Category: Environment and Natural Resources
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Iloilo Vies For 2nd Galing Pook Award
The Galing Pook Committee is conducting a site validation on the Iloilo Provincial Government’s program “Puso Para sa Puso – Movement for Healthy Hearts Towards MoRProGRes Iloilo” on September 2 to 3, 2024. The Galing Pook team is led by Former DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero and Prof. Ruben Gamala of the University of the Philippines…
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Provincial Health Office Conducts ‘Search And Destroy’ Operation In Tigbauan
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office teamed up with RHU midwives and Barangay Health Workers to conduct a successful “search and destroy” operation in Barangay 1, Tigbauan. This initiative is dedicated to safely eliminating mosquito breeding sites, helping us create a healthier environment for our community. Together, we’re making a difference, one step at a time!…
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From Bottles To Blossoms: How Balay Pagbag-o Residents Are Crafting Beauty From Waste! 🌿
At Balay Pagbag-o, one of our key initiatives is the Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Program, designed to empower our residents through creative and sustainable projects. This program not only provides valuable skills and training but also fosters a sense of achievement and responsibility. In this inspiring project, our residents are transforming discarded plastic bottles into beautiful…
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A Tree Growing Activity #forPanDeAzucarIsland
In support of the advocacy for environmental protection and conservation, the Province of Iloilo, through the PGENRO, joined the Tree Growing Activity #forPanDeAzucarIsland on August 17–18, 2024. The two-day activity covered an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign, followed by a tree planting at Hampangan Rock, Holy Hill, and at Sitio Ban-ban, Brgy. Tambaliza, Concepcion,…
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Iloilo Creates Search Rescue And Retrieval Team
To bolster its emergency response capabilities, the Iloilo provincial government established the Search, Rescue and Retrieval Team of Iloilo or the SRR-Iloilo Team in partnership with the uniformed sector. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. signed a memorandum of agreement with the members of the uniformed sector to establish a framework for collaboration and cooperation among the…
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Special PDRRMC Meeting
To keep tabs on the recent developments and the need for heightened preparedness, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) convened a special meeting on August 15, 2024, at the Casa Real de Iloilo. During the meeting, the council passed a resolution recommending the declaration of the Province of Iloilo under a state…
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Meeting With DAR-VI Officials
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. meets with the officials of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region VI led by Regional Director Leomides Villareal, Assistant Regional Director for Legal and Support Operations Lourdes Novilla and Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer (PARO) Harriet Loot to discuss possible collaborations with his administration’s existing projects. One program in which Governor…
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P5-M For Water System Project In Zarraga
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. released P5-M for the much-needed Water System Project at Don Benjamin Jalandoni, Sr. Memorial High School in Zarraga, Iloilo. This funding is sourced from the Provincial School Board / Special Education Fund. The allocation aims to enhance the school’s facilities by providing a reliable and efficient water system, which is essential…
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P200,000 For Igbon Island Solar Streetlights
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias turned over a check worth P200,000 to Barangay Igbon in the Municipality of Concepcion for the installation of solar streetlights on the island. This, after Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. approved the request of Punong Barangay Remy Patente for the said project. The assistance was received by Barangay Treasurer Almae Rose Pandes…
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‘Malnutrition Impacts Academic Performance’
Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias underscored that the problem of nutrition affects the academic performance of learners, highlighting the urgent need to address malnutrition to ensure the cognitive development of Ilonggos. During the 2nd Barangay Nutrition Scholar Convention, Banias emphasized that not only does malnutrition impair health but the student’s nutritional status also affects his…