ILOILO CITY – A recent surgical mission benefited 22 children from low-income families in the city and province of Iloilo. The World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP) partnered with power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) to bridge the gap of children from low-income...
Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu is embroiled in a new controversy as she refused to allocate bigger office space for Vice Mayor Lady Julie Grace “Love” Baronda at the newly-opened Legislative Building. Despite a July 1 reconciliatory meeting, Treñas-Chu prioritized allocating spaces for...
ILOILO CITY -- Former Mayor Jerry Treñas still had a role at Iloilo City Hall when he was appointed as special adviser by his daughter Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu on the day he left office. The former mayor’s appointment was the fourth executive order signed by his daughter when she officially...
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...
