ILOILO City – The local government considers forging a “sisterhood” agreement with a city in Italy.
Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Giorgio Guglielmino will visit this city on the first week of September, Mayor Jose Espinosa III disclosed.
“Maybe we can forge some agreement or ties with one Italian city,” he said.
According to Espinosa, Italy is doing well in terms of “cultural aspect and the preservation of monuments.”
On July 30 the Iloilo City government and Quanzhou City in Fujian province, China signed a letter of intent for the establishment of friendly ties.
The sisterhood will be anchored on the economic aspect, Espinosa said, noting that many Ilonggo-Chinese families in this city trace their roots to Fujian.
The Iloilo City government will gather its sister cities in the Philippines and abroad on Aug. 25 in one of the highlights of its 81st Charter Day anniversary celebration.
The cities of Tacurong and San Juan already confirmed their attendance.
Iloilo City has more than 20 sister cities in the Philippines and abroad. (PNA)
