October’s National Cooperative Month celebration is over.

The event, with the theme “𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱” focused on strengthening cooperation and shared prosperity in Guimaras. It was organized by the Provincial Economic Development Office, in partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority Region VI, the Provincial Cooperative Development Council, LGU San Lorenzo, PCDC and […]

𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The Province of Guimaras, through the Provincial Economic Development Office (PEDO), in partnership with the Municipality of Jordan and the Guimaras Island Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (GICCII), successfully conducted the Business Forum 2025 on the 30th of October, 2025, at the Function Hall of GTIC Building, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras. The program began […]

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘) 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀

Earlier today, September 9, 2025, stakeholders gathered at the Guimaras Trade and Information Center (GTIC) Board Room in the Province of Guimaras for the Consultative Meeting on the RISE Expansion Pilot Project implementation in Guimaras. This proposed project will be implemented in the municipality of San Lorenzo with the San Lorenzo Vegetable Growers Association as […]

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PEDO Launches Supervisory Development Course

The Provincial Economic Development Office (PEDO) proudly announces the launch of its upcoming Supervisory Development Course, a specialized training program designed to elevate the skills and capabilities of its staff. This 10-day intensive training will focus on key areas vital to effective supervision and management. Highlights of the course include: Foundations of effective supervision and […]

GUIMARAS JOINS WOFEX 2025!

The Province of Guimaras will be part of the Iloilo Pavilion at WOFEX 2025, the Philippines’ biggest and most prestigious food expo!  This is a great chance for our province to present Guimaras’ quality products and thriving MSMEs to a wider audience. In collaboration with the Iloilo City Government, Iloilo MICE Alliance, Iloilo Hotel Restaurants […]

Strengthening Guimaras Cooperatives with Good Governance and Management.

Cooperatives succeed when they have good governance and effective management. Good governance means being accountable, transparent, and aligned with cooperative values. Effective management turns plans into actions, helping cooperatives meet members’ needs and follow regulations. These skills don’t develop automatically. They require ongoing learning, training, and a shared commitment to cooperative principles. When board members […]

Exciting news for Agri-tourism lovers!

Did You know that visiting local farms help boost our local economy? The Provincial Economic Development Office is delighted to be partnering with Guimaras Agri-Eco Tourism Farm Owners and Operators Agriculture Cooperative (GATFOOAC) to bring their amazing farm experience closer to you. As part of the assistance to this group, PEDO held a dry run […]