Iloílo City and Province [Archive] - Page 14

wecky

January 27th, 2006, 02:43 PM

BBQ and buffet at Marquez Lim Mansion

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The newly restored Marquez Lim mansion at 11 Mapa Street, Iloilo City (beside Sta. Maria Church) will host a two-day treat dubbed Hala Bira! Barbecue and Buffet in time with the highlights of the Dinagyang Festival on January 28 and 29.

On January 28, for only P200 you can have all your favorite barbecues from paa, pecho, pakpak, iwi, baticulon atay, pork inasal and beef inasal, among others.

While, on January 29, for the price of P250 you can avail of a Filipino fiesta buffet lunch with lechon.

The mansion will be opened to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on those two days.

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Kids below 4 feet will pay half the prize. There will be games and fun activities for everyone!

Tickets can be bought from Mang Inasal branches in Iloilo City and Four Season Hotel.

The Marquez Lim mansion was inherited by former Senator Nikki Coseteng from her mother Alicia Guanco Marquez Lim. She is the fifth generation of Marquez Lim to have inherited the house.

Coseteng earlier told media that the house restoration was made by Marcelo Alonzo, a Manila-based interior designer. The old glass blocks, tiles and all portions of the house which reflects its antiquity are being restored. Even the old faucets were rechromed. The house was also repainted with olive green to look livelier. Before it looks like a white house.

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Coseteng said she wants to share the house with everyone as part of Iloilo's rich heritage. She said the Marquez Lim ancestral house has a lot of stories to tell.

She said the house was built in the mid 30s by her great grandfather Pedro Marquez Lim and great grandmother Concordia. It used to be a wooden house. It was destroyed during the Japanese regime and was rebuilt after the war.

The heiress said she wants to restore the house and wants to see the house stand as close as possible to the grand old days. The house served as venue for her parents' wedding reception after they made their marital vows at the San Jose Parish Church.

(from The News Today Info online)

wecky

January 27th, 2006, 02:59 PM

Ilonggo Chinoys to welcome year of the Dog on January 31
By Jay Dooma Balnig

ALL systems are now ready for the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Inc. in holding the Chinese New Year on January 31 in Plazoleta Gay Area, said Chairman Felipe Uygongco Thursday.

He added that the celebration would focus on the Chinese cultural show, parade, Chinese food festival, Night market, and the famous Lion and Dragon dance.

Mayor Jerry Trenas, Congressman Raul Gonzalez Jr, City Government officials and several invited guests would be gracing the event.

Iloilo Central Commercial High School joins the cultural show with its presentation entitled "Reliving the Fortress of Strength and Unity."

Likewise, Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School with their "Bamboo Umbrella Dance and Ring Celebration Dance" would be presenting on the cultural show.

Others joining are: Iloilo Scholastic Academy "Unity of Two Cultures," Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus "Red Butterfly Dance" and "Flower Rod Dance," Iloilo Sun Yat Sen High School "Lion Dance Welcoming the New Year."

The finale is in line with the celebration of Peace and Unity by the Chinese community.

The Chinese Food Festival will start at 1 p.m. along Iznart Street near intersection of J. De Leon Street.

Parade will follow at 4:00pm, Cultural show at 5:00pm, and Night Market until 12:00 midnight.

Traffic

Traffic will be closed 1 p.m. from the intersection of Delgado-Iznart up to Iznart Mapa Streets, Iznart-Aldeguer Streets to Aldeguer-Iznart up to Plazoleta Gay area.

Councilors Jed Patrick Mabilog and Merci Drilon-Garcia sponsored the passage of declaring the triangle area of Iznart-J.M. Basa-Aldeguer in downtown Iloilo as the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center or commonly called, "the China Town."

The move was initiated to recognize the contribution of the Chinese community in Iloilo as city's partner in progress.

The City Council instantly approved the resolution of Mabilog and Garcia.

The Iloilo Chinese New Year celebration is quite delayed as the City Government decided to reschedule the Dinagyang Festival from third Sunday of January to Last Sunday.

The entire Chinese community celebrates the Chinese New Year, the year of the Red Fire Dog on January 29, as reflected in the Chinese lunar year.

But they instead scheduled the Chinese New Year on the 31st.

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City is security ready; Police downgrades to normal status
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao and Ruby P. Silubrico

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas assured that the city's security preparations are up and done.

Part of the preparations, he said, is the visibility of police personnel in the designated areas of the festival.

Trenas added that police are ready to respond to any problem that may crop up during the festival.

He said around 3,000 cops would be seen in staging areas starting Saturday until Sunday.

Furthermore, Trenas said security preparations are very crucial for the festival not only because of the many domestic tourists but also with the many foreigners who would be witnessing the event.

He said hotels and pension houses are already fully booked even before the week of Dinagyang, which meant many are coming to the city to experience and see the event.

Trenas added that this spells good for the city's tourism industry and is a big boost to the economy.

Meanwhile, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo-is set to arrive in Iloilo Saturday.

The President's visit is another reason for security alert, said Trenas.

Arroyo would be in Ajuy and Concepcion on Saturday to inaugurate and turnover pro-poor projects.

The President would proceed to Miag-ao, Guimbal port and then to the Central Philippine University (CPU).

In the morning of Sunday, Arroyo would attend the mass before the Ati Competition starts.

Downgrade

Meanwhile, the police have decided to downgrade their alert status to normal.

Chief Superintendent Doroteo Reyes II, Regional Director of the Regional Police Office in Western Visayas, said the status has been downgraded in accordance with the result of their intelligence report.

"Our intelligence report showed that there's no indication that there will be threats," Reyes said Thursday.

"But, if our intelligence report finds some again, we will upgrade. This is a normal process. The moment there are reasons we can go up, we will do so. But now, it's normal," he added.

Reyes said the police still maintain their awareness and never take for granted the peace in the city.

Security

Reyes said security to the dignitaries on the Dinagyang festival is all set after they deployed more than 1,000 policemen to secure both local and international visitors.

Some 5,000 force multipliers are also expected to augment security. These are police interns and barangay officials.

Personnel are already assigned in all hotels and pension houses.

There are six K-9 dogs that would go around the streets to help monitor illegal drugs and explosives.

Reyes also assured the safety of the Arroyo.

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250T benefit from P1.2B water supply projects

THE Local Water Utilities Administration (Lwua) completed its 42 water supply improvement and expansion projects in as many provincial areas benefiting 250,000 residents in the countryside to the tune of P1.2 billion, an official said.

Lwua Administrator Lorenzo H. Jamora during his recent visit in Iloilo City, said the recipients of the 42 water supply improvement and expansion projects have now access to safe and potable water.

Jamora who also met with the Iloilo press presented the urgency of the passage of the proposed amendments to the Lwua charter.

Meanwhile, the Lwua publication said that of the 42 completed projects in year 2005, five were for comprehensive improvement while the other 37 were for interim improvement of water supply systems designed to meet water needs of the beneficiary communities over a period ranging from five to ten years. (T.Villavert/PIA)

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Concepcion town reaps more awards
By Gina H. Celebria

CONCEPCION town in Northern Iloilo romped away with more awards recently, sweeping the top accolades during a recognition program conducted by the Department of Social Welfare and Development for its Early Childhood Development Program.

"Concepcion did a Pacquiao," said an exuberant Municipal Mayor Raul Banias.

"We won all the awards . Best LGU, Best Midwife, Best Daycare Worker, Best Day Care Mom, and Best Community Development Worker," Banias added.

The regional awards give Concepcion a chance to compete in the national finals.

The awards came at fitting time for Concepcion as President Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo is set to visit anew the municipality to monitor the progress of several anti-poverty projects that she launched in the town last year under the Kalahi-CIDSS program.

Banias said Arroyo would be arriving on January 28 to revisit the town's Gawad Kalinga housing program for which the President contributed P1 million.

Arroyo would also distribute awards to agrarian reform beneficiaries and inaugurate the newly concreted Ajuy-Concepcion road.

The recent ECDP recognition stretches Concepcion's "winning streak" after capping the year 2005 with the national Galing Pook award as the country's most outstanding town in the implementation of various poverty alleviation programs.

The town was cited for its successful integration of population, health, environment and other allied programs.

The award, presented in Malacañang last December 20, 2005, was accompanied by a P1 million grant from the Philippine Council for Development.

Earlier, on November 30, 2005, Banias received the prestigious Rafael Salas Memorial Award for Population and Development.

Banias views the award as "a stamp of approval for what we're doing."

He also described the Galing Pook award to be "the highest recognition for best practices in governance."

Banias added, "Our vision is to achieve zero poverty. Our efforts are essentially about human development, improving our human capital."

Incidentally, Concepcion's Gawad Kalinga housing program recently received a windfall from an unexpected source.

The Couples For Christs association in Malta would be donating $75 thousand for the construction of 75 housing units and 1 chapel.

"Truly, there's hope for this country. Our dream, Zero Poverty in 2020, lives on," enthused Banias.

Concepcion also garnered the Most Outstanding Peace and Order Council award last year.

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

kirby21

January 27th, 2006, 10:19 PM

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impressive, Wecky! I like the greeneries of the place. It's really cool. :)

kirby21

January 27th, 2006, 10:26 PM

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:) -click the logo- :)
THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF ILOILO DINAGYANG 2006

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lovely! I like the "cheer-track" of Dinagyang. It was sang by an Antiqueno who won the Ilonggo Music Festival 2004, I guess. And if I'm not mistaken, it's the same tune that Bombo Radyo Iloilo and Star FM is using for their Dinagyang promotion, too.

Btw, any news of artists/singers who'll perform in "Alay nang Bombo" for Iloilo's Dinagyang 2006? Will it be held in Iloilo Sports Complex again this year?

kirby21

January 27th, 2006, 10:34 PM

GMA off to Iloilo today

Turns over 29 GK houses

By JEN L. JORVINA

ILOILO CITY – President Arroyo arrives here today to turn over 29 Gawad Kalinga houses in far-flung villages of barangays Lo-ong and Bacjawan Sur in Concepcion town, 111.4 kilometers from this city.

Of the 29 Gawad Kalinga houses, 19 were promised to be donated by the President during her visit in 2004.

The remaining units were donated by the Couples for Christ-Concepcion Chapter, the local government unit, and the San Lorenzo Green Savers CMP-GK village.

While in Concepcion town, Mrs. Arroyo, who visited the town three times in three consecutive years, will inaugurate the Ajuy-Concepcion road, a one-kilometer alternate route bypassing the town of Sara.

"I would like to thank the President for her promise to provide my constituents a concrete road pavement which was completed in October, 2005 in the amount of R10 million," Concepcion Mayor Raul Banias said.

Banias said that the President will also lead the inauguration of the Agnaga-Calampigan farm-to-market road funded by the Asian Development Bank under the Agrarian Reform Community (ADB-ARC) project.

He said the Agnaga-Calamigan ADB-ARC (Project 1) was completed in December 2005 in the amount of R13 million.

The mayor said that the President will also visit the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services, Kilusang Kabuhayan sa Barangay (Kalahi-Cidss-kkb) in the eight barangays of Concepcion with a project cost of more than R10 million, representing 71.61 percent from the World Bank and 28.39 percent from local government unit.

From Concepcion town, President Arroyo will proceed to Guimbal, Iloilo where she will declare the Guimbal Public Market as the Most Healthy Public Market in Western Visayas, inaugurate the police station, tourist center, and Guimbal Gymnasium there, and inspect the local port.

In the afternoon, the President will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the Centennial Celebration of Central Philippines University in Jaro district this city and pass by the National Kasosyo Product Exchange Forum by Technical Education, Skills and Development Authority (TESDA).

Tomorrow, the President will attend the concelebrated mass at San Jose Parish Church afterwhich she will watch the street dancing of various participants of the Dinagyang Festival which coincides with the celebration of Chinese New Year.

(from Manila Bulletin online)

kirby21

January 27th, 2006, 10:45 PM

Before the wreckoning

Iloilo is packed with food fests and concerts right now ... I'n going there immediate after this post :D

There's a stage in every corner of the Delgado-Valeria intersection and in other st.s in Iloilo... There's going to be a food fest and concert (Cueshe) in SM City, in Robinson's Paseo there will also be a food fest.

I will be going later to the "wudfest" concert in the Capitol little while (after I get my dinagyang t-shirt from dinagyang.com in Smallville). Kapatid and Barbie is going to perform, also Point Click Kill (Iloilo) and Faspitch (Cebu) there will also be 20 local bands who are going to perform. the ticket only costs P100 (yey).

So here there are (sorry I'm in a hurry, I make the captions tomorrow)

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Yehey! Good pics, Chymera. The Dinagyang Food Festival simply looks great. The streets of Iloilo China Town is covered with "palamuti". lol. Even Calle Real and its neighbouring streets til Robinson's Place Iloilo in de Leon looks fantastic and alive. Wishing to be there, too. :nocrook: :nocrook:

Askal82

January 27th, 2006, 11:03 PM

Wow kasadya sang dinagyang!! The fiesta atmosphere!!

kirby21

January 27th, 2006, 11:04 PM

haaaay.. dugay n k wla d kbalik ah.. Hi to ol newbies da ah hi "Be" heheehe... cge post2 lng da ah..

hi to chymera... tnx to ur website gli.. Dinagyang.com <===== nalingaw gd k ya.. salamat sa mga new post m and sa mga pics...

hi to wecky, kirby21(migo ni easyboy)waaaaaaaaaaahahaha..

and sa wla k na mention hi lng da ah.. keep posting coz im always reading ur post :)

tnx.....

hi to nykz. You made me smile sa imo nga write up. lol.

Wecky is trying to convince me to drop by in Dinagyang.Com as well. I simply had no time to post and register there but I had already read some stuffs around. I had several topics I liked in Dinagyang.Com and bit interested with them already. Suffice to say, I barely had enough time to cross several forums nowadays. I cannot even spare a minute to visit our Alma Mater's (CPU) forum recently due to time constraints. But who knows? You'll probably see me in the next few days in Dinagyang.Com, too. :)

FrancisXavier

January 28th, 2006, 03:44 AM

meron na bang KennyRogers, GloriaMaris, at yellow Cab pizza dito sa Iloilo?

Askal82

January 28th, 2006, 03:46 AM

As far as I know may Cab pizza and Subway sandwich sa Iloilo. :)

FrancisXavier

January 28th, 2006, 03:49 AM

where is your home town here in Phil?

lewdsaint

January 28th, 2006, 04:04 AM

Kenny Rogers meron.

Askal82

January 28th, 2006, 04:14 AM

where is your home town here in Phil?

Actually I was born in Manila. My mom was born in Davao but both parents are fom Capiz and Iloilo. My dad was born in Iloilo.

daks2003

January 28th, 2006, 04:48 AM

lewdsaint

January 28th, 2006, 04:53 AM

ANYTHING UDER THE SUN
BY REX S. SALVILLA

Iloilo Golf and Country Club

NEXT year (2007), the Iloilo Golf and Country and Club will be celebrating its centennial anniversary, said Centenary Committee head Herminio Maravilla.

In 1983, the Iloilo Golf and Country Club (originally Santa Barbara Golf and Country Club) celebrated its diamond jubilee. Founded in 1907, it claims to be the oldest golf course in the Far East.

Proof of this ancient claim are two balls trade marked Wright and Dison and Spalding and Pat. Both dated 1899, these were recently found when the old golf course was dredged.

The club was founded by 13Scots who were workers of the Philippine Railways passing Santa Barbara. They were; Mssrs. Houston, GA Less, E.J. Pfleider, Circa, R.R. Hancock, E. Black, Gleen, Holden, F. Powell, W.E Greenbaum, E. McCreary, Sage and Schradic.
The first clubhouse was a nipa hut under a big acacia tree, where the natives used to bring drinking water in cans.

In the 1920s, many Ilonggos joined the club like Mariano Cacho (the first Filipino to make a hole in one), Oscar Ldesma, Tomas Confesor, Eugenio Lopez and Fernando Lopez.

The club is affiliated with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in Fife Scotland – the ruling body of Commonwealth golfing nations until World War II.

Its course started as a short 9-hole layout just 2,000 yards with two par three’s and seven par four’s. It was designed by Bill Shaw who was later to design the Wack Wack Golf course in Manila.

At present, it is now an 18-hole golf course where many golf greats had played like Spanish champion Murcillos, E.J. Dutch Hanon, Dick Mertz, Johnny Bulla and Marty Fugal.

lewdsaint

January 28th, 2006, 05:06 AM

Iloilo gears up for Jaro fiesta
By Mera Joy Aniolga and May Franzell Obieta

GROWING up in such a scenic place, I must admit, I took for granted the beautiful spots that Jaro offered. I have spent most of my waking hours walking, looking, smelling and witnessing almost everything that Jaro offered me. I was too blind to see that I live in one of the most beloved districts of Iloilo City.

Being a Jareno, the annual fiesta celebrated every 2nd of February is such a grand event. People from different parts of Iloilo would flock to Jaro to participate in the festival. Some would go to the church to honor the district's patron saint, Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, said to be miraculous. Some would go there to visit their relatives and friends.

History showed that Jaro used to be a bustling town in Panay even before the Spaniards came. It was the seat of governmental power and business activity and center of Catholicism in the entire Iloilo Province and not the other way around as it is today.

This year, however, marks a momentous occasion in the Jaro fiesta tradition. The Association of Barangay Captains here in Iloilo and the Dinagyang Organizers decided to merge the event because after the Dinagyang highlights, the Jaro Fiesta follows a few days later.

Activities

Lots of activities were prepared by the ABC led by barangay chief Julieta Diamante. The celebrations will be kicked off by Saturday's opening parade. The beautiful princesses Jea de la Gente, Ma. Corazon Dolar, Toni Ellyza Tanchuan, and Katrina Marie Muyco with their escorts, Queen Camille I, the daughter of Senator Manny Villar, and escort Alberto Lopez III will parade through the streets of Jaro in their fluvial floats.

Before the presentation of the royal court, there will be a parade which will start in front of SM Jaro at 3 p.m. followed by ribbon cutting.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas, Iloilo Congressman Raul Gonzales Jr., Senator Manny B. Villar, and fiesta queen Camille A. Villar will give messages to their fellow Ilonggos.

On January 22, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines will have their activity. On the following day, January 23, the Association of Senior Citizens will also have their activity. January 24, meantime, is the day for all the rockers of Jaro since there will be a battle of the bands. January 25 will be the Search for Mutya ng Jaro 2006. The Jaro Cultural and Historical Foundation will conduct their activity on January 26. On the 27th is the day for the Association of Baranggay Kagawads Jaro District's activity.

A coronation night for the children's fancy ball parade followed by a bodybuilding contest will take place on the 28th of January. On the 29th will be the day allotted for the Sangguniang Kabataan's activity. January 30 will be the day for the Filipino-American School Town's activity. On January 31, the College of Criminology of the University of Iloilo will conduct their activity.

February 1 will be the presentation of Queen Camille. And on February 2, the fiesta day, will be the Jaro Fiesta Queen Coronation night with the beautiful daughter of Senator Villar as the queen.

With all these activities ahead for the upcoming fiesta, indeed Jaro is the most famous and the most beloved district of Iloilo.

Askal82

January 28th, 2006, 05:07 AM

lewdsaint

January 28th, 2006, 05:17 AM

Medyo mahihirapan ang Dencios makipag-compete sa local restuarants.

Sana may Dencios. I know Davao have them already.

Weina

January 28th, 2006, 02:40 PM

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Home TV shopping
invades Iloilo
By LORALIE SOTELO

ILOILO City - Would it be better if the things you see on TV is just well within your reach? Now just a phone-call away, Home TV moves closer to its viewers and buyers by trying to be where the demand is. With its new Business center office located at the heart of the city, viewers will not have to call toll free or make a long distance call just to purchase their product.

Now just a phone-call away, Home TV moves closer to its Iloilo City viewers and buyers.

Home TV Shopping as seen on TV is now in Iloilo with its Business Center located at the 4th floor, Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Distura Building, Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City.

Quantum Global Direct International, Inc., powered by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., the pioneer in home TV shopping recently had its formal launching last January 18.

The launching was attended by its president and CEO, Harold Dick Ledda who initialized the cutting of ribbon of Quantum’s Business center. A motorcade proceeding to the Amigo Terrace Hotel followed.

A simple and very significant program was prepared for the business center operators, the unemployed and the under-employed.

A business opportunity was presented by no less than its President and CEO Harold Dick Ledda.

Testimonies of successful distributors flowed as they took turns in sharing their success story to everyone present, products of Quantum Global Direct was thereafter introduced to the public.

Quantum Global Iloilo business center office is led by its directors, Rolly B. Igancio, Joseph Aying, Jesus and Marilyn Corio, Elisa Sew, and Aracelli Dusaran.

Quantum Global Direct International was established in 1987.

It expanded its operation to 85 countries in just ten years, bringing programming to more than 964 million television households worldwide.

Quantum is the fastest growing transactional television programming company in the world and is a fully integrated global consumer marketer.

It is the owner of over 670 products, in partnership with broadcasters, marketers, manufacturers, distributors and product inventors to help them profit from the most dynamic area of “electronic retailing.”

Quantum Global Philippines, Inc., is the only Home TV Shopping Company in the Philippines with an integrated retail infrastructure and complete product distribution facility.

Quantum Global Philippines, Inc., (QGP) has strategic retail alliances with the country’s largest retail chains, Sportshouse, Ace Hardware, Handyman, Mercury Drug, National Bookstore and Keylargo.

QGP is also a supplier to National Power Corporation, the Country’s national power utility company and Ceres Liner/Rural t\Transit, the largest bus company in the Visayas and Mindanao

Because of the fast movement of its product, QGP has launched a program to give income opportunities to housewives, professionals, overseas Filipino workers, and the unemployed.

The program called Quantum Direct Selling, authorizes distributorship of globally innovative products that include Aurigold, X1R, Sensua, AB King Pro, Timeworks, Cable Gym, Natural Bra, Ultra Trim and Firm, Quantum FB Plus and Ultra Svelt Patch.

The most outstanding fuel saving lubricant, Timeworks FX Machine, AB King Pro and Quantum FB Plus and X-1R products are the winners of the 2005 Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards.

“We launched this program to create unlimited income opportunity to help the country’s unemployed and under-employed. What the country needs in order to create an army of entrepreneurs…this is what the Quantum seeks to do,” said Harold Dick Ledda, president and chief executive officer of QGP.

Quantum Global direct marketing is committed to helping improve the lives of the Filipino people through the revolutionary income opportunity to all interested individuals.

Becoming a Quantum Global Direct distributor is simple and requires no real knowledge of health or nutrition. With business opportunity talks given for free every Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, there is no doubt that a lot of Ilonggos will soon enjoy the benefits of being a Quantum Global distributor but enjoy the good life as well.

(from Panay News online)

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 02:54 PM

GMA here today

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Despite threats of destabilization, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is pushing through with her Iloilo visit today. She will turnover and inaugurate pro-poor projects.

Arroyo will lead in the ceremonial turnover and inauguration of Ajuy-Concepcion road, Agnaga-Calamigan farm-to-market roads, KALAHI CIDSS post harvest facilities projects and the Gawad Kalinga Village houses in Concepcion town in northern Iloilo.

Arroyo is expected to arrive at 10 a. m. at the Iloilo Domestic Airport and proceed to Concepcion.

The Ajuy-Concepcion road access is a one-kilometer road that serves as alternate route from Ajuy to Concepcion without passing Sara town.

Arroyo will also turnover the rehabilitated and concreted Agnaga-Calamigan farm-to-market road and lead the ground-breaking of the Macalbang farm-to-market road.

A ceremonial turnover of 29 Gawad Kalinga houses to beneficiaries in Brgys. Lo-ong and Bacjawan Sur shall also be graced by the President.

Arroyo will have a lunch in Concepcion courtesy of Mayor Raul Banias. She will then proceed to the municipality of Guimbal in southern Iloilo to grace another occasion around 2 p.m.

At 4 p.m., Arroyo will grace a program at Central Philippine University.

The President will have dinner in Arevalo, Iloilo City arranged by the city government through League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) President, Mayor Jerry Treñas.

On Sunday, Arroyo is expected to attend the mass at the San Jose Parish Church and proceed to the Freedom Grandstand to watch some performances of the Dinagyang Festival ati-atihan tribes before returning to Manila.

(from Panay News online)

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 03:23 PM

Wow kasadya sang dinagyang!! The fiesta atmosphere!!

That's right, Askal. The Fiesta atmosphere is all over the city of love. Foodfest and concerts are in every corner of city proper right now. Mind you, Jaro is preparing for its annual fiesta, too. And Iloilo Chinese New Year is just a couple of days off Dinagyang Festival. Iloilo is well alive and kicking at present with the presence of Philippine President and other International Dignitaries visiting our city for the Dinagyang Festival.

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 03:36 PM

kenny and yellow cab meron na..gloria maris wala....i think yung latest na nagbukas ay Pancake House...grabe na talaga ang invasion ng mga national brands...pero di naman pahuhuli sa expansion ang mga local brands like marina,teds,waffle time, and lately mang inasal....Marina Restaurant i guess have 5 branches in M.Manila and 2 or 3 in Cebu, Ted's Oldtimer Lapaz Batchoy has 5 in M.Manila, 3 in Mindanao, 2 in Bacolod, 1 each in Kalibo and Roxas...Waffle Time was the most phenomenal lately with almost a hundred outlets...so its give and take lang hehehe

that's right, Daks. Iloilo Food and Restaurant Association should keep on eye of these national and international brands invading our city's business arena. They are slowly eating up the food and resto market of our Ilonggo food industry. But at the same time, I'm glad that Iloilo branded food restos are expanding nationally as well like all those brands mentioned above. In the case of TED's La Paz batchoy, I think they have a good tie up with SM coz almost all SM Malls in the country has a TED's Batchoyan on site. Again, Waffle Time is amazingly doing well in Philippine market. Good job, indeed!

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 03:55 PM

http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/banco_filipino.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/jolibee_cinema_2.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/major_sponsor.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/jm_basa_2.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/iznart_3.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/freedom_grandstand.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/gsis_bldg.jpg
http://charlii_5800.blogs.friendster.com/photos/iloilo_city_streets/amigo_terrace_hotel_3.jpg

Nice pics, Chymera! You sure you want to do Nursing and not Photography or IT? Looks like you are more highly-skilled in these two areas. :) . Thanks.

chymera00

January 28th, 2006, 05:30 PM

Coffee Break Jaro (Newest Branch)
http://static.flickr.com/25/92171056_44c6596216.jpg?v=0

Dingayang Exhibit in SM City
http://static.flickr.com/32/92171059_6e39b28200.jpg?v=0

Diversion Road (10 lane, :D)
http://static.flickr.com/40/92171062_3f8486218f.jpg?v=0

Marymart Mall
http://static.flickr.com/30/92173055_109cb9f16f.jpg?v=0

Marymart Mall (New building)
http://static.flickr.com/35/92171391_a33475a254.jpg?v=0

Another Wing of Marymart Mall
http://static.flickr.com/38/92171388_d9884a6804.jpg?v=0

Valeria St.
http://static.flickr.com/40/92171389_c6867f09ee.jpg?v=0

Robinsons Place
http://static.flickr.com/37/92171393_8363b02bc7.jpg?v=0

Iloilo Midtown Hotel
http://static.flickr.com/21/92171392_06710e7e72.jpg?v=0

chymera00

January 28th, 2006, 05:43 PM

Nice pics, Chymera! You sure you want to do Nursing and not Photography or IT? Looks like you are more highly-skilled in these two areas. :) . Thanks.
You know what they say ... always finish what you started :D
I'm still hoping to even like nursing ...

Askal82

January 28th, 2006, 07:59 PM

That's right, Askal. The Fiesta atmosphere is all over the city of love. Foodfest and concerts are in every corner of city proper right now. Mind you, Jaro is preparing for its annual fiesta, too. And Iloilo Chinese New Year is just a couple of days off Dinagyang Festival. Iloilo is well alive and kicking at present with the presence of Philippine President and other International Dignitaries visiting our city for the Dinagyang Festival.

By the way pala kirby, Ara na ang proposal sa paghimo sang chinatown sa Iloilo? Gapamangkot lang. hehehe.

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 08:22 PM

Askal, the city government already passed a resolution a month ago making the triangular streets (Aldeguer, Iznart and JM Basa) as Iloilo's China Town (approved by SP as per resolution). However, the Ilonggo Chinoys wanted the name to be changed as the "Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center" rather than Iloilo China Town.

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 08:32 PM

You know what they say ... always finish what you started :D
I'm still hoping to even like nursing ...

that's right, Chymera. So, welcome to the nursing world then. :)

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 08:34 PM

here's few of the articles about Iloilo's China Town, Askal: :)

Chinoys prefer Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center, not 'China Town'
By Jay Dooma Balnig

MOST Ilonggo Chinoys want the Iznart-Aldeguer-JM Basa triangular area called "Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center" rather than the proposed Iloilo "China Town".

