Monsoon triggers landslides, bridge collapses in Iloilo
Flooding, hanging bridge collapses, landslides, road erosion and creek overflows were reported across several Iloilo municipalities as the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat), intensified by Typhoon Inday (Bavi), continued to bring heavy rains over the province. The southwest monsoon, locally known as the Habagat, carries warm, moisture-heavy winds across the western Philippines

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‘CONDUCT ON TRIAL’: Duterte impeachment hinges on public trust – Drilon
Former Senate President Franklin Drilon said it is immaterial in the impeachment trial whether Vice President Sara Duterte actually intended to carry out her alleged assassination threat, or whether her remarks were rhetorical, hyperbolic, or never meant to be taken literally. The former justice secretary said the real issue before

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DTI Iloilo conference equips MSMEs for greener growth
The Department of Trade and Industry’s Iloilo Provincial Office held the Industry Cluster Enhancement Conference, or ICE CON 2026, on July 9–10, 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts, government agencies, and development partners to help micro, small, and medium enterprises adapt to an evolving business landscape. The two-day conference featured expert-led discussions on agriculture, food

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Iloilo police win PRO-6 EMPO challenge
The Iloilo Police Provincial Office emerged as champion of the Police Regional Office 6’s third Enhanced Managing Police Operations Challenge. Col. Bayani Razalan, IPPO director, received the Perpetual Trophy during PRO-6’s flag-raising and awards ceremony at the regional headquarters July 13. The Enhanced Managing Police Operations Challenge is a comprehensive simulation

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Bacolod City to co-host MMFF this December
Bacolod City is gearing up for a historic December as it steps into the national spotlight as one of the official hosts of the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival. This marks a monumental first for the festival, breaking traditional boundaries by bringing its official host activities outside Metro Manila. Mayor Greg Gasataya shared the news

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Coach A 10-U basketball tournament successfully kicks off
A new basketball league dedicated to honing the skills of young players is here. Organized by one of the most prominent basketball coaches in Iloilo City, Albert Nabo, the Coach A 10-under hoops league officially took flight on July 11, 2026, at the Angelicum School Iloilo basketball gym.

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Does Imee Marcos want her brother Bongbong killed?
“It’s simple enough, I killed Abel because I couldn’t kill you, so, in intent, you are dead too.” – Jose Saramago IMEE Marcos, older sister of Bongbong Marcos Jr., hasn’t stopped disparaging her younger brother in public. In every given opportunity, Imee Marcos didn’t hide her rage lashing at him in

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DTI Guimaras levels up MSMEs with trail mix training
JORDAN, Guimaras — The Department of Trade and Industry’s Guimaras Provincial Office conducted a three-day Trail Mix with Coconut Strips Training from July 8–10, 2026, as part of National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Month. The training was held at the Agri-Fishery Center at the Provincial Office for Agricultural Services compound in the Capitol Grounds,

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Personal grudge eyed in Passi City slaying
Police are investigating personal grudges as a possible motive in the killing of a 59-year-old man who was shot while sleeping inside his sister’s home in Passi City, Iloilo, shortly after midnight July 9. Lt. Col. German Magbanua III, Passi City police chief, said the victim, identified only as alias Jerry,

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When Great Sales Hide a Weak Strategy
Nearly three decades ago, while teaching Sales Management at graduate school, I often reminded my students that outstanding salespeople could sell almost anything—at least for a while. We discussed prospecting, customer relationships, territory management, negotiation, incentive systems and closing techniques. Sales success, however, was never simply about selling more. It was

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Record 15,512 officials set for Iloilo Liga Day
More than 15,000 barangay officials from across Iloilo province are expected to gather at the Iloilo Sports Complex on July 19 for the annual Liga Day celebration, marking the event’s largest turnout. Iloilo Province Liga ng mga Barangay President Amalia Debuque said 15,512 officials from the province’s 1,721 barangays are expected

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Sony brings ULT POWER SOUND experience to Iloilo
Sony and Imperial Appliance Plaza will hold a seven-day showcase of Sony’s ULT POWER SOUND series from July 14–20, 2026, at Imperial Appliance Plaza in Iloilo City. The event will allow shoppers to experience Sony’s audio products through interactive displays, promotional offers, and in-store activities. The showcase will open July 14 with a program at

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Two-thirds
The Senate has the sole power to try and decide all cases of impeachment, and when sitting for that purpose, the Senators shall be on oath or affirmation; no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of all the Members of the Senate (Constitution, Article XI, Section

