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steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 03:43 AM

Jerry lectures Sally on RDC coal endorsement

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

WHAT endorsement?

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday lectured Antique Gov. Salvacion “Sally” Perez who chairs the Regional Development Council (RDC) on the need for an RDC endorsement for the proposed coal-fired power plant in the metropolis.

Perez together with governors Victor Tanco of Capiz, Carlito Marquez of Aklan, Isidro Zayco of Negros Occidental and Felipe Hilan Nava of Guimaras sent a petition letter to the President to revoke the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) of Global Business Power Corp. for a coal plant in Barangay Ingore in La Paz district.

Perez claimed she was bypassed and the RDC did not issue an endorsement.

The governors are set to sit down with Treñas on November 6 to discuss their concerns on the perceived health and environmental risks of the coal plant.

But Perez said they wanted a “compromise”, that is transferring the coal plant to a less-populated area in the province like Concepcion town in northern Iloilo.

The lady governor also took to task Treñas who chairs the RDC infrastructure committee for the latter’s alleged failure to inform the council regarding the coal plant.

Treñas hit back at Perez saying the coal plant doesn’t need any RDC endorsement.

“I am surprised with Governor Perez’ statements that they would talk with me provided the coal plant will be transferred from the city to the province. I don’t know if it’s a pre-condition but if it’s the case, I rethink my position on attending the meeting with them,” said Treñas.

The mayor said he will call the attention of Tanco regarding the governors’ pre-condition.

He explained the coal plant issue has already been resolved by the RDC even before he became chair of the infrastructure committee.

“The RDC has decided that an endorsement is only needed for projects that require sovereign guarantee which means that if the proponent cannot afford its completion, the government will pay for the development,” Treñas clarified.

“The coal plant doesn’t need an RDC endorsement because it’s a private initiative. I don’t really know why the RDC should have to study that matter but they should look at the rules,” he pointed out.

RDC is composed of local chief executives including governors and city mayors in Western Visayas working together for development roadmap.

steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 03:47 AM

Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine

A portion of the dining area at the ground
floor.An exciting twist for a traditional fare. This is what's in store for diners at Bauhinia* Filipino Cuisine, located at The Avenue, Pison Compound, Mandurriao (located in the middle of Smallville and Boardwalk).

The News Today and some friends were treated by Johnny Que, owner and his remarkable staff headed by Miner del Mundo, food consultant, to a new Filipino dining experience.

When we were asked for our orders, one of the diners told Miner, "Surprise us."

And a few minutes later, the food just kept coming in and this writer was already impressed on how fast the preparations were made.

Calamares Frito Salad.We started with "Pampaganang Panimula" through Kinilaw Shooters, a mélange of seafoods marinated in vinegar, calamansi and chili.

It went well with the fresh dalandan juice that Sir Johnny suggested we try. It was a good choice. The dalandan pulps were such a comfort for somebody who is nursing a cold.

Another appetizer was Smoked Tangigue Tacos. This is Bauhinia's signature appetizer, served with Bauhinia Dressing and seasoned vegetable brunoise*. It has carrots, cucumber and cabbage.

Then, there's Calamares Frito Salad. It was the first time I had crispy fried squid rings served with Mesclun and fruits.

Kare Kareng Crispy Pata.The entrée came next, starting with Kare-Kareng Crispy Pata. Two traditional meals fused into one, such is an example of fusion food. It's pork knuckles in peanut sauce, traditional Pinoy vegetables served with sautéed bagoong.

Longganisa Fried Rice was our staple for each entrée. The next entrée was Sinigang na Lechon Kawali, followed by Escabecheng Tangigue, fried mackerel steak served with Pinoy sweet and sour sauce.

A favorite for health conscious diners who still want that 'savor' is Ginataang Gulay, native vegetables in coconut cream sauce.

Sugpo sa Aligue at Sili.Sugpo sa Aligue at Sili is a must-have. They are tiger prawns cooked coconut-crab fat sauce. If you want it to be spicy, just say so, for the chef will prepare it for you.

We had a taste of Ginapos na Manok, too. It's half fried chicken served with their Bauhinia dip. Miner told us that it passed through the smoking process, too.

The desserts are truly Filipino, again, with a twist. The different Bauhinian cheesecake variations are truly heavenly. I tried Choc-Nut Cheesecake and I fell in love with it. Nangka Cheesecake was also a hit. Every cheesecake variation has some generous pinipig added, making it truly Filipino. The other diners were feasting on their Bauhinia Crème Brulee and Maja Blanca.

Smoked Tangigue Tacos.While the food at Bauhinia are modern, the price is quite affordable. Prior to tasting the food, one of the diners remarked that what kind of food are we going to have for such an affordable price? Well, we were indeed surprised. We had a very excellent and affordable dinner.

The place is quite comfortable, too. The walls are decked with artworks of the bauhinia flower and leaves. The artist is an Ilonggo, Tiny Firmeza. The tables were covered in laminated banana bark and there were structural pieces that are of world-class quality, making the place a showcase of Filipino artistry.

The first floor and second floor are air conditioned. At the second floor, there's an al fresco area for those who want to dine, smoke and enjoy the fresh air.

The place has a good exhaust system, thus, you need not worry about smelling awful after dining.

Bauhinia is open from Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 2 pm and 6 pm until the last diner leaves. They are also open for Sunday dinner.

* Bauhinia is commonly called a butterfly tree because of its leaves that are butterfly-shaped. It is very abundant in the Philippines and other Asian countries.

* Brunoise is a method of food preparation in which the food item is first julienned and then turned 90° and diced again, producing cubes of a side length of about 3 mm on each side or less. Common items to be brunoised are leeks, turnips and carrots. The diced vegetables are blanched briefly in salty boiling water and then submerged in ice water for a few seconds to set the color. The brunoise is often used as a garnish in many dishes. A common dish which often uses a brunoise as a garnish is a consommé. A brunoise must be very consistent in size and shape, as it helps to ultimately create a visual effect.

iloilocitykid

October 28th, 2008, 04:44 AM

ILOILO'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTRALE
http://i35.tinypic.com/33kvvwj.jpg

please bring to my attention any corrections,etc

Perfect nong whyte. :cheers:

AmbutLang

October 28th, 2008, 07:20 AM

^^@whyte, Your prospective tourists of Iloilo City should be oriented where to dine, hotel to stay and the clubs to go to plus the maps you posted on the previous threads. Thanks

iloilocitykid

October 28th, 2008, 07:23 AM

So two branches pa rin ang Coffeebreak sa Smallville? Hasn't the one in Bourbon St. closed?

I think there's a pizza parlor near Maki, along Diversion Road. I forgot the name though.

Aeriez

October 28th, 2008, 07:27 AM

ILOILO'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTRALE
http://i35.tinypic.com/33kvvwj.jpg

please bring to my attention any corrections,etc

the place before pure is now occupied by CRAVE

restaurant

Aeriez

October 28th, 2008, 07:29 AM

ILOILO'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTRALE
http://i35.tinypic.com/33kvvwj.jpg

please bring to my attention any corrections,etc

before offprice its club PURE then the place before pure is now occupied by

CRAVE restaurant

Aeriez

October 28th, 2008, 07:31 AM

So two branches pa rin ang Coffeebreak sa Smallville? Hasn't the one in Bourbon St. closed?

I think there's a pizza parlor near Maki, along Diversion Road. I forgot the name though.

its quit a few blocks away from maki its Piazza beside Uncle Toms

iloilocitykid

October 28th, 2008, 07:33 AM

^^ I see. Thanks. :)

steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 07:49 AM

before offprice its club PURE then the place before pure is now occupied by

CRAVE restaurant

open na ang crave restaurant? anu specialty sang resto na ina?:)

steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 07:50 AM

steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 08:06 AM

It’s final. New city hall to
rise at old site – Treñas

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The city government will proceed with the construction of the new city hall building at its old site across Plaza Libertad.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said he has already ordered Pacific Orient Consultants to make the latest estimate on the construction cost.

Megaworld Corp., which earlier offered the city government 4,596 square meters of its land at the old airport site in Mandurriao district, has backed out.

Treñas said he has also ordered a re-bidding for the edifice’s construction.

The International Builders Corp., which won the bidding for the bored piling and ground works of the new city hall’s foundation, backed out early this year, citing the escalating prices of construction materials.

On October 24, Antonio Tan, Megaworld senior vice president for operation, informed the city government that they are withdrawing their offer of accommodating the new city hall in their Mandurriao property.

“Given the adverse reaction unduly generated, we regret to inform you that we are withdrawing the proposal,” Tan wrote Treñas. “It is an unsolicited proposal which may be accepted, rejected or be subject of negotiation during the offer period,” Tan added.

A few months ago, Megaworld first offered the city government a portion of its Mandurriao lot at P3,000 per square meter – or just a little over P10 million for the proposed 4,596-square meter new city hall.

But just this October 13, it raised its offer to P3,500 per square meter – for a total of P16 million for the new city hall lot. Members of the City Council expressed dismay.

Keeping the city hall at its old site is good news to businesses at the once-famous Calle Real. Traders in this old city business district recently warned of the area’s “death” once the city hall is transferred elsewhere.

The already sluggish business activities at the Calle Real will grind to a halt, warned Francis Chung, president of the Philippine Retailers Association-Iloilo. He is against the plan to transfer the city hall to Mandurriao.

Calle Real is that stretch of Iloilo City covering the streets of JM Basa, Aldeguer, Iznart, Guanco and portion of Ledesma. It is near the historic Plaza Libertad and the city government lot where the old city hall used to stand.

For decades, businesses flourished at the Calle Real. But in recent years, the entry of big investments in other areas of the city has taken its toll on the once-famous business district.

Treñas has acknowledged that Calle Real suffered, but he said the entry of bigger malls should also be encouraged under the spirit of free enterprise./PN

steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 09:13 AM

New City Hall to stay in old site after Megaworld deal failed
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The city government now has to go back to its original plan of building the new City Hall in its old site in Plaza Libertad after Megaworld Corporation totally withdrew from the supposed deal for the project.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the corporation's withdrawal from its offer to the city government is "not meant to get them very problematic." The first offer was attractive and "we have been very transparent about the figure."

Megaworld's Senior Vice President for Operations has informed the chief executive of their withdrawal from their offer to the city. The corporation has increased their selling price for the 4,596 square meters of lot from P3,000 to P3,500.

Before, the corporation made an offer of P3,500 for each square of meter of lot in the old airport site as proposed site of the new city hall building, the corporation also made an offer of P2,200 per square meter to the city government.

Treñas said they are now waiting for the latest estimates from the Pacific-Orient Consultants & Management Co. Inc. for the construction of the new city hall building. He hinted they will "do away" with one floor to fit the funding requirement.

In 2006, when the plan to construct was made, the construction cost was only P378,987,675. The city has availed of a P350 million loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines and collected millions of pesos of unpaid taxes from government owned and controlled corporations to fund the construction of an eight-storey new city hall building.

However, in March 2008, estimates on the construction cost of the eight-storey city hall building soared to P463,883,922. The said updated construction cost was also prepared by the Pacific-Orient Consultants & Management Co. Inc. The Pacific Orient through its General Manager Conrado Goco attributed the increase in cost to the increase in the cost of fuel. The increase in fuel prices also triggered the increase in the cost of construction materials like rebars, cement, electrical wires and cables, pipes and fittings and architectural materials.

Treñas said they will continue with the plan to construct the city hall at the more or less 2,000 square meters lot at Plaza Libertad as soon as everything is finalized. The bidding of the project is open to all qualified contractors.

In the March 2008 revised project schedule prepared by Pacific-Orient, the submission of bid is set in the month of October 2008. The signing of contract for the qualified contractor comes on November of the same year. The notice to proceed work is set between the last week of November and first week of December.

Earlier, the International Builders Corporation (IBC) which has been awarded of the contract for bored pile work backed out. They were asking to increase the bored pile works for some P15 million due to increases in the cost of construction materials such as rebars and cement.

steadyasweroll

October 28th, 2008, 09:14 AM

GBPC: Clean coal technology not a threat to environment, people's health
By Erly C. Garcia

The proponent of a 164 MW coal-fired power plant in Brgy. Ingore, La Paz reiterated that the proposed power plant would not be a threat to the environment and the people's health as it will use clean coal technology.

Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) issued the statement amidst the issues raised by the five governors of Western Visayas on the proposed coal-fired power plant.

GBPC said the power plant will be utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to (1) ensure optimal combustion or burning of the coal, (2) capture dust particles after the burning of the coal so the particles are not emitted to the atmosphere, (3) ensure proper treatment of waste water before it is discharged to the sea, (4) prevent coal dust pollution through covered coal handling system, (5) minimize noise through noise-insulated buildings, and (5) ensure continuous, real-time monitoring system to ensure compliance with all pertinent environmental laws and regulations.

All these systems are intended precisely to help protect the environment and public health, GBPC said.

It added, the same clean coal technology is widely used in many countries, with locations in populated areas.

In the Philippines, there are more than 3,800 MW of coal-fired power plants located in the provinces of Cebu, Pangasinan, Batangas, Quezon, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga and Misamis Oriental.

More coal-fired power plants are being planned as coal fired power generation is a stable and competitive source of electricity, with proven technology and track record in mitigating any adverse effect on the environment and public health, GBPC said.

"Locating the coal plant in Iloilo City will also allow the direct supply of power to support the growing power requirements of the city, which today is served mostly by the diesel plant of Panay Power Corporation. The diesel plant emits much higher levels of sulfur oxide (SOx or acid rain), nitrogen oxide (NOx or smog) and total suspended particulates (TSP or dust) than the proposed coal plant, although such levels are still within the limits set under DENR regulations. Diesel power generation is likewise much more expensive than coal power generation. Thus, locating the coal plant in Iloilo City will reduce the electricity bills of all businesses and residents of the city, including those students, workers and employees coming from Antique, Guimaras, Capiz, Aklan and Negros Occidental who now reside in Iloilo City," said GBPC.

The company also stated that it agrees with the position of the five Western Visayas governors about the need to develop renewable sources of energy within Panay island. Unfortunately, it said, there are no renewable options for baseload generation (i.e., power plants that operate continuously) within Panay island. "There are no geothermal or natural gas sources within the island, so the remaining options for baseload power generation are diesel and coal."

However, GBPC declared that it is committed to faithfully comply with all conditions set under the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued by the DENR for the coal-fired power plant project, to ensure reliable and safe operation of the power plant in the long-term. Among the programs to be implemented is a carbon emissions reduction program through mangrove reforestation and tree planting, to help address the concerns on global warming.

GBPC also clarified that the grant of the ECC for the project underwent a long, tedious, exhaustive and transparent process, carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the project.

"In the end, the project was endorsed by a broad sector of society (government and barangay officials, the business sector and various NGOs / stakeholders in the area) owing to its obvious advantage of additional power supply at lower rates (to generate more investments and jobs not just in Iloilo City and Province, but in the entire island of Panay) and the use of clean coal technology to mitigate any adverse effect on the environment and public health.

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 09:20 AM

GBPC: Clean coal technology not a threat to environment, people's health
Actually I asked someone here from SSC because he has been to Pagbilao Grande Island which has a coal power plant. He said that the people in the surrounding looks healthy and the environment still looks pristine. Now I was just wondering, what coal power plants are they referring to by the environmentalists?

death327

October 28th, 2008, 10:50 AM

^^ Hayz... sometimes because of political and economic reasons, hmmm... to be exact... political and economic selfishness, can really misplace one's environmental cause... for me the issue is more on propaganda hype to advance someone's greed.

lewdsaint

October 28th, 2008, 10:52 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/10/28

DPWH sees completion of Iloilo flood control project by 2009
by ES Subong

Iloilo City (28 October) -- Despite human, infrastructure and financial setbacks, the Iloilo Flood Control Project is moving on to operation in 2009, said IFCP Information Management Group Head Engr. Jose Al Fruto of the Department of Public Works and highways (DPWH).

Fruto, who is also IFCP Asst. Project Manager, said despite the typhoon Frank losses suffered by the Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company, Inc., Contract Package 1 contractor, it has achieved a 54.71 percent accomplishment and is coping with the constraints.

For package 2, contractor China International Water and Electric Corporation posted an accomplishment of 82.1 percent, continuing the job with inclusion of some additional works due to the adverse impact of typhoon Frank.

Both the Hanjin and the China International Water had requested for extension of schedule of works as approved by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until 2010 for the major works to be fully completed.

Fruto said the project on the whole is still in need of some 1.3 billion pesos more for civil works, right of way, construction management and other details.

He said, however, that the financial inadequacy will not prevent the floodway from being finished, only, the project scope, extent, and design, will not be as originally planned.

As to the capacity of the floodway to be able to handle heavy volume of water, like that of typhoon Frank, Engr. Fruto said no floodway so far has ever perfectly contained flooding, but the Iloilo Floodway can surely mitigate flooding, with the water appropriately channeled through the structures.