The reaction of several Chinese family associations came after the Chairman of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo and President of Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation, Inc., Felipe Uygongco sought the support of Iloilo City Council Committees on Tourism under Hon. Marci Drilon-Garcia and Trade and Industry, Hon. Jed Patrick Mabilog for the passage of a resolution declaring the downtown area as Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center.
The said area was the center of trade during the Chinese and Spanish era.

Uygongco's letter further states, "The Chinese-Filipino Community had made great contributions to the economic and social progress of Iloilo City. The Chinese-Filipino Community vows to continue its support and development programs for the city."

The Ilonggo Chinoys are also noted for benevolent acts like the donation of automobiles for police patrols, school buildings and several other humanitarian deeds that promote the welfare and security of Ilonggos.

In line with this, the foundation wants to, "Declare the triangular area at the Iloilo City Proper bounded by J.M. Basa, Iznart and Aldeguer Streets as the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center and to grant the Chinese-Filipino Community the right to automatically enclose the said Center from traffic during the entire celebration of the Chinese New Year from 1 p.m. to 12 midnight and the use of the said area for the festival."

In short, the Ilonggo Chinoys want the City Government to declare the said area as Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center permanently and the closure from traffic during the Chinese New Year celebration.

The said move of Uygongco is in preparation for the Chinese New Year celebration on January 29, but the Ilonggo Chinoys will celebrate such on January 31 to give way to the Dinagyang Festival on the 29th.

(from Sunstar Iloilo online)

manileño

January 28th, 2006, 08:51 PM

The said area was the center of trade during the Chinese and Spanish era.

err was there really a 'Chinese era' in our history? hehehe.

Askal82

January 28th, 2006, 08:54 PM

err was there really a 'Chinese era' in our history? hehehe.

Prehispanic times, not Chinese era. If it was the latter, then we couldve been part of their empire back in those days. However, we shouldn't ignore the contribution of the Chinese in the Filipino culture.

manileño

January 28th, 2006, 09:14 PM

^^ the Chinese merely traded with filipinos eversince. There was an attempt to annex Luzon to China by Limahong but that failed. They also discovered America before Columbus but they didn't colonize it. They only traded. There was no Chinese era. But we've always had Chinese here. :)

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 09:33 PM

err was there really a 'Chinese era' in our history? hehehe.

that's their claim, manileno :) . Whether or not there once existed an era of Chinese in the Philippines, I have no idea at all. lol. But I like it to be called as the Chhinese-Filipino Cultural Center rather than Iloilo China Town. Something in the name that sounds impressive and classy for sure. :)

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 09:38 PM

Prehispanic times, not Chinese era. If it was the latter, then we couldve been part of their empire back in those days. However, we shouldn't ignore the contribution of the Chinese in the Filipino culture.

oh I agree, Askal. Chinese plays significant roles in our society even today. We might not be under their empire (if they have before) way back then but their contributions in our culture are simply hard to ignore. There are even good number of Chinese words or have a Chinese influence in our Filipino vocabulary. :)

kirby21

January 28th, 2006, 09:44 PM

Boracay-Iloilo rail system planned
By Aurea Calica
The Philippine Star 01/29/2006

President Arroyo announced yesterday the rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which will be extended at both ends to run from Caticlan, Aklan to Guimbal, Iloilo to make it accessible to tourists traveling to the resort island of Boracay.

Mrs. Arroyo was in Guimbal, a fourth-class town in Iloilo, to inaugurate the P11-million Guimbal multi-purpose gymnasium.

She described Guimbal as the most business-friendly, "greenest and cleanest" town in Western Visayas and said it should be added to the list of the best tourist destinations in the country.

"For tourists in Boracay to reach Guimbal, we need to put a railroad from Caticlan to the town of Guimbal," Mrs. Arroyo said.

She said opening up important routes to spur tourism and development in the country, including the rehabilitation and establishment of railway systems, is under the Medium-Term Development Plan.

"So let us all work together for that," the President said.

The rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which covers existing tracks between Iloilo and Roxas City in Capiz, could start this year after Congress enacted the National Railways Act last year.

Built by the United States, the railway system ceased operating more than 15 years ago due to financial losses.

Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin had proposed to Mrs. Arroyo the inclusion of Guimbal in the route since it is strategically located in the central part of southern Iloilo.

Proponents said the project would provide the best alternative to road transportation, with ridership forecasts reaching 42,338 passengers daily. It could also carry 63,992 tons of cargo every day.

The construction period will run from 2006 to 2008, and the railway system is set to start operating in 2009. Construction will be in several phases: the railway from Iloilo to Roxas City will be the first to be laid out, followed by the segment from Roxas City to Kalibo, and then from Kalibo to Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay island.

Mrs. Arroyo said the bidding for a P20-million port in Guimbal would start soon. A port would provide residents a direct route to Negros Oriental instead of passing through Iloilo City, which is 40 minutes away.

Garin said Guimbal’s residents have been wishing for a port for a long time. This facility could be operational by the middle of next year.

She also thanked Mrs. Arroyo for the P17-million water system in Tubunga, Iloilo and the repair of the P4-million farm-to-market road in the town of Oton.

(from The Philippine Star online)

wecky

January 28th, 2006, 10:32 PM

wecky

January 28th, 2006, 10:38 PM

You know what they say ... always finish what you started :D
I'm still hoping to even like nursing ...

hahaha .. he even tempted you to shift your course? ... just learn to love it, Chymera .. it's the most important thing ... and keep on eye sa rewards on the later part .. hehehe ... make the S sign or L sign as your good convincing matter. As I told you before, nursing is not always bedside .. their a management level, research, specialist and IT ... they even release a new area of nursing in the US ... and Space Nursing ... try to drop by sa CPU forum .. there's one centralian nurse nga ara sa field sang Space Nursing ... it's a good choice and ang salary dako pa .. hehehe. Panumduma Chy ang 6 or 7 digit nga sweldo .. tempting gid ina ... hehehe.

wecky

January 28th, 2006, 10:44 PM

lovely! I like the "cheer-track" of Dinagyang. It was sang by an Antiqueno who won the Ilonggo Music Festival 2004, I guess. And if I'm not mistaken, it's the same tune that Bombo Radyo Iloilo and Star FM is using for their Dinagyang promotion, too.

Btw, any news of artists/singers who'll perform in "Alay nang Bombo" for Iloilo's Dinagyang 2006? Will it be held in Iloilo Sports Complex again this year?

really, Kirbs? Antiqueno ina gali ang nagkanta .. wow ... i like the beat for sure. actually, I keep on listening sa Bombo Radyo Iloilo online for more developments .. and yes kasadya gid. I'm trying to access the CPU Website for the Alumni Channel and Excel station pero hina ang sulod niya ... too many are accessing ... I even emailed the webmasters .. amo man problema kuno sa US and Australia .. mahina ang sulod sang mga images ... wahhh ..

wecky

January 28th, 2006, 10:46 PM

freezing_pt

January 29th, 2006, 04:42 AM

d ko ma-open ang cpu alumni channel 2day...may live coverage ata sila at flooded ang site...sana may replay...at announce nila in advance...

weck, kung ma-contact m ang webmaster please bring my request to his attention...please...

s bombo n lang monitor today...haayy...

lewdsaint

January 29th, 2006, 08:56 AM

wow! sana matuloy! nakafront-page pa 'to sa Philippine Star.

Boracay-Iloilo rail system planned
By Aurea Calica
The Philippine Star 01/29/2006

President Arroyo announced yesterday the rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which will be extended at both ends to run from Caticlan, Aklan to Guimbal, Iloilo to make it accessible to tourists traveling to the resort island of Boracay.

Mrs. Arroyo was in Guimbal, a fourth-class town in Iloilo, to inaugurate the P11-million Guimbal multi-purpose gymnasium.

She described Guimbal as the most business-friendly, "greenest and cleanest" town in Western Visayas and said it should be added to the list of the best tourist destinations in the country.

"For tourists in Boracay to reach Guimbal, we need to put a railroad from Caticlan to the town of Guimbal," Mrs. Arroyo said.

She said opening up important routes to spur tourism and development in the country, including the rehabilitation and establishment of railway systems, is under the Medium-Term Development Plan.

"So let us all work together for that," the President said.

The rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which covers existing tracks between Iloilo and Roxas City in Capiz, could start this year after Congress enacted the National Railways Act last year.

Built by the United States, the railway system ceased operating more than 15 years ago due to financial losses.

Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin had proposed to Mrs. Arroyo the inclusion of Guimbal in the route since it is strategically located in the central part of southern Iloilo.

Proponents said the project would provide the best alternative to road transportation, with ridership forecasts reaching 42,338 passengers daily. It could also carry 63,992 tons of cargo every day.

The construction period will run from 2006 to 2008, and the railway system is set to start operating in 2009. Construction will be in several phases: the railway from Iloilo to Roxas City will be the first to be laid out, followed by the segment from Roxas City to Kalibo, and then from Kalibo to Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay island.

Mrs. Arroyo said the bidding for a P20-million port in Guimbal would start soon. A port would provide residents a direct route to Negros Oriental instead of passing through Iloilo City, which is 40 minutes away.

Garin said Guimbal’s residents have been wishing for a port for a long time. This facility could be operational by the middle of next year.

She also thanked Mrs. Arroyo for the P17-million water system in Tubunga, Iloilo and the repair of the P4-million farm-to-market road in the town of Oton.

(from The Philippine Star online)

Askal82

January 29th, 2006, 09:12 AM

Finally, infrastructures!! I hope more will be poured in to these badly needed projects

Dinho

January 29th, 2006, 09:50 AM

richard fischer

January 29th, 2006, 10:35 AM

i don´t know if this has been posted yet, i have not frequented the iloilo thread lately :

GUIMBAL, Iloilo – Plans are afoot to extend the Panay Railway System (PRS) from Caticlan, Aklan to this fourth class municipality to make it convenient for visitors to world famous Boracay to also visit this "business friendly, and greenest and cleanest" town in Western Visayas.

Speaking in the local dialect, President Gloria Mapacalagal-Arroyo said here yesterday that for "tourists in Boracay to reach Guimbal, we need to construct a railroad from Caticlan to the town of Guimbal."

She announced the plan to extend the PRS to this town at the P11-million Guimbal Multi-Purpose Gymnasium which she earlier inaugurated.

The President said the opening up of important travel routes to spur tourism and development in the country, including the rehabilitation and establishment of railway systems, is contained the Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP).

Having won the award as the most business friendly town and cleanest and greenest municipality in Western Visayas is an added plus for Guimba’s bid to become an important tourist destination.

"So let us all work together to attain that goal," she said.

Hopefully, the rehabilitation of the PRS between Iloilo and Roxas City in Capiz could start this year following Congress’ enactment last year of the National Railways Act.

Built by the Americans, the Panay railways ceased operations more than 15 years ago due to heavy financial losses.

First District Representative Janette Garin has appealed to the President to extend the PRS line to Guimbal in the rehabilitation plan of the railway system. This town is strategically located in the central part of southern Iloilo.

Another key to the development of tourism in Iloilo’s first district is the proposed construction of the Guimbal Port, which will make travel in this part of the province a lot more convenient and cheaper.

The bidding for the P20 million port will soon be announced, the President said.

Once the port facility is in place, travelers from the first district of Iloilo to Negros Occidental will no longer experience the hassle of passing through Iloilo City, some 40 minutes away from Guimbal.

Garin said the port, which could be operational by the middle of next year, is an "old dream" of the people here.

She also thanked the President for the P17-million Tubunga water system in Iloilo, and the allocation of P4 million for the repair of the farm-to-market road in the town of Oton.

lewdsaint

January 29th, 2006, 10:49 AM

Based on NSO - FEIS 2000

Area Average Income
PHILIPPINES 123,168

NCR - 300,304
Manila - 256,152
Quezon City - 393,082
Caloocan City - 231,876
San Juan - 359,702
Makati City - 534,058
Paranaque City - 354,639
Pasay City - 245,897
Marikina City - 234,820
Pasig City - 317,105
Mandaluyong City - 275,361
Muntinlupa City - 238,038
Malabon - 208,391
Navotas - 156,526
Las Pinas - 384,341
Valenzuela - 210,850
Taguig/Pateros - 230,719

CAR - 139,613
Abra - 111,185
Benguet - 184,425
Ifugao - 85,245
Kalinga - 111,790
Apayao - 92,907
Mt. Province - 98,369

Region I
Ilocos Norte 140,565
Ilocos Sur 119,462
La Union 123,379
Pangasinan 115,952

Region II 108,427
Batanes 153,415
Cagayan 96,386
Isabela 113,405
Nueva Vizcaya 126,295
Quirino 93,683

Region III 151,449
Bataan 183,976
Bulacan 179,572
Nueva Ecija 121,995
Pampanga 160,827
Tarlac 113,087
Zambales 146,214

Region IV 161,963
Aurora 110,544
Batangas 149,838
Cavite 196,401
Laguna 189,173
Marinduque 84,842
Occidental Mindoro 100,607
Oriental Mindoro 105,971
Palawan 106,737
Quezon 107,922
Rizal 246,286
Romblon 73,396

Region V 89,227
Albay 110,057
Camarines Norte 94,960
Camarines Sur 102,349
Catanduanes 105,645
Masbate 61,611
Sorsogon 87,434

Region VI - 109,600
Aklan - 99,568
Antique - 94,917
Capiz - 99,313
Iloilo - 144,675
Iloilo City - 283,604
Guimaras - 101,125
Negros Occidental - 92,065
Bacolod City - 177,501

Region VII - 99,531
Bohol - 77,291
Cebu - 110,367
Negros Oriental - 90,459
Siquijor - 79,119
Cebu City - 189,366

Region VIII 91,520
Eastern Samar - 71,527
Leyte - 106,567
Biliran - 76,838
Northern Samar - 80,114
Samar (Western) - 78,409
Southern Leyte - 85,623

Region IX 86,135
Basilan 67,497
Zamboanga del Norte 87,107
Zamboanga del Sur 88,701

Region X 110,333
Bukidnon 106,375
Camiguin 87,442
Misamis Occidental 80,829
Misamis Oriental 128,547
Cagayan de Oro - 176,552

Region XI 112,254
Davao (del Norte) 86,499
Davao del Sur 126,530
Davao Oriental 94,328
South Cotabato 140,100
Sarangani 73,294
Davao City - 155,937
General Santos City - 116,492
Tagum City - 132,937

Region XII 90,778
ARMM 79,590
Caraga 81,519

chymera00

January 29th, 2006, 10:50 AM

Could somebody please inform me whether I have the correct room capacities for the following hotels:

Sarabia Manor-184
Iloilo Business Hotel-58
City Corporate Inn-42
La Fiesta Hotel-17
Fine Rock Hotel-20
Del Rio Hotel-57
Amigo Terrace Hotel-100
Four Season Hotel-30
Eon Centennial Hotel-30
Chito's Hotel-18
Harbor Town Hotel-15
Days Inn-69
Iloilo Grand Hotel-
century 21-66
Chataeu Angelique-45
Grand Dame Hotel-35
Residence Hotel-10
Hotel Madia as-25
Villa Rosa by the Sea-20
Castle Hotel-
River Queen Hotel-

The hotels in orange letters have confirmed number of guestrooms. Please verify the blank ones and the ones in black letters. Also, is the Eon CEntennial Hotel and Century21 Hotel the same hotel or are they entirely different. The names sound too similar.

I have some more requests:

Please post a picture of the new Airport at Sta. Barbara, the Bombo Radio Tower and Skygo Tower.

Thanks!

Harbor Town Hotel - 34 Rooms
Chito's Hotel - 22 rooms
Eon Centennial - 46 rooms
Four Seasons - 59 rooms
Hotel del Rio - 57 rooms and suites
Centerpoint Hotel - ?
River Queen Hotel - 30 rooms
Midtown Hotel - ?
Punta Villa - 60
Castle Hotel - Closed (Under Rennovation)
La Fiesta Hotel - ? (I think it has more rooms than 17)
Residence Hotel - ? (I think it has more rooms than 10)

Basta, I read somewhere that the room capacity of Iloilo is 4,806 (2004).

lewdsaint

January 29th, 2006, 10:52 AM

Chy, gin-post ko diri ang ginpost mo sa piyak para mabal-an nila...hehehe!

Sinjin P.

January 29th, 2006, 11:01 AM

How's the DINAGYANG? HALA-BIRA! :)

chymera00

January 29th, 2006, 11:45 AM

How's the DINAGYANG? HALA-BIRA! :)
Lots of Activity
Lots of people in the city
Security was Great!
More International Exposure
This year's Dinagyang was a big success
Absolutely better than last year.
There was only one thing I didn't like,
The weather

as usual i took some picture na nmn, I decided to make a photo series of the Old Strcutres in Downtown. I forgot about. Gaisano Guanco is 5-level, There's a few malls in the city people forget about, I wonder what happened to them. The are structures still standing, but I dunno if they are still operate as malls:
1. Queen City Garden Mall
2. Dominique Mall beside Central Market

Boracay-Iloilo rail system planned
By Aurea Calica
The Philippine Star 01/29/2006

President Arroyo announced yesterday the rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which will be extended at both ends to run from Caticlan, Aklan to Guimbal, Iloilo to make it accessible to tourists traveling to the resort island of Boracay.

Mrs. Arroyo was in Guimbal, a fourth-class town in Iloilo, to inaugurate the P11-million Guimbal multi-purpose gymnasium.

She described Guimbal as the most business-friendly, "greenest and cleanest" town in Western Visayas and said it should be added to the list of the best tourist destinations in the country.

"For tourists in Boracay to reach Guimbal, we need to put a railroad from Caticlan to the town of Guimbal," Mrs. Arroyo said.

She said opening up important routes to spur tourism and development in the country, including the rehabilitation and establishment of railway systems, is under the Medium-Term Development Plan.

"So let us all work together for that," the President said.

The rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which covers existing tracks between Iloilo and Roxas City in Capiz, could start this year after Congress enacted the National Railways Act last year.

Built by the United States, the railway system ceased operating more than 15 years ago due to financial losses.

Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin had proposed to Mrs. Arroyo the inclusion of Guimbal in the route since it is strategically located in the central part of southern Iloilo.

Proponents said the project would provide the best alternative to road transportation, with ridership forecasts reaching 42,338 passengers daily. It could also carry 63,992 tons of cargo every day.

The construction period will run from 2006 to 2008, and the railway system is set to start operating in 2009. Construction will be in several phases: the railway from Iloilo to Roxas City will be the first to be laid out, followed by the segment from Roxas City to Kalibo, and then from Kalibo to Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay island.

Mrs. Arroyo said the bidding for a P20-million port in Guimbal would start soon. A port would provide residents a direct route to Negros Oriental instead of passing through Iloilo City, which is 40 minutes away.

Garin said Guimbal’s residents have been wishing for a port for a long time. This facility could be operational by the middle of next year.

She also thanked Mrs. Arroyo for the P17-million water system in Tubunga, Iloilo and the repair of the P4-million farm-to-market road in the town of Oton.

(from The Philippine Star online)
Finally, an update
I guess its final that the railway project will push through

baw kirby, grabe postings mo diri toto ... hehehe .. you're ruling the Iloilo thread lately. Btw, thanks for all the updates .. it's really impressive ..coupled with Chymera's pics, what else can I asked for pa? ... hehehe.

The city is really, really busy today. I called my sis to check the situation, sobra kasako kag kagutok kuno ... hehehe ... but aside from that, grabe man ka tight ang security subong sa Iloilo ... ang checkpoints very visible gid ... and cops and military personnels are on 48/14 shifts ... hehehe ... maayo man gani kung mag-amo sini. Of course, very adavntageous siya sa mga bisita especially kay tita GMA ... yohoo !

Happy Dinagyang to All !

PS. Chy, Mauro forwarded three pics of Fil-Australian delegates for Dinagyang ... indi ko galing kabalo how to post it here ... hahaha.
The city was very crowded, especially Calle Real (J.M. Basa and Iznart Sts.)
Email mo lng sa akon weck kay ako lng ma post
hahaha .. he even tempted you to shift your course? ... just learn to love it, Chymera .. it's the most important thing ... and keep on eye sa rewards on the later part .. hehehe ... make the S sign or L sign as your good convincing matter. As I told you before, nursing is not always bedside .. their a management level, research, specialist and IT ... they even release a new area of nursing in the US ... and Space Nursing ... try to drop by sa CPU forum .. there's one centralian nurse nga ara sa field sang Space Nursing ... it's a good choice and ang salary dako pa .. hehehe. Panumduma Chy ang 6 or 7 digit nga sweldo .. tempting gid ina ... hehehe.
Grabe ka guid ya mag convince weck no?
Mabal-an ko lng na kung nursing man guid para sa akon kung indi mo mataktak sbung nga year or esp. sa 3rd year

chymera00

January 29th, 2006, 12:18 PM

Linggo, Enero 29, 2006 7:17:37 PM
28 - GMA arrives in Iloilo
Saturday, January 28 2006 @ 05:30 PM GMT

Details of visit to Iloilo

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrived here at 11 a.m to attend the annual "Dinagyang Festival."

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas led local officials welcoming the President at the Mandurriao Airport.

From the airport, the President proceeded to Concepcion, a coastal municipality located some 111.4 kilometers north of here, to inaugurate various projects.

The President was welcomed Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. and Concepcion Mayor Dr. Raul Banias.

She later visited the town of Guimbal..

After the Guimbal visit, President Arroyo will leave for Iloilo City to grace the Post-Centennial celebration of Central Philippine University (CPU) in Jaro district, as guest of honor and speaker.

On Sunday, the President will attend a concelebrated Mass at the San Jose Parish Church before gracing Ati-atihan tribes competition, highlighting this year's Dinagyang Festival.

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GMA guest speaker at CPU's Centennial Award Program

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who led the inauguration and turnover of millions worth of projects in the municipalities of Concepcion and Guimbal early today, is also the guest speaker in Central Philippine University's Centennial Award Program to be held at the Rose Memorial Hall.

CPU president Juanito M. Acanto said that they are much elated to have the President herself leading the giving of the loyalty award to the family of the late Justice Calixto Zaldivar as part of the celebration of the university's 100 years of existence.

He said that the late Justice Zaldivar, who also had served as executive secretary of the late President Diosdado Macapagal, has served CPU as a member of its board of trustees and has handled a professorial chair at its College of Law before having been appointed to his important position in government.

All the seven children of the late Justice Zaldivar also went to school at CPU where they studied at least until their high school.

Acanto said that this loyalty award is being given by CPU to those who have exemplified the Central Spirit and who have rendered valuable service to their alma mater.

In an interview with Gov. Salvacion Zaldivar-Perez, one of the daughters of the late Justice Zaldivar, she said that she feels very much honored with President Macapagal-Arroyo speaking of about the great works of her father and handing them the award.

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GMA distributes iron fortified rice to schoolchildren

Five thousand schoolchildren here are expected to benefit from the Food-for-School Program launched by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday.

She was assisted by Education Secretary Fe Hidalgo.

During the launching at the Guimbal gymnasium, the President led the ceremonial distribution of the National Food Authority (NFA) iron fortified rice to representatives of the 12 elementary schools of Guimbal town.

The NFA initially released 100 sacks of rice for the program.

The Arroyo government has allotted P500 million for the implementation of the program nationwide.

Mayor Richard Garin said Guimbal schoolchildren are lucky to be one of the recipients of the government's nutrition program.

The recipients of the program are the Guimbal Central Elementary School, Calapan Elementary School, Nalundan Elementary School, Cabasi-Sta. Rosa Elementary School, Kamanggahan Elementary School, Particion Elementary School, P.J. Garin Memorial Elementary School, Nahapay Elementary School, Igcocolo Elementary School, Bulwangan Elementary School, Tipigan-Badiang Primary School and Geronimo Primary School.

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GMA bares proposal for railway project in Iloilo

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday announced a proposal for the construction of a modern railway in Iloilo.

The President made the announcement during her visit to the town of Guimbal where the people gave her an overwhelming vote during the 2004 elections.

She took the opportunity to thank the people of Guimbal for their support.

The proposed railway would connect the town to Sta. Barbara at the central portion of Iloilo to various points in the province.

She also urged the people to be always united for the good of Guimbal, the whole of Iloilo and the entire country.

The President has showered the people of Guimbal with various projects which she inaugurated today.

These projects include the police/tourist information center, senior citizens building, Botika ng Bayan, Guimbal Public Market and the Guimbal Gymnasium. The Guimbal port where the President has released another P14 million for its completion by the middle of next year.

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GMA approves release of P500 million for irrigation

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday approved the release of P500 million to to fast-track the construction of additional irrigation projects in the country.

The President is in Iloilo, the second highest rice producing province in the country, to attend the annual "Dinagyang Festival."

Today, the President inaugurated pro-poor development projects in Concepcion town, 111.4 kilometers from this city.

The President said that Concepcion whose main industry is farming, will greatly benefit in the construction of irrigation projects. Farmers would no longer be dependent on rain.

She said that with a good irrigation system Concepcion town and Iloilo province would become no. 1 rice producing region in the country, drawing applause from the crowd.

Iloilo farmers produce an average yield of 500,000 tons per year in the irrigated area and 391,414 metric tons in rain-fed area.

Iloilo province which was only second to Nueva Ecija in terms of rice production last year has a total of 114,206 hectares irrigated and 120,449.3 hectares rain-fed paddies.

The President said that through availment from the fund Iloilo hopefully could produce more rice for the entire country.

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chymera00

January 29th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Royal Street
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kianshi

January 29th, 2006, 12:57 PM

chymera00

January 29th, 2006, 01:08 PM

Hello guys..!!!im back!
Thats True,Chy..!! Damo gd man tawo sbong nga adlaw..!!!Grabe kakapoy maglakat halin sa gaisano to city proper kay wala gd PUV....MY FEET are starting to have an ache>>>pero okay lng basta enjoy>>!!!
chy<wat is the name of the tall building beside atrium???i think it is a seven-storey buildng...the color is similar to that of atrium w/ a metalic blue roof :) ...thanx..!!! :)
Hi Kianshi :hi:
Gani man ka kapoy gd ya ... kung diin2 man kmi nga buho sang iloilo naka lab-ot

I noticed that building too, I like the roof.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/pa004536e2e31498d9ff708f070992b9b/f0d61f78.jpg

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Lopez Mansion
http://static.flickr.com/32/92533857_b5b4c30fb7.jpg?v=0

SM City
http://static.flickr.com/42/92533856_eec157e7c3.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/22/92533854_0b90f93e25.jpg?v=0

Barracks (closed down - future site of Ratsky)
http://static.flickr.com/38/92533853_7f8eeb1b0e.jpg?v=0

Mission Hospital (from WestVisayasSU - CONursing building)
http://static.flickr.com/32/92533852_dd3c55fe96.jpg?v=0

kianshi

January 29th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Great pics thanx gd chy..!!
MAs progressive pa gd guro ang downtown kng wider pa gid roads tah and re-asphalt coz it looks so dirty and lot of holes..tni ipriorities ina ni mayor...!!
Another recommendation ko that we must build new bulevards and high ways that hve six or more lanes para maattract pa gd mga investors to invest bcoz of excellent road network and infra...
And then as soon as possible i-widen na ang road from jaro to ungka,molo to oton,tigbauan ect and jaro down to leganes that businesses there are lesser pa....budlay na kng many na ang establishment near highways....!!! :)

kianshi

January 29th, 2006, 02:01 PM

DOTC check on Airport deals get final look of Legal dep't

By Florence F. Hibionada

Iloilo -- Over a month into the promised review, audit and further study made by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) into all transactions of the multi-billion New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NADP), the results are finally in.

Now undergoing "careful scrutiny," DOTC Assistant Secretary Ricardo Tan said in an interview that corresponding review is being done if only to ensure the veracity of the Department"s findings.

While no specifics were released by Tan, DOTC insiders reached by The News Today disclosed of "significant" findings even as the move to have the transactions evaluated anew called for major revamp of the project"s management team.

Reached by Bombo Radyo, said DOTC Assistant Secretary further allayed fears and gnawing concerns particularly from the project affected people concerning the remaining government benefits as promised to them.

As such, until the final nod is given by the Legal Department of the DOTC, all talks and pending negotiations will have to be coursed through Secretary Leandro Mendoza.

The DOTC was tasked by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to make the corresponding evaluation and recommendation on the ongoing works of the airport project. Such, amidst the order to abolish the Iloilo International Airport Coordinating Committee.

Dated December 2, 2005, the President in a Memorandum ordered the re-examination of all existing contracts and procedures and provide the over-all policy guidelines and directions "in the equitable, effective and timely implementation of the project."

