Iloilo City has once again emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Western Visayas, posting a gross domestic product (GDP) of P171.57 billion in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
Heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm Ramil swept across northern and central parts of the Philippines over the weekend. Read more »
In a night famed for glamour, the GMA Gala 2025 doubled as a glowing spotlight on homegrown Filipino fashion talent. This isn’t just about celebrities wearing beautiful gowns—it’s about the enduring legacy of our local dressmaking traditions, brought to the red carpet through vision, craft, and cultural pride. Read more »
The city of Cadiz in Negros Occidental recently made history by hosting the first-ever Visayas-wide painting competition, drawing 300 artists from across the region. Read more »
According to the Department of Tourism (DOT), 5.36 million tourists visited Western Visayas in 2023, bringing in PHP70 billion. Just 550,000 of the total arrivals were from outside the country; the remaining visitors were residents who supported the local economy. Read more »
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) hopes to begin construction of the PHP20.7-billion Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) near Capiz, in 2026. Read more »
