OVER 742 security personnel arrived in Iloilo City to support the upcoming 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election (BSKE) at the Iloilo City Police Offi
A fire broke out in Zone 7, Barangay Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo City, igniting a one-story storage structure and partially damaging a two-story residential building on Thursday afternoon. The Iloilo City Fire Station responded to the emergency, with multiple units arriving at the scene within minutes. The fire was reported at 4:24 p.m. and was categorized as a second alarm incident. It was reported under control at 6:58 p.m. There were no reported fatalities or injuries as a result of the fire. Three families were affected by the incident. A total of 12 fire trucks, one rescue truck, and one ambulance were dispatched to the scene. The Iloilo City Fire Station remains vigilant in ensuring the affected families receive the necessary support and assistance in the wake of this incident. Meanwhile, initial reports from the City Social Welfare Development Office (CSWDO) indicate that a total of eight families were affected by the fire, comprising 25 individuals in total.