The municipality of Anini-y is the southernmost town of Antique province.

Over P80K in illegal fishing boat, gear seized in Anini-y

ANTIQUE — Authorities confiscated a fishing boat and various equipment valued at around P83,500 during an anti-illegal fishing operation in Barangay Nato, Anini-y town. Personnel...
Students know what to do when the ground starts shaking. The bigger challenge, according to the Schools Division of Iloilo, is ensuring that schools have enough evacuation space and emergency equipment when a powerful earthquake strikes. Shown are learners of Alberto Sorongon Sr. Memorial National High School in Pototan, Iloilo town participating in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on June 18. MDRRMC-POTOTAN FACEBOOK

SCHOOLS READY FOR DRILLS, BUT NOT FOR DISASTERS; Dep-Ed Iloilo cites lack of evac...

ILOILO City – Nearly 342,000 students in Iloilo may be familiar with earthquake evacuation procedures, but many schools remain vulnerable to major seismic events...
Aganan Flyover southbound lane 70% done; DPWH targets opening by year-end – Dizon. Photo courtesy of AJ Palcullo/PN

Aganan Flyover southbound lane 70% done; DPWH targets opening by year-end – Dizon

ILOILO City – The long-delayed Aganan Flyover project in Pavia, Iloilo has reached a major construction milestone, with the southbound section now 70 percent...
As the sanitary landfill in Barangay Calajunan, Mandurriao, Iloilo City nears the end of its designed 10-year operation lifespan by late 2026, the city is racing to complete a waste-to-energy facility that will convert up to 90 percent of the city’s garbage into usable energy. ILOILO CITY GSO PHOTO

Landfill closure looms as Iloilo City shifts to waste-to-energy system

ILOILO City – This city is preparing to permanently phase out its decade-old sanitary landfill in Barangay Calajunan, Mandurriao district and transition to a...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines says the downtrend in Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices may continue if there would be no unforeseen plant outages. Photo shows the power transmission towers and lines in Laguna and Rizal provinces. JIRE CARREON/RAPPLER PHOTO

12-hour power outage to hit Guimaras, 7 Iloilo towns; NGCP conducts major maintenance this...

ILOILO City — The entire province of Guimaras and at least seven municipalities in Iloilo Province will experience a 12-hour power interruption this Saturday,...
The Iloilo City Government reaffirmed its commitment to prioritize people-centered programs, projects, and services funded through the responsible collection and utilization of taxes. Mayor Raisa S. Treñas emphasized that tax revenues are channelled into essential services such as infrastructure development, public health, education, social protection, and economic initiatives that directly benefit Ilonggos. By improving financial management and maintaining transparency and accountability, the city aims to ensure that every peso collected leads to real improvements in people’s quality of life.

Iloilo City Hall keeps 4-day onsite work setup

ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Government will continue its four-day onsite workweek and one-day work-from-home arrangement after the Department of the Interior and...
Photo courtesy of Engr. Neil Ravena

Tougher penalties eyed as 80 tons waste hauled from city rivers, drains

ILOILO City – Nearly 80 more tons of garbage have been recently pulled from Iloilo City’s rivers, drainage systems, and waterways under the government’s...
“Drunk driving and drug-impaired driving pose serious risks not only to the motorists themselves but to all road users. By uniting various sectors, we can strengthen our enforcement capabilities and create a safer environment for everyone on the road,” says Regional Director Gaudioso Geduspan II of the Land Transportation Office. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

LTO, PDEA form alliance to hunt down drugged, drunk drivers across region; Region-wide stop-and-test...

ILOILO City – Motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in Western Visayas will face intensified enforcement as the Land Transportation...
Participants of the BISIGKLETA Bike Ride and Fun Run gather at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on June 13, 2026 in support of Adoption and Alternative Child Care Week, joining the National Adoption and Alternative Child Care Authority - Regional Alternative Child Care Office's campaign to promote child welfare and raise awareness that every child deserves a loving, caring, and supportive family. The event drew 262 participants, including cyclists and runners.

Community support for vulnerable children urged

ILOILO City – More than 260 cyclists and runners converged at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on June 13 as the National Adoption and Alternative...
FRESH CATCH AT SUNRISE. Fishermen sort and haul in abundant local fish at a coastal fish port in Western Visayas, where supply remains strong and prices stable despite rising fuel costs. BFAR-6 PHOTO

Fisherfolk receive over P1M in insurance payouts

ILOILO City — More than 60 fisherfolk in Western Visayas and Negros Occidental have already received over P1 million in insurance indemnity payments for...