Badiangan, Iloilo’s Mayor Suzette Mamon, president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines–Iloilo Chapter, says local government units have the structure in place to handle classroom projects funded by the national and provincial governments. Photo shows the three-classroom building at Sambag Elementary School in Zarraga, Iloilo, one of the projects funded under the Iloilo Provincial School Board Special Education Fund. ILOILO PROVINCIAL GOV’T PHOTO

DEVOLUTION TEST: Smaller Iloilo towns warn of manpower limits as gov’t shifts classroom build...

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ILOILO – Local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo Province are ready to take on the construction of classrooms under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s...
This historical marker is set to be unveiled, recognizing the national historical significance of the Tiring Landing Strip in Cabatuan, Iloilo, site of the 1945 Japanese surrender in Panay Island. NEREO LUJAN / NHCP PHOTO

HISTORIC SURRENDER SITE: NHCP to unveil marker recognizing Tiring Landing Strip as site of...

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ILOILO — The site where Japanese forces in Panay Island formally surrendered to American troops at the end of World War II will soon...
Photo courtesy of AJ Palcullo/PN

Downtown road closures loom for Chinese New Year parade

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ILOILO City – Major roads in the City Proper will be fully closed to traffic starting at 7:30 p.m. of February 19 until February...
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office urges parents to make sure their children are fully immunized following the return of face-to-face classes. Photo shows the learners and teachers of Sohoton Elementary School in Barangay Sohoton, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo attending the first flag-raising ceremony for the school year 2025-2026, on June 16, 2025. SOHOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PHOTO

Proposed DepEd calendar shifts to trimester system for SY 2026–2027

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ILOILO City – A proposal now circulating in education circles suggests that the Department of Education may adopt a trimester scheme for School Year...
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. presents documented cases of roadside dumping during the “Limpyo Iloilo” Stakeholders Summit and calls on mayors and barangay officials to strictly enforce solid waste management measures. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Amid 140-ton daily garbage surge, Defensor orders strict waste policy enforcement

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ILOILO — Alarmed by the province’s garbage problem, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has ordered mayors and barangay officials across Iloilo’s 43 local government units...
Reverend Father Angelo Colada, spokesperson and director of Archdiocese of Jaro’s Social Communication Office, leads the burning of blessed palms to prepare ashes for Ash Wednesday rites, signalling the start of the Lenten season in Iloilo City. PHOTO FROM ARCHDIOCESE OF JARO, COMMISSION ON SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS

ASH WEDNESDAY OPENS LENT: Ilonggos urged to fast, repent, renew faith

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ILOILO City – Ilonggo Catholics are being urged to pause, reflect, and repent this Ash Wednesday, February 18, to mark the beginning of Lent,...

Guv warns of stiffer penalties following arrest of village chief in drug bust

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ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. warned that public officials who commit crimes face harsher penalties under the law. He issued the warning after a...
More than 20 houses were razed after a massive fire broke out on Monday afternoon, February 16, 2026, in Barangay Benedicto, Jaro, Iloilo City. Thick black smoke billowed over the area as firefighters, emergency responders and residents rushed to contain the blaze. MORE POWER / AJ PALCULLO PHOTOS

City gov’t rushes to aid 387 displaced by Jaro fire that gutted 90 homes

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ILOILO City – Ninety houses were damaged and 387 residents displaced after a fire tore through Barangay Benedicto in Jaro district, prompting the Iloilo...
Coast Guard personnel and local residents recovered the body of a five-year-old boy who drowned at Lapuz Wharf in Barangay Lapuz Norte, Lapuz, Iloilo City, on Feb. 16, 2026. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. PCG-ILOILO STATION PHOTO

5-year-old boy drowns at Lapuz Wharf

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ILOILO City — A five-year-old boy drowned at Lapuz Wharf in Barangay Lapuz Norte, Lapuz district on the afternoon of February 16. The victim, identified...
The Iloilo Chinese New Year Celebration 2026 Grand Launch at SM City Iloilo Event Center last February 16 promises All out fun with vibrant lineup of cultural showcases, festive décor, and lucky experiences that bring prosperity and joy to Ilonggo families as they celebrate to the max at their most-loved mall. The event was graced by Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu (center) together with key leaders of the strong Iloilo Chinese-Filipino community.

GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR LAUNCH HELD AT SM CITY ILOILO: Color and culture max...

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ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Chinese New Year 2026 Grand Launch last February 16 at the SM City Iloilo Event Center, formally opened...
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