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Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo stressed the importance of mental health for all court officers and employees, referring to them as the judiciary's “primary resources,” during the Supreme Court’s second “SC C.A.R.E.S.” regional summit held on Oct. 25, 2024 at Citadines Amigo Iloilo in Iloilo City. SUPREME COURT PHOTO

SC acknowledges challenges to mental health of WV judges, court employees

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo underscored the judiciary’s commitment to mental health support for its personnel in Western...
The National Food Authority adjusted the buying price of palay to P25 per kilogram to help reduce the retail price of the staple food while fulfilling its mandate. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Food security thru reduced rice wastage in WV pushed

ILOILO City – Reducing rice wastage can help ensure the region’s food security, thus for this National Rice Awareness Month (NRAM) celebration the Department...

Hotel, resto, resort owners laud City’s ‘highly competitive award’

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants, and Resorts Association, Inc. (HRRA), along with several other business entities, has extended its...
Christmas lanterns were mounted along Diversion Road (Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue) in Iloilo City beginning November 17, 2023. PN FILE PHOTO

Iloilo City to switch on Christmas ‘parols’ on Dec. 1

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City — This city is set to dazzle on December 1, as the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)...
This Calle Real Night Market in August this year drew an estimated 15,000 visitors. PN FILE PHOTO

Calle Real Night Market back on November 15-17

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – The vibrant Calle Real Night Market is set to make a grand comeback with its highly anticipated "Christmas...

Man killed as motorcycle slams parked tricycle in Zarraga

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO – A 28-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a parked tricycle in Barangay Inagdangan Sur, Zarraga town in this province...

Man shot dead in Pototan; suspect remains at large

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO – A 24-year-old man was fatally shot during a heated altercation in Barangay Salngan, Pototan, Iloilo. Pototan police said Joel Mamon...
The Bureau of Fire Protection in Western Visayas recommends storing firecrackers in secure locations, away from children and excessive heat, and advises against setting off fireworks while under the influence of alcohol this upcoming holiday season. PN PHOTO

SAFETY OVER SPARKS; Goal: Zero firecracker fires this holiday season

ILOILO City – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Region 6 aims for a “zero firecracker- and fireworks-related fire incidents” during the holiday...
Negros Power linemen are busy rehabilitating power distribution facilities in Central Negros such as these in Bacolod City, with the goal of improving power distribution.

Negros Power fully engaged in rehabilitation efforts

BACOLOD City – Negros Electric and Power Corporation’s (Negros Power) five-year rehabilitation and modernization plan for facilities it inherited from Central Negros Electric Cooperative...
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Parents, daughter killed in road crash

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO – Three family members lost their lives after a pickup truck collided with their motorcycle at the boundary of barangays...