"Considering the need to catch up with serious and escalating delays in the construction of the Iloilo International Airport and to resolve environmental and legal issues as well as issues on equity, legality and propriety, the Iloilo International Airport Coordinating Committee is hereby abolished and its functions transferred to the Secretary of Transportation," President Arroyo in a Memorandum issued.

Foremost of the subject put into DOTC review are charges of anomaly in the implementation of contracted services of the airport construction. Corresponding Congressional probe made was terminated in December with probe results expected next month. :weirdo:

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 02:11 PM

baw kirby, grabe postings mo diri toto ... hehehe .. you're ruling the Iloilo thread lately. Btw, thanks for all the updates .. it's really impressive ..coupled with Chymera's pics, what else can I asked for pa? ... hehehe.

The city is really, really busy today. I called my sis to check the situation, sobra kasako kag kagutok kuno ... hehehe ... but aside from that, grabe man ka tight ang security subong sa Iloilo ... ang checkpoints very visible gid ... and cops and military personnels are on 48/14 shifts ... hehehe ... maayo man gani kung mag-amo sini. Of course, very adavntageous siya sa mga bisita especially kay tita GMA ... yohoo !

Happy Dinagyang to All !

PS. Chy, Mauro forwarded three pics of Fil-Australian delegates for Dinagyang ... indi ko galing kabalo how to post it here ... hahaha.

you bet, Wecky. lol. I'm sorry to beat you with postings nowadays. I can't help it! there's too many developments ongoing in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province right now. :) . I just would like it to share it with you and our fellows here in the forum. :)

Wecky, I called Iloilo as well yesterday. I'm glad the city and provincial government is working hand and hand right now in securing our festival's visitors. Mind you, there's too many dignitaries wondr'ng around the city so it is very aptly that our security is good as well. So far, so good.

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 02:18 PM

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 02:21 PM

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 02:30 PM

hahaha .. he even tempted you to shift your course? ... just learn to love it, Chymera .. it's the most important thing ... and keep on eye sa rewards on the later part .. hehehe ... make the S sign or L sign as your good convincing matter. As I told you before, nursing is not always bedside .. their a management level, research, specialist and IT ... they even release a new area of nursing in the US ... and Space Nursing ... try to drop by sa CPU forum .. there's one centralian nurse nga ara sa field sang Space Nursing ... it's a good choice and ang salary dako pa .. hehehe. Panumduma Chy ang 6 or 7 digit nga sweldo .. tempting gid ina ... hehehe.

I'm just suggesting, Wecky. lol. But Chy, when it comes to money matters Wecky is indeed the best! I think he is giving you a good perspective in Nursing nowadays. Some people think that nusing is all bedside and washing bum. lol. Too many areas of nursing are available here abroad. Unlike back home where nurses are only found in the hospital doing rounds, etc. The area of nursing coverage here in Europe and in the US is so massive that you can transfer from one area of specialities to the other. Have you heard Nurse Anethetist? US is currently developing this area of Nursing. One of our batchmates (our cum laude) is undergoing his training in Stanford University Medical Center in California for this job. And I guess the pay is really high. As Wecky mentioned above, Space Nursing is another new area that we Filipino nurses should start exploring. I'll try to email this Centralian working in this area to at least give you a view of what's her duties and responsibilites. I'll inform you more if you need further developments of Nursing Careers here abroad. I guess Wecky can help you with this, too. :)

Dinho

January 29th, 2006, 03:48 PM

slerz

January 29th, 2006, 03:56 PM

^^So what does this tell us about a progressiveness of a city? I have no single idea :?

Dinho

January 29th, 2006, 04:17 PM

^^So what does this tell us about a progressiveness of a city? I have no single idea :?

One thing that this average family income does not consider is the cost of living in any particular city. Another would be the average assets/property value of each family. A lot of Filipinos working outside the country end up with nothing when they go home. They may have been earning over Php 200,000 annually but much of the money would have been spent for each family. One other thing, a large segment of the upper class in other cities would not willingly declare all their income so as to avoid paying taxes. Some may be doing it illegally, others would be smart enough to have this excess income retained in their businesses so as to avoid taxation. There are just too many factors that you have to consider before you can declare this one place is more progressive than all other places.

I don't know why, but Cagayan De Oro which has a slightly lower average family income has been able to support more malls than Iloilo. Bacolod which is about the same size as Cagayan De Oro has smaller malls yet its average family income is higher than that of CDO. It really is difficult to gauge a city's economy on one factor alone.

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Hi Kianshi :hi:
Gani man ka kapoy gd ya ... kung diin2 man kmi nga buho sang iloilo naka lab-ot

lol. Been there, done that. It's not that far walking from Gaisano City to The Atrium. It's only a quarter of an hour walk. :)

I noticed that building too, I like the roof.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/pa004536e2e31498d9ff708f070992b9b/f0d61f78.jpg

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Lopez Mansion
http://static.flickr.com/32/92533857_b5b4c30fb7.jpg?v=0

SM City
http://static.flickr.com/42/92533856_eec157e7c3.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/22/92533854_0b90f93e25.jpg?v=0

Barracks (closed down - future site of Ratsky)
http://static.flickr.com/38/92533853_7f8eeb1b0e.jpg?v=0

Mission Hospital (from WestVisayasSU - CONursing building)
http://static.flickr.com/32/92533852_dd3c55fe96.jpg?v=0

absolutely lovely pics, Chymera. Cheers ! :)

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 04:20 PM

Finally, infrastructures!! I hope more will be poured in to these badly needed projects

Agree, Askal. Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully :) . At least there's a good basis right now of the "planned project". Thanks to GMA. :)

slerz

January 29th, 2006, 04:25 PM

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 04:26 PM

Lots of Activity
Lots of people in the city
Security was Great!
More International Exposure
This year's Dinagyang was a big success
Absolutely better than last year.
There was only one thing I didn't like,
The weather

as usual i took some picture na nmn, I decided to make a photo series of the Old Strcutres in Downtown. I forgot about. Gaisano Guanco is 5-level, There's a few malls in the city people forget about, I wonder what happened to them. The are structures still standing, but I dunno if they are still operate as malls:
1. Queen City Garden Mall
2. Dominique Mall beside Central Market

Queen City Garden Mall and Dominique Mall are absolutely crap. :) Anyway, they're a good addition to our list of malls in the city. lol.

Finally, an update
I guess its final that the railway project will push through

wishing and hoping, and wishing and hoping :)

The city was very crowded, especially Calle Real (J.M. Basa and Iznart Sts.)
Email mo lng sa akon weck kay ako lng ma post

Grabe ka guid ya mag convince weck no?
Mabal-an ko lng na kung nursing man guid para sa akon kung indi mo mataktak sbung nga year or esp. sa 3rd year

Those streets are absolutely crowded especially Dinagyang season. Btw, I'll call Wecky later to forward you some pics kay naghatod bala siya sang ila patients sa Heart Hospital.

Be positive. Kuha-a gid ang nursing and earn more. Remember the 6-7 digit salary. lol. It's a good catch, indeed ! :) And mind you, in nursing, 6-7 digit salary is not annual, it's a monthly salary lang. LOL. :)

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 04:32 PM

GMA joins Dinagyang; 20 tribes competing

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will declare the Dinagyang ati-atihan competition open today after a 7 a.m. mass at the San Jose Parish Church.

The ati-atihan is the highlight of the festival.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said Arroyo will hear the Mass before flying back to Manila today.

The competition shall commence at 8 a.m. Twenty tribes are participating.

Five major awards will be given away -four runners-up and one grand champion.
Minor awards to be given away are for Best in Performance, Best in Choreography, Best in Music, Best in Costume, Best in Street Dancing, Best in Costume, Best in Headdress, Best in Discipline and Best Choreographer.

There will be five judging areas, with each having three judges for the dance showdown and another three for the street dance.

Freedom Grandstand is judging area No.1; judging area No.2 is located at Bonifacio Drive fronting the Provincial Capitol; judging area No.3 is at corner Quezon-Delgado Streets; judging area No.4 is at corner Mabini-de Leon Streets fronting the Iloilo Terminal Market; and judging area No.5 is at corner Guanco-Rizal Streets.

The tribes shall have a carousel type performance.

* Tribu Angola, Tribu Bantu, Tribu Dagyaw-ta and Tribu San Pedro will start their performance at Judging Area No.1.

* Tribu Himala, Tribu Ang Taga-Jaro, Tribu Pag-asa, Tribu Halimau shall commence their presentation at Judging Area No.2.

* Tribu Bola-bola, Tribu Kalubihan, Tribu Parianon, Tribu Ilonganon will start at Judging Area No. 3

* Tribu Silak, Tribu Molave, Tribu Familia Sagrada, Tribu Aninipay will kick off their performance on Judging Area No. 4.

* Tribu Panaad, Tribu Hamili, Tribu Baryohanon and Tribu Atub-atub will start performing at Judging Area No.5.

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A blending of purpose in Iloilo Dinagyang

FR. Roy Margallo, Dinagyang Liturgical Committee Chairperson, said devotion to Señor Sto. Niño calls on every devotee to pray and participate in all efforts that bring about unity, conversion, forgiveness and justice among all sectors in the country.

Fr. Margallo said that if the purpose of the Dinagyang Festival is to contribute to the healing of the nation’s tremendous crisis and brokenness, as it also seeks to bring about peace and development to Iloilo, then there is blending of purposed of Church and the City government.

He added that he actively participate in almost all deliberations and meetings for the Dinagyang because he believes that the festival is more than just merry making; it is a call to unity and cooperation which the Church must be part of.

He said that a beautiful feature of the Liturgical activities, in addition to the novena and masses, is the reenactment of the arrival of the Sto. Niño de Cebu. This took place last January 20, 2006.

Margallo himself brought the image from Cebu to Iloilo and was welcomed by the local officials led by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas. This was followed by a program at the Iloilo Airport, where devotes were given the chance to pay homage to the Image.

It was then brought to San Jose Parish Church, in a motorcade, passing the Jaro Cathedral for a brief stop over and prayer to Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, then along the route towards downtown Iloilo, showered by confetti and petals of flowers.
Fr. Margallo said that this reenactment deepened the devotion to Sto. Niño as he comes to where his real home is - the hearts of the Ilonggos.

(from Panay News online)

:applause: :applause: :applause:

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 05:15 PM

Mission Hospital (from WestVisayasSU - CONursing building)
http://static.flickr.com/32/92533852_dd3c55fe96.jpg?v=0

Our based hospital (CPU). I'm glad they built a five-storey centennial building to accomodate more patients coming in. There's a little improvement ongoing in the medical aspect of Iloilo Mission Hospital. I think they are more concerned with structural development now than its service. The last time I've heard is they are "again" planning to build another five-storey building (like the Centennial Building) at the back of the hospital couple with College of Medicine Med Arts Building, too. If this thing will be realised, then Mission can compete with the likes of Doctor's and St Pauls. Iloilo Mission Hospital bed capacity was increased a year ago from a mere 150 beds to almost 300 now. An addition of another annex in the back will at least push the bed capacity to 400 or 500 bed capacity. Not too bad for a development. :)

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 05:22 PM

really, Kirbs? Antiqueno ina gali ang nagkanta .. wow ... i like the beat for sure. actually, I keep on listening sa Bombo Radyo Iloilo online for more developments .. and yes kasadya gid. I'm trying to access the CPU Website for the Alumni Channel and Excel station pero hina ang sulod niya ... too many are accessing ... I even emailed the webmasters .. amo man problema kuno sa US and Australia .. mahina ang sulod sang mga images ... wahhh ..

That's what I've heard. I'm not sure really kung Antiqueno gid man ang nagkanta or indi. But I like the upbeat. It suits the festival vibrancy.

Wecky, I couldn't get into CPU website as well. So I opted to listen to Bombo Radyo Iloilo instead. :)

kirby21

January 29th, 2006, 05:26 PM

The Birth and Evolution of Dinagyang

THE root word is dagyang. In Ilonggo, it means to make merry. Dinagyang is the present progressive word of the Ilonggo word, meaning making merry or merry-making.

Attributed now to the annual, socio-cultural-religious festival of Iloilo City, the word Dinagyang was chosen by an old-timer, Ilonggo writer and radio broadcaster, the late Pacifico Sumagpao Sudario, and first used to name the festival when it was launched in 1977.

Iloilo City’s Dinagyang has its early beginnings in 1968, when a replica of the image of Señor Santo Niño was brought from Cebu City to the San Jose Parish Church by Fr. Suplico Ebderes, OSA with a delegation of Cofradia del Sto. Niño, Cebu members.

The image and party were enthusiastically welcomed at Iloilo City by then parish priest of San Jose Church, Fr. Ambrosio Galindez, OSA, then Mayor Renerio Ticao, and the devotees of the Sto. Niño in Iloilo City.

The image was brought to San Jose Parish Church and enshrined there up to this time, where a novena in His honor is held every Friday.

Meanwhile, the Cofradia del Santo Niño, Iloilo Chapter, was organized and the first set of officers were elected. To name a few: Fr. Ambrosio Galindez; Fiscal Vicente Gengos, first president of the Cofradia; Felisimo Almalvez, Aurelio Deriada; the late Tommy Panaguiton; Doroteo Fuentes; Mr. and Mrs. Esperidion, Alculbilla and Dominador Rivera Jr.

The first parish feast of Señor Santo Niño was celebrated in 1969, a year after his arrival in Iloilo City. The culmination of the nine-day novena was the Fluvial Procession.

In the early morning light of dawn, the revered Santo Niño image is borne on a decorative banca in a fluvial procession, starting from the mouth of the Iloilo River at Fort San Pedro, winding all the way to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol which stands on the bank of the Iloilo River.

If the festival had to be developed into a major tourist attraction, it would be so big in magnitude and the Cofradia thought that it could no longer cope with the demands of a tourist come-on.

The year 1976 also brought another feature of the festival. Street revelry and audience participation were introduced and encouraged.

At that point, the Santo Niño is met by the Hermano-Hermano Mayor, devotees, and ati-atihan tribes. With the Santo Niño leading, the foot procession starts, passing through the main streets of the city and ending up at the San Jose Church, where a high mass is then celebrated. Every year since then, the image is venerated through religious celebration, with the ati-atihan tracing its roots to the barter or purchase of Panay Island by the 10 Bornean datus from the Ati King, Marikudo, in the 13th century.

From 1969, the celebration was casually called ati-atihan and to differentiate it from that of Kalibo, Aklan was specified as Iloilo Ati-atihan.

The fluvial procession of the Santo Niño image on the Iloilo River was made a prerequisite to the ati-atihan foot procession, which has now evolved into a parade and competition, thus answering the cultural aspect of the celebration.

(from Panay News online)

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Hi just drop by to say happy chinese new year to everybody here.

@Wecky & others i will answer your post soon. m back home here in taiwan and will be in Iloilo few weeks to go. i can't stay that much in the computer coz i'm busy here celebrating our new year here, he he he. and btw, its a good thing that the crap was removed here already. before i forget, WELCOME TO THE NEWBIES! (will not mention the names here na lang since i don't have time to troll back the read.) Anyway, hope more of you will keep coming here in Iloilo thread.

happy posting to everybody!

Sorry Weina for a delayed response .. sako gid these past few days. Glad to hear that you are preparing to visit Iloilo soon .. wish to go home as well pero mga 2007 pa ko siguro. Damo mga newbies di subong sa aton thread .. and glad to hear from all of them.

anyway, happy chinese new year to you ! All the best !

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 06:40 PM

Iloilo gears up for Jaro fiesta
By Mera Joy Aniolga and May Franzell Obieta

GROWING up in such a scenic place, I must admit, I took for granted the beautiful spots that Jaro offered. I have spent most of my waking hours walking, looking, smelling and witnessing almost everything that Jaro offered me. I was too blind to see that I live in one of the most beloved districts of Iloilo City.

February 2 ... The Grand Jaro Fiesta of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria ... advanced Happy Fiesta JARO ! Oopss, Sen Villar's daughter is this year Jaro's Queen ... hmmm .. she really looks beautiful and elegant. :)

Home TV shopping
invades Iloilo
By LORALIE SOTELO

ILOILO City - Would it be better if the things you see on TV is just well within your reach? Now just a phone-call away, Home TV moves closer to its viewers and buyers by trying to be where the demand is. With its new Business center office located at the heart of the city, viewers will not have to call toll free or make a long distance call just to purchase their product.

Now just a phone-call away, Home TV moves closer to its Iloilo City viewers and buyers.

mero din pala sa Iloilo City nito? ... hehehe ... i used to like Home TV Shopping as well ... pero iba na naman ngayon .. online shopping na ... easier and fuss-free ... hehehe

Boracay-Iloilo rail system planned
By Aurea Calica
The Philippine Star 01/29/2006

President Arroyo announced yesterday the rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which will be extended at both ends to run from Caticlan, Aklan to Guimbal, Iloilo to make it accessible to tourists traveling to the resort island of Boracay.

Mrs. Arroyo was in Guimbal, a fourth-class town in Iloilo, to inaugurate the P11-million Guimbal multi-purpose gymnasium.

She described Guimbal as the most business-friendly, "greenest and cleanest" town in Western Visayas and said it should be added to the list of the best tourist destinations in the country.

"For tourists in Boracay to reach Guimbal, we need to put a railroad from Caticlan to the town of Guimbal," Mrs. Arroyo said.

thanks Tita Gloria ... hehehe ... I'm glad new developments are on its way to the city and province of Iloilo. hurray !

d ko ma-open ang cpu alumni channel 2day...may live coverage ata sila at flooded ang site...sana may replay...at announce nila in advance...

weck, kung ma-contact m ang webmaster please bring my request to his attention...please...

s bombo n lang monitor today...haayy...

I did email the webmasters yesterday coz I knew most of them but sadly, too many were accessing the site too ... so, Bombo Radyo Iloilo na lang gid tuod ang ginapamatian ko di eh ... hehehe. Freeze, sin-o mga artista ang gindala naman sang Bombo for this year's Dinagyang Concert? Nag-perform naman akon fave nga Ilonggo band? Inang gakanta bala, Iloilo Banwa Ko ... hehehe

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Lots of Activity
Lots of people in the city
Security was Great!
More International Exposure
This year's Dinagyang was a big success
Absolutely better than last year.
There was only one thing I didn't like,
The weather

what's with the weather, Chy? ... hehehe .. mainit gid da sa Pinas or nag-ulan na naman? Kanami kuno sang Dinagyang subong ... really a big success gid ... ti, tuloy ang aton Hala Bira di ! ... hehehe.

as usual i took some picture na nmn, I decided to make a photo series of the Old Strcutres in Downtown. I forgot about. Gaisano Guanco is 5-level, There's a few malls in the city people forget about, I wonder what happened to them. The are structures still standing, but I dunno if they are still operate as malls:
1. Queen City Garden Mall
2. Dominique Mall beside Central Market

are these malls as well? ... hehehe ... kagamay sa ila to be considered as mall ... may mga stores lang but well ... i don't know ...

I'l list you malls nga gina-consider ko lang sa Iloilo City ... SM City Iloilo, Robinson's Place Iloilo, Marymart Mall, The Atrium, Gaisano City Iloilo, SM Delgado. Amigo Mall ... ang the rest are too small ... like the Star Plaza, the newly-opened Jaro Town Center, etc ... on the other hand, they are a good addition to the list, too ... hehehe.

Finally, an update
I guess its final that the railway project will push through

i hope it will push through .. at least, I don't need to drive from Iloilo to Boracay because of railway .. it'll be very accessible to all of us Ilonggos gid, just in case ... pwede na ta ka go back and forth from Iloilo to Boracay for a day ...besides, less gastos sa gasolina and more relaxing pa ... yohoo !

The city was very crowded, especially Calle Real (J.M. Basa and Iznart Sts.)
Email mo lng sa akon weck kay ako lng ma post

as usual ..what can you expect?

Grabe ka guid ya mag convince weck no?
Mabal-an ko lng na kung nursing man guid para sa akon kung indi mo mataktak sbung nga year or esp. sa 3rd year

hahaha .. siyempre eh ... kuwartahanay na subong iya ya ... ngaa mag-stay ka dira sa aton and earn a couple of thousand a month.. here abroad, one month mo is around 200 to 400K .. dako gid deperensiya eh ... and please I have to email you sa mga lugar where you should not go when practicing nursing kay pigado gid ina iya ... hehehe.

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:06 PM

you bet, Wecky. lol. I'm sorry to beat you with postings nowadays. I can't help it! there's too many developments ongoing in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province right now. :) . I just would like it to share it with you and our fellows here in the forum. :)

Wecky, I called Iloilo as well yesterday. I'm glad the city and provincial government is working hand and hand right now in securing our festival's visitors. Mind you, there's too many dignitaries wondr'ng around the city so it is very aptly that our security is good as well. So far, so good.

I know, mate ... it's nice to read all these developments .. really convincing to build more business in Iloilo ... hehehe ...

This is the most impressive statistical data released by National Statistics Office. Iloilo City can even run down few cities of Metro Manila when it comes to Family Income. Even the province of Iloilo is performing very well. Wecky will be very happy to see this stats. It simply shows how well the Family Income of Ilonggos are faring nationwide. Good job, Ilonggos !

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lovely data .... ayos gid ... Kirby, dako gid siguro contributions mo sa pag-angat sang family income per se ay ... hehehe ... i liked those statistics .. at least may basis na ako when convincing somebody to invest in our city ... lala lala ... ang importante sini nga indi lang kita ma-enlist sa poorest provinces sang Philippines kay kadako gid nga kahuluy-an ... hahaha ... for a high family-income province to be included in those mess is an absolute slap in our face, just in case.

Kirbs, I asked my sis to get me some brochures of Guimaras Island in DOT Regional in Iloilo .. i want to show it to some of our friends here abroad. I hope we can help Guimaras more when it comes to tourism. Cheers !

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:08 PM

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:17 PM

Our based hospital (CPU). I'm glad they built a five-storey centennial building to accomodate more patients coming in. There's a little improvement ongoing in the medical aspect of Iloilo Mission Hospital. I think they are more concerned with structural development now than its service. The last time I've heard is they are "again" planning to build another five-storey building (like the Centennial Building) at the back of the hospital couple with College of Medicine Med Arts Building, too. If this thing will be realised, then Mission can compete with the likes of Doctor's and St Pauls. Iloilo Mission Hospital bed capacity was increased a year ago from a mere 150 beds to almost 300 now. An addition of another annex in the back will at least push the bed capacity to 400 or 500 bed capacity. Not too bad for a development. :)

nag maayo na gid ang Iloilo Mission no? But I'm so glad to say that the West Visayas State University Medical Center is faster in terms of development when it comes to medical care ... Si Lemon Delicana, Asst Director of the Hospital na subong ... I've rang Jude nga ang tiya niya na gali ang second to the highest post dira .. remember, Delicana is a Centralian as well ... ato siya sang Nursing Alumni Centennial sa del Rio last year .. grabe kadlaw ko sang gin-approach niya kami ni Instik .. amot namon kuno sa CPU ... hehehe.

Right now, Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center and St Paul's Hospital man gihapon ang dominating private hospitals in the city ... of course, when it comes to public or semi-government, patas-patas na ang Western Visayas Medical Center and West Visayas State University Medical Center. Ang Iloilo Mission ayhan, san-o pa mangin medical center? ... hehehe .. but at least they are expanding .. proof of their good business in Iloilo City. I'll try yo get in touch some of our freinds in Iloilo Mission about this development. Mind you, Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center is planning to build an eight-storey Med Arts building .. wow ... mahirap nang abutin ang Iloilo Docs ... hehehe.

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:32 PM

Coffee Break Jaro (Newest Branch)
http://static.flickr.com/25/92171056_44c6596216.jpg?v=0

coffee break is expanding, too ... seems too many tried to love coffee in Iloilo nowadays ... what's in the coffee anyway ... mag-Nescafe's ka na lang .. buti pa ... less gastos pa .. hehehe.

Diversion Road (10 lane, :D)
http://static.flickr.com/40/92171062_3f8486218f.jpg?v=0

is it ten-lane? Wow ... Chy, this area is in front of SM City in Mandurriao di ba? Wish they'll continue the expansion to the bridge up north and Sambag in south ... thanks for the pics!

Marymart Mall
http://static.flickr.com/30/92173055_109cb9f16f.jpg?v=0

Marymart Mall (New building)
http://static.flickr.com/35/92171391_a33475a254.jpg?v=0

Another Wing of Marymart Mall
http://static.flickr.com/38/92171388_d9884a6804.jpg?v=0

the big Marymart Mall .... kanami tan-awon ah ... may skybridge pa siya .. the new building is really nice and clean but the old one seems untouched excpet for the mallwide airconditioning ... hmmm ..

Robinsons Place
http://static.flickr.com/37/92171393_8363b02bc7.jpg?v=0

I love this pic. Robinson's Iloilo looks colourful and dazzling with this pics.

Iloilo Midtown Hotel
http://static.flickr.com/21/92171392_06710e7e72.jpg?v=0

I don't like this Iloilo Midtown Hotel location ... their parking area is too small ... it's hard to turnaround, etc when parking your car. We went there for a meal last Sept .. the food is great but otherwise, I'm more keen to go to Sarabia or del Rio and magpaliwa-liwa ... hehehe.

wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:39 PM

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wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:41 PM

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wecky

January 29th, 2006, 07:42 PM

@Chy, gin-email ko na sa imo ang pics sang Fil-Australian delegates sa Dinagyang 2006 nga ginpadala sa akon ni Nong Mauro from Australia. Check lang gid migs. Cheers ! :)

OT: Btw, damo na gid naga-join sa Dinagyang.Com no? ... hehehe ... may ara naman to from Singapore. I'm trying to email my friend from CPU based in Seoul, South Korea naman to join us, too, in Dinagyang.Com. Pilot ina siya, and of course he's a centralian eh ... hehehe. Ara bala siya sa Asiana Airlines.

daks2003

January 29th, 2006, 09:26 PM

Working outside the country is the trend now. Apparently, Iloilo was fortunate enough to pick up on this first before this "trend" caught with the whole country. I think, this "trend" have benefitted Iloilo so much and the city is now reaping the fruits of the sacrifice of these "ofw's". People now have the money to spend on everything.

With the "trend" covering the whole of Iloilo, I think Iloilo should be included in the list of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. :jk: :jk: :jk:

Thanks for this stats. Turns out Bacolod better of than Cagayan De Oro and not far behind Cebu. But the data only shows an average. In another NSO page, it showed that Iloilo had a lot more people living in makeshift houses as compared to Cagayan De Oro. It could only mean that a lot of Ilonggo families have breadwinners who are working outside the country. It also means that despite this fact, there are still a lot of poor families in Iloilo. Iloilo has yet to get its act together to alleviate the poverty of its less previledged citizenry.

fundraiser

January 30th, 2006, 02:46 AM

FrancisXavier

January 30th, 2006, 05:44 AM

FrancisXavier

January 30th, 2006, 05:49 AM

slerz

January 30th, 2006, 05:56 AM

where's the GDP statistics? I mean the link?

FrancisXavier

January 30th, 2006, 06:11 AM

wait.. but it's not a complete list

daks2003

January 30th, 2006, 06:12 AM

hehehe buti pa pala sa tfc may live telecast pa ng dinagyang...last year merong live telecast ang abs-cbn thru channel 2 and studio23...better luck next time or better yet, visit Iloilo na lang next year hehehe

aaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhhh!!!! this is depressing! no nationwide live telecast of dinagyang, kept on switching channels pero la akong nakitang sign ng dinagyang except on the crappy SOP at ch.7. sana maski delayed ok na, just wanna see dinagyang. sa cable wala din, i was kinda hoping NBN will cover dinagyang nationwide as they did with sinulog, pero well, the usual boring shows were there. kaka bwi$it.

i guess il just have to visit iloilo next time! see yah.

FrancisXavier

January 30th, 2006, 07:51 AM

where's the GDP statistics? I mean the link?

this is not a list. here's th link
http://cagayan.************/index.html
but i guess most of the 15below are MM cities.

lewdsaint

January 30th, 2006, 12:08 PM

Sunstar Iloilo
Monday, January 30, 2006

Ilonganon, Manug-gama are Dinagyang 2006 champions
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

TRIBU Ilonganon defeated reigning Champion Tribu Silak in the Open Category now Ati Competition while Tribu Manug-gama of Maasin is the new champion of the Kasadyahan Competition in the concluded Dinagyang Competitions.

The awarding took place Sunday night at the Freedom Grandstand.

"My Dinagyang". Post your Dinagyang experience here

Tribu Ilonganon, which has been in the Dinagyang Festival since 1984, is composed of more or less 200 members including its warriors, drummers and support staff. The tribe manager is Dr. Blesilda Floro and choreographer is Rommel Flogen. Flogen won the best choreographer award after his tribe won the best in choreography.

