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Good Friday is being observed today, marking a central event in the church year for congregations worldwide. Filipinos, including those in Iloilo City and Manila, where Cardinal Jose Advincula leads the Celebration of the Lord's Passion, are gathering for Mass and continuing age-old practices like the Via Crucis reenactment.
Iloilo City authorities have raised a blue alert and deployed over 500 personnel to manage increased travel activity during Holy Week 2026, reporting peaceful conditions so far.
The Iloilo City government announced it will begin distributing fuel subsidies to nearly 2,000 tricycle drivers and operators on April 8, following the Holy Week, with funding from the Department of Transportation.
The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) has activated extensive security measures, deploying 450 personnel to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during Holy Week and the upcoming summer season.
The 20th annual global 'Earth Hour' event has begun, with monuments worldwide going dark to raise climate change awareness. Millions are encouraged to switch off lights for 60 minutes, with countries like Moldova urging citizens to participate, though some find this year's symbolic act unsettling amidst an ongoing energy crisis.
The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division of Iloilo has expressed support for the adoption of a new academic calendar, stating that it will benefit teachers.
Multiple murder charges were formally filed against three suspects involved in a neighborhood brawl in Iloilo City, Philippines, which resulted in the deaths of four individuals.
A transport strike in Iloilo City, Philippines, disrupted commuting on Monday as drivers protested against rising fuel prices, with a large number expected to join the protest.
The Iloilo City government will provide free transportation services and suspend face-to-face classes on March 23 to alleviate commuter burden during a planned transport holiday.
ILOILO CITY—Drivers, operators, and their supporters launched a transport strike here on Thursday, demanding the immediate suspension of levies on fuel such as value-added tax (VAT) and excise tax.
ILOILO CITY — Officials, veterans, and descendants of World War II freedom fighters gathered on Wednesday at the Balantang Memorial Cemetery National Shrine to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon from Japanese forces. The event, which coincided with a local holiday, drew representatives from the Iloilo City local government,
ILOILO CITY—Negotiations for a partnership between the city government here and a private property firm fell through, setting back plans to reclaim over 600 hectares of coastal areas.
A congressional body is pushing to replicate a literacy program in Iloilo that raised reading levels among Grade 3 students from 28% to 90% in just one year — results that come as the commission…
ILOILO CITY—Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. has admitted that the provincial government cannot implement fuel subsidies despite the rise in oil prices due to tensions in the Middle East. Defensor acknowledged the immediate relief and practicality that fuel subsidies could provide but said that implementing them would require significant financial resources that the province currently
TAGBILARAN CITY — Tourist transport operators in Bohol have decided to adjust their service rates following the recent surge in fuel prices. The Bohol Confederation of Tourist Transport Providers (BCTTP) held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss how rising gasoline and diesel prices are affecting their operations. READ: Rising fuel prices strain farmers, small
GUIMBAL, Iloilo–Some 149,896 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) across Western Visayas are set to avail of discounts in their electricity bills via the lifeline rate program of the Department of Energy (DOE). The program was launched here on Friday, graced by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and Energy Undersecretary Mylene Capongcol. According to
ILOILO CITY — The recent increase in petroleum product prices is taking a heavy toll on city passenger transport operators, with the Western Visayas Transport Cooperative among those feeling the…
ILOILO CITY— Two earthquakes struck parts of Guimaras on Monday evening, minutes after a stronger tremor was recorded off Guimbal, Iloilo, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In separate bulletins, Phivolcs reported that a magnitude 2.1 earthquake occurred at 6:34 p.m., located 13 kilometers south 70 degrees west of Nueva Valencia,
A total of 1,707 security personnel have been deployed in Iloilo City, Philippines, as it hosts the 49th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration from February 25 to 27.
Schools in Iloilo City will transition to online classes starting Wednesday as the city hosts the three-day 49th meeting of the high-level task force on ASEAN Economic Integration.
Guimaras Governor Ma. Lucille Nava and the island province's five mayors have expressed strong opposition to a proposed increase in motor boat fares for routes to and from Iloilo City.
Two elderly women activists, one identified by authorities as a communist rebel, were arrested in a joint police and military operation in Pavia town, Iloilo, Philippines.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported the discovery of P38.6 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) inside three abandoned parcels at the Central Mail Exchange Center in Pasay City.
Iloilo City government announced it will continue distributing fuel subsidy coupons to public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers on April 9, aiming to alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices on the transport sector.
Major shopping malls in Iloilo City are implementing shorter and adjusted operating hours starting Monday, March 30, as part of a national energy conservation campaign.
The International Monetary Fund is developing scenarios for countries that may require financial support due to the prolonged Middle East conflict. Spain has approved a €5 billion package including energy tax cuts, while the Philippines has confirmed sufficient crude oil supply and is considering suspending or reducing petroleum excise taxes. India has also cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, a move expected to lead to a ₹7,000 crore revenue loss in 15 days, while providing respite to oil companies and shielding consumers. Additionally, Poland's parliamentary committee has positively reviewed bills for fuel price reductions.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reduced airport terminal fees and approved a fuel surcharge increase, while the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 415 gas station closures nationwide due to the ongoing oil supply crisis. Additionally, the Iloilo provincial government has rolled out enhanced energy and fuel conservation measures across multiple sectors.
Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand, are grappling with a severe fuel crisis and rising prices for everyday items as the Middle East conflict disrupts global supply chains. In response, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has exempted trucks carrying fuel and essential goods from coding and bans.
A dispute between two families in Barangay San Isidro, La Paz, Iloilo City, escalated into a violent duel with bladed weapons, resulting in four deaths and two critical injuries.
