The Iloilo City government has ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of residents living along coastal and low-lying areas here ahead of typhoon ‘’Tino’’ (international name ‘’Kalmaegi’’). "Starting 3 p.m., the Iloilo City government will implement a pre-emptive evacuation in...
ILOILO CITY – The University of San Agustin (USA) is seeking to expand a telemedicine project in other parts of the country to bridge health care gaps for Indigenous Peoples (IPs). “We can extend digital health to remote communities towards the goal of universal healthcare. This is a model...
ILOILO CITY – Thirty-two families of Panay Bukidnon indigenous peoples (IPs) affected by the mega dam project in Calinog town, Iloilo province are moving into their new homes. The National Irrigation (NIA) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) turned over houses to beneficiaries in a ceremony...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways has determined that the Iloilo Provincial Capitol is structurally safe following the recent series of earthquakes. “There is no immediate concern and the building is considered safe for continued occupancy and operation,” said DPWH-6...
The Rotary Clubs of Makati Paseo de Roxas and Metro Iloilo recently hosted a tax awareness seminar for 165 business and accountancy students of the University of Iloilo. The tax seminar aims to prepare them for their critical role as future accounting and auditing professionals in the private and...
ILOILO CITY – Anti-corruption group Kahublagan Kontra Kurapsyon-Iloilo has questioned the price discrepancy of an alleged overpriced waiting shed project initially costing around P800,000. “This incident underscores a larger problem: Corruption is not an isolated act – it is systemic and...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) has started investigating a male teacher in Iloilo province after allegations of sexual harassment and abuse surfaced this week. Two students of Oton National High School (ONHS) in Oton town were allegedly molested by a male teacher. “These...
ILOILO CITY – Plans are afoot to look for a new site for the Iloilo Hall of Justice as its current building might be structurally unsafe following the recent earthquakes. Court Administrator Maria Theresa Dolores C. Gomez-Estoesta and Court Manager for Western Visayas Judge Jennie Ann Logronio...
ILOILO CITY – The new mayor and vice mayor of the municipality of Zarraga town, Iloilo province officially assumed their posts after taking their oath before Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on Wednesday. Sangguniang Bayan member Jeffrey Silveo replaced former Mayor Jofel Soldevilla, while municipal...
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has postponed the real property tax (RPT) tax increase scheduled for next year. The Iloilo Provincial Board approved Provincial Ordinance No. 2025-342 on third and final reading on Tuesday, Oct. 21, sponsored by second district Provincial Board...
ILOILO CITY – Rep. Raoul Manuel of Kabataan party-list has urged the Iloilo City government to mount an all-out crusade against corruption. “If we are serious about promoting good governance, honesty and transparency should apply to everyone — whether they are allies or critics,” said Rep....
By TARA YAP ILOILO CITY – Heavy rainfall from tropical cyclone “Ramil” (international name Fengshen) killed two persons and displaced nearly 18, 500 residents in Capiz and northern Iloilo provinces. A report released by the Office of Civil Defense-6 said that both casualties were from Capiz....
