Mayor Raisa Treñas said she is not aiming to turn Iloilo City into a “mega city.”
Treñas made the remark in an interview with Singapore-based regional news channel CNA during the 10th World Cities Summit 2026 held from June 11 to 16.
“We don’t dream to be a mega city. We dream to be a better city—a people-centered city and a city for everyone,” she said.
The first female mayor of Iloilo City said the city’s development should focus on small, practical projects that directly improve residents’ lives.
“If we can continue doing these small projects that improve the lives of Ilonggos and putting people first, it will be different from mega cities,” said Treñas.
“It’s easier to navigate, easier to make decisions, and easier to adapt to change in a smaller city.”IMT
