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The Iloilo Convention Center: An iconic structure on the rise


Inspired by the Dinagyang Festival and the paraw (double outrigger sailtboats used by Ilonggos), the Iloilo Convention Center rises at Megaworld Corp.'s Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The PhP450-million edifice is through the effort of Sen. Franklin Drilon, the Department of Tourism and Megaworld Corp. The senator will allot PhP 250 million of his PDAF for the realization of this project while the remaining will be funded by TIEZA (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority). Megaworld Corp. donated 1.7 hectares of it's 54 hectare property in the old Iloilo airport for this project.
Designed by Ilonggo Architect Willy V. Coscolluella, the design features 15 exteriors fins that evoke the beauty of  Iloilo's paraw sailboats. The glass facade will feature abstract designs reflecting Iloilo's vibrant Dinagyang festival - printed with ceramic paint laminated in glass. Indigenous stones will be used predominantly in teh exterior and interior design while a green wall will line the side of the building.
The main convention hall hall is 2,880 sqm equipped with operable walls that can be subdivided into smaller areas. It can accommodate around 3,700 guests in its main convention hall at the ground level. It will have have 8 function rooms at the second level with plus a kitchen designed to international standards. 
It will have state-of-the-art audio and video equipment in all these venues. A museum/souvenir shop is likewise located at the second level.
Check out more photos at Iloilo Travel Guide on Facebook.

UPDATE
As of May 2014 from Megaworld Iloilo Business Park FB


Taken sometime in August
From AgBoi Blog Facebook Page




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