The City Government of Iriga gained regional recognition for its strong performance in tourism development and governance during the Department of Tourism Region V Year-End Recognition Ceremony held on December 15, 2025 at The Marison Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay.
Iriga City was honored with the ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ข ๐๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ ๐๐ช๐๐ฅ๐, acknowledging its exceptional dedication and valuable contribution to the Department of Tourism Regional Office V training initiatives. Through active participation in the program, the city helped elevate service standards while promoting professionalism, hospitality, and the values that define Filipino excellence in service.
Further highlighting its tourism leadership, Iriga City was ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ง-๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐. This recognition reflects the strength of the cityโs proposal and its commitment to sustainable, resilient, and community-driven tourism development that places local culture, creativity, and community participation at the forefront.
Alongside these tourism achievements, Iriga City also received the ๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ก๐ง ๐ช๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ (๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น) award. The distinction underscores the cityโs consistent efforts in ensuring accurate, timely, and complete data reporting, which supports sound planning and effective coordination with regional and national partners.
These recognitions underscore Iriga Cityโs alignment with the Arriba Iriga vision of becoming the Culture and Arts Capital of the Bicol Region and its mission of delivering a memorable and meaningful travel experience. The accomplishments reflect the dynamic leadership of Mayor Wilfredo Rex C. Oliva, the support of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and the sustained tourism innovations of the I-CHAT Office under the leadership of Tourism Officer Engr. Nona Vanessa M. Santiago, in close collaboration with local tourism stakeholders and partners.
The City Government of Iriga extends its sincere appreciation to the Department of Tourism Region V for the honors bestowed, which serve as inspiration to further strengthen tourism programs and initiatives. Gratitude is likewise extended to local tourism stakeholders and economic partners whose continued support plays a vital role in advancing Iriga City as a competitive and welcoming destination.
Source: Lungsod Ng Iriga