Iloilo City advances modern ICCC campus expansion

The Iloilo City Government is moving forward with an ambitious expansion of the Iloilo City Community College, with plans to build a modern campus at the historic Fort San Pedro area in the City Proper district.

The initiative is part of Mayor Raisa Treñas’ commitment to keeping education a core priority under the Rising Health and Social Services pillar of the city’s Rise-to-Action Framework.

Highlighted in her First 100 Days report in October, the project underscores the city’s goal to provide accessible, free, and inclusive higher education for young Ilonggos.

“This expansion shows our promise to every youth who wants a better future,” Treñas said.

“With a bigger and better ICCC campus, we can open more opportunities, support more Ilonggo families, and help guide the next generation of leaders for our city,” she added.

The planned Fort San Pedro campus represents a major milestone in ICCC’s development.

The new complex will include six academic buildings with 45 classrooms, a fully equipped administrative building, a library and computer laboratory, a school clinic, a virtual office, and a covered gymnasium.

These facilities aim to create a modern and future-ready learning environment.

When completed, the expanded campus will increase ICCC’s annual intake and support new and in-demand programs such as BS in Information Technology and BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, along with other industry-aligned courses.

ICCC currently serves more than 1,300 students across four programs, including BS in Office Administration, BS in Tourism Management, BS in Criminology, and BS in Special Needs Education major in Early Childhood Education.

While ICCC receives more than 1,000 applications each year, the college can only accept about 300 students because of space limitations at its existing M.H. Del Pilar campus in Molo.

As a locally funded college, ICCC provides free tuition and miscellaneous fees to qualified indigent students through CHED subsidies.

The city government covers salaries of faculty and non-teaching personnel—including program directors, job hires, contractual staff, and part-time instructors—through its General Fund and maintenance and operating expenses, reflecting sustained investment in local education.

Through the development of the Fort San Pedro campus, the city aims to broaden learning pathways, uplift more families, and equip young Ilonggos with skills for a competitive future. (Iloilo City Hall Advertorial)