Rodriguez. APC-Visayas/FACEBOOK PHOTO

APC-Visayas commander appeals to rebels to surrender

ILOILO City – Surrender peacefully or face death. This was the call of Major General Robert Rodriguez, chief of the Area Police Command (APC)-Visayas, against...
Police Brigadier General Jack Wanky, director of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6), paid a courtesy call to Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on March 13. Wanky was accompanied by Colonel Adrian Acollador, chief of the PRO-6 Regional Community Affairs and Development Division; Colonel Alexander Mariano, chief of the PRO-6 Regional Directorial Staff; and Colonel Ronaldo Palomo, chief of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Police urged to prevent illegal gambling resurgence in Iloilo

ILOILO – Concerned about the potential proliferation of illegal gambling, particularly “bookies”, following the termination of the Small Town Lottery (STL) operator by the...
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Prov’l gov’t ready to lift desist order on Pan de Azucar exploration if…

ILOILO – The provincial government of Iloilo would consider lifting the cease and desist order (CDO) against two mining companies conducting exploration in Pan...
Abello Eler, a 103-year-old veteran of World War II. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Honoring a Living Legacy: A WW2 Veteran’s Story

BY MA THERESA LADIAO IN commemorating the 79th Liberation of Panay, Romblon, and Guimaras Islands on March 18, stories of courage, sacrifice, and resilience echo...
The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Revenue District Office 74 recognized its five top non-individual taxpayers recently. The plaques of recognition were received by representatives of F. Gurrea Construction Inc.; J.E. Tico Construction Co., Inc.; Iloilo Supermart Inc.; MCR Agri-Venture Corporation; and Visayan Vets Port Services Inc. Top BIR officials present include Revenue District Officer for RDO-74, Marinelia N. German, Regional Director Joseph M. Catapia, and Assistant Regional Director Jona Ruth G. Alonte.

BIR – RDO 74 kicks off 2024 tax campaign; top taxpayers cited

ILOILO City – The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR)  Revenue District Office (RDO) 74 covering this city, 15 municipalities in Iloilo province, and Guimaras...
At least 104 residents of Barangay Poblacion Ilaya in Zarraga, Iloilo were displaced after a fire broke out on Monday afternoon, March 18. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Fire engulfs 17 Zarraga homes

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO – A fire swept through 17 houses in Sitio Tondo, Barangay Poblacion Ilaya, Zarraga town yesterday afternoon. Of these, 15 homes...
Twenty-four business establishments in Iloilo City have not renewed their business permits this year and were recently issued closure orders. PHOTO COURTESY OF NESTOR CANONG

24 businesses sans permits shut down in Iloilo City

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The city government has shut down 24 business establishments for operating without the necessary permits. The Investment Services, Business...
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in WV

ILOILO – The Department of Health (DOH) urges parents of children aged six weeks to 59 months to bring their kids to the nearest...
Samuel Juridico, with a stall at the Pavia Public Market, sells pork at P400 per kilo. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Pork prices rise in Iloilo amid supply shortage and inflation

ILOILO – Pork prices continue to rise in public markets across the province, driven by a supply shortage and inflationary pressures. According to the latest...
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School heads may halt classes due to unfavorable weather

ILOILO – School heads have the authority to suspend classes if weather conditions become oppressive and not anymore conducive for learning. The Schools Division Office...