GIVE IT A SHOT. Young children receive their measles-rubella vaccines as health workers carry out the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) in Iloilo. The province aims to immunize 172,360 children aged six months to 59 months from August 10 to 28, with 13,194 children already vaccinated on the first day of the campaign. Parents and caregivers are urged to bring eligible children to designated vaccination sites as health authorities work to close immunity gaps against measles and rubella. PHOTO COURTESY OF DUEÑAS MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE / SAN MIGUEL PRIMARY CARE FACILITY

CLOSING THE IMMUNITY GAP: Iloilo battles misinformation as it races to vaccinate 172K children

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ILOILO – With measles and rubella continuing to spread in communities where children remain unvaccinated, provincial health authorities have launched an immunization drive targeting...
The modernization of the Central and Terminal Markets, including the new mall wing, promises stronger opportunities for local entrepreneurs and their products, and serves as a meaningful way of giving back to the community. AJ Palcullo/PN

CITY TAKES OVER P3-B MARKET PROJECTS: Treñas confirms minor repairs under way at Central,...

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ILOILO City – The city government has formally assumed control of the redeveloped Iloilo Central and Terminal public markets following their turnover, marking a...
Data from the Department of Health shows that there have been 260 cases of rabies recorded in the country from January to Sept. 20 this year.

11 towns lead anti-rabies drive to push for rabies-free Iloilo by 2030

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ILOILO – Eleven municipalities have emerged as Iloilo’s strongest performers in the campaign to eliminate rabies by 2030, earning provincial recognition for meeting key...
This August 28 to 30, 2026 more than 90 kiosks will transform Iloilo City’s Calle Real into a nighttime showcase of Ilonggo food, heritage, arts and homegrown businesses as part of Iloilo City’s 89th Charter Month Celebration. Photo shows a festive crowd filling Calle Real during the inaugural Iloilo City Night Market in 2024 as part of the Iloilo Charter Day celebration. MAI LADIAO/PN

Night market to turn Calle Real into gastronomy, culture hub

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ILOILO City — The city government is targeting 18,000 visitors for the three-day Fiesta sa Calle Real Night Market this August 28 to 30,...

Culturally sensitive care pushed for Iloilo IPs; WV summit seeks health services that respect...

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ILOILO — Health leaders and Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) representatives have called for culturally sensitive healthcare policies and services to address the distinct health challenges...
CRABBING UP. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 Director Remia Aparri addresses fisherfolk during the inauguration of the P1.71-million Blue Swimming Crab Pre-Processing and Trading Center in Barangay Igbon, Concepcion, Iloilo. The facility is expected to improve food safety, reduce processing costs and connect the island community to bigger markets. BFAR-6

P1.71-million crab center positions Concepcion for local, int’l trade

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CONCEPCION, Iloilo — A new P1.71-million blue swimming crab pre-processing and trading center here is expected to cut production costs, improve food safety and...
NO MORE DELAYS. Iloilo-based accountability watchdog Kahublagan Kontra Kurapsyon urges Malacañang and Congress to push through with the November 2026 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, warning that another postponement would prolong unearned holdover terms and weaken grassroots accountability.

CHRONIC POSTPONEMENT: Only 10 of 18 barangay elections pushed through since 1982 – watchdog

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ILOILO City — Only 10 of the 18 scheduled barangay elections since 1982 have pushed through, while Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) polls have been postponed...

Feed mill, coconut oil manufacturer in Pavia join MORE Power

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PAVIA, Iloilo — Two major businesses in Pavia, Iloilo – Vitarich Corporation and Visayas Coco Development Incorporated – have recently chosen MORE Electric and...
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Breast cancer expensive but PhilHealth offers WV women hope thru free or subsidized tests,...

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ILOILO — Women across Western Visayas are being urged to undergo regular breast cancer screening as the state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) offers...

LTO strips ex-mayor, lawyer of driving privileges; Twelve driver’s licenses face revocation

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ILOILO City — A lawyer has permanently lost his driver’s license while a former municipal mayor was barred from driving for two years, as...
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