Rappler's latest stories on Iloilo city
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
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
Iloilo cops arrest 40 activists protesting murder of Bayan Muna coordinator
Bayan Panay says they planned to light a candle where Porquia was killed
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 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
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
GrabFood expands to Iloilo
The GrabFood expansion to Iloilo comes right on time for the city's Dinagyang Festival
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
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
IN PHOTOS: Filipino youth rally for climate justice
Advocates in 15 cities across the Philippines demand urgent action to solve the climate crisis
Iloilo City’s first female OIC mayor dies at 94
Former Iloilo City OIC mayor Rosa 'Tita' Caram has died, according to members of her family
Treñas returns as Iloilo City mayor, defeats brother-in-law
With the polls no longer in the way, can brothers-in-law Jerry Treñas and Jose Espinosa II work together?
Homecomings and queues: Ilonggo politicians troop to polls early
Some of the political figures seen voting in Iloilo are Senate Minority Leader Frank Drilon, Iloilo City Representative Jerry Treñas, Guimbal Mayor Oscar Garin, and Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III
Ilonggo voters: Who can continue what former Mayor Mabilog started?
Who among the mayoral bets of Iloilo City will continue the growth trajectory charted by ex-mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog?
Brothers-in-law clash over Iloilo City mayoralty seat
With ex-mayor Jed Mabilog out of the picture, former political allies Rep. Jerry Treñas and incumbent Mayor Jose Espinosa III are vying for the post of local chief executive
Ilonggos appeal for expansion of fact-checking efforts to provinces
At the #MoveIloilo: Social Good in the Digital Age forum, local groups discuss how to counter disinformation
IN PHOTOS: Iloilo City leads first nationwide earthquake drill for 2019
Around 5,000 to 8,000 people in Iloilo participate in shake drills in their area
Albayalde orders Garins to surrender all their guns
Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde says the Garins' licenses to own and possess firearms are cancelled as of December 27
[OPINION] 4 things kids learned from a journalism class
Being a citizen journalist comes with a very big responsibility
Robredo camp says Iloilo City should not be part of VP recount
Iloilo City is independent from Iloilo province and has a separate certificate of canvass during elections
DoubleDragon plans 3.9-hectare industrial hub in booming Iloilo
With the rising cost of traffic and congestion in Metro Manila, property developers like DoubleDragon are looking at alternative cities to expand their landbank
Megaworld set to open Festive Walk Mall in Iloilo
The P2.2-billion, 3-level mall at the Iloilo Business Park is opening this coming April
COA orders Iloilo execs, employees to return P46-M illegal cash perks
The Commission on Audit says sourcing part of the cash perks from the city's calamity funds is illegal
Sandiganbayan orders suspension of Iloilo Representative Treñas over graft
'It is part of the judicial process which should be respected. I will coordinate with the Office of the Speaker for its implementation,' says Iloilo City Representative Jerry Treñas
Ombudsman issues 2nd dismissal order vs Iloilo City’s Mabilog
Mabilog is a subject of a lifestyle check due to accusations from the President that he is linked to the drug trade in Iloilo City
Ombudsman ‘very, very late’ in dismissing Iloilo mayor Mabilog – Duterte
‘Para kunwari na sinuportahan nila ako, [the Ombudsman] fired and stripped him of his mayorship,’ says President Rodrigo Duterte
Ombudsman dismisses Iloilo Mayor Mabilog over questionable wealth
The case stems from a complaint that questioned the P8.9-million increase in Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog's net worth from 2012 to 2013
Duterte on Mabilog, Roxas and Drilon, Pope Francis | Midday wRap
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Duterte to Iloilo Mayor Mabilog: 'You're next'
President Rodrigo Duterte also admits he personally ordered the raid that killed Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr
Iloilo mayor Mabilog charged with graft over towing project
The Ombudsman also indicts former Iloilo City Councilor Plaridel Nava II, who allegedly connived with the mayor to set up a towing firm that would bag a government contract
Duterte, Dela Rosa, Abu Sayyaf | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Mara Cepeda
Duterte himself cancelled Espenido’s Iloilo assignment – Dela Rosa
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says President Rodrigo Duterte himself revoked his own order assigning Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido to Iloilo City
Espenido's reassignment to Iloilo City cancelled – PNP
2ND UPDATE Senior Superintendent Henry Biñas will take over the Iloilo City post according to Chief Superintendent Cesar Binag
Iloilo's 'most wanted drug personality' killed in police raid
The Philippine National Police has marked Richard Prevendido as a national target while the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency has tagged him as a high value target
Drilon says no talks of protection for Iloilo Mayor Jed Mabilog
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says he only talked to his second cousin to inform him of the news that Police Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido has been reassigned to Iloilo City
Aguirre, Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth, Duterte | Evening wRap
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Mayor Jed Mabilog on lifestyle check: 'I have nothing to hide'
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog assures President Rodrigo Duterte that not a single centavo of dirty money was spent on building his dream home
Duterte says lifestyle check shows Jed Mabilog lives in 'palace'
President Rodrigo Duterte says Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog wants to meet with him
Dela Rosa: Espenido should be in Ozamiz, not Iloilo
Top cop Ronald dela Rosa says Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido has not finished his job in Ozamiz City
Espenido on Mabilog, Robredo, Kim Jong-Un | Midday wRap
Watch the midday newscast with Natashya Gutierrez
Duterte, Aguirre, Callamard | Evening wRap
Watch the evening newscast with Chay Hofileña
Narcopolitician or 'best' mayor? Who is Iloilo City's Jed Mabilog?
Aside from his drug links, Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog has been accused of having unexplained wealth by former allies
Iloilo mayor welcomes Espenido: ‘We can learn something from him’
UPDATED Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog is unfazed despite Chief Inspector Jovie Espenido s history of having two mayors dead under his watch
WATCH: #MoveSessions features Ilonggo band Pretzels
MoveSessions is an online live jam that showcases the talent of up and coming artists from communities and schools Bookmark this page to catch Pretzel s performance at 7pm on Friday
WATCH: #MoveSessions featuring Ilonggo band The Nephrons
MoveSessions showcases the talent of up and coming artists from communities and schools Bookmark this page to watch the live jam at 7pm Thursday July 27
WATCH: #MoveSessions featuring Ilonggo band Ember
MoveSessions showcases the talent of up and coming artists from communities and schools Bookmark this page to watch the live jam at 7pm Wednesday