In preparation for the operation of the floodway, the IFCP has conducted Workshops on Technical Assistance in preparing an Operation and Maintenance Implementation Plan (OMIP), participated in by Project Affected areas in the city, municipal and barangay levels in Iloilo City and the town of Pavia.

Recently, the groups met again to firm up the OMIP, which consisted of Policy enforcement, Institutional Arrangement, Institutional and Capacity Development, Resource Mobilization and Monitoring and Evaluation.

The IFCP IMG Chief said that active, informed participation and a sense of ownership among residents of Project-Affected areas are basic ingredients in the beneficial utilization of the floodway.

The IMG, in a meeting held recently, decided on massive information and education campaigns to involve the stakeholders, as the project gears up for operation. (PIA 6)

noi-pinuela

October 28th, 2008, 10:56 AM

New City Hall to stay in old site after Megaworld deal failed

so this is it... i am just reminded by a famous tagalog qoute "sa pagkahabahaba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan pa rin ang tuloy".:nuts:.... basi bala buas another press release na naman. tapos sa molo na namn :bash::bash::bash:.

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/4/photos/41/600x600/1/Lone20Paraw.jpg?et=SoiwRWxcPWBuXRUP8LL5EA&nmid=22191515

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/11/photos/41/600x600/4.jpg/MiniParaw.jpg?et=nAvNR9G1hGtqKrlOF6jnwQ&nmid=22191515

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/12/photos/41/600x600/14.jpg/Paraw-Regatta.jpg?et=BBKCIEHKEPcVMfdKScMl1g&nmid=22191515

wow paraw regatta...considered as the country's largest sailboat festival and now gradually positioning itself for an international scene....this is another testimony of ilonggos artistry and creativity that is truly world class...the pride of the Ilonggo...the pride of the Filipino.. go sail paraw:banana:

i just imagine what if one of our ilonggo talents (architech, engineer) utilized the design of this paraw for a certain structure/project here in ioilo...perhaps a convention center or a hotel with the design of these paraws ( preferrably the first pix) ...i believe this will be an iconic ilonggo structure....:nuts::nuts::nuts:

actually may sugpon pa ina, bali half pa sang structure ang wala ma kuhaan kay nalipdan sang mga dyip. FYI 4 months na nga ongoing ang pag concrete sang terminal para inde malutak pag maulan.

nice updates to collin..looking forward for a better tagbak terminal..wish they used a quality standard of materials and not just for the sake of complying but using a sub-standard materials.:nuts::ohno::nuts::ohno::nuts:

COLLIN JASPER

October 28th, 2008, 11:05 AM

so this is it... i am just reminded by a famous tagalog qoute "sa pagkahabahaba man ng prusisyon sa simbahan pa rin ang tuloy".:nuts:.... basi bala buas another press release na naman. tapos sa molo na namn :bash::bash::bash:.

wow paraw regatta...considered as the country's largest sailboat festival and now gradually positioning itself for an international scene....this is another testimony of ilonggos artistry and creativity that is truly world class...the pride of the Ilonggo...the pride of the Filipino.. go sail paraw:banana:

i just imagine what if one of our ilonggo talents (architech, engineer) utilized the design of this paraw for a certain structure/project here in ioilo...perhaps a convention center or a hotel with the design of these paraws ( preferrably the first pix) ...i believe this will be an iconic ilonggo structure....:nuts::nuts::nuts:

nice updates to collin..looking forward for a better tagbak terminal..wish they used a quality standard of materials and not just for the sake of complying but using a sub-standard materials.:nuts::ohno::nuts::ohno::nuts:

Hmmmm tani final na ina nga desisyon, basi bwas ang Ayala na naman ma offer nga didto sa 2hec nila nga property ibutang:lol:

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.

noi-pinuela

October 28th, 2008, 11:05 AM

PIA Press Release
2008/10/28

DPWH sees completion of Iloilo flood control project by 2009
by ES Subong

truuuly gooood neeews... ga sunod-sunod lang tapos mga major projects for the city ba....Iloilo Flood Control Project sa 2009, tapos Coal-Fired Power Plant sa 2010. ILOILO a Primiere City in 2015 a REALITY:banana::banana::banana:

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 11:10 AM

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.
Halong! :wave: Anyway, I hope you get a lot of good changes that you'll encounter upon coming back to Iloilo next year.

lewdsaint

October 28th, 2008, 11:12 AM

Halong lang, pre!
Von Voyage! Amo guid na buhay barko. Regards kay Apak...hehehe!

Hmmmm tani final na ina nga desisyon, basi bwas ang Ayala na naman ma offer nga didto sa 2hec nila nga property ibutang:lol:

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.

lewdsaint

October 28th, 2008, 11:17 AM

wow paraw regatta...considered as the country's largest sailboat festival and now gradually positioning itself for an international scene....this is another testimony of ilonggos artistry and creativity that is truly world class...the pride of the Ilonggo...the pride of the Filipino.. go sail paraw:banana:

i just imagine what if one of our ilonggo talents (architech, engineer) utilized the design of this paraw for a certain structure/project here in ioilo...perhaps a convention center or a hotel with the design of these paraws ( preferrably the first pix) ...i believe this will be an iconic ilonggo structure....:nuts::nuts::nuts:

Paraw regatta is now make its name to become one of the major feastivals in the country. They have now the samba de regatta...
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4751/2325764084a9e63de694og1.jpg
Link: http://flickr.com/photos/23040489@N06/2325764084/in/set-72157604163560783/

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 11:18 AM

^^ Samba de Regatta was made in order to entertain people at the beach while waiting for the paraws to come back from the race.

lewdsaint

October 28th, 2008, 11:22 AM

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/183/2075224950e85a7d5f52oyo5.jpg

PIA Press Release
2008/10/28

DPWH sees completion of Iloilo flood control project by 2009
by ES Subong

Iloilo City (28 October) -- Despite human, infrastructure and financial setbacks, the Iloilo Flood Control Project is moving on to operation in 2009, said IFCP Information Management Group Head Engr. Jose Al Fruto of the Department of Public Works and highways (DPWH).

Fruto, who is also IFCP Asst. Project Manager, said despite the typhoon Frank losses suffered by the Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company, Inc., Contract Package 1 contractor, it has achieved a 54.71 percent accomplishment and is coping with the constraints.

For package 2, contractor China International Water and Electric Corporation posted an accomplishment of 82.1 percent, continuing the job with inclusion of some additional works due to the adverse impact of typhoon Frank.

Both the Hanjin and the China International Water had requested for extension of schedule of works as approved by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until 2010 for the major works to be fully completed.

Fruto said the project on the whole is still in need of some 1.3 billion pesos more for civil works, right of way, construction management and other details.

He said, however, that the financial inadequacy will not prevent the floodway from being finished, only, the project scope, extent, and design, will not be as originally planned.

As to the capacity of the floodway to be able to handle heavy volume of water, like that of typhoon Frank, Engr. Fruto said no floodway so far has ever perfectly contained flooding, but the Iloilo Floodway can surely mitigate flooding, with the water appropriately channeled through the structures.

In preparation for the operation of the floodway, the IFCP has conducted Workshops on Technical Assistance in preparing an Operation and Maintenance Implementation Plan (OMIP), participated in by Project Affected areas in the city, municipal and barangay levels in Iloilo City and the town of Pavia.

Recently, the groups met again to firm up the OMIP, which consisted of Policy enforcement, Institutional Arrangement, Institutional and Capacity Development, Resource Mobilization and Monitoring and Evaluation.

The IFCP IMG Chief said that active, informed participation and a sense of ownership among residents of Project-Affected areas are basic ingredients in the beneficial utilization of the floodway.

The IMG, in a meeting held recently, decided on massive information and education campaigns to involve the stakeholders, as the project gears up for operation. (PIA 6)

rapuy

October 28th, 2008, 12:07 PM

^^ This is good news. At least may ara kita infrastructure nga matapos guid man.

lex_99

October 28th, 2008, 12:07 PM

IMPRESARIO

October 28th, 2008, 12:16 PM

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.

^^Halong @collin, Thank you for all your SSC contributions. looking forward to your coming back. cheers!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

October 28th, 2008, 01:18 PM

This building is new I think. I think Highway 21 is owned by Sarabia? Please confirm.

Its been there since 2005... Stayed for several times. Its more of a budget traveller hotel with nice accomodations. Like the secluded location. A room with hot/cold shower/phone/cable tv and ref with two beds cost for only PhP799 overnight. Im not sure if its owned by the Sarabias. I don't know how much is the current rate but really nice and affordable rooms. Good service too.

ILOILO'S ENTERTAINMENT CENTRALE
http://i35.tinypic.com/33kvvwj.jpg

please bring to my attention any corrections,etc

Now I have been waiting for this Whyte! Thanks... now a 3d rendition! :banana: Padayon!

Yes, really, i assure you.

But i hope other forum members would chip in their opinion whether the city had more lights 5 years ago. I'm only one person, so obviously, i do not represent a significant number of the population. Anyhow, that's how i remember and percieved it, iloilo was more brightly lit before.

That is True... due to cost cutting measures by the City the lights are turned off at around 4-5am and turned on at around 6pm. Mainly due to high power cost. I think and some of the streets post are not turned on. (This is to save the city some PhP20M or so a year.)

my friend who was in iloilo last month told me of a place along the old airport in mandurriao that sold the best siopao & siomai. he forgot the name of this place but according to him the name had a "---and Theas" to it. Have you heard of this place? He said it tasted better than robertos.

Yup I tried it. I would also highly recommend their Dimsum... havent really remember the name... only "Theas" as well. The location is between the Shell Station and the Baptist/Protestant Church near Layson Construction in the old airport road. My friend introduced me to that place... just a simple place but great food. Its been there since 2004 or 2005.

GBPC: Clean coal technology not a threat to environment, people's health
By Erly C. Garcia

The proponent of a 164 MW coal-fired power plant in Brgy. Ingore, La Paz reiterated that the proposed power plant would not be a threat to the environment and the people's health as it will use clean coal technology.

Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) issued the statement amidst the issues raised by the five governors of Western Visayas on the proposed coal-fired power plant.

GBPC said the power plant will be utilizing state-of-the-art equipment to (1) ensure optimal combustion or burning of the coal, (2) capture dust particles after the burning of the coal so the particles are not emitted to the atmosphere, (3) ensure proper treatment of waste water before it is discharged to the sea, (4) prevent coal dust pollution through covered coal handling system, (5) minimize noise through noise-insulated buildings, and (5) ensure continuous, real-time monitoring system to ensure compliance with all pertinent environmental laws and regulations.

All these systems are intended precisely to help protect the environment and public health, GBPC said.

It added, the same clean coal technology is widely used in many countries, with locations in populated areas.

In the Philippines, there are more than 3,800 MW of coal-fired power plants located in the provinces of Cebu, Pangasinan, Batangas, Quezon, Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga and Misamis Oriental.

More coal-fired power plants are being planned as coal fired power generation is a stable and competitive source of electricity, with proven technology and track record in mitigating any adverse effect on the environment and public health, GBPC said.

"Locating the coal plant in Iloilo City will also allow the direct supply of power to support the growing power requirements of the city, which today is served mostly by the diesel plant of Panay Power Corporation. The diesel plant emits much higher levels of sulfur oxide (SOx or acid rain), nitrogen oxide (NOx or smog) and total suspended particulates (TSP or dust) than the proposed coal plant, although such levels are still within the limits set under DENR regulations. Diesel power generation is likewise much more expensive than coal power generation. Thus, locating the coal plant in Iloilo City will reduce the electricity bills of all businesses and residents of the city, including those students, workers and employees coming from Antique, Guimaras, Capiz, Aklan and Negros Occidental who now reside in Iloilo City," said GBPC.

The company also stated that it agrees with the position of the five Western Visayas governors about the need to develop renewable sources of energy within Panay island. Unfortunately, it said, there are no renewable options for baseload generation (i.e., power plants that operate continuously) within Panay island. "There are no geothermal or natural gas sources within the island, so the remaining options for baseload power generation are diesel and coal."

However, GBPC declared that it is committed to faithfully comply with all conditions set under the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued by the DENR for the coal-fired power plant project, to ensure reliable and safe operation of the power plant in the long-term. Among the programs to be implemented is a carbon emissions reduction program through mangrove reforestation and tree planting, to help address the concerns on global warming.

GBPC also clarified that the grant of the ECC for the project underwent a long, tedious, exhaustive and transparent process, carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the project.

"In the end, the project was endorsed by a broad sector of society (government and barangay officials, the business sector and various NGOs / stakeholders in the area) owing to its obvious advantage of additional power supply at lower rates (to generate more investments and jobs not just in Iloilo City and Province, but in the entire island of Panay) and the use of clean coal technology to mitigate any adverse effect on the environment and public health.

^^

Now all we need to do is monitor the Coal Plant once it is operational. Clean Coal to go! There is no stopping us now. :banana:

PIA Press Release
2008/10/28

DPWH sees completion of Iloilo flood control project by 2009
by ES Subong

Iloilo City (28 October) -- Despite human, infrastructure and financial setbacks, the Iloilo Flood Control Project is moving on to operation in 2009, said IFCP Information Management Group Head Engr. Jose Al Fruto of the Department of Public Works and highways (DPWH).

Fruto, who is also IFCP Asst. Project Manager, said despite the typhoon Frank losses suffered by the Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company, Inc., Contract Package 1 contractor, it has achieved a 54.71 percent accomplishment and is coping with the constraints.

For package 2, contractor China International Water and Electric Corporation posted an accomplishment of 82.1 percent, continuing the job with inclusion of some additional works due to the adverse impact of typhoon Frank.

Both the Hanjin and the China International Water had requested for extension of schedule of works as approved by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until 2010 for the major works to be fully completed.

Fruto said the project on the whole is still in need of some 1.3 billion pesos more for civil works, right of way, construction management and other details.

He said, however, that the financial inadequacy will not prevent the floodway from being finished, only, the project scope, extent, and design, will not be as originally planned.

As to the capacity of the floodway to be able to handle heavy volume of water, like that of typhoon Frank, Engr. Fruto said no floodway so far has ever perfectly contained flooding, but the Iloilo Floodway can surely mitigate flooding, with the water appropriately channeled through the structures.

In preparation for the operation of the floodway, the IFCP has conducted Workshops on Technical Assistance in preparing an Operation and Maintenance Implementation Plan (OMIP), participated in by Project Affected areas in the city, municipal and barangay levels in Iloilo City and the town of Pavia.

Recently, the groups met again to firm up the OMIP, which consisted of Policy enforcement, Institutional Arrangement, Institutional and Capacity Development, Resource Mobilization and Monitoring and Evaluation.

The IFCP IMG Chief said that active, informed participation and a sense of ownership among residents of Project-Affected areas are basic ingredients in the beneficial utilization of the floodway.

The IMG, in a meeting held recently, decided on massive information and education campaigns to involve the stakeholders, as the project gears up for operation. (PIA 6)

Finally we will see the completion of this MEGA PROJECT. Great news. :banana:

Hmmmm tani final na ina nga desisyon, basi bwas ang Ayala na naman ma offer nga didto sa 2hec nila nga property ibutang:lol:

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.

Halong amigo. Salamat sa pictures! :)

Paraw regatta is now make its name to become one of the major feastivals in the country. They have now the samba de regatta...
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4751/2325764084a9e63de694og1.jpg
Link: http://flickr.com/photos/23040489@N06/2325764084/in/set-72157604163560783/

Nice pic... and agreat addition for the Paraw Regatta! :banana:

^^ Samba de Regatta was made in order to entertain people at the beach while waiting for the paraws to come back from the race.

Whoever thought of this I salute you! Yes the wait is real long... sometimes an hour to 2 hours for everyone to finish. Been an official timer once for the finishing line (2005) and I notice people in the beach will go somewhere... then will be back after an hour or two. If I could suggest, aside from Pintawo... they should also add Art Exhibits by the seaside with Paraw as the main theme... like a painted paraw theme etc etc to keep people entertained. :)

------

Confirmed:

---Spoke with Transcom CCM: Iloilo is the final site for Transcom Visayas.
---Convergys Iloilo is now hiring and they will operate in Iloilo. I got inside info. I think they are currently hiring as my sister is now applying. :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

October 28th, 2008, 01:27 PM

^^

Thanks for making the 3d rendition as I requested before! More... Hala sa December may madugang na da... update mo naman hehehe! :banana:

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 01:34 PM

^^ Are you sure about CVG Iloilo or are they hiring Iloilo people for their site in Bacolod, Cebu or Manila? Haven't heard of any intention from CVG after they've left Iloilo for Bacolod due to the high cost and unreliable electricity. Its not that I'm doubting the integrity of the said information but we need a stronger evidence that indeed CVG will enter Iloilo arena. I also haven't seen any posting for CVG Iloilo site job posting because most of the time Manila people always associate Bacolod and Iloilo as one.

lex_99

October 28th, 2008, 01:42 PM

And what about sutherland berns? What happened to their plan to expand there?

