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Markets in Iloilo City hold line on prices despite series of fuel increases

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — Prices of basic commodities in markets here have remained stable despite the latest fuel price hike, Mayor Raisa Treñas said, as...
Photo courtesy of the Iloilo Provincial Hospital - IPH

Iloilo province opens first molecular pathology lab; Advanced diagnostics now at Iloilo Prov’l Hospital

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ILOILO – Specialized molecular diagnostic services are now available within Iloilo province after the Iloilo Provincial Hospital (IPH) in Pototan town opened its first...
The Iloilo City Traffic and Transportation Management Office (ICTTMO) confirmed it will again implement the annual program aimed at reducing heat exposure among traffic personnel, particularly those with underlying health conditions who are more vulnerable to extreme heat. PN FILE

Iloilo City traffic enforcers to get ‘heatstroke break’

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – Traffic enforcers here will be granted “heatstroke breaks” as temperatures rise toward the peak of the summer season, with the city...
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WVRAA meet opens today; Passi hosts 7K athletes

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PASSI CITY, Iloilo — Nearly 7,000 athletes, coaches, and officials from across Western Visayas converge in Passi City as the 2026 Western Visayas Regional...
Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority secretary-tgeneral Jose Francisco Benitez, together with provincial and TESDA officials, unveil the marker for the Iloilo Provincial Skills Training and Assessment Center inside the Iloilo District Jail in Barangay Nanga, Pototan town on March 15, 2026. The facility will provide vocational training and livelihood skills to persons deprived of liberty to help prepare them for reintegration into society.

Second chance behind bars: TESDA to train Iloilo’s persons deprived of liberty

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ILOILO – In a major push to transform detention into rehabilitation, the Iloilo provincial government has opened a Technical Education and Skills Development Authority...
Iloilo City grapples with daily congestion, underscoring the need for modern and sustainable transport solutions — a gap the ongoing P30-million Swedish-funded feasibility study for an Electric Bus Rapid Transit (EBRT) system aims to address. It seeks to integrate existing jeepney, bus, and ferry routes into a unified, cleaner, and more efficient public transport network. Photo shows jeepneys, taxis, and private vehicles crowd Bonifacio Drive, a major roundabout in Iloilo City’s downtown area.

Iloilo prov’l gov’t eyes fuel subsidy for drivers

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ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. is exploring the possibility of providing a fuel subsidy to drivers and other sectors heavily affected by the...
Photo shows vehicles lining up at a gas station in Jaro, Iloilo City on March 9, a day before a big-time pump price hike.

PRICE COUNCILS TO CHECK PROFITEERS; LGUs must avert hoarding, unjustified price spikes – DILG

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ILOILO City – Local government units (LGUs) across Western Visayas will soon be ordered to reactivate their Local Price Coordinating Councils (LPCCs) as authorities...
Breast cancer survivor Amelia Arisola, 78, gestures during her talk at the Babayinihan Women’s Health Conference 2026 in Iloilo City, where she shared her 30-year journey as a cancer survivor and urged women to prioritize early detection and regular health check-ups. MAI LADIAO/PN

CANCER, COURAGE, AND CALLING: An Ilongga survivor’s 30-year mission to save lives

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO CITY — When Amelia Arisola talks about cancer, she does not speak like someone defeated by disease. She speaks like a witness, a...
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Iloilo City pushes ‘zero maternal deaths’ goal

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ILOILO City – The Iloilo City government has intensified its maternal and women’s health campaign with the launch of a weeklong Maternal and Child...

Iloilo public transport drivers reel from fuel price surges; Diesel breaches P80/L as Middle...

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ILOILO City — Transport workers in Iloilo are bracing for deeper financial strain as another round of fuel price increases — driven by escalating...
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