BRITISH Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils was impressed by the City of Love during her courtesy visit to Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas at City Hall on November 9, 2021.
The United Kingdom envoy, together with First Secretary Rebecca Shah and Prosperity Program Manager of the British Embassy Manila Mary Elizabeth Bautista, also discussed possible partnerships on health, mental well-being, education and skills development during a meeting with multi-sectoral stakeholders.
Beaufils commended the city for having the highest at 92.11-percent vaccination rate in the country outside of Luzon and the National Capital Region.
Treñas said the city’s vaccination program is being conducted continuously so the Ilonggos can move forward towards economic recovery.
Citing efforts to fight climate change, Beaufils complimented Treñas for being active and in creating sustainable projects in the metropolis through green architectures which are also beneficial to the community.
Treñas thanked the British officials for taking interest in the initiatives of the city. (PR)