Policemen inspect newly acquired patrol vehicles during a turnover ceremony conducted by the Iloilo City Government for the Iloilo City Police Office in April 2023. The initiative is part of the city’s continuing efforts to strengthen police mobility, which later included the turnover of multiple SWAT vans in 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF JERRY TREÑAS OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE

Iloilo City bolsters police force with 24 new patrol vehicles

ILOILO City – A major boost to police mobility and public safety is underway in Iloilo City as it secures 24 new patrol vehicles...

Iloilo pushes for stronger circular economy in waste mgt at reg’l summit

ILOILO – The provincial government joined fellow stakeholders across Western Visayas in advancing sustainable waste management practices at the 2025 Solid Waste Management Summit,...

9 Iloilo capitol workers hailed as WV’s best in 2025 Civil Service Awards

ILOILO – Nine employees from the Iloilo provincial government have emerged as regional winners in the 2025 Search for Outstanding Government Workers, a flagship...
Photo courtesy of Department of Agriculture - Western Visayas

Display center seen to boost market access of WV small farmers, fishers

ILOILO City – To strengthen market linkages and support small farmers and fisherfolk in Western Visayas, the Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the Kadiwa...
The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel. AP

Ilonggo OFWs in Israel opt to stay despite declaring situation ‘unsafe’

ILOILO – Six Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) currently residing in Tel Aviv, Israel have declared their situation as “unsafe” but have chosen to...
Police officers of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) stand in formation at Plaza Libertad during the 127th Independence Day celebration. The ICPO is now reinforcing its wellness and fitness programs after 98 of its personnel were recently classified as obese. ICPO PHOTO

Nearly 100 city cops flagged as obese; ICPO ramps up wellness drive

ILOILO City - Amid efforts to ensure a more agile and responsive police force, nearly 100 police officers under the Iloilo City Police Office...

82 fully compliant diagnostic labs named

ILOILO City – To uphold healthcare quality and transparency, the city government has formally released the names of 82 diagnostic clinical laboratories that passed...

Iloilo forges sister city pact with Fort Lauderdale

ILOILO City – This city is stepping up its global presence with the formal signing of a Sister City Agreement with Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...

Pride Month opens in Iloilo’s 2nd District with strong push for LGBTQIA+ inclusion

ILOILO – The 2025 Pride Month celebration of Iloilo’s 2nd District opened in full color and spirit on Saturday, June 21, in the municipality...
Morning and afternoon rush hours transform the Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, into a gridlock of vehicles. Commuters must arm themselves with patience during these peak times. The congestion highlights the growing need for traffic management solutions in the area. PN PHOTO

No fare hike petition so far in WV despite fuel price surge – LTFRB

ILOILO City – Despite mounting pressure from transport groups nationwide and a sharp increase in global fuel prices, no public utility vehicle (PUV) group...