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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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Police Major Shella Mae Sangrines, acting chief of the City Community Affairs and Development Unit and spokesperson of the Iloilo City
Police Office, checks on residents staying at temporary evacuation
centers in Barangays Balabago and Calubihan in Jaro District and
Barangay Bakhaw in Mandurriao District, Iloilo City, on August 18,
2026, as police strengthened preparedness and response measures amid flooding caused by the Southwest Monsoon and the monitoring of two loW pressure areas. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Police Office)

Iloilo City police checks evacuation centers, strengthens flood preparedness amid habagat

6 hours ago

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Guimaras records zero focus crimes from August 1 to 15

Guimaras records zero focus crimes from August 1 to 15

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 16, 2026

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Western Visayas police arrest 2 most wanted persons

2 Western Visayas most wanted persons arrested

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Aug 16, 2026

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Shooting reported at Ateneo de Zamboanga University

Shooting reported at Ateneo de Zamboanga University

13 hours ago

Malacañang orders shift to alternative work arrangement of gov't offices, classes in Luzon

Malacañang orders shift to alternative work arrangement of gov't offices, classes in Luzon

Aug 17, 2026

Lagdameo: Malacañang calls for calm, sobriety as PBBM orders swift probe of Macacua’s ambush

Lagdameo: Malacañang calls for calm, sobriety as PBBM orders swift probe of Macacua’s ambush

Aug 16, 2026

Tabogon halts parish logistics after priest preaches debt claims

Tabogon halts parish logistics after priest preaches debt claims

Aug 16, 2026

Videos

MCIA: Beyond the Terminal, Into the Future

MCIA: Beyond the Terminal, Into the Future

9 hours ago

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Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Maguwang sa umagad

Tambagi ko Noy Kulas: Maguwang sa umagad

9 hours ago

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Cebu City’s Waste Management: What’s the Best Solution?

Cebu City’s Waste Management: What’s the Best Solution?

Aug 16, 2026

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Local News (ILOILO)

Police Major Shella Mae Sangrines, acting chief of the City Community Affairs and Development Unit and spokesperson of the Iloilo City
Police Office, checks on residents staying at temporary evacuation
centers in Barangays Balabago and Calubihan in Jaro District and
Barangay Bakhaw in Mandurriao District, Iloilo City, on August 18,
2026, as police strengthened preparedness and response measures amid flooding caused by the Southwest Monsoon and the monitoring of two loW pressure areas. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Police Office)

Iloilo City police checks evacuation centers, strengthens flood preparedness amid habagat

6 hours ago

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Rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit Iloilo City, where 789 families or 2,529 individuals were affected. The city government activated its Community Kitchen and continued providing food and non-food assistance. | Photo from Mayor Raisa Treñas' Facebook post on August 18, 2026.

2,500 affected by Iloilo City floods; mayor says waters starting to subside

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LOOSE FIREARMS CAMPAIGN. The Police Regional Office in Western Visayas (PRO 6) recorded 59 loose firearms voluntarily surrendered during its intensified campaign against illegal and unregistered weapons from 6 a.m. on August 15 to 5:59 a.m. on August 16, 2026. PRO 6 also conducted 67 loose firearms-related operations, recording 10 explosive devices and 31 firearms deposited for safekeeping while their registration renewals were being processed. Police Brigadier General Randulf Tuaño, regional director of PRO 6, urged the public to continue cooperating with authorities and voluntarily surrender unlicensed or unregistered firearms.

59 loose firearms surrendered to Western Visayas police

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Police personnel under the Police Regional Office in Western Visayas conduct operations against illegal gambling and smuggled cigarettes across the region on August 15, 2026. PRO 6 reported 73 arrests in 33 anti-illegal gambling operations, with P38,783.35 in cash bets confiscated, and 60 operations against smuggled cigarettes that yielded four reams and 190 packs worth P25,628.

PRO 6 arrests 73 in illegal gambling ops, intensifies drive vs smuggled cigarettes

11 hours ago

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33 arrested in 21 anti-illegal fishing operations across Western Visayas

33 arrested in 21 anti-illegal fishing operations across Western Visayas

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Police operatives document suspected shabu and other evidence recovered during separate anti-illegal drug operations in Mambusao and Panitan, Capiz, on August 14, 2026. About 500 grams of suspected shabu worth P3.4 million were seized, four high-value individuals were arrested, and a caliber .38 revolver with six live rounds was recovered. Another regional priority drug target remained at large.

P3.4 million 'shabu' seized in separate Capiz operations

12 hours ago

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P1.46M 'shabu' seized; live-in couple nabbed in Batad drug bust

P1.46M 'shabu' seized; live-in couple nabbed in Batad drug bust

Aug 14, 2026

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Suspected shabu weighing about 75 grams and valued at P510,000, along with buy-bust and proceeds money, empty plastic sachets, and other items, was recovered during an intelligence-driven anti-drug operation targeting a high-value individual in Barangay Tanza Esperanza, City Proper District, Iloilo City, on August 8, 2026. The target, identified as alias Ben2, escaped as police moved to arrest him, prompting authorities to launch hot pursuit and intelligence operations.

P510K 'shabu' seized in Iloilo City; HVI escapes drug bust

Aug 12, 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 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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More Power wins CSR Company of the Year at 2025 Asia CEO Awards

More Power wins CSR Company of the Year at 2025 Asia CEO Awards

Oct 25, 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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