Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin has warned against profiteering and hoarding of oil-based products due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Garin particularly mentioned owners of gas stations allegedly raising prices on a daily basis. “That 's immoral. You 're taking advantage of the...
ILOILO CITY – The local government here has initially allocated P3 million for the subsidy of around 1,700 public utility vehicles in anticipation of a fuel price hike amid the crisis in the Middle East. Mayor Raisa Treñas said they looked into how they can help the drivers as fuel prices are...
ILOILO CITY — Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay has apologized for his sexist remarks directed to actress Anne Curtis but key Ilongga officials condemned his behavior. “Regardless of the intent, statements that diminish, objectify, or disrespect women have no place in public discourse. These...
ILOILO CITY – The University of San Agustin-College of Law (USA-COL) in this city won their third consecutive championship in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition-Philippine National Rounds and will represent the country internationally this month. “The national trophy...
ILOILO CITY — Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin and Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda denied receiving kickbacks allegedly delivered by 18 former Marines. “Fake news again. It is clearly fabricated and baseless,” said Garin in a statement on Thursday, Feb. 25. “I...
ILOILO CITY — The security and emergency group is all set for the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city beginning Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Site Task Group Emergency Preparedness and Response-Regional Incident Management Team (STGEPR-RIMT) is...
ILOILO CITY – Schools here suspended face-to-face classes starting on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for the 40th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution and meetings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers. University of the Philippines Visayas (UP Visayas),...
ILOILO CITY – More than 1,700 security personnel have been deployed to secure the 49th meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economic ministers in this city on from Feb. 24 to 27. “We trust in your abilities, we believe in your commitment, and we are truly proud of the...
ILOILO CITY — One individual was killed and more than 360 persons were displaced in two separate fires in Jaro District here on Monday, Feb. 16. The fatality was identified as Rustom Ancieta, a 24-year-old criminology graduate who was trapped inside a car repair shop in Barangay Balabago. Ancieta...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Iloilo City government have partnered for a new project to combat the impact of climate change with science-based solutions. DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas signed a memorandum of...
ILOILO CITY – The old Jaro Municipal Hall in this city has transformed as a hub for artists and cultural workers of Western Visayas. As an adaptive reuse structure, it is now under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as Taohay NCCA Cultural Center and Regional Hub. It is the...
ILOILO CITY – Former Senate President Frank Drilon urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla to probe flood controls here. “Because of the questionable projects here in Iloilo City, I call on the Ombudsman to hasten the investigation,” the Iloilo City native said during the...
