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Iloilo City reviving tourism

Iloilo City tourism is one of the important sectors that have impact on the development of its community and economy. Tourism helps boost revenues, creates thousands of jobs, and contributes towards more economic activities.

This year, tourist arrivals have been limited due to travel restrictions because of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

City Tourism and Development Office head Junel Ann. P. Divinagracia presented to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas five recommendations on how to revive tourism industry.

First is to establish sense of safety and security. Compliance officers are deployed all over the city to ensure all health safety standards and requirements ordered by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) are properly observed.

“Health protocols in tourism establishments shall be enforced. Establishments shall comply a Certificate of Authority to Operate from the Department of Tourism (DOT). There will be COVID Testing Center, and swabbing booths at the airport and seaport,” Divinagracia said.

Second is to prepare the tourism sector for the new normal. There should be a mandatory accreditation of tourism establishments by Department of Tourism and Department of the Interior and Local Government.

A series of online trainings and re-trainings of tourism frontline workers like taxi drivers and tour guides are needed.

Improvement of tourism sites and tourism product development are also important.

Also, more bike lanes will be established to support the growing biking community in the city.

Third will be the opening of tourist sites and establishments to locals and inter- region travelers. There should be opening of museums, bars and entertainment centers, and coffee shops until night or before curfew, and conduct of local products exhibitions.

Fourth is the support to local activities, events and celebrations to continue with adherence to health and safety protocols particularly the Iloilo City Charter Day on August 25, Iloilo Arts Festival in October, and December Festival of Lights, among others.

The last one is to push through concurrent tourism promotions. There will be an Iloilo City Tourism Photo/Vlogging Contest to encourage locals to visit and promote tourism sites.

They can also utilize the traction that Iloilo City has gained in the news and internet because of its COVID Initiatives.

Moreover, Mural Project will go on, and Virtual Tours will be initiated to excite domestic tourism. (Beatriz Angelica Pequierda / Iloilo City PIO)

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Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office head Junel Ann Divinagracia was recently named Most Outstanding Tourism Officer of the Philippines by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines during their national convention in Cagayan De Oro City.

“I am happy for my team and for Iloilo City because the national office has seen and recognized the developments here since I assumed [the position] as tourism officer,” she said.

The city official called the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Iloilo City a “make or break” both for herself professionally and the city.

“After the successful APEC hosting, I have the same vision for Iloilo City to be a top MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions) destination in the country,” Divinagracia added./WDJ

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Title: "Championing a Brighter World Together: Jeonbuk University Illuminates the Globe with 15 Years of Volunteer Service in Iloilo, Philippines" [Iloilo, Philippines] - From December 30, 2023, to January 12, 2024, a volunteer team from Jeonbuk University embarked on a 14-day mission to Iloilo, Philippines. Named Phil-Kor Friends and led by Professor Bae Joon-soo, the team engaged in diverse educational and cultural activities to promote valuable Korean values and foster meaningful connections with the local community. Continuing a 15-year tradition of overseas volunteer missions, this team, based at Nabatisan Elementary School, conducted educational outreach for elementary students, covering Korean language instruction, K-Pop, arts and crafts, and personal hygiene. Simultaneously, they organized donation events for essential goods and K-Culture exchange activities with the residents of Barangay Bantud, fostering a sense of solidarity within the local community. The volunteer activities saw enthusiastic participation from tricycle drivers' associations and elementary school children, actively promoting South Korea and showcasing the process of building friendship between the two nations. Additionally, the team visited Iloilo High School, facilitating cultural exchange activities and providing information about Korea to future leaders of the Philippines, thereby promoting mutual understanding. Through collaboration with Central Philippines University, the team expressed hopes for future partnerships, signing Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for professorial exchanges, student interactions, research collaboration, and industry connections, aiming to strengthen the bond between the two universities. Notably, the team planned to utilize drone footage for promotional materials, capturing iconic landmarks in Iloilo such as Iloilo City Hall, CPU University, Megaworld, and Esplanade. By sharing videos on platforms like YouTube, they aimed to create opportunities for more Koreans to visit Iloilo. Jeonbuk University pledged to sustain and strengthen its relationship with Iloilo by annually visiting the region, maintaining steady engagement, and further enhancing bilateral relations through ongoing volunteer initiatives.

