MANILA, Philippines – Two Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units, Estate Water and Boracay Water, have earned international recognition from the International Water Association (IWA) after being named among the Climate Smart Utilities for 2026, highlighting their commitment to climate resilience, sustainable water
BACOLOD CITY — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is allocating P13 million for a second phase of cloud-seeding operations scheduled in November. These actions are meant to buffer sugar lands against the threat of an expected Super El Niño. SRA Board Member David Andrew Sanson on Friday (Oct. 16) announced the a
A New Smart Home Destination in Iloilo City Leading smart home solutions and air-conditioning brand Midea, in partnership with Imperial Appliance Plaza, welcomed consumers in IIoiIo City, Philippines, with the opening of its new Midea Cross Category Zone on October 16, 2026. The new retail destination brings Midea's gl
Western Visayas culinary heritage preservation programs received global spotlight as Iloilo City launched an international gastronomic summit celebrating indigenous ingredients and recipes.
For many Filipinos who rely on government assistance, getting the support they need can come with its own set of challenges. Reaching a payout center may mean spending extra for transportation, taking time away from work, or traveling a considerable distance—an added burden for households already managing limited resou
Concerns regarding the projects' impact on bird migration routes are being addressed, and the developments align with the province's goal to transition to renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), the wireless arm of PLDT, has expanded its 5G footprint across Bacolod City ahead of the MassKara Festival, strengthening connectivity as the City of Smiles welcomes tourists and festivalgoers for its annual celebration. Running from Oct. 1 to 18, with major
ILOILO City – More than a recognition of business-friendly governance, Iloilo City’s induction into the Hall of Fame of the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards reflects a shared commitment to helping businesses thrive and ensuring that economic opportunities reach more Ilonggos, business leaders s
ILOILO – Influenza-like illnesses (ILI) have spread to 34 towns and a component city of Iloilo Province, with infections surging by 42 percent this year, prompting renewed warnings from health authorities as the rainy season raises concerns over the further transmission of respiratory diseases. Data from the Iloilo Pro
BACOLOD City — The Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) is receiving as many as 50 prank calls daily through the city's localized 911 emergency hotline, prompting officials to warn that the misuse of emergency lines could delay life-saving assistance. Dr. Anna Maria Laarni Pornan, city dis
MANILA — Nearly P206 billion in funding realignments introduced by the House of Representatives in the proposed P7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 have raised alarm in the Senate, with major railway projects, disaster preparedness and healthcare programs facing substantial cuts while billions of pesos were redirect
ILOILO – With sugarcane plantations suffering an estimated P1.181 billion in damage and nearly 9,500 farmers affected, the Iloilo provincial government has declared a province-wide state of calamity to accelerate emergency interventions and unlock financial assistance for farmers devastated by the red-striped soft scal
ILOILO City — Nearly 30,000 Ilonggos could face economic hardship while thousands of commuters risk losing access to affordable public transportation if the government pushes through with a World Bank-backed overhaul of Iloilo City’s public utility vehicle (PUV) modernization program, transport workers and consumer adv
ILOILO City – With the threat of El Niño raising concerns over its potential impact on vulnerable communities, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Western Visayas has mobilized P188.76 million worth of relief resources and strategically positioned emergency food supplies across the region to ensu
The Bacolod City Government and Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) signed a memorandum of agreement on Oct. 8 to...