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Isabela gov’t sends 174 Isabelino farmers to South Korea under SWP

The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) has deployed a total of 174 farmers from the province to South Korea under the Seasonal Workers Program (SWP), with successive batches of re-entry and new workers arriving between March 10 and April 16, 2026. This development marks the continued expansion of the province’s agricultural labor partnership with Jinan […]

Isabela ramps up climate action thru adaptation, disaster resilience training

To confront escalating climate and disaster risks, the Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) held its 1st Isabela Provincial Training-Workshop Series on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Resilience, bringing together national agencies, scientific institutions, and local government units in a coordinated, action-driven effort. Held in March and April 2026 in Quezon City, the four-batch program equipped […]

Isabela execs, NDA discuss dairy value chain program to boost local industry

Governor Rodito T. Albano and Vice Governor Kiko Dy met on April 8 with National Dairy Authority (NDA) Administrator Atty. Marcus Antonius T. Andaya to discuss the NDA’s dairy value chain program aimed at strengthening the local dairy industry. During the meeting, they tackled key initiatives, including the establishment of a stock farm that can […]

20 farmers, fisherfolk groups receive tools, equipment from Isabela gov’t

Twenty farmers and fisherfolk cooperatives and associations (FFCAs) received tools and equipment from the Provincial Government of Isabela through the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist on April 8 at the Capitol Compound. The beneficiaries included members of the high-value commercial crops (HVCC) sector, fishery groups, rural-based organizations, and rice farmers. The distributed tools and equipment […]

Isabela eyes waste-to-energy plant to turn trash into renewable power

As the oil crisis deepens concerns over energy supply, Isabela is turning to a surprising resource most people throw away—garbage. As it turns out, in Isabela, trash just needs a career change. The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) is advancing plans for a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility that will convert municipal solid waste into renewable electricity, […]

PGI lifts collateral requirement for Seasonal Workers Program

The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) has officially removed the collateral requirement for beneficiaries of the Seasonal Workers Program (SWP) in partnership with Jinan County, South Korea, following the recommendation of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). Beneficiaries will no longer be required to submit collateral to participate in the program, simplifying the process while […]

PGI convenes mayors as dry spell, oil crisis hit Isabela

The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) convened local chief executives on March 23 to address a prolonged dry spell affecting tens of thousands of farmers, as well as a global oil crisis impacting fuel supply and prices. Governor Rodito T. Albano and Vice Governor Francis Faustino “Kiko” A. Dy led the meeting at the Balai, […]

Mas malawak na paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa serbisyo publiko sa Isabela, isinusulong

Isinusulong sa Isabela ang mas malawak na paggamit ng Wikang Filipino sa serbisyo publiko sa pamamagitan ng panlalawigang seminar na naglalayong palakasin ang wastong paggamit nito sa opisyal na komunikasyon ng mga tanggapan ng pamahalaan. Ang online seminar na pinamagatang “Panlalawigang Seminar sa Korespondensiya Opisyal 2026” ay matagumpay na isinagawa ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino […]

Cagayan officials benchmark public safety operations in Isabela

Officials from the Provincial Government of Cagayan visited the Public Safety Office (PSO) – Isabela on March 12 for a benchmarking activity to learn from Isabela’s model public safety programs and operations. The visit aimed to help Cagayan explore the possibility of establishing a similar office in their province. The Cagayan delegation was composed of […]