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AweSM ILOILO 2026

SM CITY ILOILO takes the spotlight this Dinagyang season as it brings together the city’s most awaited celebrations in one vibrant destination. As Dinagyang grows grander each year, AweSM Iloilo 2026 invites Ilonggos and tourists to celebrate to the...

‘GLOW IN THE DARK’

ILOILO City – This southern metropolis will turn into a sea of light and movement tonight as Dinagyang Festival’s ILOmination competition takes over the city. Spectators for this annual celebration’s biggest nighttime spectacle will be seeing the...

DENR URGES STRICT WASTE DISCIPLINE

ILOILO City — With the Dinagyang Festival expected to draw massive crowds this weekend, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Western Visayas has issued a call for spectators — both locals and tourists — to strictly observe...

Aganan Flyover finished before Christmas 2026?

ILOILO — President FMeardcoisnaJrn. dhas“Boordnegrbedonthge” long-delayed Aganan Flyover in Pavia, Iloilo to be completed tbheeforDeeCpharritsmtmeanst2o0f26P,uwbiltihc Works and Highways (DPWH) committing an additional...

ILOILO CITY BRACES FOR HIGH-RISK SCENARIOS

ILOILO City –With up to 50,000 people expected to converge here for the peak of the Dinagyang Festival next week, authorities have placed the city under red alert, mobilizing 655 disaster response personnel as they brace for high-risk scenarios ranging...

CITY SEEKS CLEAN SLATE AT ICDEO

ILOILO City – City government officials are calling for stronger transparency, accountability, and coordination at the Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) following the relief of Engr. Roy Pacanan as officer in charge, a move they say...

SERIOUS SAFETY RISK

ILOILO — Alarmed by the growing safety risks posed by light electric vehicles on high-speed roads, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas has stepped up its review of a proposed ban on e-bikes and e-trikes along national highways, even...

BACKTO-BACK OPENING SALVOS

The Dinagyang Festival 2026 officially kicks off this weekend with back-to-back opening salvos – Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan this Saturday, Jan. 10 and the Dinagyang Ati tribes competition on Sunday, Jan. 11. Photo shows dancers of the Jimanban Festival...

BPLO urges barangays to join BOSS in Bacolod

ROAD USE IMBALANCE

ILOILO City – With traffic congestion expected to intensify as students return to school and Dinagyang Festival preparations accelerate, a “park-and-ride” system is being proposed to curb the growing dominance of private vehicles on city roads.

PAGASA: BRACE FOR WORSENING RAINS

ILOILO City — Continuous rains triggered by a shear line have placed multiple river systems across WesternVisayas under flood monitoring, with the state weather bureau warning that flooding risks may escalate as heavier rainfall is expected to persist...

REGION 6 FIRECRACKER INJURIES DROP SHARPLY

ILOILO City – Firecracker-related injuries across Western Visayas declined sharply during the New Year celebrations, but government agencies reported conflicting figures, with the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) logging 44 cases and the Department of...

FIRECRACKERS AND FAITH

ILOILO City — Firecrackers once again light up Iloilo for the New Year, a tradition fueled by long-held beliefs and a desire to drive away bad luck despite rising prices and safety concerns. FIRECRACKERS/2

CRACKDOWN VS ILLEGAL ‘CRACKERS

ILOILO City — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) destroyed more than 7,300 confiscated illegal firecrackers and improvised cannons, locally known as boga, on Saturday, December 27, at Camp Gen. Martin Teofilo B. Delgado in Fort San Pedro here, as...

HOLIDAY ROAD CRASHES RISING

ILOILO City — Health and police authorities in Western Visayas have raised alarm over the increasing number of road accidents during the holiday season, warning motorists that drunk, reckless, and distracted driving remain major threats as traffic...

A celebration of people and purpose

PANAY NEWS, Inc. capped the year with a vibrant whole-day yearend party on December 20, 2025 at Joel’s Events Place in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, bringing together employees from Iloilo, Bacolod City and Manila for a celebration marked by camaraderie and...

Fire guts 26 houses in Bacolod City

OBLATION RUN

Members of Alpha Phi Omega’s Kappa Gamma chapter take part in the Centennial Oblation Run at the University of the Philippines - Iloilo City campus on Tuesday, December 16, marking 100 years of the fraternity’s tradition of service, leadership, and...

PEOPLE-CENTERED PROGRESS: STRONGER SERVICES

For 2026, Mayor Raisa S. Treñas is committed to expanding health and social services, boosting inclusive economic growth, improving community welfare, and strengthening climate resilience, ensuring that the city’s development remains firmly centered on...

PBBM inspects Bacolod flood program, unveils Banago Port

Your Horoscope

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

Bacolod deploys more artificial reefs to boost marine biodiversity

RECLAMATION WORKS EVIDENT ALONG BUNTATALA CREEK

A portion of Buntatala Creek shows clear signs of reclamation and backfilling undertaken for the Access Road Section 1 (Bike Lane) Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways – Iloilo City District Engineering Office, according to the...

SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTED

ILOILO City — Tropical Depression “Wilma” — which later weakened into a low-pressure area — triggered what authorities described as the most extensive maritime lockdown Western Visayas has seen in recent years.The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended...

