BOC ‘ukay-ukay’ burial cuts landfill life; Iloilo City says it has no choice
ILOILO City – The city government clarified that it had no role in deciding the fate of more than 2,171 bales of forfeited ukay-ukay...
9 dump trucks seized in anti-illegal quarry drive
ILOILO — Nine dump trucks were seized in a weeklong anti-illegal quarrying crackdown across Iloilo Province as police and provincial authorities intensified efforts to...
RTWPB to determine if ‘supervening event’ justifies new wage order before one-year ban expires
ILOILO City — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) in Western Visayas will determine later this month whether extraordinary economic conditions are...
5 NegOcc fishing boats seized in Iloilo anti-illegal fishing operation
ILOILO — Authorities apprehended five fishing boats from Negros Occidental allegedly engaged in prohibited trawl fishing off the waters of Concepcion, Iloilo on Saturday,...
Iloilo picked as one of three pilot sites for nationwide legislative consultations
ILOILO City — The House of Representatives will bring national lawmakers and key government agencies directly to Iloilo this week as Miag-ao town hosts...
Iloilo bolsters disaster readiness as many brgys lack rescue equipment
ILOILO City – Despite many barangays in Iloilo Province still lacking their own rescue and emergency response equipment, the provincial government assured that all...
Defensor to Congress: Pass nationwide smoke-free, vape-free law now, local ordinances no longer enough
ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has urged Congress to immediately enact the proposed Smoke-Free and Vape-Free Environment Bill, warning that local smoke-free ordinances...
Barangays urged to set up temporary shelters for stray, rescued animals
ILOILO City — To improve the management of stray and rescued animals, the Sangguniang Panlungsod unanimously approved a resolution urging all 180 barangays in...
P4.7-M reward package released to Iloilo Province’s 691 WVRAA medalists
ILOILO – Reinforcing its commitment to recognizing sporting excellence and encouraging greater athletic achievement among Ilonggo youth, the provincial government released P4.7 million in...
OCD-6 launches month-long resilience campaign with watershed protection, preparedness activities
ILOILO City — Western Visayas has officially launched its observance of the 38th National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM) with a renewed call for year-round...