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Transport leaders back mandatory drug testing for PUV drivers; Clear, sustainable implementation sought

ILOILO City – Key transport groups in Western Visayas have expressed strong support for the government’s move to impose mandatory drug testing on all...
Isla Verde is an islet smacked in the middle of the Iloilo River in Barangay Navais, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Covered by lush mangroves, it is a known sanctuary for wildlife. LPUKIDS IBIKE AND IPADDLE FB PHOTO

Ilonggos rally to save Isla Verde

ILOILO City – Mounting public outcry over the reported plan to remove Isla Verde from the Iloilo River has prompted city officials to take...
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Biz group questions revised fees at Iloilo Int’l Airport; PCCI-Iloilo calls for transparency, economic...

ILOILO City – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Iloilo Chapter is urging the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to...
Alexie Mae Brooks, Miss Eco International 2025 and former Miss Iloilo, beams and waves to cheering Ilonggos during her homecoming motorcade in Iloilo City on May 5. The Leon, Iloilo native is the third Filipina to win the Miss Eco International crown. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Miss Eco Int’l Alexie Mae Brooks returns to hero’s welcome in Iloilo

ILOILO City – With cheers echoing from her hometown of Leon, Iloilo to the bustling streets of Iloilo City, Alexie Mae Brooks — the...
A resident of Barangay Airport, Mandurriao, Iloilo City participates in the final testing and sealing of vote counting machines at Festive Walk Mall on May 5, supervised by members of the Electoral Board ahead of the May 12 elections. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Comelec clears vote counting machines for Iloilo City’s mall voting on May 12

ILOILO City – All vote counting machines to be used in Iloilo City’s first-ever mall voting passed the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) final testing...
Participants join the demonstration on the use of the automated counting machine for the May 12, 2025 midterm elections during the roadshow of the Commission on Elections in Manapla, Negros Occidental on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. COMELEC PHOTO

3.1M WV voters reminded to guard against abuse of state resources and vote-buying

BY IME SORNITOILOILO City – With just days to go before the May 12 national and local elections, the Department of Interior and Local...
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.

PROGRESS THROUGH GOOD GOVERNANCE: Iloilo City’s Rise as a Premier Business Hub

ILOILO City – Under the leadership of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, with the strong support of the Iloilo City Council led by Vice Mayor...

‘No national ID, no vote’ claim is fake news – Comelec

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has debunked as fake news the viral claim that voters will be barred from casting their...
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Iloilo Theater Festival blends stage and kitchen in celebration of gastronomy and performance

ILOILO City – Theater met the table in a tasty fusion of performance and Ilonggo culinary identity as the 11th Iloilo Theater Festival (ILOTF)...

DOLE-6 releases P36.5M in livelihood aid; targets child labor, boosts rural enterprises

ILOILO City – To fight poverty, curb child labor, and support rural economic recovery, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 released...