ILOILO’s business community is gathering local government officials and multi-sector groups on Friday, Nov. 24, in preparation for a forum on March 15 next year in Manila to attract investors into the city and the province. The Iloilo Economic Development Foundation Inc. (ILED) is organizing tomorrow’s event, dubbed “Diin Ka Pakadto Iloilo?” (Where Are You Going, Iloilo?). “We hope that this event will pave the way for a successful investor conference while creating an empowered citizenry,” ILED Chairperson Narzalina Z. Lim said in a statement. Ilonggo Senator Franklin M. Drilon, and Iloilo City Mayor Jose S. Espinosa III are expected to join the gathering.

Invited speakers include Mikel C. Afzelius, corporate communications officer of Panay Electric Company (PECO), and Eriberto R. Calubaquib, vice-president for corporate strategy of Metro Pacific Water, who will discuss their respective plans to improve utility services in Iloilo City. Architect Paulo G. Alcazaren, who designed the Iloilo River Esplanade, will also discuss the multibillion redevelopment program of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol Grounds as well as the river esplanade extension. ILED also recently launched the “Proud to be Ilonggo” campaign to shore up the image of Iloilo. — Louine Hope U. Conserva

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