Iloilo targets ‘Forest Province’ status by 2044, rolls out long-term refo plan
ILOILO — With forest cover in the province still far below global sustainability benchmarks, the Iloilo provincial government has begun laying down a long-term,...
DOLE pours P125.8M into livelihoods for 4,800 workers
ILOILO — As economic pressures continue to weigh on vulnerable sectors, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Western Visayas has rolled...
Low to moderate rice pest pressure seen in WV
ILOILO City — Pest and disease pressure in rice fields across Western Visayas remained generally low to moderate during the July to December 2025...
Shabu worth P408,000 seized; 2 ‘high-value’ suspects fall
ILOILO City – Police seized more than P400,000 worth of suspected shabu and arrested two high-value drug suspects in a late-night buy-bust operation in...
‘SIGNAL JAMMING’: ICPO pushes mobile phone shutdown in key Dinagyang Festival venues
ILOILO City – With security preparations intensifying for one of the country’s biggest cultural events, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has formally sought...
YEAR-END TOURISM BOOM: Boracay Island caps 2025 with record December surge, tops 227,000 visitors
ILOILO – Boracay Island, the world-famous resort island off the coast of Malay town in Aklan known for its powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters,...
Defensor taps Dinagyang opening to launch Iloilo’s new tourism push
ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. is harnessing the opening salvo of Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan as a major platform to roll out a renewed...
Iloilo kicks off province-wide zero-waste drive
ILOILO — With the Dinagyang festivities set to draw massive crowds and generate tons of garbage, the Iloilo provincial government has rolled out a...
Viral post sparks urgent repair push for Iloilo Sports Complex track oval
ILOILO — A viral social media post flagging damaged portions of the rubberized track oval at the Iloilo Sports Complex (ISC) in La Paz,...
Clogged drainage triggers P311K market damage
ILOILO City – The city government has ordered immediate corrective measures and guaranteed full compensation to affected vendors after debris-clogged drainage lines caused flooding...