Ugyon Arte opens at CPU
By Shahin Cerbolles Khabbaz


The National Arts Month started with a bang at the Central Philippine University when an art exhibit, entitled Ugyon Arte, made its debut at the University’s Alumni Promenade Park on Wednesday, February 1.

The exhibit served as a venue for the artwork of the University’s students, alumni, and some of the city’s independent artists. Established as a precursor for the University’s upcoming Arts month celebrations, Ugyan Arte is also a means of engendering a more active interest towards Filipino art and culture.

The event was largely made possible through the involvement of the University’s various student organizations.

The program started at 4 P.M. with an invocation led by Pastor Riel John Rafols.

The afternoon’s festivities were graced by a troupe of the city’s established artists, including Mr. Norman Pocesion. Mr. Pocesion, Art teacher-in-residence of Museo Iloilo, addressed the crowd warmly and extolled the students for producing a diverse amount of artwork in spite of their busy schedules. Dr. Anita U. Illenberger, Director of CPU’s Cultural Affairs Office, immediately took the stage for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, signifying the opening of both the art exhibit and the University’s National Arts Month celebrations.

Students and guests were invited to peruse the plethora of works displayed in the Promenade stage.

The exhibit featured a wide array of oil paintings, photographs abstracts, and a number of manga-inspired illustrations (a probable influence of the school’s burgeoning Otaku organization).

The exhibit is open for public viewing from February 1 until the end of the Arts month celebrations on February 6.

Ugyon Arte is sponsored by Days Hotel and features the works of Norman Pocesion, Faith Anastacio, Liby Limoso, Carlo Juntado, Nil Capiñianes, Aileen Siyno and Godz Trasporte.

The exhibit also features the artwork of various CPU students and alumni included among whom are Goldberg Villanueva (contemporary art), Wesley Galila, Alexander Benedicto, Tara Katherine Yap (photography), Nygel John Melitado (photography), Nash Articulo, Martin Albañes, Gino Chavez, Glaiza Panolino, Jesselle Kayla Articulo, Christian Evren Lozañes, Engr. Rodney Gicana, and Jumar Belicena.


(from Panay News online)

Scanned this from an Iloilo-Guimaras Brochure - from DOT
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Thanks for scanning this brochure, Chymera. Iloilo and Guimaras provinces are really forging well to spur tourism industry in both provinces. Hopefully, the Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta 2006 will be a success again.

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Devotees of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria pay homage to the holy image placed at the canopy of the Jaro Cathedral during the Jaro Candelaria Fiesta February 2, 2006. Many devotees believe that the Jaro patron saint brings miracles to its believers.

A trademark of an Ilonggo!!! This will also attract vistors to come in Iloilo.


Honest guards

Ms. Pam Oñate never knew she dropped her hand bag on the road beside the SM Delgano chapel where she attended mass last week. She thought she had securely placed the bag in the front seat of her car, but somehow while she arranged her things, she must have nudged it off and it fell on road. After tidying her things, she drove off to visit a friend before finally going home.

The roving guard of SM Delgado, SG Mark Rey D. Anatan of Mansor Security Agency, found the bag with its scattered contents on the road and picked everything for identification, inventory and safekeeping. He immediately reported the incident to his superiors. The bag contained many valuable objects like two cell phones, credit and ATM cards and the usual things that young women tote around. Pam’s wallet contained about 300 pesos. CRS Representative Siegfred Policarpio and CRS REP-OIC Richard Guintivano then coordinated with Camp Delgado whose civilian relations office traced the residence phone of Pam’s mother Ms. Cynthia Oñate, an Iloilo Provincial Government employee.

Pam and her family later went to the supermarket and claimed her bag with all its contents intact.

Nothing was missing. The guard and his superiors also refused to accept any reward saying that it was part of their job to return al things found back to their owner intact.

This latest incident of honesty and faithfulness to one’s job is fast becoming a trademark for Ilonggos and we may claim that this is a worldwide phenomenon too. A Leganesnon returned a precious necklace in New York, while in Manila, a Dingleanon taxi driver and a Zarraganhon lady guard returned the cash and other possessions they found. In the Middle East, a nurse returned a large sum in dollars mistakenly deposited into her account and she could have withdrawn it and lived a life of a queen back here.

In the present economic, political and social situation that we are in, we are surprised to find our fellow Ilonggos still possessing virtues that may be considered strange and rare. Fifty years ago, honesty and faithfulness to one’s job was a common occurrence. Parents of that time drilled into the minds of the children the virtues they learned from their respective parents. The schools were also havens for teaching core values and the combined efforts brought forth a generation of honest and dedicated people.

Times have changed though. Widespread poverty and the lack of economic opportunities have turned us into callous and self-preserving individuals. Role models have also become so few. Media and the easy access to information have also contributed to the change that being honest has become an exception rather than a rule.

But people like Mark Rey Anatan and his superiors are like fresh rain showers in May, so refreshing that one gets to change his jaded opinion and tired judgment of humanity. People like them and the other honest Ilonggos make us renew our faith in our fellow men, in humanity. Yes, there are still many honest people among us and they come in the persons of Mark Rey, Rio and the rest who stood firm in their vow to remain honest and faithful to their jobs. May we all emulate them!


SIMPLY BUSINESS
By LARRY LOCARA
Panay News Online

NESTOR Sulpico, the honest Filipino-American taxi driver who returned $70,000 worth of black pearls to its owner.

Sulpico was born in Laganes, Iloilo on Oct. 9, 1956 and migrated to the United States several years ago where he later became a US citizen.

Honest cabbie recognized by airport authorities

Aug 12, 2005
By Nikko Dizon
Inquirer News Service

TAXI driver Reio Lance was recognized on Friday by Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) authorities for his honesty when he returned 150,000 pesos cash left behind by his passengers at the domestic airport.
Lance, 28, appeared mildly embarrassed by the attention given him at the MIAA, as photographers asked him to pose with the agency’s officials while being handed his rewards: a plaque of recognition and 10,000 pesos cash.

Lance said he was reluctant to receive any reward because he only did what he believes is the right thing to do.

Last Sunday, Lance returned 150,000 pesos in cash to his passengers--Felixberto Angana and Remigia Acosta--who inadvertently left the money in the taxicab after alighting at the Manila Domestic Airport in Pasay City.

The money was to be used for the operation of Angana’s daughter who has brain tumor.

Lance, an Iloilo native who lives in Taguig with his family, drives the taxicab during weekends. On weeknights, he sells balut (boiled duck’s egg with embyo), earning a measly 150 pesos a day.

During the day, Lance works on his application to become a seafarer.

Capitol awards honest guard

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
By Ian C. Espada

ILOILO Governor Niel D. Tupas, Sr. recently gave citation to an honest Ilonggo guard during the flag-raising ceremony at the capitol ground.

Jovaney Estandarte, 31, of Barangay Danao, Janiuay, Iloilo "exemplifies strength of character and integrity for his honest deed of returning to the owner the lost sum of P100,000.00 last July 30, 2005 at the Iloilo Domestic Airport in Mandurriao, Iloilo," the plaque of recognition reads.

Tupas said "such act brought honor and pride to the Ilonggo community, thus, he is worthy to be given due honor."

The governor is happy to note that many honest Ilonggos still exist here and abroad.

Aside from plaque of recognition, the governor also gave Estandarte P5,000 cash award.

Estandarte is connected with Big Lens Security and Detective Agency.

On the other hand, IPG will also honor on August 29 another honest Ilonggo who returned the mount of P150,000 left by a passenger in his cab in Metro Manila. Reio Lance, cabbie and at the same time a "balot vendor" is a native of Barangay Namatay, Dingle, Iloilo.
It can be recalled that last year, Tupas also honored New York taxi driver Nestor Sulpico who became famous when he returned US$70,000 worth of black pearls to its rightful owner. He is a native of Leganes, Iloilo.

Legacies of Martyrs
Text by Clarece P. Benjamin

Photos by Nygel John Melitado

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Central Philippine University (CPU) presents a centennial art exhibit that immortalizes what the university's founders stood for. An exhibit entitled Legacies of Martyrs.

Accomplished and multi-awarded members of Hebron artists showcased their masterpieces at the relaxed atmosphere of the Henry Luce Library of CPU.

Among them were Lucell Larawan, the group founder-mentor who believes that the expression of life is a a spontaneous utterance of the soul. His works of art includes a number of astounding sculptures and paintings.

Harry Mark Gonzales, the co-mentor of the group enjoyed working with different media but found a new excitement in clay, displayed brilliant sculptures and reliefs.

Rymer Gengoni is a BS Software Engineering student. A sculpture and a painter whose artworks attempt to preserve the forgotten Filipino traditions. His works hopes to remind of our past which brought us to the present. He sees these trditions as the priceless gems of our lives

Nygel John Melitado, an AB Mass Communication student whose expertise is on photography and digital art exhibited overwhelming photos. His passion evolves on capturing things which sometimes go unnoticed. An artist artist believing that all of the things we see are created by God for us to enjoy.



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Jezrel Casandra, an alumnus of the said university worked on a four well-curated group exhibit.For this management graduate his artistic expressions usually stem from the passion of indigenous lifestyles and a glimpse of life from one's simplicity.

Melis Erbas, a BS tourism alumna has proven her artistry by having her creations exhibited at respected galleries. This young artist likes the beauty of a human figure. "It is a beauty that shows the abundance of mother earth, a production of nature and nature itself", she says.


(from The News Today Info online)

Panayanon material wealth in early times


The members of the Legaspi expedition in the 1560s and the 1570s, like Martin de Goiti, Luis de La Haya and Juan Maldonado, provide valuable information on the state of Panayanon life during that period. They reported that the inhabitants of Panay, particularly in Iloilo, led a better life compared to the inhabitants of the other parts of the archipelago (Rodriguez, 1965).

Among the things that the early Spaniards observed was that the Panayanons had many sources of income. Thus, they had plenty of gold and jewels so that the principal inhabitants wore in their persons in jewel alone about ten to twelve thousand ducats of gold. The individual Panayanons carried on their persons bracelets of gold and other jewelry, so much so that even slaves wore jewels. These gold jewelry or bodily ornaments were in addition to their landholdings, slaves and mines.

Some early Spanish writers pointed out that the Bisayans were poor because they ate certain roots and grass (Blair & Robertson, 1903-09). But the truth is that it was their custom on certain days or certain months to eat camote, balinghoy and sago, and that it was not because they lacked the means. After all, it was observed, as it is still today, that the Panayanons were fond of eating many kinds of root crops, fruits, seeds, and leaves. Besides, it was also confirmed by the Spaniards that Panay provided Manila and other places in the islands with a large quantity of rice and meat.

It must further be pointed out that sometimes the natives, as a sign of mourning, abstained from eating rice so they ate other grains, fish, pork and chicken. Also interesting was that they drank many kinds of liquors. These were observed by the Spaniards to be true to practically all parts of the Visayan islands.

The Spaniards in the 1960s and the 1970s moreover, noted that the Panayanons were wealthier than the natives of Mexico for they had silk and cotton clothing, fine porcelain, iron spears, pottery, daggers and bolos, bells, earthen wares and boats. They also had plenty of food, particularly rice, that came from irrigated lands, as well as wines that they manufactured from nipa and coconuts. Furthermore, they had gold, wax and other forest products, and cotton from which they made clothing materials and blankets. Also, the Chinese brought them silk, porcelain, perfumes and iron.

It was precisely because of the wealthy status of the people of Panay that when the Spaniards arrived in the island, they immediately embarked on their pacification and readily imposed a heavy tribute on them.


(from The News Today Info online)

Villar re-affirms Ilonggo roots
By Kathy Villalon Cinco


SENATOR Manny Villar re-affirmed his Ilonggo roots during a dinner he hosted last night at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Villar is the second child in a brood of nine. His father, Manuel Villar Sr was from Cabatuan, Balasan and Tanza, while his mother was from Pampanga and Bataan.

"Many people asked me why we left Iloilo," Villar said in his closing remarks. "You see, my family was poor," he said.

The young Manny helped his mother sell shrimp and fish in the Divisoria Market. His determination to improve his family's living conditions and his hard work has led him successes in business and politics. His life story has continued to inspire Filipinos in achieving much for themselves and others.

He said in all these years, he had grown closer to Iloilo, "even more so now."

Villar was in Iloilo Thursday for the coronation of his only daughter Camille Aguilar Villar as the Jaro Agro-Industrial and Charity Fair 2006 Queen.

Villar also said that for some people, it may not mean so much, "but for us, this is such a big deal" that his daughter was chosen as the Jaro Queen.

"I am sure she will cherish the recognition as well and enjoy being crowned as such," he said.

"I feel good that my children know my roots are from Iloilo. I've never been prouder of that heritage as tonight. I know that my father will be happy," he said.

The dinner was attended by political leaders in the City and Province of Iloilo and men and women in business.


(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

you're welcome, indeed. If you want, I'll leave you few more articles to post, too. lol. Btw Weck, I have good news to tell you :gossip: . You'll be surprised for sure. lol.

you underestimate the power of my alalays .... hehehe ..anyway, congratulations ... let's call for a celebration !

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Oh my goodness!! thanx for letting me know!! I can't believe I mix up some Kinaray-a to my Illonggo. :lol:


sure you will, @Askal .. even me, mixed Ilonggo-Kinaray-a ... I just loved it ... at times, I'm uttering Capizeno words, too .. it's all mixed up talaga. The only dialect/language I find hard when I'm in Iloilo is the Akeanon. Ang hirap ... hehehe. :)

People's Graftwatch of Iloilo launches project
Link to the article (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/02/02/news/people.s.graftwatch.of.iloilo.launches.project.html)

THE People's Graftwatch of Iloilo (Ombudsman's Corruption Prevention Unit), Inc. (PGII) will launched its "People's Participation in Graft and Corruption Prevention" project Wednesday, at the Archbishop's Residence, Jaro, Iloilo City.

Monsignor Meliton Oso, president of PGII, said that the project is one of the grant programs of the European Commission (EC).

"My Dinagyang". Post your Dinagyang experience here


It is a one-year project which aims to minimize graft and corruption in the province of Iloilo by training and improving the capability of the citizens and church-based organizations in corruption prevention, investigation, filing and litigation of cases as well as monitoring.

Oso said the project will be implemented in five pilot municipalities in the province of Iloilo, namely, Igbaras, Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan, Dumangas, and Barotac Viejo, which already have graftwatch bodies that initiate corruption prevention activities.

He also said the Church in the Archdiocese of Jaro is so keen on graft and corruption prevention because of its priority concern for the poor, which should benefit from the efficient delivery of social services, like food, medicine, shelter and employment.

"If we cannot totally control corruption, at least, we can minimize it so that the poor in our midst will have their basic needs answered," Oso said.

Those who attended the launching were Tanodbayan Ma. Merceditas Gutierrez, Ambassador Jan de Kok who led the delegation of the European Commission, CBCP President Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, socio-civic religious organizations, members of the Resident Ombudsmen Association of national government agencies and others.

The launching program, other than the messages, also includes briefings on the European Commission, the People's Participation in Graft and Prevention Project, and the oath taking of the PGII Board of trustees. (ESSubong)

NESTOR Sulpico, the honest Filipino-American taxi driver who returned $70,000 worth of black pearls to its owner.

Sulpico was born in Laganes, Iloilo on Oct. 9, 1956 and migrated to the United States several years ago where he later became a US citizen.


I'm really proud of these honest people. They deserve a good recognition, for sure. :)

you underestimate the power of my alalays .... hehehe ..anyway, congratulations ... let's call for a celebration !

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lol. Nothing can escape on you, my friend. Anyway, thanks for the treat yesterday. I'm so, so happy (elated is the exact word). It's just a bit of a luck, you know? :) Anyway, I'm just awaiting further confirmation. Hoping I'll be as ready with this job. Cheers!

Camp Delgado imposes dress code on cops, public
By Ruby P. Silubrico


FIRST, it was the Ramon Q. Avancena Hall of Justice. Now, it's Camp Delgado that's imposing a dress code to the policemen and to the public when entering their premises.

The police are required to be in their proper uniform.

For the public, they are no longer allowed to wear shorts, rubber slippers, and for the women, sleeveless shirts and other daring dresses during office hours.

Acting chief of the Regional Headquarters Support Group (RHSG) Senior Superintendent Lazaro Torcita said Friday the suggestion for a new dress code came from Senior Police Officer 4 Isidro D. Flores of the Regional Executive Senior Police Office (Respo).

Deputy Regional Director for Administration (DRDA), Senior Superintendent Edwin Pfleider said it's part of their move to revitalize Camp Delgado.

"It's normal. It's our policy to see to it that people entering Camp Delgado should be properly dressed. They, especially our policemen, should be properly dressed not only in Camp Delgado but also in other campuses," Pfleider said.

However, as of Friday, there's still no warning or information posted outside Camp Delgado regarding the new policy.

Pfleider said for the meantime, those who are not aware of the policy will be warned first.

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

SM City holds Pencak Silat interschool tournament


PENCAK Silat "to fend off" is a sport governed with the philosophy of noble mind and character. This martial arts sport originated in Indonesia and Malaysia and was introduced to other countries including the United States and the Philippines.

Pencak Silat Iloilo Chapter was formally organized in 1997 through the leadership of Orlando Garpa as Regional Director in the authority vested by no other than the President of the Philippine Pencak Silat Association, Inc., Sultan Jamalul Keram III. Gradually, Pencak Silat sport was recognized by the public. In order to sustain and improve the existence of the sport, the Regional Director appoints coordinators in different areas in Panay especially in Iloilo namely Francisco Arboleda for Iloilo Province and Lino Baldevarona for Iloilo City.

Many Filipino Pencak Silat athletes were discovered and given an opportunity to compete in the national level such as the Asian Games and other International Competitions. Those who were victorious were mostly athletes from Iloilo.

On Sunday, February 5, 2005, the Pencak Silat Iloilo Chapter will hold an Interschool Tournament at the third floor of SM City Iloilo. The event will be participated by both public and private schools in the city of Iloilo.
Categories for Tanding Silat (Sparing) are as follows: 39-42 kg., 42-45 kg., 45-48 kg., 48-51 kg. and 51-54 kg for juniors " boys and girls". In Seni (Artistict) Competition, junior's category is Empty Hand, Goloc and Stick for ages 14 to 17 years old. Exhibitions will be done by senior players for both Tanding and Seni. The tournament is organized by the Pencak Silat Iloilo City Chapter coordinator and in cooperation with the Iloilo City Government. Everyone is invited to witness this event only at SM City Iloilo.

(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

City First Lady's advocacy gets top PNP recognition
IJWA as PNP's partner is NGO of the Year awardee
By Florence F. Hibionada



Advocacy efforts of the city's First Lady, Rosalie Sarabia-Treñas got its biggest boost with no less than the hierarchy of the Philippine National Police (PNP) recognizing the group she represented as the year's best.


In a ceremony graced by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Interior and Local Government Secretary Angelo Reyes and PNP Director General Arturo Lomibao, Iloilo City-based Iloilo Juvenile Welfare Association (IJWA) was awarded as Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of the Year in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

Only on its third year of operations, IJWA has since been behind the continued success of "Dalayunan, Home for Boys" which serves as detention home for youthful offenders. Treñas personally moved for IJWA's birth and Dalayunan's realization in answer to the then disturbing plight of arrested juvenile delinquents in the city.

To date, IJWA's Dalayunan, a 50-bed facility in Bo. Obrero, Lapuz, Lapaz, Iloilo City provides basic food, shelter and clothing to Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL). Yet it is more than just the basics with social services in place, skills and livelihood training conducted, involvement and exposure to socio-cultural, sports and recreation. There is also values formation and parental involvement activities as collaboration with other agencies in the government were maximized.

The IJWA-Dalayunan Home for Boys has main partners in VLAAMS INTERNATIONAL CENTRUM (VIC), a Brussels Belgium-based NGO with Maurice Piers as its Manila-based coordinator.

IJWA key personalities are Treñas as Chairperson, Adrian Moncada as President of the Board and Fatima Agabe as Executive Director. Partnership of the City Government and Mayor Jerry Treñas is represented by Claire Dignadice, City Social Welfare and Development Officer.

Such alongside the main partnership with the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) under Senior Supt. Norlito Bautista and the ICPO's Women and Children's Concern Section (WCCS) under P/Senior Insp. Erna Foerster as ICPO-WCCS chief.


(from The News Today Info online)

Nice to visit here!

Dinagyang Update :

A group from the United States has invited Tribu Silak to perform in California next month.

Nice to visit here!

Thanks for visiting us here in Iloilo Thread, rmb. Welcome ! :)

Dinagyang Update :

A group from the United States has invited Tribu Silak to perform in California next month.


It's good news, indeed. It's one way of promoting our festival in international scene. When and where are they going to perform, Lewdsaint? PM me or post in here. I'll email some of our classmates residing in California as soon as. Thanks. :)

I don't know what is the exact date and where they are going to perform. I will post the update here.
Dinagyang Tribes are now world class.

It's good news, indeed. It's one way of promoting our festival in international scene. When and where are they going to perform, Lewdsaint? PM me or post in here. I'll email some of our classmates residing in California as soon as. Thanks. :)

I don't know what is the exact date and where they are going to perform. I will post the update here.
Dinagyang Tribes are now world class.

Okay, Lewdsaint. I'm sure Wecky will do the same as well. We can use the Centralian organisations (LA, San Fran, San Diego, etc) in California, just in case. Inform us in advanced lang. Thanks. :)

I'm back! hiya !

So many news in here. Nagsalalakit man mata ko basa sang post diri ba ... thanx for the news :cheers:.

Wecky, thanks for the PM. I'll try to visit some of Iloilo's leading online papers.

Have a good day to everyone!

:angel1: :lovethem:

haay...natapos na rin ang "the week that was"...kapoy gid ba...biskan diri lang ako sa manila nagbantay sang mga balita halin dira sa iloilo...batyagan ko man ang kapoy sang mga tawo sa city...tatlo gid ka big-event ba...

anyway...i hope this wouldnt be considered late...gusto ko lang talagang i-share to...(sa mga indi ilonggo, dont get me wrong ha)

What makes Dinagyang SPECTACULAR?
1. MUSIC - Eto talaga ang pinaka-inaabangan ko sa dinagyang...it arouses one's emotions...parang sasayaw ka rin kasabay ng mga nag-p-perform...tama yung term - "hypnotic"...really GREAT music...

2. Choreo and over-all performance plus the intelligently, artistically and meticulously crafted costume...they simply blend...galing...yung inaabangan kasi ng mga tao yung "matahum tulukon"...parang abstract (without definite boundaries and mga colors) habang gumagalaw yung mga warriors...para siyang macro-kaleidoscope...plus din yung element of surprise and sudden freeze...

3. Appreciative but critical audience...grabe din yung criteria ng mga audience...pag-pinalakpakan ka ng todo...sigurado panalo ka...(based on experience lang po ito)...di nagkakalayo ang taste ng audience at ng mga judges (na puro mga arts and culture experts from all over the Philippines)...what spells the difference sa ilonggo audience from the rest? i think it's the sense of cultural pride which is deeply rooted on strong sense of local history...this also partly explains why n kahit di naman kataasan ang prize sa dinagyang, yung mga tribes keep on participating...the honor of being a dinagyang champion becomes part of tribe history, and this is the biggest prize, it will be retold in the years to come...you gain a reputation and a following...parang artista may solid fans....

4. And lastly...reasonable extravagance but excellent performance and outcome...the tight budget have to be spent well (nakatulong dito ang ugali naton nga mga ilonggo...not really that we are kuripot...we just want our money spent wisely)...they have all given their BEST kaya parang masyadong extravagant ang dating...who can thought of making such a good performance with lovely costume kahit na "gamay" lang budget...


Cheers to all!!! Hope you agree with me if i say nga Dinagyang have evolved very fast!!! Ten years ago, we fascinate sa "figures" (hope you can relate, e.g. nag-form sila cross or star or squares), ngayon iba na ang standards natin...yun nga...we look for good dance steps, music and spectacular performance...GREAT, indeed, is dinagyang...

Not so long time ago...one tribe took the road less travelled and introduced what dinagyang should be...they had won, many followed path, the standards were improved...

And now one festival is showing the way for the rest of the philippines...not that it wants the country to literally adopt its regional culture but to encourage others to embrace their own and make it to the level it had reached...to show to them that they also can...our festival is setting the standard in national competitions of festivals...soon...other festivals will follow...


anyway...so much for that...kayo naman...para sa inyo...What makes Dinagyang spectacular?

(answer din kyo...gusto ko ring marinig ang perspective ninyo)

grabeh imo entry, freezing_pt. Absolutely fab!

Ako, I like Dinagyang because it mimics and mirrors my culture. The beating of the drums and the choreographic stumping of the feet makes it more unique, ethnic and classic. It's indescribable! But one thing for sure why I like Dinagyang Festival ... I'm a real and true-blooded Ilonggo ... it's my culture, my heritage ! :D

hello mars! maayo lang nga pag-post diri ah! permi ka di masyar ha?


oks lewdsaint. Basta indi lang masako, ari gid ko di ... medyo sako gawa overtime ta subong eh ... hihihi .. sayang pa ang extra money nga makuha ta di.

:)

Kirby...

The artists for Bombo Show which was also at SM City Iloilo Carpark last January 27, 2006 were...Session Road, Ethel Booba and Kitchie Nadal. They brought in about 25k to 30k crowd...

Thanks van1975. Although I don't know much about these bands or singers but I guess they are quite famous back home. Besides, if they were able to "hakot" this number of crowds, I'm sure "in na in" sila. :)

^^ ako rin, I don't know of them ... hihihi. Kirby, pareho tayong out of this world when it comes to Filipino talents nowadays. Nagsa-subscribe ka ba sa TFC or ABS-CBN online?

PM-PM na lang tayo .. bawal daw dito chika sa forum .. hihihi. :)

whoah! dito pala kayong dalawa ... hahaha .. PM-PM na nga lang ... have a good day to both of you. :) .. join ako sa inyo ... harharhar.

