ILOILO CITY – Iloilo Gov. Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr. said the New Year blackout hampered the growth of Western Visayas. FEW lights illuminate downtown Iloilo City on January 4 following the massive blackout that started on January 2 and ended on January 5. (Tara Yap) “This problem will...
The government is eyeing possible sanctions against the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and several power plant operators over the massive power blackouts in Western Visayas that affected schools, businesses, and livelihoods, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said. ...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (PPAB) The effects of the massive Western Visayas power outage are becoming more serious with each passing day. According to House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, residents from her...
Sen. Nancy Binay said on Friday, Jan. 5, that the recent power outage in Western Visayas only validates that the country is clearly behind schedule in developing energy solutions. In a statement, Binay voiced her apprehension regarding the repercussions of the extensive power outage in Western...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the power firms responsible for the power outage in Western Visayas should be penalized for their inefficiency. Escudero pointed out that the island-wide power outage has caused so much business losses and opportunities for the affected cities and...
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported ongoing power restoration efforts in parts of Visayas that are affected by the Panay power plant shutdown. According to an update as of 6:00AM on Wednesday, Jan. 3, the NGCP said that 144.2 megawatts (MW) of power was being served by...
ILOILO CITY – Western Visayas was generally peaceful during the New Year. Police Brig. Gen. Sidney Villaflor, PRO-6 director, said only 15 crime incidents were recorded in the region from December 31 to January 1. Six of these were physical injury, three murder, three homicide, two theft,...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 has recorded 75 fireworks-related incidents in Western Visayas as of New Year’s Eve. A STALL selling firecrackers in Iloilo City. (Tara Yap) “This is still a running number,” said Police Major Mary Grace Borio, PRO-6 spokesperson, on...
ILOILO CITY – The ninth most wanted person in Western Visayas was arrested in Tibiao, Antique on Friday, December 29. The Police Regional Office-6 identified the suspect wanted for murder as “Rocky.” ‘ROCKY,’ the ninth most wanted person in Western Visayas. (Tibiao PNP) Rocky...
ILOILO CITY – Police logged fewer crimes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Western Visayas. The Police Regional Office-6 said 36 criminal incidents were recorded on December 24 and 25, down 67.4 percent compared to the same period last year with 85. A POLICEMAN secures Jaro Plaza in Iloilo...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 seized suspected shabu and marijuana worth P302.5 million from May to December 19 in Western Visayas. SUSPECTED shabu valued at P40.8 million was seized from two suspected drug pushers in Janiuay town, Iloilo province on December 17. (PNP RPDEU-6) Police...
ILOILO CITY – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board-Region 6 might phase out a little over 2,500 passenger jeepneys across Western Visayas region by the end of the year. “That’s if the operators fail to beat the December 31 deadline for operators to join a cooperative or...
