“While this season’s La Niña is expected to be mild, it is essential to recognize that global warming influences can still exacerbate weather patterns. We should anticipate above-normal rainfall, which could lead to flooding in vulnerable areas,” says Regional Director Raul Fernandez of the Office of Civil Defense.

Western Visayas braces for La Niña onslaught

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ILOILO City – Western Visayas is now in full gear for the looming La Niña phenomenon, with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) intensifying...

Proposed bulk water project clears Swiss challenge

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ILOILO City – A proposed P5-billion bulk water supply project is now poised for awarding after the 90-day Swiss challenge period closed with no...

Proposed ‘freedom of info’ ordinance hurdles first reading

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ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Council has taken a bold step toward dismantling the “walls of secrecy” in local governance with the approval...
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Drill complacency puts lives at risk, warns OCD-6; Fernandez: West Panay Fault could unleash...

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ILOILO – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in Region 6 sounded the alarm over the public’s continued complacency toward earthquake drills, warning that...
“The safety of our congregants is paramount, especially with Sunday services, and we are committed to maintaining that safety,” says Reverend Father Angelo Colada, spokesperson and director of the Jaro Archdiocese’s Social Communication Office.

Iloilo churches overcome series of earthquakes

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ILOILO City – The Archdiocese of Jaro has declared all its churches structurally sound following a wave of recent earthquakes, even as it shifts...
Plaques of recognition awarded by the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) to the Provincial Government of Iloilo, led by Provincial Treasurer Jean Maire Umadhay, for achieving the Highest Collection Efficiency in Four Locally-Sourced Revenues in Western Visayas for 2024. The recognition highlights Iloilo’s exemplary fiscal management and governance efficiency. PHOTO COURTESY OF BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Iloilo Province a fiscal powerhouse in Region 6; Province dominates 2024 revenue, assessment performance...

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ILOILO — This province has solidified its reputation as Western Visayas’ fiscal powerhouse by topping the Bureau of Local Government Finance’s (BLGF) rankings for...
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Iloilo pushes humane, fair housing repayment plan

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ILOILO – A new repayment scheme balancing compassion and accountability is being crafted for beneficiaries of Iloilo’s flagship Purok Resilience Program, signaling the province’s...
“May nakita ko da sa Sumbong sa Pangulo website nga questionable projects. May ara da nga tatlo ka projects nga pareho amount, wala sang specific nga location, pareho pa completion date. Amo na nga katingalahan gid,” says Iloilo Second District Board Member June Mondejar.

Province-wide probe into flood control projects eyed

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ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Board is set to conduct a sweeping province-wide investigation into the P5.7-billion flood control projects implemented from 2022 to...
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SP BUDGET CUTS: City vice mayor says opposition status may have led to reduction...

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ILOILO City – A brewing budget controversy has erupted at City Hall. Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace Baronda refused to sign the proposed 2026...
Residents by Fort San Pedro’s shoreline — one of Iloilo City’s most vulnerable coastal zones — may have only minutes to react if a tsunami is triggered by a strong earthquake along the Negros Trench, according to the Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. PN PHOTO

RACE AGAINST TIME: City has only 15 minutes to escape local tsunami; CDRRMO urges...

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ILOILO City – Authorities have warned that residents of Iloilo City could have as little as 15 minutes to reach safety if a powerful...
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