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Marcos’ 5th SONA draws praise, flak; Biron gives President 9/10; Treñas welcomes flood-control push,...

ILOILO City — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) yesterday drew sharply divided reactions in Iloilo, earning high marks...
Department of Migrant Workers secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visits the family of Antique seafarer Jude Prado Pagunsan in Barangay Ubos, Valderrama, Antique to convey President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s condolences and assure government assistance, including the repatriation of the slain seafarer's remains, educational support for his children, and funeral aid following his death in a Russian drone attack in the Black Sea. DMW

Gov’t rushes aid, repatriation for Antique seafarer killed in Black Sea drone attack

ILOILO City — The Philippine government has assured the immediate repatriation of the remains of an Antique seafarer killed in a Russian drone attack...
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‘Habagat’, ‘Kiyapo’ affect over 21,000 in Western Visayas

ILOILO City – More than 21,000 residents across Western Visayas have been affected by the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat) intensified by Tropical Storm Kiyapo. The...
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PRO-6 launches full-scale probe into Molo police allegations but station chief stays put

ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has ordered a formal fact-finding investigation into allegations of irregularities at the Molo Police Station,...
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ILOILO EXPANDS MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK; More youth centers to bring counseling, family support services...

ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Government has stepped up its campaign to address the growing mental health needs of young Ilonggos by releasing P42.5...
Out of Iloilo City’s 20 fire trucks, two are currently unserviceable and one has been declared beyond economic repair, according to Bureau of Fire Protection-Iloilo City data. The reduced fleet presents a growing challenge for the bureau as the city's population and rapid development continue to expand. BFP-ILOILO CITY PHOTO

City Hall pushes equipment, manpower upgrades for fire emergency response

ILOILO City – The city government is moving to strengthen its firefighting capability by pursuing the acquisition of additional fire trucks after the Bureau...
Iloilo province’s sentinel program is expected to commence in May 2024. The Provincial Veterinary Office says under the provincial program, beneficiaries will receive two pigs without feed supply. DA PHOTO

9 ASF-hit towns keep Iloilo on alert as province eases swine entry under stricter...

ILOILO – Nine municipalities in this province remain under the African Swine Fever (ASF) red zone, prompting the provincial government to tighten surveillance and...
Traffic flows along Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue in Iloilo City’s Mandurriao district, a bustling hub that continues to attract new businesses as the city posts steady growth in business permits and tax collections. MA. THERESA LADIAO/PN

Merger of Iloilo City traffic and public safety offices faces stiff resistance from split...

ILOILO City – A proposal to merge Iloilo City’ s Traffic and Transportation Management Office (TTMO) and Public Order and Safety Management Office (POSMO)...
Regional Director Remia Aparri of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Western Visayas addressed stakeholders during a recent orientation on the updated fisheries regulations. Participants were later asked to review the newly issued guidelines aimed at strengthening sustainable fisheries management and compliance with national standards. BFAR-6 PHOTO

US setback spurs WV marine mammal monitoring system; Goal: Ensure access to US seafood...

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) in Western Visayas has rolled out a comprehensive marine...
Since 2022, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has been delivering his State of the Nation Address every year on the last Monday of July to report on the country’s condition, outline his administration’s priorities, and seek congressional support for key legislative measures.

PRO-6 to deploy nearly 5,000 personnel to secure WV during Marcos’ SONA

ILOILO City – Nearly 5,000 police personnel and force multipliers will be deployed across Western Visayas beginning July 26 as the Police Regional Office...