The Department of Health reported 269,467 dengue cases nationwide as of October 4, 2024.

Dengue cases surge in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD City – Dengue cases in Negros Occidental, including this city, have significantly increased, prompting the Provincial Health Office (PHO) to issue Advisory No....
Photo courtesy of Jam Jam Baronda

Mabilog granted executive clemency 

ILOILO City – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has granted executive clemency to former mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, effectively absolving him of administrative liabilities tied...
Photo courtesy of Pia Alyssa Gellada

Seamless execution of Dinagyang security measures cited

ILOILO City – Dinagyang Festival concluded on January 26 with authorities reporting a safe and orderly celebration throughout the week. Task Group Dinagyang 2025...
Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High School emerged as champion in the Ati tribes competition of the 2025 Dinagyang Festival. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Tribu Paghidaet is Dinagyang 2025 champion 

ILOILO City – Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High School emerged as the grand champion of the 2025 Dinagyang Festival tribes competition.  Their performance,...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported increased volcanic activity at Mt. Kanlaon, warning of a possible escalation to Alert Level 4. PNA FILE PHOTO

Kanlaon volcano registers five ash emissions; Phivolcs urges vigilance

ILOILO City – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) continues to caution residents on Negros Island after recording five ash emission events...

Iloilo Sunset Boulevard is pork barrel done right – Drilon

ILOILO City – The newly inaugurated Iloilo Sunset Boulevard, also known as the Iloilo River North Bank Road, is an example of the responsible...
Photo courtesy of Pia Alyssa Gellada

Follow rules for a safe and fun Dinagyang

ILOILO City – To ensure a peaceful, orderly, and enjoyable celebration of the Dinagyang Festival, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) and the Iloilo...
Bailes de Luces of La Castellana, Negros Occidental is one of the five light festivals competing at the first-ever ILOmination Philippine Light Festival. Bailes de Luces was the senior grand champion in the group dance category of the 27th World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in California in July 2024. NEGROS OCCIDENTAL PROV’L GOV’T PHOTO

‘LIGHTS, COLORS, ACTION!’: Iloilo hosts first-ever PH Light Festival today

ILOILO City – The first-ever ILOmination Philippine Light Festival, a national showcase of light festivals from across the country, is set to dazzle spectators...

Reminder to Dinagyang revelers: Iloilo City a smoke-free metropolis

ILOILO City – As the city government gears up for the Dinagyang Festival, Mayor Jerry Treñas has reiterated the city’s commitment to maintaining a...
Photo by Hannah Sutherland on Unsplash

LTO-6 warns vs drunk driving during Dinagyang highlights

ILOILO City – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas has issued a stern warning to drivers against drinking and driving during the...