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Participants line up for freebies from partners of Mercury Drug Foundation.

Mercury Drug Foundation holds NCD awareness walk in Negros Occidental

Jun 03, 2026

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ILOILO. The Iloilo City Police Office (Icpo) arrested 654 drug suspects and seized approximately 16.54 kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P112.5 million during 543 anti-illegal drug operations conducted in Iloilo City from January 1 to September 30, 2026. Police also confiscated marijuana, high-grade marijuana or “Kush,” and liquid marijuana during the nine-month campaign.

Icpo seizes P112.5 million in shabu, arrests 654 suspects in 9 months

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Icpo arrests 388 wanted persons in first 9 months of 2026

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ILOILO. Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas highlights the city’s inclusion among the Top 20 finalists of the 2026 Galing Pook Awards through its Iloilo City Action and Resilience Center program and, in a separate Teachers’ Day message, urges teachers to take care of their health and well-being while continuing to educate and care for children.

Iloilo City’s ICARe makes Galing Pook Top 20

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SSS encourages members to avail of new microloan facility

Oct 02, 2026

Carmen council seeks suspension of environmental fee ordinance

Carmen council seeks suspension of environmental fee ordinance

Oct 04, 2026

Representatives from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) distribute cash assistance to elderly beneficiaries during a localized payout event in Kapalong, Davao del Norte. Under the Expanded Centenarians Act (Republic Act 11982), qualified Filipino senior citizens reaching milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 receive a lump-sum cash gift of ₱10,000, while those reaching 100 receive ₱100,000 as part of the national government's social optimization program.

900 Dabawenyo senior citizens to get P10K on Oct 8

Oct 02, 2026

Cebu clerk of court dismissed over missing fiduciary funds

Cebu clerk of court dismissed over missing fiduciary funds

Oct 04, 2026

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Is the stock market really only for the wealthy?

Oct 04, 2026

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Beyond Reading: Understanding Functional Literacy Among Filipinos

Beyond Reading: Understanding Functional Literacy Among Filipinos

Oct 04, 2026

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Local News (ILOILO)

ILOILO. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (Ippo) arrested 64 individuals and seized about four kilograms of suspected shabu valued at approximately P27 million during 38 anti-illegal drug operations conducted across Iloilo province from September 1 to 30, 2026. Of those arrested, 27 were classified as high-value individuals and 37 as street-level individuals.

Ippo seizes P27-M shabu, arrests 64 in September

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ILOILO. The Iloilo City Police Office (Icpo) arrested 654 drug suspects and seized approximately 16.54 kilograms of suspected shabu valued at P112.5 million during 543 anti-illegal drug operations conducted in Iloilo City from January 1 to September 30, 2026. Police also confiscated marijuana, high-grade marijuana or “Kush,” and liquid marijuana during the nine-month campaign.

Icpo seizes P112.5 million in shabu, arrests 654 suspects in 9 months

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Icpo arrests 388 wanted persons in first 9 months of 2026

7 hours ago

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ILOILO. Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas highlights the city’s inclusion among the Top 20 finalists of the 2026 Galing Pook Awards through its Iloilo City Action and Resilience Center program and, in a separate Teachers’ Day message, urges teachers to take care of their health and well-being while continuing to educate and care for children.

Iloilo City’s ICARe makes Galing Pook Top 20

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1,762 loose firearms surrendered across Iloilo Province

1,762 loose firearms surrendered across Iloilo Province

Sep 24, 2026

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Western Visayas peace council eyes multi-layered security strategy for schools

Western Visayas peace council eyes multi-layered security strategy for schools

Sep 24, 2026

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ILOILO. The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) arrested 197 people and seized or recovered more than P11.85 million worth of fish, fishing paraphernalia, motorboats, lumber and charcoal during 304 operations against illegal fishing and illegal logging across Western Visayas from September 1 to 15, 2026, under its PRO 6 Bantay Kalikasan campaign.

PRO 6 nets 197, seizes P11.85 million in fish, forest products in Western Visayas

Sep 17, 2026

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ILOILO. The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) records 277 loose firearms voluntarily surrendered and two others confiscated during 177 operations conducted across Western Visayas from 6 a.m. on September 16 to 5:59 a.m. on September 17, 2026. Police also recovered one explosive device and arrested one person during the 24-hour campaign.

277 firearms surrendered in 24 hours as PRO 6 steps up campaign vs loose guns

Sep 17, 2026

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Lifestyle (ILOILO)

Ilonggo delicacies a big hit at 2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest in Macau

Ilonggo delicacies a big hit at 2026 International Cities of Gastronomy Fest in Macau

Mar 23, 2026

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ILOILO. Over 1,000 runners are expected to join Festive Walk Iloilo’s biggest in-mall run on November 8, promoting wellness, inclusivity, and community spirit in partnership with Run Iloilo.

