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COA: Iloilo City let unbonded workers handle public cash

ILOILO CITY — The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Iloilo City government for recurring internal control deficiencies in its local economic enterprises (LEEs), where unbonded personnel and workers with expired fidelity bonds were allowed to collect public revenues and handle official cash tickets. In its audit of the LEEs,

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Western Visayas schools adopt transparent bags amid shootings

ILOILO CITY — Schools across Western Visayas have begun adopting transparent bags as an additional security measure following incidents of school violence that raised concerns about student safety. The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) described the initiative as a simple but practical way to prevent dangerous weapons and prohibited items from

Jennifer P. Rendon•October 22, 2026

Western Visayas schools adopt transparent bags amid shootings

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Negros police train 50 personnel in basic drone operations

By Francis Allan L. Angelo BACOLOD CITY — Fifty police personnel from across the Negros Island Region are undergoing basic drone training as the regional police office prepares them to use the technology in law enforcement and public safety work. The training emphasizes safe handling and proper operation, giving personnel a foundation before they use

October 22, 2026

Negros police train 50 personnel in basic drone operations

Soldier’s wife, alleged lover arrested over Sagay double murder

By Glazyl M. Jopson•October 22, 2026

Murder complaint filed against ex-soldier in Bacolod shooting

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MassKara 2026 food park sales surge 26% to PHP 21.5M

By Glazyl M. Jopson•October 21, 2026

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Nxled, Choco Mucho chase solo PVL lead Thursday

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Akari disconnects PLDT for first PVL win

Leobert Julian A. de la Peña•October 22, 2026

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Detroit spoils PG’s 38-point Boston debut in comeback win

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Song fires 65 to seize South Pacific Classic lead

October 22, 2026

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Gawilan secures Paralympic berth after winning Asian Para Games gold

Leobert Julian A. de la Peña•October 21, 2026

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Ningbo Open: Eala breaks first-round slump in sweep of Parry

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Maritess Lim celebrates milestone birthday with elegant Chinese lauriat

Warm conversations, familiar laughter and the inviting aromas of Chinese cuisine filled Kusina Tsina at Atria as the ever-vivacious Maritess Lim celebrated her milestone birthday with family and close friends. The gathering was an intimate yet spirited affair, bringing together some of Iloilo’s familiar society personalities for an afternoon of friendship, fine food and heartfelt

Luna Restaurant unveils vibrant Filipino flavors at Vermillion Hotel

US envoy strengthens defense, health ties during Cebu visit

October 21, 2026

CLFI commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with Tulong sa Pagbangon response in Quezon City

Rhea B. Peñaflor

October 21, 2026

COMMUNITY

Maragtas brings Philippine history to life in Miagao classroom

October 21, 2026

COMMUNITY

Dance Is My Life: ILOMOCA Presents the Five-Decade Journey of National Artist Agnes Locsin

October 21, 2026

COMMUNITY

Inside Lockheed Martin: From Fighter Jets to the Philippine Air Force’s Next Super Hercules

October 21, 2026

For want of ‘2 Valid IDs’

October 20, 2026

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Editorial

Bicameral black box

October 22, 2026

Every year, we watch the same exhausting pantomime. The executive proposes a budget, the House and Senate debate it under the glare of the cameras, and then the whole thing disappears into the Bicameral Conference Committee. It is a legislative black box. What comes out is often bloated, heavily massaged, and magically enriched by billions

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The familiarity of suffering: On 2 Valid IDs

COA: Iloilo City let unbonded workers handle public cash

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Iloilo’s teen health program just made Galing Pook’s top 19

28 hired on the spot at job fair offering 8,740 vacancies

LTO-6 deploys enforcers for Undas travel rush in Western Visayas

LTO-6 suspends dump truck driver’s license for 90 days

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Western Visayas schools adopt transparent bags amid shootings

PRO-6 arrests 2,238, seizes PHP 129M in environmental crackdown

Capiz high-value drug suspect arrested in Pototan, Iloilo

Iloilo’s seventh most wanted fugitive arrested in Anilao

NEGROS

Negros police train 50 personnel in basic drone operations

Soldier’s wife, alleged lover arrested over Sagay double murder

Murder complaint filed against ex-soldier in Bacolod shooting

MassKara 2026 food park sales surge 26% to PHP 21.5M

SPORTS

Nxled, Choco Mucho chase solo PVL lead Thursday

Akari disconnects PLDT for first PVL win

Detroit spoils PG’s 38-point Boston debut in comeback win

Song fires 65 to seize South Pacific Classic lead

Gawilan secures Paralympic berth after winning Asian Para Games gold

Ningbo Open: Eala breaks first-round slump in sweep of Parry

FEATURES

Maritess Lim celebrates milestone birthday with elegant Chinese lauriat

Luna Restaurant unveils vibrant Filipino flavors at Vermillion Hotel

US envoy strengthens defense, health ties during Cebu visit

CLFI commemorates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction with Tulong sa Pagbangon response in Quezon City

Maragtas brings Philippine history to life in Miagao classroom

Dance Is My Life: ILOMOCA Presents the Five-Decade Journey of National Artist Agnes Locsin

Inside Lockheed Martin: From Fighter Jets to the Philippine Air Force’s Next Super Hercules

For want of ‘2 Valid IDs’

Beauty, Brains, and Bloodshed: GMA Pictures’ ‘Red Crown’ hits cinemas this October 28

𝙃𝙊𝙋-𝙋𝙔 𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙏𝙇𝙀 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙎: NIA, SM City Iloilo bring joy to Calinog learners

PSA Guimaras highlights statistics’ role in sustainable tourism

PHP 93 million school building to benefit 600 Pavia students

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BAHANDING BILIDHON (Tumandok, Du-og kag mga Sinulatan): Sinulatan ni Dante Villanueva Aguilar 2025 Ten Outstanding Ilonggos of Iloilo (TOIIC)

Paint the Town Smiling: A 3D Street Art Surprise for MassKara

‘Where Pickleball Meets Purpose’

Vivant expands Project Liadlaw across Panay communities

Will Ashley, Mika Salamanca headline GMA MassKara events

Globe brings 5G-powered experiences to MassKara 2026

G-Plaza brings a new retail pulse to Zambales

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Bicameral black box

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The familiarity of suffering: On 2 Valid IDs

So this is how democracy dies. With thunderous applause.

If “irregardless” is in the dictionary, is it correct?

Everybody knows esmiringhoy

‘I’m leaving on a jet plane at the taxpayers’ expense’

The subtle art of not caring

The cost of fidelity

Bastos nga Ambassador

How far is off-campus?

JUCY BOOK RAVE

My USD 26 is ‘enough’ to feed one family in the Philippines

Childhood memories that stick

Much given, much required

What students carry with them

The warrior and the giant… Ang hangaway kag ang higante

Is free admission enough? Rethinking Museum and Galleries Month in Iloilo

‘I’m a lawyer’ turmoil ousts press secretary

Digitally vigilant but spiritually lax

COA: Iloilo City let unbonded workers handle public cash

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Iloilo’s teen health program just made Galing Pook’s top 19

28 hired on the spot at job fair offering 8,740 vacancies

LTO-6 deploys enforcers for Undas travel rush in Western Visayas

LTO-6 suspends dump truck driver’s license for 90 days

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Western Visayas schools adopt transparent bags amid shootings