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Progressive groups give PBBM failing grade

ILOILO City - Progressive groups have rated President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s performance as “failing” after more than two years in office since his...
The Jalaur River Multipurpose Project (JRMP) Phase II can help fulfill the government’s vision of food security and help reduce the price of rice. It is expected to irrigate approximately 31,840 hectares of farmland, benefitting over 25,000 farmers and significantly boosting the agricultural output of Iloilo and the adjacent provinces of Antique, Aklan, and Capiz. NIA ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA PHOTO

MORE WATER PROJECTS COMING; PBBM: Jalaur mega dam a wise investment of limited gov’t...

ILOILO – The newly-inaugurated Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) in Calinog town is only the beginning of what the government has...
VITAL MEASURES. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged Congress to pass priority measures of his administration, during his first State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City on July 25, 2022. Standing behind him are Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez. PNA PHOTO

Ban on SONA outfits with protest signs violates free speech – lawyer 

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Will the ban on guests wearing outfits with protest messages or symbols during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third...

Council mulls revised measures on trying admin cases vs brgy execs

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The City Council is deliberating on passing amended measures relative to the conduct of administrative cases against barangay...
Alexi Kouzenye Cabayaran of Bacolod Trinity Christian School won two gold medals in the secondary girls’ swimming competition of the 2024 Palarong Pambansa in Cebu City. FACEBOOK PHOTO

Bacolod City Gov’t to give incentives to Palarong Pambansa medalists

BACOLOD City – The city government it will provide financial incentives to its athletes who won medals at the Palarong Pambansa 2024, according to...

DPWH: Jet grouting a possible intervention at Aganan flyover

ILOILO – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 is contemplating the use of jet grouting for the P800-million four-lane Aganan...
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City grapples with widespread flooding across 60 barangays

BY JB CERBAS ILOILO City – Widespread flooding impacted at least 60 barangays here, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) yesterday...
Western Visayas got 56 gold, 41 silver, and 41 bronze medals, positioning them third in the Palarong Pambansa 2024. Photo shows Department of Education Region 6 director Ramir Uytico (center) receiving the third place trophy. Also in photo is outgoing Education Secretary, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio (left). DEPED REGION 6 PHOTO

WV secures 3rd place in 2024 Palarong Pambansa

ILOILO City – Western Visayas narrowly missed tying for second place with Region IV-A or Calabarzon in the just-concluded 63rd edition of the Palarong...
A total of 1.8 million Filipino workers had no work in February 2024 – the second lowest number since December last year when 1.6 million were jobless. Photo shows job hunters visiting a job fair in Manila. MARK DEMAYO/ABS-CBN NEWS PHOTO

Over 7,600 job opportunities at Iloilo Mega Job Fair

ILOILO – The Public Employment Service Office (PESO) of Iloilo is calling on job seekers to join the Mega Job Fair at Robinsons Place...
Mayor Jerry Treñas and Cong. Julienne “Jam-jam” Baronda were seen exchanging cheek kisses during the inauguration of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project (JRMP II) on Tuesday, July 16. JAM-JAM BARONDA/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Treñas, Baronda kiss and make up?

BY GEROME DALIPE IVILOILO City – Did Mayor Jerry Treñas and Cong. Julienne “Jam-jam” Baronda patch up their differences?Citizens were quick to speculate about...