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Farm groups press SRA over price drop, import row
By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD CITY — Growing unrest in the sugar industry intensified as farmer groups and labor unions accused the Sugar Regulatory Administration of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and policies they say triggered sharp declines in sugar and molasses prices. The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines, together with […]
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Policy Must Power Our Green Energy Shift
The announcement of Meralco PowerGen’s Terra Solar project, poised to be the world’t largest solar and battery facility, is a landmark moment for the Philippines. It is a powerful, private sector-led statement of intent. Yet, as the company’s own leadership admits, the enormous cost of energy storage remains the primary bottleneck in our nation’s urgent […]
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TTMO warns ‘Japanese bow’ outside crosswalks is unsafe
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The Traffic and Transportation Management Office (TTMO) reminded pedestrians to use marked crosswalks amid a social media trend of commuters bowing to motorists while crossing streets. The bowing gesture, inspired by Japan’s courtesy culture, has been adopted by some pedestrians in Iloilo City to thank drivers who yield the right of […]
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Cool Smashers outgun Angels in electrifying opener of champs’ showdown
Games Thursday 1:30 p.m. – Cignal vs. Farm Fresh 4 p.m. – Capital1 vs. Nxled 6:30 p.m. – PLDT vs. Choco Mucho In a clash worthy of a championship stage, Creamline and Petro Gazz delivered a volleyball spectacle that had fans at the Araneta Coliseum on the edge of their seats — an electrifying encounter […]
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Culture of Free
By Noel Galon de Leon In cities like Iloilo, many still see art as a pastime, not a profession. People expect it to be free or cheap, dismissing it as “just expression” or “not a necessity.” This shallow view strips artists of dignity and reduces their work to decoration. Art is not a luxury; it […]
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DTI Iloilo concludes EXEL IN ILOILO 2025 with OTOP push
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Iloilo concluded the third year of its flagship investment and export promotion program, EXEL IN ILOILO, on Oct. 14, 2025, with participation from Local Economic and Investment Promotion Officers (LEIPOs), local government representatives, and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the province. This year’s program focused on […]
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DILG-Iloilo awaits Ombudsman order on Zarraga officials’ dismissal
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Iloilo said it has not yet received an official copy of the Ombudsman’s order dismissing Zarraga Mayor Jofel Soldevilla and Vice Mayor Michael Omar Lacson over a PHP 11.6 million land deal that also led to graft charges. DILG-Iloilo Director Carmelo Orbista said […]
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Guimaras inflation dips to –1.3% for low-income families
The inflation rate for the bottom 30 percent income households in Guimaras fell to –1.3 percent in September 2025, down from –0.8 percent in August, bringing the year-to-date average to 0.3 percent. This was significantly lower than the 6.0 percent inflation rate recorded in September 2024 for the same income group. “The Consumer Price Index […]
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Labor group seeks PHP 100–PHP 200 daily wage hike
By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD CITY — The General Alliance of Workers’ Association (GAWA) has called on the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)–Western Visayas to approve a wage increase of PHP 100–PHP 200 per day, citing the continued erosion of workers’ purchasing power due to inflation. In a position paper submitted to the wage […]
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LOVE AND POLITICS
By Raoul Suarez He fell in love the way ordinary voters fall for campaign promises. Naively. Desperately. Against all reason. She was the daughter of an incumbent politician, the jewel of a dynasty whose family crest might as well have been embossed on the town’s coffers. Her beauty was luminous. Her laughter was rehearsed. Her […]
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Village chief claims ICDEO push to suspend drainage
By Joseph Bernard A. Marzan A barangay captain in Lapuz district alleged that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)–Iloilo City District Engineering Office (ICDEO) tried to make her sign a letter seeking suspension of drainage repair works to give way to a nearby flood control project. Alalasan village chief Jofel Ladiet told Bombo […]
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A Shaky and Crushing Verdict
Of course, the Iloilo Hall of Justice is closed again, except for some very urgent operations. But regular hearings and filing of cases are suspended as of now. It’s the same frustrating story every time the earth shakes: they promised a fix that occupants could not entirely trust, and now we’re the ones locked out […]
