At the Jaro 2 Buntatala Day Care Center, a dentist from the Iloilo City Health Office check this learner’s teeth. Every year, children in day care centers undergo dental check-up, fluoride application, and toothbrush drills.

CITY BEATS NATIONAL STANDARD: Iloilo posts better dentist-to-population ratio

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ILOILO City – This city has surpassed the national dentist-to-population benchmark and is now doubling down on preventive oral health programs, positioning itself as...
The impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio have been transmitted to the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. In a statement, lawyer Michael Poa, who serves as spokesperson for Duterte-Carpio's defense, said the latest moves against the Vice President were expected and insisted that impeachment must be grounded on evidence and due process, not political pressure.

Militants question Sara’s ‘moral ascendancy’ to lead

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ILOILO City — Militant group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) Panay intensified its opposition to Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s plan to seek the presidency in...
A 26-year-old Sangguniang Kabataan chairman in Sara, Iloilo yielded over P2 million worth of illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Ardemil, on Feb. 20, 2026. Police said the suspect was tagged as a high-value individual. IPPO PHOTO

SK chairman falls in drug bust; cops seized P2-M ‘shabu’, marijuana

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ILOILO City – Authorities arrested a 26-year-old Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman on February 20, after he was caught with over P2,000,000 worth of illegal...
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SWEEPING CRACKDOWN: Random drug testing eyed for all Iloilo barangay officials after 3 captains...

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ILOILO – Alarmed by the arrest of three barangay captains in separate anti-drug operations, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Iloilo...
The Chinese-Ilonggo community of Iloilo City brought the downtown streets to life with a vibrant display of culture and tradition during the Chinese New Year grand parade on Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026. Students from various Chinese schools showcased spectacular dragon and lion dances in a celebration of heritage and harmony. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Luck, faith, and fortune: Ilonggos weave belief into Chinese zodiac

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AS RED lanterns sway above bustling streets and dragon dancers rehearse for their annual spectacle, Iloilo City once again slips into the rhythm of...
A member of the Oton Bulb Onion Growers Association continue onion cultivation in Oton, Iloilo. The town is among the focus areas of the High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) for onion production in Iloilo province. Onion or bulb onion is one of the crops recommended by the Department of Agriculture for planting during the dry season. PHOTO FROM DARYLL SERVANIA, OTON MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE AND COOPERATIVE OFFICE VIA DA-6

DA pushes heat-resilient, high-value crops in WV as dry season sets in

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ILOILO City – With the dry season fast approaching and rainfall expected to decline, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging Western Visayas farmers...

1,900 cops mobilized as Iloilo City girds for ASEAN ministerial meet

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ILOILO City – Security forces are going on full alert. More than 1,900 police personnel will be deployed across Iloilo City for the Association...
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources conducts an orientation for commercial fishing operators in Carles, Iloilo following the lifting of the Visayan Sea closed season, emphasizing strict compliance with mesh size rules, vessel registration, and monitoring requirements to ensure sustainable fishing practices. The goal is to protect and conserve the Visayan Sea’s rich resources. BFAR-6 PHOTO

BFAR places commercial fishing vessels under tighter scrutiny

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ILOILO — As commercial fishing operations resumed following the lifting of the Visayan Sea closed season, authorities placed commercial vessel operators squarely on notice:...
Passi City’s Mayor Stephen Palmares inspects ongoing preparations at the Passi City Sports Complex as the city intensifies facility upgrades ahead of its hosting of the 2026 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet on March 17. The city government is upgrading key facilities to accommodate around 5,000 athletes and delegates from across the region. PHOTO COURTESY OF LGU PASSI CITY

Passi ramps up facility upgrades for WVRAA hosting; 5,000 athletes, coaches, officials seeing action

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ILOILO – Passi City has intensified infrastructure upgrades and inter-agency coordination ahead of its hosting of the 2026 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA)...
San Jose de Buenavista Municipal Election Officer III Johnna Catilo (left) assists a voter during the kick-off of the satellite registration at the Robinsons Place in the municipality on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. Catilo said the satellite registration at the mall runs until Jan. 29. PNA PHOTO BY ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY

Voter registration resumes region-wide after Comelec integrated office inauguration

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ILOILO City – Voter registration across Western Visayas was suspended yesterday, February 20, after all election officers from Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Iloilo province, and...
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