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  • Nueva Vizcaya To Learn From Iloilo’s Cooperative Best Practices

    Nueva Vizcaya To Learn From Iloilo’s Cooperative Best Practices

    Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. welcomed the Municipal Cooperative Development Officers (MCDOs) from the province of Nueva Vizcaya, along with several staff members from the Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PROCEDE) during their visit to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol as part of their 4-day Trade Techno-Mission/Study Tour in Iloilo. During their stay, the visiting delegates…

  • Governor Defensor Lauds Ilonggo PMA Top-Notcher And Graduates

    Governor Defensor Lauds Ilonggo PMA Top-Notcher And Graduates

    Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. congratulated three Ilonggos who recently graduated from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Bagong Sinag” Class of 2024. Topnotcher Ens Floyd Niño Arthur Roxas, PN, from Leganes, who placed seventh overall; 2LT Daryl Paul Pacardo, PA, from Passi City; and Cadet 1CL Princess C. Bañaco from Anilao paid a courtesy visit to…

  • Gov. Toto Welcomes Sangguniang Panlalawigan Of Cotabato

    Gov. Toto Welcomes Sangguniang Panlalawigan Of Cotabato

    Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. welcomed the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Cotabato, led by Vice Governor Efren Piñol, during the latter’s visit to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. The delegation included SP members Manuel Rabara, Maria Krista Piñol-Solis, Karen Michie de Guzman, Arsenio Ampalid, and staff from the Office of the Vice Governor and Sangguniang Panlalawigan (OVGSP). The…

  • PCCI Iloilo Courtesy Visit

    PCCI Iloilo Courtesy Visit

    The Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry  – Iloilo Chapter,  Inc. recently paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. in preparation for the upcoming 33rd Visayas Area Business Conference (VABC), scheduled for July. During the visit, PCCI Iloilo President Fulbert C. Woo and PCCI Western Visayas Regional Governor Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida extended a…

  • PPOLPI Visits Capitol, Plans For Nat’l Convention In Iloilo

    PPOLPI Visits Capitol, Plans For Nat’l Convention In Iloilo

    May 20, 2024 – Iloilo Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul Banias and Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Dennis Ventilacion welcomed the Probation and Parole Officers League of the Philippines (PPOLPI), led by their president Atty. Edgar B. Leyson, Jr., as they visited the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. The delegation discussed with Dr. Banias and Atty. Ventilacion the preparations…

  • Governor Defensor Welcomes 2024 Western Visayas Impact Summit Speakers

    Governor Defensor Welcomes 2024 Western Visayas Impact Summit Speakers

    Speakers for the 2024 Western Visayas Impact Summit led by former Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Dr. Cielo Magno paid a courtesy visit to Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. The summit, hosted today at the University of the Philippines – Visayas City Campus Little Theater, features a lineup of distinguished speakers converged to amplify the region’s…

  • Coop Leaders Conduct Learning Visit To Iloilo

    Coop Leaders Conduct Learning Visit To Iloilo

    The Federation of People’s Sustainable Development Cooperative (FDSDC) chose Iloilo Provincial Employees and Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative (IPECMPC) for today’s comprehensive learning visit, drawing officers and member affiliates nationwide. Following a quick orientation at the coop cafeteria, the delegates had the privilege of meeting with Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr., and Vice Governor Christine Garin. Governor Defensor…

  • RiteMED Courtesy Visit

    RiteMED Courtesy Visit

    Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. welcomed the RiteMED Philippines, Inc. delegation, led by its president, Jose Maria Ochave. The courtesy visit explored areas for collaborative efforts towards community development and healthcare enhancement between the Iloilo Provincial Government and the pharmaceutical company. #morprogresiloilo

  • Strengthening Partnerships for IPs

    Strengthening Partnerships for IPs

    Delegates from the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples headed by its chairperson Jennifer “Limpayen” Sibug-Las paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Arthur Defesor Jr. on May 9, 2024. She was accompanied by Gasar A. Cayat, commissioner for Cordillera Administrative Region and Region I; George M. Largado, commissioner for Island Groups and the rest of Visayas;…

  • IPPO Officer-In-Charge Courtesy Visit

    IPPO Officer-In-Charge Courtesy Visit

    Iloilo Police Provincial Office Officer-in-Charge Col. Bayani M. Razalan paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on April 23, 2024. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias joined the governor in welcoming the new IPPO head. Governor Defensor presented to Razalan his “Limpyo Iloilo Kontra Dengue” program which is a province-wide cleanup drive to prevent the…