Local News

MORE Power Gives Back to Community

Update as of February 2021: MORE Power Blood Donation Drive. The demand for blood supply for hospitals in the City and Province of Iloilo never stops, demanding a continued campaign for blood donations, especially in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was emphasized by Gilbert Paul Valderrama, administrator of the Philippines Red Cross (PRC)… Continue reading MORE Power Gives Back to Community

Iloilo City Hotels

Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Holiday Celebrations

Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Holiday Celebrations: Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, the third Park Inn in SMHCC’s portfolio and the first hotel under its licensing agreement with Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), enjoys a prime location next to SM City Iloilo. Park Inn by Radisson offers a vibrant ambiance and complimentary high-speed internet for unlimited… Continue reading Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Holiday Celebrations

Local News

Iloilo City Gets Spot for DRM International Training

Iloilo City Gets Spot for DRM International Training: Iloilo City Government congratulates Lester Mark Carnaje of Public Information Office (PIO), and Fhannie Laine Abella and Sharry Ledesma of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) for having been selected to participate in Cycle 5 of the International Training Program in Disaster Risk Management… Continue reading Iloilo City Gets Spot for DRM International Training

National News

Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM, BDO Treat Families of OFWs

Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM Supermalls and BDO are once again bringing a one-of-a-kind, fun Christmas celebration to overseas Filipinos and their families with Pamaskong Handog events happening in SM City Santa Rosa on December 3, SM City Iloilo on December 10, and SM CDO Downtown Premiere on December 17 at 2P M. Massive prizes, entertainment,… Continue reading Pamaskong Handog 2022: SM, BDO Treat Families of OFWs

Local News

Residential Development Asterra to Rise in Iloilo

Residential Development Asterra to Rise in Iloilo: Many people aspire for the perks of condo living in a bustling city where modern conveniences abound, while others prefer a quiet life in the countryside, far from the din and pollution of vehicular traffic. These days, however, savvy home seekers know that a happy medium exists: suburban… Continue reading Residential Development Asterra to Rise in Iloilo

Lifestyle

Moira’s Shopping List this Christmas

Moira’s Shopping List: Gift your loved ones with these items you can get at 0% interest through Home Credit. Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be challenging for some people. Well, gift-giving doesn’t come with no pressure since we only want to give our loved ones what’s best for them. If you’re… Continue reading Moira’s Shopping List this Christmas

Lifestyle

Popularity That Makes Bingo Number One In Iloilo

Bingo! People from the Philippines enjoy playing instant-win games. Online lottery games are the preference of the players, due to their simplicity and clarity. Despite being games of chance, classic games such as poker, roulette, and blackjack require a certain skill level. Or at least knowledge regarding game rules. Online bingo games on the other… Continue reading Popularity That Makes Bingo Number One In Iloilo

Local News

Iloilo City Moves to Contain ASF

Iloilo City Moves to Contain ASF: Iloilo City Government has put in place quarantine measures within the 500-meter radius of its first-recorded African Swine Fever (ASF) case in Zone 5, Brgy. Tacas in Jaro district. Mayor Jerry P. Treňas received the report from the Department of Agriculture that out of 17 samples, one tested positive… Continue reading Iloilo City Moves to Contain ASF

National News

Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 Calls on Industry

Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 - Leading cybersecurity company Trend Micro will be holding its annual cybersecurity conference titled Decode 2022: Detect & Respond this November 28 and 29, 2022. On this year’s two-day virtual event, Trend Micro will bring together the best cybersecurity professionals and experts to discuss industry trends, case studies, and security… Continue reading Detect and Respond: Decode 2022 Calls on Industry

National News

Grab Social Protection Program for Drivers and Delivery Partners

Grab Social Protection Program: Grab Philippines, together with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), and Pag Ibig Fund, announced its Social Protection Program, creating a stronger social safety net for Grab drivers and delivery partners in the Philippines. The company spearheads efforts by supporting, educating, and connecting Grab partners to various… Continue reading Grab Social Protection Program for Drivers and Delivery Partners

