Expanding artificial intelligence utilization across industries could become a decisive factor in the country’s economic development, says Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida (middle), regional chief of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) for Western Visayas. PHOTO FROM GUIMARAS STATE UNIVERSITY - INFORMATION UNIT

AI adoption seen to become key driver of WV’s economic growth

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ILOILO City – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to become a powerful engine for economic growth in Western Visayas, with business leaders urging industries...
Traffic enforcer Augusto Lopez Jr., 57, said discipline and avoiding risky environments were his ways of keeping his daughters safe. “I always told them to come home early and avoid bad company. Most trouble happens when kids fall in with the wrong crowd, especially where drugs are involved,” he says in Hiligaynon.

‘Open talks’ to curb HIV infections among WV youth’

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ILOILO City – Alarmed by the rising number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cases among teenagers, parents and medical professionals are calling for frank,...
“Mas okay nga ma-postpone… at least matapos ang mga proyekto,” says Punong Barangay Joel Alvarado of Bakhaw, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

BSKE postponement stirs sharp divide among barangay leaders, residents

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ILOILO City – The postponement of the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), originally slated for Dec. 1, 2025, has triggered a clear split...
Iloilo City’s Bo. Obrero punong barangay James Conlu confirmed the existence of three flood control projects in his barangay and expressed gratitude for these long-awaited infrastructure developments, which he said have already brought benefits to his community.

‘NOT GHOST PROJECTS’: DPWH refutes ‘false’ narrative on Iloilo City flood control projects with...

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ILOILO City – Contrary to the Iloilo City Government’s claims, all flood control projects funded by the national government and awarded through competitive bidding...

WV population growth slows to 0.66% as region enters new demographic phase

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ILOILO City – Western Visayas’ population growth has slowed to its lowest in more than a decade, with the region recording a modest 0.66...
Iloilo City’s Bo. Obrero punong barangay James Conlu confirmed the existence of three flood control projects in his barangay and expressed gratitude for these long-awaited infrastructure developments, which he said have already brought benefits to his community.

Marcos vindicates Treñas’ push for probe on flood control projects in Iloilo City

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ILOILO City – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has effectively vindicated Mayor Raisa Treñas’ repeated calls for a thorough investigation into flood control projects...
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Iloilo City Council seeks urgent hiring of guidance counselors to curb youth violence

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ILOILO City – Alarmed by a surge in youth-related violence and the shortage of mental health professionals in public secondary schools, the Iloilo City...
A beneficiary of a motor-propelled fishing boat greets President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his inauguration of the upgraded the Iloilo Fish Port Complex in Iloilo City on Aug. 13, 2025. Marcos said the modernized facilities will allow Western Visayas fishermen to keep their catch fresh longer, boosting their earnings. PCO

Upgraded fish port seen to boost WV economy

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ILOILO City – With its P885.1-million modernization complete, the Iloilo Fish Port Complex is set to take on a bigger role as Western Visayas’...

Hospital hits ‘misleading’ vlogger report on infant death

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ILOILO – The Sara District Hospital (SDH) has denounced what it described as “misleading and insensitive” social media reporting over the death of an...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hands the of Best City Police Office award to Iloilo City Police Office director Police Colonel Kim Legada during the Philippine National Police’s 124th Police Service Anniversary in Camp Crame, Quezon City, on Aug. 12, 2025. ICPO/ILOILO CITY GOV’T

ICPO, Iloilo City Gov’t sweep top nat’l honors in PNP anniversary awards

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ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has clinched the title of Best City Police Office in the country, while the Iloilo...
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