“As you face a new chapter, I hope you will stay steadfast in the principles that brought you to this calling. Do not be swayed by fleeting opinions or the lure of conveniences… May you always choose principle over convenience, truth over falsehood, and service over self-interest,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. told the graduating law students during the 3rd Commencement Exercises of the West Visayas State University College of Law on June 5. PIA WESTERN VISAYAS PHOTO

CHOOSE PRINCIPLE OVER CONVENIENCE – MARCOS; President challenges WVSU law graduates: Defend truth

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ILOILO City – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. challenged graduating law students of the West Visayas State University (WVSU) to become defenders of truth...
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IMPEACHMENT DIVERSION? Garin, Manuel tie cash allegations to anti-impeachment drive

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ILOILO City – Iloilo 1st District’s Cong. Janette Garin and former Kabataan party-list congressman Raoul Manuel have dismissed allegations that they received cash-filled bags,...
The Department of Tourism Region 6 warns tourists planning to visit the region to stay vigilant against unverified and online travel and tours agencies offering suspiciously cheap or ‘too good to be true’ travel packages. Photo shows tourists enjoying the sun and sand at Station 2 on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. RELAKS KALANG CH/FACEBOOK PHOTO

DOT flags fake travel agencies, alerts Western Visayas-bound tourists

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ILOILO City – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Western Visayas has issued a warning to travelers after receiving multiple complaints involving fraudulent online...
Pedestrians rush across the street in front of the historic Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro, Iloilo City, as scorching heat gripped the city on Monday, May 18. The heat index soared to a blistering 48 degrees Celsius at noon, prompting growing concern from authorities over worsening urban heat conditions and the escalating risks posed by climate change. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Iloilo City Council seeks repainting of faded crossings near schools before June 8

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ILOILO City — With thousands of students set to return to classrooms on June 8, the Iloilo City Council is pushing for the immediate...
Volunteers participate in the mangrove planting activity at Barangay Alacaygan, Banate, Iloilo, on Earth Day, April 22, 2025. The initiative, led by the Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office, saw around 600 mangroves planted as part of ongoing efforts to protect the coastal ecosystem and mitigate the impacts of storm surges and coastal erosion. PHOTO FROM PENRO-LGU ILOILO IPG FACEBOOK PAGE

DENR rallies Western Visayas communities for month-long environmental action drive

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ILOILO City — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 has launched a month-long environmental campaign aimed at mobilizing communities across...

911 to cut response time in emergencies; BFP says unified system to strengthen coordination

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ILOILO City — The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is banking on the newly launched Unified 911 system to significantly reduce emergency response times...
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New football pitch seen to boost Iloilo’s grassroots sports dev’t

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ILOILO — A new football facility in the municipality of Leganes is expected to strengthen grassroots sports development in Iloilo Province. A partnership among private...
The Securities and Exchange Commission issues SEC Memorandum Circular No. 10, Series of 2025, providing for the “Repeal of the Rules Allowing the Trading of ‘B’ Shares on the Regular Board and Requiring Buyers to Accept either ‘B’ or ‘A’ Certificates.”

SEC warns firms: File reports or risk suspension, revocation of registration

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ILOILO City – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned corporations to comply with annual reporting requirements or face possible suspension and even...
Learners flock to the Barotac Nuevo National Comprehensive High School in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo on Monday, June 1, for the first day of enrollment and Brigada Eskwela for School Year 2026-2027. The Department of Education Region 6 announced schools across the region are implementing contingency measures to accommodate an expected 972,113 learners for this school year amid persistent classroom and infrastructure constraints. SA KASIBULAN/FACEBOOK PHOTO

NEARLY 1M LEARNERS, NOT ENOUGH ROOMS; DepEd-6 readies shifting schedules, temporary learning spaces

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ILOILO City – Nearly one million learners are expected to return to school across Western Visayas on June 8, but many may have to...
Panay News' Daniel Fajardo II and Marketing Manager Leah Fajardo receive the publication’s awards for Best in Environmental Reporting and Best Edited Community Newspaper during the 2026 Philippine Press Institute Community Press Awards in Manila on Thursday, June 4. The recognition comes just months after Panay News celebrated its 45th anniversary, marking another milestone in its commitment to quality community journalism.do II, one of the Board of Directors of Panay News, and Marketing Manager Leah Fajardo receive the publication’s awards for Best in Environmental Reporting and Best Edited Community Newspaper during the 2026 Philippine Press Institute Community Press Awards in Manila on Thursday, June 4. The recognition comes just months after Panay News celebrated its 45th anniversary, marking another milestone in its commitment to quality community journalism.

Panay News wins top PPI honors; Named Best Edited Community Newspaper, tops environmental reporting

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MANILA — Panay News, Western Visayas’ leading daily, strengthened its standing as one of the country’s leading community newspapers by capturing two major awards...
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