Category: Food Security
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Defensor Releases P600k To Lambunao For ASF Recovery Piglets
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. has allocated P600,000 to the municipality of Lambunao to purchase 100 piglets as part of the Swine Sentinelling Program, a critical initiative aimed at bolstering the province’s hog inventory after last year’s African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the province. The provincial government has committed a total of PHP13.67 million to…
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Federation Of Cattle Raisers Associations Of The Philippines Pays Courtesy Visit To Governor Defensor
The Federation of Cattle Raisers Associations of the Philippines (FCRAP), headed by Dr. Bel Magallanes, Vice President for the Visayas, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. today to discuss an upcoming summit for cattle raisers to be held in Iloilo. Dr. Ildefonso Toledo, Department Head of the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office,…
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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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Official Opening Of Local Trade & Artisan Fair In Celebration Of The Linggo Ng Kabataan 2024
Date: August 12-16, 2024 Location: Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Lobby Calling all Locavores, Eco-conscious consumers, and Sustainable product enthusiasts! Join us at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol for a celebration of local talent and eco-friendly products. Brought to you by the office of PPSK Iloilo Province in partnership with LEDIP Center Iloilo Province, this fair showcases 8…
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Together, We Can End Hunger
The Province of Iloilo, in partnership with the Zero Hunger Alliance, organized the Zero Hunger Summit on August 6, 2024, at the Grand Social Hall, Casa Real de Iloilo to tackle food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The event brought together local government officials, non-government organizations, community leaders, and representatives from the private sector…
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Ilonggo Awardees In 4-H National Camp
Two of the four Ilonggo awardees in the 4-H National Camp held in Siargao, Surigao Del Norte presented their awards to Provincial Administrator Raul Banias this morning. They are John Denver Sabando of San Miguel, Iloilo, president of the 4-H Club Iloilo Province Chapter, who won Most Outstanding 4-H Club Member National Level and Randy…
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Capitol Starts Distributing P10,000 Aid To Farmers, Fisherfolks
The Iloilo Provincial Government has started distributing the P10,000 financial assistance to the farmers and fisherfolks who were affected by the El Niño phenomenon. The assistance came from the P50 million Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF) turned over by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. during his visit to…
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PVO, Local Agriculture Offices Boost Livestock Health
The Provincial Veterinarian’s Office-Iloilo worked with the Municipal Agriculture Offices of San Dionisio, Sara, and Carles to ensure the well-being of livestock, focused on vitamin administration and deworming procedures. This step is crucial in promoting robust growth, enhancing immunity, and improving the productivity of the livestock. Additionally, the deworming process was implemented to combat internal…
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Iloilo Province MSMEs Joins ILOBEX 2024
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Iloilo Chapter, in collaboration with the Iloilo Business Expo (ILOBEX), and the Iloilo Coffee Festival, have partnered with the Province of Iloilo, other LGUs and agencies to exhibit Iloilo’s bests this year ILOBEX 2024. This grand event starts today at the Iloilo Convention Center and runs from…
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RAFC Courtesy Visit
Officers of the Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) led by its chairperson Mr. Buen S. Mondejar paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr today and to personally invite him to the Visayas Agricultural and Fishery Council (AFC) Stakeholders Conference. The AFC Conference, slated on August 12-16, 2024 in Iloilo, will bring…