Author: Julian Layson
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The Iloilo Provincial Government Proudly Joins The National Women’s Month Celebration 2026
We reaffirm our commitment to empowering every Ilongga and building a province where gender equality and inclusivity thrive. Padayon, Ilongga! #WEcanbeEquALL#morprogresiloilo#WomensMonth
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🩸 Mobile Blood Donation Drive Nets 63 Units at RTMDH
The Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital (RTMDH) conducted a Mobile Blood Donation Drive at the RTMDH Conference Room today, generating a total of 78 donors recruited, with 63 blood units successfully collected. The hospital extends its sincere appreciation to its partner and sponsor, 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, for supporting the initiative and helping mobilize public participation.…
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Defensor, ARTA Chief Discuss Streamlining Business Permit Systems In Iloilo
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. welcomed Secretary Ernesto V. Perez, Director General of the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), during his courtesy visit this morning. The two discussed accelerating the implementation of the electronic Business One-Stop Shop (eBOSS) across all 43 LGUs in the province. The eBOSS is designed to digitalize and streamline the processing of business…
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BI Officials Pay Courtesy Visit To Gov. Defensor
Officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) paid a courtesy visit to Arthur Defensor Jr. at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol as part of coordination efforts for the security coverage of delegates for ASEAN 2026. The Bureau is currently in Iloilo to render assistance as a member agency of the Committee on Security, Peace and Order…
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OPSWDO, DepEd Strengthen Collaboration On School Mental Health Support Through Prime
The OPSWDO and DepEd convened to explore strategic collaboration in enhancing mental health support for learners, teachers, and school communities under the Program for Resilience of Iloilo in Mind and Emotion (PRIME). The meeting focused on aligning programs and services to ensure that psychosocial concerns identified in schools are properly addressed through the PRIME Helpline.…
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Capitol Funds Completion Of ‘Biggest’ Barangay Hall In Oton
The residents and officials of Barangay San Antonio are beaming with pride following the completion of their barangay hall, now recognized as the largest facility of its kind in the municipality of Oton. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. led the blessing and turnover of the San Antonio Multi-Purpose Barangay Hall today, February 26, 2026. The provincial…
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Iloilo Explore Agri Investment With Canada
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. sat down with Senior Trade Commissioner Janine Fiddler of the Embassy of Canada over lunch today at Courtyard By Marriott Iloilo to discuss possible investment opportunities for the province of Iloilo, particularly in scaling up the agri-food industry. Accompaning Ms. Fiddler is Trade Commissioner Dodjie Fabian of the Embassy of Canada.…
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Welcome To Iloilo, Baguio Business Club Officers
The officers of the Baguio Business Club paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on Tuesday, February 24. They were accompanied by Iloilo Business Club President Ma. Luisa Segovia. The guests were warmly welcomed by Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Dennis Ventilacion who is also the OIC-Governor. Joining Atty. Ventilacion is LEDIP Center Chief…
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Iloilo Joins CPDs POPDEV Partners’ Event
19 February 2026 – Provincial Population Officer and Federation of the League of Population Officers and Workers (FLEPOWPHIL) Vice President for Visayas Atty. Ruel Von D. Superio represented the Province of Iloilo in the Commission on Population and Development’s POPDEV Partners’ Event: 57 Taong Paglilingkod para sa Bawat Pamilyang Pilipino #CPDat57 held at Hotel Lucky…
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Iloilo’s SUCCESS-FAP: A Blueprint For Cervical Cancer Prevention
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon shared Iloilo’s breakthrough achievements in women’s health during the 2026 Philippine National Cancer Summit in Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. Quiñon presented the Scale-Up Cervical Cancer Elimination with Secondary Prevention Strategy – Focus on Asia Pacific (SUCCESS-FAP) project which dismantled barriers in healthcare by focusing on cervical cancer prevention…