ILOILO'S DEVELOPMENT: Senate President Franklin Drilon leads the hard hat ceremony at the site for the new Iloilo Convention Center (ICC) at Mandurriao, Iloilo City on Friday, February 28. The ICC, now undergoing construction, has been envisioned by the Iloilo local government to make the city the conference hub of Western Visayas and nearby regions. Among those who joined the Senate leader in the ceremony are (from left) Philippine Ports Authority general manager Juan Sta. Ana, Iloilo (5th District) Rep. Neil Tupaz, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional director Ed Tayao, DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson, Iloilo Mayor Jed Mabilog, and Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr.. (PRIB photo by Joseph Vidal/ February 28, 2014)