# iloilo (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover iloilo. Page: Feed: --- ## [Iloilo leaders laud Marcos for programs, aid benefiting communities](https://www.imtnews.ph/iloilo-leaders-laud-marcos-for-programs-aid-benefiting-communities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iloilo-leaders-laud-marcos-for-programs-aid-benefiting-communities) _2026-08-26 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Local leaders in Iloilo province have expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s programs and assistance aimed at addressing the needs of Ilonggo communities, including rice distribution, education initiatives, and village development projects. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said Iloilo continues to receive priority from the national government for programs and major… ## [Malacañang open to broader restrictions on digital platforms](https://www.imtnews.ph/malacanang-open-to-broader-restrictions-on-digital-platforms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=malacanang-open-to-broader-restrictions-on-digital-platforms) _2026-08-26 · Prince Golez · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Malacañang is open to considering a ban on Facebook and other digital platforms if these are found to be harmful to Filipinos, particularly young people. Presidential Communications Office Press Officer Claire Castro made the statement Tuesday when asked if the Palace would support a possible ban on Facebook being considered by the Cybercrime Investigation and \[…\] The post Malacañang open to… ## [Defensor still undecided whether to support BSKE postponement](https://www.imtnews.ph/defensor-still-undecided-whether-to-support-bske-postponement/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=defensor-still-undecided-whether-to-support-bske-postponement) _2026-08-25 · Reymar Latoza · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Iloilo Third District Representative Lorenz Defensor has yet to decide whether he will support the postponement of the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). In a media interview, Defensor said he is still assessing key considerations before making a final decision regarding proposals to reset the BSKE from November 2 this year to the \[…\] The post Defensor still undecided whether… ## [Marcos to protect 6.5M Pinoys lifted from poverty](https://www.imtnews.ph/marcos-to-protect-6-5m-pinoys-lifted-from-poverty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marcos-to-protect-6-5m-pinoys-lifted-from-poverty) _2026-08-25 · Prince Golez · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ The Marcos administration will work to keep 6.5 million Filipinos who have escaped poverty from falling back into it, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. Recto said the government would focus on creating more jobs, raising incomes and making basic goods more affordable. “That is the marching order of the President: Support the middle class and \[…\] The post Marcos to protect 6.5M Pinoys lifted… ## [Baronda pushes wider creek, flood study in Iloilo City](https://www.imtnews.ph/baronda-pushes-wider-creek-flood-study-in-iloilo-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baronda-pushes-wider-creek-flood-study-in-iloilo-city) _2026-08-25 · Prince Golez · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Iloilo City Rep. Julienne Baronda inspected flood-hit areas in Jaro and Mandurriao with engineers from the Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) to look into the causes of recurring flooding. Baronda and the engineers checked drainage systems, canals and ongoing flood mitigation projects in the affected areas. She said the inspection identified several factors behind \[…\] The post Baronda… ## [Negros Power compliant with allowable system losses cap, ERC clarifies](https://www.imtnews.ph/negros-power-compliant-with-allowable-system-losses-cap-erc-clarifies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=negros-power-compliant-with-allowable-system-losses-cap-erc-clarifies) _2026-08-25 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has clarified that Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC) was operating well within its allowable system losses cap after being wrongly identified as noncompliant with the cap for private distribution utilities (DUs). In a statement on Monday, Aug. 24, the ERC acknowledged that Negros Power was only recently granted its \[…\] The post Negros Power compliant… ## [Cornelius Magnate supports Iloilo business and public service programs](https://www.imtnews.ph/cornelius-magnate-supports-iloilo-business-and-public-service-programs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cornelius-magnate-supports-iloilo-business-and-public-service-programs) _2026-08-25 