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Science-based drive aim to protect endangered marine mammals in WV, Negros

ILOILO City — A major science-driven conservation campaign aimed at protecting endangered marine mammals and critical coastal habitats in Western Visayas and Negros has...
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TO BOOST FARMERS’ INCOME: RDC pushes mandatory use of locally produced rice, fish, and...

ILOILO City — Government-funded events in Western Visayas may become a direct market for local farmers and fisherfolk. The Regional Development Council (RDC) approved...
Starting School Year 2025 to 2026, public school teachers in the basic education level will get a higher teaching allowance. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers says the next Education Secretary should be a “true nationalist” who will revolutionize the country’s education system.

DepEd-6 pushes ahead with more teacher promotions

ILOILO City — The Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 is continuing the processing of teacher promotion and reclassification applications under the government’s Expanded...

Barangay leaders in Iloilo favor extending terms, say poll postponement means gov’t savings

ILOILO City — Several barangay officials in Iloilo City and Iloilo province expressed support for the proposed postponement of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang...
Learners in Quezon City walk back home under extreme heat on March 3, 2025. The state weather bureau’s forecast heat index of up to 46 degrees Celsius prompted some local government units to cancel face-to-face classes on Monday. PNA

Western Visayas braces for hotter, drier months as DA issues El Niño warning

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on May 15 released an advisory warning farmers and fisherfolk across the country, including those in...
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Panay youth group seeks Sara impeachment, Bato arrest

ILOILO City — A student-led organization in Western Visayas has intensified calls for accountability – demanding the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio and...
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Batad eyed for DOH emergency healthcare facility

ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) and the local government unit of Batad are now laying the groundwork for the possible establishment...
With Iloilo City downgrading to the least strict community quarantine, religious gatherings have been allowed by the city government up to 50 percent of venue capacity. Photo shows devotees at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Jaro, Iloilo City. PANAY NEWS PHOTO

Jaro Archdiocese press Senate to proceed with impeachment trial of VP Sara

ILOILO City — The Archdiocese of Jaro joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in urging Filipinos to pray for justice and...
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Iloilo 3rd District’s Defensor joins House prosecution team in Sara impeach trial

ILOILO — Cong. Lorenz Defensor of the 3rd District is the lone lawmaker from Western Visayas in the 11-member House prosecution panel that will...
ALL GUTS, NO GLORY. In this photo taken on October 15, 2018 Iloilo City’s perennial election candidate – and loser – Carmelo “Mel” Carreon announces his withdrawal of his certificate of candidacy for senator. He instead decided to run for mayor – and eventually failed. PN FILE

Mel Carreon, perennial Iloilo candidate known for decades-long political bids, passes away

ILOILO City – Carmelo “Mel” Carreon, the perennial Ilonggo political candidate who became a familiar and colorful fixture in Iloilo City elections for more...