Motorboats from Iloilo City to Guimaras and vice versa were limited to 50 percent of their authorized passenger capacity on Dec. 5, 2025 after Iloilo and Guimaras were placed under Tropical Cylone Wind Signal No. 1 (Photo courtesy of AJ PALCULLO/PN). Right photo shows several passengers spending the night at Parola Wharf in Iloilo City on Friday. (Photo courtesy of BOMBO RADYO ILOILO)

SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTED: ‘Wilma’ forces widest maritime shutdown in Western Visayas in years

ILOILO City — Tropical Depression “Wilma” — which later weakened into a low-pressure area — triggered what authorities described as the most extensive maritime...
Simulating an earthquake-related medical emergency, rescuers move an injured patient out of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol during yesterday’s earthquake drill. IME SORNITO/PN

RDRRMC sounds alarm: Only 3 LGUs trained for collapsed-structure rescue; Western Visayas LGUs ordered...

ILOILO City – Alarmed that only three local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas are currently capable of conducting collapsed structure search and rescue...

Ilonggos warned vs high holiday health risks

ILOILO — With daily gatherings, office parties, school events, and reunions expected to surge this December, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has sounded...

WV Catholics mark feast of Immaculate Conception

ILOILO City – Work ground to a halt across Western Visayas today as millions of Filipino Catholics observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception...
Atty. Jon O. Bello discusses key provisions and common misconceptions about the Data Privacy Act during the executive briefing “Demystifying Data Privacy for Legal Professionals” held at the Casa Real Social Hall of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on Dec. 5, 2025. IME SORNITO/PN

Lawyers urged to upskill as privacy, cybersecurity rules rapidly evolve

ILOILO City – As privacy, cybersecurity, and data-handling regulations continue to shift at unprecedented speed, Iloilo’s legal community is being urged to intensify its...
Nearly 600 children from barangays Purok 1, Purok 2, Purok 3, Purok 4, Mali-ao, Aganan, Ungka II, Jibao-an, Anilao, and Cabugao Sur in Pavia, Iloilo received red gift bags filled with holiday treats during the annual gift-giving activity of Panay News and the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc., on Dec. 4 to 5.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT SHINES: Nearly 600 children in Pavia benefit from Panay News, DGFFI annual...

ILOILO — In a heartwarming celebration of generosity and community spirit, Panay News and the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. (DGFFI) successfully held their...
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SEA TRIPS HALTED DUE TO ‘WILMA’: Over 1,000 passengers stranded across Western Visayas

ILOILO City — The Coast Guard District Western Visayas (CGDWV) has temporarily suspended sea trips across the region due to Tropical Depression “Wilma,” leaving...
Local health officials and municipal leaders from Carles, Estancia, and Lemery in Iloilo receive thermal ablation devices during the two-day Microplanning Session for the Cervical Cancer Elimination Project on December 3 to 4, 2025. The devices will bolster local treatment capabilities as part of the province’s intensified efforts to eliminate cervical cancer. IPHO PHOTO

Cervical cancer elimination project launched in Iloilo towns: A groundbreaking initiative for women’s health

ILOILO — Marking a major leap forward in women’s healthcare, the Cervical Cancer Elimination Project under the SUCCESS FAP (Scale Up Cervical Cancer Elimination...
Photo shows during the Assistance for Individuals in Crisis Situations-educational assistance payout in San Jose, Antique on Sept. 17. DSWD WESTERN VISAYAS/FB

Issuance of guarantee letters under AICS temporarily suspended – DSWD

ILOILO – The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 6 (DSWD-6) temporarily suspended the issuance of Guarantee Letters (GL) under the Assistance to...

Nine tribes to compete in ‘Kasadyahan 2026’

BY IME SORNITOILOILO — Nine tribes have officially confirmed their participation in the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan, which will take place on January 24, 2026.Gilbert...