Bureau of Fire Protection personnel lead a motorcade through major streets of Iloilo City, sounding sirens as part of the official kick-off of Fire Prevention Month on March 1, calling on residents to remain vigilant amid rising fire incidents. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

74 barangays tagged high-risk as Fire Month opens

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ILOILO City – Alarm bells rang across major streets here Sunday as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Iloilo City officially opened Fire...
A child shows symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease in his hands. HFMD is a highly contagious viral disease that is common among children. The virus can be easily passed to other people through saliva droplets after an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks. PIA

Iloilo HFMD cases jump 19% to 226; 35 towns affected

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ILOILO — Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases in Iloilo Province surged by 19 percent in the first seven weeks of 2026, with...

Ilonggos with NAIA connections urged to verify flights as cancellations, diversions loom

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ILOILO City – The Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo has issued a travel advisory urging passengers bound for the Middle East via Ninoy...
Along the shores of Arevalo, Iloilo City, paraws get ready for the main race of the Paraw Regatta Festival, where 41 traditional double-outrigger sailboats competed in a 26-kilometer course on March 1, 2026. Divided into three categories based on size, each wind-powered vessel reflected the enduring maritime heritage and craftsmanship of Ilonggo fishing communities. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Paraw Regatta draws 41 boats in 26-km race, crowns dance and culinary champions

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ILOILO City – Forty-one wind-powered paraws (native outrigger boats) cut across the Iloilo Strait in a grueling 26-kilometer main race, capping the 53rd Paraw...

Four major businesses in Pavia switch to MORE Power for cheaper, quality electricity; More...

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JUST WEEKS after migrating to MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) as their new electricity distributor, four major establishments in the 2nd Congressional...
Volunteers composed of MORE Power employees united for a mangrove and tree-planting activity along the coast of Hinactacan, La Paz, Iloilo City.

Uplifting Lives: MORE Power’s CSR strengthens community and protects environment

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BEYOND delivering reliable electricity, MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has positioned itself as a strong advocate of sustainability and community development in...
Just two days before the start of Fire Prevention Month on March 1, three separate fire incidents broke out across Iloilo on Friday morning, Feb. 27. The blazes occurred (clockwise from top left) at Bankers Village, Barangay Dungon B, Jaro, Iloilo City; Barangay San Jose, San Miguel town; and Barangay Hechanova, Leganes town. Local authorities were investigating the causes of the incidents while intensifying fire prevention education campaigns in communities. AJ PALCULLO/PN

3 FIRES IN 3 HOURS: Blazes hit Iloilo City, San Miguel, Leganes on same...

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ILOILO City — Three separate fires broke out within a span of less than three hours on Friday morning, February 27, hitting Iloilo City...
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DOH flags urgent need for early liver screening despite only 5 cancer cases in...

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ILOILO — More than 350,000 liver-related consultations were recorded in Western Visayas in 2025, but health officials warned against complacency after five confirmed liver...
NATURE’S FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE. Thriving along the banks of the Iloilo River, these mangroves serve as a vital natural buffer against storm surges — quiet guardians of Iloilo City’s safety and climate resilience. As Panay Island faces rising sea levels and stronger typhoons, ecosystems like this underscore the urgent need for local governments to protect and restore nature-based defenses. Resilience begins at the roots. PHOTO FROM JERRY TREÑAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Expert warns DENR policy on mangroves could sacrifice coastal defenses for infra projects

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ILOILO City – A government policy allowing the transfer of mangroves for infrastructure projects is facing sharp scientific opposition, with a leading mangrove expert...
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‘Palay’ prices climb after rice import halt; WV farmers urged to seize momentum

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ILOILO City – With farm-gate prices of palay now climbing to P16 to P19 per kilo following the government’s decision to halt rice imports...
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