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Bebe Soriano charges P200 per tombstone inscription and can complete about six jobs daily, depending on demand. “Mga sobra 10 years na ako nga muni pangabuhian ko,” she says. PHOTO BY ALLEN ANIMAS/PN
Iloilo

Annual ‘day of the dead’ brings livelihood boost to the living

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A CITY BUILT ON SERVICE AND PROGRESS. The Iloilo City Hall stands as a monument to public service and urban growth as the city marks its 89th Charter Day today, August 25, 2026. Over nearly nine decades, Iloilo’s progress, Iloilo's growth has been driven by the collective effort of its people and leadership toward sustainable development. As part of the celebration, Mayor Raisa S. Treñas led the awarding of the Most Outstanding City Government Employees and Departments yesterday, August 24.
Iloilo

Youth group slams Iloilo City council for ‘political power play’

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“Maria”, who runs a flower shop in Barangay Seminario, Jaro, Iloilo City, says her arrangements cost between P150 and P500, with discounts available despite her fixed-pricing policy. PHOTOS BY ALLEN ANIMAS/PN
Iloilo

Flower prices may rise as ‘Piyesta Minatay’ demand surges

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Iloilo

Iloilo airport crash drill exposes need to assess emergency response gaps

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EXTREME HEAT PRECAUTIONS. The Department of Education (DepEd) introduces stricter safeguards against extreme heat amid the developing Super El Niño. Face-to-face classes must be suspended when the heat index reaches 33°C, while all learning activities, including home-based assignments, must stop at 42°C and above to protect students and teachers from heat-related illnesses. Photo shows students entering Iloilo National High School in La Paz, Iloilo City. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN
Iloilo

Total class suspension at 42°c heat index; Even home-based learning must...

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Land Transportation Office – Region 6 personnel inspect a passenger van and cargo trucks suspected of operating without proper transport authorization as authorities intensify their campaign against illegal transport services ahead of the Halloween travel rush. More than 200 colorum vehicles have been apprehended across Western Visayas since January, with enforcement operations further intensified to protect commuters and ensure road safety during the holiday observance.
Iloilo

LTO tightens noose on ‘colorum’ vehicles as Halloween rush peaks

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An elderly passenger wearing a face mask sits among commuters waiting for a bus ride at the Ceres terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City. The Department of Health Region 6 urged senior citizens and young children to observe strict preventive measures, including wearing properly fitted face masks in crowded areas, as influenza-like illnesses continue to surge across the region. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN
Iloilo

DOH-6 warns of severe flu complications amid rising cases; children, elderly...

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Iloilo

CHED sets 20% AI limit on academic papers and theses

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Emergency responders and passing students from Iloilo Doctors' College render first aid to the injured driver (left photo) following the collision of his motorcycle and passenger jeepney (right photo) in Barangay Cabugao Sur, Pavia, Iloilo on Oct. 27, 2026. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN
Metro

Road collision in Pavia leaves motorcyclist injured

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The Philippines has experienced several significant El Niño events in the past, with devastating consequences. These events have resulted in droughts, agricultural losses, water shortages, and disruptions to everyday life. It is crucial to understand the gravity of these impacts and learn from past experiences to prepare for future occurrences effectively. PHOTO FROM PHILRICE
Iloilo

Scientific monitoring guides local gov’ts in preparing for prolonged dry conditions

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