Dinagyang Update :

A group from the United States has invited Tribu Silak to perform in California next month.


see Kirby's post na lang ... tani kabalo ta kung san-o kag kung diin sa California sila maperform no? We can even ask Mauro from Australia to help us with info dissemination. I just received an email from him today regarding the contact person in city hall. :) At least we'll have a good access sa mga plans, projects sang city government.

PS. just don't mention in Dinagyang.Com regarding this matter .. may inkling yata si Mauro kung sin-o ako sa Dinagyang forum .. I'm using different username kasi sa CPU forum eh ... hehehe.

Nice to visit here!

It's an honour, rmb. You're absolutely welcome here. Have a nice day to you!

I'm really proud of these honest people. They deserve a good recognition, for sure. :)


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^^ ako rin, I don't know of them ... hihihi. Kirby, pareho tayong out of this world when it comes to Filipino talents nowadays. Nagsa-subscribe ka ba sa TFC or ABS-CBN online?

lol. I think we really need to be updated when it comes to this matter. :weirdo:

Mars, thanks for the PMs. Anyway, I'll be busy in the next few weeks to come. Hopefully, I can sustain being a "numero uno" poster here in our thread. lol. :jk:

whoah! dito pala kayong dalawa ... hahaha .. PM-PM na nga lang ... have a good day to both of you. :) .. join ako sa inyo ... harharhar.

lol. tatlo lang pala tayo naka-online yesterday? Where's Chymera and the rest? Ngayon ba ang examinations ni Chymera?

paging Chymera ! :speech: :speech: :speech:

grabeh imo entry, freezing_pt. Absolutely fab!

Ako, I like Dinagyang because it mimics and mirrors my culture. The beating of the drums and the choreographic stumping of the feet makes it more unique, ethnic and classic. It's indescribable! But one thing for sure why I like Dinagyang Festival ... I'm a real and true-blooded Ilonggo ... it's my culture, my heritage ! :D


Dinagyang is Dinagyang. What else can I say more? :) :cheers:

see Kirby's post na lang ... tani kabalo ta kung san-o kag kung diin sa California sila maperform no? We can even ask Mauro from Australia to help us with info dissemination. I just received an email from him today regarding the contact person in city hall. :) At least we'll have a good access sa mga plans, projects sang city government.

PS. just don't mention in Dinagyang.Com regarding this matter .. may inkling yata si Mauro kung sin-o ako sa Dinagyang forum .. I'm using different username kasi sa CPU forum eh ... hehehe.

You're stucked with Dinagyang.Com right now. I scanned topics there as well yesterday. Very amusing indeed, Weck. I'm so kind of interested in Dating and Relationship Sub-forum. lol. I could be a good guru of love :) :jk: . It's really tempting to post, but there you go. I have to restrain myself for awhile kay basi wala na ako tiyempo sa iban nga bagay. lol.

Ara tuod si Nong Mau didto. lol. Medyo ga-start banat naman si friend mo sa Brisbane haw?

Kelan naman ang Paraw Regatta Amigos ?!

The 1st IWA Jetski Cup
January 28, 2006, 10:00 a.m.
Villa Regatta Beachfront
Villa Beach, Iloilo City


http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup2.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup4.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup6.jpg


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http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup5.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/01/jetskicup7.jpg


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(from The News Today Info online)



:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:


Did Tito Lopez join the Jetski Cup this year? I once seen him in his Jetski on our way to Guimaras for a visit few years ago. It's really a good sport though a bit expensive talaga. :)

Btw, when will be the 2006 Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta ?

Kelan naman ang Paraw Regatta Amigos ?!

hello Sandrin. I think we posted same thing at the same time. lol. I hope more news, infos and articles about the Paraw Regatta will be out soon. :)

here's few of the pictures I found in google.com

http://p.vtourist.com/845800-Paraw_Regatta-Iloilo_City.jpg


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2005/02/19/article_120601_02-19-2005.jpg


ILOILO-GUIMARAS PARAW REGATTA

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Hi Kirby, I made a separate thread on Paraw Regatta IloIlo to Guimaras in the Samahan Forum.
See link below:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=306583

thank you so much. :)

Iloilo Golf and Country Club



Next year (2007), the Iloilo Golf and Country Club is celebrating its centennial anniversary through its Centenary Committee led by Herminio Maravilla.


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

Proof of this ancient claim are two balls marked Wright and Ditson and Spalding and Pat, both dated 1899 recently found when the old golf course was dredged.

The club was founded by thirteen Scots who were workers of the Philippine Railways passing Santa Barbara. They were: Mssrs. Houston, GA. Less, E.J. PFleider, Circa, R.R Hancock, E. Black, Gleen, Holden, F. Powell, W.E. Greenbaum, E. McCreary, Sage and Schradic.

The first club house was a nipa hut under a big acacia tree where the natives used to bring drinking water in cans.

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

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

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

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


(from The News Today Info online)

Ilonggo artists Present `Bugna'
By Hazel de Los Reyes


IN CELEBRATION of the Dinagyang Festival, "Bugna" took place last January 22 at Robinsons Place Iloilo and ended last February 5.

Gina Apostol led the opening prayer while Mayor Jerry P. Trenas gave his welcome address followed by PG Zoluaga, an artist, who gave his inspirational message.


The Maharlika artist group performed "The Awakening of Sacred Life" that truly caught the attention of many. The participants from Cebu also gave their part and entertained the guests.

Among the guests were Executive Director of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. Ben Jimena, Philippine Daily Inquirer and host of "Palangga" Maurice Archache, Bea Doromal, the former chairman of the Art Council of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, John Castigador, Charlie Co, a visual artist from Bacolod and Mayor Jerry P. Trenas.

"Bugna," which means "blessing" aimed to showcase the talents and artworks of the local artists. The name was given by Momo Dalisay. It embraces the spirituality of the Dinagyang festival and also time for artists to offer their thanksgiving for the talents and blessing they have received.

"Bugna gave a chance to local artists to showcase their works, ingenuity, and creativity through their artworks," PG Zoluaga said. The nature of Dinagyang celebration according to him has reached a point that becomes cultural and artistic. They have observed it for years and they believe that the festival should have a culture and art component.

How did they come-up with such festival?

Bugna started on 1984 with "Hublag", the Ilonggo Craft Festival. It lasted until 1996 and after that the group of Zoluaga let it fade when they encountered difficulty in funding. Later on, they realized that the Dinagyang Festival should have an art component not merely just the Ati-Ati fest. They finally decided to take advantage of the space provided by Robinsons Place and mount the major artworks, major exhibition and hard works inside each gallery and come up with such kind of festivity.

"Robinsons Place Iloilo helps promote local artists through the Art Republic housed on its third floor. The artists then shared together their ideas and came up with "Bugna", the first Dinagyang Art Festival. This is the combination of the efforts of every Ilonggo artist and Robinsons Place Iloilo," Zoluaga added.


The group is planning to make it institutionalized so that the local government can allocate funds for them during the festival.

Bugna is already a part of Dinagyang Festival and will be held every year.
The festival was made possible in cooperation with Maharlika Artist Group and Writers Federation, Iloilo Artists Group, Art Republic and Robinsons Place Iloilo.


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Kalahi makes presence felt in Kasadyahan fete


SHOWING its support to the provincial and city government of Iloilo in celebrating the annual Dinagyang festivities, some 200-strong workforce of the Kalahi-Cidss:KKB joined the recently-held Kasadyahan foot parade/motorcade along major thoroughfares here.

The Kalahi delegates, led by Regional Project Coordinator Lucita J. Villanueva and Regional Infrastructure Engineer Silverio Von Maguad III, registered the highest number of participants among non-competing groups.


"We are taking advantage of the celebration of Iloilo's grandest festival to heighten people's awareness on social welfare and development programs particularly the Kalahi-Cidss," said Villanueva.

Kalahi-Cidss:KKB or the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services: Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay is a special project implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). It is centered on three main objectives: poverty reduction, improved local governance and community empowerment.

As a community-driven development project, Kalahi strengthens people's participation in identifying their most basic need and actively working out as a team for the realization of the project that would answer their need.

The community also provides counterpart funding to support the building of low-cost infrastructures such as roads, water systems, health station, classroom building, day care centers, seawalls and markets among others.

Participants to the foot parade include Area Coordinating Teams from KALAHI covered municipalities like Ajuy, Barotac Viejo, Calinog, Carles, Janiuay, Lambunao, Lemery, Maasin, San Dionisio and San Rafael, all in Iloilo province; Jamindan, Dumarao, Maayon and Tapaz in Capiz; and Cauayan in Negros Occidental. With them were Community Development Supervisor Sharon Tusalem and Deputy Regional Infrastructure Engineers Engelbert Datorin and Edgar Almira. (DSWD: Kalahi-Cidss:KKB/Alma L. Jornadal)



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WVCST studes sweep Museo art tilt


THREE students from the West Visayas College of Science and Technology served notice of their potential to the Iloilo art world after sweeping the top three spots in the recent Museo Iloilo On-the-Spot painting contest.

Alex Ordoyo, Crispo Mantiquilla, and Jonas Mark Siva placed first, second, and third respectively in the college level category of the competition held annually by the Museo Iloilo in conjunction with the Dinagyang Festival.


Over 250 students from the different elementary, high school, and colleges of Iloilo took part in the contest which was designed to encourage art awareness and appreciation as well as to discover budding artists among Iloilo's youth, said Mrs. Gina Sarabia-Espinosa, president of the Iloilo Cultural and Research Foundation, Inc. (ICRFI), steward foundation of the Museo Iloilo.

In the High School category, first place went to Sernette Jade Emata of the Iloilo National High School. Michael Jason Lencioco and Michael de la Rosa, both of the Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, took second and third, respectively.

In the Elementary level, Jannie Rose Que of Sun Yat Sen High School submitted the best painting while Fiel John de la Cruz of Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus and Annie Rose Abogadil of J.L. Tiongco Memorial School received second and third honors.

The art tilt is a yearly voyage of discovery that seeks to provide a venue for artistic expression for young students. The theme of the painting contest revolves around the Dinagyang.



(from Sunstar Iloilo News online)

Kelan naman ang Paraw Regatta Amigos ?!
We'll just wait for the official announcement ...
lol. tatlo lang pala tayo naka-online yesterday? Where's Chymera and the rest? Ngayon ba ang examinations ni Chymera?

paging Chymera ! :speech: :speech: :speech:
hello, I'm here .... naga lurk lng ako for the past few days busy sa Iloilo blog ko :D ... It was worth it, my earnings went up by 100% yesterday (lol, it's not that much anyways)

@Wekcy: I already got the t-shirt ... P30 lng lang man, my treat nlng :D Padul-ong ko lng sa friend ko, kay pirmi to siya sa Wecky's

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yey. medyo naga damo na di ang Ilonggos sa forum ... Hi to all :hi:

Penaflorida: Triple X
By Atty. Jobert Penaflorida
ON THE SPOT!

NO, this isn't about the proliferation of smut materials that are largely pirated. This is about the three exciting events that rocked Iloilo by storm, one after the other, and kept everyone terribly busy and exhausted. Not that I'm trying to justify my not having beaten the deadline for last week's column, but, really, the tight series of activities certainly put Iloilo not only on the go, but on a roll!

Right after the Dinagyang culminated last weekend, January 28 and 29, Iloilo City only got a one day respite before it plunged to a very colorful and bigger Chinese New Year's celebration along Plazoleta Gay last January 31. And, only a day after that, everyone again trooped to Jaro last February 2 for the annual grand celebration of the feast of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, the patroness of Iloilo and the whole of Western Visayas. Whew! What a triple treat, indeed.

The Dinagyang this year has certainly boosted and bolstered Iloilo's claim that it is the premier festival in the Philippines today. Undeniably, no other festival in the country can rival or even approximate the grandeur, the color and the spectacle that only Dinagyang can offer. The performances of all the twenty competing tribes in the ati-ati contest were outstanding as the level of competition was made more intense with the integration of both the open and barangay categories into one.

This year's Dinagyang was made more exciting as the network war of the broadcasting giants (ABS-CBN and GMA) overextended to the Dinagyang arena. All the big celebrities invaded Iloilo, packing the crowd in the two major malls, with GMA practically bringing all of their top-prized talents and shows to Iloilo, while ABS-CBN wowed the crowd with the complete attendance of all the 13 ex-housemates of the phenomenal Pinoy Big Brother fame. The debate of who has gathered the most number of Ilonggos continue, but the bottom line is that Iloilo emerged the ultimate winner. Business was brisk all over town - from food to drinks to souvenir items.

The network war did not even spare the Dinagyang proper, what with both networks casting their bets on their respective sponsored tribes. Undeniably, GMA's streamers and shirts dominated the parade, but ABS-CBN finally took the upper hand when its tribe, Tribu Ilongganon, emerged as this year's Grand Champion, dislodging last year's top winner, Tribu Silak, sponsored by GMA. It's funny to note how even the tribes and their supporters have been polarized into Kapuso and Kapamilya.

Except for some minor controversies, which are part and parcel of every Dinagyang, this year's celebration was truly a success. There were criticisms about the banning of sound systems along the main thoroughfares, the interruption caused by the appearance of a foreign singing group at the Freedom Grandstand, the relocation of one judging area allegedly to accommodate a major mall and the alleged inconsistency and unfairness in the judging of one or two judges. But, by and large, Dinagyang 2006 was well organized and well orchestrated. One bright spot was the fact that even with the President's attendance during the Sunday mass, the Dinagyang contest proper started on time at exactly 8 am. Certainly, a big improvement when compared to the track record in previous years. Kudos to Mayor Jerry Trenas and the hardworking women and men of the Dinagyang Foundation, especially its Executive Director Ben Jimena.

The success of the Dinagyang was also duplicated by the Iloilo Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Filipino-Chinese Cultural Association, headed by Mr. Felipe Uygongco, when the Ilonggo Chinoy community mounted a bigger Chinese New Year Festival this year. The entire Plazoleta Gay and the envisioned triangular Iloilo Chinatown district were filled with Chinoys and Pinoys alike with the colorful street parade, Chinese food festival and grand presentation. The two leading networks broadcasted the celebrations live over their respective local news programs, with ABS-CBN bringing the festival to the rest of the Philippines, with the live remote coverage of the grand opening at the Iloilo Central Commercial High School over Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas. Congratulations to all our Chinoy brethrens for a job well done!

Finally, this year's Jaro Fiesta was jam-packed not only with devotees and fiesta-goers but with top-ranking politicians, as everyone wanted to get an invitation for a choice seat in the coronation of 2006 Jaro Fiesta Queen Camille Aguilar Villar, youngest child and "unica hija" of power couple Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar. Heading the list of political VIPs was guest of honor, Vice President Noli de Castro. The coronation night was marked with understated elegance made beautiful by the simple yet royal presence of Camille, a beauty-and-brains 20-year old senior dean's lister at the Ateneo de Manila University. To the organizers, our Congratulations!

May the start of the year with a big bang for Iloilo pave the way for a more progressive and prosperous 2006 for all of us. Go, go, go, Iloilo! /For comments and reactions, email at attyjobertpenaflorida@yahoo.com.



Sunstar Iloilo Online
Monday, February 06, 2006

American firm to open call center in Iloilo City

ILOILO City – An American company has manifested intention to establish a call center here that is expected to employ 600 people.

Mayor Jerry Treñas refused to identify the name of the company but said it is already definite it would establish another call center in the city.

He hinted that the company is one of the big players in the country.

Treñas said a group of company officials has already paid him a courtesy call, adding that they have been in the city for already three times.

The company has already considered some areas as their possible business site or office. Treñas said the call center is expected to become operational in six months' time. This is the fourth call center which will operate here.


Panay News Online

Iloilo City targets 10,000 businesses

ILOILO City – The local government here looks forward to have a vibrant economy this year with more or less 10,000 small and big businesses leading the way.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said that at present, there are 8,000 businesses that filed for the renewal of their permits for this year.

Although the renewal of permit has ended in January 20, the City Licensing Office continues to receive and process the applications.

Treñas also announced that the city government has adopted new measures to facilitate the speedy processing of application and renewal of permits.

Those which registered an increase of 20 percent in sales in 2005 will be accommodated in an express lane. This is one measure the city has imposed to help those who are doing well in their business aimed at encouraging more.

Iloilo garners major awards in the Early Childhood Program national competition

Iloilo province garnered the major awards in the national level "Early Childhood Program" competition held recently.

Provincial Social Welfare Office (PSWO) Dept. Head Neneth Pador accepted the trophy of recognition for the provincial government last January 31, 2006 at the World Trade Center, Manila.

The categories at stake won by Iloilo are the following: Best Performing Province-Iloilo; Best Performing LGU —Concepcion, Iloilo; Best Day Care Mom-Marjorie Diocos, 52, a resident of Brgy. Poblacion, Concepcion, Iloilo; Best Performing Action Officer-Neneth Pador.

Pador revealed their victory during the Consultation Workshop with Social Welfare and Development Officers held at the 5th floor Conference Room, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol Friday.

By winning the Best LGU, Mayor Raul N. Banias, a physician by profession and Municipal Social Welfare Officer Mary A. Depalobos, 46, a resident of Poblacion, Concepcion, Iloilo were likewise given due recognition.

OIC-DSWD Secretary Lualhati Pablo led the distribution of the trophies of recognition to the winning categories which Iloilo province has impressively all won. Assisting the ceremonial recognition were Lina B. Lago, Exec. Director of National Council for the Welfare of Children together with OIC Dep-Ed Secretary Fe Hidalgo.

Meanwhile, various topics were tackled by the following speakers invited during the affair: Search for Child Friendly municipalities and cites by DSWD, FO 6 Rebecca Janala; Training of MSWDOS on the Day Care Accreditation Tools by DSWD, FO6 Joy Superio; KALAHI-CIDSS by DSWD, FO 6 Sharon Tusalem; Food for School Program "Bigas Para sa Mag-aaral at Pamilya" by DILG, Iloilo Province Janette Naldosa and Crafting of the Local Code for Children by PCPC-TWG by PSWDO, Iloilo Province, Nema Villan.


The News Today Iloilo Online

[QUOTE=lewdsaint]Penaflorida: Triple X
By Atty. Jobert Penaflorida
ON THE SPOT!


The Dinagyang this year has certainly boosted and bolstered Iloilo's claim that it is the premier festival in the Philippines today. Undeniably, no other festival in the country can rival or even approximate the grandeur, the color and the spectacle that only Dinagyang can offer. The performances of all the twenty competing tribes in the ati-ati contest were outstanding as the level of competition was made more intense with the integration of both the open and barangay categories into one.

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I agree with this that Dinagyan claim as the premier festival in the Philippines is true and the biggest festival in the Philippines I may say, I saw dinagyang festival once at napka bibo ng festival, the biggest talaga at napakarami ng mga tao na wala ang ibang pang festivals sa pilipinas. Ganda pa ng setting ng presentation area nila kase organized, nanonood lang ang mga tao sa mini stadium compara sa ibang festivals na sa daan lang nagpeperform ang mga mananayaw. napakarami pa ng mga grupo na kasali mahigit 20 na contingents which is the most number of contingents performing in any festival kase sa tondo di klaro kung may contingents ba o wala. congrations to the Iloilo people. sana makapanood ako ulit next year.

[QUOTE=lewdsaint]Penaflorida: Triple X
By Atty. Jobert Penaflorida
ON THE SPOT!


The Dinagyang this year has certainly boosted and bolstered Iloilo's claim that it is the premier festival in the Philippines today. Undeniably, no other festival in the country can rival or even approximate the grandeur, the color and the spectacle that only Dinagyang can offer. The performances of all the twenty competing tribes in the ati-ati contest were outstanding as the level of competition was made more intense with the integration of both the open and barangay categories into one.

I agree with this that Dinagyan claim as the premier festival in the Philippines is true and the biggest festival in the Philippines I may say, I saw dinagyang festival once at napka bibo ng festival, the biggest talaga at napakarami ng mga tao na wala ang ibang pang festivals sa pilipinas. Ganda pa ng setting ng presentation area nila kase organized, nanonood lang ang mga tao sa mini stadium compara sa ibang festivals na sa daan lang nagpeperform ang mga mananayaw. napakarami pa ng mga grupo na kasali mahigit 20 na contingents which is the most number of contingents performing in any festival kase sa tondo di klaro kung may contingents ba o wala. congrations to the Iloilo people. sana makapanood ako ulit next year.

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I agree with this that Dinagyan claim as the premier festival in the Philippines is true and the biggest festival in the Philippines I may say, I saw dinagyang festival once at napka bibo ng festival, the biggest talaga at napakarami ng mga tao na wala ang ibang pang festivals sa pilipinas. Ganda pa ng setting ng presentation area nila kase organized, nanonood lang ang mga tao sa mini stadium compara sa ibang festivals na sa daan lang nagpeperform ang mga mananayaw. napakarami pa ng mga grupo na kasali mahigit 20 na contingents which is the most number of contingents performing in any festival kase sa tondo di klaro kung may contingents ba o wala. congrations to the Iloilo people. sana makapanood ako ulit next year.

i dont wanna put bad blood between cebuanos and ilonggos here but im neither of the two naman so its ok for me to comment on this.

maganda sana if we claim something which has basis and facts, and sana try to check other festivals bago tayo magbuhat ng sariling bangko. if you are claiming to the fact na dinagyang has the most number of contingents eh better check your facts (and other festivals) the most popular visayan festival here in luzon is the sinulog and, and if you have 20 contingents, they have more than 30 contingents, then how can you say that no other festivals can rival dinagyang? and the prize? (yeh this is not about the prizes, but its a gauge of how you measure the the festival and claim the fact that its the premier and the grandest) the prize is about 500k for the first place in one category and another 500k in one category plus, another 500k for the contingent who has the best street dance performance. i know dinagyang has 100k for their first place which is 5x less than the prizes in sinulog. and talking about the set-up? chek it again, sinulog has the same set-up......... on a grander scale.

im not belittling iloilos dinagyang here kasi both dinagyang and sinulog as well as the atiatihan in kalibo and tondo are forms of devotion, pero as i have said, better get the facts out straight muna before we even try to claim something

[QUOTE=astroboi]

i dont wanna put bad blood between cebuanos and ilonggos here but im neither of the two naman so its ok for me to comment on this.

maganda sana if we claim something which has basis and facts, and sana try to check other festivals bago tayo magbuhat ng sariling bangko. if you are claiming to the fact na dinagyang has the most number of contingents eh better check your facts (and other festivals) the most popular visayan festival here in luzon is the sinulog and, and if you have 20 contingents, they have more than 30 contingents, then how can you say that no other festivals can rival dinagyang? and the prize? (yeh this is not about the prizes, but its a gauge of how you measure the the festival and claim the fact that its the premier and the grandest) the prize is about 500k for the first place in one category and another 500k in one category plus, another 500k for the contingent who has the best street dance performance. i know dinagyang has 100k for their first place which is 5x less than the prizes in sinulog. and talking about the set-up? chek it again, sinulog has the same set-up......... on a grander scale.

im not belittling iloilos dinagyang here kasi both dinagyang and sinulog as well as the atiatihan in kalibo and tondo are forms of devotion, pero as i have said, better get the facts out straight muna before we even try to claim something
i do agree, Cebu's Sinulog is definitely the biggest and I think you're right to say that you can measure how big a festival is on its prizes.

But being the "best" is very subjective with regards to these things because people has differing tastes as to what they think the best festival would be. Some people may want the better choreographed performances in Dinagyang or some may want the all-round bigger Sinulog. It's a matter of tastes ...

[QUOTE=zeos]
i do agree, Cebu's Sinulog is definitely the biggest and I think you're right to say that you can measure how big a festival is on its prizes.

But being the "best" is very subjective with regards to these things because people has differing tastes as to what they think the best festival would be. Some people may want the better choreographed performances in Dinagyang or some may want the all-round bigger Sinulog. It's a matter of tastes ...

yes i agree with you, thats why i avoided that word in my post

^^ thank You for the positive comments about Sinulog - one beat, one dance, one vision- for the child Jesus. :)

lol. I think we really need to be updated when it comes to this matter. :weirdo:

Mars, thanks for the PMs. Anyway, I'll be busy in the next few weeks to come. Hopefully, I can sustain being a "numero uno" poster here in our thread. lol. :jk:

hehehe .. bilib na gid sa imo guts, kirbs.

Updated with what? Philippine artistas? ... wow .. you need to subscribe to TFC siguro ... or you can even try to be a registered member of ABS-CBN online. Sige na, subscribe ka na .. makipanood na lang ako ... hehehe.

Dinagyang is Dinagyang. What else can I say more? :) :cheers:

cheers !

You're stucked with Dinagyang.Com right now. I scanned topics there as well yesterday. Very amusing indeed, Weck. I'm so kind of interested in Dating and Relationship Sub-forum. lol. I could be a good guru of love :) :jk: . It's really tempting to post, but there you go. I have to restrain myself for awhile kay basi wala na ako tiyempo sa iban nga bagay. lol.

Ara tuod si Nong Mau didto. lol. Medyo ga-start banat naman si friend mo sa Brisbane haw?


Nami to mga topics, Kirby ah ... si toolbyte gani nag-register man (kita mo?)... hehehe. Daw wala na gid ako matago siguro kay Nong Mau ah ... after nya gin-forward email sa akon, gin-follow-up pa niya sa Dinagyang.Com ... hehehe ... i still won't concede with the game though ... hehehe.

Kirbs, join to bala ..kay bal-an ko damo ka gid i-share sa Sub_forum nga ina ... hehehe ... but be mindful kay basi masobrahan ... hahaha.

Start na ako buwas sang another 4 months course ko sa St Pancras ... hina na ang time sa computer sini ... hehehe.

Kelan naman ang Paraw Regatta Amigos ?!