READY TO WALK? EXPECT TRAFFIC REROUTING DURING DINAGYANG OPENING SALVO ON JAN. 12 The Iloilo City Traffic Management Unit (ICTMU) on Monday advised the motorists and the public that some roads will be closed to traffic staring 12:00 noon on Jan. 12 for Dinagyang 2024 Opening Salvo. According to ICTMU head Urdanico Garbanzos, a traffic rerouting scheme would be implemented in areas surrounding the four judging areas – the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand, the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Mabini-Delgado Streets, and Quezon-Ledesma Streets. “The traffic rerouting we experienced during the Kasadyahan opening salvo last Jan. 5 will be expanded as more streets will be covered because this time, the tribes will be performing in four judging areas. Our Dinagyang opening salvo will serve as preview of what will happen during the two-day highlight on Jan. 27 to 28. For those who will come and watch, expect heavy volume of traffic,” said Garbanzos. He advised the public to be ready to walk as some streets are walkable towards the designated loading and unloading areas for public utility jeepneys. The ICTMU head added that the city will maintain emergency lanes such as the Muelle Loney; Laguda, La Paz; Esplanade 5 in Nabitasan, La Paz; and Rizal Street, City Proper. Two clearing teams will be deployed to ensure there will be no illegal parking and road obstructions in these areas. As per ICTMU, here is the Dinagyang Opening Salvo – Road Closure and Traffic Re-Routing Plan on Jan. 12: ROUTE OF PARADE: From Iloilo Dinagyang Grandstand (Muelle Loney) - turn left Peralta Street - turn right JM Basa Street towards Fermin Caram Street to Casa Plaza (Iloilo Provincial Capitol) - turn left General Luna Street - turn left Mabini Street - turn left Delgado Street - turn right Quezon Street - turn left Ledesma Street towards JM Basa Street. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE: The following streets are hereby declared NO ENTRY during DINAGYANG 2024 Opening Salvo: - CITY PROPER AREA: GENERAL LUNA – MUELLE LONEY – from Muelle Loney to Arroyo Fountain MONTINOLA STREET – from Muelle Loney to Fermin Caram Street SOLIS STREET – from Muelle Loney to Valeria Street YULO STREET – from Muelle Loney to Valeria Street ARROYO STREET – from Muelle Loney to JM Basa Street ARSENAL STREET – from Muelle Loney to JM Basa Street ALDEGUER STREET – from Muelle Loney to Iznart Street GUANCO STREET – from Muelle Loney to Rizal Street MAPA STREET – from Rizal Street to JM Basa Street ORTIZ STREET – from Rizal Street to Muelle Loney Street MELLIZA STREET – from De La Rama Street to Muelle Loney Street CALASAN STREET – from De La Rama Street to Ortiz Street BLUMENTRITT STREET – from Blumentritt / Muelle Loney to Iloilo Dinagyang Grand stand ZAMORA STREET – from Zamora Street to JM Basa Street GENERAL LUNA STREET / JALANDONI STREET– from Jalandoni Street going to General Luna Street DELGADO STREET / FUENTES STREET – from Fuentes Street going Mabini Street MABINI STREET / LEDESMA STREET – from Mabini /Ledesma Street going to Delgado Street and Quezon Street DE LEON STREET / QUEZON STREET – from De Leon Street going to Ledesma Street DE LEON STREET / VALERIA STREET – from De Leon Street going to Ledesma Street IZNART STREET / DE LEON STREET – from Iznart Street going to Ledesma Street MUELLE LONEY STREET / HERVAS STREET – from Hervas Street going to Iloilo Dinagyang Grand Stand DELA RAMA STREET / HERVAS STREET – from Hervas Street going to Calasan Street ZAMORA STREET / CALASAN STREET – from Zamora Street going to Ortiz Street ZAMORA STREET / STO. ROSARIO STREET – from Zamora Street going to Calasan Street - LA PAZ AREA ATTY. CESAR DRILON BRIDGE – from PPA to Muelle Loney Street QUIRINO BRIDGE – from Rizal Street to Muelle Loney Street REX DRILON BRIDGE – from Rizal Street to Muelle Loney Street LUNA STREET – from Huervana Street to Forbes Bridge - ESPLANADE 5 - ESPLANADE 7 Hence: ALL VEHICLES may pass the following ALTERNATIVE ROUTES coming from CITY PROPER / MOLO / LA PAZ / LAPUZ AREA (vice versa): TRUCKS / TRAILERS NO ENTRY: All TRUCKS and TRAILERS shall not be allowed to go in and out of CITY PROPER during OPENING SALVO. CLOSURE OF TRAFFIC – 12:00 IN THE AFTERNOON. (Iloilo City PIO)

Visitors from Jeonbuk National University, South Korea Students and faculty of the Jeonbuk National University visited Iloilo City last January 4, 2024. The Iloilo City Tourism Office assisted their tour of Plaza Libertad, Museum of Philippine Economic History, and Museum of Philippine Maritime History.

