Ben Jimena commits his efforts in promoting Iloilo as a prime tourist destination.
Former Iloilo City’s Tourism Officer, Centralian Benito Jimena is now the Liaison Officer of the City Mayor’s Office. Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III made the announcement after he vowed to boost the tourism industry and give all the necessary support to the City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO).
“He (Jimena) is there as a sort of volunteer. He will be my consultant and I will include him in a task force that will oversee all our festivals,” said Espinosa. The mayor noted that Jimena will be the contact person between the Office of the City Mayor and CTDO. Jimena will also make sure that all the preparations including the venue and programs of events are well-prepared, Espinosa stressed.
It was noted that various events such as the Iloilo Dinagyang Festival, Paraw Regatta Festival, Independence Day, Rizal Day, Andres Bonifacio Day, National Heroes Day among others will need a facilitator like Jimena.
Jimena served during the time of former Mayor and now Iloilo City Lone District Representative Jerry P. Treñas before he retired in 2015.
Jimena is a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering graduate of Central Philippine University in 1971. He served as part of the full-time faculty at the CPU Department of Chemistry in 1971-1974 and as part-time instructor in 1980-1981, 1993-1995, 1996-1997, 2000-2002. He also served as treasurer of CPUAAI Board of Directors in 1998 and member of the CPU Corporation Investment Committee in 2001-2003.
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