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Iloilo PDRRMO Strengthens Disaster Response Coordination Through EOC Simulation Exercise
The Iloilo Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) has intensified its efforts to enhance disaster preparedness by conducting an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Simulation Exercise (SIMEX) on March 5, 2025. The activity brought together various offices of the Civil Defense Cluster, agency partners, and local responders to test and refine interoperability protocols to…
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Defensor Receives ‘Normandy Honor For Peace – With The Earth’ Award
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. received the ‘Normandy Honor for Peace – with the Earth’ award in recognition of the provincial government’s Fishery Law Enforcement Program which aims to protect the marine resources and ensure food security in the province. The recognition was given by the Normandy Chair for Peace, Gratitude of the People, International Council…
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Concrete Road Expands Market Opportunities For Alimodian Farmers
For years, the farmers at Barangay Quinaspan in the municipality of Alimodian faced major challenges in hauling their agricultural produce to the market. Barangay Kagawad Roger Ambid, who is also a member of the farming community, recalled that they have to carry their harvest on their shoulder while traversing a rough road for hours just…
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Funds For WVSU Research
The Iloilo Provincial Government turned over a check incentive amounting to Php15,000.00 to the West Visayas State University (WVSU) for their research entitled “Big Data Classifier Base on the Stratified Structure Method on Bayesian Belief Network for Biomedicine Diagnosis Application” presented during the 1st Provincial Research and Innovation Forum. This research study is integrated into…
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Iloilo Boosts Financial Management Of Agrarian Reform Cooperatives
The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Provincial Cooperatives Development Office Iloilo (PCDO), partnered with the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Iloilo to conduct a Simple Bookkeeping and Internal Control Training for the Jaguimitan Agrarian Reform Cooperative (JARCO) in Passi City. The training aimed to equip JARCO members with essential skills in financial record-keeping, internal controls,…
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Iloilo Provincial Government, Synergeia Push For Stronger LGU Role In Basic Education
The Iloilo Provincial Government through its Education Core Group (EDCORE), in partnership with the Synergeia Foundation, Inc., gathered municipal leaders and local education focals today for a Levelling Session and Workshop on the Devolution of Basic Education Services. The event which is part of the EDCOM2 Proof of Concept initiative discussed the pre-assessment results for…
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Capitol Offices Briefed On eGovPH And ELGU System
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias called for a meeting with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Western Visayas to brief the Capitol offices of the uses and benefits of the newly-launched eGovPH app and eLGU system. The meeting aims to familiarize the provincial employees with the digital tools to be integrated in the daily…
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Iloilo Capitol Opens National Women’s Month With ‘Tiendas Ilonggas’ Trade Fair
Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. led the opening of Tiendas Ilonggas at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Lobby, officially launching the province’s National Women’s Month Celebration. The trade fair highlights the talents and entrepreneurial skills of Ilongga women, featuring a diverse range of locally made products, including hablon (handwoven textiles), woven baskets, personal accessories, and food items.…
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MOU Inked To Strengthen Support To PLHIV
The Iloilo Provincial Government in collaboration with the Sustained Health Initiatives of the Philippines (SHIP), hosted the Provincial Assembly and signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 27, 2025 at Smallville 21 Hotel in Iloilo City. The PsySE-HCPN initiative aims to expand the coverage of programs that provide psychological, social welfare, and socioeconomic…
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Iloilo Updates Proof Of Concept Education Reform Ahead Of Synergeia Visit
The Iloilo Provincial Government convened with municipal focal persons to strengthen the implementation of the Proof of Concept Education Reform program, an initiative aimed at improving reading and literacy competencies among elementary learners. Igbaras Mayor Juvic Escorpion and Pavia Mayor Luigi Gorriceta actively participated in the meeting, reflecting their strong commitment to advancing education in…
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