ILOILO CITY – The University of San Agustin (USA) in this city formally opened a new learning center and library recently. USA President Fr. Frederick C. Comendador led the blessing and opening of the Fray Luis de Leon Learning Commons (FLLC) and the Atty. Henry T. Villegas Law Library. THE Fray...
ILOILO CITY – Suspected shabu worth at least P2.1 million was seized from a 24-year-old drug pusher in a buy-bust operation on Friday, September 1, in Carles, Iloilo. Police identified the suspect as “JR” of Estancia, Iloilo. JR, a high-value individual, was apprehended after he sold shabu to...
ILOILO CITY – The municipality of Oton, Iloilo is under a state of calamity due to flood caused by the southwest monsoon or “habagat” enhanced by typhoon “Goring.” A MASSIVE flood hits Oton town, Iloilo province due to the southwest monsoon and a typhoon. (Oton MDRRMO) Mayor...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Iloilo is eyeing to revive its once thriving blue crab or “kasag” industry. The provincial government opened its crab hatchery facility in Concepcion town on Thursday, August 31. Dr. Ildefonso Toledo, chief of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, said that...
CONCEPCION, Iloilo – Suspected shabu worth at least P1.36 million was seized from four drug pushers, including three siblings, in Lemery, Iloilo on Friday, September 1. Police identified the suspects as siblings 34-year-old Shiela Mae Francisco Yu, 29-year-old Bryan, and 26-year-old Jose Maria,...
Iloilo is a captivating province that embodies the perfect fusion of heritage and progress. Strolling through its streets, one can't help but admire the juxtaposition of ancestral homes standing in close proximity to modern buildings, including a world-class convention center. The province’s...
ILOILO CITY – Police seized suspected shabu worth more than P1 million from five drug pushers in a buy-bust operation amid rainy weather in Baragay Boulevard, Molo District here on Monday night, August 28. The Iloilo City Police-City Drug Enforcement Unit nabbed Al-June Manyalac Mateo, John...
ILOILO CITY – Schools across Iloilo province have to make to do with what they have as school year 2023-2024 opens on Tuesday, August 29. HENRY Gulmatico Mota (right), principal of Cagamutan Elementary School in Leganes town, Iloilo province, discusses matters related to the school opening with...
ILOILO CITY – A man who is among the most wanted persons in Western Visayas for rape was nabbed in Iloilo on Friday, August 25. Police withheld the name of the 22-year-old suspect wanted for six counts of rape but said he was arrested in Dumangas. The Dumangas Municipal Police Station apprehended...
ILOILO CITY – The city government awarded eight trailblazing Ilonggos during the 86th Charter Day celebration on Friday. FIVE of the eight Lifetime Achievement awardees by the Iloilo City government pose for a photo on Friday, August 25. (Arnold Almacen/CMO) “We recognized Ilonggos who...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. of Iloilo has joined the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the political party of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ILOILO Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. (right) with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. after his...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion (IB) extended cash assistance to the family of a New People’s Army (NPA) killed in an encounter in Iloilo earlier this month. Lt. Col. Arturo Balgos Jr., 61 st IB acting commander, met the family of the slain rebel Rebecca Aliparo in her...