Author: Ken Lerona

Last week, we called for Ilonggo businesses to start the recovery conversation if we wish to cushion the economic impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic. We are happy to report that that call did not fall on deaf ears and many of our friends have reached out and signified their interest to join that conversation. That is the Ilonggo spirit!

We call ourselves the Wakanda of the Philippines for being self-sustaining amidst all the challenges brought about by COVID-19. This is not far from truth and we laud the Ilonggo spirit of dagyaw working in all the efforts poured by different sectors of our community – from the local government, businesses, down to civic-minded individuals. We Ilonggos believe that when we fight together, we will win this battle against the deadly virus stronger.