Transport strikers fail to paralyze Iloilo City but claim success

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City — Transport groups here declared their one-day transport holiday a success on Monday, despite minimal disruption on the ground, as they intensified...

Fuel-linked ordinance backs tricycle fare hike

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — Tricycle fare hikes in the city are legally sanctioned under an existing ordinance that automatically ties rates to rising fuel prices. Even...
Despite the flood control controversies, Cong. James “Jojo” Ang expresses optimism that the Uswag Ilonggo party-list will retain public trust as it prepares for future elections, anchored on what he describes as consistent and sincere service to Ilonggos. MAI LADIAO/PN

Party-list solon plays down flood control controversies; Eyes 2028 election run as Uswag Ilonggo...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – Uswag Ilonggo party-list’s Cong. James “Jojo” Ang signaled his intention to seek another term in the 2028 elections, emphasizing continuity in...
A sea of athletes fills the stadium in Passi City as the 2026 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) meet concludes in a display of unity, talent, and sportsmanship, gathering over 4,000 student-athletes from across the region. PASSI CITY LGU PHOTO

Iloilo Province dominates 2026 WVRAA Meet in Passi City

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO — Iloilo Province stamped its dominance in Western Visayas sports. The Iloilo Giants emerged as overall champions in the 2026 Western Visayas Regional...
Personnel of the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office install “Libreng Sakay” signs on provincial government vehicles on Sunday, March 22, in preparation for the Iloilo City-wide transport strike today, March 23. The deployment aims to provide free and safe transit for stranded passengers. ILOILO PDRRMO PHOTO

TRANSPORT STRIKE HITS CITY TODAY: City suspends classes, deploys free rides as 1,700+ jeepneys...

Iloilo Ime Sornito and Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – A citywide transport holiday today is feared to adversely affect public mobility here, forcing the suspension of face-to-face classes and prompting...
Nearly 500 residents of Pavia, Iloilo receive free health services during a medical mission organized by Panay News and the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc., at the multi-purpose gym of Barangay Ungka 1 on March 21. The event, held in collaboration with the Iloilo Provincial Government’s Project Buligay, serves as a kickoff for the 45th anniversary celebration of Panay News this April. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Panay News, DGFFI medical mission brings vital health services to nearly 500 Pavianhons

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO — The multipurpose gym of Barangay Ungka 1, Pavia, Iloilo came alive with the spirit of bayanihan as nearly 500 of its residents...
Bohol Light Company Inc.’s bid to extend its franchise and MORE Electric and Power Corporation’s application to expand its service coverage were tackled during the March 18 hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services led by Sen. Raffy Tulfo.

Senate panel reviews franchise bids of Primelectric subsidiaries

Iloilo Panay News -
PASAY City — The Senate Committee on Public Services, led by Sen. Raffy Tulfo, conducted a hearing on March 18, 2026, to examine two...
A Petron gasoline station attendant fills up the truck fuel tank. Petron Corp. will hike prices per liter of gasoline by P1.40, diesel by P1.75, and kerosene by P1.05 today, June 25. PNA PHOTO BY BEN BRIONES

FUEL ACCESS ROW RESOLVED: DA, DOE intervene as gas stations refuse sales to farmers,...

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — Government agencies have stepped in to resolve confusion among fuel retailers after several gasoline stations in Western Visayas reportedly refused to sell...
Photo courtesy of Neljoy Galigao

Emergency transport measures to address commuter disruption

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO CITY – Government agencies and local authorities have rolled out emergency transport measures to cushion the impact of today’s transport holiday, aiming to...
Health workers conduct a blood pressure check and initial assessment on a resident during the World TB Day outreach in Barangay Sta. Filomena, Arevalo, Iloilo City, where integrated services — including tuberculosis screening, chest X-rays, and consultations — were provided to over 100 clients. DOH0Y PHOTO

DOH-6, Iloilo City ramp up early TB detection push

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO CITY – Health authorities intensified their tuberculosis (TB) detection campaign in this city, reaching at least 101 clients in a single day as...
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