Category: Travel
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Iloilo Stakeholders Meet To Enhance Airport Tourist Experience
Key tourism stakeholders and Iloilo Provincial Government (IPG) officials gathered today at the Capitol to develop strategies aimed at enhancing the arrival and departure experience at the Iloilo International Airport. Discussions centered on developing strategies that integrate Iloilo’s rich heritage, local flavors, and signature hospitality into the airport environment. The meeting also highlighted the importance…
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Ensuring Aviation Safety: Iloilo Planners And CAAP Strengthen Compliance With Aerodrome Safety Ordinance
To strengthen the awareness of Zoning Officers and Planning and Development Coordinators from the municipalities of Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan, San Miguel, Pavia, Oton, and Maasin, Iloilo on aviation safety, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), in partnership with the Iloilo Provincial Planning and Development Office and the PDRRMO-Iloilo, conducted a coordination meeting on…
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Concrete Road Expands Market Opportunities For Alimodian Farmers
For years, the farmers at Barangay Quinaspan in the municipality of Alimodian faced major challenges in hauling their agricultural produce to the market. Barangay Kagawad Roger Ambid, who is also a member of the farming community, recalled that they have to carry their harvest on their shoulder while traversing a rough road for hours just…
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Improving Road Connectivity In New Lucena
Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. led the official opening of the 4.45-kilometer Baclayan-Damires Provincial Road, a vital infrastructure set to promote economic growth and improve the daily commute of the residents of New Lucena. The project costs P49,066,758.39 and was funded through the provincial government’s 20 percent national tax allocation for 2022 and 2023. Provincial…
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New Custom Pushcarts At Iloilo Airport Enhance Traveler Convenience
Passengers at Iloilo International Airport (IIA) can now enjoy a smoother travel experience with the arrival of 75 newly designed pushcarts, thanks to a partnership between the Iloilo Provincial Government and Grab Philippines. Unveiled in a turnover ceremony at IIA, the pushcarts are designed not just for functionality but also to showcase Iloilo’s vibrant culture…
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Iloilo Sunset Boulevard Now Open
Motorists going to Oton and other southern Iloilo towns and the province of Antique can now use the 4.9 kilometer Iloilo Sunset Boulevard which traverses from the Megaworld complex in Brgy. Tabucan, Mandurriao up to Brgy. Cagbang, Oton. This project is a brainchild of former Ilonggo senator Franklin Drilon who led the ceremonial blessing and…
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New School Infrastructure Projects In Alimodian Inaugurated
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. visited three public schools in Alimodian, Iloilo, to inaugurate new infrastructure projects funded by the Iloilo Provincial Government through the Provincial School Board. The projects included a one-storey, two-classroom building at Amaquin Memorial Elementary School, a one-storey, one-classroom building at Gines Elementary School, and a new school stage at Felimon Alfeche…
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Capitol Funds Concreting Of Madarag-Iprog Junction Road
As part of its commitment to enhancing infrastructure and connectivity in the Province of Iloilo, the provincial government funded the concreting of the 1.1-kilometer Madarag-Iprog Junction National Road in the municipality of San Enrique amounting to P16.7 million. The inauguration was conducted on July 5, 2024, led by Fourth District Board Member Rolando Distura who…
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Gov. Defensor At PCL Iloilo Mid-Year Assembly
Governor Arthur Defensor, Jr. graced the opening day of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL)-Iloilo Midyear Assembly cum Continuing Local Legislative Education Program (CLLEP) at Hennan Regency Hotel, Boracay Island on June 5, 2024. The event with the theme “Empowering the Local Sanggunian through Effective Legislations” will be until Saturday, June 7. PCL-Iloilo is headed by…