RDC Western Visayas gears up for the 14th RDC-PSRs NATCON

Preparations for the 14th Regional Development Council-Private Sector Representatives National Convention (RDC-PSRs NatCon) are gearing up with the RDC of Western Visayas as host. This is the second time since 2014 for the region to organize the said affair and the first face-to-face RDC-PSR national event since the pandemic. The three-day NatCon will run from April 26 to 28 at the Iloilo Convention Center at the Megaworld Business Park in Iloilo City.

The event carries the theme, “Festival of H.O.P.E.: Harnessing Opportunities, Participation, and Empowerment.” Invited resource persons will talk about harnessing opportunities and highlighting experiences on Filipinnovation and Start-Up development, harnessing participation and highlighting experiences on festivals as a strategy for growth, and harnessing empowerment of people and communities and empowering creative industries through culture recovery and resiliency programs.

The annual RDC-PSR National Convention aims to encourage unity and cooperation among PSRs, discuss strategies to further strengthen the collaboration of the government and the private sector towards working for development, share initiatives and best practices of the private sector to spur overall growth in the region, and provide a platform for the PSRs to discuss various development concerns in the RDCs. Over 250 participants from all 15 regions of the country are expected to attend this event.

Read more: https://nro6.neda.gov.ph/rdc-western-visayas-gears-up-for-the-14th-rdc-psrs-natcon/

Connie Carillo Diversified Farm in Bingawan: Helping Sustaining a Healthy Community Through Farm Schools

The area around the town of Bingawan, the edge of the central portion of the province is where it ends and the town of Tapaz, Capiz province begins and is very much another unsung corner of Iloilo with warm, friendly, welcoming people. Bingawan has some rich farming land and farming is at the heart of its village life. The landscapes are gorgeous here; with gentle pastures, to the high mountains. The area offers some beautiful hikes and bike trails across its lovely rolling meadows, woodland and a few working farms. The town would be less touristic than its neighboring towns but is well worth exploring. If you are concerned about how organic can contribute to benefit our shared environment, promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved, then a trip to Connie Carillo Diversified Farm is for you. With the governments’ efforts to improve the knowledge and technical skills of the farmers, the Connie Carillo Diversified Fa

Travelers guide to Iloilo transport terminals (Airport, Jeepneys, Buses, RORO. etc)

Being the biggest city on Panay Island and the center of Western Visayas region, Iloilo City is a transportation hub whether by land, sea or air. These numerous transportation terminals facilitate day to day commerce, light & heavy industries, and tourism, among others. As this is a travel blog, this guide is aimed to tourists who want to experience and explore Iloilo and perhaps even beyond. Iloilo International Airport A little more than five years old, the Iloilo International Airpor t is among the most modern and beautiful in the country today. It is situated around 20 kilometers from Iloilo City , straddling the towns of Cabatuan, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara . It has direct links to Manila, Cebu, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa plus international destinations Hong Kong and Singapore . Among the first hurdles tourists will have to contend is the distance that translates to expensive fare when traveling to and from this airport.

Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo Levels Up Sustainability Efforts by Eliminating single-use plastic water bottles in guest rooms.

Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, a prominent player in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability. With a dedication to preserving the environment, the hotel is taking substantial measures to reduce its ecological footprint and enhance its sustainable practices. Hotels have long been contributors to plastic pollution due to the widespread use of single-use bottled water. Recognizing this environmental challenge in the tourism industry, Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo is taking a bold step forward by reducing its plastic footprint significantly by removing single-use bottled water from guest rooms. Eliminating Single-Use Bottled Water: Embracing Reusable Carafes with UV Filtration Water Stations Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo places itself at the forefront of the eco-conscious movement by eliminating single-use bottled water from its guest rooms and fully implementing reusable carafes as an amenity from July onwards. Water

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