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Ilonggo training and consulting firm Cornelius Magnate Engagement and Consulting has taken part in several Iloilo City programs for entrepreneurs and public servants. The engagements cover support for local business owners, frontline government personnel and organizations involved in enterprise development. Founded by Ilonggo business consultant Ken Lerona, the firm works with companies,… ## [RISEAble Gains Momentum, Iloilo City Eyes Second Center for Children with Special Needs](https://www.imtnews.ph/riseable-gains-momentum-iloilo-city-eyes-second-center-for-children-with-special-needs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=riseable-gains-momentum-iloilo-city-eyes-second-center-for-children-with-special-needs) _2026-08-25 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ The Iloilo City Government is expanding its early intervention services for children with special needs as the RISEAble Early Intervention Center in Molo continues to show gains among its young learners. In its first year, the center has helped 28 children progress to the next stage of their learning and development, while the city is \[…\] The post RISEAble Gains Momentum, Iloilo City Eyes Second… ## [JUSTICE UNDER ONE SAFE ROOF: Prosecutor surge, safety fears drive need for secure new Iloilo justice hub](https://www.panaynews.net/justice-under-one-safe-roof-prosecutor-surge-safety-fears-drive-need-for-secure-new-iloilo-justice-hub/) _2026-08-25 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City – A surge in prosecutors and long-running structural concerns at Iloilo’s decades-old Hall of Justice have given fresh urgency to the establishment of a new integrated justice complex, with the city government now providing more than 7,000 square meters of prime land for the project. The development could finally provide a permanent solution \[…\] ## [Santa Barbara road rehab benefits remote barangays](https://www.imtnews.ph/santa-barbara-road-rehab-benefits-remote-barangays/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=santa-barbara-road-rehab-benefits-remote-barangays) _2026-08-25 · Reymar Latoza · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Residents in the remote upland communities of Santa Barbara, Iloilo, now benefit from smoother travel and safer trips following the completion of a P49.4-million road concreting project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-6). ​Implemented by the Iloilo Fourth District Engineering Office under the Fiscal Year 2025 Regular Infrastructure Program, the project rehabilitated \[…\] The… ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/erbeJ3i3SAXp) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Bacolod mayor orders police hunt for impersonation scam](https://www.panaynews.net/bacolod-mayor-orders-police-hunt-for-impersonation-scam/) _2026-08-25 · Mae Singuay · Panay News_ BACOLOD City — Mayor Greg Gasataya has ordered the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) to investigate and pursue a scammer who allegedly used his identity, and possibly a voice-cloned version of his voice, to deceive a working student and a local business owner into transferring nearly P10,000. Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Marty Go said \[…\] ## [Marcos presses private hospitals to embrace PhilHealth no-copay policy](https://www.panaynews.net/marcos-presses-private-hospitals-to-embrace-philhealth-no-copay-policy/) _2026-08-25 · Adrian Stewart Co · Panay News_ MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged more private hospitals to adopt state-owned Philippine Health Insurance Corp.’s (PhilHealth) no-co-payment policy, seeking to extend protection from costly out-of-pocket medical expenses beyond government health facilities and give more Filipino patients access to private hospital care without being burdened by additional charges.… ## [Heatwaves blamed for sharp rise in drownings](https://www.panaynews.net/heatwaves-blamed-for-sharp-rise-in-drownings/) _2026-08-25 · Panay News · Panay News_ PARIS – France has seen 301 drownings since June 19, a government minister has said, linking the sharp rise in deaths compared to last year to the prolonged heatwaves. Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari told France Inter radio the number of deaths – a 14% hike on 2025 – was a “tragic toll”. France, \[…\] ## [BATAD GOES ‘SMART’ WITH DOST; Technology-driven overhaul targets faster services, disaster resilience, economic growth](https://www.panaynews.net/batad-goes-smart-with-dost-technology-driven-overhaul-targets-faster-services-disaster-resilience-economic-growth/) _2026-08-25 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO — The municipality of Batad is moving to overhaul the way it delivers government services and responds to local challenges through science and technology after formally partnering with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas to become a smart, resilient and sustainable municipality. The partnership places digital governance, disaster resilience, economic development… ## [BLOOD DONATION AS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS MEASURE; Local gov’ts urged to build blood supply into emergency and health programs](https://www.panaynews.net/blood-donation-as-disaster-preparedness-measure-local-govts-urged-to-build-blood-supply-into-emergency-and-health-programs/) _2026-08-25 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO City — Local governments across Western Visayas are being urged to make voluntary blood donation a regular part of disaster preparedness and public health programs, as authorities stressed that an adequate blood supply could prove critical when emergencies and disasters strike. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region 6 called on \[…\] ## [Iloilo gets P344.2-M barangay aid; 83,000 families covered by recurring rice assistance](https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-gets-p344-2-m-barangay-aid-83000-families-covered-by-recurring-rice-assistance/) _2026-08-25 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO City — The national government is pouring P344.2 million in direct assistance into Iloilo’s 1,721 barangays, while more than 83,000 Ilonggo families are targeted to receive recurring rice aid, as Malacañang moves to bring government support directly to communities across the province. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto led the rollout of the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang \[…\] ## [Rape cases plunge 56% as focus crimes fall 23% but PRO-6 warns against complacency](https://www.panaynews.net/rape-cases-plunge-56-as-focus-crimes-fall-23-but-pro-6-warns-against-complacency/) _2026-08-25 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — Reported rape cases in Western Visayas plunged by more than half while overall focus crimes dropped nearly 23 percent over the past three months, marking a substantial improvement in the region’s peace and order situation, Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) data showed. From May 22 to August 22, 2026, PRO-6 recorded 385 \[…\] ## [Defensor floats Debuque as possible 2028 running mate](https://www.panaynews.net/defensor-floats-debuque-as-possible-2028-running-mate/) _2026-08-25 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO — Outgoing 3rd District Cong. Lorenz “Nonoy” Defensor has opened the door to a possible gubernatorial bid in 2028 — and signaled that incumbent Vice Gov. Nathalie Ann “Lee Ann” Debuque, not former Barotac Viejo mayor Nielo “Bongbong” Tupas, could be his running mate. Defensor, whose congressional term ends in 2028, described the governorship \[…\] ## [Justice Complex to rise in Iloilo City](https://www.imtnews.ph/justice-complex-to-rise-in-iloilo-city/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=justice-complex-to-rise-in-iloilo-city) _2026-08-25 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ The signing of the deed of donation by Iloilo City with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Supreme Court (SC) sealed the proposed establishment of the Justice Complex in Barangay San Pedro in Molo District on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The complex will sit in the 7,000-square-meter lot donated by the city government. The 4,000 \[…\] The post Justice Complex to rise in Iloilo City first appeared on… ## [Palawan Group Launches ‘Palawan for All’ to Empower Filipino Families Across Generations](https://www.panaynews.net/palawan-group-launches-palawan-for-all-to-empower-filipino-families-across-generations/) _2026-08-22 · Panay News · Panay News_ Life comes with different financial priorities. A young Filipino may be learning to manage a first paycheck, a parent may be sending money home, an entrepreneur may be looking for ways to grow a business, while a family may be preparing for the future. As these priorities take shape, access to financial services that are \[…\] ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y5CMNCI0yMGz) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Lacson wants flood control master plan to survive changes in government](https://www.imtnews.ph/lacson-wants-flood-control-master-plan-to-survive-changes-in-government/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lacson-wants-flood-control-master-plan-to-survive-changes-in-government) _2026-08-21 · Prince Golez · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the government needs a flood control