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NBI claims ‘leads’ on Bato whereabouts as manhunt intensifies

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday disclosed that authorities already have “solid leads” on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald “Bato”...
Pedestrians rush across the street in front of the historic Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro, Iloilo City, as scorching heat gripped the city on Monday, May 18. The heat index soared to a blistering 48 degrees Celsius at noon, prompting growing concern from authorities over worsening urban heat conditions and the escalating risks posed by climate change. AJ PALCULLO/PN

CITY BAKES AT 48°C: Extreme heat scorches Iloilo City as early El Niño looms;...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — This southern metropolis sweltered under a blistering heat index of up to 48 degrees Celsius at noon on Monday, May 18,...

MORE Power’s electricity rate for May decreased by ₱0.27/kWh

Iloilo Panay News -
ILOILO City — MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) is passing on relief to Ilonggo consumers with a reduction in electricity rates for...
The Bacolod City Government and SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV) formalized their partnership through a contract signing on May 14 at L’Fisher Hotel in Bacolod City. In photo (from left) are Djole Garcia, Katrina Francisco, Mayor Greg Gasataya, and Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office Officer-in-Charge Atty. Allyn Luv Dignadice. BCCO-PIO PHOTO

Bacolod inks P3.75-M deal for waste analysis study

Region Mae Singuay -
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Government has signed an agreement with SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV) to conduct a Waste Analysis and...
CAYETANO: “The Senate was under attack. That’s indisputable.” | CASTRO: “The Senate was not under attack. You can see that in the news.”

Palace disputes Cayetano’s ‘Senate under attack’ claim

Nation Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA — Malacañang on Monday downplayed the shooting incident inside the Senate complex in Pasay City, insisting the chamber was “not under attack” despite...
Taiwan is an island that has for all practical purposes been independent since 1950, but which China regards as a rebel region that must be reunited with the mainland - by force if necessary. BBC

Taiwan insists it is independent

World Panay News -
TAIPEI – Taiwan has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after United States President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from...
Screengrab, Livestream from the Senate of the Philippines

Senate convenes as impeachment court for Sara trial

Iloilo Adrian Stewart Co -
MANILA – The Senate on Monday officially convened as an impeachment court to begin proceedings in the case against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio. Twenty-three senators...
Photo courtesy of Roland Seitre/WWF

Science-based drive aim to protect endangered marine mammals in WV, Negros

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — A major science-driven conservation campaign aimed at protecting endangered marine mammals and critical coastal habitats in Western Visayas and Negros has...
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TO BOOST FARMERS’ INCOME: RDC pushes mandatory use of locally produced rice, fish, and...

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City — Government-funded events in Western Visayas may become a direct market for local farmers and fisherfolk. The Regional Development Council (RDC) approved...
Traffic slows down on Jalandoni Street, Iloilo City due to flooding caused by seawater intrusion during high tide on Monday, May 18, 2026. Floodwaters inundated low-lying areas, including also portions of General Luna Street, Delgado Street, and Valeria Street. AJ PALCULLO/PN

FLOODGATE FAILS; High tide pushes seawater to flood major Iloilo City streets amid dry...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — Even without heavy rains brought by storms or monsoon weather, major streets here still experienced flooding. A malfunctioning floodgate allowed seawater to...
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