ILOILO CITY — Barangay Rizal Pala-Pala 2 in the City Proper suffered from a devastating fire that broke out on the morning of Saturday, April 29, 2023, which engulfed 68 households and left them homeless. According to an initial report by the City Social Worker and Development Office (CSWDO), 44 homes were completely gutted, while 24 suffered partial damage, affecting a
A tragic road accident in Barangay Bolong Oeste, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo claimed the life of a 60-year-old woman on April 23, 2023. Marilou Soplido was crossing the street when she was hit by a pick-up truck driven by Nikhel Nowlakha, 18, who immediately surrendered to the police. Soplido hit the windshield and landed on top of the vehicle due to the impact. Nowlakha, a
A suspect in the Gabayeron case, John Rommel Celestre, has voluntarily surrendered to authorities after his family contacted them. With the help of local officials, the suspect was retrieved from Valladolid, Negros Occidental, and is now in custody. He will face due process in court, and the authorities have commended his family for their cooperation.