13 10 362 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – A 34-year-old Ilongga overseas Filipino worker (OFW) expressed relief that she made it home safe. The situation in Lebanon is worsening, she said. “I will never forget the moment one Friday when missiles passed by our (residential) building, targeting a Hezbollah leader. We heard loud explosions,” said Donna Jean Gabasa-Berniz, a resident of Barangay Botlog, Concepcion, Iloilo. Hezbollah is an Iran-backed terrorist organization based in Lebanon that the Israeli military has vowed to crush for supporting Hamas, a Gaza Strip-based terror group which has vowed to annihilate the Jewish state. Gabasa-Berniz had been working as a domestic help for 10 years in Hadath, a municipality that borders the southern periphery of the Lebanese capital Beirut and is considered part of its metropolitan area. She returned to Iloilo on Tuesday, October 15. Around 11:30 p.m. that Friday, according to Gabaza-Berniz., they were warned to evacuate “because our area was the next target.” “We hurriedly left the building. The fear and anxiety were overwhelming. We were given just two hours to evacuate,” she said. Less than two hours after they left their residential building, the bombing began, an emotional Gabasa-Berniz recounted during a media interview at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol on Wednesday morning, October 16, alongside her husband, Eladio Berniz. Gabasa-Berniz is the first Ilongga OFW repatriated from Lebanon with the assistance of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Iloilo provincial government through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) – Iloilo Province. She said she decided to return home because Hadath had become unsafe due to Israeli military airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. Gabasa-Berniz proceeded to the Philippine Embassy, where she was placed in a shelter. She briefly returned to her employer’s house, only to find the area in ruins, with buildings destroyed by the bombing, including her employer’s home. Despite the devastation, Gabasa-Berniz said her employer and their family were safe and had also sought refuge in a shelter. Grateful for her early return to the Philippines, Gabasa-Berniz said, “I’m happy because the anxiety is gone. Every day, it was hard to work because of the constant fear.” “I’m thankful to the government for bringing her home safely,” said her husband, Eladio. What assistance will the provincial government provide? According to PESO-Iloilo acting head Cynthia Parcon-Dario, Gabasa-Berniz is eligible to receive P10,000 in financial assistance for repatriated OFWs. In addition, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has ordered that all available assistance be extended to Gabasa-Berniz. As of now, 85 Ilonggo OFWs in Lebanon have been profiled by PESO, with most of them marked safe. However, Dario noted that more Ilonggo OFWs are expected to be returning home in the coming days as the national government’s repatriation program continues. Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, October 17). ‘We were given just two hours to evacuate’; Ilongga OFW repatriated from Lebanon recounts ordeal. Panay News, 1&2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ‘We were given just two hours to evacuate’; Ilongga OFW repatriated from Lebanon recounts ordeal Description An account of the resource ILOILO – A 34-year-old Ilongga overseas Filipino worker (OFW) expressed relief that she made it home safe. The situation in Lebanon is worsening, she said. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO City – Ilonggos are mourning the death of violin virtuoso and musical crusader Gilopez Kabayao, who passed on Sunday, October 13, after a brief illness. He was 94. “After more than seven decades of sharing his music propelled by the generosity of spirit that he so selflessly gave to his audience from all walks of life, the curtain now closes on this artist with a mission,” his wife, Corazon, said in a social media post on Sunday. Kabayao was born in 1929 in Negros Occidental, with roots from Iloilo. He was the first Filipino to play at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City at 19 years old. He was dubbed “Father of Outreach for Classical Music,” bringing the music of the masters to the masses starting in the 1950s and holding classical concerts for the grassroots in even the most unconventional venues from Aparri to Jolo. Through his transcriptions, 24 Philippine folk songs and kundiman (folk love songs) were transformed into virtuosic gems for violin and piano, enriching the violin literature of Filipino music. He earned a Presidential Award of Merit in 1969 and a President Ramon Magsaysay Award in 1972. “We deeply mourn the loss of Maestro Gilopez Kabayao, an exceptional Ilonggo violinist and a cultural icon whose legacy will