31 civilians, 1 soldier arrested for violating Comelec gun ban

ILOILO City – A total of 31 civilians and one member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have been arrested across Western...

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...
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Personnel shortage challenges Iloilo police this election season

ILOILO – The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) is grappling with a significant personnel shortage as it prepares for the upcoming elections, according to...
The CABALICatan Teen Center in Balasan, Iloilo is part of the provincial government’s Teen Center 2.0 initiative, which includes 10 pilot projects being implemented by the Provincial Population Office. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Balasan teen center set to provide ‘safe environment’ for youth

ILOILO – To provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to navigate the challenges of adolescence, the provincial government, in partnership with...
The early voting hours in the upcoming May 2025 elections are expected to benefit the vulnerable sector since they would be casting their votes hours ahead of the general population, according to the Commission on Elections. INQUIRER file photo / ARNOLD ALMACEN

Vote-buying remains a challenge – Comelec

ILOILO – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) admitted that vote-buying remains a significant challenge, particularly due to the discreet nature of these activities. “By the...
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Comelec releases key reminders for campaigning ahead of 2025 elections

ILOILO City – As the campaign period for the 2025 national and local elections approaches, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released reminders to...
The government aims to make rice more affordable and increase the National Food Authority’s capacity to buy palay (unhusked rice) from local farmers, strengthening the country’s rice buffer stock, says Jasmin Lintag, regional manager of NFA in Western Visayas.

NFA to sell rice at P36/kilo to Western Visayas LGUs

ILOILO City – The National Food Authority (NFA) is set to begin selling rice to local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas at P36...
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High heat index recorded in Iloilo City; CDRRMO warns of heat-related illnesses

ILOILO City – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has urged residents to take precautionary measures following the observed high heat...

Treñas seeks City Council approval for Iloilo Sunset Boulevard turnover

ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas is urging the City Council to grant him authority to sign the official turnover documents for the Iloilo...