MPDO Altavas

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

📣 Official Schedule of Activities
for the Altavas Ati-atihan Festival 2026

05/01/2026

Calling all Altavasnon! The wait is over. The A-Town Bazaar has officially arrived at the Altavas Plaza, and you don’t want to miss out!
​Whether you’re looking for outfit, we’ve got something for everyone. Come support our business entrepreneurs and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of our town plaza.
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​📍 Location: Altavas Plaza
​Don’t miss out! Tag your shopping bestie in the comments and head over to the plaza today.
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21/10/2025

The Municipal Development Council Meeting was held on October 20, 2025, at the Mayor’s Office Conference Room in the New Municipal Hall Building, Altavas, Aklan. The meeting brought together council members and stakeholders to discuss key programs, projects, and initiatives aimed at fostering the continued growth and development of the municipality.

18/10/2025

💚 PhilHealth continues its commitment to Universal Health Care!

The Local Health Insurance Office (LHIO) Aklan held an Information Officers’ Forum on October 16, 2025, at the Ati-Atihan Festival Hotel, Kalibo, Aklan — aiming to share updates and gather feedback to improve service delivery and member benefits.

Representing the LGU Altavas & MPDO, Mrs. Judella Plana Benigno attended on behalf of Ar. Arjay C. Arguelles, EnP. 👏

18/10/2025

A seminar-workshop aimed at strengthening the strategic planning and implementation of local infrastructure development, specifically focusing on the Local Road Network Development Plan (LRNDP) and the Farm-to-Market Road Network Plan (FMRNP), was conducted on October 16–17, 2025 at HUE Hotels and Resorts, Boracay, Malay, Aklan.

The activity provided a venue for local government units to enhance their capacity in formulating and implementing infrastructure development plans that support local economic growth, accessibility, and connectivity.

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Altavas was represented by Mr. Leonard A. Del Rosario Unard Andrade Del Rosario Administrative Aide VI (GIS Mapper) from the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) headed by Ar. Arjay C. Arguelles, EnP, Ms. Ghenevi Roldan Orbigo, Engineering Aide from the Municipal Engineering Office (MEO) headed by Engr. Benjie Perlas, and Mr. Jeoffrey Gervacio, Municipal Agriculturist.

The participation of LGU Altavas in the seminar-workshop is expected to further strengthen the municipality’s initiatives toward sustainable and inclusive infrastructure development, particularly in improving local road connectivity and enhancing access to agricultural production areas.

18/10/2025

The Altavas Ati Community, together with LGU Altavas represented by the MPDO, joined the 1st Provincial Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) Day Celebration held on October 17, 2025, at the Governor Corazon L. Cabagnot Tourism and Training Center, Old Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan.

The event, organized by the Provincial Government of Aklan in partnership with the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and other development partners, carried the theme “Pagkilaea ag Pagpahaega sa Akeanon Bukidnon ag Ati it Aklan.”

This landmark celebration honored the invaluable contributions of the Akeanon Bukidnon and Ati communities to the cultural identity, environmental stewardship, and community life of the province. Twelve (12) members of the Altavas Ati Community took part in the event, which featured learning sessions, service desks, cultural games and performances, dialogues, raffles, and product exhibits showcasing indigenous heritage and craftsmanship.

The participation of the Altavas delegation was made possible through the support and initiative of Municipal Mayor Denny D. Refol, Sr., and Ma’am Jerose S. Panadero, who provided transportation and other logistical assistance. Their efforts were complemented by the active involvement of the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) headed by Ar. Arjay C. Arguelles, with the special efforts of Ma’am Marylou L. Quimpo, Lizeth P. Orbista and Analou A. Guarin.

08/10/2025

PSA Aklan Dissemination Forum on the 2024 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) of Aklan

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Aklan conducted a Dissemination Forum on the 2024 Provincial Product Accounts (PPA) of Aklan last October 7, 2025, at Royal Suites Condotel, Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan.

The forum presented the economic growth performance of Aklan across various industries contributing to the province’s overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP). An open discussion followed, highlighting the implications of the data for the development trajectory of Aklan and its potential impact on local economic planning.

The Municipality of Altavas received a Certificate of Appreciation and Special Citation in recognition of its exemplary support and cooperation with PSA Aklan in providing accurate and quality data that contributed to the timely release of provincial statistics.

The Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDO) of Altavas extends its sincere gratitude to Ms. Lizeth P. Orbista, Planning Officer I and PPA Focal Person of PSA Aklan, for her efficient and dedicated work in data gathering and compilation.

Representing the Municipality of Altavas was EnP. Ralph B. Mejia, Zoning Officer I and PPA Focal Person (Alternate).

01/10/2025

29/09/2025

CSO MEETING ON SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO LOCAL SPECIAL BODIES
September 29, 2025 at New Municipal Building Conference Room