Category: Art Center

  • Iloilo Reaps 8 EXCELL Awards

    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: πŸ†Excellence in Disaster Preparedness – Purok Resilience ProgramπŸ†Excellence in Health Compliance and Responsiveness – Road to Zero: Movement for…

  • Defensor Pushes Stronger Convergence Of Agriculture, Health, Nutrition, And Social Welfare In Carles Rollout

    Defensor Pushes Stronger Convergence Of Agriculture, Health, Nutrition, And Social Welfare In Carles Rollout

    The Iloilo Provincial Government reaffirmed its commitment to a whole-of-province convergence strategy as more than 650 residents of Carles received β‚±3,000 financial aid and purchased β‚±20/kilo rice under the SiPag at Tiyaga for MoRProGRes sa Bagong Pilipinas program. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. said the distribution demonstrates the Province’s unified approach to agricultural production, health prevention,…

  • Iloilo Provincial Government Joins National Vegetable Congress 2025

    Iloilo Provincial Government Joins National Vegetable Congress 2025

    The Iloilo Provincial Government, through its Provincial Agriculture Office, participated in the National Vegetable Congress held on November 26–28, 2025 at the Tamasak Arena, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, with the theme β€œπΌπ‘›π‘›π‘œπ‘£π‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’, 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑, π‘€π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘˜π‘’π‘‘-π‘…π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘¦: π‘…π‘’π‘£π‘–π‘‘π‘Žπ‘™π‘–π‘§π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘‰π‘’π‘”π‘’π‘‘π‘Žπ‘π‘™π‘’ πΌπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘¦ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘Ž πΉπ‘œπ‘œπ‘‘-π‘†π‘’π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π΅π‘Žπ‘”π‘œπ‘›π‘” π‘ƒπ‘–π‘™π‘–π‘π‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘ β€. The three-day event covered topics addressing issues and challenges in the vegetable industry…

  • Iloilo Provincial Government Joins Opening Of Panubli-on 2025, Showcasing Western Visayas’ Creativity And Innovation

    Iloilo Provincial Government Joins Opening Of Panubli-on 2025, Showcasing Western Visayas’ Creativity And Innovation

    The Iloilo Provincial Government, under the leadership of Gov. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., joined the opening of Panubli-on 2025, a celebration of Western Visayas’ creativity, resilience, and innovation, held on November 6 at the SM City North Point Activity Center, Lower Ground Floor, Iloilo City. This year’s theme, β€œLocal Ingenuity, New Opportunities,” highlights the region’s…

  • Quiz Bee Showcases Young Agri-Minds During Crops Day Celebration 2025

    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),…

  • A Celebration Of Cultural Excellence And Ilonggo Pride

    A Celebration Of Cultural Excellence And Ilonggo Pride

    The two-day Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan Festival Research and Production Summit concluded with a celebration of cultural excellence and Ilonggo pride during the Dinner Show Repertoire on September 7, 2025 at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Lobby. The show featured performances from the different municipalities – bringing to the stage their unique festival tradition and highlighting their…

  • Iloilo Joins 125th PCSA Fun Run

    Iloilo Joins 125th PCSA Fun Run

    Employees of the Iloilo provincial government joined in the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary Fun Run today, September 7, 2025. HRMDO – Province of Iloilo chief Atty. Renee Valencia delivered a message on behalf of Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. The provincial government also received a certificate for having the highest delegation. Proceeds of the…

  • Kasadyahan Sa Kabanwahanan Festival Research And Production Summit Day 2

    Kasadyahan Sa Kabanwahanan Festival Research And Production Summit Day 2

    Dr. Fonz Baldonado and Ms. Ria EspaΓ±ola give a crash course on arts and culture and festival management. The two-day summit aims to enhance Iloilo’s local festivals through professionalization and capacity-building.  It is designed to make the annual Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan a distinct, authentic, and research-based presentation of Iloilo’s culture and history. #KasadyahanSaKabanwahanan#FunFoodieFriendlyIloilo #MoRProGResILOILO

  • Singapore Envoy Explores Potential Partnerships With Iloilo

    Singapore Envoy Explores Potential Partnerships With Iloilo

    Singapore Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Constance See visited the Iloilo Provincial Capitol today to meet with Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., opening discussions on potential collaborations in agriculture, trade, and technology. The talks aimed to explore how Iloilo’s agricultural strengths could complement Singapore’s needs, and how Singapore’s innovations could benefit the province’s development. Ambassador See…

  • Capitol Turns Over P11.6M Agricultural Projects To Leon

    Capitol Turns Over P11.6M Agricultural Projects To Leon

    In a significant move to strengthen local agriculture and rural development, the provincial government of Iloilo, under the leadership of Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., officially turned over various agricultural projects totaling to P11,597,700 to the Municipality of Leon on July 17, 2025 at Barangay Agboy Sur covered gym. The highlight of the ceremony was the…