Category: Environment and Natural Resources
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Iloilo Celebrates 25th Piyesta Sa Kakahuyan With Maasin Watershed Tree Planting
The Iloilo provincial government marked the 25th Piyesta sa Kakahuyan with an enrichment planting of 5,000 native and endangered species of seedlings along the Maasin Watershed at Barangay Daja in the municipality of Maasin on October 18, 2025. Around 1,600 participants from both the public and private sectors, non-government organizations, civil society organizations, and other…
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Capitol Funds Solar Power Project In Buga National High School
Learners and teachers of Buga National High School in Leon will soon benefit from a P1.5-million solar power project funded by the Iloilo Provincial Government. Once completed, a 16kW hybrid on/off-grid solar photovoltaic (PV) system is expected to help the school save on electricity costs, provide a more reliable power source for learning equipment, and…
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Quiz Bee Showcases Young Agri-Minds During Crops Day Celebration 2025
Bright and passionate agriculture students from various universities in Iloilo showcased their knowledge and wit during the Crops Day Quiz Bee Competition organized by the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office on October 2, 2025, as part of this year’s Farmers and Fisherfolk’s Week Celebration. The friendly academic showdown brought together participants from Central Philippine University (CPU),…
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Iloilo Provincial Government And DHSUD Guide Beneficiaries On Housing Association Requirements
BATAD, Iloilo – The Iloilo Provincial Government, in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Region 6, conducted an orientation with the beneficiaries of the Purok Resilience Program housing project in Barangay Nangka, Batad, Iloilo. The session focused on the registration of neighborhood association in accordance with Republic Act No. 9904,…
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P5.5M Support For Tubungan’s Solid Waste Management Program
The municipality of Tubungan received an assistance of P5.5 million from the Iloilo provincial government as support for the purchase of their garbage compactor, bottle crusher, and shredder machine. On behalf of Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., Provincial Administrator Raul Banias turned over the check to Mayor Roquito Tacsagon. He was joined by PGENRO Chief Atty.…
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GEMP Portal Workshop Training And 3rd Qtr. EEC General Assembly By DOE-VFO & EEC Desk
The Department of Energy Visayas Field Office and the IPG PGENRO- Energy Efficiency and Conservation Desk successfully held the Government Energy Management Program Portal Training and the 3rd Quarter EEC General Assembly on September 25, 2025 at the Grand Social Hall Casa Real, Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Engr. Chammer Plaza spearheaded the workshop by providing EECOs…
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IEC & Business Forum On Agri-Aquavoltaic Technology By DOE-REMB & VFO, IPG PGENRO EEC Desk, & NISU-AREC
An IEC & Business forum on Agri-Aquavoltaic Technology was conducted today, September 23, 2025, by the Department of Energy- Renewable Energy Management Bureau and Visayas Field Office, together with the Northern Iloilo State University- Affiliated Renewable Energy Center and the Province of Iloilo-PGENRO EEC Desk held at the Casa Real, Iloilo Provincial Capitol. This IEC…
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🌊🌍 PGENRO Joins 2025 International Coastal Cleanup 🌍🌊
The Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PGENRO) participated in the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025, spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VI, on September 20, 2025 at Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City. The coastal cleanup was joined by stakeholders from national government agencies, provincial and local…
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P5 Million For New Lucena’s Solid Waste Management
The municipality of New Lucena received a check for P5 million from the Iloilo provincial government for their solid waste management programs. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias turned over the assistance to Mayor Carl Vincent Mondejar, MENRO Kenneth Sobremisana, and Municipal Treasurer Rio Manaay. Joining the turnover is Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office Supervising…
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Strengthened Partnership With The Maritime Police
The Iloilo Provincial Government strengthened its partnership with the Philippine National Police Regional Maritime Unit in safeguarding the province’s vast coastal resources. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. welcomed Regional Maritime Unit VI officer-in-charge Police Lieutenant Colonel Alvin A Gumacal during his courtesy visit earlier this morning. Gumacal was joined by Iloilo MARPSTA Station Chief Police Major…