always live on, not just in Iloilo City, but across the country,” Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said in a statement yesterday, October 14. He added that Kabayao’s music connected people worldwide, fostering understanding between nations. At home, he had a profound impact, especially on young Filipino musicians who admired him as a role model. The mayor said his “music wasn’t just art. It brought hope and unity to our people.” “In Iloilo City, we are especially grateful for his contributions. His legacy will live on through the music he inspired in others,” Treñas added. He was nominated to the Order of the National Artist in June this year. Kabayao is survived by his wife, Corazon Pineda; children Sicilienne, Farida, and Gilberto; son-in-law Jose Roy Paniza; daughter-in-law Michelle Alhambra; and a grandchild. Citation Citation of the article Ilonggos mourn passing of violin virtuoso Gilopez Kabayao, (2024, October 15). Panay news, 5&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ilonggos mourn passing of violin virtuoso Gilopez Kabayao Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – Ilonggos are mourning the death of violin virtuoso and musical crusader Gilopez Kabayao, who passed on Sunday, October 13, after a brief illness. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/ilonggos-mourn-passing-of-violin-virtuoso-gilopez-kabayao/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 15, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Violinists Kabayao, Gilopez L. Gilopez Kabayao Notable Ilonggos Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – All five suspected cases of mpox (monkeypox) from this province have tested negative following confirmatory tests conducted at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) in Metro Manila. Dr. Rodney Labis, chief of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) – Health Service Delivery Division, confirmed this to the media: “As of today, there have been no reported cases of mpox in the province of Iloilo in 2024. There were patients who met the suspect case definition for mpox, and their specimens were sent for confirmatory testing, all of which yielded negative results.” Despite the negative results, the IPHO continues to maintain vigilance. The Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU), along with Municipal Health Offices (MHOs) and local hospitals, is actively conducting disease surveillance. This effort ensures that, in the event a case is detected, immediate response and containment can be implemented to prevent community transmission. “Surveillance continues at our unit and local hospitals to monitor for mpox cases. Should a patient with mpox be detected in the province, we are ready to respond swiftly and control the spread within the community,” Labis added. He further explained that the Department of Health (DOH) has classified mpox as a dangerous communicable disease. Under the Sanitation Code of the Philippines and DOH policies, patients who die from mpox must be buried within 12 hours without embalming or cremated. They must also be laid to rest in an approved burial ground. Mpox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Symptoms may include skin rashes or mucosal lesions lasting 2-4 weeks, often accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. Transmission occurs through close contact, such as skin-to-skin interaction, sexual contact with an infected person, contact with contaminated materials (like bedding or clothing), or through bites or scratches from infected animals. The virus can also be passed to a fetus during pregnancy or to a newborn during or after birth. Patients remain contagious until all lesions have healed and new skin has formed. The DOH emphasizes the importance of preventing transmission through respiratory etiquette, proper ventilation, handwashing with soap and water or using alcohol-based sanitizers, and avoiding individuals showing symptoms of mpox. Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, October 14) 5 suspected mpox cases in Iloilo Province test negative. Panay News, 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO City – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating its plans to privatize the operations and management of at least four major airports by 2025. According to Transportation Undersecretary for Aviation Roberto C. O. Lim, the airports set for privatization include the Iloilo International Airport, Davao International Airport, Puerto Princesa International Airport, and the Kalibo International Airport. The move aims to hand over the management of these airports to private entities by next year, 2025. The agency noted that privatization is expected to improve the efficiency, services, and infrastructure at these airports, enhancing the overall travel experience. The successful