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In relation to the native word "irong," which means "nose," the name "Iloilo City" was developed from "irong-irong." The main population area during the pre-Spanish era was shaped like a nose by the Iloilo River, hence the name, which was derived from that. The name is also supposed to have originated from a fish native to the area with the same name that was a mainstay of the daily diets of the area's first settlers. The phrase "Most Loyal and Noble City" or "La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciuded de Iloilo" was also used to describe Iloilo City.

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The Western Visayas Region is located in Central Philippines and composed of six provinces namely: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras and Negros Occidental

The Province of Iloilo occupies the southern and the northeastern portion of Panay Island. It is bounded by the Province of Capiz and Jintotolo Channel in the north; Panay Gulf and Iloilo Strait in the south; Visayan Sea and Guimaras Strait in the east; and the Province of Antique in the west.

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Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, Philippine Coconut Authority

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Iloilo province has a total land area of 466,342 has. or 4,663.42 sq. km. This land area consists of 344,744.27 has agricultural land, 5,707.58 has of fishpond, 1,657.23 has of plantation, and 237.92 for other parts of land.

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Based on the census that was conducted in 2020, the total population that Iloilo has is 2,051,899. Also a population growth was seen, as from 2015 to 2020 the census saw an annual population growth rate of 1.23%.

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Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, Philippine Coconut Authority

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The age and sex distribution from the 2015 census shows that there is more male than female and ages from 5-9 years old are the most abundant structure of the population.

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Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, Philippine Coconut Authority

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The main crop produced in the province of Iloilo is rice with a total of 951,809.75 metric tons, harvested in 235,884.09 hectares of land with a total of 114,579 farmers. This consists of 46.71% of irrigated rice and 53.59% of rainfed rice.

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Source: Provincial Agriculture Office, Philippine Coconut Authority

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Corn is also produced but is very minimal compared to rice. In 2020, a total of 80,817.8 metric tons of corn was produced, 98.33 percent of which is yellow corn, and only 1.67% is white corn. This is harvested in 16,530.27 hectares of land with 10,928 farmers of corn.

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Even in their backyards, many Ilonggos prefer to establish their poultry businesses. Anyone who is willing to invest in the company will make money. Due to the abundance of corn, Iloilo is home to feed businesses, making it simple for owners to supply food for their flocks.

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Batchoy or La Paz Batchoy is a popular noodle dish in the Philippines that originated in La Paz, Iloilo, its main ingredients are pork offal like spleen, kidneys and liver. Served on a deep bowl with a very hot soup it is garnished with garlic, pork cracklings, spring onions and raw egg. The origins of the dish is still inconclusive but there were two stories that are quite popular. First story states that it was created by Federico Guillergan, Sr. in 1938 when he sold this dish in La Paz market, the recipe calls for broth, noodles, beef and pork which later evolved to its modern form.

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You'll see secluded white-sand beaches, magnificent rock formations, and long stretches of sandbars on Iloilo's Islas de Gigantes. This Iloilo island hopping destination, also known as Gigantes Islands, got its name from local legends that bones of giant humans were discovered in one of the caves here. It is also known for fresh gastronomic seafood lunch buffets.

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The province of Iloilo is home to numerous ancient and ancestral buildings that offer visitors a view into the way that affluent families used to live in the past, as well as centuries-old churches that have withstood both natural and man-made tragedies. Today, you can go on a pilgrimage journey to see these ancestral homes and churches. Visit the Molo Church on San Pedro Street in Molo, Iloilo City, if you wish to witness Greek gods and goddess statues alongside a Catholic church. This purported "female church" was founded in 1831.

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From January 1 up to September 3 of 2022, Iloilo Province reached 2,291 of dengue cases with 19 deaths in its different municipalities. Alongside dengue is also the rise of COVID-19 cases. Currently, Iloilo City’s health care utilization rate is at 47.58 percent, which is still considered low-risk but it is slowly rising.

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Specie: Panay monitor (Varanus mabitang)

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Specie: Panay monitor (Varanus mabitang)

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The Panay monitor (Varanus mabitang) is a critically endangered monitor lizard native to the Philippine island of Panay. It is a specialized frugivore, unlike most monitors. The Panay monitor is found only on Panay, where it lives in remnant forests at altitudes ranging from 200 to 1000 meters. It is an arboreal species that relies on primary forest ecosystems. The IUCN has classified the species as Endangered. It appears to be negatively impacted by habitat loss and is a common hunting target. Only twelve animals have been caught since 2002, indicating that the species is rare.

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SDG 3 aims to prevent needless suffering from preventable diseases and premature death by focusing on key targets that boost the health of a country’s overall population. Regions with the highest burden of disease and neglected population groups and regions are priority areas.

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SDG Goal 3: Iloilo Deprivation: Solution

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SDG Goal 3: Iloilo Deprivation: Solution

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Based on the Researchers in UC San Diego have transferred genes from the human immune system to pass immunity to all four dengue serotypes to Aedes mosquitoes. Female Aedes are synthetically engineered to have the antibody, which is activated by feeding on blood. The antibody prevents the dengue virus replicating throughout her body, ensuring she can’t pass it on. A gene dissemination system could spread the antibody to wild mosquito populations. However, this is still a study and not yet to be implemented.

Also, the drainage system within Iloilo province plays a factor in this case that needs to be addressed by the local government unit. As it contributes to clogged canals that causes floods in rainy season that contributes to the creation of mosquitoes that infects dengue within the Iloilo province residents. However, this solution would take time and be costly.

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To protest their alleged lack of food, a group of inmates climbed onto the roof of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology jail in Barangay Pototan, Iloilo City last August 24, 2022. The Inmates or persons deprived of liberty (PDL) demanded the removal of Jail Chief Inspector Norberto Miciano due to alleged food shortages and poor food quality and security at the facility.

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SDG GOAL 2: Solution: Precision Agriculture

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SDG GOAL 2: Solution: Precision Agriculture

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Making technological advancements in our agricultural sector can be a solution to addressing the sustainable production of food and achieving food security and quality. Precision agriculture aims to increase crop yields and profitability while reducing the amount of traditional inputs required to grow crops such as land, water, fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. In other words, farmers who use precision agriculture use less to produce more. This technology provides local farmers with soil, land, and weather information. It entails providing farmers with agronomic information via their mobile phones in order to increase crop yield. Farmers can also call agricultural hotlines if they have any questions about their crops. Precision agriculture has been already introduced and is being used in countries like Ethiopia, India, and Pakistan.

The local and national government should also focus and provide our local farmers with more support and recognition instead of importing goods from other countries.

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Cockscomb (Celosia Cristata) seen in Tigbauan, Iloilo, is a common amaranth family garden plant (Amaranthaceae). Cockscombs are tender perennials, but in cooler climates, they are typically grown as annuals. The plants produce dense undulating inflorescences that resemble the red combs on roosters' heads, hence their common name; the colors range from white and yellow to orange, red, and purple. The dried flowers can be used in floral arrangements.

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SDG 2 aims to improve and innovate the sustainable increase in agricultural production, improve the global supply chain, reduce food waste and losses, and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food to prevent people suffering from hunger and malnutrition.