Rappler's latest stories on Iloilo
Coast Guard sues Ayala's AC Energy over Iloilo oil spill
The Philippine Coast Guard says the oil spill contaminated coastal areas of 23 communities, and displaced 400 people
How Iloilo City became ‘Wakanda’ of the Philippines
Iloilo City’s successful coronavirus response was not devised in a day. Neither can it be credited to only one person.
People vs Pandemic: How these mayors’ priorities protected their communities
Rappler features local governments that have been ahead in responding to the coronavirus pandemic
June 12 is 'freedom from COVID-19' for Iloilo's events industry
The newly-formed Iloilo Live Events Alliance will present 'Go Live to Live' on Philippine Independence Day, a fundraiser for the benefit of members of the Iloilo live events industry who have been hard-hit by the pandemic
LOOK: Iloilo governor designs motorcycle with safety divider
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr hopes the Land Transportation Office will consider his design and allow backriding on motorcycles
Iloilo maps out recovery plan to lift sectors hard-hit by coronavirus pandemic
Agriculture, tourism, and public transportation are the priority sectors under the recovery plan of Iloilo, which incurred over P10 billion in economic losses when most businesses ceased operations during the coronavirus lockdown
Despite earlier memo, Angelicum school in Iloilo clarifies it won’t close
This comes after Angelicum School Iloilo's director, Rev. Fr. Maximo Gatela, announces the cessation of operations effective July 31 due to the difficult implications brought about by the coronavirus pandemic
Iloilo ready for influx of OFWs, stranded residents
The Iloilo provincial government has identified more rooms in hotels and resorts to augment the quarantine facilities of the municipalities
Artists raise more than P1 million to produce free face masks for all in Iloilo City
Selling their art through an online auction, Ilonggo artists pitch in to help Iloilo City gear up for the 'new normal' ahead of them by raising funds for the production of free face masks for locals
Iloilo City gov’t to give financial aid to LGBTQ+ citizens during lockdown
'They may not have a family, spouses, or children, but they also lost their jobs,' says Mayor Jerry Treñas
[FRONTLINERS] Iloilo town doctor keeps clinic open: 'Every human life is precious'
Despite her fears, Dr Judith Jimeno's clinic in Leganes town, Iloilo remains open for non-coronavirus patients. It's part of her passion to save lives.
41 activists, lawyer in Iloilo freed after labor day arrest
Each had to post a P12,000 bail
Iloilo cops arrest 40 activists protesting murder of Bayan Muna coordinator
Bayan Panay says they planned to light a candle where Porquia was killed
'They shot my tatay 9 times'
The son of Jory Porquia of Bayan Muna laments on Facebook on the brutal manner his father was killed by 4 armed men in Iloilo City
Film characters inspire PPE designs in Iloilo City
'If a little color can help make them feel better, then that’s great,' fashion designer Adrian Pe says of the Teletubbies-inspired coveralls he makes for medical frontliners
Gov’t ‘red tape’ frustrates Iloilo City mayor amid coronavirus response
'We are on our own right now. We feel so isolated from the national government. That’s why we’re really stepping up our efforts,' the mayor says
Iloilo province extends P43.5 million in aid to 43 LGUs in coronavirus fight
Iloilo's local government units are each allotted P1 million in financial assistance to equip them in the war against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus
Iloilo City amends anti-discrimination ordinance to include frontliners vs virus
Mayor Jerry Treñas asks the city council to include health workers in the city's anti-discrimination ordinance after reports of discrimination from boarding houses and food establishments
5,000 coronavirus test kits arrive in Iloilo City
The lab at Western Visayas Medical Center has already begun testing persons under investigation for the coronavirus in the region
Evicted, banned from eateries: Frontliners face discrimination in Iloilo City
'It’s really disheartening seeing our staff being discriminated against despite their service and sacrifice,' says Dr Felix Ray Villa, chief of The Medical City Iloilo where Iloilo's first coronavirus patient is confined
Iloilo records 1st coronavirus case
Iloilo's first COVID-19 patient is a 65-year-old man with no travel history to countries and Philippine cities with coronavirus cases
Iloilo City placed under enhanced community quarantine
While there are no confirmed coronavirus cases in Iloilo City yet, Mayor Jerry Treñas is implementing the quarantine as a preventive measure
Man waiting for coronavirus test results dies in Iloilo City
The patient is the third person under investigation this week to die before getting their test results for COVID-19
Iloilo enforces border restriction and community quarantine
Returning residents have only until March 17 to enter the province
