Category: Health
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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 Provincial Government Distributes Mosquito Nets To WVRAA Delegates For Dengue Prevention
The Iloilo Provincial Government through the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO) and in coordination with the Health and Nutrition Cluster of DepEd Schools Division of Iloilo, has distributed mosquito nets to delegates of the Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) Meet. With the rise in dengue cases across the region, this initiative underscores the province’s…
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‘Project Buligay’ Brings Free Medical Services To Miag-ao Residents
The Iloilo Provincial Government through the Hospital Management Office (HMO) #ProjectBuligay Team conducted a medical mission in Barangay Kirayan Sur, Miag-ao, extending free healthcare services to local residents. Led by medical professionals from various district hospitals in the province, the initiative provided free medical consultations, maintenance medicines, antibiotics, and vitamins to beneficiaries. The Iloilo Provincial…
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PNC, Iloilo LGUs Attend Workshop On Financing For Nutrition
Members of the Iloilo Provincial Nutrition Committee attend the Advocacy Strategy Development and Planning Workshop organized by the Nutrition Foundation Philippines, Inc. (NFP) and Nutrition International from February 26-28, 2025 at Smallville 21 Hotel, Iloilo City which aims to assist local government units strengthen their nutrition advocacies and increase financing for nutrition programs. The participants…
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Iloilo Embraces Digital Governance For Better Service Delivery
The Province of Iloilo signified its commitment towards embracing digital governance to make government services more accessible and responsive to the needs of the public. On behalf of Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., Provincial Administrator Raul Banias joined the launching of the eGovPH App and the eLGU System in the city and province of Iloilo on…
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Aklan Hospital Benchmarks Iloilo Facilities For Green Health Certification
The Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital (DRSTMH) from Kalibo, Aklan conducted a benchmarking visit today at Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial District Hospital (Guimbal) and Aleosan District Hospital (Alimodian) to support its bid for a 5 Green Star rating under the Green Health Hospital Facility program. The visit focused on green viability assessment, evaluating…
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PhP 3-M For Brgy. Rizal, Oton’s Health Center
Barangay officials of Brgy. Rizal, Oton, led by their Punong Barangay Josephine Peñas, receive a check in the amount of Php 3 million from Provincial Administrator Raul Banias for the construction of their Barangay Health Center. Banias emphasized that under the administration of Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. hundreds of millions of pesos are being poured…
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Local Nutrition Action Plan 2026-2028 Formulation Meeting
The Provincial Nutrition Council Technical Working Group (PNC-TWG) convened for its first quarter meeting on February 19, 2025 as part of the formulation of the Local Nutrition Action Plan 2026-2028 of the province of Iloilo. Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Wendel Tupas Marcelo said the meeting aims to finalize the nutrition-specific programs, projects, and activities…
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Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital Earns 4-Star Rating In Green Viability Assessment
The Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital (RTMDH) has successfully undergone the Green Viability Assessment (GVA) conducted by the Department of Health (DOH), earning an impressive 4-star initial rating for its commitment to sustainability and environmental resilience. The assessment evaluates healthcare facilities based on sustainability, safety, and environmental efficiency, ensuring that hospitals operate in a way…