Teen Center 2.0 opens to curb rise in teen pregnancies

ILOILO — Alarmed by reports of girls as young as 12 already on their second pregnancy, the provincial government has launched a P3.5-million Teen...

Second wave of arrests hits Carles in dynamite crackdown

ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force has tightened its crackdown on illegal fishing in northern Iloilo, arresting two fishermen caught using...
“I am only 45 days into my term as mayor and I have already received multiple complaints, many through formal letters, chats, or text messages from affected consumers,” says Mayor Raisa Treñas, referring to Iloilo City’s water supply and distribution problem.

Time-bound water solutions pushed as Iloilo households struggle with shortages

ILOILO City – Mayor Raisa Treñas has put Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) on notice, pressing the company to deliver clear, time-bound solutions to...
This is the newly launched Uswag Atipan Center in Iloilo City, a one-stop hub of the city government offering comprehensive services from health and livelihood to social and burial assistance. MA. THERESA LADIAO/PN

One-stop ‘Atipan’ service hub proves urgent need, 122 served first day

ILOILO City – The city government’s newly launched Uswag Pag-Atipan Center has immediately proven its relevance, serving 122 residents on its first day of...
“There are advantages and disadvantages of having a low fertility rate; there are pros and cons. There are short-to-medium term advantages, but long-term disadvantages,” said Regional Director Arecio Casing Jr. of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, formerly the National Economic and Development Authority. DEPDEV-6 PHOTO

POPULATION SHIFT: Falling birth rate endangers WV’s future workforce – DEPDev

ILOILO – Western Visayas may still be enjoying its “demographic dividend” – a period marked by a young and productive population – but experts...

MORE Power holds August rate increase to minimal P0.27/kWh despite higher generation costs

ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) announced that its residential electricity rate for August has risen to P10.88 per kilowatt-hour...

Iloilo City Hall’s finest recognized: 40 workers, 3 offices awarded ahead of 88th Charter...

ILOILO City – Forty employees from various departments of the Iloilo City Government, along with three top-performing offices, were recognized for exemplary service during...
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Health dep’t urges early eye checks, healthy habits to prevent vision loss

ILOILO – With cases of preventable blindness still affecting Filipinos, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas is intensifying its campaign on eye...
“I am an Economics graduate, and I know this is just politics. Many professional economists have approached me and said, ‘Ma’am, this is too much, this is too much politics that they are doing. They are destroying the city,’” said Mayor Raisa Treñas, referring to reports about the high real property tax in Iloilo City. PN

Treñas, PSA refute claims linking property tax hike to Iloilo inflation

ILOILO City – Mayor Raisa Treñas and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) both rejected claims that Iloilo City’s 300 percent Real Property Tax (RPT)...
Healthcare workers undergo intensive lactation management training at the Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital in Iloilo, focusing on breastfeeding practices and newborn care as part of efforts to improve maternal and child health. PHOTO FROM RAMON TABIANA MEMORIAL DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Iloilo hospital spearheads intensive training to boost breastfeeding, maternal care

ILOILO — The Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital (RTMDH) has taken the lead in strengthening maternal and child healthcare in Iloilo by spearheading an...