master plan that will continue even when there is a change in administration. Lacson said previous administrations had their own flood control plans, but these were often discarded by their successors, leaving ordinary Filipinos to continue suffering from flooding. “Dapat may continuity, multi-administration. Dapat \[…\] The… ## [Villanueva pushes permanent scholarship for deserving students](https://www.imtnews.ph/villanueva-pushes-permanent-scholarship-for-deserving-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=villanueva-pushes-permanent-scholarship-for-deserving-students) _2026-08-21 · Prince Golez · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Senator Joel Villanueva is pushing to make the government’s merit scholarship program permanent so deserving but financially struggling Filipino students can finish their studies. Villanueva, principal sponsor of Senate Bill No. 2410 or the proposed Presidential Merit Scholarship Program Act, said the measure seeks to turn the existing Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship Program into a \[…\] The post… ## [NO MORE NIGHTLY LAST-TRIP CRUSH? Iloilo pushes 9 p.m. PUJ final trips, more units to curb dangerous overcrowding](https://www.panaynews.net/no-more-nightly-last-trip-crush-iloilo-pushes-9-p-m-puj-final-trips-more-units-to-curb-dangerous-overcrowding/) _2026-08-21 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO – Public utility jeepney operators serving central Iloilo towns have committed to keep units on the road until 9 p.m. and deploy more jeepneys at night after a viral overloading incident exposed a critical shortage of public transportation for homebound commuters. The move shifts the province’s response beyond the single overcrowding incident toward addressing \[…\] ## [‘HABAGAT’ SHUTDOWN: Carles temporarily closes popular tourist spot for safety, ecological recovery](https://www.panaynews.net/habagat-shutdown-carles-temporarily-closes-popular-tourist-spot-for-safety-ecological-recovery/) _2026-08-21 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO — One of northern Iloilo’s premier tourist attractions will be off-limits for an entire month. The Carles municipal government ordered the temporary closure of Tangke “Saltwater” Lagoon in the Gigantes Group of Islands amid safety risks from the southwest monsoon (habagat) and the need to give its fragile ecosystem time to recover. Mayor Arnold \[…\] ## [MassKara arena contest gets new venue over safety issues](https://www.panaynews.net/masskara-arena-contest-gets-new-venue-over-safety-issues/) _2026-08-21 · Mae Singuay · Panay News_ BACOLOD City — The MassKara Festival’s 2026 arena dance competition will move to a new venue after the Bacolod Gugma Foundation Inc. (BGFI) deemed the Paglaum Sports Complex unsuitable for the event due to safety concerns. MassKara Festival Director Rodney Ascalon confirmed that the arena competition will be held at a different location this year, \[…\] ## [Palace seeks probe of alleged witness-fabrication scheme](https://www.panaynews.net/palace-seeks-probe-of-alleged-witness-fabrication-scheme/) _2026-08-21 · Adrian Stewart Co · Panay News_ MANILA — Malacañang wants investigators to uncover whether an organized scheme existed to recruit and pay witnesses to fabricate allegations in the flood control controversy, warning that anyone behind such an operation — including its alleged mastermind — should face charges. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said authorities must thoroughly investigate the allegations following… ## [12-hour brownout to hit 10 Iloilo towns this Aug. 23](https://www.panaynews.net/12-hour-brownout-to-hit-10-iloilo-towns-this-aug-23/) _2026-08-21 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ ILOILO – Thousands of households and businesses across several Iloilo towns face up to 12 hours without electricity this Sunday, August 23, as Iloilo II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO II) undertakes major works on its power distribution system. ILECO II advised its member-consumer-owners (MCOs) to prepare for the prolonged outage, which will affect areas in \[…\] ## [LEEO files case vs ambulant vendor, vows to protect personnel enforcing market rules](https://www.panaynews.net/leeo-files-case-vs-ambulant-vendor-vows-to-protect-personnel-enforcing-market-rules/) _2026-08-21 · Ma. Theresa Ladiao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — An alleged knife attack on a city employee during a market clearing operation has prompted the Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) to take legal action against an ambulant vendor, underscoring growing concerns over threats and intimidation faced by personnel enforcing market regulations. The LEEO formally filed a case before the City