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Happy New Year! Kick-start 2024 by making travel plans with your favorite people! 🎉 Go on a gastronomic journey in Iloilo, explore the vibrant food and art scene in Cebu or hit the streets of Tokyo (while staying within budget)! Read more in our Jan-Feb issue here: https://smile.ink-live.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=e2bec4dd-3b26-4ab9-937d-e8cd81c7df9c

We did it! Congratulations to the Iloilo Convention Center for clinching the ASEAN MICE Venue Award for the Exhibition Venue Category! The ten ASEAN member countries, namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines have considered these MICE Venue standards as the reference to develop and enhance the capacity and competitiveness of MICE entrepreneurs and owners of venues in serving both the organizers and visitors in a professional way. ICON is truly world-class!

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With Iloilo City declared as a Creative City for Gastronomy, it comes as no surprise that Iloilo City is considered the jumping point for three other “Tastiest Travel Destinations,” according to travel booking platform Agoda. READ: https://trib.al/PoptBYd

ILOILO CITY CREATIVE INDUSTRY MAPPING SURVEY The Department of Trade and Industry Region VI is conducting a survey to understand and document the profiles and contributions of artists across various fields – gastronomy, performing arts, visual arts, and digital arts. Contribute to shaping Iloilo's creative landscape! Click the link below to participate in the survey: Sorry, for DTI Abian ibang link po pala inyo hehe: www.bit.ly/46PO3SV.

Visit Iloilo and have your own Food Crawl experience in the First UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy in the Philippines just like how JCI Regatta - Iloilo treated their visitors There are various food outlets to try Ilonggo cuisine from our famous Batchoy, Pancit Molo Chicken Inasal, and more. Drop us a message to help you draft your food tour itinerary and experience the best of Iloilo.

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DINAGYANG 2024 FOOD FEST, A SHOWCASE OF ILONGGO GASTRONOMIC TREATS With more participants joining, the 2024 edition of the Dinagyang Food Festival promises a level up gastronomic experience to local and foreign visitors. According to Jay Treñas, chairman of the Food Festival Committee, the food fest will especially offer wide array of delectable local cuisine giving a full taste of why Iloilo City is designated as Creative City of Gastronomy by the UNESCO. “We want to highlight all the gastronomic delights Iloilo City could offer especially that we have recently been recognized as Create City of Gastronomy,” Treñas said. He noted that so food lovers will have a variety of dishes to choose from different kiosk, the mouth-watering festival will be curated. “We will give foodies a whole new level of food enjoyment different from our previous food festival where all the dishes served are almost the same,” he added. The 2024 Dinagyang Food Festival is set on January 25 to 28 in ten locations with respective organizers such as in Bonifacio Street (one side only); Muelley Loney (at the back of the Provincial Capitol); Iloilo Provincial Capitol Grounds; Solis Street; Valeria Street (Atrium side, one side only); Valeria Street (Delgado side, one side only); Delgado Street (Amigo side); Delgado Street (SM Delgado side); Valeria Street (Marymart side),; and Iznart Street. The organizers include JM Ebo, Pentahouse, Association of Barangay Captains ‐City Proper, Iloilo Hotel Resorts and Restaurants Association (IHRRA), ToLove, Bingo Plus, and TND. Treñas said that food lovers will also be treated to fun and entertainment in respective areas while enjoying the Ilonggo delicacies. For food merchants who are interested to join the food festival, there will be guidelines to follow, and the registration will start on Dec. 11 to 17 at 10 a.m. at the Mary Mart Center in City Proper. (Iloilo City PIO)

CONGRATULATIONS, ILONGGO COOKBOOK "FLAVORS OF ILOILO" 👏 Winner, Best Book on Food 41st National Book Awards Given by National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) Congratulations to Team Flavors of Iloilo: Project Executive Director - Rosalie Sarabia-Treñas Author - Rafael Jardeleza Jr. Editor - Michael Fenix Book Design and Creative Director - Guillermo Ramos Jr./Ige Ramos Design Studio Project Manager - Leny Ledesma Photographer - Joshua James Enriquez Food Styling - Rafael Jardeleza Jr. Recipe Development and Testing - Rafael Jardeleza Jr., Geronimo S. Treñas, John Marie Chavez, Maridel Uygongco, Wilson Esperancilla Sales and Marketing – Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc., Paolo Treñas, Mikka Ella Perlas Cover Concept and Photography – Rafael Jardeleza Jr. The Ilonggo cookbook was sponsored by Iloilo City Government, JS Layson Group of Companies, and Department of Agriculture Region 6. Via National Book Development Board - Philippines