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 01:44 PM

And what about sutherland berns? What happened to their plan to expand there?
From what I've heard, they've backed out/postpone because of the 2 reasons that the city LGU has cited earlier:

High cost and unreliable electricity
Location or IT Building needed

lex_99

October 28th, 2008, 01:53 PM

So Sutherland and CVG backed out. We could just imagine the oppurtunities and jobs these two companies have brought and its effect to the local ecomony. Hope DTSI will push through with their plans. From what I've read there's a slight chance that they'll scrapped their planned expansion too.

noi-pinuela

October 28th, 2008, 02:02 PM

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.

Halong toto colin... salamat gid, nagakabuhian gid kami dugo kag espiritu sa imo mga pix kag kapisan....para gid ini sa imo toto colin:cheers::cheers::cheers:

CVG ILOILO..... wish ko gid migs metro.
good news gid migs metro....bilib gid ko sa imo mga source ba, your so advance in gathering an info about future BPO's for ILOILO

transco in iloilo... daw maaayo haw... this is another source of income na naman for the city/province. blessing in disguise gid ini ang power problem kay nahatagan gid attention ang iloilo sang investments on power industry. ari gasunod sunod na mga investors sa power industry from power plant, to transmission/distribution.

Ilongkodaku

October 28th, 2008, 02:23 PM

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 04:19 PM

Posted in Zamboanga City Thread by Mountapostandard
This is the Port Area of Iloilo City and The Ruins of Fuerza San Pedro

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/806388660VMIqnifDSCF3883a.jpg

noi-pinuela

October 28th, 2008, 04:43 PM

^^ nice pix berns....any update of iloilo port's expansion?

habagatcentral1

October 28th, 2008, 04:58 PM

^^ nice pix berns....any update of iloilo port's expansion?

Except for the damaged done by Sulpicio Lines not so long ago to Fort San Pedro that amounted P16million.

The Loboc area seems to have some port improvements as well.

noi-pinuela

October 28th, 2008, 05:21 PM

nice developments for Loboc port to accomodate more international cargo vessels...:)

so all domestic passenger and cargo vessels are being served by port of iloilo (san pedro).

how about the proposed conversion of rotary park into an eco-port? di ba part pa ini sang migdc projects?

oboi

October 28th, 2008, 05:59 PM

Sa diin ini? :colgate:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/spire.jpg

IMPRESARIO

October 28th, 2008, 06:03 PM

^^Christ the King Cemetery.

whyte

October 28th, 2008, 06:04 PM

^^ though not as fancy as I wanted it to be :lol:
i'm not good at sketching
yup hopefully mapuno na ang area para it wouldn't look to bare as what the maps shows.

whyte

October 28th, 2008, 06:06 PM

my friend who was in iloilo last month told me of a place along the old airport in mandurriao that sold the best siopao & siomai. he forgot the name of this place but according to him the name had a "---and Theas" to it. Have you heard of this place? He said it tasted better than robertos.

it's JICEL and THEA'S if im not mistaken.
i've read about them in blogs. hopefully i can blog about them soon
thanks :)

oboi

October 28th, 2008, 06:13 PM

^^Christ the King Cemetery.

Hambal ka hinablos ko... "Trisikling" ni kuno. :lol: :lol:

iloilocitykid

October 28th, 2008, 06:28 PM

it's JICEL and THEA'S if im not mistaken.
i've read about them in blogs. hopefully i can blog about them soon
thanks :)

I'm a regular at that place. It's my favorite resto in the city, plus it's cheap. Only problem there is that the place is too small, often times you'd have to wait for your turn to sit. :)

whyte

October 28th, 2008, 06:29 PM

Perfect nong whyte. :cheers:

hope more establishments soon para mas manami

^^@whyte, Your prospective tourists of Iloilo City should be oriented where to dine, hotel to stay and the clubs to go to plus the maps you posted on the previous threads. Thanks

as I laways say, what the Iloilo "lacks" in the usual tourist attractions is more than made up with what it has to offer gastronomically. and i mglad that our modern resto scene is catching u pwith other cities but its our delicacy, local cuisine, native restos, etc that has to take "centerstage" :)

So two branches pa rin ang Coffeebreak sa Smallville? Hasn't the one in Bourbon St. closed?

I think there's a pizza parlor near Maki, along Diversion Road. I forgot the name though.

as of the last time, 2 pa gyapon since we opted to go to D AVENUE kay puno and sa red square

its quit a few blocks away from maki its Piazza beside Uncle Toms
yup piazza and uncle toms
plus dapog and a new barbecuehan. plus barbecue park and marina a little further.

the place before pure is now occupied by CRAVE
restaurant

PURE gali ang nakita ko nga signobaord didto hehehe
thanks
but is CRAVE a resto or a hamburger resto or something.
if im not mistaken there's crave next to IBH
might as well go back there soon
thanks

whyte

October 28th, 2008, 06:43 PM

This building is new I think. I think Highway 21 is owned by Sarabia? Please confirm.

Highway21 is not owned by the Sarabiasv but its CHARTER PENSIONE HOUSE.

Located inside the sarabia manor hotel complex and competes directly with Highway21 in terms of price.

though parang nasa sarabia ka na rin kung nasa H21 ka kasi location wise side by side lang :lol:

oboi

October 28th, 2008, 06:43 PM

Just wondering...

How's the progress of Amigo's renovations? When's the opening?

whyte

October 28th, 2008, 06:55 PM

Just wondering...
How's the progress of Amigo's renovations? When's the opening?

someone posted days ago nga open na kuno ang isa ka boutique, OPTIONS??
havent been near there yet :lol: maybe soon

lex_99

October 28th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Notice ko lang sa aton uso ang mga ngalan sa establishments nga may "ville" sa punta:
1. Smallville
2. Townsville
3. Sportsville

Kag "21"
1. Highway 21 hotel
2. Century 21 hotel
3. Club 21

oboi

October 28th, 2008, 11:41 PM

steadyasweroll

October 29th, 2008, 03:49 AM

Hmmmm tani final na ina nga desisyon, basi bwas ang Ayala na naman ma offer nga didto sa 2hec nila nga property ibutang:lol:

btw guys daw madugayan na naman ako ka post, i have to go na naman for work, balik na naman ako july next year.

halong gid migs… salamat sa mga updates…:)

Confirmed:

---Spoke with Transcom CCM: Iloilo is the final site for Transcom Visayas.
---Convergys Iloilo is now hiring and they will operate in Iloilo. I got inside info. I think they are currently hiring as my sister is now applying. :)

migo ko na taga teletech hambal niya sang sanu na ma operate kunu ang CVG by December or January diri sa Iloilo pero daw wala pa man ko kita movements diri kag may recruitment office di bala sila sa may jaro….:)

someone posted days ago nga open na kuno ang isa ka boutique, OPTIONS??
havent been near there yet :lol: maybe soon

di pa open kag Fashion Group ngalan sang boutique na kita ko kun mag labay kasa amigo…:)

habagatcentral1

October 29th, 2008, 04:06 AM

Council to decide on new City Hall design (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2008/10/29/news/council.to.decide.on.new.city.hall.design.html)
By Lydia C. Pendon | Sunstar Iloilo

THE City Council will come up with the final design of the proposed Iloilo City Hall building to be constructed near Plaza Libertad during its session Wednesday.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said he is meeting with the vice mayor and councilors to agree whether to go for the proposal of the project consultant to build a seven-storey building costing P465.03 million or downscale it to a five-storey structure for P348.67 million.

The seven stories will have a total floor area of 13,158 square meters with a parking area at the third floor while the five storey building will have a total floor area of 5,558 square meters with a parking area at the ground floor.

Both designs of architect William Coscoluella and Pacific Orient Consultants will have all-in structural and pile driving but without air conditioning units.

The new building will also incorporate the façade of four heritage buildings of this city, such as the old City Hall, Customs house, Masonic Temple, and University of the Philippines-Visayas.

Treñas said the plan will involve having the same contractor for bored piling and building construction to prevent delays. Actual construction is expected to start early next year after 65 days of preparation and the bidding process.

The City Government also entertained an offer from Megaworld Corp. for the new City Hall building to be built at the developer's newly acquired property at the old airport in Mandurriao.

When negotiations with Megaworld bogged down, the City Government decided to push through with having it constructed at its old site in Plaza Libertad.

^^ So, at the end of the day, watch the news...TV Patrol Iloilo or Ratsada. :)

habagatcentral1

October 29th, 2008, 04:10 AM

City to enjoy additional power supply starting November (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2008/10/29/news/city.to.enjoy.additional.power.supply.starting.november.html)
Sunstar Iloilo

THE National Power Corporation (Napocor) is finalizing the installation of a 15MB modular diesel power plant capable of producing 15 megawatts at Barangay Bolilao, Mandurriao district.

This is in compliance with a 2005 order of the Energy Regulatory Commission for direct power interconnection between Panay Electric Company (Peco) and Napocor.

On the other hand, plans are being finalized for an additional 2 megawatts of power through biomass from Ilonggo industrialist Steven Chan, chief executive officer of the Central Azucarera de San Antonio (Casa). Casa operates the most modern and biggest sugar central in Passi City, Iloilo.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced the developments Tuesday after a meeting with officials of Napocor, Transco, Peco, and Panay Power Corporation where it was agreed to have a mixed power supply solely for Iloilo City.

The city had been complaining of insufficient power supply and frequent outages that have set back various investments and business opportunities here.

Former Napocor president Cyril del Callar had promised Treñas last year that he would augment the dwindling power supply of the city by sending 15 units of modular generator sets to generate 15 megawatts, the amount of power Napocor and Peco agreed on as interconnection supply.

The modular generator sets were purchased by Napocor from supplier Monarch Engineering Corp. and intended them to augment the power supply of this city.

Napocor has already set in place 15 units modular generators in Panit-an, Capiz last May to augment the power supply there and in some parts of Iloilo province.

The Casa-generated renewable power is only available during milling season from November to April and will be sold to Peco at P3 per kilowatt-hour without the value-added tax, which is much lower than the power rate of Napocor.

Treñas said he welcomes investments on alternative power supply projects that are environment-friendly, aside from the traditional oil-based electric power plants. Among the available alternative power sources are coal, wind energy, water energy, and biomass. (LCP)

lewdsaint

October 29th, 2008, 04:55 AM

Congrats!!!

The top ten examinees to the Fisheries Technologist Licensure exam are:

1. Yashier Upling Jumah, Mindanao State University (MSU)-Tawi-Tawi, 85.25
2. Churchill Imperial Bejemino, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 85.00
3. Rodulf Anthony Tamayo Balisco , MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
Chelmarie Joy Sanchez Clavano, MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
Greta Jalog Macamay, MSU-Marawi City, 84.50
4. Janet Tingcang Busico, MSU-Marawi City, 83.50
5. Ma-Ann Abarico Monghit, MSU-Marawi City 82.00
Lorence Bumakil Ognasi, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University-Sto.Tomas 82.00
6. Roderick Nool Revilloza, Isabela State University-Roxas, 81.75
7. Joshua Militar Regalado, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 81.50
8. Flord Nicson Jereos Calawag UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 81.25
Jonas Palapas Mediavilla, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 81.25
9. Cherry Tangaro Nian, MSU-Tawi-Tawi81.00
Ivane Ripal Pedrosa, MSU-Marawi City81.00
10. Richard Enano Cordero, UP-Visayas-Iloilo City, 80.75
Charry Neleene Lagare Paracueles, MSU-Marawi City, 80.75
Ron Harry Pecson Viterbo, Central Luzon State University 80.75

lewdsaint

October 29th, 2008, 04:59 AM

From goiloilo.com

Flower besides San Juan Street, Molo, Iloilo City
http://goiloilo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/moloflower2.jpg

adelro2049

October 29th, 2008, 05:12 AM

it's JICEL and THEA'S if im not mistaken.
i've read about them in blogs. hopefully i can blog about them soon
thanks :)

thanks for the info. as ever, very reliable ka gid when it comes to restaurants in iloilo. i will recommend that here sa mga ilonggo friends. last saturday there was a dinner dance in one of the filipino restaurants here to promote an ilonggo movie "diamond heart". they were selling the dvd. i believe it was produced by panay news. i haven't seen the movie yet. very well attended ang event and even a state senator of california was there. proceeds of the sale was for the street children in iloilo.

habagatcentral1

October 29th, 2008, 05:21 AM

^^ Hmmm... I wonder why it hasn't been shown here in Iloilo or in the Philippines? Even on DVD? Is that and Indie movie? What is the plot all about?

iloilocitykid

October 29th, 2008, 06:08 AM

noi-pinuela

October 29th, 2008, 06:32 AM

IAMME

October 29th, 2008, 07:00 AM

steadyasweroll

October 29th, 2008, 07:21 AM

CUT

New City Hall down to 7- or 5-storeys

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE New Iloilo City Hall is ‘going down’.

Due to escalating cost of construction materials, the initial eight-storey proposed New City Hall has been downscaled to seven storeys or, worse, five storeys.

Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday said a seven-storey City Hall will cost P465million while the five-storey one will require P348million to construct.

Treñas met with city councilors yesterday to discuss the project’s viability and choose between the two plans to be built on a 2,100-square meter old City Hall site across Plaza Libertad. The City Council is expected to make its decision in today’s regular session on the matter.

With a 2,000-square meter floor space, the seven-storey building will have a total of 13,158-square meter area while the five-storey will have 5,558 square meters.

Treñas said that once the project estimates are finalized, it will be reviewed by the City Engineer’s Office (CEO). Then public bidding would follow.

Treñas said the bidding process will take 45 days and another three weeks for the City Council to authorize him in behalf of the City Government to sign the contract with the winning bidder.

The mayor expects that construction works will start January next year which will last for 18 months.

“I’m on my way out. It depends on the next administration whether to install additional floors on the New City Hall,” said Treñas whose term ends in 2010.

noi-pinuela

October 29th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Allow me to append this :D

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9951/flezg5.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=flezg5.jpg)

Pasaway talaga yung isang hindi pumasa. Two weeks before the exam lang nagdecide mag-take..tsktsk..

i am reminded by the famous qoute that our proof often used "if you failed to prepare so prepare to fail":ohno::ohno: pasaway gid tuod...in fairness lakas ng confidence nya to take the exam ha:)

cholo84

October 29th, 2008, 07:39 AM

ahh.. fisheries pala..
kaya pala maraming nag top
kunti lang pala ang school ang nag offer ng course na to

noi-pinuela

October 29th, 2008, 07:47 AM

mostly are state univ. probably because of the available facilities and technical support.

habagatcentral1

October 29th, 2008, 08:08 AM

I'm just observant..just keep vigil....:D

noi-pinuela

October 29th, 2008, 08:17 AM

^^the overseer:lol:

IMPRESARIO

October 29th, 2008, 08:30 AM

i have my own watchlist too. :nocrook:

lex_99

October 29th, 2008, 09:22 AM

Where's Townsville? Sportsville?

Also, Club 21?

Townsville Studios is a 4 storey inn/apartment in Aurora Subdivision.

Sporstville is a sports/recreational gymnasium near USA high.

Club 21 is a new bar in Smallville and is owned by the sane family who runs Century 21 hotel.

lex_99

October 29th, 2008, 09:33 AM

Different owners? :)

Punta Villa doesn't count right..:)

Century 21 hotel and Club 21 are owned and managed by the same family. Im not sure of the others. :)

I was actually thinking to include Punta Villa last night but decided to just include the establishments that started to operate recently.

oboi

October 29th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Townsville Studios is a 4 storey inn/apartment in Aurora Subdivision.

Sporstville is a sports/recreational gymnasium near USA high.

Club 21 is a new bar in Smallville and is owned by the sane family who runs Century 21 hotel.

Madamo guid nga salamat Lex. :)

irong206

October 29th, 2008, 02:18 PM

good evening iloilo.how's every body!

von voyage to collin jasper!.hope to see your post when you dockover in every ports.

we'll miss your pics here.

irong206

October 29th, 2008, 02:23 PM

COLLIN JASPER

October 29th, 2008, 04:07 PM

THANKS GUYS! SUBU-AN GID KO BA:( HOPE PAGBALIK KO ARI MAN KAMO GYAPON. HIDLAWON GID KO SA SSC. my flight tomorrow na, KLM direct flight for ROtterdam 1100hrs.:cry::wave:

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Just wondering...

How's the progress of Amigo's renovations? When's the opening?

as of today.
http://i33.tinypic.com/2lbjcp3.jpg

its starting to look like starmall edsa-crossing now that it has the blue "accent". kulang na lang pula :lol:
it looks very nice though plus i've peeked into the insides thru the doorway along iznart street (orig entrance) daw nagsanag na sya compared ot its original state. i can assume na by december pwede na sila mag soft opening :banana:

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 07:25 PM

Notice ko lang sa aton uso ang mga ngalan sa establishments nga may "ville" sa punta:
1. Smallville
2. Townsville
3. Sportsville

Kag "21"
1. Highway 21 hotel
2. Century 21 hotel
3. Club 21

* daw generic tailender sang mga developments/projects just like TOWN, SQUARE, etc. dont forget REMONVILLE,

** all theese establishments have one owner.dont be surprised if there would be MALL21, CAFE21, INASAL21, STORE21, CINEMA21, BOWL21, :lol: sort of "semi"-branding for name recall.