Prosecutor’s \[…\] ## [Copycat school threat scare hits Tigbauan high school; Police probe source of shooting, stabbing rumors](https://www.panaynews.net/copycat-school-threat-scare-hits-tigbauan-high-school-police-probe-source-of-shooting-stabbing-rumors/) _2026-08-21 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO — Police are investigating whether false reports of an impending shooting, death threat and stabbing at Tigbauan National High School were part of a disturbing copycat trend of school threats spreading across the country, even as authorities found no evidence of an actual security threat at the campus. Police Captain Alfred Mansoy, officer-in-charge of \[…\] ## [Over 301K Visayans affected by sugarcane pest](https://www.panaynews.net/over-301k-visayans-affected-by-sugarcane-pest/) _2026-08-21 · Darlene Delgado · Panay News_ ILOILO City — The red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) outbreak has affected more than 301,000 people across Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region, prompting the government to extend nearly P65 million in assistance to affected communities. Data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DSWD-DROMIC) showed \[…\] ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/e7t9HjSAKpXL) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Ati community armed with IP and children’s rights knowledge](https://www.panaynews.net/ati-community-armed-with-ip-and-childrens-rights-knowledge/) _2026-08-21 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ANILAO, Iloilo — An Ati community in this town is being equipped to better assert residents’ rights and protect their families as government agencies bring Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) rights, child protection, gender equality and basic health education directly to one of Iloilo’s vulnerable communities. Twenty-four Ati residents of Bal-agon Sitio Gines in Barangay Badiang underwent \[…\] ## [197 MM IN SIX HOURS: Iloilo City pushes engineering fixes as extreme rains swamp 70 villages](https://www.panaynews.net/197-mm-in-six-hours-iloilo-city-pushes-engineering-fixes-as-extreme-rains-swamp-70-villages/) _2026-08-21 · Ma. Theresa Ladiao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — A staggering 197 millimeters of rain dumped on Iloilo City in just six hours — flooding a total of 70 barangays and affecting more than 3,000 people — has prompted the city government’s push for long-term engineering solutions instead of relying mainly on evacuation, declogging and other temporary responses to recurring floods. \[…\] ## [Social media for minors below 16 pushed anew](https://www.imtnews.ph/social-media-for-minors-below-16-pushed-anew/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=social-media-for-minors-below-16-pushed-anew) _2026-08-21 · Prince Golez · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ In the wake of the school shooting in Zamboanga City, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian renewed his call to ban social media use among minors below 16 years old. Gatchalian raised concern over the livestream of the shooting, which was viewed and reposted by countless social media users. He said the livestream and sharing of clips \[…\] The post Social media for minors below 16 pushed anew first… ## [Tubungan is only Iloilo town with toilets in all houses](https://www.imtnews.ph/tubungan-is-only-iloilo-town-with-toilets-in-all-houses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tubungan-is-only-iloilo-town-with-toilets-in-all-houses) _2026-08-20 · Reymar Latoza · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Tubungan has stood out as the only municipality in the province of Iloilo where all households in its 48 barangays are equipped with proper toilet facilities. The Department of Health (DOH) granted Tubungan full Grade 2 (G2) sanitation certification, making it the first among the province’s 43 local government units (LGUs) to meet all requirements \[…\] The post Tubungan is only Iloilo town with… ## [118 mature Gapas-gapas mangrove trees found in Ivisan](https://www.imtnews.ph/118-mature-gapas-gapas-mangrove-trees-found-in-ivisan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=118-mature-gapas-gapas-mangrove-trees-found-in-ivisan) _2026-08-20 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ An initial count of 118 mature endangered Gapas-gapas (Camptostemon philippinensis) mangrove trees was found at Brgy. Agustin Navara, Ivisan, Capiz, after student researchers run a geospatial mapping of the mangrove species in the area. Gapas-gapas or kapas-kapas is an archaic Hiligaynon word for cotton. The endangered Gapas-gapas mangrove is called as such because its seeds are covered in soft,… ## [BULLYING CASES TRIPLE; DepEd-6 records 