TACLOBAN CITY – The three rebels killed in a recent clash with government troops in Jaro town, Leyte province were linked to the murder of a soldier in 2023, the Philippine Army’s (PA) 8th Infantry Division (ID) said on Thursday. The PA said that based on verification, one of the three firearms...
TACLOBAN CITY – Three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed in a firefight with government forces in Barangay Pange, Jaro, Leyte, early Monday, the Philippine Army reported. Brig. Gen. Pompeyo Jason Almagro, commander of the 802nd Infantry Brigade, said fatalities were a squad...
An alleged squad leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) and two other Communist officers were killed in an armed encounter with the Philippine Army (PA) in Jaro, Leyte on Monday morning, Nov. 17, the military reported. Elements of the 93rd Infantry Battalion (93IB) led by its commander, Lt. Col....
ILOILO CITY – Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones of the Archdiocese of Jaro said the citizenry must also be humble and take part of the blame for the country’s flood control mess. “We humbly take our own share of the blame as we demand accountability from those around us,” said...
TACLOBAN CITY – A 31-year-old farmer died after he was accidentally shot by his companion while hunting for wild boar on Sunday, June 8, in Barangay San Pedro, Jaro, Leyte. Investigation said the victim Jojo, along with companion Rene and the suspect identified as Perper, 43, were looking for...
ILOILO CITY – The Archdiocese of Jaro here celebrated the 160th anniversary of its establishment by the Vatican. “This is not only a nostalgic recollection of the past memory, but an active reconnection to our dynamic continuing history,” said Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones in his...
ILOILO CITY – Jaro Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones said Pope Francis was the epitome of mercy. ARCHBISHOP Midyphil ‘Dodong’ Billones (left) speaks during the April 26, 2025 Requiem Mass that coincided with the funeral of Pope Francis at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in...
ILOILO CITY—Iloilo mourned the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The Archdiocese of Jaro has called on the faithful in Iloilo City, the 42 towns and component city in Iloilo province, and the five towns in Guimaras province to offer prayers for Pope Francis. “We mourn his death because of...
ILOILO CITY – Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Bermejo Billones was officially installed as the seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Jaro on Wednesday, April 2. ARCHBISHOP Midyphil ‘Dodong’ Bermejo Billones is installed as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Jaro in Iloilo City on...
ILOILO CITY — On the 50th year of his priesthood, Jose Romeo “Romy” Lazo officially stepped down as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Jaro. ARCHBISHOP Jose Romeo Lazo at the 50th sacerdotal anniversary of his priesthood. He officially stepped down as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of...
ILOILO CITY — After Pope Francis appointed a new archbishop, the Archdiocese of Jaro has expressed gratitude to the pastoral mission of Archbishop Emeritus Jose Romeo “Romy” Lazo. “We give our gratitude to Archbishop Emeritus Lazo for his gift of shepherding and ministry,” the Jaro...
ILOILO CITY – Pope Francis has appointed Cebu Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil Bermejo Billones as the new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Jaro here on Sunday, Feb. 2. CEBU Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil Bermejo Billones during the Feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candles) in Iloilo...
