Officers of the Anilao Municipal Police Station arrested alias “JP,” the No. 2 most wanted person in Iloilo province, during a manhunt operation in Barangay Poblacion, Anilao town, on May 28. The suspect is facing three counts of statutory rape by carnal knowledge. IPPO PHOTO

Iloilo’s No. 2 most wanted falls in Anilao manhunt operation

Metro Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO — The second most wanted person in Iloilo province was arrested by police during a manhunt operation in Barangay Poblacion, Anilao town on...
Operatives of the Dumangas Municipal Police Station displayed six plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing about 50 grams with an estimated street value of P340,000, along with marked money and other evidence, following a buy-bust operation that led to the arrest of a high-value individual in Barangay Lopez Jaena, Dumangas, Iloilo on May 25, 2026. IPPO PHOTO

Drug surrenderee nabbed in Dumangas

Metro Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO — A drug surrenderee tagged as a high-value individual (HVI) was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by operatives of the Dumangas Municipal...
“The 18 out of 100 women in Western Visayas who have ever had a husband or intimate partner reported having experienced emotional, physical, or sexual violence by their current or most recent husband or intimate partner,” says statistical analyst Nerissa Campaniel of the Philippine Statistics Authority Region 6. PSA-6 PHOTO

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GROWS MORE BRUTAL, PSA-6: More partners subject women to emotional, physical abuse

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — Cases of physical and sexual violence against women in Western Visayas increased in 2025 despite a slight decline in overall domestic...
Volunteers, advocates, healthcare workers, and members of the LGBTQ community light candles forming the iconic red ribbon symbol during the 2026 AIDS Candlelight Memorial held at the Pavia, Iloilo municipal plaza on May 26, 2026 honoring lives lost to AIDS-related illnesses while promoting HIV awareness, acceptance, and the fight against stigma and discrimination against persons living with HIV. IME SORNITO/PN

Breaking the stigma: An HIV advocate speaks out

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
PAVIA, Iloilo — For years, he stood at the frontline of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) awareness campaigns, educating communities about prevention, protection, and safe...
Photo courtesy of Bacolod City Communications Office - PIO

Bacolod probes alleged shoreline dumping incident at resort

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Government has launched an investigation into an alleged shoreline dumping incident involving a beach resort worker in Barangay...
The Philippine National Police says any virtual appearance by Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa could provide authorities with leads on his location.

PNP eyes online Senate appearance to trace Bato

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) said it could use Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa’s possible online participation in Senate sessions to help...

Batchoy eyes global heritage protection; UPV, Iloilo City push GI registration for iconic Ilonggo...

Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO City — This city’s iconic La Paz Batchoy may soon gain legal and international heritage protection as the city government, the University of...
Photo courtesy of the Philippine National Police

PRO-6 chief orders fast, responsible release of crime info

Iloilo John Daniel Sarte, University of Antique Intern -
ILOILO City – Newly installed Western Visayas police director Police Brigadier General Randolf Tuaño has ordered police chiefs and commanders across Western Visayas to...
Thousands of TNVS and delivery drivers lined up at SM City Bacolod during the distribution of Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on May 28. More than 3,000 beneficiaries are set to receive financial aid intended to help drivers cope with rising fuel costs and daily operational expenses. MAE SINGUAY/PN

DSWD releases aid to over 3,000 TNVS, delivery drivers; payout concerns clarified

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has started distributing Cash Relief Assistance (CRA) to more than 3,000 Transport Network...
The temporary Manokan Country site at SM City Bacolod, where the opening of the 2026 Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival will be held today, May 29. The original Manokan Country site in Barangay 12 is currently undergoing redevelopment after SM Prime Holdings Inc. leased a portion of the city government property for the project. MAE SINGUAY/PN

Bacolod opens 2026 Chicken Inasal Festival today, celebrates identity as ‘Inasal City’

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City— The Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival (BCIF) officially opened today, May 29, at the temporary Manokan Country site in SM City Bacolod, ushering...
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