Iloilo City is 2022 Gawad Kalasag Awardee: Iloilo City was awarded "Beyond Compliant" of the 22nd Gawad Kalasag Seal for Excellence in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) and Humanitarian Assistance for Local DRRM Councils and Offices given by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Mayor Jerry P. Treñas credited the City… Continue reading Iloilo City is 2022 Gawad Kalasag Awardee
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Livelihood Aid for the Ilonggos
Livelihood Aid for the Ilonggos: BRAC International, a leading nonprofit organization that aims to empower people and communities in situations of poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice, is celebrating its 50 years. Some of its initiatives in empowering marginalized people and helping them conquer extreme poverty are its Education Program, Ultra Poor Graduation Initiative, and… Continue reading Livelihood Aid for the Ilonggos
Treñas Graduates from Asia Pacific Mayors Academy
Treñas Graduates from Asia Pacific Mayors Academy: Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is now a fellow and a part of the elite roster of local chief executives from Asia and the Pacific who have successfully completed the almost 6-month Mayors Academy of the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the… Continue reading Treñas Graduates from Asia Pacific Mayors Academy
Realme Mobile Legends Cup Regional Wars Goes to VisMin
Realme Mobile Legends Cup Regional Wars Goes to VisMin: Following the announcement of the first-ever Realme Mobile Legends Cup Regional Wars, Realme, the PH's number 1 smartphone brand for 6 consecutive quarters (based on IDC's Q2 2022 sell-in report), kicked off the RMC Regional Wars in Baguio last September 22. The event was hosted by… Continue reading Realme Mobile Legends Cup Regional Wars Goes to VisMin
Iloilo City Elected to Executive Board of CityNet
Iloilo City Elected to Executive Board of CityNet: Iloilo City has been elected to the Executive Board of CityNet during its recently-concluded congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mayor Jerry Treñas represents the metropolis in the hopes of bringing honor and pride to the Ilonggos in an excellent avenue to highlight the city's progressive accomplishments. “I… Continue reading Iloilo City Elected to Executive Board of CityNet
Progress and Preservation: A Balancing Act
Progress and Preservation: A Balancing Act. Progress is essential. Preservation, too, is essential – but, ultimately, it is a balancing act. Such was the case between the indigenous people (IP) of Calinog and the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project and its construction partner Daewoo Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd. Background: The Jalaur River Multi-Purpose Project was… Continue reading Progress and Preservation: A Balancing Act
Iloilo City Peace and Order Council 100% Functional
Iloilo City Peace and Order Council 100% Functional: The Iloilo City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) got a perfect score in 2021 POC Performance Audit of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Office VI. Mayor Jerry Treňas said the recognition is a testament to the success of the city’s collaborative efforts… Continue reading Iloilo City Peace and Order Council 100% Functional
Hotel 101 Group Brings 101 Stay Green to Iloilo City
Hotel 101 Group Brings 101 Stay Green to Iloilo City: Hotel 101 Group brings 101 Stay Green campaign to Iloilo City as it launched sustainability efforts, highlighted by agreements with the Philippine Coast Guard Aviation Force and support from the Iloilo Government. The agreement was inked last September 12 at Injap Tower Hotel. This, following… Continue reading Hotel 101 Group Brings 101 Stay Green to Iloilo City
USAID, Iloilo City LGU, and MORE Power to Create Local Energy Plan
USAID, Iloilo City LGU, and MORE Power to Create Local Energy Plan: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Iloilo City Government, and More Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power Iloilo), to ensure power sufficient for incoming investors, have collaborated in creating a Local Energy Plan. USAID allocated a total of 50,000 USD, through… Continue reading USAID, Iloilo City LGU, and MORE Power to Create Local Energy Plan
Iloilo Tree Park Network: A Preview
The Iloilo City Government takes pride in its proposed Iloilo City Tree Park Network - its environmental program for a green and livable city. It is composed of the following: Iloilo City Tree Park in Lanit, Jaro; Eco-Park 01 and 02 in La Paz, and the Iloilo Beach Forest in Molo. It is the local… Continue reading Iloilo Tree Park Network: A Preview