The proposed P18.27-billion coastal reclamation project here covering about 662 hectares has been shelved. The city government formally declared a failure of negotiation with a private proponent, effectively taking the multibillion-peso development plan “off the table” for now.

Ladiao, M. T. (2026, March 11). Reclamation deal collapses: Iloilo City declares failure of negotiation for P18.27-billion coastal project. Panay News, pp. 2, 15.