DINAGYANG MEDIA ACCREDITATION GUIDELINES Excited to cover the country's best tourism event in January 2024? Register now! Coverage Accreditation ID will be issued to active media practitioners affiliated with established/legitimate media organization/agency/association; photographers who are members of legitimate photographic associations; individual photographer-hobbyists with updated website, blog or social media account; and vlogger/bloggers with active and updated vlogs/blogs. 📌 Applicants should register once via Google Form: https://forms.gle/FYih6t19F1AMEJ6v8 OR https://forms.gle/S3NDfQyDQtn8X4yT9 and upload their Filled-out and Signed Accreditation Form with clear 1x1 photo. Download Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ik9GjYhjMGp-GaWWWWwp06m8IG480jvv/view?usp=sharing 📌 LOCAL APPLICANTS may submit their forms at the Public Information Office, 5th floor Iloilo City Hall, Plaza Libertad, or email to [email protected] or contact PIO at (033) 333-1111 local 515. NOTE: 📌 Accomplished accreditation forms shall be submitted online or in person on or before Dec. 22, 2023, 5:00pm. Registration fee is P1,500 for: - all photographers - v/bloggers outside of Iloilo - government documentors. All late registrants will be charged P1,800. PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES ACCORDINGLY!

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BEST ILONGGO VLOGGER ENTRY # 21 TITLE: Ilonggo Athletes NAME: Cindy Abegail P. Monte DESCRIPTION: Ilonggo athletes are greatly affected by what is happening around us. Especially in coping up with the "new normal". I believe that the Ilonggo athletes will go through it. Stay strong and don't give up! Support your favorite Ilonggo Vlogger by clicking ❤️ reaction in this video! Online voting ends on August 30, 2020 12:00 noon. Only heart reactions will be counted. GOODLUCK! #PadayonUswagIloilo #83rdIloiloCityCharterDay #BestIlonggoVlogger2020

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BEST ILONGGO VLOGGER ENTRY # 13 TITLE: LARAGWAY SANG ILOILO NAME: Lance Conquilla DESCRIPTION: This short video will show you how liveable iloilo city is. It will showcase the Laragway of Iloilo (The face of Iloilo City). Support your favorite Ilonggo Vlogger by clicking <3 reaction in this video! Online voting ends on August 30, 2020 12:00 noon. Only heart reactions will be counted. GOODLUCK! #PadayonUswagIloilo #83rdIloiloCityCharterDay #BestIlonggoVlogger2020

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BEST ILONGGO VLOGGER ENTRY # 4 TITLE: ILOILO LUGAR KO, IPABUGAL KO. NAME: Stephen Castor DESCRIPTION: This vlog is all about local products of iloilo city and its best view and location or should I say THE PRIDE OF ILOILO CITY. Support your favorite Ilonggo Vlogger by clicking ❤️ reaction in this video! Online voting ends on August 30, 2020 12:00 noon. Only heart reactions will be counted. GOODLUCK! #PadayonUswagIloilo #83rdIloiloCityCharterDay #BestIlonggoVlogger2020

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BEST ILONGGO VLOGGER ENTRY # 3 TITLE: Good Morning Mondaaay! NAME: Ruby Rosa Baldevarona DESCRIPTION: 'Good Morning Mondaaay!' is the iconic greeting of Rubeinspired Ilonggo Vlogger, a.k.a. Ms. B, as she tours her subscribers, together with her family, around the City of Love to look for food to fill their empty stomach. From an outdoor vlogger, Ms. B learned to produce sit-in videos during quarantine. Alone in her car, shooting Mukbang Vlogs, her loud accommodating greeting was translated to a soft charming greeting, "Hello Mga KaBangBang". Despite the ups-and-downs, literally and figuratively, Ms. B #PADAYONs to bring pride to Iloilo City with her passion in educating & empowering viewers and her innate positivity that radiates the achievement of #USWAGILOILO through our cumulative contribution in our community being Ilonggos at the Forefront in the New Normal. Support your favorite Ilonggo Vlogger by clicking ❤️ reaction in this video! Online voting ends on August 30, 2020 12:00 noon. Only heart reactions will be counted. GOODLUCK! #PadayonUswagIloilo #83rdIloiloCityCharterDay #BestIlonggoVlogger2020

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It is recommended that all tourist visit the office and ask for brochures about Iloilo and the rest of the Provinces and Cities in Western Visayas. Who knows, you might even find an attraction unknown to you that’s just around the corner.

