- The province of Aklan is within Region VI-Western Visayas
- Kalibo is the capital of Aklan
- As of 2007 Aklan has 17 Municipalities and 327 barangays.
- Every barangay in the province of Aklan has an Interactive Webpage of its own.
- Population (as of Aug 1, 2007 census)= 495,122
- Registered Voters per COMELEC (2010)= 258,582
- Aklan is in the northern part of the island of Panay.
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Updated: October 12, 2023
Boosting Food Safety in Romblon: DOST’s Initiative for a Healthier Community.
ODIONGAN, Romblon – With an increasing focus on promoting safe food handling and preparation, the Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is ramping up its efforts to educate local eateries and small food enterprises. Marcelina Servañez, the S&T Director for DOST-Romblon, detailed in a recent interview that a new initiative, the Food Establishment Inspection and Grading System (FEIGS), was trialed in the municipalities of Odiongan and Romblon. This is in line with the province’s aim to elevate food safety standards, considering the surge in tourism.
Assistance program to Central Luzon Farmers: New Rice Processing Initiatives Unveiled.
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – To fortify the agricultural backbone of Central Luzon, the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech) has embarked on collaborative ventures with local governmental bodies. A memorandum of understanding was inked on Wednesday, bringing together PHilMech and the municipalities of Baliuag, Pulilan in Bulacan, the provincial leadership of Nueva Ecija, and the Quezon municipality within Nueva Ecija. This collaboration aims to erect state-of-the-art rice processing facilities, championed under the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) mechanization agenda.
Last Updated on December 4, 2021
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