ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) has revealed eight new tourism circuits in the Western Visayas region. VISITORS enjoy the sunset at world-famous Boracay Island. (Tara Yap) “The new tourism circuits for 2023 will not only focus on sun and beach or cultural tourism. This will be...
SM Group throws massive support behind Dinagyang, the mother of Philippine festivals MERRYMAKING ON CALLE REAL Contingents from different tribes of various barangays in Iloilo City presenting their dance in the Dinagyang Festival 2023 celebration at the Freedom Grandstand (Juan Carlo de Vela) Over...
DILG Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. presides over a meeting with the Regional Management Coordinating Council (RMCC-6) in Iloilo City. He is joined by DILG-6 regional director Juan Jovian Ingeniero (right) and Brig. Gen. Leo Francisco, Western Visayas police chief. (DILG Region 6)...
THE Western Visayas Sanitarium and General Hospital (WVSGH) in Santa Barbara town, Iloilo province is a 300-bed general hospital. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY -- The Department of Health (DOH) has been urged to probe the alleged delay of salaries and Covid-19 benefits of health workers at the Western...
RODRIGUEZ ILOILO CITY – Newly appointed Department of Tourism (DOT)-Region 6 Director Crisanta "Krisma" Marlene P. Rodriguez vowed to boost tourism revenues in Western Visayas as the pandemic wanes. “Our aim is to boost tourism revenues highlighting the heritage, culture, arts, and experiences...
ILOILO CITY – Police arrested the second most wanted drug suspect in Western Visayas region and his cohort during a buy-bust operation on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Police Regional Office (PRO-6) identified the main suspect as Eddie Belleza Sevillo, a resident of Iloilo City who is tagged as the...
ILOILO CITY -- The top cop in Western Visayas region has expressed he will follow the orders of Secretary Benjamin Abalos of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Brigadier General Leo Francisco, the top cop of Western Visayas region. (PRO-6) “As a good soldier, I will...
ILOILO CITY – Fewer major criminal incidents in Western Visayas region were recorded in 2022. Data from Police Regional Office (PRO-6) showed that a total of 2,783 incidents of the eight focus crimes, namely, murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and stealing of vehicles were...
COAST Guard personnel ensure the safety of travelers at the Port of Banago in Bacolod City on Monday, Jan. 2. (Photo courtesy of PCG-Western Visayas) BACOLOD CITY -- The Philippine Coast Guard recorded 27,274 passengers in all seaports in Western Visayas on Monday, Jan. 2. The PCG said 14,818...
ILOILO CITY – The New Year celebration in Western Visayas region was generally peaceful, police said. TOURISTS watch the fireworks display ushering in the New Year at the beach front of world-famous Boracay Island. (Malay-Boracay Tourism Office) "The peaceful celebration is attributed to the...
ILOILO CITY — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reminded consumers in Western Visayas to buy certified firecrackers for the New Year. FIRECRACKERS sold in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) Judith Degala, officer-in-charge regional director, said certified firecrackers must have a Philippine...
ILOILO CITY — Christmas in the Western Visayas region was generally peaceful as major crimes dropped by 71 percent. THE 605th Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB-6) conduct gift-giving in Victorias City, Negros Occidental province. (605th MC/RMFB-6) “The decisive...
