Iloilo City gets special citation as most business-friendly LGU in PH

Iloilo City was again recognized for its strong public-private partnership and business-friendly environment in the country in the 46th Philippine Business Conference of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Oct 8, 2020.

Iloilo City received a special citation as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) in the country outside Metro Manila.  The city was the only LGU in Visayas that received the citation.

Two other local government units from Iloilo clinched two major awards, the towns of Mina and Concepcion. They received citation as the Most Business-Friendly LGU in the Municipality Level (3rd-5th Classes) in the entire country.

Likewise, PCCI-Iloilo Chapter, headed by its Chairman Dr. Sandra Gomez and President Atty. Jobert Penaflorida was also recognized for its regional response during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.

Meanwhile, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the citation will push him to do more for the best of Iloilo City.

“I am grateful to receive the citation. This recognition is an inspiration for me to do more for the city,”

Last year, Iloilo City was adjudged the winner of 2019 Most Business-Friendly Highly Urbanized City (HUC).

The 46^th Philippine Business Conference gathered policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, academe, and micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) all around the country to discuss issues and come up with policy recommendations that would help create business environment that would be sustainable and resilient. (ERS)