TREƑAS: NO CITY HALL HAND IN AICS ā€˜CUTS’

ILOILO City – Mayor Raisa TreƱas distanced Iloilo City Hall from the alleged ā€œkaltasā€ scheme on Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) monetary...

Iloilo observes Graciano Lopez Jaena Day; classes, government work suspended

ILOILO City — Government and private offices and schools across Iloilo City and Iloilo Province suspend work and classes today, December 18, to mark...

Robbers pull off daring mall break-in; jewelry store, money changer targeted

ILOILO — Robbers carried out a daring late-night or pre-dawn heist inside a mall in Barangay Ungka, Pavia, breaking into a pawnshop jewelry store...
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Bulk water deal could sharply raise rates, Iloilo City consumers warned

ILOILO City – The bulk water supply project being pursued by the Iloilo City Government and Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) could trigger steep increases in...

28 LGUs in Iloilo Province secure DOH licenses for primary care facilities; Move seen...

ILOILO — At least 28 municipalities, including Passi City, in Iloilo Province now have Department of Health (DOH)-licensed Primary Care Facilities (PCFs), a milestone...
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What is a political dynasty? Defensor seeks clear definition

ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has expressed support for an anti-political dynasty law but stressed that its effectiveness will largely depend on how...
Typhoon-hit rice and corn farmers in Passi City display their indemnity checks after receiving crop insurance payouts from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation, part of more than ₱11.6 million released to help farmers recover from weather-related losses.

State agri insurer speeds up typhoon payouts

PASSI CITY, Iloilo — More than 3,300 rice and corn farmers in this component city received over ₱11.6 million in crop insurance payouts this...
Department of Social Welfare and Development officials and personnel inspect locally made bags, accessories, and woven crafts during the opening of ā€œBalai Patubasā€ in Iloilo City, a new showroom showcasing products of DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) beneficiaries from across Western Visayas. DSWD-6 PHOTO

Showroom brings WV artisan goods to wider market

ILOILO City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 6 has opened Balai Patubas, a permanent showroom aimed at expanding market...
Photo courtesy of Iloilo Dinagyang Festival

Dinagyang 2026 organizers stick to traditional morning performance sked; tickets to go online

ILOILO City – Organizers of Dinagyang 2026 are sticking to the festival’s traditional early-morning tribe performances, a move aimed at tightening crowd management and...
SAFE AND JOYFUL. Children in a barangay in Iloilo City celebrate New Year’s Eve with fun games, laughter, and shared meals, embracing a safer and more family-centered way to welcome the new year. Instead of using fireworks to create noise, these young revelers enjoy activities that highlight togetherness and joy, setting an example for a hazard-free celebration. ARNOLD ALMACEN/ILOILO CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO

ā€˜GO NON-EXPLOSIVE’: Iloilo City pushes noise, light alternatives to firecrackers

ILOILO City – As firecracker injuries continue to affect children during the holiday season, the Iloilo City Health Office (ICHO) is urging residents to...