ILOILO CITY – Authorities have cautioned the public about the impact of the extreme heat that has been affecting this highly urbanized city, including the increasing number of heat-related incidents. The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center, in a briefing on Thursday, said the city is...
ILOILO CITY – Former Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog here was appointed Undersecretary for Public Safety of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). He vowed to strengthen public safety. “I will dedicate myself to strengthening public safety systems, promoting integrity and...
An Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) forum has cited Western Visayas as a model for promoting two of the country’s products with geographical indications (GI) – a global seal indicating premium products based on the uniqueness of its geographic origins. Guimaras mangoes and Aklan...
Two-time PBA MVP James Yap put on a vintage performance, firing 25 points in leading defending champion Lamtex Pipes-backed Hua Siong College of Iloilo to an 81-60 drubbing of Xavier School in the opening of the 40s division in the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) on Monday, May 11, at...
ILOILO CITY – Congressmen from the province and city of Iloilo all voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for the second straight year on Monday, May 11. They were Reps. Janette Loreto-Garin of the Iloilo first district, Kathryn "Kathy" Fermin-Gorriceta of the Iloilo second district, Lorenz...
Xiaomi Philippines has officially opened a new Exclusive Service Center in Iloilo City, marking a significant step in the company 's push to bring reliable after-sales support closer to customers outside Metro Manila. The new facility is located at GF Unit 03 and Unit 04, Madrid Building,...
ILOILO CITY – The sole electricity distributor in Iloilo City has introduced its first fully unmanned substation, a landmark initiative in the energy sector in Western Visayas. More Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), in a news release on Monday, said the 30 megavolt-ampere substation is...
ILOILO CITY – A security guard shot and wounded a mall employee here on Sunday afternoon, May 10. The Iloilo City Police Office is investigating the incident. “The ICPO assures the public that we are conducting a fair, impartial, and comprehensive investigation into this incident,” said...
ILOILO CITY – Ride-hailing companies Maxim and Grab Philippines acted on the appeal of Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda to slash commission rates to ease the impact of the fuel crisis on drivers. “Maxim assured us that it is dedicated to helping our community thrive despite the...
ILOILO CITY – Police are hunting a barangay councilor here for fatally stabbing a delivery boy on Thursday evening, May 7. The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) identified the suspect as Melvin Acebuque, councilor of Barangay Santa Filomena in Arevalo District. Initial investigation led by Police...
ILOILO CITY – Suspected shabu valued at P1 million was seized and a barangay tanod (village watchman) and his wife were arrested in a buy-bust operation in this city Tuesday. The Iloilo City Police Office identified the suspects as alias “Walter” and his wife “Era” who were both...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is not bestowing the title of Human Rights City to Iloilo City or any other locality. "It is not CHR declaring the title. It will be a self-declaration by the Iloilo City government," said CHR-6 Director Jonnie Dabuco, following reports claiming...
