During a recent courtesy call, Iloilo Police Provincial Office officer-in-charge Police Colonel Bayani Razalan was briefed by Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on the “Limpyo Iloilo Kontra Dengue” program, a province-wide initiative aimed at combating dengue through the elimination of mosquito breeding sites. The governor is keen on leveraging the IPPO’s support for enforcing waste disposal regulations on streets, canals, and national highways. Photo from Balita Halin sa Kapitolyo

No nominees yet for full-fledged Iloilo police provincial director

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has not yet received a list of candidates for the next director of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office...
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

Iloilo farmers receive livestock aid amid El Niño hardships

ILOILO – In response to the adverse effects of the El Niño phenomenon, the provincial government has initiated a program to support local farmers...

Iloilo Airport takeover proposal to undergo PPP Code scrutiny  

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The proposal to rehabilitate and operate the Iloilo Airport will undergo procedures under Republic Act 11966 or the...
DEFENSOR

Multi-role guards mulled for enhanced capitol security

ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has announced plans to strengthen security protocols at the provincial capitol following a recent theft incident in the...
Phase 1 repairs of the defective Ungka flyover in Barangay Ungka II, Pavia, Iloilo are ongoing. AJ PALCULLO/PN

UNGKA FLYOVER REPAIR; Decision on extending contractor’s deadline under review – DPWH-6

ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 is currently evaluating whether to extend the deadline for Monolithic Construction...
NILLOS

Iloilo Province to submit final transport route plan on May 10

ILOILO – The provincial government is set to finalize and submit its proposed Provincial Public Transport Route Plan (PPTRP) to the Department of Transportation...
SALINAS

Iloilo prov’l gov’t allocates P61-M ‘quick response fund’ vs El Niño impact State of...

ILOILO – The provincial government has earmarked P61 million for a Quick Response Fund (QRF) to address the devastating effects of the El Niño...
Iloilo provincial government’s General Services Office says single entry and exit point at the provincial capitol “would enhance the effectiveness of closed circuit television systems in capturing the faces of everyone entering and exiting the building. IME SORNITO/PN

Iloilo capitol may implement one entrance, one exit policy

ILOILO City – In response to a recent burglary at the Provincial Legal Office, the Iloilo provincial government is considering stricter security measures at...
The Department of Education has advised all schools nationwide to hold their end-of-school-year rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, indoors. PN FILE PHOTO

DepEd advises indoor venues for graduation rites amid extreme heat

ILOILO City – To protect from extreme heat the learners, parents and guardians attending graduation and moving-up ceremonies for school year 2023-2024, the Department...
P38.8 million worth of family food packs were distributed to families affected by the El Niño phenomenon in 39 cities and municipalities in Western Visayas as of May 2, 2024. DSWD-6 PHOTO

DSWD releases P38.8-M aid to El Niño-affected families

ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed assistance worth approximately P38.8 million to families affected by the El...