Hi Sandrin ... wala pang official announcement about Paraw Regatta ... hopefully, it will be out soon .. usually Feb, March, April .. depende sa lakad nang panahon ... coz they're using the wind for sailing so siguro towards summer time na.

here's few of the pictures I found in google.com

http://p.vtourist.com/845800-Paraw_Regatta-Iloilo_City.jpg


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2005/02/19/article_120601_02-19-2005.jpg


ILOILO-GUIMARAS PARAW REGATTA

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:


wowoweee ... kanami ah ... i used to watch this Paraw Regatta Festival ... the Guimaras Strait turned into one big colourful body of water due to this paraws ... i liked watching it more whilst sipping wine in either Breakthrough or Seaside (before).

We'll just wait for the official announcement ...

hello, I'm here .... naga lurk lng ako for the past few days busy sa Iloilo blog ko :D ... It was worth it, my earnings went up by 100% yesterday (lol, it's not that much anyways)

@Wekcy: I already got the t-shirt ... P30 lng lang man, my treat nlng :D Padul-ong ko lng sa friend ko, kay pirmi to siya sa Wecky's

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yey. medyo naga damo na di ang Ilonggos sa forum ... Hi to all :hi:

Chy, thanks a lot ... libre pa ako .. hehehe ... bawi na lang ako migs sa imo pagpuli ko da next year ... okay man gali ang presyo ah .. 30php .. sent from America with love ... yehey.

What do you mean by the earning went up, like 100%? ... hehehe .. Chy, I imagined you sa bagay nga ini like one lad here in UK (almost your age, too) nga nangin milyonaryo tungod sa iya website. Keep it up my friend. I visited your site lately and I never knew that Kaplan is one of your advertisers. :)

btw, it's nice to note that nagdamo na di mga Ilonggos visiting the site. Chy, I also asked elle, etc to contact you dira sa WVSU kay abi nila iba imo eskwelahan. :)

Penaflorida: Triple X
By Atty. Jobert Penaflorida
ON THE SPOT!

NO, this isn't about the proliferation of smut materials that are largely pirated. This is about the three exciting events that rocked Iloilo by storm, one after the other, and kept everyone terribly busy and exhausted. Not that I'm trying to justify my not having beaten the deadline for last week's column, but, really, the tight series of activities certainly put Iloilo not only on the go, but on a roll!

Right after the Dinagyang culminated last weekend, January 28 and 29, Iloilo City only got a one day respite before it plunged to a very colorful and bigger Chinese New Year's celebration along Plazoleta Gay last January 31. And, only a day after that, everyone again trooped to Jaro last February 2 for the annual grand celebration of the feast of Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria, the patroness of Iloilo and the whole of Western Visayas. Whew! What a triple treat, indeed.

The Dinagyang this year has certainly boosted and bolstered Iloilo's claim that it is the premier festival in the Philippines today. Undeniably, no other festival in the country can rival or even approximate the grandeur, the color and the spectacle that only Dinagyang can offer. The performances of all the twenty competing tribes in the ati-ati contest were outstanding as the level of competition was made more intense with the integration of both the open and barangay categories into one.

This year's Dinagyang was made more exciting as the network war of the broadcasting giants (ABS-CBN and GMA) overextended to the Dinagyang arena. All the big celebrities invaded Iloilo, packing the crowd in the two major malls, with GMA practically bringing all of their top-prized talents and shows to Iloilo, while ABS-CBN wowed the crowd with the complete attendance of all the 13 ex-housemates of the phenomenal Pinoy Big Brother fame. The debate of who has gathered the most number of Ilonggos continue, but the bottom line is that Iloilo emerged the ultimate winner. Business was brisk all over town - from food to drinks to souvenir items.

The network war did not even spare the Dinagyang proper, what with both networks casting their bets on their respective sponsored tribes. Undeniably, GMA's streamers and shirts dominated the parade, but ABS-CBN finally took the upper hand when its tribe, Tribu Ilongganon, emerged as this year's Grand Champion, dislodging last year's top winner, Tribu Silak, sponsored by GMA. It's funny to note how even the tribes and their supporters have been polarized into Kapuso and Kapamilya.

Except for some minor controversies, which are part and parcel of every Dinagyang, this year's celebration was truly a success. There were criticisms about the banning of sound systems along the main thoroughfares, the interruption caused by the appearance of a foreign singing group at the Freedom Grandstand, the relocation of one judging area allegedly to accommodate a major mall and the alleged inconsistency and unfairness in the judging of one or two judges. But, by and large, Dinagyang 2006 was well organized and well orchestrated. One bright spot was the fact that even with the President's attendance during the Sunday mass, the Dinagyang contest proper started on time at exactly 8 am. Certainly, a big improvement when compared to the track record in previous years. Kudos to Mayor Jerry Trenas and the hardworking women and men of the Dinagyang Foundation, especially its Executive Director Ben Jimena.

The success of the Dinagyang was also duplicated by the Iloilo Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Filipino-Chinese Cultural Association, headed by Mr. Felipe Uygongco, when the Ilonggo Chinoy community mounted a bigger Chinese New Year Festival this year. The entire Plazoleta Gay and the envisioned triangular Iloilo Chinatown district were filled with Chinoys and Pinoys alike with the colorful street parade, Chinese food festival and grand presentation. The two leading networks broadcasted the celebrations live over their respective local news programs, with ABS-CBN bringing the festival to the rest of the Philippines, with the live remote coverage of the grand opening at the Iloilo Central Commercial High School over Magandang Umaga, Pilipinas. Congratulations to all our Chinoy brethrens for a job well done!

Finally, this year's Jaro Fiesta was jam-packed not only with devotees and fiesta-goers but with top-ranking politicians, as everyone wanted to get an invitation for a choice seat in the coronation of 2006 Jaro Fiesta Queen Camille Aguilar Villar, youngest child and "unica hija" of power couple Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar. Heading the list of political VIPs was guest of honor, Vice President Noli de Castro. The coronation night was marked with understated elegance made beautiful by the simple yet royal presence of Camille, a beauty-and-brains 20-year old senior dean's lister at the Ateneo de Manila University. To the organizers, our Congratulations!

May the start of the year with a big bang for Iloilo pave the way for a more progressive and prosperous 2006 for all of us. Go, go, go, Iloilo! /For comments and reactions, email at attyjobertpenaflorida@yahoo.com.



Sunstar Iloilo Online
Monday, February 06, 2006

oh yes .. it's a triple treat 2006 opening for Iloilo City gid ... Dinagyang, Iloilo Chinese New Year, and Jaro Fiesta (Candelaria) ... impressive and very successful big events, indeed ! I hope these events will boost Iloilo's economic status in 2006, and more jobs and opportunites for all our kababayans out there.

Iloilo City targets 10,000 businesses

ILOILO City – The local government here looks forward to have a vibrant economy this year with more or less 10,000 small and big businesses leading the way.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said that at present, there are 8,000 businesses that filed for the renewal of their permits for this year.

Although the renewal of permit has ended in January 20, the City Licensing Office continues to receive and process the applications.

Treñas also announced that the city government has adopted new measures to facilitate the speedy processing of application and renewal of permits.

Those which registered an increase of 20 percent in sales in 2005 will be accommodated in an express lane. This is one measure the city has imposed to help those who are doing well in their business aimed at encouraging more.

good job for the City of Iloilo ... hopefully, more and more businesses will open in Iloilo countryside, too. Cheers !

Penaflorida: Triple X
By Atty. Jobert Penaflorida
ON THE SPOT!


The Dinagyang this year has certainly boosted and bolstered Iloilo's claim that it is the premier festival in the Philippines today. Undeniably, no other festival in the country can rival or even approximate the grandeur, the color and the spectacle that only Dinagyang can offer. The performances of all the twenty competing tribes in the ati-ati contest were outstanding as the level of competition was made more intense with the integration of both the open and barangay categories into one.




I agree with this that Dinagyan claim as the premier festival in the Philippines is true and the biggest festival in the Philippines I may say, I saw dinagyang festival once at napka bibo ng festival, the biggest talaga at napakarami ng mga tao na wala ang ibang pang festivals sa pilipinas. Ganda pa ng setting ng presentation area nila kase organized, nanonood lang ang mga tao sa mini stadium compara sa ibang festivals na sa daan lang nagpeperform ang mga mananayaw. napakarami pa ng mga grupo na kasali mahigit 20 na contingents which is the most number of contingents performing in any festival kase sa tondo di klaro kung may contingents ba o wala. congrations to the Iloilo people. sana makapanood ako ulit next year.


Thank you, astroboi .. hope you'll be back to see 2007 Dinagyang Festival as well. Three of my classmates (from college) working here in UK went to see the 2006 Dinagyang .. it's really great improvement daw ... and security is becoming tighter, too. Even the tribes' choreography really improved well. Anyway, I'll (with my sis, friends and classmates) be home by 2007 (hopefully by Jan) with some of my friends to watch Dinagyang Festival. Most of them are first timers in Iloilo. Some came from as far as Aurora and Davao. :)

Reminder to all ILONGGOS !


BIR: Please cooperate with our tax collection campaign
By Ruby P. Silubrico


TWO high-ranking officials of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) here are appealing to the taxpayers to cooperate in their tax collection campaign.

They also warned businessmen not to take advantage of the 12 percent expanded Value Added Tax (VAT).


Jona Ruth Alonte, district revenue officer (RDO) said she hopes everyone will help each other in collecting tax for the development of the country's economy.

"We really need expanded VAT. Every single centavo you pay is a big help to our tax collection campaign," Alonte said.

Alonte also asked the cooperation of the businessmen not take advantage of the two percent increase. Included in the warning were doctors and lawyers.

She emphasized that doctors and lawyers with less than P1.5 million revenues or earnings per year are not allowed to increase their services.

It was learned that 86 percent of the government revenues would go to the payments of the government's debts. Thus, in order to address the country's fiscal problem, another two percent was added, thus the 12 percent expanded VAT.

Alonte said that in Iloilo City alone, the tax revenue target is at P3 billion.

Not anti-poor

Meanwhile, BIR Regional Director Rudita Galanto reiterated that the expanded VAT is not anti poor but instead it recognizes the needs of the poor and exempts basic commodities. These are agriculture and marine products in their original state such as vegetables meat, fish, fruits, eggs and rice, educational services rendered by both public and private educational institutions, books, newspapers and magazines.

Lease of residential houses not exceeding P10,000 monthly, sale of low-cost house and lot not exceeding P2.5 million, sales of persons and establishments earning not more than P1.5 million per year that include sari-sari stores and street vendors are also exempted.

Goods and services that are subject for expanded VAT are coal, natural gas and other indigenous fuels, petroleum products and their raw materials, power/electric cooperatives, domestic transport of passengers by air and sea, medical services, legal services, cotton and cotton seeds, non-food agricultural products, works of art, literary works, and musical composition.

Register

Galanto added that every person, who in the course of trade or business, sells, barters or exchanges goods or properties, or engages in the sale or exchange of goods, services subject to VAT, shall be liable to register for VAT if gross sales or gross receipts for the past 12 months have exceeded to P1.5 million.

Galanto added that there's a need to increase the VAT from 10 to 12 percent as part of a bigger effort to address the country's budget deficit.

"We need to increase our tax collection to sustain the government's delivery of basic services. While we can conceptually reduce government expenditures, we can only reduce it because the public relies on government for these basic services, which includes education and medical services," she stressed.

@Kirby ... there you go .. bawi na ako post diri migs ... hehehe .. anyway, I'll see you in Dinagyang.Com. Cheers ! :)

[QUOTE=lewdsaint]Penaflorida: Triple X
By Atty. Jobert Penaflorida
ON THE SPOT!


The Dinagyang this year has certainly boosted and bolstered Iloilo's claim that it is the premier festival in the Philippines today. Undeniably, no other festival in the country can rival or even approximate the grandeur, the color and the spectacle that only Dinagyang can offer. The performances of all the twenty competing tribes in the ati-ati contest were outstanding as the level of competition was made more intense with the integration of both the open and barangay categories into one.

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I agree with this that Dinagyan claim as the premier festival in the Philippines is true and the biggest festival in the Philippines I may say, I saw dinagyang festival once at napka bibo ng festival, the biggest talaga at napakarami ng mga tao na wala ang ibang pang festivals sa pilipinas. Ganda pa ng setting ng presentation area nila kase organized, nanonood lang ang mga tao sa mini stadium compara sa ibang festivals na sa daan lang nagpeperform ang mga mananayaw. napakarami pa ng mga grupo na kasali mahigit 20 na contingents which is the most number of contingents performing in any festival kase sa tondo di klaro kung may contingents ba o wala. congrations to the Iloilo people. sana makapanood ako ulit next year.

siguro and it can be... I haven't been to Dinagyang pa kase eh...
Sto. Niño is the biggest and grandest in this event ;)

We'll just wait for the official announcement ...

hello, I'm here .... naga lurk lng ako for the past few days busy sa Iloilo blog ko :D ... It was worth it, my earnings went up by 100% yesterday (lol, it's not that much anyways)

@Wekcy: I already got the t-shirt ... P30 lng lang man, my treat nlng :D Padul-ong ko lng sa friend ko, kay pirmi to siya sa Wecky's

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yey. medyo naga damo na di ang Ilonggos sa forum ... Hi to all :hi:

lol. I liked that term, Chymera. Sige post lang di from time to time or you'll surely be missed. Btw, what's this 100% increase in earnings? lol. I'm just too nosy, amigo. :)

Iloilo City targets 10,000 businesses

ILOILO City – The local government here looks forward to have a vibrant economy this year with more or less 10,000 small and big businesses leading the way.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said that at present, there are 8,000 businesses that filed for the renewal of their permits for this year.

Although the renewal of permit has ended in January 20, the City Licensing Office continues to receive and process the applications.

Treñas also announced that the city government has adopted new measures to facilitate the speedy processing of application and renewal of permits.

Those which registered an increase of 20 percent in sales in 2005 will be accommodated in an express lane. This is one measure the city has imposed to help those who are doing well in their business aimed at encouraging more.


really? wow ! I guess Trenas should be hailed for this. More business, more jobs for our fellow Ilonggos back home. Go Trenas ! Go Iloilo ! :cheers:

hehehe .. bilib na gid sa imo guts, kirbs.

Updated with what? Philippine artistas? ... wow .. you need to subscribe to TFC siguro ... or you can even try to be a registered member of ABS-CBN online. Sige na, subscribe ka na .. makipanood na lang ako ... hehehe.

you should, my friend. lol. :)

TFC? Nah. I barely open my telly nowadays except if I wanted to watch my new DVDs. I'm busy with my Xbox. lol.

Nami to mga topics, Kirby ah ... si toolbyte gani nag-register man (kita mo?)... hehehe. Daw wala na gid ako matago siguro kay Nong Mau ah ... after nya gin-forward email sa akon, gin-follow-up pa niya sa Dinagyang.Com ... hehehe ... i still won't concede with the game though ... hehehe.

Kirbs, join to bala ..kay bal-an ko damo ka gid i-share sa Sub_forum nga ina ... hehehe ... but be mindful kay basi masobrahan ... hahaha.

Start na ako buwas sang another 4 months course ko sa St Pancras ... hina na ang time sa computer sini ... hehehe.

Is toolbyte there as well? Gee, what happened to CPU Forum then? I think Nong Mau knew it already. Nag-post ka profile mo haw? Weck, I'll join Dinagyang later. Sadya to commentar ni Nong Mau. I'll change my username para indi niya mabal-an or else, buking gid ta duha. I really wanted to wind him up at times for fun's sake lang. Seryoso abi si Nong Mau eh. Hopefully, next time ta nga pagpuli, try to hapit sa Australia before coming back here in UK, and didto lang ta kay Nong Mau magpa-adopt for a week. Di ba nang-invite na ina siya before?

Ano naman ina nga course? I am working to get one this September pero depende lang ina kung mag-join ka. Kung classmates ta then I'll go for it. Hambala bala si bossing mo to enrol you naman this September. Last one na gid 'ka mo. lol. :)

wowoweee ... kanami ah ... i used to watch this Paraw Regatta Festival ... the Guimaras Strait turned into one big colourful body of water due to this paraws ... i liked watching it more whilst sipping wine in either Breakthrough or Seaside (before).


reminiscing? abi ko tapos na 'to? lol. :jk:

Chy, thanks a lot ... libre pa ako .. hehehe ... bawi na lang ako migs sa imo pagpuli ko da next year ... okay man gali ang presyo ah .. 30php .. sent from America with love ... yehey.

What do you mean by the earning went up, like 100%? ... hehehe .. Chy, I imagined you sa bagay nga ini like one lad here in UK (almost your age, too) nga nangin milyonaryo tungod sa iya website. Keep it up my friend. I visited your site lately and I never knew that Kaplan is one of your advertisers. :)

btw, it's nice to note that nagdamo na di mga Ilonggos visiting the site. Chy, I also asked elle, etc to contact you dira sa WVSU kay abi nila iba imo eskwelahan. :)

Ako Chymera, indi mo paglibrehon? It's unfair ! :jk: . Actually, tama na hambal ni Wecky about sa isa ka bata di who actually earned his first million through his website. Keep it up man !

oh yes .. it's a triple treat 2006 opening for Iloilo City gid ... Dinagyang, Iloilo Chinese New Year, and Jaro Fiesta (Candelaria) ... impressive and very successful big events, indeed ! I hope these events will boost Iloilo's economic status in 2006, and more jobs and opportunites for all our kababayans out there.

I agree gid ! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Reminder to all ILONGGOS !

yes. That's right !


PAY YOUR TAXES PROMPTLY !

:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse:

@Kirby ... there you go .. bawi na ako post diri migs ... hehehe .. anyway, I'll see you in Dinagyang.Com. Cheers ! :)

lol. I'm busy lately so I have an excuse. lol. I'll see you in Dinagyang. Mapa-member na gid ko to para may kuliton ta duha. :cheers:

Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay Festival

By MONTESA GRIÑO



CALINOG, Iloilo – Showcasing their most valued culture – Suguidanon, the
municipality of Calinog under Mayor Alex Centena celebrated their “Hirinugyaw-Suguidanonay” Festival the other day.

The festival is similar to Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival. The celebration also falls on the feast of Sr. Santo Niño.

The Calinognons consider the feast as a time for merrymaking, rejoicing and openly expressing their devotion to the Holy Child.

The festival had five participating tribes that included Tribu Dila-Dila of the Alcarde-Gustilo Memorial National High School, Tribu Banaag of the Esteban Javellana

Memorial High School, Tribu Bulalakaw of Calinog National Comprehensive High School, Tribu Badlanon of Calinog Central School and Tribu Maragtas of the Carvasana National High School.

Tribu Dila-Dila took home the bacon when they were awarded the grand championship title, the best in choreography and best in costume. Tribu Banaag was adjudged 1st runner while Tribu Bulalakaw was 2nd runner up. Tribu Bulalakaw also took the best in performance, most disciplined, and best music awards.

The Calinog Municipality awarded P 30,000 to the grand champion, P 20,000 to the 1st runner up and P 10,000 to the 2nd runner up.

However, Gov. Niel Tupas gave an additional P 180,000 worth of prizes for the champion, P 80,000 for the 1st runner up and P 70,000 for the 2nd runner up. P 50,000 were also given to the non-winning tribes.


(from Panay News online)

P1M worth of projects await Iloilo City brgys

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY



ILOILO City – Projects worth a total of P1 million await the 180 barangays in this city. Funds will be sourced from the city government’s development fund.

“Bulig ni Mayor (Jerry Treñas) sa mga konsehal. Last year (2005) P1 million man,” Councilor Jeffrey Ganzon told Panay News.

In 2005, Ganzon said, “we were asked to submit our (project) proposals to the City Administrator’s Office.”

For his part, Ganzon said, he had asked for mono bloc chairs and jet matic water pumps to be distributed to the barangays.

“Last year ginbulig ko ang akon sa mga day care centers,” said Councilor Jed Mabilog.

The development fund is now being focused on the maintenance of roads, drainage system and infrastructures beneficial to the barangay concerned and the city, as a whole, Ganzon added.

Mabilog disclosed it is now the Iloilo City Development Council that identifies the infrastructure projects.

“A councilor can identify a project based on the approved development plan of the city but only worth P1 million,” Mabilog stressed.

Projects shall only be based on what the Iloilo City Development Council had enumerated, he said.

Reports reached Panay News, however, that only a few selected councilors were endowed with such projects.

Mayor Treñas was not immediately reached for comment. He is in Manila for the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) meeting, yesterday.

The Iloilo City Development Council is composed of Treñas as chairman with all the 180 barangays captains, 23 non-government organizations, City Department of Local Government Head Helen Mistidio, Iloilo City Urban Poor Affairs Office Chief Roy Firmeza, as members.


(from Panay News online)

lol. I liked that term, Chymera. Sige post lang di from time to time or you'll surely be missed. Btw, what's this 100% increase in earnings? lol. I'm just too nosy, amigo. :)

we used it a lot in here, Kirby. Maayo pa si Chymera, negosyante na. Maayo gid nga bata. Chy, hope it will grow and prosper more. You really deserved it ! Goodluck !

really? wow ! I guess Trenas should be hailed for this. More business, more jobs for our fellow Ilonggos back home. Go Trenas ! Go Iloilo ! :cheers:

I agree, Kirby. Remember that workers from these businesses formed the backbone of our economy in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province. With the influx of new businesses coming to our city, more people will have jobs hence raising our annual family income index, and the city and province GDPs. Hopefully, this year, our average family income will raise from 287K (2000) to at least 300K annually. This is just a lame objective thinking that many businesses opened up from 2000 to 2006 and a good movement of Ilonggo OFWs and Immigrants here abroad. This way, the local economy will be more stable and resilient, and quality of life of every Ilonggo family will be much, much better in comparison. All we need to do is to keep on eye of our growing population, which at times negately affect our standard of living due to rising unemployment, more mouths to feed and poverty is on the rise. Hopefully, we'll maintain an average 1.9% population increase yearly or even less.

Is toolbyte there as well? Gee, what happened to CPU Forum then? I think Nong Mau knew it already. Nag-post ka profile mo haw? Weck, I'll join Dinagyang later. Sadya to commentar ni Nong Mau. I'll change my username para indi niya mabal-an or else, buking gid ta duha. I really wanted to wind him up at times for fun's sake lang. Seryoso abi si Nong Mau eh. Hopefully, next time ta nga pagpuli, try to hapit sa Australia before coming back here in UK, and didto lang ta kay Nong Mau magpa-adopt for a week. Di ba nang-invite na ina siya before?

Ano naman ina nga course? I am working to get one this September pero depende lang ina kung mag-join ka. Kung classmates ta then I'll go for it. Hambala bala si bossing mo to enrol you naman this September. Last one na gid 'ka mo. lol. :)

daw wala pa man siya ka-post ... actually, I am waiting for his post ... and I think kabalo ako sang topic kung diin siya gusto mag-post considering of his area of expertise ... gusto ko lang mabal-an ang iya idea about sining subject matter .. I might even raised few issues considering nga member siya sang block ... hehehe.

Kirbs, we'll see ... tani kung may extra pwede gid eh .. sabagay 3 days overtime man lang ina kung gustuhon ta gid ah .... hehehe. Happy gid dayon si Nong Mauro eh. May gin-post ko to para sa iya ... bal-an mo naman ina kung ano ka aktibo.

Ano nga module kuhaon mo, PM abi para pag-duty ko hambalon ko dayon boss ko .. nga daan ma-apply pa kita sina and may series of interviews pa ... so we'll see.

Cheers !

reminiscing? abi ko tapos na 'to? lol. :jk:

hahaha .. lango-lango ka gid ... may ara nag-send message sa akon Friendster last week ... daw ibalik ko gani kung pwede lang ... hehehe ...

Ako Chymera, indi mo paglibrehon? It's unfair ! :jk: . Actually, tama na hambal ni Wecky about sa isa ka bata di who actually earned his first million through his website. Keep it up man !


well supported ka gid diri Chy ... goodluck man !

yes. That's right !


PAY YOUR TAXES PROMPTLY !

:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse:

hehehe ... basi may ginatago ka pa da nga propriedad, bayri na ay ... maluoy ka man .. pang-sweldo pa to ang iban sa mga empleyado sang gobyerno ... hehehe ... bayad ka gani mas dako nga tax sa kay Blair, kay Tita Glo pa? ... hehehe.

hello everyone ! Just dropping by lang.

Have a good day to all !

Kirby, Wecky and all ... hope more good news to come pa. It's nice to note sang mga plans sang aton pinalangga nga ciudad kag probinsiya. Kirby, PM ko na lang ikaw karon. Medyo sako gid subong. Medyo pangita-ngita ta di anay manggad para pang lakwatsa ta. yehoo ! See you all ! Cheers !

out naman gani ako, mars .. see you, too ! Nice for you to drop by. Ako man may kadtuan pa ... hehehe.

Have a nice day to all !

:) :) :)

Ilonggo pride up as Ambassadors visit Iloilo-Guimaras
By Florence F. Hibionada


Playing hosts to the envoys are distinguished members of the Lopez clan who traces their roots to said provinces. With a quick tour around the sights and sounds of the city, Ambassador and Madam Gerard Chesnel of France joined Ambassador and Mrs. Jose Zaide, Ambassador to France and Ambassador Rubens Fedele, Ambassador to Italy in gracing the grand Jaro Fiesta celebration. A first for the city and the Ilonggos, the presence of said international Envoys brought yet more pride to the locals as sentiments of gratitude poured in for the Lopez family. Fiesta Queen Camille Villar is the daughter of Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, a close family friend of the Lopezes.

It was also to be an opportunity for the Ambassadors and their spouses and members of the visiting Diplomatic corps to see the island-province of Guimaras.

Oscar Lopez and wife Connie along with son Jay personally toured the group with a stop in the famous Guimaras tourist spot, Roca Encantada Lopez mansion. It was to be a homecoming of some sort as well for the Lopezes, with Guimaras once under the administration of then Governor and Lone District Congresswoman Emily Relucio-Lopez, wife of former Iloilo Second District Congressman Albertito Lopez.

