Ashfall experienced in Bago following Kanlaon eruption
ILOILO City – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant eruption at Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island at 2:32 p.m....
DOH urges caution at mass gatherings as campaign season kicks off
BY IME SORNITOILOILO City – With the start of the campaign period for senatorial and party-list candidates, the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6...
Iloilo’s remote islands battle heart disease; Struggles, costs, and healthcare gaps
ILOILO — For 60-year-old Noel Parreñas, a fisherman from Tabugon Island, Carles, his encounter with hypertension was life-changing.
“Sadtong mga lima ka tuig ang nagligad,...
Iloilo City cracks down on motels to safeguard minors from exploitation
ILOILO City – The city government has reiterated its call for vigilance among motel owners and operators in preventing activities that exploit minors.
Nestor Canong,...
Probe sought on Iloilo City’s P41-M COA notice of disallowance during Mabilog administration
ILOILO City – The Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas has been urged to investigate city government finances here flagged by the Commission on Audit (COA).
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DPWH constructs ‘Bagsakan Market’ in Badiangan
ILOILO – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a P24.7-million multi-purpose building in Barangay Poblacion, Badiangan town...
Five minors escape youth shelter, rescued after robbery incident
ILOILO City – Five children in conflict with the law (CICL) who escaped from a government-run shelter in Barrio Obrero, Lapuz district were rescued...
Treñas declares war on street criminals
ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas has launched an intensified campaign against street criminals following a surge in basag kotse (car break-ins) cases and...
ICPO enhances crime prevention efforts amid Treñas’ safety drive
ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has stepped up its crime prevention efforts in response to Mayor Jerry Treñas’ call for...
Iloilo River fishing ban mulled between December-March
ILOILO City – The City Council is deliberating on an ordinance to enforce a closed fishing season in the Iloilo River from December 1...