The said tribe bagged Best in Choreography and Best in Performance in minor awards. All with P10,000 each.

Rommel Flogen, choreographer of Tribu Ilonganon was also the choreographer of Tribu Pintados de Pasi and Tribu Bola Bola when it became champion the previous years.

Flogen, in a radio interview, said the tribe started practicing just the last quarter of last year and they won because of hard work and cooperation of every member of the tribe.

The tribe was co sponsored by ABS-CBN.

Meanwhile, the runners-up in the Dinagyang Ati Competition are as follows: Tribu Silak, first runner-up, also Best in Street Dancing; second runner-up Tribu Bola Bola won best in discipline, best in costume and best in music all worth P10,000 each; Tribu Atub Atub was third runner-up; Tribu ni San Pedro is fourth runner-up.

Best costume and best in headdress was claimed by Tribu Parianon. Each special award is worth P5,000.

Tribu Ilonganon will represent the City in Manila Broadcasting Company's Aliwan festival in Pasay City April this year.

Meanwhile, in the Kasadyahan Competition, the first runner-up is Tribu Paghidaet of La Paz National High School managed by Azucena Falales; second runner-up is Tribu Mandurriaonon of Mandurriao National High School managed by Judith Benjami; third runner-up is Tribu Bana-ag of Anilao National High School managed by Ma. Theresa Debuque; and fourth runner-up is Tribu Tultugan also from Maasin managed by Mayor Mariano Malones.

The best float award went to Tribu Paghidaet. The award constitute P10,000 cash.

Manug-gama claimed all minor awards and a special award - Best in music, best in costume, best in performance and best in choreography, which made its choreographer proclaimed as the best, too.

Manug-gama is composed of 121 members. Its participants are from the Maasin National Comprehensive High School and are managed by Dr. Nelida Baitan and Maasin Mayor Mariano Malones.

Criteria

The results for the Dinagyang Ati competition were based on the following criteria: On dance presentation, performance, 30 percent; choreography, 30; costume, 20 and music, 20. On street dance or dance consistency, energy level 40 percent; parade dance steps, 30; and orderliness, 30.

The results for the Kasadyahan competition were based on choreography, 35 percent; performance, 30; costume/uniform/props, 20; and music, 15.

The judges

The Dinagyang 2006 judges were Ricky Ballesteros, executive director, Sinulog Foundation; Peter de Vera, Sinukwan Training Center for the Arts; Franco Velas, assistant to the President for Cultural Affairs; Gener Caringal, artistic director of the Philippine Ballet; Josefina Guillen, director for Dance of the Cultural Center of the Philippines; Mariant Escano Villegas, director choreographer of the MEV Dance Company; Rodolfo Reveche, director of the Colegio San Agustin Performing Arts; prof. Lordinio Alcontin Vergara, faculty of the Physical Education Department, Philippine Normal University; Dr. Corazon Agustin, education supervisor of DepEd Region 11, Dolores Suzara, artistic director of University of San Carlos, Cebu; Grace Garalde Perez, ballet teacher and dancer; Ronilo Datar Jaynario, artist, principal, dancer and company member of the Philippine Ballet Theater; Dr. Larry Gabao, president of the Philippine Folk Dance Society; Marichu Granada Tellano, chief of the project management division and coordination of the Special Project and Events for NCCA; and Shirley Halili Cruz, founder and artistic director of the Halili-Cruz School of Ballet.

The festival

Each year, the Dinagyang Ati Contest has never failed to attract spectators and visitors because of its pomposity and glitter.

Soot-tinted warriors of the competing tribes dressed in their colorful costume parade and dance in the major thoroughfares of this city.

The tribes are given 10 minutes to perform their impressive choreography in the five judging areas that often awe and captivate audience from all walks of life. Drums are the basic instruments used in this competition but use of other appropriate instrument is also optional.

This unique and artistic skill of the Ilonggos as shown in this colorful pageantry has brought honor to the city of Iloilo and elevated the status of the Dinagyang Festival to become a premier festival in the country. For the past three years the Dinagyang entries emerged as top winners in the annual Aliwan Festival which is held in Manila.

The tribes that competed were Tribu Angola, Tribu Bantu, Tribu Dagyaw-ta, Tribu ni San Pedro, Tribu Pana-ad, Tribu Hamili, Tribu Baryohanon, Tribu Atub-Atub, Tribu Silak, Tribu Molave, Tribu Familia Sagrada, Tribu Aninipay, Tribu Bola-Bola, Tribu Kalubihan, Tribu Pari-anon, Tribu Ilonganon, Tribu Himala, Tribu "Ang Taga-Jaro", Tribu Pag-asa and Tribu Halimau.

Dinagyang Bulilit

Meanwhile, the kids don't want to be outclassed either.

They also have their mini version of the Dinagyang Ati competition called the Dinagyang Bulilit Competition.

Tribu Yabyab of E. Yusay Elementary School was proclaimed champion. It also won the best in performance, best in religiosity in costume and best in music.

Tribu Olavera of Arevalo Elementary School claimed the next spot with best in discipline and endurance and best in choreography.

Tribu Mainuswagon of Mandurriao Elementary School won the third place while Tribu Panghangkat and Tribe of Riza Elementary School won the fourth and the fifth place in that order.

Booth tilt

In the booth competition, Tribu Ang taga Jaro won the best booth and the most educational booth; Tribu Bola bola won second place and the most artistic booth, and creative and most unique booth tied; and Tribu Silak won the third best booth.

The most artistic and traditional booth was Tribu Kalubihan's.

The first placer received P15,000 while the second P10,000 and third P8,000.

lewdsaint

January 30th, 2006, 12:10 PM

Sunstar Iloilo
Monday, January 30, 2006

Tsinoy prexy calls for unity and cooperation
By Jay Dooma Balnig

ILOILO Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Inc. (ICFCFI) Chairman Felipe Uygongco calls for unity and cooperation among Chinese-Filipinos as the City declared the down town triangle as "China Town."

"This is now a big challenge for the Chinese community to prove our worth to develop the city as the City Government has already recognized the contribution of the Chinese-Filipino community," Uygongco said.

"My Dinagyang". Post your Dinagyang experience here

The appeal of Uygongco was made after the City Government finally declared the downtown triangle covering Iznart-J.M. Basa-Aldeguer strets as the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center or commonly called as "China Town".

Since 2004, the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino community gathered to celebrate the Chinese New Year in downtown Iloilo.

Mayor Jerry Trenas, after assuming his post, initiated the said move.

This year, Uygongco has made the effort that the contribution of the Chinese community be recognized by the City Government through a city council resolution.

Councilors Jed Patrick Mabilog and Merci Drilon-Garcia, chairperson of Trade and Industry and Tourism respectively, last Jan. 4, 2006 sponsored for the passage of resolution declaring the said area as "China Town" of Iloilo City.

Mabilog, in an interview, said that the will make a good manifestation that Iloilo City is friendly to Chinese.

"People in China and other parts of the world will have a positive reaction and will encourage more investors," he said.

The move declaring the area as "China Town" is the ICFCFI's preparation for the Chinese New Year celebration that will be held tomorrow.

Ilonggos are expecting a very colorful celebration.

Iloilo City is the second city to hold a Chinese New Year celebration, next to Binondo, Manila.

Cebu and Bacolod City followed suit.

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:35 PM

Working outside the country is the trend now. Apparently, Iloilo was fortunate enough to pick up on this first before this "trend" caught with the whole country. I think, this "trend" have benefitted Iloilo so much and the city is now reaping the fruits of the sacrifice of these "ofw's". People now have the money to spend on everything.

With the "trend" covering the whole of Iloilo, I think Iloilo should be included in the list of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. :jk: :jk: :jk:

that's right, daks. I'm glad Iloilo picks up the trend well. At least our Family Income is way above 250,000 pesos a year. lol. I believe OFWs play an important role in Iloilo's economy. Rememberthat Ilonggo OFWs are mostly nurses here abroad earning a massive 200 - 400 K a month. Not a 200K a year. I won't work here in Europe for a meager 200K a year, if I'll be asked for it. :)

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:40 PM

aaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhhh!!!! this is depressing! no nationwide live telecast of dinagyang, kept on switching channels pero la akong nakitang sign ng dinagyang except on the crappy SOP at ch.7. sana maski delayed ok na, just wanna see dinagyang. sa cable wala din, i was kinda hoping NBN will cover dinagyang nationwide as they did with sinulog, pero well, the usual boring shows were there. kaka bwi$it.

i guess il just have to visit iloilo next time! see yah.

Fundraiser, I guess NBN is not on the list to cover Dinagyang. Two cable networks (JetAsia and Living Asia) are covering Dinagyang this year. Well, just visit Iloilo Dinagyang na lang next year. :) . Mas maganda pa kasi live ang performances. :) See you there !

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:42 PM

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:45 PM

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/01/30/article_161823_01-30-2006.jpg

Tribu Ilonganon (upper photo) is the Dinagyang Ati 2006 champion while Tribu Manog-gama (lower photo) is the Kasadyahan Competition 2006 winner. The Dinagyang Festival has concluded Sunday.
(Sun.Star Iloilo/Ramel dela Cruz and May Franzell Obieta)

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:46 PM

http://philstar.com/philstar/MAIN/20060130/images/Front.jpg

FIESTA TIME: An ‘ati-atihan’ group performs a dance number at the start of the annual ‘Dinagyang’ festival at the San Jose parish church compound in Iloilo City yesterday.
- Photo by Manny Marcelo (the Philippine Star)

lewdsaint

January 30th, 2006, 12:53 PM

I will wait the Dinagyang Champion here in Manila on Aliwan Festival. Hope they are going to win again.

Bwas Tsinoy naman ang ma-celebrate sang new year sa Iloilo. Feb. 2 fiesta sa Jaro.

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:56 PM

Camille Aguilar Villar: Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair 2006 Queen

CAMILLE Villar is the perfect cover girl: expressive eyes, flawless skin and enigmatic smile. But that's not all there is to this 20-year old management student of the Ateneo de Manila University. Now in her senior year, Camille managed to land in the Dean's List despite her busy schedule as she juggles her studies and responsibilities as a franchisee-manager of Bayo (in Starmall, Las Piñas).

The youngest child and only daughter of Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, Camille was raised in an environment sleeped with values for hardwork, patience and compassion. So, while Camille admits to having had a blessed life - for which she is grateful - she remembers her parents always emphasizing that one should not expect comfort and financial rewards to come easy. These, as Camille was taught, are things one has to work hard for. She does not shy away from work - even serving as customer service crew at a mall.

Another guiding principle that this young lass lives by is that she has to always find ways to give back to the community. And this is how she, and the rest of her family, views her parents' active role as public servants: a way of sharing their blessings with the people. And so, in her own way, Camille does her share of serving the community as she lends a hand in her parents' various outreach programs. She received the MOD! GIRL Award for Community Service in 2002.

Camille finds opportunities of expressing her creative self through styling / merchandising and interior design. She serves as writer and style editor of a well-established women's magazine during her senior year at the International School - Manila where she attended elementary and high school. Currently, she personally overseas the merchandising, store display and inventory selection for her franchise store.

Camille is set to earn her BS Management degree in April 2006. She has set her sights on attending courses in interior design and urban planning in the United States or Europe. She hopes to hone her creative skills and use them in the pursuit of building communities characterized by quality living in style at affordable prices for the Filipinos.

When asked how she hopes to be known and remembered, Camille has this to say: "I hope that people will see me as a person with a caring heart. My only desire is to be able to positively affect and touch other people's lives. If I manage to do that by making even just one person's life better then I can be content that my own existence had a purpose and meaning".

Now, that is truly brains, beauty and character rolled into one!

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

slerz

January 30th, 2006, 12:59 PM

wala bang mas malakilaki na pictures? Daya ninyo ha, fiesta kayo jan then di ninyo kami sinasali.... kahit pics man lang...hehe

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 12:59 PM

I will wait the Dinagyang Champion here in Manila on Aliwan Festival. Hope they are going to win again.

Bwas Tsinoy naman ang ma-celebrate sang new year sa Iloilo. Feb. 2 fiesta sa Jaro.

Tuloy-tuloy na ang celebration sa Iloilo City. The Iloilo-Chinese residents are busy preparing for the ILOILO CHINESE NEW YEAR tomorrow! I like to see the Dragon Dance. :)

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 01:01 PM

wala bang mas malakilaki na pictures? Daya ninyo ha, fiesta kayo jan then di ninyo kami sinasali.... kahit pics man lang...hehe

probably Chymera have pics, slerz. Mamiesta ka sa amon sa Jaro sa 2? :)

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 01:02 PM

Iloilo: ‘Kapuso country’

ILOILO City - The Global Media Arts Network Inc. (GMA Network Inc.) once again proved its drawing power. Thousands of Ilonggos converged for its Kapuso Night on Friday as part of the Dinagyang Festival celebration.

The Kapuso Night was held at the Freedom Grandstand. GMA Network talents entertained an estimated 30,000 revelers.

For the past seven years here in Iloilo, the largest network in the country have been bringing artists to provide fun and excitement to its Ilonggo viewers.

GMA-Iloilo Station Manager Jonathan Cabillon said bringing their talents here is the network’s way of reciprocating “the support given us by the viewers.”

“We remain the undisputed No.1 television network in Western Visayas because of the support of the people,” Cabillon stressed.

During the Kapuso Night, people from all walks of life gathered at the Freedom Grandstand and patiently waited to see their favorite artists perform live - a once in a lifetime experience for some.

“This is only the beginning. There are still lots of surprises waiting for the Ilonggo viewers,” Cabillon revealed.

Among the programs of GMA Network popular with the Ilonggos are the local news and public affairs program Ratsada and the award-winning Sunday variety show, Bongga!

Cabillon said Ratsada’s “comprehensive and credible news delivery and Bongga!’s superior entertainment strengthened GMA Network Inc.’s position in Western Visayas.
“We bring our artists and talents closer to the audience to show our gratitude to our Ilonggo viewers,” Cabillon added.

“The crowd proved that Iloilo is Kapuso country,” declared Cabillon.

During the Dinagyang, the following GMA Network Inc. shows made their presence felt: the All-Star Game P1-Million Videoke Challenge on Friday, “Etheria” Mall Show on Saturday and SOP and SOP Gigsters on Sunday.

(from Panay News online)

slerz

January 30th, 2006, 01:16 PM

probably Chymera have pics, slerz. Mamiesta ka sa amon sa Jaro sa 2? :)

thanks Kirby, maayo unta maka pamiesta ko da coz Jaro is very famous and I haven't been there pero ala pa kwarta. hehe

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 01:21 PM

next time, Slerz. Advanced invitation na. Hopefully, I can go home as well. Jaro district is famous for its grand fiesta and of course the Candelaria Cock Derby! :)

kirby21

January 30th, 2006, 01:34 PM

February 2 ... The Grand Jaro Fiesta of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria ... advanced Happy Fiesta JARO ! Oopss, Sen Villar's daughter is this year Jaro's Queen ... hmmm .. she really looks beautiful and elegant. :)

Adavnced HAPPY FIESTA to all JARENOS ! Sako naman ang Jaro sa bulang subong in Iloilo Coliseum. :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1:

mero din pala sa Iloilo City nito? ... hehehe ... i used to like Home TV Shopping as well ... pero iba na naman ngayon .. online shopping na ... easier and fuss-free ... hehehe

probably it's a trend na naman. It simply making us idle and "tamad". lol.

thanks Tita Gloria ... hehehe ... I'm glad new developments are on its way to the city and province of Iloilo. hurray !

let's give thanks to your "mummy", Weck. lol. More projects, the better. More investors, more jobs for our fellow Ilonggos ! Cheers !

I did email the webmasters yesterday coz I knew most of them but sadly, too many were accessing the site too ... so, Bombo Radyo Iloilo na lang gid tuod ang ginapamatian ko di eh ... hehehe. Freeze, sin-o mga artista ang gindala naman sang Bombo for this year's Dinagyang Concert? Nag-perform naman akon fave nga Ilonggo band? Inang gakanta bala, Iloilo Banwa Ko ... hehehe

yeah right. Bombo Radyo Iloilo, the most reliable news info online. thanks to Roger Florete ! :speech: :speech: :speech:

chymera00

January 30th, 2006, 02:00 PM

what if I'm working in Manila, does my Average Income fall in Manila's Area Average Income or in Cebu, my home province?
That's what I've been wondering when I saw the statistics ... I'm not sure but I guess they just con't the actual money the family in the home province than the gross salary, it seems just logical.
Queen City Garden Mall and Dominique Mall are absolutely crap. :) Anyway, they're a good addition to our list of malls in the city. lol.

Yeah, parehu kami ni wecky sang list of malls that we recognize, 7 of them.
Post ko lng pictures of these 2 forgotten malls:

Dominique Mall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/peacd9f61d44f8211ce716db25d054821/f05e76fe.jpg

Queen City Garden Mall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pf54ccc7f8c70b05115285a3043dd1303/f05e7700.jpg

Gaisano Guanco
It was a bit funny when I entered this place, the escalators were so narrow that its width can only accommodate one person. I wondered how many floors it had, and I was shocked to have reached the 5th floor coz it looks like a 3-storey building on the outside. I was also shocked to see that people still come here despite the newer malls in the city ... medyo mahaba pa ang linya
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115465859&idx=94

Our based hospital (CPU). I'm glad they built a five-storey centennial building to accomodate more patients coming in. There's a little improvement ongoing in the medical aspect of Iloilo Mission Hospital. I think they are more concerned with structural development now than its service. The last time I've heard is they are "again" planning to build another five-storey building (like the Centennial Building) at the back of the hospital couple with College of Medicine Med Arts Building, too. If this thing will be realised, then Mission can compete with the likes of Doctor's and St Pauls. Iloilo Mission Hospital bed capacity was increased a year ago from a mere 150 beds to almost 300 now. An addition of another annex in the back will at least push the bed capacity to 400 or 500 bed capacity. Not too bad for a development. :)
nice ... all major hospitals in the city are expanding na, a sure sign that Iloilo's Medical Inustry is booming as well

Western Visayas State University Medical Center - New "Hospital of the Future" building (may helipad sa top floor). ON GOING
St. Pauls Hospital - Plans to extend the hospital by converting the existing St. Pauls University into an extension. A new camus will be built in jaro,along the coastal road. ONGOING
Doctor's Hospital - New 8-storey building (may halipad sa top floor). ONGOING
Iloilo Mission Hospital - New 5 Storey building. PLANNING

New Hospitals in 2005
1. Riverfront International Hospital
2. SEAMEN's Hospital
3. I forgot the name but i was it was beside San Agustin

Dinho

January 30th, 2006, 02:04 PM

I just found out that Eazyboy has been banned. Shouldn't we also have some people here who called eazyboy an animal and some rather ugly stuff banned as well?

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 02:19 PM

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 02:22 PM

aaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhhh!!!! this is depressing! no nationwide live telecast of dinagyang, kept on switching channels pero la akong nakitang sign ng dinagyang except on the crappy SOP at ch.7. sana maski delayed ok na, just wanna see dinagyang. sa cable wala din, i was kinda hoping NBN will cover dinagyang nationwide as they did with sinulog, pero well, the usual boring shows were there. kaka bwi$it.

i guess il just have to visit iloilo next time! see yah.

Fundraiser, come and visit IloiloCity na lang next year. Here in UK, we have difficulty of accessing networks as well except for online Bombo radyo na lang. I'm checking the ABS-CBN Website pero wala yatang recorded files. So for me, uwi na lang next year ... hehehe.

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 02:28 PM

I will wait the Dinagyang Champion here in Manila on Aliwan Festival. Hope they are going to win again.

Bwas Tsinoy naman ang ma-celebrate sang new year sa Iloilo. Feb. 2 fiesta sa Jaro.

HAPPY FIESTA TO ALL JARENOS !

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

chymera00

January 30th, 2006, 02:30 PM

Bacolod's and Iloilo's median family income may be bigger than that of CDO because it is measured by deviding the GDP by the # of population. And we all know that CDO's population is bigger than that of Bacolod and Iloilo.. Another thing, you cannot determine the economy by the average family income.. Check with the GDP. CDO ranked 16th among others(including 16MMcities).
i don't think that Average Family Income is computed that way, maybe you are referring to GDP per capita. The list was taken from the Family Income and Expenditures Survey of 2000. There's a new 2003 survey, but I the NSO site doesn't list them by province, but by region.

FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENDITURES SURVEY (FIES)
Provides data on family income and expenditures which include among others levels of consumption by item of expenditure as well sources of income in cash and in kind.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/01/30/article_161823_01-30-2006.jpg

Tribu Ilonganon (upper photo) is the Dinagyang Ati 2006 champion while Tribu Manog-gama (lower photo) is the Kasadyahan Competition 2006 winner. The Dinagyang Festival has concluded Sunday.
(Sun.Star Iloilo/Ramel dela Cruz and May Franzell Obieta)
Ahay, I didn't get to watch Ilonganon ... but at least I got to take a picture of them
I will wait the Dinagyang Champion here in Manila on Aliwan Festival. Hope they are going to win again.

Bwas Tsinoy naman ang ma-celebrate sang new year sa Iloilo. Feb. 2 fiesta sa Jaro.
I'm excited for this year's Aliwan festival too...
wala bang mas malakilaki na pictures? Daya ninyo ha, fiesta kayo jan then di ninyo kami sinasali.... kahit pics man lang...hehe
Kalma lng slerz, midterms kc nmn knina so wala ko nakapost kahapon. I'm going to post them a little bit later :D
aaaaarrrrrggghhhhhhhh!!!! this is depressing! no nationwide live telecast of dinagyang, kept on switching channels pero la akong nakitang sign ng dinagyang except on the crappy SOP at ch.7. sana maski delayed ok na, just wanna see dinagyang. sa cable wala din, i was kinda hoping NBN will cover dinagyang nationwide as they did with sinulog, pero well, the usual boring shows were there. kaka bwi$it.

i guess il just have to visit iloilo next time! see yah.
Really? I thought it was aired on the Living Asia Channel and TFC.... To tell you the truth, I haven't watched the performances either because I was busy in the city enjoying. I was hoping for a replay, pero wala.

--------------
Taga Jaro ka kirby? ... you owe us a treat :D

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 02:32 PM

@Chy, thanks for getting my shirt for Dinagyang. Pila akon na-damage sa imo? PM lang gid and I'll call back home asap. Cheers ! :)

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Adavnced HAPPY FIESTA to all JARENOS ! Sako naman ang Jaro sa bulang subong in Iloilo Coliseum. :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1:

ditto.

probably it's a trend na naman. It simply making us idle and "tamad". lol.

just like us, ika mo ... shopping and grocery online ... hehehe.

let's give thanks to your "mummy", Weck. lol. More projects, the better. More investors, more jobs for our fellow Ilonggos ! Cheers !

hahaha ... grabe napakadlaw mo gid ko Kirbs ... hahaha ... aunie lang .. grabe na gid kung mommy ko na gid ... damo gid ko dayon pangyu-on sa iya ... hehehe

yeah right. Bombo Radyo Iloilo, the most reliable news info online. thanks to Roger Florete ! :speech: :speech: :speech:

thanks Roger ! thanks Bombo !

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 02:57 PM

Yeah, parehu kami ni wecky sang list of malls that we recognize, 7 of them.
Post ko lng pictures of these 2 forgotten malls:

Dominique Mall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/peacd9f61d44f8211ce716db25d054821/f05e76fe.jpg

Queen City Garden Mall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pf54ccc7f8c70b05115285a3043dd1303/f05e7700.jpg

Gaisano Guanco
It was a bit funny when I entered this place, the escalators were so narrow that its width can only accommodate one person. I wondered how many floors it had, and I was shocked to have reached the 5th floor coz it looks like a 3-storey building on the outside. I was also shocked to see that people still come here despite the newer malls in the city ... medyo mahaba pa ang linya
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115465859&idx=94

aw ah ... paano kay sobra naman ina kagamay nga mall .. mall bala ina? ... hehehe ... mini-malls ... hehehe ...

nice ... all major hospitals in the city are expanding na, a sure sign that Iloilo's Medical Inustry is booming as well

Western Visayas State University Medical Center - New "Hospital of the Future" building (may helipad sa top floor). ON GOING
St. Pauls Hospital - Plans to extend the hospital by converting the existing St. Pauls University into an extension. A new camus will be built in jaro,along the coastal road. ONGOING
Doctor's Hospital - New 8-storey building (may halipad sa top floor). ONGOING
Iloilo Mission Hospital - New 5 Storey building. PLANNING

New Hospitals in 2005
1. Riverfront International Hospital
2. SEAMEN's Hospital
3. I forgot the name but i was it was beside San Agustin

it's St Therese Hospital, Chy. Ang Our Lady of Perpetual Help sa La Paz, matenity clinic naman di ba?

I like the development of WVSU Medical Canter. I am really impressed. As said before, dira man ako nag-volunteer for three months before I went to Manila. Sang nagbisita ko last September, I was awed for its big improvement and sa future plans pa gid. Also, I heard same plan sa St Paul's Hospital. Maayo gid ina para damo choices dira.

wecky

January 30th, 2006, 03:20 PM

800 meters more to complete Iloilo City-Asluman Road

THIRTEEN slip sections with a combined length of 800 meters are yet to be accomplished in the 85 kilometer-multi-million peso Iloilo City- Asluman, Hamtik, Antique road.

This is the remaining balance of work of the said project which when completed will not only give great comfort for the commuters but also help accelerate the economy's growth in this part of the country, said DPWH VI Director Rolando M. Asis during the PIA-CATV program, recently.

Director Asis said as of Oct. 30, 2005, the project was about 93 percent complete.

The 13 sections are the balance of work not yet done "because these were not included in the first contract, but there was already a technical study conducted by the Japan overseas consultant where they have prepared a scope of work for the said unpaved road sections," Director Asis said.

"The contractors did not abandon the work, they are still around and are doing miscellaneous work like pavement markings and many others, and once the prepared scope of work by the Japan overseas consultant is approved then the construction work will again start, " Asis said.

When asked how much the 800 meter-long road construction would cost, Director Asis was not sure about it yet, but made a calculation of more or less P50 million, and hope that the construction will start by early first quarter of year 2006.

The national infrastructure program of road networks is one of the thrusts of President Arroyo aimed to spur trade and economic progress in the most remote and poorest areas of the country by providing links with the progressive areas, Director Asis concluded. (T.Villavert/PIA)

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

chymera00

January 30th, 2006, 05:05 PM

HALA BIRA ILOILO!!
I'll first show you my pics:
(I didn't take a lot because my SD had only little memory)

We unloaded sa Gaisano and had to walk until the Atrium because there were no jeepneys plying most of Downtown, which meant we had to walk the whole time under the scorching sun!

First, we walked up an overpass

Gen Luna-Valeria Intersection
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p03c335a51396ed25aa791b2b60456b8e/f05e7747.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pcfbda42fc008b4c1c684d6d5ff96239f/f05e76b1.jpg

We followed the parade through Quezon-Ledesma until Robinson's where we conveniently found a judging area.

De Leon St. (Beside Robinsons)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p19a1c1176ea4823527f7c6e2143eb658/f05e7749.jpg

Went up the roof deck of Rob's Carpark, and watched a little bit of dancing. But went down minutes later because of the heat (since we didn't bring an umbrella)

From Robinson's Carpark.

I want you all to meet Mr. Dancing PooPoo, (the lying flesh maggot near the two tree stump) and the Dancing Vases. We wanted to take a picture of him upclose but we were too shy to ask him to pose for us :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pbf86d4adac6f96ae328d93ce100cf882/f05e7746.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p42d135377be64e3fa7e8abf15b900d4a/f05e772d.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p98ae38a8fc93f9dd39d665e92245df86/f05e772a.jpg

From below (at Paseo Iloilo) we watched a few tribes pass by

Tribu Ilonganon (THE CHAMPION OF ATI-ATIHAN COMETITION)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p8073e437641f07152f157f83682e15a3/f05e7725.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p0d245d39f8e9ce26cb9bd328fa9208b0/f05e771a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pbca70a09aad823b6cbb5d92f8b2d81bc/f05e7719.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pefc64cb6fd0f06d249ffa8a3aa43b1df/f05e7718.jpg

And continued walking

Sta. Teresita Church
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p5df489e147c2ca68e50e9351ab7d8769/f05e7706.jpg

De Leon St. (In front of Queen City Garden Mall)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p5df489e147c2ca68e50e9351ab7d8769/f05e7706.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pf54ccc7f8c70b05115285a3043dd1303/f05e7700.jpg

Until we reached the grandstand

Freedom Grandstand
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p6e0fd597070c806e505f0016578f1a1b/f05e76f3.jpg

Then walked along Iznart to meet a friend in Ground Coffee, De Leon St.

