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Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Foreign envoys in for Ilonggo products showcase
ENVOYS of Allied Nations who will come to Iloilo to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of Panay on March 18 will be treated to a showcase of Ilonggo products.
Starting March 15, the Department of Trade and Industry-Iloilo set up an exhibit of native handicrafts and special delicacies along the Capitol walkway and lobby.
The exhibit runs up to March 17 during which the foreign dignitaries will also be treated to a special banquet at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.
Top local producers set up booths to display export quality products such as home furniture and furnishings, office décor, gift items and assorted bric-a-brac.
Iloilo's weaving industry will also showcase it's renowned hablon products like shawls, handkerchiefs and even gowns.
Food producers will display their own array of delicacies such as banana chips, pickles, instant taho, barquillos, and biscocho.
Expected to arrive are ambassadors from the United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand as well as dignitaries from Canada, China, Japan, and the European Union.
On March 18, they will join Filipino World War II veterans in a simultaneous hoisting of Philippine flag and flags of Allied Nations (Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA).
(March 16, 2005 issue)
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