Iloilo district hospitals get ambulances from SoKor NGO

A South Korean non-government organization (NGO) donated six ambulances to rural health units and district hospitals in Iloilo province.

P5.2-million projects for Iloilo fish port

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) continues to improve its facilities to accommodate more fish processors.

Who are Iloilo City’s most outstanding women?

The city government has once again opened its annual search for exemplary women in various fields of profession and brought pride to Iloilo City.

Prevendido subgroup leader surrenders

A subgroup leader of fugitive suspected drug lord Richard Prevendido surrendered to the police of Ajuy, Iloilo. But he claimed not having any knowledge where his boss was hiding.

Driver killed, 2 hurt as truck falls into roadside ditch

A truck fell into a 10-foot deep roadside ditch in Barangay Maribong, Lambunao, Iloilo, killing the driver and injuring two others.

Job program targets over 5T poor youths

More than 5,000 indigent students and out-of-school youths (OSYs) interested to go back to school stand to benefit from this year’s special program for employment of students (SPES) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Western Visayas.

P8.3-B social welfare projects for WV this year

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will implement P8.3-billion worth of programs and projects in Western Visayas this year.

House loses P.5M to robbers

An estimated half a million pesos worth of valuables were robbed from a house in Barangay Cahaguihican, Pototan Iloilo.

Human rights group, military trade barbs

The human rights group Panay Alliance Karapatan accused the Philippine Army’s 82nd Infantry Battalion (82IB) of transforming the barangay hall of Boloc, Tubungan, Iloilo into a military camp.

Brent goose in La Paz a first for PH – DENR

A Brent goose (Branta bernica nigricans) surprised the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Conservation and Development Division (DENR-CDD) with a rare migratory stop in Barangay Hinactacan, La Paz district. It turned out to be a first in the country.