![“The Pharmally case... there are 46 respondents [in our complaint], kaya medyo matagal. And many of them have become invisible. Para bang they're trying to evade the jurisdiction of this body,” says Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla.](https://www.panaynews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/plunder_copy_resized_resized-218x150.jpg "Ombudsman presses P11-B Pharmally plunder case But 23 respondents missing— Remulla")
Iloilo guv sets safety measures amid rising temperatures
ILOILO – In response to the severe heat conditions exacerbated by the El Niño phenomenon, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. issued Executive Order 118, mandating...
Iloilo Provincial health office warns against heat-related illnesses
ILOILO – In the wake of reports predicting sustained high heat indices, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is alerting the public to the...
Iloilo achieves 70% dog vaccination rate amid efforts to become rabies-free
ILOILO – The provincial government has achieved a 70 percent dog vaccination rate as of April 30, well ahead of its target to establish...
Iloilo delegates receive timely allowances for WVRAA 2024
ILOILO – This province’s athletes, coaches, chaperones, trainers, and other delegates have received their allowances on time for their participation in the Western Visayas...
Biggest food terminal in Panay reopens with digital transaction capability
ILOILO – The San Miguel Public Market and Farmers Bagsakan Complex (SMPM-FBC), also known as the San Miguel Bagsakan Center, has reopened in San...
Gigantes group of islands welcomes over 30,000 tourists in early 2024
BY MA. THERESA LADIAO
ILOILO – The Gigantes group of islands in the northern coastal municipality of Carles attracted a record number of over 30,000 tourists...
Local workers, contractors eyed to boost port operations
BY GEROME DALIPE IV
ILOILO City – To enhance its operations, the Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) has announced it will tap local workers and contractors in its...
Iloilo towns to receive funding for ASF recovery
ILOILO – To kick-start a sentineling program for African Swine Fever (ASF) recovery, the provincial government announced plans to release funds to 15 towns...
How can WV maintain its P1-trillion economy?
BY GEROME DALIPE IV
ILOILO City – The economy of Western Visayas crossed the P1-trillion mark last year, the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) recently announced.
Region...
DOH issues warning on extreme heat
ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) has issued an advisory warning the public about the rising temperatures in Western Visayas forecasted by...