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Kicking Off Seven Days of Sony
Following the opening program, the activity will continue until July 20, inviting shoppers to visit Imperial Appliance Plaza to experience Sony’s audio lineup throughout the week. Guests can also get a closer look at featured displays, highlighting Sony’s immersive audio technology and entertainment solutions. Leading the featured lineup is the Sony ULT Tower 10, a

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Civilians pursue charges over Molo police station raid
Three civilians—a barangay captain, a store owner, and a media worker—plan to file criminal complaints against personnel of the Philippine National Police Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group and Special Action Force over the controversial July 1, 2026, operation at Iloilo City Police Station 4 in Molo. Col. Kim Legada, chief of

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The batchoy Catch-22
We’ve spent the better part of a year patting ourselves on the back for the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy title. It looks fantastic on a plaque at City Hall. But if we don’t get serious about the unglamorous work of protecting our culinary assets, specifically La Paz batchoy, that title is going to go stale

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ROAD RACE ROW: Diversion Road crash reignites debate over fun run safety
A vehicular crash involving two motorcycles during a half marathon on Diversion Road has triggered a public dispute over the use of national highways for fun runs in Iloilo City, drawing reactions from city officials, race organizers and the local running community. The crash occurred while the half marathon was underway

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Mayor credits drainage upgrades for reduced Habagat flooding
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor and Aiya Cantomayor Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu said the city’s disaster preparedness measures, including the prepositioning of relief supplies, early risk assessments, and continuous drainage maintenance, helped lessen the impact of the enhanced southwest monsoon and Typhoon Inday on residents over the weekend. The southwest monsoon, locally known as the

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94,926 Iloilo students stuck home as Habagat floods hit
Face-to-face classes were suspended in 256 public schools across 10 municipalities in Iloilo province Monday, July 13, affecting 94,926 learners as heavy rains from the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat), intensified by Tropical Cyclone Inday, continued to batter parts of Western Visayas. A summary report from the Department of Education (DepEd) Region

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City seeks markets turnover from SM Prime to fix delays
Recurring flooding, leaking pipes, clogged drainage, and water ponding at the newly redeveloped Iloilo Central Market and Iloilo Terminal Market have delayed repairs because the two facilities have yet to be formally turned over to the Iloilo City government, Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas-Chu said. The markets reopened

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July 8 outages: who should answer, and for what
The Institute of Contemporary Economics has urged local officials, regulators, and consumers to demand fuller explanations for the July 8, 2026 power interruptions in Iloilo, saying the day should be understood as a “reliability-chain event” spanning transmission, generation, reserves, and local distribution. In a question-and-answer explainer, the Institute said the

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Farmer, 64, shot dead at home in E.B. Magalona
BACOLOD CITY — Five unidentified armed men shot and killed a 64-year-old farmer at his home in Barangay San Isidro, E.B. Magalona, Negros Occidental, on Monday. In a radio interview, Police Capt. Jyan Carlo Mania, chief of the E.B. Magalona Municipal Police Station, said the armed men dragged the victim outside

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Banana leads Western Visayas fruit production in Q1 2026
Banana remained Western Visayas’ leading fruit crop in the first quarter of 2026, with preliminary production reaching 52,582 metric tons, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The volume was 2.2% higher than the 51,448 metric tons produced in the same quarter of 2025. Four of the six top fruit crops recorded year-on-year production gains,

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Sagay sets minimum pork prices amid ASF resurgence
BACOLOD CITY — The Sagay City government in Negros Occidental has set minimum pork prices to protect local hog raisers and consumers amid the resurgence of African swine fever in the province. Under an executive order issued Monday by Mayor Leo Rafael Cueva, the minimum retail price of pork will be

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NBI confirms arrested tricycle driver is volunteer watchman
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A tricycle driver arrested for allegedly carrying an unlicensed firearm is a volunteer night watchman at the National Bureau of Investigation-Capiz District Office. NBI-Capiz District Office Executive Officer John Katipunan confirmed that alias “Jabar” works as a volunteer night watchman for the agency. Katipunan said he had

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Carlos Alcaraz teases tennis comeback after posting training video
Will Carlos Alcaraz make his highly anticipated return at the upcoming US Open? That has been the biggest question asked over the past two months after the seven-time Grand Slam winner was diagnosed with tendon sheath inflammation, or tenosynovitis, in his right wrist last April. However, the 23-year-old

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Threat to BBM’s life undeniable
THERE must be only one reason why the lawyers of Vice President Sara Duterte insisted on denying her “grave threats” in her ongoing impeachment trial in the Senate/Impeachment Court.  I am tempted to sing, “Money, money, money”. I cannot imagine VP Sara not guilty of threatening to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,

