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ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) tightened eligibility rules for its P5,000 cash relief program after hundreds of Iloilo tricycle drivers were inadvertently left out in the pilot payout, emphasizing that only...

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ARIES: A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Aries, or anything you’ve...

46°C HEAT INDEX SCORCHES ILOILO

ILOILO — Extreme heat conditions tightened their grip on Iloilo over the HolyWeek, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) recording a scorching 46°C heat index — the highest so far this year —...

WASTE-REDUCTION HUB

European Union Ambassador Massimo Santoro recently visited Iloilo City’s Repair Hub, where the City General Services Office led by Engr. Neil Ravena showcased the city’s waste-reduction initiatives, including the Rezbin prototype. Supported by the...

PRIORITIZE SAFETY

ILOILO City –The Philippine Coast Guard has gone on full alert acrossWesternVisayas, deploying hundreds of personnel and activating Malasakit Help Desks as thousands of passengers began flooding ports ahead of the Holy Week peak travel period.

ZERO-ACCIDENT GOAL FOR HOLY WEEK RUSH

ILOILO — Authorities in Iloilo Province have set an ambitious “zero accident” target for the Holy Week exodus, mobilizing a multi-agency safety plan as thousands of travelers are expected to flood roads, terminals, and transport hubs across the province.

DROWNING DANGER SPIKES

ILOILO —With the annual HolyWeek travel surge and summer outings set to peak, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised the alarm over preventable drowning incidents, warning Western Visayans that complacency in water safety could turn leisure trips...

FUEL SUBSIDY

ILOILO City – More than 2,000 tricycle drivers in Iloilo City are set to receive P5,000 in financial assistance from the national government.This aid aims to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

NO WV FIRMS ADOPT 4-DAY WORKWEEK

ILOILO — Despite growing calls for alternative work arrangements amid rising fuel costs and shifting workplace trends, no private company in Western Visayas has adopted a four-day workweek, according to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),...

Bacolod LGU cracks down on erring employees

FUEL SUBSIDY DUE FOR 10K PUV DRIVERS IN WV

ILOILO City – Around 10,000 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in Western Visayas are set to receive fuel subsidies from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), as authorities rush...

PRESSURE BUILDS ON RICE PRICES

ILOILO City — Rising farmgate prices of palay (unmilled rice), compounded by fuel-driven logistics costs linked to the Middle East crisis, have begun pushing up retail rice prices in Western Visayas, with authorities warning that broader food inflation...

One-stop free women’s health services rolled out in 9 Iloilo City district centers

ILOILO City – In line with the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Iloilo City Government, through the Iloilo City Health Office (CHO), has rolled out “Healthy Ka, Ilongga!”, a one-stop integrated health service delivery program for women across...

Secure LTFRB franchise or face penalties, LTO warns car rental operators in WV

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MPIW HOLDS THE LINE ON SERVICE, RATES

ILOILO City – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) has assured consumers and stakeholders that its operations remain unaffected by the nationwide fuel price increases. Speaking at the company’s Kapehan sa Media yesterday, Chief Operating Officer Angelo...

DANGEROUS OPERATIONS

ILOILO City — Nearly 2,000 boarding houses here are operating without business permits, according to city inspection data, raising concerns about safety standards and regulatory compliance in rental establishments widely used by students and workers.

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ARIES: A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Aries, or anything you’ve...

HOUSE OKAYS MORE POWER EXPANSION TO ILOILO 1ST DIST.

ILOILO City — The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill expanding the franchise of MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) to cover the municipalities of Iloilo’s 1st District, a move supporters say could...

HOROSCOPE

ARIES: A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Aries, or anything you’ve...

CRACKED PAST, UNCERTAIN FUTURE

ILOILO City – The few courts still operating at the Chief Justice Ramon Q. Avanceña Hall of Justice in the City Proper continued functioning without disruption following a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on March 2, with engineers reporting no new cracks in...

EARTHQUAKE-READY

The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building is designed to withstand earthquakes of up to magnitude 8. It has been declared structurally safe after engineers conducted a rapid visual inspection following the magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck Iloilo on...

ILOILO MSMEs BRACE FOR MIDEAST WAR FALLOUT

ILOILO City – Business leaders in Iloilo are pressing the national government to immediately roll out protective measures for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to drive up fuel prices,...

