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Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School gave a preview of their performance at the opening salvo of the Ati tribes competition of the 2025 Dinagyang Festival on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. They wowed spectators with their performance based on the story of Ilongga warrior Teresa Magbanua. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Stay protected during Dinagyang; health office issues tips for revelers

ILOILO City – To ensure the well-being of spectators during the Dinagyang Festival, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has issued health and safety...
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LTO-6 warns vs drunk driving during Dinagyang highlights

ILOILO City – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas has issued a stern warning to drivers against drinking and driving during the...
Dr. Kathy Fermin-Gorriceta personally hands over a P30,000 cash reward from Iloilo 2nd District’s Cong. Michael Gorriceta to taxi driver Anthony Aguirre of Barangay Amparo, Pavia, Iloilo, who returned P2.4 million in cash left by his passenger. Joining Aguirre at the congressman’s office is A&A Marie Taxi operator Aldrina Janobas. PHOTO FROM CONG. MICHAEL GORRICETA’S FACEBOOK PAGE

Taxi driver who returned P2.4 million receives additional P30,000 reward

ILOILO – Blessings continue to pour in for Anthony Aguirre, the driver of A&A Marie Taxi who returned P2.4 million in cash left behind...
Thousands of spectators fill Iloilo City streets on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, during the opening salvo of Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan competition of the Dinagyang Festival 2025. Photos show the Tultugan Festival of Maasin, Iloilo giving a sneak peak of their performance at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand. AJ PALCULLO/PN

7,257 security personnel deployed for Dinagyang

ILOILO City – A total of 7,257 law enforcers are being mobilized to maintain peace and order this Dinagyang Festival, with activities officially beginning...
Photo courtesy of DYRI RMN Iloilo

LTO orders bizman to explain collision with ‘bingka’ stall

ILOILO City – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Western Visayas has issued a show cause order to a businessman following a vehicular accident...
The Iloilo City Government urged Dinagyang revelers to use the designated garbage areas and be mindful of the city’s plants and greenery. Photo shows people walking on Iznart Street in City Proper district before the start of the Dinagyang Festival opening salvo on Jan. 10, 2025. ILOILO CITY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE PHOTO

‘MIND YOUR TRASH’; Practice responsible waste disposal, Dinagyang Festival revelers told

BY GEROME DALIPE IV ILOILO City – Revelers attending this year’s Dinagyang are being urged to practice responsible waste disposal especially during the much-anticipated festival...
The World Health Organization says among the symptoms of mpox are skin rash or mucosal lesions, accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes. MPOX COMPOSITE IMAGE FROM AP AND INQUIRER STOCK PHOTOS

No letup in Iloilo surveillance against mpox

ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) is maintaining surveillance against mpox and other infectious diseases, following Baguio City’s recent confirmation of its...
Tribu Pan-ay of Fort San Pedro National High School gave a preview of their performance at the opening salvo of the Ati tribes competition of the 2025 Dinagyang Festival on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. They wowed spectators with their performance based on the story of Ilongga warrior Teresa Magbanua. AJ PALCULLO/PN

Dinagyang committee pledges fair, controversy-free competition

BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – The Artistic Committee of the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2025 has vowed to ensure a controversy-free competition, addressing issues...
Around 300 to 400 kiosks will be made available for the Dinagyang 2023 Food Festival in these areas: Valeria Street, Arsenal Street, Yulo Street, Aldeguer, and Delgado Street in City Proper district. ILOILO CITY TOURISM AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE PHOTO

Dinagyang food fest to highlight Iloilo’s culinary gems

ILOILO City – The highly anticipated food festival, a key highlight of Dinagyang Festival 2025, is set to run from January 23 to 26,...
(From left) Yi Jingyou, Project Manager of China Energy Engineering Group Northeast No. 1 Electric Power Construction Co. Ltd.; Edwin Ladignon, Senior VP Technical Advisor of Joy-Nostalg Solaris, Inc. (SOLARIS); Jose Alfonso Miras, Solaris VP for Business Development and Market Operations; Jiang Zhimin, NEPC Philippines President; Jiang Zhiwu, NEPC VP and Chief Technical Officer; Winifredo Pangilinan, Solaris Chief Operating Officer; and Jacinto Ray Ng, III, Solaris AVP for Business Development

62.5 MWp solar project in Ajuy, Iloilo takes off with EPC contract signing

ILOILO – An emerging player in the renewable energy sector, Joy-Nostalg Solaris, Inc. (SOLARIS), has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for...