The Philippine flag at the Iloilo provincial capitol flies at half-mast on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to pay tribute to former vice governor Demetrio “Demy” Sonza. IME SORIAL/PN

Philippine flag flown at half-mast at provincial government facilities

ILOILO – As a sign of mourning for the passing of former vice governor Demetro “Demy” Sonza, aged 89, the Philippine flag has been...
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Iloilo City halts classes for Dinagyang Festival

ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels in both public and private schools on Jan. 26,...
Former Iloilo vice governor Demetrio “Demy” Sonza. © FIL SONZA JR. PHOTOGRAPHY

Former Iloilo vice gov Demy Sonza passes away at 89

ILOILO – Former Iloilo vice governor Demetrio "Demy" Sonza passed away on Monday morning, Jan. 22, his family confirmed. Sonza, also a former 2nd District...
The 134 solar panels installed on the roof of the Iloilo City Hall are expected to generate 60 kilowatts a day. PNA PHOTO BY PGLENA

Going green: Iloilo City Hall taps solar power

BY MARY JOY CAVAÑAS ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Hall is now powered by solar panels. A total of 134 solar panels were recently installed...
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

Parts of Iloilo city and province to experience brownout on Jan. 23

ILOILO City – A power interruption was scheduled in the city and province of Iloilo on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 1 a.m. to 5...
(From left) Ambassadresses of Heartfelt Beauty Pearl Angel R. Franco and Hamda A. Judicpa; Queen of Dinagyang 2024 Angel Jed Z. Latorre, Miss Iloilo 2024 Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks (Miss Universe Philippines - Iloilo City), Miss Binibini Nicklyn T. Jutay, The Miss Philippines – Iloilo City Raniella Louise A. Aguila, and Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Shaima R. Al Yansuri. JAM JAM BARONDA FB PHOTO

Alexie Mae Brooks to represent Iloilo City in Miss Universe PH 2024

ILOILO City – It’s official – Miss Iloilo 2024 Alexie Mae Caimoso Brooks is this southern city’s representative to Miss Universe Philippines 2024. The sashing...
Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus, transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

Dengue cases reported in 15 towns, Passi City

ILOILO – From January 1 to January 13 of this year, the province recorded 28 dengue cases, originating from 15 towns and the component...
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Gov’t agencies ready assistance to displaced jeepney operators, drivers

ILOILO City – Government agencies have assured their readiness to extend help, including livelihood assistance and training, to jeepney operators and drivers in Region...
The JN.1 variant of COVID-19 was classified by the World Health Organization as a “variant of interest,” but the Department of Health noted that there is still no evidence of increased severity in the variant. It was first detected in the United States in September 2023. JUN LI/GETTY IMAGES

Iloilo logs 87 JN.1 COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths; Wear mask, practice social distancing especially...

ILOILO – The Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 has recorded 87 cases of JN.1 variant of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) with four deaths...
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

‘Brace for power interruptions’; NGCP advises DUs on possibility of implementing manual load drop

ILOILO City – This city’s electricity distribution utility (DU) advised consumers to be more efficient in using power and be prepared for possible outages. MORE...