Land Transportation Office – Region 6 personnel inspect a passenger van and cargo trucks suspected of operating without proper transport authorization as authorities intensify their campaign against illegal transport services ahead of the Halloween travel rush. More than 200 colorum vehicles have been apprehended across Western Visayas since January, with enforcement operations further intensified to protect commuters and ensure road safety during the holiday observance.

LTO tightens noose on ‘colorum’ vehicles as Halloween rush peaks

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ILOILO City – Transport authorities are tightening their crackdown on illegally operating vehicles across Western Visayas as the Halloween travel rush intensifies, warning operators...
Iloilo’s Provincial Public Employment Service manager Dr. Cynthia P. Dario urges Ilonggos working in France, as well as their relatives residing in Iloilo, to communicate with the provincial government and provide updates on their situation. IME SORNITO/PN

Iloilo tracks OFWs in France amid unrest; 24/7 capitol emergency hotlines activated

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ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government has ordered a province-wide accounting of Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in France and activated round-the-clock emergency hotlines...
Representatives of the Municipality of Tigbauan, Iloilo celebrate their triumph at the 2026 ATOP National Tourism Pearl Awards in Ormoc City, Leyte, on October 21, 2026. Tigbauan emerged as grand winner in the Best International Event Hosting category, placed second runner-up in the Best Tourism-Oriented Local Government Unit category, and earned a finalist distinction in Best Local Events Hosting, underscoring the town’s growing prominence in Philippine tourism. ILOILO PROVINCIAL TOURISM OFFICE

Nat’l awards spotlight Iloilo towns’ growing role in hosting major events and preserving cultural...

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ILOILO – Tourism development in Iloilo is gaining recognition beyond traditional sightseeing destinations, with four municipalities demonstrating how international event hosting, national conventions, cultural...
The seven newly acquired vehicles of the Bacolod City Government are lined up at the Bacolod City Government Center grounds following their blessing ceremony on October 26, 2026. The units will support emergency response, environmental management, public employment services and other city government operations. BCCO-PIO PHOTO

Bacolod eyes battery storage for solar power system; adds 7 vehicles

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BACOLOD City – The City Government of Bacolod is studying the installation of a battery storage system for its solar power facilities to maximize...
The Bacolod City Police Office deploys around 500 police officers to secure the celebration of the Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival 2024. BCPO FILE PHOTO

BCPO deploys over 1,000 personnel for Undas

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BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) will deploy 1,034 security personnel and force multipliers to ensure public safety and maintain peace...
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Over P454-K ‘shabu’ seized in Bacolod drug bust

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BACOLOD City — A 64-year-old man was arrested after police seized an estimated P454,036 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation at Barangay...
Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas denies the claim of dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he received suitcases containing cash on behalf of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

Ex-Sara aide claims NBI pressured him to testify vs VP

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MANILA — Former Davao City information chief Jefry Tupas accused the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) of attempting to coerce him into becoming a...
In the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2027, there’s a proposed P4-billion infrastructure allocation for the congressional district of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s son, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos.

Palace defends P4-billion allocation for Sandro’s district

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MANILA — Malacañang has defended the proposed P4-billion infrastructure allocation for the congressional district of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s son, House Majority Leader Sandro...
A rider sorts parcels for delivery in Iloilo City’s City Proper district. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Iloilo warns that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board’s newly approved P40 to P45 daily minimum wage increase could trigger job cutbacks and business closures among struggling micro, small and medium enterprises across Western Visayas. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

WAGE HIKE BACKLASH: PCCI warns of layoffs, business closures

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ILOILO City – Thousands of workers in Western Visayas could face the risk of losing their jobs instead of enjoying higher pay as the...
An elderly passenger wearing a face mask sits among commuters waiting for a bus ride at the Ceres terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City. The Department of Health Region 6 urged senior citizens and young children to observe strict preventive measures, including wearing properly fitted face masks in crowded areas, as influenza-like illnesses continue to surge across the region. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

DOH-6 warns of severe flu complications amid rising cases; children, elderly face heightened risks

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ILOILO City — The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has warned that the surge in influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) could lead to serious...
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