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Iloilo prov’l gov’t launches 24/7 mental health hotline

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ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government has rolled out a 24/7 mental health hotline aimed at directly addressing rising psychological distress and suicide cases,...
Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority show Western Visayas topping all 18 regions in economic growth for 2025, highlighting strong performance across key sectors, says PSA Region 6 director Nelida Amolar during a press conference in Iloilo City. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

WV FASTEST-GROWING REGIONAL ECONOMY: Leads PH with 6.4% growth, tops all 18 regions

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ILOILO City — Western Visayas emerged as the Philippines’ fastest-growing regional economy in 2025, posting a robust 6.4-percent expansion to lead all 18 regions,...
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

EL NIÑO THREAT LOOMS: WV farmers, fishers urged to insure crops, livestock

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City — With a high probability of the El Niño developing as early as June and lasting until early 2027, the government has...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 6 will distribute fuel cash assistance to an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 public utility vehicle drivers and operators today, April 24, and April 25 at the LTFRB regional office in Barangay Quintin Salas, Jaro, Iloilo City. AJ PALCULLO/PN

PUV FUEL SUBSIDY ROLLOUT STARTS: Up to 10,000 drivers and operators in Western Visayas...

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City – Thousands of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and operators in Western Visayas will begin receiving fuel cash subsidies today and tomorrow,...

Iloilo City OKs record P1.4-B supplemental budget, targets social aid, barangay projects amid rising...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – The city government has approved a historic P1.4-billion Supplemental Budget No. 1 — the largest in its history — to expand...
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San Agustin grad tops pharmacist board exam

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ILOILO City — A graduate of the University of San Agustin (USA) emerged as the topnotcher of the April 2026 Pharmacist Licensure Examination, leading...
Iloilo City’s Mayor Raisa Treñas says the clearing operations are part of broader efforts to organize markets and ensure fairness, aligned with standard market codes implemented nationwide. MAI LADIAO/PN

Treñas denies ‘paid trolls’ claims: Mayor says vendors defending city policies organically, challenges critics...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — Mayor Raisa Treñas denied allegations that the city government is funding online trolls to defend its clearing operations against bolantero vendors,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Iloilo recorded a peak heat index of 41 degrees Celsius at 2 p.m. on March 6. It advised the public to drink plenty of water, avoid direct sun exposure and use an umbrella for protection, among others, to mitigate the effects of the heat. BFP-PAVIA FILE PHOTO

Visayas continues to experience high heat index despite slight dip — PAGASA

Iloilo Darlene Delgado -
ILOILO City — Heat index levels across the Visayas have slightly decreased in some areas but remain elevated, with most locations still under conditions...
SCARS OF FAITH. Weathered crucifixes and fragmented religious sculptures form part of the “Kasakit kag Handumanan sa Kuwaresma” exhibit at the University of San Agustin Archives and Museum, where centuries-old artifacts — marked by time and devotion — are presented not as damaged relics, but as enduring symbols of faith, memory, and sacrifice beyond the Lenten season. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

BEYOND LENT: A legacy of faith, scars, and memory lives on at USA Museum

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ILOILO City – Long after the solemn rituals of Lent have faded and Holy Week processions have returned to memory, a quiet yet powerful...

PhilHealth-6 pays over P2-million medicine claims under GAMOT program

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ILOILO City — More than P2 million benefit claims for outpatient medicines have been paid by the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) Regional...
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