privatization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has encouraged the DOTr to expedite the transfer of management and operations of four additional airports to the private sector by next year. Following the NAIA model, the DOTr believes that private sector involvement can enhance the operational efficiency and service quality of these airports. The privatization process is projected to address infrastructure gaps and improve services, making these airports more competitive and passenger-friendly, while contributing to overall economic growth through improved connectivity and tourism. Mayor Jerry Treñas welcomed the DOTr’s pronouncement, noting that he has been lobbying to expedite the airport’s proposed expansion. “This is truly a dream come true, something I have long advocated for, dating back to my time as congressman of the Lone District of Iloilo City and even until I became mayor,” Treñas said. The mayor noted the privatization will address long-standing operational issues including non-functional air-conditioning systems and broken escalators, which caused discomfort to travelers. The privatization Treñas believes the privatization will help fast-track the improvements needed to enhance the airport’s capacity and services, which will be vital in supporting Iloilo’s growing economy and tourism sector. “It will not only improve passenger experience but also expand the airport’s capacity to accommodate larger planes and more flights, ensuring Iloilo continues to grow as a prime destination for business and tourism. With multiple investors already expressing interest, I am confident that the partnership will usher in a new era of development for our region,” he added. He added that the expansion and privatization efforts align with his vision of making Iloilo a key gateway in the Visayas region, boosting connectivity and attracting more investments. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) reported that negotiations for the proposed P14.7-billion rehabilitation and expansion of Iloilo International Airport were completed on September 3, 2024. In his letter to Treñas, Capt. Manuel Antonio Tamayo, CAAP director general, said the unsolicited proposal for the rehabilitation, expansion, and maintenance of the Iloilo Airport is in the negotiation stage with Prime Asset Ventures Inc. (PAVI), the holding company of real estate magnate and former senator Manuel B. Villar, Jr. Prime Asset offers to improve the management and operational capability of CAAP in managing the Iloilo Airport through an operate-add-transfer (OAT) contractual agreement. The project includes expanding the airport’s passenger terminal building with necessary facilities as per International Civil Aviation to accommodate passengers, constructing an apron adjacent to the new terminal building, and renovating and maintaining the existing terminal building. The project also intends to install the required equipment for the passenger services in the new terminal building and operation and maintenance of the passenger terminal buildings and equipment/facilities in the terminal building during the entire concession period. The Villar group submitted an unsolicited proposal for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the Iloilo airport as early as 2018. PAVI has an authorized capital of P10 billion, with Villar holding 99.99 percent of the company. Citation Citation of the article Dalipe, G. (2024, October 15). DOTr hastens plans to privatize Iloilo Airport, 3 other airports. Panay News, 3&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DOTr hastens plans to privatize Iloilo Airport, 3 other airports Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating its plans to privatize the operations and management of at least four major airports by 2025. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dalipe, Gerome IV. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="ILOILO%20City%20%E2%80%93%20The%20Department%20of%20Transportation%20(DOTr)%20is%20accelerating%20its%20plans%20to%20privatize%20the%20operations%20and%20management%20of%20at%20least%20four%20major%20airports%20by%202025." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 14, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Airports Philippines. Department of Transportation Iloilo International Airport Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is calling on the 43 local government units (LGUs) in this province to establish “impounding areas” for stray dogs. Some “70 to 80 percent” of the province’s total dog population of 324,764, particularly at the barangay level, are stray or inadequately cared for by their owners, according to Dr. Darel Tabuada, the PVO chief. But only about 25 percent of the LGUs have impounding areas, he lamented. “Our anti-rabies vaccination rates are high but if we do not address the stray dog issue, we cannot solve the rabies