ILOILO – The provincial government has announced that working hours at the provincial capitol will be reduced to a half-day on Friday, September 27, in observance of the 32nd National Family Week. This adjustment aims to give employees more time to spend with their families.
ILOILO City – Unlike previous elections when the filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for both Iloilo city and provincial government aspiring candidates was held at their respective election offices, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has decided to move the filing venue for the upcoming May 9, 2025 national and local elections to a more spacious and comfortable location.
ILOILO – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Region 6 is optimistic that the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) could begin “partial operation or initial operation” in some areas of Calinog town before the last quarter of 2025.
For centuries, hand-loom weaving has been a vital part of Iloilo’s cultural heritage, passed down through generations and showcasing the creativity and skill of talented artisans.
Tumandok’s September 19 showing at Robinsons Jaro Cinema was more than just a showcase for the multi-awarded movie; it was an intensely moving and thought-provoking event. Along with several well-known like-minded collectives, my daughter Parvane and I could not help but cry throughout the film. It became impossible to look away from the screen as we witnessed the moving and moving portrayal of the Ati community’s fight to reclaim their ancestral land and not feel sympathy for the Indigenous Peoples (IPs). Their dreams, their resiliency, and their lives were all on display, requiring our emotional support as well as our attention.
ILOILO – The local fishing community in Concepcion town got a significant boost with the recent inauguration of the Northern Iloilo Fishery Rehabilitation and Development Project (NI-FRDP).
ILOILO – The Defensor-Debuque tandem is set for the upcoming May 2025 national and local elections. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. formally announced on Monday, Sept. 30, that Anilao’s Mayor Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque is his running mate for vice governor.
ILOILO City – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6 is optimistic that consultants will submit the detailed engineering design (DED) for Section A of the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridges by December 2024.
Farmers here are being urged to consider bamboo cultivation. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has highlighted its growing demand, particularly in the construction sector.
ILOILO – The Provincial Health Office (PHO) is set to commence a school-based immunization campaign aimed at safeguarding students against several vaccine-preventable diseases.
