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Iloilo City will embark on the country’s first waste-to-energy project through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) set to commence construction in October 2024. Led by Mayor Jerry Treñas, the city government held a ceremonial contract exchange ceremony recently with Metro Pacific Water (MPW), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metro Pacific Water Investments Corporation (MPWIC), for the construction of […]
Iloilo City has formalized its Sister City ties with Dobong-gu in Seoul, South Korea through a signing of Memorandum of Understanding recently at the Iloilo City Hall.Dobong-gu Mayor Oh Eon-seok, who was with other delegates from Dobong-gu District Office, and Iloilo Mayor Jerry Treñas led the signing of the agreement. “This agreement promises to elevate […]
The 7-foot statue of former Chief Justice Ramon Q. Avanceña at Arevalo District Plaza was formally unveiled recently. Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, together with city government officials and department heads, and the descendants of Avanceña, led the unveiling ceremony. “Today’s unveiling is a celebration of his life, selfless dedication, and exceptional commitment to public […]
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the long-overdue modernization of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) in Iloilo City will pave the way for export-quality products of Iloilo and the whole Western Visayas. Treñas said the soon-to-be modernized port facility will unlock the export potentials of the region, especially the agriculture-based products to go international. “Hopefully, […]
The Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan 2024 successfully showcased Iloilo as a fun, foodie, and friendly province. This, as nine towns through their respective festivals, gave impressive and captivating performances highlighting the province’s rich history, culture and tradition; abundant resources; and loving and friendly Ilonggos. Kasadyahan, through the years, has been an integral part of the Iloilo […]
The Iloilo City Government has spent for the restoration of plazas to bring back the open spaces for people to enjoy, relax, bond and do their get-together activities.City Hall initially funded P257-million for the major makeover of Jaro Plaza with P90-million, La Paz Plaza with P75-million, Arevalo Plaza with P46-million, Plaza Libertad in City Proper […]
The four off-site payment centers of the Iloilo City Government located in malls have been converted into a one-stop shop. The off-site payment centers are in SM City Iloilo, Festive Walk Mall at Megaworld, The Atrium, and Marymart Center. Other than issuance of renewal and new business permits and other government fees, these off-site payment […]
With evident progress and the local economy reflecting full recovery from the ill-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, more investors are enticed to explore opportunities in Iloilo City. As Nov. 30 this year, Iloilo City welcomed 2,619 new businesses out of 18,790 businesses issued with permits, as per record of the city government’s Investment Services, Business […]
In support of their sustainable transport systems initiatives, electric vehicles (EVs) and transport-related equipment were handed over to Iloilo City and Baguio City by the Promotion of Low Carbon Urban Transport Systems in the Philippines (LCT) Project, co-implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) with funding from the […]
“Bugana,” is a hiligaynon word that means abundant or plentiful. Ilonggos have it innately to be grateful, a culturally known practice that they do in times of overflowing fulfillment and prosperity. This is what emanated as the Iloilo City Government, headed by Mayor Jerry Treñas hosted a thanksgiving event called the ‘Salamat sa Bugana’, to […]