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Regardless of political party Iloilo mayors to support Defensor

ILOILO – The re-election of Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. is expected to be smooth in the upcoming May 9, 2022 elections. He confirmed that “many”...
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CPU grad ranks 2 in electrical engineering board exam

ILOILO City – A graduate of Central Philippine University (CPU) in Jaro district ranked second in the Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) Licensure Examination held...
Supreme Court ruling, placing power supply agreements submitted by Meralco and other distribution utilities under the Competitive Selection Process, will likely place more than 13 million consumers at a disadvantage. VIDEOBLOCKS

Zarraga mulls inclusion to MORE Power service area, too

ILOILO – The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Zarraga also signified interest for the town to be one of MORE Electric and Power Corp.’s (MORE...

‘E-sabong’ while on duty?

ILOILO City – Personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Western Visayas have been warned: Do not engage in online gambling while...
Farm produce are being traded at the Jaro Big Market in Jaro, Iloilo City. In August this year, prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages dropped, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

‘TIGHTEN YOUR BELTS’ Ilonggos warned of higher inflation

ILOILO – How can the Ilonggos survive the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic? “Tighten their belts,” according to Provincial Statistics Officer Nelida Amolar of...
People wanting to register for the upcoming 2022 elections queue outside Ateneo de Iloilo in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Commission on Elections Chairman Sheriff Abas mulls allowing coronavirus disease-positive individuals to exercise their right to vote in “isolation centers”. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Can COVID-hit individuals vote in 2022?

ILOILO City – Can individuals found positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vote in the upcoming 2022 elections?   According to Commission on Elections (Comelec)...
WAR ON DRUGS. A police investigator inspects the body of a suspected victim of extrajudicial killing. INQUIRER PHOTO

ICC’s probe on drug war ‘critical step’ towards justice

ILOILO City – The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL)-Panay welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) formally authorizing a full investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killings and...
A road safety sign is prominently displayed along the national highway in Barangay Mali-ao, Pavia, Iloilo. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan is urging concerned authorities to put up more warning signs in accident-prone areas. Panay News Photo

Iloilo city, province top vehicular accident cases

ILOILO City – This city and the province of Iloilo recorded the highest number of vehicular accidents in seven months this year. Between January and...
“There is a compelling need to manage people entering Iloilo City,” says Mayor Jerry Treñas. CMO

DOH OKs establishment of Iloilo City modular hospital

ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) approved the establishment of the Iloilo City Modular Hospital in Barangay Sooc, Arevalo district. The city was...
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33 functions of DA to be devolved to LGUs

ILOILO City – Thirty-three functions of the Department of Agriculture (DA) will be devolved to local government units (LGUs) by virtue of the Mandanas-Garcia...