Job mismatch has long been a concern among Filipino jobseekers. While the national unemployment rate eased slightly to 5% in March 2026, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the persistent issue of underemployment remains critical at 12.3%. This translates to approximately 6.03 million Filipinos who, while employed, are actively […]
Iloilo City has earned its second consecutive unmodified opinion from the Commission on Audit (COA), based on the Annual Audit Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. “An unmodified opinion was rendered on the financial statements for the year then ended,” read part of the letter addressed to […]
CBS China Bank Savings sustained its growth momentum in the first quarter of 2026, posting a net income of P631.2 million, up 11.5% year-on-year (YoY), driven by continued strength across its core businesses. Net interest income increased by 20.4% YoY to P2.8 billion, supported by sustained growth in the Bank’s […]
Aiming to institutionalize excellence in grassroots governance, the Iloilo City Government officially launched the Barangay Academy for Public Service and Development. The Barangay Academy is a training program designed to help local government workers perform their duties more effectively through three main pillars: Capacity Development, Institutional Strengthening, and Cross-Cutting and […]
For 13 years, Uniwheels has been more than just a car dealership in Iloilo City and across Iloilo Province. It has become a trusted partner of Ilonggo families, professionals, entrepreneurs, and dreamers looking for reliable vehicles that fit both their lifestyle and budget. What started as a humble business built […]
Shifting efforts from simply maintaining roads to creating an integrated mobility ecosystem, the Iloilo City Government and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially broke ground on May 11, 2026 a series of transformative projects designed to make the city even more walkable and bike-friendly. Iloilo is only the second city […]
ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo officially marks its seventh year in the City of Love and Creative Gastronomy, celebrating a journey defined by Ilonggo hospitality, culinary milestones, and deep-rooted community partnerships. Since opening in 2019, the hotel has evolved into a cornerstone of Iloilo’s tourism landscape. […]
Inside the tightly packed Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Male Dormitories in Jaro and Pototan, Iloilo, daily life unfolds under constant strain. Space is limited, movement is restricted, and when emergencies arise, time becomes the most fragile resource of all. In environments like these, even a simple medical […]
ILOILO CITY — Western Visayas is entering a stronger economic moment. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the region’s economy accelerated from 4.4 percent in 2024 to 6.4 percent in 2025, making Western Visayas the fastest-growing regional economy among the country’s 18 regions. For Iloilo, this growth is both an […]
“It’s not just a boat—it’s Pag-asa, hope for all of us. Now we can fish together, save for repairs, and even dream of giving boats to those who don’t have one. Ito ay nagbibigay ng pag-asa na ang mga anak namin ay hindi na kailangang maranasan ang hirap na naranasan […]