PRO-6 Chief

Create: Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:35
Author: PICAO

Police Regional Office (PRO) 6 Regional Director PBGen. Jack Wanky paid a courtesy call on Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

He was accompanied by PCol. Adrian Acollador, Chief of Regional Community Affairs and Development Division; PCol. Alexander Mariano, Chief of the Regional Directorial Staff; and PCol. Ronaldo Palomo, Chief of the Iloilo Police Provincial Office.

Soft Loans For Accredited Cooperatives

Create: Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:25
Author: PICAO

Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. turned over two checks to the beneficiaries of the Provincial Livelihood Project Fund (PLPF), a program that provides soft loans to accredited cooperatives.

An amount of P1 million was extended to the San Miguel Local Government Unit Multi-Purpose Cooperative. It was received by Herlinia S. Satore, chairperson; Melende M. Pugales, manager; and  Ma. Fe G. Quicoy, treasurer.

The Carles Consumers Cooperative received P600,000. The check was received by Roberto F. Billones, chairperson; and Rogelio Pogoy, treasurer.

Ilonggo Pride

Create: Wed, 03/13/2024 - 13:05
Author: PICAO

Mr. Philippine Youth Iloilo Province finalist Reymar Jerson D. Espinosa and Ms. Philippine Youth Iloilo Province Jann Pearl B. Cordero paid a courtesy visit to Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. on March 13, 2024.

Ms. Cordero was crowned as Ms. Philippine Youth 2024 – Princess.

Both received a Medal of Excellence from Mr. and Ms. Philippine Youth (National Pageant).

El Niño Teams And Action Plans

Create: Wed, 03/13/2024 - 08:44
Author: PICAO

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) passed two resolutions creating teams to implement mitigation strategies and enhance the province's damage assessment capabilities amidst the El Niño phenomenon.

The first resolution endorses the creation of the Provincial El Niño Task Force to carry out mitigation efforts and implement action plans for their respective sectors.

This is also in response to NDRRMC Memorandum Circular No. 05 series 2023 on the creation of the El Nino Team.

1st Quarter Joint PPOC-PADAC Meeting

Create: Tue, 03/12/2024 - 13:16
Author: PICAO

Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. presided over the first quarter joint meeting of the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) on March 12, 2024, at the Casa Real de Iloilo Grand Social Hall.

Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office chief Cornelio Salinas also presented the Oplan Provincial Civil Defense Service (ProCid Serv) of Iloilo TRIPLE CARES which embodies a complete, strategic framework for disaster risk reduction, management, and civil defence services.

PNC-PNTWG 1st Quarter Meeting

Create: Tue, 03/12/2024 - 08:22
Author: PICAO

The Iloilo Provincial Nutrition Council - Provincial Nutrition Technical Working Group (PNC-PNTWG) conducted its first quarter meeting on March 11, 2024, at the Casa Real Blue Room to discuss nutrition-sensitive programs and services towards achieving a malnutrition-free province.

Among the topics discussed is the conduct of the 1st Punong Barangay Nutrition Congress to encourage the village leaders to make nutrition programs a priority of their administration and to support the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023-2028.

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Finland Ambassador's Courtesy Visit

Create: Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:25
Author: PICAO

Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. with Provincial Administrator Raul Banias and Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office head Aulynn Yue Sin warmly welcomed Finnish (Finland) Ambassador to the Philippines Juha Pyykkö during his courtesy visit this afternoon.

Gov. Defensor and Amb. Pyykkö had a lively talk on various topics most especially on renewable energy, economy, digitalization and education.

Amb. Pyykkö is set to meet with investment leaders in the city and province of Iloilo tomorrow.

Recognition For DA-PDRP Team

Create: Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:19
Author: PICAO

The Iloilo Provincial Government’s PRDP (Philippine Rural Development Project) team presented to Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. the Certificate of Recognition given by the Department of Agriculture for its remarkable contribution and invaluable commitment to the implementation of Social and Environmental Safeguards of the PRDP during the Social and Environmental Safeguards Forum with Partner LGUs on March 4, 2024, in Cagayan de Oro City.

Iloilo Province is one of the 56 Local Government Units (LGUs) in the country which received the said recognition.

43 LGUs To Receive Laptops To Bolster Employment Facilitation

Create: Mon, 03/11/2024 - 10:04
Author: PICAO

Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. led, during the flag-raising ceremony today, the ceremonial turnover of laptops to the 43 municipalities and one component city in a move to bolster local employment initiatives through the implementation of programs and services of the Public Employment Service Office (PESO).
 
These laptops will support the implementation of the Employment Facilitation and Protection System (EFPS), a computerized platform aimed at efficiently managing a database of workforce skills and connecting them with business opportunities.

New Classroom Building For Elementary Pupils In San Dionisio

Create: Sat, 03/09/2024 - 14:46
Author: PICAO

"Excited na gid ang mga kabataan nga magsaylo sa ila bag-o nga classroom.”

Principal I Theresa Atanoso of Dugman Elementary School in the municipality of San Dionisio expressed her gratitude to the Iloilo Provincial Government for the construction of a 1-storey 3-classroom building in their school.

From makeshift and dilapidated rooms, the elementary learners can now enjoy standard and quality classrooms following the completion of the project.