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Seven Bacolod schools flagged for repairs after 5.8 quake
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Seven of 49 public schools here were found to need repairs following the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu, and also impacted this city on Monday. A Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) was conducted the following day by the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), City […]
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Iloilo City proposes PHP 4.5 billion 2026 budget
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The city government of Iloilo has proposed a PHP 4.5 billion budget for 2026, which is a PHP 357 million increase from the 2025 approved budget. According to budget documents submitted to the City Council, the proposed PHP 4,500,155,348 budget is 8.62% higher than the PHP 4,143,175,216 approved for 2025. Councilor […]
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Here we go again. The Iloilo Hall of Justice is closed for inspection after the recent quakes. Our editorial argues this is a "recurring nightmare" and a failure of the PHP 50 million retrofitting done years ago. They promised it could withstand a magnitude-9 quake, but it closes after every significant tremor. As the editorial says, this leads to "justice delayed is justice denied." What do you think should be the long-term solution for our Hall of Justice? Here's the editorial: https://dailyguardian.com.ph/a-shaky-and-crushing-verdict/
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See what’s shaping tomorrow at the PBC&E 2025 Tech Expo
The future of business and innovation is happening here! The Philippine Business and Conference Expo (PBC&E) returns on October 20-21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, featuring the first-ever Tech Expo. Designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and students, this event brings together today’s brightest minds and the latest breakthroughs shaping how we live, […]
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Venn of us: Ilonggo x Negrense
By Herman M. Lagon You hear it on a jeep from Lacson to Libertad or in a faculty room from Bacolod to Barotac: someone says she’s Negrense, slips into a Hiligaynon story, and a friend calls her Ilonggo. No one corrects anyone. The labels only get tricky when we stop them from moving. In real […]
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Russell Westbrook set to sign with the Sacramento Kings
By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña After spending the majority of the offseason finding a team to play with, Russell Westbrook will finally have a new home. On Oct. 16, 2025, ESPN’s veteran NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed that the superstar point guard has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings and is good to […]
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300 more police deployed for MassKara Festival highlights
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — A total of 300 additional security personnel were deployed here on Thursday to ensure safety and order during the highlights of the MassKara Festival from Oct. 17 to 19. The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) welcomed the augmentation personnel from Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 in Iloilo and […]
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LTO-6 intensifies crackdown, seizes 39 colorum vans since January
By Gerome Dalipe The Land Transportation Office–Western Visayas (LTO-6) has intensified its “all-out war” against illegal public transportation, achieving a major milestone with 39 colorum vans impounded across the region since January. The crackdown, driven by the directive of LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao and Acting Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Giovanni Z. […]
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LTO-6 launches Undas 2025 transport operations Oct. 20
By Joseph Bernard A. Marzan The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 6 is set to launch Oplan Byaheng Ayos: Undas 2025 to ensure the smooth flow of public transport across terminals as travelers return to their hometowns for All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days on Nov. 1 and 2. The agency will deploy additional personnel at the […]
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Sugar Order No. 8 signed before consultative meeting, CONFED says
By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD CITY — The Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations (CONFED) has revealed that Sugar Order No. 8 (Series of 2024–2025) — which authorized the importation of refined sugar and allegedly caused mill gate prices to plunge — was signed even before the government consulted key industry stakeholders. In a press statement Thursday, CONFED said […]
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Philippines remittances hit USD 3.0B in August 2025
