Category: Environment and Natural Resources
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Muntinlupa City Officials Benchmark Iloilo’s Renewable Energy Programs
Officials from Muntinlupa recently visited the Province of Iloilo to benchmark the province’s successful initiatives in Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EEC), as well as its ongoing transition to renewable energy. The delegation, led by Muntinlupa’s local government officials, expressed their admiration for Iloilo’s notable strides in these fields, particularly recognizing the province’s unified approach that…
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Iloilo Province Strengthens Disaster Readiness With Comprehensive DRRM Plan Reviews
The Iloilo Provincial Government recently conducted an in-depth review of Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Plans from the municipalities of Janiuay, Badiangan, Cabatuan, San Joaquin, Lambunao, and Calinog. This initiative supports Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr.’s vision of a resilient Iloilo, emphasizing climate governance and disaster preparedness across the province. Led by PDRRMO-Iloilo…
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Tangible Tourism Projects For Carles
The participants of the Eco-Cultural Training for Local Activation (ECTLA) held in Gangwon State, South Korea presented to Provincial Administrator Raul Banias their action plan dubbed “MoRProGRes ILOLO, More in Carles” which aims to boost the tourism potential of Northern Iloilo islands, particularly in Gigantes Island and Sicogon. The Iloilo team also presented their proposed…
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MOU For Batad PRP
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today relative to the Purok Resilience Program (PRP) of the Iloilo Provincial Government in Brgy. Nangka, Batad, Iloilo. PRP is a novel socialized housing program of the Iloilo provincial government intended for communities vulnerable to flooding and landslide. The project was launched in March 2024 with Brgy. Nangka, Batad…
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Defensor Champions Cacao, Coffee, And Coconut In ‘Tanum Iloilo’ Tree Growing Program At National Congress
The Iloilo Provincial Government is making strides in promoting sustainable agriculture by incorporating cacao, coffee, and coconut in its tree growing program towards its long-term vision of becoming a “forest province.” During the kickoff of the National Coffee, Cacao, and Coconut (CoCaNut) Congress 2024, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. shared his recently launched environmental program “Tanum…
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Iloilo Aims To Be A ‘Forest Province’
The Iloilo Provincial Government is ramping up its environmental programs and initiatives to achieve a “Forest Province” status by 2044, with a climate-resilient ecosystem and sustainable food production. During the kickoff of the 3rd Provincial Environmental Awareness Month Celebration on November 4, 2024, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. led the launching of his flagship programs Tanum…
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Key Agencies Meet On P22M Medical Waste Incinerator Project At Lambunao Hospital
A coordination meeting was recently held between key agencies, including the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB), the Provincial Hospital Management Office (HMO), Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO), Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), and the contractor to discuss the construction of a P22-million medical waste incinerator at Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido…
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WWF-Philippines To Present Findings On Water Supply And Demand In Tigum-Aganan-Jaro River Watershed
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines, in partnership with the Environmental Hydrology Laboratory of the University of the Philippines-Diliman, is set to present the results of its Water Supply and Demand Assessment in the Tigum-Aganan Watershed (TAW) on October 10-11, 2024 to Provincial Government Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO-LGU Iloilo IPG). The…
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Reducing Carbon Footprint In Our Hospitals
Solar-powered hospitals in Iloilo Province underscore the local government’s commitment to sustainability. Through the installation of solar energy systems, healthcare facilities like the Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial Hospital, Iloilo Provincial Hospital – IPH, and Ramon D. Duremdes District Hospital are enhancing infrastructure while reducing their carbon footprint. This initiative is a significant step towards…
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Iloilo Province Launches Initiative For Eco-Friendly Tree Park In Oton
In a collaborative effort to enhance local tourism and promote environmental sustainability, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) conducted an ocular inspection of a proposed tree park in Brgy. Batuan Ilaya, Oton, this morning. The initiative aligns with the TANUM Iloilo program and the MoRProGRes Garden project under the leadership of Governor…