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‘Verbena’ threatens to drench Western Visayas; 184,000 learners in 1,326 schools at risk

ILOILO City – Tropical Depression “Verbena” threatens to unleash widespread rain across Western Visayas, triggering massive class suspensions yesterday and placing more than a...
The chief of Iloilo’s Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, retired police colonel Cornelio Salinas, reminds Ilonggos: “Pagsiling nga preemptive evacuation, pag-ara sa hazard-prone areas get out ka na. Signal No. 1 kita so kinahanglan aware kita sa puersa sang bagyo nga ini.”

Iloilo Province aims for ‘zero casualty’, orders preemptive ‘Verbena’ evacuations

ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government has ordered preemptive evacuations in all landslide-, flood-, and coastal hazard zones as Tropical Depression “Verbena” moves closer...
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Carles expands rabies-free zones; 4 more barangays earn certification

ILOILO — Carles is moving closer to becoming a fully rabies-free municipality after four more barangays were officially certified free from the deadly disease,...
A person reads an informational flyer on diabetes prevention distributed by the Department of Health in Western Visayas during a recent awareness activity, highlighting the agency’s call for stronger workplace support and regular health screenings. DOH-6 PHOTO

DOH URGES WV EMPLOYERS: ‘Ramp up workplace health policies as diabetes cases climb’

ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) is pressing employers across Western Visayas to strengthen workplace-based interventions amid the country’s escalating diabetes burden,...
The country’s money supply increased by 7.7 percent to P18.8 trillion in December 2024 from P17.4 trillion in the same month in 2023, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. PNA FILE PHOTO

Iloilo City barangay league chief insists no formal AICS deduction complaints

ILOILO City – Despite multiple sworn affidavits already filed before the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) implicating barangay officials in the alleged...
Anglers cast their lines along the Iloilo River Esplanade — an everyday routine for many – before the Iloilo City’s four-month fishing shutdown takes effect on December 1, 2025. PN FILE

Up to 400 anglers to lose access to Iloilo River when 4-month fishing ban...

ILOILO City – Some 300 to 400 anglers who regularly fish along the Iloilo River will be barred from their usual grounds starting December...

Iloilo Province breaks into nation’s Top 10 in locally-sourced revenues

ILOILO — Iloilo Province has emerged as one of the Philippines’ top-performing local governments in generating its own income. The Department of Finance – Bureau...
BOOSTING SMALL BUSINESSES. With two new proposed strategic measures for small entrepreneurs, Mayor Raisa Treñas affirms Iloilo City’s commitment to fostering an inclusive, safe, and opportunity-rich business environment where small enterprises are uplifted, supported, and empowered to grow.

GROWTH-ORIENTED POLICIES FOR SMALL ENTREPRENEURS: Mayor Treñas endorses 2 key ordinances to boost small...

ILOILO City is taking stronger steps to empower small-scale entrepreneurs. Mayor Raisa Treñas endorsed two landmark ordinances to the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) – the...
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Western Visayas schools told to brace for possible flooding, landslides as LPA, shear line...

ILOILO City – Schools across Western Visayas (Region 6) are being urged to heighten preparedness as a low-pressure area (LPA), shear line, and the...
Authorities have cleared Guimbal National High School after it has received a bomb threat on Monday, November 17. Photo courtesy of AJ Palcullo/PN

ICPO says P100K bounty not yet claimable as probe reveals wider network behind Iloilo...

ILOILO City - Police said the P100,000 reward offered for information on the wave of bomb threats disrupting several Iloilo City schools cannot yet...