Western Visayas’ finest gather at Rosario Central School in Agusan del Sur as they gear up for the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, carrying not only hopes for medals but also the spirit of discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship under the theme “Stronger Champs.” DEPED-6

DEPED-6 TELLS WV ATHLETES: ‘Character matters more than medals at Palaro’

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ILOILO City - The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 has reminded Western Visayas athletes competing in the 2026 Palarong Pambansa in Agusan del...
Nine former rebels and four militia members receiving assistance funded by the national government through the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Iloilo provincial government. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

9 ex-insurgents receive livelihood aid

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ILOILO – The government’s campaign to reintegrate former insurgents into mainstream society gained fresh momentum after nine rebel returnees in Iloilo Province received livelihood...
The Barotac Viejo River Irrigation System Dam in Iloilo Province is one of the six irrigation dams in Westesrn Visayas experiencing critical low levels of water, according to the National Irrigation Administration. NIA-6

WV IRRIGATION DAMS HIT CRITICAL LEVELS; Extreme heat drains water supply – NIA

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ILOILO City — Western Visayas’ food production faces risks, with six major river irrigation system (RIS) dams in Iloilo, Antique, Aklan, and Capiz having...
Raul Castro is the younger brother of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. REUTERS

US charges Cuba’s Raúl Castro with murder over downing of 2 planes

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WASHINGTON – The United States has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes over the 1996...
Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa served as Philippine National Police chief at the height of the bloody drug war of the Duterte administration. He and several former senior police officials are among those under the International Criminal Court’s investigation for alleged crimes against humanity.

DOJ orders PNP, NBI to arrest Dela Rosa

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MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday confirmed that the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have...
Photo courtesy of the Official Gazette

WOMEN UNDER SIEGE: CHR Region 6 sounds alarm over spike in abuses against women...

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ILOILO City — Human rights violations against women, particularly cases involving violence against women and their children (VAWC), have emerged as the leading human...

30,000 Iloilo City consumers may face water scheduling; MPIW girds for possible El Niño-driven...

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ILOILO City — Around 30,000 water consumers in this city may be placed under rotational water scheduling if a worst-case El Niño scenario strikes...
A masked passenger rides a traditional public utility jeepney in Iloilo City as authorities continue to monitor air quality across the metro, which remained under the “good to fair” category based on the Environmental Management Bureau monitoring. The agency, however, reminds vulnerable groups to remain cautious amid changing pollution and weather conditions. PN

DESPITE EXTREME HEAT: Air quality in Metro Iloilo stays ‘good to fair’

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ILOILO — Air quality across the Metro Iloilo Airshed has remained within “good to fair” levels despite the ongoing extreme heat and rising environmental...
“Kung may taga-Iloilo na hindi pabor sa impeachment at hindi pabor na naging prosecutor ako sa impeachment na ito, paglilingkuran ko pa rin sila habang congressman nila ako. Magkasundo man kami o hindi sa impeachment,” says 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz “Nonoy” Defensor.

Defensor to lead House case on Sara’s death threat vs Marcoses

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ILOILO — Third District’s Cong. Lorenz “Nonoy” Defensor has been designated lead prosecutor for one of the most explosive articles in the impeachment trial of...
To ensure police neutrality during the May 2025 midterm elections, officers related by consanguinity up to the fourth degree to any candidate will be temporarily reassigned to other municipalities or provinces. Cops must steer clear of partisan activities and avoid serving political figures. The photo shows members of the Iloilo City Police Office. ICPO PHOTO

71 cops undergo training to boost traffic enforcement

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ILOILO City – To strengthen traffic law enforcement and address congestion on the city’s major roads, 71 Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) personnel underwent...
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