Cash remittances sent by Overseas Filipinos (OFs) reached USD 2.98 billion in August 2025, marking a 3.2 percent increase from USD 2.89 billion in the same month last year. The growth was attributed to higher inflows from both land-based and sea-based workers, according to the latest central bank data. Land-based OFs sent USD 2.35 billion […]
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A Bitter Harvest
For sure, the sugarcanes of Negros taste sweet, but the harvest is bitter. While officials and federations debate policy in boardrooms, a quiet tragedy unfolds for the small farmers who are the backbone of the industry. The numbers are brutal and unforgiving: with production costs hovering around PHP 2,500 per 50-kilogram bag, the current millgate price of PHP […]
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ISUFST, Rotary clubs to launch PHP 1.8-M lab project
The Iloilo State University of Fisheries Science and Technology (ISUFST) will sign a PHP 1.8 million Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) this Friday, October 17, 2025, at Sam’s 21 Hotel in Iloilo City with the Rotary Club of Iloilo (District 3850) and the Rotary Club of Namweon Central (District 3670, South Korea) to launch Project POWER […]
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Bytsenko scores 39 as Capital1 defeats Nxled in four
Capital1 import Sasha Bytsenko delivered a record-breaking 39-point performance to lead the Solar Spikers past the Nxled Chameleons, 25-20, 23-25, 27-25, 25-12, in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum. Bytsenko’s explosive outing eclipsed the previous 38-point mark set by Farm Fresh’s Eli Rousseaux and propelled Capital1 to its first win in […]
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Tubu leads Farm Fresh sweep of Cignal in Pool A clash
Games Saturday, Capital Arena, Ilagan City 4 p.m. – Petro Gazz vs Chery Tiggo 6:30 p.m. – Galeries Tower vs Creamline There was no need for another scoring explosion from Eli Rousseaux—only a breakout game from Trisha Tubu. The powerful lefty fired 21 points to lift the Farm Fresh Foxies to a commanding 25-19, 25-20, […]
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Agoda and Saudi Tourism Authority partner to boost inbound tourism from Asia
Digital travel platform Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority to showcase Saudi’s rich heritage and diverse experiences to travelers across the Asia-Pacific region. Launched against the backdrop of WiT Singapore, the first campaign of the collaboration, ‘Spectacular Saudi’, will leverage […]
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NUSTAR Resort Cebu caps ‘Rhythms of Wellness’ with biggest dragon boat regatta
NUSTAR Resort Cebu successfully concluded its inaugural “Rhythms of Wellness” event with the first-ever NUSTAR Dragon Boat Regatta 2025, held on September 20–21 at the NUSTAR Boardwalk. The two-day regatta marked the culmination of the month-long wellness celebration, bringing together athletes, communities, and wellness enthusiasts from across the Philippines and abroad. This year’s highest-stakes divisions, […]
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Water rate hike in Iloilo draws protest from BAYAN Panay
By Juliane Judilla Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) will implement a two-phase water rate increase beginning November 2025, raising the basic charge from PHP 20 to PHP 28.67 per cubic meter by March 2026. The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) approved the hike, with the first tranche raising the rate to PHP 25.20 in November […]
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Dancing Through Smile: Dancesport tilt unveiled on MassKara
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — The MassKara Festival is not only known for its resilience and vibrant celebration — it also serves as a platform for discovering, developing, and showcasing world-class talent. This spirit continues with the launch of the first-ever Mayor Greg Gasataya National Dancesport Competition 2025. More than 228 athletes from […]
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DOE issues first carbon credit rules for energy sector
The Department of Energy (DOE) has released the Philippines’ first regulatory framework for carbon credits in the energy sector to accelerate clean energy investments and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0018, signed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin on September 23 and published on October 10, outlines the processes for generating, verifying, owning, […]
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DOE, ERC align on renewable shift and market reforms
The Department of Energy (DOE) and Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) held a high-level coordination meeting on October 14, 2025, to accelerate key reforms in the Philippine power sector. The meeting, hosted at the ERC’s Ortigas Center office, brought together DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara, ERC Chairperson Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan, representatives from DOE’s […]
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DOF forms working group to fix tax issues
