“We are not a political party. DSWD is a non-partisan organization. We serve the best interest of the Filipino people, especially those who truly need our services,” says Department of Social Welfare and Development Region 6 director Arwin Razo. DSWD-6 PHOTO

Poll candidates not welcome in DSWD’s aid distribution activities

ILOILO City – Elected officials and candidates running for public office this May 12 midterm elections are not welcome in financial aid distribution activities...
“Tuberculosis is highly infectious and can affect anyone,” says Nurse IV Star Fortuna, Tuberculosis Program Coordinator of the Iloilo City Health Office. “It’s not just a health issue — it’s a community concern.”

Iloilo City steps up battle vs TB with high cure rate

ILOILO City – With tuberculosis (TB) still posing a serious public health threat, the Iloilo City Health Office is doubling down on its campaign...
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Iloilo City records 46°C heat index, the metro’s highest so far in 2025

ILOILO City – The heat index in this city soared to a dangerous 46 degrees Celsius on April 8, the highest recorded in the...
Iloilo Provincial Administrator Raul Banias and Provincial Library and Archives chief Allana Delgado lead the launching of the provincial digital library and online resource platforms at the capitol lobby on April 8, 2025. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO PHOTO

Iloilo provincial library goes digital: Online platforms to expand access to gov’t publications, historical...

ILOILO – To modernize public access to knowledge and information, the Iloilo provincial government officially launched its digital library and online resource platforms on...
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. (center), Central Philippine University - College of Law Dean Atty. Aila Rae Endonila (left), and Iloilo Schools Division of Iloilo Superintendent Ernesto Servillon Jr. (right) proudly hold up the signed memorandum of agreement for the alaLAYI: Pag-ubay Legal sa Kabataan program during its official launch at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol lobby on Tuesday, April 8. The initiative, part of the 124th Semana sang Iloilo celebration, aims to deliver legal aid and education to teen centers across the province. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Legal aid, law lectures to reach teen centers in Iloilo Province

ILOILO – High school students across Iloilo Province will soon gain access to legal guidance and education as part of an innovative program launched...

Loud mufflers under fire: Crackdown on noisy Iloilo City motorcycles ordered

ILOILO City – Fed up with blaring motorcycle noise disrupting neighborhoods, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has ordered a full-scale crackdown on the use and...
As part of the 124th Semana sang Iloilo, a Trade and Agricultural Fair and Exhibit opened at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Grounds. Local products from farmers — including fruits, vegetables, dried fish, flowers, delicacies, and more — are available for purchase. AJ PALCULLO/PN

‘Semana sang Iloilo’ opens with call for celebration and unity

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. officially opened the 124th Semana sang Iloilo on Monday, April 7, encouraging provincial government employees to take the...
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Plaza Libertad gets makeover

ILOILO City – To enhance public spaces here and promote wellness, the city government inaugurated on Monday, April 7, a newly constructed outdoor gym,...

COUNTERFEIT CASH FOILED; Bulacan pair nabbed in Banate for fake bills; vigilant vendors foil...

ILOILO – A scheme to circulate counterfeit money in Banate town ended in swift arrest after sharp-eyed vendors at the public market detected suspicious...

Elite rescue teams, modern gear boost Iloilo City quake response

ILOILO City – Amid growing concerns about the country’s vulnerability to earthquakes, Iloilo City is stepping up its readiness to confront worst-case scenarios such...