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Higher fares, higher burden: Iloilo commuters adjust to PUV hike

ILOILO CITY — Higher public transportation fares took effect nationwide Monday, Sept. 28, adding to the financial burden of commuters already grappling with the rising cost of living. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) approved new fare rates for public utility vehicles (PUVs), raising the minimum traditional jeepney fare

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Inot keeps Molo police post despite admin cases

ILOILO CITY — Police Capt. Ryan Christ Inot remains chief of Iloilo City Police Station 4 in Molo despite pending administrative charges against him. Police Regional Office 6 director Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said during a press conference Monday, Sept. 28, that Inot remains Molo police chief pending the evaluation of

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Cops struggle to trace dummy accounts behind school threats

By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office has acknowledged the difficulty of tracking down people behind dummy accounts used to spread online threats that alarm the public, particularly school communities. Despite the challenge, Police Capt. Stephen Polinar, NOrPPO spokesperson, said all reported threats are being taken seriously and properly

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Alex Eala dominates Thai foe in Asian Games opener

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John Cabang Tolentino wins bronze in Asian Games hurdles

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Dallas upgrades Kyrie Irving to “No Restrictions” ahead of training camp

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Wide-open ICTSI Iloilo Challenge set for thrilling finish

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Petecio begins Asian Games redemption with stoppage win

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Ian Delos Santos delivers bronze in Asian Games weightlifting

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Malbar Ferrer debuts solo photo exhibit ‘BREATH’

ILOILO CITY — For Dr. Malbar Ferrer, breath is more than a rhythm he knows well as a pulmonologist. It is a quiet thread connecting people, animals, landscapes and the many forms of life he has encountered through his camera. That idea takes center stage in “BREATH,” Ferrer’s first solo photography

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Ilonggo Kids Bring ‘Batchoy’ to Life at NMP Iloilo’s Immersive ‘Magbasá Kita’ Session

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UP Visayas law student tops FLP writing contest

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UP Visayas names Noel Galon Language Program lead

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ENVIRONMENT

Iloilo City, Oton build joint river management model

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Higher fares, higher burden: Iloilo commuters adjust to PUV hike

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Higher fares, higher burden: Iloilo commuters adjust to PUV hike

LONG-OVERDUE HIKE: Iloilo transport groups say fare hike is late, insufficient

Top Stories

Iloilo City pushes behavior change to curb waste in waterways

Panay youth groups seek class suspension for strike

Iloilo HFMD cases drop 67%

Iloilo police warn against sharing unverified school threats

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Inot keeps Molo police post despite admin cases