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has ordered the creation of a multi-sectoral working group with private sector participation to address tax and non-tax issues through digital innovations. The Department of Finance (DOF) will lead the initiative, which aims to improve the country’s investment climate and generate more employment opportunities for Filipinos. The directive was announced […]
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NFA investigates rice infestation at Iloilo warehouse
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The National Food Authority (NFA) has confirmed that rice stocks stored in its Iloilo warehouse were infested, prompting the agency to issue show-cause orders and launch a formal investigation into what it described as serious lapses in warehouse operations. In a statement on Thursday, Oct. 16, the NFA acknowledged the issue […]
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Patronage, Politics, and the PHP 4.5 Billion Question
When politicians draw battle lines over a budget, the first casualties are rarely the ones launching the accusations. The brewing “budget war” in Iloilo City is a textbook case. Beyond the political theater of an opposition vice mayor and a majority-controlled council, there are direct human costs. The dispute over “job orders” and the CESPEDIC […]
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Bacolod ready for MassKara Festival weekend finale
By Dolly Yass BACOLOD CITY — Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya personally inspected major festival sites on Thursday night, Oct. 16, as the city prepared for the culminating weekend highlights of the 19-day MassKara Festival, which runs from Oct. 17 to 19. “To make sure that everything is safe and in order for our MassKara Festival […]
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PVL: PLDT dominates Choco Mucho to stay perfect in Reinforced Conference
By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña The PLDT High Speed Hitters maintained their unbeaten start in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference after sweeping the Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-21, 25-20, 25-19, on Oct. 16, 2025, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. PLDT picked up where it left off, fresh from a straight-sets victory […]
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PVL hits Isabela as Cool Smashers, Angels tested
Games today, Saturday) Capital Arena, Ilagan City 4 p.m. – Petro Gazz vs. Chery Tiggo 6:30 p.m. – Galeries Tower vs. Creamline Archrivals Creamline and Petro Gazz face separate but equally tricky matchups today as the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference heads north for its first out-of-town stop in Ilagan City, Isabela — bringing […]
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Negros Occ. governor backs NEPC–NONECO JV plan
By Dolly Yasa BACOLOD CITY — Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has expressed support for the proposed joint venture between Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) and the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (NONECO). Lacson cited the company’s proven efficiency and capability in improving electricity services in Bacolod City and central Negros. “I think […]
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FROM UNPLACED TO UNSTOPPABLE: Inclusivity wins big at Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025
By Glazyl M. Jopson BACOLOD CITY — Inclusivity took center stage at this year’s MassKara Festival as 19-year-old Sophia Kaye Zaragoza, a freshman tourism management student from the University of St. La Salle (USLS), was crowned Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025. Representing Barangay Estefania, Zaragoza outshone 14 other aspirants in the prestigious pageant. She impressed both […]
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MORE Power lowers October electricity rates by PHP 1.35
By Francis Allan L. Angelo MORE Electric and Power Corporation has announced a substantial reduction in electricity rates for October, benefiting both residential and commercial consumers. Residential customers will see rates decrease from PHP 12.44 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in September to PHP 11.087 per kWh this month. Commercial users will experience a similar drop, with […]
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Iloilo City doubles AICS fund to PHP 30 million in 2026
By Rjay Zuriaga Castor The Iloilo City government is proposing a PHP 30 million allocation for the Aid to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program in 2026, more than double last year’s PHP 12.5 million budget. The increase is among the major highlights of the proposed PHP 4.5 billion executive budget for 2026, which Mayor […]
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NO TAX INCREASE: SP Iloilo to approve RPT hike suspension next week
By Mariela Angella Oladive The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Iloilo is expected to grant final approval next week to a proposed ordinance suspending the scheduled increase in Real Property Tax (RPT) rates across the province. The measure, which passed second reading during the SP’s 16th regular session on Oct. 14, seeks to defer the implementation […]
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