ILOILO CITY – The memoir of former Senate President Franklin M. Drilon has an entire chapter on his role in the contemporary development of the city and province of Iloilo. “This is (about) my life and my 34 years in government. A major portion of this book is about Iloilo and what we have done...
ILOILO CITY – Former Senate President Frank Drilon urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla to probe flood controls here. “Because of the questionable projects here in Iloilo City, I call on the Ombudsman to hasten the investigation,” the Iloilo City native said during the...
ILOILO CITY—Schools in Iloilo province will soon integrate “I Love West Philippine Sea” in basic education, following the recent passage of the Iloilo Legislative Ordinance for Values Formation Through Education on the West Philippine Sea (I-LOVE WPS). Authored by fourth district Provincial...
Hundreds of Ilonggos gained access to homes and rental units through the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pushed to bring government services directly to local communities. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD)...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin said it is not enough to extend the suspension of Cavite fourth district Rep. Kiko Barzaga when he can actually be expelled from the House. “It should not even be an extension of suspension. His acts are tantamount to expulsion,”...
ILOILO CITY – Mayors in Iloilo province support the Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Aquino expediting classroom construction and address classroom shortage in the country. Aquino thanked the League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter headed by its president, Mayor Suzette A. Mamon...
ILOILO CITY – The 301st Infantry Brigade is aiming to free Iloilo province from the threat of insurgency. Brig. Gen. Nhel Richard Patricio recently disclosed that the 301st IB has set a target of status reclassification by the first quarter of this year. Iloilo is now qualified for Stable...
ILOILO CITY—The new municipal hall of Miag-ao, Iloilo formally opened on Monday, Feb. 2, with Iloilo Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin and Mayor Richard Garin leading the inauguration and blessing. The five-story municipal hall built for P180 million stands behind the original structure constructed in...
ILOILO CITY – Sen. Bam Aquino cited Iloilo province for its Proof of Concept education reform program that improved literacy rates. “When they started, the literacy rate of Grade 3 students was only at 30 percent and it is now at 90 percent,” said Aquino who added the program hopes to improve...
ILOILO CITY—Due to road closures and rerouting of vehicles, selected schools in this city will not have classes on Monday for the annual celebration of Jaro Fiesta. Mayor Raisa Treñas suspended classes in all schools in Jaro District under Executive Order No. 012-Series of 2026. Other major...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo Provincial Public Employment Service Office (PESO) continues to monitor the status of three Ilonggo seafarers rescued from the sunken Singaporean-flagged cargo ship in the West Philippine Sea. They are from the towns of Barotac Viejo, Estancia and Janiuay, Iloilo....
ILOILO CITY—Security measures at Iloilo Airport are under review after a knife-wielding passenger was shot by police this week. Agencies under the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are coordinating with each other for the assessment and review of security measures. Many Ilonggos blamed the...
