PNoy to lead inauguration of Iloilo Convention Center

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III is scheduled to lead the inaugural rites of the Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) on September 14 in Iloilo City.

Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Director Edilberto Tayao confirmed Aquino’s attendance after receiving a word from Senate President Franklin Drilon.

Aside from ICC, Tayao said Aquino will also inaugurate the new bridge linking Lapuz district and the new ferry and fast craft terminal to the city proper.

ICC is part of the effort to develop and promote tourism in the province of Iloilo particularly Region 6 and other Visayas provinces.

The P700-million, two-storey ICC will be the main venue of the three important meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) here in Iloilo City slated to start September 21 until October 6, 2015.

Tayao said that the ICC was completed last August 31 and its second phase is soon to be completed with furniture and furnishing.