32 10 713 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has reported a significant surge in dengue cases, with 3,608 cases, including six deaths, recorded from January 1 to August 3, 2024. The sharp increase, which includes 661 new cases reported during the week of July 28 to August 3, has alarmed provincial health authorities. “On August 8, during a meeting with the Civil Defense Cluster convened by Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., data from the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) revealed that 36 municipalities out of 43 in the province have breached both the alert and epidemic thresholds. Consequently, we are planning to declare an outbreak and have already submitted the necessary report to the Department of Health (DOH) to facilitate the declaration of a province-wide outbreak,” Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) Head Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon said in a statement on August 9. She reported that Passi City is currently the most affected area, followed closely by the municipalities of Dingle, Lambunao, Oton, Dumangas, Calinog, Badiangan, Janiuay, Barotac Nuevo, and Miagao. Dr. Quiñon further highlighted that, as of Morbidity Week 31, 190 barangays across the province have reported clusters of dengue cases, compared to only 142 barangays in the previous week. Passi City remains the hardest hit, with 16 barangays experiencing clusters of cases, followed by Dumangas with 11 barangays and Dingle with 9. “Breaching the alert threshold indicates a level of disease occurrence that serves as an early warning for a potential epidemic, while the epidemic threshold signifies a level of occurrence that necessitates an urgent response,” Dr. Quiñon explained. In light of these developments, provincial officials are working closely with local government units (LGUs), health offices, and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) teams to implement a comprehensive, society-wide approach to combat the spread of dengue. “Given that we have exceeded these thresholds, we conducted the meeting with respective agencies. A whole-of-society approach is now required as the situation necessitates an urgent response,” she remarked. The IPHO has already submitted an IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) report to the Department of Health (DOH), detailing the current dengue situation in the province. They are now awaiting further instructions from the DOH. Dr. Quiñon clarified that the decision to declare a state of calamity is not within their authority. Citation Citation of the article Oladive, M.A. (2024 August 12). Iloilo to declare province-wide dengue outbreak. Daily Guardian, 2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo to declare province-wide dengue outbreak Description An account of the resource The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has reported a significant surge in dengue cases, with 3,608 cases, including six deaths, recorded from January 1 to August 3, 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oladive, Mariela Angella Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/iloilo-to-declare-province-wide-dengue-outbreak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Dengue Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document USWAG ILONGGO EDUCATIONAL AID; 609 students from 3rd District of Iloilo receive P10,000 each By Panay News -Monday, August 12, 2024 Cong. Jojo Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list, along with Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor, leads the distribution of educational assistance to 609 students from the Third District on Saturday, August 10, in Pototan town. Cong. Jojo Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list, along with Iloilo’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor, leads the distribution of educational assistance to 609 students from the Third District on Saturday, August 10, in Pototan town. ILOILO – Uswag Ilonggo Party-list distributed financial assistance to 609 students in Pototan town on Saturday, August 10. Each student beneficiary from the province’s 3rd District received P10,000 as part of the party-list’s ongoing efforts to support education in Western Visayas. This marks the second time the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list has provided this form of assistance to the 3rd District. Cong. Jojo Ang of the Uswag Ilonggo Party-list emphasized that this initiative is integral to their mission of ensuring a brighter future for the youth in the Third District. “This is part of our commitment to ensure the brighter future of our youth, especially in the 3rd District of Iloilo,” Cong. Ang said. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr., who was present during the distribution, also highlighted the importance of this initiative, noting that it is not only a support to students but also a significant help to their families. The event was also attended by 3rd District’s Cong. Lorenz Defensor and all mayors of the district – Mayor Adi Lazaro of Pototan, Mayor Boboy Pueyo of Cabatuan, Mayor Francis Amboy of Maasin, Mayor Suzette Mamon of Badiangan, Mayor Lydia Grabato of Mina, Mayor Paul Parian of Janiuay, Mayor Reynor Gonzales of Lambunao, Mayor Francisco Calvo of Calinog, and Mayor Mark Palabrica of Bingawan, who showed their full support for the program, underscoring the collaborative effort to uplift the educational standards and overall well-being of the communities in their area. The distribution was through the support of Department of Social Welfare and Development, with Assistant Regional Director Joselito Estember also present./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 12). USWAG Ilonggo educational aid; 609 students from 3rd District of Iloilo receive P10,000 each. Panay News, 1-2. