The damage to corn crops due to the drought conditions brought by El NiƱo in Iloilo Province was pegged at P219,192,304.59. INQUIRER file photo / BONG S. SARMIENTO

Iloilo prov’l gov’t proposes P110-M El NiƱo mitigation, recovery efforts

ILOILO – The provincial government has requested P110,780,000 to fund a series of mitigation, response, and recovery measures aimed at minimizing the impact of...
TreƱas, Baronda

TreƱas on Baronda’s switch to Lakas: ā€˜Amo gid ina saĀ life’

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry TreƱas was unfazed by the recent move of his erstwhile political ally, Rep. Julienne ā€œJam-jamā€ Baronda,...
During a recent courtesy call, Iloilo Police Provincial Office officer-in-charge Police Colonel Bayani Razalan was briefed by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on the ā€œLimpyo Iloilo Kontra Dengueā€ program, a province-wide initiative aimed at combating dengue through the elimination of mosquito breeding sites. The governor is keen on leveraging the IPPO’s support for enforcing waste disposal regulations on streets, canals, and national highways. Photo from Balita Halin sa Kapitolyo

No nominees yet for full-fledged Iloilo police provincial director

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has not yet received a list of candidates for the next director of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office...
Iloilo province’s sentinel program is expected to commence in May 2024. The Provincial Veterinary Office says under the provincial program, beneficiaries will receive two pigs without feed supply. DA PHOTO

Iloilo farmers receive livestock aid amid El NiƱo hardships

ILOILO – In response to the adverse effects of the El NiƱo phenomenon, the provincial government has initiated a program to support local farmers...

Iloilo Airport takeover proposal to undergo PPP Code scrutinyĀ Ā 

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The proposal to rehabilitate and operate the Iloilo Airport will undergo procedures under Republic Act 11966 or the...
DEFENSOR

Multi-role guards mulled for enhanced capitol security

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has announced plans to strengthen security protocols at the provincial capitol following a recent theft incident in the...
Phase 1 repairs of the defective Ungka flyover in Barangay Ungka II, Pavia, Iloilo are ongoing. AJ PALCULLO/PN

UNGKA FLYOVER REPAIR; Decision on extending contractor’s deadline under review – DPWH-6

ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 is currently evaluating whether to extend the deadline for Monolithic Construction...
NILLOS

Iloilo Province to submit final transport route plan on May 10

ILOILO – The provincial government is set to finalize and submit its proposed Provincial Public Transport Route Plan (PPTRP) to the Department of Transportation...
SALINAS

Iloilo prov’l gov’t allocates P61-M ā€˜quick response fund’ vs El NiƱo impact State of...

ILOILO – The provincial government has earmarked P61 million for a Quick Response Fund (QRF) to address the devastating effects of the El NiƱo...
Iloilo provincial government’s General Services Office says single entry and exit point at the provincial capitol ā€œwould enhance the effectiveness of closed circuit television systems in capturing the faces of everyone entering and exiting the building. IME SORNITO/PN

Iloilo capitol may implement one entrance, one exit policy

ILOILO City – In response to a recent burglary at the Provincial Legal Office, the Iloilo provincial government is considering stricter security measures at...