Category: Sports
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P528,000 For Brgy. Guintas, Barotac, Nuevo
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. officially turned over a check worth P528,000 to Punong Barangay Lea Brillantes of Brgy. Guintas, Barotac Nuevo. The financial assistance is earmarked for the filling and leveling of the grounds, a crucial phase in the construction of their purok’s basketball court. Joining them during the turnover are Fourth District Board Member…
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Sta. Barbara FC Receives Provincial Incentives After Dominant Pintaflores Cup Win
The Iloilo Provincial Government welcomed the newly crowned Pintaflores Cup 2025 champions, Sta. Barbara FC, to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol today, awarding the young athletes and coaches P30,000 in incentives in recognition of their outstanding performance and the pride they continue to bring to the province. Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias personally received the team…
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3rd CDSA Meet Opening
Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. led the opening of the 3rd Congressional District Sports Association Meet 2025 at the Tultugan Stadium in the Municipality of Maasin today, November 18, 2025. The sports event drew athletes, coaches, officials from the towns of Badiangan, Bingawan, Cabatuan, Calinog, Janiuay, Lambunao, Maasin, Mina and Pototan. Governor Defensor stressed that sports…
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Santa Barbara U16 Footballers Dominate Pintaflores Cup, Clinch Championship Title
The Sta. Barbara Under-16 football team showcased their grit and teamwork as they bagged the championship title in the recently concluded Pintaflores Cup: National Invitational Tournament held in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. Dubbed as the “Young Barbarians,” the team emerged victorious against the San Carlos City Football Club with an impressive 4–0 scoreline, earning…
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P4.9 Million For Granada NHS – Ballesteros Ext. Covered Gym
Principal II Fralyn B. Leones could not contain her happiness as she received a check worth P4.9 million from Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on behalf of Granada National High School – Ballesteros Extension for the construction of a covered gym. Leones said having a permanent structure is a dream come true for the 1,043 students…
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Oton NHS Inaugurates Teen Center, Football Field
More than 5,000 students of Oton National High School (ONHS) will now enjoy modern spaces for learning and recreation with the turnover and inauguration of a ₱3.5-million Teen Center and a ₱3-million football field on Monday, September 9. The twin projects, spearheaded by the Iloilo Provincial Government, make ONHS among the first schools in the…
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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…
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Iloilo Capitol Grants 300K Aid To Calinog High For Sports Development
Student-athletes and coaches of Calinog National Comprehensive High School (CNCHS) will soon benefit from improved training and equipment after the Iloilo Provincial Government released P300,000 in financial assistance to the school. The assistance from the Provincial School Board is earmarked for the purchase of sports equipment to help athletes prepare for upcoming competitions. For coaches,…
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Maasin Receives P17-M Projects From Capitol
The Municipality of Maasin received ₱17 million worth of assistance from the Iloilo Provincial Government for three priority projects aimed at boosting infrastructure, environmental management, and youth development. Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. personally turned over the checks to Maasin Mayor Francis Amboy. The funding includes ₱10 million for the concreting of the Farm-to-Market Road in…
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Singapore Dragons Visit Capitol
The Singapore Dragons, an international dragon boat team, paid a courtesy visit on Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. today at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol ahead of their participation in the Iloilo City Charter Day Dragon Boat Regatta 2.0. Joined by the Iloilo Dragons, the team’s visit symbolized not only the strong spirit of camaraderie in sports…