A fisherman waves the Philippine flag near a “payao,” or artificial reef close to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippines Sea to display resistance to Chinese incursions and to show other foreign vessels passing through the area that these waters are part of the country’s exclusive economic zone. PHOTO FROM BIGKIS

SP resolution seeks to arm Iloilo students against misinformation on West PH Sea

ILOILO – A resolution has been filed in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) urging the Department of Education (DepEd) to integrate the West Philippine Sea...

Who will be the next LMP-Iloilo president? Badiangan mayor emerges as frontrunner

ILOILO – As the term of outgoing League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Iloilo chapter president Rosario Mediatrix Fernandez ends, all eyes...
Photo courtesy of Raisa Treñas

Doxycycline rollout begins in flooded brgys to prevent ‘leptos’ outbreak

ILOILO City – In a race against a potential leptospirosis outbreak, the city government has begun the emergency distribution of doxycycline in five flood-hit...

Sluggish MPIW water solutions hit; Treñas calls for urgency, transparency

ILOILO City – Mayor Raisa Treñas has delivered a sharp rebuke to Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW), demanding faster infrastructure rollout and better service...
The Angub Rice Field in Cuartero, Capiz, was flooded following heavy rains on Friday, July 18. Photo courtesy of MDRRMO Cuartero.

HEAVY RAINS THREATEN WV CROPS: Immediate harvesting, flood-proofing advised to avert massive agri losses

ILOILO – With the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical storm “Crising” intensifying, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in Western Visayas has sounded the alarm,...

Over 30K farmers gain ownership and debt freedom through DAR program

ILOILO – More than 30,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Western Visayas were granted land ownership, freed from decades-old mortgage obligations, and provided with...
The appeal of motorcycle taxis lies in their affordability and speed, and specifically getting around traffic congestion. Most transactions happen through Facebook groups or messaging apps, making them accessible to daily commuters. Yet their unregulated nature has raised red flags over passenger safety. AJ PALCULLO PHOTO

PUBLIC INTEREST MATTERS: ‘Local regulation may be explored amid national policy void on motorcycle...

ILOILO — Amid growing reliance on unregulated motorcycle taxis, locally known as angkas, 5th District Provincial Board member Rolex Suplico has thrown his support...
Photo courtesy of Jason Nanlabi Aguilar via Province of Antique

Heavy rains displaced over 4,400 families across WV

ILOILO — Relentless rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat have displaced over 4,400 families across Western Visayas, with Iloilo suffering the worst...
Photo courtesy of QuickSeries

DOH steps up anti-smoking, anti-vape drive as tobacco-related deaths surge

ILOILO City – With 10 Filipinos reportedly dying every hour from smoking-related diseases, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has intensified its...

Stronger coast guard response seen as DPWH completes Phase 1 of new Iloilo HQ

ILOILO City – A major upgrade in maritime safety and disaster response in Western Visayas is on the horizon as the Department of Public...