The town of Oton, Iloilo, Philippines, is once again alive with vibrant colors, rhythmic beats, and a deep sense of pride as it marks the 453rd Founding Anniversary with the grand Opening Salvo Program of the Katagman Festival 2025. This annual celebration is a testament to the town’s rich history, cultural heritage, and unwavering community continue reading : KATAGMAN FESTIVAL 2025
Brgy. Rizal, Oton, Iloilo || March 20, 2025 – After four months of schooling and farm engagements, 22 farmers from Barangay Rizal proudly graduated from the Climate Field School (CFS) program, held from December 2024 to March 2025. The Climate Field School is a flagship project of the Provincial Agriculture Office under its Agri-fishery Climate continue reading : HARVESTING KNOWLEDGE: FARMERS GRADUATE FROM CLIMATE FIELD SCHOOL
The Local Government Unit of Oton proudly joins and supports the Oton Women’s Association Inc. (OWAI/KALIPI) in celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month. Throughout history, the women of Oton have been pillars of strength, resilience, and inspiration. From leading in their communities to making lasting impacts in agriculture, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship, Ogtonganon women continue reading : CELEBRATING THE AMAZING AND INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OGTONGANON WOMEN!
The Municipal Public Employment Service Office (PESO) is to be commended for its outstanding achievements at the Provincial Search for Best PESO, held yesterday, April 10, at Zuri Hotel, Iloilo City. Major Awards:1. 2nd Place – Top Municipal Performer.2. Top Performing Municipal PESO Manager – Ms. Marriet S. Tumapang3. Top performer for having the most continue reading : OTON PESO COMMENDED FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AT PROVINCIAL SEARCH FOR BEST PESO
On April 8, 2025, the Local Youth Development Office took a proactive step in fostering civic engagement by hosting the Youth Voters Education Seminar at the MACO Fits Center. This pivotal event aimed to empower young people to actively participate in the democratic process and become informed voters.Recognizing the importance of equipping the youth with continue reading : LOCAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOSTS YOUTH VOTERS EDUCATION SEMINAR
Congratulations to the recent batch of Barangays for successfully conducting their Barangay Assembly! Your dedication to fostering transparency and accountability truly sets a benchmark for governance at the community level.The following Barangays have exemplified their commitment to good governance and community engagement through their assemblies: These assemblies serve as a platform for local leaders and continue reading : A SALUTE TO GOOD GOVERNANCE: RECENT BATCH OF BARANGAYS SUCCESSFULLY HOLD BARANGAY ASSEMBLIES
On April 4th, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Oton hosted a meaningful values enhancement seminar at the Oton Parish Social Hall. Organized by the Municipal Human Resource Management Office (HRMO), this one-day event aimed to inspire personal and professional growth among employees by instilling core values essential for a thriving workplace.The seminar provided a continue reading : LGU OTON HOLDS VALUES ENHANCEMENT SEMINAR TO PROMOTE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
The Oton Municipal Economic Enterprise Development Office (MEEDO), in partnership with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (MDRRMO) and the Traffic Management Task Force (TMTF), recently spearheaded a clearing operation targeting fish vendors who were illegally selling outside the designated area of the Oton Public Market.Led by Mr. Malvin Nad of MEEDO and Senior continue reading : CLEARING OPERATION LAUNCHED AGAINST ILLEGAL FISH VENDORS OUTSIDE OTON PUBLIC MARKET
Mayor Sofronio L. Fusin, Jr., presided over the Municipal Peace and Order Council (MPOC)—Municipal Anti-Drug Abuse Council (MADAC) Joint Meeting for the first Quarter of 2025. The collaborative meeting is an opportunity to assess and address new and recurring security issues besetting the municipality. The collaborative meeting underscored the importance of unity among stakeholders in continue reading : MPOC-MADAC-MDRRMC CONDUCTS 1ST QUARTER JOINT MEETING FOR CY 2025
Composed of the Municipalities of Oton, Tigbauan, Igbaras, Guimbal, San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Tubungan and members of DENR EMB and DENR CENRO On March 28, 2025, the Municipality of Oton proudly hosted the 1st Cluster Solid Waste Management–Technical Working Group (SWM-TWG) Meeting, bringing together key stakeholders to discuss innovative strategies and reinforce collaborative efforts for sustainable continue reading : 1ST CLUSTER SWM-TWG MEETING
