“Many of you see Danny G. Fajardo as a titan of Philippine journalism, a man of courage and conviction,” says Cong. Julienne Baronda

A MENTOR, A MOVEMENT, A MEMORY: Baronda pays personal tribute to Panay News founder...

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ILOILO City — In a night meant to celebrate legacy, it was memory — deeply personal, quietly powerful — that took center stage. For Cong....
AID FOR DRIVERS. Department of Social Welfare and Development personnel distribute P5,000 cash assistance to tricycle and public utility jeepney drivers during a payout at the Dakota Covered Court in Malate, Manila. The assistance aims to alleviate the financial burden on drivers amid rising fuel prices, ensuring they can continue providing essential transportation services to the community. PNA

P114-M CASH AID ROLLED OUT; Number of WV trike drivers receiving assistance rises to...

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ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released more than P114 million in emergency cash assistance to nearly 23,000...
Palay is a cornerstone of Western Visayas’ agricultural economy and food security. Photo shows farmers harvesting palay in Bago City, Negros Occidental. PNA BACOLOD FILE PHOTO

Youth agri-innovators vie for P27-M grants

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ILOILO City – A new wave of young agricultural innovators is battling for millions in government-backed funding as the Department of Agriculture (DA) convenes...
Passengers onboard Philippine Airlines Express flight PR 2544 wear oxygen masks as they endure a mid-air emergency caused by a cabin pressurization problem, moments before the aircraft made an emergency landing in Iloilo on April 19, 2026. Photo courtesy of passenger Jong Narciso

‘MOST TERRIFYING FLIGHT’: Passengers recount panic, heat, and prayers as aircraft makes emergency landing...

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ILOILO City – What began as a routine flight turned into a harrowing ordeal in the skies. Passengers of a Philippine Airlines (PAL) Express...
RAGING INFERNO. Fire engulfs a residential structure in Barangay Purok II, Pavia, Iloilo on Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, rapidly spreading to nearby establishments as thick smoke billows into the sky. The blaze, fuelled by strong winds and extreme heat, caused over P224,000 in damage and prompted renewed calls from authorities for the public to report fires immediately instead of filming the incident for social media. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Seconds matter: BFP criticizes delayed fire reporting after P224K blaze in Pavia

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PAVIA, Iloilo — Following a residential blaze on Sunday, April 19, that left over P224,000 in damage, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in...
Panayanon youth leaders from various universities raise clenched fists and hold placards during a solidarity gathering, declaring support for transport workers and calling for government reforms amid the escalating fuel crisis. PHOTO BY FORUM DIMENSIONS

Panay youth coalition demands reforms as fuel costs surge

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ILOILO — A broad coalition of Panay Island youth groups is set to join today’s (April 21) transport strike, escalating pressure on the government...
With clearer zoning and an improved layout, the redeveloped markets, which remain under the management of the Iloilo City Government, are now more functional and efficient. This allows customers to easily find what they need while helping vendors operate in a more spacious and manageable environment.

VENDORS, STAKEHOLDERS TAKE PRIDE IN NEW ILOILO MARKETS REDEVELOPMENT

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ILOILO City – The redevelopment of the Iloilo Terminal and Central Public Markets marks a major step in Iloilo City’s transformation, while also strengthening...
Palace Press Officer Clarissa “Claire” Castro emphasizes the growing reliance of the public on credible news organizations in her keynote address during Panay News’ 45th anniversary celebration. “Kung kinakailangan kayo noon, mas kinakailangan namin kayo ngayon. Kailangan namin ang katotohanan, kaya kailangan namin ang Panay News,” she says.

Palace urges stronger community journalism; Castro hails Panay News at 45, calls it vital...

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ILOILO City – Amid the escalating spread of misinformation, Palace Press Officer Clarissa “Claire” Castro called for stronger, truth-driven community journalism, hailing Panay News...
Boracay’s White Beach was ranked by UK’s Big 7 Travel as the 10th best beach in the world this 2025. MAI LADIAO/PN

Palace relays Boracay bridge opposition to DPWH as project faces growing resistance

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ILOILO City – Malacañang has officially transmitted to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) a letter from a Boracay-based stakeholders’ group opposing...
Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski

Spike in heat-related illnesses feared as temperatures spike

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ILOILO — Authorities in Western Visayas have raised the alarm over a looming public health threat as dangerously high temperatures grip the region. The...
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