Nearly 600 children in Pavia benefit from Panay News, DGFFI annual gift-giving

ILOILO — In a heartwarming celebration of generosity and community spirit, Panay News and the Daniel G. Fajardo Foundation, Inc. (DGFFI) successfully held their annual gift-giving event on December 4 to 5. The initiative, part of their Corporate...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

UNDERSTAFFED AND UNDER SIEGE

ILOILO City — A surge of bomb threats across Western Visayas has exposed a worrying security gap: the region is being protected by only 61 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel, a number police officials concede is dangerously insufficient as...

MODERN MARKETS MILESTONE

ILOILO City – The newly-redeveloped public district markets stand as another strong testament to Iloilo City’s commitment to continuity, shared leadership, and impactful governance. It reflects a seamless transition of vision, planning, and...

‘TRILLION PESO MARCH 2.0’

Around 1,800 Ilonggos joined the “Trillion Peso March” in Iloilo City on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) estimated that about 1,500 participants marched from Jaro Plaza to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol and 300 more joined...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

ILLEGAL OPERATION

ILOILO City – More than a thousand boardinghouses and over a hundred computer shops in this city have been found operating without business permits, prompting authorities to shut down dozens of establishments in a sweeping crackdown on illegal...

Tropical Depression ‘Verbena’ floods Bacolod roads, cripples motorists

BACOLOD City — Tropical Depression “Verbena” caused heavy flooding in Bacolod City on the morning of November 25, rendering 10 major roads impassable and disrupting transportation for motorists. The Bureau of Fire Protection ( BFP) Bacolod reported...

MORE EXPANSION

ILOILO City – Iloilo 1st District’s Cong. Janette Garin has formally filed House Bill No. 6292, seeking to expand the franchise of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) to seven municipalities in the district — Igbaras, Tubungan, Oton,...

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YOUR DAILY HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

MORE HOUSING PROJECTS TO RISE IN ILOILO CITY

ILOILO City — The Iloilo City Government, under the leadership of Mayor Raisa Treñas, has reaffirmed its commitment to providing decent, safe, and permanent homes for Ilonggo families with the launch of the PASILONG: Pabalay para sa Pamilyang Ilonggo...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

Bacolod, NegOcc declared under state of calamity after ‘Tino’

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

‘Tino’ displaces thousands of Bacolod residents, damages properties

Bacolod implements preemptive evacuation, suspends gov’t work today

Antique aims for ‘zero casualty’ as ‘Tino’ nears; blue alert raised

‘AVOID BANNED ITEMS’

ILOILO City – As thousands of Ilonggos troop to cemeteries for the observance of All Saints’ and All Souls’ days, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) reiterated its call for the public to strictly follow local regulations and avoid bringing prohibited...

CLEAN, MODERN & ORGANIZED

ILOILO City – What was once a maze of crowded aisles and dripping ceilings has now become a gleaming symbol of Iloilo’s progress. The newly redeveloped Iloilo Central Market and Iloilo Terminal Market officially opened their doors on Thursday, October...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

‘A MATTER OF SURVIVAL’

ILOILO City – Alarmed by mounting backlash from local operators, Mayor Raisa Treñas has called an emergency meeting of the Local Public Transport Route Committee (LPTRC) to address the uproar over the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory...

‘BLUE TAXI’ ENTRY SPARKS UPROAR

ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is pressing the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 6 to clarify its controversial approval of 100 new taxi franchises — collectively branded as “blue taxi” — granted to two...

NATIONAL WINNER – MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY LGU (CITY LEVEL 1B)

One of Iloilo City’s most celebrated recognitions this year is its win as Most Business-Friendly LGU – City Level 1B Category. The award reflects the city’s relentless efforts to make Iloilo a more conducive place for business, attracting investors and...

Bacolod gov’t launches youth lounge, co-working space at BESO

UNSAFE FOR OCCUPANCY

ILOILO – The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun ordering the demolition and relocation of quake-damaged classrooms in Iloilo Province after structural assessments confirmed that several school buildings pose serious safety risks following recent...

Push cart project for Bacolod plaza vendors underway

Multi-sectoral pre-flood summit convened in Bacolod

46th MassKara Festival celebration generally peaceful – PRO-NIR

Iloilo marks 25 years of ‘green’ legacy with massive watershed replanting

MASSKARA UNITES BACOLOD AMID TRIALS

BACOLOD City – Even as Bacolod grapples with fires, floods, and tremors, MassKara Festival 2025 has emerged as a powerful symbol of unity and resilience, rallying Bacolodnons under its theme, “One Smile, One City, One Heart.”

MARKET RENAISSANCE

ILOILO City – This city’s P3-billion publicprivate partnership with SM Prime Holdings is nearing its most anticipated milestone. The newly redeveloped Iloilo Central Market and Iloilo Terminal Market are set to open on October 30 — a landmark event in...

Bacolod halts carnival operations after horror train incident

Bacolod school implements two-shift classes due to damaged classrooms

HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...

Miss Bacolod MassKara coronation night set on Oct. 12

‘GREEN REBOUND’

ILOILO — Determined to reverse decades of environmental degradation, the Iloilo provincial government has launched a long-term strategy to restore its vanishing forests and achieve full ecological rehabilitation by 2044 — a bold move that redefines its...

HOROSCOPE

ARIES: Since your planetary ruler, Mars, is retrograde until Feb. 23, and Venus retrograde kicks off on your sun at the beginning of March, you might feel the year starts off with more of a whimper than a bang. Neptune and Saturn are meeting up with...