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09/06/2026

𝟳,𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗞𝗔𝗬𝗔 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

A total of 7,500 Iloilo City residents is set to benefit from the Iloilo City Government’s newest initiative, the KAYA (KAbulig pangkabuhaYAn) Emergency Employment Program, with the first tranche of implementation set to begin this June.

The program is designed to provide immediate livelihood assistance to Ilonggos affected by rising petroleum prices and other economic challenges.

“Luyag naton ipabatyag sa kada pamilyang Ilonggo nga ang Iloilo City Government padayon nga nagapaninguha nga may dalangpan ang pumuluyo—pinaagi sa emergency employment, oportunidad sa trabaho, kag suporta sa pinaka-vulnerable nga sektor,” Mayor Raisa S. Treñas said.

A total of 7,500 Iloilo City residents is set to benefit from the Iloilo City...

06/06/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗠𝗢𝗔 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

The Iloilo City Government, led by Mayor Raisa S. Treñas, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of additional classroom buildings in the city.

In an interview during the Iloilo City Government’s Your City At Work radio program over Bombo Radyo Iloilo, Mayor Treñas said the partnership is a significant development in helping address the lack of classrooms in the city’s public schools.

“Dako gid ni nga development diri sa syudad sang Iloilo labi na gid nga gina kulang kita sang classrooms. May iban pa nga schools nga mataas ang ratio sang students versus classrooms kag may mga eskwelahan pa nga naga shifting,” siling ni Mayor Treñas.

The Iloilo City Government, led by Mayor Raisa S. Treñas, has signed a Memorandum of...

03/06/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

Iloilo City is strengthening its commitment to inclusive urban development with four major housing projects designed to provide decent, accessible, and affordable homes for every sector of society—from the working and middle class to start-up families and vulnerable communities.

Mayor Raisa S. Treñas emphasized that the city’s housing program is anchored on one clear direction and that is to ensure that every Ilonggo, regardless of social or economic status, has access to safe and dignified housing.

01/06/2026

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝟒,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞

More than 74,000 learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Iloilo City will receive free school supplies from the Iloilo City Government in time for the opening of classes this school year, with distribution set on the first week of June.

The initiative is being implemented through Iloilo City ISKUL (Initiative to Share Kits that Uplift Learners).

According to Iloilo City Mayor Raisa S. Treñas, the program is funded through the Special Education Fund (SEF), with additional support from the recently approved P1.4-billion supplemental budget.

More than 74,000 learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12 in Iloilo City will receive free...

29/05/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Aiming to institutionalize excellence in grassroots governance, the Iloilo City Government officially launched the Barangay Academy for Public Service and Development.

The Barangay Academy is a training program designed to help local government workers perform their duties more effectively through three main pillars: Capacity Development, Institutional Strengthening, and Cross-Cutting and Demand-Driven Initiatives.

“The idea came from listening to the experiences, struggles, and aspirations of our barangay officials and community workers,” said Mayor Raisa Treñas during the program launch on May 14, 2026, at the City Hall Annex Auditorium.

Aiming to institutionalize excellence in grassroots governance, the Iloilo City Government officially launched the Barangay...

28/05/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝘀 𝗘𝗹 𝗡𝗶ñ𝗼

The Iloilo City Government is mobilizing a comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategy to combat the intensifying effects of El Niño.

City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Donna Magno warned of Iloilo City’s higher risk for the effects of rising heat, citing the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon where cities experience higher temperatures due to surrounding infrastructure.

“Gina-ayo naton pirme sa partners naton, sa public, nga magbululigay kita. Kay isa man nga makabulig para ma-reduce ang impact sa tawo is for them to practice safety measures,” Magno said.

More details below.

The Iloilo City Government is mobilizing a comprehensive, multi-sectoral strategy to combat the intensifying effects...

26/05/2026

𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟰,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

“Sang una mangita pa’ko kon diin ko manghulam, subong ya, libre na ang bulong.”

This was the heartfelt statement of Jocelyn Facto of Molo District, a beneficiary of the PhilHealth YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program), as she expressed her gratitude to the Iloilo City Government through Mayor Raisa Treñas.

Facto is among the nearly 4,000 Ilonggos who have benefited from the program in 2025, implemented by the city government through the City Health Office (CHO) and the city’s accredited District Health Centers.

“Sang una mangita pa’ko kon diin ko manghulam, subong ya, libre na ang bulong.” This...

22/05/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀

Cash prizes await Iloilo City athletes who bring home medals from this year’s Palarong Pambansa, Mayor Raisa Treñas announced during the distribution of allowances and uniforms for the event.

Gold medalists shall receive P7,000, Silver medalists – P5,000, and Bronze medalists – P3,000.

“Siguraduhon naton nga tanan nga distrito may ara facility para sa aton mga atleta,” Mayor Raisa added to show the city’s support for our local sports stars.

Cash prizes await Iloilo City athletes who bring home medals from this year’s Palarong Pambansa,...

20/05/2026

𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀’ 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Mayor Raisa S. Treñas assured legitimate market vendors that the Iloilo City Government remains firmly committed to safeguarding their welfare and protecting their interests, while continuing to promote an orderly, safe, and inclusive market environment beneficial to all.

The mayor’s assurance came in response to the manifesto dated March 11, 2026, submitted by the Iloilo Terminal Market Vendors Association (ITMVA).

Mayor Raisa S. Treñas assured legitimate market vendors that the Iloilo City Government remains firmly...

19/05/2026

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