Manila, Feb. 13 -- The city government here turned over the historical Jaro municipal building to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), following the signing of a deed of usufruct at the Iloilo City hall on Thursday.

Mayor Jerry Trenas highlighted the building's significance, calling it "one of the jewels of Iloilo City" and expressing optimism that it will be utilized effectively under the NCCA's stewardship.

"The Jaro Municipio is one of the jewels of Iloilo City. Iloilo has so many jewels, this is one of the best that we could offer. We hope the Jaro Municipio will really be put to good use," he said in his message.

Signatories to the agreement included Trenas, NCCA Chairperson Victorino Mapa Manalo, NCCA Executiv...