Defensor downplays SP reorganization
ILOILO – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) majority has a good working relationship with his administration, stressed Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. in the wake of...
Feeding program improves kids’ food choices
ILOILO City – The Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has improved the eating habits of children.
Mothers...
Treñas’ allies tighten grip on City Council
ILOILO City – The chairmanships of two Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) committees previously held by Mayor Jose Espinosa III’s ally Councilor R Leone Gerochi went...
Revamp of reg’l, prov’l, town poll execs looms
ILOILO City – There would be a reshuffling of regional, provincial and municipal election officers months before the May 13, 2019 midterm elections.
Commission on...
Inmates’ immunization vs measles today at Bacolod district jail
BACOLOD City – The City Health Office will conduct an immunization today against measles among inmates in the Bureau of Jail and Management and...
Dengue fever cases in Iloilo surge to 1,469
ILOILO – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 1,469 dengue hemorrhagic cases with six deaths so far this year from January to Oct. 26.
The...
‘Flower vendors want to make new site their own’
BACOLOD City – Flower vendors have “peacefully” moved on Monday to their new site along Ferrero Street at the Reclamation Area, behind the BAYS...
Finally, better traffic management in Iloilo City?
ILOILO City – The local transportation office plans to put in place a modern traffic management system that may see the removal of the...
Widow calls on Congress to investigate Rapiz’s death
BACOLOD City – The wife of the slain Senior Superintendent Santiago Rapiz wants Congress to investigate her husband’s death.
Michelle Rapiz insisted during a news...
Visayan journalist Varona wins international ‘independence prize’
BY GLENDA TAYONA and MAE SINGUAY
ILOILO City – A Manila-based journalist has been recognized by an international press freedom and information advocacy organization “for...