Mayor Jerry Treñas in an interview said this year's Jaro Fiesta celebration continues to truly live up to the expectations of the Ilonggos. This as he added, that the Ilonggo spirit lives on in the efforts shown by great Ilonggo families like the Lopezes.

Similar sentiments shared by City Councilor Ely Estante, former broadcast journalist who has since expressed his high regard to the Lopez family.

"They help us bring the world closer to Iloilo and the Ilonggos," Councilor Estante said. "Of all the big Ilonggo families, it is still the Lopezes who actually bring back the glory to our city either by investments or by bringing important people to us here."


Link :
http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/08/ilonggo.pride.up.as.ambassadors.visit.iloilo.guimaras.html

Iloilo Chinatown

In terms of richness in their cultural heritage presentation and the economic benefits it has generated for a day's commercial activities the recent celebration of Chinese New Year in downtown Iloilo a week ago was a big success.

Kudos to the organizers who have done their best to make the said affair a momentous one.

Chinese dishes depicting delectable Chinese cuisine; various novelty items believed to bring good luck and charms in line with the Year of the Dog were best enjoyed by and sold to the spectators. The crowd of different races who came as tourists to watch the Dinagyang Festival earlier, and visitors from other regions not to mention our own locals, have signified their awe and admiration in having the chance to watch the traditional dragon dance and other related cultural activities.

Judging from the thickness of the crowd who stayed a little late to enjoy the foods and drinks at the kiosks openly installed right along Plazoleta Gay stretching as far as to the corner of Iznart and De Leon streets, no doubt Chinese New Year was a huge success.

The Iloilo City Council should partly be given credit in passing a resolution converting the area into a Chinatown giving our Chinese brothers the special privilege of making their annual celebration a big success.

Definitely, the presence of the Chinese community in the city is something we Ilonggos cannot afford to ignore.

The big establishments around us are mostly dominated by Chinese businessmen. They engage practically in all forms of businesses such as hotels, restaurants, construction firms, drugstores, hard wares, not to mention giant malls and others.

They've been here since time immemorial, plying their trades and contributing a lot for the economic progress of our city and to the whole country as well -- to think, some of them, started from humble beginnings.

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Paraw Regatta set on Feb. 18-19

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Inc. (IPRFI) is now accepting entries for the 34th Iloilo Paraw Regatta slated on February 18-19.

IPRFI Chairman Manuel Villa Jr. said this year’s competition will be more colorful than in past years.

“It will be a much better Paraw Regatta competition,” he said before the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps yesterday.

Participants may register according to the size of their sailboats and will be classified according to the categories specified by the foundation.

There will be two categories – Category A and Category B.

Paraws having a waterline length ranging from 16 feet and below shall be classified to compete in Category A. The use of indigenous materials shall be strictly followed.

In Category B, the Paraws shall have a waterline length of 16.1 feet up to 22 feet. Its hull must be strictly made of wood and the use of aluminum for outriggers is allowed.

Furthermore, the Paraw participants will be classified in two – painted and unpainted with separate prizes.

Upon registration, participants are required to pay a corresponding fee of P100 for categories A and B.

Participants must reflect on their registration forms to which category they shall enter for the verification of the Technical Committee in determining of the proper category of the Paraw participant.

Entry numbers shall be assigned to registered applicants on a first come, first served basis.

The deadline for registration of entries shall be on February 17, 2006.

Participants shall file their entries at the Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office, Iloilo City Tourism Office, Guimaras Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism Region VI.


Link:
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm

Ako Chymera, indi mo paglibrehon? It's unfair ! :jk: . Actually, tama na hambal ni Wecky about sa isa ka bata di who actually earned his first million through his website. Keep it up man !
:D yeah I heard about that 1M webpage lng gni ...
we used it a lot in here, Kirby. Maayo pa si Chymera, negosyante na. Maayo gid nga bata. Chy, hope it will grow and prosper more. You really deserved it ! Goodluck !
thanks gd wecky ... gling ma nurse ko ya anay, second priority lng na anay ang web designing.
Check this out!

Click Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=314812&page=1&pp=20)
This has been posted millions of times already ....
Paraw Regatta set on Feb. 18-19

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Inc. (IPRFI) is now accepting entries for the 34th Iloilo Paraw Regatta slated on February 18-19.

IPRFI Chairman Manuel Villa Jr. said this year’s competition will be more colorful than in past years.

“It will be a much better Paraw Regatta competition,” he said before the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps yesterday.

Participants may register according to the size of their sailboats and will be classified according to the categories specified by the foundation.

There will be two categories – Category A and Category B.

Paraws having a waterline length ranging from 16 feet and below shall be classified to compete in Category A. The use of indigenous materials shall be strictly followed.

In Category B, the Paraws shall have a waterline length of 16.1 feet up to 22 feet. Its hull must be strictly made of wood and the use of aluminum for outriggers is allowed.

Furthermore, the Paraw participants will be classified in two – painted and unpainted with separate prizes.

Upon registration, participants are required to pay a corresponding fee of P100 for categories A and B.

Participants must reflect on their registration forms to which category they shall enter for the verification of the Technical Committee in determining of the proper category of the Paraw participant.

Entry numbers shall be assigned to registered applicants on a first come, first served basis.

The deadline for registration of entries shall be on February 17, 2006.

Participants shall file their entries at the Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office, Iloilo City Tourism Office, Guimaras Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism Region VI.


Link:
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm
cool ... 18-19 tni la lng ko klase sa saturday

Check this out! Forum on the largest metropolitan areas in the P.I.

Click Here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=314812&page=1&pp=20)

we used it a lot in here, Kirby. Maayo pa si Chymera, negosyante na. Maayo gid nga bata. Chy, hope it will grow and prosper more. You really deserved it ! Goodluck !


amen, amigo. Amo ina iya ! Basta sige sulod sang kuwarta, ayos gid ina. lol. Way to go more, Chymera! Cheers !

I agree, Kirby. Remember that workers from these businesses formed the backbone of our economy in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province. With the influx of new businesses coming to our city, more people will have jobs hence raising our annual family income index, and the city and province GDPs. Hopefully, this year, our average family income will raise from 287K (2000) to at least 300K annually. This is just a lame objective thinking that many businesses opened up from 2000 to 2006 and a good movement of Ilonggo OFWs and Immigrants here abroad. This way, the local economy will be more stable and resilient, and quality of life of every Ilonggo family will be much, much better in comparison. All we need to do is to keep on eye of our growing population, which at times negately affect our standard of living due to rising unemployment, more mouths to feed and poverty is on the rise. Hopefully, we'll maintain an average 1.9% population increase yearly or even less.


Same with me, Weck. I do hope your suggestion will be boarded by our provincial government well. It's good to note that our Family Income is going up. Hopefully, this will be transpied well in the daily lives of our fellow Ilonggos back home.

daw wala pa man siya ka-post ... actually, I am waiting for his post ... and I think kabalo ako sang topic kung diin siya gusto mag-post considering of his area of expertise ... gusto ko lang mabal-an ang iya idea about sining subject matter .. I might even raised few issues considering nga member siya sang block ... hehehe.

Kirbs, we'll see ... tani kung may extra pwede gid eh .. sabagay 3 days overtime man lang ina kung gustuhon ta gid ah .... hehehe. Happy gid dayon si Nong Mauro eh. May gin-post ko to para sa iya ... bal-an mo naman ina kung ano ka aktibo.

Ano nga module kuhaon mo, PM abi para pag-duty ko hambalon ko dayon boss ko .. nga daan ma-apply pa kita sina and may series of interviews pa ... so we'll see.

Cheers !

I've been reading a lot of posts there yesterday. I hope toolbyte will start posting sa Dinagyang. I wanted to know sang iya gid stand about the issue as well. Hopefully, in next few days ara maka-post siya. He's probably thinking a lot kung ano siguro ang iya i-respond. :)

hahaha .. lango-lango ka gid ... may ara nag-send message sa akon Friendster last week ... daw ibalik ko gani kung pwede lang ... hehehe ...


lol. I think I know who are you referring with. Hmmm ... just be AWARE ! Lol. Pero kung ako sa imo, time for friendship na naman ah. Daw okay naman to siya ah. :)

hehehe ... basi may ginatago ka pa da nga propriedad, bayri na ay ... maluoy ka man .. pang-sweldo pa to ang iban sa mga empleyado sang gobyerno ... hehehe ... bayad ka gani mas dako nga tax sa kay Blair, kay Tita Glo pa? ... hehehe.

lol. What's to hide? I'm a good taxpayer, amigo and so with the rest of the family. Mind you, dako gid man ang tax namon pero okay lang. Ang importante makita naton kung diin nagakadto aton tax. Cheers !

hello everyone ! Just dropping by lang.

Have a good day to all !


hello man sa imo, marsleg and thanks for the PMs. Glad you are doing fine. Drop lang diri basta may time ah. Cheers !

Kirby, Wecky and all ... hope more good news to come pa. It's nice to note sang mga plans sang aton pinalangga nga ciudad kag probinsiya. Kirby, PM ko na lang ikaw karon. Medyo sako gid subong. Medyo pangita-ngita ta di anay manggad para pang lakwatsa ta. yehoo ! See you all ! Cheers !

paspasi da migs pangita ah para may lalagaw ka naman. Ako man gani, if indi sako ma-OT man ko. Sayang ang kuwarta. At least kitaon mo stirling pound. lol. Mars, may gin-PM ko da sa imo. Makadlaw ka gid. lol. :)

Ilonggo pride up as Ambassadors visit Iloilo-Guimaras
By Florence F. Hibionada


Playing hosts to the envoys are distinguished members of the Lopez clan who traces their roots to said provinces. With a quick tour around the sights and sounds of the city, Ambassador and Madam Gerard Chesnel of France joined Ambassador and Mrs. Jose Zaide, Ambassador to France and Ambassador Rubens Fedele, Ambassador to Italy in gracing the grand Jaro Fiesta celebration. A first for the city and the Ilonggos, the presence of said international Envoys brought yet more pride to the locals as sentiments of gratitude poured in for the Lopez family. Fiesta Queen Camille Villar is the daughter of Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, a close family friend of the Lopezes.

It was also to be an opportunity for the Ambassadors and their spouses and members of the visiting Diplomatic corps to see the island-province of Guimaras.

Oscar Lopez and wife Connie along with son Jay personally toured the group with a stop in the famous Guimaras tourist spot, Roca Encantada Lopez mansion. It was to be a homecoming of some sort as well for the Lopezes, with Guimaras once under the administration of then Governor and Lone District Congresswoman Emily Relucio-Lopez, wife of former Iloilo Second District Congressman Albertito Lopez.

Mayor Jerry Treñas in an interview said this year's Jaro Fiesta celebration continues to truly live up to the expectations of the Ilonggos. This as he added, that the Ilonggo spirit lives on in the efforts shown by great Ilonggo families like the Lopezes.

Similar sentiments shared by City Councilor Ely Estante, former broadcast journalist who has since expressed his high regard to the Lopez family.

"They help us bring the world closer to Iloilo and the Ilonggos," Councilor Estante said. "Of all the big Ilonggo families, it is still the Lopezes who actually bring back the glory to our city either by investments or by bringing important people to us here."


Link :
http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/02/08/ilonggo.pride.up.as.ambassadors.visit.iloilo.guimaras.html


This is really good news. Aside from Ambassadors of different countries who graced Dinagyang, two more European Ambassadors attended the Jaro "Candelaria" Fiesta. These ambassadors will definitely be of great help in boasting and boosting economic ties of their respective country to Iloilo City. I hope more investors from these countries will soon pour their businesses around our city and province. Anyway, thanks to the Lopezes. They're simply the best Ilonggos can have. Cheers !

Iloilo Chinatown

In terms of richness in their cultural heritage presentation and the economic benefits it has generated for a day's commercial activities the recent celebration of Chinese New Year in downtown Iloilo a week ago was a big success.

Kudos to the organizers who have done their best to make the said affair a momentous one.

Chinese dishes depicting delectable Chinese cuisine; various novelty items believed to bring good luck and charms in line with the Year of the Dog were best enjoyed by and sold to the spectators. The crowd of different races who came as tourists to watch the Dinagyang Festival earlier, and visitors from other regions not to mention our own locals, have signified their awe and admiration in having the chance to watch the traditional dragon dance and other related cultural activities.

Judging from the thickness of the crowd who stayed a little late to enjoy the foods and drinks at the kiosks openly installed right along Plazoleta Gay stretching as far as to the corner of Iznart and De Leon streets, no doubt Chinese New Year was a huge success.

The Iloilo City Council should partly be given credit in passing a resolution converting the area into a Chinatown giving our Chinese brothers the special privilege of making their annual celebration a big success.

Definitely, the presence of the Chinese community in the city is something we Ilonggos cannot afford to ignore.

The big establishments around us are mostly dominated by Chinese businessmen. They engage practically in all forms of businesses such as hotels, restaurants, construction firms, drugstores, hard wares, not to mention giant malls and others.

They've been here since time immemorial, plying their trades and contributing a lot for the economic progress of our city and to the whole country as well -- to think, some of them, started from humble beginnings.

Kudos to all our Chinese kasimanwas in Iloilo City and Province ! happy New year to all of you ! May all your businesses prosper gid ! Cheers !

:D yeah I heard about that 1M webpage lng gni ...

you can do it as well, Chymera. You can start selling your space from advertisers. Kagaton man ina nila gihapon. Keep it up ! We'll help you as we can. :)

thanks gd wecky ... gling ma nurse ko ya anay, second priority lng na anay ang web designing.

good choice. Again. loads of opportunities here abroad. Mas mapaayo mo pa gid ina ang imo web designing talent kung dako na support system mo diri. Remember nga dako gid iya mabulig sa imo basta financially stable ka na, and right now, you cannot get it from Iloilo. The money you'll earn here in Europe and USA is more than 100 times bigger than what you are earning there sa Philippines. Make your way to come here sa abroad as a nurse, sureball gid nga ang kuwarta ara sa imo. :)


This has been posted millions of times already ....

lol. Pwede man billions, if possible. lol. It's no use at all. Quality of life and family income are two aspects nga dapat i-develop sang mga Ilonggos. :) . Ano man aton patay ka-compete sa iban nga ciudad man. It's not our priority. Basta manubo lang numbers sang imol sa aton, amo ina ang importante para sadya ta di iya sa Iloilo. lol.


cool ... 18-19 tni la lng ko klase sa saturday

ara na ! We're gearing towards Paraw Regatta 2006 ! More Ilonggo festivals to come gid ! Cheers !

Same with me, Weck. I do hope your suggestion will be boarded by our provincial government well. It's good to note that our Family Income is going up. Hopefully, this will be transpied well in the daily lives of our fellow Ilonggos back home.

I'm supporting the idea as well. It's nice to see nga gamay lang pigado sa aton sa Iloilo. At least, more Ilonggos are way above poverty line. Ang importante is the quality of life our fellow Ilonggos can have. Anhon ta man manggaranon kung ilisipon man lang ... hihihi .. manami guid iya nga parareho tib-ong ang aton pangabuhi eh.

Basta support and encourage more investments in Iloilo for more jobs para sa aton mga kababayang didto.

Hi Kirby, online ka man gali?

amen, amigo. Amo ina iya ! Basta sige sulod sang kuwarta, ayos gid ina. lol. Way to go more, Chymera! Cheers !

ano ini Chymera? Pa-join man abi .. hihihi. Sigeha lang da imo web business ah. You wouldn't know nga basi dira ka pa gid mag-successful. I'll pray for you, my friend. :)

I'm supporting the idea as well. It's nice to see nga gamay lang pigado sa aton sa Iloilo. At least, more Ilonggos are way above poverty line. Ang importante is the quality of life our fellow Ilonggos can have. Anhon ta man manggaranon kung ilisipon man lang ... hihihi .. manami guid iya nga parareho tib-ong ang aton pangabuhi eh.

Basta support and encourage more investments in Iloilo for more jobs para sa aton mga kababayang didto.

Hi Kirby, online ka man gali?

Daw kita lang duwa online diri, Mars? How are you, btw?

Pangabuhi na gid imo tria diri ba? lol. But really, I agree with you. Ilonggos should strive more to augment their income (personally and family). This way, sustainable local economy and high quality of living will be achieved. That's why, kita nga sa abroad will help man tib-ong sang kaayohan sang aton banwa. More high-earners, the better.

Mars, we are trying to contact some of our Ilonggo friends here abroad to help build SMEs back home. Some of our kababayans here abroad had more than enough money to open small businesses sa aton. By investing even in small amount, dako na ina mabulig niya sa ekonomiya sang Iloilo.

Paraw Regatta set on Feb. 18-19

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Inc. (IPRFI) is now accepting entries for the 34th Iloilo Paraw Regatta slated on February 18-19.

IPRFI Chairman Manuel Villa Jr. said this year’s competition will be more colorful than in past years.

“It will be a much better Paraw Regatta competition,” he said before the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps yesterday.

Participants may register according to the size of their sailboats and will be classified according to the categories specified by the foundation.

There will be two categories – Category A and Category B.

Paraws having a waterline length ranging from 16 feet and below shall be classified to compete in Category A. The use of indigenous materials shall be strictly followed.

In Category B, the Paraws shall have a waterline length of 16.1 feet up to 22 feet. Its hull must be strictly made of wood and the use of aluminum for outriggers is allowed.

Furthermore, the Paraw participants will be classified in two – painted and unpainted with separate prizes.

Upon registration, participants are required to pay a corresponding fee of P100 for categories A and B.

Participants must reflect on their registration forms to which category they shall enter for the verification of the Technical Committee in determining of the proper category of the Paraw participant.

Entry numbers shall be assigned to registered applicants on a first come, first served basis.

The deadline for registration of entries shall be on February 17, 2006.

Participants shall file their entries at the Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office, Iloilo City Tourism Office, Guimaras Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism Region VI.


Link:
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm

Paraw Regatta is on its way na. May the colourful paraws brings more vibrancy to the city and provincial government of Iloilo, and the province of Guimaras, in terms of economy, commerce and tourism !

Daw kita lang duwa online diri, Mars? How are you, btw?

Pangabuhi na gid imo tria diri ba? lol. But really, I agree with you. Ilonggos should strive more to augment their income (personally and family). This way, sustainable local economy and high quality of living will be achieved. That's why, kita nga sa abroad will help man tib-ong sang kaayohan sang aton banwa. More high-earners, the better.

Mars, we are trying to contact some of our Ilonggo friends here abroad to help build SMEs back home. Some of our kababayans here abroad had more than enough money to open small businesses sa aton. By investing even in small amount, dako na ina mabulig niya sa ekonomiya sang Iloilo.

hihihi. Where's Wecky, btw? Less ang posting niya lately ah. Sako siguro to.

What's that SME's? I'm sorry I haven't heard that acrononym. Lost gid ako basta pag-abot sa business. actually, subong lang ako nagka-interes with the what's and how's of businessworld. You know me naman, basta tuloy lang ang hatag sang allowance ni daddy sang ara pa ko sa Pinas, okay na sa akon. hihihi. I think, I really need to catch up with these issues.

Kirbs, you're right gid. More high-earners, the better. Basta sadya lang family ta ah and may kuwarta lang. May inugbakal in time we need something. Budlay gid wala kuwarta kay puluton ka lang sa gilid. Hihihi. Even hospitals will not accept you at all for admission kung pigado ka. Amo na nga dapat, may ara kuwarta gid pirmi. :)

:D yeah I heard about that 1M webpage lng gni ...

thanks gd wecky ... gling ma nurse ko ya anay, second priority lng na anay ang web designing.

This has been posted millions of times already ....

cool ... 18-19 tni la lng ko klase sa saturday

Amo ina i-aim Chy. Siguro may pang-shopping ka naman sina. Btw, nurse ka or nursing student? pasensiya ha .. basi pila na di kataho nag-interview sa imo kung ano imo obra? I thought ara ka sa IT field .. hihihi. Wrong assumption gid si aki ... hihihi. Ma-attend ka sa Paraw sa diyesi-otso?

This is really good news. Aside from Ambassadors of different countries who graced Dinagyang, two more European Ambassadors attended the Jaro "Candelaria" Fiesta. These ambassadors will definitely be of great help in boasting and boosting economic ties of their respective country to Iloilo City. I hope more investors from these countries will soon pour their businesses around our city and province. Anyway, thanks to the Lopezes. They're simply the best Ilonggos can have. Cheers !


Nami basahon ba. Nice to note these two European Ambassadors nga nagbisita sa aton sa Iloilo. Namiyesta man sila gali? Hopefully, with the visitation of several envoys/ambassadors of other places, may dala man negosyo para sa mga pumuluyo didto sa aton.

It's a good Iloong deeds gid ang ginhimo sang mga Lopezes. They really deserves a good tap on their shoulders from fellow Ilonggos.

Iloilo City and Province Thread
IX

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Previous Threads:
Iloilo City and Province thread I (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=166860)

Iloilo City and Province thread II (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=214487)

Iloilo City and Province thread III (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=257299)

Iloilo City and Province thread IV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=257299)

Iloilo City and Province thread V (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=277073)

Iloilo City and Province thread VI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=296031)

Iloilo City and Province thread VII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=6963220)

Iloilo City and Province thread VIII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=309995&page=1)

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Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Iloilo City and is located at the southeast portion of Panay island, bordering Antique to the west and Capiz to the north. Just off Iloilo's southeast coast is the island-province of Guimaras and across Panay Gulf and Guimaras Strait is Negros Occidental.

Located 238 statute miles from Manila, Iloilo is the gateway of the Western Visayas Region. The province comprises the southeastern part of Panay Island. Iloilo is 55 minutes by plane from Manila. Should you opt to go by sea, Sulpicio Lines, Negros Navigation and Aboitiz have ships plying from Manila (19 hours).

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Natural boundaries, such as mountain ranges with peaks as high as 7,000 ft., lie between Iloilo and Antique on the west and Capiz on the north. Mainland Iloilo is composed of plain interspersed with upland portions. The capital, Iloilo City, rests between the Iloilo and Batino rivers which from the angle of a nose. This location is the root of the province's old name, ilong-ilong which means "noselike".

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Iloilo province, and its beautiful city, ranks as one of the country's foremost centers of culture, industry and trade. Located on the southwestern tip of Panay Island between the Iloilo River and the Guimara Strait, its attributes as the repository of architectural and artistic legacies, as the promising point of progress in aquaculture, and as a trove of unexplored tourist attractions give it an allure so bewitching as not to be missed.

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Iloilo is the cradle of early Philippine civilization. The telltale marks of such cultural influences live on in the century-old houses, the period churches, the colorful festivals, and in the enterprising bloodline of its people. Iloilo has a glorious past as the land's great sugarbowl and the locale of the haciendas of the old rich - whose scions and daughters turned down the centuries into the dons and donas of powerful economic dynasties.

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Some of the testimonies to this awesome heritage are the churches. Nowhere else can church tours prove so rewarding. The Miag-ao Fortress Church is a grand example of a medieval bastion church with onrnate floral designs on the facade; another colossal monument is the San Joaquin Church and cemetery known for its bas relief featuring the Castilian and Moorish wars, while its cemetery is picturesque for its hexagonal chapel with rose windows and twin-tiered balustrades that lead to its entrance; meanwhile, three staircases lead to the historic rock; whereas the Rennaissance - inspired Molo Church and orphanage, the Asilo de Molo, are unique for their architecture as well as for a rare product, hand-embroidered barong Pilipino in pina cloth; the Pavia Church is a red brick and coral windows cases and rightfully deserves a place in one's travelogue. These churches are no farther than two hours' distance from each other.

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WELCOME ! ! !


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amo gid Mars .. hay sadya lang.

Anyway, I just opened a new Iloilo Thread, the ILOILO CITY AND PROVINCE THREAD IX !

post away there, Mars !

Cheers everyone !

This thread is full. Continue posting and discussions on Iloilo City and Province Thread IX. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=315872) Thanks! :colgate:

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'Read to Live: Libro Ko Para Sa 'Yo' reaches Ilonggos
By Ian C. Espada


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A representative from one of the recipient schools
in Iloilo receives from Mr. Francis Padua, founder
of the Francis Chua PAPICA Foundation Inc. books
for their library during the program dubbed: Read to
Live: Libro ko Para sa Yo. It is witnessed by Board
Member Cecilia Capadosa (2nd District), SK
Provincial Federation President Jeneda Salcedo
and Mr. Patrick Perez.


To raise the awareness and appreciation of elementary pupils and high school students on the importance of reading, the Francis Padua PAPICA Foundation, Inc. based in California, USA distributed books and reading materials for 11 public schools in a program held on February 6, 2006 at the Conference Hall of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

The distribution of books to the recipient schools was spearheaded by the founder himself, Francis Padua and company with Iloilo Provincial SK Federation President Jeneda Salcedo.

The recipient schools were: Manuel L. Quezon Elem. School, Nabitasan Elem. School, Tabucan Elem. School, Taal Elem. School, A. Montes II Elem. School all of Iloilo City and Alimodian Elem. School in Miagao, Iloilo while for secondary schools were Bo. Obrero National High School, Ramon Avanceña National High School, Melchor L. Nava National High School, La Paz National High School and Jalandoni Memorial National High School, also from the City of Iloilo.

Mr. Padua said about 2,000 books were distributed to these schools and this activity was firstly done in Western Visayas with Iloilo province as the recipient.

He said the activity was only the beginning of the foundation's philanthropic deeds with hope to give more books for their constituents especially those in the remotest areas in the Philippine Islands.

Padua said these books are donated by a publishing house in America.

They brought 50,000 books for their beneficiaries Pasay, Manila, Batangas and Bicol in Luzon, Iloilo in Visayas and Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao.

Meanwhile, Salcedo who represents the youth sector expressed her gladness that Iloilo Province was chosen by the foundation as one of their recipients.

She said she is trying to reach out to different public schools here to identify those schools that are in dire needs to reading materials especially in the barrio.