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 07:28 PM

di pa open kag Fashion Group ngalan sang boutique na kita ko kun mag labay kasa amigo…:)

FASHION GROUP gali. hehehe. thanks.
bisan mga local shops ang unod sang amigo its new ambiance and environment would be a welcome sight to behold ... hopefully.

STEADY... di ba ikaw ang nag mention sang EVENTS magazine before sa isa ka thread? is this an international magazine? i've seen one sa coffeebreak valeria kaina hehehe

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 07:33 PM

thanks for the info. as ever, very reliable ka gid when it comes to restaurants in iloilo. i will recommend that here sa mga ilonggo friends. last saturday there was a dinner dance in one of the filipino restaurants here to promote an ilonggo movie "diamond heart". they were selling the dvd. i believe it was produced by panay news. i haven't seen the movie yet. very well attended ang event and even a state senator of california was there. proceeds of the sale was for the street children in iloilo.

:lol: actually nabasahan ko man lang ina sa mga posts sang mga peeps nga nakabalo gid or been there. kon diin abi ako nga mga forums naga panuhot nuhot :lol:

wow! an ilonggo indie film. though medyo wala gid ina diri nabalitaan

oboi

October 29th, 2008, 07:36 PM

^^Salamat Nong Whyte sa pag-update. Bilib na gid ko ya sa abilidad mo. :okay: :)

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 08:16 PM

^^ :lol: anyone can do it but i was in the area kanina so i just did it :lol:

i think amigo would become a much "greener" mall inside out.
green and silver/gray looks good :banana:

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 08:18 PM

THANKS GUYS! SUBU-AN GID KO BA:( HOPE PAGBALIK KO ARI MAN KAMO GYAPON. HIDLAWON GID KO SA SSC. my flight tomorrow na, KLM direct flight for ROtterdam 1100hrs.:cry::wave:

:wave:

BON VOYAGE

whyte

October 29th, 2008, 08:21 PM

I read somewhere that THE FLOW is actually KIMWA complex ....

oboi

October 29th, 2008, 08:48 PM

THANKS GUYS! SUBU-AN GID KO BA:( HOPE PAGBALIK KO ARI MAN KAMO GYAPON. HIDLAWON GID KO SA SSC. my flight tomorrow na, KLM direct flight for ROtterdam 1100hrs.:cry::wave:

Ma-miss guid namon ang imo presensya sa SSC-Manila meets.

Bye Bossing! Ano oras kaw mapa-airport? Lapit lng ko sa NAIA-1. Halong. Take Care. Ingat! :wave:

Mababye na lng ko sa imo sa bintana karon 11am paglupad ka eroplano mo. :colgate:

IMPRESARIO

October 29th, 2008, 09:26 PM

irong206

October 29th, 2008, 09:46 PM

as of today.
http://i33.tinypic.com/2lbjcp3.jpg

its starting to look like starmall edsa-crossing now that it has the blue "accent". kulang na lang pula :lol:
it looks very nice though plus i've peeked into the insides thru the doorway along iznart street (orig entrance) daw nagsanag na sya compared ot its original state. i can assume na by december pwede na sila mag soft opening :banana:

amo na ya.basta may picture gani daw gaguluha gid ang tanan kag magcomment.for me the ambiance looks different now.more classy ang dating something to be proud of.daw total make over gid ba.wala na ang amigo mall atmosphere niya.i will miss amigo mall though.

oboi

October 29th, 2008, 09:51 PM

^^At least it's for the better. :okay:

Hay, I'll be missing the Amigo that I know of. Plenty of fond memories from childhood. :)

irong206

October 29th, 2008, 10:00 PM

same here.yes i agree for the betterment of the beloved city.i hope more surprises to come kay siling nila gani kon ang vibration naton is extremely positive your wish will come true.

spacewagon1

October 30th, 2008, 12:42 AM

^^^^ Amigo looks realy stunning for a mall. I hope they have bigger space for future expansion, though it's very unlikely. hay.

The biggest mall in urban area in Europe will open tomorrow. It'll be the London's Westfield WhiteCity Mall. I don't whether this mall will vreate a major diversion from a once high street to a compact mall for shopping. Looks like UK is following Philippine's footstep when it comes to mall development.

Diri, indi gid uso ang mall. I don't know but within a year time, 3 big malls open in United Kingdom. The latest one will be The Whitecity in London.

Hala Bira!

spacewagon1

October 30th, 2008, 12:43 AM

slex

October 30th, 2008, 01:39 AM

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 03:30 AM

as of today.
http://i33.tinypic.com/2lbjcp3.jpg

its starting to look like starmall edsa-crossing now that it has the blue "accent". kulang na lang pula :lol:
it looks very nice though plus i've peeked into the insides thru the doorway along iznart street (orig entrance) daw nagsanag na sya compared ot its original state. i can assume na by december pwede na sila mag soft opening :banana:

salamat gid sa pics, classy gid ang bago na Amigo... tingala ko bla kun anu na conveninece store ang ma open da sa guwa...:)

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 03:36 AM

New Iloilo Airport security doubled
ILOILO – To ensure the safety of passengers who would be arriving to mark All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day here, security at the new Iloilo airport has been beefed up.

Air Transportation Office (ATO) Iloilo Manager Allan Java said that under Oplan Kaluluwa, they have started to increase the visibility of airport security personnel.
More personnel were also posted at the Help Desk.

These ATO personnel will provide assistance to passengers.

“Many of them would be needing information on how to get a ride to the city,” Java said.
ATO personnel could also facilitate the needs of stranded of passengers.

The ATO Oplan Kaluluwa will run until November 3.

Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) Director Chief Supt. Isagani Cuevas has ordered all police personnel in Western Visayas through their respective provincial and city directors to conduct tight security on the region’s economic points this All Saints’ Day.
Cuevas said that the police should secure places where there are malls and other establishments, seaports and airport.

He said the police should also keep watch of service utilities such as power, communications and water.

“We are also coordinating with the Philippine Ports Authority and other agencies,” Cuevas said. (PNA)

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 03:52 AM

Cost of proposed city hall building up by P2-M
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The new computation for the construction cost of the proposed city hall building increased by more than P2 million six months after the recent computation was made.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas said in the latest computation provided to them by Architect William Coscolluela, the construction of a seven-storey building now cost P465,039,000. It will be constructed on a land area of 13,158 square meters.

Coscolluela's proposal also contains computation for the construction of five-storey building. The construction of a five-storey building on a 5,558 square meter area cost P348,673,610. Each floor has 2,000 square meters of space, said Treñas.

In March 2008 estimates for the construction cost of the city hall building only amounted to P463,883,922. The estimate was prepared by the Pacific-Orient Consultants & Management Co. Inc. through its General Manager Conrado Goco. When the plan to construct a city hall building was first brought out in 2006, the construction cost for an eight-storey building was only P350 million.

The P465,039,000 costing does not include the installation of air-conditioning units. The city's existing aircon units that are still in good condition would be installed in the proposed city hall building. The rough estimate for the construction cost will be presented today by the chief executive to the members of the city council for a collective decision.

Despite the increase in the construction cost, Treñas is hopeful to start the construction of the proposed city hall building. Based on the target, the construction of the project will start on January next year.

The preparation of bidding documents, awarding and confirmation of contract before the legislative body will take more than two months. However, if the construction could not start early next year, the matter will be left to the next city mayor.

The next city mayor will look for additional funding for the construction of the city hall as Treñas is already on his way out. "Let the next mayor and new set of the city council decide on it." Treñas ends his term in 2010.

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 03:57 AM

Iloilo Flood Control Project moving on to operation – DPWH
Despite human, infrastructure and financial setbacks, the Iloilo Flood Control Project is moving on to operation in 2009, said IFCP Information Management Group Head Engr. Jose Al Fruto of the Department of Public Works and highways (DPWH).

Fruto, who is also IFCP Asst. Project Manager, said despite the typhoon Frank losses suffered by the Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company, Inc., Contract Package 1 contractor, it has achieved a 54.71 percent accomplishment and is coping with the constraints.

For package 2, contractor China International Water and Electric Corporation posted an accomplishment of 82.1 percent, continuing the job with inclusion of some additional works due to the adverse impact of typhoon Frank.

Both the Hanjin and the China International Water had requested for extension of schedule of works as approved by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until 2010 for the major works to be fully completed.

Fruto said the project on the whole is still in need of some 1.3 billion pesos more for civil works, right of way, construction management and other details.

He said, however, that the financial inadequacy will not prevent the floodway from being finished, only, the project scope, extent, and design, will not be as originally planned.

As to the capacity of the floodway to be able to handle heavy volume of water, like that of typhoon Frank, Engr. Fruto said no floodway so far has ever perfectly contained flooding, but the Iloilo Floodway can surely mitigate flooding, with the water appropriately channeled through the structures.

In preparation for the operation of the floodway, the IFCP has conducted Workshops on Technical Assistance in preparing an Operation and Maintenance Implementation Plan (OMIP), participated in by Project Affected areas in the city, municipal and barangay levels in Iloilo City and the town of Pavia.

Recently, the groups met again to firm up the OMIP, which consisted of Policy enforcement, Institutional Arrangement, Institutional and Capacity Development, Resource Mobilization and Monitoring and Evaluation.

The IFCP IMG Chief said that active, informed participation and a sense of ownership among residents of Project-Affected areas are basic ingredients in the beneficial utilization of the floodway.

The IMG, in a meeting held recently, decided on massive information and education campaigns to involve the stakeholders, as the project gears up for operation. (PIA6/ESS).

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 04:00 AM

FASHION GROUP gali. hehehe. thanks.
bisan mga local shops ang unod sang amigo its new ambiance and environment would be a welcome sight to behold ... hopefully.

STEADY... di ba ikaw ang nag mention sang EVENTS magazine before sa isa ka thread? is this an international magazine? i've seen one sa coffeebreak valeria kaina hehehe

indi local lang na siya kag notebook lang naka dako... na kita kona ang gina hambal muna international magazine pero indi naya...:)

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 04:13 AM

IMPRESARIO

October 30th, 2008, 06:57 AM

amigo made the right move to have that renovation or else they will be left behind. high school days, eons ago, we used to buy our exchange gifts sa jorndins, have photo's taken sa paloma, rent archie's sa bookshop sa groundfloor, etc.. and buy shoes sa good ol' sam's,..mind you guys we have better malls back home.

^^yup, they also had toy race car tracks in the ground floor and the original Payless store and China Arts where i buy my rotring and staedtler pens. :)

IAMME

October 30th, 2008, 07:21 AM

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 07:50 AM

^^ nice updates...:)

IMPRESARIO

October 30th, 2008, 08:03 AM

habagatcentral1

October 30th, 2008, 08:09 AM

By the way, when was Amigo Mall and Terrace Hotel constructed? It seems that it exhibited a brutalist style of architecture and design which is a trend during the 70's and the 80's like that of the CCP?

But anyway, nice developments for the Amigo Mall and the rest of the hotel as well, giving a new look...I was thinking what if Amigo also develop that vacant parking lot behind at Solis Street as a building with a multi-level parking lot?

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 08:16 AM

Rehab of old Carpenters Bridge funded by IFCP
By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the rehabilitation of the old Carpenters Bridge in Tabucan, Mandurriao was funded by the Iloilo Flood Control Project. Thus, it should not be used as "parking area" of the Saviour International Hospital.

The old bridge was rehabilitated and will be transformed into a promenade. As soon as it will be finished the bridge would serve as pedestrian lane and a park. No vehicles will be allowed to pass the old bridge.

The Iloilo flood Control Project under Engr. Al Fruto is about to finish the placement of tile blocks to complete the conversion.

Treñas's statement was in response to reports that the promenade, though not yet open to the public, is used by the nearby hospital as parking area for its hospital clients.

The mayor made clear that the hospital management did not contribute any funds for the rehabilitation of the old bridge. It is for public use and not for parking area and private purposes. The clients of the hospital are allowed to park their vehicles in the approach and not in the promenade.

It was former Secretary Rafael Lotilla that recommended to the mayor to have the bridge rehabilitated rather than demolish it considering its historical value. The bridge was constructed during the American regime through a certain Capt. Carpenters. That is how the bridge got its name, said Trenas.

No vehicle must use the area as it might ruin the tile blocks. Passing vehicles must use the new bridge. As part of the city's contribution in the preservation of the bridge, the city will fund for the construction of the benches and the beautification plan. Flowers would be planted along the area.

steadyasweroll

October 30th, 2008, 08:17 AM

NPC's gensets to be operational next month
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The 15 modular generator sets to be provided by the National Power Corporation (NPC) to Iloilo City will become operational starting next month. Power players here are firming up the agreement for the interconnection.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said the NPC has already requested for an endorsement on the plan to interconnect the modular generator sets to Panay Electric Company Inc. (PECO) next month. The endorsement from the executive department would be forwarded to the Sangguniang Panglungsod.

The interconnection from the NPC to the National Transmission Corporation (Transco), PECO and Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) needs the approval of the city council. Transco will take care of the transmission lines from the power source to the power supplier. Each generator set can provide 1 megawatt of power.

The chief executive had a meeting with the top officials of NPC, Transco, PECO and GBPC last Tuesday to discuss the future interconnection process. The interconnection is being hastened as the power barge that provides 10 megawatts additional power to the city will undergo maintenance next year.

The modular generator sets would be stationed in the property of PECO at Barangay Bolilao, Mandurriao.

The biomass plant of the Central Azucarera de San Antonio (CASA) would also provide the city additional power within a five-month period, said Treñas.

Treñas however said that instead of the 5 megawatts proposed earlier, the sugar central will only sell 2 megawatts to PECO.

Nevertheless, the mayor said, PECO is working for the realization of the deal between them and the CASA.

Minnesota's Finest

October 30th, 2008, 09:26 AM

lex_99

October 30th, 2008, 09:50 AM

Classy gid man sang Amigo/Tribeca. :)

iloilocitykid

October 30th, 2008, 10:01 AM

^^ Tribeca's the new name? :)

By the way, when was Amigo Mall and Terrace Hotel constructed? It seems that it exhibited a brutalist style of architecture and design which is a trend during the 70's and the 80's like that of the CCP?

But anyway, nice developments for the Amigo Mall and the rest of the hotel as well, giving a new look...I was thinking what if Amigo also develop that vacant parking lot behind at Solis Street as a building with a multi-level parking lot?

They're developing the back lot into something else I guess. Multi-level parking lots are good for that area since the problem that most motorists share there is the lack of parking space. But I think even though Marymart has that four storey parking lot, most people wouldn't bother going up that high just to park. IMO, they'd prefer a single level - two at most - parking lot.

More pics of Amigo as of yesterday

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/402/imgp2366uw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
I predict they will enclose this area in glass

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9096/imgp2369an2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
A new logo?

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3294/imgp2372oe8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
A peek inside

I love the new logo...:)
I guess the plan of moving businesses out of the downtown would seem too far than I thought it would be. With this one finished, people will be flocking there.

Anyways, Atrium Mall has a sale (one day). The place is packed, as usual. :)

Anyways, is Georgia International Academy open? I'm not sure but I saw the sign and it might open by Jan '09. I just need a confirmation to be sure. Thanks! Rainy day in Iloilo. :)

habagatcentral1

October 30th, 2008, 10:23 AM

They're developing the back lot into something else I guess. Multi-level parking lots are good for that area since the problem that most motorists share there is the lack of parking space. But I think even though Marymart has that four storey parking lot, most people wouldn't bother going up that high just to park. IMO, they'd prefer a single level - two at most - parking lot.

That's what you think. ;) As a motorist myself, I would prefer to park my car on a secured and unexposed to the elements rather than just park it somewhere else...;) If we have a multi-level parking lot, it would be more secure and more organized, plus motorists have the security that they need for their vehicles.

Check The Atrium Parking, its always full and it is even being queued upon. ;)

This is space optimization and security and I don't think drivers or motorists are choosy with where to park. ;)

icarusrising

October 30th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Pavia town’s Tigkalarag (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Nation&p=49&type=2&sec=28&aid=2008102959)
THE SOUTHERN BEAT By Rolly Espina
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Last week, I stayed for three days in Iloilo City and found myself buffeted by a lot of big stories from Negros Occidental and Iloilo City. But the most surprising was the excitement over the forthcoming Tigkalarag festival of Pavia town, the suburban community of Iloilo City.

Thursday, however, saw Pavia Mayor Arcadio Gorriceta with Social Welfare and Development regional director Teresita Rosales distributing the initial release of P1.43 million of the P2.492-million financial assistance to 143 families whose houses were destroyed last June 21 by typhoon “Frank.”

