ILOILO — With persistent rains raising the risk of disease outbreaks, the Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has issued a health advisory urging Ilonggos to remain alert against a cluster of illnesses linked to flooding and wet weather, collectively referred to as W.I.L.D. diseases.
ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has activated the Regional Dengue Task Force and bolstered inter-agency collaboration to strengthen outbreak preparedness and response strategies as dengue cases continue to surge.
ILOILO City – With earthquakes posing a constant threat in Western Visayas, the Department of Health (DOH) has launched a specialized Earthquake Preparedness Guide aimed at helping families with persons with autism navigate emergencies, addressing long-standing gaps in disaster readiness for individuals with special needs.
ILOILO City – The proposed P2.3-billion waste-to-energy (WtE) facility in Barangay Ingore, La Paz district could exacerbate air pollution in the metropolis once it emits pollutants such as dioxins, furans, heavy metals, and particulate matter into the air, an environmental advocacy group warned.
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.
While much have been said and written about Dinagyang as a religious festival and as a cultural celebration, there are sparser conversations about the annual festivity as street theater.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region VI has enforced a price freeze on basic necessities in 44 local government units (LGUs) in Iloilo following the declaration of a state of calamity due to a dengue outbreak.
This is a guide to Iloilo’s economic profile, with information on the Province’s geography, transportation, demographics, statistics, family income, labor force, trade, agriculture, tourism, education, financial institutions, and health services.
Iloilo has some of the most intriguing ecotourism sites in the region. Many coastal and mainland attractions in the province have the potential to provide crucial ecotourism positioning for Western Visayas. Controlled outdoor recreational programs in these sites have gained wide popularity among domestic travelers, especially students and young professionals.
