PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION. “The COVID- 19 pandemic presents an evolving scenario, one that is not static or easily predictable,” according to Jaro Archbishop Jose Romeo Lazo. “We respond to the pandemic in faith which we express in prayer and action both personal and communal.” IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

‘GOD WON’T ABANDON US’ Masses, Holy Week activities cancelled

ILOILO City – Assuring the Ilonggos that “God will never abandon us”,  Archbishop Jose Romeo Lazo of Jaro suspended masses and Holy Week activities in a...

Flights in and out of Iloilo Airport suspended

ILOILO – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has ordered the suspension of flights in and out of the Iloilo Airport from March 18...
MORE Electric and Power Corp. has quick response teams like this one ready to respond to any electricity-related incidents or problems.

Fight vs COVID-19: MORE Power personnel checks feeders leading to hospitals

ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) is prioritizing the precautionary inspection of feeders where all hospitals here are connected. ...
The town of Toboso in Negros Occidental recently declared members of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing New People’s Army as persona non-grata. Lieutenant Colonel Emelito Thaddeus Logan, commanding officer of 79th Infantry Battalion, said terrorist group destroy peace and development of the communities in tshe province. PH.VLTRENDS.COM

Army, Reds clash in Calinog

ILOILO City – New People’s Army (NPA) rebels clashed with troops of the Philippine Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion (IB) in Barangay Binolosan Pequeño, Calinog, Iloilo before...
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Iloilo, Aklan impose travel restrictions

ILOILO City – The local governments of this city, Iloilo and Aklan provinces are imposing travel restrictions in an effort to keep their areas free from...
FOR QUICK RESPONSE. One of the MORE Power response vehicles, which is on standby 24/7 so to respond to any “emergency” case related to power interruption(s).

ALL SYSTEMS GO: MORE Power CPCN ensures uninterrupted service

ILOILO City – Residential, commercial and industrial power users in this southern city can start enjoying the services of new power distribution utility MORE Electric and...
The University of the Philippines’ National Institute of Health developed this test detection kit GenAmplify for the coronavirus disease 2019. When will this be available in Iloilo City and the rest of Western Visayas? DOST PHOTO

Where are the test kits? Treñas: COVID-19 testing is a must

ILOILO City – How sure is the Department of Health (DOH) that there are no cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Western Visayas? The only...
FAITH VS FEAR Catholic devotees kneel and pray at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro, Iloilo City. Due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019, the Archdiocese of Jaro changed some customs to keep worshipers safe from the fast spreading disease. IAN PAUL CORDERO/PN

FAITH IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS Catholics told to hear mass thru...

ILOILO – Catholics should find ways to attend Mass even without being physically present at the sanctuary as big gatherings are discouraged to prevent the spread...
Gov. Rhodora Cadiao is appealing to all Antiqueños to finish all personal business outside of the province and return on or before border restrictions take place. PIA

Antique to shut borders, restrict travel for 2 weeks

ILOILO City – The provincial government of Antique will seal its borders starting Tuesday until the next 14 days in a bid to safely control movement...

Guimaras drops Manggahan due to COVID-19

ILOILO City – The 2020 edition of Guimaras’ Manggahan Festival has been scrapped due to the threat of coronavirus disease 2019, Provincial Tourism officer...