ILOILO CITY – Licurgo “Curging” Tirador, the post-EDSA governor of Iloilo province, has died at the age of 94. “He peacefully passed away on Feb. 18, 2026 at the age of 94 surrounded by family,” announced Pototan town councilor Paolo Tirador on Facebook. Licurgo was appointed by President...
ILOILO CITY—Another barangay captain in northern Iloilo province was caught in an anti-drug operation over the weekend with nearly P1.5-million worth of suspected shabu from his possession. Authorities identified the suspect as Kap Redan of Barangay Bondulan in San Dionisio town. Recovered from...
ILOILO CITY — One individual was killed and more than 360 persons were displaced in two separate fires in Jaro District here on Monday, Feb. 16. The fatality was identified as Rustom Ancieta, a 24-year-old criminology graduate who was trapped inside a car repair shop in Barangay Balabago. Ancieta...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Iloilo City government have partnered for a new project to combat the impact of climate change with science-based solutions. DENR Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas signed a memorandum of...
ILOILO CITY – The old Jaro Municipal Hall in this city has transformed as a hub for artists and cultural workers of Western Visayas. As an adaptive reuse structure, it is now under the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as Taohay NCCA Cultural Center and Regional Hub. It is the...
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...