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Let’s end this literary gossip
Every town has its favorite rumor, and every generation seems determined to preserve the stories that refuse to die no matter how often history contradicts them. Some rumors are harmless enough to become part of a community’s folklore, repeated with amusement rather than certainty. Others survive because they satisfy our

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ICPO reshuffle brings three senior officers to Iloilo City
Three senior officers have been reassigned to the Iloilo City Police Office effective Monday, July 13. Police Lt. Cols. Ricardo Jomuad Jr., Donna Marie Rances and Randy Caballes have joined the ICPO. Jomuad, formerly with the Capiz Police Provincial Office, will serve as deputy city director for administration, the second-highest post

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Boracay set for Southeast Asia open water championships
Boracay Island will host the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships from Aug. 21 to 23, 2026, at Boracay Newcoast. Presented by the Philippine Sports Commission, the three-day competition is organized by Philippine Aquatics Inc. in cooperation with Southeast Asia Aquatics, the province of Aklan and various government agencies. The championships aim to showcase

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Tuaño: no Iloilo cops directly tied to illegal quarrying
No police officer in Iloilo was found to be directly involved in illegal quarrying, Police Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said, citing preliminary findings from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Tuaño, acting director of Police Regional Office 6, said the MGB had not yet submitted an official written report to the regional

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Every prompt has a price
A teacher friend recently showed me at Starbucks how he prepares exams these days. No stacks of books. No late-night writing sessions. Just a laptop, an AI tool, and a cup of coffee. By the time the brew was warm enough to enjoy, the first draft was finished. Around the same

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From Guimaras Mangoes to Jollibee: IPOPHL shares the Philippine IP and tourism story to the world at WIPO GA
Information Officer III From world-famous mangoes and centuries-old weaving traditions to globally recognized brands and homegrown innovations, the Philippines brought this week the many faces of intellectual property (IP) to Geneva, showing to the world how IP, technologies and cultural heritage can build a more sustainable tourism economy. The exhibition, themed IP

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BBM scholarship complaints? Iloilo opens a helpdesk
The list of Bawat Barangay Makikinabang (BBM) scholars across Iloilo’s more than 1,700 barangays has been finalized, but Liga ng mga Barangay President Amalia Debuque said residents with concerns over the selection of beneficiaries may still file complaints. In an interview Monday, July 13, Debuque said complaints about the selection process

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Ang Karadlawan nga Cayetano Siblings
Ni John Iremil Teodoro SA apat ka adlaw nga Impeachment Trial batok kay Bise Presidente Sara Duterte, klaro gid nga ang magbugto nga senator-judge nga sanday Alan Peter Cayetano kag Pia Cayetano nagaabogado para kay Inday Sara nga basagulera. First day pa lang nagaburukal rën ang laway nanda nga darwa para mapakuri ang proseso kang

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The verdict the Senate cannot deliver
Five days into the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the loudest complaint is boredom. Hours spent authenticating a video the whole country watched in November 2024. An NBI agent pressed repeatedly on whether the recording was generated by artificial intelligence, which he said it was not. Objections, manifestations, recesses. The tedium deserves a

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Trapped by poverty in Iloilo’s flood-prone danger zones
Social and economic constraints have kept many families from moving away from hazard-prone areas despite recurring flooding, landslides and other weather-related incidents, including recent ones triggered by the enhanced southwest monsoon, or Habagat, intensified by Tropical Cyclone Inday, the Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said. As of

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ISAT U graduate joins IAF Emerging Space Leaders
An aspiring aerospace engineer from Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT U) has earned international recognition as one of this year’s 40 International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Emerging Space Leaders. Dave Loui A. Gumarang, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering graduate of ISAT U’s College of Engineering and Architecture, was selected from more than 300

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Western Visayas inflation holds at 6.8% in June as sectors shift
Western Visayas’ inflation rate held at 6.8% in June 2026, unchanged from May, even as its three biggest price drivers eased — a standstill the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) traced to faster increases across several other spending groups. The region’s top three contributors to headline inflation were food and non-alcoholic

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Iloilo board backs bill to protect small-scale fishers
The Aton Ang Kinse (AAK) Alliance, a coalition of fisherfolk associations, environmental organizations, and cause-oriented groups, has welcomed the unanimous approval by the 15th Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Iloilo of a resolution urging Congress to immediately pass House Bill 5606, or the Atin Ang Kinse Kilometro Bill. The bill, principally authored by the

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Think tank: Grid stress could cost W. Visayas up to PHP 85 billion
Recurring grid alerts and manual load dropping in the Visayas are no longer just technical advisories but economic warning signals that are already suppressing investment in Western Visayas, the Institute of Contemporary Economics (ICE) said at the Visayas Power Forum in Bacolod City on July 13, 2026. In a presentation,

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