The cash assistance meant P10,000 for each of the families whose homes were destroyed by the killer flood that rampaged through Pavia and affected about 89 percent of families and damaged 43 percent of houses. The flood also killed 11 people, making Pavia the worst hit by the typhoon.

Despite that, Pavia residents were in a tizzy preparing for the town’s Tigkalarag, the Karay-a term for the All Soul’s Day observance.

But this time, the traditional observance will be held tomorrow, with dramatic costumes and spectacular depictions by participants of the traditional Halloween festivities.

The Pavia plaza has been decorated and the celebration braces for a bigger crowd this year because it will be covered by television stations and participated by all the barangays of the town, Gorriceta explained.

The affair was further sweetened by a big donation from Senate President Manuel Villar for cash prizes for the participating groups, especially the barangays, Gorriceta added.

Meanwhile, a lot of other events also attracted my attention. Other than the fact that a lot of Negrenses stuck to their television sets to catch the drama of the return to the Philippines of former agriculture undersecretary Jocjoc Bolante, there were other exciting events.

The first was the announcement by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas that the city government will proceed with the construction of the new city hall at its old site across Plaza Libertad.

Megaworld Corp. backed out of its earlier offer to sell 4,596 square meters in the old airport in Mandurriao. Antonio Tan, Megaworld senior vice president for operations, informed the city government of the withdrawal of their offer to accommodate the new city hall in their Mandurriao property.

Megaworld had upped its initial price of P3,000 per square meter to P3,500.

In a way, the five Western Visayas governors also waved the branch of peace with Treñas on their opposition to Barangay Ignore in La Paz district as site of the Global Power Corp. coal-fired power plant.

Antique Gov. Sally Zaldivar-Perez, who chairs the Regional Development Council, and Guimaras Gov. Felipe Nava told Reklamo Publiko that they are willing to compromise their stance with Treñas, contending that the site should be located in a less populated rural area.

The two were speaking on behalf of three other Western Visayas governors who had petitioned President Arroyo to request the DENR to withdraw the ECC issued to Global Power for the project in Barangay Ignore. The other governors are Isidro Zayco of Negros Occidental, Catalino Marquez of Aklan, and Vicente Tanco of Capiz.

oboi

October 30th, 2008, 01:34 PM

iloilocitykid

October 30th, 2008, 02:29 PM

That's what you think. ;) As a motorist myself, I would prefer to park my car on a secured and unexposed to the elements rather than just park it somewhere else...;) If we have a multi-level parking lot, it would be more secure and more organized, plus motorists have the security that they need for their vehicles.

Check The Atrium Parking, its always full and it is even being queued upon. ;)

This is space optimization and security and I don't think drivers or motorists are choosy with where to park. ;)

Not always. It's a bit of open gossip that some parts of Marymart's parking building is where drug transactions happen. Personally, I'd have it park in an open space, such as Amigo's or SM's open space: Less hassle, equal safety. The management does its job and I haven't heard of news for now of carnapping or vandalisms to cars. Also, imo, it's easier for prankers to vandal vehicles in dark multi-level parking spaces. Just my two cents. I guess it differs from person to person.

Anyways..NOW OPEN: Biscocho Hauz Pavia...:)

IMPRESARIO

October 30th, 2008, 02:34 PM

^^my uncles L300 van got broken in to in SM city's backlot. The management/security didn't do anything.

habagatcentral1

October 30th, 2008, 02:37 PM

Not always. It's a bit of open gossip that some parts of Marymart's parking building is where drug transactions happen. Personally, I'd have it park in an open space, such as Amigo's or SM's open space: Less hassle, equal safety. The management does its job and I haven't heard of news for now of carnapping or vandalisms to cars. Also, imo, it's easier for prankers to vandal vehicles in dark multi-level parking spaces. Just my two cents. I guess it differs from person to person.

Anyways..NOW OPEN: Biscocho Hauz Pavia...:)

Kid, when you drive, you'll surely know why and understand why we think like this...;)

I really prefer (and majority of the motorists prefer) to be in a multi-level carpark.

Prankers? Then that's a major security reason which I haven't heard of.

See kid, the issue here is space and optimization of it. Multi-level carparks are made because of lack of space. Open carpark is only valid for bigger spaces which the downtown lacks, therefore if not multi-level carparks, then basement carparks. That is why there is a multi-level carpark for the new city hall in Plaza Libertad. If there is a luxury of space then an open air carpark is fine.

That parking lot in Amigo for example, that can be used as a multi-level carpark and on top of it or beside it would be office spaces or IT space. Optimization of space is a must on a 70 square kilometer city.

IMPRESARIO

October 30th, 2008, 02:45 PM

^^I hope in the future they have can introduce at least one multi-level car park in Calle Real.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

October 30th, 2008, 03:15 PM

IMPRESARIO

October 30th, 2008, 03:26 PM

^^wow exclusive news @metro, kodus for the info gathering. :okay:

irong206

October 30th, 2008, 03:29 PM

^^

Nice update about Amigo! Looks neat! OMG! :)

BPO Updates:

CVG will open in Amigo (Tribeca) either Decmber or January (operations) according to my sources. (one of my source is currently an Ace Trainer from Teletech which to happen to be a former employee of CVG, one of my friend who is reviewing TOEFL in Amigo, plus one of my relative who applied)

SYKES is planning to put up a call center in ILOILO. Spoke with one of the employee from HR. They are finalizing their site... more probably Diversion area... currently scouting for site.

Trancom by Q2 or Q3 of 2009!

as for Sutherland.... pending. We'll about to see... with the light from coal maybe. I'll try to get in touch with my source.

Thats all for now folks! :banana:

thanks for the good news metro!we're getting into there.daw masanag sanag na ang tanan.only power supply lang gid gali iya ang upang sini tanan.

but inspite of this our city government gapanikasog gid to bring back and win the prospective investor.
tani lola sally indi na magpasilabot iya a.pero indi man na siya mag-isog sang boot kon wala man may gasulsol iya mo.
please drop down crab mentality!for chrissake...

lex_99

October 30th, 2008, 03:47 PM

What happened to DTSI? I thought it will occupy the second floor of Amigo?

Thanks for the good news. Good news about Sykes. :) Thanks Metro! more juicy news for Iloilo

eonynx

October 30th, 2008, 03:53 PM

eonynx

October 30th, 2008, 03:54 PM

habagatcentral1

October 30th, 2008, 04:08 PM

^^

Nice update about Amigo! Looks neat! OMG! :)

BPO Updates:

CVG will open in Amigo (Tribeca) either Decmber or January (operations) according to my sources. (one of my source is currently an Ace Trainer from Teletech which to happen to be a former employee of CVG, one of my friend who is reviewing TOEFL in Amigo, plus one of my relative who applied)

SYKES is planning to put up a call center in ILOILO. Spoke with one of the employee from HR. They are finalizing their site... more probably Diversion area... currently scouting for site.

Trancom by Q2 or Q3 of 2009!

as for Sutherland.... pending. We'll about to see... with the light from coal maybe. I'll try to get in touch with my source.

Thats all for now folks! :banana:

I have my reservations to some of it but good news. :)

Even if we quite lag at BPO race here in the region, but the human resources is what's best from us. It goes to show that Iloilo is a place that cannot be by-passed. Only the electricity and the lack of office space is the problem (well at least these issues has been identified and has finally found its resolve :okay:).:)

IMPRESARIO

October 30th, 2008, 04:09 PM

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/1466/copy2ofcollage23zq1.jpg

habagatcentral1

October 30th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Tigkaralag sa amon subong sa Pavia. Gasinadya to sila...Hambal gani sang iloy ko nga daw wala lang nag-agi si Typhoon Frank kay gasinadya mga tawo to. :banana:

Anyway, since its Pista Minatay, here are some of the notable cemeteries and their camposantos in south Iloilo:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2972657779_748af0cca7.jpg?v=0
Camposanto de San Joaquin (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/10/27/sanjoaquincamposanto/)

and

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2973507742_246e2c88eb.jpg?v=0
Camposanto de Miag-ao (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/10/30/cemetery-tour-miag-ao-iloilo-camposanto/)

lex_99

October 30th, 2008, 04:27 PM

Aside from our major advantage, our human resources..

We will have a very reliable power by 2010 and I'm sure we will have one of the lowest power rate in the country by that time as the plant itself is within city limits. This is surely an attractive offering to would-be investors in Iloilo. Our world-class flood control system is operational by next year, we have a world class airport facility ready to accept international flights and wider roads in our suburbs...

iloilocitykid

October 30th, 2008, 04:32 PM

Kid, when you drive, you'll surely know why and understand why we think like this...;)

I really prefer (and majority of the motorists prefer) to be in a multi-level carpark.

Prankers? Then that's a major security reason which I haven't heard of.

See kid, the issue here is space and optimization of it. Multi-level carparks are made because of lack of space. Open carpark is only valid for bigger spaces which the downtown lacks, therefore if not multi-level carparks, then basement carparks. That is why there is a multi-level carpark for the new city hall in Plaza Libertad. If there is a luxury of space then an open air carpark is fine.

That parking lot in Amigo for example, that can be used as a multi-level carpark and on top of it or beside it would be office spaces or IT space. Optimization of space is a must on a 70 square kilometer city.

OKies. I just said those based on my observations. :)

eonynx

October 30th, 2008, 04:38 PM

a festive ghostly scene
to all, happy halloween!

habagatcentral1

October 30th, 2008, 04:38 PM

We will have a very reliable power by 2010 and I'm sure we will have one of the lowest power rate in the country by that time as the plant itself is within city limits. ...

Actually, PECO is really not lowering it like the government subsidized NPC...because they are waiting for the privatization of the NPC. But I hope the price would be low enough for the consumers to breathe in and investors to accept it.

Since most of the cheaper power comes from government-subsidized NPC, if privatized by the national government (which I think is part of the plan), there is an increased chance that the rates of electric companies and cooperatives who are NPC dependent would have almost the same rate as of PECO-PPC.

In other words, pag naprivatize na ang electricity production sang pungsod, laban-laban ang presyo sang generation sang PPC ya indi gid maglayo sa presyo sang privatized nga NPC.

This is based on Randy Pastolero of PECO's explanation last year.

oboi

October 30th, 2008, 05:07 PM

^^my uncles L300 van got broken in to in SM city's backlot. The management/security didn't do anything.

So too was my mom's colleague's pick up at SM City. They broke one of the windows. :ohno:

Ilongkodaku

October 30th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Pagtukod sang Iloilo City hall building, dayon na
10/29/2008 11:04:24 PM
ILOILO CITY-- Madayon na ang pagtukod sang ginahandum nga city hall building sang siyudad sang Iloilo.

Ini matapos nga ginkasugtan na sang Iloilo City Council nga sa baylo nga walo, himuon na lamang nga pito ka panalgan ang city hall.

Nagalab-ot naman sa P465 million ang gintigana nga budget sang city government para sa nasambit nga proyekto, lakip na ang board piling.

Pinal naman ang desisyon sang Iloilo City Council nga sa daan nga site sini sa atubang sang plaza libertad tukuron ang city hall.

Sa karon ginahitso na lamang sang city government ang mga kinahanglanon agud masuguran na ang konstruksyonn sang city hall.

Sa interview sang Bombo Radyo , ginpahayag ni Mayor Jerry Treñas nga sa karon pito lang ka panalgan ang igapatukod, kag dugangan na lamang ini sang masunod nga alkalde sang Iloilo City.

Samtang isa naman ka grupo ang nagaduso nga himuon na lamang nga lima ukon anom ka panalgan ang tukuron nga city hall, kag sa baylo nga sa city proper, ginaduso sang grupo nga tukuron na lamang ini sa barangay San Pedro, Molo, Iloilo City.

^^^^ I agree gid sa grupo nga naga doso nga dapat sa molo ipahamtang ang City Hall..

imo, I think there's no big deal wehther it is 8 or 7 floor man ang City Hall as long as it is well planned and well designed ini.. n d man sa gina kumpara ko ang bacolod sa iloilo pero ang sa bacolod donated lot gani ang n patindugan nila, gani dako gid ang na save nila sa kwarta. and in the right time man ang pagpatindog nila ky maayo pa ang ekonomiya sang pilipinas sato nga time.. kag nakita ko kanami gid sang government center nila may dako pa nga lagoon na my fountain sa atubang kag well placed gid ini. daw historical site lang. kag kanami gid ya lantawon ang Government Center nila na may column na dako sa atubang nga nagapakita gid sa iya nawo nga standing firm gid ang City pag abot sa economy sini..

ang sa iloilo city naman ya, may ara na ini nga lote nga d na kinanglan baklon pro daw la pa ginasapak.. haay.. san-o pa si mayor maka deside sang tsakto man.. kon e baligya pa niya sa private investor ang lote sa may plaza libertad kag gamiton dugang sa pagpanami sang location sang bag-o nga City Hall kondi everybody happy pa.. what do you think guys?.

eonynx

October 30th, 2008, 05:34 PM

^^in many ways, yes, your points are well founded!

Ilongkodaku

October 30th, 2008, 06:54 PM

Actually, PECO is really not lowering it like the government subsidized NPC...because they are waiting for the privatization of the NPC. But I hope the price would be low enough for the consumers to breathe in and investors to accept it.

Since most of the cheaper power comes from government-subsidized NPC, if privatized by the national government (which I think is part of the plan), there is an increased chance that the rates of electric companies and cooperatives who are NPC dependent would have almost the same rate as of PECO-PPC.

In other words, pag naprivatize na ang electricity production sang pungsod, laban-laban ang presyo sang generation sang PPC ya indi gid maglayo sa presyo sang privatized nga NPC.

This is based on Randy Pastolero of PECO's explanation last year.

ano na ang natabo sa 2 billion pesos na kapirdihan sa kaso sang PECO batok sa konsumedor? nga dapat bayaran sang PECO ang konsumedor. ano nag bayad gid man ang PECO sa konsumedor?

kag ang kaso man nga billiones pesos nga dapat bayaran sang PECO sa BIR?

true blue ilonggo

October 30th, 2008, 07:41 PM

hello folks! wow! thread 52 na... i miss ssc. sorry i can't post that often. i'm presently here in vietnam. work first. hehehe. go iloilo!

oboi

October 30th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Perhaps Jerry Treñas is comfortable in his office at the Robinsons Place Iloilo City Hall that's why he is so slow in implementing his so-called legacy to the people of Iloilo City. :D

Suggestion: Buy the Inayan Building and turn it into a City Hall. It's like 6-7 storeys tall. Maiban-iban na ang eyesore ka La Paz. :colgate:

whyte

October 30th, 2008, 09:34 PM

More pics of Amigo as of yesterday

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/402/imgp2366uw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
I predict they will enclose this area in glass

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9096/imgp2369an2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
A new logo?

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3294/imgp2372oe8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
A peek inside

:banana::banana::banana:
much better and clearer updates

PIC #1
my first though was it could also be a giant "billboard" area for the mall's logo just like sm megamall's glass "facade"

PIC #2
so its still amigo and not tribeca ....

PIC #3
:banana: good one. from being one of the city's crappiest mall to being ultimately (on its opening) high end???

oboi

October 30th, 2008, 11:28 PM

More pics of Amigo as of yesterday

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/402/imgp2366uw2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
I predict they will enclose this area in glass

Or it could be a spot for a billboard too.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/9096/imgp2369an2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
A new logo?

What's over there at the pink fence? And why pink? :colgate:

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3294/imgp2372oe8.jpg (http://imageshack.us/)
A peek inside

It definitely looks classy and spacious inside. I'm quite excited to see the interiors. :)

habagatcentral1

October 31st, 2008, 01:36 AM

ano na ang natabo sa 2 billion pesos na kapirdihan sa kaso sang PECO batok sa konsumedor? nga dapat bayaran sang PECO ang konsumedor. ano nag bayad gid man ang PECO sa konsumedor?

kag ang kaso man nga billiones pesos nga dapat bayaran sang PECO sa BIR?

That I don't know for I have been out of Iloilo for 5 months already but from what I've heard, they should have been refunding the excess payments to the customers but so far I haven't heard of any news from it.

steadyasweroll

October 31st, 2008, 03:36 AM

^^

Nice update about Amigo! Looks neat! OMG! :)

BPO Updates:

CVG will open in Amigo (Tribeca) either Decmber or January (operations) according to my sources. (one of my source is currently an Ace Trainer from Teletech which to happen to be a former employee of CVG, one of my friend who is reviewing TOEFL in Amigo, plus one of my relative who applied)

SYKES is planning to put up a call center in ILOILO. Spoke with one of the employee from HR. They are finalizing their site... more probably Diversion area... currently scouting for site.

Trancom by Q2 or Q3 of 2009!

as for Sutherland.... pending. We'll about to see... with the light from coal maybe. I'll try to get in touch with my source.

