Category: Foreign Relations
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Iloilo Guv Welcomes Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines Lee Sang-Hwa paid a courtesy visit on Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. today, January 26, at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. They explored strengthening bilateral cooperation between the province of Iloilo and South Korea in the areas of infrastructure, education, tourism, information technology, and manpower development, among others.…
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Welcoming Our Partners From Singapore: Iloilo Province Strengthens Ties With NUS
We warmly welcomed Kim, Harman, and Kenneth, students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Youth Expedition Program, who arrived in Iloilo last Tuesday for a “Recce visit.” The team paid a courtesy call on Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. to prepare for their second community engagement scheduled for next summer. Following the success of the…
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Iloilo Joins Global Champions In Cervical Cancer And HIV Discussions In Bangkok
The Province of Iloilo, represented by Dr. Maria Socorro C. Quiñon, Dr. Rodney R. Labis, and Dr. Francisco Ronnel J. Quiñon, joined the Philippine delegation in Bangkok for the Regional Collaboration Meeting: Advancing Health Equity and Enhancing Synergies – Integrating Cervical Cancer and HIV/AIDS Initiatives, organized by the Cancer Warriors Foundation, Expertise France, and Unitaid.…
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Welcome To Iloilo Her Excellency Anna Ferry
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. marked his birthday with a celebration of diplomacy and international partnership as he welcomed Her Excellency Anna Ferry, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Philippines, during her courtesy visit today, October 8, 2025 at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Ambassador Ferry conveyed the Swedish government’s intent of expanding its collaboration…
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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…
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Ilongga Envoy Visits Capitol, Pushes Investment Ties
Bringing global diplomacy closer to home, H.E. Nina Padilla Cainglet, Ambassador of the Philippines to Bangladesh with concurrent jurisdiction over Sri Lanka and Maldives, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. today at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. A proud native of Iloilo, Ambassador Cainglet expressed her deep connection to the province and her…
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Dean Karlan Of IPA & USAID
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias with Badiangan Mayor Suzette Mamon and the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) personnel led by its head Valme Lujan warmly welcomed Mr. Dean Karlan, Founder of Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) and Chief Economist of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and company at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol this…
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Taiwan Deputy Representative
Deputy Representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Mr. Dustin Teng-Shi Yan paid a courtesy visit to Iloilo Provincial Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. today prior the diplomat’s participation in the Kasadyahan sang Kabanwahanan and the Dinagyang Festival celebrations in Iloilo. Governor Defensor, a former board member of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office…
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Governor Defensor Welcomes United States of America Ambassador
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. warmly welcomed US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson during her courtesy visit at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Governor Defensor discussed with the ambassador the desire of the province to expand its economic exchanges with the US, particularly in the area of Business Process Outsourcing, agriculture and service industry, and…
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Singaporean Students Embark On Community Service Project In Maasin
A group of engineering students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) recently paid a courtesy call to Governor Toto Defensor at the Capitol, marking the beginning of their reconnaissance visit for the upcoming Singapore Youth Expedition in May. Led by Ms. Jiaying, Ms. RJ, and Mr. Jason, the team aims to bring 25 more…