The government's pandemic task force has decided to place Iloilo City under Alert Level 1, joining 39 other areas in the same risk classification level until March 15, Malacañang announced. People go about their daily business at Plazoleta Gay in downtown Iloilo City. (Tara Yap/Manila Bulletin)...
ILOILO CITY—For his failure to openly endorse the presidential bid of Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., a candidate for town councilor in Iloilo province has decided to cancel his candidacy. “Ang ini nga kawsa transcends my political career kay ang ini nga election may dako nga impact sa...
ILOILO CITY — Malacañang has dismissed the administrative complaint against Mayor Ronnie Dadivas of Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province. “Sa likod sang mga pagpatalang, pagpasibangod kag kabutigan para samaron ang akon integridad kag ngalan, ang Ginoo yara naga-ubay kag nagatoytoy sa...
Inbound passengers arrive at the Iloilo Airport. (Tara Yap/Manila Bulletin) ILOILO CITY — With the city's downgrade to Alert Level 2, inbound travelers to Iloilo City who are fully vaccinated will be automatically approved for Safe, Smart, and Swift Passage System (S-PaSS). “Fully vaccinated...
ILOILO CITY — Senator Franklin Drilon, an Ilonggo, claimed to have brought an estimated P30 billion worth of projects to the city and province of Iloilo in the last 15 years. “I’m proud of that kay aton gina-palangga ang aton mga kasimanwa (I am proud of that as we love our fellow...
Vice President Leni Robredo’s supporters or kakampinks are still on a high on Saturday, Feb. 26, as the topic #IloiloIsPink is still the number one trending topic on social media site Twitter the morning after Robredo’s grand rally at the Iloilo Sports Complex that drew an estimated crowd of...
ILOILO CITY—Presidential candidate and former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. expressed surprise over the support and warm welcome he received in the city and province of Iloilo where he lost to Vice President Leni Robredo during the 2016 elections. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr....
ILOILO CITY — Contrary to their plan to cut their ties with state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), seven private hospitals in Iloilo City still renewed their accreditation. In a Feb. 22 statement, the seven hospitals emphasized the “interest of public health” as the...
ILIGAN CITY — Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Feb. 22, called on the public, the youth, and news agencies to band together to fight against disinformation, believing that this is one way to keep the spirit of the EDSA people power revolt alive. Vice President Leni...
ILOILO CITY -- Jeepney drivers in Iloilo City are proposing to increase the minimum fare by P2.50 to ease the impact of rising fuel prices and the protocols against COVID-19. The Iloilo City Loop Alliance of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association (ICLAJODA) submitted a petition to the Land...
ILOILO CITY—The Philippine remake of South Korean TV series "A Love to Kill" will be filmed on location in Iloilo City. “Nalipay guid ako nga mapabugal naton ang ciudad sa bilog nga kalibutan paagi sa mini-series nga i-shoot diri mismo sa Ciudad sang Paghigugma! (I am very happy and proud that...
ILOILO CITY—An Iloilo City mayoralty candidate and a radio broadcaster was arrested Friday, Feb. 18, for alleged cyber libel charges. Iloilo City mayoralty candidate Salvador "Jun" Capulot Jr. Salvador Capulot Jr., more popularly known as “Jun Capulot” was arrested by Jaro station policemen...
