May 24, 2025

Tag: Western Visayas

  • DSWD Plans to Establish Warehouses Across Western Visayas Municipalities

    In a strategic move to enhance disaster response, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to establish warehouses in every municipality within Western Visayas. This initiative was announced by DSWD Regional Director Arwin Razo during a press conference in Iloilo City. The goal is to expedite aid delivery to disaster-stricken communities by…

    Written by

    Crispin Valdez

  • Guimaras Aims to Become a Key Logistics Center for Western Visayas and Negros Island

    ILOILO CITY – The province of Guimaras is setting its sights on becoming a pivotal logistics hub for Western Visayas and the Negros Island Region. Governor JC Rahman Nava highlighted the province’s historical role as a trans-loading facility for bulk sugar exports from Western Visayas, despite not being a sugar-producing area itself. Nava reminisced about…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • Bacolod City and Negros Occidental Showcase Robust Economic Expansion in 2023

    Bacolod City and the province of Negros Occidental have demonstrated significant economic progress in 2023, according to recent data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The information was shared during the 2024 Provincial Product Dissemination of Accounts Forum at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Bacolod City. Bacolod City’s economy surged by 10% in…

    Written by

    Elena Basilio

  • Guimaras Achieves 7.9% Economic Growth in 2023, Led by Services Sector

    Guimaras has recorded a robust economic growth of 7.9% in 2023, primarily fueled by the services sector, which contributed 55.2% to the province’s total gross domestic product (GDP). This was announced by Nelida Losare, the chief statistical specialist of Guimaras, during a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) forum held in Iloilo City on November 26, 2024.…

    Written by

    Marites Hernandez

  • Iloilo City Surges Ahead as Western Visayas’ Economic Leader in 2023

    Iloilo City has emerged as the top economic performer in Western Visayas for 2023, boasting a remarkable 10.5 percent growth rate, as announced by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) during a provincial product accounts forum on November 26, 2024. The city’s gross domestic product soared to PHP160.28 billion, up from PHP145.07 billion the previous year,…

    Written by

    Grace Morales

  • Western Visayas Aims to Establish Gun-Free Zones in Tourist Hotspots

    In a move to enhance safety and appeal, the Police Regional Office 6 in Western Visayas is setting its sights on transforming Boracay Island into a pilot area for gun-free zones. This initiative was announced by the regional director, Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, during a recent media conference. The decision follows a resolution passed by…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza

  • Police Seize P2.9 Million in Shabu During 24-Hour Anti-Drug Operations in Western Visayas

    In a successful 24-hour anti-drug operation, the Police Regional Office 6 (Western Visayas) confiscated over PHP2.9 million worth of suspected shabu. The operations, which began at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, culminated in the arrest of 12 suspects across the region. The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) reported the most significant seizure, amounting to PHP1.7 million,…

    Written by

    Rowena Aquino

  • Western Visayas Boasts 567 Free Wi-Fi Hotspots, Enhances Connectivity with Emergency Vehicles

    In a significant boost to public internet access, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has announced the availability of the Free Wi-Fi for All Program at 567 locations across Western Visayas. This initiative, aimed at providing free, fast, and secure internet in public spaces, spans various facilities including hospitals, educational institutions, and transport…

    Written by

    Jessica Manalili

  • Western Visayas Sees Bank Deposits Surge to PHP533 Billion

    ILOILO CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that bank deposits in Western Visayas have soared to PHP533 billion as of June this year. This significant increase in savings reflects a region that may prioritize saving over borrowing, according to Gregorio Baccay III, head of the BSP Visayas Regional Office Economic Affairs Staff.…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Pag-IBIG Offers Over 400 Acquired Assets for Homebuyers in Western Visayas

    In a recent announcement, the Home Mutual Development Fund, known as Pag-IBIG, revealed that it has more than 400 acquired assets available for purchase in Western Visayas. This opportunity was highlighted by Wilmer Lirazan, the department head III of Pag-IBIG’s Bacolod business housing center, during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in Iloilo City…

    Written by

    Dorothy Marasigan