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Murder charge filed against suspect in ex-village chief’s killing

ILOILO — Police have filed a murder complaint against the suspect in the fatal shooting of a former village chief in Tigbauan town. The suspect,...
“We are experiencing an influx of tourists. Let us check on airports and seaports to ensure that there are functional desks for women and children to go to when they need protection,” says Regional Director Arwin Razo of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas.

Are child protection desks at WV ports functional?

ILOILO City – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas wants to ensure that protection desks for women and children...
The Supreme Court emphasizes that mere deficiencies in the procurement process are not enough to establish the elements of graft under the law. 

SC: Breach of procurement law not necessarily a violation of anti-graft law

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The Supreme Court has clarified that mere violations of procurement law by public officers does not automatically constitute...
Young men make f irecrackers somewhere in Iloilo City’s Arevalo district which is traditionally deemed the “firecracker capital” of Iloilo. The Department of Health in Western Visayas is discouraging people from setting off f irecrackers to celebrate the holidays, calling it a hazardous practice.

DOH: Say ‘no’ to firecrackers; ‘Iwas Paputok’ drive bats for safer holiday Season

ILOILO City â€” Aiming to raise awareness about safe and healthy celebrations this holiday season, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has launched...
Photo courtesy of Alecs Ongcal/Rappler

Comelec limited in regulating early tarpaulin displays ahead of 2025 polls

ILOILO City – Although the official election period has yet to start, tarpaulins and banners featuring incumbent politicians and aspirants for the 2025 elections...
A total of 1,000 beneficiaries from Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo receive cash assistance under the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development on Saturday, May 18. DSWD-6 PHOTO

DSWD reaffirms sole authority over programs’ delistings

ILOILO City — “Our programs are insulated from politics. Politicians cannot remove our beneficiaries,” declared Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 6...
Built to withstand future calamities, this fish port of Concepcion, Iloilo aims to boost the economic recovery of communities in Northern Iloilo, many of whom are still grappling with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda which hit the province on November 8, 2013. PHOTO BY JHON REY ASTURIAS

Concepcion fish port gives hope to Yolanda-affected fishery sector

ILOILO – Eleven years after the devastation of Super Typhoon Yolanda, the Concepcion Fish Port in Northern Iloilo has emerged as a symbol of...
Voters cast their ballots at a polling precinct in this file photo. The Commission on Elections said the October barangay and SK polls will still be manual. GIGIE CRUZ/ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

Despite 15% ballot shading threshold for 2025 polls, FULL SHADING STILL ADVISED

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a new 15 percent shading threshold for ballot ovals in the upcoming May 2025...
Damaged houses dot the national highway in Northern Iloilo after super typhoon Yolanda struck on November 8, 2013. Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) is considered one of the most destructive typhoons in history. PN

11 YEARS AFTER ‘YOLANDA’: Disaster preparedness becomes a top priority for local gov’ts

ILOILO – Today, November 8, marks the 11th anniversary of the catastrophic Super Typhoon Yolanda which hit the Visayas, including this province, causing widespread...

CHO reaps awards for public health initiatives

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – The city government, through its City Health Office (CHO), was recognized for its significant contributions to advancing public health...