ILOILO CITY – Christmas was generally peaceful in Western Visayas region, police said. POLICE guard the Christmas light show at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. (Tara Yap) “This feat was the product of our collective effort. We look forward for a stronger partnership and collaboration in...
ILOILO CITY — The Inflation rate in Western Visayas region dropped to 3.2 percent in November. A market stall in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) The Philippine Statistics Authority-6 reported that the inflation rate decreased by 0.7 percent from 3.9 percent in October. “The deceleration in the...
ILOILO CITY – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)-6 said flights remain normal in Western Visayas amid the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental province on Monday afternoon. “The public is informed that all scheduled flights in airports under the area remain...
ILOILO CITY – Seven outstanding scientists and innovators were awarded for their contributions in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Western Visayas region this year. RECIPIENTS of the 2024 Idlab Awards pose during the Dec. 5 awarding ceremony in Iloilo City. (DOST-6) ...
ILOILO CITY — The Police Regional Office-6 and the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army confirmed that a non-government organization in Negros Occidental is facing a case of terrorism financing. POLICE Col. Gilbert Gorero, Col. Erwin Lamzon of the Philippine Army,...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Facebook) Iloilo 1st district Janette Garin has expressed alarm over reports that Western Visayas is on top of the list of areas with children dealing with impaired growth. Garin, a former Department of...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 vowed to step up security when First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos visits Western Visayas, particularly Iloilo. “We will add more security,” said PRO-6 chief Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky on Monday, Nov. 25, following the assassination threats made by Vice...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has stepped up its crackdown against illegal land conversion in Western Visayas. VILLAREAL (Tara Yap) DAR-6 Regional Director Leomides Villareal ordered the Regional Legal Division to identify violators of illegal land...
BACOLOD CITY – Police apprehended a 23-year-old laborer wanted for attempted murder in Barangay Vista Alegre, Ilog, Negros Occidental on Monday, Nov. 18. THE third most wanted person in Western Visayas was caught in Barangay Vista Alegre, Ilog, Negros Occidental on Monday, Nov. 18....
The Westminster Foundation for Democracy in the Philippines, the United Kingdom body “committed to promoting global democracy,” continuously advocates for a fair, transparent, and peaceful historic parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro region in May 2025. As the election in the Bangsamoro...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development awarded 66 local government units in Western Visayas region for their strong programs in promoting child welfare. DSWD-6 Regional Director Arwin Razo led the conferment of the Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance as part of this...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) announced that 62 local government units (LGUs) in Western Visayas region have earned the 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). “We laud the efforts of the LGUs in embodying good governance and raising the bar of...
