The Iloilo City Government recently released Executive Order No. 194, prescribing guidelines for Covid-19 mitigation and compliance to the public health standards during the holidays. “Filipinos are known to have a rich culture evident through many activities and gatherings during the holiday season, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions are made to avoid transmission. I… Continue reading Traditional Caroling Prohibited; Other Regulations this Holiday Season
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Iloilo City Regulations on Firecrackers
The Iloilo City Government recently released Executive Order No. 190, regulating the sale, distribution, manufacturing, and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices in Iloilo City. The EO enumerates the fireworks and pyrotechnic devices allowed and not allowed in the metro, including designated manufacturing zones and display zones. Prohibited fireworks: Those net explosive(s) ingredient content… Continue reading Iloilo City Regulations on Firecrackers
Jumper-Reseller in Molo Caught by More Power Team
More Electric and Power Corporation will be filing charges against an illegal power reseller in San Pedro, Molo. The distribution utility’s apprehension team discovered that the reseller is supplying electricity to a videoke bar, an ukay-ukay store, an emission testing center, and a car wash/workshop. The team has been given an anonymous tip regarding the… Continue reading Jumper-Reseller in Molo Caught by More Power Team
The Medical City Iloilo Launches Drive-Thru Laboratory, On the Go Home Services
The Medical City Iloilo is redefining convenience with the launching of two new services. TMC Iloilo now caters to patients for Drive-Thru Laboratory services and TMC On-the-Go Home Services to further provide patient partners quality, fast, and hassle-free way of availing laboratory services. “Through these newly launched services, we aim to bring quality laboratory services… Continue reading The Medical City Iloilo Launches Drive-Thru Laboratory, On the Go Home Services
Iloilo City Strengthens Green Initiatives
Iloilo City, under the leadership of Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, strengthens its green initiatives through ongoing and upcoming projects in the metro. Here, the Iloilo Bloggers Society has summarized some of the green projects of the local government. One of the projects that has recently gained popularity is the green tunnel. The ‘Green Tunnel’… Continue reading Iloilo City Strengthens Green Initiatives
More Power Inaugurates 10MVA Mobile Substation
More Electric and Power Corporation has recently celebrated the inauguration of its 10MVA mobile substation nestled along Explorer Road in Iloilo Business Park, November 20, Friday. The mobile substation is expected to supplement the electricity needs of the metro. It is part of the five-year development plan of the distribution utility (DU) in a bid… Continue reading More Power Inaugurates 10MVA Mobile Substation
Iloilo City Government Shares Steps to QR Code Registration
The Iloilo City Government, in an update, will be requiring Quick Response (QR) codes for contact tracing purposes, starting next month. The registration begins today, November 16. According to IT Division Head Francis Cruz, QR codes must be presented to establishments. This is to improve the contact tracing methods of the local government. The QR… Continue reading Iloilo City Government Shares Steps to QR Code Registration
More Power Bares Line Maintenance Work Results
In a social media post, More Electric and Power Corporation bared the results of their line maintenance works at the La Paz Feeder 03 distribution lines. It may be recalled that the distribution utility announced a scheduled power interruption last November 14 and 15 to conduct maintenance work as well as replace dilapidated poles in… Continue reading More Power Bares Line Maintenance Work Results
Establishments Closed Due to Alcohol Ban Violation
Establishments were recently closed due to violation of the liquor ban. Most include resto bars, videoke bars, and pubs – especially those along the beaches of Sto. Niño Norte and Sur in Arevalo. “I have ordered the closing of establishments who violated our city’s ordinance in serving alcoholic drinks even if our city is still… Continue reading Establishments Closed Due to Alcohol Ban Violation
Iloilo City Inaugurates Molecular Lab
Iloilo City has recently launched the USWAG Iloilo City Molecular Laboratory in Barangay San Pedro, Molo. The blessing and inauguration were led by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and government officials. The laboratory, according to Executive Order 184, is a health facility where COVID-19 testing can be done. The facility aims to augment the testing… Continue reading Iloilo City Inaugurates Molecular Lab