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‘A FUNDAMENTAL NEED’: Treñas changes stance, accepts bid for Iloilo bulk water system

ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas has reversed his earlier stance and accepted a proposal for a bulk water supply, moving it to the...
Temporary road closure around Jaro Plaza in Jaro, Iloilo City for the January 18 grand opening parade of the district fiesta will commence at 2 p.m. JERRY TREÑAS/FACEBOOK PHOTO

Road closures set for Jaro fiesta grand opening parade on Jan. 18

ILOILO City – Major roads around Jaro Plaza will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, January 18, to accommodate the grand opening...
Chinese lanterns adorn Iznart Street in Iloilo City as the Filipino-Chinese community in the city prepares to celebrate Chinese New Year, which falls on Saturday, Feb. 10. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Iloilo City, IFFI gearing up for Chinese New Year festivities

ILOILO City – The city government and the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI) are set to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with...
The five-kilometer Sunset Boulevard that connects Barangay Tabucan in Mandurriao, Iloilo City to Barangay Cagbang in Oton, Iloilo is ready to open to vehicular traffic on Jan. 24, 2025. PHOTO COURTESY OF KUBYERTA SHOTS/ILOILO CITY GOVERNMENT FB PAGE

Iloilo Sunset Boulevard opening moved to Jan. 24

ILOILO City - The full opening to vehicular traffic of the Iloilo River North Bank Road, also known as the Sunset Boulevard, has been...
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LTO-6 director hailed for swift action vs drunk driver 

ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas commended Land Transportation Office (LTO) regional director Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan II for his swift action against a...
The proposed Family and Youth Development Center in Igbaras, Iloilo is envisioned as a hub for Pre-Marriage Orientation and Counselling sessions, youth training programs, and other initiatives under the province's population and development agenda. Photo from Balita Halin Sa Kapitolyo

Iloilo’s first Family and Youth Development Center breaks ground in Igbaras

ILOILO – This province officially launched its first-ever Family and Youth Development Center (FYDC) on January 15, a milestone in the provincial government’s efforts...

5 nabbed for election gun ban violations

ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) has apprehended five individuals for violating the gun ban in Western Visayas, as part of...
A school teacher holds an English class for her Grade 2 pupils in San Francisco Elementary School in Quezon City. GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE, PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER

‘SEX EDUCATION’: Controversial program sparks protest; Education dep’t defends curriculum

ILOILO – The Department of Education (DepEd) has assured the public that the integration of Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in schools adheres to age-appropriate...
BEAUTIFUL CALLE REAL. The Iloilo City Government’s underground cabling efforts not only enhance the visual appeal of the historic Calle Real, also known as the Old Central Business District, but also promote safety and efficiency in public utilities. Right photos show the before and after shots of the underground cabling efforts, showcasing a remarkable transformation of the iconic streets’ aesthetics. This project, in compliance with Iloilo City Regulation Ordinance 2023-006, which took effect on March 13, 2023, mandates all public electricity companies, public telecommunication carriers, and other similar entities to place underground all wires and cables within the confines of all plaza complexes, Sunburst Park, B.S. Aquino Avenue, and all heritage sites in Iloilo City.

Local leaders back Iloilo City’s underground wiring project 

ILOILO City – This southern metropolis has reached a significant milestone with the implementation of the Underground Distribution System (UDS), a project aimed at...
Dr. Annabelle P. Yumang is the new director of the Department of Health in Western Visayas.

Dr. Annabelle Yumang named new regional director of DOH-6

ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Annabelle P. Yumang as its new director for Western...