Thats all for now folks! :banana:

whoa! nice updates Metro... abot ko gid eh, nag backout na dan and DTSI te hambal sang migo ko CVG nada kunu...:)

about Gaisano, tatlo ka callcenter ang nag kadto da pra ma lease, isa nada ang Teletech kay siguro ma expand gid sila ky sa sa SM City Iloilo gusto nila e lease ang space sang cinema pero indi mag pa sugot ang tag iya or pa tindug sila building sa likod SM kag on going gihapon ang application sang Gaisano sang Peza...:)

irong206

October 31st, 2008, 04:43 AM

whoa! nice updates Metro... abot ko gid eh, nag backout na dan and DTSI te hambal sang migo ko CVG nada kunu...:)

about Gaisano, tatlo ka callcenter ang nag kadto da pra ma lease, isa nada ang Teletech kay siguro ma expand gid sila ky sa sa SM City Iloilo gusto nila e lease ang space sang cinema pero indi mag pa sugot ang tag iya or pa tindug sila building sa likod SM kag on going gihapon ang application sang Gaisano sang Peza...:)

nice info also steady!development of bpo's is steadily rolling and :banana:accelerating.

habagatcentral1

October 31st, 2008, 05:52 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2973509082_6cc29d7085.jpg?v=0
Cementerio de Cabatuan (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/10/31/cemetery-tour-el-cementerio-de-cabatuan-iloilo/)

rapuy

October 31st, 2008, 06:56 AM

jezpph

October 31st, 2008, 07:23 AM

Nice churches! Keep on posting

jezpph

October 31st, 2008, 07:38 AM

Mas namian ko SM iloilo compared to SM bacolod. Kagamay sang SM Bacolod though i'm from bacolod.

habagatcentral1

October 31st, 2008, 07:38 AM

habagatcentral1

October 31st, 2008, 08:43 AM

ano na ang natabo sa 2 billion pesos na kapirdihan sa kaso sang PECO batok sa konsumedor? nga dapat bayaran sang PECO ang konsumedor. ano nag bayad gid man ang PECO sa konsumedor?

kag ang kaso man nga billiones pesos nga dapat bayaran sang PECO sa BIR?

I think this may update you on that matter (Just click on the title for details):
ERC orders Peco to report meter deposit collection (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2008/10/31/news/erc.orders.peco.to.report.meter.deposit.collection.html)
Sunstar Iloilo

Minnesota's Finest

October 31st, 2008, 08:48 AM

Kid, when you drive, you'll surely know why and understand why we think like this...;)

I really prefer (and majority of the motorists prefer) to be in a multi-level carpark.

Prankers? Then that's a major security reason which I haven't heard of.

See kid, the issue here is space and optimization of it. Multi-level carparks are made because of lack of space. Open carpark is only valid for bigger spaces which the downtown lacks, therefore if not multi-level carparks, then basement carparks. That is why there is a multi-level carpark for the new city hall in Plaza Libertad. If there is a luxury of space then an open air carpark is fine.

That parking lot in Amigo for example, that can be used as a multi-level carpark and on top of it or beside it would be office spaces or IT space. Optimization of space is a must on a 70 square kilometer city.

As for me, i'd rather park in some place not elevated. Example in robinsons, as much as possible i would park in the open parking lot at the front of the mall. i really have no basis, im just after the ease and comfort of immediately parking the vehicle. just my two cents.

Sleepwalker

October 31st, 2008, 09:10 AM

Flickr photos by benjohilario (http://www.flickr.com/photos/benjohilario/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/2987667295_e1dcf06e24.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2987667317_daf8b469e6.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2987667285_90b0e157a2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2987667293_01feb4f07b.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2987667307_61ff8833e1.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2987667323_d93f70f1f5.jpg?v=0

For few seconds, i was thinking these are photos of Cebu (downtown area)...My bad.. :)..It seems, Cebu and Iloilo have some similarities.

I really hope that Iloilo government (same goes for Cebu also) will take care of these old and yet, architecturally nice buildings.

These old structures would be best suited for coffee shops, museum or souvenir shops.

steadyasweroll

October 31st, 2008, 09:32 AM

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/1_414604462l.jpg

habagatcentral1

October 31st, 2008, 09:39 AM

One comment on this (and I told sir Bombette about it)...it needs improvement (or I think, tourism sector needs additional budget for creating a new presentation video)....

Iloilo Festivals & Events by the Iloilo Provincial Capitol (Provincial Planning and Dev't Office)
Bsw6aMazlyQ

At least it would give you some events that are happening in Iloilo City and Province all throughout the year.

Minnesota's Finest

October 31st, 2008, 12:37 PM

true blue ilonggo

October 31st, 2008, 05:48 PM

good thing tawhay na ang thread... last time dyutayan na lang mag world war three ah... hahaha. tigas man gyapon ang mga ilonggo. cheers! :lol:

Minnesota's Finest

October 31st, 2008, 05:50 PM

good thing tawhay na ang thread... last time dyutayan na lang mag world war three ah... hahaha. tigas man gyapon ang mga ilonggo. cheers! :lol:

really? what happened?

IMPRESARIO

October 31st, 2008, 06:11 PM

Anyway, since its Pista Minatay, here are some of the notable cemeteries and their camposantos in south Iloilo:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2972657779_748af0cca7.jpg?v=0
Camposanto de San Joaquin (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/10/27/sanjoaquincamposanto/)

and

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/2973507742_246e2c88eb.jpg?v=0
Camposanto de Miag-ao (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/10/30/cemetery-tour-miag-ao-iloilo-camposanto/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2973509082_6cc29d7085.jpg?v=0
Cementerio de Cabatuan (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/10/31/cemetery-tour-el-cementerio-de-cabatuan-iloilo/)

^^very nice berns, do you have a pic of Janiuay's?

true blue ilonggo

October 31st, 2008, 06:46 PM

really? what happened?

wala man guid gamo ah... it was in the previous thread. people from the city across the iloilo strait, head bashed our city... te, nag sinabtanay gamay ah. anyway, good thing tawhay na. some people are just too immature and narrow minded sometimes. hehehe :lol:

habagatcentral1

November 1st, 2008, 02:51 AM

^^very nice berns, do you have a pic of Janiuay's?

Just in time....:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2972659345_03ba3c01c0.jpg?v=0
Cementerio de Janiuay (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/11/01/patyojaniuay/)

habagatcentral1

November 1st, 2008, 03:06 AM

Palihog, bulig kamo sa sini nga thread. Ini ang thread nga para sa aton nga lingwahe, ang nagapagahiliusa sa aton sa atong mga kasimanwa sa bug-os nga Western Visayas, Maynila kag South-Central Mindanao:

Ang pagistorya nga paga-hiwaton ta diri ay para sa interes nga mabal-an naton sing maayo ang aton nga mga tinagang Hiligaynon Sina, Kinaray-a kag Aklanon.

Palihog, indi na kamo mahadlok ukon mahuya ukon magdala sang resentment (Iloilo kag Bacolod) kon sino ang mas maayo ukon indi kay ini ay para sa aton nga lingwahe nga amo na naga-himo sang taytay.

I-click lang ang link sa ubos para makakadto to:
Hiligaynon Language Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=464226)

Madamu gid nga salamat! :okay:

IMPRESARIO

November 1st, 2008, 03:45 AM

Just in time....:D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3052/2972659345_03ba3c01c0.jpg?v=0
Cementerio de Janiuay (http://taralets.co.cc/2008/11/01/patyojaniuay/)

^^thanks again berns, this place is very close to my bestfriends house.

IMPRESARIO

November 1st, 2008, 03:56 AM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/ctk-chapel.jpg
Christ the King Cemetery Chapel

SUV111

November 1st, 2008, 07:03 AM

Happy Halloween Iloilo!!!

http://www.searchamateur.com/pictures/3d-spooky-halloween-sky-moon-witch-2.jpg

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 11:18 AM

Nag butwa nmn ako :D WB nong wecky kag nong caloy!

St. Paul University new campus in Ticud, La Paz (infront of the terminal of Dumangas L3s)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2990573647_8f4a23bcbd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2990573469_7f9477ca7c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2991427478_264661db7f.jpg

Constructions along McArthur highway in Jaro

Yokohama
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2990573747_98355c474d.jpg

MB Depot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2991427930_ea278f5f52.jpg

Somewhere in Balabago, Jaro (taken while I got myself lost finding the house of my CI)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2991428998_873076f65d.jpg

Pototan Pictures (while waiting for the chief nurse of IPH to sign our scrub forms :) )

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2991428002_672262fb2d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/2991428064_2833d32b1e.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2991428118_70e7775fe5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3061/2991428472_a7ba9a717c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2991428626_f1c66f211d.jpg

some old houses in the background
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2990574875_3eda5f5ecb.jpg

Public Market
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057/2990575031_66300a040e.jpg

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 11:22 AM

Smallville/Pison Compund

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3039/2990575267_826147f2d9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2990575405_2ab63daa95.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/2990575711_beb8fb23c9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2990576661_5712051b24.jpg

new stores to open beside Bauhinia in D' Avenue
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2991430240_11d03c77f8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2990576423_4b7f11ba1e.jpg

habagatcentral1

November 1st, 2008, 11:30 AM

^^ Ang Pagbabalik ni Chymera kag ExploreIloilo!!!! :banana: :banana: Ti musta na? Nabaton mo ang text ko sa nagligad nga adlaw?

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 11:30 AM

Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine

This place is a must try. The food, the place, and the service is great! The prices is a bit above affordable.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2990576135_f56bd3ac05.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2991429774_8df4d75de9.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/2990576303_b989dce79d.jpg

Perri Todds Burger

Knew about Perri Todds from Whyte. They sell the biggest burger in town! and namit pa to boot. namit paguid pasta nila. another must try.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2990577919_b5c18997e7.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2991431692_0e0fe0d053.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2991431806_d2740c807b.jpg

lewdsaint

November 1st, 2008, 11:33 AM

Welcome back, Chy! nice to see you now with your amazing photos.
Lain ka guid 'ya Marcos! :)

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 11:34 AM

^^ Ang Pagbabalik ni Chymera kag ExploreIloilo!!!! :banana: :banana: Ti musta na? Nabaton mo ang text ko sa nagligad nga adlaw?
hehe. Miss ko na mag post :( La kami review subong ti time for a short break. La ko na receive, PM mo pls. or send liwat ^_^

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 02:18 PM

new website of Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc.: http://www.dinagyangsailoilo.com/

habagatcentral1

November 1st, 2008, 02:42 PM

new website of Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc.: http://www.dinagyangsailoilo.com/
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/dinagyang.jpg

Hard Ball

November 1st, 2008, 03:27 PM

Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine

Perri Todds Burger

Knew about Perri Todds from Whyte. They sell the biggest burger in town! and namit pa to boot. namit paguid pasta nila. another must try.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3290/2990577919_b5c18997e7.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2991431692_0e0fe0d053.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2991431806_d2740c807b.jpg

diin ang Perri Todds?

noi-pinuela

November 1st, 2008, 04:17 PM

^^ miss a lot... kapoy backread ba....

:lol:maaayo ka gid migs metro kuha info ba... bilib gid ko sa imo basta BPO's ang pagahambalan.... damo ka gid ya source.. CVG..SYKES.. and kag ano pa gid migs? di na pagtagotago a pa.hehehe

:lol:looking forward for a very classy amigo...

:lol:daw bagyo ang pagbalik ni chy ba...dala nya ang baskog kag madamo nga mga pix... saamat gid chy....hipos hipos kag sikreto lang bunal ba:banana:

habagatcentral1

November 1st, 2008, 04:58 PM

Wala lang...possible stations and route for 2009 Dinagyang Celebrations:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Untitled-1-8.jpg

oboi

November 1st, 2008, 05:15 PM

St. Paul University new campus in Ticud, La Paz (infront of the terminal of Dumangas L3s)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2990573647_8f4a23bcbd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2990573469_7f9477ca7c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2991427478_264661db7f.jpg

Are they just tranfering here the home of the nuns or it includes the whole school campus from the property in Gen. Luna St?

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 06:03 PM

^^ I heard they are planning to move the whole campus

:lol:daw bagyo ang pagbalik ni chy ba...dala nya ang baskog kag madamo nga mga pix... saamat gid chy....hipos hipos kag sikreto lang bunal ba:banana:
daw amo guid :)
diin ang Perri Todds?
sa Tubang Jaro I Elementary School in Cuartero Street, better ask mga photocopier/carinderia sa area kay wala gd signage ang Perri Todds and dumdumon mo lng kung ano tsura sang gate nila.

IMPRESARIO

November 1st, 2008, 06:42 PM

^^nga-a patago ang perri todds haw? namit man ila burgers?

chymera00

November 1st, 2008, 07:03 PM

I don't know yet, I find it odd too that they prefer a low profile kay namit man ang burger nila kag indi man pipitsugi customers nila since they sell the burger for P100+

whyte

November 1st, 2008, 07:46 PM

What's over there at the pink fence? And why pink? :colgate:

Its actually the MMDA inspired motif of the hotel's snack and bakeshop :lol:
SWEET TREATS (http://flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com/search/label/sweet%20treats) :lol:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SL7LPuvvZuI/AAAAAAAAB74/yYgtRebwAGE/s400/sweet+treats.jpg

whyte

November 1st, 2008, 07:57 PM

diin ang Perri Todds?

PERRI TODD'S (http://flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com/search/label/perri%20todd%27s) VICINITY MAP

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SNu-rVIK--I/AAAAAAAACOQ/ewY3z3pczy8/s400/ptmap.jpg

* CHYMERA thanks for the update. may sort of dine-in area na gale sila.when i went there last sept24, wala pa inang area

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SNs5LigA_kI/AAAAAAAACOI/NSrAKEgKiNs/s400/ptodd2.jpg

* they started BY DELIVERY/PICK UP ORDERS only last august yata then medyo may dine in area na sila as of now. hopefully they'll have a branch in the city soon as informed by the owner that time.

* when i went tehre last sept24, medyo nag talang pa ako even though i was at the vicinity, so i just called the place from a sari sari store (and may LOAD NA DITO sang smart in the pic below). it turned out to be na i was just beside the red gate :lol:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SQyOBB8GBBI/AAAAAAAADAc/Bxt6A2PbJ8g/s400/perritoddsfront.jpg

just added that sign above :lol:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SNs2V787AeI/AAAAAAAACNQ/LBae1GV_6Ag/s400/ptoddburger2.jpg

I placed a cell card next to it for comparison

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SNxYrLi2DOI/AAAAAAAACOo/crxeyj2oXio/s400/ptoddmacro3.jpg

IMPRESARIO

November 1st, 2008, 08:22 PM

^^that's nice info whyte, i like small businesses and how they become big and mainstream i.e. Teds Lapaz Batchoy, Mang Inasal.

IMPRESARIO

November 1st, 2008, 08:24 PM

Its actually the MMDA inspired motif of the hotel's snack and bakeshop :lol:
SWEET TREATS (http://flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com/search/label/sweet%20treats) :lol:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SL7LPuvvZuI/AAAAAAAAB74/yYgtRebwAGE/s400/sweet+treats.jpg

^^IMO. it really ruins that entire side of Amigo. Though the color is appropriate for its own theme,it's totally not congruent with the entire building.

oboi

November 1st, 2008, 08:37 PM

Its actually the MMDA inspired motif of the hotel's snack and bakeshop :lol:
SWEET TREATS (http://flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com/search/label/sweet%20treats) :lol:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SL7LPuvvZuI/AAAAAAAAB74/yYgtRebwAGE/s400/sweet+treats.jpg

MMDA indeed! :lol:

My only comment is the colors chosen for Sweet Treats seem to clash with the new silver/grey cladding of Amigo. :)

Thanks whyte!

Perri Todd's seems an interesting "gastronomic delight" that I wanna try when I go back to Iloilo for vacation! :colgate:

oboi

November 1st, 2008, 08:47 PM

Perri Todds Burger

Knew about Perri Todds from Whyte. They sell the biggest burger in town! and namit pa to boot. namit paguid pasta nila. another must try.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2991431806_d2740c807b.jpg

[B]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SNs2V787AeI/AAAAAAAACNQ/LBae1GV_6Ag/s400/ptoddburger2.jpg

I placed a cell card next to it for comparison

May tie up na gali ang Perri Todd's with Marlboro and Globe? :lol:

Bigtime! :colgate:

whyte

November 1st, 2008, 10:05 PM

MMDA indeed! :lol:

My only comment is the colors chosen for Sweet Treats seem to clash with the new silver/grey cladding of Amigo. :)

Thanks whyte!

Perri Todd's seems an interesting "gastronomic delight" that I wanna try when I go back to Iloilo for vacation! :colgate:

* imsure madula sila sa corner nga ina by the time the malls opens

* yup it is. hopefully by the time you're here, may branch na sila sa city though delivery is good pa gyapon.

May tie up na gali ang Perri Todd's with Marlboro and Globe?

Bigtime!