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource USWAG Ilonggo educational aid; 609 students from 3rd District of Iloilo receive P10,000 each Description An account of the resource ILOILO – Uswag Ilonggo Party-list distributed financial assistance to 609 students in Pototan town on Saturday, August 10. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/uswag-ilonggo-educational-aid-609-students-from-3rd-district-of-iloilo-receive-p10000-each/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Educational assistance 3rd District (Iloilo Province) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document In the midst of Martial Law, a group of Filipino scientists and researchers were tasked to look for knowledge, ideas, and expertise outside the country to enhance the Philippine livestock industry. While travelling the farmlands of Tokyo, Dr. Bernabe Cocjin, saw the Hinai-dori; Japan’s native chicken. It was at that moment that the young researcher from Panay found an inspiration that would revolutionize the industry. The Hinai-dori, a Japanese native chicken endemic to the Akita Prefecture, is renowned for its taste and quality meat. However, during the Meiji Era (1868–1913), the Hinai-dori breed came to a point where it was at risk of being extinct due to the introduction of exotic and foreign chicken breeds. Guided by a strong cultural pride, the Japanese made an effort to conserve and protect the Hinai-dori and preserve its cultural and economic value. The Japanese implemented policies and provided institutional support to the industry. In fact, by 1942, the Hinai-dori was prescribed as a national treasure of Japan, making it a highly protected commodity. To date, the Hinai-dori is a highly sought-after delicacy bringing much contribution to the Japanese economy. In the 1970’s, the same conflict became evident for the local native chicken industry in the Philippines. Economic-wise, the industry has failed to penetrate a more significant market outside the realm of backyard farming. As the nation intensely focused on industrialization, the poultry industry invested more in highly profitable broiler breeds. Consequently, native chicken breeds across the country were neglected to become mongrels with unrefined and unpredictable performance and characteristics. Dr. Cocjin realized that if the Philippines can emulate the success of Japan in breeding a native chicken of cultural significance, the country might be able to build a strong cultural pride that will help foster socio-economic growth. Being a native of Panay, Dr. Cocjin saw the answer in the farmlands of Iloilo—the Darag Native Chicken. Never heard of Darag? Darag is one of the many native chicken breeds of the Philippines. It is endemic to the islands of Panay and Guimaras and evolved from the Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus bankiva), which has been roaming around Southeast Asia for thousands of years. To the uninitiated, Darag might seem indistinguishable from other types of native chicken breeds. One must be on the lookout for certain characteristics to identify a genuine Darag. Darag, meaning yellow in ‘Kinaray-a’ or Ilonggo, is most recognizable for its yellowish-brown plumage. The color of its feathers is a combination of dark brown and golden yellow with a distinguishable stroke of yellow line on the middle part, from base to tip of each feather. Accompanying the golden coat of Darag are its gray shanks or chicken feet. While other breeds may have a similar yellowish plumage, a genuine Darag must have gray shanks. Interestingly, farmers and breeders intentionally choose to breed chickens with gray shanks because they directly associate gray shanks with tastier meat. One cannot overestimate the satisfaction of eating Darag native chicken. Its savory meat and distinct eating experience are claimed to be better than commercial chicken meat. It also differs from the known taste and experience of eating other native chicken breeds. While Darag meat might be slightly tougher compared to commercial chicken meat, it compensates with the lack of the gamy taste that is often associated with native and wild meats. It is not hard to imagine that all around Iloilo City, Darag has overtaken many businesses. In the wet market of the old town, signages with the phrase ‘Authentic Darag native chicken’ are placed in every direction. Prices of dressed Darag plays competitively well among commercial chickens. Dressed Darag chicken is priced at 350 pesos per kilo, which can be profitable to farmers and sellers. Darag native chicken dishes have also become a go-to meal for locals and tourists alike. Dishes like ’tinuom,’ ’binakol,’ and ’inasal.’ are the common gateway food to taste the Darag. Many restaurants have been offering Darag dishes on a larger scale as the demand increases. Among the well-known establishments offering popular Darag chicken dishes is JR Rawit’s Native Lechon Manok, which has been in the Darag business for 35 years. Developing the Darag The development of Darag Native Chicken started with the initiative of Dr. Cocjin under his tenure at the West Visayas State University in the 1980s. Inspired by Japan’s Hinai-dori, Dr. Cocjin started the research on creating a purified line of Darag in the Philippines. But, just like the mountain ranges of Panay, the task was surely going to be an uphill climb. And the first challenge, of course, was where to start. Panay has been home to a large population of native chickens. The problem was that these populations were mongrels that presented varying performance and unpredictable characteristics. This situation complicates establishing a genuine population of Darag since a chicken that may look like a Darag based on its physical characteristics may carry recessive genes from other breeds. This means that the next generation of chickens will not be uniform and will again have a diverse set of characteristics. The solution was to purify the population of the Darag native chickens through targeted selection and breeding. With the combined efforts of researchers from WVSU led by Dr. Cocjin and institutional support from the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD), a successful selection and breeding program gave birth to a population of pure Darag native chickens. The program entails collecting enough population of native chickens from different parts of Panay and Guimaras as the first generation for breeding. These chickens were chosen by their physical characteristics as defined by the research of Dr. Cocjin. Through a meticulous selection and breeding process, the researchers developed a purified line of Darag chickens. With each generation being produced, chickens with non-Darag characteristics are taken away from the controlled population to avoid contaminating future generations with other genetic materials. Then, within eight generations of selection and breeding, a pure line of Darag with uniform and predictable characteristics was developed. Dr. Synan Baguio, Director of the Livestock Research Division at DOST-PCAARRD and an advocate of the Philippine Native Livestock Industry, explains that once purified the Darag breed became a more viable livelihood for farmers. “Noong ang Darag ay na-purify na natin, na-achieve na natin yung uniformity ng physical characteristics, predictability in production performance, and consistent product quality.” Dr. Baguio explained. With this, farmers are now able to grow Darag without facing the risk of profit loss due to inferior produce. Investing on tradition Investing in indigenous and grassroots technology may raise some eyebrows, especially in an era where Science is often related to modernity, big industries, advanced technologies, and bigger profit. It is easy to understand that people fear the risk of the unfamiliar. However, DOST-PCAARRD saw an opportunity for the native chicken industry. Dr. Baguio explains that the blossoming Darag industry in Panay is an example of reinforcing culture and pride through science as a platform for greater socio-economic development. “DOST-PCAAARD is supporting the development of Darag native chickens because ethnic delicacy in an area is part of the culture, which when developed properly can be considered one of the cultural prides. And in addition to that, there’s also the opportunity to create a stable livelihood for the farmers and for the processors who would be producing the ethnic delicacies,” said Dr. Baguio. Indeed, the S&T intervention of dedicated researchers has paved the way for a sustainable Darag industry. Moving forward, Dr. Baguio promised that the development of Darag would continue. “Ang ating mga breeding and selection activity ay magpapatuloy dahil gusto pa natin na mas pataasin ang produksyon at kalidad ng Darag na isang Philippine Native Chicken.” He also urged more scientists and researchers to help develop the Darag breed. Currently, DOST-PCAARRD is looking to fund initiatives that will continue to develop the production and sustainability of Darag. Technology to people Now that science has guaranteed the authenticity of Darag, the next step is to make sure that it is available to any consumer who wants to get a taste of it. Farmers and growers are the foundation of the industry. Therefore, empowering them is the key to creating a sustainable Darag native chicken economy. With the developed breeding program of WVSU and supported by DOST-PCAARRD, various trainings and seminars were conducted to capacitate local farmers. These trainings aim to impart the significance of conserving the genetic potential of Darag. One major leap in the promotion of the Darag native chicken was the creation of the Panay Darag Breeders Association (PADABA) in 2017. The group, consisting of over 100 local farmers, business owners, and former OFWs, aims to make the Darag a strong commodity and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers. Agnes Filipinas Moreno, known as ‘Ness’ by her peers, is among the Ilonggo farmers who adopted the breeding program for raising Darag. She is also a PADABA member. Together with her husband, a former OFW, they created a thriving business of breeding and selling Darag. Sharing her farming expertise, Aling Ness says that the production cost for Darag has been relatively cheaper than other breeds. Feed cost, for example, has been cut down to a minimum due to non-reliance on commercial feeds. Being a native breed, Darag native chickens have developed a healthy gut and can consume a variety of forages, giving them a relative advantage compared to other breeds of chickens that rely on commercial feeds alone. “Talagang maganda!” Aling Ness expressed about the business of Darag. “Puwede mong mai-recommend sa iba. Lalo na sa mga retirees. Kasi kung mahalin mo lang [ang Darag] ay bibigyan ka din nila ng magandang [kabuhayan].” (DOST-PCAARRD S&T Media Services) Citation Citation of the article Mendez, K. V. X. (2024 August 12). Flavors of Science: How Science created an authentic Ilonggo Flavor—Darag native chicken. Daily Guardian, 10-9. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flavors of science: How science created an authentic Ilonggo flavor—Darag native chicken Description An account of the resource In the midst of Martial Law, a group of Filipino scientists and researchers were tasked to look for knowledge, ideas, and expertise outside the country to enhance the Philippine livestock industry. While travelling the farmlands of Tokyo, Dr. Bernabe Cocjin, saw the Hinai-dori; Japan’s native chicken. It was at that moment that the young researcher from Panay found an inspiration that would revolutionize the industry. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mendez, Karl Vincent S. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/flavors-of-science-how-science-created-an-authentic-ilonggo-flavor-darag-native-chicken/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Audust 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Cooking (Chicken) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document ILOILO – The provincial government is set to declare a province-wide dengue outbreak due to a significant increase in dengue cases. From January 1 to August 3, 2024, the province has recorded a total of 3,608 dengue cases, which includes six fatalities. Notably, in just the week of July 28 to August 3, there were 661 new cases reported, said Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, head of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), stressing the urgency of the situation. On August 8, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. convened a Provincial Civil Defense Cluster Meeting with department heads to discuss necessary measures to address the continual rise in dengue cases. Thirty-six out of 43 municipalities, including Passi City, have surpassed the alert and epidemic thresholds. The alert threshold serves as an early warning for potential epidemics, while the epidemic threshold indicates a disease occurrence level that requires an urgent response. “Based on the data from our Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU), 36 municipalities have breached both the epidemic and alert thresholds. We are planning to declare an outbreak, which necessitates submitting a report to the Department of Health to officially declare a province-wide outbreak,” said Quiñon. Regarding the declaration of a state of calamity, Dr. Quiñon clarified that the IPHO does not determine such declarations as they require the approval of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Under the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Memorandum Order No. 60, here are the criteria for the declaration of a state of calamity: * at least 15 percent of the forecasted affected population based on science-based projections needs emergency assistance; * at least 30 percent of the means of livelihood in the agricultural, business and industrial sectors are affected; * damage to critical and lifeline infrastructure/facilities such as major roads and bridges, power stations, potable water supply systems, and telecommunication facilities; * widespread destruction of fishponds, crops, poultry and livestock * disruption of lifelines such as food chains, electricity, potable water systems, other transport systems, communication systems, access to health service, and other related systems that cannot be restored within one week, or in the case of highly urbanized areas where restoration of the above lifelines cannot be done within twenty-four hours; and * significant degradation of the environment and natural resources based on the recommendations of government agencies. With the spike in dengue cases, the IPHO has summoned the Municipal Health Officers (MHOs) and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (MDRRMOs) of the 43 local government units to discuss and plan effective dengue management strategies. Dr. Quiñon emphasized the need for a collaborative approach: “Let us all help each other. It’s not just the health sector’s responsibility to control dengue; we need the involvement of the entire municipality, the province, and the whole society,” she said./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 12). Iloilo Province to declare dengue outbreak. Panay News, 1&15. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo Province to declare dengue outbreak Description An account of the resource ILOILO – The provincial government is set to declare a province-wide dengue outbreak due to a significant increase in dengue cases. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/iloilo-province-to-declare-dengue-outbreak/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Dengue Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Iloilo City, the first in the Philippines to be designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, continues to bolster its reputation as a culinary destination with the launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks. The event, held at Festive Walk Iloilo on August 9, marked the second Coca-Cola Foodmarks location in the country, following its debut in Binondo, Manila. Running from August 9-10 and August 16-17, the Coca-Cola Foodmarks campaign features food festivals highlighting the best of Ilonggo cuisine, perfectly paired with the refreshing taste of Coca-Cola. Pablo Medina, Senior Director for Franchise Operations at Coca-Cola Philippines, emphasized the campaign’s focus on celebrating Iloilo’s rich gastronomic heritage. “This is not just a food festival,” Medina said. “It’s a celebration of Iloilo’s culinary heritage, where families bond over La Paz batchoy, friends toast over sizzling platters of kansi [Ilonggo sour soup made with beef shanks and green jackfruit, flavored with batwan or bilimbi], and communities come together to celebrate the harvest with hearty feasts. And an ice-cold Coca-Cola drink? It’s the perfect note to complete an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.” The launch event included a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, attended by Coca-Cola executives and local officials, including Executive Assistant to the Mayor Jay Treñas, representing Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. Treñas expressed the city’s full support for the partnership, highlighting its role in promoting Iloilo as a hub of culinary innovation. “This gastronomic collaboration with Coca-Cola Philippines is not only a celebration of Iloilo’s culinary diversity but also a promotion of our local food industry. We are proud to further Iloilo City’s status as a hub of culinary innovation, complemented by the perfect partner: ice-cold Coke,” he said. The Coca-Cola Foodmarks experience in Iloilo invites food enthusiasts to explore a culinary treasure map of the city, featuring recognized establishments such as Balay Bisaya Batchoy, Jeara’s Tinu-Om, Kap Ising Pancit Molo, and Mat-Mat Talabahan. The campaign aims to create special moments for families and the community while showcasing Iloilo’s gastronomic treasures. Coca-Cola Philippines plans to expand the Foodmarks campaign to more cities across the country, continuing its mission to celebrate and promote the diverse culinary landscapes of the Philippines. Citation Citation of the article Oladive, M. A. (2024, August 12). Coca-Cola Launches Foodmarks in Iloilo to Celebrate Culinary Heritage. Daily Guardian, 10-9. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coca-Cola launches Foodmarks in Iloilo to celebrate culinary heritage Description An account of the resource Iloilo City, the first in the Philippines to be designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, continues to bolster its reputation as a culinary destination with the launch of Coca-Cola Foodmarks. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oladive, Mariela Angella Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://dailyguardian.com.ph/coca-cola-launches-foodmarks-in-iloilo-to-celebrate-culinary-heritage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daily Guardian</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Daily Guardian Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 12, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Food tourism Coca-Cola Company Iloilo City of Gastronomy Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Gov’t employees elated over salary hike, additional benefits By Panay News -Monday, August 12, 2024 BY IME SORNITO AND MA. THERESA LADIAO ILOILO City – Government employees expressed joy and overwhelming satisfaction following the confirmation of an upcoming salary increase this year. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 64, which raises salaries and authorizes an additional allowance for government workers. Ma. Airis Sobrevega-Penetrante, Population Program Officer II of the Provincial Population Office and president of the Association of Iloilo Provincial Government Employees (AIPGE), shared that the announcement made during the third State of the National Address (SONA) on July 22 left the employees ecstatic. The formal signing of EO 64 brought even greater joy. “We are overwhelmed. Currently, with the inflation rate, everything has become expensive — food, gasoline, education. The news is a significant relief for our employees,” Penetrante told Panay News. In the provincial government, around 2,171 regular employees are eligible for the salary increase, with 1,568 based at the capitol and 603 in hospitals. When asked if they were satisfied with the upcoming salary increase, Penetrante explained that as government employees, any increase, big or small, is a substantial help. Penetrante also expressed hope for swift implementation, citing Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s (SP) consistent compliance with past salary increases. Penetrante was also pleased to announce that starting next year, employees will receive an annual medical allowance of up to P7,000 to cover health maintenance organization (HMO)-type benefits. “This medical allowance will significantly help everyone, as it adds motivation for our employees to work