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Iloilo province taps women’s org for dengue clean-up drive

ILOILO (PIA) -- The Iloilo provincial government through its Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) has formed a
partnership with the KALIPI women’s organization to conduct a massive clean-up drive against the dengue fever outbreak.

Gov. Arthur Defensor, Jr. lauds the women and their vast contributions to the community. (LML/PIA-6/Iloilo Capitol photo)

Dubbed as “Women-led Province-wide Limpyo Iloilo Kontra Dengue,” the campaign aims to prepare against the probability of rising dengue fever cases by destroying the breeding places of mosquitoes.

This event also coincided with the celebration of the 2022 International Women’s Month.

According to the capitol press statement, Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. cited the Women’s Month celebration as a recognition of the contributions of women in the community.

“We acknowledge the role of women in the challenges we are facing, that is why we make them our frontliners in our fight against dengue,” Defensor said.

He added that women leaders across the world are proof for their fight for equal rights, opportunities and empowerment which had been resolved.

Meanwhile, Vice Governor Christine Garin, who also attended the program, said that the Sangguniang Panlalawigan is in full support of
the programs and advocacies for women.

“Your Sangguniang Panlalawigan has enacted many ordinances in support of women’s rights,” Garin stressed. (JBG/LML/PIA-6/Iloilo Capitol  press release)

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