ILOILO CITY — Six Filipino and seven Indian seafarers were repatriated from an international-flagged cargo ship stranded in the sea between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan and Iloilo City Rep. Julienne...
ILOILO CITY – Three schools in Iloilo province received 21 tent classrooms a week after the opening of school year 2025-2026. Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. led the ceremonial turnover on Monday, June 23. Alimodian National Comprehensive High School in Alimodian town received 10 tents. The...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Business Club (IBC) is calling for a guide to address the impending challenge of water security in Western Visayas region. “If we don’t act now, the everyday access to clean, safe water – for our households, for our farms, for our industries – will grow even more...
ILOILO CITY – Two of the most wanted fugitives in Iloilo province were caught in separate operations in Cebu province and General Santos City this week. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) confirmed the arrest of alias “Julie” and “Del” who are both Top 5 most wanted criminals. The...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Iloilo is all set to hold Iloilo Business Month 2025 with the theme “Empowering Possibilities, Elevating Progress.” Events that start in July and end in August seek to position Iloilo province as a rising hub for business...
ILOILO CITY — A quasi-judicial agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas region has warned against online baby selling, particularly on Facebook. “Online baby selling is tantamount to human trafficking, child abuse, exploitation, and illegal...
ILOILO CITY – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled the expansion of MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) of the Razon Goup into several areas of Iloilo province with finality. The SC released a resolution dated May 20, 2025 on Friday, June 13, that junked the motions for reconsideration filed...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-6 is leading preparations for the hosting of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Festival in this city from Aug. 11 to 13. With the theme “Coding a Better Future: Responsible AI for Cities and Communities,” the three-day event is set...
ILOILO CITY — The province and city of Iloilo emerged victorious at the Parada ng Kalayaan (Freedom Day Parade) during the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration on June 12 in Manila. The Tultugan Festival of Maasin town was champion in the Festival Performance competition while the Cry of...
ILOILO CITY – Ceremonies were held in this city and Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province to celebrate the 127th Philippine Independence Day on June 12. Events were held in the two places that played pivotal roles in ending the more than 300-year Spanish rule in the country. Santa Barbara is where...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Iloilo is set to defend its crown in the Parada ng Kalayaan (Freedom Day Parade) in Manila in the 127th Philippine Independence Day celebration on Thursday, June 12. Similar to last year, the float depicted the Cry of Santa Barbara, the pivotal moment when the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) has released P4.19 million in aid to restore part of a school in Alimodian town, Iloilo province damaged by a fire on June 2. DepEd Undersecretary Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera led the turnover of a check for the Alimodian National Comprehensive...
