“Wala pong selective justice na namamayani sa administrasyon ni Pangulong (Ferdinand) Marcos Jr.,” says Palace Press Officer Claire Castro during a press briefing.

Teachers’ group blasts Malacañang spokesperson over ‘insulting’ remarks

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By ADRIAN STEWART CO MANILA — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has demanded greater respect for educators after Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Residents discovered the lifeless body of John Kenneth Quilarto Calasagsag lying on the concrete surface below the bridge in Barangay Inaca, Cabatuan, Iloilo on Monday, August 17. Police said he sustained severe body injuries. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

Laborer dies after falling from bridge in Cabatuan

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ILOILO — A 37-year-old laborer died after plunging from a bridge in Barangay Inaca, Cabatuan town on Monday morning, August 17. Local residents discovered the...

Man arrested for using Antique guv’s name in livelihood aid scam

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ANTIQUE — Operatives from the Hamtic Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrested a 38-year-old man for allegedly using the name of Gov. Paolo S. Javier...

PRO-6 nets 59 loose guns, 10 explosives in single-day operation

Iloilo Ruby P. Silubrico -
ILOILO City — A total of 59 loose firearms and 10 explosive devices were surrendered to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) during a...
Residents navigate a flooded street near La Paz National High School in Barangay San Roque, La Paz, Iloilo City on Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026. Intense rainfall submerged 65 barangays across the city, exposing severe limitations in the city's existing drainage system. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

DRAINAGE OVERWHELMED: Intense rains submerge 65 Iloilo City barangays; over 2,000 people affected

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – This city’s existing drainage system can no longer handle the volume of water produced by intense rainfall, city engineers admitted after...
With clearer zoning and an improved layout, the redeveloped markets, which remain under the management of the Iloilo City Government, are now more functional and efficient. This allows customers to easily find what they need while helping vendors operate in a more spacious and manageable environment.

Iloilo City public markets emerge as tourism, development models; 23 groups troop to redeveloped...

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City — Iloilo City’s redeveloped public markets are carving out a new role beyond traditional centers of commerce, emerging as potential tourism destinations...
Floodwaters submerge areas surrounding La Paz II Elementary School in La Paz, Iloilo City on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. Heavy downpours forced the suspension of face-to-face classes across the city. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

‘HABAGAT’ DISRUPTS EDUCATION: Flooding forces suspension in 196 schools; alternative learning modes activated

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ILOILO City – Torrential rains and widespread flooding spawned by the southwest monsoon or habagat forced 196 schools across Western Visayas to suspend face-to-face...
Photo courtesy of DepEd VI

WV school leaders tackle bullying, digital shift, accountability in 3-day regional assembly

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ILOILO — School leaders across Western Visayas are confronting some of public education’s most pressing challenges — from bullying and financial accountability to digital...
Atty. Sixto Rodriguez Jr., director of the Department of Labor and Employment in Western Visayas, encourages employers to help disseminate information on measles-rubella vaccination through seminars, information sessions, educational materials and online platforms.

DOLE urges WV employers to excuse workers for kids’ measles-rubella vaccination

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ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has urged private-sector employers across Western Visayas to allow workers to be excused from...
Photo courtesy of Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Talks on BSKE postponement don’t distract Comelec-6 preps

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ILOILO – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Region 6 is pushing full steam ahead with the November 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan...
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