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PROFILE OF ILOILO
Iloilo is the largest province on Panay and occupies the fertile alluvial plains of the southeast. High mountains form natural boundaries with the provinces of Antique to the west and Capiz to the north. There are many small islands that lie along its irregular coast along the Guimaras Strait. There are two pronounced seasons, wet from July to November and dry from December to June. Determined to regain its position as the economic center of the Visayas, Iloilo is harnessing the potentials of its strategic location, abundant resources and established facilities to attain revitalized growth. Centrally located in the archipelago, Iloilo serves as the gateway to Southern Philippines and holds an unparalleled advantage of being a center of trade, commerce and industry. The province sprawls over a land area of 4,719 square kilometers and occupies the southeast end of Panay Island. Its population of 1.7 million provides not only a pool of highly skilled workforce but also a growing consumer market. Iloilo takes pride in being the "Food Basket and Rice Granary of the Philippines." Aside from being one of the leading producers of palay, its agricultural crops include various legumes, rootcrops and fruits like mangoes, pineapple and citrus. Iloilo’s fishing grounds are also some of the richest in the country and teem with grouper, sea bass, tuna, blue marlin, prawn, milkfish and shrimps. Iloilo also plays hosts to two research institutes, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center and the University if the Philippines in the Visayas. The province also has rich deposits of metallic and non-metallic minerals.The province of Iloilo is only 50 minutes plane ride from Manila and is linked to many provinces by major shipping routes. The local road network has a length of 885 kilometers that reaches major production areas and market centers of the province. The Iloilo Commercial Port Complex is located on 20.8 hectares of land and is equipped with modern facilities and hosts a Fishing Port Complex. The fish port offers processing and storage facilities for the province’ thriving fishing industry. It is one of the country’s busiest ports; a fine natural harbor that has three entry points, two of which are utilized for domestic and international operations. The Iloilo airport has modern facilities that can handle both day and night time flights. Various airlines offer daily flight services to Cebu, Manila and other cities. The supply of power exceeds the current demands, while the supply of water is handled by 14 water districts spread throughout the province. Iloilo has state-of-the-art communication facilities that offer landline and mobile telephone services, and paging systems. The province is also one of the country’s major financial hubs with are 107 banking institutions and 101 financial intermediaries.The Regional Agro-Industrial Center (RAIC) in Pavia, is a special economic zone that already has the vital infrastructure facilities in place. Located approximately 10 kilometers from Iloilo airport, the RAIC could easily accommodate industries and businesses in gifts, toys and houseware items production garments manufacturing, metal products, machinery and equipment manufacturing, agriculture and aquamarine-based industries, electronics, and chemical product manufacturing. The Iloilo Fishing Port and Food Processing Complex has the facilities such as modern 300 tons cold storage room, refrigeration facilities and support systems that will allow investors to operate immediately. Other viable investment opportunities include the production and processing of shrimps, fin fishes, mussels and oysters, seaweeds and other fish products; production and processing of fruits, nuts, vegetables, piña fiber and other agricultural crops. Non-agricultural investment opportunities include production of furniture, metal craft, ceramics and earthenware, and marble. All of these have strong support from the growing local consumer market and established export markets. Land area: 4,767 sq. kms.; Major Dialects/ Languages:Ilonggo, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Tagalog; No. of Barangays:1,901 City/ies: ILOILO; Municipalities: (42) Ajuy, Alimodian, Anilao, Badiangan, Balasan, Banate, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Batad, Bingawan, Cabatuan, Calinog, Carles, Concepcion, Dingle, Duenas, Dumangas, Estancia, Guimbal, Igbaras, Janiuay, Lambunao, Leganes, Lemery, Leon, Maasin, Miag-ao, Mina, New Lucena, Oton, Passi City, Pavia, Pototan, San Dionisio, San Enrique, San Joaquin, San Miguel, San Rafael, Sta. Barbara, Sara, Tigbauan, Tubungan, Zarraga.
APGC PROJECTS IN ILOILO
	ACROPOLIS ILOILO: Yet another jewel in the land. Set in the heart of historic Arevalo, shining as a new landmark in Iloilo. Features & Amenities: • 8.6 hectares of prime real estate • Entrance gate and guard house • Clubhouse • Basketball court • Swimming pool • Wide Concrete road network • Paved sidewalks with concrete curbs and gutters • Centralized interrelated water system • Underground drainage system • Underground system • Electrical system
	METROPLIS ILOILO: Keeping tradition at pace with the future...A unique 50-hectares fully developed modern complex of five exclusive villages, blending modern conveniences such as a commercial complex, bus terminal, school and world of recreation, with an enchanting countryside setting.