Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya met with presidents of senior citizen associations under the Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of Bacolod during a courtesy call at the Bacolod City Government Center on May 26, 2026, where city officials announced the doubling of their monthly allowance and the completion of the city’s Senior Citizen Center. BCCO-PIO PHOTO

Bacolod increases allowance for senior leaders, boosts support for PWD sector

BACOLOD City – The Bacolod City Government has strengthened its support for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through increased financial assistance, improved...
Sen. Robin Padilla (right) has denied helping Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa evade authorities, insisting that the former police chief merely asked for a ride out of the Senate compound following the reported shooting incident inside the Senate premises on May 13, 2026.

CIDG to file raps vs Robin over alleged role in Bato’s escape

MANILA — The Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG) is preparing to file obstruction of justice complaints against Sen. Robin Padilla and...

Iran accuses US of ‘gross violation’ of ceasefire

TEHRAN – Iran says the United States has committed a "gross violation" of the ceasefire with new air strikes it launched on the country. The...
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San Miguel said to scrap planned Boracay bridge following strong public opposition

ILOILO City – The highly debated plan to build a bridge linking Boracay Island to mainland Malay in Aklan province is reportedly no longer...
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon slammed the Senate majority bloc’s push for remote voting, calling it a blatant act of “tyranny” aimed at rigging the rules ahead of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment trial. “This is ugly. I have never seen this kind of bastusan in the history of the Senate,” he said.” MAI LADIAO/PN

‘TYRANNY OF THE MAJORITY’: Drilon blasts Senate rule change attempt tied to impeachment trial...

ILOILO City – Former Senate President Franklin Drilon on Wednesday warned against the “tyranny of the majority” after the Senate majority bloc tried to...
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EASING RED TAPE: Iloilo, ARTA launch one-stop business hub to speed up permits, attract...

ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) have launched a Provincial One-Stop Shop (POSS) aimed at drastically speeding up...
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Iloilo fire stations to vie for ‘most outstanding’ title

ILOILO — To strengthen fire prevention, protection, and emergency response efforts across this province, the Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG) has launched a provincewide search...
Classrooms at the Arevalo Elementary School in Arevalo, Iloilo City are now free from unnecessary artwork, decorations, tarpaulins, and posters in compliance with Department of Education Order No. 21. AJ PALCULLO/PN

ICPO activates covert tipline as schools set to reopen, theft threats increase

ILOILO City — Alarmed by rising security concerns tied to the impending reopening of classes, the rainy season, and reports of “termite gang” activities...

Capitol scraps 10-hour shift: Iloilo provincial gov’t restores five-day workweek after employees raise health,...

ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government has scrapped its 10-hour compressed workweek arrangement and restored the regular five-day work schedule after employees raised concerns...

BFAR confirms blast fishing in Iloilo waters after laboratory tests on confiscated fish

ILOILO — Scientific examinations conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 confirmed that fish seized from a fishing vessel...