ILOILO – Ahead of his July 22 third State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is inaugurating today the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project (JRMP) Phase II in the Municipality of Calinog.
ILOILO City – In a dazzling showcase of beauty, talent and advocacy, Karen Nicole Piccio of Maasin, Iloilo was crowned Miss Iloilo 2025 on January 11, 2025 at West Visayas State University Cultural Center in La Paz district.
ILOILO – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received a mobile primary care facility (PCF) for the province, a donation from First Lady Marie Louise “Liza” Marcos, during a handover ceremony in Cebu City.
This second edition of the Mobile Museum Boxes book highlights the history, fabrication, and implementation of this project as we seek to establish more innovative exhibition concepts for universal access and inclusivity. In this book, we featured an intensive approach to the content of each of the boxes to provoke further interest in various scientific fields — taxonomy, systematics, and conservation biology. It is our pride to showcase the natural heritage of the Visayas in all forms of access such as literary, digital, and tangible exhibitions now situated in the National Museum Western Visayas. (from the Foreword)
Neri Torrato Camina Jr., originally from Tigbauan, Iloilo in the Philippines, has made an impressive mark in the field of healthcare education by earning a staggering 2,350 online healthcare-related certificates. This remarkable achievement has not only set a new benchmark for dedication and perseverance but also highlights the growing importance of online education in professional development. Born to Mr. Neri Tano Camina, a respected local town public official and radio broadcaster, and Mrs. Merle Torrato-Camina, a successful businesswoman, Neri Torrato Camina Jr.’s story is one of inspiration and relentless pursuit of knowledge. Growing up in a family that valued education and public service, Camina Jr. developed a deep-seated commitment to self-improvement and community welfare. After moving to Montreal, Quebec, Camina Jr. continued to build on the foundation laid by his parents. His father’s influence as a public official and broadcaster instilled in him the importance of communication and service, while his mother’s entrepreneurial spirit inspired him to continuously seek new opportunities for growth. Camina Jr.’s journey towards achieving 2,350 online healthcare certificates began as a quest for knowledge and a way to keep up with the rapidly evolving field of healthcare. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the significance of healthcare knowledge became even more pronounced. Online platforms offered an accessible and flexible way for professionals to stay updated with the latest advancements and best practices. Seizing this opportunity, Camina Jr. dedicated himself to completing courses across a wide range of healthcare topics.
ILOILO City – There has been a significant increase in the number of Western Visayas mothers practicing exclusive breastfeeding over the past three years, from 2021 to 2023, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
ILOILO – Pressing for enhanced electricity services, the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Pavia town unanimously approved a resolution on Monday, August 12, calling for the hastening of MORE Electric and Power Corporation’s (MORE Power) expansion into 15 municipalities, and Passi City, in Iloilo Province.