Iznart St.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p03fbec4ab60fe5ae08bf2ae9735e04cb/f05e76de.jpg

Quezon St. (Infront of Ground Coffee)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p394012520af512a8ad17483be20d7073/f05e76dd.jpg

The building behind is Payless Plaza
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p219b5ce3ba05324af23fe287fce53f80/f05e76d6.jpg

The building behind is Century21 Hotel
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p43db10c9b3ef6d7966b20b204388b615/f05e76d4.jpg

We then walked to Marymart and spent the afternoon in American Legacy. After hours of doing nothing, we continued walking and guess what we saw!?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p7e908a8a129885072b375a6b965c77c1/f05e76ca.jpg

Mr. Dancing PooPoo!!! again ... we called him up so we can take a picture of him.

Then we walked the length of Iznart St. going to Guanco St. then to the Grand Stand. After that, we decided to call it quits and walked J.M. Basa, again ... up to Gaisano City

Time to say goodbye to Mr. Dancing Poo Poo, BYE BYE!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p7381b548bed8a2a946c1b630af53fb96/f05e76bd.jpg

THE END

chymera00

January 30th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Govt to sell Iloilo airport

(Manila Standard Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday instructed the Department of Finance to sell the old Mandurriao Iloilo Airport to generate funds for the new Iloilo International Airport in the Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area.

Kentrox

The President issued the order in Iloilo City over the weekend during the opening of the annual Dinagyang Festival.

"I have instructed that we privatize the Mandurriao Iloilo Airport to make sure that we are able to have funds for the budget cover and to pay the loans for all the other developments here in Iloilo City," Mrs. Arroyo said.

She said the proceeds of the privatization of the old airport will be used to pay the P6.2 billion loan of the country contracted from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation for the construction of the international airport facility.

"(The new airport) will make Panay truly a tourism destination," the President said, adding that the proceeds of the sale of the old airport terminal will be used to finance the construction of a first-class highway interconnecting the provinces of Iloilo, Capiz and Antique to Boracay Island.

President Arroyo also announced the construction of a P20 million port in Guimbal, where she also launched a feeding program that will benefit more than 5,000 schoolchildren from at least 12 public elementary schools. The port will open a direct route to Negros Oriental.

"The bidding for the P20 million port will soon be announced," she said.

Meanwhile, Department of Education (DepEd) officer in charge Dr. Fe Hidalgo said the President led the ceremonial distribution of iron-fortified rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) to representatives of the 12 elementary schools of Guimbal town.

Initially, 100 sacks of rice were released during the launching as part of the P500 million that was allotted by the Arroyo administration for the implementation of the program nationwide. Hidalgo said the program is part of DepEd's nutrition program for this year.

Among the recipients were the Guimbal Central Elementary School, Calapan Elementary School, Nalundan Elementary School, Cabasi-Sta. Rosa Elementary School, Kamanggahan Elementary School, Particion Elementary School, P.J. Garin Memorial Elementary School, Nahapay Elementary School, Igcocolo Elementary School, Bulwangan Elementary School, Tipigan-Badiang Primary School and Geronimo Primary School.

The President also announced her approval for the release of P500 million for the construction of additional irrigation projects in the country and inaugurated the 111.4 kilometer irrigation project in Concepcion town.

Iloilo farmers produce an average yield of 500,000 tons per year in irrigated areas and 391,414 metric tons in rain-fed areas, the second largest production next to Nueva Ecija.

Mrs. Arroyo also disclosed a proposal for the construction of a modern railway in Iloilo that would connect the town to Sta. Barbara at the central portion of Iloilo to various points in the province.

Tribu Ilongganon is Dinagyang champ

By GEROME DALIPE IV

ILOILO City – Second timer Tribu Ilongganon beat 19 other tribes to win the champion of the Dinagyang Festival’s ati-atihan competition and take home P100,000 plus another cash prize from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Composed of students of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, Tribu Ilongganon also won two minor awards – Best in Choreography and Best in Performance.

It dislodged last year’s champion, Tribu Silak that settled for first runner-up honors this year.

Tribu Silak, organized by Iloilo City National High School bagged P50,000 cash prize.
On the other hand, Tribu Manoggama emerged as champion in the Kasadyahan competition. It took home P100,000 cash prize. The trophy was received by no less than Maasin Mayor Mariano Malones Jr.

Malones thanked the people of Maasin of their support.

Tribu Manoggama also won these minor awards: Best in Music, Best in Costume, Best in Choreography and Best in Performance.

Last year’s Kasadyahan champion, Tribu Kahilwayan of Sta. Barbara town, failed to participate this year.

WINNERS

Other winners in the ati-atihan competition are:
• Tribu Bola-Bola of the Iloilo National High School – second runner-up, Best in Costume, Best in Music and Best in Discipline (P40,000)
• Tribu Atub-Atub – third runner-up (P30,000)
• Tribu ni San Pedro – fourth runner-up (P20,000)
• Tribu Parianon -- Best Headdress

In the Kasadyahan contest, other winners are:
• Tribu Paghidaet -- first runner-up and Best Float (P50,000)
• Tribu Mandurriaonon – second runner-up and Best in Choreography (P40,000)
• Tribu Panaad -- third runner-up (P30,000)
• Tribu Tultugan – fourth runner-up (P20,000)

Twenty tribes vied in the ati-atihan competition seven competed in the Kasadyahan.

SUCCESSFUL

Gov. Niel Tupas commended policemen for providing tight security during yesterday’s Dinagyang.

“It was indeed a successful and peaceful celebration,” declared Tupas.
Mayor Jerry Treñas has expressed his gratitude to the city police headed by Senior Supt. Norlito Bautista for securing the five judging areas.

“It was the best and successful Dinagyang Festival so far,” declared Treñas.

Dinagyang Foundation chairman Lee Chuan, Fr. Roy Margallo, parish priest of San Jose Parish, Department of Tourism Secretary Edwin Trumpeta, Dinagyang Foundation Inc.

Director Ben Jimena accompanied Treñas in last night’s awarding ceremony at the Freedom Grandstand..

blueguy

January 30th, 2006, 05:25 PM

One thing that this average family income does not consider is the cost of living in any particular city. Another would be the average assets/property value of each family. A lot of Filipinos working outside the country end up with nothing when they go home. They may have been earning over Php 200,000 annually but much of the money would have been spent for each family. One other thing, a large segment of the upper class in other cities would not willingly declare all their income so as to avoid paying taxes. Some may be doing it illegally, others would be smart enough to have this excess income retained in their businesses so as to avoid taxation. There are just too many factors that you have to consider before you can declare this one place is more progressive than all other places.

I don't know why, but Cagayan De Oro which has a slightly lower average family income has been able to support more malls than Iloilo. Bacolod which is about the same size as Cagayan De Oro has smaller malls yet its average family income is higher than that of CDO. It really is difficult to gauge a city's economy on one factor alone.

Dinho, I am sorry to interfere, but in getting family income everything under the sun is being considered, the type of dwellings, the number of household appliances etc. all assets. also types of services easily available, including education, health...etc. If we consider those that are not declaring the right data, then they would be negligible when based to the total population.

When I was still with the IFCP in 2004 we conducted a Family Income and Expenditure survey in one of the depressed areas in Iloilo City and the average annual family income is Php 70,000.00 way above the poverty threshold of Php 12,000.00. The reason for this? aside for being employed or self-earner, they have other source of income located outside the city... agricultural lots and fishing and OFW's...

Malls do not necessarily gauge a city's economy alone and to tell you honestly, Iloilo City has more malls than CDO and has bigger ones (Believe me...) classic example SM city...

blueguy

January 30th, 2006, 06:08 PM

daks2003

January 30th, 2006, 06:38 PM

diin ang mga chx nga nag saot sa babaw lamesa? hehehe nice pix van! dako naman benta sang sm bah! hehehe

Dinagyang Party Overload at SM City Iloilo

With Jay-r (Don't have pix for Cueshe)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/jr.jpg

Freestyle...who made girls dance on table tops!!!!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Freestyle.jpg

Food! Food! Food! and Gulp! Gulp! Gulping down close to 300 kegs of beer...
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Foodfest1.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/food.jpg

Askal82

January 30th, 2006, 07:29 PM

HALA BIRA ILOILO!!

I want you all to meet Mr. Dancing PooPoo, (the lying flesh maggot near the two tree stump) and the Dancing Vases. We wanted to take a picture of him upclose but we were too shy to ask him to pose for us :D

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pbf86d4adac6f96ae328d93ce100cf882/f05e7746.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p42d135377be64e3fa7e8abf15b900d4a/f05e772d.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/p98ae38a8fc93f9dd39d665e92245df86/f05e772a.jpg

DANCING WHAT!! :lol: :lol:

slerz

January 31st, 2006, 12:08 AM

Oh, thanks a lot chy for the pics... you made my day ;)
btw... What do you mean by the poopoo, as in tae? :D

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:01 AM

That's what I've been wondering when I saw the statistics ... I'm not sure but I guess they just con't the actual money the family in the home province than the gross salary, it seems just logical.

Family Income has never been used as a gauge for any city's progressiveness. It's the GDP per capita which forms the basis of every province or city's growth and development. The survey (by FIES) only shows the average family income of a certain place in a given year basing on the criteria set by NSO. However. these data could be used as an indicator for one's place purchasing power (actual and potential) and the ability of every city or province to generate jobs, etc for its residents inorder to raise its standard of living. Many businessmen looks at this data as a good source for its consumer market.

Yeah, parehu kami ni wecky sang list of malls that we recognize, 7 of them.
Post ko lng pictures of these 2 forgotten malls:

Dominique Mall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/peacd9f61d44f8211ce716db25d054821/f05e76fe.jpg

Queen City Garden Mall
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pf54ccc7f8c70b05115285a3043dd1303/f05e7700.jpg

Gaisano Guanco
It was a bit funny when I entered this place, the escalators were so narrow that its width can only accommodate one person. I wondered how many floors it had, and I was shocked to have reached the 5th floor coz it looks like a 3-storey building on the outside. I was also shocked to see that people still come here despite the newer malls in the city ... medyo mahaba pa ang linya
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2115465859&idx=94

Dominique Mall and Queen City Garden Mall are both small in area and had few occupants to be leveled to the first seven-malls of Iloilo. They are most likely be at par with Star Plaza in Jaro and Jaro Town Center. Like Queen City Garden Mall, it was there for ages na. Its size is only comparable to that SM Jaro. We can call them mini-malls together with Payless Plaza and City Square/Marketplace.

Gaisano Guanco naman has been serving Iloilo for more than 2 or 3 decades na. The problem with Gaisano Guanco lies on its old building. They are still doing well in terms of business serving the area near University of Iloilo main campus and of course people of Guimaras province. Hopefully, they'll refurbish their building and make it more modern to lure more Ilonggo consumers.

nice ... all major hospitals in the city are expanding na, a sure sign that Iloilo's Medical Inustry is booming as well

Western Visayas State University Medical Center - New "Hospital of the Future" building (may helipad sa top floor). ON GOING
St. Pauls Hospital - Plans to extend the hospital by converting the existing St. Pauls University into an extension. A new camus will be built in jaro,along the coastal road. ONGOING
Doctor's Hospital - New 8-storey building (may halipad sa top floor). ONGOING
Iloilo Mission Hospital - New 5 Storey building. PLANNING

New Hospitals in 2005
1. Riverfront International Hospital
2. SEAMEN's Hospital
3. I forgot the name but i was it was beside San Agustin

That's pretty impressive. There are lot of developments ongoing for our medical institutions right now. Chymera, do you know of any plan of transfer sang St Paul's University sa may Jaro? Actually, I heard from a freind that the new campus is in La Paz district near Puerto Real de Iloilo. And yes, the plan to convert the present campus into a hospital is a good idea. I don't know whether St Paul's University Iloilo will open its College of Medicine man. Kay last year, St Therese College and John B Lacson already applied to build their new college of medicine. That's why, St Therese built a hospital near University of San Agustin for their future college expansion. :)

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:05 AM

hehehe ... thanks for all Ilonggo OFWs and Immigrants! Well done gid !

Immigrants are the best. lol. Remember Wecky, next week you'll be singing God Save the Queen na after your long battle to give up your pagka-Filipino. I know you don't like it at all but you can still apply for dual citizenship. Hey, I guess I know the reason why you are delaying this application. I'll call your dad. lol. :)

Askal82

January 31st, 2006, 02:07 AM

Really? Wecky is aready English?

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:23 AM

i don't think that Average Family Income is computed that way, maybe you are referring to GDP per capita. The list was taken from the Family Income and Expenditures Survey of 2000. There's a new 2003 survey, but I the NSO site doesn't list them by province, but by region.

FAMILY INCOME AND EXPENDITURES SURVEY (FIES)
Provides data on family income and expenditures which include among others levels of consumption by item of expenditure as well sources of income in cash and in kind.

I've check it a couple of minutes ago. I'm kinda hoping they'll do it like what they've done previously where they segregate the data per city or province. Regional data seems very vague for me. But anyway, good data indeed for Western Visayas region.

Ahay, I didn't get to watch Ilonganon ... but at least I got to take a picture of them

wow! Who's the main sponsor of Tribu Ilongganon, Chy?

I'm excited for this year's Aliwan festival too...

Hopefully, Tribu Ilongganon of Dinagyang Festival will get the first prize this year. Remember, that Pintados de Passi and Kahilwayan of Sta Barbara will be there, too. Pintados and Kahilwayan won first and second last year's Aliwan Festival respectively.

Kalma lng slerz, midterms kc nmn knina so wala ko nakapost kahapon. I'm going to post them a little bit later :D

it's a long mid-term Chymera. lol. Study hard, my friend. :)

Really? I thought it was aired on the Living Asia Channel and TFC.... To tell you the truth, I haven't watched the performances either because I was busy in the city enjoying. I was hoping for a replay, pero wala.

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Taga Jaro ka kirby? ... you owe us a treat :D

no comment. lol. :)

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:31 AM

Really? Wecky is aready English?

Briton/British na siya, Askal. lol. Finally, he decided to change his citizenship na. Oh bless him. lol. He's actually due to become a British Citizen last March 2005 pa but for number of reasons that man is delaying it too long already. Maybe now medyo na-pressured na siguro and decided to give it a go. I just can't picture out his face during an oathtaking or sworn an allegiance to the Queen. Believe me, he'll be pouting and smirking all throughout the programme. lol. :)

Askal82

January 31st, 2006, 02:36 AM

Ic. Well, extend my congratulations. By the way, how long does it take to be a British?

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:41 AM

ditto.

Happy Fiesta for NUESTRA SENORA DE LA CANDELARIA !

just like us, ika mo ... shopping and grocery online ... hehehe.

lazy bu__er! Well, it's technology. Let's be grateful for that. lol.

hahaha ... grabe napakadlaw mo gid ko Kirbs ... hahaha ... auntie lang .. grabe na gid kung mommy ko na gid ... damo gid ko dayon pangyu-on sa iya ... hehehe

ngaa naman kadlaw ka gid? PGMA will be happy to be your "mummy". lol. Sige na lang gani ah, Tita Glo na lang. :) Weck, if you're going to ask her, dalaha man ako ha. Tunga gid ta sa kabi. lol.

thanks Roger ! thanks Bombo !

Palakpakan gid naton ang Bombo :applause: :applause: :applause: . Actually, I like Bombo frankness and "prankness" at times. It livens up my blood flow everytime I listened to their Zona Libre. Sin-o naman ayhan nga pulitiko birahon nila subong after Dinagyang? lol.

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:44 AM

Ic. Well, extend my congratulations. By the way, how long does it take to be a British?

Five loooongggg years of paying bloody taxes, Askal.

Four years, permanent resident ka na, just like me. In and out of UK without further disruptions and have a good access to public funds pero Pinoy Pasaporte man gihapon ah.

Askal82

January 31st, 2006, 02:46 AM

^^ Same thing with US, but some people got their citizenship within 4 years lang. It depends daw.

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:50 AM

Wish I'll have triple citizenship, Askal. Will it be possible? Filipino-British-American? lol. Citizens of the world gid tuod. lol. It'll be my palabra in next few months, too, especially my two sis are really, really pressuring me to live with them in NYC.

Askal82

January 31st, 2006, 02:52 AM

Go to NYC man!! para dumami tropa natin dito. hehehe.

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 02:59 AM

aw ah ... paano kay sobra naman ina kagamay nga mall .. mall bala ina? ... hehehe ... mini-malls ... hehehe ...

is there any more term to describe a mall less than a mini? lol. Just like James Bond's mini-me. :bash: . I wish Dominique and Queen City Garden malls will have an expnasion to be recognised well as a mall. Their location is good. They just have to improve their business activities and increase spatial tenancy.

it's St Therese Hospital, Chy. Ang Our Lady of Perpetual Help sa La Paz, matenity clinic naman di ba?

I like the development of WVSU Medical Canter. I am really impressed. As said before, dira man ako nag-volunteer for three months before I went to Manila. Sang nagbisita ko last September, I was awed for its big improvement and sa future plans pa gid. Also, I heard same plan sa St Paul's Hospital. Maayo gid ina para damo choices dira.

that's right, it's St Therese Hospital near (actually beside) University of San Agustin Gym. About, WVSU Medical Center, their changes and developments are really impressive. Is the "Hospital of the Future" plan Chymera includes the new building on the orthopaedic side of the hospital? It seems that Iloilo Mission Hospital building and WVSU Med Ctr building "nagatamwa-anay lang dira". Good for all these developments.

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 03:07 AM

Go to NYC man!! para dumami tropa natin dito. hehehe.

Wishing to be there, too, and at the same time wishing to stay here in London as well. Actually, my sis keeps on sending me pictures of Manhattan. It's really really tempting. She's even trying to lure me with big salary and sign up bonus most hospitals are offering. Don't worry, I'll update you from time to time. I'll have to study first and take my NCLEX before going there. I don't want to be a burden to them anymore.

With this American thingy going on, I'm also trying to get in touch with our batchmates working there especially in Chicago and California (San Fran and LA). They told me that NY and California are the biggest payer when it comes to nurses.

Askal82

January 31st, 2006, 03:16 AM

Ic. okay. Yeah, malaki ang salary ng mga nurses dito. You can earn up to $100K a year. Balitaan mo ako pag nasa NYC ka na.

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 03:26 AM

I like that amount, Askal. You just raised my curiosity's more in nursing sa US. Well, let's just wait and see na lang. I know that there's a lot of opportunities out there for nurses. I'll just have to sort out my priorities na lang muna. But anyhow, thank you so much. It will be a pleasure to see/meet you there one day. :)

kirby21

January 31st, 2006, 03:47 AM

chymera00

January 31st, 2006, 05:21 AM

Heritage Structures Series
by chYmera
Part I

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chymera00

January 31st, 2006, 05:22 AM

Dinagyang Party Overload at SM City Iloilo

With Jay-r (Don't have pix for Cueshe)
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Freestyle...who made girls dance on table tops!!!!

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Food! Food! Food! and Gulp! Gulp! Gulping down close to 300 kegs of beer...
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nice pics van ... all the people trooped to SM that night, which was good for us coz the Wudstock in capitol was not crowded :D
DANCING WHAT!! :lol: :lol:
The costume looks like a poopoo kc ... we bumped into him a lot of times
probably Chymera have pics, slerz. Mamiesta ka sa amon sa Jaro sa 2? :)
I won't be taking pics of the Jaro Fiesta and the Chinese New Year .... kapoy na ko :D
Oh, thanks a lot chy for the pics... you made my day ;)
btw... What do you mean by the poopoo, as in tae? :D
my pleasure slerz .

Dominique Mall and Queen City Garden Mall are both small in area and had few occupants to be leveled to the first seven-malls of Iloilo. They are most likely be at par with Star Plaza in Jaro and Jaro Town Center. Like Queen City Garden Mall, it was there for ages na. Its size is only comparable to that SM Jaro. We can call them mini-malls together with Payless Plaza and City Square/Marketplace.
is there any more term to describe a mall less than a mini? lol. Just like James Bond's mini-me. :bash: . I wish Dominique and Queen City Garden malls will have an expnasion to be recognised well as a mall. Their location is good. They just have to improve their business activities and increase spatial tenancy.

I dunno if they can still compete with the big malls even if they expand. It would be better if they build new ones in better locations.

Gaisano Guanco naman has been serving Iloilo for more than 2 or 3 decades na. The problem with Gaisano Guanco lies on its old building. They are still doing well in terms of business serving the area near University of Iloilo main campus and of course people of Guimaras province. Hopefully, they'll refurbish their building and make it more modern to lure more Ilonggo consumers.

Gaisano Guanco pic didn't come out, post ko lng liwat:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pc5a24029e3ac532e16670e329ecc7071/f05e76c1.jpg

Here's a pic of SM's Delgado's interiors (blurry)
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Briton/British na siya, Askal. lol. Finally, he decided to change his citizenship na. Oh bless him. lol. He's actually due to become a British Citizen last March 2005 pa but for number of reasons that man is delaying it too long already. Maybe now medyo na-pressured na siguro and decided to give it a go. I just can't picture out his face during an oathtaking or sworn an allegiance to the Queen. Believe me, he'll be pouting and smirking all throughout the programme. lol. :)
Wecky, enlighman na?.... hmm, sound good. Congratz nlng in advance
what a good list of projects from PGMA. Hopefully, all of them will be realised soon. Cheers!
Don't you people think its kind of redundant to build a new superhighway and a railway at the same time?

That's pretty impressive. There are lot of developments ongoing for our medical institutions right now. Chymera, do you know of any plan of transfer sang St Paul's University sa may Jaro? Actually, I heard from a friend that the new campus is in La Paz district near Puerto Real de Iloilo. And yes, the plan to convert the present campus into a hospital is a good idea. I don't know whether St Paul's University Iloilo will open its College of Medicine man. Kay last year, St Therese College and John B Lacson already applied to build their new college of medicine. That's why, St Therese built a hospital near University of San Agustin for their future college expansion. :)

Maybe sa LaPaz gd man, bsta I'm sure it will be along the Coastal Road ... Why are they applying to have College of Medicine when all the doctors and would-be doctors are taking up nursing :lol:

that's right, it's St Therese Hospital near (actually beside) University of San Agustin Gym. About, WVSU Medical Center, their changes and developments are really impressive. Is the "Hospital of the Future" plan Chymera includes the new building on the orthopaedic side of the hospital? It seems that Iloilo Mission Hospital building and WVSU Med Ctr building "nagatamwa-anay lang dira". Good for all these developments.
Ara siya sa left side sng hospital sa adjacent sa chapel
ari ang billboard thinggy
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4 storey lng gli ang new bldg. sng WVSU-MC

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 06:56 AM

Privatize Mandurriao airport, develop airport of int'l standards: Arroyo
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THE 55 hectares covered by the airport in Mandurriao will soon experience changes as President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered for the privatization of the same Saturday night during the Dinagyang dinner party held in her honor.

Arroyo said proceeds of the privatization will be utilized for the development of the City of Iloilo, the rest of Panay and of the airport of international standards in Sta. Barbara.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas said around P55 billion will be acquired given that each square meter is worth P10,000.

Trenas said if there are already developers and bidders, they will be in close coordination with the Air Transportation Office (ATO) and Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

He added that concerns of concessionaires in Mandurriao airport will be settled with the Committee on Privatization which will be created soon.

Trenas however said that he was not sure whether some proceeds of the said project in the old airport will go to the development of the new one in Sta. Barbara.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Secretary General Augusto Syjuco said the old airport will cease its operation after the development of the new one but a new metropolis will rise there instead.

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Dinagyang 2006 was the best so far: Trenas
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao and Ruby P. Silubrico

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas adjudged the recently concluded Dinagyang Festival as the best in four years.

Trenas said this to the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps (ICHPC) Monday.

And what made the festival the best? Trenas said it was the "tribes which performed extraordinarily" because everyone exerted great effort to make a great performance.

The great performances were also the product of the merging of the Barangay and Open Category into one, which was the Grand Ati Competition.

"Maayo gid para sa tanan ang isa ka category. Improvement was evident in the tribes' performances because of having only one category."

Trenas said another factor was the "best security."

"Tawhay. Wala gawa reklamo and policemen are visible at all corners and are able to respond to any problem right away."

The effort of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) in making the festival "very organized" was also one of the great things to be praised, said Trenas.

As an overall result, foreign and national dignitaries were impressed.

"They assured they will invite nationals to come and witness the same event next year."

In connection with his assessment, Trenas assured that expectations from the Dinagyang performances next year will be much higher and very well coordinated.

Support

Meanwhile, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) through its director Senior Superintendent Norlito Bautista has commended the cooperation and support of the crowd during the Dingayang festivities.

"They really follow our early warnings especially the dos and don'ts in going to the areas to "sadsad". The wearing of sexy dresses and revealing attires had minimized malicious mischief and acts of lasciviousness," Bautista said.

Bautista also acknowledged the help of the media, the police personnel and augmentation force in making the event successful.

Snatching incidents declined with only 12 compared to last year's 19; physical injury with two; and acts of lasciviousness with one.

On special laws, there were eight attempted thefts; alarm and scandal, 12; vagrancy, four; and city ordinance 7 or drunkenness, one.

Bautista said that he has placed a maximum number of policemen in all entrance and exit points, places where there were food festivals and around the city streets in order to create police visibility.

Different communicator groups were utilized as spotters.

The operation Kapkap and Oplan Bakal were conducted to ensure the safety of the public and the dignitaries who came to witness the festival.

Some of those who came were President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Environment Secretary Mike Defensor, Israel Ambassador Yehoshua Sagio and wife Hana, Israel Attache Ziv David, Nigerian Affairs' Dada Olisa, United States Consul General Richard Haynes with his wife, Chief of Anti-Fraud Division Mathew Taylor and his four children, Japan Ambassador Ryuichiro Yamazaki and his Assistant and Deputy Executive Secretary Waldo Flores.

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

richard fischer

January 31st, 2006, 07:37 AM

any pictures of the construction-site of the new airport ?

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 07:44 AM

The best Dinagyang ever
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City -- That was how City Mayor Jerry Treñas assessed the just concluded Dinagyang celebrations.

Treñas said this year's Dinagyang celebration is relatively peaceful and one of the best festivities the city has held so far. No death was recorded in relation to the yearly fete in honor of Sr. Sto. Nino.

Treñas said the presence of the thousands of policemen in the city's main thoroughfares had deterred the commission of crimes during the festivities. He also attributed the peaceful celebration to the cooperation of the citizenry.

There were cases of pickpockets, physical injuries, cell phone snatching and alarm and scandal, but the police considered it as minimal.

Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) president Lee Chuan was not spared by cell phone snatchers. He lost his expensive cell phone last Sunday inside the San Jose Parish Church during the mass where President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo also attended.

The presence and alertness of the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) and other members of the intelligence agencies to secure the President did not prevent the snatchers from victimizing their targets.

Treñas also thanked the Iloilo media for their constant announcements of the warnings designed by the Iloilo City Police Office to prevent untoward incidents while the Ilonggos celebrate the affair.

The chief executive recognized the effort of the media to promote and publicize the festival. The support of the media placed the Dinagyang festival in the international tourism map, he said.

The publicity attracted foreigners to come and witness the affair.

He also thanked the IDFI who have worked so much for the success of the affair. The success of the celebration is a collective effort of the organizer, the people and the entire city government, the mayor said.

The diplomatic corps that were able to witness the festival has also assured the mayor of their help to promote Dinagyang. They were awed with the performances of each tribe. They considered the festival as "world class" and found it "very impressive", added Treñas.

The foreign dignitaries who arrived in the city and witnessed the performance of the competing tribes were Israeli Ambassador Yeshua Sagi, his wife Hana Sagi and attache Ziv David; Swedish representative Fredrik Agerhem and Commercial Councilor Sara Aulin; Nigerian Consul Samson Igegboje, he was accompanied by Mr. James Amangbu; United States Consul General Richard Haynes and Matthew Taylor of the Anti-Fraud Division; Japanese Ambassador Ryuichiro Yamasaki, Nozaki Seikei of the Japan International Cooperation Agency; World Bank's Ming Zhang and Chris Pablo and Myanmar Ambassador U Thaung Tun and wife Sandar Lwin.

This early they all hinted to return to the city for the 2007 Dinagyang festival as they enjoyed the festival. The foreign dignitaries who only represented their ambassadors are hoping that they will again represent their respective countries when invited for the celebration, said Treñas.

The News Today Online

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 07:46 AM

After Dinagyang, city celebrates Chinese New Year
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City -- The Chinese-Filipino community of Iloilo will celebrate Tuesday, January 31, its 2006 Chinese New Year with parade, lion dances, firecrackers and cultural presentation reflecting the rich Chinese culture.

Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo Inc. vice president Charles Ho said the Chinese community has prepared several activities to celebrate their new year. The Chinese celebration should have been celebrated last January 29 but was postponed to pave way for the 2006 Dinagyang festival.

The Chinese New Year marks the Year of the Fire Dog. The Chinese New Year celebration starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The Chinese use of lunar cycle to determine the New Year dates from about 2600 BC. It is the oldest calendar in use.

Ho said there will be a Chinese food festival at 1:00 pm until midnight of January 31 along Iznart Street. There will also be a parade before the cultural show at Plazoleta Gay in the afternoon. There will also be a night market to add more color to the Chinese New Year.

Among those who will be around for the program are Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation president Felipe Uygongco, Mayor Jerry Treñas, Rep. Raul Gonzalez, Jr and Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Foundation Inc vice chairman Henry Chusuey

Treñas told the media that Mayor Evelio Leonardia of Bacolod City will again be around for the activities.

For the cultural show, the Iloilo Central Commercial High School, Ateneo de Iloilo, Iloilo Scholastic Academy and Collegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus will render different performances manifesting Chinese Culture. The Iloilo Sun Yat Sen High School will give the lion dance to welcome the New Year. While, the world-class pyrotechnics display to commemorate the New Year is sponsored by SM City.

The News Today Online

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 07:51 AM

PGMA echoes gov't plan to convert Mandurriao Airport into business hub
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo reiterated the government's plan to convert the Mandurriao Airport into an economic hub once the New Iloilo Airport of International Standards in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara area becomes operational.

The President made her announcement during a dinner with local government units and business sectors in Iloilo Saturday at Tatoy's Manokan. She already issued same statement in her visit to Iloilo last year.

The President said the proceeds of the sale of the Mandurriao airport area to private investors would be spent to pay the loan incurred by the government for the construction of the new Iloilo International Airport. Part of the proceeds will also go to the improvement of the city and the promotion of tourism industry, she said.

In the same dinner, Mrs. Arroyo expressed her thanks to the full support and confidence extended to her by local government unit and business sectors in Iloilo in spite of all the efforts of the opposition to overthrow her government.

The President only made a very brief statement during the dinner. Prior to the dinner, the President visited the towns of Concepcion in the northern part of Iloilo and Guimbal, south of Iloilo City.

Meanwhile, as Raul Gonzalez Jr. maintained the position earlier stated by his father former congressman and now Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. that the privatization of the Mandurriao airport has a very serious economic impact to the city.

It will not just affect the people of Mandurriao who earn their living at the airport but the entire city, he said.

However, Gonzalez there is no more choice as the city and province of Iloilo could not afford to have two airports.

This early, the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has suggested to convert Mandurriao airport into a commercial, industrial or residential zone. Of the three options, the most viable is to transform the airport into a commercial zone.

Gonzalez added that the Central Bank is not keen of endorsing another export processing zone. Most of the provinces have already their own export processing zones. The Central Bank does not want additional export processing zones in the country, he said.

On the plans to convert the Mandurriao airport into a commercial zone, land developers and companies such as the Ayala, Sy of the SM Prime holdings, Metro Pacific and the Lopezes group of companies are welcome to enter into such business ventures.

The News Today Online

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 07:54 AM

Arroyo orders release of P1.5 billion for education and infra projects
By Ronilo L. Pamonag

Iloilo City -- President Arroyo has ordered the release of a total of P1.5 billion to fund government projects on education and infrastructure.

Speaking before a crowd of about 500 Saturday morning in Concepcion town, Mrs. Arroyo announced that she ordered Department of Budget and Management secretary Romulo Neri to release P500 million to fund the construction of irrigation and farm-to-market roads nationwide.

Over at the centennial celebrations of Central Philippine University in the afternoon, the President also told a jampacked crowd at the Rose Memorial auditorium that she has also ordered the release of P1 billion so that public elementary and high school students from crowded schools can now be enrolled in private schools.

At the same time, she seized upon the opportunity to gain support for the Expanded Value Added Tax, which is expected to be raised to 12% if the conditions under the law are met.

"With more taxes, we can have more roads and irrigation projects," the President said during a media interaction.

Arroyo arrived in Iloilo City around 9 a.m. Saturday, January 28. From the airport, she flew by chopper to Concepcion, a coastal town located about 111 kilometers from the City. After the media interaction, she proceeded to Guimbal town in southern Iloilo, where she also inaugurated several projects. From Guimbal, she proceeded to CPU. On Sunday, the President heared mass at the San Jose parish for the opening of the annual Diangyang Festival, after which she departed for Manila.

Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman, who accompanied the President in Concepcion, said that the P500 million will go to the National Irrigation Administration and for the construction of more farm-to-market roads in the upland areas.

We found out that we still have unreleased amounts from last year, so we will be using them to build more roads, he said.

Arroyo, Pangandaman, Social Welfare Secretary Lualhati Pablo, and chief of staff Mike Defensor flew to Concepcion Saturday morning to inaugurate the Ajuy-Concepcion road and the Agnaga-Calamigan-ADB-ARC farm-to-market road; distribute titles under the Gawad Kalinga project; and other anti-poverty projects under the Kalahi-CIDSS program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

She also said that Iloilo province, which she considers among the country's top rice granaries, will benefit much from the release of half a billion for irrigation projects.

"So with improved irrigation systems, Iloilo will be number one in rice production," she stressed. At present, Nueva Ecija is the country's top rice producer mainly because it has an efficient irrigation system.

"And this is what makes the difference between Iloilo and Nueva Ecija," Mrs. Arroyo pointed out.

In CPU, the President noted that there is overcrowding in public schools, while there is a surplus of facilities, especially classrooms, in private schools.

With an initial allocation of P500 million each for public elementary and high school students, they can now present vouchers when enrolling in private institutions.

She also bared a ladderized system of education in vocational schools, whereby those with vocational degrees can now have these accredited in order for them to earn college degrees. "This is to increase the country's competitiveness."

"Because I know how much you value a college degree," she added in her short address, punctuated by cheers coming from the alumni of CPU.

The News Today Iloilo

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 07:58 AM

Iloilo City celebrates Chinese New Year
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Inc. and the Chinese-Filipino Community of Iloilo are spearheading today’s Chinese New Year celebration – considered to be the biggest outside Metro Manila.

Today’s celebration is at the triangular area of the City Proper District defined by JM Basa-Iznart-Aldeguer Streets. The area was recently declared by the Sangguniang Panlungsod as the Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center, or the Iloilo City Chinatown.

A New Year program will be staged at the Plazoleta Gay this afternoon.

There will also be a Chinese food festival from 1 p.m. until 12 midnight on Iznart Street. But before this is a grand parade to be participated by the different Chinese schools here such as the Iloilo Central Commercial High School, Ateneo de Iloilo - Sta. Maria Catholic School, Iloilo Scholastic Academy, Collegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and the Iloilo Sun Yat Sen High School.

After the parade, there will be a cultural show showcasing the uniqueness of the Chinese culture such as the bamboo umbrella dance, ring celebration dance, red butterfly dance, flower rod dance and the lion dance.

Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Inc. Chairman and Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo, Inc. President Felipe Uygongco is leading today’s festivities, in coordination with the foundation’s Vice-Chairman Henry Chusuey.

Mayor Jerry Treñas and Lone District Congressman Raul Gonzalez Jr. are throwing their support.

Panaynews Online

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 08:00 AM

Security tight for Iloilo City’s Chinese New Year celebration
BY MONTESA GRIÑO

ILOILO City – More than 200 uniformed and covert policemen of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) will be deployed to secure the Chinese-Filipino community celebrating today’s Chinese New Year.

According to Senior Supt. Norlito Bautista, ICPO director, JM Basa-Iznart-Aldeguer Streets -- the Chinese-Filipino Cultural Center here or the Iloilo City Chinatown -- would be the focus of their security plan.

Force multipliers like barangay tanods will also man the main streets, especially in the afternoon when there would be a parade and a cultural show.

Bautista said they have not received any threat to the security of the Chinese-Filipino community here but just the same, they are not taking chances.

“I expect that the celebration to be peaceful just like the Dinagyang celebration,” he told Panay News yesterday.

Bautista said policemen have been directed to secure invited dignitaries, too.

For their great contributions to the economic and social progress of this city, the Chinese-Filipino community here has been given a Chinatown. The Sangguniang Panlungsod unanimously passed a resolution declaring the triangular area in the City Proper District as such.

For the past three years, Iloilo City’s Chinese New Year celebration has been considered the grandest outside Metro Manila.

The SP recognizes the social and economic contributions of the Chinese-Filipino community here, especially its continued conduct of various humanitarian deeds.

It was Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Incorporated President Felipe Uygongco who lobbied for the SP to declare the JM Basa-Iznart-Aldeguer Street area as the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Center.

Through this, he hopes to strengthen further the relationship between the city government and the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino community.

Panaynews Online

makoantz

January 31st, 2006, 08:33 AM

congratulations to iloilo city for the successful dinagyang celebration. too bad, did not see it on tv. wala tfc sa cable namon diri sa laguna :-)

any pictures of the construction-site of the new airport ?

good idea. anyone? at least we can really see if something is developing out there.

nykz020732

January 31st, 2006, 08:40 AM

lewdsaint

January 31st, 2006, 08:48 AM

Nami tani kung amo lang 'ni permi aton mabasahan sa peryodiko...mga good news. daw may ara man ginpost sang una nga pictures sang on-going construction sang airport 'ta. mayo i-post liwat.

updated c lewdsaint ba.. anywayz thanks for ur updates..

wla k ya kapuli pag dinagyang ah.. tni ok lng celebrations ta da..

pls post the latest dev't of our airport.. kng c no may ara share b.. ehem(chy tni may ara ka kng wla ok lng ah.. hhehehe).. xyted n k mkita aton airport dw lapit lng n bla sa place nmn mo.. wla b k cam.. hmm..

kitaay lng ta sa DINAGYANG.COM

nykz020732

January 31st, 2006, 09:09 AM

originally posted by lewdsaint
Nami tani kung amo lang 'ni permi aton mabasahan sa peryodiko...mga good news. daw may ara man ginpost sang una nga pictures sang on-going construction sang airport 'ta. mayo i-post liwat.

yup i saw b4 ang mga pics sng airport but that was a month n yata..
nami kng puro lng good news eh.. try m b post bad news pra maiba nmn.. whahahaha...

regards to ol!

chymera00

January 31st, 2006, 01:41 PM

updated c lewdsaint ba.. anywayz thanks for ur updates..

wla k ya kapuli pag dinagyang ah.. tni ok lng celebrations ta da..

pls post the latest dev't of our airport.. kng c no may ara share b.. ehem(chy tni may ara ka kng wla ok lng ah.. hhehehe).. xyted n k mkita aton airport dw lapit lng n bla sa place nmn mo.. wla b k cam.. hmm..

kitaay lng ta sa DINAGYANG.COM
wala ko pics sng recent construction... I has some but it was dated last year pa
Privatize Mandurriao airport, develop airport of int'l standards: Arroyo
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THE 55 hectares covered by the airport in Mandurriao will soon experience changes as President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered for the privatization of the same Saturday night during the Dinagyang dinner party held in her honor.

Arroyo said proceeds of the privatization will be utilized for the development of the City of Iloilo, the rest of Panay and of the airport of international standards in Sta. Barbara.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas said around P55 billion will be acquired given that each square meter is worth P10,000.

Trenas said if there are already developers and bidders, they will be in close coordination with the Air Transportation Office (ATO) and Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

He added that concerns of concessionaires in Mandurriao airport will be settled with the Committee on Privatization which will be created soon.

Trenas however said that he was not sure whether some proceeds of the said project in the old airport will go to the development of the new one in Sta. Barbara.

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Secretary General Augusto Syjuco said the old airport will cease its operation after the development of the new one but a new metropolis will rise there instead.
P55B :cheers:
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Hi nyx! :D

chymera00

January 31st, 2006, 03:21 PM

edited

chymera00

January 31st, 2006, 03:28 PM

edited

slerz

January 31st, 2006, 03:39 PM

wooo, lots of body paints... di ba kayo nabiktima sa mga body paints yung t shirts nyo?
thanks for the pics... now, I feel Dinagyang. :okay:

I like this pic the most :D
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/dinagyang_012906_5025.jpg

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:23 PM

great pictures ... more good news ... wow ... it's really great !

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:26 PM

any pictures of the construction-site of the new airport ?

Richard, try to check previous Iloilo threads. We posted lot of pictures of the upcoming New Iloilo Airport. Cheers !

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:32 PM

Really? Wecky is aready English?

hahaha .. I'll still be an Ilonggo by heart .. it's just a passport, Askal.

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:35 PM

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:38 PM

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:51 PM

Tesda Kasosyo Project launched

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) recently launched the Tesda Kasosyo Project with a product exchange forum held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

The Tesda Kasosyo Project promotes inter-regional trade by having product exchange among the business people from different parts of the country which have the same line of products.

The project will also pursue the enhancement of qualities and marketability of products through technology and skills upgrading training programs.

The project launching was graced by no less than Tesda Administrator Augusto "Boboy" Syjuco and the seven Tesda regional directors involved in the initial implementation of the project.

Business leaders and producers from Regions 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10 and 11 gathered and establish business partnerships during the forum.

Philippine Retailers Association and Philippine Marketing Corporation which are potential partners of regional and provincial producers also participated the forum.

Syjuco said, as part of the project Tesda will set up a permanent weekend market located within the Tesda compound in Taguig City, Metro Manila. The market will serve as an avenue for the marketing of products produced by community organizations assisted by Tesda.

Syjuco said products from the different regions will be displayed and marketed in this place at minimal or no cost to the micro entrepreneurs.

The Tesda chief stressed that the Kasosyo program shall draw its strength from its partnerships with other government agencies, the Local Government Units (LGUs), private enterprises, financial institutions, cooperatives, NGOs, the academe and other organizations that share the vision of uplifting the social and economic conditions of the country.

The expected outcomes of the project's interventions are the increase in employment by pump priming economic activities in the agricultural and handicraft sectors, ensuring food security by increasing technology-based production and technology infusion and fabrication of equipment and machineries in the rural areas, and poverty alleviation by creating more jobs and making basic commodities more affordable to the people.

(from The News Today Info online)

wecky

January 31st, 2006, 08:57 PM

Tribu Silak
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/silak2.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/silak1.jpg

Tribu Parianon
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/parianon-1.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/parianon.jpg

Ilonganon (Champion)
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/ilonganon-1.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/ilonganon.jpg

Bola-Bola
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http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/bola-bola2.jpg
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http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/dinagyang_012906_4977.jpg

the heat is still ON ! hala Bira !

Sinjin P.

January 31st, 2006, 09:04 PM

Wonderful! :applause:

Askal82

February 1st, 2006, 12:10 AM

:applause: :applause: :applause:

Askal82

February 1st, 2006, 12:13 AM

The Dancing Poo is spectacular!! :lol:

slerz

February 1st, 2006, 12:22 AM

wa lagi ko kabaw unsa nang dancing poo :?

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 01:34 AM

DINAGYANG 2006 WINNERS

ATI-ATI CONTEST

TRIBU ILONGANON - Champion

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/ilonganon1.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/ilonganon2.jpg

Best in Choreography, Best Choregrapher, Best in Performance

TRIBU SILAK - 1st Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/silak1.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/silak2.jpg

Best in Streetdancing

TRIBU BOLA BOLA - 2nd Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/bola1.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/bola2.jpg

Best in Discipline, Best in Costume, Best in Music

TRIBU ATUB ATUB - 3rd Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/atub1.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/atub2.jpg

TRIBU NI SAN PEDRO - 4th Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/sanpedro1.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/sanpedro2.jpg

TRIBU PARIANON - Best in Headdress

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/parianon1.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/parianon2.jpg

(from The News Today Info online - Dinagyang Special)

Askal82

February 1st, 2006, 01:39 AM

wa lagi ko kabaw unsa nang dancing poo :?

Poo as in poopoo.
According to chymera: Its about the maggot crawling in stumps of trees kuno. :lol:

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 01:44 AM

DINAGYANG 2006 WINNERS

KASADYAHAN CONTEST

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/manuggama.jpg

MANUGGAMA - Champion

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/paghidaet.jpg

PAGHIDAET - 1st Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/mandurriaonon.jpg

MANDURRIAONON - 2nd Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/banaag.jpg

BANAAG - 3rd Runner up

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/01/31/tultugan.jpg

TULTUGAN - 4th Runner up

(from The News Today Info online - DINAGYANG SPECIAL)

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 02:12 AM

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http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/dinagyang_012906_4954.jpg

Tribu Silak
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/silak2.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/silak1.jpg

Tribu Parianon
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/parianon-1.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/parianon.jpg

Ilonganon (Champion)
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/ilonganon-1.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/ilonganon.jpg

Bola-Bola
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/bola-bola3.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/bola-bola2.jpg
http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/bola-bola1.jpg

http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/dinagyang_012906_4977.jpg

The ILOILO DINAGYANG FESTIVAL 2006 !
Thanks for the pics ! Kahit sa pictures man lang maki-Dinagyang na rin ako! Yehey !

Matteo

February 1st, 2006, 02:42 AM

^^ o shoot. sweet pics!

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 02:57 AM

nice pics van ... all the people trooped to SM that night, which was good for us coz the Wudstock in capitol was not crowded :D

ayaw talaga magpatalo nang SM City Iloilo no? Lol. They've even competed with the Iloilo China Town Food Festival and made one for their own consumer's consumption. Anyway, thanks for the pictures Van1975. The concert looks great! :)

I won't be taking pics of the Jaro Fiesta and the Chinese New Year .... kapoy na ko :D

rest muna, Chymera. I thought you said earlier that it's your mid-term examinations na? Pics can wait, I believe. :). Well, thanks for your sharing a lot of pictures during the Iloilo Dinagyang 2006. Well done, mate.

I dunno if they can still compete with the big malls even if they expand. It would be better if they build new ones in better locations.

or they can expand vertically, too. But really, it's so hard to beat all these big malls (SM, Robinsons, Gaisano, Iloilo Supermart Group) proliferating around the city nowadays. Even Jaro district is starting to see mall developments as well. Besides these malls are also eyeing for expansion at the same time. I guess your suggestion is the most feasible one, Chymera. Queen City Garden Mall is owned by Florete and Co, owner of Bombo Radyo Philippines and Queen City Development Bank. If Florete is keen to move into mall and hotel businesses, he must start doing so now before other/new malls will resurface along the area.

Gaisano Guanco pic didn't come out, post ko lng liwat:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pc5a24029e3ac532e16670e329ecc7071/f05e76c1.jpg

the great old Gaisano Guanco. I haven't been there for ages na. By the looks of it, no major changes had happened since its opening decades ago. :)

Don't you people think its kind of redundant to build a new superhighway and a railway at the same time?

huwag na tanggihan ang grasya. lol. any of the two will do siguro. BUT if both of the projects will be realised, it will surely bring great economic development for the entire island. :)

Maybe sa LaPaz gd man, bsta I'm sure it will be along the Coastal Road ... Why are they applying to have College of Medicine when all the doctors and would-be doctors are taking up nursing :lol:

It is a good move of St Pauls University for sure. They can't expand much with their present campus in city proper. Wala nang lugar si mother superior for more buildings, etc.

Doctors taking up nursing? It's very common nowadays. Especially now that Europe and USA are both open for more nursing jobs. I have spoken to one of my physician friends (apparently he's a nurse na ngayon and working here na) that doctor's salary ranges only from 25-40K per month. It's already a consultant fee with specialities like Internal Medicine, etc. Minsan nga daw less pa ang kita when they do clinic coz some patients can't afford to pay pa, so medyo thank you na lang muna. Doctor (like nurses) is a very decent job but if you are overworked and less paid, I guess the desire to help in relation to financial security changes as well. At the end of the day, you have wants and needs (as a human) that you needed to fill up as well.

Actually Chymera, it's the reason why those two colleges aiming to have their own college of medicine sets aside the plan for the meantime until the course starts picking up once more. They already submitted their course plan in CHED a year ago pa.

Ara siya sa left side sng hospital sa adjacent sa chapel
ari ang billboard thinggy
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/DSC03397.jpg
4 storey lng gli ang new bldg. sng WVSU-MC

that looks really nice. Ongoing ba ang construction sabi mo? Believe na talaga ako sa WVSUMC, hanep ang plano! It's maybe the reason why IDMC plans to expand as well. lol. :) I'll try to email a friend from IMH kung kelan din nila umpisahan ang new building. :)

Matteo

February 1st, 2006, 03:01 AM

kirby, youre culiat right?
i thought you lived in south california

blueguy

February 1st, 2006, 03:23 AM

diin ang mga chx nga nag saot sa babaw lamesa? hehehe nice pix van! dako naman benta sang sm bah! hehehe

May ara ko video... I'll try to refine it anay...(You can't resist when Freestyle grooves)

blueguy

February 1st, 2006, 03:24 AM

diin ang mga chx nga nag saot sa babaw lamesa? hehehe nice pix van! dako naman benta sang sm bah! hehehe

May ara ko video... I'll try to refine it anay...(You can't resist when Freestyle grooves)... Pahuli ko tani sa guard because of the gyrations... alot of kids were there watching...anyway its party naman...hehehe

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 03:26 AM

kirby, youre culiat right?
i thought you lived in south california

Nope, Matteo. I'm working and living here in London, UK. I'm Wecky's friend. He's the one who introduced me here in Skycrapercity. :)

ellnykz

February 1st, 2006, 03:59 AM

wow!!! nami nami gd ya ang mga pics...as in!!!!

nakakamis ang dinagyang!!!!

daks2003

February 1st, 2006, 04:21 AM

cool! thats the spirit van! basta wala lang ga uba, di pa ina against sa decency laws ta hehehe

May ara ko video... I'll try to refine it anay...(You can't resist when Freestyle grooves)... Pahuli ko tani sa guard because of the gyrations... alot of kids were there watching...anyway its party naman...hehehe

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 04:47 AM

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/baner3j.jpg

Vice Governor Roberto Armada, distinguished members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, regional directors of the various national government agencies, honorable municipal mayors, officials and employees of the Iloilo Provincial Government, my one and only, Mrs. Myrna Causing Tupas, to the good people of the Province of Iloilo, members of the media, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon:

By the Grace of the Almighty God, I come forth before this Honorable Body for the fifth time to fulfill a mandate of the Local Government Code for this humble servant to deliver the annual State of the Province Address and report to our people on the accomplishments of the Iloilo Provincial Government and its thrusts for the year ahead.

During the year just passed, the Province of Iloilo has continued to receive bountiful blessings amid political and economic problems besetting the nation, and it is only proper that we acknowledge God’s supreme will in making us recipient of His generosity.

The year 2005 saw the Province of Iloilo sustain its major accomplishments in the areas of agriculture, health, education, peace and order, social services, environmental management and protection. The engine of growth is going full-steam ahead, and there is no stopping the Province of Iloilo from taking its rightful place as one of the pillars of the national economy.

I’m proud to report to my fellow Ilonggos that under the stewardship of your humble servant, the Province of Iloilo received four major awards, namely:

2nd runner-up in the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Awards (Province Category) for two years in a row, 2003 and 2004, and regional champion in the DILG’s search for the cleanest and greenest province for 2005;

Recipient of the Parangal ng Bayan from the Krusadang Bayan Laban sa Jueteng and the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for two consecutive years, 2004 and 2005, for our successful stamping out of illegal gambling, or “double”, in the Province of Iloilo;

Special Award from the Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for our sustained effort to stop illegal fishing activities;

Number two (2) in rice production in the entire country.

The outlook for Iloilo is bright despite the many economic and political problems confronting our nation, and our province, today.

Let me begin by briefly outlining the major accomplishments of the Iloilo provincial government for 2005:

AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES

Agriculture enjoyed another banner year in the Province of Iloilo despite unfavorable weather conditions and pestilence that affected our rice production. Rice production, the backbone of our agriculture sector, posted a total of 376,934 metric tons for the first crop in 2005. The second crop is due for harvest this month. This low production is attributable to the incidence of rice blast, leaf blight and neck rot. A long dry spell also affected wide areas in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd districts of the province, causing huge production losses to our farmers.

Nonetheless, this drop in rice production did not bring down the over-all performance of the agricultural sector.

Our corn production has gone up significantly. Total area planted went up from just 9,000 hectares in 2004 to almost 13,000 hectares last year. We are promoting the production of yellow corn in the province because of its high demand in the livestock feed market, and we succeeded in producing nearly 30,000 metric tons during the year, with a good one-half of the area planted still due for harvest in the first quarter of 2006.

Watermelon, once just an under-rated alternate crop during the summer season, has established itself as a major crop on its own. For the last three years, Iloilo watermelon has enjoyed tremendous popularity all over the archipelago, earning for itself the label as the “best” watermelon in the country. In 2005, income from watermelon production reached about P180 million at the farm gate, with growers earning as much as P120, 000 per hectare.

Mango is sweet. Over the years, we have always insisted that our mango is better than those from our daughter province, Guimaras. As Governor of Iloilo, I say: IT IS SWEETER than any other mango in the country.

We will seek to carve a name for our province in the mango industry. And in March this year, Iloilo will host the National Mango Congress to send a clear and unmistakable signal to the whole world that we aspire to become one of the top three producers of mango in the next five years.

Mango growers, and let me tell you that I am one of them, want to contribute their share to the economic growth of Iloilo province. This year, a mango puree plant will start operating in Pavia, another major investment that shows the growing confidence of business and industry in the prospects for Iloilo.

If our mango is getting sweeter, then I must say that Ilonggo sugar is even sweeter. That’s because in May this year, the most modern sugar mill in the country will be inaugurated in the City of Passi. This is the Central Azucarera de San Antonio or CASA for short. A 1.7-billion peso investment, the CASA will provide local planters with more efficient milling service with a capacity of 8,000 metric tons of sugar cane daily, thereby resulting in higher income. I expect the production of sugar cane to experience another boom period in Iloilo province. More employment will be generated and the province’s economy will definitely soar on the sweetness of sugar.

The aroma of Ilonggo coffee will also perk up the mornings of more people in the year ahead with the market tie-up we are forging with Nestle Philippines. Last year, coffee growers planted a total of 3,530 hectares to this bean, with total production of 2,824 metric tons. We will push hard for the rejuvenation of old coffee plants and planting of new ones this year to take advantage of this opportunity being presented by one of the world’s biggest coffee producers.

Two years ago, the first shipment of imported Holstein dairy cattle arrived here in Iloilo. At the time, the whole concept of establishing a dairy zone in Iloilo to produce fresh milk for our children and provide extra income for our farmers was filled with uncertainty. But I pushed hard to make the project a reality, with big help from then Agriculture Undersecretary Cesar Drilon and the National Dairy Authority.

Today, we can all beam with pride that Iloilo province is now a dairy zone, with a total herd of 241 heads in the municipalities of Leon, Tigbauan, Oton, Igbaras and Miag-ao. And within the next two weeks, we will be inaugurating a state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Tigbauan, Iloilo. This plant will be owned by the Iloilo Federation of Dairy Cooperatives. It has a capacity to process 500 liters of fresh milk daily.

Added to this is our Bulgarian Murrah Buffalo development project to supplement our milk production program. We have a total herd of 27 BMB carabaos in Lambunao that produces 2,600 liters of milk last year.

This year, we will also push Iloilo to become a major producer of flowers to supply the growing demand in other parts of the country. We will be hosting the National Cutflower Congress in November this year as an avenue for local cutflower entrepreneurs to showcase our gains in this fast-growing industry.

In the area of aquaculture and fisheries, Iloilo continues to reap the benefits of our unrelenting campaign against illegal fishing. No less than the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has reported significant increases in marine fisheries production. This is a good lesson on the importance of coastal resource management program that we have put into place in the northern towns of Iloilo.

Our success in the battle against illegal fishing continues to be a source of deep pride for me. Where before fishermen would throw expletives about Governor Tupas, now they can only deliver praises for our political will. That’s because they now realize their resort to destructive methods of fishing were short-sighted. Now even small fishermen are telling me they can easily bring home a catch of 5 to 8 kilos of fish every day. This is a big increase from the usual 2 to 4 kilos of fish catch daily just a few years ago.

Truly, our fishes have rediscovered their sanctuary in the coastal waters of Iloilo. With this, I am determined more than ever to continue to work hard to fulfill my duty to the future generations of Ilonggos by making sure they will have enough fish on their table in the decades ahead.

It cannot be denied that our fishpond industry has suffered a slump due to depressed prices of bangus in the Metro Manila market. But this situation is not likely to remain long. Just this morning, I met with experts who want to help our bangus producers to penetrate the European market. We will work hard to gain a foothold in this huge market for bangus and spark another boom for the fishpond industry for Iloilo.

