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Iloilo to donate P5M for Cebu quake victims

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 8 -- The provincial government here is sending PHP5 million as financial aid to quake-hit Cebu. In a press conference on Wednesday, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said the amount was sour... Read More


MGEN eyes solar panels, energy storage system in Iloilo City plant

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 8 -- Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is eyeing to install solar panels and a battery energy storage system to replace the diesel units that are already in the process of decommissionin... Read More


Iloilo guv hopes for DPWH action on stalled Aganan flyover

ILOILO CITY, Oct. 6 -- Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. is optimistic that Public Works and Highways Secretary Vivencio Dizon will take positive action on his request regarding the status of the un... Read More


Officials highlight importance of data collection on Statistics Month

Manila, Oct. 6 -- The annual celebration of the National Statistics Month (NSM) provides a venue to advocate and promote the importance of data gathering and the utilization of statistics in decision-... Read More


Iloilo City opens school for children with special needs

Manila, Oct. 6 -- The city government here on Monday opened a center for children with special needs aged three to five years. The launch of the RISEable, the first city-government Special Education ... Read More


DEPDev exec: Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridges to proceed as planned

Manila, Oct. 6 -- The much-awaited Panay-Guimaras-Negros (PGN) Bridges will proceed as planned, the top official of the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) in Western Visayas conf... Read More


Swedish envoy explores possible collaboration with Iloilo

Manila, Oct. 5 -- Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry on Wednesday led the Team Sweden delegation to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Iloilo City on economic development, including p... Read More


Trenas banners 42 people-centered programs in first 100 days

Manila, Oct. 5 -- Mayor Raisa Trenas took pride in bringing government services closer to the people with the unveiling of 42 people-centered programs and initiatives during the first 100 days since s... Read More


Local disaster councils ordered to inspect key infra in W. Visayas

Manila, Oct. 1 -- All local disaster risk reduction and management councils (DRRMCs) in Western Visayas, down to the barangay level, have been ordered to assess the structural integrity of buildings a... Read More


Energy conservation urged amid yellow alert status over Visayas grid

Manila, Oct. 1 -- Consumers in Iloilo City are encouraged to observe energy conservation measures after the Visayas grid was placed on yellow alert status following the 6.9 magnitude earthquake off Ce... Read More