Iloilo capitol rolls out month-long Women’s Month drive; Health, jobs, legal aid, self-defense banner...

ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Government on Monday launched its 2026 National Women’s Month celebration, unveiling a packed, month-long lineup of programs focused on...
TRAFFIC ADVISORY MAP. The Department of Public Works and Highways - Region 6 releases this traffic management plan showing the one-lane closure along the Buhang Flyover in Barangay Buhang, Jaro, Iloilo City covering a 74-meter stretch for reconstruction works from March 1 to March 7. Motorists heading toward Coastal Road are advised to take note of rerouting schemes and expect temporary traffic disruptions.

DPWH-6 warns motorists of traffic disruptions as Buhang Flyover structural fixes continue

ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office 6 has imposed a one-lane closure of the road below the...
Bureau of Fire Protection personnel lead a motorcade through major streets of Iloilo City, sounding sirens as part of the official kick-off of Fire Prevention Month on March 1, calling on residents to remain vigilant amid rising fire incidents. NELJOY GALIGAO/PN

74 barangays tagged high-risk as Fire Month opens

ILOILO City – Alarm bells rang across major streets here Sunday as the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – Iloilo City officially opened Fire...
NATURE’S FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE. Thriving along the banks of the Iloilo River, these mangroves serve as a vital natural buffer against storm surges — quiet guardians of Iloilo City’s safety and climate resilience. As Panay Island faces rising sea levels and stronger typhoons, ecosystems like this underscore the urgent need for local governments to protect and restore nature-based defenses. Resilience begins at the roots. PHOTO FROM JERRY TREÑAS FACEBOOK PAGE

Expert warns DENR policy on mangroves could sacrifice coastal defenses for infra projects

ILOILO City – A government policy allowing the transfer of mangroves for infrastructure projects is facing sharp scientific opposition, with a leading mangrove expert...

Iloilo-wide digitalization of business permits pushed to cut red tape, boost investments

ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has thrown his full support behind the rollout of the electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS) system in all...
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7,000 SIGN UP, 40,000 PURGED: Comelec cleans up voter list as BSKE registration gains...

ILOILO City – Nearly 7,000 Ilonggos have filed voter registration applications for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE), even as the Commission...
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Police report peaceful EDSA anniversary rally

ILOILO City – Around 2,000 Ilonggos filled Bonifacio Drive in front of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on Tuesday to mark the 40th anniversary of...
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Comelec warns BSKE bets: File COC in Sept., face disqualification for early campaigning

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will open the filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the November 2, 2026 Barangay and...
Photo courtesy of Jose Nereo Cajilig Lujan

Iloilo Province’s info chief posts bail over Treñas cyber libel complaint

ILOILO – The head of the Public Information and Community Affairs Office (PICAO) of the Iloilo provincial government posted bail Wednesday after a Regional...
Representative Photo. Photo by MChe Lee on Unsplash.

Iloilo City suspends face-to-face classes for ASEAN meet

ILOILO City – Face-to-face classes in all public and private schools here shift online from February 25 to 27 as Iloilo City tightens security...