GOODBYE, JEEPNEYS? A showcase of Filipino ingenuity and resourcefulness, the jeepney started as remodelled army vehicles left behind by US forces after World War II. The core of Philippine public transport for over 70 years, it is patronized mainly by low- to middle-income passengers. Now, the government wants the jeepney phased out. IAN PAUL CORDERO

‘Tuloy Pasada’ aid seeks to keep transport sector afloat amid revenue drop

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ILOILO City – The government has rolled out an emergency employment and cash assistance program for public utility vehicle (PUV) workers, aiming to cushion...
Secretary Vivencio Dizon of the Department of Public Works and Highways personally inspected the Aganan flyover project in Pavia, Iloilo anew on Wednesday, April 15, to ensure progress is sustained. On-site presence helps enforce urgency among engineers, contractors, and regional officials, Dizon emphasized. Concrete girder installation is scheduled to begin by June or July, with the goal of opening the northbound portion of the flyover by December 2026 and the southbound portion by March or April 2027. PHOTOS BY HAZEL JOY FORTIN, UA INTERN

DPWH RACES TO FINISH AGANAN FLYOVER; Targets Dec. 2026 opening, seeks accountability for 6-year...

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ILOILO — After years of delays that drew public frustration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now racing to fast-track the...
The world-famous Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan welcomes 159,826 tourists from August 1 to 31 this year, according to the Malay Tourism Office. PHOTO COURTESY OF DOT WESTERN VISAYAS

Address concerns first before Boracay bridge build — DPWH

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ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) moved to allay opposition to the proposed P7.8-billion Boracay bridge project, stressing that...
Employees and visitors evacuate the Iloilo Provincial Capitol following a magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck Iloilo and Guimaras on April 15, prompting precautionary safety measures. ISAH GONZAGA DAVID/ISAT-U INTERN

4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Iloilo, Guimaras

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ILOILO City – A magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolted Iloilo and Guimaras on Wednesday morning, triggering evacuations at key government buildings and prompting authorities to...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Iloilo recorded a peak heat index of 41 degrees Celsius at 2 p.m. on March 6. It advised the public to drink plenty of water, avoid direct sun exposure and use an umbrella for protection, among others, to mitigate the effects of the heat. BFP-PAVIA FILE PHOTO

Heat index surge prompts DOLE to order workplace safety measures

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ILOILO City — Alarmed by the sustained rise in the heat index across Western Visayas, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has ordered...
The Supreme Court moved this year’s Bar examinations from November to January and February 2022 “after considering the COVID-19 situation nationally.” INQUIRER/LYN RILLON

Drilon says Duterte impeachment puts Supreme Court powers on trial

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ILOILO City – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said the Supreme Court’s intervention in the impeachment case involving Vice President Sara Duterte would be...
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon addresses the media during his inspection of the Buhang flyover in Jaro, Iloilo City, ordering an accelerated repair timeline and targeting its reopening by April 30, 2026 to ease the burden on motorists amid rising fuel costs. PHOTOS BY HAZEL JOY FORTIN, UA INTERN

Poor workmanship blamed for Buhang flyover defects; DPWH’s Dizon eyes April 30 reopening

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ILOILO City — Substandard workmanship — not overloading — has been identified as the root cause of structural defects in the P315-million Buhang flyover...
Tour guides and boatmen in Carles, Iloilo undergo hands-on basic life support training, practicing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency response techniques as part of efforts to strengthen safety and preparedness in one of the province’s top island tourism destinations. DOT-6

Safety first: Carles tourism workers trained in life-saving skills amid tourist surge

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ILOILO — As tourist arrivals continue to rise in the island-rich municipality of Carles, local authorities have moved to strengthen visitor safety by equipping...
Students board a public utility jeepney in Cubao, Quezon City on July 3, 2025. Classes were suspended from noontime in public Child Development Centers, Kindergarten, Grades 1 to 12 and Alternative Learning System due to inclement weather caused by the southwest monsoon. PNA

Youth power pushes governance reforms

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ILOILO CITY – A major convergence of youth leaders and local government officials in Iloilo City today is being positioned as a push to...
Photo credit: Mike Gonzalez / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Army recovers rebel arms cache in Capiz town

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ILOILO City – Intelligence-driven operations by the 12th Infantry Battalion (12IB) of the Philippine Army led to the discovery and seizure of rebel arms...
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