I have also directed the Provincial Assessor to review the property values of our fishponds with the end in view of easing the tax burden on operators and giving them a helping hand in this time of crisis for the industry.

(from: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/)

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 04:55 AM

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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

How fast Iloilo province will achieve economic development will depend heavily on how well we are able to build the necessary infrastructure like roads and bridges, and maintain our nearly 600 kilometers of provincial roads.

This is the reason that for the last three years, the provincial government has invested heavily in bridge projects so that areas of the province cut off by rivers can be linked to the centers of economic activity.

In 2003, the provincial government appropriated P4.0 million to build the Jamog Bridge in Tigbauan, Iloilo. Last year, we put up P10.4 million for the Misi Bridge in Lambunao, Iloilo.

These are vital infrastructure that would spark economic development in those areas served by these bridges, allowing the people greater freedom of movement and easier access to markets for their farm products.

We have also allocated funds for the concreting of vital road sections in the towns of Maasin and Sta. Barbara, Iloilo to help improve the lives of the people.

The maintenance of our provincial roads remains a big challenge for us, considering that our existing fleet of heavy equipment is very old, and it has become much too costly to operate.

With this in mind, the provincial government has obtained a P100-million loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines for the acquisition of brand-new road graders, wheel loaders, backhoe loader and dump trucks.

I am pleased to announce that despite efforts to derail this heavy equipment acquisition program, the provincial government will hold the bidding this month. Hopefully, by the second semester of the year, we will receive the delivery of the brand-new equipment and vastly improve our capability to repair and maintain our provincial roads as well as barangay roads.

I am determined to continue to upgrade the capability of our Provincial Engineer’s Office to serve the needs of the people in the barangays.

We are also studying the feasibility of undertaking a concreting project of the Badiang, Ajuy-San Enrique road thru a bond floatation this year. This is a vital road section of the province, as it serves sugar planters in the fourth and fifth districts hauling their cane to the mills in Passi City and San Enrique.

The concreting of the Ajuy-Crossing Pani-an, Balasan road is also expected to be completed this year, thereby providing the people of the fifth district with an excellent road for travel and commerce.

The flood control project for Iloilo City is also underway, and this will benefit the municipality of Pavia. This involves the digging of a new channel to divert the flow of the Aganan and Tigum rivers directly out to the Guimaras strait. The project is expected to commence before the second quarter of this year.

As you know the municipality of Pavia has always been hit by floods because this is where two major rivers converge. The abatement of the flooding problem will definitely encourage more economic activity in that municipality and make it the gateway to the new airport.

The new Iloilo Rehabilitation Center (IRC) is ready to accept the 858 inmates now confined in cramped quarters at the century-old IRC. Although just one wing has been completed at this time, there is now more than enough room to accommodate the IRC inmates and enable us to make better use of the prime real estate property on which the old jail stands.

And finally, for infrastructure, for 2006, the Provincial Government will continue to provide adequate financial assistance to the infrastructure projects of the 1,822 barangays of the Province of Iloilo. When I took office in 2001 as Governor, I declared that I will bring the Provincial Government to the farthest barangays. After five years of working hard with barangay officials throughout the Province, I am determined more than ever to fulfill this objective.

(from: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/)

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 05:01 AM

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INVESTMENT PROMOTIONS AND TOURISM

The year 2006 is Visit Iloilo-Guimaras Year, and the province has joined hands with the city government of Iloilo and Guimaras provincial government in aggressively promoting Iloilo as an investment and tourism destination.

The construction of the P6.2-billion New Iloilo Airport Development Project in Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan has already started to attract foreign investors to our province, and preliminary discussions are underway for them to locate in the vicinity of the new airport.

We have also discussed with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) regarding the putting up of an export processing zone in the area near the airport. In the weeks and months ahead, we will firm up this project proposal so that we can exploit the strategic advantage that the new airport project will provide Iloilo.

This year, we will pursue two major projects that will enhance the competitiveness of Iloilo in its bid to become the next investment center of the country.

As I mentioned earlier, the old IRC will be vacated and subsequently demolished. On its site, I propose for the construction of a multi-story, mixed-use convention center and commercial and government office building. One of the handicaps of Iloilo in promoting itself as a convention center is the unavailability of a facility that could accommodate 3,000 delegates. This is a need that we intend to fill. Being situated at the heart of the city, this convention center will definitely give a big boost to our bid to attract more conventions and draw more visitors. This will help our hotel industry and other businesses.

I would like to ask the support of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the realization of this project.

Another major project I am contemplating this year is the establishment of an Information Technology or IT Park on the property situated at the Magsaysay Village beside the Iloilo Sports Complex.

As you all know, there is a boom in the call center industry, which has the potential to employ thousands of young professionals, and Iloilo is one of the areas that is high on the list for operators as a location.

With this in mind, we might as well provide the infrastructure that is IT-ready to attract these investors and persuade them to locate in Iloilo. Other LGUs such as Leyte have already put up a similar project, and the returns are high. This way, the province can generate more revenues and help bring employment for our college graduates.

Both projects will serve as the flagships of the province’s Economic Enterprise program to broaden our income base and enable us to raise more funds for the ever-growing needs of our people. These will signal the big, bold steps that the Tupas administration is taking to accelerate the development of the province.

(from: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/)

Askal82

February 1st, 2006, 05:11 AM

This is cool :cool:
Finally, Iloilo is getting more infrastructures. I am looking forward for the Panay Railroad to be up and running as well and I hope Panay Island will be connected to Negros island by a cable stayed or suspension bridge. I hope Panay Rail road gets extended to Negros Island too through the bridge so that would be fun. We're living in the exciting times!!

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 05:12 AM

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Since 2001, my administration has been carrying out a program to improve the facilities of our provincial hospital in Pototan, Iloilo and 11 district hospitals scattered all over the province.

Much improvement has been achieved in terms of equipment, medical staff capability and infrastructure. Last year, we invested an additional P13.5 million to make our hospitals better able to handle the needs of our people. The doctors and nurses and technicians in our hospitals have also been given opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Just before the year-end of 2005, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved an ordinance adopting standard rates for all accommodation and services at our hospitals. This is geared toward improving the revenue generation component of our hospitals. Our hospitals have to earn money to be able to sustain their operations and to provide better service to our people.

Along this line, the provincial government has also enrolled qualified 39,643 barangay health workers, BSPOs, day care workers and indigent families under the Indigency Program of PhilHealth. For this purpose, the provincial government spent P8 million last year to pay for their PhilHealth premiums. This way, we will have a broader base of health insurance coverage to enable our hospitals to generate income from PhilHealth.

The fight against malnutrition has also gained much headway. This was made possible because of the dairy production project that we have embarked upon in Iloilo. Last year, we distributed a total of 6,706 liters of milk to 601 malnourished children all over the province. We are confident that in the years ahead, with the expected increase in our fresh milk production, we will be able to wipe out malnutrition in our province.

This is our investment to ensure that the future generations of Ilonggos are healthy and strong.

In addition to the PhilHealth coverage for our health workers, population volunteers, and day care workers, we have also given them a monthly allowance of P120 as an incentive from the provincial government for them to carry out their activities with greater vigor and enthusiasm.

This year, it is my intention to increase the allowance to P150 a month for each volunteer, a small but meaningful recognition of their importance in ensuring the success of our health and social programs in the province of Iloilo.

PEACE AND ORDER

We have pursued our programs against illegal fishing, illegal gambling, cattle rustling and illegal drugs without let-up.

Iloilo province has remained a calm and peaceful place, where our constituents can sleep quietly at night, travel without fear and conduct business with a high sense of security and safety. This has been made possible by the utmost dedication, professionalism and commitment shown by the officers and non-commissioned personnel of the Iloilo Provincial Police Office.

Our peace and order situation is a premium for Iloilo’s economy and tourism. Investors and tourists are attracted by the low crime rate in our province, thereby making Iloilo a destination of choice in the years ahead.

However, we intend to further improve the situation, and this is the reason why the Iloilo provincial government has provided five locally-assembled patrol vehicles to improve the mobility of our Mobile Groups and the IPPO.

This is also the reason why I picked P/SSUPT. JOEL NAPOLEON CORONEL as the new Provincial Director of the IPPO so that the gains of the last four-and-a-half years in the area of peace and order can be sustained.

P/SSUPT. CORONEL has just reported to Iloilo, and my marching orders for him are clear --- reduce the crime rate, weed out corrupt and inefficient policemen, dismantle all forms of illegal activities, and implement the law without any favor or consideration.

EDUCATION

There is no denying the fact that public education has suffered a worrisome decline in terms of quality. The province of Iloilo, while it prides itself as being home to many outstanding public elementary and high schools, also has its share of the problems.

To address these concerns, the Province of Iloilo held the first-ever Iloilo Education Summit in June 2005. These enabled all the stakeholders to wrestle with the problem squarely and think of innovative ideas to improve the quality of education in Iloilo.

The provincial government, through the Provincial School Board, has allocated P87.5 million in 2005 as financial assistance for our public elementary and high schools. This money was used by the school administrators to repair classrooms, build additional facilities, buy computers and provide for other needs of their schools.

We have also supplemented the teaching force in the province by hiring a total of 78 provincial school board-item teachers last year, bring the total of PSB teachers to 157.

These efforts might seem small in relation to the gravity of the problem, but our efforts will not stop there. We will continue to allocate more resources and effort into the lofty goal of providing the best education for our children.

For 2006, the improvement of the quality of education will continue to be one of the top priorities of my administration.

EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS

The year 2005 was a banner year for Philippine sports. As host to the 27th Southeast Asian Games, we surprised our neighbors by capturing the over-all championship. Iloilo contributed its share to that championship effort. The Ilonggos who shone in that SEA Games are Ernesto Candelario for middle-distance running, Arnel Perania for karatedo and Rene Catalan for wushu. Another martial arts practitioner, Ruben Sumido, is the world champion in muay thai.

Despite the lack of financial support from the Department of Education, the province of Iloilo hosted a very successful Palarong Pambansa last May 2005. This was largely due to the excellent upkeep and continuing improvement program for our Iloilo Sports Complex. As you are well aware, our Iloilo Sports Complex was built in 1991, but its track oval is still in good condition.

Next month, the province of Iloilo will also be hosting the National Football Open Finals, with the best teams from other parts of the country seeing action before local fans. Iloilo is football country, and this tournament to be billed as the Governor’s Cup will provide our players another opportunity to show their supremacy in the world’s most popular sport. We will continue to support football development programs in the province, as we want to contribute our share for the country’s quest to be able to a major force in the World Cup.

There are many other accomplishments that could no longer be mentioned here, because each and every department in the Iloilo provincial government have performed well in the pursuit of their goals.

Let me take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all the officials and employees of the Iloilo Provincial Government. You have done a great job for the people of Iloilo. This is the reason why I did not hesitate to grant an extra cash gift of P10,000 last Christmas. It is only a small way of thanking you for a job well done for 2005. At present, we are waiting for the Circular from the Department of Budget so we can increase the salaries of the Provincial Government Employees. For this purpose, I have made the 12 million budget available from the Provincial coffers.

Let me also report that yesterday, I convened a meeting with top officials of the National Power Corporation, National Transmission Corporation, the three electric cooperatives, and the municipal mayors of the 5th district to discuss the plan of NPC to transfer Power Barge 103 from Estancia, where it provides power to the people of the 5th district and the province, to Iloilo City.

I vehemently opposed the decision of the National Power Corporation to take away the power barge from Estancia, as it will cause massive brown-outs and low voltage not only to the 5th district, but even the entire province of Iloilo. I personally called Secretary Rafael Lotilla to seek his intercession, and he assured me that there will be no movement of the power barge until he gets a report from the technical team he is sending to Estancia for the purpose of finding an alternative mooring site for the power barge.

I will do everything within my power to prevent the transfer of the power barge from Estancia to Iloilo City, including resort to the courts of justice if necessary to protect the welfare and interest of the people.

Fellow Ilonggos, an air of uncertainty continues to hover over the nation. The questions about the legitimacy of the Arroyo administration keep coming back to pester our national leadership. Many people are worried that the situation remains as volatile more than half a year after the “Hello, Garci” scandal exploded.

One of the issues that is agitating the people is the proposal of the Constitutional Commission (ConCom) to cancel the scheduled elections in 2007.

Let me say this clearly and loudly: I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF THE NO-EL, OR NO ELECTIONS, PROPOSAL.

I am against this because the mandate given to me in the May 2004 elections was only for a term of three years. I want to give the people of Iloilo the opportunity to judge me on my performance through the ballot, and that should happen in the May 2007 elections, and not in 2010.

Lastly, I would also like to thank the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for the important legislative measures they enacted last year. I would again pose a challenge for the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to join me this year in serving our people, bearing in mind the basic value which has guided me in my public life for more than 30 years now ---- the role of government is to give our people the tools to make the most of their lives and to give them opportunities for the future.

Iloilo is a great province. There can be no greater honor than to lead a great and determined people.

Thank you and good afternoon.

(from: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/)

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 05:33 AM

The scion rises up to the challenge

ALBERTO “Tito” R. Lopez III continues the enduring legacy of the Lopez family in the field of business, community and public service in his own simple and humble way.

While presently more preoccupied in learning the rudiments of business, Tito has continued to make a difference in the lives of his fellow Ilonggos by venturing into and participating in useful and innovative projects here in Iloilo and Guimaras.

After notching a bachelor’s degree in political science, Tito immediately immersed himself in the challenging world of business. Presently, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Alemac Development Corporation, which recently entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Local Government of Pavia for the construction and development of the ambitious Pavia People’s Food Terminal, envisioned to be the biggest transport terminal and market right at the heart of Iloilo province.

Tito also has the DF-Largest Housing project in Calingao, Buenavista, Guimaras, and the Successful Community Mortgage Program in Lapuz; and concurrently manages his own company, Ticel Land Corporation and is president of AJL Corporation-USA.

For all his earnest efforts, Tito has been cited by several businessmen as the youngest and fastest rising real estate executive in Iloilo City. This is certainly an indication that Tito is on the right track in his personal ambition to be one of the country’s most successful real estate developers.

But despite his hectic schedule, Tito finds time to pursue other meaningful activities that are closest in his heart. Believing that sports is one healthy option to keep the youth away from drugs, Tito is among the pioneers behind the very successful Iloilo Basketball League. He propelled his Ticel Team to several championships.

Moreover, as the Special Assistant to the University President, his father and three-time Congressman of Iloilo’s 2nd District, Alberto J. Lopez, Tito has also taken an active hand in the day-to-day operations of the University of Iloilo, a priceless legacy to the poor yet deserving Ilonggo students established by his late grandfather, the well-loved Fernando J. Lopez, former Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines and the acknowledged Father of Iloilo.

He has also devoted special attention to the island province of Guimaras, where his mom, Emily R. Lopez, was the first governor and a former congresswoman. Silently, Tito has been pursuing entrepreneurial projects in Guimaras and has been helpful in many community-based and charity projects there.

It is not surprising why many consider Tito a “prized catch.” As Iloilo’s most wanted bachelor, it is certainly hard to find a person whose good looks and personality are matched with a good heart and a good head. Not to forget, of course, his distinguished pedigree as heir of Iloilo’s beloved political royalty.

But to those to whom much has been given, much is expected in return. In his own simple style, Tito, who has skillfully skirted away from the constant and persistent call to join politics, at least for now, has continued to carry on the renowned Lopez tradition of genuine service to and for the Ilonggos.

(from Panay News online)

kirby21

February 1st, 2006, 05:39 AM

Robinsons Dinagyang Foodfest @ Paseo Iloilo

Capturing the hearts and support of Ilonggos, Robinsons Place Iloilo with (partner sponsor), truly made the Dinagyang celebration at the mall a gathering of thousands.

The many exciting events and shopping options that can be experienced inside and outside Robinsons was just overwhelming.

The Dinagyang Sale at the mall offered tremendous discounts and good deals. No wonder shoppers were in a mad rush to avail of all the wonderful promos.

Sandara Park cast her spell with wit and charm. She endeared herself with the crowd who mobbed her. With her fresh beauty and pleasant attitude she also revealed an honest talent in singing. Interesting to say that most of her loyal followers were children!

All 13 Housemates of Pinoy Big Brother simply revealed that they are still the hottest reality-tv stars in the Philippines.

Everywhere you look, from the rafters, the side stage, the main concert area, practically the whole Paseo Iloilo in De Leon St. as well as all levels of the Robinsons Carpark building, people from all walks of life convened and anointed their favorite housemates with their supports.

It is hard to say who among them got the loudest support from the crowd. It’s safe to say though that Sam Milby charmed them with his pearly whites. Most of the housemates sang live—Uma surprised them when he sang (his first ever), Cass did a good interpretation of jukebox favorite Luha. Racquel simply showed her giggly self.

Say and Chix made the made the male audiences sizzle and asked for more with their appealing dance numbers.

The funny duo Franzen and Jayson brought the house down with their funny and comical antics. Jenny, Rico, Bob, and JB were definitely lookers.

Nene was in her usual ‘kumander’ aura but definitely charmed the audience with her simplicity and eloquence. Simply put Pinoy Big Brother rocked Iloilo and it all happened at Paseo Iloilo, Robinsons Place Iloilo!

The three nights of party ended with the Bandamonium sa Dinagyang Iloilo, which coincidentally is an original activity consistently being held at Paseo Iloilo.

This is a pet project of Iloilo’s leading station and a favorite among the college students, Radio One 88.7. This time, more than ten bands with their signature rock fashion and sound entertained the Paseo Iloilo crowd.

Surely, it was a weekend of revelry and non- stop partying at Robinsons Dinagyang Foodfest.

(from Panay News online)

marsleg

February 1st, 2006, 06:21 AM

hello to all my fellow Ilonggos ! I'm a newbie here. Nice to read all the stuffs about our city and province. And nice pictures, of course !

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

marsleg

February 1st, 2006, 06:29 AM

Dinagyang.. hay, I missed it so much na. Keep the pictures coming guys and gals ! Btw, I missed La Paz batchoy and Pancit Molo, too.

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 07:08 AM

welcome, @marsleg ... enjoy posting here in SSC-Iloilo Thread !

Kirbs, thanks for posting Gov. Tupas SOPA. It's really good. At least we know where we are heading in terms of growth and development.

Cheers !

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 07:11 AM

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 07:16 AM

@Chy, thanks for all Dinagyang pics! It's awesome!

@Van1975 ... grabe ang SM, may sarili silang Food Festival apart from the one in Amigo and Delgado-Iznart.

@ell. kumusta na? Sako gid subong?

FrancisXavier

February 1st, 2006, 07:28 AM

Hi Iloilo city!

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 07:32 AM

cool! thats the spirit van! basta wala lang ga uba, di pa ina against sa decency laws ta hehehe

aw ah ... hehehe .. share man di abi ang mga video clips ... sadya lang basta mga concert-concert dira sa aton no .. hehehe ... been a long time I haven't seen any Pinoy concerts, free man or may bayad.

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 07:33 AM

Hi Iloilo city!

Hello you, Mr Francis! is Xavier in your name pertains to Xavier University? How are you?

FrancisXavier

February 1st, 2006, 07:37 AM

Hello you, Mr Francis! is Xavier in your name pertains to Xavier University? How are you?
uhu.. francis xavier is actually my school(ateneo de cagayan)..lol..la lang.

daks2003

February 1st, 2006, 07:40 AM

bulong sa hidlaw mo!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4369/batchoya3db.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Dinagyang.. hay, I missed it so much na. Keep the pictures coming guys and gals ! Btw, I missed La Paz batchoy and Pancit Molo, too.

daks2003

February 1st, 2006, 08:02 AM

American company to open another call center in the city

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City -- An American company is expected to employ some 600 people as they have already manifested their intention to engage in a call center business venture in Iloilo City.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said officials of company had already paid him a courtesy call. He refused to identify the name of the company but said it is already definite for the company to establish another call center in the city.

The officials of the company have been in the city three times before they recently paid a visit to the chief executive. The mayor said the company has already identified an area where they could put up their business site.

Treñas said the company is one of the big players in the Philippines. The company is expected to become operational in six months time.

He added, it is a high-paying company, the initial salary of employees is P18,000 per month.

Treñas said big amount of money will circulate as soon as the call center becomes operational.

"Millions of pesos from the company to employees will change hands. This is a great help in the employment of Ilonggos. This will be the fourth call center to operate in Iloilo City," Treñas said.

The chief executive attributed the entry of call centers in the city to the quality of education in the city as manifested by the traits and characteristics possessed by personnel employed in call centers, location and accessibility of government officials and availability of information needed by prospective investors.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has already created a center wherein any prospective investors could access information about the city, province and the island-province of Guimaras. Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. executive director Ben Jimena takes care of the center, said Treñas.

Skyblade

February 1st, 2006, 08:52 AM

Thread VIII already!?! :eek: The link to the Iloilo thread in my sig was to thread IV...I really need to keep myself updated more often. :nuts:

Askal82

February 1st, 2006, 08:53 AM

makoantz

February 1st, 2006, 10:00 AM

the initial salary of employees is P18,000 per month

this is quite high considering the cost of living in the city. this is really good news.
the previous president of the company where i'm working now once did seriously consider putting up a plant in the province. however, the major problem that time was (1) infrastructure (2) high cost (and unstable supply) of power. With the New Iloilo Airport in place, we only need to solve our power problem. maybe that time we can start to lure industrial companies to do business in our area. A lot of engineers and factory workers come from Western Visayas. It will be good if we can keep them there. I myself would be very willing to go back if such opportunity exists. right now, if i want to go back and work there, my only option is -- magtudlo sa engineering.

chymera00

February 1st, 2006, 01:36 PM

what a day of activities you had, Chymera ... maayo wala nagsalalakit imo mga tiil sang lakat ... hehehe. Di bale, enjoy man migs ah... hala bira !
:D enjoy guid eh

rest muna, Chymera. I thought you said earlier that it's your mid-term examinations na? Pics can wait, I believe. :). Well, thanks for your sharing a lot of pictures during the Iloilo Dinagyang 2006. Well done, mate.
Yah late midterms ... may isa pa bilin - pamatay nga Patho-Pharma. Mayu gani wala klase bwas kay sa Saturday na test namun... Anyways, my pleasure ... namian man ko mag post sng pics and I really appreciate nga guina ppreciate nyo man.

or they can expand vertically, too. But really, it's so hard to beat all these big malls (SM, Robinsons, Gaisano, Iloilo Supermart Group) proliferating around the city nowadays. Even Jaro district is starting to see mall developments as well. Besides these malls are also eyeing for expansion at the same time. I guess your suggestion is the most feasible one, Chymera. Queen City Garden Mall is owned by Florete and Co, owner of Bombo Radyo Philippines and Queen City Development Bank. If Florete is keen to move into mall and hotel businesses, he must start doing so now before other/new malls will resurface along the area.
I agree ... the malls in the city proper are already established and will be tough to compete with, lest if the investors are the likes of Ayala or Kuok, which I think would'nt have such a hard time drawing in people.

If I were an investor I would buy some property in the area near the new airport because it is where the growth of Iloilo will be after the airport is opened (and a new metropolis is born). Already some large companies have properties there, right wecky?

But for now, business is booming in the area between Iloilo City and Sta. Barbara esp. in Jaro and Leganes.

huwag na tanggihan ang grasya. lol. any of the two will do siguro. BUT if both of the projects will be realised, it will surely bring great economic development for the entire island. :)

hehe, pwede man :D

It is a good move of St Pauls University for sure. They can't expand much with their present campus in city proper. Wala nang lugar si mother superior for more buildings, etc.

Doctors taking up nursing? It's very common nowadays. Especially now that Europe and USA are both open for more nursing jobs. I have spoken to one of my physician friends (apparently he's a nurse na ngayon and working here na) that doctor's salary ranges only from 25-40K per month. It's already a consultant fee with specialities like Internal Medicine, etc. Minsan nga daw less pa ang kita when they do clinic coz some patients can't afford to pay pa, so medyo thank you na lang muna. Doctor (like nurses) is a very decent job but if you are overworked and less paid, I guess the desire to help in relation to financial security changes as well. At the end of the day, you have wants and needs (as a human) that you needed to fill up as well.

ka sad, after the a few year the Philippines will literally be the sick man of Asia na siguro...

Actually Chymera, it's the reason why those two colleges aiming to have their own college of medicine sets aside the plan for the meantime until the course starts picking up once more. They already submitted their course plan in CHED a year ago pa.

that looks really nice. Ongoing ba ang construction sabi mo? Believe na talaga ako sa WVSUMC, hanep ang plano! It's maybe the reason why IDMC plans to expand as well. lol. :) I'll try to email a friend from IMH kung kelan din nila umpisahan ang new building. :)
Yes the construction is on-going, the unfinished building is on its 2nd floor pa lang.

I've heard about the plans of Iloilo Doctors, really something to look forward to. Not only are they exanding the Medical Center with their 8-storey proposed building (which by the way is on-going pero excavation pa lng subong), they are also going to have a major rennovations and expansions to the Iloilo Doctors College in preparation for their university-status.

I have optimism that they can finish these projects with the large money they've received from the thousands of Nursing Students who enrolled there last year. Last year KC the Nursing students in IDC reached 30+ sections (Freshmen only), now only around 15 are left --> its almost like hundred of students giving out cash (tuition 30,000+) to IDC.

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Vice Governor Roberto Armada, distinguished members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, regional directors of the various national government agencies, honorable municipal mayors, officials and employees of the Iloilo Provincial Government, my one and only, Mrs. Myrna Causing Tupas, to the good people of the Province of Iloilo, members of the media, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon:

By the Grace of the Almighty God, I come forth before this Honorable Body for the fifth time to fulfill a mandate of the Local Government Code for this humble servant to deliver the annual State of the Province Address and report to our people on the accomplishments of the Iloilo Provincial Government and its thrusts for the year ahead.

During the year just passed, the Province of Iloilo has continued to receive bountiful blessings amid political and economic problems besetting the nation, and it is only proper that we acknowledge God’s supreme will in making us recipient of His generosity.

The year 2005 saw the Province of Iloilo sustain its major accomplishments in the areas of agriculture, health, education, peace and order, social services, environmental management and protection. The engine of growth is going full-steam ahead, and there is no stopping the Province of Iloilo from taking its rightful place as one of the pillars of the national economy.

I’m proud to report to my fellow Ilonggos that under the stewardship of your humble servant, the Province of Iloilo received four major awards, namely:

2nd runner-up in the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Awards (Province Category) for two years in a row, 2003 and 2004, and regional champion in the DILG’s search for the cleanest and greenest province for 2005;

Recipient of the Parangal ng Bayan from the Krusadang Bayan Laban sa Jueteng and the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for two consecutive years, 2004 and 2005, for our successful stamping out of illegal gambling, or “double”, in the Province of Iloilo;

Special Award from the Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for our sustained effort to stop illegal fishing activities;

Number two (2) in rice production in the entire country.

The outlook for Iloilo is bright despite the many economic and political problems confronting our nation, and our province, today.

Let me begin by briefly outlining the major accomplishments of the Iloilo provincial government for 2005:
The accomplishemnts of Gov. Neil Tupas are very impressive, especially the agriculture sector ... I'm looking forward for the new Convention Center, and the IT Park near the Iloilo Sports Complex
hello to all my fellow Ilonggos ! I'm a newbie here. Nice to read all the stuffs about our city and province. And nice pictures, of course !

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Welcome to SSC! :hi:
Hi Iloilo city!
Hi din :D
Thread VIII already!?! :eek: The link to the Iloilo thread in my sig was to thread IV...I really need to keep myself updated more often. :nuts:
Hi skyblade ...

chymera00

February 1st, 2006, 01:55 PM

Heritage Structures
by Chymera
Part II
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http://static.flickr.com/35/94055184_8a3e323d4e.jpg?v=0

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Not exactly a heritage building, but I like it:
http://static.flickr.com/16/94055182_6639ec58fa.jpg?v=0

daks2003

February 1st, 2006, 04:18 PM

check this out...got this from the other site

dinagyang vid (http://www.youtube.com/w/Dinagyang%21?v=-jYjyyx7btY&search=dinagyang)

chymera00

February 1st, 2006, 04:38 PM

check this out...got this from the other site

dinagyang vid (http://www.youtube.com/w/Dinagyang%21?v=-jYjyyx7btY&search=dinagyang)
is it just me or is there no sound?!?!

lewdsaint

February 1st, 2006, 04:58 PM

may ara gid lang sound.
may ara pa dugang nga video?

is it just me or is there no sound?!?!

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 08:59 PM

Trenas asks Chinese, Ilonggos to unite
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THIS Chinese New Year, respect and unity are among the things Iloilo City Mayor asked from Chinese and Ilonggo people.

"Despite differences, we are all Ilonggos," Trenas said Tuesday.