ILONGGO OFWS BRAVE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

ILOILO – As of this writing, no Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East have requested repatriation despite the intensifying conflict in the region, with most staying inside their employers’ residences or apartments for safety,...

MORE POWER GEARS FOR SMARTER GRID

ILOILO City — Six years after taking over Iloilo City’s power distribution system amid crippling service complaints, MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) says it has slashed system loss to single digits, nearly doubled its customer base,...

3 FIRES IN 3 HOURS

ILOILO City — Three separate fires broke out within a span of less than three hours on Friday morning, February 27, hitting Iloilo City and the municipalities of San Miguel and Leganes in Iloilo Province, and raising fresh concerns over fire safety as...

EMPOWERING SMALL BUSINESSES

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Government officially launched the Nano Enterprise Incentive Ordinance, a groundbreaking initiative designed to provide greater support and incentives to the city’s smallest yet most determined entrepreneurs.

BFP-NIR reports 40% drop in fire incidents

24 Binalbagan LGU workers fired over positive drug tests

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The Chinese-Ilonggo community of Iloilo City brought downtown streets to life with a vibrant display of culture and tradition during the Chinese New Year grand parade on Friday afternoon, February 20, 2026.

Students from various Chinese schools showcased spectacular dragon and lion dances in a celebration of heritage and harmony.

BIG OPPORTUNITY

ILOILO City – This city is positioning itself for a major economic breakthrough as it hosts ministerial-level meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) focused on trade and investment from February 25 to 27, with local officials...

Your Daily HOROSCOPE

ARIES: A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Aries, or anything you’ve...

DEVOLUTION TEST

ILOILO – Local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo Province are ready to take on the construction of classrooms under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to devolve the implementation of national school building funds to local...

GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR LAUNCH HELD AT SM CITY ILOILO

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Chinese New Year 2026 Grand Launch yesterday at the SM City Iloilo Event Center, formally opened the citywide celebration with a grand cultural presentation that underscores unity and heritage.

‘SYSTEMIC FAILURE’

ILOILO City — Persistent overloading in public jeepneys and minibuses is a direct result of government policy failures and a shrinking transport fleet — not commuter indiscipline — the Panay Consumers Alliance (PCA) declared, as it challenged...

ILOILO CITY: GLOBAL MODEL FOR RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS

ILOILO City – For its sustained leadership in mangrove rehabilitation, river restoration, and integrated urban sustainability planning, Iloilo City has been recognized as a Generation Restoration Role Model City under the United Nations Decade on...

‘BASYANG’ WEAKENS; LGUS WARNED VS COMPLACENCY

ILOILO City — Nearly one million learners across Western Visayas were affected by class suspensions and the shift to alternative learning delivery as Tropical Cyclone “Basyang,” now downgraded into a depression, continued to bring threats of strong...

Bacolod, NegOcc warned of possible storm surge as ‘Basyang’ affects coastal areas

Animal bite cases overwhelm Iloilo vaccine supply

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Shear line flooding affects over 1K families in NegOcc; one dead in Sagay

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Faith draws thousands to Jaro; devotees share answered prayers on Candelaria feast

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HOROSCOPE

ARIES: A partner, either your life partner or a colleague, is likely to be in an irritable mood today, which you could find a bit upsetting. Bear in mind that this person’s mood probably has little if anything to do with you, Aries, or anything you’ve...

Bacolod kicks off construction of P66-M sanitary landfill Cell No. 5

Direct access, hybrid payout to curb abuse, boost transparency

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BACK TO THE HEART OF DINAGYANG

Locals and tourists pack the historic Calle Real in Iloilo City as they celebrate the final day of the Dinagyang Festival on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Following strong public clamor, the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. announced that the Ati tribes...

TWO LEADERS. ONE ILOILO. ONE DINAGYANG.

Mayor Raisa S. Treñas and Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. share a moment of unity during Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan, reflecting the spirit of partnership behind the Dinagyang Festival 2026. Year after year, the city and province of Iloilo, together...

DINAGYANG DRAWS THOUSANDS, BOOSTS TOURISM, ECONOMY

ILOILO City – Dinagyang Festival 2026 drew massive crowds and delivered a strong boost to tourism and economic activity, as more than 241,000 spectators packed Iloilo City’s streets for three days of religious devotion, cultural spectacle, and...

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?

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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.