Chinese lanterns adorn Iznart Street in Iloilo City as the Filipino-Chinese community in the city prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year, which falls on Saturday, Feb. 10. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Ilonggo ‘Tsinoys’ to celebrate 20th Chinese New Year

ILOILO City – All is set for the Filipino-Chinese community’s New Year celebration in this city. Poised as “the grandest ever”, the celebration anchors on...

Defensor on Marcos-Duterte clash: ‘It does not affect us right now’

ILOILO – “ does not affect us ,” This is the simple and concise reply of Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. when asked about the ongoing...
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SC: Please, no filing of lawsuits due to broken hearts, promises

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Even the Supreme Court distances itself from the lovers’ quarrel. The tribunal, through Associate Justice Marvic M.V.F Leonen, discouraged...
The Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, with a capacity of nearly 4,000 guests, would be insufficient for hosting an international event, according to the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority.

10k-seater convention center seen to improve Iloilo’s accommodation profile

ILOILO – The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) proposed building a 10,000-seat convention center in Iloilo province. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. welcomed the...
Thousands of devotees from across Western Visayas are expected to gather at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral today, Feb. 2, for the feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. Photo shows two devotees offering prayers to the Marian image of the Candelaria at the cathedral’s balcony on Thursday, Feb. 1. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Over 150 cops to secure Jaro fiesta

BY RUBY P. SILUBRICO & MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – More than 150 personnel of the Philippine National Police will secure thousands of devotees...

Was Tribu Silak afforded due process?

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The answer is in the affirmative, according to lawyer Pauline Alfuente, chairperson of the Iloilo Festivals Foundations, Inc....
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Comelec to resume voter registration

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) encourages everyone, especially those who have just turned 18 years old or will be on the...
Tultugan Festival from Maasin, Iloilo emerged as champion in the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024. The festival offers a tribute to tultugan, a native bamboo percussion instrument used for communication and creating music in Maasin. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Tultugan Festival invited to Aliwan Fiesta 2024

ILOILO City – Tultugan Festival of Maasin town, the champion in the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024, would be heading to the Aliwan Fiesta 2024. Provincial...
Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Jaro Cathedral braces for influx of Candelaria devotees

ILOILO City – The Archdiocese of Jaro is ready for the expected arrival of thousands of devotees who will be visiting and attending mass...
The Iloilo Commercial Port Complex International Container Terminal Services Inc. will be renamed Visayas Container Terminal After handover to the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI). The Philippine Ports Authority awarded ICTSI a 25-year concession contract to develop and operate the port facility. PHOTO COURTESY OF ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT FACEBOOK

Treñas welcomes Iloilo port modernization

ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry P. Treñas welcomes the impending modernization of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) in this city. This, after the Philippine...