The Local Government Unit of Miagao will be closed on the following dates:

MARCH 18 – Liberation of Panay and Romblon (Proclamation No. 430, s.1989)

MARCH 20 – Eid’l Fitr, marking the conclusion of Ramadan

We encourage everyone to use this time to honor the courage and sacrifice of our veteran heroes and to extend heartfelt wishes of peace and unity to our Muslim community. Let us reflect on their bravery and embrace the spirit of harmony that these observances represent.

On March 16, 2026, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office personally awarded financial assistance to four senior citizens from the barangays of Tig-malapad, Indag-an, San Jose, and Bariri.

This monetary aid is intended to help recipients purchase food and other essentials, enhancing their quality of life. It also serves as a gesture of appreciation for their valuable contributions to the community.

They are:

– Candelaria Ninto Falconaga, 91 years old from Bariri.

– Rosario Selirio Montagot, 90 years old from Indag-an.

– Nenita Cojero Campañer, 90 years old from San Jose.

– Clarita Nice Faala, 91 years old from Tigmalapad.

The Municipal Population Office of Miagao has been honored as the 2025 Outstanding Population Office in the Localization of the Philippine Population and Development Plan of Action (PPD-POA) 2023-2028 for Western Visayas. The award was presented during a ceremony held on March 13, 2026, in Iloilo City.

In her remarks, Mrs. Eireen Digcaboon credited this prestigious recognition to the unwavering commitment of the Barangay Service Point Officers, led by Mrs. Rose Mary Galvan. Their tireless efforts and dedication have significantly contributed to the office’s success in advancing population management initiatives at the grassroots level.

Six Miagaowanon senior citizen (nonagenarians) received their P10,000.00 longevity cash incentives from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development.

They are:

1. Angel Montomo – Guibongan

2. Catalino Fagutao – Guibongan

3. Esperanza Solimayor – Lanutan

4. Expectacion Faiwas – Naclub

5. Socorro Porto – Naclub

6. Juanito Morada – Tatoy

The cash incentive awarded to them will be used to augment their expenses in medicines and food.

On March 9, 2026, Barangay Awang in Miagao, Iloilo, witnessed a rare and joyous event: Mr. Joel Escamos’ cow gave birth to twins. The two calves – male and female – are both pure native breeds, inheriting the qualities of their parents.

This extraordinary occurrence brings great happiness and promise to the Escamos family. Moreover, it offers a hopeful signal for the local livestock community, highlighting the potential for sustaining native breeds.

Two calves, twice the blessing!