SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) -- Government information officers (IOs) in this province were urged to maintain partnerships and strengthen linkages in the pursuit of delivering relevant information to the public.

In a meeting of the Antique Association of Information Officers (AAIO), July 20, former PIA Antique manager and now Province of Antique- Peace & Order and Public Safety Office (POPS) head Margie L. Gadian said that existing partnerships must be sustained and reinforced, especially when public service delivery is concerned.

Gadian served as a resource speaker during the meeting, alongside Dr. Marco Rafael D. Ardamil from the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (ProVet) who shared updates on the African Swine Fever (ASF) situation.

Dr. Ardamil said that financial losses in the province’s hog industry due to ASF have reached over P47 million as of July 18, thus, he pleaded to the public to follow precautionary measures and quarantine protocols. This, he said would lessen further destruction of property and livelihood.    

Meanwhile, Pandan town information officer-designate and AAIO Vice President for LGUs Peter Edward Perez, on behalf of AAIO President Primrose Zamora of DPWH Antique, presided over the government IOs' meeting held at the ANIAD Conference Room of the New Provincial Capitol.

from different government entities attended the meeting to discuss organizational concerns and exchange updates from their respective offices. (AGP/BPS/PIA Antique)