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GRID ALERT STATUS | June 4, 2026 (8:30 AM)

All power grids nationwide remain under normal conditions based on current supply and demand forecasts.

In the Visayas, grid conditions have improved following the return to service of KSPC 2 and a lower projected demand. However, a major power plant outage could still lead to a Yellow Alert.

📊 Visayas Grid
🔹 Available Capacity: 2,741 MW
🔹 Peak Demand: 2,362 MW

Via National Grid Corporation of the Philippines

WEATHER ADVISORY | June 4, 2026

Expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies with occasional rainshowers and thunderstorms today. Temperatures will range from 26°C to 33°C.

💨 Wind: Moderate, blowing from the Southwest to South
🌊 Coastal Condition: Moderate

Stay alert for possible sudden rains and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening.

Via DOST-PAGASA

𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝

The Local Government Unit of Lambunao, in partnership with Department of Education, gathered educators, officials, and stakeholders on June 3, 2026, for the Municipal Education Summit themed “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Leading Every Child to Read.”

Mayor Reynor R. Gonzales emphasized literacy as the foundation of learning, citing Lambunao’s Seal of Good Education Governance and local data showing 90% of learners can read, though comprehension challenges persist. He urged collective action, stressing education as a shared responsibility.

Representing Governor Arthur Defensor Jr., Dr. Raul N. Banias reaffirmed provincial support through programs like Bulig Eskwela sang Probinsya (BES Probins) and the expansion of BES Basa Proof of Concept. Provincial officials and Board Member Jason Gonzales likewise underscored empowering teachers, strengthening literacy, and improving school infrastructure.

The summit featured education data presentations, panel discussions, and workshops with barangay and school clusters, fostering collaboration and concrete strategies to boost reading proficiency. Stakeholders pledged unified commitment to ensure every child acquires essential skills to succeed in school and life.

𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐋 𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝟓𝐌 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐁 𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓

The Iloilo Provincial Government has turned over P5 million in financial assistance to the Municipality of Banate for the establishment of a Blue Swimming Crab hatchery.

Mayor Peter Paul Gonzales accompanied by municipal officials received the check from Assistant Provincial Administrator Juanito Acanto, Jr. during a turnover ceremony held today.

The funding will support the construction and initial establishment of the hatchery, which aims to strengthen local blue swimming crab production and improve livelihood opportunities for fisherfolk in the municipality.

The project is expected to support sustainable aquaculture practices and help stabilize crab supply in the local market.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 (𝐂𝐑𝐒) 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬-𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞

The Iloilo Provincial Health Office conducted a Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) Surveillance and Measles-Rubella Cases and Outbreak Response orientation on May 26, 2026 at the St. Clement’s Jubilee Hall.

The activity aimed to strengthen the knowledge and capacities of healthcare workers in surveillance, prevention, and response to measles-rubella cases and outbreaks, as well as the detection and reporting of Congenital Rubella Syndrome.

Resource speakers included Mr. Neel Alcayaga, Nurse V of the Department of Health (DOH), who discussed the Guidelines on Measles Outbreak Response, and Mr. Wilfred Eledia, Assistant Surveillance Officer of the DOH, who presented the topic on Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).

Through continuous capacity-building initiatives, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office remains committed to enhancing disease surveillance and outbreak preparedness to protect the health and well-being of every Ilonggo.

🚴‍♂️ Happy World Bicycle Day! 🌍

Today, we celebrate the bicycle—a simple yet powerful symbol of health, sustainability, inclusion, and freedom. More than just a mode of transportation, cycling promotes a healthier lifestyle, helps protect the environment, and brings communities together.

Let's continue to pedal toward a greener, healthier, and more connected future. 🚲💚

📷: PA Raul Banias

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐃𝐋𝐬

POTOTAN, Iloilo — In line with the provincial government's vision of a "Fun, Foodie, Friendly Iloilo" and under the 𝐏𝐃𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓: Rehabilitation, Empowerment, Social Transformation and Reintegration Track program, the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office (PAGRO) continues to champion inclusive and sustainable development by extending livelihood opportunities to all sectors of society.

On May 28, 2026, PAGRO successfully conducted a Coffee Farming Orientation for thirty (30) Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) at the BJMP Pototan Male Dormitory. The activity was facilitated by Mr. Jepty Cabanilla and Mr. Nerio Lustria of the Provincial Agriculture Office.

The initiative aims to equip participants with practical agricultural knowledge and skills that can support their transition into becoming productive members of the community upon reintegration.

Beyond individual empowerment, the activity also advances the province's growing coffee industry while promoting rehabilitation, self-reliance, and sustainable livelihoods for PDLs and their families.

The orientation covered key technical aspects of coffee production, including:
• Coffee Nursery Establishment and Maintenance — developing quality coffee seedlings through proper nursery management;
• Coffee Plantation Management and Maintenance — implementing sustainable practices for productive coffee farming;
• Coffee Propagation Techniques — applying effective methods for plant reproduction; and
• Coffee Harvesting, Processing, and Storage — ensuring proper post-harvest handling to maintain bean quality and market value.

Through meaningful agricultural interventions such as this, the Province of Iloilo reaffirms its commitment to empowering communities, fostering hope, and building a brighter future for every Ilonggo. # #