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The Experts’ Seal of Approval: Why Iloilo City BFP Uses Solane for Ultimate Peace of Mind

As Iloilo City gears up for the grandest celebration of the year—the Dinagyang Festival 2026, the Iloilo City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has been in full preparation, intensifying its safety inspections and fire prevention efforts to ensure the city remains secure during the festivities. From monitoring crowded food hubs to coordinating emergency response units, the BFP’s rigorous readiness serves as the vital backbone that allows the city to celebrate with complete confidence. The BFP Iloilo is working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that every kitchen, from grand hotels to local food stalls, remains safe. In a significant move that underscores their commitment to public safety, BFP Iloilo has stepped forward as a proud partner of Solane, one of the country’s leading LPG provider. The Partnership we knew we needed The Iloilo City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is the primary government agency responsible for fire prevention and suppression, as well as the enforcement of t...
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Hala Bira, Ligtas sa Fiesta: How Solane Brings Peace of Mind to the Heart of “Ati-Atihan Festival”

In the heart of Kalibo, the Ati-Atihan Festival erupted in a kaleidoscope of soot-smeared faces, vibrant feathered headdresses, and the rhythmic pulse of a thousand drums. The "Mother of All Philippine Festivals" transformed the streets into a living tapestry of tradition, where the air hummed with the hypnotic "Hala Bira!" chants and the savory aroma of street-side feasts. ATI-ATIHAN IN FULL COLOR.  Every step is a prayer, and every beat is a celebration of heritage. From the towering headdresses to the rhythmic chanting, the "Mother of All Philippine Festivals" proves that our culture is as loud and proud as ever. As a proud partner of this year’s festivities, Solane remained steadfast in its commitment to empowering local households and food establishments including food kiosks with the gold standard of LPG safety. By ensuring every tank was 'Solane-safe' and every kitchen was secure, the brand protected the traditions of the Philippines’ most i...

Ford Iloilo Moves To New Location With Bigger Showroom, More Service Bays

SANTA BARBARA, ILOILO, 27 January 2026 – Ford Philippines, in partnership with Fairlane Automotive Ventures, Inc. (FAVI), reinforces its commitment to an enhanced ownership experience with the official inauguration of Ford Iloilo in a new location with a bigger showroom and more service bays to better serve its growing customer base. Located along Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue, Cabugao Sur, Santa Barbara, Iloilo, the newly relocated Ford Iloilo spans over 5,000 square meters of total lot area and over 6,000 square meters of total floor area on a 2-storey facility with roof deck. It features a modern showroom capable of displaying up to 10 vehicles, more than twice the capacity of the former space, allowing customers to explore the Ford lineup in a more immersive setting. Ford Iloilo is also equipped with 16 service bays from 8 previously, enabling a faster and more efficient delivery of after-sales service such as maintenance and repair. “Ford Iloilo reflects the strength of our partnershi...

HIGIT 4.9 MILYONG PISONG HALAGA NG SHABU, NAHULI SA 3 DRUG PERSONALITIES SA CONCEPCION, ILOILO

 Matagumpay na nagsagawa ng anti-drug buy-bust operation ang Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) ng Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO), sa pangunguna ni Police Major Dadje Delima, Team Leader, sa NHA Village, Brgy. Bakhawan Sur, Concepcion, Iloilo, bandang 4:00 ng hapon noong Setyembre 21, 2025. Ang operasyon ay nagresulta sa pagkakaaresto sa isang pangunahing subject na si alyas "Budoy," 43 taong gulang, binata, walang trabaho, at residente ng Brgy. BolaqueƱa, Estancia, Iloilo. Isa siyang IPPO-PDEU watchlisted High Value Individual (HVI). Ang kanyang mga kasabwat na kinilalang sina alyas "Kaye," 25 taong gulang, dalaga, at walang trabaho, at alyas "Noy," 16 taong gulang, menor de edad, ay kapwa residente ng Brgy. Salvacion, Concepcion, Iloilo. Inuri sila bilang mga Street-Level Individual (SLI). Nasamsam ng mga operatiba ang humigit-kumulang 730 gramo ng iligal na hinihinalang "shabu," na may Standard Drug Price (SDP) na PhP4,964,000.00....

