Category: Technology
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Day 2 Of Training-Seminar On AI For Government Communicators
On the second day of the Training-Seminar on Artificial Intelligence for Government Communicators, the participants learned the use of AI-powered tools in crafting social media content from Dr. Ian Espada, faculty of the West Visayas State University College of Communication – Division of Journalism. Dr. Espada also taught the participants the ethical and data privacy…
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Day 1 Of Training-Seminar On AI For Capitol-Based Info Officers
The designated information officers of the Iloilo Provincial Government are undergoing a three-day Training-Seminar on Artificial Intelligence for Government Communicators organized by the Public Information and Community Affairs Office from October 9 to 11, 2025 at Damires Hills Farm and Spa Resort. The first day featured sessions on the introduction to artificial intelligence and the…
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IT Equipment From BLGF
The Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) turned over Information Technology (IT) equipment worth Php 888,750 — including two tablets, four laptops, one printer, two Wi-Fi units, and various accessories — to the Iloilo Provincial Government, specifically the Provincial Assessor’s Office, on September 18, 2025. The donation was made in recognition of the Provincial Assessor’s…
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DICT 6 New Head Visits Capitol, Seeks Iloilo’s Support For Freelancing Conference
The newly appointed Regional Director of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region 6, Engr. Reynaldo Sy, paid a courtesy call on Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. today to formally introduce himself and discuss potential collaboration with the Provincial Government. During the meeting, Director Sy presented DICT’s request for Iloilo’s support in hosting…
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IPG Offices Present Initial Challenges For The 2025 Iloilo Province Startup Hackathon
August 29, 2025 – The Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) Center Team, in coordination with UMWAD TBI/ISAT University, successfully conducted the 2nd Coordination Meeting with selected Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG) offices in preparation for the upcoming 2025 Provincial Startup Hackathon, which forms part of the week-long Western Visayas Innovative Startup Fest 2025 scheduled…
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Railway And Renewable Innovation Take Center Stage In Iloilo Exploratory Talks
Iloilo clients and communities may soon benefit from faster travel and smarter farming solutions as the Provincial Government welcomed exploratory talks on railway and agrovoltaic investments. Representatives from APL Inc. and Shu Electricity and Railway Consultant Co. of Japan, alongside Ronich Holdings Corp. of the Philippines, met with provincial leaders to discuss two game-changing initiatives…
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P37.9M Farm Equipment For Iloilo Farmers, Fisherfolk
Thirty seven local farmers and fisherfolk association from the Province of Iloilo received P37.9 million worth of farm equipment from the Department of Agriculture. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the inspection of these farm interventions during the inauguration of the rehabilitated Iloilo Fish Port Complex. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. assisted President Marcos and Department of…
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Province Of Iloilo Through PPDO Strengthens Academe Linkages Through TALAMDAN
Members of the ISAT-U Space Society (ISS), a student organization composed mostly of engineering students, explored and navigated the TALAMDAN geospatial database of the Province of Iloilo. According to Herold C. Casido, Faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Adviser of ISS, they introduced the students to the Geographic Information System (GIS), specifically the…
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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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Boosting The Capacity Of Uniformed Personnel
As part of its continued support to partner agencies in promoting and sustaining peace, order, and public safety in the province, the Iloilo Provincial Government, led by Governor Arthur R. Defensor Jr. and Vice Governor Nathalie Ann Debuque, together with Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias, and members of the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) and…