Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office head Sarah M. Barayuga award the plaque of recognition and P50,000 cash prize to the municipality of Pototan as the Most Senior Citizen-Friendly Municipality in the province of Iloilo. PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. RAUL BANIAS

Pototan named Most Senior Citizen-Friendly Municipality

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ILOILO – Pototan was adjudged the Most Senior Citizen-Friendly Municipality in the province during the 2023 Search for Most Senior Citizen Friendly Municipality/City awarding...
Senior citizen residents of a barangay in Concepcion, Iloilo receive clothes during a gift-giving activity. RAUL BANIAS FILE PHOTO

Which places in Iloilo are the most elderly-friendly?

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ILOILO – Which local government units (LGUs) in this province have the best practices, programs and projects for senior citizens? Today, the provincial government will...
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and the officials of the Latter-Day Saint Charities Philippines, Inc. sign anew a memorandum of agreement for the provision of wheelchairs and assistive devices to persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Iloilo province. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO PHOTO

Over 1,600 PWDs, elderlies to receive wheelchairs, assistive devices

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ILOILO – Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens in this province will be provided with wheelchairs and assistive devices. A memorandum of agreement for...

WV remains malaria-free  

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ILOILO City – Western Visayas has not recorded any imported or indigenous case of malaria since 2021 and has remained malaria-free until this year. Negros...
The municipality of San Joaquin in Iloilo joins the province-wide cleanup aimed at addressing dengue. ILOILO PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE FB PHOTO

Western Visayas lists 5,500 dengue cases Clustering observed in 31 barangays

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ILOILO City – Western Visayas has recorded 5,500 dengue cases with 24 deaths as of Oct. 23, data from the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance...
The Department of Labor and Employment reminds employers to release the 13th month pay of qualified employees in the private sector on or before Dec. 24, 2023. Photo shows people buying Christmas decorations as early as October this year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

DOLE: ‘Give workers their 13th month pay early’

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ILOILO City – As early as November, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reminded employers to give the appropriate 13th month pay to...

City resolution recognizes fallen SWAT member

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BY MARY JOY CAVAÑAS ILOILO City – Late Staff Sergeant Michael Malan, a member of the Iloilo City Police Office’s (ICPO) Special Weapons and Tactics...
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More cybersex dens in Iloilo City?

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BY MARY JOY CAVAÑAS & JEN BAYLON ILOILO City – There could be more cybersex dens operating in this city, according to the Iloilo City...
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December Ungka flyover repair eyed

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ILOILO City – Before the year ends, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 aims to start the rectification works on the P680-million defective...
The Iloilo City Government led by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas (4th from left) signs a P180-million loan agreement with the Development Bank of the Philippines for the construction of the city’s state-of-the-art AAA slaughterhouse on Monday, Nov. 6. MARY JOY CAVAÑAS/PN

City gov’t allots P180M for new slaughterhouse

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BY MARY JOY CAVAÑAS ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Government and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) have signed a P180-million loan agreement...
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