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Iloilo eyes PHP 48.75 million for super El Niño response

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo provincial government will allocate PHP 48.75 million for measures to mitigate the effects of the impending super El Niño, including the installation of water facilities and the procurement of water tanks for local government units and hospitals. Atty. Cesar Emmanuelle Buyco Jr., head of the Provincial

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Grandfather dies after finding grandson fatally shot in Passi

ILOILO CITY — A family in Passi City, Iloilo, is mourning the deaths of two relatives, a 13-year-old boy who suffered a fatal gunshot wound and his 65-year-old grandfather, who reportedly went into cardiac arrest shortly after discovering the teenager’s body on Saturday morning, Oct. 17. The victims were identified only

Jennifer P. Rendon•October 20, 2026

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Bacolod-Silay Airport expansion eyed to boost Negros economy

BACOLOD CITY — The planned expansion of Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City, Negros Occidental, is expected to attract investments, boost tourism and drive economic growth in the province, according to 3rd District Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez. In a recent media interview, Benitez identified the airport expansion as one of his top

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Iloilo eyes PHP 48.75 million for super El Niño response

SCRAP, SWAP, RIDE: World Bank pitches lease-to-own EVs to replace Iloilo jeepneys

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Tubungan mountain café serves up scenic views and local jobs

Iloilo town finished only 2 of 15 development projects, COA finds

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Ro-Ro passenger arrested with suspected drug paraphernalia in Dumangas

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Grandfather dies after finding grandson fatally shot in Passi

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