ILOILO CITY—Vice Mayor Lady Grace “Love-Love” Baronda of this city denounced an alleged misogynistic statement made against her by Councilor Rex Sarabia. “Disagreements in governance are normal in a democracy. But language that demeans public service, belittles leadership, or perpetuates...
The Iloilo provincial government has launched the Iloilo Province Dialysis Project, an affordable dialysis service that will 50,000 residents suffering from kidney disease. Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. said the project is a public-private partnership (PPP) between the Iloilo provincial...
ILOILO CITY – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the proposed expansion of Razon-owned MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) in southern Iloilo province. Authored by Iloilo first district Rep. Janette Loreto-Garin, House Bill (HB) No. 7647 called for...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government and Iloilo City government are shifting to a four-day work week from Mondays to Thursdays as part of austerity measures as fuel prices soar due to the war in the Middle East. Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa...
ILOILO CITY — Rep. Julienne “Jam-Jam” Baronda of this city has filed a bill authorizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to temporarily suspend or reduce excise tax on petroleum products due to the Middle East war. “This measure aims to cushion Filipino consumers and the national economy...
GUIMARAS – In line with National Women’s Month, a hospital in Iloilo City led a conference specifically to tackle women’s health and wellness. The Medical City (TMC) was able to bring together hundreds of Ilonggas and key health experts for “Babayinhan: Women’s Health Conference 2026”...
Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin has warned against profiteering and hoarding of oil-based products due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Garin particularly mentioned owners of gas stations allegedly raising prices on a daily basis. “That 's immoral. You 're taking advantage of the...
ILOILO CITY – The local government here has initially allocated P3 million for the subsidy of around 1,700 public utility vehicles in anticipation of a fuel price hike amid the crisis in the Middle East. Mayor Raisa Treñas said they looked into how they can help the drivers as fuel prices are...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) marked two key milestones in the country’s weather modernization program on Friday, March 6, with the inauguration of the Iloilo Radar Facility and the groundbreaking of a new synoptic station at Iloilo...
ILOILO CITY — Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay has apologized for his sexist remarks directed to actress Anne Curtis but key Ilongga officials condemned his behavior. “Regardless of the intent, statements that diminish, objectify, or disrespect women have no place in public discourse. These...
ILOILO CITY – Iloilo’s longest-running newspaper in the Hiligaynon language pre-World War II became the fourth documentary heritage inscribed in the country’s Memory of the World (MoW) under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization...
ILOILO CITY – A business group here and province of Iloilo have expressed alarm over the impact of the Middle East tension to the country. “We are particularly bothered by the ripple effects of rising fuel costs, supply chain disruptions, and economic uncertainty that directly affect our...
