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5 private W. Visayas hospitals adopt PhilHealth no co-payment policy

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Five private hospitals in Western Visayas have signed agreements with the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to implement its no co-payment policy, giving eligible memb... Read More


319 police recruits to boost Western Visayas anti-crime drive

Manila, Sept. 17 -- Some 319 new police recruits will be deployed to police stations across Western Visayas after completing six months of basic training, boosting the Philippine National Police's eff... Read More


Iloilo City launches Edu-Go to boost literacy

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The city government launched Wednesday a comprehensive education program aimed at improving literacy and learning outcomes from early childhood through Grade 12. Dubbed "Edu-Go: R... Read More


Iloilo guv stresses need for backup, power plant repairs

Manila, Sept. 16 -- Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. underscored the need for backup power sources and timely repair and restoration of power plants as the province prepares for higher electricity dema... Read More


NPC sees need to boost privacy awareness on social media

Manila, Sept. 16 -- The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is urging greater privacy awareness among social media users, particularly content creators who have turned online platforms into sources of i... Read More


Guimaras posts 4.9% inflation in August

Manila, Sept. 15 -- Guimaras posted a 4.9 percent inflation rate in August 2026, remaining among the lowest in Western Visayas despite an acceleration from 4.6 percent in July. Philippine Statistics ... Read More


'Handog ng Pangulo' brings P568.7M in aid, services to Iloilo

Manila, Sept. 14 -- Government agencies delivered nearly PHP568.7 million worth of assistance and services to Ilonggos during the "Handog ng Pangulo" caravan Monday. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, wh... Read More


Higher hog production boosts meat supply in Iloilo

Manila, Sept. 11 -- Increased hog and chicken production has helped ensure sufficient meat supply in Iloilo, with the higher availability of pork possibly contributing to lower prices, the Philippine ... Read More


Iloilo City rolls out literacy program amid gadget use among children

Manila, Sept. 11 -- The city government is preparing to launch a new education program aimed at improving literacy from preschool through postgraduate levels, amid concerns over children's growing use... Read More


Community campaign nets 47 firearms, rifle grenade in Western Visayas

Manila, Sept. 11 -- A community-based campaign against loose firearms has led to the surrender of 47 firearms and a rifle grenade in three areas of Iloilo, the Police Regional Office in Western Visaya... Read More