Solo Parent Assembly Highlights Needs of Single Parents

Solo Parent Assembly and Orientation Held

The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) held the Solo Parent Assembly Meeting and Orientation on December 9, 2021, at the Saturnino G. Fernandez Memorial Sports and Cultural Center in Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan. Mrs. Wenna Mae B. Manares, MSWDO, stated that holding such an activity is in line with the local government unit of … Read more

Lezo holds Hiwaga ng Pasko sa Lezo Year 8

Lezo holds Hiwaga ng Pasko sa Lezo Year 8

On the evening of December 6, 2022, Lezo Plaza played host to thousands of locals and tourists alike for the eighth annual “Hiwaga ng Pasko sa Lezo: Year 8” Singapore-inspired Opening of Lights and Community Fireworks Display. On the morning of the event, which also happened to be the mayor’s birthday, the Municipal Health Office, … Read more

Four Barangays Road to a Zero Open Defecation

Four Barangays Road to A Zero Open Defecation

Four barangays in the Municipality of Lezo were certified as Zero Open Defecation (ZOD) Certified Barangays in the verification and certification activity held on December 2, 2022, as part of its ongoing campaign for hygienic practices and safer toilets for residents. Personnel from the Provincial Health Office and the Department of Health Regional Office 6 … Read more

National Children’s Month Celebration Held

National Children’s Month Celebration Held

The Municipality of Lezo, through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) and the Local Youth Development Coordinator, joined the nationwide 30th National Children’s Month celebration on November 30, 2022, at the Saturnino G. Fernandez Memorial Sports and Cultural Center, Poblacion, Lezo, Aklan. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Kalusugan, Kaisipan, at Kapakanan … Read more

18-Day Campaign to End VAW Launched

18-Day Campaign to End VAW Launched

On November 28, 2022, the Municipal Government of Lezo participated in the nationwide 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (END VAW). LGU Lezo officials and employees, as well as barangay officials, VAWC desk officers, partner agencies, and LCAT VAWC members, attended the campaign’s launch. The search for the best barangay VAWC desks among the … Read more

Lezo Youth Competes On Talent Showdown

Lezo Youth Talent Search Held

As part of the National Children’s Month Celebration, the Lezo Local Government Unit launched the “Arte Mo Show Mo!” and “Kabataan Got Talent Contest” on November 26, 2022. The talent show included youth and children from the twelve barangays. Barangay Cogon took first place in the Arte Mo, Show Mo! competition. Barangay Tayhawan came in … Read more

EMB Recognizes LGUs Effort in Combating Climate Change

EMB Recognizes LGUs effort in Combating Climate Change

The Environment Management Bureau Region 6 has awarded the Local Government Unit of Lezo a Plaque of Recognition for its submission of the Local Climate Change Action Plan on November 25, 2022, at the Smallville 21 Hotel in Iloilo City. Mayor Mary Lenette R. Fernandez accepted the plaque alongside mayors and their representatives from municipalities … Read more

Lezo Received Awards for Competitive Local Government Units Ranking Survey

Lezo Received Awards for Competitive Local Government Units Ranking Survey

The Municipality of Lezo was recognized at the 6th Regional Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI) Awards for Competitive Local Government Units, which will be held on November 18, 2022, at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Iloilo City. Lezo was ranked first in Western Visayas for government efficiency among 5th and 6th-class municipalities, … Read more

Lezo Chosen For 2022 LSWDOs Service Delivery Assessment

Lezo Chosen For 2022 LSWDOs Service Delivery Assessment

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) chose Lezo as one of the municipalities for its 2022 LSWDOs Service Delivery Capacity Assessment. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office’s ability to provide services and its ability to do so well was assessed by Nelida Loria and Rayner Jude Lobaton of DSWD Region 6. This … Read more

Guidelines Under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine

Guidelines Under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine

The province of Aklan has been placed under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) classification starting August 1-15, 2021 by virtue of IATF Resolution No. 130-D, Series Of 2021. On his part Governor Florencio T. Miraflores has issued Executive Order 018, Series of 2021 to set guidelines and protocols to be implemented in the Province of … Read more