For inquiries, tourists or researchers can just walk in and ask the tourism officers for the information you will or night need. Ilonggos are known for their hospitality so rest assured, you will be accommodated well with whatever questions you might want to ask.

The DOT Region 6 contact numbers are: Landline: (033)3375411 Telefax: (033)3350245

Related Contact numbers: Iloilo City Tourism Office: (033)337-2172/336-7572 DOT Information Center: (632)524-1703 (Manila)

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July 24, 2012 at 8:58 pm

July 24, 2012

To whom it may concern:

I am one of a concern citizen in which i was contacted a travel agency in Iloilo. I was or we were deceived, betrayed by that woman. This agency is located at M.H. del Pilar St., Molo Iloilo City compound of JBL University. I would like to inquire to whom i should go or write a formal complaint regarding in this matter. We were schedule for a trip to Hongkong this October but still our travel ticket was not yet issued.Our full payment was used by her personal needs. I was glad that the operator contacted me. Until now she never settle nor contacted us. I send a demand letter from our counsel but i heard nothing. I want that her travel agency will be deemed close or whatever penalty will be applicable to that agency.

This is very confidential and i would like to talk to the right person.

Hoping and praying for your immediate action and response.

Thank you. God bless and more power.

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July 26, 2012 at 3:01 am

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SIR EDWIN, Una sa tanan, ang akon pagpasalamat sa kadungganan nga aton nabaton nga ikaw personal ang nagdaho sini sa akon sadtong paghiwat sang gobyerno probinsyal sa Negros Occidental sang ila “PROVINCIAL TOURISM WEEK” nga selebrasyon tuig 2008…Basi kung imo na nalipatan, ang akon programa “TATAK NEGRENSE” – NAGADUL-ONG SANG ISTORYA MAY ANGOT SA MARAGTAS, ARTE, KULTURA, KINA-ADMAN KAG LABI SA TANAN TORISMO paagi sa akon pagpalayag sa patag sang waragwagan, pamantala-an nga NEGROS WEEKLY kag karon sa telebisyon nga makita sa SUNSHINE CABLE CHANNEL 14…sa akon pagpadayon nga pagpahibalo sang mga tourist attractions kag tourist destinations kabay pa nga ang DOT REGIONAL OFFFICE may yara man sang sarang nga mabulig agud nga magapabilin ang akon programa ilabi na sa telebisyon. Kung imo pakamaayuhon,ari lang ako kag handa maghatag sang DVD copy bahin sa akon sarang nga nahimo. Madamo gid nga Salamat kag Mabuhay ang Torismo!

May 13, 2011 at 11:16 am

Maaring nyo po bang akong tulungan na mah preserve ang aming tigbauan mascovado ruins ksi kailangan na ng major restortion and presevation…tnx po…I hope nah matulungan nyo po ako..

May 12, 2011 at 1:12 pm

Ako po si Dhaniel Torres Verdeflor may maiitulong po ba kayo to preserve the structure.Ang Tigbauan Muscavado Sugar Mill Ruins po sa Namocon Tigbauan, Iloilo.KAsi po gusto ko pong mapreserve ang ruins. I think it needs a major restoration and protection ASAP!!!tnx po:-)

May 2, 2010 at 7:14 pm

Mr. Edwwin Trompeta,

We understand that Ms. Chit Afuang has requested your office to send video and other promotional materials about Western Visays to ‘Hiligaynon Assn of Norway’ ..We need it for our Induction /Acquaintance Party SOON..

Thank you, please confirm by email: [email protected]

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January 2, 2010 at 11:03 pm

i am michael billy zapa a.k.a Conyo Boy…. i have an album coming out this january 2010…entitled City of Love Ang Lugar sang Pagpalangga all of my songs are all about iloilo city….tnx

December 13, 2009 at 10:23 am

Hello Mr. Edwin Trompeta, We are a group of mountain bike enthusiasts from Manila who would like to visit/tour Panay island by bike. Do you have information on where to stay/eat, rates and places of interest? Our interest came from reading the account of a 1 week tour of a cyclist who biked all over the island in 2000 and recommended it highly. We are thinking of going ahead with the tour in the summer of 2010. Hoping to hear from you soon to finalize our plans, we also wish your success. Thank you very much. Leo Katigbak

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Creation of ‘Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office’ pushed

Posted by Elyrose Naorbe | Jul 7, 2023 | Top Stories , Tourism | 0 |

Fifth District Board Member (BM) Binky Tupas is pushing for the creation of a provincial tourism office to “maximize the potential of Iloilo’s tourism as the main economic driver of the province.”

