Below are presentations/reports showcased during the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit. These are materials are available for download.

Break-Out Session A-1

Experiencing Tourism
Organized by AusAID’s Local Governance Development Program

Topics/Speakers:

Inspiring Partnership for Sustainable Tourism: MIG Tourism Strategy and Action Plans
Ms. Narzalina Lim
President, Asia Pacific Projects Inc.

Guimaras as Agri-Tourism Capital of the Philippines
Ms Angeles Gabinete
Provincial Tourism Officer, Province of Guimaras

Dinagyang Festival Management as Socio-Economic Development Driver of Metro Iloilo-Guimaras
Mr. Benito Jimena
City Tourism Officer, Iloilo City

Heritage Conservation: Pathways to Iloilo City’s Future
Dr. Kristine Treñas
Chairperson, Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council

Breakout Session A-2

Showcasing Local Governance on Local Economic Development
Organized by MIGEDC Investment Promotion Committee

Topics/Speakers:

OTOP on Top: The Story of Promoting LGU Products
Director Dominic Abad
Regional Director, Department of Trade and Industry (Western Visayas)

LGU-Cooperative Partnership: Pavia Story of Community Entrepreneurship Excellence
Mr. Baltazar Gumana
Municipal Planning Officer, Municipality of Pavia Iloilo

Value Adding Agriculture: Results of the Agri-Summit 2007
Mr. Herminio Maravilla
Trustee, Iloilo Business Club

Microfinancing: The Taytay sa Kauswagan Story
Mr. Angel de Leon
Executive Director, Taytay sa Kauswagan

Break-out Session A-3

Showcasing Local Governance on Environmental Management
Organized by MIGEDC Environmental Management Committee

Topics/Speakers

War on Waste: The Experience of Sta, Barbara in Promoting Environmental Sustainability
Honorable Isabelo Maquino
Mayor, Municipality of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo

Iloilo City’s Environmental Challenges and Actions Report
Engr. Noel Hechanova
City Environmental and Natural Resource Officer, Iloilo City

Responding to an Oil Spill Disaster: Data Management Support for the Rehabilitation of Guimaras Island, Philippines
Engr. Evan Arias
Provincial Supervising Planner, Guimaras

Rainwater Harvesting to Mitigate Impact of Climate Change
Dr. Jessica Salas
President, Kahublagan sang Panimalay, Inc.

Break-Out Session B-1

Advancing Regional Infrastructure Agenda
Organized by AusAID’s Local Governance Development Program

Topics/Speakers

Advancing Economic Development through Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Integrated Urban and Regional Plan
Architect Nathaniel Einseidel
President, Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning, Inc.

lloilo Flood Control Project: Christmas 2008 Gift for Iloilo
Engr. Al Fruto
Project Coordinator, Department of Public Works and Highways (Western Visayas)

Addressing the Power Crisis
Engr. Andrian Moncada
Assistant Vice President, Global Business Power Corp.

Break-Out Session B-2

Educating the City-Region
Organized by MIGEDC Committee on Basic Services

Topics/Speakers

Education for Regional Sustainability
Rev. Fr. Manuel Vergara, OSA
President, University of San Agustin

Iloilo City’s GILAS: Literacy Enhancement
Mr. Mario Deriquito
Director, Ayala Foundation

What’s in Store for the IT
Dr. Glenn Aguilar
Chairperson, Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology

Educating Local Governments
Director Evelyn Trompeta
Regional Director Department of Interior and Local Government (Western Visayas)

Break-Out Session B-3

Showcasing Good Governance on Harmonized Urban Services Delivery
Organized by MIGEDC Committee on Land Use Planning, Basic Services

Topics/Speakers

Iloilo City Development Strategy
Ms Vickie Antonio
Project Coordinator, Cities Development Strategies

Housing in Iloilo City-Region
Ms. Eden Garde
OIC Program Manager, UN Habitat

The Homeless as Catalyst for Urban Development
Ms. Sonia Cadornigara
Iloilo City Urban Poor Council