ILOILO CITY -- At least 18 passengers of a boat that encountered engine trouble off the coast of Carles town in Iloilo province were rescued on Saturday morning, Jan. 21. Philippine Coast Guard rescues passengers of a distressed boat off the coast of Isla de Gigantes in Carles town, Iloilo...
As Iloilo celebrates Dinagyang Festival, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed hope that Ilonggos sustain their locality's progressive gains and strengthen their resolve towards growth. (Juan Carlo de Vela) "I join you on this momentous occasion as you showcase Ilonggos' creativity,...
As part of its goal to ramp up the mandatory Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration and to make the process more convenient for the benefit of Filipinos, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), together with public telecommunication entities (PTEs), mounted...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 18 individuals from a distressed boat in the vicinity waters between Carles Island and Gigantes Island in Iloilo on Saturday, Jan. 21. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG An incident report from the PCG said motorbanca “Prince and Mae” was carrying 18...
ILOILO CITY – Ilonggos were irked by the mobile phone signal shutdown for the Dinagyang Festival 2023 this weekend that affected the entire city as well as neighboring towns. A MAN mimicking an Ati warrior entertains locals in downtown Iloilo City as Ilonggos celebrate the return of the Dinagyang...
A ticket bought in Iloilo City won the jackpot prize for Ultra Lotto 6/58 worth P49,500,000 in the evening draw of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday, Jan. 20. Courtesy of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office The lucky numbers were 24-39-31-19-42-13. This was the third time...
ILOILO CITY -- Revelers of the 2023 Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City have not forgotten to honor the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). This was manifested by the thousands of devotees who showed up on Friday afternoon, Jan. 20, and joined the fluvial and foot procession, one of the main highlights...
Come join the fun! Catch the boldest, biggest, and brightest Dinagyang Festival this weekend in Iloilo. But where to go once you get there and what to do? For the most AweSM Dinagyang experience, just head on to SM City Iloilo and check out these events and spectacular installations that showcase...
ILOILO CITY – An anti-drug operation in Carles town in Iloilo province resulted in the seizure of more than P6.8 million worth of shabu on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The authorities at the same time arrested Matthew James Bacos who yielded almost a kilo of shabu in a late night anti-drug operation,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) held a two-day forum here to gather inputs from over 300 stakeholders across the Visayas to refine its framework. PARTICIPANTS in the multi-stakeholder forum of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the...
ILOILO Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. (right) receives the 2nd UP Gawad Oblation from UP President Danilo L. Concepcion (center). (Capitol PIO) ILOILO CITY – The University of the Philippines has conferred the Gawad Oblation award on Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. for his contributions to the...
ILOILO CITY – Robbers apologized after ransacking a public elementary school in Oton town, Iloilo province on Sunday, Jan. 15. ROBBERS apologize after looting the Oton Central Elementary School in Iloilo. (Oton, Iloilo: My Hometown) “Pasensya na wala kaming bigas. Kami ang magnanakaw (Sorry, we...
