ILOILO CITY — The ash fall from the Monday eruption of Mount Kanlaon in Negros Occidental province reached Iloilo, Guimaras, and Antique provinces. THE huge plume from the Dec. 9 eruption of Mount Kanlaon is seen from the Iloilo City Hall. (Photo courtesy of...
ILOILO CITY – Activists have called for the release of activist Tomas Dominado who was arrested in this city last week for being an alleged former New People’s Army (NPA) leader. “We call for the immediate dropping of all charges and the unconditional release,” said the Panay Alliance...
ILOILO CITY – Seven outstanding scientists and innovators were awarded for their contributions in advancing science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Western Visayas region this year. RECIPIENTS of the 2024 Idlab Awards pose during the Dec. 5 awarding ceremony in Iloilo City. (DOST-6) ...
ILOILO CITY — A former leader of the New People’s Army was arrested in this city on Thursday, Dec. 5. A FORMER secretary of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Panay Island was arrested in Iloilo City. (ICPO) The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) identified the suspect as...
ILOILO CITY – This city has extended the 40 percent property real tax discount until 2026 amid a 300 percent increase in real property tax here. “Taxes remain the lifeblood of government operations. While this adjustment aims to ease the financial burden on taxpayers, we appeal to everyone to...
ILOILO CITY – Police seized suspected shabu valued at P2 million and apprehended a drug pusher in a buy-bust operation here on Monday. A SUSPECTED drug pusher was caught in a buy-bust operation in Iloilo City. Shabu valued at P2 million was recovered from him. (ICPO-Police Station 1)...
ILOILO CITY – The heritage building Quezon Hall at West Visayas State University (WVSU) in this city has been unveiled after a brief restoration project conducted by the Henry Sy Foundation in collaboration with the SM Foundation. THE newly restored Quezon Hall at the main campus of West Visayas...
ILOILO CITY – Suspected shabu valued at P3.4 million was seized and a drug pusher was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Molo District here on Wednesday night, Nov. 27. A SUSPECTED drug pusher was arrested and shabu valued at P3.4 million was seized in Iloilo City. (ICPO-CDEU) The Iloilo City...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development has urged other government agencies and organizations to renew their dedication to ending violence against women (VAW). We believe that every woman deserves to live a life free from violence and fear. We understand that the road ahead...
ILOILO CITY – More than 500 paddlers competed in the official return of the Iloilo River Dragon Boat Festival (IRDBF) on Sunday, Nov. 24. DRAGON boat teams compete in the Iloilo River Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday, Nov. 24. (Arnold Almacen/CMO) The race of teams from...
ILOILO CITY – A musical reminded Ilonggos of the heroism of Graciano Lopez Jaena who played a pivotal role in the Philippine revolution. The Uway Theater Company held several showings of Ciano, the Hiligaynon musical directed by Geoffrey "Papang" Obe, at the West Visayas State University...
ILOILO CITY — A program of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is in question after an alleged aide of Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda here was caught in an buy-bust operation last week. BARONDA (FB) Several issues arose following the arrest of Pearl...
