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NFA Region 6 manager suspended

ILOILO City – The Regional Manager (RM) of the National Food Authority (NFA) in Region 6 is one of the 12 regional managers of...

Reading, Math proficiency of Iloilo learners improves

ILOILO – The Iloilo Schools Division reported a notable decline in the number of students unable to read or perform basic mathematical calculations, thanks...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines says the downtrend in Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices may continue if there would be no unforeseen plant outages. Photo shows the power transmission towers and lines in Laguna and Rizal provinces. JIRE CARREON/RAPPLER PHOTO

Power tripping also hurting power generators

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Recurring power outages on Panay Island and the inconveniences these brought have caused public frustration. But the power tripping...
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Ombudsman clears Cadiao

SAN JOSE, Antique – Antique’s Gov. Rhodora Cadiao has released documents showing that the Office of the Ombudsman has finally dismissed criminal and administrative...
Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

El Niño contributes to sharp rise in Iloilo dengue cases

ILOILO — The Provincial Health Office has noted a significant surge in dengue fever cases within the province, currently under the influence of the...
(From left) Athletes John Mark Pagdato and Ma. Jerlyn Ariego from Lemery, Iloilo; Marelyn Libuna from Calinog; and Precious Kylah Abreu and Sean Leumer Hitalia from Cabatuan receive their cash incentives from the Iloilo provincial government. Also in photo are Schools Division of Iloilo Superintendent Dr. Ernesto Servillon Jr., 2nd District Board member June Mondejar; Vice Gov. Christine Garin; Provincial Administrator Raul Banias; and Iloilo Sports Management and Development Office head Ma. Janelyn Fundal. IME SORNITO/PN

Delayed incentives for Palaro medalists finally released

ILOILO – After a prolonged anticipation, 421 athletes, coaches, and chaperones who secured gold, silver, and bronze medals for the province at the Palarong...
The Office of the Civil Defense Region 6 has already observed water shortages in Negros Occidental, leading to the initiation of water rationing with the assistance of the Bureau of Fire Protection. BFP-BACOLOD CITY PHOTO

Negros Occ. struggles with water shortage, crop losses as El Niño rages

ILOILO City – Negros Occidental is facing a water shortage affecting both household use and agricultural activities, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and...

Iloilo province’s PWDs bear unintended consequences of new city PWD ID policy

ILOILO City – The recent implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 157 by Mayor Jerry Treñas, mandating the attachment of security labels on Persons...
People walk along a street market in Quiapo, Manila. Quiapo is known as the “Old Downtown of Manila.” REUTERS/ELOISA LOPEZ/FILE PHOTO

Spike in typhoid cases across Iloilo triggers health advisory

ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has warned the public about the rise in typhoid fever cases. From January 1 to February 24,...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines says the downtrend in Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices may continue if there would be no unforeseen plant outages. Photo shows the power transmission towers and lines in Laguna and Rizal provinces. JIRE CARREON/RAPPLER PHOTO

Visayas’ power reserves up by 493MW

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Good news!  The power reserve in the Visayas has increased by 493 megawatts (MW). The National Grid Corporation of the...