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Paraw Regatta Festival set for Feb. 23 to March 2

ILOILO City – Preparations for the 2024 Paraw Regatta Festival are “70% complete”, with organizers confident of a smooth execution of the annual maritime...
Enforcers from the Law Enforcement Unit of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 6 continue their patrols along Sunset Boulevard in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. As part of the effort, LTO-6 enforcers also distribute flyers containing information on the anti-drunk driving law to motorists and visitors at the boulevard, promoting awareness and responsible driving practices. LTO-6 PHOTO

LTO-6 cracks down on reckless driving

ILOILO City – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 6 under the leadership of Director Gaudioso P. Geduspan II and Assistant Regional Director Jeck...
This man identified as alias "Boy" from Barangay Sinikway, Lapuz, Iloilo met his untimely demise after being electrocuted at the center island on Gen. Luna Street, City Proper district. AKSYON RADYO ILOILO PHOTO

Streetlights safe despite electrocution incident – CEO

ILOILO City – The City Engineer’s Office (CEO) assured the public that streetlight cables in the city are safe, following the death of a...
The Department of Tourism signs a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Health and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority on the establishment of tourism first aid facilities in Boracay, Panglao in Bohol, Siargao, and Palawan among others. BORACAY PHOTOS FACEBOOK PAGE PHOTO

ECOWASTE COALITION WARNS: Boracay not spared from illegal trade of dangerous cosmetics

ILOILO City – Boracay Island, the country’s top tourist destination, has not been spared from the unlawful trade of contraband cosmetics with high mercury...
Learners of the La Paz Elementary School in La Paz, Iloilo City returned to school on Thursday, Aug. 31. Classes in the city were suspended from Aug. 29 to 30 due to inclement weather. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Over 145,000 learners in WV register early for SY 2025-26

ILOILO City – The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 continues to urge parents and guardians of incoming Kindergarten and Grades 1, 7, and...
To ensure widespread vaccination, the Iloilo provincial government has allocated P9 million for the procurement of approximately 21,000 vials of rabies vaccine. This is expected to immunize 210,000 dogs across the province. Photo from Office of the Provincial Veterinarian Facebook Page

Iloilo-wide dog vaccination launched to curb rabies

ILOILO – The provincial government has launched its annual province-wide dog vaccination campaign to curb rabies and safeguard public health. Spearheaded by the Provincial...
This man identified as alias "Boy" from Barangay Sinikway, Lapuz, Iloilo met his untimely demise after being electrocuted at the center island on Gen. Luna Street, City Proper district. AKSYON RADYO ILOILO PHOTO

Man crossing street dies from electrocution

ILOILO City – Investigations are currently ongoing following the tragic death of a man who was electrocuted while crossing on Gen. Luna Street, City...

Fire destroys priest’s rest house in Arevalo

ILOILO City – A fire razed a rest house in Barangay Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo district on Wednesday night, February 5. Fire Officer 2 Jhon...
A 27-year-old man (left) wanted for three counts of rape was collared in Barangay Poblacion Ilaya, Dumarao, Capiz on Feb. 3, 2025. CAPIZ PPO PHOTO

Man wanted for rape arrested in Dumarao

CAPIZ – Joint operatives of the Dumarao Municipal Police Station (MPS) and 2nd Capiz Provincial Mobile Force Company arrested Western Visayas’ No. 7 most...

Man nabbed for stealing cell phone

ILOILO City – A man accused of stealing a cell phone from the counter of a pharmacy in Jaro district here was apprehended on...