Famed for its towering Mount Pan de Azucar, pristine beaches, vibrant dive sites, and the striking Lumpatan rock formation, Pan de Azucar Island in Concepcion, Iloilo is seen as a natural fit for eco-tourism.

Iloilo pushes blueprint to transform Pan de Azucar into eco-tourism powerhouse

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ILOILO – The Iloilo provincial government is crafting a comprehensive blueprint to turn Pan de Azucar Island in Concepcion town into one of the...
Vanessa Jane Loraña (center) of Camangahan National High School in Guimbal, Iloilo beams after being proclaimed Iloilo’s 2025 Girl Governor during the sashing ceremony of the Boy and Girl Officials program, where she bested 155 other aspirants from across the province. She is shown here flanked by Iloilo provincial government officials led by Vice Gov. Lee Ann Debuque (fourth from right). PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Guimbal student tops 155 aspirants to become Iloilo’s 2025 Girl Governor

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BY NELJOY GALIGAO ILOILO – A senior high school student from a small barangay school in Guimbal town has emerged as Iloilo’s top young leader,...
Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) aims to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) to below 25% by 2029. Currently, MPIW has reduced NRW to 47%, a significant improvement from over 60% in 2019. This reduction is achieved through various strategies including active leak detection, pipe replacement, and the use of advanced technologies like SAHARA mobile leak detection.

ILOILO-AIC BULK WATER DEAL TO RAISE TARIFFS TWOFOLD

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ILOILO City – The city government’s endorsement of Aboitiz InfraCapital’s (AIC) bulk water supply proposal could more than double water rates for consumers, according...
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DPWH engineer blasts City Council flood probe as ‘political demolition’

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BY LYNDIE DEFACTO ILOILO City – Department of Public Works and Highways – Iloilo City District Engineering Office (DPWH-ICDEO) district engineer Roy Pacanan has accused...
Alleged ‘Badjao’ minors linger inside a refreshment parlor in downtown Iloilo City, one of the areas where residents have reported incidents of harassment and petty theft. The Badjao, a nomadic seafaring people originally from the southern Philippines, are known for their maritime culture but some have migrated to urban areas. Poverty has pushed them to street begging and itinerant livelihoods. PHOTO BY BREE KAELA

Iloilo City’s Task Force Badjao back in action as public safety fears rise

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ILOILO City — Spurred by reports of harassment and theft allegedly involving individuals claiming to be “Badjao” in public areas and near schools, the...
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ILOILO CITY CALAMITY FUND: Bayan-Panay questions P20-million site dev’t allocation over urgent relief aid

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ILOILO City – Activist group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) – Panay has expressed concern over the Iloilo City Government’s allocation of its Quick Response...

Ilonggos voice strong opinions on SC ruling stopping Sara impeachment

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ILOILO City – The Supreme Court’s decision to halt the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has stirred sharp reactions among Ilonggos, many...
“When an incident happens, everyone is active, but once the issue dies down, vigilance fades,” says Councilor Sedfrey Cabaluna, chair of Iloilo City’s Sangguniang Panlungsod’s Committee on Public Safety and Order. LYNDIE DEFACTO/PN

‘Reactive approach weakens city’s fight vs youth violence’

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ILOILO City – This city’s efforts to combat youth violence are stuck in a cycle of knee-jerk reactions that fade once public attention wanes,...
The Iloilo Provincial Government honors Batch 25 and 26 graduates of the Iskolar sang Iloilo Program (ISIP) during the Recognition Rites on August 6, 2025, celebrating their hard work and academic excellence. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

P24-M scholarship boosts Iloilo’s talent pool

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ILOILO – The provincial government’s P24-million annual investment in education is paying off, with its flagship Iskolar sang Iloilo Program (ISIP) producing dozens of...
THE REAL AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE DEAL. Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW), the Iloilo City's primary water service provider, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable water solutions to Ilonggos -- in sharp contrast to expensive proposals that threaten consumer affordability and public accountability. During a recent dialogue with Vice Mayor Love Baronda and the Committee on Public Utility, MPIW presented its multi-billion peso capital investments, backed by the strength of the Metro Pacific Group, including sister companies MetPower, GBP, Smart PLDT and MGen. “We are not only investing in physical infrastructure, but also in the long-term viability of Iloilo’s water system,” MPIW Chief Operating Officer Angelo David C. Berba said. “Unlike proposals focused on selling bulk water at excessive rates, we are focused on service delivery, affordability, and sustainability.”

EXPENSIVE AND RISKY: Ilonggos to pay double water rates with AIC deal

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Iloilo City - This city is moving forward with Aboitiz InfraCapital’s (AIC) bulk water proposal despite its formal rejection by the National Irrigation Administration...
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