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The Bacolod Environment and Natural Resources Office says food vendors at the Bacolod City Government Center are already prohibited from using secondary plastic packaging for their products. BRIGADA NEWS FM 103.1 BACOLOD PHOTO

Bacolod’s ‘No Plastic Wednesday’ to combat pollution

BACOLOD City – A “No Plastic Wednesday” initiative is set to be implemented in this city as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste...
The Iloilo Convention Center in Mandurriao, Iloilo City is the venue of the CityNet 44th Executive Committee Meeting from Nov. 18 to 20, 2024. The gathering underscores the city's commitment to sustainability and its emerging role as a hub for global urban development discussions. JERRY TREÑAS/FACEBOOK PHOTO

44TH CITYNET IN ILOILO CITY: Asia-Pacific leaders to tackle zero waste, climate change initiatives

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – This metropolis is set to host the CityNet 44th Executive Committee Meeting from Nov. 18 to 20, 2024,...
Photo courtesy of Gerome Dalipe IV/PN

Iloilo City’s investment guide launched 

BY GEROME DALIPE IVILOILO City – A comprehensive investment guide that aims to provide valuable insights into Iloilo City’s economic potential, highlighting its thriving...
The 2nd National Fibercrop Summit 2024 in Iloilo City featured an exhibit where various cooperatives and associations showcased their fiber-based products. IME SORNITO/PN

DA pledges support to expand fiber industry in int’l markets

ILOILO City — Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel has committed to aiding the expansion of the Philippine fiber industry into international...
Iloilo City’s recent feat as one of the Top 18 Most Fitness-Friendly Cities in the World is proof of the city government’s long-term efforts to transform this southern metropolis into a beautiful and active-friendly place for everyone. ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT PHOTOS

ACTIVE URBAN LIVING: Iloilo City is fitness-friendly

ILOILO City – Advocating for and influencing positive lifestyle change is a big stride in Iloilo City’s bid towards becoming a more liveable metropolis....
The Ungka flyover will be open to light vehicles this week, but only the two inner lanes of the four-lane flyover will be used, according to Engr. Sanny Boy Oropel, the officer-in-charge of the Department of Public Works and Highways Region 6. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Public has nothing to fear when Ungka flyover opens fully – DPWH

ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 reaffirmed the effectiveness of its jet grouting procedure on the Ungka...
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Iloilo Province earns 7th Seal of Good Local Governance

ILOILO – For the seventh time, the Iloilo provincial government has earned the Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) from the Department of Interior...
A “staggering” amount of files equivalent to more than 730 gigabytes had been stolen from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. due to cyber hacking, according to the National Privacy Commission. PHILHEALTH PHOTO

PhilHealth Board, not the president, can revoke accreditation, SC rules  

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The Supreme Court has ruled that the PhilHealth Board — not its President — holds the authority to...
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission has linked Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) to mobile phone text scams. Thousands of SIM cards were seized during their recent POGO raids.

Exercise cyber hygiene vs scams – BSP

ILOILO City – As digital transactions become increasingly integrated into daily life, especially in banking and online payments, scams are evolving to match the...

Suspect in Tigbauan killing under tight police watch

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO — Police are intensifying their monitoring of John Castro Jr., the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of Barangay Kagawad...