578,000 PESOS NA HALAGA NG SHABU, NAHULI SA HVI SA PAVIA, ILOILO

 Arestado ng Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit ng Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) ang isang high-value individual (HVI) na si alyas "Paulo", 40 taong gulang, binata, walang trabaho, at residente ng DHSBRR, Brgy. Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo. Ang pag-aresto ay ginawa sa isang buy-bust operation sa pangunguna ni Police Major Dadje Delima, hepe ng PDEU sa Brgy Ungka 2, Pavia, Iloilo alas-4:39 ng hapon noong Huwebes, Setyembre 18, 2025. Mahigit 85 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na nagkakahalaga ng PHP578,000.00 ang nakumpiska mula sa suspek. Ang pagbabantay sa kanyang mga iligal na aktibidad ay tumagal ng ilang buwan matapos siyang i-report ng mga concerned citizen sa Pavia, Iloilo dahil sa umano'y pagsali sa mga aktibidad ng ilegal na droga. Ayon sa imbestigasyon, kinukuha niya ang supply ng droga sa Iloilo City at ipinamahagi ito sa Pavia at mga karatig bayan. Kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng Pavia MPS si Paulo at mahaharap sa kasong kriminal dahil sa paglabag sa RA 9165 na kila...

MAHIGIT 1.6 MILYON PESOS NA HALAGA NG SHABU, NAHULI SA 2 HVI SA ESTANCIA, ILOILO

 Narekober ng Estancia Municipal Police Station (MPS) ang mahigit 236 gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na nagkakahalaga ng PhP1,606,296.00 matapos maaresto ang dalawang high-value individual (HVIs) sa isinagawang buy-bust operation ala-11:50 ng Miyerkules ng gabi, Setyembre 17, 2025, sa Brgy. Gogo, Estancia, Iloilo.  Mahigit isang buwang binabantayan ang mga suspek dahil sa kanilang aktibidad sa iligal na droga bago naaresto sa isinagawang operasyon ng Estancia MPS, Station Drug Enforcement Team (SDET), sa pangunguna ni Police Major John Salvador A Bello, Chief of Police. Kinilala ang mga suspek na sina alyas “JM,” 28 anyos, lalaki, binata, walang trabaho, at residente ng Brgy. Gogo, Estancia, Iloilo at isang nakalistang HVI ng Estancia MPS; at alyas “Wenwen,” 36 taong gulang, lalaki, binata, walang trabaho, at residente ng Brgy. Pa-on, Estancia, Iloilo, inuri bilang bagong kinilalang HVI.  Batay sa imbestigasyon, kumukuha umano ng suplay ng droga ang mga suspek mula sa Iloilo...

WALANG 'GHOST' AT PALPAK NA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SA LUNGSOD NG ILOILO

 Sinabi ng mapagkakatiwalaang source na walang mga proyektong pinondohan ng National Government sa pamamagitan ng General Appropriations Acts of 2024-2025 na umiiral bilang ghost projects o substandard o palpak na infrastructure projects sa Iloilo City. Mayroong 21 flood control projects ayon sa datos ng iba't ibang ahensya kung saan tatlo ang natapos at 18 ang patuloy na ginagawa. Sa 18 proyektong isinasagawa, walo ang sinuspinde dahil sa iba't ibang dahilan tulad ng: - mga sagabal dahil sa pagkakaroon ng mga informal at private settler kabilang ang nakaharang na power barge,  - force majeure na dulot ng maraming tropical depression,  - naantala dahil maraming seksyon ang may problema sa pag-access at may presensya ng mga bakawan. Pinagmulta ng liquidated damages ang apat na mga proyekto. Tatlong proyekto na ang natapos na kinabibilangan ng: - Construction of Flood Mitigation Structure (Section 1) sa Mohon na nagkakahalaga ng P90.9-million,  - Construction of Flood ...