problem,” Tabuada told Panay News. Majority of the LGUs have not yet established such facilities often due to the need to allocate funds to make the areas functional, Tabuada explained. LGUs including Santa Barbara, Leganes, Oton, and Igbaras were mentioned as having established impounding areas. Tabuada emphasized that starting next year, the PVO will focus on ensuring that all LGUs establish impounding areas as a requirement to achieve a rabies-free Iloilo province by 2030. “We will work out next year. That will be our focus,” he stressed. The establishment of impounding areas by LGUs is also a criterion used by the PVO to award top-performing LGUs annually for their implementation of the rabies program. Tabuada explained that the PVO is ready to extend technical assistance to LGUs that request help in establishing impounding areas for stray, unwanted, and unvaccinated dogs. “We will assist them upon request. We train dog catchers and assist in euthanasia if the LGUs do not have a veterinarian,” added Tabuada. Regarding the implementation of euthanasia, Tabuada noted that they follow the guidelines set in Section 6 of Republic Act 8485, also known as The Animal Welfare Act of 1998. This section states that it is unlawful for any person to torture any animal, to neglect to provide adequate care, sustenance, or shelter, or maltreat any animal or to subject any dog or horse to fights, kill or cause to be tortured or deprived of adequate care, or use them in unauthorized research or experiments. The killing of any animal other than cattle pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, horses, deer and crocodiles is likewise hereby declared unlawful except in the following instances: * When it is done as part of the religious rituals of an established religion or sect or a ritual required by tribal or ethnic custom of indigenous cultural communities; however, leaders shall keep records in cooperation with the Committee on Animal Welfare; * When the pet animal is afflicted with an incurable communicable disease as determined and certified by a duly licensed veterinarian; * When the killing is deemed necessary to put an end to the misery suffered by the animal as determined and certified by a duly licensed veterinarian; * When it is done to prevent an imminent danger to the life or limb of a human being; * When done for the purpose of animal population control; * When the animal is killed after it has been used in authorized research or experiments; and * Any other ground analogous to the foregoing as determined and certified licensed veterinarian. In all the above mentioned cases, including those of cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, carabaos, horses, deer and crocodiles the killing of the animals shall be done through humane procedures at all times. In addition to establishing impounding areas for stray dogs, the Iloilo provincial government under Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. continues to intensify its efforts to curb rabies through a comprehensive dog vaccination program. Since taking office in 2019, the Defensor administration annually allocates P8 million to purchase 20,150 vials of vaccines, targeting at least 70 percent of the province’s total dog population. As of August 31, 2024, approximately 279,989 dogs, or 86.21 percent of the dog population in the province, have been vaccinated this year. The PVO is also actively conducting spaying and neutering activities across LGUs, aiming to promote responsible pet ownership and address the challenge of pet overpopulation in the community. To date, the PVO has successfully spayed 273 dogs and castrated 648 dogs. Furthermore, from October 1 to 7, the province celebrated Animal Welfare Week, as designated by Presidential Proclamation No. 715 dated October 11, 2014. This annual observance is aimed at fostering a culture of kindness and responsibility towards animals among Filipinos, particularly the youth. The proclamation underscores the importance of kindness, justice, and protection for all living creatures as key factors in maintaining and restoring the country’s ecological balance. Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (October 15, 2024). ‘STRAYS EXPLODE’: Iloilo’s stray dog population surges as LGUs scramble for solutions, Panay News. 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ‘Strays explode’: Iloilo’s stray dog population surges as LGUs scramble for solutions Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) is calling on the 43 local government units (LGUs) in this province to establish “impounding areas” for stray dogs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, I. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO City – The eight-day filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) in Western Visayas from October 1 to October 8, 2024 was generally peaceful, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). Brigadier General Jack L. Wanky, PRO-6 director, confirmed there was no single violent incident reported. “Wala po tayong na-record na insidente na related sa filing ng certificates of candidacy,” Wanky said, emphasizing the successful coordination among various stakeholders. The peaceful conduct of the COC filing for the 2025 midterm elections was attributed to the close collaboration between the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and other concerned agencies. “We are grateful to our unit commanders, the provincial and city directors, the chiefs of police, and all our personnel for their commitment and dedication during this eight-day deployment,” he added. Wanky also noted the adherence of all aspirants and their supporters to the Comelec’s rules and regulations as one factor in the success of the COC filing. To recall, PRO-6 deployed approximately 3,200 police personnel across the region to ensure a smooth COC filing process. Around 265 cops were detailed in the venues and the rest of the 3,000 police force were deployed to help in traffic management and providing security on the street Citation Citation of the article Ladiao, M.T. (2024, October 15). Peaceful COC filing in W. Visayas – PRO-6, Panay News, 4. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Peaceful COC filing in W. Visayas – PRO-6 Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – The eight-day filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) in Western Visayas from October 1 to October 8, 2024 was generally peaceful, according to the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ladiao, Maria Theresa Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/peaceful-coc-filing-in-w-visayas-pro-6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 15, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Subject The topic of the resource Local elections Political candidates Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – A total of 85 mayoralty aspirants and 84 vice mayoralty aspirants have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) in this province from October 1 to 8, ahead of the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. However, these numbers might still see minor changes as the Law Department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in its Central Office is currently reviewing the submitted COCs by the City and Provincial Election Officers. This process ensures that all candidates are qualified to run in the upcoming polls. According to the Comelec-Iloilo Province list provided to the media, the names of those who filed for the mayoralty and vice mayoralty posts are available per municipality. The final list of qualified candidates will be confirmed once the verification process is completed. Here are the COC filers: AJUY Mayor * SB Member Loida Espinosa vs Board Member Carol-V Espinosa Vice Mayor * Mayor Jett Rojas vs Ramon Espinosa Sr. ALIMODIAN Mayor * Mayor Ian Keneth Alfeche – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Geefre Alonsabe – unopposed ANILAO Mayor * Vice Mayor Ma. Theresa Debuque vs Josefino Zerrudo Vice Mayor * Lyka Joy Debuque – unopposed BADIANGAN Mayor * Mayor Suzette Mamon – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Cylas June Nobleza – unopposed BALASAN Mayor * Mayor Filomeno Ganzon vs Jose Abdallah Jr. Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Manuel Ganzon vs Dominador Mantong BANATE Mayor * Carlos Cabangal Jr. vs Mayor Peter Paul Gonzales Vice Mayor * Mario Bactung vs Filemon Iran Jr BAROTAC NUEVO Mayor * Mayor Bryant Paul Biron vs Simon Bretaña Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Hernan Biron Jr. vs Isidro Betita Jr. BAROTAC VIEJO Mayor * Mayor Nielo Tupas vs Ulysses Valdez Vice Mayor * Vivian Buenavista vs Evari Tupas BATAD Mayor * Mayor Elvira Alarcon vs Lloyd Espinosa Vice Mayor * Ernesto Balida vs Steven Andrada BINGAWAN Mayor * Eduardo Dalipe vs Board Member Matt Palabrica Vice Mayor * Elizabeth Occeña vs Belinda Plagata CABATUAN Mayor * Mayor Elizalde Pueyo vs Ma. Fe Cabucos vs Vice Mayor Ronilo Caspe Vice Mayor * Patrick Anthony Tobias – unopposed CALINOG Mayor * Mayor Francisco Calvo – unopposed Vice Mayor * Julius Andrew Castaños vs Jireh Nino Gonzales CARLES Mayor * Raul Betita vs Arnold Betita II Vice Mayor * Gilroy Billones vs Earl Patrick Betita CONCEPCION Mayor * Mayor Millard Villanueva vs Butch Ariola Vice Mayor * Jovelyn Estrada vs Reymond Gabayeron DINGLE Mayor * Mayor Rufino Palabrica vs Rendey Ariola Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Quindialem Villanueva vs Edwin Cabayao vs Arnel Dragido DUEÑAS Mayor * Mayor Robert Martin Pama vs Mamerto Pelopero Vice Mayor * Aimee Paz Padojinog vs Kaiser Cordero DUMANGAS Mayor * Mayor Braeden John Biron vs Ian Dolutan II Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Ronaldo – unopposed ESTANCIA Mayor * Mayor Mary Lynn Mosqueda vs Ma. Angelica Bianca Requinto Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Mark Joseph Cordero vs Rowena Placencia GUIMBAL Mayor * Mayor Jennifer Garin-Colada vs Eduardo Gargaritano Vice Mayor * Vice Governor Christine Garin – unopposed IGBARAS Mayor * Mayor Vicente Escorpion Jr. vs Vicente Escorpion vs Anne Karmela Eucogco Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Sherwin Paul Quidato – unopposed JANIUAY Mayor * Mayor Paulino Parian vs Corel Hannah Yap Vice Mayor * Felizardo Amigable vs Mayen Mar Gulmatico LAMBUNAO Mayor * Mayor Reynor Gonzales vs Rita Ramirez Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Arvin Losaria – unopposed LEGANES Mayor * Mayor Vicente Jaen II – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Lyle Bartolome – unopposed LEMERY Mayor * Mayor Oscar Villegas – unopposed Vice Mayor * Lowel Arban vs Ligaya Apura LEON Mayor * Mayor Ma. Lina Holipas vs Ireneo Calico Jr. vs Ramil Capariño Vice Mayor * Rey Capaque vs Edwin Capilastique MAASIN Mayor * Mayor Francisco Amboy –unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Vicente Albacete –unopposed MIAG-AO Mayor * Mayor Richard Garin vs Vice Mayor Macario Napulan vs Marlon Paulmanal Vice Mayor * Carmelo Nochete vs Ma. Salve Palmos MINA Mayor * Rey Grabato vs Teodoro Camarista Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor John Michael Defensor vs Elena Justiniani NEW LUCENA Mayor * SB Member Carl Vincent Mondejar – unopposed Vice Mayor * Bryan Cerebo vs Isabelo Accolador OTON Mayor * Mayor Sofronio Fusin -unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice mayor Jose Niel Oliverares vs Anna Rena Trespeces PASSI CITY Mayor * Mayor Stephen Palmares vs Baltazar Panizales vs Arlyn Panaligan Vice Mayor * Elyzer Chavez vs Renante Uy PAVIA Mayor – Mayor Laurence Anthony Gorriceta – unopposed Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Edsel Gerochi – unopposed POTOTAN Mayor * Mayor Rafael Enrique Lazaro vs Roque Andrada III Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Tomas Peñaflorida vs Romualdo Joselito Ilisan SAN DIONISIO Mayor * Sally Lopez vs Mayor Darwin Bajada Vice Mayor * Cash Jacomina vs Erma Perez vs Romualdo Tubar SAN ENRIQUE Mayor * Precious Grace Panizales vs Gian Carlo Niño Fernandez Vice Mayor * Ariel Buyco vs Mayor Rosario Mediatrix Fernandez SAN JOAQUIN Mayor * Joe Abad Jr. vs Board Member Marcelo Valentine Serag Vice Mayor * Marilyn Mondragon vs Ronald Asetre Sedano vs Ivy Mae Crespo vs Abdon Santocildes SAN MIGUEL Mayor * Bonifacio Salapantan Jr. vs Rey Mondejar vs Ross Paul Gorriceta Vice Mayor * Rochin Sherwin Sanchez vs Myrna Castillo vs Mayor Marina Luz Gorriceta SAN RAFAEL Mayor * Roel Belleza vs Daphey Dalisay vs Ruby Gumban Vice Mayor * Mayor Roberto Belleza Jr. vs Warlito Bagsit vs Joe Mar Barrida Gumban SANTA BARBARA Mayor * Mayor Dennis Superficial – unopposed Vice Mayor *Ex Officio Member Ramon Sullano vs Isabelo Maquino SARA Mayor * Mayor Jon Aying vs Jess Salcedo vs Rosalinda Pedroso Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Ryan Zerrudo vs Ranie Ballesta TIGBAUAN Mayor * Mayor Virgilio Teruel vs Dennis Valencia Vice Mayor * Lugen Ortilano – unopposed TUBUNGAN Mayor * Mayor Roquito Tacsagon vs Celerina Talamillo vs Eglecerio Cardona Vice Mayor * Vice Mayor Leo Cezar Taypen – unopposed ZARRAGA Mayor * Mayor Ma. Jofel Soldevilla vs John Tarrosa Vice Mayor * Remia Sularan vs Michael Lacson. Meanwhile, 10 mayors are running unopposed. They are the following: * Mayor Ian Keneth Alfeche of Alimodian from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Mayor Suzette Mamon of Badiangan from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Mayor Vicente Jaen II of Leganes from the Nacionalista Party * Mayor Oscar Villegas Jr. of Lemery from Lakas –CMD * Mayor Francisco Amboy of Maasin from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Mayor Sofronio Fusin Jr. of Oton from the Nacionalista Party * Mayor Laurence Anthony Gorriceta of Pavia from the Nacionalista Party * Mayor Dennis Superficial of Santa Barbara from Partido Federal ng Pilipinas * Incumbent Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Atty. Carl Mondejar of New Lucena * Mayor Francisco Calvo of Calinog Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (October 15, 2024). 85 mayoralty, 84 vice mayoralty aspirants in Iloilo Province, Panay News, 3. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 85 mayoralty, 84 vice mayoralty aspirants in Iloilo Province Description An account of the resource ILOILO – A total of 85 mayoralty aspirants and 84 vice mayoralty aspirants have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) in this province from October 1 to 8, ahead of the May 12, 2025 national and local elections. