Aklan Public Information Officers Association - APIOA

13/08/2026

IN PHOTOS: A total of 1,904 families in Tangalan town received the first tranche of rice assistance under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Local Government Support Fund (LGSF)–Bawat Bayan Makikinabang Program.

In an interview, Tangalan Mayor Gene Fuentes said the LGU allocated P8 million from its P30-million LGSF Growth Equity Fund for the rice assistance component, exceeding the P5-million allocation required under program guidelines. He said the increased allocation was intended to provide more meaningful and sustained assistance to families most in need.

Beneficiaries were identified using data from the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS), with active Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries excluded as they already receive regular rice assistance. Under the program, each qualified family will receive 10 kilograms of rice every two months, with six releases planned.
The latest distribution was conducted in July, while the next distribution is scheduled for September.

13/08/2026

PANOORIN: Si Rechi Magbanua ng Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan, na isang tricycle driver, ay isa sa mga benepisyaryong nakatanggap ng 10-kilong libreng bigas sa ilalim ng Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program, isang inisyatiba na isinusulong sa ilalim ng mandato ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Nagpahayag ng pasasalamat si Richi kay Pangulong Marcos dahil malaking ginhawa umano ang natanggap nilang ayuda.
Aniya, sa halip na ilaan ang kanilang limitadong badyet sa pagbili ng bigas, magagamit na nila ito para sa gas, ulam, at baon ng kanilang mga anak, mga pangunahing pangangailangan na makatutulong sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na pamumuhay.

11/08/2026

📢 YAKAP Cancer Screening is now accessible in Aklan!

Early detection can save lives. 💙 We encourage eligible PhilHealth beneficiaries to take advantage of the available cancer screening services under the YAKAP Program and take a proactive step toward better health.

📍 Screening is available at:
• Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital
• Asia Pacific Medical Center (APMC)
• Panay Health Care MPC Hospital

Know your risk. Get screened. Detect early. Take action.

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

The Provincial Government of Aklan has successfully completed the first round of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program, extending rice assistance to 34,285 beneficiaries across the province’s 17 municipalities.

The successful implementation highlights Aklan’s commitment to advancing the national government’s food security agenda under the Bagong Pilipinas program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., while strengthening support for local farmers through the procurement of locally produced rice.

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30/07/2026

PANOORIN: Isinagawa nitong Hulyo 20, 2026 ang Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport o UPLIFT Assistance Payout sa Kalibo at Banga, Aklan bilang bahagi ng patuloy na suporta ng pamahalaan para sa mga pamilyang madaling maapektuhan ng krisis, alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa gitna ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyo ng langis at tensyon sa Middle East.
Sa Banga, 241 benepisyaryo ang target na mabigyan ng ayuda habang 64 naman ang unang batch ng payout sa Kalibo mula sa kabuuang 279 benepisyaryo. Sa ilalim ng programa, tatanggap ang bawat benepisyaryo ng P2,000 kada buwan sa loob ng anim na buwan, mula Hulyo hanggang Disyembre 2026.
Patuloy naman ang paghahanda ng DSWD para sa digital payout system sa mga susunod na distribusyon. Pinapayuhan ang mga benepisyaryo na magparehistro ng bank account o e-wallet at hintayin ang opisyal na anunsyo ng kanilang lokal na pamahalaan para sa susunod na iskedyul ng payout.
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21/07/2026

ICYMI: The Aklan Public Information Officers Association (APIOA) held its Third Quarter Meeting on July 17, 2026, at the MDRRMO Operations Center in Caticlan, Malay, Aklan. The gathering brought together Public Information Officers from various national government agencies, local government units, along with Barangay Information Officers from Malay.
The meeting served as a platform to discuss the YAKAP and GAMOT Programs for BION Malay, proposed organizational activities, collaboration initiatives, the PIA Journ Talk Series: IO Edition, updates from participating agencies and offices, and other matters related to public information and communication.
PhilHealth-Aklan Information Officer and APIOA President Aimy Joy Desaporado provided latest guidelines and policies regarding member benefits. She also highlighted Philhealth's flagship YAKAP and GAMOT Programs.
Participants were briefed on the eligibility requirements, the scope of available benefits, and how beneficiaries can access free consultations and medicines through accredited clinics, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities across the province.
The meeting also featured updates from various government agencies and offices on their latest programs, initiatives, announcements, and concerns. Among the key topics discussed by the Barangay Information Officers (BION) was the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang Program, including its Scholarship Program and the criteria for selecting scholarship recipients.
Before the meeting concluded, APIOA presented its upcoming plans and programs aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration, enhancing government communication, and ensuring the timely and effective dissemination of information to the people of Aklan.
The meeting concluded with a tribute recognizing the dedicated service and valuable contributions of Edwin Pelayo to APIOA. Members expressed their appreciation for his commitment to the organization and extended their best wishes as he embarks on a new chapter.

21/07/2026

LOOK: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VI – Western Visayas conducted the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Assistance payout today, July 20, at the Bliss Site Covered Court in Kalibo, Aklan.
The assistance is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to extend immediate support to vulnerable families affected by the impact of rising fuel costs and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
A total of 64 identified beneficiaries from the Municipality of Kalibo received the financial assistance as part of the program's continuing implementation.

21/07/2026

LOOK: A total of 241 beneficiaries identified as poor through the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) in the Municipality of Banga, Aklan are set to receive P2,000 each under the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) program.
The assistance forms part of the government's continuing support for vulnerable families, in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. amid rising fuel costs and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
To assist beneficiaries and ensure the orderly and efficient conduct of the payout, a Help Desk has been established at the Teodosio Sports Complex in Banga, Aklan, where beneficiaries can seek information, raise concerns, and receive assistance throughout the payout process.