Residents in Barangay Travesia, Guinobatan, Albay, one of the villages reeling from Mayon Volcano’s ashfall, line up for free potable water amid a shortage of supply in the area. MICHAEL B. JAUCIAN | INQUIRER LUZON

Phivolcs warns of continuing Mayon hazards under Alert 3

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MANILA — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday warned of sustained volcanic hazards as Mayon Volcano remains restive under Alert...
Iloilo City Lone District’s Cong. Julienne Baronda and Iloilo 1st District’s Cong. Janette Garin are among the four Ilonggo House of Representatives members who voted to approve a committee report recommending the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio.

4 Iloilo solons back Sara impeachment at committee level

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ILOILO — Four Iloilo lawmakers voted in favor of a landmark House justice committee report recommending the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, joining...
An oil-like substance was seen across the shoreline of Sitio Sambag and Sitio Baluarte in Barangay Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras on April 25, 2026, prompting authorities to conduct containment measures and warn residents of potential health and environmental risks. BARANGAY HOSKYN FB PHOTO

Greenpeace urges gov’t to act fast, hold Guimaras polluters accountable

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ILOILO City – Environmental group Greenpeace is pressing the government to make sure the oil spill that struck Barangay Hoskyn in Jordan, Guimaras recently...

Tourism survey rolls out in Iloilo; PSA seeks household cooperation

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ILOILO — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is urging Ilonggo households to fully cooperate with survey teams as the nationwide 2025 Household Survey on...
A newly installed cooling station along Diversion Road in Mandurriao, Iloilo City offers a temporary refuge from extreme heat, with basic seating and shaded space designed to serve commuters and other vulnerable residents during peak daytime temperatures. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Iloilo City opens relief hubs for heat-vulnerable residents: ‘A frontline public health intervention’

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ILOILO City – With temperatures expected to surge to dangerous levels, the Iloilo City Government is activating two public cooling centers today to shield...
Public utility vehicle drivers and passenger assistance officers attend an orientation and contract signing for the Department of Labor and Employment’s TUPAD: Tuloy Pasada Program at Uswag Gym in Barangay Buntatala, Jaro, Iloilo City on May 1. The briefing, in coordination with the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, outlined guidelines for the pilot rollout aimed at providing temporary employment and fuel crisis assistance to transport workers in Western Visayas. LTFRB-6

DOLE’s pilot ‘Tuloy Pasada’ for WV starts

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ILOILO City – More than 100 public transport workers in Western Visayas will begin receiving emergency employment and wage support starting today, May 6,...
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation personnel assist workers and mallgoers during the rollout of the “YAKAP para sa Manggagawa” program at a mall-based service site in Iloilo City, facilitating on-the-spot registration, membership validation, and access to primary healthcare benefits. AJ PALCULLO/PN

PhilHealth expands free primary care, medicine access for region’s workers

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ILOILO City – The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Region 6 has launched a healthcare access program that promises free primary care services and...
Power firms are urged to save fuel and manage supply more carefully to protect the grid and ensure that essential electricity services remain uninterrupted. PHOTO COURTESY OF GMA INTEGRATED NEWS

Antique eyes June rollout of prov’l power subsidy program

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ANTIQUE — The provincial government of Antique is targeting the rollout of its Institutional Provincial Electric Power Subsidy (IPEPS) program by June, Gov. Paolo...
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Capiz gov’t strengthens TESDA work plan to empower local workforce

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CAPIZ — The Capiz provincial government is strengthening its technical-vocational education strategy following the first-quarter meeting of the Provincial Technical Education and Skills Development...
Negros Occidental Third District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez filed House Bill No. 9088, or the Tunay na Ugnayan, Buhay, at Oportunidad sa Asukal (TUBO) Act of 2026, on May 5, seeking to amend the Sugarcane Industry Development Act of 2015. JAVI BENITEZ FB PHOTO

Negros lawmaker files bill to reform sugar industry, expand farmer protections

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BACOLOD City — Negros Occidental Third District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez has filed a bill seeking sweeping reforms in the country’s sugar industry, aimed...
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