Engr. Arecio Casing, director of the National Economic and Development Authority Region 6, said the region continued its efforts to regain the economy from losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite the decline in growth within the industry sector, there was a notable increase in revenue,” he added.

How can WV maintain its P1-trillion economy?

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BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The economy of Western Visayas crossed the P1-trillion mark last year, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) recently announced. Region...
FREE WATER SUPPLY. The Iloilo City Government says ensuring access to water is essential for the well-being of the community during these challenging times. The city is currently under a state of calamity due to water scarcity brought about by the El Niño phenomenon. Photo shows city residents getting free water supply from the city government. ILOILO CITY MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO

DOH issues warning on extreme heat

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ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an advisory warning the public about the rising temperatures in Western Visayas forecasted by...
Tobias Fornier, Antique’s Mayor Ernesto Tajanlangit (left) and Vice Mayor Jojo Fornier (right) confront one another at the back of a van carrying family food packs on Monday, April 29.

Iloilo province mulls state of calamity due to El Niño

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ILOILO – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) has recommended declaring a state of calamity due to the severe impacts of...

Labor Day job fair expected to boost employment in WV

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ILOILO – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is optimistic that the upcoming 122nd Labor Day Job Fair will significantly improve the employment...
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What happened to P190-M for repair of Iloilo Airport?

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BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Passengers queuing in the check-in and pre-departure areas of the Iloilo Airport endure humid conditions due to non-functioning...
Iloilo PAGASA Complex. Photo courtesy of DOST Region VI

Scorching weather to last through May – PAGASA, Iloilo experiences scorching 46-degree Celsius heat...

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ILOILO City – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Iloilo has issued warnings about the persistently hot weather expected to...
This is one of the three dams of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) in Calinog, Iloilo. Photo shows key personnel and staff of the National Irrigation Administration - Region IX making a site visit on April 12-17, 2024 as part of the agency’s “Training Immersion and Knowledge Exchange on Entrepreneurial Practices and Innovation”. This mega dam project is envisioned to provide irrigation water to farmers, particularly in rice-producing areas of Iloilo province. NIA-6 OHOTO

‘Jalaur mega dam completion means food security for Iloilo;’ House pledges funds for mega...

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ILOILO City – The House of Representatives will provide the necessary funds to ensure the completion of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II...

Community care center for Iloilo’s elderly mulled

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ILOILO – The provincial government, in collaboration with the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC), is planning to establish the first Senior Citizen Community...
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WV wary of heat reaching ‘extreme danger’ category this May

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ILOILO City – This April, heat index readings range from 39 to 44 degrees Celsius across Western Visayas. As temperatures soar, residents are on high...
First Lady Atty. Louise Araneta-Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez lead the groundbreaking ceremony of the P3.2 billion worth 15-storey WVSU Medical Arts and Multi-Specialty Tower at the West Visayas State University Medical Center on Luna Street, La Paz, Iloilo City. Marcos and Romualdez are joined by several local leaders from the city and province of Iloilo, and officers from various government agencies.

First Lady, Speaker break ground P3.2B WVSU Medical Arts tower

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BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – A P3.2-billion state-of-the-art medical arts and multi-specialty tower will soon rise at the West Visayas State University Medical...
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