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AID FOR ILONGGOS. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto leads the distribution of 10-kilogram bags of rice under the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Distribution and Bawat Barangay Makikinabang programs in Pavia, Iloilo on Aug. 25. Some 1,500 families in Pavia received rice assistance, part of the more than 83,000 families targeted across Iloilo Province. Also in photo are Mayor Luigi Gorriceta of Pavia, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Philip Lo, and Cong. Kathy Gorriceta of Iloilo’s 2nd District. IME SORNITO/PN

Iloilo gets P344.2-M barangay aid; 83,000 families covered by recurring rice assistance

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...
“Our efforts are yielding results, but we must not become complacent,” says Brigadier General Randulf T. Tuaño, director of the Police Regional Office 6. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

Rape cases plunge 56% as focus crimes fall 23% but PRO-6 warns against complacency

ILOILO City — Reported rape cases in Western Visayas plunged by more than half while overall focus crimes dropped nearly 23 percent over the...
DEFENSOR, DEBUQUE

Defensor floats Debuque as possible 2028 running mate

ILOILO — Outgoing 3rd District Cong. Lorenz “Nonoy” Defensor has opened the door to a possible gubernatorial bid in 2028 — and signaled that...
The Iloilo Provincial Hospital in Pototan, Iloilo is the first province-run hospital to achieve the Level II status. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOMBO RADYO

IPH as women, children healthcare hub pushed

By IME SORNITO ILOILO – Iloilo Provincial Hospital (IPH) is being positioned as a major healthcare hub for women and children in the province, with...
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.

TOWARD A BETTER CITY FOR ALL: Iloilo City celebrates 89th Charter Day

ILOILO City — Eighty-nine years of history, progress, and collective effort come together as Iloilo City celebrates its 89th Charter Day today, August 25,...
A police officer monitors students at a school in Antique as part of the Antique Provincial Police Office’s intensified security measures for the opening of classes. The APPO has increased police visibility in schools across the province to help ensure the safety of learners and school personnel while promoting a secure and orderly learning environment. APPO PHOTO

DepEd postpones school attack drill as experts warn realistic simulations may distress learners

ILOILO City – The Department of Education (DepEd) has postponed its nationwide school active-attack drill scheduled for today, August 25, as mental health experts...
Photo courtesy of PAGASA

3 cyclones forecast to strengthen ‘habagat’, bring heavy rains to WV; Fisherfolk warned of...

ILOILO City – Western Visayas is bracing for potentially heavy rains and rough seas as three tropical cyclones are expected to strengthen the southwest...
Iloilo City as seen from atop the city hall featuring the “Lin-ay sang Iloilo” bronze statue and the Iloilo River below. CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO

Iloilo City gets ‘day off’ for 89th charter anniversary

ILOILO City — Government offices and schools across Iloilo City have suspended work and classes today, August 25, after Malacañang declared a special non-working...
The Philippines is currently prohibiting the entry to the country of poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen for artificial insemination from Argentina following the outbreak of bird flu in the said Latin American nation. DA PHOTO

Iloilo builds frontline animal-health network to protect farms, food security

ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Government has trained 263 barangay vaccinators to strengthen the province’s frontline defense against rabies and other animal diseases while...
PROPOSED TRAFFIC MAKEOVER. Renowned Filipino architect Paulo Alcazaren presents the proposed reconfiguration of the Siete Pecados traffic islands in front of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, a plan aimed at improving traffic circulation and creating a more pedestrian-friendly public space. The proposed site development plan envisions a roadside park and a more accessible and visually cohesive Capitol complex while adapting the historic area to contemporary urban needs. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Road redesign pushed to ease capitol traffic

ILOILO City — A nearly seven-decade-old landmark in front of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol could undergo a major transformation under a proposal aimed at...