The program was attended by Provincial Administrator Manuel P. Mejorada, Board Member Cecilia H. Capadosa, chair SP Committee on Education and school principals. (Capitol News)

(from The News Today Info online)

CONGRATULATIONS ILOILO !

Go, go, go ILOILO !


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Kadasig lang ba.... ari na ta sa thread 9.... i fell great nga nakaintra ko diri... go go go iloilo...

Agree gid ako sa imo, Kirb! Unahun mo anay silhig ang ugsaran mo before ka magpadayaw sa iban. Anhun mo ang nami-nami nga balay kung wala ka man ginakaun.

lol. Pwede man billions, if possible. lol. It's no use at all. Quality of life and family income are two aspects nga dapat i-develop sang mga Ilonggos. :) . Ano man aton patay ka-compete sa iban nga ciudad man. It's not our priority. Basta manubo lang numbers sang imol sa aton, amo ina ang importante para sadya ta di iya sa Iloilo. lol.

Kibot ko bah!!! Pang-IX na 'ta!!!
Sang una ang battle cry 'ta : ILOILO on the GO!!!
Subong kay nakabuylo na: Go Go Go ILOILO!!!

Baw!!! kamo lang nga duwa ga-online haw? Wala nyo ko nakita? hehehe! Sige kamo lang ah! Mabasa lang ako sang inyo ginapost nga duwa. hehehe!

Mas maayo gid man nga kita tanan gahimulat kag gabuligay tib-ong sang pangabuhi naton sa Iloilo.
Pangabayon lang naton nga wala sang mga kalamidad ang mag-agi sa aton para tayuyon ang aton nga pag-uswag.

Daw kita lang duwa online diri, Mars? How are you, btw?

Pangabuhi na gid imo tria diri ba? lol. But really, I agree with you. Ilonggos should strive more to augment their income (personally and family). This way, sustainable local economy and high quality of living will be achieved. That's why, kita nga sa abroad will help man tib-ong sang kaayohan sang aton banwa. More high-earners, the better.

Mars, we are trying to contact some of our Ilonggo friends here abroad to help build SMEs back home. Some of our kababayans here abroad had more than enough money to open small businesses sa aton. By investing even in small amount, dako na ina mabulig niya sa ekonomiya sang Iloilo.

Amo na tani...hindi lang anay sagi paminata kay budlay magsagod kag dapat i-plano gid. Padayaw ka nga isa kamo kadako nga ciudad tungod isa kamo sa may pinakadamo population sa bilog nga pi'nas....hehehe...maayo tani kung ang ekonomiya nyo dasig man saka. Ang mabudlay da kung gadugang damo pigado sa inyo tungod kahinay development sang ekonomiya nyo. Dapat balance lang ukon priority ang ekonomiya.

I agree, Kirby. Remember that workers from these businesses formed the backbone of our economy in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province. With the influx of new businesses coming to our city, more people will have jobs hence raising our annual family income index, and the city and province GDPs. Hopefully, this year, our average family income will raise from 287K (2000) to at least 300K annually. This is just a lame objective thinking that many businesses opened up from 2000 to 2006 and a good movement of Ilonggo OFWs and Immigrants here abroad. This way, the local economy will be more stable and resilient, and quality of life of every Ilonggo family will be much, much better in comparison. All we need to do is to keep on eye of our growing population, which at times negately affect our standard of living due to rising unemployment, more mouths to feed and poverty is on the rise. Hopefully, we'll maintain an average 1.9% population increase yearly or even less.

Wow!!! Congrats sa tanan! :)

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Hello..!!!Cheers THREAD IX nah!!!

Paraw Regatta set on Feb. 18-19
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Inc. (IPRFI) is now accepting entries for the 34th Iloilo Paraw Regatta slated on February 18-19.

IPRFI Chairman Manuel Villa Jr. said this year’s competition will be more colorful than in past years.

“It will be a much better Paraw Regatta competition,” he said before the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps yesterday.

Participants may register according to the size of their sailboats and will be classified according to the categories specified by the foundation.

There will be two categories – Category A and Category B.

Paraws having a waterline length ranging from 16 feet and below shall be classified to compete in Category A. The use of indigenous materials shall be strictly followed.

In Category B, the Paraws shall have a waterline length of 16.1 feet up to 22 feet. Its hull must be strictly made of wood and the use of aluminum for outriggers is allowed.

Furthermore, the Paraw participants will be classified in two – painted and unpainted with separate prizes.

Upon registration, participants are required to pay a corresponding fee of P100 for categories A and B.

Participants must reflect on their registration forms to which category they shall enter for the verification of the Technical Committee in determining of the proper category of the Paraw participant.

Entry numbers shall be assigned to registered applicants on a first come, first served basis.

The deadline for registration of entries shall be on February 17, 2006.

Participants shall file their entries at the Iloilo Provincial Tourism Office, Iloilo City Tourism Office, Guimaras Tourism Office and the Department of Tourism Region VI.


Link:
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm

Ilonggo pride up as Ambassadors visit Iloilo-Guimaras
By Florence F. Hibionada

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THE DIGNITARIES from various counties pose for a souvenir photo outside the Molo Cathedral. They attended the coronation of Jaro Festival Queen Camille Aguilar Villar on the feast day of Our Lady of Candles on Feb.2. (From left) Mr. Oscar Lopez and wife Connie, Abassador of France Ruben Fedele, Ambassador to France Jose Zaide, Ambassador to Italy Gerard Chesnel and wife Madam and Jay Lopez.

Playing hosts to the envoys are distinguished members of the Lopez clan who traces their roots to said provinces. With a quick tour around the sights and sounds of the city, Ambassador and Madam Gerard Chesnel of France joined Ambassador and Mrs. Jose Zaide, Ambassador to France and Ambassador Rubens Fedele, Ambassador to Italy in gracing the grand Jaro Fiesta celebration. A first for the city and the Ilonggos, the presence of said international Envoys brought yet more pride to the locals as sentiments of gratitude poured in for the Lopez family. Fiesta Queen Camille Villar is the daughter of Senator Manny Villar and Congresswoman Cynthia Villar, a close family friend of the Lopezes.

It was also to be an opportunity for the Ambassadors and their spouses and members of the visiting Diplomatic corps to see the island-province of Guimaras.

Oscar Lopez and wife Connie along with son Jay personally toured the group with a stop in the famous Guimaras tourist spot, Roca Encantada Lopez mansion. It was to be a homecoming of some sort as well for the Lopezes, with Guimaras once under the administration of then Governor and Lone District Congresswoman Emily Relucio-Lopez, wife of former Iloilo Second District Congressman Albertito Lopez.

Mayor Jerry Treñas in an interview said this year's Jaro Fiesta celebration continues to truly live up to the expectations of the Ilonggos. This as he added, that the Ilonggo spirit lives on in the efforts shown by great Ilonggo families like the Lopezes.

Similar sentiments shared by City Councilor Ely Estante, former broadcast journalist who has since expressed his high regard to the Lopez family.

"They help us bring the world closer to Iloilo and the Ilonggos," Councilor Estante said. "Of all the big Ilonggo families, it is still the Lopezes who actually bring back the glory to our city either by investments or by bringing important people to us here."


Link :
http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/0...o.guimaras.html

Congrats on Iloilo on its 9th thread

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Hay salamat at online na muli ang SSC!

congratulations Ilo-ilo...

what does "kibot ko ah" mean?

Congrats sa mga Ilonggo... IX thread na he he he he he he he he he he he... pala-istorya guid iya sa aton ah... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

congratulations !

Keep it up !

congratulations Ilo-ilo...

what does "kibot ko ah" mean?

It means 'nagulat ako'.

:D yeah I heard about that 1M webpage lng gni ...

you don't know .. basi ikaw Chy ang next in line .. indi man malayo ah ... goodluck sa imo personal business. Keep it up and Godbless !


thanks gd wecky ... gling ma nurse ko ya anay, second priority lng na anay ang web designing.

amo gid eh ... hehehe.


cool ... 18-19 tni la lng ko klase sa saturday

basta may ara ka lang tiyempo ... bal-an man namon kung ano kasako ang nursing student ... again, keep your eye sa target ... bawi lang kung may tiempo.

amen, amigo. Amo ina iya ! Basta sige sulod sang kuwarta, ayos gid ina. lol. Way to go more, Chymera! Cheers !

ano pa ... hahaha ... budlay gid ang wala sang sulod imo bulsa .. biskan ano mo pa nga tikal kung wala unod wallet mo, wala gid na pulos ... sa kapigadohon subong sang pangabuhi sa aton, security gid ang kinahanglan .. and I'm glad we have it here. Cheers !


Same with me, Weck. I do hope your suggestion will be boarded by our provincial government well. It's good to note that our Family Income is going up. Hopefully, this will be transpied well in the daily lives of our fellow Ilonggos back home.


amo man ... hehehe .. suggestions man lang ah .. wala man ina siguro problema .. ang importante sadya ta diri iya ... and we can travel wherever we want ... hehehe .. piho gid migs.

About Family Income, well, it's really, really good ... dapat ma-maintain ta nga gamay lang pigado sa aton sa Iloilo ... hehehe ... and indi ta di mabalita hasta sa abroad about sa kapigadohon sang aton probinsiya .. kay biskan patay ka kawakal kung people of the world knows how poor ang inyo lugar, indi na ina ma-deny ... hehehe.



I've been reading a lot of posts there yesterday. I hope toolbyte will start posting sa Dinagyang. I wanted to know sang iya gid stand about the issue as well. Hopefully, in next few days ara maka-post siya. He's probably thinking a lot kung ano siguro ang iya i-respond. :)


I'm waiting for his post, actually ... may ara ko nga daan gusto ipamangkot sa iya .. he's involve with energy sector, nami gid ina nga topiko kung sa iya mismo maghalin ang response. Sa subong, si Nong Mau pa lang to gabirada ... grabe na to iya pangumpanya ay ... hehehe.


lol. I think I know who are you referring with. Hmmm ... just be AWARE ! Lol. Pero kung ako sa imo, time for friendship na naman ah. Daw okay naman to siya ah. :)


hahaha ... lango-lango ka gid ... ako naman issue-han mo sa bagay nga ina .. wala na to no .. dugay na to migs ... hehehe.

lol. What's to hide? I'm a good taxpayer, amigo and so with the rest of the family. Mind you, dako gid man ang tax namon pero okay lang. Ang importante makita naton kung diin nagakadto aton tax. Cheers !

owws? ... hehehe ... basi may ginatago ka bala sa imo garahe man nga wala mo ginapaguwa kay wala ka inugbakal gasolina ... hehehe. I'm glad you're paying your taxes well. At least na-apply naton ang aton prompt tax payment diri sa UK. Bulig mo man ina sa mga pumuluyo didto ah ... cheers !

may bag-o ba nga mga pictures?
salamat.

Legarda to crown Salakayan Queen


MIAGAO, Iloilo – Festival Queen Michelle Gaton Mercado will be crowned in a grandiose coronation ceremony with no less than Senator Loren Legarda as guest and coronation speaker at the Municipal Plaza here.

The coronation will be held at 9 p.m. of February 12.

Mayor Gerardo “Gerry” Flores said Legarda was picked as speaker as the good senator is among the top endorser of the town’s hablon and patadyong fabrics.

Included in the list of guests are Heritage Festival Executive Director and Member of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts Committee on Festival Armita Rufino.

The Coronation Night is the culminating event of the week-long much-awaited feast. The event is expected to draw countless spectators to witness the grand occasion.

To recall, the week-long activity kicked-off last February 4 bannering the theme “Pagtalupangod sang Miagaowanon nga Kaisog sa Kasaysayna Lokal kag Komunidad Global.”

The highlight of the celebration is the Salakayan presentation-a street dance-drama depicting the historic attack or “salakay” of the Moro pirates. The historic attack or “salakay” gave the festivity its title “Salakayan.”

The celebration officially opened on February 6 with a grand opening salvo participated in by local officials and employees, schools, civic and business organizations among others.

Other activities lined up for the festival include various sports competition (badminton, chess, table tennis, beach volley and beach football), alumni reunions, nightly socials, cultural presentations, exhibits and “higante” show among others. On top of every event is the agro-trade fair and food festival every night.

On February 10 (Friday), the Program Committee has given emphasis to the Salakayan re-enactment and fluvial parade which will be held at 8:30 in the morning after the 7:00 o’clock mass at the poblacion’s shoreline.

The re-enactment will be performed by the students from the Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College-Western Visayas College of Science and Technology-Miagao Campus. It will depict the town’s successful combat against frequent attacks by vinta-riding pirates.

On February 11 (Saturday), the activities include the tribe and higante competition, mardi gras and the announcement of winners.

This year, five competing tribes vie for the Salakayan tribes competition trophy. These are tribus Kabugwason of Miagao High School, Bantalaan of San Rafael National High School, Tabun-ak of Palaca-Damilisan National High School, Salagyawan of Alejandro Firmeza Memorial National High School and St. Louise de Marillac School of Miagao.

For eight years now, the festival established wider popularity and importance, making the yearly observance of the event a much-awaited occasion.

Miagao is also the home of the baroque-Romanesque style Miagao Church. Built in the 17th century, the church was included in the list of historical landmarks of the Philippine Historical Commission and was in the World Heritage List by UNESCO on December 11, 2003.

(from Panay News online)

This is really good news. Aside from Ambassadors of different countries who graced Dinagyang, two more European Ambassadors attended the Jaro "Candelaria" Fiesta. These ambassadors will definitely be of great help in boasting and boosting economic ties of their respective country to Iloilo City. I hope more investors from these countries will soon pour their businesses around our city and province. Anyway, thanks to the Lopezes. They're simply the best Ilonggos can have. Cheers !

I agree Kirbs ... hope they'll bring more investments with them in as much as they raised the tourism industry of Iloilo City and the province. As long as we have good reviews coming from these Ambassadors, they'll help us by endorsing our place sa mga businessmen nga kilala nila and sa mga investors onlooking for place to put their business. Surely, with the visit of these numerous bigwigs in town, I'm sure there'll be a good effect sa image sang aton ciudad kag probinsiya.

Amo na tani...hindi lang anay sagi paminata kay budlay magsagod kag dapat i-plano gid. Padayaw ka nga isa kamo kadako nga ciudad tungod isa kamo sa may pinakadamo population sa bilog nga pi'nas....hehehe...maayo tani kung ang ekonomiya nyo dasig man saka. Ang mabudlay da kung gadugang damo pigado sa inyo tungod kahinay development sang ekonomiya nyo. Dapat balance lang ukon priority ang ekonomiya.


That's right, Lewdsaint. Think before you leap. The economic doldrum that our country is experiencing right now is mainly due to a massive population and no employment available for a lot of Filipinos, hence Filipinos are seeking work abroad to meet their needs. In as much as I don't want to comment that even less than 50,000 pesos a month salary here abroad pinapatulan na nang mga Pinoy. European nations and so with the USA don't boast themselves of high population but a stable employment for their citizens. Lahat may trabaho, and everyone (or most should I say) has a better quality of life coz most of them can afford to buy more than what they need. We should learn from these Western countries. Think why their economy is so stable and growing amidst crisis worldwide.

I want Iloilo to head that way, too. Not so populous yet the residents enjoy a normal life a normal people should have. Like UK, their total population is around 65-80 million only BUT their GDP per capita can even surpass other countries with billions of population by miles. And you can barely see people in streets begging for pennies to feed their mouth daily.

Courage and passion for work vs corruption


OIC Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Virginia Palanca Santiago told government resident ombudsmen and "graftwatchers" to be courageous in the face of mounting alleged irregularities in government and keep their passion in performing their functions, so that they can battle with decadence that lead to graft and corruption.

Speaking during the launching of a graft and corruption prevention project of the People's Graftwatch of Iloilo, Santiago said that the Filipinos should discover their strength as a people and veer away from an automatic response which is that of indifference in the face of immoralities and acts of corruption.

She lauded the performance of the People's Graftwatch of Iloilo Inc. (PGII) in implementing the project "People's Participation in Corruption Prevention" wherein volunteers are trained to serve as members of graftwatch bodies, in undertaking investigation, filing and litigation of cases, as well as monitoring of these, the province of Iloilo.

Responding to Santiago's call for courage, Iloilo Governor Neil D. Tupas, Sr. said that local leaders should be the first to show that they are fighting corruption in their own level. Governor Tupas also said that he himself welcomed cases filed against him, if ever there are, because proper investigation of such cases can prove his guilt or innocence. If it is the latter, the more that he should be proud serving as a conscientious public servant, doing his best in the interest of the public.

Sangguniang Panglungsod member Hon. Jed Mabilog, representing Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, said that with the corruption project in Iloilo, the people should become more involved by not allowing themselves to be bribed by incompetent politicians who get elected into office and waste people's money in useless projects.

The PGII's corruption project is funded by the European Commission. It will run for a year, piloting the municipalities of Igbaras, Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan, Dumangas and Barotac Viejo, all in Iloilo Province. (PIA 6/ESSubong)


(from The News Today Info online)

LGUs should work together to promote tourism
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City -- Former Tourism Secretary Narzalina Lim has recommended that the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras and Guimaras must work together to ensure that they get a fair share of tourist arrivals.


They should not be over dependent in one destination such as Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, she said.

Lim, who is also the President of the Asia Pacific Projects Inc. and consultant to the tourism industry, said Western Visayas should not solely depend on the present viability of Boracay as prime destination in the region.

She said the region is overly dependent on Boracay for its growth. Based on the 2004 record, 36.4 percent of total arrivals to Western Visayas were in Aklan or in inBoracay. The benefits of tourism should be spread to many provinces, cities and towns. "Prepare that Boracay, God forbids may not be the same jewel in the future."

She stressed the benefits of tourism in terms of jobs, livelihood and investment to the local government unit. The government-led infrastructure such as the nautical highway forces the local government to work together. All must get a fair share, she said.

Environmental issues such as the recent oil spill in Semirara, in the province of Antique are cross-border in nature and need inter-provincial cooperation. She said the oil spill problem will not only affect Antique but the nearby province of Aklan particularly Boracay.

Lim also asked the tourism planners of each province to classify their tourism package according to the needs of foreign tourists, Filipinos and neighboring provinces. Natural, historical, man-made attractions should be classified as whether they are attractive to domestic or international tourists or excursionists.

She added that foreign tourist also prefers a mix attraction. Not all of them want to stay in the beach. They look for variety of tour packages that they could enjoy during their vacation. Lim said the term world class destination is already abused in terms of tourism promotion.

The former secretary hopes that the participants in the summit will come up with a better packaging of their tourism programs not only promoting their respective provinces but the entire region.

The News Today Iloilo Online

Calinog's Hirinugyaw-Sugidanonay Festival '06 a success

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Tribu Dila-dila

Tribu Dila-Dila of the Alcarde Gustilo Memorial National High School in Brgy. Alibunan, Calinog, Iloilo made it two years in a row when it was declared champion of the tribal competitions of the recently concluded Hirinugyaw-Sugidanonay Festival of the municipality of Calinog Sunday night during the awarding ceremonies.

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Tribu Dila-dila

Tribu Dila-Dila, who was also last year's champion, took the P10,000 cash prize as well as a beautiful trophy for topping four other tribes in the said competitions. To top it all, the group also pocketed P100,000 worth of projects which was earlier promised by Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, who attended the celebration together with his wife, Myrna Causing-Tupas.


Aside from winning the top prize, Tribu Dila-Dila also went away with the Best in Choreography and Best in Costume special awards, which carries with it an additional P1,000 cash prize each.

Tribu Bulalakaw of the Calinog National Comprehensive High School in Brgy. Simsiman, meanwhile, copped first runner-up honors and went home with the corresponding P8,000 cash prize. The school also got P80,000 worth of projects from the governor.

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Tribu Bulalakaw

In addition, Tribu Bulalakaw romped away with three special awards: Best in Performance, Best in Music, and Best in Discipline, earning for the group another P3,000.

Copping second runner-up honors, on the other hand, is Tribu Banaag of the Don Esteban Javellana Memorial National High School in Brgy. Guiso. It bagged the P6,000 cash prize on top of the P70,000 worth of projects pledged by Gov. Tupas.

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Tribu Banaag

Tribu Banaag Consolation prizes of P2,000 cash and P50,000 worth of projects each were given to Tribu Maragtas of the Carvasana National High School in Brgy. Carvasana and Tribu Badlanon of the Badlan National High School in Brgy. Badlan.

It was learned from Calinog Vice-Mayor Rene Hurtada that Tribu Dila-Dila earned the nod of six out of the nine judges commissioned for the tribal competitions, making it a majority choice to win top honors.

In the torch procession contest, declared winner was Tribu Dila-Dila, followed by Tribu Banaag and Tribu Bulalakaw.


'Best and biggest ever'

Meanwhile, in an interview, Calinog Mayor Alex Centena expressed gratitude to all those who contributed in making this year's Hirinugyaw-Sugidanonay Festival "the best and the biggest ever."

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Tribu Badlanon

"I also would like to thank Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. for adding excitement to our festival by adding more than half-a-million pesos worth of projects to our prizes. Madamu gid nga salamat sa tanan. Mabuhay kita tanan!" added the youthful town chief executive.

Earlier, Gov. Tupas called Calinog's Hirinugyaw Festival "the best and most fun festival here in Iloilo, second only to Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival."


The News Today Iloilo

Kadasig lang ba.... ari na ta sa thread 9.... i fell great nga nakaintra ko diri... go go go iloilo...

Damien, welcome to our thread. Are you new here in SSC? Hope you'll enjoy posting around. Cheers ! :)

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Cheers to you, daks. Wecky told me last night over the phone sang imo location. I'm just wondering that sometimes you refer Iloilo "in a distance", kaya pala. Enjoying the weather there?

Hello..!!!Cheers THREAD IX nah!!!


hello you. Kianshi, centralian ka man noh? Ano na gani year mo ah? I tried scanning sang mga profile that had been posted before and sus, damo pa gali ako diri dapat mabal-an. Welcome and enjoy our thread ! :)

Damien, welcome to our thread. Are you new here in SSC? Hope you'll enjoy posting around. Cheers ! :)

Gadamo nga gadamo na 'ta kita diri. At least dira ta makita nga damo sa aton gaulikid sa lugar 'ta.

Sa tanan, happy posting!!!

Damien,
Ikaw si Metro? Post ka man diri sang mga balita mo kag comments. Welcome!!!

Congrats on Iloilo on its 9th thread

thanks for visiting here in our thread Joshua888 ! You really have a lucky number "8" in your name. Have a good day to you, mate ! :)

Gadamo nga gadamo na 'ta kita diri. At least dira ta makita nga damo sa aton gaulikid sa lugar 'ta.

Sa tanan, happy posting!!!

Damien,
Ikaw si Metro? Post ka man diri sang mga balita mo kag comments. Welcome!!!


That's nice to know, Lewdsaint. Who's Metro? Sorry, I'm a bit nosy. lol. It's very early here in UK, that's why. :)

That's nice to know, Lewdsaint. Who's Metro? Sorry, I'm a bit nosy. lol. It's very early here in UK, that's why. :)

He is from dinagyang.com. I invited him to visit here also.
You don't have work?
It's weekend hope that I could enjoy it.

Ah ok. Wala pa ako ka-join Dinagyang.Com but I'm really enjoying reading several posts there. Soon, I'll join everybody in Dinagyang.Com. Indi bi ako kabalo kung diin nami nga topiko masulod mo? lol.

lewdsaint, are you based in Iloilo right now or sa sagwa ka man? Manila? Abroad?

He is from dinagyang.com. I invited him to visit here also.
You don't have work?
It's weekend hope that I could enjoy it.


I'm at work at the moment. I just opened our ward's computer before the start of the shift. I'll be out in next two minutes. it's 8am here in London and I'm not properly awake yet. :)

Ari diri sa Manila. Gawork ako sa european semiconductors company as a sr. development engineer.


Ah ok. Wala pa ako ka-join Dinagyang.Com but I'm really enjoying reading several posts there. Soon, I'll join everybody in Dinagyang.Com. Indi bi ako kabalo kung diin nami nga topiko masulod mo? lol.

lewdsaint, are you based in Iloilo right now or sa sagwa ka man? Manila? Abroad?

wahooo! 1st post ko ni! kumusta da sa mga ilonggo from different parts of the GLOBE!

ang mahambal ko lang... BASTA ILONGGO BASKUG!

WOW! this thread is really amazing. I have to do a lot of catching up!

Ang sa akon lang: GAPANAWAGAN AKO DA SA MGA CIVIC MINDED NGA MAG ILONGGO!

PLEASE INVEST IN ILOILO!

LETS HELP MAKE ILOILO THE BEST CITY. TO BE THE PREMIER CITY!

HALA BIRA!

hello you. Kianshi, centralian ka man noh? Ano na gani year mo ah? I tried scanning sang mga profile that had been posted before and sus, damo pa gali ako diri dapat mabal-an. Welcome and enjoy our thread ! :)

Hello kuy Kirby..!!! YUP!!centralian maN KOH..!!!i'M IN 1ST YEAR pa lang...hehe..nursing...
Gud pm to ol...!!!!!! :) :)

Hi sa mga newcomers, hope you post in this thread often ... We need more Ilonggo representation here :D
Yey another thread ....

Ari diri sa Manila. Gawork ako sa european semiconductors company as a sr. development engineer.


Good Lewdsaint. Any plans of going abroad? Singapore? Korea? Japan? These are few countries that offers good work and salary for engineers or ITs. Give your best shot and if opportunity presents nga makaubra ka di sa sagwa, grab gid. Galing halong lang sa mga countries with no good ties sa Western civ. :)

That's right, Lewdsaint. Think before you leap. The economic doldrum that our country is experiencing right now is mainly due to a massive population and no employment available for a lot of Filipinos, hence Filipinos are seeking work abroad to meet their needs. In as much as I don't want to comment that even less than 50,000 pesos a month salary here abroad pinapatulan na nang mga Pinoy. European nations and so with the USA don't boast themselves of high population but a stable employment for their citizens. Lahat may trabaho, and everyone (or most should I say) has a better quality of life coz most of them can afford to buy more than what they need. We should learn from these Western countries. Think why their economy is so stable and growing amidst crisis worldwide.

