University, DSWD ink deal to open college doors for over 58,000 poor WV students

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ILOILO City – Thousands of underprivileged students in Western Visayas are poised to gain unprecedented access to higher education after PHINMA University of Iloilo...
According to Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation – Region 6 manager Eva Ulie Laud, registered farmers gain access to fully subsidized crop insurance, with premiums paid by the national government through the General Appropriations Act, shielding them from losses caused by typhoons, floods, pests, and diseases.

Unregistered farmers, fisherfolk risk losing free crop insurance

Iloilo Neljoy N. Galigao -
ILOILO City — Thousands of unregistered farmers and fisherfolk in Western Visayas risk missing out on free crop insurance and critical government support, prompting...
A member of the Gines Viejo Farmers Association tends to cherry tomatoes inside the solar-powered greenhouse facility in Barangay Sablagon, Passi City, where hydroponic and drip fertigation systems are boosting production of high-value crops. DA-6

Solar-powered greenhouse facility seeks to improve urban farming in Passi City

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ILOILO — A solar-powered greenhouse facility established by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Western Visayas is beginning to deliver tangible gains for urban farmers...
Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. meets with Dana Kursh during a courtesy call at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. Both sides discuss the safety of Ilonggo overseas workers in Israel and opportunities for stronger economic and technological cooperation amid ongoing Middle East tensions. PHOTO FROM BALITA HALIN SA KAPITOLYO

Iloilo guv thanks Israel for safeguarding Ilonggo OFWs amid Middle East tensions

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ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has expressed gratitude to the Israeli government for ensuring the safety of Ilonggo overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in...
The Iloilo Provincial Capitol Building.

Iloilo LGUS aim for 100% SGLG compliance

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ILOILO — The Iloilo provincial government and all 43 local government units (LGUs) have completed a province-wide pre-assessment aimed at ensuring full compliance with...
Solar-powered irrigation pumps of the National Irrigation Administration operate in rice fields in Miag-ao and San Miguel, Iloilo, providing cost-efficient, renewable water supply to farmers amid rising fuel prices and climate-driven dry spells. NIA-6

SOLAR IRRIGATION EXPANDS IN WV: 141 units power farm output amid climate threats

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ILOILO — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) is rapidly expanding its solar-powered irrigation program (SPIP) in Western Visayas, deploying 141 operational units across the...
The Buhang Flyover in Jaro, Iloilo City has reopened ahead of schedule, with strict “no entry” restrictions still enforced on heavy vehicles, motorcycles, and other prohibited road users. MAI LADIAO/PN

Buhang Flyover back in use; early reopening eases traffic

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – Motorists here got early relief from months of traffic disruption as the two-lane Buhang Flyover in Jaro district reopened 15 days...
A project engineer inspects ongoing construction of the high line canal of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II in Calinog, Iloilo. The National Irrigation Administration is fast-tracking construction amid improved weather conditions. NIA-6

MEGA DAM HIGH LINE CANAL HITS 50%; P5.75-billion irrigation to double Iloilo rice output...

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ILOILO — The high line canal of the Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project Stage II has reached 50 percent completion, with authorities pushing full-speed construction...
According to Atty. Melissa Banias, chief of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division of the Office of Civil Defense - Region 6, Western Visayas is building on lessons learned from the 2023 El Niño, when the region created a Regional Task Force after a memorandum order from the national government. OCD-6

El Niño draws near; Western Visayas LGUs brace for water shortages, fires

Iloilo Ime Sornito -
ILOILO City – Authorities in Western Visayas have activated full-scale preparedness measures for a looming El Niño episode expected as early as June, even...
Data from the Department of Social Welfare and Development showed that around 1,000 Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries were hired on the spot in job fairs nationwide since January this year. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

AMID ONLINE BACKLASH: DOLE defends aid programs, expands job options for 4Ps

Iloilo Ma. Theresa Ladiao -
ILOILO City – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Western Visayas has defended its assistance programs for Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps)...
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