Nearly 7,000 jobs available at Kalayaan Job Fair tomorrow

ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 will offer 6,874 local and overseas jobs at tomorrow’s Kalayaan Job Fair at...
Ash from Kanlaon Volcano covered roads and plants in Barangay Ara-al, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental. K5 NEWS FM NEGROS OCCIDENTAL PHOTO

Agri losses from Kanlaon eruption climb to P11.33M; Phivolcs maintains volcano’s Alert Level 2

ILOILO City – Losses in the agriculture sector – particularly rice, corn, and high-value crops – due to the recent eruption of Kanlaon Volcano...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 6 distributes food packs, hygiene kits and sleeping kits to 241 families at the evacuation center in La Castellana National High School in Negros Occidental. The families from barangays Biak na Bato, Cabagnaan, Sag-ang, Cabacungan, and Masulog in Las Castellana town were displaced by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption. DSWD-6 PHOTO

DSWD extends P1.8-M aid to Kanlaon evacuees

ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 6 continues to extend aid to families affected by the eruption of Kanlaon...
Mayor Jerry Treñas

‘Ungrateful’ DPWH-City District Office prompts Treñas to cancel projects

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas expressed disappointment at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - City District Engineering Office...
Kanlaon Volcano remains under Alert Level 2, indicating that it is exhibiting moderate levels of unrest and there is a potential for increased volcanic activity that may lead to minor eruptions or significant ashfall. OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE REGION 6 PHOTO

‘Avoid volcanic ash exposure’

ILOILO – With Kanlaon Volcano’s alert level still at No. 2 in Negros Occidental following its eruption on June 3, the Iloilo Provincial Health...
The Department of Health Region 6 advises the public to wear facemasks when experiencing symptoms or in crowded places. AJ PALCULLO/PN

‘FLIRT’ COVID-19 VARIANT THREAT; Maintain good respiratory hygiene, DOH urges public

ILOILO City – Due to the threat posed by the “FLiRT” virus variant of COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 advises the...

LTFRB summons unconsolidated jeepney operators

BY GEROME DALIPE IVILOILO City – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has started issuing show cause orders to Western Visayas jeepney operators...
Some 258 jeepney routes in Western Visayas failed to meet the required number of awarded units of 15, which was the requirement in applying for consolidation that ended last April 30, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board. PN PHOTO

DOTr urged to reevaluate PUV Modernization Program

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod has passed a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and other concerned agencies to...
Airlines began facilitating check-in and flight schedule adjustments following the resumption of flights at Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan town around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3. Flights were cancelled earlier due to the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano. CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINES PHOTO

No target completion date for P190.5-M Iloilo Airport upgrade

ILOILO City – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Region 6 said it is expediting the P190.5-million improvement project for Iloilo Airport...
Manokan Country will be demolished due to the redevelopment project of the SM Prime Holdings Inc. RMN BACOLOD/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Manokan stall owners must vacate despite refusal of notices

BACOLOD City – Two stall owners at Manokan Country who refused to accept notices to vacate will still be displaced, according to the City...