Iloilo News and Events

TIBIAO, ANTIQUE — In response to the effects of Tropical Depression Crising, the 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion, under the leadership of Lt. Col. Arturo S. Balgos Jr., joined forces with local barangay officials and volunteers to conduct road clearing operations in Barangay Importante, Tibiao, Antique on July 17, 2025. With heavy rainfa ll expected and an Orange Rainfall Warning issued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the operation was launched to clear debris and ensure that vital roads remain accessible. The warning indicates a high risk of flooding and landslides across the province. A key highlight of the operation was the outstanding performance and dedication of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) personnel under Delta Company of the 61IB, who were among the first responders on the ground. Their swift action, tireless effort, and close coordination with the Philippine Army and barangay officials played a crucial role in restoring access to i...

Calinog, Iloilo – Troops from the 12th Infantry “Lick 'Em” Battalion (12IB) successfully discovered an arms cache belonging to the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Barangay Tacayan, Tapaz, Capiz on July 15, 2025. The operation was launched following credible information provided by a former rebel (FR), highlighting the continued cooperation between former insurgents and government forces in the fight against local terrorism. The focused military operation resulted in the recovery of several war materials, including one (1) M16 rifle, three (3) short steel magazines, ammunition, and two (2) rifle grenades. Also seized were one (1) anti-personnel mine (APM) detonator, three (3) blasting caps, 50 meters of wire, one (1) holster, and one (1) defective caliber .38 pistol. This successful recovery emphasizes the Philippine Army’s commitment to dismantling CTG remnants and ensuring peace and security in the area. The 12IB continues to encourage the remaining CTG remnants to come forwar...

Parang ulo ng pato na nilagyan ng pako ang mungkahing ordinansa ni City Councilor Sheen Marie Mabilog na pababain ng 80% ang Real Property Tax. Naniniwala si Mabilog na ang biglaang pagtaas ng ipinatupad na porsyento ng pagtaas ay magkakaroon ng negatibong epekto sa mga tao at may-ari ng negosyo, lalo na sa kanilang pananalapi at operasyon ng negosyo. Sinubukan ni Mabilog ngayong araw, Miyerkules, Hulyo 16, 2025, na siyang regular na sesyon ng Sangguniang Panlungsod na itulak ang kahilingan ng mga mamamayan ngunit walang sumuporta kahit isang konsehal mula sa mayorya. Nagsikap iya na itulak ito sa First Reading ngunit walang nag-second to he motion.  Samantala, patuloy siyang nagpupumilit na pababain ang RPT dahil ito ang isinisigaw ng taumbayan.  Aniya, mandato at responsibilidad niya bilang konsehal na ipaglaban ang nakikita niyang makakatulong sa taumbayan. #iloilonews

MANILA, Philippines — In a move poised to reshape the energy landscape of the Visayas and Palawan, Primelectric Holdings, Inc. and ACWA Power Company of Saudi Arabia formally signed a Joint Study Agreement to jointly explore renewable energy and energy storage opportunities in the region. Roel Z. Castro, President of Primelectric Holdings, Inc., and Thomas Brostrom, Chief Investment and Development Officer of ACWA Power, signed the agreement in a recent ceremony. ACWA Power, a global leader in power generation and desalinated water solutions, operates over 100 assets across 14 countries. Its growing portfolio includes large-scale renewable and conventional power plants, strongly focusing on sustainable, low-cost energy projects. Primelectric Holdings, the parent firm of distribution utiliti es MORE Power in Iloilo, Negros Power in Central Negros, and Bohol Light, has been driving efforts to modernize and lower power rates in its franchise areas while integrating innovative energy solut...

ILOILO CITY – TELUS International Philippines (TIP), a leading AI-fueled customer experience and business process solutions provider, is proud to celebrate its tenth year supporting public school students and teachers through the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Brigada Eskwela program. As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, the company announced the expansion of its team members’ volunteer efforts to include Iloilo as part of their annual TELUS Days of Giving (TDOG) activities. More than 200 volunteers from TIP's Iloilo sites as well as public school teachers and students from Ramon Avanceña National High School, came together for the inaugural TDOG Brigada Eskwela volunteer effort in Iloilo. Their mission was twofold: to foster the spirit of volunteerism and to create safe and conducive learning environments for more than 4,300 high-school students and 120 educators in Iloilo ahead of the school’s re- opening in July. Volunteers engaged in activities such as painting c...

Full text of the Valedictory Address of Hon. Ma. Angelica Bianca B. Requinto-Espinosa, Outgoing PPSK President. “Hon. Vice Governor Christine “Ting-Ting” S. Garin, Fellow members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, honored guests, friends and family, maayong’ hapon sa tanan. “Where are the youth who will consecrate their golden hours, their illusions, and their enthusiasm to the welfare of their native land?" We all know these words of our foremost national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. It was his plaintive plea to the youth on the eve of the 1898 Philippine Revolution. It was also a veritable call to arms. For one, I know that Sangguniang Kabataan is a brainchild of the 8th Philippine Congress. This was the first legislature to serve the nation after the 1986 People Power Revolution. It was the esteemed law-making body spawned by the 1987 Constitution, which had sought to rebuilt democracy and shake off all vestiges of disgraced dictatorship. Then comes RA 10742 or otherwise known as SK Ref...

Full text of the Valedictory Address of Hon. Dorothy G. Paes, Outgoing Liga President. “The Honorable Presiding Officer, Vice Governor Christine “Ting-Ting” S. Garin, my esteemed colleagues, fellow workers in the government, distinguished guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am humbled and honored to stand before you today as I conclude my term as an Ex-Officio Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, representing the Liga ng mga Barangay in the Province of Iloilo.  Allow me to express my profound gratitude to my fellow Ilonggos for giving me the opportunity to serve. The journey was not without struggle and heartaches. My courage, strength, and faith has been tested. But your support in me has made me overcome these obstacles. I can say that my years in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan were years of fulfillment, having been able to serve you to the best of my ability. At this point, I would like to thank everyone who has been part of my journey for the last fiv...