I want Iloilo to head that way, too. Not so populous yet the residents enjoy a normal life a normal people should have. Like UK, their total population is around 65-80 million only BUT their GDP per capita can even surpass other countries with billions of population by miles. And you can barely see people in streets begging for pennies to feed their mouth daily.

right o, amigo. The next time you know it, you'll be all over the world begging for "aids" from all developed countries. I think we've seen same episode about a certain place back home that even internationally they were known to harbour child labor and low employment status hence an appeal for help is sought, both nationally and internationally. It's a big shame though. :)

LGUs should work together to promote tourism
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City -- Former Tourism Secretary Narzalina Lim has recommended that the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras and Guimaras must work together to ensure that they get a fair share of tourist arrivals.


They should not be over dependent in one destination such as Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, she said.

Lim, who is also the President of the Asia Pacific Projects Inc. and consultant to the tourism industry, said Western Visayas should not solely depend on the present viability of Boracay as prime destination in the region.

She said the region is overly dependent on Boracay for its growth. Based on the 2004 record, 36.4 percent of total arrivals to Western Visayas were in Aklan or in inBoracay. The benefits of tourism should be spread to many provinces, cities and towns. "Prepare that Boracay, God forbids may not be the same jewel in the future."

She stressed the benefits of tourism in terms of jobs, livelihood and investment to the local government unit. The government-led infrastructure such as the nautical highway forces the local government to work together. All must get a fair share, she said.

Environmental issues such as the recent oil spill in Semirara, in the province of Antique are cross-border in nature and need inter-provincial cooperation. She said the oil spill problem will not only affect Antique but the nearby province of Aklan particularly Boracay.

Lim also asked the tourism planners of each province to classify their tourism package according to the needs of foreign tourists, Filipinos and neighboring provinces. Natural, historical, man-made attractions should be classified as whether they are attractive to domestic or international tourists or excursionists.

She added that foreign tourist also prefers a mix attraction. Not all of them want to stay in the beach. They look for variety of tour packages that they could enjoy during their vacation. Lim said the term world class destination is already abused in terms of tourism promotion.

The former secretary hopes that the participants in the summit will come up with a better packaging of their tourism programs not only promoting their respective provinces but the entire region.

The News Today Iloilo Online

It's a good idea. I think Mrs Lim is referring to a combine tourism package of Aklan-Antique-Capiz-Iloilo-Guimaras. It's a good idea gid kung matabo. Promoting the whole of Panay island including Guimaras is a welcome tourim scheme indeed. I hope these provinces will help pull each other to boost their tourism industry.

I agree Kirbs ... hope they'll bring more investments with them in as much as they raised the tourism industry of Iloilo City and the province. As long as we have good reviews coming from these Ambassadors, they'll help us by endorsing our place sa mga businessmen nga kilala nila and sa mga investors onlooking for place to put their business. Surely, with the visit of these numerous bigwigs in town, I'm sure there'll be a good effect sa image sang aton ciudad kag probinsiya.

I hope, I hope, I hope. lol. Hope more tourist will visit Iloilo in the next few months and years to come. Let's be hopeful that these tourists can help boost our provincial economy through their buying/consumption, investment and trade. Anyway, thanks to all these ambassadors of other countries for their time and effort in visitng Iloilo. Viva Iloilo ! :)

wahooo! 1st post ko ni! kumusta da sa mga ilonggo from different parts of the GLOBE!

ang mahambal ko lang... BASTA ILONGGO BASKUG!

WOW! this thread is really amazing. I have to do a lot of catching up!

Ang sa akon lang: GAPANAWAGAN AKO DA SA MGA CIVIC MINDED NGA MAG ILONGGO!

PLEASE INVEST IN ILOILO!

LETS HELP MAKE ILOILO THE BEST CITY. TO BE THE PREMIER CITY!

HALA BIRA!

welcome to our thread, Metropolitan_Iloilo ! Hope to see you here in our thread all the time. Actually, it's a good bid for Iloilo City to be the country's Premiere City of the Future (2015). Hope we can sustain our economy in good shape. Viva Iloilo ! :)

Hello kuy Kirby..!!! YUP!!centralian maN KOH..!!!i'M IN 1ST YEAR pa lang...hehe..nursing...
Gud pm to ol...!!!!!! :) :)

few more years to go, Kians. Chymera is also a nursing student. We need you guys here abroad. lol. Come'on and be counted. :)

How's the CPU Gymnasium construction at present?

JCHTF-CREBA Officers induction on February 11


Joint induction and Awards Night of the Jaro Cultural and Heritage Tourism Foundation, Inc., and the Iloilo CREBA Foundation, Inc. will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iznart St., Iloilo City. Senator Manuel Villar and Pedro C. Tario, President of the National CREBA will induct the two organizations.

Engr. Ramon G. Hechanova is President of both the Jaro Cultural and Heritage Tourism Foundation, Inc. and CREBA. Jaro Cultural officers are Dr. Sergio Gonzalez, 1st Vice-President; Engr. Jose L. Concepcion, Jr., 2nd Vice-President, Mrs. Bienvenida Amantillo, Secretary, Mrs. Nieva Jean Pama; Asst. Secretary, Mrs. Ruth G. Javelona; Treasurer, Engr. Aurora A. Lim; Business Manager, Mrs. Perla O. Arguelles; Auditor, Dr. Rodolfo P. Gumabong, PRO, Atty. Eduardo C. Areño, Legal Officer.

Service Directors: Mrs. Marilene M. Locsin; Dr. Juanito M. Acanto; SK Evodio Tadifa; Atty. Eduardo C. Areño; Supr. Nena Panila; Engr. Nilo J. Jardeleza; Dr. Rodolfo P. Gumabong; Mrs. Connie Famatid; Arch. Manuel Tingzon; Arch. Nilo G. Moralidad; Hon. Rafael Lopez Vito;

CREBA officers: Realtor Wilson Jesena, Jr., 1st Vice-Pres.; Realtor Florendo Besana, 2nd Vice-Pres.; Realtor Shirley Prudente, Secretary; Realtor Melinda Ong, Asst. Sec.; Mrs. Rosalene Madero, Treasurer; Engr. Domingo Garcia, Bus. Manager; Ms. Isabel Parreño, Auditor; Ms. Mary Rosalind Magalona, PRO and Atty. Enrique Arguelles, Legal Officer.

Service Directors are Realtor Marilen M. Locsin; Realtor Valerie S. Maravilla, Toribio Gensaya, Mrs. Bernadette Tiu, Engr. Wilson Cua Locsin, Engr. Felix Gurrea, Realtor Bernan Certeza, Atty. Enrique G. Arguelles; Atty. Pamela Gako; Ms. Lea A Celis; Mr. Eliseo D. Develos and Realtor Florendo Besana; Ex-Officio :Mrs. Eva Marfil; Dir. Pilar Jamandre; Dir. Isagani Jalbuena and Dir. Janet Deslate; Hon. Raul T. Gonzalez, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, Vice- Mayor Guillermo Dela Llana, Dir. Arturo G. Valero and Dir. Dominic Abad. Ex-Officio of Jaro Cultural are Kgd. Julieta Diamante; Heloise Javellana; Director Edwin Trompeta; Demy P. Sonza; HE Angel N. Lagdameo; Hon. Raul T. Gonzalez; Mayor Jerry Treñas; Atty. Helen Camarista and Kgd. Merci Garcia.


(from The News Today Info online)

wahooo! 1st post ko ni! kumusta da sa mga ilonggo from different parts of the GLOBE!

ang mahambal ko lang... BASTA ILONGGO BASKUG!

WOW! this thread is really amazing. I have to do a lot of catching up!

Ang sa akon lang: GAPANAWAGAN AKO DA SA MGA CIVIC MINDED NGA MAG ILONGGO!

PLEASE INVEST IN ILOILO!

LETS HELP MAKE ILOILO THE BEST CITY. TO BE THE PREMIER CITY!

HALA BIRA!

Welcome to our thread IX, METROPOLITAN_ILOILO! Hope you'll enjoy posting here in our thread .. sadya-sadya man di ah ... like Dinagyang.Com, ma well-informed ka man di .. oh btw, I like your panawagan ... it'll really boost our very own provincial economy. Cheers !

I hope, I hope, I hope. lol. Hope more tourist will visit Iloilo in the next few months and years to come. Let's be hopeful that these tourists can help boost our provincial economy through their buying/consumption, investment and trade. Anyway, thanks to all these ambassadors of other countries for their time and effort in visitng Iloilo. Viva Iloilo ! :)

We'll be of help gid dira, Kirbs ... may plan gani ko regarding this matter .. I'll tell you na lang in next few days ... ang problema lang is the access sang mga reading materials .. but we'll see ... Europe is our power ground ... let's start the ball rolling. :)

It's a good idea. I think Mrs Lim is referring to a combine tourism package of Aklan-Antique-Capiz-Iloilo-Guimaras. It's a good idea gid kung matabo. Promoting the whole of Panay island including Guimaras is a welcome tourim scheme indeed. I hope these provinces will help pull each other to boost their tourism industry.

This is a good plan for sure .. it's a collaboration of several provinces for turistic bliss ... I hope the emphasis will be focused more in Antique and Guimaras. Well, maybe Guimaras first and foremost. Besides, Boracay in Aklan can stand on its own feet na. And so with the province of Iloilo and city of Iloilo. Capiz for sure is not far from tourism arrivals, too. Basta, buligay lang ta sa Panay, mas maayo gid aton buwas damlag kumpara sa iban. Panay is so rich in natural resources, magamit ta gid ina tanan in due time.

We'll be of help gid dira, Kirbs ... may plan gani ko regarding this matter .. I'll tell you na lang in next few days ... ang problema lang is the access sang mga reading materials .. but we'll see ... Europe is our power ground ... let's start the ball rolling. :)

Power ground? I thought you said Europe is your playground before. lol. But hey, why not? If we can help our fellows, di ba? There's no harm in trying though. Weck, ring me na lang sang plano mo. I'm sure it's a good one gid. Brochures, articles, info sheets, etc? I don't know how to access it from Iloilo. We'll see. Ara pa man lang ina sa planning stage ah. Basi si Gideon sa Sweden makabulig man. He emailed me this am for a get together daw before the winter ends kay he'll fly to US for a visit.

Anyway, I already emailed Nong Mau. I think he's also cooking something up, too. I'll try to get in touch with Nong Ed in Toronto by end of next week. Basi makabulig man siya. The last time I've heard sang ato kita sa Canada naka-mention siya about business. Wish we can go back there this summer no? I still have my 5 year Canadian free entry visa. It's just magasto naman ta galing. lol. Save ta anay migs, budlay na. lol. :)

Tultul-making in Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras

(Note: The writer was in Guimaras on January 28-29, 2006 for a research immersion with his graduate students)

About a kilometer away from the Jordan wharf in Guimaras is Barangay Hoskyn, home of the popular tultul, a brick-like kind of salt. The name Hoskyn is derived from the Hoskyn brothers -- Herbert Peter, Richard Franklin and Henry -- all nephews of Nicholas Loney, first British vice-consul in Iloilo. They established Hoskyn and Co. in 1877 along Calle Real in Iloilo City, reputed to be the first department store in the Philippines. They had, at that time, business interests in the area and had acquired lands in the place.


Tultul-making has become a rarity nowadays. There are only very few surviving "masters of the trade" in Western Visayas at present. In Guimaras, the traditional craft is kept alive by the husband-and-wife team of Serafin and Emma Ganila, both 55 years of age, whose residence is in Hoskyn. According to the couple, they are the only ones engaged in the manufacture of tultul in Guimaras today. In fact, their expressed main concern is that they are afraid that eventually tultul will disappear because no one from among their children is interested in continuing the tradition. The reason is that the process of making tultul is long and tedious, and requires hard work and discipline. Also, it cannot be done throughout the year because of the low salinity of seawater and lack of raw materials during the rainy season. Thus, it is limited only to the months of December to May, a period of six months.

Tultul-making in Hoskyn is an age-old tradition. According to the Ganila couple, both their families have been engaged in the craft for generations. Their grandparents and parents were known far and wide as "masters" of tultul-making in Guimaras. The market for tultul is not a problem because there is a high demand for it in both Panay and Negros Occidental. In fact, buyers from both islands come to Hoskyn to purchase tultul, except that the Ganila couple cannot sustain the supply. To get a better return, sometimes Emma peddles the tultul in the nearby municipalities of Guimaras and Iloilo during their market days.

The process of making tultul begins with the gathering of sacks full of dagsa, an assortment of reeds, twigs and small pieces of bamboo carried to the shore by the sea tide. These materials have been soaked in seawater for some time already. The gathered dagsa is then burned in large quantities while continually being doused with salt water on a daily basis. This step alone takes five days to accomplish.

As soon as there is enough quantity of ashes, they are collected and put inside two large kaing or bamboo containers put on an elevated platform. Seawater is then poured on the first kaing to wash down the salt from the ashes. The strained water that is caught below by a pail is poured on the second kaing and the process is repeated where the strained water is caught below.

The next step involves a hurnohan or cooking pan made out of large cooking oil tin containers. The hurnohan is composed of five rectangular containers measuring 3"x12"x14". The strained water is poured into the five containers arranged in such a way that there is fire below each of the container. While the cooking goes on small amount of the strained water from the kaing is continuously added to the container. This goes on for five hours until finally moisture from the solidified salt has completely evaporated and the finished product is left on the pan.

The finished tultul is called a bareta that weighs about twelve kilos. Tultul is heavy because it is too compact due to the long hours of cooking. The bareta is then cut sidewise and crosswise into fifty hiwa or cuts. A hiwa, which is about 1/2"x2"x2", is sold at P 10.00. The Ganila couple can only manage to process from fifteen to twenty bareta a month. One bareta costs from P500.00 to P600.00. The Ganilas therefore earn from P7,500.00 to P10,000.00 a month from making tultul, which is not bad considering the economic situation of the country. It is hoped that the tradition of making tultul will go on and that it will be a source of cultural pride for the future generation.


(from The News Today Info online)

hello guys...

this thread is really fast...go ilonggos...

This is a good plan for sure .. it's a collaboration of several provinces for turistic bliss ... I hope the emphasis will be focused more in Antique and Guimaras. Well, maybe Guimaras first and foremost. Besides, Boracay in Aklan can stand on its own feet na. And so with the province of Iloilo and city of Iloilo. Capiz for sure is not far from tourism arrivals, too. Basta, buligay lang ta sa Panay, mas maayo gid aton buwas damlag kumpara sa iban. Panay is so rich in natural resources, magamit ta gid ina tanan in due time.


sana improve nila yung transportation facilities going to guimaras...yung ortiz warf dapat nang palakihin at pagandahin...

WOW! this thread is really amazing. I have to do a lot of catching up!

Ang sa akon lang: GAPANAWAGAN AKO DA SA MGA CIVIC MINDED NGA MAG ILONGGO!

PLEASE INVEST IN ILOILO!

LETS HELP MAKE ILOILO THE BEST CITY. TO BE THE PREMIER CITY!

HALA BIRA!


totally agree!!! kung ang ang tagsa ka ofw nga ilonggo or even those in the city would invest more...di malayo ang aton ginahandum para sa siyudad...nevermind other people who are trying to make us pessimistic...go lang...

Taken from the State of the Philippine Population report (http://www.popcom.gov.ph/sppr/sppr03/pdfs/SPPR03.pdf)

Land area - 7,023 ha
Industries - Agro-industrial, services
Population - 391,293 (2003)
Daytime transient population - 550,000 (2003)
Population growth rate - 1.93% (1995-2000)
Population density - 6,533 persons/km2
Crude birth rate - 10.23% (2003)
Crude death rate - 4.89% (2003)
Per capita income - PhP1,632 (2002)
Poverty incidence - 9.11% (2002)

Mouth-watering seafood and original La Paz batchoy—one of the best places to fi nd these delicacies is in Iloilo. These delicacies are not prepared by Ilonggos to be savored alone but in groups. Eating is indeed more pleasurable when the experience is shared. In the same manner, responding to the problems brought about by urban growth is more effi cient when done by a group. There are more ideas and inputs, and efforts become coordinated making the resulting response more cost-effective.

Participatory Iloilo

Participation is at the heart of the development efforts in Iloilo City. Many of the city’s projects and programs involve the participation of various sectors. One good example is the city’s Community Oriented Policing System (COPS). The project capitalizes on people’s cooperation to prevent and solve crimes. This system helped improve the Iloilo City Police Office’s (ICPO) effi ciency and effectiveness. Thus, despite the ICPO’s shortage in manpower, it bagged the Best City Police award in 2003.

Another example of Iloilo’s participatory approach to governance is the planning workshops it conducted to come up with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) for 1998 to 2010. Here, the city government sought public participation in identifying measures that would address urbanization issues. Various sectors actively participated in the workshop including the academe,
nongovernment organizations, people’s organizations, church, banking institutions, business clubs, civic clubs, and other professional clubs. In addition, the preparation of the CLUP was closely coordinated with its neighboring municipalities of Pavia, Leganes, Oton, and San Miguel. Iloilo City is able to grab the opportunities brought about by the active participation of the various sectors, which play a big role in helping it meet the needs of its populace despite limited resources. This strategy of governance has also helped the city address the challenges associated with urban growth. controlling inmigration The city’s economic activity started to flourish during the American regime when the sugar industry was booming. Its thriving business environment was also enhanced by the availability of port facilities. Job opportunities were created. And the migrants from other provinces and nearby municipalities came. In 2003, Iloilo City had a resident population of 391,293. Its daytime transient population was around 550,000. Since the city can only accommodate a maximum of 405,000 people because of limited area and facilities, the city’s land use and facilities plan regulates net migration.
Its population growth rate of 1.93% in 1995 to 2002 is relatively low compared with the national average of 2.36% which could be attributed to its
very high population density. However, the neighboring towns of Leganes,
Oton, Pavia, and San Miguel with growth rates of 4.30%, 3.05%, 4.48%, and 2.12%, respectively, seem to be the ones absorbing the population pressures.
Delivering local services Iloilo City puts extra effort in managing urban growth, especially in its basic services delivery. In education, one of its noteworthy projects are the scholarship grants it gives to children of poor families. It also provides free technical and vocational education through the Technical Institute of Iloilo City.

All seven of Iloilo City’s district health centers are certified Sentrong Sigla, which means they have met the standards and requirements set by the Department of Health. Also noteworthy is the city’s prioritization of social welfare services. In particular, the day care service of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) eats up almost half (47%) of its budget. The CSWDO also pays attention to the street children and out-of-school youth population. In environmental protection, the City Environmen t and Natural Resources Office has accomplished several projects particularly in water resources management. With only 70% efficiency in garbage collection, the city has also launched initiatives to address all components of an ecological waste management system. Traffic is also being addressed
with one of the city’s projects which is setting of perimeter boundaries for public utility vehicles. As with housing, 41% of the total urban poor have benefitted from the city’s resettlement program. On the one hand, almost
48% have remained informal settlers and majority of them are located in
danger zones or high-risk areas, such as waterways, road easements, and
shorelines. The remaining portion accounts for renters. Thus, 59% of the urban poor are in need of resettlement home lots, the city government is expecting funding from the National Housing Authority, which would allow it to buy an additional 16 hectares for relocation sites.

However, despite Iloilo City’s efforts to manage its urban growth, social, economic, and nvironmental problems have begun to spill over to the nearby municipalities of Leganes, Oton, Pavia, and San Miguel. Dealing with the spillover The Metropolitan Iloilo Development Council (MIDC) was created to answer the problems associated with urban growth, which is spreading its tentacles across Metro Iloilo. Iloilo City, Leganes, Oton, Pavia, and San Miguel are partners in this arrangement and their respective mayors are the members of the Executive Council. MIDC was created so that these five local government units (LGUs) can address the urban growth problems collectively. They have identified areas of collaboration along development plan. In the MIDC framework, Iloilo City will remain as the center for residential, commercial, financial, and educational activities. The other four municipalities are its satellites. Pavia will serve as the agro-industrial center; San Miguel as
the agricultural basket; Leganes as the center for light industries; and Oton as a residential area. The contribution of the Canadian Urban Institute in the success of MIDC is also noteworthy. In 1998, it started to sponsor capability-building activities for local officials. These activities helped them realize the importance of a metropolitan arrangement in planning and managing issues and services that cut across LGU borders.

On participation Indeed, Iloilo City’s recognition of the importance of participation and cooperation has helped the city stay afloat amid problems regarding urban growth. Its alliance with neighboring municipalities has proved to be a wise move in facing the complicated pressures of urbanization.
After all, five LGUs working together are indeed better than one.

Iloilo’s development plans
1. Panay Area Business Development Project. This aims to make Panay Island a premier
agricultural and fishery product exporter and tourism service provider.
2. Circumferential Road System. This will connect the municipalities inside and outside
the metropolitan area.
3. Solid Waste Management. This is in line with RA 9003 which converts open dumps
into controlled dumps within three years.
4. Iloilo Flood Control Project. The plans and maps of Iloilo Flood Control Project will
be integrated in the final Metro Iloilo Land Use Plan (MILUP).
5. Integrated Water Resource Management. This will:
5.1. develop a master plan on how to manage water resources;
5.2. ensure that efforts are properly linked and coordinated with other planning
initiatives and programs;
5.3. plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects with other entities;
5.4. raise people’s awareness on managing and conserving water resources;
5.5. support the development of infrastructure such as drainages; and
5.6. formulate measures to sustain the economic value of water resources.
6. Iloilo River Rehabilitation. This is a major initiative to rehabilitate the urban region’s largest and most polluted waterway.

Kirb, I don't have any plan to go abroad yet. Medyo satisfy pa naman ako sa work ko diri but I'm not closing myself sa opportunity nga makapagwork abroad. Kag isa pa gusto ko anay matapos MA (distance learning) ko sa UP. Open man ang travel sa work namon specially sa Europe. I'm hoping it this year to go to our headquarter in the Netherland. I don't have any problem in dealing with any people around the globe since we are multinational company.

Good Lewdsaint. Any plans of going abroad? Singapore? Korea? Japan? These are few countries that offers good work and salary for engineers or ITs. Give your best shot and if opportunity presents nga makaubra ka di sa sagwa, grab gid. Galing halong lang sa mga countries with no good ties sa Western civ. :)

other info in the report:

Partnership and political will equal power. Iloilo had foundations to build on, an enabling environment, and a strong political will to make partnership work for it. The local leaders have already been exposed to the concept of a metropolitan council when it was forwarded by progressiveminded Iloilo business entrepreneurs in the early 1990s. Advocacy and capability-building of an international agency further ingrained in them the advantages of a council. When the concept was revived in 1996, the mayors were ready. They prepared a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for forming a Metropolitan Iloilo
Development Authority (MIDA). Strong local political will plus the strong support of a local congressman, Rep. Raul Gonzales, clinched the agreement. House Bill 1355 creating the Metropolitan Iloilo Development Authority (MIDA) was passed in Congress. Olongapo’s strong political leadership helped the city rise out its economic slump and transformed into
a model world-class urban center. Institutionalized partnership moves ountain. Because the partnership in Iloilo was institutionalized, it evolved into an organizational structure with support staff, office space, and sustainable funding. The Executive Council composed of the five mayors is supported by an Advisory Board, a Secretariat, and Project Steering Committees. The Secretariat holds office in the city hall and staff are paid plantilla salaries. Funds come from commitments of council members: Iloilo City shouldered PhP100,000 for the first year and PhP200,000 for the second year; the partner municipalities shared half of the city’s counterpart funds. Support for capability building from the Canadian Urban Institute is also assured until 2006. With these resources, the council was able to flexibly respond to development needs. On the other hand, the Metro Cebu Development Council was created by the Regional Development Council in 1997. Without a support
staff, the Governor of Cebu, who acts as Interim Chairman of the Council,
relies on the NEDA Regional Office VII as Interim Secretariat. To give the
council legal and institutional powers and resources similar to that enjoyed
by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Cebu has proposed a bill to create a Metro Cebu Development Authority (MCDA). This bill is pending in both the Congress and Senate. Common vision and grounds unite. An MIDC Operations Manual has laid down the ‘practical’ guidelines’ on how Ilonggos can achieve a common vision. All council members pursue a common and integrated development plan. The plan defines priorities and areas of partnership which they themselves agreed upon. Further, a framework directs them toward complementary areas of growth. Hence, the council is a partnership of equals, respecting each city’s strengths and contributions. Partnership is forged, not forced. Appreciation, readiness, and capability to manage a metropolitan agreement did not come overnight to Metro Iloilo. An international partner—the Canadian Urban Institute—began building this conducive environment starting in 1998. It funded capabilitybuilding activities, sponsored meetings, workshops, and study tours here and abroad, which impinged on local officials the importance of an interlocal partnership. Aware of the benefits of membership, all the LGUs voluntarily joined the council.
International partners mobilize. International partners have been tapped to fund or cosponsor infrastructure projects. Metro Iloilo’s priority projects to improve the road and flood control systems for 2004 to 2014 are funded by the Japanese government. Meanwhile, international

Took this from the COA website
for 2003
(In Thousand Pesos)
Iloilo City
Total Assets - 1,350,850
Total Liabilities - 241,266
Total Equity - 1,109,584
Total Income - 727,586
Total Expenses - 641,503
Net Income - 86,082

Iloilo Province
Assets - 1,766,527
Liabilities - 406,784
Equity - 1,359,743
Total Income - 854,320
Total Expenses - 712,788
Net Income - 141,5333

as of jan 27 2006
source: http://www.nscb.gov.ph/ru6/prov-stat.htm

INDICATORS (eto ang order ng mga figures sa baba, note yung year ay yung reference period)
Aklan
Antique
Capiz
Guimaras
Iloilo
Negros Occidental

GEOGRAPHY (Sources: DENR & NSCB)

Land Area (in sq. km.)
2004
1,817.9
2,522.0
2,633.2
604.6
4,719.4
7,926.1

Percentage to the Region's Land Area
2004
8.9 %
12.3%
13.0%
3.0 %
23.3%
39.2%

No. of Cities
As of June 2005
-
-
1
-
2
13

No. of Municipalities
As of June 2005
17
18
16
5
42
19

No. of Barangays
As of June 2005
327
590
473
98
1,901
661

DEMOGRAPHY (Source: NSO)

Total Population
May 1, 2000
451,314
471,088
654,156
141,450
1,925,002
2,565,723

Percentage to the Region's Population
May 1, 2000
7.27%
7.59%
10.54%
2.28%
31.00%
41.32%

Population Density (persons/sq. km)
May 1, 2000
248
187
248
234
334
275

Population Projection
2006
495,879a/
521,159a/
754,194a/
153,100a/
2,119,347a/
2,954,287a/

Number of Households
as of May 1, 2000
88,213
92,941
128,554
27,465
370,811
503,663


Average Household Size
May 1, 2000
5.11
5.06
5.08
5.14
5.18
5.18


Average Annual Population Growth Rate
1995-2000
2.05% b/
1.89% b/
1.0% b/
2.43% b/
2.10% b/
1.08% b/

AGRICULTURE (Source: BAS)

Palay Production (in metric tons)
Jan-Sept 2005
11,169
148,160
240,893
35,433
416,837
308,327


Corn Production (in metric tons)
Jan-Sept 2005
442 6,928
40,327
959
88,981
42,854


Banana Production (in metric tons)
2005 p/
54,858
11,816
11,455
4,166
143,217
59,227


Coconut Production (in metric tons)
2005 p/
112,050
63,263
85,450
21,878
79,589
133,657

Mango Production (in metric tons)
2005 p/
827
3,100
108
11,004
28,572
17,402


Sugarcane Production (in metric tons)
2005 p/ -
60,744
558,266
-
904,657
11,438,186


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INDICATORS (labor and employment)
Reference Period
Aklan
Antique
Capiz
Guimaras
Iloilo
Negros Occidental


LABOR & EMPLOYMENT (Source: NSO)
Establishments Affected by Shutdown
As of Jul 2005
1
-
3
-
9
20

Workers Affected by Shutdown
As of Jul 2005
6
-
32
-
148
247


Establishments Affected by Retrenchment
As of Jul 2005
2
2
6
-
50
86


Workers Affected by Retrenchment
As of Jul 2005
6
19
131
-
579
1,483


INCOME & PRICES (Source: NSO)
Average Annual Family Income
(at 1994 Prices) 2000
P99,568
P94,917
P99,313
P101,125
P110,114
P73,923

Average Annual Family Expenditure
(at 1994 Prices) 2000
P89,858
P83,246
P86,212
P85,522
P91,900
P123.1

Consumer Price Index (2000=100)
2005
132.3
138.1
129.9
131.1
124.4
123.1

Inflation Rate (2000=100) 2005
7.6
9.1
6.6
9.0
8.7
5.8

Purchasing Power of Peso
2005
0.76
072
0.77
0.76
0.80
0.81

Nat'l police chief pledges P10M for new Iloilo station

NECESSARY documents are being processed for the construction of a new Iloilo City Police Office in General Luna where the present office is located.

