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The city council of Bacolod is proposing a measure regulating the sale of police uniforms after a request from the Philippine National Police. PN FILE PHOTO

NegOcc, Antique get new police directors

ILOILO City – New directors will take over the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) and Antique Police Provincial Office (APPO). Police Brigadier General Jack...
A Danish seine fishing boat was confiscated by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force in Concepcion, Iloilo on Jan. 9. Danish seine fishing is considered destructive and is forbidden. RAUL BANIAS/FACEBOOK

NOT RAMPANT BUT… Illegal fishing persists in W. Visayas; ‘Hulbot-hulbot’ leads among methods

ILOILO City – Though it persists, illegal fishing in the waters of Western Visayas is no longer rampant, according to the Bureau of Fisheries...
Art Parreño, terminal area manager of the Iloilo Airport, welcomes to Iloilo Philippine consuls general Angelica C. Escalona and Zaldy Patron.

WINTER ESCAPADE 2024: Filipino-Canadians embark on a cultural journey in the Philippines

ILOILO City – In an unprecedented initiative, 260 Filipino-Canadians have been cordially invited to experience the warmth of the Philippines amidst the chilly Canadian...
The Commission on Elections in Region 6 encourages first-time voters like those turning 18 years old on or before the May 9, 2022 elections to register as early as possible. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Voters’ education, registration today

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is encouraging residents of the city and province of Iloilo who are at least 18 years...
Department of Education Region 6 director Dr. Ramir Uytico (center) files a libel suit against DYRI RMN Iloilo anchormen (from left) Henry Lumawag, Novie Guazo, Regan Arlos, and Israel Vincent “Don” Dolido on Feb. 7, 2024. DYRI RMN ILOILO FACEBOOK PHOTO

Libel suit vs RMN Iloilo anchors: Will it prosper?

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Four broadcasters of Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) in this city face a string of libel charges before the...
Around 150 individuals were displaced by a fire that broke out in Barangay San Nicolas, La Paz, Iloilo City past 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. The Bureau of Fire Protection Iloilo City has yet to determine the cause of the blaze. This aerial photograph captures the extent of the fire damage. MORE POWER ILOILO/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Boardinghouse owner may lose business

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The owner of a boardinghouse gutted by fire in Barangay San Nicolas, La Paz district and resulted in...
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11 Iloilo towns log ‘leptos’ cases

ILOILO – This province has reported 16 confirmed cases of leptospirosis, with no deaths recorded from Jan. 1 to Feb. 3 this year. The cases...
Paraw Regatta is a race of wind-propelled native boats called paraw. It is considered the oldest sailing event in Asia and the largest in the country. The paraw is a small boat with two stabilizers and was widely used for travel and trade during ancient times. Up to this day, it is still being used as a means of transport as well a source of livelihood. PN FILE PHOTO

ICPO all set for Paraw Regatta Festival

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) assured its security measures are all set to ensure a safe and...
The proposed land reclamation project in Iloilo City will involve two major site developments – the historic Fort San Pedro (as seen in this photo) and the coastal area in Barangay Bito-on, Jaro district. AJ PALCULLO/PN

300-hectare reclamation project: What’s in it for Iloilo City?

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – This southern metropolis is proposing a 300-hectare land reclamation project to further boost the city’s economic growth, create...
The proposed wage increase in Western Visayas has seen little resistance from the local business community. Photo shows the busy J.M. Basa Street in Iloilo City’s downtown area. PN FILE PHOTO

LIVING WAGE LEAP; WV workers cheer proposed P100 hike in minimum wage

ILOILO City – Labor groups and workers in Western Visayas’ private sector have welcomed the proposed across-the-board increase of P100 in the daily minimum...