Category: Health and Social Services
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PHO, PPSK Conduct Medical Mission For National Children’s Month
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO), in partnership with the Panlalawigang Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan (PPSK Iloilo Province), conducted a Medical and Dental Mission on November 28, 2024, in Barangay Bancal, Carles, as part of the National Children’s Month celebration. The mission provided free health services to over 300 residents from Bancal and nearby barangays.…
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PSWDO Iloilo Bags Four Prestigious DSWD Awards, Leads National And Regional Recognition
Iloilo Province commenced the celebration of Social Welfare Week 2024 with a resounding achievement, as the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO Province Of Iloilo), under Acting Provincial Government Department Head (PGDH) Mr. Rani Melvi A. Cuarte, received four prestigious awards from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for CY 2023. The…
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Iloilo Hosts Forum On Sexual Harassment, Safe Spaces; Celebrates UGSAD’s 25th Anniversary
The Iloilo Provincial Government strengthened its advocacy for gender equality and the elimination of violence against women and children with a public forum on the Psychology of Sexual Harassment and Safe Spaces Act held today, November 22, 2024, at Casa Real de Iloilo. The event brought together participants including teachers from the Proof of Concept…
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Children’s Month Culminating Activity
Provincial Administrator Raul Banias delivered the State of the Children Address in behalf of Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. during the culminating activity of the National Children’s Month celebration at the Casa Real Social Hall this morning. Banias cited the provincial government’s programs and projects to uplift the lives and improve the welfare of Ilonggo children.…
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Province Of Iloilo Got The CROWN!
Congratulations to the Iloilo Provincial Nutrition Committee under the leadership of Governor Arthur “Toto” Defensor, Jr. for bagging the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) award. The recognition was given by the National Nutrition Council Regional Nutrition Committee. To be a CROWN Awardee, an LGU must be a Green Banner Seal of Compliance recipient…
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PSWDO, HSAC Partner To Educate Iloilo’s Senior Citizens On Housing Rights And Advocacy
The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO Province Of Iloilo), in partnership with the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC), held an information and education campaign aimed at empowering Iloilo’s senior citizens during the monthly meeting of the Senior Citizens Federated Associations of Iloilo, Inc. The session, led by HSAC-RAB VI Chief Administrative Officer Rita…
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PHO Advances Health And Wellness Through Community Programs
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO) recently conducted a series of health programs aimed at improving well-being and safety across local communities. In Barangays Buenavista and Taminla, Dueñas, PHO’s “Toto-ong Serbisyo Dental & Bright Smile, Bright Future” initiative provided essential dental care to over 120 children, including members of the Ati community. Alongside dental services,…
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HAKOT AWARD: Iloilo Is Most Outstanding LGU In Local Health Systems
The province of Iloilo emerged as the Most Outstanding Local Government Unit in Western Visayas for its outstanding contributions in achieving better health outcomes and strong local health systems. The recognition came with a P600,000 cash prize. The award was conferred by the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health and Development (DOH-WV-CHD) during…
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PHO Advances Health And Wellness Through Community Programs
The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (PHO) recently conducted a series of health programs aimed at improving well-being and safety across local communities. In Barangays Buenavista and Taminla, Dueñas, PHO’s “Toto-ong Serbisyo Dental & Bright Smile, Bright Future” initiative provided essential dental care to over 120 children, including members of the Ati community. Alongside dental services,…
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Iloilo Hospitals Recognized For Excellence In Green And Safe Health Practices
The Department of Health (DOH) Western Visayas Center for Health Development honored five Iloilo hospitals for their outstanding commitment to green and safe healthcare practices during the recent Regional Awarding of Partners and Stakeholders at Punta Villa, Inland Resort. The event celebrated health facilities across the region that achieved core objectives in 2024, marking significant…