Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. (seated, second from left) shares Iloilo Province’s best practices in implementing the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) during a national forum in Taguig City on July 9. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Iloilo Province emerges as nat’l model for property tax reform; Defensor shares best practices...

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO — This province has gained national recognition as a model local government unit in implementing the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act...
An aerial view shows the sprawling mangrove forests along Iloilo City’s coastline, now protected under the newly signed Coastal Greenbelt Zone Ordinance. PHOTOS FROM MAYOR JERRY TREÑAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Iloilo City creates 100-meter greenbelt, locks in protection of 100 hectares of mangroves

Iloilo Jose Ma. Eduardo Dacudao -
ILOILO City – This city has taken one of its boldest climate resilience measures to date after Mayor Raisa Treñas signed a landmark ordinance...
According to Iloilo Public Employment Service Office headed by Dr. Cynthia Dario, 95 employers have confirmed their participation in today’s Provincial PESO Mega Job Fair at the Casa Real de Iloilo and the Iloilo Provincial Capitol lobby, including 69 local companies, 13 Business Process Ooutsourcing firms, and 10 overseas recruitment agencies composed of eight land-based and two sea-based agencies. IME SORNITO/PN

13,000+ jobs up for grabs at mega job fair today

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO – More than 13,000 local and overseas job opportunities are available to Ilonggo jobseekers in today’s Provincial PESO Mega Job Fair, with the...
Photo courtesy of GSO Head Engr. Neil Ravena

Jaro river cleanup helps La Paz bounce back faster from recent ‘habagat’ rains, floods

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — The month-long dredging and clearing of the Jaro River significantly improved floodwater drainage in La Paz district during the recent onslaught...
A drone sprays insecticide over a red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI)-infested sugarcane plantation in Barangay Santa Rosa, Murcia, Negros Occidental. The use of aerial spraying has sparked debate after the Negros Occidental provincial government, sugar producers, and labor groups opposed the proposed large-scale campaign, citing environmental, health, and cost concerns while advocating biological control and targeted ground-based pest management instead. SRA PHOTO

Negros capitol, sugar groups reject aerial spraying vs RSSI

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BACOLOD City – The Negros Occidental provincial government, a major sugar producers' group, and a sugar workers' organization have opposed the proposed aerial spraying...
Photo courtesy of 3rd district Board Member Andrew Montelibano/Facebook

NegOcc SP member confirms 2028 mayoral bid amid ‘e-sabong’ probe; E.B. Magalona LGU backs...

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — Negros Occidental Third District Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) Member Andrew Montelibano has confirmed that he will run for mayor of Murcia in...
Photo courtesy of the Province of Antique

Over 7,500 Antique residents displaced by ‘habagat,’ Typhoon ‘Inday’

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ANTIQUE — A total of 2,339 families, or 7,533 individuals, sought shelter in safer areas as the southwest monsoon (habagat), enhanced by Typhoon “Inday,”...
Responding authorities administered first aid to a 16-year-old out-of-school youth who sustained a stab wound to the chest following an altercation with a Grade 9 student outside a school in Barangay Ma-ao, Bago City, Negros Occidental, on July 13. The victim was later taken to a hospital for treatment, while the other minor involved voluntarily surrendered to the police. 24/7 NEWS PHOTO

Teen injured in altercation outside Bago school

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City – A 16-year-old out-of-school youth was injured after an altercation with a Grade 9 student outside a school in Barangay Ma-ao, Bago...

DFA calls for diplomacy as US-Iran truce collapses, tensions escalate

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA – The Philippine government has urged the United States and Iran to exercise restraint and resume diplomatic negotiations after the collapse of their...
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Defense welcomes prosecution decision to drop 2 witnesses in Sara impeach trial

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday welcomed the prosecution's unexpected decision to withdraw two of its key witnesses...
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