Outdoor competitions of the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet are set not earlier than 4 p.m. and not later than 9 a.m. to avoid peak daytime heat, says Dr. Leonerico Barredo, chief of the Education Support Services Division of the Department of Education – Region 6. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Reg’l sports meet organizers roll out  heat safety measures; DepEd-6 expects 7K delegates for...

ILOILO — With nearly 7,000 athletes, coaches and officials expected to converge for the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet on March 17–22,...
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building.

Four-day workweek at Iloilo Prov’l Capitol

ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government will implement a four-day workweek as part of its energy conservation efforts in compliance with Memorandum Circular No....

Water permit key to P8.45-b Iloilo bulk water project

ILOILO City – The proposed P5.1-billion to P8.45-billion bulk water supply project of the Iloilo City Government and Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) is moving closer to...

Reclamation deal collapses: Iloilo City declares failure of negotiation for P18.27-billion coastal project

ILOILO City — The proposed P18.27-billion coastal reclamation project here covering about 662 hectares has been shelved. The city government formally declared a failure...
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25 Ilonggo OFWs in Middle East seek repatriation

ILOILO — Twenty-five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Iloilo province have sought repatriation from the Middle East amid growing fears over the ongoing crisis...
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building.

Iloilo capitol finds 4-day workweek ‘difficult’ amid heavy workload

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said implementing a four-day workweek at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol would be difficult due to the heavy workload...
For decades, informal vending around the Iloilo Terminal Market — popularly known as “Super” — was tolerated, with vendors selling vegetables, candles, and local delicacies along sidewalks crowded with pedestrians and public transport. This caused congestion and sanitation problems that the city government now seeks to correct at the newly-rehabilitated market. ILOILO CITY GOV’T PHOTO

City gov’t sets ‘Tuesday market day’ for 300 ambulant vendors at Iloilo Terminal Market

ILOILO City — The city government has designated every Tuesday as a special market day for ambulant vendors at the Iloilo Terminal Market, offering...
Researchers warn that obesity levels are predicted to accelerate rapidly during the remainder of this decade, particularly in lower-income countries. Photo shows a woman who is overweight standiing on a weighing scale. GETTY IMAGES

Iloilo City health fair to tackle rising obesity, promote medical tourism

ILOILO City – Alarmed by rising obesity rates and growing interest in medically guided weight‑loss treatments, the city government will stage its first-ever Health...
Suntay. Photo courtesy of GMA News

Iloilo mayors air concern over Rep. Suntay’s controversial remarks at House hearing

ILOILO City – The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP)–Iloilo Chapter has expressed concern over controversial remarks made by Quezon City 4th District’s...
MORE Electric and Power Corporation personnel assist Iloilo City’s Task Force Boltahe in tracing and disconnecting illegal electrical connections along a barangay road — part of intensified efforts to prevent fire hazards and electricity theft. MORE POWER PHOTO

Drive vs illegal connections, electrical hazards stepped

ILOILO City – Power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) is intensifying its campaign against illegal electrical connections and promoting safety measures...