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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board says old or traditional jeepneys can continue operations as long as they are deemed road-worthy. But old units must be replaced with modernized ones within 27 months following the Dec. 31, 2023 consolidation deadline. AJ PALCULLO/PN

LTFRB-6 accused of protecting big transport coops, corporations

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. caved into public clamor to extend the consolidation period for another three months until...
Vows were exchanged between 30 couples from Janiuay, Iloilo during a mass civil wedding on Monday, Feb. 12. JANIUAY LGU / FACEBOOK PHOTO

30 Janiuay couples wed ahead of Valentine’s Day

ILOILO – “I dos” were exchanged between 30 couples in Janiuay town on Monday, Feb. 12, ahead of the Valentine’s Day celebration. The local government...
Photo courtesy of Arnold Almacen/Iloilo City Mayor

SC: Husband’s refusal to make love with wife a ground for annulment

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – You heard it right. It may sound weird, but the Supreme Court resolved cases involving unconventional circumstances that...
The Visayan Sea. Photo courtesy of Dan Lozanes/ Facebook via PNA

BACK TO THE WATERS: End of fishing ban signals hope for Visayan Sea

ILOILO – In just a few days, fisherfolk will be able to resume fishing activity in the Visayan Sea, known for its rich marine...
The allure of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts like flowers and chocolates has waned for many who crave something beyond the ordinary. A wave of creative and unique gift ideas has emerged, capturing hearts and imaginations. Among these are (from left) red roses in a bubble balloon, illuminated by LED lights; crochet bouquets; and even duck hair clips. These innovative gifts are redefining expressions of love, blending tradition with modernity to create unforgettable Valentine’s Day experiences.

Love’s new language: Trending gifts for a unique day of hearts

ILOILO City – With Valentine’s Day just a day away, the quest for the perfect, heartfelt gift for that special someone should be in...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approves a P1 provisional fare increase for traditional public utility jeepneys (TPUJs). Starting first week of October, the minimum fare for TPUJs will be P12. PN PHOTO

Flip-flopping stance on PUJ consolidation deadline ‘hurting’ transport coops

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – For most jeepney drivers and operators, it’s a situation of “damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” They...
Nursing aide Emelyn Lasa was found dead in a vacant lot in Barangay Bolilao, Mandurriao, Iloilo City on Monday afternoon, Feb. 12. Police said she sustained injury at the back of her neck and was missing some fingers. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Woman found dead; husband suspect

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – A 56-year-old woman was found dead in a vacant lot behind a mall in Barangay Bolilao, Mandurriao district...
El Niño is forecast to reduce rainfall and cause farms to dry up, such as this parched field in Tanza, Cavite, photographed on May 3, 2023. File photo by MARIANNE BERMUDEZ / Philippine Daily Inquirer

DA-6 issues advisory on mitigating El Niño effects

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued an advisory for farmers in Western Visayas to help them mitigate the impact of...
As Valentine’s Day nears, the Iloilo City’s Task Force on Moral Values Formation (TFMVF) reiterated the existence of City Ordinance ‎No. 2015-447, which specifically prohibits establishments from accepting minors to shield youngsters from sexual predators. TFMVF personnel has also been conducting random inspections of several motels, KTV bars, disco pubs, dance halls, nightclubs, and entertainment houses in the city. TFMVF PHOTO

Help prevent ‘hanky panky’ acts involving minors, motel owners urged

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Many couples tend to become more intimate and romantic with each other on Valentine’s Day. In bustling cities...
Eighteen couples exchanged “I do’s” in a mass wedding ceremony initiated by the Police Regional Office 6 on Sunday, Feb. 11. MA. THERESA LADIAO/PN

18 couples tie the knot in PRO-6 mass wedding

ILOILO City – Eighteen couples, including 21 police officers, wed in a pre-Valentine’s Day mass wedding held at the Our Lady of the Most...