ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. welcomed the inclusion of his proposal to establish hemodialysis centers in 12 district hospitals, including the Iloilo Provincial Hospital, in the newly added 13 projects in the public-private partnership (PPP) pipeline.
After nine years out of service, the author was once again elected member of the Provincial Board (the local legislature) of the Province of Iloilo in 2010 and reelected in 2013. In acknowledgement of his accomplishments as a historian and writer, he was chosen by his peers to chair the Committee on Culture, Arts, History and Tourism of the Provincial Board.
Ever active in the activities and deliberations of the Board, Mr. Sonza has delivered dozens of speeches during the "Privilege Hour." Some of the speeches were on passing or ephemeral issues and concerns, but a fair number are on subjects of lasting interest and relevance.
ILOILO – Cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) in this province decreased.
From January 1 to February 24, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) recorded 112 cases – a 96 percent dropped from the 2,782 cases recorded during the same period in 2023.
ILOILO — The site where Japanese forces in Panay Island formally surrendered to American troops at the end of World War II will soon be formally marked as a place of national historical significance.
This is an official history profile of the Municipality per Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 2006-53 dated
April 19, 2006. This includes musical scores and poetry related to the Municipality.
History of Tigbauan by by Hon. Romeo Ledesma, former SB Chairman, Committee on Tourism, History, & Culture Affairs with photos of the Panay Landing memorial, Tigbaw plant, St. John of Sahagun Parish Church, and historical marker of the first Jesuit boarding school for boys.
ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas has issued new guidelines on hospital admissions for dengue patients following a significant rise in cases across the region.
