In Northern Iloilo, 430,739 persons in 91,926 families were affected (97.20%) 64,232 houses were totally damaged 28,615 houses were partially damaged Total estimated damage in Iloilo Province amounted to PhP10.3B

To hasten the economic recovery of Yolanda-affected municipalities particularly the marginalized sectors, by spurring economic activities through increased tourist arrivals and spending thus creating more investments and job opportunities for the local people.

6 municipalities in Northern Iloilo Banate Barotac Viejo Ajuy Concepcion Estancia Carles

Increased investment opportunities for local and foreign investors Increased employment opportunities for local residents Increased tourist arrivals in Northern Iloilo destinations Increased livelihood opportunities for women, fisherfolks and cultural communities Enhanced enabling environment on tourism development of the LGUs in NI

 Development and enhancement of tourism and ancillary products and services o New tour packages o New / Improved souvenir products  Improvement of promotional strategies to market tourism products and services o Reproduction of promo collaterals o Destination branding o Participation to fairs  Implementation of Innovation Fund for MSMEs

 Skills development of middle managers & service workers on: o Effective Customer service o Food preparation and service / housekeeping and bartending o Negotiation / Influencing Others o Communication o Personality Development o Rights of Workers o Anti-sexual harassment and anti-human trafficking laws o Occupational safety and health

 Conduct of baseline survey on project indicators for efficient project M&E  Capacity development to strengthen tourism database  Formulation/Enhancement and Enactment of Tourism Development Plans and Tourism Codes integrating GAD and DRR-CCA  Monitoring of Streamlined Business Permitting System  Updating of Cost of Doing Business  Enhancement of LGU Website

Provincial & Northern Iloilo Tourist Arrivals LGU % Increase Iloilo Province80,184117, % Northern Iloilo Circuit25,16448, %

Total Number of Accommodation Establishments & Rooms (2013) LGU# of AEs # of Rooms Banate332 Barotac Viejo215 Ajuy443 Concepcion218 Estancia282 Carles11105 Total24295

 With DTI:Entrepreneurship Trainings Shared Service Facility Product Development Clinics Participation to Trade Fairs  With DOST:Packaging & Labeling Assistance Grants in Aid for Equipment & Technology and SET-UP

 With DOLE:Skills trainings with Starter Kits Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Trainings  With DOT:Technical Assistance Fund for reproduction of promo materials Participation to Marketing Events of the agency  With TESDA:Skills Training

Roxas City

CARLES: GIGANTES GROUP OF ISLANDS CONCEPCION GROUP OF ISLANDS Ajuy Islands Barotac Viejo IP Community Banate Marine Protected Areas

CARLES: GIGANTES GROUP OF ISLANDS CONCEPCION GROUP OF ISLANDS Ajuy Islands Barotac Viejo IP Community Banate Marine Protected Areas CARLES: GIGANTES GROUP OF ISLANDS

CONCEPCION GROUP OF ISLANDS Ajuy Islands Barotac Viejo IP Community Banate Marine Protected Areas

Concepcion Group of Islands Ajuy Islands Roxas City Barotac Viejo IP Community Banate Marine Protected Areas 7. Expansion of Bay-ang (Ajuy) Wharf into a RORO Port (PPA); 8. Concreting of 2 km road leading to Mangoroco wharf (jump off point to Marbuena Island Resort) 1. Concreting of 3.5 km road, Poblacion to Bancal Port (DOT-DPWH); 2. Widening of concrete road from Brgy. Barosbos (location of mainland beach resorts) to Poblacion; 3. Rehabilitation of waiting area in Bancal Port into a visitor facility 1. Concreting of 3.5 km road, Poblacion to Bancal Port (DOT-DPWH); 2. Widening of concrete road from Brgy. Barosbos (location of mainland beach resorts) to Poblacion; 3. Rehabilitation of waiting area in Bancal Port into a visitor facility 1. Construction of Tourist Lounge/ Souvenir Shop 3. Concreting of road from the town center leading to Concepcion Mun. Port - PhP20M; 4. Expansion of Concepcion Municipal Port into a RORO Port (PPA) -PhP30M; 5. Rehabilitation of tourist info center/lounge 6. Restoration of fishport facilities – PhP5M 3. Concreting of road from the town center leading to Concepcion Mun. Port - PhP20M; 4. Expansion of Concepcion Municipal Port into a RORO Port (PPA) -PhP30M; 5. Rehabilitation of tourist info center/lounge 6. Restoration of fishport facilities – PhP5M 9. Renovation of existing restroom and construction of souvenir shop for the tourism circuit 2. Northern Iloilo Comprehensive Fishery Rehabilitation and Development Project /Ports Development (KOICA) – USD10M 4. Concreting of Lanjagan-Taguhangin Road, Ajuy; 5. Improvement of Drainage / Slope Protection along Lanjagan-Taguhangin Road, Ajuy (150m./36.60 cu.m.) - PhP 3.85M 4. Concreting of Lanjagan-Taguhangin Road, Ajuy; 5. Improvement of Drainage / Slope Protection along Lanjagan-Taguhangin Road, Ajuy (150m./36.60 cu.m.) - PhP 3.85M Carles: Gigantes Group of Islands