In Iloilo City, many people use umbrellas to shield themselves from intense heat while walking along busy streets. The Department of Health urges the public to stay alert and take precautions against heat-related illnesses. AJ PALCULLO/PN

‘Human Rights City’ push faces scrutiny from consumer group

ILOILO City — A proposed declaration of Iloilo City as a “Human Rights City” is facing scrutiny from a consumer advocacy group, which warned...

NBI says Frank Rois Barbasa case complex but vows to uncover truth

ILOILO —The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Western Visayas acknowledged the complexity surrounding the death of graduating nursing student Frank Rois Barbasa, whose...
An “I-Cool” cooling hub stands along Diversion Road in Mandurriao district, Iloilo City, as part of the city government’s initiative to provide residents and passersby temporary relief from extreme heat amid rising temperatures. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Private sector volunteers to expand Iloilo City’s network of cooling hubs

ILOILO City – This city is poised to expand its network of cooling hubs with private companies committing to set up additional “I-Cool” stations,...
Department of Social Welfare and Development personnel assist a beneficiary during the implementation of the KALAHI-CIDSS program in Western Visayas, one of the community-driven initiatives that have benefitted more than 1.4 million households in the region from 2020 to 2025. DSWD-6

Community-driven projects lift 1.4M poor households in Western Visasyas

ILOILO — More than 1.4 million households across Western Visayas have experienced improved livelihoods, stronger disaster resilience, and better access to services following the...
The Iloilo City Government and the University of the Philippines Visayas are collaborating on “Project 3: Heritage as Public Policy: Preserving and Promoting Iloilo Calle Real Buildings.” The initiative aims to safeguard the city’s architectural legacy while aligning it with economic growth strategies. Photo shows the Regent Arcade and Javellana buildings along Calle Real, two of the more prominent heritage structures in the city. AJ PALCULLO/PN

HERITAGE PUSH TAKES POLICY FRONTLINE: Iloilo City, UPV ink deal to govern Calle Real...

ILOILO City – In a decisive shift to turn heritage conservation into a cornerstone of urban policy, the Iloilo City government and the University...

Calle Real: Iloilo’s historic spine at crossroads

ILOILO City – At the heart of this city’s heritage push is Calle Real — a historic corridor in the old downtown district that...
Iloilo City Lone District’s Cong. Julienne Baronda and Iloilo 1st District’s Cong. Janette Garin are among the four Ilonggo House of Representatives members who voted to approve a committee report recommending the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

4 Iloilo solons back Sara impeachment at committee level

ILOILO — Four Iloilo lawmakers voted in favor of a landmark House justice committee report recommending the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, joining...
An oil-like substance was seen across the shoreline of Sitio Sambag and Sitio Baluarte in Barangay Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras on April 25, 2026, prompting authorities to conduct containment measures and warn residents of potential health and environmental risks. BARANGAY HOSKYN FB PHOTO

Greenpeace urges gov’t to act fast, hold Guimaras polluters accountable

ILOILO City – Environmental group Greenpeace is pressing the government to make sure the oil spill that struck Barangay Hoskyn in Jordan, Guimaras recently...

Tourism survey rolls out in Iloilo; PSA seeks household cooperation

ILOILO — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is urging Ilonggo households to fully cooperate with survey teams as the nationwide 2025 Household Survey on...
A newly installed cooling station along Diversion Road in Mandurriao, Iloilo City offers a temporary refuge from extreme heat, with basic seating and shaded space designed to serve commuters and other vulnerable residents during peak daytime temperatures. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Iloilo City opens relief hubs for heat-vulnerable residents: ‘A frontline public health intervention’

ILOILO City – With temperatures expected to surge to dangerous levels, the Iloilo City Government is activating two public cooling centers today to shield...