Category: Announcements
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Teen Center In Tigbauan Promotes Psychosocial Well-Being Of Youth
The Iloilo Provincial Government continues to enhance the educational facilities among secondary schools to address the academic and psychosocial needs of young Ilonggos. The establishment of a school-based multi-purpose teen center project in secondary schools involves the provision of equipment amounting to P500,000 intended for recreational activities and other learning resources to foster the personal…
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Iloilo Lauded By DILG For Innovative Road Maintenance Practices
The Iloilo Provincial Government received recognition from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) for sharing its innovative practices during the Training on Local Road Maintenance Management (LRMM) for local government units. The Iloilo Provincial Engineer’s Office and the Iloilo Provincial Planning and Development Office showcased the province’s effective strategies, highlighting key initiatives such…
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Iloilo Vies For 2nd Galing Pook Award
The Galing Pook Committee is conducting a site validation on the Iloilo Provincial Government’s program “Puso Para sa Puso – Movement for Healthy Hearts Towards MoRProGRes Iloilo” on September 2 to 3, 2024. The Galing Pook team is led by Former DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero and Prof. Ruben Gamala of the University of the Philippines…
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Iloilo Named Model LGU Nutrition Partner By Negros-Based NVC Foundation
The Iloilo Provincial Government was named Model LGU Nutrition Partner (Provincial Level) by the Negros-based Negrense Volunteers for Change (NVC) Foundation, Inc. during its 14th-anniversary celebration. This recognition underscores the fruitful partnership between the Iloilo and NVC, particularly in implementing the MINGO Nutrition Program which aims to combat malnutrition in the province spearheaded by the…
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Iloilo Recognized As Epilepsy Friendly Province
The Province of Iloilo is recognized as Epilepsy Friendly Province by the Philippine League Against Epilepsy for supporting the “One Nation for Epilepsy” Project’s vision to promote and protect the rights, health, and well-being of persons with epilepsy. Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., said the province has been working with the league for quite a while…
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Youth NEET Beneficiaries Complete Life Skills Training Under JSP
JobStart Youth NEET beneficiaries (those not in education, employment, or training) recently completed their online Life Skills Training (LST) designed to boost their employability and personal development. The LST is a key component of the JobStart Philippines (JSP) program, which includes employment assessments, a 10-day LST Program, up to three months of technical training with…
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FIFA Officials To Visit Iloilo For 2025 Women’s Futsal World Cup Site Inspection
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. recently received a FIFA banner signalling the upcoming visit of FIFA officials to Iloilo. The officials will inspect potential sites for the 2025 Women’s Futsal World Cup. Following Governor Defensor’s instructions, local engineers and architects are accelerating the upgrading and retrofitting of the Iloilo Sports Complex covered gym to qualify it…
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Governor Defensor Pledges Support For Nat’ KALAHI-CIDSS Convention In Iloilo
Regional Director Carmelo Nochete of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Western Visayas, along with KALAHI-CIDSS officials, met with Governor Toto Defensor to request provincial support for an upcoming national convention. The event, hosted by DSWD 6, will bring together KALAHI-CIDSS Local Chief Executives from across the country to Iloilo. Governor Defensor assured…
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Iloilo Holds Levelling Session With LGU Mayors On BES Basa Program
The Iloilo Province recently conducted a levelling session with mayors from six local government units (LGUs) to discuss the BES Basa Program, a key initiative under the Bulig Eskwela sang Probinsya (BES PROBINS) Program. The BES Basa Program is designed to develop a standardized instructional system, providing extensive training and creating instructional materials to improve…
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Provincial Health Office Conducts ‘Search And Destroy’ Operation In Tigbauan
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office teamed up with RHU midwives and Barangay Health Workers to conduct a successful “search and destroy” operation in Barangay 1, Tigbauan. This initiative is dedicated to safely eliminating mosquito breeding sites, helping us create a healthier environment for our community. Together, we’re making a difference, one step at a time!…