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"May this marriage be full of laughter and eventual happiness. Congratulations on your wedding day. I am happy to be part of this milestone in your lives." - Mayor Oscar "Richard" S. Garin, Jr. Mayor Oscar "Richard" S. Garin was glad to officiate the civil wedding.
Miagaowanon senior citizen Elena Isedino Fortaleza received a cash incentive amounting to P100,000.00 from the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC). The assistance was personally awarded by NCSC Regional Director Ann Rapunzel Ganzon on August 6, 2026.
On August 6, 2026, the Municipal Health Office (MHO) successfully launched the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA). The program targets children aged 6 to 59 months and aims to protect them against measles (tigdas) and rubella.
Fourteen teams will compete in this year's tournament. Best of luck to all participating teams.
Seafarer Rommel Cerbo has safely returned home following the immediate repatriation and coordinated assistance provided by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Regional Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Regional Office, in close coordination with the local government.
The local government remains dedicated to supporting Miagaowanons through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program. Administered by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office and strongly supported by Mayor Richard Garin.
Repair of Municipal Oval (Miagao Central Elementary School), for upcoming Municipal Sports Meet.
On August 4-5, 2026, barangay kagawads serving as chairpersons of their respective Committees on Environment participated in a recycling training conducted by the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO). The training focused on practical recycling.
Repair of Irrigation Intake Canal for Banbanan-Aguiauan-Cubay-Tan-agan Irrigators Service Association (BACTISA).
Oathtaking of Jason Fantilagan as new SK chairperson of Sag-on and XZ Norada as barangay kagawad of Kirayan Norte.
Barangay Potrido, through Punong Barangay Diana Legaspi, received a cheque amounting to P50,000. The funds will be allocated for the rehabilitation and improvement of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) classroom in the Miagao West District.
Congratulations to the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) for its outstanding implementation of the program. We also acknowledge Sangguniang Bayan Member Marlou Niones for his support to the program. In photos: Barangay Ko Gwapa entries.
On July 27, 2026, the Municipality of Miagao launched the Barangay Ko Gwapa Competition, an environmental and community-development initiative open to all barangays. The competition highlights each participating barangay's innovations and creative approaches.
The residents of Barangay Aguiauan, along with those from neighboring barangays, had the opportunity to benefit from the extensive services provided by the Bantay Kalusugan Health Caravan, spearheaded by Doc Nanay Janette Garin, on August 1, 2026.
A total of 1,500 students enrolled at the Iloilo Science and Technology University - Miagao Campus received cash assistance amounting to P7,500 each under the Commission on Higher Education's (CHED) Tulong Dunong Program. The ceremonial distribution was held at the campus.