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Over 2,000 mangroves planted at Iloilo River

/ from January 27, 2021

A TOTAL of 2,107 mangroves were planted at the banks of Iloilo River along the new sections of Esplanade recently.Mayor Jerry Treñas thanked private partners for actively participating in the massive reforestation program of the waterway at the heart of the city.These partners included electricity provider Panay Energy Development Corp. ...

Iloilo City Action and Response Command Center up

/ from January 27, 2021

CONSTRUCTION works are up for Iloilo City Action and Response (ICare) Command Center at Gaisano Iloilo City Center (ICC) along Diversion Road in Mandurriao district.The 375 square meters site provided by Gaisano Capital Group of Companies hosts the state-of-the-art five-story facility.Mayor Jerry Treñas thanked big businesses for their support to ...

8 tourist farms in Guimaras receive health and safety materials

/ from January 27, 2021

THE Provincial Government of Guimaras (PGG) turned over health and safety materials to eight Department of Tourism (DOT)-accredited farms in the province to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus COVID-19.Governor Samuel Gumarin and Liberty Ferrer, senior tourism operations officer and officer-in-charge of the Provincial Tourism Office, led the turnover of ...

Charity ride raises fund for displaced Guimarasnon boat crew

/ from January 25, 2021

AROUND 630 riders joined the "Charity Ride for the Sakayanons" initiated by the Guimaras Riders Group for the displaced crew of the phased out wooden-hulled motorbancas in Guimaras on January 24, 2021.The proceeds of the fundraising activity will be used for purchasing goods to be given to displaced motorbanca crew.The ...

Iloilo City pins hope on vaccines vs Covid-19

/ from January 21, 2021

ILOILO City Government is readying its vaccines provision to boost people's protection from coronavirus disease (Covid-19).City Hall is putting in place vaccination plan, from purchase and storage of supply, to procedures on how to administer to recipients particularly the residents."For a year already, the pandemic has adversely affected people's lives ...

Dinagyang murals showcase districts' bests

/ from January 21, 2021

THE first ever JCI Iloilo Dinagyang Mural Painting Competition, Pinta sa Kapiestahan, unveiled the masterpieces of seven groups of Ilonggo artists.The artworks showcase the bests of districts of Arevalo, City Proper, Jaro, La Paz, Lapuz, Mandurriao and Molo, which the teams represent.The members include:* Arevalo's Team Palladium - Guian ...

Iloilo City gets 20 handwashing stations

/ from January 19, 2021

METRO Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) turned over to the Iloilo City Government on Tuesday, January 19, 20 handwashing facilities for barangays, health centers, and public markets.MPIW initiated the campaign that aims to provide Ilonggos with further access to clean water for handwashing and sanitation facilities.MPIW, a joint venture company of ...

Sto. Niño motorcade set on January 22

/ from January 19, 2021

A RELIGIOUS motorcade in honor of Señor Santo Niño will take place in Iloilo City on January 22.The motorcade will start at 2 p.m. from San Jose Parish Church, and then will pass by Bo. Obrero Church, La Paz Church, Jaro Cathedral, Mandurriao Church, Arevalo Church, Molo Church, and back ...

More than 600 motorbanca crew members receive assistance from Bong Go

/ from January 14, 2021

A TOTAL of 674 captains and crew members of the terminated wooden-hulled motorbancas in the Province of Guimaras received assistance from the Office of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on January 14, 2021.Distribution of assistance to the 341 crews members of ...

More pocket forests up along floodway

/ from January 13, 2021

ILOILO City Government personnel continue to create pocket forests, with the fifth site completed along the floodway in Jaro district.This is the extension of second pocket forest planted earlier in coordination with Department of Public Works and Highways.This is also part of the greening initiative of Mayor Jerry Treñas to ...

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