Category: Environment and Natural Resources
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Iloilo, MetPower Explore Advanced Solid Waste Management Facility
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. met today with top executives of MetPower Venture Partners, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), to discuss the establishment of an advanced solid waste management facility which aims to upgrade the province’s waste disposal and promote circular economy. The meeting was attended by MetPower President and CEO Jose Maria…
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Batiano River Rehab Kicks Off
Municipal officials of Oton led by Mayor Sofronio Fusin received a check amounting to Php 1,131,648.00 for the improvement/rehabilitation of the Batiano River at the Office of Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. this morning. To recall, Gov. Defensor launched last year the Balik-Batiano River Development Project which aims to restore the river’s cultural and historical importance,…
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A New Home For Our Guardians Of The Sea
Finally, the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force (PBDTF) has a permanent headquarters. Today, Provincial Administrator Raul Banias led the blessing and turnover of the new Concepcion Resiliency Hub located in Barangay Loong. This facility is designed to serve a dual purpose – as an official headquarters for our Bantay Dagat and as an alternative…
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2 Cabatuan Barangays Secure Water System Funding
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. turned over today checks totaling to P5.5 million for the construction and improvement of water systems in two barangays in the municipality of Cabatuan. A financial assistance worth P3 million was received by Punong Barangay Septer Lusaya for the construction of the water system of Barangay Jelicuon Lusaya. Punong Barangay Melicio…
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Iloilo Province Releases P10.6 M For Seawall Construction In Concepcion
The Iloilo Provincial Government has released P10.6 million in financial assistance to Barangay Bagongon in Concepcion to fund the construction of a much-needed seawall. The financial assistance was formally received by barangay officials of Bagongon, accompanied by Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, marking a significant step toward strengthening disaster resilience in the area. The initiative reflects…
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Iloilo Adopts Sustainable Plastic Waste Management In Kasadyahan Events
The Province of Iloilo is redefining festival celebration as it integrates sustainable waste management practices in the celebration of the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahahan 2026. In partnership with the United Nations Development Programme, under its PH Plastics Circularity Project, the provincial government is incorporating the principles of Circular Economy to ensure a clean and sustainable festival…
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Brgy. Kapitolyo Turns Trash Into Treasures
The 4Bs (Basura • Baylo • Baligya • iBangko) Program, including Tapon to Ipon Collection Hubs, E-Waste Bins, and Used Beverage Cartons (UBCs), demonstrates how Brgy. Kapitolyo is building a circular economy where basura becomes opportunity. Visiting the Provincial Capitol? Bring your recyclables! Drop off E-Waste, UBCs, and PET bottles at the designated collection hubs.…
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Capitol Kicks Off Zero Waste Month Celeb
The Iloilo Provincial Government kicked off the Provincial Zero Waste Month Celebration with the awarding of the Top 5 offices in waste diversion this morning. The offices successfully implemented the 4Bs (Basura isulod sa Basurahan, Bag, Bulsa kag Botelya) as waste diversion strategies to reduce and eliminate plastics and other trash in the waste stream.…
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Iloilo Reaps 8 EXCELL Awards
The province of Iloilo bagged eight awards under the 2025 Excellence in Local Governance Awards by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Western Visayas. Iloilo reaped awards in the following governance areas: 🏆Excellence in Disaster Preparedness – Purok Resilience Program🏆Excellence in Health Compliance and Responsiveness – Road to Zero: Movement for…
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Iloilo Is SDG Champion And Exemplar
The Province of Iloilo was recognized as a Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Champion and Exemplar by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Western Visayas during the 2025 Excellence in Local Governance Awards today at Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias received the recognition on behalf of Gov. Arthur Defensor…