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Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Charter Schedule of Activities

Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Charter Schedule of Activities

| August 10, 2012 | 0 Comments

Iloilo City is celebrating its 75th Charter Day on August 25, 2012. In line with its Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the city government lined up various events for the Ilonggos to commemorate this historic event. The activities started last July 16 and ends on August 25. This year’s celebration centers to the theme “More than the [...]

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August 25 is a Special Non-Working Holiday in Iloilo City

August 25 is a Special Non-Working Holiday in Iloilo City

| July 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. by the authority of President Benigno Aquino III just signed Proclamation No. 203, declaring August 25 as a Special (Non-Working) Day in Iloilo City. August 25, 2011 marks the 74th Charter Day anniversary of Iloilo City. The then municipality of Iloilo was incorporated with the surrounding municipalities of Lapaz, [...]

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Iloilo City’s 73rd Charter Day anniversary commemoration

Iloilo City’s 73rd Charter Day anniversary commemoration

| July 21, 2010 | 0 Comments

For the first time in the history of this city, Iloilo commemorates its declaration as a Chartered City 73 years ago. The celebration which started last July 16 (the exact date 73 years ago when Iloilo was converted into a chartered city and inaugurated 40 days after) was spearheaded by the new city Mayor, Jed [...]

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