"(National Police chief)General (Arturo) Lomibao promised to give us P10 million for a new police station for Iloilo City. We're working out the necessary papers for the jumpstart of the construction," City Mayor Jerry Treñas said.


According to Treñas, the land in which the present office lies is under the name of the National Government until now. "We would like to transfer it under the name of the Philippine National Police."

The City's counterpart, said Treñas, will be settled soon.

In addition, a new patrol car has been provided by Lomibao while 20 handheld radios and 2,000 raincoats for police traffic aids and tanods were pledged by Congressman Raul Gonzalez Jr.

These were just among the projects he is pursuing this year, Treñas said.

"We have a new ambulance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. We just have to get it from them. We have three old ambulances and we will rehabilitate them and distribute them to the district health offices," he said.

These will go to Jaro, Arevalo and Molo and La Paz for immediate help to the residents in the area.

"These in the same way that we are rehabilitating our eight fire trucks."



Sunstar Iloilo Online

INDICATORS (labor and employment)
Reference Period
Aklan
Antique
Capiz
Guimaras
Iloilo
Negros Occidental


LABOR & EMPLOYMENT (Source: NSO)
Establishments Affected by Shutdown
As of Jul 2005
1
-
3
-
9
20

Workers Affected by Shutdown
As of Jul 2005
6
-
32
-
148
247


Establishments Affected by Retrenchment
As of Jul 2005
2
2
6
-
50
86


Workers Affected by Retrenchment
As of Jul 2005
6
19
131
-
579
1,483


INCOME & PRICES (Source: NSO)
Average Annual Family Income
(at 1994 Prices) 2000
P99,568
P94,917
P99,313
P101,125
P110,114
P73,923

Average Annual Family Expenditure
(at 1994 Prices) 2000
P89,858
P83,246
P86,212
P85,522
P91,900
P123.1

Consumer Price Index (2000=100)
2005
132.3
138.1
129.9
131.1
124.4
123.1

Inflation Rate (2000=100) 2005
7.6
9.1
6.6
9.0
8.7
5.8

Purchasing Power of Peso
2005
0.76
072
0.77
0.76
0.80
0.81

There must be a mistake on the "Average Annual Family Expenditure" because the Negros figure is too low?

Power ground? I thought you said Europe is your playground before. lol. But hey, why not? If we can help our fellows, di ba? There's no harm in trying though. Weck, ring me na lang sang plano mo. I'm sure it's a good one gid. Brochures, articles, info sheets, etc? I don't know how to access it from Iloilo. We'll see. Ara pa man lang ina sa planning stage ah. Basi si Gideon sa Sweden makabulig man. He emailed me this am for a get together daw before the winter ends kay he'll fly to US for a visit.

Anyway, I already emailed Nong Mau. I think he's also cooking something up, too. I'll try to get in touch with Nong Ed in Toronto by end of next week. Basi makabulig man siya. The last time I've heard sang ato kita sa Canada naka-mention siya about business. Wish we can go back there this summer no? I still have my 5 year Canadian free entry visa. It's just magasto naman ta galing. lol. Save ta anay migs, budlay na. lol. :)


hi Kirbs ... we never finished our posting here yesterday and ended up talking over the phone na lang ... hahaha.

Anyway, about the power ground and playground ... I think I opted as my powerground now coz Brit passport holder na ako ... hahaha .. joke only my friend ... I'll make use London as my main powerpoint ... hehehe ..just like Gideon used to tell me. We had a visitor from Cali next two weeks ... re-organisation kuno sang alumni diri sa Europe with strong base point here in UK. I don't know kung how to contact the person. I just received an email few days ago lang gid ... and I'm in limbo .. probably they'll forward us the itinerary as early as possible para makapa-change ko duty .. but we'll see. :cheers:

right o, amigo. The next time you know it, you'll be all over the world begging for "aids" from all developed countries. I think we've seen same episode about a certain place back home that even internationally they were known to harbour child labor and low employment status hence an appeal for help is sought, both nationally and internationally. It's a big shame though. :)


just like what we saw ... hehehe ... i just don't like that campaign at all .. it's distressing .. gasakit dalunggan ko mamati sang news nga ina ... hehehe .. remember that a day after the news broadcasted damo na mangkot .. i just don't know what and how I felt during that time .. anyway, let's leave thing as is na lang anay ... hehehe.

TOP EMPLOYER
OF SEAFARERS

Magsaysay Maritime Corp. opens in Iloilo


ILOILO City – Magsaysay Maritime Corp. (MMC) opens its new doors in the “Heritage Haven of Panay.”

Situated at Iznart St. and Capitol Drive, MMC’s new regional office amplifies the company’s commitment to be closer to the seafarers and their families and provides job opportunities to the region.

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/images/people%20pic.jpg
OPEN SESAME. City and province public officials and officers of the Magsaysay Maritime Corp. led the cutting of ribbon during the company’s grand opening. (From left to right) MMC President and CEO Doris Magsaysay-Ho, Hector Alejano, executive assistant to the mayor, Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada and Marlon Roño of MMC.

“Training, care and commitment to our people and their families, are the core values of our success,” remarked MMC President and CEO Doris Magsaysay-Ho.

“We have a strong cadet training program through the Magsaysay Institute of Shipping (MIS). On the annual basis, we train and place 350 new cadets to all types of vessels. All officers and crew undergo upgrading program that includes Technical and Behavioral Trainings. For our cruise personnel, we continually provide specialized training and specific skills enhancement, in accordance with the requirement of our principals,” stressed Magsaysay-Ho.

The company takes pride in taking care of the families of our seafarers, and has special programs for them.

With dedicated personnel and information communication technology (ICT) program, MMC provides accurate information to the seafarers and their families in matters concerning allotment, benefit and welfare.

The company’s Crew and Family Affairs Office also offer counseling services and family assistance.

MMC has been in the shipping business since 1948, as a ship owner and, since the 70s, as pioneer in the training and supply of Human Resources to ship around the world.

With 26,000 seafaring and land-based employees currently deployed worldwide, MMC is one of the leading providers of highly-skilled professionals in the maritime, health care, hospitality, entertainment and other industries.

In the waters of an ever-more-challenging world economy, MMC continues to stay true to its dual aim—to provide more Filipinos with better job opportunities and career development, and to promote the Filipinos as the Seafarer of Choice.


(from Panay News online)


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It's a good idea. I think Mrs Lim is referring to a combine tourism package of Aklan-Antique-Capiz-Iloilo-Guimaras. It's a good idea gid kung matabo. Promoting the whole of Panay island including Guimaras is a welcome tourim scheme indeed. I hope these provinces will help pull each other to boost their tourism industry.

Lim is such a brilliant lady to come up and formulate this idea of combined tourism package .. we in Iloilo can be of great help gid sa aton nga mga neighbouring provinces .. since Iloilo City is the regional center of Western Visayas, they can use the advantage of the city to help in info dissemination such as exhibits, workshops, etc. Depende lang ini kung paano nila pahulagon ang mga provincial tourism deparments to converge and make a good plan to promote their respective provinces. I hope i-publish nila ang scheme nga ini para kabalo man kita nga outside the province sang ila direction or plan.

I hope, I hope, I hope. lol. Hope more tourist will visit Iloilo in the next few months and years to come. Let's be hopeful that these tourists can help boost our provincial economy through their buying/consumption, investment and trade. Anyway, thanks to all these ambassadors of other countries for their time and effort in visitng Iloilo. Viva Iloilo ! :)

We're grateful for their presence of course. It's one in a lifetime, you know? ... hehehe. Hope we can start trading back here in Europe no? As in directly ... sadya siguro ... they can start rebuilding the hablons, etc ... Europe is such a good place for trading and commerce kay mas dako ila capacity more than anyone else. Well, let's hope and pray, ika nga ... hehehe.

sana improve nila yung transportation facilities going to guimaras...yung ortiz warf dapat nang palakihin at pagandahin...

Ako rin Freeze .. I'd like to see a better and more accessible transportation between these two provinces ... i knew Iloilo loves Guimaras all the time .. siyempre, they were part of us in the past .. dapat buligan gid ang Guimaras.

The last time I've heard was Ortiz Wharf in Iloilo gin-renovate kuno .. I don't know how true ang bagay nga ini kay last September sang ara ko da sa Iloilo daw wala man ako kakita changes ... hehehe. Ortiz Wharf is considered the busiest wharf between Guimaras and Iloilo. I think mas maunahan na nila ang wharf dira dampi sa Fort San Pedro or dira sa may Rotary going to Buenavista.

Anyway, we'll see .. hope any plans to boost the transpo exchange between Guimaras and Iloilo is all welcome, indeed.

Nat'l police chief pledges P10M for new Iloilo station

NECESSARY documents are being processed for the construction of a new Iloilo City Police Office in General Luna where the present office is located.

"(National Police chief)General (Arturo) Lomibao promised to give us P10 million for a new police station for Iloilo City. We're working out the necessary papers for the jumpstart of the construction," City Mayor Jerry Treñas said.


According to Treñas, the land in which the present office lies is under the name of the National Government until now. "We would like to transfer it under the name of the Philippine National Police."

The City's counterpart, said Treñas, will be settled soon.

In addition, a new patrol car has been provided by Lomibao while 20 handheld radios and 2,000 raincoats for police traffic aids and tanods were pledged by Congressman Raul Gonzalez Jr.

These were just among the projects he is pursuing this year, Treñas said.

"We have a new ambulance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. We just have to get it from them. We have three old ambulances and we will rehabilitate them and distribute them to the district health offices," he said.

These will go to Jaro, Arevalo and Molo and La Paz for immediate help to the residents in the area.

"These in the same way that we are rehabilitating our eight fire trucks."



Sunstar Iloilo Online

another good thing happening for Iloilo City's security department ... more ambulances, firetrucks and a new building ... cheers, Lomibao !

for Iloilo's Football enthusiast:


Red Ribbon 15 and under kicks off Saturday

AS WE are waiting to witness the 2006 PFF National Men's Senior Championship which will kick off February 21, we will be seeing the future stars of Iloilo Football as the Red Ribbon 15 and under gets underway at the Central Philippine University football field today.

Defending champion Sta. Barbara Football Club is out to defend the title will play against Westbridge Football Club at 8 a.m. , while Jaro Football Club (Centralians) battles Mandurriao Football club at 9:30 a.m. There are ten teams who will take part in this tournament as compared to eight last year.

Players qualified to play in this event are those born January 1, 1991 thereafter.

This tournament is organized by Iloilo Football Association (IFA) and sponsored by Red Ribbon Bakeshop and supported by Central Philippine University and Iloilo City sports Council. (JG)

lalala ... I'm here na naman .. in and out ko di sa aton forum ... sako OT subong abi ... hehehe.

Guys and gals, thanks for all the infos .. great stuff gid .. and it's nice to know that Iloilo City and Iloilo Province is developing well .. cheers everyone !

:nocrook: :nocrook: :nocrook:

Anyway, I humbly welcome all new Ilonggos here in our thread ... damien and Metropolitan_iloilo ! We're all newbies here .. but really, ma-enjoy gid kamo diri. Oh btw, Wecky thanks for the PM, mate. I'll surely take note of it gid.

Good news:

Magsaysay is opening its regional hub in Iloilo and New Iloilo City Police Building and amenities .. grabe ba ! I hope more and more good things will happen sa aton pinalangga nga probinsiya.

Metropolis (shortcut for Metropolitan_iloilo .. hihihi), baskog gid imo panawagan ... don't worry, manglaghapo ta di sa abroad sang mga OFWs investors. Basi man lang may madagpaan ta di .. who knows? And yes, basta Ilonggo (kapin pa tunay .. like me and kirby .. si Wecky indi na kay lain na iya pasaporte) baskug gid ! Yahooo ! :)

hi Kirbs ... we never finished our posting here yesterday and ended up talking over the phone na lang ... hahaha.

Anyway, about the power ground and playground ... I think I opted as my powerground now coz Brit passport holder na ako ... hahaha .. joke only my friend ... I'll make use London as my main powerpoint ... hehehe ..just like Gideon used to tell me. We had a visitor from Cali next two weeks ... re-organisation kuno sang alumni diri sa Europe with strong base point here in UK. I don't know kung how to contact the person. I just received an email few days ago lang gid ... and I'm in limbo .. probably they'll forward us the itinerary as early as possible para makapa-change ko duty .. but we'll see. :cheers:

why are you not calling me people? ... wahhhh .. this is unfair ... hihihi .. :jk: lang mga migs. Join man ako da kay trueblue Centralians man ako .. hihihi .. it runs in my blood gid and I can see it. Weck or Kirbs, forward abi sa akon email ni Mauro bi .. para kami man mag-chat duwa. Weck, is this the same Mauro you've told me, who's living in Australia and had a daughter studying nursing in Brisbane as well? Damo kami diri upod nga Australians mo? I'll have to ask na lang.

btw, mga new friends (Wecky and Kirby) pwede ka kadto da sa inyo? It's so expensive staying in hotel kung ara ko da sa London. Huya man ako maki-apid sa aton mga kasimanwa nga indi gid suod (You know what I mean?). Pwede man ako sa floor or sa inflatable mattress, etc. hihihi. I'll call you both na lang total ari man di mobile numbers niyo sa akon. Thanks for this SSC. :)

LGUs should work together to promote tourism
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City -- Former Tourism Secretary Narzalina Lim has recommended that the provinces of Antique, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras and Guimaras must work together to ensure that they get a fair share of tourist arrivals.


They should not be over dependent in one destination such as Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, she said.

Lim, who is also the President of the Asia Pacific Projects Inc. and consultant to the tourism industry, said Western Visayas should not solely depend on the present viability of Boracay as prime destination in the region.

She said the region is overly dependent on Boracay for its growth. Based on the 2004 record, 36.4 percent of total arrivals to Western Visayas were in Aklan or in inBoracay. The benefits of tourism should be spread to many provinces, cities and towns. "Prepare that Boracay, God forbids may not be the same jewel in the future."

She stressed the benefits of tourism in terms of jobs, livelihood and investment to the local government unit. The government-led infrastructure such as the nautical highway forces the local government to work together. All must get a fair share, she said.

Environmental issues such as the recent oil spill in Semirara, in the province of Antique are cross-border in nature and need inter-provincial cooperation. She said the oil spill problem will not only affect Antique but the nearby province of Aklan particularly Boracay.

Lim also asked the tourism planners of each province to classify their tourism package according to the needs of foreign tourists, Filipinos and neighboring provinces. Natural, historical, man-made attractions should be classified as whether they are attractive to domestic or international tourists or excursionists.

She added that foreign tourist also prefers a mix attraction. Not all of them want to stay in the beach. They look for variety of tour packages that they could enjoy during their vacation. Lim said the term world class destination is already abused in terms of tourism promotion.

The former secretary hopes that the participants in the summit will come up with a better packaging of their tourism programs not only promoting their respective provinces but the entire region.

The News Today Iloilo Online

I like this, too .. Go Aklan-Antique-Capiz-Iloilo-Guimaras ! Way more to go ! Go Western Visayas region !

Ako rin Freeze .. I'd like to see a better and more accessible transportation between these two provinces ... i knew Iloilo loves Guimaras all the time .. siyempre, they were part of us in the past .. dapat buligan gid ang Guimaras.
The last time I've heard was Ortiz Wharf in Iloilo gin-renovate kuno .. I don't know how true ang bagay nga ini kay last September sang ara ko da sa Iloilo daw wala man ako kakita changes ... hehehe. Ortiz Wharf is considered the busiest wharf between Guimaras and Iloilo. I think mas maunahan na nila ang wharf dira dampi sa Fort San Pedro or dira sa may Rotary going to Buenavista.

Anyway, we'll see .. hope any plans to boost the transpo exchange between Guimaras and Iloilo is all welcome, indeed.
Yeah me too, I'd like to see a modern jetty port for better transpo between Iloilo and Guimaras like the one in Caticlan. The Ortiz wharf doesn't look very nice, and I think is unappealing for most tourists.

It's high time for a better port to be built or the existing ones in Ortiz, Muelle Loney, or Fort San Pedro rennovated.

In 2005 the partial tourist arrivals in Guimaras is 181,941 w/ tourist receipts of P3.3B, a big improvement compared to the total figures during previous years.

Year - Tourist Arrivals / Receipts
2004 - no data
2003 - 116,880 / P2.1B
2002 - 109,000 / P2.0B
2001 - 78,000
2000 - 60,000

or (and a big one at that)a 2km bridge can be built between Iloilo and Guimaras.

Power ground? I thought you said Europe is your playground before. lol. But hey, why not? If we can help our fellows, di ba? There's no harm in trying though. Weck, ring me na lang sang plano mo. I'm sure it's a good one gid. Brochures, articles, info sheets, etc? I don't know how to access it from Iloilo. We'll see. Ara pa man lang ina sa planning stage ah. Basi si Gideon sa Sweden makabulig man. He emailed me this am for a get together daw before the winter ends kay he'll fly to US for a visit.

Anyway, I already emailed Nong Mau. I think he's also cooking something up, too. I'll try to get in touch with Nong Ed in Toronto by end of next week. Basi makabulig man siya. The last time I've heard sang ato kita sa Canada naka-mention siya about business. Wish we can go back there this summer no? I still have my 5 year Canadian free entry visa. It's just magasto naman ta galing. lol. Save ta anay migs, budlay na. lol. :)

Kita Kirbs playground na lang muna ... lalala. Then in next few months, ikaw naman ang maghambal "powerground". Ako few more years to go pa. But well, I'm here lurking around Eastbourne area, Visit man kamo di sa akon during summer. We're three Ilonggos sa balay nga ini. Both of you are very welcome here, indeed. Pwede man dal-on ninyo inyo mga "mommas" di ah including kabits kay open-minded man kami di. harharhar.

anyway, see you guys ... and post more good news .. lakat na kami sang upod ko di kay wala na kami pagkaon. Mang-grocery kami anay. Ciao, ciao! Have a lovely weekend to all Ilonggos here in the forum !

Hi sa mga newcomers, hope you post in this thread often ... We need more Ilonggo representation here :D
Yey another thread ....

Chymera, I used your lovely thread opener din. I find it amusing though plus the fact that it's great to have the uniformity.

It's good to note several newcomers in our thread, too. I'm glad they're here and can help us provide a lot of infos, insights and articles about Iloilo. I'm hoping they'll enjoy our very own thread just like me. :)

Yeah me too, I'd like to see a modern jetty port for better transpo between Iloilo and Guimaras like the one in Caticlan. The Ortiz wharf doesn't look very nice, and I think is unappealing for most tourists.

It's high time for a better port to be built or the existing ones in Ortiz, Muelle Loney, or Fort San Pedro rennovated.

In 2005 the partial tourist arrivals in Guimaras is 181,941 w/ tourist receipts of P3.3B, a big improvement compared to the total figures during previous years.

Year - Tourist Arrivals / Receipts
2004 - no data
2003 - 116,880 / P2.1B
2002 - 109,000 / P2.0B
2001 - 78,000
2000 - 60,000

or (and a big one at that)a 2km bridge can be built between Iloilo and Guimaras.

Impressive development of Guimaras province. I've reviewed the NCSB report last night and if my sight is absolutely right, only Iloilo and Guimaras in Western Visayas Region that are not included in the list of 44 poorest provinces of the Philippines. I do hope that our neighbouring provinces will move fast to get out of this palabra especially Aklan, Antique and Capiz since these three provinces are directly link to the regional capital of Western Visayas, Iloilo City.

Thanks for the info Chymera. It'll surely boost Guimaras province ego especially that the province is all new and started from the scratch.

Cheers everyone !

Kita Kirbs playground na lang muna ... lalala. Then in next few months, ikaw naman ang maghambal "powerground". Ako few more years to go pa. But well, I'm here lurking around Eastbourne area, Visit man kamo di sa akon during summer. We're three Ilonggos sa balay nga ini. Both of you are very welcome here, indeed. Pwede man dal-on ninyo inyo mga "mommas" di ah including kabits kay open-minded man kami di. harharhar.

anyway, see you guys ... and post more good news .. lakat na kami sang upod ko di kay wala na kami pagkaon. Mang-grocery kami anay. Ciao, ciao! Have a lovely weekend to all Ilonggos here in the forum !

Mars, I thought you are singing "lalala". Thanks for the invitation. I'll surely consider visiting your place soon. I haven't been there at all. Actually, Wecky and I had a plan already this summer. Join us, my friend. We're heading Southeast in Bournemouth and Poole. It's Wecky's first residence in England. We'll be travelling with our friends, too, so better yet sabay ka na sa amin. Then after Southeast, hope to visit your place naman in East Anglia. Is Eastbourne in East Anglia? Di ba you're nearer Oxford and Brighton?

Hello kuy Kirby..!!! YUP!!centralian maN KOH..!!!i'M IN 1ST YEAR pa lang...hehe..nursing...
Gud pm to ol...!!!!!! :) :)

Really, Kinashi? Another nurse-to-be?

Nice to see centralians around the thread. Not to mention of course our friends from other Iloilo universities like WVSU, USA, UI, UPV and SPUI. Also sa other colleges man in town. Are you using your free computer time sa university? Coz two years ago, the university is providing number of free hours for students to use. I'm not so sure how they do this and where. Anyway, goodluck in your studies. And visit us here in our thread basta may tiyempo lang. Cheers!

sana improve nila yung transportation facilities going to guimaras...yung ortiz warf dapat nang palakihin at pagandahin...

I agree Freeze. I hope they'll revive the plan of building a bridge between Iloilo and Guimaras. The plan was way back Ramos administration pa but due to economic decline in our country during Erap's regime, the plan had "evaporated", too. It's really feasible though but the budget is a soaring high. Bigger than the 6.2 billion pesos Iloilo Airport, I guess. Hopefully, when Philippines economy will pick up soon, they'll reconsider this plan as well.

Kirb, I don't have any plan to go abroad yet. Medyo satisfy pa naman ako sa work ko diri but I'm not closing myself sa opportunity nga makapagwork abroad. Kag isa pa gusto ko anay matapos MA (distance learning) ko sa UP. Open man ang travel sa work namon specially sa Europe. I'm hoping it this year to go to our headquarter in the Netherland. I don't have any problem in dealing with any people around the globe since we are multinational company.

Good idea, Lewdsaint. Finish your MA first. Besides, if you're happy with your work in Manila right now, why change anyway? It's just an alternative venue if the salary is not well enough to meet your needs. Like us nurses, the salary of nurses back home is a meager 7-15,000 pesos compared naman working here in UK or in USA that the offer will range from 200K to 400 K monthly. It's a mtter of balancing the opportunities against the job you are doing. Lew, if you plan to travel Europe, let us know. I've been to the Netherland as well. In Amsterdam and its neighbouring cities to be exact. It's a nice place though. Very open and very liberal gid (as in literally). :)

Iloilo’s development plans

1. Panay Area Business Development Project. This aims to make Panay Island a premier agricultural and fishery product exporter and tourism service provider.

