Tag: Iloilo City
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DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo
DICT Champions Growth of the Online Freelance Sector in Iloilo The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is actively promoting the growth and formalization of the online freelance sector across the Philippines, with a special emphasis on regional hubs like Iloilo City. The push aligns with the agency’s broader goal of tapping local talent…
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Dispersal of World Teachers’ Day Protest Draws Ire Over Police Tactics in Iloilo City
Peaceful Demands met with dispersal: What happened in Iloilo City Activists are condemning the actions of police who dispersed a peaceful protest in Iloilo City just over a day before World Teachers’ Day. The demonstration gathered outside West Visayas State University (WVSU) to highlight concerns about teachers’ wages, the state of public education, and corruption…
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World Teachers’ Day Protest Dispersal in Iloilo City Condemned
Protesters dispersed ahead of World Teachers’ Day Activists in Iloilo City condemned what they said was a forceful dispersal of a peaceful protest just days before World Teachers’ Day. The incident occurred on Friday, October 3, outside the main campus of West Visayas State University (WVSU) as labor educators and student advocates rallied over low…
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Dispersal of World Teachers’ Day protest in Iloilo City
Overview Activists condemned what they described as a police dispersal of a peaceful World Teachers’ Day protest in Iloilo City, more than a day before the international observance. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions around funding for public education and the state of teachers’ wages in the Philippines. Incident Details On Friday, October 3, a coalition…
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Cops Nab Fake Lady Dentist in Iloilo City
Authorities Bust Fake Dentist Operating Online in Iloilo City In Iloilo City, law enforcement authorities have arrested a 20-year-old who allegedly posed as a licensed dentist, personifying a recurring threat to public health in the digital era. The suspect, known by the alias “Gaile,” was detained on October 2 in the La Paz district by…
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Fake Dentist Nabbed in Iloilo City Sends Strong Warning on Online Medical Scams
Police Nab Fake Dentist in Iloilo City A 20-year-old woman, alias “Gaile,” was arrested in Iloilo City on October 2 by agents from the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit (RACU-6) of the Philippine National Police. The suspect is accused of offering dental services online without the necessary professional credentials, prompting renewed concerns about the reach of online…
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Celebrating 120 Years of Central Philippine University: The Forbes Legacy
Central Philippine University’s 120th Anniversary: The Forbes Era On October 1, 2025, Central Philippine University marked a milestone: 120 years of shaping minds, faith, and community in Iloilo. At the heart of this long arc of growth is Rev. Dr. Joseph Morris Rickey Forbes, a Californian missionary whose life bridged distant worlds—from the villages of…
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CPU Marks 120th Founding Anniversary with Wreath-Laying Memorial Service
CPU marks 120th Founding Anniversary with Wreath-Laying Memorial Service Central Philippine University celebrated its 120th Foundation Day on October 1, 2025, under the theme CPU@120: Rooted in Faith, Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive World. The commemorative program combined spiritual reflection with gratitude for the university’s enduring mission, as administrators, students, faculty, staff, and…
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CPU 120th Founding Anniversary Memorial Service Honors Legacy of Faith and Innovation
CPU 120th Founding Anniversary Memorial Service Central Philippine University marked its 120th Foundation Day with a Memorial Service on October 1, 2025, at the Henry Luce III Library Conference Room. The event carried the theme CPU@120: Rooted in Faith, Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive World. A wreath-laying ceremony at the Philippine-American Cemetery in…
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CPU 120th Founding Anniversary Memorial Service Honors Legacy and Innovation
CPU Commemorates the 120th Founding Anniversary Central Philippine University (CPU) marked its 120th Foundation Day with a solemn Memorial Service on October 1, 2025, at the Henry Luce III Library Conference Room. The theme, “CPU@120: Rooted in Faith, Advancing Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive World,” reflected the university’s enduring mission to blend faith, scholarship,…