ILOILO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has issued a cease-and-desist order to the local government unit of Dingle, Iloilo stopping the planned demolition of a church staircase as part of the redevelopment project in the municipal plaza. THE 19 th century Saint...
ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas said no candle lighting vigil was held by Iloilo City councilors or Iloilo City Hall employees in support of former President Rodrigo Duterte. “I would like to clarify that the Iloilo City government, along with its officials, did not organize or lead any...
ILOILO CITY – MORE Electric and Power Corp., the sole power distributor here, has reduced electricity rates for the second straight month. MORE Power linemen at work in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) The company reduced electricity rates by P2.76 per kilowatt in the March billing cycle to P10.41...
ILOILO CITY — The PamilyaKo party-list is pushing for a law on domestic partnerships to protect rights and interests of non-traditional Filipino families. LAWYER Arnel Diaz of PamilyaKo party-list speaks in a caucus in Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province. (Tara Yap) “The Domestic...
BACOLOD CITY – The construction of the Iloilo-Guimaras Bridge faces a slight delay due to the need for a more detailed engineering study, said Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson. MAYOR Miguel Peña (left) accompanies National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary...
ILOILO CITY – Police seized more than three kilos of shabu valued at almost P21 million in 18 anti-drug operations in Iloilo province from March 10 to 16. “Our intensified operations demonstrate our commitment to fighting illegal drugs and ensuring the well-being of every Ilonggo,” said...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. has expressed concern over the widespread disinformation and misinformation after the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity. “Mag-andam lang kita (We should be cautious),” urged Defensor....
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. said that former President Rodrigo Duterte will have the chance to undergo the legal process in the allegations of crimes against humanity in the bloody drug war at the International Criminal Court. ILOILO Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor...
ILOILO CITY – Police arrested a couple and seized suspected shabu valued at P2.7 million in a buy-bust operation in Pavia town, Iloilo province on Thursday, March 13. The suspects were identified as Cyril and his wife MJ. POLICE seized suspected shabu valued at P2.7 million from a couple in a...
ILOILO CITY—The son of slain activist Jory Porquia welcomed the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “There’s a long list of names who have been killed, imprisoned, tortured, disappeared, threatened under...
ILOILO CITY — Former Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog here said the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte by the International Criminal Court is the beginning of the country’s healing from the bloody war on drugs. MABILOG (Tara Yap) “I believe this is not only a moment for justice...
ILOILO CITY – The first madrasah school building or Islamic law school in Western Visayas region will be constructed in Sara town, Iloilo province. THE design of the school building for Muslim learners in Sara town, Iloilo province. (Iloilo PSB) The Iloilo provincial...
