Category: Health
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Iloilo Plans 87-Bed Mother, Child Facility At Provincial Hospital
The Iloilo Provincial Government is moving to expand specialized maternal and child healthcare with a proposed two-storey Mother and Child Facility at the Iloilo Provincial Hospital – IPH. A consultative meeting today led by Cong. Lorenz Defensor and Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, tackled the project’s design and technical specifications, with inputs from the Provincial Engineering…
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Building Safer Schools Through Inter-Agency Collaboration
The Provincial Health Office, in collaboration with RHU staff and MDRRMO instructors, is currently facilitating a Basic First Aid Training for the learners of Interfaith Christian Academy at JP Laurel, Poblacion North,Oton. The first two days focused on Road Safety Advocacy, School and Home Safety, and Basic First Aid, complete with hands-on return demonstrations to…
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SPDA Benchmarks Iloilo’s GAD Best Practices
Officers of the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA), led by members of its Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System, conducted a benchmarking visit to the Iloilo Provincial Government as part of a five-day learning exchange aimed at strengthening GAD mainstreaming in their operations. The delegation paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur Defensor Jr.…
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Checks For Improvement Of Public Facilities
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. began the week by releasing funds for vital barangay projects that will directly benefit communities across Iloilo. He turned over ₱250,000 for the construction of a waiting hall and fence at the Barangay Health Center of Tacuyong Sur, Leon. Another ₱300,000 was released for the construction of a community stage at…
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PVMA Seeks Iloilo Support For 93rd National Convention
The Philippine Veterinary Medical Association, Inc. (PVMA) paid a courtesy visit to the Iloilo Provincial Government to seek provincial support for its 93rd PVMA Scientific Conference and Annual Convention scheduled on February 18–20, 2026 at the Iloilo Convention Center. The delegation was received by Provincial Administrator Raul Banias and Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Darel Tabuada on…
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Defensor Swears In Retired Ilonggo Nurses’ Association Officers
Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. administered the oath of office of the newly elected officers of the Retired Ilonggo Nurses’ Association on January 15, 2026. The Retired Ilonggo Nurses’ Association works closely with local stakeholders in sharing health education, preventive care advocacy, and community outreach. Their experience and service-oriented values help reinforce provincial programs that promote…
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Plans Underway For Proposed IPH Mother And Child Unit
A major step toward improving maternal and pediatric healthcare in the province was taken as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Health (DOH), and key offices of the Iloilo Provincial Government convened a coordination meeting for the proposed Mother and Child Unit at the Iloilo Provincial Hospital – IPH in Pototan,…
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Local Youth Development Office
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. has established a new office to consolidate all youth-related programs and projects—the Office of the Local Youth Development Officer (LYDO). Previously housed under the Provincial Population Office (PPO), the LYDO will now function as a distinct office dedicated to advancing initiatives for the province’s young people. Appointed to lead the newly…
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RTMDH Celebrates 50th Founding Anniversary
The Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital in Cabatuan marked another milestone of dedicated service and a legacy built on compassion, care, and commitment to the community. #MoRProGResILOILO
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Capitol Transfers P1.6M To Miagao
The Iloilo Provincial Government transferred funds to the municipality of Miagao, today, December 22, 2025. The cheque amounting to P1.6 million was turned over by Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul N. Banias, and recieved by Ms. Rosalinda Golez, Revenue Collection Clert II of Miagao. Ms. Irene Faye Siaotong, Nurse I of the Provincial Health Office (PHO)…