Over 1,000 runners to join Festive Walk Iloilo’s biggest in-mall run

Nov 07, 2025

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ILOILO. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse is set to open its first branch in Iloilo City inside Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park, marking another milestone in its expansion in the Philippines.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse to open first Iloilo branch at Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park

Apr 26, 2025

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Business (ILOILO)

Iloilo City eyes expansion of 'Kape Ta sa Merkado'

Iloilo City eyes expansion of 'Kape Ta sa Merkado'

Sep 01, 2026

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Iloilo City boosts MICE

Iloilo City boosts MICE

Aug 05, 2026

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Iloilo City holds first MSME Summit

Iloilo City holds first MSME Summit

Jul 29, 2026

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Iloilo City holds first-ever MSME summit

Iloilo City holds first-ever MSME summit

Jul 28, 2026

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Iloilo City bids for Micecon 2027

Iloilo City bids for Micecon 2027

May 06, 2026

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Iloilo City women entrepreneurs get boost thru packaging technology support

Iloilo City women entrepreneurs get boost thru packaging technology support

Mar 19, 2026

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Carelon PH opens doors to senior workers amid rising aging population

Carelon PH opens doors to senior workers amid rising aging population

Nov 18, 2025

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Iloilo City opens new Central and Terminal Markets

Iloilo City opens new Central and Terminal Markets

Nov 04, 2025

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Opinion (ILOILO)

Tell it to SunStar: Fiery dawn in Iloilo

Oct 15, 2019

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Sports (ILOILO)

Iloilo City Government gives incentives to Palaro medalists

Iloilo City Government gives incentives to Palaro medalists

Jul 06, 2026

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12th Iloilo Bike Festival kicks off

12th Iloilo Bike Festival kicks off

Jun 05, 2026

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Iloilo Bike fest set in June

Iloilo Bike fest set in June

May 20, 2026

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Baronda facilitates cash aid for Palarong Pambansa athletes

May 15, 2026

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ILOILO. Tottenham Hotspur Football Club coaches Shannon Moloney and Lily Jervis lead football drills with students and teachers at Guimbal National High School in Iloilo under AIA Philippines’ AIA Healthiest Schools program.

Tottenham coaches lead football clinic in Iloilo

Nov 07, 2025

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Ateneo de Iloilo students shine at International Math Competitions, bag multiple medals

Ateneo de Iloilo students shine at International Math Competitions, bag multiple medals

Jul 25, 2024

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Western Visayas claims 2nd place in 2024 Palarong Pambansa medal tally

Western Visayas claims 2nd place in 2024 Palarong Pambansa medal tally

Jul 14, 2024

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CEBU. Western Visayas (Region VI) defeated Bicol Region (Region V) in a thrilling three-set match, 21-19, 21-17, 21-8, in the Palarong Pambansa Badminton Elementary Boys' category at the Metro Sports Center Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Western Visayas secures 5th place in Palarong Pambansa medal tally with 31 medals

Jul 12, 2024

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Entertainment (ILOILO)

Cecile Licad returns to Iloilo City, shares world-class music

Cecile Licad returns to Iloilo City, shares world-class music

Oct 07, 2025

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Alexie Brooks of Iloilo wins Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt

Alexie Brooks of Iloilo wins Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt

Apr 21, 2025

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ILOILO. Mayor Jerry Treñas with Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rubiya Mateo. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Jerry Treñas)

All the firsts for Miss Universe Philippines 2020 winner Rabiya Mateo

Oct 25, 2020

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Feature (ILOILO)

TRANSCOM OPENS RECRUITMENT HUB. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas (fourth from left) leads the ribbon cutting of the Transcom Iloilo Recruitment Hub, along with (from left) Transcom Senior Director for Talent Acquisition Melvin Peralta, Vice President for Talent Acquisition in the Americas and Asia Pacific (AAPAC) Region Jaymarie Altura, Vice President for Operations Andrea Kristina Resurreccion, and PHINMA University of Iloilo Chief Operating Officer Martin Benedict Perez, at the third floor of the Festive Mall in Iloilo Business Park, Iloilo City, on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Transcom Iloilo launches recruitment hub in Festive Mall

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Jun 22, 2025

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‘Oh My G! It’s G DAY Everyday!’: Globe Telecom introduces exciting all-new rewards to loyal consumers in celebration of G DAY 2024.

‘Oh My G! It’s G DAY Everyday!’: Globe Telecom introduces exciting all-new rewards to loyal consumers in celebration of G DAY 2024

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Sep 16, 2024

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Philippine Airlines representatives, along with Filipino Paralympians, pose for a group photo during the send-off dinner. The Paralympians are set to compete in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, with PAL’s support. (Contributed photo)

PAL supports Filipino Paralympians at the 2024 Paris Paralympics

Aug 28, 2024

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World's largest halal showcase to be held virtually in September

World's largest halal showcase to be held virtually in September

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Aug 26, 2021

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