ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has issued a warning to residents, particularly farmers, to be vigilant against leptospirosis following a surge in cases in Metro Manila caused by flooding from Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.
ILOILO – The provincial government is in need of P56 million to provide retroactive salary increases for over 2,000 regular employees from January 2024.
ILOILO – Despite regular cleaning claims by residents, the true breeding sites of dengue mosquitoes often lie in overlooked household and outdoor areas like drums and discarded tires on roofs, according to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO).
PASSI CITY, Iloilo – An P80-million sports complex officially broke ground at Passi City College on Monday, August 19, marking a significant development for the city’s educational infrastructure.
The NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History proudly continues its Lecture Series LAYAG - Lakbay sa Agos at Yapak ng Ating Gunita this 2024!
As part of its mission to promote Philippine history and cultural heritage, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, through its museum the NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History will continue its lecture series titled "LAYAG: Lakbay sa Agos at Yapak ng Ating Gunita." This lecture series will explore various topics on the nation's rich maritime history and culture.
Dr. Wilfredo Ramos will take the helm of the first lecture with his presentation titled "The Story Behind the John B. Lacson University (Formerly the Iloilo Maritime Academy)," which will revolve around Capt. John B. Lacson and his institution's legacy in shaping the seafaring culture of Iloilo City. This lecture is in line with the celebration of History Month 2024 and the 87th Charter Day of Iloilo City.
The lecture was held at the NHCP Museum of Philippine Maritime History (Ground Floor of the Iloilo Customs Building) on August 19 (Monday) from 8AM to 11AM. This event was free and open to the public. This event is made possible with the help of John B Lacson Foundation Maritime University and Iloilo City Government.
Four towns in Iloilo province—Oton, Passi City, Tigbauan, and Miagao—have declared a state of calamity due to a dengue outbreak. The entire province has also been placed under a dengue outbreak and is on blue alert status.
ILOILO – The provincial government has established a Search, Rescue, and Retrieval Team, dubbed the SRR-Iloilo Team, as part of efforts to bolster its emergency response capabilities.
ILOILO – Oton has become the fourth municipality in this province to declare a state of calamity due to a dengue outbreak, joining a growing list of areas grappling with the disease.
