RESERVE COMMAND – Iloilo City Jerry P. Treñas (center), now with a rank of a Major in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Command, received his official pin from MGen. Antonio Bautista, AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for RRFD J9 (right) and BGen. Danilo Garcia, Commandant (left) in a ceremony held at the Iloilo provincial capitol last July 12, 2009 highlighting the Regional Convention of the 30th National Reservist Week 2009. (JR photo)

ILOILO CITY — A program funded by the Canadian government aims to spur “agricultural tourism” on Guimaras Island.

Guimaras Gov. Felipe Hilan Nava said the provincial government has identified agricultural tourism as the most appropriate and marketable concept to develop the tourism industry of the island.

Mr. Nava said they noticed that most tourists visit Guimaras for a farm experience, aside from buying agricultural and food products.

“Agri-tourism may include visits to coastal and fruit farms, pick your own fruits on roadside stands and orchards, farm bed and breakfast, agricultural festivals and fairs and even food processing facilities. Visitors will not just buy and eat our mangoes, they will also learn about our agriculture sector,” Mr. Nava said. Read more »

This is the central cry of the 2007 Iloilo Investment Forum today at the Kalantiao Hall of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

The forum, which is themed “Unlocking Opportunities, Reshaping the Future” is organized by the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (ILEDF) in collaboration with the city and provincial governments of Iloilo. Read more »