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Iloilo Central Market

The art deco façade of the market before the redevelopment
Location	Iloilo City, Philippines
Coordinates	10°41′34″N 122°34′10″E / 10.692877°N 122.569451°E / 10.692877; 122.569451
Address	Iloilo City Proper
Opening date	January 15, 1912
Owner	Iloilo City government

The Iloilo City Public Market, also known as Iloilo Central Market or Tienda Mayor, was a public market in Iloilo City, Philippines. It was one of the two largest palengkes in Iloilo City Proper, the other being the Iloilo Terminal Market, more commonly referred to locally as Super. The two large public markets are currently undergoing redevelopment by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SMPHI) through a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Iloilo City Government. The old structure was demolished with a pledge for a faithful reconstruction made.

The Iloilo Central Market was publicly opened on January 15, 1912. The Art Deco façade was added in 1938. It underwent its first renovation during Acting Mayor Rosa Caram's 1986 to 1987 term. The market was situated in the Calle Real Heritage Zone in the city's downtown area. It is surrounded by other heritage structures dating back to colonial times in Spanish and American history. It became a Cultural Tourism Heritage Zone in 2013, followed by becoming a Historic Center through NHCP Resolution No. 3 in 2014. On August 3, 2022, SM Prime Holdings was awarded a 25-year lease agreement for the redevelopment of the market.

In March 2024, the Iloilo Central Market's Art Deco façade was demolished to facilitate a stronger, accurate reconstruction, with SMPHI having pledged to replicate the original design. This decision, however, sparked skepticism regarding the city government's approval process. Mayor Jerry Treñas faced administrative complaints related to the alleged unlawful demolition of the market. The complaints were filed by Jose Nereo Lujan, chief information officer of the Iloilo Provincial Information and Community Affairs Office (PICAO), with the Office of the Ombudsman–Visayas in Iloilo City. Despite the commitment made during the lease agreement signing in August 2022 to preserve the façade as a heritage structure, the recent demolition raised significant controversy.

References

1. Solinap, Leo (September 20, 2023). "Iloilo terminal and central markets to be redeveloped". SunStar Publishing Inc. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
2. ^ Marzan, Joey (April 25, 2024). "Iloilo City mayor defends demolition of historic market façade". INQUIRER.net. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
3. "Initial P3-B allotted to redevelop Iloilo City's 2 public markets - SM Prime Holdings, Inc". SM Prime Holdings, Inc. - One of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia that offers innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities. August 3, 2022. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
4. Guardian, Daily (April 17, 2024). "'BROKEN PROMISE': Historic Iloilo market art deco facade demolished". Daily Guardian. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
5. "Demolition of Iloilo Central Market questioned". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 2, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
6. ^ "Treñas charged over Iloilo Central Market demolition". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on July 21, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.

External links

• Media related to Iloilo Central Market at Wikimedia Commons

v t e Iloilo City Proper
Downtown Iloilo
Buildings	Casa Real de Iloilo Celso Ledesma House Fort San Pedro (Iloilo) Iloilo Central Market Iloilo City Hall Iloilo Freedom Grandstand Iloilo Provincial Capitol Old Iloilo City Hall San Jose Church (Iloilo) SM Delgado Terranza Residences Iloilo Calle Real Elizalde Building Eusebio Villanueva Building Hoskyn's Department Store Iloilo Customs House
Squares and monuments	Arroyo Fountain Plaza Libertad Sunburst Park
Museums	Museo Iloilo Museum of Philippine Economic History Museum of Philippine Maritime History National Museum Western Visayas
Education	Assumption Iloilo Ateneo de Iloilo – Santa Maria Catholic School Cabalum Western College Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Hua Siong College of Iloilo St. Paul University Iloilo Sun Yat Sen High School University of Iloilo University of San Agustin University of the Philippines Visayas
Transportation	Forbes Bridge General Luna Street Iloilo Fish Port Complex Iznart Street J.M. Basa Street Muelle Loney Street Panay Railways Plazoleta Gay Port of Iloilo
Related	Dinagyang Kasadyahan Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Iloilo Santo Niño de Cebú
Italics denote buildings under construction or defunct.

v t e Iloilo City
La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloílo
Topics	History Metropolitan area People Media Districts Skyscrapers Nicknames
Districts	Arevalo City Proper Jaro La Paz Lapuz Mandurriao Molo
Geography	Iloilo River Batiano River Iloilo Strait Panay Gulf Ortiz Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Iloilo Province
Landmarks	Arroyo Fountain Calle Real Camiña Balay Nga Bato Casa Mariquit Casa Real de Iloilo CPU Church Iloilo Business Park Iloilo Central Market Iloilo Convention Center Iloilo Customs House Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art Iloilo River Esplanade Jaro Belfry Jaro Cathedral Lizares Mansion Lopez Heritage House Molo Church Molo Mansion Museo Iloilo Old Iloilo City Hall Old Jaro Municipal Hall Plaza Libertad San Jose Church
Education	Primary and secondary schools Universities and colleges Central Philippine University Iloilo Doctors' College Iloilo Science and Technology University John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University St. Paul University Iloilo University of Iloilo University of San Agustin University of the Philippines Visayas West Visayas State University
Culture	Ilonggo language Ilonggo people Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro Dinagyang Kasadyahan Paraw Regatta Festival Our Lady of the Candles Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary of Iloilo Santo Niño de Arévalo Lopez Jaena Day La Paz Batchoy Pancit Molo Mang Inasal Newspapers
Transportation	Airport Seaport Panay Railways
Western Visayas Philippines Category

• Buildings and structures in Iloilo City Proper
• Retail markets in the Philippines
• Tourist attractions in Iloilo City
• Commercial buildings completed in 1912
• Buildings and structures demolished in 2024
• Art Deco architecture in the Philippines
• 20th-century architecture in the Philippines
• Controversies in the Philippines