BFP-6 issues safety tips to prevent fires ahead of New Year
ILOILO City — With only a few days remaining before the New Year, the Bureau of Fire Protection Region 6 (BFP-6) has issued a...
Iloilo records three fireworks-related injuries, two caused by ‘boga’
ILOILO — The use of boga or improvised cannons continues to pose serious risks, especially to children, during the holiday season in Iloilo Province.
According...
Iloilo City Gov’t to hold community fireworks display on Dec. 31
ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Government will hold a community fireworks display on December 31 as part of its efforts to ensure a...
PRO-6 warns gun owners, cops vs indiscriminate firing
ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) urged gun owners to refrain from firing firearms indiscriminately this holiday season, especially during New...
Iloilo City records no stray bullet incidents during Christmas
ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) reported zero incident of stray bullets during the Christmas celebration, Police Colonel Kim Legada said.
“With...
HOLIDAY ROAD CRASHES RISING; Drunk driving remains major risk – DOH-6
ILOILO City — Health and police authorities in Western Visayas have raised alarm over the increasing number of road accidents during the holiday season,...
Over P20,000 worth of unlabeled firecrackers seized in Arevalo
ILOILO City — In a proactive move to ensure public safety this holiday season, the Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) 6 has confiscated more...
Christmas Eve in WV largely peaceful — PRO-6
ILOILO City — Christmas Eve celebrations across Western Visayas on December 24, 2025, were generally peaceful, with authorities crediting heightened security measures and public...
DOLE-6 reminds employers: ‘13th month pay compliance, holiday pay rules’
ILOILO City — The Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas (DOLE-6) has reminded employers across the region to comply with regulations on...
7,000 TUPAD workers mobilize for citywide clean-up drive in Iloilo
ILOILO City — Around 7,000 beneficiaries of the Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD) program joined forces in Iloilo City for a massive...