Going back to their roots, the Lopez family is expanding its business interests by investing in major projects in their home province of Iloilo and the neighboring Negros Island.

Oscar Lopez, chair of the Lopez Group of Companies, said their group will invest in the ship-building industry that will be based in Iloilo. Read more »

A seemingly all-star cast of characters were gathered by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas tasked to help bring the city closer to its goal of becoming a premier city.

With key figures in the private sector as members, Mayor Trenas created “Task Force Calle Real” following observations that the city’s original central business district has since been given less attention. Read more »

Bad weather prevented me from attending the first Iloilo Investment Forum at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center last weekend. But I immediately noticed the electric buoyancy among local officials, particularly Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Gov. Niel Tupas. Read more »

ILOILO CITY — The Lopez group is looking at building a shipyard here as more investors choose to locate in the province.

“We are conducting a feasibility study,” Oscar Lopez, chairman of the family-controlled investment holding firm Benpres Holdings, told businessmen in a keynote speech during the first Iloilo Investment Forum held at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center. Read more »

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“); }; ?>The Molo Church is one of the most familiar landmarks of Iloilo. Built in 1831, the church stands as a reminder of Iloilo’s rich history and a monument for Ilonggo artistry. Continue Reading »

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“); } ?>The Guimbal Church is one of the oldest churches in the country. This yellow sandstone church is made made from adobe stones called igang and coral stones quarried from Guimaras. It was built in 1774 by Father Campos. Continue Reading »

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“); } ?>Jaro is the most prominent of Iloilo’s districts. In fact, it was once a separate “cuidad” or city. It was in Jaro where the first millionaire’s row in the country was located since it is where the most influential Ilonggo families lived. It was also in Jaro where they buried their dead.
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“); } ?>The Miagao cemetery located at Bgy. Baybay Norte (formerly Cota Baybay) houses an exceptional capilla or funerary chapel. In olden times, masses were held here on All Saint’s Day, Sundays and other important feast days. Continue Reading »

This country’s southern city is hosting several potential economic growth areas for investment and development as the city braces to become the next investment capital of the Visayas. Read more »

LOILO is poised to become the newest investment haven not just in the Philippines but in Asia.

This is the aim of Iloilo Investment Forum on Nov. 27 at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center in Iloilo City.
Themed “Unlocking Opportunities, Reshaping the Future” the business summit is spearheaded by the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (ILEDF), Iloilo City and provincial governments and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here. Read more »