Iloilo City emerged as the Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) in the Philippines this year.
The award was given by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) during its 49th Philippine Business Conference and Expo in Manila.
It was received by Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion (LEDIP) officer Velma Lao on behalf of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.
The city won the award for showcasing commendable efforts in adopting and instituting innovative and best practices in good governance in partnership with the private sector.
This recognition, according to Treñas, is a “testament of our collective efforts in making the city a welcoming hub for businesses and entrepreneurs.”
For Lao, this “indicates the relentless effort of the Iloilo City Government in improving the ease of doing business.”
“We continue to strive in making the city’s business environment conducive for investments. With or without awards, this is our commitment,” she said.
The city won the same award in 2019. It also received the Special Citation award in 2020 and 2022, and was recognized as one of the national finalists in 2021.
PCCI annually recognizes LGUs that have demonstrated outstanding efforts in instituting good governance reforms to promote trade and investments, transparency, accountability, and efficiency in delivering business services to generate inclusive and sustainable growth and fast-track local economic development in their localities.IMT
