PCCI Iloilo President, Engr. Fulbert Woo, attended the press conference of Iloilo City’s “Green Meets Great” campaign on October 22 at One Ayala, Makati City. The initiative aims to make Iloilo the Philippines’ first green MICE destination by 2025. With a dedicated MICE Office and over 886,000 tourists recorded in 2023, Iloilo is set to lead sustainable tourism in Southeast Asia. Recognized as a Clean Tourist City by ASEAN, the city promotes renewable energy, waste management, and a bike-friendly environment. Through eco-friendly practices like paperless processes, cashless transactions, and compostable materials, Iloilo merges sustainability with growth, cementing its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and a model for green development.
Photos Courtesy of Mayor Jerry Treñas FB page and Gab Umadhay.
