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P344.2-million SCPF aid for 1,721 Iloilo barangays to take center stage at Liga Day

ILOILO — A total of P344.2 million in Socio-Civic Projects Fund (SCPF) assistance for all 1,721 barangays in Iloilo province will take center stage...
Members of the Rapid Drainage Response Team of the Bacolod City Engineer's Office cleared clogged drainage along a flooded street in Bacolod City on Tuesday, July 14, following heavy overnight rains that inundated several barangays and displaced 15 families. Authorities continue assessing flood-affected areas while implementing measures to improve the city's drainage system and mitigate future flooding. BCCO PHOTO

15 families displaced as heavy rains trigger flooding in Bacolod

BACOLOD City — Heavy overnight rains inundated four barangays in Bacolod City, forcing 15 families, or 70 individuals, to temporarily evacuate as city authorities...
The bodies of Jerome Seballos (left) and Alex Cunanan (right) were found at separate crime scenes in Sitio 5, Barangay Gawahon, Victorias City, Negros Occidental, following separate fatal shootings on July 10. Police investigated the twin killings, while the New People's Army claimed responsibility for the attacks. PRO-NIR PHOTO

NPA claims twin Victorias slayings; police probe continues

BACOLOD City — The New People's Army (NPA) has claimed responsibility for the fatal shootings of two men in Barangay Gawahon, Victorias City, Negros...
Government officials, power industry leaders, regulators, business stakeholders, and members of the media attended the Visayas Power Forum at the SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City on July 13, where stakeholders discussed power supply, grid reliability, and rising electricity costs in the Visayas. MAE SINGUAY/PN

Primelectric leads Visayas Power Forum on supply, electricity cost challenges

BACOLOD City — Government officials, power industry leaders, regulators, business stakeholders, and members of the media gathered on July 13 at the SMX Convention...
Photo courtesy of Jullie Esteban Puerto Jr. (Screenshot)

Fire guts seven stalls at Estancia Feeder Port

ILOILO — A fire destroyed seven commercial stalls at the Feeder Port in Barangay Poblacion Zone 2, Estancia, Iloilo, past 1 p.m. on Monday,...
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Drilon: Sara’s defense team can’t hide behind technicalities; ‘Senate must judge VP’s conduct based...

ILOILO City – Ilonggo former Senate President Franklin Drilon said whether Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio actually intended to carry out her alleged assassination threat,...
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Isolated thunderstorms still expected – PAGASA

ILOILO City — Residents of Western Visayas can expect generally improving weather conditions over the next several days, although afternoon and evening rain showers...
The Maasin Dam in Barangay Daja, Maasin, Iloilo is currently experiencing high water levels reaching 95.02 meters above sea level. This elevated reservoir level has prompted Metro Pacific Iloilo Water’s (MPIW) bulk water suppliers to reduce production as continuous heavy rains and flash floods brought by southwest monsoon increased sediment, debris, and turbidity in the raw water sources. The said dam is the main raw water source of MPIW, the primary water distributor in Iloilo City. MDRRMO MAASIN/FACEBOOK PHOTO

‘HABAGAT’ FLASH FLOODS AFFECT WATER QUALITY; Consumers warned of reduced water production

ILOILO City — Consumers are being urged to conserve water after raw water production declined due to flash floods brought about by torrential habagat...
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Bacolod launches G-App to accelerate digital governance, streamline public services

BACOLOD City — Bacolod City has taken a major step toward digital transformation with the launch of the G-App, a one-stop mobile application that...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. GABRYELLE DUMALAG, PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

China’s Batanes narrative a security threat – Teodoro

MANILA — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. warned that recent claims by a Chinese academic linking Batanes to Taiwan should be treated as a...