WADING THROUGH ‘HABAGAT.’ Residents navigate a flooded street in La Paz, Iloilo City as persistent rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continue to affect Western Visayas. The state weather bureau warned that days of rainfall have saturated the ground and waterways, increasing the risk of flooding and rain-induced landslides, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable communities. ALLEN ANIMAS/PN

WV faces more rains as ‘habagat’ persists

ILOILO City – More rain is in store for Western Visayas as the southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to influence weather conditions across the...
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building.

Iloilo pours nearly P200M into family and youth centers, pushes stronger support system

ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Government has poured nearly P200 million into the establishment of Family and Youth Development Centers, making the facilities a...
With clearer zoning and an improved layout, the redeveloped markets, which remain under the management of the Iloilo City Government, are now more functional and efficient. This allows customers to easily find what they need while helping vendors operate in a more spacious and manageable environment.

Iloilo City public markets emerge as tourism, development models; 23 groups troop to redeveloped...

ILOILO City — Iloilo City’s redeveloped public markets are carving out a new role beyond traditional centers of commerce, emerging as potential tourism destinations...
Photo courtesy of DepEd VI

WV school leaders tackle bullying, digital shift, accountability in 3-day regional assembly

ILOILO — School leaders across Western Visayas are confronting some of public education’s most pressing challenges — from bullying and financial accountability to digital...
Photo shows bolanteros at the Iloilo Terminal Market.

‘WIN-WIN’ DEAL IN VENDORS’ ROW: ‘Bolanteros’ return to ‘Super’ but prohibited from selling in...

ILOILO City – The city government has brokered a compromise between regular and ambulant vendors, ordering the bolanteros back to the Iloilo Terminal Public...
Metropolitan Archbishop of Jaro Midyphil Billones has been appointed apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental following the transfer of Bishop Louie Galbines to the Diocese of Bacolod.

Pope Leo taps Jaro archbishop as Kabankalan diocese administrator pending appointment of new bishop

ILOILO — Pope Leo XIV has tapped Jaro Archbishop Midyphil Billones to temporarily lead the Diocese of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental, placing the Western...
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Mayor summons providers, key sectors as brownouts hit essential services in city

ILOILO City – Mayor Raisa Treñas is summoning power providers and representatives of key sectors to a meeting today as recurring brownouts threaten businesses...
Overall, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation’s ₱10.79-billion payout benefited nearly 800,000 patients across Western Visayas and Negros Occidental in the first six months of 2026, says PhilHealth Western Visayas Regional Vice President Marjorie Cabrieto.

Pneumonia drives PhilHealth claims as payouts hit P10.79B

ILOILO — Moderate-risk pneumonia emerged as the biggest healthcare claims burden in Western Visayas and Negros Occidental as Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) paid...
The Department of Agriculture targets to build 2,200 kilometers of farm-to-market roads this year after the agency’s budget for these concrete highways was raised to P33 billion from P23 billion in 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF DPWH

Farm-to-market program serves 125,476 Western Visayas households

ILOILO City – The government’s Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) program generated more than P50 million in sales from January to May 2026, providing 120...
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building.

Capitol sees closer coordination with new Ilonggo Armed Forces chief

ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government expects closer coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on disaster preparedness and public safety following...