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Wild waves leave P13.5-M damage to fishing boats, homes in Concepcion

ILOILO — More than P13.5 million worth of fishing boats and coastal homes were damaged in the municipality of Concepcion, Iloilo after strong waves...
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Iloilo university’s ‘kadios’ skincare patent marks milestone in academe – industry collaboration

ILOILO City – A research-driven skincare innovation developed from kadios (pigeon pea) has been granted patent protection, highlighting how years of publicly funded scientific...
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. expressed alarm over the long-delayed Aganan Flyover in Pavia town, saying that Iloilo can no longer wait. “We join any call to fast-track the implementation or completion of the project. Importante nga maubra nila sang husto. Muna ginaduso naton, nga may nagakaigo nga budget para matapos na,” he said. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO PHOTO

Defensor sets final-term tone: ‘Go back to work and try harder’

ILOILO — Entering the final stretch of his nine-year tenure, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. laid down a blunt message for 2026: intensified work, sharper...
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Defensor taps Dinagyang opening to launch Iloilo’s new tourism push

ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. is harnessing the opening salvo of Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan as a major platform to roll out a renewed...
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Iloilo kicks off province-wide zero-waste drive

ILOILO — With the Dinagyang festivities set to draw massive crowds and generate tons of garbage, the Iloilo provincial government has rolled out a...
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Permit renewal extended to Jan. 31 as work suspensions, festival prep squeeze businesses

ILOILO City — With government work suspensions cutting short processing days and Dinagyang Festival 2026 preparations stretching the capacity of local entrepreneurs, Mayor Raisa...
Mayor Robert Pama of Dueñas, Iloilo administers the oath of office to Pia June Pama as the new vice mayor of the municipality following the death of Vice Mayor Aimee Paz Lamasan.

Succession takes effect in Dueñas: No. 1 councilor assumes vice mayor post after Lamasan...

ILOILO — The municipal government of Dueñas has formally implemented the rule of succession, with No. 1 Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Pia June Pama...

LAMASAN DEATH PROBE: PRO-6 warns vs speculation after Barzaga claims

ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has urged the public to refrain from speculation and allow investigators to perform their duties...
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Dinagyang 2026 kickoff to shut down key city roads

ILOILO City — Motorists and commuters in this city better brace for major traffic disruptions as authorities impose extensive road closures and rerouting schemes...
Voters cast their ballots at a polling precinct in this file photo. The Commission on Elections said the October barangay and SK polls will still be manual. GIGIE CRUZ/ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

Iloilo voter registration tops 14,000 as Comelec urges early signups for 2026 barangay, SK...

ILOILO — More than 14,000 Ilonggos have already taken steps to secure their right to vote, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Iloilo...