Iloilo suspends public events due to coronavirus risks
The governor's order is in effect for 45 days starting March 10
Giganto saves Kaya with draw vs PSM Makassar
Kaya-Iloilo FC escapes with a draw over the shorthanded PSM Makassar team
Iloilo sets policies on entry of capitol employees, visitors amid COVID-19 outbreak
The order comes after Governor Arthur Defensor Jr issued a memo strengthening quarantine procedures and prevention measures to protect the province of Iloilo from the novel coronavirus disease
Iloilo gov’t to monitor travelers from South Korea due to coronavirus scare
The Iloilo provincial government cancels the 'Run for Jesus' event where South Korean delegates are supposed to attend
Kaya settles for goalless draw vs Tampines Rovers
Despite the draw, Kaya-Iloilo FC stays on top of Group H in the 2020 AFC Cup
Pampanga, Iloilo ramp up defenses against spread of coronavirus
Though both provinces remain free of the nCoV, they have assigned facilities in case of an outbreak
SB19 postpones Iloilo show, 2 members have measles
Pinoy boy band SB19 apologizes for moving their February 1 concert to April 18
Iloilo gov asks Cebu Pacific to suspend flights from HK amid coronavirus threat
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr's request comes on the day the Department of Health confirms the first coronavirus case in the Philippines
Anime film 'Weathering With You' to screen in Manila, Davao, Iloilo cinemas
The film tours the Philippines for Japan Film Week 2020
IN PHOTOS: 2020 Dinagyang Festival celebrates devotion to Sto Niño in full color
This year's Dinagyang Festival spices things up by giving the audience a 360-degree view of the performances during the Ati Tribe dance competition
Devotee for 40 years: Iloilo's faithful steward is Dinagyang's hermana mayor
'The divine Santo Niño has brought a lot of blessings into my life over the years. That’s why I have to give back tenfold, as thanksgiving for all the graces I’ve received,' says Emma Galindez-Zapanta
GrabFood expands to Iloilo
The GrabFood expansion to Iloilo comes right on time for the city's Dinagyang Festival
Homegrown hero Jeruta lifts Iloilo to crucial win
Aaron Jeruta comes up clutch as Iloilo United finally gets a win in its home court after 3 tries
Artivism gives face to Iloilo’s vulnerable public markets
As rapid growth pushes local vendors to the fringes, Ilonggo artists seek to empower them with public art at Barotac Viejo’s Public Market
Over 130 homegrown films find home in Iloilo's regional film festival
The festival kicked off in December 2019 but due to popular demand and support from the local government, it has been extended until January 24, 2020
Expropriation case over Iloilo power remains with local court – Supreme Court
The SC resolution is a point in favor of the Enrique Razon-owned MORE, whose franchise is being challenged by longtime-provider Panay Electric Company
Iloilo sets up 24/7 help desk for OFWs, families amid tension in Middle East
The Operation Bulig Ilonggo help desk will attend to queries and emergency needs of distressed Ilonggo OFWs and their families in crisis areas in the Middle East
Flash floods from Typhoon Ursula sweep away family in Iloilo
Roel De Asis, along with 3 of his children, his nephew, and niece, are found dead after being swept away by a current from flash floods. De Asis' other child is reportedly still missing.
IN PHOTOS: Buildings, homes destroyed as Typhoon Ursula batters parts of Visayas
Typhoon Ursula leaves a trail of destruction in parts of Visayas, as it destroyed buildings and flooded areas in the regions
IN PHOTOS: Typhoon Ursula brings Christmas Day floods to Visayas provinces
Typhoon Ursula strikes several provinces in Visayas, resulting in severe flooding after heavy rains
On 1st day of ceasefire, PNP says NPA likely behind attack on cops in Iloilo
‘For the past few days we had massive operations and we were pursuing the communist local terrorists, the NPAs,’ says PNP acting chief General Archie Gamboa
IN PHOTOS: Thousands join 2019 Iloilo Pride March
Organizers say some 5,000 participants from the LGBTQ+ community and their allies took to the streets, smashing the previous record attendance of the 2018 Iloilo Pride March
Amid rise in suicides, Iloilo to strengthen mental health crisis response
The province records 67 deaths due to suicide from January to September 2019
Iloilo province bans live hogs, pork products from Luzon, areas with ASF
The province also seals its borders from pork and pork products coming from countries blacklisted by the Department of Agriculture
SM’s Hans Sy on disaster resilience: ‘Private sector should invest in cities’
SM and private sector partners ‘adopt’ disaster-prone cities, Naga and Iloilo, for national resilience campaign
Iloilo officials mull opening scenic River Esplanade to cyclists
'We believe the longest linear park in the country, with the proper rules in place, can become an accessible venue for bike enthusiasts to enjoy the city,' says Iloilo City Councilor Jose Efraim 'Jay' Treñas III
