations in Iloilo Province with dismissal, criminal charges, and the destruction of their careers as authorities intensify a...

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Bacolod cracks down on colorum tricycles amid intensified traffic ordinance enforcement

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Bacolod leptospirosis cases up 225%; 12 barangays affected

SOLAR IRRIGATION EXPANDS IN WV

ILOILO — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is rapidly expanding its solar-powered irrigation program (SPIP) in Western Visayas, deploying 141 operational units across the region to shield farmers from intensifying climate risks and soaring...

UNITING FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Iloilo City hosted the launch of Handog ng Pangulo: Luntiang Bukas, a four-pronged, multi-agency program aimed at building resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable communities. The launch featured key initiatives, including the...

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DRILON: RULE OF LAW KEY TO ILOILO GROWTH

ILOILO City – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Tuesday urged Ilonggos to strictly observe laws and regulations, warning that failure to do so could undermine investor confidence and stall Iloilo’s economic momentum amid recent tensions over...

‘SEWING HOPE, LIFTING LIVES’

ILOILO City – Angat Pinas, Inc., popularly known as Angat Buhay Foundation, lauded the Iloilo City Government for its good governance and efficient delivery of public services. The Angat Buhay, headed by its executive director Raffy Magno, was in...

FOR DRIVERS ONLY

ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) tightened eligibility rules for its P5,000 cash relief program after hundreds of Iloilo tricycle drivers were inadvertently left out in the pilot payout, emphasizing that only...

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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...

46°C HEAT INDEX SCORCHES ILOILO

ILOILO — Extreme heat conditions tightened their grip on Iloilo over the HolyWeek, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recording a scorching 46°C heat index — the highest so far this year —...

WASTE-REDUCTION HUB

European Union Ambassador Massimo Santoro recently visited Iloilo City’s Repair Hub, where the City General Services Office led by Engr. Neil Ravena showcased the city’s waste-reduction initiatives, including the Rezbin prototype. Supported by the...

PRIORITIZE SAFETY

ILOILO City –The Philippine Coast Guard has gone on full alert acrossWesternVisayas, deploying hundreds of personnel and activating Malasakit Help Desks as thousands of passengers began flooding ports ahead of the Holy Week peak travel period.

ZERO-ACCIDENT GOAL FOR HOLY WEEK RUSH

ILOILO — Authorities in Iloilo Province have set an ambitious “zero accident” target for the Holy Week exodus, mobilizing a multi-agency safety plan as thousands of travelers are expected to flood roads, terminals, and transport hubs across the province.

DROWNING DANGER SPIKES

ILOILO —With the annual HolyWeek travel surge and summer outings set to peak, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised the alarm over preventable drowning incidents, warning Western Visayans that complacency in water safety could turn leisure trips...

FUEL SUBSIDY

ILOILO City – More than 2,000 tricycle drivers in Iloilo City are set to receive P5,000 in financial assistance from the national government.This aid aims to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

NO WV FIRMS ADOPT 4-DAY WORKWEEK

ILOILO — Despite growing calls for alternative work arrangements amid rising fuel costs and shifting workplace trends, no private company in Western Visayas has adopted a four-day workweek, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),...

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FUEL SUBSIDY DUE FOR 10K PUV DRIVERS IN WV

ILOILO City – Around 10,000 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Western Visayas are set to receive fuel subsidies from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), as authorities rush...

PRESSURE BUILDS ON RICE PRICES

ILOILO City — Rising farmgate prices of palay (unmilled rice), compounded by fuel-driven logistics costs linked to the Middle East crisis, have begun pushing up retail rice prices in Western Visayas, with authorities warning that broader food inflation...

One-stop free women’s health services rolled out in 9 Iloilo City district centers

ILOILO City – In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Iloilo City Government, through the Iloilo City Health Office (CHO), has rolled out “Healthy Ka, Ilongga!”, a one-stop integrated health service delivery program for women across...

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...