How Iloilo City became ‘Wakanda’ of the Philippines

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Iloilo City’s successful coronavirus response was not devised in a day. Neither can it be credited to only one person. Read this in-depth piece by Marchel P. Espina and ramboreports

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines – As the number of coronavirus cases in the Philippines continues to soar, Iloilo City in Western Visayas is considered a sanctuary far from reach of the

“If there’s one thing I learned about governance and leadership, it is that alone I cannot do everything, but together with everyone in the community, everyone in the city, we can do a lot of things,” Mayor Jerry Treñas told Rappler in an interview.BRIEFING. Mayor Jerry Treñas delivers a live address. Photo from Iloilo City government

Months later, she now said she was thankful for the local government’s proactive response. Since then, she has produced dozens of stories on how the city manages the pandemic. To keep constituents informed, the Iloilo City government uses its Facebook page for updates, holds regular press conferences, and participates in a radio program on mental health amid the crisis.MORE TESTS. Treñas holds a box of newly-procured rapid test kits in his office. Photo from Iloilo City government

The testing center was a joint effort of Treñas, Representative Julienne Baronda, and Ilonggo doctors and health experts. The city has also begun construction of a COVID-19 laboratory and an isolation dormitory with a 1,000-bed capacity.COMMUNITY KITCHEN. Volunteers prepare meals for Ilonggos in need. Photo from Iloilo City government because Ilonggos took care of each other during the pandemic,” urban poor leader Vivian Asong said.

“I witnessed that every house in my village was able to get relief packs from the city. All the houses, big or small, they were able to receive help,” she said. “Families, rich or poor, chipped in for the feeding program. Those who did not have a lot even donated P50 and rice,” she said.VOLUNTEERS. Alumni group from the University of the Philippines Visayas turns over their donation to Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. Photo courtesy of Marovi Celis

 

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Take note of 2 important words: proactive and a sense of urgency Halimbawa Ng proactive - Ang congratulatory remark Ni roque

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At Rappler HINDE MO DIN BASTA BASTA MALOLOKO ng mga pinapalabas ninyong BIASED NEWS o di kaya mga FAKE NEWs ang mga taga iloilo...

Ang majority(syemre may pasaway din) ng ilonggo (iloilo people) ay partikular sa Law na dapat sundin, inaalala ang kapakanan ng iba..at higit sa lahat, bago sila gumawa ng hakbang ay iniisip nila kung ito ba ay makakabuti sa iba👊👊👊

guingonabart ramboreports Iloilo LGU was able to do what the Duts admin denied us given their limited resources and sans extra powers. Common sense was their only capital.

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