Trenas said the Chinese-Filipino Community had made great contributions to the social and economic progress of the City by extending community services to Ilonggos. Donations of firetrucks, donation for the creation of school buildings and several other humanitarian deeds are among them.

Recently, the triangular area in the City Proper bounded by J.M Basa-Iznart-Aldeguer Streets, where the Chinese New Year was held yesterday was declared as Iloilo China Town by the City Council.

The said area was the center of trade during the Chinese and Spanish era.

Trenas said the move served as recognition of the Filipino Chinese Community as an integral part of the Ilonggo community.

Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Inc. (ICFCFI) Chairman and concurrent President of the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo Inc.(FCCCI) said the celebration focused on the Chinese cultural show, parade, Chinese food festival, night market and the famous Lion and Dragon dance.

Schools such as Iloilo Central Commercial High School joined the cultural show with its presentation entitled "Reliving the Fortress of Strength and Unity", followed by Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School with their "Bamboo Umbrella Dance and Ring Celebration Dance", the Iloilo Scholastic Academy; "Unity of Two Cultures", Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus; "Red Butterfly Dance" and "Flower Rod Dance" and the Iloilo Sun Yat Sen High School; "Lion Dance Welcoming the New Year and the finale in line with the celebration of Peace and Unity by the Chinese community.

The Chinese Food Festival started 1 p.m. along Iznart Street near the intersection of J. De Leon Street, followed by the parade at 4 p.m., the cultural show at 5 p.m. and night market until 12 midnight.

The entire Chinese community celebrated the Chinese New Year, the year of the Red Fire Dog on January 29, as reflected in Chinese lunar year but scheduled the same on the 31st instead.

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 10:54 PM

check this out...got this from the other site

dinagyang vid (http://www.youtube.com/w/Dinagyang%21?v=-jYjyyx7btY&search=dinagyang)

thank you, @daks2003 ... absolutely great !

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 11:04 PM

uhu.. francis xavier is actually my school(ateneo de cagayan)..lol..la lang.

Ok. I've been to Xavier Uni ages ago ... mga 1990's pa siguro or even ahead of that. The school looks good .. Hope I can visit Cagayan de Oro again. Mga two days lang naman ako sa CDO on our way to Bukidnon for a trip with my mom. My family used to travel around Mindanao area when I was a kid. It was my first and last time in Misamis.

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 11:07 PM

Thread VIII already!?! :eek: The link to the Iloilo thread in my sig was to thread IV...I really need to keep myself updated more often. :nuts:

you surely missed a lot of things here, Skyblade ... anyway, nice to see you back here in Iloilo thread once more ... :)

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 11:12 PM

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 11:33 PM

CTO hopes to collect higher amusement tax in Iloilo Coliseum
By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Treasurer Katherine Tingson expects an increase in the amusement tax from the cockfighting games at the Iloilo Coliseum in relation to the Jaro fiesta. In 2005, the city has collected a total amusement tax of P354,329.71

Tingson said the P354,329.71 collections covers the entire 2005. It is much higher compared to the previous year's. In 2004, the total amusement tax collected from the Iloilo Coliseum reached to P275,577.51.

The amusement tax is paid by the coliseum management every time they hold a cockfighting game. The amusement tax is 30 percent of the total gross sales in ticket sales. The tickets serve as pass to enter the coliseum, said Tingson.

In 2005, the CTO has collected an amusement tax of P6,231.60 for the month of January and P251,438.14 for the month of February. The biggest record of collection last year was in February.

The collection for the month of March is only P6,012.34; P12,050.90 (April); P5,836.16 (May); P16,445.51 (July); P5,435.34 (August); P14,369.10 (October); P25,330.36 (November) and P11,182.26 for December. There is no collection for the months of June and September.

Tingson said the amusement tax will depend on the turn-out of the event. However, the CTO have already posted four personnel at the entrance area of the coliseum to get a better view on how the ticket seller of the coliseum extracts fees from the spectators.

The cockfighting game in Jaro is not only frequented by local cockfighting aficionados but also of the international cockfight aficionados as far as United States of America. The cockfighting game in Jaro is only one of the events to highlight the feast of Our Lady of Candles, the patron saint of Jaro.

The city treasurer said this year’s team of personnel is led by Claire John Ladrillo. He replaced Joel Gonzales. The reshuffling of personnel was effected to avoid familiarity between the management and the CTO personnel.

(from The News Today Info online)

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 11:50 PM

The 1st IWA Jetski Cup
January 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Villa Regatta Beachfront
Villa Beach, Iloilo City

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http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup8.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup1.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup3.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup5.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup7.jpg

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup9.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup11.jpg

(from The News Today Info online)

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

wecky

February 1st, 2006, 11:55 PM

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/street.dance.jpg

Students from various Chinese schools in the city, clad in colorful costumes, perform street dancing during the opening parade of Iloilo City's Chinese New Year celebration welcoming the Year of the Fire Dog.

(from The News Today Info online)

marsleg

February 2nd, 2006, 12:49 AM

marsleg

February 2nd, 2006, 12:55 AM

bulong sa hidlaw mo!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4369/batchoya3db.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

You made me more hungry, daks. My stomach is grumbling na. hehe. Salamat sa liwat. Dako guid siguro bayad sa imo sang TEDS for promoting their product.

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 02:08 AM

hello to all my fellow Ilonggos ! I'm a newbie here. Nice to read all the stuffs about our city and province. And nice pictures, of course !

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Hi to you, marsleg! Welcome to SSC - Iloilo Thread. I hope you'll enjoy posting here as well, like me. :) . Recent news and developments around the city and province of Iloilo are all posted here for all of us Ilonggos to read and be kept abrisk with what's going on to our beloved province and city. Most of the pics were taken from online papers and of course from those residing back home (esp. chymera). So enjoy doing sigthseeing and reading! Cheers !

Dinagyang.. hay, I missed it so much na. Keep the pictures coming guys and gals ! Btw, I missed La Paz batchoy and Pancit Molo, too.

Same here, my friend. I missed our place as well especially the foods. hmmm. How I wish to go back home, too, soon. :)

welcome, @marsleg ... enjoy posting here in SSC-Iloilo Thread !

Kirbs, thanks for posting Gov. Tupas SOPA. It's really good. At least we know where we are heading in terms of growth and development.

Cheers !

You're welcome, Weck. I kept on reading Tupas SOPA as well. And it's really good. He's highlighting some of the things he accomplished, and shares his plans for the future of the province, too. How I wish Trenas will have his own version of the State-of-the-City Address so we'll be informed of his good deeds, and his 2006 onward plans for the city of Iloilo.

I hope Iloilo-Guimaras Bridge will be realised in the near future.

It's been my long wish to have this bridge (iloilo-guimaras) realised, too. Hope they'll resurrect the plan to build the suspension bridge between these two provinces.

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 02:17 AM

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 02:28 AM

Hi Iloilo city!

Hi to you, too, Francisxavier! Welcome to Iloilo Thread. Hope you'll enjoy your visit here. :)

aw ah ... hehehe .. share man di abi ang mga video clips ... sadya lang basta mga concert-concert dira sa aton no .. hehehe ... been a long time I haven't seen any Pinoy concerts, free man or may bayad.

there's too many concerts in the city now. I have read in the News Today about this Pinoy Big Brothers, Sandara, etc. having their Dinagyang Concert in Paseo Iloilo sa Robinsons. Then there was the Letterman, and of course yyung pi-nost ni van1975. I wonder who were the artists sa Bombo Concert last Dinagyang? Anybody knows? Share naman nang infos. lol.

bulong sa hidlaw mo!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4369/batchoya3db.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

yeeeha! The best La Paz batchoy in town. It's always TEDS, TEDS, TEDS, TEDS. lol. Teds Old Timer La Paz Batchoy is really doing well. I believe they have several branches around the Philippines na. Wow! :cheers:

sugarboy

February 2nd, 2006, 02:33 AM

bulong sa hidlaw mo!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/4369/batchoya3db.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

MMMMMMMMMM! NAMET-NAMET GID!

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 03:02 AM

:D enjoy guid eh

nice to hear you are enjoying Chymera. Did you join the sadsad / streetdancing? :)

Yah late midterms ... may isa pa bilin - pamatay nga Patho-Pharma. Mayu gani wala klase bwas kay sa Saturday na test namun... Anyways, my pleasure ... namian man ko mag post sng pics and I really appreciate nga guina ppreciate nyo man.

Pathophysiology and Phramacology are too of the best subjects for nursing. Well, for me, I like them. lol. More memorization pero okay lang. By the time you are in the examination room, para ka nang parrot. lol.

I agree ... the malls in the city proper are already established and will be tough to compete with, lest if the investors are the likes of Ayala or Kuok, which I think would'nt have such a hard time drawing in people.

I agree with you. The city is so congested already and the malles there are just facing each other. If hindi ka kilala, you'll find a hard time competing with them. I guess Florete should start looking in areas like Tabuc Suba or Jaro-Leganes boundary, in the coastal road, and of course pavia. These are the most feasible sites for mall development, just in case. Even Sta Barbara town can be a good site, too considering the activities will surely grow upon the opening of the New Iloilo Airport. I-make sure lang niya na malaki ang mall na ipapatayo niya to lure consumers to buy sa mall na yan. Kasi, if it will be like the size of SM City and Robinsons, sure na hindi papatok coz what's the point of shopping sa new mall coz almost the same naman ang mukha. lol. Basides, both Robinsons and SM are already a well-known brands for the Ilonggos.

If I were an investor I would buy some property in the area near the new airport because it is where the growth of Iloilo will be after the airport is opened (and a new metropolis is born). Already some large companies have properties there, right wecky?

that's the best option, indeed. Actually, when Wecky came back last September he showed me a map near the airport site. Grabe puno na nang investors. The area along Pavia to Jaro ay may mga owners or developers nang nakabili. They're just awaiting for the opening of the airport, I guess. Wecky knows some investors along the area for one reason. I think he's family bought also a piece of land there. So 2007 for sure will be Wecky's big year. lol.

But for now, business is booming in the area between Iloilo City and Sta. Barbara esp. in Jaro and Leganes.

I believe so. The expansion is heading toward those directions. I think you've forgotten Oton as well. I don't know if I'm right pero I've read somewhere else that Oton have a bigger slice of development compared to Pavia and Leganes. Mas business-friendly yata ang mga Otonians. lol.

ka sad, after the a few year the Philippines will literally be the sick man of Asia na siguro...

I don't think there'll be a brain drain in the Philppines. Maraming Pinoy na magaling na nakatira pa rin sa atin. The issue of brain drain is really alarming if wala nang mga profs living in our country. Philippine is such a hugely-populated country. I believe that it is far-fetched to consider this issue in relation to OFWs or Immigrancy of some Filipinos here abroad.

Yes the construction is on-going, the unfinished building is on its 2nd floor pa lang.

that's nice. When is the target date of completion, Chymera? Bow na talaga ako sa WVSUMC ah.

I've heard about the plans of Iloilo Doctors, really something to look forward to. Not only are they exanding the Medical Center with their 8-storey proposed building (which by the way is on-going pero excavation pa lng subong), they are also going to have a major rennovations and expansions to the Iloilo Doctors College in preparation for their university-status.

I have optimism that they can finish these projects with the large money they've received from the thousands of Nursing Students who enrolled there last year. Last year KC the Nursing students in IDC reached 30+ sections (Freshmen only), now only around 15 are left --> its almost like hundred of students giving out cash (tuition 30,000+) to IDC.

It is pretty impressive. Iloilo Docs can build or expand as they like coz they have the money to support it. It's good for them. I even heard that they bought a portion of land somewhere in Jaro or Pavia for future site of another doctor's hospital.

The accomplishemnts of Gov. Neil Tupas are very impressive, especially the agriculture sector ... I'm looking forward for the new Convention Center, and the IT Park near the Iloilo Sports Complex

It's really nice to know all of these things. At least, we will have a good vision in the years to come on how well Iloilo (the province) is faring when it comes to infras, developments and support facilities. Kudos to Tupas!

Hi skyblade ...

Let me "HI" to Skyblade as well. lol. Is it a welcome back for him na or what? Sky, I'm new here in SSC. Hope to see you here often. Cheers !

wecky

February 2nd, 2006, 03:15 AM

Kirby, bugtaw ka pa gali da? Pagtulog na ... hehehe ... ako off computer na .. pero ari, post anay sang kaisa bag-o magtulog ... hehehe ... ang heater ko di linungi ko naman kay hina iya init ... wowee gid ang winter subong ... hay .. ti, good night na da .. or sorry, good morning na gali .. and see you sa forum liwat. Ciao !

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 03:19 AM

^^ lol. Wecky, alive, awake and kicking pa ako di. Paano kay natulugan ako after duty so wala na ako katulugon subong. Tulog ka na da imo iya kay kagina ka pa sa computer. lol. Good night, migs!

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 03:24 AM

Pinoy Products: Hala Bira!
By Mera Joy Aniolga

PATRONIZE your own product! A command given to people to show their nationalism to their country. The simple act of buying products produced locally is such a big help to our economy especially now that it is down in the dumps. We Filipinos are usually tempted by "imported products", blame it on the Spanish, American and Japanese colonizers, curse that colonial mentality. But no matter how much we adore products from the outside we still can't set aside the fact that we are fun loving people. That's the reason why fiestas, festivals and the like are usually celebrated with such grandeur and excitement.

In line with the Dinagyang Celebrations which the Iloilo City celebrate every 4th weekend of January, the Philippines Business for Social Progress, a private and non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting business sector commitment to social development which has now over 180 members companies and has harnessed partnership with government, business, NGOs, donor institutions and poverty groups, Peace and Equity Foundation a non-profit foundation that supports efforts of the civil society in eradicating poverty and marginalization in the country held a PORTFair exhibit last January 23-29 at the SM City Iloilo.

PORTFair have been organized mainly to help their members and affiliates, adhering to the principle of strength in coming together. People's organization's Regional Trade Fair aims to assist these People's Organization in Regions 6, 7 and 8 become viable organization in terms of enterprise development and management by providing them with strategic assistance on enterprise development and management, product development and marketing and promotions.

A wide variety if products that's truly Filipino made.

From PJ's Delicacies offering you mouth watering pastries, Foodbites Delight which is enough to satisfy ons hunger,very good pasalubung items can be found at Deocampo's Barquillos and Rochemar Delicacies. For people with sweet tooth, Cesyl's cakes and Delicacies and Sweet'ness. Daday's Cashew Nuts, Biscocho Huose, Panaderia de Molo, New Burgos Bakery and the famous Nang Palang's Buko Pie. Escom Herbal Products offers beaty products with the use of local products, Capiz NGO Roxas Islam Foundation and their very beautiful orgamis, J and L Hablon Products located at Sta. Cruz, Arevalo with their very fashionalble clothes and textiles, Datu Bangkaya Traders, Kauswagan Development Coop, Handicraft of Aklan, IPA, Pinili Home Decor with functional and world-class designs of local Ilonggo furniture maker.

With the products that the Fair has to offer, all we have to do is to perform our duty. Obey the command, Patronize our Local products and hopefully, this Dinagyang, with the whole city feeling the Hala Bira, may the local products move forward too. Hala Bira!

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

kirby21

February 2nd, 2006, 03:35 AM

Wow that is great news!! Malaki na yung sweldo nila compare mo sa cost of living sa Iloilo!! If Im in Manila and wanted to be relocated there, I will do it! Tapos andyan pa ang Guimaras and Boracay island and Bacolod!! :banana: :banana:

That's right, Askal. Eighteen thousand pesos for a starter is already a good money. Beside, Iloilo's standard of living is way lower than Metro Manila so they can save money pa. Earn and save, di ba? And yes, they'll surely enjoy Guimaras Island and Boracay all throughout the year. :)

marsleg

February 2nd, 2006, 03:46 AM

MMMMMMMMMM! NAMET-NAMET GID!

amo gid tuod, Sugarboy .. hihi. Tani magka-branch TEDs diri sa amon. :cheers:

marsleg

February 2nd, 2006, 03:49 AM

Guys, diin niyo ni ginakuha ang mga news man? Can you help me how to access them? PM lang sa akon. Salamat. :)

slerz

February 2nd, 2006, 03:49 AM

^^oo guid, wara pa guid ako naka tilaw sin TED's pansit... wara pa man di branch sa amon, sa itsura pa la manamit na manamit na, tulo nan laway ko di...hehe

mag luto nalang kog noodles dri...hehe

marsleg

February 2nd, 2006, 03:52 AM

dalaha ko Slerz .. hihi .. are you cooking "pancit canton?" Sad me naman, picture na lang sa akin d2.

marsleg

February 2nd, 2006, 03:58 AM

Askal82

February 2nd, 2006, 04:15 AM

^^oo guid, wara pa guid ako naka tilaw sin TED's pansit... wara pa man di branch sa amon, sa itsura pa la manamit na manamit na, tulo nan laway ko di...hehe

mag luto nalang kog noodles dri...hehe

Slerz, parang Kinaray-a ang salita mo. Karay-a is one of Hiligaynon dialects of Aklan, Antique, some parts of Iloilo and Capiz. They sound kinda Japanese because they use 'r' s in place of 'l's. Like ulan becomes Uran or wala becomes wara. In addition they have vocabs of their own: Aso = Ido (illonggo) = ayam (karay-a) :lol: :)

daks2003

February 2nd, 2006, 05:29 AM

they always eat AYAM in malaysia and indonesia hehehe

Slerz, parang Kinaray-a ang salita mo. Karay-a is one of Hiligaynon dialects of Aklan, Antique, some parts of Iloilo and Capiz. They sound kinda Japanese because they use 'r' s in place of 'l's. Like ulan becomes Uran or wala becomes wara. In addition they have vocabs of their own: Aso = Ido (illonggo) = ayam (karay-a) :lol: :)

Askal82

February 2nd, 2006, 05:58 AM

and in Korea too.

daks2003

February 2nd, 2006, 06:35 AM

in malaysia and indonesia, AYAM is actually the local word for CHICKEN hehehe

slerz

February 2nd, 2006, 06:59 AM

Slerz, parang Kinaray-a ang salita mo. Karay-a is one of Hiligaynon dialects of Aklan, Antique, some parts of Iloilo and Capiz. They sound kinda Japanese because they use 'r' s in place of 'l's. Like ulan becomes Uran or wala becomes wara. In addition they have vocabs of their own: Aso = Ido (illonggo) = ayam (karay-a) :lol: :)

as what I've known, aso in Ilonggo is ido... dunna of that ayam.
unsa man diay wala sa Ilonggo, wada?

chymera00

February 2nd, 2006, 07:17 AM

Scanned this from an Iloilo-Guimaras Brochure - from DOT
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/iloilo-guim.jpg

Askal82

February 2nd, 2006, 08:31 AM

as what I've known, aso in Ilonggo is ido... dunna of that ayam.
unsa man diay wala sa Ilonggo, wada?

Its Wa-ay. :)

slerz

February 2nd, 2006, 08:48 AM

aw o diay, I thought wa-ay is a bicolano word...

wecky

February 2nd, 2006, 08:49 AM

Devotees honor Our Lady of Candles

By Montesa Griño

JARO, Iloilo City - Thousand of out-of-town devotees are expected to flock Jaro District today as it celebrates its annual religious fiesta in honor of its patron, Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, otherwise known as The Lady of Candles.

The Jaro fiesta is known to attract devotees far and wide from around the country and even abroad - the reason for Jaro District’s moniker as the Mecca of the Visayas.

Today, the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral holds a series of masses from 4:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. for devotees who believe in the miraculous image of the Senora enshrined at the cathedral’s porch.

There would be a procession at 3:00 p.m. today with this year’s Jaro Fiesta Queen Camille Aguilar Villar with her consort Alberto Relucio Lopez III from the cathedral, passing by E. Lopez Street, Benedicto Street, Democracia Street, Fajardo Street and Arguilles Street.

Each year, the Jaro Plaza is also transformed into a huge carnival. There are rides for both children and adults to enjoy. Vendors also sell various wares- from plants to pots, clothes to kitchenware.

Expecting the huge influx of people, Jaro police precinct commander Chief Insp. Khasmir Disomangcop ordered for the tightening of security all over his area of responsibility, especially at the Jaro Plaza, which is the center of the activity.

He said that around 400 police and force multipliers would be deployed all over the District to secure revelers.

Of the 400, 86 are policemen from the Iloilo City Mobile Group (ICMG) and other police precincts. The rest are police interns, and barangay tanods, and Bantay Bayan members.

Aside from the policemen in uniform, covert policemen will likewise be deployed.

Disomangcop also warned the public against the proliferation of fake money, especially at the cockpit in Jaro and some vendors selling fake plants and food ingredients.

TRAFFIC REROUTING

Some streets will be closed to traffic around 2 p.m. for the procession such as M. Jayme Benedicto, Lincoln, Scott Benedicto, Smith Benedicto, Washington Benedicto, Sta. Isabel, Democracia, Simon Ledesma, Villa Democracia, Lopez Jaena, Fajardo-Arguelles, Sto. Domingo Extension, Fajardo - Cuartero, Sta. Esabela - Cuartero, Rizal, El-98, Burgos - Cuartero, El 98 market road and Jalandoni E. Lopez.

According to Disomangcop, public utility vehicles from northern part of Iloilo like Leganes, Zarraga will have pass to Quintin Salas going to Tacas in Jaro, to Pavia, going to Diversion road to city proper.

On the other hand, Jaro CPU and central line PUJs will be passing from Sto. Domingo Extention going to Cuartero, then to El 98 going to Taft North Diversion, proceeds to Jalandoni then to E. Lopez to Luna Street, La Paz and proceed to City proper.

PUJs from the City Proper will passing Luna Street, La Paz going to E. Lopez St., Jalandoni, then to Jalandoni- Commissionn Civil, Jayme St. - Benedicto St. - Decomcracia, Sto. Domingo - Lopez Jaena St., and back to central line.

Disomangcop said trucks from Brgy. Sambag, Jaro will pass the Diversion road, Mandurriao going to Molo District.

In case of emergency, however, private vehicles can pass closed streets.

_________________________

Camille A. Villar,
Jaro Queen 2006

Camille A. Villar is the perfect cover girl: expressive eyes, flawless skin and an enigmatic smile. But that’s not all there is to this 20-year old management student of the Ateneo de Manila University. Now in her senior year, Camille manages to land in the Dean’s List despite her busy schedule as she juggles between her studies and responsibilities as a franchisee- manager of Bayo (in Starmall, Las Piñas).

The youngest child and only daughter of Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, Camille was raised in an environment steeped with values for hardwork, patience and compassion.

So, while Camille admits to living a blessed life – for which she is grateful – she remembers her parents always reminding her that one should not expect comfort and financial rewards to come easy. These, as Camille was taught, are things one has to work hard for. She does not shy away from work – she even serves as customer service crew at a mall.

Another guiding principle that this young lass lives by is that she has to always find ways to give back to the community. And this is how she, and the rest of her family, views her parents’ active role as public servants: a way of sharing their blessings with the people. And so, in her own way, Camille does her share of serving the community as she lends a hand in her parents’ various outreach programs. Given due recognition, she was awarded the MOD! GIRL Award for Community Service in 2002.

Camille finds opportunities of expressing her creative self through styling/merchandising and interior design. She served as writer and styles editor of a well-established women’s magazine during her senior year at the International School – Manila where she attended elementary and high school. Currently, she personally oversees the merchandising, store display and inventory selection in her franchise store.

Camille is set to earn her BS Management degree in April 2006. She has set her sights on attending courses in interior design and urban planning in the United States or Europe. She hopes to hone her creative skills and use them in the pursuit of building communities characterized by quality living in style at affordable prices for the Filipinos.

When asked how she hopes to be known and remembered, Camille has this to say: “I hope that people will see me as a person with a caring heart. My only desire is to be able to positively affect and touch other people’s lives. If I manage to do that by making even just one person’s life better then I can be content that my own existence had a purpose and meaning.”

Now, that is truly brains, beauty and character rolled into one!

That’s what queens are made of! (FILES Magazine, 2/1/06)

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Queen Camille 1 to be crowned tonight

ILOILO City - Jaro Festival Queen Camille Aguilar Villar will be crowned at 9pm tonight in a majestic coronation ceremony at the Jaro Plaza Gymnasium. The coronation falls on the feast day of Our Lady of Candles.

The festival queen will be escorted by King Alberto Relucio Lopez III, son of former Congressman Albertito Lopez, Jr. and former Congresswoman Emily Relucio Lopez.

Queen Camille will be crowned by Vice President Noli de Castro. The Vice President will be joined by other guests that include House Speaker Jose de Venecia, DOJ Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Sr., Teddy Locsin, Cong. Raul Gonzalez, Jr., Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, ABC President Juliet Diamante and other local officials.

Queen Camille is the youngest and only daughter of Senator Manuel Villar and Congresswoman Cyntha Aguilar-Villar.

The crown will be turned-over by 2005 Festival Queen Rita Carla Fernandina O. Peña.

This year’s members of the royal court are: Princess Katrina Amunategui Muyco with Consort William Vincent Arthur Muyco; Princess Toni Elyzza Herrea Tanchuan and Consort Mateus Wolgang Stummer; Princess Ma. Corazon Hugo Dolar and Alfred Conrad Norada Portillo; Princess Jea de la Gente Ferrer and Consort Emmanuel Cabuang.

The Coronation Night is the culminating event of the much-awaited week-long feast. The coronation night is expected to draw countless spectators to witness the grand event.

Jed Madela, the Ilonggo singer who has reaped various international awards for his talent will serenade the queen.

(from Panay News online)

Askal82

February 2nd, 2006, 09:02 AM

aw o diay, I thought wa-ay is a bicolano word...

May afinity din ang Illonggo sa Bicolano to some extent.

Tidbits: May 2 akong aso dati pangalan si Ido at si Ayam. :lol:

slerz

February 2nd, 2006, 09:30 AM

so 4 dogs all in all ^^

freezing_pt

February 2nd, 2006, 12:05 PM

haay...natapos na rin ang "the week that was"...kapoy gid ba...biskan diri lang ako sa manila nagbantay sang mga balita halin dira sa iloilo...batyagan ko man ang kapoy sang mga tawo sa city...tatlo gid ka big-event ba...

anyway...i hope this wouldnt be considered late...gusto ko lang talagang i-share to...(sa mga indi ilonggo, dont get me wrong ha)

What makes Dinagyang SPECTACULAR?
1. MUSIC - Eto talaga ang pinaka-inaabangan ko sa dinagyang...it arouses one's emotions...parang sasayaw ka rin kasabay ng mga nag-p-perform...tama yung term - "hypnotic"...really GREAT music...

2. Choreo and over-all performance plus the intelligently, artistically and meticulously crafted costume...they simply blend...galing...yung inaabangan kasi ng mga tao yung "matahum tulukon"...parang abstract (without definite boundaries and mga colors) habang gumagalaw yung mga warriors...para siyang macro-kaleidoscope...plus din yung element of surprise and sudden freeze...

3. Appreciative but critical audience...grabe din yung criteria ng mga audience...pag-pinalakpakan ka ng todo...sigurado panalo ka...(based on experience lang po ito)...di nagkakalayo ang taste ng audience at ng mga judges (na puro mga arts and culture experts from all over the Philippines)...what spells the difference sa ilonggo audience from the rest? i think it's the sense of cultural pride which is deeply rooted on strong sense of local history...this also partly explains why n kahit di naman kataasan ang prize sa dinagyang, yung mga tribes keep on participating...the honor of being a dinagyang champion becomes part of tribe history, and this is the biggest prize, it will be retold in the years to come...you gain a reputation and a following...parang artista may solid fans....

4. And lastly...reasonable extravagance but excellent performance and outcome...the tight budget have to be spent well (nakatulong dito ang ugali naton nga mga ilonggo...not really that we are kuripot...we just want our money spent wisely)...they have all given their BEST kaya parang masyadong extravagant ang dating...who can thought of making such a good performance with lovely costume kahit na "gamay" lang budget...

Cheers to all!!! Hope you agree with me if i say nga Dinagyang have evolved very fast!!! Ten years ago, we fascinate sa "figures" (hope you can relate, e.g. nag-form sila cross or star or squares), ngayon iba na ang standards natin...yun nga...we look for good dance steps, music and spectacular performance...GREAT, indeed, is dinagyang...

Not so long time ago...one tribe took the road less travelled and introduced what dinagyang should be...they had won, many followed path, the standards were improved...

And now one festival is showing the way for the rest of the philippines...not that it wants the country to literally adopt its regional culture but to encourage others to embrace their own and make it to the level it had reached...to show to them that they also can...our festival is setting the standard in national competitions of festivals...soon...other festivals will follow...

anyway...so much for that...kayo naman...para sa inyo...What makes Dinagyang spectacular?

(answer din kyo...gusto ko ring marinig ang perspective ninyo)