:bash: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

steadyasweroll

November 2nd, 2008, 04:10 AM

blueguy

November 2nd, 2008, 04:28 AM

^^

@jezph....each mall has its strength and weaknesses...

habagatcentral1

November 2nd, 2008, 05:48 AM

The Jaro Plaza as a Heritage Gem
by Dr. Henry F. Funtecha Ph.D. | The News Today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2994368356_ed53929d6b.jpg?v=0

THE plaza of Jaro, just like any other plaza in the Philippines, has been a silent witness to the history of the people. It also serves as a show-window of Jaro’s early development as a prosperous town and as the center of Catholicism in Western Visayas.

Jaro’s emergence as a thriving community of industrious inhabitants started long before the coming of the Spanish colonizers. By the time of Spanish contact, Iloilo was leading other sizeable communities in farm production, especially in rice, and in sugar production. It was also noted as a major producer of woven products, based on pina and jusi. Because it had a large population, according to the Spaniards (although there is no available figure on this), it was also very active in trading activities involving the Chinese and those coming from other parts of the country. This was further aided by the presence of two navigable rivers on both sides - the Salog River and the Dungon River (which today is just a creek).

Early in the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, Jaro began its role as the base of Catholic missionaries in their evangelizing efforts in Panay and the rest of Western Visayas. This was in 1570, when two Augustinian friars, Fr. Martin de Rada and Fr. Juan Alba, made Jaro as their ecclesiastical headquarters. Initially, Jaro was not an independent parish but was just a visita of La Villa de Arevalo. It was not long after, however, in 1587, that Jaro was declared as an independent parish.

The origin of the Jaro Plaza may have started during this period because the standard practice of the Spanish missionaries or of the Spanish government at that time was to establish a plaza in their domain. This was so because the plaza turned out to be an effective instrument in bringing the natives closer to Catholicism and in achieving effective administrative control over the people.

The so-called plaza complex involved an open space, usually rectangular or square in shape, a chapel, a municipal building, jail and public market, as well as the houses in its vicinity. The inhabitants in the area were required to put up their houses around the plaza.

Those who refused to do so were considered enemies of the church and of the state, and were, subsequently labeled as bandidos, ladrones,monteses, mondos or insurectos.

With Jaro being made as an independent parish, a larger church was constructed facing the plaza and served the religious needs of the inhabitants. From 1826 to 1837, the Jaro bellfry was built as a lookout tower to warn the inhabitants of the approach of the Moros. The Jaro Cathedral was built in 1864 to 1874 and replaced the old one. In 1865, Jaro became a diocese.

During the Spanish period, the Jaro Plaza served various functions. It was where political and administrative control emanated. It was where the people paid their taxes and rendered forced labor to the colonial masters. It was where census-taking was conducted for easy identification of the natives. It was also where “criminals” or enemies of the state were punished or put to death.

On its religious function, it was where the life cycle of the people was anchored. It was where they were baptized and married, had their confirmation and confession, and brought to when they were dead. The plaza also was the center of other religious activities such as the patronal fiesta, holy week celebration, pasion singing, Christmas celebration, Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan.

Culturally, the plaza was where people witnessed stage plays like the comedia, moro-moro, and, later, the zarzuela. There were other attractions like a band of acrobats from Manila and magic shows.

It can be assumed that Iloilo’s two great heroes, Graciano Lopez Jaena and Gen. Martin Delgado, may have set foot many times in the plaza because both studied at the Jaro Seminary nearby. It is also significant to point out that Gen. Delgado and his troops prepared for their military formation in the Jaro Plaza as they marched to Plaza Libertad to receive the surrender of the Spaniards on December 25, 1898.

Under the Americans up to more recent times, the Jaro Plaza has assumed wider roles. The Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria de Jaro fiesta became very famous and was even attended by prominent politicians, businessmen and civic leaders from various parts of the country. As such, the Jaro Plaza became associated with food in abundance (including finger foods served free in the plaza itself, courtesy of the town’s affluent families), grand fireworks display, elegant ballroom dancing, fabulous Jaro Queen presentation, inspiring agro-industrial fair, various interesting cultural programs, and plenty of assorted rides and show. The plaza also became associated with political rallies and, in more recent times, protest activities and even commercialism like the ukay-ukay and borloloys.

It must be pointed out that Pope John Paul VI had been to the Jaro Plaza in 1982 when he visited the Jaro Cathedral. Moreover, droves of faithful devotees of the Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria come annually from the interior towns and other places in the country to pay homage to her image.

As can be gleaned from the above, Jaro Plaza, indeed, is a very important heritage that needs to be rehabilitated, improved, preserved and kept clean. It is a significant religious, administrative and cultural landmark, a silent witness to the history of the Ilonggos as a people. It is reflective of their rich culture, particularly their being religious, hospitable, festive, caring and loving.

blueguy

November 2nd, 2008, 05:55 AM

Its actually the MMDA inspired motif of the hotel's snack and bakeshop :lol:
SWEET TREATS (http://flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com/search/label/sweet%20treats) :lol:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SL7LPuvvZuI/AAAAAAAAB74/yYgtRebwAGE/s400/sweet+treats.jpg

I don't like the concept of this store (PHYSICAL)...and Amigo Terrace allowed it... daw ohong nga pagkilat gulpi lang nagsulpot..:bash:

Bad image for Amigo....:ohno::ohno:

blueguy

November 2nd, 2008, 06:20 AM

SP: Treñas should sue ABE quickly

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

SUE the contractor first before they sue the Iloilo City Government.

Councilor Eldrid Antiquiera yesterday urged Mayor Jerry Treñas to haul to court Ace Builders and Enterprise (ABE), the controversial contractor of the rotting Employees Housing Project (EHP), before the company files charges against City Hall officials.

Antiquiera led yesterday’s regular session the passage of a “resolution requesting the city mayor to initiate a legal action against ABE.”

He said Treñas should “move quickly because ABE might file the case first and it will be difficult for us to defend.”

Antiquiera noted the City Council earlier passed a resolution urging Treñas to rescind ABE’s contract but was not acted upon by the chief executive.

Councilor Perla Zulueta said several resolutions were already passed in 2003-2004 to rescind ABE’s contract but these were ignored by Treñas.

She added the City Council through several resolutions passed in 2004-2006 also junked the initial ABE’s demand of P14million.

Zulueta said Treñas had referred the matter to City Legal Office (CLO) chief, Atty. Edgar Gil who in turn recommended to pay ABE.

But Zulueta pointed out the City Council junked Gil’s recommendation to pay ABE.

The lady councilor said ABE should be “sued for using substandard materials”, reason why the project was stopped before completion.

The City Council yesterday dismissed ABE’s “final demand notice” of P26-million “unpaid balance” for the 61.7 percent accomplishment on the project as “evaluated by the City Engineer’s Office and approved by the Commission on Audit.”

This, after Atty. Efren Ambrosio, counsel of Alexander and Cecilia Trinidad of ABE, wrote Treñas Oct. 21 to demand for the payments.

Ambrosio even warned city officials that “failure to act within 10 days upon receipt, we will file legal action for giving undue injury to my clients.”

Reacting to ABE’s threat, Treñas said that with several cases already filed the issue has become very complicated thus they can’t take these things easily because they also want to be safe.

It was not immediately clear, however, whether Treñas is willing to initiate the legal battle against ABE.

But is there a need to pay ABE?

The City Hall is also wary of Ombudsman-Visayas warning them not to pay ABE because of the pending investigation and legal suits filed relative to the project.

Treñas, former mayor Mansueto Malabor and several city officials are facing Ombudsman cases for the substandard housing project started during Malabor’s time in 2001.

It can be recalled that it was sometime in 2002 when ABE won the project contract worth P125million.

Hard Ball

November 2nd, 2008, 09:03 AM

PERRI TODD'S (http://flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com/search/label/perri%20todd%27s) VICINITY MAP

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vEq-wkYLAPU/SNu-rVIK--I/AAAAAAAACOQ/ewY3z3pczy8/s400/ptmap.jpg

Thanks gid Whyte. Tultulan ko na kung diin. Kadtuan ko ni mag puli ko sa December. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

November 2nd, 2008, 10:49 AM

Nag butwa nmn ako :D WB nong wecky kag nong caloy!

St. Paul University new campus in Ticud, La Paz (infront of the terminal of Dumangas L3s)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3184/2990573647_8f4a23bcbd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/2990573469_7f9477ca7c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/2991427478_264661db7f.jpg

Hmm almost done... that means by next year the campus will be moving to Ticud... except PT and Nursing (and in the future Medicine).

The houses of the nuns (composed of several buildings) will be demolished/renovated/redesigned behind the St Paul Hospital Chapel to give way to the "Medical Center" its part of the plan like 7-8 years ago. Hence they were able to acquire the 7.5 has land in Ticud. I was fortunate enough to be informed by one of the Sisters that I am close with way back in college. The structure that will stay will be the swimming pool at the back... even the gym will be demolished I think... and the addition of the SPICE to really make the SPH as a Medical Center in the region. :)

Welcome back Chy! thanks for posting the pics!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

November 2nd, 2008, 10:57 AM

after the reconstruction and extension, SM Delgado's floor area remains 20,000 sq m? Any updates?

Hmm any update about this info?

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

November 2nd, 2008, 10:59 AM

I read somewhere that THE FLOW is actually KIMWA complex ....

That whole strip (original Smallville) I think is the "Kimwa Complex... if I am not mistaken. :)

habagatcentral1

November 2nd, 2008, 01:42 PM

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:05 PM

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:08 PM

Flow Superclub
Glicerio Pison Avenue, Smallville Complex, Mandurriao, Iloilo City
Photos courtesy of Flow Superclub Friendster (http://profiles.friendster.com/22413201)

Friday Whitewash and Sleepless Saturday pix
http://photos-201.friendster.com/e1/photos/10/23/22413201/1_738468183l.jpg

http://photos-201.friendster.com/e1/photos/10/23/22413201/1_422576163l.jpg

http://photos-201.friendster.com/e1/photos/10/23/22413201/1_968263432l.jpg

http://photos-201.friendster.com/e1/photos/10/23/22413201/1_924836910l.jpg

http://photos-201.friendster.com/e1/photos/10/23/22413201/1_769510523l.jpg

Looking at these pictures too, i would bet that if you'd bring your tagalog guests here, ma nganga ila baba, ma tingala, ma kibot na may amo na ni gali sa probinsya, hehe...much more kung ang dalon mo na bisita na tagalog halin sa laguna, cavite, bulacan, nueva ecija kay so far wala pa sang amo ni sa ila....hehe

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:13 PM

The Jaro Plaza as a Heritage Gem
by Dr. Henry F. Funtecha Ph.D. | The News Today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2994368356_ed53929d6b.jpg?v=0

Could we have this as a banner for iloilo someday? I believe this would be nice beause of all the structures that abound in iloilo city, this is the one that is most iconic. Like for example, if you want to symbolize paris, they got the eiffel tower, for new york, its the statue of liberty, for singapore, its the merelion, for kuala lumpur, its the petronas towers. Likewise, it would not be farfetched to say that the jaro belfry would be most suitable to represent iloilo. Its a classic design (habagat, what's this design called?), it towers over other structures and there are no buildings around it tall enough to partially cover it. If there is any true skyscraper in iloilo, i think this is it. I think its even taller than the iloilo business hotel or the skycity tower of florete...what do you guys think?

habagatcentral1

November 2nd, 2008, 03:14 PM

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:19 PM

^^ @Minnesota's Finest. Just avoid reference to avoid CvC (city versus city). Referring to those people in Cavite, Laguna, etc...because I live in Cavite right now and Manila is just nearby. They're just the same as our Kinaray-a relatives as well. So I think it is quite injustifiable.

Iloilo City is still waking up from its long slumber and its nightlife is not yet comparable to mega cities of this country, IMO. ;)

ah amo na? ok, ok.

I just meant to refer to it in the context of the entire tagalog region and not bacolod or cebu or mindanao...

But i get what you mean, indi na ma liwat ah...its not in my nature to be a provocateur...

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:22 PM

but habagat, what do you think of my take on the jaro belfry, is it good enough to represent iloilo as a symbol of the city?

habagatcentral1

November 2nd, 2008, 03:25 PM

ah amo na? ok, ok.

I just meant to refer to it in the context of the entire tagalog region and not bacolod or cebu or mindanao...

But i get what you mean, indi na ma liwat ah...its not in my nature to be a provocateur...

Its still unjustifiable to compare Iloilo with Tagalog regions...Manila is just a bus ride away from these places and they could just go clubbing in Embassy, Dolce and Malate if they want to.

Its just only 6 years ago when I knew Iloilo was a convent-lifestyle city...nothing much of the night life...Even the owner of Flow (which was interviewed by ABSCBN Cebu a year ago) was humble enough to say that our nightlife is still on the point of blooming yet.

I'm sorry for the lecture.

habagatcentral1

November 2nd, 2008, 03:26 PM

but habagat, what do you think of my take on the jaro belfry, is it good enough to represent iloilo as a symbol of the city?

That's just one symbol of Jaro and not of the entire city IMO. Its not even reconstructed on its original state...but it is ONE of the symbols of the city. :)

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:28 PM

That's just one symbol of Jaro and not of the entire city IMO. Its not even reconstructed on its original state...but it is ONE of the symbols of the city. :)

so what do you think is the structure that best represents iloilo?

you know, something iconic, something that does not belong to other cities, like manila has the statue of rizal, cebu, the magellan's cross...

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:29 PM

Its still unjustifiable to compare Iloilo with Tagalog regions...Manila is just a bus ride away from these places and they could just go clubbing in Embassy, Dolce and Malate if they want to.

Its just only 6 years ago when I knew Iloilo was a convent-lifestyle city...nothing much of the night life...Even the owner of Flow (which was interviewed by ABSCBN Cebu a year ago) was humble enough to say that our nightlife is still on the point of blooming yet.

I'm sorry for the lecture.

yes, yes, i know what you mean, there's no point in comparing the regions, that's not what i was driving at. Its more like they still think we are cavemen down south except in cebu and davao. They'll be in shock and awe for sure.

blueguy

November 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

so what do you think is the structure that best represents iloilo?

you know, something iconic, something that does not belong to other cities, like manila has the statue of rizal, cebu, the magellan's cross...

The Arroyo Fountain.... that represents Iloilo I think

Minnesota's Finest

November 2nd, 2008, 03:51 PM

The Arroyo Fountain.... that represents Iloilo I think

oh yeah, that's a good one....we could have that on postcards or something...that's fitting...

habagatcentral1

November 2nd, 2008, 04:03 PM

yes, yes, i know what you mean, there's no point in comparing the regions, that's not what i was driving at. Its more like they still think we are cavemen down south except in cebu and davao. They'll be in shock and awe for sure.

I see your point. Anyway, that's the perception of the post-war generation and those who hasn't gone out of the box yet. Anyway, Ilonggos are known to enjoy things simply...taking it slowly but surely...like listening to lounge music...chill....:cool:

oboi

November 2nd, 2008, 05:37 PM

That's just one symbol of Jaro and not of the entire city IMO. Its not even reconstructed on its original state...but it is ONE of the symbols of the city. :)

Hmm.... Isn't Jaro, [a part of] Iloilo City too? Jaro is no longer Jaro but Iloilo City. I thought "regionalism" has no place in Iloilo City? Does it mean that only structures found in the original Iloilo City (now City Proper District) can qualify to become Iloilo's symbol?

Even if the Jaro Belfry wasn't reconstructed faithfully we can push this as our [meaning: Iloilo City's] iconic landmark. If only our local government can put their acts together and turn this monolithic structure as an observation tower. Such acts would surely boost to it's claim as Iloilo's symbol. Also, miniature models can be sold as souvenirs to domestic and foreign tourists.

In my opinion, it is more historic than the Arroyo Fountain and has more "wow" and "aah" factor.

We need one structure to stand out and use it in marketing our beloved city to the nation and the world.

I tenk you. Bow. :)

true blue ilonggo

November 2nd, 2008, 07:09 PM

whyte

November 2nd, 2008, 07:10 PM

^^ @Minnesota's Finest. Just avoid reference to avoid CvC (city versus city). Referring to those people in Cavite, Laguna, etc...because I live in Cavite right now and Manila is just nearby. They're just the same as our Kinaray-a relatives as well. So I think it is quite injustifiable.

