The P15.59-million road upgrading project in Pavia, Iloilo, which included asphalt overlaying and installing safety markings, has been completed. DPWH-6 PHOTO

WV launches nation’s first region-specific road safety plan

ILOILO City – Western Visayas is blazing a trail in road safety with the rollout of the country’s first regionally tailored road safety action...
BOOMING REAL ESTATE HUB. Once celebrated primarily for its rich cultural and historical heritage, Iloilo City has rapidly evolved into one of the Philippines’ most dynamic real estate hubs. With modern residential developments, commercial districts, and business centers rising alongside sustainable townships, the City of Love is now a prime destination for investors, entrepreneurs, and homeowners seeking growth, convenience, and opportunity.

Private sector backs new Iloilo leaders in push for inclusive growth

ILOILO City – As Iloilo ushers in a new generation of political leadership — dominated by women and young public servants — the Iloilo...
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CLANS SWEEP POLLS: Political dynasties tighten grip on Iloilo

ILOILO – The dominance of political dynasties in this province was once again laid bare in the recent midterm elections, as long-entrenched family names...
MORE Electric and Power Corporation reports no major power-related incidents affecting polling centers after more than 30 hours of continuous monitoring under its Oplan Halalan 2025.

MORE Power delivers uninterrupted electricity to Iloilo polling centers during May 12 polls

ILOILO City – MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power), the sole power distributor in this city, successfully maintained an uninterrupted electricity supply throughout...
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Poll workers in Region 6 to get honoraria by May 27

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Western Visayas assured that thousands of teachers and support staff who manned the May 2025...
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Iloilo midterm elections peaceful – Comelec

ILOILO – The May 12 midterm elections in this province concluded without any reported incidents of election-related violence or vote-buying on election day, according...
“No winning candidate will be allowed to assume office unless the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures requirement is met,” says Atty. Reinier Layson, Iloilo provincial election supervisor.

Comelec warns: No SOCE, no office for winning bets; All bets must submit campaign...

ILOILO – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a stern reminder to all candidates and political parties in the recently concluded polls: failure...
Senators-elect Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV are among those who pulled off the biggest surprise in the 2025 midterm elections’ senatorial race. PHOTO FROM BAM AQUINO’S FACEBOOK PAGE

Bam, Kiko dominate Senate race in Iloilo

ILOILO – Former senator Bam Aquino and opposition figure Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan emerged as the top senatorial bets in Iloilo Province in the recently...
“At my age, I’ve been through a lot. What I’m proud of is that my integrity remains intact — I was never involved in corruption, I never accepted bribes,” says Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon of Iloilo City.

Ganzon bows out of politics, says he’s unfazed by defeat

ILOILO City – Defeated re-electionist Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon has ruled out a political comeback, but said he remains emotionally unshaken by his loss...
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Food, fuel, fare costs down in Western Visayas; Regional inflation drops to 1.9% in...

ILOILO City – Consumers in Western Visayas saw welcome relief in April as the region’s headline inflation rate eased to 1.9 percent, driven largely...