Lifestyle

Marriott Philippines ‘Paskonstelasyon’ Takes Centerstage

Paskonstelasyon: Marriott Philippines welcomed the Yuletide season with a market-wide tree and lantern lighting activity dubbed as 'Paskonstelasyon: The Marriott Bonvoy Constellation of Holiday Celebrations'. Paskonstelasyon is a weeklong series of events strengthened by Marriott's unifying travel program, Marriott Bonvoy. It is a portmanteau of Pasko and Konstelasyon, highlighting the 'constellation' of Marriott properties in… Continue reading Marriott Philippines ‘Paskonstelasyon’ Takes Centerstage

Local News

Iloilo City is 2022 Gawad Kalasag Awardee

Iloilo City is 2022 Gawad Kalasag Awardee: Iloilo City was awarded "Beyond Compliant" of the 22nd Gawad Kalasag Seal for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance for Local DRRM Councils and Offices given by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Mayor Jerry P. Treñas credited the City… Continue reading Iloilo City is 2022 Gawad Kalasag Awardee

National News

Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation

Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation: The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), a network of liberal and democratic political parties in Asia, in cooperation with the Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines and the Center for Liberalism and Democracy (CLD), with the support of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), held its… Continue reading Building a Democratic Coalition Against Disinformation

Lifestyle

Home Credit: Great 0% Interest Festival

Home Credit highlights the Great 0% Interest Festival: Grab your most desired items at 0% interest rates through Home Credit from almost 10,000 stores nationwide! The most awaited season for Filipinos is fast approaching — signaling the most beautiful time of the year for giving and sharing. Get ready to fill your hearts with your… Continue reading Home Credit: Great 0% Interest Festival

World News

Democratic Coalition vs Disinformation Conference in Iloilo

Democratic Coalition vs Disinformation Conference in Iloilo: Political leaders, journalists, teachers, and artists from Asia will meet at the Iloilo Convention Center in Iloilo on November 12-13, 2022 in a conference with the theme “building a democratic coalition against disinformation.” “Disinformation has divided people all over the world. We need democracy, which connects us to… Continue reading Democratic Coalition vs Disinformation Conference in Iloilo

Local News

Livelihood Aid for the Ilonggos

Livelihood Aid for the Ilonggos: BRAC International, a leading nonprofit organization that aims to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice, is celebrating its 50 years. Some of its initiatives in empowering marginalized people and helping them conquer extreme poverty are its Education Program, Ultra Poor Graduation Initiative, and… Continue reading Livelihood Aid for the Ilonggos

Lifestyle

Shop on Lazada with Home Credit Qwarta

Shop on Lazada with Home Credit Qwarta: In the past years, there has been a dramatic shift in consumers’ shopping behaviors. From trying on clothes in actual boutiques and pushing carts along grocery aisles, Filipino consumers are now taking most of their shopping online — doing virtual try-on, filling up their digital carts, and checking… Continue reading Shop on Lazada with Home Credit Qwarta

Local News

Treñas Graduates from Asia Pacific Mayors Academy

Treñas Graduates from Asia Pacific Mayors Academy: Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is now a fellow and a part of the elite roster of local chief executives from Asia and the Pacific who have successfully completed the almost 6-month Mayors Academy of the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the… Continue reading Treñas Graduates from Asia Pacific Mayors Academy

Lifestyle

A Season of Giving in the City of Love

Season of Giving in the City of Love: Christmas day is on the horizon and the holiday spirit is already felt in the City of Love. It is seen and felt in government offices, public spaces, establishments, and homes in Iloilo City. In the country, the Christmas season begins at the start of the the… Continue reading A Season of Giving in the City of Love

Local News

Iloilo City Elected to Executive Board of CityNet

Iloilo City Elected to Executive Board of CityNet: Iloilo City has been elected to the Executive Board of CityNet during its recently-concluded congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mayor Jerry Treñas represents the metropolis in the hopes of bringing honor and pride to the Ilonggos in an excellent avenue to highlight the city's progressive accomplishments. “I… Continue reading Iloilo City Elected to Executive Board of CityNet