The current Vice Mayor of Iligan City is Hon. Ernest Oliver “Wekwek” Uy. He was elected in the 2025 local elections and now serves as the presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, the city’s legislative body. For many Iliganons, the Vice Mayor’s role can be confusing. Some people think the Vice Mayor is simply the…
The Iligan City Mayor’s Office is one of the most important local government offices for residents, businesses, community groups, barangay leaders, and organizations that need help, coordination, endorsement, or official action from the city government. Whether you want to request assistance, raise a local concern, send a formal letter, coordinate a project, ask about city…
When your dog suddenly collapses, your cat stops breathing normally, or your pet gets hit by a vehicle at night, you do not want to start searching from zero. You need names, numbers, maps, and a plan. Here is the honest situation: Iligan City has several veterinary clinics and public veterinary support, but publicly verified…
What Is the PhilHealth YAKAP Program? The PhilHealth YAKAP Program, officially called the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program, is PhilHealth’s expanded primary care program designed to help Filipinos get regular health checks, early detection, basic treatment, selected laboratory services, cancer screening referrals, and access to essential outpatient medicines. In simple terms: YAKAP is meant to help…
If you live in Iligan City and need free vaccines, basic health services, maternal care, child immunization, health education, or public health guidance, one of the first places to check is the Iligan City Health Office or your nearest barangay health center. Many government health services are available through the City Health Office and barangay…
Understanding Earthquake Risks in Iligan City Iligan City sits on the northern coast of Mindanao, facing Iligan Bay — and directly within one of the Philippines’ most seismically active zones. The city falls under the influence of the Lanao Fault System, a significant active fault structure that runs through Lanao del Norte. PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute…
CDO ↔ Iligan Quick Answer: Fare, Time, Distance and Terminals For most travelers, the bus is the simplest public-transport option between Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Current public route references list direct services in both directions, with typical bus travel of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours. Public fare references currently fall around…
Iligan City, known as the “City of Majestic Waterfalls,” sits in a prime position in Northern Mindanao that most travelers overlook entirely. While visitors fixate on the city’s famous waterfalls — and rightfully so — what they often miss is that Iligan functions equally well as a base for exploring some of the most diverse…
The Davao City Muslim Affairs Office (DCMAO), with the support of the City Government of Davao, is set to launch the city’s first-ever Eid Al-Adha Bazaar from June 6 to 8, 2026, at Rizal Park, San Pedro Square. The three-day celebration aims to bring together communities through a vibrant halal market featuring local merchants, traditional…
Repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) now have an opportunity to gain future-ready digital skills through the iSKILL OFW: AI & Virtual Assistant Micro-Credentials Training. The free training program aims to help returning migrant workers upskill and reskill in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Assistance (VA), opening pathways to online and remote work opportunities. The initiative…
