‘AVOID CAMPFIRES’: Hikers urged to help safeguard Iloilo forests from wildfires
ILOILO – In response to several incidents of forest fires, particularly in the mountains that are popular tourist destinations in this province, the Provincial...
Wanky on legalizing medical marijuana: ‘Cautious consideration’
BY MAI LADIAO
ILOILO City – Police Brigadier General Jack L. Wanky, regional director of the Police Regional Office 6, voiced his apprehensions regarding the...
CIDG-6 warns public vs fake insect killer sprays
BY GEROME DALIPE IV
ILOILO City – Fake insect killer sprays contain harmful chemicals that can kill not just pests, but humans as well.
Hence, authorities...
Iloilo’s EDSA People Power anniversary rally highlights opposition to Charter Change
ILOILO City – Over a hundred individuals from diverse groups and sectors converged at the Iloilo provincial capitol on Sunday morning, Feb. 25, to...
Iloilo prov’l gov’t not marking 38th EDSA Revolution anniv; But Liberal Party-Iloilo is holding...
ILOILO – The provincial government is not marking this Sunday, February 25, the 38th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution.
“We don’t have a...
Treñas wants DepEd-6 director out
BY GEROME DALIPE IV
ILOILO City – If he has his way, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas wants Department of Education-Region 6 (DepEd-6) director Dr....
Iloilo province reports first dengue death of the year as cases rise
ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) confirmed the first dengue-related death in the province this year.
A six-year-old boy from the town of...
JV deal: Is it beneficial to Iloilo City?
BY GEROME DALIPE IV
ILOILO City – The city government is expected to enter into a joint venture (JV) agreement with the Cebu Landmasters Inc....
Comelec targets extensive voter education, registration campaign
ILOILO City – Following the successful voter education and registration fair at the West Visayas State University (WVSU) in La Paz district here yesterday,...
Gradual shift to old school calendar begins this year
ILOILO City – The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 is ready to implement the amended school calendar and activities for School Year (SY)...