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Iloilo City hosted the 49th Meeting of the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration, showcasing its capacity for major international events. Mayor Raisa Treñas noted the event's benefits for tourism and economic development, including capacity training for local stakeholders.

Under the ASEAN Economic Community, Iloilo will partner with Agoda to boost local tourism businesses. The city is also focusing on its growing IT-BPM sector and anticipates further opportunities in business process outsourcing and potential data center investments. Officials aim to align local programs with ASEAN reforms to maximize integration benefits.