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Independence Day · Iloilo City

DOLE leverages Independence Day to deliver jobs, livelihood aid across WV

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ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 6 marked the recent 127th Philippine Independence Day with a series of high-impact programs across Western Visayas, turning the commemoration into an opportunity to generate jobs, empower youth, and strengthen grassroots livelihoods. In Bacolod City, DOLE-6 spearheaded the Kalayaan Job Fair that led to […]See the Story

Iloilo City · Iloilo City

NO PASS, NO GUN: Underperforming cops may be reassigned, not fired – PNP chief

ILOILO City – Ilonggo Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Nicolas Torre III has ruled out the immediate dismissal of police officers who fail the standard firearms proficiency test, but warned that persistent underperformance could result in sanctions, including reassignment to non-combat roles and the withdrawal of their service firearms. Speaking during his recent […]Read Article

Iloilo City · Iloilo City

No fare hike petition so far in WV despite fuel price surge – LTFRB

ILOILO City – Despite mounting pressure from transport groups nationwide and a sharp increase in global fuel prices, no public utility vehicle (PUV) group in Western Visayas has filed a petition for a fare increase, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 6 office confirmed. LTFRB-6 legal counsel and spokesperson Atty. Salvador Altura […]Read Article

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Iloilo MSMEs warn of layoffs and closures if P200 wage hike is OK’d

ILOILO City – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Iloilo warned of potential layoffs and shutdowns if the proposed P200 across-the-board daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers is approved. They cite the prevailing rising costs and sluggish sales. Entrepreneur JK who runs a bar near the Iloilo Provincial Capitol and another in Mandurriao […]Layoffs · Iloilo CityRead Article

3ID, Coast Guard strengthen ties

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Army’s 3rd Infantry Division has further strengthened its collaboration with the Philippine Coast Guard District Western Visayas.Coast Guard · Iloilo CityRead Article

SUGARCANE UNDER SIEGE: New pest outbreak threatens Panay Island’s sugar industry

ILOILO City – Without swift containment and stronger cooperation from local governments, the infestation affecting sugarcane plantations in Panay Island could severely impact Western Visayas’ sugarcane output and the livelihoods of hundreds of smallholder farmers. The Department of Agriculture (DA) has sounded the alarm over the spread of a newly detected pest, with confirmed infestations […]Iloilo City · Iloilo CityRead Article

SWIFT ACTION OR STEP DOWN: New PRO-6 director warns underperforming commanders

ILOILO City – Newly appointed Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) director Police Brigadier General Josefino Ligan is setting a high bar for police responsiveness and accountability, announcing that commanders across Western Visayas will be evaluated based on how swiftly and effectively they respond to calls for assistance. Speaking during the turnover of command ceremony on […]Iloilo City · Iloilo CityRead Article

Iloilo City gears up for global spotlight as host of world practical shooting championship

ILOILO City – With aspirations of becoming a premier sports tourism destination, Iloilo City is hosting the 2nd International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Action Air World Championship from July 26 to August 3, 2025. The high-level international competition is expected to attract over 700 top-tier local and foreign shooters, reinforcing Iloilo’s growing reputation for successfully […]Iloilo City · Iloilo CityRead Article

DILG Region 6 director trapped in Israel-Iran crisis safely returns home

ILOILO City – After being caught in the crossfire of heightened tnsions between Israel and Iran, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 6 director Juan Jovian Ingeniero and 16 other Philippine government officials have safely returned to the country, following an emergency evacuation. The group had traveled to Israel from June 9 to […]Iloilo City · Iloilo CityRead Article

Despite reduced jurisdiction, DepEd-6 records over a million enrollees for SY 2025-2026

ILOILO City – Despite a significant territorial reorganization that excluded Negros Occidental from its jurisdiction, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 has recorded over one million enrollees for School Year 2025-2026. Based on the enrollment quick count as of 4 a.m. on June 20, a total of 1,014,605 learners have enrolled across the eight […]Iloilo City · Iloilo CityRead Article

Leadership boot camp for WV’s newly elected officials launched

ILOILO City – As newly elected local officials prepare to assume office, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is set to launch an intensive leadership training program starting July 1, aimed at guiding them in setting priorities and crafting a responsive agenda for their first 100 days. Under the 2025 Newly Elected Officials […]Iloilo City · Iloilo CityRead Article

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