International flights may soon return to the Iloilo Airport. As early as now, the provincial government wants to be clarified of the protocols that must be observed. PN PHOTO

Prov’l capitol of Iloilo open to resumption of int’l flights

ILOILO – Should international flights resume at the Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan town? “Puede. Pero gusto anay naton nga iplastar gid. May mga consequences eh,”...
Iloilo City’s reputation as a bike-friendly city and Bike Capital of the Philippines is growing, thanks to its dedicated bike lanes and active bike enthusiasts. ILOILO CITY PHOTO

Iloilo City kick-starts ‘Friday Bike Count’

ILOILO City – This city is all set to start today its first Friday Bike Count timed with the celebration of World Bicycle Day...
Search and destroy the breeding places of mosquitoes – this is one strategy to stop dengue from spreading. The city government of Iloilo is once more the promoting the “Ugsaran Tinluan para Balatian Malikawan” campaign. ILOILO CITY PIO

Iloilo City revives cleanup drive vs dengue; Modular hospital ready for surge in cases

ILOILO City – To curb rising dengue case s, the city government is relaunching its cleanup drive “Ugsaran Tinluan para Balatian Malikawan.” According to Councilor...
Region 6 police director Police Brigadier General Flynn Dongbo congratulates Philippine National Police personnel in Western Visayas for delivering accomplishments in “Birada Semana” operation. PRO-6 PHOTO

‘Birada Semana’ nets 501 violators

ILOILO City – A total of 501 violators were arrested during a weeklong simultaneous anti-criminality and law enforcement operations dubbed as “Birada Semana” in...
Police Regional Office 6’s Regional Information and Communication Technology Management Division Directorial Staff, Police Colonel Lea Rose Peña (right), receives a Certificate of Recognition for her service as a member of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force from Police Brigadier General Flynn Dongbo, regional police director, in Camp Delgado, Iloilo City. PRO-6 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE/EJB

PRO-6 personnel recognized for UN peacekeeping duties

ILOILO City – Five personnel from Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) were recognized for their service as members of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. The recognition...

WV’s 5 cases of Omicron BA. 2.12.1 from Iloilo City

ILOILO City – Western Visayas’ five new infections of the coronavirus variant Omicron’s subvariant BA. 2.12.1 were all in this city. According to the Department...
The famous white beach of Boracay Island is clean and uncluttered, thanks to a massive rehabilitation that started in 2018. PHOTO FROM TWITTER

‘Boracay rehab Du30’s biggest eco project’

ILOILO City – An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas said the rehabilitation of Boracay island is...
“We are anticipating a surge in dengue cases next year based on our historical data. Every three years we experience an epidemic. The preparation must start now,” Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon tells Panay News.

7 barangays register clustering of dengue

ILOILO – Seven barangays registered a clustering of dengue cases. These were in the following areas: * Guimbal – Bagumbayan (three), Cabubugan (three) * Passi City...
The national government approved the rollout of second COVID-19 booster shots for immunocompromised persons, healthcare workers and the elderly. Photo shows a man getting a vaccine shot in Iloilo City. PN PHOTO

Iloilo City COVID booster shot accomplishment low

ILOILO City -- The accomplishment of the city government in the administration of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster shots – be it first booster...

Only 3 pol bets in Iloilo City filed SOCE a week before deadline

ILOILO City – A week before the June 8 deadline, only three candidates in the May 9 elections in this southern city have so...