Iloilo Public Markets Reopen With Modern Upgrades, Supporting MSMEs

Seven physicians under the Department of Health – Negros Island Region (DOH-NIR) Doctors to the Barrios (DTTB) Program have been deployed to serve remote and underserved communities across Negros Island. Read more »

The oldest Ilonggo newspaper, Makinaugalingon, has been officially inscribed in the National Register of the UNESCO Philippines Memory of the World, marking a significant step in preserving Iloilo’s documentary heritage. Read more »

Central Visayas has remained the Philippines’ most visited region by foreign travelers for 25 consecutive years. A long-term audit by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) showed the region recorded 31.5 million foreign arrivals from 2000 to 2024, the highest among all regions, surpassing even Metro Manila. Read more »

The highly urbanized city of Bacolod City has launched G-Cares, an official online platform that gives residents easier access to HIV/AIDS-related health services. The soft launch took place earlier this week, alongside a school-based education campaign at Bacolod City College (BCC). Read more »

Iloilo City made history as it welcomed the first Asian edition of the 4th Global Mental Health Advocacy Forum, bringing together specialists from over 70 countries to discuss policies, funding, and mental health rights. Read more »