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“We have been preparing for a COVID-19 surge since April,” said Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.
Defensor assured that funding from the 2021 annual budget has been set aside for procurement of equipment or hiring of additional medical personnel.
The provincial government of Iloilo manages the Iloilo Provincial Hospital and 12 other smaller hospitals scattered in five districts.
“If needed, we will have additional beds in these hospitals,” Defensor said.
In case of overflow, the provincial government will utilize the Iloilo Sports Complex, a sports arena it owns in this city.
Aside from additional beds and utilization of the Iloilo Sports Complex, the said the Iloilo Provincial Hospital in Pototan has spare COVID-19 testing machines at the COVID-19 molecular laboratory.
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ILOILO CITY, March 10 (PIA) - - Seven women in public service were the first recipients of the Marilag Award in Western Visayas – an award conferred by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) 6 to recognize and highlight women’s exceptional achievement and commitment which significantly contributed toward making a difference in the lives of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)
Feted during the awards ceremony held on March 8 here were Representative Julienne Baronda of the Lone District of Iloilo, Aletha Nogra of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 6, Dr. Mary Jane Roches Juanico of Department of Health(DOH) 6, Dr. Maria Socorro Quinon of the Iloilo Provincial Health Office, Dr. D’Wanie Conlu of the Bureau of Quarantine – Iloilo Station and Engr. Rufina Aquino of Maritime Industry Authority-6 and Annabelle Rosario Blancaflor of Iloilo City Health Office.
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