People are back in their usual beat and bustle in Iloilo City as more economic activities have been allowed under Alert Level 2. The city government hopes to jumpstart the economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Iloilo City is PH’s most bike-friendly city

ILOILO City – This southern city was hailed as the Top Gold Awardee for the Most Bike-Friendly City in the Philippines during this year’s...
A test tube containing a blood sample from a COVID-positive patient. STOCK PHOTO

High COVID deaths in WV due to delayed reporting

ILOILO City – The high number of daily coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths in Western Visayas for the past few days was due to...
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Defunding NTF-ELCAC big loss to gov’t, CTG-affected areas – 3ID

ILOILO City – Defunding the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) would be a “big loss” to the government and people...

Guimaras cop denies courting policewoman

ILOILO City – A high-ranking official of the Guimaras Police Provincial Office (GPPO) denied harassing a neophyte policewoman. “Walang pangliligaw na nangyari,” said Police Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Dizon,...
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VAX FOR ON-SITE WORKERS? DOLE can only encourage public despite IATF resolutions

ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging employers in Western Visayas to encourage employees, especially those reporting physically for...
Photo shows shoppers in Iloilo City’s downtown area. The Department of Labor and Employment says payment of an employee’s 13th-month pay is mandatory. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Iloilo City daily average cases down to 5

ILOILO City – For the past seven days, the average daily cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in this southern city dropped to five,...

18-day campaign to end VAW begins

ILOILO City – This year’s countrywide 18-day campaign to end violence against women (VAW) kicks off today, Nov. 25, until Dec. 12. The campaign will...
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Iloilo City vaccinates 32K minors

ILOILO City – The city government vaccinated 32,063 children aged 12 to 17 against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as of Nov. 21. This is 64 percent...

Release 13th month pay on or before Dec. 24, employers told

ILOILO – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is urging all employers in Western Visayas to release the workers’ 13th month pay on...

Guimaras cop sacked

ILOILO City – A high-ranking police official of the Guimaras Police Provincial Office (GPPO) accused of harassing and romantically pursuing a neophyte policewoman was relieved...