ILOILO City – The city government’s Local Economic Enterprise Office (LEEO) exceeded its monthly income for the month of June.
LEEO’s collection last month reached P6,971,994 million – higher by P305,000 than its P6.6 million target income.
“Thank you to the LEEO for the performance…Congratulations,” said Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.
LEEO is overseeing the operations of the city’s public markets and slaughterhouse.
Total collections also increased by P4 million to P45 million from January to June this year from P41 million in the same period last year.
LEEO head Maricel Mabaquiao attributed all of these to the efficiency in collection of their personnel for rentals, entrance of goods and payment for delinquencies of the vendors.
This is despite the ongoing rehabilitation and redevelopment of the city’s public markets.
Rehabilitation is now being implemented in all public markets including the Iloilo Central and Terminal markets in the City Proper district; Jaro Big Market; and Arevalo, La Paz, and Mandurriao markets.
Temporary stalls set up nearby have been provided to vendors to continue economic activities.
With the modern markets, it is expected to create improved services and convenience for consumers, including clean facilities, parking spaces, and flood-free areas, as well as boost small business and promote tourism potentials. (With reports from Iloilo City PIO)/PN
