West Visayas State University and Central Philippine University were recognized in the 2026 QS World University Rankings: Asia within the 1201–1300 bracket. PN FILE PHOTO, CPU PHOTO

WVSU, CPU: Iloilo’s pride in 2026 QS Asia university rankings

ILOILO City — The global spotlight once again shines on Iloilo as two of its premier universities — West Visayas State University (WVSU), a...
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266 Iloilo City houses damaged; over 18,000 residents seek shelter

ILOILO City – Quick and decisive preemptive evacuations spared Iloilo City from casualties even as Typhoon “Tino” (international name: Kalmaegi) left 266 houses damaged...
The Visayan Sea. Photo courtesy of Dan Lozanes/ Facebook via PNA

P13.2-M in illegal catch seized as WV intensifies crackdown ahead of Visayan Sea fishing...

ILOILO City – Authorities in Western Visayas have seized more than P13.2 million worth of illegally caught fish and fishing paraphernalia as part of...
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Iloilo City’s disaster readiness credited for zero ‘Tino’ flooding, no house damage

ILOILO City — Disaster preparedness paid off for Iloilo City. It recorded zero flooding and no house damage when Typhoon “Tino” (international name: “Kalmaegi”)...
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City stays calm, no panic buying seen after Tino’s onslaught

ILOILO City – Even as Typhoon “Tino” battered the city on Tuesday, supermarkets, groceries, and public markets remained calm and orderly, with no cases...
Fisherfolk from Barangay Nipa, San Dionisio, Iloilo are seen hauling their boats inland ahead of the expected landfall today of Typhoon Tino. JERLYN BATOGON FB PHOTO

Coast Guard orders fisherfolk to stay ashore as Iloilo braces for ‘Tinio’ storm surges

ILOILO – With Typhoon “Tino” forecast to batter Panay Island today with fierce winds and dangerous storm surges, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has...
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450 Iloilo City evacuation shelters open as thousands move before ‘Tino’ hits

ILOILO City – Bracing for the onslaught of Typhoon “Tino,” the Iloilo City Government has ordered the immediate preemptive evacuation of residents in flood-prone...
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‘Tino’ forces postponement of 3rd CDSA Meet

ILOILO – The anticipated 3rd Congressional District Sports Association (CDSA) Meet 2025 in Maasin town has been postponed as precautionary measures were taken against...

Top child abuse suspect falls in Sara police sting

ILOILO – Law enforcers have captured one of Iloilo province’s most wanted fugitives for multiple counts of child abuse, ending his months-long evasion in...

Deadline looms for real property tax amnesty in Iloilo; delinquent properties face auction

ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Treasurer’s Office has warned property owners with unpaid real property taxes to settle their obligations before the July 5,...