ILOILO – The long-standing push for a direct air link between Iloilo and South Korea is back on the table, with Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. raising the proposal anew during a courtesy visit by the ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, Lee Sang-hwa.
ILOILO — Even as Dinagyang Festival continues to grow into one of the country’s biggest cultural and tourism events, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. reminded Ilonggos that the festival’s true foundation remains deeply religious, urging the public not to lose sight of its devotion to Señor Santo Niño.
ILOILO City – Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. and his wife, First Lady Michelle Defensor, were formally installed as hermano y hermana mayor of Dinagyang Festival 2026, marking the opening of the novena for the Feast of Señor Sto. Niño and underscoring the provincial leadership’s central role in the city’s biggest religious and cultural celebration.
ILOILO – Alarmed by the continued rise in vehicular crashes in the province, Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. has ordered the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) to intensify road safety enforcement.
ILOILO – This province officially launched its first-ever Family and Youth Development Center (FYDC) on January 15, a milestone in the provincial government’s efforts to empower families and young people in the First District.
ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. emphasized the importance of collaboration and vigilance among the 43 local government units (LGUs) in this province during the first Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Summit held in Pototan on Wednesday, July 31.
ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. is hopeful that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will highlight significant infrastructure projects in Iloilo and Western Visayas during his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22.
ILOILO — Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. expressed confidence that Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara serving as Education Secretary will positively impact the province of Iloilo and the rest of the country by facilitating requests for additional education-related resources, including classrooms.
ILOILO – The provincial government is contemplating a class action lawsuit against those responsible for the recent power blackouts affecting Panay Island, neighboring Guimaras Island, and parts of Negros.
