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

Interventions readied for WV’s El Niño-threatened agri sector

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ILOILO City — The Department of Agriculture (DA) has activated a range of contingency measures, including fuel subsidies and irrigation support, to cushion farmers...
Formally joining the Philippine Army Reserve, Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. (second from left) and other provincial officials (Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, Provincial Population Office head Atty. Ruel Von Superio, Atty. Artem Ron Raymundo, Charles Lemeric, Leobert Pinuela, and Gerry Mae Alcoriza) receive their certificates and serial numbers during a flag-raising ceremony at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol after completing their training.

Defensor, other Iloilo prov’l officials join Army reserve after completing training

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ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and several provincial officials have formally joined the Philippine Army Reserve after completing the Basic Citizen Military Training...

P35-M feed mill to cut aquaculture costs, boost output

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ILOILO — A P35-million aquaculture feed mill facility aimed at slashing production costs and stabilizing feed supply for fish farmers in Western Visayas was...
The 2025 Livestock and Poultry Week in Iloilo Province kicks off on Monday, April 28, 2025. Photo shows carabaos at “Livestock Oksyon Market” in Leon town on April 24. LEON LIVESTOCK OKSYON MARKET – LOM/FB PHOTO

Iloilo pushes livestock, poultry sector for food security

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ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Government is set to roll out a three-day Livestock and Poultry Week beginning Tuesday, April 28, as part of...
Farmers harvest tomatoes under the scorching sun in a field in Barangay Tigum, Pavia, Iloilo. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)-Iloilo recorded a dangerous heat index of 43 degrees Celsius as of 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026. PAGASA urges the public, especially those working outdoors, to take extreme caution between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. AJ PALCULLO/PN

WORST HEAT STILL AHEAD, PAGASA: Temperatures intensify as dry season peaks

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ILOILO City — Heat index levels in Iloilo have surged into the “danger” category, prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
MORE Electric and Power Corporation and Negros Electric and Power Corporation receive plaques of appreciation from the Department of Energy for their timely and full compliance with reportorial requirements. The awards highlight the two utilities’ role in ensuring a reliable and transparent power sector for 2025 and beyond.

DOE honors MORE Power, Negros Power for exemplary compliance

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TAGUIG City — In a testament to operational excellence and unwavering commitment to transparency, the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded plaques of appreciation to...
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Electrical fires dominate Iloilo City; 67 blazes recorded in 4 months

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ILOILO City — Electrical-related fires have emerged as the dominant cause of blazes in Iloilo City, accounting for the majority of 67 fire incidents...
Regional Director Juan Jovian Ingeniero of the Department of the Interior and Local Government discusses key timelines for the mandatory inventory and turnover of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan assets during a briefing, highlighting September and December 2026 deadlines under Memorandum Circular No. 2026-021 aimed at ensuring a smooth leadership transition ahead of the barangay and SK elections this November 2026. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

Mandatory barangay asset turnover set ahead of 2026 elections – DILG

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ILOILO — All barangays and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) units in Western Visayas have been ordered to complete a full inventory and turnover of government...
A fuel station attendant fills up a vehicle at a gas station along Timog Avenue in Quezon City. Facing the risk of a fuel supply disruption amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered diplomatic engagement with Iran to secure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. PNA

Palace signals possible oil law review amid fuel price pressures

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ILOILO City — Malacañang has opened the door to a potential review of the Oil Deregulation Law as public pressure mounts over rising fuel...

Iloilo literacy rate surges to 90%; Province hailed as national model for reading reform

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ILOILO — The province of Iloilo has recorded a dramatic leap in literacy, with reading proficiency among learners soaring to 90 percent from just...
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