Photo shows few shoppers along Iznart Street, Iloilo City on a rainy day. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

‘TAKE LOAD OFF CONSUMERS’; Market operator told to defer congestion charges

ILOILO City – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) urged the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) to stop collecting congestion and other applicable charges from...
Pedestrians cross the Diversion Road in Iloilo City. From moderate risk last week, the city has been reclassified by the Department of Health as high risk area for coronavirus disease 2019. JAPHET FAJARDO/PN

Iloilo population growth slow – PSA

ILOILO – The population in Iloilo city and province grew modestly between 2015 and 2020, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. From 1,936,422...

4 killed in 3 days; Bacolod police chief gets scolding from WV top cop

ILOILO City – The police in Bacolod City must hasten their investigation into the killings that had happened in less than 30 days, according...

Solons want Defensor-Garin tandem in 2022

ILOILO – Congressmen in this province have endorsed incumbent Vice Gov. Christine “Tingting” Garin to be Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.’s running mate in the...
The Department of Transportation’s “no inspection, no registration” policy is now being implemented in the cities of Roxas (Capiz) and Bacolod. When Iloilo City gets its own private motor vehicle inspection center accredited, the policy would be enforced, too, according to the Land Transportation Office in Region 6. As of now, two PMVICs in Iloilo City are being constructed. Photo shows a major street in La Paz, Iloilo City with a few vehicles passing by. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Creation of regional evacuation center gets SP nod

ILOILO City – A regional evacuation center may soon rise in this southern city. The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) on Tuesday passed a resolution endorsing the...

‘Take action in drug clearing or face admin raps’

ILOILO City – Village chiefs who fail to take part in the drug clearing program would be charged administratively, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement...
The recently released Program for International Student Assessment 2018 results put the Philippines at the bottom of 79 countries when it came to reading, science and mathematical skills. ABS-CBN NEWS

Pandemic shuts private schools; DepEd-6: Parents losing jobs, affected by travel curbs

ILOILO City – Pandemic-induced economic fallout and travel restrictions were forcing kids out of private education institutions in Western Visayas. According to the Department of...
A resident of Iloilo City avails himself of the Pfizer jab against coronavirus disease 2019 at the Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao district. The city government is allowing walk-in vaccination for residents, overseas Filipino workers and seafarers until today. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Got symptoms? Don’t get vaxxed yet – DOH-6

ILOILO City – People intending to avail themselves of anti-coronavirus jabs must ensure they got no symptoms prior to inoculation. Be honest and watch out...
Eligible young voters wait their turn to register at the YouVote Satellite Registration at PHINMA University of Iloilo. Over 1,000 residents of Iloilo City, mostly young ones, were accommodated yesterday. The Commission on Elections is encouraging Western Visayans of voting age to register now. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Iloilo mayor seeks voters’ registration extension

ILOILO City – A “huge number” of potential voters are yet to register for the 2022 national and local elections, said Mayor Jerry Treñas....
Buses officering free rides are now plying these routes: Iloilo City to Roxas City and vice versa; Iloilo City to Kalibo, Aklan and vice versa; and Iloilo City to Northern Iloilo and vice versa. Only healthcare workers and authorized persons outside residence will be accommodated. They must present their identification card prior to boarding. “Libre Sakay” is part of the Service Contracting Program of the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

NEED: VACCINE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE; PSA warns of rising deaths amid pandemic

ILOILO City – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is encouraging the Ilonggos to take the necessary precaution to prevent illnesses, and worst, deaths, especially...