Iloilo Metropolitan Times

JUST IN Former senator Francis Tolentino is appointed as the new secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), replacing Bienvenido Laguesma. #IMTNEWS

#ICYMI: Sherwin Gatchalian has urged politicians and the public to tone down political rhetoric as tensions start affecting the economy and investor confidence. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/gatchalian-urg…

#BREAKING: Former Iloilo City mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog has been appointed as Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) undersecretary, according to City Councilor Sheen Marie Mabilog. #IMTNEWS Visit imtnews.ph for more stories!

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Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Energy (DOE) is boosting power sources, including coal, renewable energy, and Malampaya gas, while suspending the electricity market to allow cheaper supply. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/govt-rolls-out…

Treñas said he is currently undergoing chemotherapy, a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/ex-city-mayor-…

#LOOK: A grassfire broke out at Lawaan Village in Balantang, Jaro, Iloilo City, on Wednesday afternoon, March 18. | RLL/#MTNEWS Visit imtnews.ph for more stories! 📷 More Power

According to the PSA, the uptrend in overall inflation in February was mainly due to the faster annual growth in the index of restaurants and accommodations services commodity group, with an inflation rate of 14.9 percent from 8.9 percent in January. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/wv-headline-in…

Iloilo City was named the region’s top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) and recognized as a tourism champion for promoting multidimensional tourism products. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/iloilo-city-is…

Iloilo First District Rep. Janette Garin and Iloilo City Rep. Julienne “Jamjam” Baronda have denied receiving suitcases containing cash in connection with anomalous flood control projects. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/fake-news-iloi…

“It’s not alarming. We’ve been recovering millions from buy-busts all along,” she said, adding that the hefty value of seized drugs is often misleading. imtnews.ph/drug-situation…

An international aquaculture research center is currently working to develop sustainable farming techniques for the spiny lobster (Panulirus ornatus) and evaluate its viability as a livelihood for coastal fishers in the Philippines. imtnews.ph/seafdec-aqd-la…

The suspension, which covers all levels (from kindergarten to college) in public and private schools in the city, will start on Wednesday, Feb. 25, until Friday, Feb. 27. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/in-person-clas…

Mayor Raisa Treñas has approved the recommendation of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) to suspend face-to-face classes in the city for three days from February 25 (Wednesday) to February 27 (Friday). m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

A man died and more than 50 houses were razed in two separate fire incidents that occurred in Jaro, Iloilo City. imtnews.ph/twin-fires-in-…

Ilonggos and spectators for the 2026 Paraw Regatta will not only feast their eyes on colorful sailboats but will also savor Iloilo City’s Best Tasting Lechon. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/2026-paraw-reg…

JUST IN: Ramadan, Islam's month-long religious tradition of prayers and fasting, will officially begin on Thursday, February 19, according to the Bangsamoro Grand Mufti. #IMTNEWS Visit imtnews.ph for more stories!

Iloilo’s shift to renewable energy is delivering both environmental and fiscal gains, with public schools, hospitals, and government buildings now powered in part by solar energy under a province-wide clean energy push. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/iloilo-cuts-po…

The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), for the second consecutive year, was named as the country’s best city police office, while the Iloilo Provincial Police Office (IPPO) made it to the Top 5 performing provincial offices. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">imtnews.ph/icpo-is-phs-be…