Kasadyahan Sa Kabanwahanan Opening Salvo

Create: Mon, 01/01/2024 - 16:32
Author: PICAO

Watch out for the Opening Salvo of the Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan this coming Friday, January 5, 2024, at 3:00 pm.

The nine participating festivals --  Pantat Festival of Zarraga, Hirinugyaw- Suguidadonay of Calinog, Kaing of Leon, Kasag of Banate, Banaag of Anilao, Tultugan of Maasin, Saad of Leganes, Katagman of Oton, and Cry of Jelicuon of New Lucena -- will have a teaser of their exciting performances at the Freedom Grandstand and Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

Courtesy Visit Of AFP Officer Candidate School Graduates

Create: Fri, 12/29/2023 - 14:16
Author: PICAO

Graduates of the AFP Officer Candidate School, OCC CLASS 59-2023 ‘TALAHIRAYA’ from the Province and City of Iloilo made a courtesy visit with Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. The graduates were: 2LT ADRIAN G TABA, PA from Tigbauan, Iloilo 2LT ALFRED A SEGOBRE, PA from Maasin, Iloilo 2LT MARPOL V BALASA, PA from Arevalo City 2LT JOSEL BRYAN B TOLENTINO, PA from Jaro, Iloilo City And 2LT FRISTZ MAE V FRIAS, PA, also from Jaro, Iloilo City. 

(Mary Rose Artieda-Matucan/ PPDO)

E-CLIP Assistance

Create: Fri, 12/29/2023 - 14:11
Author: PICAO

Dec. 28, 2023 - The Iloilo Provincial Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) Committee, chaired by Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. and assisted by Dr. Raul N. Banias, Provincial Administrator, together with its Co-Chair and members, distributed the Reintegration Assistance under the E-CLIP to 2 receiving units; 61st MICO, PA in the amount of 42,000.00 and 82nd IB, PA in the amount of 21,000 on December 28, 2023 at the Governor’s Board Room, Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City. Present in the activity are Provincial Director Engr. Carmelo F.

PhP 1.5-M For Brgy. Libo-o, Passi City

Create: Fri, 12/29/2023 - 08:56
Author: PICAO

On the last working day of 2023, Punong Barangay Lawrence Sencil and Barangay Treasurer Lady Stephanie Delgado receive a check in the amount of PhP 1.5 million from Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. for the construction of their Barangay Health Center.

Early Cancer Detection Advocacy

Create: Thu, 12/28/2023 - 21:50
Author: PICAO

Former Health Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell Ubial, who traces her roots in Dumangas, Iloilo, and her team at GeneLab Ph visited Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. this morning to present a program or advocacy campaign for early cancer detection.

Provincial Administrator Raul Banias and chiefs of 13 provincial government-run hospitals then listened to Ubial's full presentation at the Governor's Boardroom.

GeneLab Ph is offering the latest breakthrough in cancer screening using Spot-Mas Multi-Cancer Early Detection.

IPG's 5 IP and PWD Educational Assistance Grantees are Board Passers

Create: Thu, 12/28/2023 - 08:38
Author: PICAO

The Iloilo Provincial Government and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO Province Of Iloilo) take pride in our four (4) Indigenous Peoples (IP) and one (1) Person with Disability (PWD) educational assistance grantees who successfully passed the Licensure Examinations for Teachers and Agriculturists taken last September 24, 2023, and November 20-22, 2023, respectively.

LET Board Passers:

1. Jason L. Casaquite (IP Grantee)
2. Melca T. Legaste (PWD Grantee)
3. Novie Ann D. Carisma (IP Grantee)

Topnotcher Gets Cash Incentives

Create: Wed, 12/27/2023 - 14:07
Author: PICAO

Mr. Rico Lopez Silvestre received a check worth P10,000 from the Iloilo Provincial Government as a cash incentive for placing 7th place (with a rating of 90.15 per cent) in the 2023 Foresters Licensure Examination.

Human Resource Management and Development Office chief Atty. Renee Valencia, Local Legislative Staff Officer II Nove Oracion and HRMDO III Mariane Castillo turned over the check to Silvestre on December 27, 2023.

Gov. Defensor's Gift-Giving At IDJ

Create: Sat, 12/23/2023 - 20:45
Author: PICAO

Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. brought joy to the 1,100 inmates of Iloilo District Jail (IDJ) in Brgy. Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo as he revived the traditional gift-giving activity on December 23, two days before Christmas.

Gov. Defensor last held the gift-giving activity at IDJ in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tradition was started by the governor's father, former Governor Arthur Defensor, Sr. in celebration of his birthday which falls on Christmas Day, December 25.

Last PressCon For 2023

Create: Sat, 12/23/2023 - 07:07
Author: PICAO

Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. held his last press conference with the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Press Corps (IPCPC) for 2023 yesterday, December 22.

The governor thanked IPCPC and the media for helping the Iloilo provincial government disseminate significant information to the public and for letting the public know about what his administration is doing for the province.

Governor Defensor said there are still many things to be done in 2024 and he hopes the media will be there to chronicle the unfolding of more developments under his MoRProGRes Iloilo development agenda.