Iloilo City is currently grappling with a concerning health crisis as it finds itself in the grip of a pertussis outbreak, commonly known as whooping cough. This alarming situation has prompted the local authorities to take decisive action by declaring a state of calamity. The move comes following a recommendation from the City Disaster Risk … Read more
A large fish was found stranded on the shoreline at the boundary of the coastlines of Barangay Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, and Barangay Alegre, Oton, Iloilo City just this morning October 24, 2023. This fish is known as a Sunfish. By looking at the picture, it can be estimated to weigh at least 50 kilograms … Read more
Woman Killed After Shot by Own Cousin in Iloilo City Due to “Tsismis” ILOILO CITY – A woman was killed by her own cousin after being shot to death allegedly due to “tsismis” (gossip). A woman was shot and killed by her own cousin, according to local police in Banate, Iloilo City. Joyce Ferrer, 26, … Read more
Former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s hometown declares day of mourning. Iloilo City has declared September 29, Thursday, as a day of mourning for the passing of former Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago who is a native of the city. 8:52A.M when the late senator died where her husband Atty. Jun Santiago confirmed the news that Miriam has died … Read more
Department of Health confirmed six new Zika cases in the country, totalling to 9. The Department of Health expects more infections to be recorded in the coming days, after the confirmed cases reached 9. The patients range from 9 to 49 years old. On Tuesday, DOH said six more cases of Zika were reported this month … Read more
Officials of the Department of Health called on pregnant women to refrain from travelling to Iloilo. The three confirmed cases of Zika virus in the city of Iloilo urged the officials of the Department of Health to issue advisory calling the pregnant women to avoid travelling to the city. A recent study conducted in Brazil … Read more