Learners observe physical distancing while attending classes at the Oxmont Memorial Academy in Calinog, Iloilo.

F2F classes in Iloilo private schools begin

ILOILO – Hand washing zones. Sanitized classrooms. Masked instructors. These greeted learners in  two private schools in this province on the first day of the...
Thirty-seven-year-old Steen Dy of Barangay Ungka II, Pavia, Iloilo admits to being responsible in the car fuel theft incidents in Iloilo City. He was arrested in Barangay San Rafael, Mandurriao district on Saturday. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

String of charges vs ‘notorious fuel thief

ILOILO City – For allegedly victimizing several cars in this city, a suspected fuel thief was arrested over the weekend in Barangay San Rafael,...
A healthcare worker availed herself of a coronavirus disease booster shot at the West Visayas State University Cultural Center. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Iloilo health workers get booster jabs

ILOILO – The provincial government started administering yesterday coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) booster shots to around 300 healthcare workers. The rollout was conducted at the...

MASK STILL A MUST: The virus is still here – Treñas

ILOILO City – While economic and leisure activities in Western Visayas’ regional center gradually resume due to the easing of pandemic restrictions, Ilonggos –...
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Wanted: More vaccinators, equipment

ILOILO – This province is hoping to reach herd immunity against coronavirus disease  2019 (COVID-19) before the year ends. But Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr....

Cops warned against ‘moonlighting’ as candidates’ escorts

ILOILO City – As the campaign period for the 2022 national elections draws near, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) is warning police officers...
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Lawyers group decries Chinese Coast Guard’s ‘intrusive’ actions vs PH ships

ILOILO City – The Ilonggo Lawyers for Leni condemned the latest “unprovoked, unlawful, and intrusive” actions of the Chinese government through its coast guard vessels against...
Health workers of Barangay Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo check the blood pressure of children prior to coronavirus disease 2019 inoculation. The town has so far vaccinated 1,709 youngsters. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Over 30K minors in Iloilo get anti-COVID shots

ILOILO – Anti-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) jabs have been administered to 31,894 minors in this province as of Nov. 19, covering 14 percent of...

City nightlife peaceful so far – police

ILOILO City – No crimes have been reported to the police since this city’s liquor ban was lifted. According to Police Major Kenneth Jay Gratones,...

UNSOLVED MURDERS: PRO-6 ‘not taking eyes off’ pending cases

ILOILO City – At least five “high-profile” murder cases in Western Visayas are still bamboozling cops. But the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) is...