2,162 cases in one school year, rolls out stronger learner protection drive](https://www.panaynews.net/bullying-cases-triple-deped-6-records-2162-cases-in-one-school-year-rolls-out-stronger-learner-protection-drive/) _2026-08-20 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — A sharp surge in bullying cases across Western Visayas schools has prompted the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 6 to strengthen learner protection measures, with officials unveiling a more aggressive campaign to safeguard students after reported incidents more than tripled in the latest school year. During the 1st Regional Assembly of Education \[…\] ## [24/7 SPEED CAMERAS VS DRAG RACING: LTO-6 urges LGUs to adopt Sigma system as illegal races persist in Pavia, Santa Barbara](https://www.panaynews.net/24-7-speed-cameras-vs-drag-racing-lto-6-urges-lgus-to-adopt-sigma-system-as-illegal-races-persist-in-pavia-santa-barbara/) _2026-08-20 · Ime Sornito · Panay News_ BY IME SORNITO ILOILO City – With drag racing continuing on highways in parts of Iloilo and racers allegedly timing their runs after traffic enforcers leave, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 6 is urging local governments to install 24/7 speed cameras to provide round-the-clock surveillance and deter the dangerous activity. LTO-6 regional director Atty. \[…\] ## [Bacolod falls short of ‘Ligtas Tigdas’ target amid misinformation](https://www.panaynews.net/bacolod-falls-short-of-ligtas-tigdas-target-amid-misinformation/) _2026-08-20 · Mae Singuay · Panay News_ BACOLOD City — The City Health Office (CHO) is struggling to meet its target for the ongoing Ligtas Tigdas Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, citing misinformation and negative feedback as among the challenges affecting vaccine uptake. City Health Officer Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli said initial vaccination results were discouraging, with only a small number of eligible children \[…\] ## [ICC discloses nearly 7,000 evidence items vs Duterte](https://www.panaynews.net/icc-discloses-nearly-7000-evidence-items-vs-duterte/) _2026-08-20 · Adrian Stewart Co · Panay News_ MANILA — Nearly 7,000 pieces of evidence — including materials prosecutors consider potentially incriminating and exonerating — have been turned over to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s defense as the International Criminal Court (ICC) builds toward his trial for alleged crimes against humanity in November. ICC records showed that prosecutors disclosed 6,909 evidence items to Duterte’s \[…\] ## [Iloilo City logs 21 leptospirosis cases; Molo man dies of suspected infection](https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-city-logs-21-leptospirosis-cases-molo-man-dies-of-suspected-infection/) _2026-08-20 · Ma. Theresa Ladiao · Panay News_ ILOILO City – Health authorities have warned residents against the potentially deadly consequences of exposure to floodwater after Iloilo City recorded 21 leptospirosis cases from January to August, while a shoe repairman from Barangay San Juan, Molo district died of a suspected infection following possible contact with floodwater. The death, which has yet to be \[…\] ## [Proposed ‘Pakdol Ordinance’ bares political friction between City Council allies](https://www.panaynews.net/proposed-pakdol-ordinance-bares-political-friction-between-city-council-allies/) _2026-08-20 · Ma. Theresa Ladiao · Panay News_ ILOILO City – A proposed pedestrian safety ordinance has exposed political friction within the Iloilo City Council after Councilor Rex Marcus Sarabia questioned fellow Councilor Sedfrey Cabaluna, accusing him of appearing to sideline a colleague’s measure to pave the way for his own proposal. The confrontation took on a political dimension after Sarabia pointed out \[…\] ## [Iloilo maritime schools generate employment](https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-maritime-schools-generate-employment/) _2026-08-20 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — Iloilo is strengthening its reputation as a major training ground for Filipino seafarers, with leading maritime schools reporting employment or deployment prospects of 70 percent to as high as 100 percent for qualified graduates — powered by rigorous academic preparation and direct partnerships with dozens of shipping companies. The strong employment pipeline \[…\] ## [Iloilo City Gov’t moves to scrap P1,300 civil record correction fee for indigents](https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-city-govt-moves-to-scrap-p1300-civil-record-correction-fee-for-indigents/) _2026-08-20 · Ma. Theresa Ladiao · Panay News_ ILOILO City – Poor residents could soon correct clerical and typographical errors in their civil registry documents without