PRO-6: Zero liquor ban violators during polls in Western Visayas

ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) recorded no violations across Western Visayas during the two-day liquor ban implemented in connection with...
A FATHER’S PRIDE. Outgoing Mayor Jerry Treñas warmly congratulates his daughter, Inday Raisa Treñas-Chu, following her official proclamation as Iloilo City’s first elected female mayor. The heartfelt exchange reflects not just a personal milestone but also a historic transition in the city's leadership.

‘HERSTORY’ RISES: Inday Raisa claims victory as Iloilo City’s first elected female mayor

ILOILO City – Raisa Treñas-Chu, affectionately known as Inday Raisa, has made history as the first elected female mayor of Iloilo City. Her resounding...
“Technology today can fake anything. That’s why we always ask complainants if they are ready to execute an affidavit and testify. Without that, it’s practically useless,” says Regional Director Dennis Ausan of the Commission on Elections, referring to the surge of complaints about alleged vote-buying in Western Visayas.

Lack of evidence stalls vote-buying cases despite surge in complaints — Comelec

ILOILO City – Despite a surge of complaints about alleged vote-buying in Western Visayas during the recently-concluded midterm elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec)...

FAMILIAR NAMES, NEW MANDATES: Reelectionists, political clans dominate Iloilo mayoral races

ILOILO – The recently concluded 2025 midterm elections in this province saw a sweeping victory for incumbents and candidates from established political families, as...
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Debuque win seen as boost to Defensor’s final term agenda

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. expressed gratitude to Ilonggos for electing Mayor Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque as the province’s next vice governor,...
Police Regional Office 6 director Brigadier General Jack Wanky is also the officer-in-charge of the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region. PRO-6 PHOTO

PRO-6 credits vigilance, early planning for peaceful midterm elections

ILOILO City – With no major election-related violence reported, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) hailed its security operations for the 2025 midterm elections...
Photo courtesy of PIA Iloilo

Early voting, mall polling in WV lauded as a success: Over 261K vulnerable voters...

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Western Visayas hailed the early voting initiative and first-ever mall polling centers during the May...
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Ballot jams, rule-breaking by voters marred early voting hours in Iloilo City

ILOILO City – Ballot jamming and regular voters breaching designated voting hours for vulnerable groups were among the minor yet disruptive issues encountered during...
Photo courtesy of Comelec-NIR

24 vote-counting machines break down during polls

ILOILO – A total of 24 automated counting machines (ACMs) in this province experienced technical malfunctions on M onday, prompting the Commission on Elections...
Mayor Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque's victory in Iloilo province’s vice gubernatorial race marks a big win for Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr., who handpicked the former as his running mate. Lee Ann Debuque/FB Photo

DEBUQUE SURPRISES: Gov. Defensor’s choice for Iloilo vice governor stuns rival Tupas

ILOILO – Anilao’s Mayor Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque pulled off a stunning upset in Iloilo’s vice gubernatorial race, defeating political heavyweight and former...