Tag: Iloilo City
Iloilo City Waives Special Permit Fees for Flower Vendors for All Saints’ and All...
Iloilo City has announced that flower vendors will be exempt from paying special permit fees starting October 29, 2024, in preparation for All Saints' and All Souls' Day this November.
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More than Just a Walk in the Park: See How Iloilo City is Uplifting...
What does good governance mean to Filipinos? Netizen May Hermosisima shared with Good News Pilipinas that positive leadership is about “safeguarding the country's natural resources… [to] allay the effects of global warming and climate change”.
UNESCO Crowns Iloilo City as Philippines’ First ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’
Iloilo City has earned the distinguished honor of being named the first ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ in the Philippines by UNESCO. This accolade was announced as part of the celebrations for World Cities Day 2023, formally inducting Iloilo into the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) and highlighting its commitment to sustainable urban development through cultural innovation.
Introducing ‘Good Governance’: Celebrate the Best of Filipino Leadership with GoodNewsPilipinas
Good governance is all around us, we just need the eyes to see it! Let’s raise our glasses to the people at the grassroots who are aiming for change from the ground up. It’s time to celebrate the best of Filipino leadership across all levels of government!
Iloilo City Shines on Global Stage at UN’s Bridge for Cities Forum, Spearheading Climate...
Iloilo City shared its pioneering climate initiatives on the world stage as the lone Philippine city invited to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s Bridge for Cities forum. From biker-friendly lanes to green urban spaces, Iloilo displayed how it is paving the way for a sustainable city lifestyle. This momentous participation not only places Iloilo on the international map for climate action but also serves as a proud testament to the city's commitment to sustainable urban living.
How This Renewable Energy Project in Iloilo City is Good for the Environment and...
Residents of Iloilo City now have the opportunity to cut down on their electricity expenses with the increased availability of renewable energy (RE) in the area.
UP Visayas joins call for urgent climate action at World Earth Day Shindig in...
The University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) is joining the World Earth Day celebrations in Iloilo City to call for urgent climate action.
Iloilo’s Rabiya Mateo honors her single mother with Miss Universe Philippines crown
Ilongga beauty queen Rabiya Mateo dedicated her Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crown to her mother after she dominated the pre-taped pageant held at Baguio Country Club’s Cordillera Convention Hall in Baguio City.
Iloilo City plants 5,000 bamboo trees to boost air quality
Iloilo City in Panay island has launched its Bamboo Planting Program to mark the celebration of Environment Month and Arbor Day and started planting bamboos to help boost the air quality in the city.
Iloilo’s displaced workers given emergency jobs to counter COVID-19 impact
Iloilo's displaced workers are being given jobs to counter the impact of COVID-19 which has either slowed down or stopped business operations and resulted in the loss of jobs.
Iloilo City’s streets light up with 1500 Christmas lanterns made by inmates
Iloilo City's holiday festivities were heralded this year with its streets adorned and lit up by over 1,500 Parols or Christmas lanterns that were hand-made by inmates of the Bureau of Jail Management and...
Iloilo named ASEAN Clean Tourist City Awardee
Iloilo City on the island of Panay bagged the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award for the Philippines