A fire broke out in Barangay Gustilo, La Paz, Iloilo City, damaging 18 houses. The blaze started around 2:11 p.m. and quickly spread through a cluster of homes.
A massive fire in Zone 1, Barangay Gustilo, La Paz, Iloilo City, left 30 families homeless after reportedly starting from an unattended source.
A traffic enforcer, identified as a high-value individual, was arrested in Iloilo City after authorities seized over P400,000 worth of suspected shabu in a buy-bust operation in the Jaro district.
Plans for a 600-hectare coastal reclamation project in Iloilo City have been set back to square one after negotiations between the city government and a private property firm failed.
Over 200 personnel of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), totaling 269 officers, have been declared drug-free following a surprise random drug test conducted earlier this month.
The Iloilo City government is preparing financial assistance, livelihood opportunities, and psychosocial support for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who may be repatriated due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Iloilo City government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have renewed their partnership to enhance social protection programs and reduce poverty in the city.
Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas has proposed a new ordinance to regulate parking at public markets, aiming to maintain public order and ensure equal access to parking spaces.
ILOILO CITY — Authorities reported no major injuries or significant structural damage in Iloilo City following the magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 5 kilometers west of Guimbal, Iloilo at 6:13…
ILOILO CITY — Colorfully-dressed performers conquered the roads of this city on Saturday during the staging of “Sinamba sa Regatta” street dance and parade, one of the highlights of the ongoing 53rd Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival. Portions of major roads in the city’s downtown area were temporarily closed starting 3 p.m. to give way to
ILOILO CITY — Jose Nereo Cajilig Lujan, head of the Public Information and Community Affairs Office (PICAO) of the Iloilo Provincial Government, voluntarily surrendered to authorities on Wednesday after confirming that a warrant of arrest had been issued against him for two counts of cyber libel. Lujan said he posted P48,000 bail for each count
ILOILO CITY — The 53rd Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival, recognized as Asia’s oldest traditional sailing event, officially opened Sunday, Feb. 22, drawing early-morning runners, churchgoers and coastal communities to Arevalo for the start of a week-long maritime celebration. Carrying this year’s theme, ‘Sailing Forward, Guided by Tradition,’ the 53rd edition of the festival moved ahead
Iloilo City will suspend face-to-face classes at all levels from February 25 to 27 as it hosts a key meeting related to the 2026 ASEAN Summit.
ILOILO CITY — Visitors heading to this heritage-rich destination for Holy Week are being urged to observe proper decorum and plan their trips carefully, as the city government released a Lenten…
The municipality of Ajuy in Iloilo province, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity due to an energy emergency that has disrupted essential services and affected residents' daily lives.
For the first time, farmers in Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines, have successfully undertaken a third cropping season, or double dry season cropping, following the completion of an irrigation project.
As of March 27, 425 out of 14,485 gas stations across the Philippines have temporarily closed due to an ongoing fuel crisis, according to the Philippine National Police.
A transportation strike in Bacolod City, Philippines, involving about 500 drivers and operators protesting rising fuel prices, ended before noon on Thursday after only a few hours.
The Iloilo City government has started distributing fuel subsidy coupons to tricycle drivers on March 25-26 to help mitigate the impact of rising petroleum prices. This initiative aims to cushion drivers from increased costs driven by Middle East tensions.
The Iloilo City government is considering additional measures to support public utility drivers facing financial strain due to increasing fuel costs and global oil supply uncertainties.
Motorcycle riders in Iloilo City, Philippines, are struggling with the impact of rising fuel prices, with many continuing to work despite the financial strain.
Hundreds of Muslims gathered today at a historic mausoleum in Senegal's capital to mark Eid, with many expressing concern over the Middle East conflict and calling for peace.
ILOILO CITY—For Iloilo City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Elijo Sharon R. Herrera-Bellones, justice is not merely an abstract ideal written in statutes and rulings—it is a responsibility she…
ILOILO CITY – An employee of the Oton, Iloilo local government, classified by authorities as a high-value individual in the illegal drug trade, was arrested on Friday after yielding an estimated P 2.17 million worth of suspected meth or “shabu” during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Buray. Police identified the suspect only as alias “Scobe,”
A congressional body is studying how to replicate the Iloilo literacy program nationwide.
ILOILO CITY — More than 43,000 learners and over 2,400 school personnel in Eastern Visayas have been affected by class suspensions as Tropical Storm “Nuri” continues to influence weather conditions in parts of the country, according to officials of the Department of Education (DepEd). As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, a total of
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police – Highway Patrol Group (PNP -HPG) ordered its patrol officers to save on fuel amid looming price hikes triggered by escalating tensions in the…
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Iloilo Chapter has voiced concern and criticism regarding remarks made by Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay concerning an actress during a recent House committee hearing.
Several government buildings, schools, and community facilities in Iloilo City reported cracks and minor structural damage following a magnitude 4.8 earthquake off the coast of Guimbal, Iloilo.
Following a magnitude 4.8 earthquake, 125 schools in Iloilo, Philippines, have shifted to an Alternative Delivery Mode to allow authorities to conduct structural assessments.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) defended the arrest of two protesters following a clash with authorities during the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution
Iloilo City is preparing for significant road congestion, with traffic rerouting and partial road closures announced for the 'Trillion Peso March,' a foot parade and prayer rally.
ILOILO CITY — An international aquaculture research center based in the municipality of Tigbauan in Iloilo is working to develop sustainable farming techniques for spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) and evaluate its viability as a livelihood for coastal fishers in the Philippines. The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) has recognized the species, locally known