Category: Security / Peace and Order
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Capitol Extends Support To Former Rebels
The Iloilo Provincial Government continues its commitment to peace and reintegration as it extends assistance to former rebels returning to mainstream society. Former rebel couple Alyas Jun/Jullie and Alyas Jelly paid a visit to the Office of the Provincial Administrator, where they were briefed by Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias on possible assistance programs they…
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Honoring Ilonggo AFP Leaders At Flag-Raising Ceremony
The Iloilo Provincial Government’s flag-raising ceremony this morning was made especially memorable by the presence of distinguished officials from the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police. The highlight of the event was the recognition of three high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) — all proud Ilonggos — whose exemplary service…
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Commitment For Peace
As part of his continuing commitment to the reintegration of former rebels, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. extended financial assistance amounting to Php 20,000 to Alias Migo, a former rebel who sustained injuries during a recent armed encounter with government forces in Tapaz, Capiz. Alias Migo, a native of Igbaras, Iloilo, surrendered to the military…
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Strengthened Partnership With The Maritime Police
The Iloilo Provincial Government strengthened its partnership with the Philippine National Police Regional Maritime Unit in safeguarding the province’s vast coastal resources. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. welcomed Regional Maritime Unit VI officer-in-charge Police Lieutenant Colonel Alvin A Gumacal during his courtesy visit earlier this morning. Gumacal was joined by Iloilo MARPSTA Station Chief Police Major…
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Courtesy Visit Of HPG VI Chief
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. welcomed Police Colonel Narciso D Langcauon, the regional chief of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit VI. Langcauon was accompanied by Police Major Ryan C Palaran, provincial chief of the Provincial Highway Patrol Team Iloilo. The PNP-HPG enforces traffic laws and regulations and promotes road safety. Governor Defensor appealed to Langcauon to…
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Iloilo PPOC Holds 3rd Quarter Meeting To Strengthen Peace And Security Initiatives
The Iloilo Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) convened its 3rd Quarter Meeting on September 18, 2025 to address key issues on peace, order, and public safety in the province. Presided over by Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion, the meeting featured updates from law enforcement and government agencies. Reports included the provincial peace and order situation,…
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Governor Defensor Receives Army Reservist Uniform
Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. was formally presented today with his military uniform as an Army Reservist, underscoring his commitment to service beyond the halls of government. Colonel Edralin L. Poblete ART (GSC) PA, 6th Regional Community Defense Group, Reserve Command, Philippine Army, personally visited the Governor to hand over the uniform. The gesture highlights the…
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2 Dynamite Fishers Nabbed In Carles
The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force nabbed two fishermen engaging in dynamite fishing along the marine waters of Carles. They are on board F/B JED BERT and are both residents of Sitio Naborot, Barangay, Buenavista, Carles. They were apprehended for violation of Section 92 of the Fisheries Code and were brought to Carles Municipal…
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Books And Stories Bring Hope To Calinog Children In Peace-Building Mission
Children in Barangay Aglonok were given the gift of stories, learning, and hope as the Iloilo Provincial Library and Archives joined the 12th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army’s Peace Reconciliation Program. While soldiers and medical teams tended to residents’ health needs, the library team, led by Librarian III Sharon Gigante, RL, filled the day…
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6 Caught For Dynamite Fishing In Carles
In a continuing effort to safeguard marine ecosystems and protect the livelihood of law-abiding fisherfolk, six individuals were apprehended for engaging in illegal dynamite fishing off the coast of Sitio Naborot, Barangay Buenavista, Carles on August 4, 2025. All six are residents of the said barangay. The joint seaborne patrol, led by the Iloilo Provincial…