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Dengue cases in Iloilo Province show decline after August peak By Ime Sornito -Saturday, October 12, 2024 LABIS LABIS ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has reported a steady decline in dengue cases following a peak during the August 4 to 10 period, the 32nd morbidity week of the year. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness caused by the dengue virus, transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It can lead to a range of symptoms from mild fever to severe conditions like hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. After recording 1,122 cases in the 32nd morbidity week, numbers gradually decreased to 96 cases in the 40th morbidity week spanning September 29 to October 5. “According to the epidemic curve of Iloilo province, the number of dengue cases is steadily decreasing. However, it remains above the outbreak level. We reached the highest number of cases during the morbidity week of August 4 to 10 with 1,122 cases, and the numbers have continued to decrease each week since then,” said Dr. Rodney Labis, chief of the IPHO – Health Service Delivery Division. Here is a breakdown of the weekly dengue cases recorded from August 11 to October 5: * August 11 to 17 – 1,052 cases * August 18 to 24 – 752 cases * August 25 to 31 – 693 cases * September 1 to 7 – 529 cases * September 8 to 14 – 334 cases * September 15 to 21 – 117 cases * September 22 to 28 – 241 cases * September 29 to October 5 – 96 cases Dengue preventative measures include eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed, using mosquito repellent, and installing screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquito entry. From January 1, 2024, to October 5, 2024, the province logged a total of 10,075 dengue cases resulting in 25 fatalities. This marks a significant increase of 637 percent compared to the same period last year, which saw 1,367 cases and two deaths. The municipalities with the highest number of dengue cases this year are: * Passi City – 648 cases with two deaths * Oton – 588 cases * Calinog – 441 cases with one death * Lambunao – 423 cases with one death * Leon – 423 cases * Dingle – 412 cases with one death * Janiuay – 390 cases * Barotac Nuevo – 378 cases with four deaths * Dumangas – 353 cases * Santa Barbara – 322 cases with one death The remaining 33 towns reported the following dengue cases: Tigbauan (309), Miag-ao (296 with two deaths), Pavia (294), Cabatuan (286), San Dionisio (253 with one death), Pototan (246), Barotac Viejo (237), Badiangan (227 with two deaths), Banate (225 with one death), Sara (221 with one death), Dueñas (210), Lemery (209 with one death), Alimodian (206), Igbaras (203 with two deaths), Batad (170), San Miguel (162), Ajuy (158), San Enrique (155), San Joaquin (153), Maasin (141), Guimbal (137 with one death), Anilao (133), Zarraga (123), Bingawan (118), Balasan (117 with one death), Leganes (117), Mina (116), Estancia (115 with one death), Concepcion (114 with two deaths), Tubungan (86), Carles (69), New Lucena (51), and San Rafael (40). Despite the downward trend, Dr. Labis emphasized the importance of continued vigilance and adherence to the 4S strategy against dengue, which includes searching for and destroying breeding sites among other activities, to ensure that families and communities remain protected./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, October 12). Dengue cases in Iloilo Province show decline after August peak. Panay News, 2&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dengue cases in Iloilo Province show decline after August peak Description An account of the resource ILOILO — The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has reported a steady decline in dengue cases following a peak during the August 4 to 10 period, the 32nd morbidity week of the year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Dengue Iloilo Provincial Health Office Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Miss Iloilo 2025 candidates named By Panay News -Tuesday, October 8, 2024 BY MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – Ten young women from across Iloilo city and province have been selected as the official candidates for Miss Iloilo 2025 beauty pageant. The candidates were introduced on Saturday, October 5, through the official Facebook page of Miss Iloilo, following a rigorous screening process. Miss Iloilo, an integral part of the Dinagyang Festival, highlights beauty, culture, and heritage. The chosen candidates represent various towns and cities in the province and will vie for several titles that could serve as a stepping stone to national beauty competitions. The official finalists for Miss Iloilo 2025 are: * Karen Nicole Piccio (Maasin) * Rhea Marissa Puyong (Passi City) * Coleen Faye Peniero (Calinog) * Frylle Vy Eunice Aguacito (San Enrique) * Jenna Mae Parina (Molo, Iloilo City) * Elaine Segura (Guimbal) * Karla Marie Dunlap (Mandurriao, Iloilo City) * Teshia Kaye Palomo (San Enrique) * Denielle Orsua (Molo, Iloilo City) * Clarise Deocades (Dumangas) The pageant, organized by the Iloilo City Government in collaboration with the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI), will crown several winners, collectively known as the “Heartfelt Queens”. Titles to be awarded include Miss Iloilo-Universe, Miss Iloilo-World, Miss Iloilo-Binibini, and Miss Iloilo-TMP (The Miss Philippines). These winners will go on to represent Iloilo in prestigious national pageants. The specific national competitions that the winners will participate in are expected to be announced a week after the Miss Iloilo 2025 coronation./PN Citation Citation of the article Ladiao, M. T. (2024, October 8). Miss Iloilo 2025 candidates named. Panay News, 3. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miss Iloilo 2025 candidates named Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – Ten young women from across Iloilo city and province have been selected as the official candidates for Miss Iloilo 2025 beauty pageant. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ladiao, Ma. 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Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo prov’l gov’t employees to receive CNA incentive in December By Ime Sornito -Monday, October 7, 2024 Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.; Ma. Airis Penetrante, president of the Association of Iloilo Provincial Government Employees; and Atty. Renee Valencia, head of the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office, signed the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive of the government employees to be released in December 2024. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO/FB PHOTO Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.; Ma. Airis Penetrante, president of the Association of Iloilo Provincial Government Employees; and Atty. Renee Valencia, head of the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office, signed the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive of the government employees to be released in December 2024. BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO/FB PHOTO ILOILO City – The provincial government has confirmed that its employees will receive their Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive by December 2024. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., alongside Ma. Airis Penetrante, president of the Association of Iloilo Provincial Government Employees (AIPGE), and Atty. Renee Valencia, head of the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office, officially signed the agreement on October 4. The CNA incentive is a form of recognition for the collective efforts of AIPGE members who have met performance goals and contributed to cost-effective solutions in government operations. “This agreement opens the door for our employees to receive the CNA incentive,” said Penetranted, noting that the final amount will be contingent on the provincial government’s financial savings. While the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) set the maximum allowable CNA incentive at P30,000 last year, the specific amount for this year has yet to be determined by the provincial government and AIPGE. Over 2,000 regular employees, including those working at the capitol and district hospitals, are eligible to receive the CNA Incentive. In 2023, regular employees of the provincial government received a CNA Incentive of P18,000, in addition to other bonuses such as a Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) of P5,000, a one-time Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of P20,000, and a Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) equivalent to 50 percent of their monthly salary./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, October 7). Iloilo prov’l gov’t employees to receive CNA incentive in December. Panay News, 2&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo prov’l gov’t employees to receive CNA incentive in December Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – The provincial government has confirmed that its employees will receive their Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) incentive by December 2024. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., alongside Ma. Airis Penetrante, president of the Association of Iloilo Provincial Government Employees (AIPGE), and Atty. Renee Valencia, head of the Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office, officially signed the agreement on October 4. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-provl-govt-employees-to-receive-cna-incentive-in-december/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 7, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Employee fringe benefits Iloilo Provincial Government