The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have rolled out livelihood programs for transport workers and returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Iloilo province. (Photo from Department of Transportation) Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade...
President Duterte has approved the appointment of former Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral George Ursabia as Undersecretary for maritime affairs of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade made the announcement during the inauguration on Monday, Nov. 8,...
Photo from PFL Kaya-Iloilo showcased its true form in the second half to beat the Azkals Development Team, 2-0, in the start of the Copa Paulino Alcantara Sunday, Nov. 7 at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Japanese striker Daizo Horikoshi scored the competition’s first goal...
More local government officials are throwing their support to Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan, the latest are the mayors from Robredo’s home region of Bicol and a governor in Iloilo. Albayanons wave pink flags and ribbons in front of their houses while...
A solo winner from Iloilo won the P35.2-million Megalotto 6/45 jackpot prize, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday, Oct. 28. (MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO) The PCSO, in a Facebook post, announced that the winning ticket was bought in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo with the...
While a group of her supporters allegedly called for a boycott of business establishments supporting the candidacy of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday, Oct. 27, discouraged the move since it will not promote unity among Filipinos. Former...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles recently led the virtual turnover of 619 permanent housing units to family-beneficiaries in Batad, Iloilo as part of the housing commitment of Task Force Yolanda, which the official heads. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Photo from Karlo Nograles's Facebook)...
FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING Despite the school year being held entirely online, Sir Jessie goes the extra mile and emulates the physical classroom setup by putting up the image of his students on chairs The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the educational landscape, and yet teacher Jessie S....
Farmers in the municipality of Zarraga in Iloilo province will no longer have to wade through a stream to bring their produce to the market as the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) completed the construction of the 28.8-meter bridge connecting two barangays. With the completion of the bridge,...
Some local officials from the cities of Cagayan De Oro and Iloilo have committed to support Vice President Leni Robredo in her presidential run in the May 2022 elections. In a Twitter post, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas declared his backing of Robredo, posting a series of photos of the Vice...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have completed two road improvement and widening projects in San Rafael, Iloilo which would provide better accessibility to residents. Farmers and residents of Barangay Ilongbukid in San Rafael, Iloilo have experienced better accessibility within...
The body of the eighth fisherman who was reported missing after their boat capsized between Iloilo and Cebu waters was already retrieved by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In its report, the PCG said the cadaver was already in its advanced decomposition stage Wednesday. According to PCG, the...
