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AWARDEE. Velma Jane Lao (center), head of the Iloilo City Local Economic Development and Investment and Promotions Office, receives the award for the city as first placer in good governance for highly urbanized city during the 5th Cities/Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI) regional recognition on Monday (Dec. 21, 2021). The CMCI has four pillars that include economic dynamism, government efficiency, infrastructure, and resiliency. (PNA photo screenshot from DTI live stream) ILOILO CITY - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has recognized local government units (LGUs) that have shown...

STATE OF CALAMITY. Scenes like this greeted the first responders of Iloilo City in the aftermath of Typhoon Odette on Friday (Dec. 17, 2021). The city government has allotted over PHP42 million as financial assistance to families affected by the typhoon. (Photo courtesy of Iloilo City Government Facebook) ILOILO CITY - The city government here has allotted over PHP42 million as financial assistance to families affected by Typhoon Odette following the declaration of a state of calamity by the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) in a special session on Tuesday. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Manag...

Typhoon Rai kills 12 people in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least three people were reported dead in the Philippines on Friday aft...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least three people were reported dead in the Philippines on Friday after a strong typhoon engulfed villages in floods, tore off roofs, toppled trees and knocked out power in southern and central island provinces, where more than 300,000 villagers had fled to safety before the onslaught, officials said.