The 1993 Provincial Profile contains all updated data that are vital in continuing the establishment of a- solid foundation for a balanced agro-industrial growth in the Province of Iloilo. Gathered from reliable sources, this publication offers to potential investors a ready reference on the present socio-economic conditions of the province and opportunities for investments.
This publication includes informative maps and basic socio-economic indicators which can be used as bases for making decisions for investments. Data presented are based on latest available records as reported by concerned agencies of the government and private sectors. Information includes data taken from production catalogue published by the Department of Trade and Industry, publications of the Department of Tourism and other secondary data gathered from the Regional Offices.
Interested investors are requested to contact the Office of the Governor, Province of Iloilo. Provincial Capitol Bldg., Iloilo City, with telephone nos. 7-42- 30, 7-17-39, or the Provincial Planning and Development Office, with telephone no. 7-40-35, for information or data not available in this publication.
ILOILO — Former governor and three-term 3rd District congressman Licurgo “Curging” Tirador has passed away at the age of 94, marking the end of a public service career that spanned decades and pivotal moments in Philippine history.
ILOILO City — Under the thunder of drums and the blaze of colors that define Dinagyang, victories are often credited to spectacle: grand costumes, synchronized movements, and flawless execution on the streets. But behind two of Dinagyang 2026’s most talked-about triumphs — the grand slam of Maasin’s Tribu Tultugan Festival at Kasadyahan sa Kabanwahanan and the championship run of Tribu Salognon of Jaro National High School — stands a choreographer whose journey began far from the spotlight.
On February 28, the Galing Pook Foundation ceremoniously handed the distinguished Galing Pook Award Marker to the Iloilo provincial government during an event at SM City Iloilo’s main mall event center.
It is without exaggeration to say that much have been heard from the violin of Mr. Kabayao and much more have been written to laud and celebrate his virtuosic career. And aptly so for a Filipino musician who has maintained a renowned, if not too prominent, stature in classical music and in the reinterpretation of local melodies and tunes.
ILOILO City – This city is set to welcome a high-level mix of foreign diplomats and national leaders during the Dinagyang Festival, a turnout city officials say reflects the festival’s rising stature as both a cultural showcase and a platform for international engagement.
ILOILO – The Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has called on all 43 local chief executives in the province to prioritize rabies prevention programs, particularly by allocating funds for the procurement of human rabies vaccines, in line with the goal of achieving a rabies-free Iloilo by 2030.
ILOILO City – Government employees expressed joy and overwhelming satisfaction following the confirmation of an upcoming salary increase this year. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order (EO) No. 64, which raises salaries and authorizes an additional allowance for government workers.
