Iloilo vlogger regrets setting himself on fire for content

Allaine Kate Leda 03/17/2025

ILOILO CITY — A content creator from Calinog town, Iloilo has expressed remorse after he intentionally tried to burn himself for content and entertainment purposes on March 9. Isaganijudyan Camare Canja, known as “Boy Negro,” said he…

DOTr promises to prioritize Iloilo airport in gov’t privatization efforts

Perla Lena 03/09/2025

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will prioritize the Iloilo International Airport in Cabatuan town in the government’s privatization efforts. DOTr Secretary Vivencio Dizon, joined by other officials of the department, provided Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor…

Sinulog Cup 2025: RKF Iloilo manhandles Cebu City in commanding opener

Glendale G. Rosal 01/22/2025

CEBU CITY, Philippines — RKF Iloilo made an emphatic debut in the Sinulog Cup 2025 Basketball Tournament, overwhelming the Cebu City Selection, 88-64, on Wednesday, January 22, at the Cebu Coliseum. The visiting Ilonggos leaned on a…

Iloilo City to ring in New Year with musical fireworks display

Perla Lena 12/03/2024

ILOILO CITY – Ilonggos can expect an exciting New Year countdown with a musical fireworks display at Drilon Bridge on Dec. 31, 2024. The 12- to 15-minute show will be free for the public, with a view…

Dengue surge: Iloilo, Calbayog under state of calamity

Joey Gabieta, Ruchelle Denice Demaisip - @inquirerdotnet 08/23/2024

ILOILO City — Local legislative boards in Iloilo province and Calbayog City in Samar have been prompted to put their areas under a state of calamity this week due to the surge in cases of dengue in…

Cebu’s Jimenez beats Brillo, wrests GAB Youth minimumweight belt

Glendale G. Rosal 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s John Kevin Jimenez of the Chao Sy Boxing Stable staged a huge upset after beating MP Boxing Stable’s prospect Jayson Brillo in the main event of the “Manny Pacquiao Presents Blow-by-Blow” fight…

Iloilo lost P3.7B during 3-day power outage

Ruchelle Denise Demaisip 01/13/2024

ILOILO CITY — Iloilo incurred more than P3.7 billion in economic losses during last week’s three-day power outage on the islands of Panay and Guimaras and parts of Negros. Mario Nillos, head of the Provincial Planning and…

‘Winter Escapade 2024’ tour package invites Canadians to visit the PH

Kristel Sambile 10/22/2023

The Philippine Foreign Service Posts in Canada, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, have announced the launch of the highly anticipated Winter Escapade 2024 tour package in an exciting endeavor to boost tourism and foster cultural connections.…

Gentle Giants host archrival Kaya FC in Visayas Clasico at Dynamic Herb pitch on April 23

Glendale G. Rosal 04/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The CFC Gentle Giants will host the Kaya FC Iloilo in another round of the “Visayas Clasico” in the final stretch of the Philippines Football League (PFL) on April 23 at the Dynamic…

Sicogon Island: Iloilo’s hidden tourism gem

Jan Jhio Navarro 04/02/2023

CARLES, Iloilo, Philippines —Tucked away off the coast of northern Iloilo, and far from the hustle and bustle of modern life in the metropolis, is an island refuge that is touted to be the province’s newest tourism…

Trojans maul Knights, but bow to Kingsmen in PCAP online chess

Glendale G. Rosal 04/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After several heartbreaks in the previous conferences, the Toledo-Xignex Trojans finally avenged their losses against their tormentor, the Iloilo Kisela Knights, in last Saturday evening’s Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third…

Gentle Giants retake No. 1 spot in PFL after giving Mendiola FC a 3-1 thrashing

Glendale G. Rosal 04/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) retakes the top spot of the Philippines Football League (PFL), dislodging league-leader Kaya FC-Iloilo in the team standings after thrashing Mendiola FC 1991, 3-1, on Saturday evening at…

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