Iloilo City is still waking up from its long slumber and its nightlife is not yet comparable to mega cities of this country, IMO. ;)

yup i agree.
nasa TODDLER stage pa lang ang nightlife diri sa aton unlike other cities outside metro manila

true blue ilonggo

November 2nd, 2008, 07:14 PM

so what do you think is the structure that best represents iloilo?

you know, something iconic, something that does not belong to other cities, like manila has the statue of rizal, cebu, the magellan's cross...

maybe the miag-ao church or nelly's garden would do... but the jaro belfry is certainly a good choice also... :)

whyte

November 2nd, 2008, 07:14 PM

re: ILOILO symbol

its always the MIAG-AO church i see whether on tv or in print.
at least online there are many to "choose" from :lol:

though other symbols will be .... er churches pa rin like JARO cathedral and belfry, molo church, ofcourse batchoy :lol: pwede rin new capitol

the arroyo fountain is not a famous as them for non ilonggos though

whyte

November 2nd, 2008, 07:18 PM

^^ NELLY GARDEN pa gid gali. nalipat ako hehehe thanks TBI

true blue ilonggo

November 2nd, 2008, 07:18 PM

yup i agree.
nasa TODDLER stage pa lang ang nightlife diri sa aton unlike other cities outside metro manila

i doubt... may mga nightlife na ta sang una... galing indi lang tanan nga ilonggos mahilig mag night life as compared subong. pero, we're definitely not behind compared to other cities. mas sophisticated pa gani ang mga ilonggos. true na. indi ta ya buki kag manol ah. hahaha :lol:

true blue ilonggo

November 2nd, 2008, 07:23 PM

whyte

November 2nd, 2008, 07:24 PM

^^ yes sang una may ara na pero pre smallville its not that sophisticated. cguro barracks was the most famous then though di naman ako nightlife/gimik person LOL

bisan subong i still think our entertainment scene in general medyo indi pa gid man that big but we're getting there .... :banana:

irong206

November 2nd, 2008, 07:27 PM

i doubt... may mga nightlife na ta sang una... galing indi lang tanan nga ilonggos mahilig mag night life as compared subong. pero, we're definitely not behind compared to other cities. mas sophisticated pa gani ang mga ilonggos. true na. indi ta ya buki kag manol ah. hahaha :lol:

:lol::lol:sang una ang nightlife ta discohan sa baylehan kada fiesta.kada adlaw may fiesta kada baranggay.ang mga soltero kag dalaga ginainvite halin pa sa city.subong iya ang mga taga-uma kadto na sa city kag magdisco sa flow i ndi na buki kag manol.:lol:

irong206

November 2nd, 2008, 07:33 PM

bal-an mo migs... ang mga ilonggo ya by nature... simply lang. wala damo pabugal kag pasosyal sosyal nga mga style. pero, simply lang kag ga pa mira. hahaha. :lol: silent water runs deep in other words... hehehe :lol:

ti kay siling ni tatay sang una kon tayog man kuno lupad mo kon mahulog ka perti gid lagapok mo mo.gani hinay hinay lang ta iya.slowly but surely.:)

true blue ilonggo

November 2nd, 2008, 07:44 PM

:lol::lol:sang una ang nightlife ta discohan sa baylehan kada fiesta.kada adlaw may fiesta kada baranggay.ang mga soltero kag dalaga ginainvite halin pa sa city.subong iya ang mga taga-uma kadto na sa city kag magdisco sa flow i ndi na buki kag manol.:lol:

ti kay siling ni tatay sang una kon tayog man kuno lupad mo kon mahulog ka perti gid lagapok mo mo.gani hinay hinay lang ta iya.slowly but surely.:)

hahaha! tama na... hinay hinay lang. :) te migs tulog ta ah... it's really nice to be with fellow ilonggos. next time naman ah :lol: hehehe

whyte

November 2nd, 2008, 08:33 PM

:lol::lol:sang una ang nightlife ta discohan sa baylehan kada fiesta.kada adlaw may fiesta kada baranggay.ang mga soltero kag dalaga ginainvite halin pa sa city.subong iya ang mga taga-uma kadto na sa city kag magdisco sa flow i ndi na buki kag manol.:lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

pero sang 90's barracks na ang pinakaNIGHTLIFE tapos ang mga balay ilimnan sa kilid kilid and the big ones too. though may mga establishment naman nga medyo sophisticated but not big time yet.

whyte

November 2nd, 2008, 08:57 PM

I read somewhere that THE FLOW is actually KIMWA complex ....

That whole strip (original Smallville) I think is the "Kimwa Complex... if I am not mistaken. :)

yup correct. i now know my mistake. :bash:
that was an OLD magazine when THE FLOW was still located sa old smallville complex aka kimwa complex. :lol:

thanks for pointing it out

habagatcentral1

November 3rd, 2008, 12:35 AM

Hmm.... Isn't Jaro, [a part of] Iloilo City too? Jaro is no longer Jaro but Iloilo City. I thought "regionalism" has no place in Iloilo City? Does it mean that only structures found in the original Iloilo City (now City Proper District) can qualify to become Iloilo's symbol?

Even if the Jaro Belfry wasn't reconstructed faithfully we can push this as our [meaning: Iloilo City's] iconic landmark. If only our local government can put their acts together and turn this monolithic structure as an observation tower. Such acts would surely boost to it's claim as Iloilo's symbol. Also, miniature models can be sold as souvenirs to domestic and foreign tourists.

In my opinion, it is more historic than the Arroyo Fountain and has more "wow" and "aah" factor.

We need one structure to stand out and use it in marketing our beloved city to the nation and the world.

I tenk you. Bow.

Merl, basaha bala ang post ko...ONE OF THE, indi SOLE. :lol: Buot kong silingon, ang campanario ta simbolo ina sang Jaro gid pero since parte na ina sya sang Ciudad since 1940, ti ISA NA SA MGA simbolo sang ciudad. :lol:

Na, amo na gid ya ang maubra sa boredom nga ginasiling ko last time! :lol:

i doubt... may mga nightlife na ta sang una... galing indi lang tanan nga ilonggos mahilig mag night life as compared subong. pero, we're definitely not behind compared to other cities. mas sophisticated pa gani ang mga ilonggos. true na. indi ta ya buki kag manol ah. hahaha

Actually, there was nightlife before but if we compare it to other cities in the regions and MetroManila, its not yet fully developed. Not THAT sophisticated and IMO we're like convent before...Imagine that the streets were almost silent by 8pm and there were less activities back then. Less of a crowd drawer, ang ciudad daw isa ka daku nga dormitoryo sang mga estudyante nga daw may curfew...Indi pa gani developed masyado ang 24-7 convenience store industry ta which is held by Pronto and 24-7 Mart in city proper today.

Its just now that the nightlife is on its developing stage as compared to other cities...Benchmarking, not hisaan, is the basis here. Indi gid kita manol sina pero indi man kita makahambal nga fully developed na ang night time ta kay Barracks, Vega, Bwana kag Covan man lang ang kabalo ko sa una nga gimikan pero subong naka-concentrate tanan sa Smallville...kag damu pa lote para patindugan para sa entertainment lifestyle didto. And actually sa Smallville na gid naka-concentrate ang night life ta...what if businesses and Ayala IT and Megaworld would start constructing their respective properties and house several businesses, ti magdamu pa tawo sa aton eh and at the same time creating a bigger base for night time spending.

We are not manol in this kind of stuff but we are certainly reserved back then...What more if our lolos and lolas would ask what Iloilo was from 1910's to 1930's.

The generation of today may seem to view the seemingly more hedonistic way of nightlife of today's generation as compared to the earlier generations. :nocrook: :lol:

Pero pag-abot sa FM radyo...IMO dira ta na ya nabuki. I lamented the seemingly all-novelty FM radio stations in the city except for live feed broadcast of RJ FM (classics and mixed) and NU107 (rock) coming from Manila. I mean, we lack variety of music in Iloilo, puro tanan pang-masa kay ngaa nahadlok man ang mga radio programers nga itarget ang daku nga student population kag young professionals nga sige pangita sa kon ano nga latest...latest nga ang target preference ay yara sa A,B kag C. The last radio station nga daw amo ni ang format was ICFM (Now I-FM of RMN). KillerBee is even interested in giving a franchise to a local radio station. But I think we have a new radio station of this format found in Oton.

ti kay siling ni tatay sang una kon tayog man kuno lupad mo kon mahulog ka perti gid lagapok mo mo.gani hinay hinay lang ta iya.slowly but surely.

Migs, tan-awa na lang ang Iloilo: The Next Big Thing video sang Mayad Studios...nakabutang dito:

"In its own pace, In its own time..." :)

Because they say that Ilonggos accept change but with caution. They accept progress by checking first whether its worth the risk or not.

I remember the Imus-Dasmarinas scenario back then when it comes to economic growth then and now...

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 02:03 AM

yup i agree.
nasa TODDLER stage pa lang ang nightlife diri sa aton unlike other cities outside metro manila

Yes, i agree, but the prevalent thinking in the metro regions is that the nightlife at iloilo is at the fetus stage

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 02:10 AM

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 02:14 AM

Merl, basaha bala ang post ko...ONE OF THE, indi SOLE. :lol: Buot kong silingon, ang campanario ta simbolo ina sang Jaro gid pero since parte na ina sya sang Ciudad since 1940, ti ISA NA SA MGA simbolo sang ciudad. :lol:

Na, amo na gid ya ang maubra sa boredom nga ginasiling ko last time! :lol:

Actually, there was nightlife before but if we compare it to other cities in the regions and MetroManila, its not yet fully developed. Not THAT sophisticated and IMO we're like convent before...Imagine that the streets were almost silent by 8pm and there were less activities back then. Less of a crowd drawer, ang ciudad daw isa ka daku nga dormitoryo sang mga estudyante nga daw may curfew...Indi pa gani developed masyado ang 24-7 convenience store industry ta which is held by Pronto and 24-7 Mart in city proper today.

Its just now that the nightlife is on its developing stage as compared to other cities...Benchmarking, not hisaan, is the basis here. Indi gid kita manol sina pero indi man kita makahambal nga fully developed na ang night time ta kay Barracks, Vega, Bwana kag Covan man lang ang kabalo ko sa una nga gimikan pero subong naka-concentrate tanan sa Smallville...kag damu pa lote para patindugan para sa entertainment lifestyle didto. And actually sa Smallville na gid naka-concentrate ang night life ta...what if businesses and Ayala IT and Megaworld would start constructing their respective properties and house several businesses, ti magdamu pa tawo sa aton eh and at the same time creating a bigger base for night time spending.

We are not manol in this kind of stuff but we are certainly reserved back then...What more if our lolos and lolas would ask what Iloilo was from 1910's to 1930's.

The generation of today may seem to view the seemingly more hedonistic way of nightlife of today's generation as compared to the earlier generations. :nocrook: :lol:

Pero pag-abot sa FM radyo...IMO dira ta na ya nabuki. I lamented the seemingly all-novelty FM radio stations in the city except for live feed broadcast of RJ FM (classics and mixed) and NU107 (rock) coming from Manila. I mean, we lack variety of music in Iloilo, puro tanan pang-masa kay ngaa nahadlok man ang mga radio programers nga itarget ang daku nga student population kag young professionals nga sige pangita sa kon ano nga latest...latest nga ang target preference ay yara sa A,B kag C. The last radio station nga daw amo ni ang format was ICFM (Now I-FM of RMN). KillerBee is even interested in giving a franchise to a local radio station. But I think we have a new radio station of this format found in Oton.

Migs, tan-awa na lang ang Iloilo: The Next Big Thing video sang Mayad Studios...nakabutang dito:

"In its own pace, In its own time..." :)

Because they say that Ilonggos accept change but with caution. They accept progress by checking first whether its worth the risk or not.

I remember the Imus-Dasmarinas scenario back then when it comes to economic growth then and now...

Yes, the nightlife is in the developing stage. But last time i brought friends over, last year, they were in awe because they really thought there was NO life at night. Turns out there was in our provincial city.

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 02:15 AM

habs, whats a hedonistic way of life by the way? could you cite examples?

habagatcentral1

November 3rd, 2008, 02:49 AM

Yes, the nightlife is in the developing stage. But last time i brought friends over, last year, they were in awe because they really thought there was NO life at night. Turns out there was in our provincial city.
:lol: Yeah...They thought that Iloilo is farm and countryside...I think they taught that airport is still raggedy...:lol:

habs, whats a hedonistic way of life by the way? could you cite examples?
Call me Bernie na lang...:D
Umm...good time. I recommend going to Embassy or other night out spots and compare it to then and now...then at reference to Iloilo City's emerging night life. :D

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 03:45 AM

:lol: Yeah...They thought that Iloilo is farm and countryside...I think they taught that airport is still raggedy...:lol:

yes, i very much agree with you on that one. That's why with the pictures that you posted last time about Flow i voiced my opinion on how our northern brethren would find it hard to reconcile their percieved reality and images of nipa huts with the actual reality of the presence of a superclub in some place ouside luzon island .

I agree with you that the northerners' (those who are unexposed to life outside at least) very perception they have of iloilo is one of carabaos and rice fields and they cannot reconcile this image with a superclub located in a province no less, that's why most of our innocent friends up north are in for a pleasant shock, hehehe, once they get here....hehehe...their perception is far different from the actual reality.

one time i encountered a group of northern people who obviously came from boracay and who were on a sidetrip to iloilo and they were walking along gen. luna, on the PNB main office to be exact going to the atrium and these people have a "i-should-not-have-brought-along-my-sleeping-bag" look with their mouths and eyes wide open looking around their surroundings, it was fun observing them, hehe.

as for embassy...well, i will not even dare compare what iloilo has got to embassy, there is no comparison between the two, langit kag lupa, crowd pa lang wigit na ta...

im talking more about the perception of the northerners to the actual reality on the ground...so, big ups for iloilo even if the scene is still only in the 'fetal' stage

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 03:48 AM

:lol: Yeah...They thought that Iloilo is farm and countryside...I think they taught that airport is still raggedy...:lol:

Call me Bernie na lang...:D
Umm...good time. I recommend going to Embassy or other night out spots and compare it to then and now...then at reference to Iloilo City's emerging night life. :D

have you been to embassy?

I will surely not compare the emerging night life to embassy, there's no point, its incomparable, it is impossible to compare, nay, it is a shame to even think of daring the attempt to compare so it is best not to even attempt to think about comparing....

habagatcentral1

November 3rd, 2008, 04:08 AM

have you been to embassy?

I will surely not compare the emerging night life to embassy, there's no point, its incomparable, it is impossible to compare, nay, it is a shame to even think of daring the attempt to compare so it is best not to even attempt to think about comparing....

:D I'll just give it a smile. :lol: Talagsa lang ko to...as in tam-an katalagsa kay kis-a indi ko kasarang (not "kasaho") sa crowd ukon sa mood ko..:nuts::lol:

Minnesota's Finest

November 3rd, 2008, 04:24 AM

:D I'll just give it a smile. :lol: Talagsa lang ko to...as in tam-an katalagsa kay kis-a indi ko kasarang (not "kasaho") sa crowd ukon sa mood ko..:nuts::lol:

mas mayo ka pa eh. ako, way gid ako nakatapak sa sulod, labay lng sa gwa....besides, indi ko kasarang, kag indi kasaho sang crowd. Maski sa iloilo. Nag sira lang ang Barracks way gid ko ka sulod. sa Base, once lng...bwana, tika lng...cairo...way man...

asta lng ko sa mga pipitsugin na lugar, baduy ako daan, taga probinsya mo, hehehehe....

but i know how it is, based sa mga blogs, frienster accounts and pictures, columns of lifestyle columnists and by my friends' account. I guess i will be like a demon inside a catholic catedral...hehehe

for sure, if ever mag tapak ako sa sulod (ina kung indi nagid mapunggan ka i-drag ako pasulod bala haw, dara lang ko sa pina ka kilid, having a drink or two and observe the people around.

habagatcentral1

November 3rd, 2008, 05:23 AM

Panay-Bukidnon celebrates Indigenous People's Day
By Nony Basco, ABS-CBN Iloilo | 11/01/2008 9:38 AM

Members of the famous Panay-Bukidnon tribe, locally known as Suludnon, showcased their unique ritual of courtship and marriage, to highlight the celebration of the Indigenous People's Day in Calinog, Iloilo.

The one-hour stage presentation showed how a male tribe member makes a proposal to marry a “binukot,” a woman that has been kept from the public eye since early childhood.

Suludnons treat a “binukot” like a princess: not not exposed and not allowed to work.

A man has to undergo a series of test before marrying a binukot.

One of the scenes included in the famous presentation is the selection process in which the binukot is auctioned to the highest bidder.

The man or the bidder has to select virtually blindly among the binukots that will be lined up before him by the parents and the Suludnon elders.

Even after choosing the woman, the bidder is not allowed to see the face of the binukot until they are wed.

Tourism Undersecretary Salvador Sarabia, who witnessed the celebration, expressed grateful appreciation of the famous and controversial way of marriage that has being practiced by the Suludnons.

Sarabia said the Department of Tourism (DOT) is planning to look for funds in order to preserve the unique culture of the Suludnon.

The DOT together with the National Commission on Indigenous People joined the celebration to show support for the Panay-Bukidnon people.

On the same day, the Sangguniang Bayan of Calinog also passed a resolution declaring the 29th month of October as Indigenous People's day in their town.

The local government also called on the public to recognize the living culture of the Suludnon, particularly the respect and preservation of their identity.

Some 30-hectares of land on the mountainous village of Calinog are now being protected and inhabited by the Suludnon.

History tells that they have been there even before the Spanish Cross of Ferdinand Magellan reached the archipelago.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/images/events/20081101_people_day.jpg
^^ Si Nong Pedring ni...ang gachant sang Hinilawud kag iban pa nga mga epiko kang mga Sulodnon.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/images/events/20081101_people_araw.jpg