harder as public servants,” said Penetrante. Araceli Esperidion Aldamar, a public school teacher from Alimodian, Iloilo, expressed her gratitude to the national government for the salary increase. “It’s a big help and serves as recognition of the invaluable contributions teachers make to society,” said Aldamar. Jethro Importado, a public school teacher at Jaro National High School, is grateful for the salary boost, noting it will help alleviate his daily expenses amid rising costs. Ludovico A. Navarro Jr., an employee of the General Services Office (GSO) of the Iloilo City Government, shared his relief upon learning of the increase. “This is a great help for my maintenance and daily expenses, especially since I commute to work daily,” said Navarro. Irish Mae Martirez, a nurse at Western Visayas State University Medical Center, was also thrilled. “The salary increase is a crucial support, especially since I rent my place here in Iloilo City. It helps with food and transportation expenses,” Martirez told Panay News. She thanked President Marcos for recognizing the need for wage increases, especially among nurses. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman has directed the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to finalize the guidelines for releasing the salary increase. The first tranche of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) VI, retroactive to January 1, 2024, is set to roll out, with a second tranche planned for next year. “We have secured funding not only for this year but also for 2025. The increase this year is assured, and there will be another next year,” Pangandaman said. The additional cost of implementing the first tranche for national government employees in 2024 is estimated at approximately P36 billion, sourced from the FY 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The approved increase will be implemented in four tranches, starting retroactively from January 1st of this year. Starting in FY 2025, government workers will also receive an annual medical allowance of P7,000 as part of their benefits package, subject to conditions and guidelines issued by the DBM or the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG), as applicable./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, August 12). Gov’t employees elated over salary hike, additional benefits. Panay News, 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gov’t employees elated over salary hike, additional benefits Description An account of the resource ILOILO City – Government employees expressed joy and overwhelming satisfaction following the confirmation of an upcoming salary increase this year. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 64, which raises salaries and authorizes an additional allowance for government workers. 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Defensor, Jr. through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) to provide a designated holding area where initial pre-screening of clients shall be conducted Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Iloilo Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Public welfare Iloilo Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) https://www.iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/7a425f3254014c264e5ac35354fb9c16.pdf 801f160ab9eb4c569e400d48ffd3b19a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Defensor, Jr. through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) to conduct a dialogue among all the C/MCWDOs and the punong barangays and/or their representatives regarding the different programs of the PSWDO especially the documentary requirements and procedures to avail Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) from Iloilo Provincial Government Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Iloilo Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Public welfare https://www.iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/16dd857f01d1190914a8694253697386.pdf b094a85648a721a689585fb0e908dbe1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Defensor, Jr. through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) Department Head Sarah Barayuga to assign additional personnel in the operations department of the PSWDO in order to expedite the processing of documents for the release of Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Iloilo Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Public welfare https://www.iloiloelibrary.com/files/original/437504977eb066158a63c2c11893e8db.pdf acf1b4062c53b77302f6bcf529461e28 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolutions Resolutions Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolutions Resolution Number 2023-022 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Resolution authorizing the Honorable Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. to sign the memorandum of agreement, for and on behalf of the Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG), with the various national and local government agencies, local government units, higher educational institution, and civil society organizations relative to the creation of the Mau-It Tipuluan River Integrated Watershed Management Council (MTRIWMC) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Province of Iloilo Language A language of the resource English Subject The topic of the resource Watersheds