The Iloilo City Hall is the official seat of government of the

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, located in Plaza Libertad,

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. It is where the

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holds office and the chambers of the Iloilo City Council. It also hosts several offices under the Iloilo City Government.

History

The city hall was originally located at the corner of

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and Infante Street, beside the

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. It was donated to the university in 1947 and now serves as the UP Visayas Iloilo City Campus Main Building. Following this, the City of Iloilo temporarily housed its government offices at Casa Real de Iloilo, which was also used by the provincial government. In 2011, the new city hall at Plaza Libertad was completed, becoming the first

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in the Visayas. It features several eco-friendly innovations, including a solar-powered air-conditioning system, a rooftop garden, and a rainwater harvesting area. In 2024, the eight-story Iloilo City Legislative Building was completed behind the city hall to accommodate city councilors and provide additional office space. It is connected to the city hall via a bridge. Additionally, a six-story multilevel parking building is under construction adjacent to the city hall. It is located on the former site of the

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(DBP), and will also be connected to the city hall via a bridge.

Architecture

The architecture of the Iloilo City Hall draws inspiration from the Old City Hall, incorporating

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while introducing new

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features, including uniformly arched windows, high ceilings, a dome, and an extensive use of patio furniture. Atop the dome of the city hall stands ''Lin-ay sang Iloilo'' (Lady of Iloilo), an bronze statue symbolizing prosperity, hope, and peace. Its design was inspired by the "Lady of Freedom" atop the U.S. Capitol Building in

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The statue was conceptualized by artist Ed Defensor and cast by Franz Herbich at Herbich International Art and Manufacturing Corporation in

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References

External links

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Iloilo City Government
– Official website {{Iloilo City Buildings and structures in Iloilo City Proper City and municipal halls in the Philippines Government buildings completed in 2011 Local government in Iloilo City 21st-century architecture in the Philippines

History

Architecture

See also

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