1 CAFGU killed in Calinog clash

ILOILO – A member of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) was killed in Wednesday’s clash against the New People’s Army (NPA) in...
Iloilo City hopes to open more businesses to revitalize the economy when its coronavirus quarantine classification is downgraded to general community quarantine or lower. Coronavirus cases in the metropolis are declining, and more Ilonggos are getting vaccinated. Photo shows residents enjoying the picturesque view of the Iloilo River. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

CITY SEEKS LOWER QUARANTINE LEVEL, ‘We have come so far in terms of readiness’

ILOILO City – This southern city is appealing for a more lenient coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine classification following a significant drop in cases...
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Comelec on aspirants’ nicknames: ‘It can be abused, it can confuse’

ILOILO City – In their certificates of candidacy (COC), aspirants for the May 2022 elections were asked to state their preferred names and nicknames...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in Region 6 is condemning “attacks” made to drivers of modernized public utility jeepneys offering free ride, a two-month program undertaken by the Department of Transportation. PHOTO BY JADE DEQUIÑA/ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT

Modern jeeps may seek fare hike, too

ILOILO City – If diesel prices continue to rise, drivers and operators of modernized jeepneys here will also seek a P2.50 increase in fare. “Nagapanilag...
A voter places her ballot in a PCOS machine after voting at precinct 169 of San Antonio High School in Makati City. According to Comelec, registered voters who are positive for COVID-19 can vote in the coming 2022 elections. INQUIRER/ARNOLD ALMACEN

2 Iloilo candidates file COCs instead of quarantining

ILOILO – Two candidates who were supposed to undergo home quarantine reportedly filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) last week. They were from the towns...
Employment rate improves in July on account of stronger employment in the services and agriculture sectors. On the other hand, unemployment rate steadies and remains to be the lowest rate recorded for all July rounds of survey since 2009. ABS-CBN NEWS

WV employment rate up 93.26%

ILOILO City – With the easing of quarantine restrictions enforced to curtail spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), employment rate in Western Visayas rose...

Cops clueless of bizman’s assailants

ILOILO City – Investigators of this city’s Police Station 1 remained clueless on the identity of the riding-in-tandem assailants of a restaurateur killed along Fort San Pedro...
Public utility jeepney operators and drivers in Panay Island are calling for a P2.50 increase in fare due to the high cost of diesel fuel. There are around 5,000 jeepneys in Panay Island.

P2.50 FARE HIKE MULLED, High fuel cost hurting Panay jeepney drivers

ILOILO City – Citing the high cost of diesel, public utility jeepney (PUJ) operators and drivers in Panay Island are calling for a P2.50...
Teacher Daisy Mae Celis-Lapasaran of Dueñas Central Elementary School transforms a part of her house into a “classroom”.

‘Classhome’: Ilongga teacher gets room a ‘classy’ makeover

ILOILO – A teacher from Dueñas town is the netizens’ newest favorite for being innovative. Daisy Mae Celis-Lapasaran, Master Teacher 1 of Dueñas Central Elementary...

Substitution of bets only until Nov. 15

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) set the deadline of substitution of candidates for the May 2022 elections on Nov. 15. According to...