CATACLYSMIC FLOODING: Forest loss blamed for fatal floods in N. Iloilo
ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.
believes deforestation in the mountains of northern Iloilo has led to the
massive flooding that submerged several towns in the...
Tubungan clash not a ceasefire violation, Reds insist
MANILA – The National Democratic Front
of the Philippines (NDFP) insisted it did not violate the Christmas ceasefire
between the rebels and the government amid the...
Iloilo to declare state of calamity due to ‘Ursula’
ILOILO – The provincial government is
pushing to declare a state of
calamity due to typhoon “Ursula,” which wrought havoc and forced
thousands into evacuation centers in the province’s...
MORE Power helps fix power lines in N. Iloilo
ILOILO City –
MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), the power distribution franchisee
in this city, is helping fix broken power cables and posts in...
Cop who shot colleague faces homicide try rap
ILOILO City –– A complaint of attempted
homicide has been filed against a policeman accused of shooting his colleague
during a heated argument at the Guimaras...
13 dead, 6 missing in Iloilo and Capiz; reg’l disaster council assesses typhoon damage
ILOILO City – Thirteen persons died in
Iloilo and Capiz provinces when typhoon “Ursula” struck northern Panay Island
on Christmas Day. Six others remain missing as...
DOH: Food poisoning could ruin your X’mas
ILOILO City – Avoid food poisoning or
contracting illness from ill-prepared food.
Safe food preparation should not be
taken lightly this holiday season, stressed the Department...
BRACE FOR HOLIDAY RUSH: PCG on high alert as Christmas exodus starts
ILOILO – While homebound passengers started
trooping various terminals and ports in the province, authorities expect the
volume would still swell days before Christmas.
Bracing for...
Police on red alert ahead of Reds’ founding anniversary
ILOILO City – The Iloilo Police
Provincial Office (IPPO) has placed its units across the province on high
alert status following the gunbattle between police forces and...
Vet suggests permanent ban on Luzon pork
ILOILO City – To protect this city from the African swine fever
(ASF), the City Veterinary Office is recommending a permanent or an extension
of the...