Megaworld’s Iloilo Business Park (IBP) has formally unveiled Pagsinapol, a new public art landmark, as it marked its first year as Iloilo City’s Center of Arts and Culture.
Commissioned by Megaworld and created by renowned artist AR Sculptura, the installation now stands at the Walk Road Roundabout inside the 72-hectare township in Mandurriao district.
The unveiling was led by Megaworld president and CEO Lourdes Gutierrez-Alfonso, MREIT president and CEO Jose Arnulfo Batac, and Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas.
Derived from the Hiligaynon word meaning “coming together,” Pagsinapol is a 12-meter-tall installation featuring a spiraling architectural form surrounding a reflective pond, with a sculptural paraw at its center and a torch-bearing figure at its peak, symbolizing unity, resilience, hope, leadership, and the shared aspirations of the Ilonggo community.
“Iloilo City is a creative city, home to so many creative people,” Gutierrez-Alfonso said.
The project, according to her, reflects Megaworld’s commitment to celebrating Ilonggo artistry by providing a venue where local artists can showcase their talents while strengthening the city’s cultural identity.
“This is our vision for the township—to become a venue to help showcase Ilonggo arts and cultural identity,” Gutierrez-Alfonso added.
Meanwhile, Treñas said the anniversary reflects the city’s belief that progress is measured not only through economic growth but also through culture, creativity, and the people who keep these alive.
She also thanked Megaworld for its continued partnership with the city, saying Iloilo Business Park has evolved into a place where commerce, community, and creativity converge while creating more opportunities for the local creative sector to thrive.
The ceremonial unveiling also opened Experience Iloilo City, a month-long celebration featuring exhibitions, performances, workshops, and other cultural activities that showcase Ilonggo artists and creatives.
IBP was designated as Iloilo City’s Center of Arts and Culture through Executive Order No. 081, Series of 2025, recognizing the township’s role in promoting arts, heritage, and the creative industries through its museums, public art installations, cultural spaces, and year-round programs.
Home to the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) and the Brandy Museum, the township has since hosted exhibitions, festivals, and other cultural events, reinforcing its role as one of Iloilo City’s key venues for artistic expression while supporting the city’s vision as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Pia Maleriado, WVSU-COC intern/IMT
