Tag: Iloilo
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Fireworks Injuries in Western Visayas Drop to 154, Boga Most Common Culprit
In Western Visayas, the number of injuries caused by fireworks during the holiday season totaled 154, a significant decrease from the 261 cases reported the previous year, according to the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD). The majority of these incidents were recorded in Iloilo province, with the regional…
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Debt Relief for Over 5,000 Farmers in Iloilo and Guimaras
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, over 5,200 farmers from Iloilo and Guimaras have been relieved of debts totaling PHP314.66 million. The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) conducted a ceremony at the Iloilo Sports Complex on December 21, 2024, where they distributed 7,039 Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (CoCRoM) covering 5,465.12…
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Iloilo’s Noche Buena Products Assured to be Amply Supplied and Priced Fairly
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has confirmed that Iloilo City has an ample supply of Noche Buena products, all priced within the suggested retail prices (SRP). During a press conference held on December 19, 2024, in Iloilo City, DTI Development Specialist Ma. Dorlita Chavez emphasized that the market is well-stocked and prices have…
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PHP227 Million School Building Projects Launched in Iloilo to Enhance Educational Facilities
In a significant move to bolster educational infrastructure, Education Secretary Sonny Angara spearheaded the groundbreaking of school building projects across eight schools in Iloilo City and province. The ceremony, held at Iloilo National High School on December 13, 2024, marks the beginning of construction aimed at readiness for the upcoming school year. The initiative, attended…
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Iloilo Launches Educational Modules to Guide Youth in Career and Voting
On December 13, 2024, Iloilo province introduced two new educational modules under its Bulig Eskwela sang Probinsya (BES Probins) Program, aimed at empowering young people with knowledge for career selection and responsible voting, contributing to the vision of a Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines). The Career Guidance Instructional Module (CGIM) and the Voter’s Education Instructional Module…
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Iloilo Reports 33 Dengue-Related Deaths Since January
Iloilo has seen a significant rise in dengue-related fatalities, reaching a total of 33 deaths since the beginning of the year, according to the latest data released by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) on December 11, 2024. The most recent victim was a 44-year-old woman from San Rafael, who succumbed to the disease on…
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Health Alert Issued After Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Causes Ashfall Across Multiple Provinces
The eruption of Mt. Kanlaon on Monday afternoon has led to widespread ashfall, prompting the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Negros Occidental to issue a health advisory. The eruption, captured from Barangay Mansalanao in La Castellana, has affected at least 10 local government units in Negros Occidental, as well as parts of Iloilo, Guimaras, and…
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Iloilo’s Calinog Town Unveils P63-M Art Exhibit Featuring Local Talent
In a celebration of local artistry, the Calinog municipal hall in Iloilo has transformed into a vibrant gallery, hosting a P63 million art exhibit. The exhibit, which opened its doors on December 1, 2024, showcases 69 pieces crafted by 10 local artists, including the renowned Tito Paris Nobleza. Nobleza’s sculpture, crafted from wood salvaged after…
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National ‘Walang Gutom’ Program Extends Reach to Iloilo and Antique
The national government’s ‘Walang Gutom Program’ has broadened its scope to include the provinces of Iloilo and Antique, aiming to combat hunger across the region. This initiative, which was initially focused solely on Negros Occidental, now targets a total of 43,021 households in Western Visayas, with specific allocations of 28,124 in Negros Occidental, 10,560 in…
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