Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered a comprehensive security audit of all airports nationwide following a shooting incident involving a knife-wielding passenger at the Iloilo International Airport. Nartatez said the PNP has...
ILOILO CITY — A knife-wielding passenger was shot when he tried to stab a responding police officer at the Iloilo Airport on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 28. A knife was found from Roland Lañojan, 54, a resident of Camiguin bound for Davao, at the only security screening before going to the...
ILOILO CITY — Fashion designer Jose Clement “Jet” Salcedo was arrested for 10 counts of cyber libel against Ilongga chef Andrea Valdez Gorriceta. Police Major Shella Mae Sangrines, spokesperson of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), confirmed that Salcedo was arrested by the ICPO Mobile...
Over the weekend, German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke graced the vibrant Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, joining Senator Risa Hontiveros and Senator Bam Aquino in celebrating one of the country’s most spectacular cultural events. The Dinagyang Festival, renowned for its colorful street...
On January 24 to 25, 2026, Ambassador Endo Kazuya of Japan, together with Madame Endo Akiko, paid a significant visit to Iloilo City, strengthening ties between Japan and the Philippines through cultural and diplomatic engagements. During their two-day stay, Ambassador Endo and Madame Akiko met...
ILOILO CITY — Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. is pushing the proposal for direct flights between Iloilo and South Korea. Defensor laid out the proposal during the visit of South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa on Monday, Jan. 26. The proposal for Iloilo-South Korea international flights was...
ILOILO CITY – The Tultugan Festival of Maasin town is the grand slam winner of the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan, a competition among festivals of towns in Iloilo province as part of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City. Tultugan won for the third consecutive year and bested seven other...
ILOILO CITY — Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School in this city emerged champion in the main competition of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival here over the weekend. Salognon bagged the title a decade after its last championship. It bested seven other tribes in the Dinagyang Tribes competition on...
ILOILO CITY – After another public outcry, Mayor Raisa Treñas lifted the liquor curfew for the weekend highlight of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival. “We hear you! Sa Dinagyang Festival 2026, wala anay curfew ang taga,” Treñas announced on Friday, Jan. 23. The mayor backtracked on her Jan. 21...
By Robert Castro When Dinagyang reaches its peak, property giant Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park becomes the epicenter: luminous tribal performances, world-class art installations, sprawling food marathons, and entertainment that electrifies every corner. Expect tons of excitement and...
ILOILO CITY—More than 7,500 law enforcers were deployed for the Jan. 24 to 25 highlights of the 2026 Dinagyang Festival in this city. “This is a moment of commitment. A moment when we collectively say to the people of Iloilo and to all our visitors: Dinagyang 2026 will be safe, peaceful, and...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon claimed that the completion of the unfinished flyover in Iloilo will be the Christmas gift of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the people of Iloilo. “Magiging Christmas gift eto ni PBBM sa taga-Iloilo....
