Former barangay leaders from Molo, Iloilo express in this document their support for the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center, as part of Iloilo's bid to host the 2015 APEC meetings.
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Former Molo bgy execs support the Iloilo Convention Center
Former barangay leaders from Molo, Iloilo express in this document their support for the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center, as part of Iloilo's bid to host the 2015 APEC meetings.
Former barangay leaders from Molo, Iloilo express in this document their support for the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center, as part of Iloilo's bid to host the 2015 APEC meetings.
MANIFESTO OF SUPPORT OF THE EX-BARANGAY CAPTAINS OF MOLO DISTRICT ,
CITY OF ILOILO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ILOILO CONVENTION CENTER AND
ILOILO CITY'S HOSTING OF THE 2015 ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION
MINISTERIAL MEETING
Whereas, the Ex-Barangay Captains of Molo District , City of Iloilo are fully
committed to their shared advocacy and vision to bring great progress and
robust economic growth to Iloilo City;
Whereas, taking note of its impressive commercial development, historical
significance, vibrant economy and booming tourism industry, the City of Lloilo
has been chosen by the national government to be one of the host cities of the
2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting;
Whereas, APEC is considered as the world’s premier intergovernmental forum
composed of 21 member nations which account for approximately 55 percent of
the world’s total GDP, 44 percent of world trade and 40 percent of the world’s
total population;
Whereas, the member economies of APEC are fully committed to facilitate
improved cooperation and economic growth within the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas, the Iloilo Convention Center, located in the Iloilo Business Park in
Mandurriao, Hoilo City, is a highly anticipated national government project
which will serve as the venue of the Iloilo City APEC ministerial meeting and
numerous other future conventions and events, allowing the City of Hoilo to
host a myriad of large-scale and high profile international and national forums
and gatherings;
Whereas, through the support of the national government headed by His
Excellency, President Benigno S. Aquino III, and through the efforts of Senate
President Franklin M. Drilon, the Iloilo Convention Center will be completed in
2015 in time for the city’s hosting of the APEC Ministerial meeting;
Whereas, the City of Iloilo is grateful for the support of Senate President Drilon
and of the national government agencies, including the Department of Public
Works and Highways and the Department of Tourism, for the construction of
the Iloilo Convention Center;Whereas, the selection of Iloilo City as one of the host cities of the 2015 APEC
Ministerial Meeting has brought great pride and joy to the people of the City
and Province of Iloilo, as the selection of Iloilo City validates its status as one of
the most progressive and highly developed urban centers in the Philippines;
Whereas, the construction of the Hoilo Convention Center is one of the main
reasons why Iloilo City was selected to host the APEC ministerial meeting, as it
provides the city with a sprawling, modern and remarkable venue which could
accommodate a large host of delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region;
Whereas, controversies raised through uncorroborated claims have been
circulated, questioning the construction cost of the Iloilo Convention Center;
Whereas, the issues on the alleged anomalies and over-cost of the Iloilo
Convention Center have been mainly used as part of political chicanery and
mudslinging by bickering political groups;
Whereas, upon consultation with their constituents and with the various
organizations in Iloilo City, including the leaders of the business sectors, the
elected leaders of the City of lloilo, echoing the sentiments of the people of the
city, strongly support the unhampered construction of the Ioilo Convention
Center;
Whereas, the people of Iloilo City recognize the tremendous benefits to the
city’s economy and tourism industry of hosting the APEC ministerial meeting,
and they have firmly supported and lobbied for the selection of Iloilo City as
one of the venues for the highly anticipated 2015 meeting;
Whereas, the City of Iloilo appeals to everyone across the nation’s diverse
political spectrum to insulate our city and the APEC ministerial meeting from
political bickering and mudslinging;
Now therefore, the elected leaders of the City of Iloilo who have hereunder
signed this Manifesto do hereby declare their support for the construction of
the Iloilo Convention Center and Iloilo City’s hosting of the 2015 APEC
Ministerial Meeting.MANIFESTO OF SUPPORT OF THE EX-BARANGAY CAPTAINS OF MOLO DISTRICT ,
CITY OF ILOILO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ILOILO CONVENTION CENTER AND
ILOILO CITY'S HOSTING OF THE 2015 ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION
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