ILOILO City – The “Bike Capital of the Philippines” has been asked to host the 2023 National Bike Day Awards and Recognition on Nov. 26.
Mayor Jerry Treñas said the proposal boosts Iloilo City’s branding, attracts more tourists and has multiplier effects in terms of economic opportunities.
“The Department of Transportation would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the Iloilo City government for its unwavering support in advancing active transportation, having been a two-time consecutive Gold Awardee in the 2021 and 2022 National Bike Day Awards, and most recently, contributing to the Knowledge Sharing Webinar as one of the resource speakers,” Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Anneli Lontoc wrote Treñas.
“Your city’s active transport programs and initiatives serve as a model and inspiration for better and livable cities in the Philippines,” she added.
Lontoc also said the opportunity would enable the city to showcase its active transportation initiatives to inspire local government units to integrate active transportation policies, programs, and activities in their jurisdiction.
The metropolis is also a Galing Pook Awardee 2022 for its “I-Bike Program: Promoting the Development of the Iloilo City Bike Culture” and a two-time Gold Awardee for “Most Bicycle-Friendly City” by Mobility Awards. (Iloilo City PIO)/PN