paying the city’s P1,300 administrative fee after the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved on final reading an ordinance removing the charge for qualified indigent applicants. The measure, authored by Councilor Jose Maria Miguel Treñas, seeks to eliminate a \[…\] ## [DOLE-6: Workers get double pay on National Heroes Day; 30% premium set for those working on Ninoy Aquino Day](https://www.panaynews.net/dole-6-workers-get-double-pay-on-national-heroes-day-30-premium-set-for-those-working-on-ninoy-aquino-day/) _2026-08-20 · Neljoy N. Galigao · Panay News_ ILOILO City — Private-sector workers who report for duty on National Heroes Day on August 31 must receive double their regular daily wage, while those working on Ninoy Aquino Day this August 21 are entitled to a 30-percent pay premium, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Western Visayas reminded employers. The two holidays \[…\] ## [Editorial Cartoon of the Day](https://www.panaynews.net/editorial-cartoon-of-the-day-2532/) _2026-08-20 · Panay News · Panay News_ ## [Easy-to-use GCash payment solutions help Filipino MSMEs grow their businesses](https://www.imtnews.ph/easy-to-use-gcash-payment-solutions-help-filipino-msmes-grow-their-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-to-use-gcash-payment-solutions-help-filipino-msmes-grow-their-businesses) _2026-08-20 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Across the Philippines, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs)—from online sellers and cafés to neighborhood retail shops—are thriving not only through grit, but also with the help of digital tools that make operations easier and support business growth. Going digital, indeed, is the ideal path for merchants of all sizes as the economy pivots to \[…\] The post Easy-to-use GCash payment… ## [Legarda pushes class size reform for better teaching, learning](https://www.imtnews.ph/legarda-pushes-class-size-reform-for-better-teaching-learning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=legarda-pushes-class-size-reform-for-better-teaching-learning) _2026-08-20 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Senator Loren Legarda has called for urgent action to address overcrowded classrooms in public schools, stressing that excessive class sizes affect both the quality of learning and the working conditions of teachers. While the national average student-to-classroom ratio has improved, the national figures do not tell the whole story. A study published in 2025 by \[…\] The post Legarda pushes class… ## [Nearly half of Pinoys agree with Marcoleta’s arrest — survey](https://www.imtnews.ph/nearly-half-of-pinoys-agree-with-marcoletas-arrest-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nearly-half-of-pinoys-agree-with-marcoletas-arrest-survey) _2026-08-20 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ Roughly 49% of Filipino adults approved of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s arrest in connection with his plunder case involving P75 million in alleged undeclared campaign donations, according to the July 2026 issue of The National Momentum Survey. Specifically, 9.5% of Filipino adults said they strongly agree with the first-time senator’s arrest, while another 39.9% simply agreed. \[…\] The post Nearly… ## [Secondary transmission line pushed to stabilize Panay power supply](https://www.imtnews.ph/secondary-transmission-line-pushed-to-stabilize-panay-power-supply/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=secondary-transmission-line-pushed-to-stabilize-panay-power-supply) _2026-08-19 · Reymar Latoza · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ To resolve Panay Island’s power reliability issues, Iloilo City Councilor Romel Duron has called on investors to fund the construction of a subsea grid extension loop between Panay, Mindoro, and Batangas. The proposed secondary transmission line is expected to provide a critical backup route by directly linking the Panay grid to Luzon’s broader energy supply. \[…\] The post Secondary transmission… ## [Iloilo City to offer free correction of civil registry typo errors](https://www.imtnews.ph/iloilo-city-to-offer-free-correction-of-civil-registry-typo-errors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iloilo-city-to-offer-free-correction-of-civil-registry-typo-errors) _2026-08-19 · IMT News · Iloilo Metropolitan Times_ The Iloilo City Council approved on Wednesday, Aug. 19, an ordinance providing a free correction for typographical and clerical errors in the entries of birth, marriage and death certificates for indigent residents of this highly urbanized city. Councilor Jose Maria Miguel Treñas, author of the ordinance, said their office has been swamped with queries regarding \[…\] The post Iloilo City to offer…