Philippine Councilors League (PCL) – Iloilo chapter president Jo Jan Paul “JP” Peñol is keen on heading the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s Committee on Ordinances, Legal Matters, and Inter-Government Relations, which plays a central role in harmonizing local ordinances with national laws while fostering cooperation across government levels. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

New PCL-Iloilo president set to joint Prov’l Board

ILOILO – Winning the presidency of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) – Iloilo chapter, Pavia’s Sangguniang Bayan member Jo Jan Paul “JP” Peñol is...
“We aspire to nurture the various tribes participating in the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan, starting from the grassroots level in barangays and municipalities. By capacitating all involved in the festival, we aim to extract the best from the unique culture and heritage of Iloilo,” says Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr. during the recent Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Festival Research and Production Summit. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Iloilo province faces 1,665-classroom shortage; Defensor allots P600M for repairs, construction

ILOILO – With a shortage of 1,665 classrooms across public schools in this province, the Iloilo provincial government is ramping up efforts to bridge...
Pavia, Iloilo’s Sangguniang Bayan member JP Peñol (fifth from right) raises hands with his slate “Team Da Best PCL Iloilo” as they present a united front ahead of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Iloilo Chapter election on September 12, 2025. Peñol is running for president. His vice president is Sangguniang Bayan member Christy Love Custodio-Margarico of Guimbal (sixth from right). NELJOY GLAIGAO/PN

Pavia’s SB Peñol elected new PCL-Iloilo president

ILOILO — Sangguniang Bayan member Jo Jan Paul “JP” Peñol of Pavia has been elected president of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) – Iloilo...
“While suportado ko gid ang aton mga kasimanwa nga nagapangabudlay sa pangabuhi, ginpahangop ko man sa ila nga kinahanglan sang balanse – pagpanikasog sang mga vendors para sa ila pamilya kag ang kaayuhan sang kadam-an, ilabi na sa trapiko kag kalinong sa karsada,” says Mayor Raisa Treñas of Iloilo City.

Raisa disassociates self from Uswag Ilonggo, urges full probe into DPWH corruption scandal

ILOILO City – Mayor Raisa Treñas has publicly disassociated herself from the Uswag Ilonggo party-list amid corruption allegations over infrastructure projects, stressing that her...
Pavia, Iloilo’s Sangguniang Bayan member JP Peñol (fifth from right) raises hands with his slate “Team Da Best PCL Iloilo” as they present a united front ahead of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Iloilo Chapter election on September 12, 2025. Peñol is running for president. His vice president is Sangguniang Bayan member Christy Love Custodio-Margarico of Guimbal (sixth from right). NELJOY GLAIGAO/PN

Peñol secures Defensor’s endorsement, emerges as frontrunner in PCL Iloilo race

ILOILO – Backed by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., Pavia’s Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Jo Jan Paul “JP” Peñol has emerged as a strong...

DPWH slammed for ignoring building permit rules in Iloilo City projects

ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is under fire for allegedly bypassing Iloilo City’s building permit requirements in its...
Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Iloilo City President Jelma Crystel Implica defends the continued existence of youth councils, stressing accountability reforms and the importance of giving young people a voice in governance. MA. THERESA LADIAO/PN

Iloilo City youth leaders resist SK abolition, cite reforms introduced, active councils

ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation of Iloilo City has rejected calls for the abolition of the youth councils, arguing that recent...
From election waste into livelihood opportunities: Iloilo launches ‘Weave Out Waste’ circular economy project

From election waste into livelihood opportunities: Iloilo launches ‘Weave Out Waste’ circular economy project

ILOILO – From mountains of discarded tarpaulins to handmade wallets and grocery bags, Iloilo province is transforming election trash into tools for both livelihood...
The P42-million Mobile Soil Laboratory is a customized 10-wheeler truck that has state-of-the-art equipment that can conduct 44 chemical, physical, and microbiological soil tests. DA-6 PHOTO

Mobile soil lab to guide WV farmers in smarter, cost-saving practices

ILOILO City – For farmers in Western Visayas, guessing how much fertilizer to use or what crop fits best in their land may soon...

DOH-6 warns vs epilepsy stigma, pushes life-saving response steps

ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 is stepping up its campaign against stigma and misinformation on epilepsy, urging the public...