Isabela congressman Faustino “Bojie” Dy III

Iloilo solons unite behind Dy; two absent in Speaker vote

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ILOILO City – Iloilo’s representatives in the Lower House voted as a bloc in support of Isabela congressman Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who was...
“The only resolution that has been passed is the request for documents from the Department of Public Works and Highways regional office, so there’s no basis for calling a committee hearing, as there has not yet been a motion to refer any subject matter to the committee,” says Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann Debuque, referring to the call to investigate flood control projects in Iloilo Province. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

‘No motion, no probe’: SP Iloilo flood control inquiry yet to take off

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ILOILO – The investigation into Iloilo’s multibillion-peso flood control projects has hit a wall, as the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) admitted it cannot call a...
“Kun may existing man nga mga ordinances or resolutions diri sa level sang city, these could not supersede the proclamation of the President, so we have to follow,” says Police Colonel Kim Legada, director of the Iloilo City Police Office, referring to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive suspending permit requirements for demonstrations set on September 21. MA. THERESA LADIAO/PN

‘Sept. 21 rallies in Iloilo City need no permits’

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ILOILO City – Cause-oriented groups in Iloilo City will be free to stage protests on September 21, the anniversary of Martial Law, without securing...
Women members of the WUTHLE Livelihood Association in Santa Barbara, Iloilo showcase their lace-making skills — a traditional craft that has become a steady source of income and empowerment for marginalized groups. DSWD-6 PHOTO

Women artisans turn craft into community growth

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ILOILO – Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Wednesday placed the spotlight on grassroots empowerment as he met with women artisans in Santa Barbara,...
Colorful regional booths featuring handmade crafts, local delicacies, and cultural displays draw crowds at the 2025 Alunsina: Kabuhayan Convention and Bazaar in Iloilo City, where Sustainable Livelihood Program beneficiaries from across the country showcase their products. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

DSWD bazaar showcases Filipino ingenuity, empowers 4.1M livelihood beneficiaries

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ILOILO City – From handmade crafts to homegrown delicacies, the entrepreneurial spirit of millions of Filipinos took center stage Tuesday as the Department of...
During separate seaborne patrols in Ajuy and San Dionisio towns, authorities in Iloilo’s 5th District apprehended four fishing boats for operating without permits and using prohibited fishing methods. IPPO PHOTO

4 boats in Iloilo’s 5th District caught in illegal fishing operations

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ILOILO – Authorities in Iloilo’s 5th District apprehended four fishing boats engaged in illegal fishing during separate seaborne patrol operations on Tuesday, September 16. At...
Alias “Gio,” of Barangay Anilao, Pavia, Iloilo was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm during an operation conducted on September 16, 2025. IPPO PHOTO

Jobless man in Pavia arrested for illegal firearm

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ILOILO – Police operatives in Pavia town arrested a 29-year-old man for illegal possession of a firearm during an operation conducted early Tuesday morning,...

Aklan’s No. 5 most wanted arrested in PRO-6 manhunt

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AKLAN – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) has arrested Aklan’s No. 5 most wanted person at the provincial level during a manhunt operation...
Photo shows a portion of the Tigum Flood Control Project in Barangay Purok 1, Pavia town. Photo courtesy of AJ Palcullo/PN

BILLIONS SPENT BUT FLOODING PERSISTS; Probe into Iloilo flood projects sought

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ILOILO — Amid mounting questions over alleged irregularities and persistent flooding despite massive spending, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has thrown his full support behind...
MORE Electric and Power Corporation advises consumers to brace for higher power rates this September following the four yellow alert advisories issued by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines from August 1 and 6.

Yellow alert status issued in August may increase power rates in September

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ILOILO City – Consumers are warned of a possible increase in power rates this September after a series of yellow alert status advisories from...
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