It’s high time for the province, according to Tupas, to create its own tourism office with a provincial tourism officer position to be appointed equivalent to a department head status, replacing the existing assistant department head post.

Last month, a committee hearing was held for Tupas’ proposed ordinance. It was attended by BM Matt Palabrica — co-author and co-sponsor of the measure — BM Jason Gonzales and BM Joan Germinanda.

Also present during the hearing were department heads of the provincial government, key leaders of the Iloilo Tourism Officers Association and representatives from the local government units (LGUs).

The “high-impact” ordinance is scheduled for committee reporting and second reading this month.

The measure likewise seeks to identify the functions of the provincial and municipal tourism offices to streamline the programs, projects and activities.

Moreover, it mandates the LGUs to create their own tourism offices and plantilla positions for tourism officers and if possible for them to establish an organizational structure for effective management.

The proposed “Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office” is backed by Department of Tourism (DOT-6) Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez.

DOT-6, Rodriguez said, was consulted in the drafting of the proposed ordinance and provided guidance, legal basis and references to aid the local legislators.

“The creation of the tourism office and presence of a permanent tourism officer will definitely help the development and promotion of tourism that will eventually generate significant economic benefits for the province,” she stressed. IMT

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‘Visit Iloilo’ to push province as 'premier tourism destination'

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• by John Noel Herrera
• Apr. 24, 2024 1:22 pm in News

ILOILO CITY (PIA) – A new campaign dubbed “Visit Iloilo”, which calls for the unified efforts of all tourism stakeholders to promote the place and position it as one of the premier destinations globally, was formally launched on April 15.

The event was led by the Iloilo Festivals Foundation Inc. (IFFI), the Iloilo M.I.C.E Alliance, and Megaworld Corporation, supported by the local government units of the city and province of Iloilo, the Department of Tourism (DOT)-6, the Tourism Promotions Board, and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)-Iloilo.

IFFI president Allan Ryan Tan, in his speech, stressed that the campaign is a call-to-action for all tourism sectors to be unified in the stride to establish Iloilo as one of the top destinations in the world.

“It is an invitation for everyone to immerse themselves in our Ilonggo history, heritage, and hospitality. Visit Iloilo is an endeavor to elevate Iloilo as the Philippines’ festival capital,” Tan said, noting that 50 partners signed a commitment wall, signifying their unified effort to promote Iloilo’s gastronomy, and historical and cultural richness.

DOT regional director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez also expressed support for the “Visit Iloilo” campaign as the initiative encouraged visitors to embrace responsible tourism through various practices, like “preserving nature, respecting local cultures, and supporting conservation efforts and local economies.”

“Iloilo beckons travelers with its exquisite cuisine, breathtaking landscapes, and the genuine warmth of its people. We are committed to providing assistance to ensure the campaign's success and hope it will inspire other local government units and tourism stakeholders to foster strong partnerships. Together, we aim to build a community that supports sustainable tourism and creates lasting benefits for all,” Rodriguez said.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas and Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. likewise supported

the campaign as the different tourism activities and festivals in Iloilo already show their commitment to solidifying the city and province as premier destinations.

“Iloilo City has thrived as a cultural and tourist hub for years in the Philippines. It’s a place where visitors keep on coming back as they are captivated by our lively festivals and rich cultural heritage. However, our ambition is to level up continually,” Treñas said.

“We would like to Visit Iloilo because you know why? My heart already beats in Iloilo City. We are fun, foodie, friendly Iloilo province,” Defensor also stressed.

Meanwhile, Megaworld Hotels and Resorts managing director Cleofe Albiso said that the campaign’s inclusive vision will feature an e-commerce platform showcasing local businesses, and the importance of unified marketing efforts.

Visit Iloilo also targets creating consistent digital awareness campaigns and new tour packages to boost tourist receipts that will lead to more economic gains and opportunities for all.

Data from the DOT-6 revealed that the city and province of Iloilo logged a total of 886,283 and 318,535 tourist arrivals last year, which translated to P11 billion in tourist receipts. (AAL/JNH/PIA Iloilo)

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