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Priests from across the Archdiocese of Jaro gathered at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, for the Chrism Mass where they renewed the vows they made at their ordination. The Archdiocese confirmed that several parishes are experiencing delays and even cancellations of Masses due to the dwindling number of clergy. PHOTO BY THE JARO ARCHDIOCESAN COMMISSION ON SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Iloilo

Priest shortage hits Iloilo parishes; Archdiocese acknowledges Mass delays, cancellations

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Under Republic Act No. 11055 (PhilSys Act), any person or entity who will refuse to accept or recognize the national ID or PhilSys Number (PSN) as the only official identification of the holder, without just and sufficient cause, shall be fined an amount equivalent to P500,000.
Iloilo

90% enrolled: Iloilo nears full national ID coverage

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Mackerel tuna sold at the Dalipe Tradetown Public Market on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. The San Jose de Buenavista Municipal Economic Enterprise and Development Office in Antique said that consumers in the municipality resort to buying cheaper, alternative food such as fish and vegetables due to the high cost of pork. SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA MEEDO PHOTO
Region

Eight hospitalized after consuming ‘tulingan’ in Jamindan

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FRESH CATCH AT SUNRISE. Fishermen sort and haul in abundant local fish at a coastal fish port in Western Visayas, where supply remains strong and prices stable despite rising fuel costs. BFAR-6 PHOTO
Iloilo

118% SUFFICIENT: Surplus production shields WV fish prices from fuel spike

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GUNS OFF THE STREETS. Police in Western Visayas document a series of operations and voluntary surrenders in March 2026, resulting in the recovery of 415 firearms and 33 explosives as part of an intensified campaign to strengthen peace and order in the region. PRO-6 PHOTO
Iloilo

Civilians lead gun surrender wave; 415 firearms seized in crackdown

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Photo courtesy of BFAR Region 6
Iloilo

FUEL AID REACHES ISLAND BARRIOS: Boatpool system unlocks subsidy access for...

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FREE TB SCREENING DRIVE. Ilonggos are being encouraged to avail themselves of free tuberculosis screening and related health services during the “Light Up PH for TB” initiative led by the Department of Health on March 24, 2026 at the Western Visayas Medical Center in Iloilo City. The activity, held in observance of World Tuberculosis Day, highlighted intensified efforts for early detection and TB elimination by 2030.
Iloilo

Health dep’t shifts focus to early TB detection via free screening

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TIGHTENING THE ROADS. Land Transportation Office – Region 6 enforcement teams inspect vehicles and flag violations during intensified Holy Week operations, targeting unregistered vehicles and unsafe drivers across key transport routes in Western Visayas. LTO-6 PHOTO
Iloilo

Crackdown nets 18 ‘colorum’ vehicles, 10 drug-positive drivers

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“Mag anum ako ka libot, sang una ang tughong isa ka libo. Subong gatughong ka P2,000. Daw ginabuhi mo lang ‘ya gasoline companies,” laments 52-year-old jeepney driver Radey Gadian of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN
Iloilo

ENGINES RUNNING, PROFITS VANISHING: Traditional jeepney drivers push through fuel price...

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FUEL LIFELINE. Fisherfolk in the island-municipality of Caluya, Antique queue with containers as fuel assistance is rolled out, reflecting the government’s effort to ease the burden of rising oil prices on small-scale fishers. On March 25, 2026, the Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, through the Municipal Agriculture Office of Caluya, Antique, distributed the second batch of fuel assistance vouchers to island fisherfolk to help sustain their livelihoods. CALUYA MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE OFFICE
Iloilo

FUEL AID EXPANDED: 1,698 more WV fishers to get P3,000 as...

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