2. Circumferential Road System. This will connect the municipalities inside and outside the metropolitan area.

3. Solid Waste Management. This is in line with RA 9003 which converts open dumps into controlled dumps within three years.

4. Iloilo Flood Control Project. The plans and maps of Iloilo Flood Control Project will be integrated in the final Metro Iloilo Land Use Plan (MILUP).

5. Integrated Water Resource Management.
This will:
5.1. develop a master plan on how to manage water resources;
5.2. ensure that efforts are properly linked and coordinated with other planning
initiatives and programs;
5.3. plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate projects with other entities;
5.4. raise people’s awareness on managing and conserving water resources;
5.5. support the development of infrastructure such as drainages; and
5.6. formulate measures to sustain the economic value of water resources.

6. Iloilo River Rehabilitation. This is a major initiative to rehabilitate the urban region’s largest and most polluted waterway.

Good plans for Metropolitan Iloilo. Almost all of these plans are on its ongoing phase already. Once they're all finished, a good impact to the city and metropolitan area will be felt by all its residents. Easy accessibility, cleanliness and business investments will be mapped up with a good taste and in order. Given these plans will be finished in two to three years time, it will surely boost the presence of our new International Airport and Railway system in the province. Not to mention of upcoming CBD to be erected in few years, too.

Iloilo City and the province is indeed on its right way to progress. Surely, our mayor's bid to be the Philippine's Premiere City by 2015 will be realised. Let's just support the bid well with a good heart and an open-mind. It's really achievable if we work with harmony and in usnison. I guess a lot of Ilonggos here abroad are starting to bring back and extend whatever help they can to our fellow Ilonggos back home.

Camel Supercross in Bacolod, Iloilo



IN A fitting follow-up to last year’s highly-successful season which drew record crowds, the Camel Supercross will hold two more action-packed competitions in Bacolod City and Iloilo City on Feb. 19 and March 5.


Dubbed "Camel Supercross International Championship Series 2006", the two-part competition sanctioned by the National Motorcycle Sports and Safety Association (NAMSSA) will again feature the best and the brightest supercross riders in the region.

Heading the list of riders vying for top honors are veteran internationalists Glenn Aguilar of the Philippines and James Robinson of New Zealand, who also figured in a memorable battle in the Camel Supercross series in Iloilo City last year.

Also entered in the event are multi-titled Jovie Saulog, Kenneth San Andres, Bebet de la Cruz, Pepo Rubi and a host of other young but equally-talented riders from Western Visayas and other major cities and provinces in the country.

"As in the previous years, we are very happy to hold another edition of the Camel Supercross in Bacolod and Iloilo," said Camel brand marketing manager Edward Cruz.

"The two-part Camel Supercross Series will be again held in the two Western Visayas cities where the ultimate sport of motocross enjoys tremendous following since the early 80s," added Cruz.

This is actually the third straight year that Camel is hosting the thrilling sport of supercross since ending more than five years of absence with its return in 2004.

Overall, this will be the 17th year of Camel Supercross, making the region’s leading cigarette brand synonymous to the sport.

NAMSSA president Ken Falco expressed his gratitude to Camel for hosting two more supercross races this year, adding that most of the country’s leading motocross riders from Saulog to Jolet Jao to Ernie Leongson to Aguilar earned their spurs while riding during the Camel-sponsored motocross series from 1985 to 1998.

"It is only fitting that the country’s most next important supercross star will come in another Camel-sponsored series," added Falco.

Aside from the Manila-based riders, the other participants will come from as far as La Union, Bulacan, Tacloban, Bacolod, Dumaguete, Iloilo,Ormoc, Cebu and Mindanao.

The event is open only to riders 18 years old and above and no minors will be allowed in the Camel Supercross races. Organizers will require participants to present valid IDs as a proof of their age.

For inquiries about the Camel Supercross Series, call NAMSSA at cell 0917-8992363.


(from Manila Bulletin online)

Western Visayas retains PRISAA championship

By ding micua



LINGAYEN, Pangasinan — Western Visayas bolstered its reputation as the country’s No. 1 sporting region when it retained its overall title in the PRISAA National Games in another runaway fashion here.


With victories in volleyball and sepak takraw in the final day, the Western Visayas bets scuttled the determined bids of Southern Mindanao and Western Visayas to wrest the overall championship in the five-day event that gathered some of the promising athletes from all over the country.

They tallied 71 golds, 75 silvers and 61 bronzes to earn their second straight championship. They also dominated the event last year in Zamboanga City.

first time of which was in Zamboanga City last year.

Southern Mindanao settled for second with 61 golds, 52 silvers and 50 bronzes while Central Visayas wound up third with 47 golds, 30 silvers and 56 bronzes.

Aside from volleyball and sepak takraw, Western Visayas also struck heavily in swimming, badminton and athletics. Southern Mindanao reigned supreme in baseball and chess, also won some in athletics and swimming.

Dr. Gonzalo Duque, president of the host PRISAA Ilocos region, said the meet achieved its purpose of fostering unity, camaraderie and sportsmanship among the competing delegations.

Immigration Commissioner Alipio Fernandez, Jr., chairman of the Philippine Amateur

Track and Field Association, congratulated officials and members of the PRISAA for the successful of the event,

Southern Tagalog came in fourth with 33 golds, 40 silvers and 30 bronzes while the hosts, on account of their strong showing in athletics, ended up fifth with 26-29-20 tally.

Meantime, Western Visayas’ swimmer Kristin Cabasac emerged as the toast of the Games after emerging with the most number of golds with five. The 18-year-old Cabasac is sophomore student at Lacson Colleges Foundation in Bacolod.

The event will be held either in Bacolod or Iloilo next year.

For not bringing its best available athletes, National Capital Region won only 10 golds to finish sixth while Bicol Region wound up seventh.


(from Manila Bulletin online)

Took this from the COA website
for 2003
(In Thousand Pesos)
Iloilo City
Total Assets - 1,350,850
Total Liabilities - 241,266
Total Equity - 1,109,584
Total Income - 727,586
Total Expenses - 641,503
Net Income - 86,082

Iloilo Province
Assets - 1,766,527
Liabilities - 406,784
Equity - 1,359,743
Total Income - 854,320
Total Expenses - 712,788
Net Income - 141,5333

what caught me more here is the assets and liabilities. lol. It's really amusing. Also, there's abig gap/difference between the Net Income of Iloilo City residents and Iloilo Province residents. Anyway, whatever this statistcis means, I hope it turns out to be great. Go Iloilo ! :)

yeah right, Kirbs .. whatever it means as long we are NOT INCLUDED in the 44 poorest Provinces of the Philippines ... hehehe ... just joking ah. Kahuluya bal-an nga dako, amo ina. It's a slap in our face if we keep on blabbering around telling everybody how rich our economy is when the whole world knows the incidence of child labour lurking around our area plus the malnourished people who barely can't afford to eat at all.

Anyway, I'm glad to note that our provincial and city economy are doing great and progressing considering that we are the region's capital of Western Visayas.

So far, things are doing well with the family income capacity of the Ilonggos as a whole. I hope we can raise it more to at least 350,000 annually per household basis.

what caught me more here is the assets and liabilities. lol. It's really amusing. Also, there's abig gap/difference between the Net Income of Iloilo City residents and Iloilo Province residents. Anyway, whatever this statistics means, I hope it turns out to be great. Go Iloilo ! :)
Its not the resident's income, it's the City and Province's Governemnt's Budget for 2003

I just posted this because this COA Report has been overused in the forums lately ... I think it is unfair for Iloilo City and other cities more than thrice its land area to be compared based on the City Gov't Income.

Good plans for Metropolitan Iloilo. Almost all of these plans are on its ongoing phase already. Once they're all finished, a good impact to the city and metropolitan area will be felt by all its residents. Easy accessibility, cleanliness and business investments will be mapped up with a good taste and in order. Given these plans will be finished in two to three years time, it will surely boost the presence of our new International Airport and Railway system in the province. Not to mention of upcoming CBD to be erected in few years, too.

Iloilo City and the province is indeed on its right way to progress. Surely, our mayor's bid to be the Philippine's Premiere City by 2015 will be realised. Let's just support the bid well with a good heart and an open-mind. It's really achievable if we work with harmony and in usnison. I guess a lot of Ilonggos here abroad are starting to bring back and extend whatever help they can to our fellow Ilonggos back home.

I heartily agree with you, mate. The road to progress is in our hands now. Hopefully, all those projects mentioned will be realised ... SOON! Right now, the investment market of the city and the metro area depends on the opening of the new airport in Sta. Barbara. New buildings are proliferating around the city recently but due to space unavailability, the expansion of some businesses are put into hold. I hope other member towns of metro like San Miguel shall start luring some businesses to transfer their offices outside the city or in their municipality. The city is becoming too congested already marred by slow vertical expansion due to the presence of old airport in Mandurriao. Pavia and Leganes population are growing rapidly as well with the presence of several new subdivisions along the area. I hope that with the influx of many people to these municipalities will be cushioned by new employment as well. I've read earlier that Iloilo's population growth rate was raised from 1.93% to 2.1%. In as much as we want a sustainable local economy, it'll be clouded later due to high population growth rate. Again, big population, more mouths to feed.

Its not the resident's income, it's the City and Province's Governemnt's Budget for 2003

I just posted this because this COA Report has been overused in the forums lately ... I think it is unfair for Iloilo City and other cities more than thrice its land area to be compared based on the City Gov't Income.


we're back again with this issue Chy .. hehehe ... Iloilo City is "only" a 56-sq km city to be compared with Davao or CDO or Zamboanga, with land area more than three times the size of the city is hardly amusing at all ... BUT then, it's very heartwarming to note that a 56-sq km city can compete evenly and with pride to these cities. To compare one city to the other in a sound mind, you have to consider the area, population and income. A city with 180+ sq km and a population more than half a million yet having an income only comprable or slightly above of Iloilo City is ridiculous. For these cities to be very competitive they have to raise their standards according to its size and population. That's why I spared comparing one city from the other lately coz each one has its own advantage. A wise businessman will not dwell much with the size and population of a single city BUT rather the purchasing power or the capacity of a single city resident to buy. Hence, an annual family income per household is more of an indicator than anything else.

I agree Freeze. I hope they'll revive the plan of building a bridge between Iloilo and Guimaras. The plan was way back Ramos administration pa but due to economic decline in our country during Erap's regime, the plan had "evaporated", too. It's really feasible though but the budget is a soaring high. Bigger than the 6.2 billion pesos Iloilo Airport, I guess. Hopefully, when Philippines economy will pick up soon, they'll reconsider this plan as well.


I've supported this plan since then. I believed the plan was to build a suspension bridge from LaPaz in Iloilo to Buenavista in Guimaras. But like what you've said Kirbs, the budget was skyrocketing, which I guess is also a factor why the project was shelved. It's always the cost-effect issue. Before, Guimaras is just starting with a very little indication of economic activities exchange between these two provinces and so the local government opted to set the plan aside. Now, with increasing transactions between Iloilo and Guimaras, I hope they'll resurrect the idea of building a bridge between the two.

why are you not calling me people? ... wahhhh .. this is unfair ... hihihi .. :jk: lang mga migs. Join man ako da kay trueblue Centralians man ako .. hihihi .. it runs in my blood gid and I can see it. Weck or Kirbs, forward abi sa akon email ni Mauro bi .. para kami man mag-chat duwa. Weck, is this the same Mauro you've told me, who's living in Australia and had a daughter studying nursing in Brisbane as well? Damo kami diri upod nga Australians mo? I'll have to ask na lang.

btw, mga new friends (Wecky and Kirby) pwede ka kadto da sa inyo? It's so expensive staying in hotel kung ara ko da sa London. Huya man ako maki-apid sa aton mga kasimanwa nga indi gid suod (You know what I mean?). Pwede man ako sa floor or sa inflatable mattress, etc. hihihi. I'll call you both na lang total ari man di mobile numbers niyo sa akon. Thanks for this SSC. :)


you can surely stay in my flat, wala problema Mars. You are very welcome, indeed. About kay Nong Mauro, "yes" ang answer to all your queries ... hehehe. Don't worry, we'll call you from time to time there in Eastbourne. :)

Calinog's Hirinugyaw-Sugidanonay Festival '06 a success

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Tribu Dila-dila

Tribu Dila-Dila of the Alcarde Gustilo Memorial National High School in Brgy. Alibunan, Calinog, Iloilo made it two years in a row when it was declared champion of the tribal competitions of the recently concluded Hirinugyaw-Sugidanonay Festival of the municipality of Calinog Sunday night during the awarding ceremonies.

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Tribu Dila-dila

Tribu Dila-Dila, who was also last year's champion, took the P10,000 cash prize as well as a beautiful trophy for topping four other tribes in the said competitions. To top it all, the group also pocketed P100,000 worth of projects which was earlier promised by Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, who attended the celebration together with his wife, Myrna Causing-Tupas.


Aside from winning the top prize, Tribu Dila-Dila also went away with the Best in Choreography and Best in Costume special awards, which carries with it an additional P1,000 cash prize each.

Tribu Bulalakaw of the Calinog National Comprehensive High School in Brgy. Simsiman, meanwhile, copped first runner-up honors and went home with the corresponding P8,000 cash prize. The school also got P80,000 worth of projects from the governor.

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Tribu Bulalakaw

In addition, Tribu Bulalakaw romped away with three special awards: Best in Performance, Best in Music, and Best in Discipline, earning for the group another P3,000.

Copping second runner-up honors, on the other hand, is Tribu Banaag of the Don Esteban Javellana Memorial National High School in Brgy. Guiso. It bagged the P6,000 cash prize on top of the P70,000 worth of projects pledged by Gov. Tupas.

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Tribu Banaag

Tribu Banaag Consolation prizes of P2,000 cash and P50,000 worth of projects each were given to Tribu Maragtas of the Carvasana National High School in Brgy. Carvasana and Tribu Badlanon of the Badlan National High School in Brgy. Badlan.

It was learned from Calinog Vice-Mayor Rene Hurtada that Tribu Dila-Dila earned the nod of six out of the nine judges commissioned for the tribal competitions, making it a majority choice to win top honors.

In the torch procession contest, declared winner was Tribu Dila-Dila, followed by Tribu Banaag and Tribu Bulalakaw.


'Best and biggest ever'

Meanwhile, in an interview, Calinog Mayor Alex Centena expressed gratitude to all those who contributed in making this year's Hirinugyaw-Sugidanonay Festival "the best and the biggest ever."

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Tribu Badlanon

"I also would like to thank Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, Sr. for adding excitement to our festival by adding more than half-a-million pesos worth of projects to our prizes. Madamu gid nga salamat sa tanan. Mabuhay kita tanan!" added the youthful town chief executive.

Earlier, Gov. Tupas called Calinog's Hirinugyaw Festival "the best and most fun festival here in Iloilo, second only to Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival."


The News Today Iloilo


Impressive Calinog ... hopefully, all festivals of Iloilo will be a coluurful annd lively a Calinog's Hirinugyaw. Keep it up Calinog !

Kita Kirbs playground na lang muna ... lalala. Then in next few months, ikaw naman ang maghambal "powerground". Ako few more years to go pa. But well, I'm here lurking around Eastbourne area, Visit man kamo di sa akon during summer. We're three Ilonggos sa balay nga ini. Both of you are very welcome here, indeed. Pwede man dal-on ninyo inyo mga "mommas" di ah including kabits kay open-minded man kami di. harharhar.

anyway, see you guys ... and post more good news .. lakat na kami sang upod ko di kay wala na kami pagkaon. Mang-grocery kami anay. Ciao, ciao! Have a lovely weekend to all Ilonggos here in the forum !


lango-lango ka gid, Mars. It doesn't matter what you call the place , okay lang ina ... hehehe ... may mga made-up names lang ako sa kada place nga ginkadtuan ko ... like Paris as my most embarassing city. Anyway, basi kakadto gid manko da sa inyo ah .. don't you worry. Oh btw, tune in sa imo plasma da .. it's WINTER OLYPICS in Turin, Italy ... the opening is absolutely stunning ... Italian-style gid .. yahoo ! Ciao, mi amigo !

musta wecks hehehe musta biz ta sa iloilo? hehehe



lango-lango ka gid, Mars. It doesn't matter what you call the place , okay lang ina ... hehehe ... may mga made-up names lang ako sa kada place nga ginkadtuan ko ... like Paris as my most embarassing city. Anyway, basi kakadto gid manko da sa inyo ah .. don't you worry. Oh btw, tune in sa imo plasma da .. it's WINTER OLYPICS in Turin, Italy ... the opening is absolutely stunning ... Italian-style gid .. yahoo ! Ciao, mi amigo !

ILOILO YEARBOOK 2005 CONTENTS

The Cover
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History of Iloilo
25 Iloilo Through Time
by Henry F. Funtecha
The rise, the fall, the rebirth and the renaissance – a glimpse of Iloilo, then and now.

30 Graciano Lopez Jaena: Ilonggo National Hero
by Dr. Rodolfo P. Gumabong
The life of one exceptionally brilliant man, orator, writer and Ilonggo national hero.
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Cover Story
31 St. Anne’s Parish Church of Molo
by Atty. Rex Salvilla
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The only renaissance church in the entire country outside of Manila, St. Anne’s Parish Church of Molo is a true Ilonggo landmark and a bastion of religion and Catholicism.


The Year in Review
35 A look at Iloilo’s most significant, remarkable, controversial and highly publicized news, views, personalities and issues of the year that was.

Reviews on the Economy, Arts and Culture, Environment, Health, Politics and Peace and Order
by Erly C. Garcia and Florence F. Hibionada
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Features
56 Makinaugalingon: A newspaper for the glory of Hiligaynon
by Erly C. Garcia
In 1913, Rosendo Mejica founded the longest existing and only Hiligaynon newspaper in the country, bringing pride and glory to the Ilonggos.

58 “Dinagyang is Iloilo, Iloilo is Dinagyang!”
by Joanne Marie Combong - Pijuan
The reciprocity between Dinagyang and Iloilo is as clear and as loud as the thump and the boom of the Ati-atihan drums.

62 Iloilo’s Recycle Bin — Helping the world to recycle of EPIC proportion
by Florence Hibionada
Imagine 250 tons of everyday trash. Imagine more the cash for this trash. EPIC -- ‘responding’ through recycling.


The Year in Pictures
67 Iloilo -- splashed in the front pages of The News Today. Chronicling the best and the worst of the year 2005.
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Economy and Business
94 The Call to a Progressive Iloilo
by Rizandro Napone
This city is out to prove to the rest of the nation that it could be a worthy contender in the bigger piece of the Outsourcing pie.

98 Arevalo Sinamay House
by Wein P. Gadian
The dying Ilonggo textile industry survives and thrives in the old Arevalo Sinamay House.
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Education
103 Education as Engine of Growth
Firing the engine of growth and progress: Iloilo as the hub of education in Western Visayas.

114 Baluarte Elementary School: 100 Years and Counting
by Erly C. Garcia
The country’s first public school celebrates its first 100 years of excellent existence.
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Tourism
120 Travel Back in Time with the City’s Old Houses
by Wein P. Gadian
The tell-tale marks of the glorious and grand past can still be marveled in the present. Testament to the city’s rich history are the Avancena House ,The Macavinta House, Josefa Segovia Student Center and the Lopez Boat House.

124 Igbaras Gems
Nagsadjan Falls and Mount Napulak – trekkers’ paradise, Igbaras’ pride.
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Festivals
138 The Festivals of Iloilo
by Atty. Helen J. Camarista
37 festivals, 43 towns, 2 cities, and 1 great year of intense revelry.
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People Talk
142 Ma. Luisa C. Segovia: Woman of Principles, Passion and Purpose
by Joanne Marie Combong - Pijuan
Who and what do you get if you fuse integrity, generosity and leadership? Marissa Segovia, leading the pack of responsive Ilonggo movers and shakers.

146 Art Geroche – Art through History
by Wein P. Gadian
Painter, cartoonist, and illustrator Art Geroche captures history through his art.

148 The Survivor in Rudy
by Florence F. Hibionada
“I will only stop running the day my heart stops beating,” says world-class triathlete Rodolfo “Rudy” Fernandez. One fearless man. One titanium leg. Many triumphant victories.
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Life + Lifestyle
152 Riding the Zeitgeist
by Joanne Marie Combong - Pijuan
From ‘Hello Garci’, chi-chi spas, 50-peso buffets, Pinoy Big Brother, Encantadia, showbiz mania, and going loco for boho. From the trivial to the consequential -- capturing and riding the spirit of 2005.


Flavors and Spices
165 Ilonggo Delicacies: Old time favorites to all-time new hits
by Florence F. Hibionada
True-blue Ilonggo food – whetting the palate one dish at a time.
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Governance
173 Features on some of Iloilo’s progressive municipalities; their social, economic and political achievements and developments.
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The Year in Figures
178 An outline of Iloilo in figures.


Visitor's Guide
183 A comprehensive and quick guide for the visiting tourist: List of hotels, restaurants, government offices, malls, hospitals, and other business establishments as well as the most basic information about Iloilo such as the weather, how to get there, and other useful details for the serious traveler.


Advertiser's Index
197 A directory of advertisers of the Iloilo Yearbook 2005.


Acknowledgements
198
Credit goes to the people, institutions, businesses, private and government offices that have generously shared their time, resources and assistance to the Iloilo Yearbook 2005.


Map of Iloilo
199 Maps of the City and Province of Iloilo.


The Link:
http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/contents.html

Ilonggo OFWs, families urged to go into business

ILOILO City – Another livelihood opportunity awaits overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families who want to start or sustain their businesses but do not have enough capital through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration - National Livelihood Support Fund - Livelihood Development Program for OFWs (OWWA-NLSF-LDPO).

OWWA-6 Overseas Workers Welfare Officer III Noel Chavez said LDPO is their agency's continuing program for livelihood development of OFWs.

The program not only provides credit facilities to OFWs, their families and organizations but as well as entrepreneurial development services such as technology transfer, training on business management skills and market linkages to ensure that they become self-reliant.

Chavez said this program is an opportunity for overseas workers who want to start an alternative source of livelihood in case they opt to stay for good or for their immediate families here in the country who are also entitled to the same privilege under the program.

Eligible to avail themselves of the program are: all member-OFWs and former member-OFWs of the OWWA; for married OFWs, one of their immediate family, either spouse or children of legal age; for single OFWs, their parents or siblings of legal age; and existing LDPO beneficiaries with good records of repayment.

Under the program, qualified individual borrower can avail of a minimum loan of P50,000 and a maximum of P200,000 while organized and Registered Group of at least five members a maximum of P1 million.

Those who are interested to avail of this grant have to prepare the following requirements: proof of OWWA contribution; business plan; financial statements in case of existing business; business permits/license (for existing business), collateral papers/ownership titles; OFW consent for immediate family member; and documents to establish borrower's relationship with OFW (for beneficiaries borrowing in place of OFW).

Chavez said through this program they are helping OFWs and their families to invest and engage in business ventures which is also in support of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's agenda to create more job opportunities.

"We all know that the money sent by our OFWs to their families remain to be an important component of our national income but their business investments would boost more their contribution to the country's economy", Chavez said.


Panay News Online

The Year in Pictures
67 Iloilo -- splashed in the front pages of The News Today. Chronicling the best and the worst of the year 2005.
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is this a picture of the construction of iloilo´s new airport down below in the right corner? doea anyone know please ?

Hi Richard! Yes, it is and we are expecting to be open on the first quarter of next year.

The Year in Pictures
67 Iloilo -- splashed in the front pages of The News Today. Chronicling the best and the worst of the year 2005.
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is this a picture of the construction of iloilo´s new airport down below in the right corner? doea anyone know please ?

yeah right, Kirbs .. whatever it means as long we are NOT INCLUDED in the 44 poorest Provinces of the Philippines ... hehehe ... just joking ah. Kahuluya bal-an nga dako, amo ina. It's a slap in our face if we keep on blabbering around telling everybody how rich our economy is when the whole world knows the incidence of child labour lurking around our area plus the malnourished people who barely can't afford to eat at all.

Anyway, I'm glad to note that our provincial and city economy are doing great and progressing considering that we are the region's capital of Western Visayas.

So far, things are doing well with the family income capacity of the Ilonggos as a whole. I hope we can raise it more to at least 350,000 annually per household basis.

that's right, Wecky. An increase in household family income will surely boost our local economy. More OFWs here abroad especially here in Europe and USA is a very welcome idea. The more Ilonggos here, the better. lol. And hoping these Ilonggos abroad will start investing back home as well. Indi lang tanan sa balay nagakadto. Business naman, just like you. lol.

I agree Freeze. I hope they'll revive the plan of building a bridge between Iloilo and Guimaras. The plan was way back Ramos administration pa but due to economic decline in our country during Erap's regime, the plan had "evaporated", too. It's really feasible though but the budget is a soaring high. Bigger than the 6.2 billion pesos Iloilo Airport, I guess. Hopefully, when Philippines economy will pick up soon, they'll reconsider this plan as well.

better option!

There must be a mistake on the "Average Annual Family Expenditure" because the Negros figure is too low?

Pls accept it na lang...or question the NSCB for that matter...

Its not the resident's income, it's the City and Province's Governemnt's Budget for 2003

I just posted this because this COA Report has been overused in the forums lately ... I think it is unfair for Iloilo City and other cities more than thrice its land area to be compared based on the City Gov't Income.

Thanks Chymera. It only shows the positive budget of both city and the province. Btw, what's overused stats? lol. You mean this stats was used to compare Iloilo City to other Philippine cities? wow. Do they know what they are talking about? How can you compare a city of small area and population to cities whose pop and area is five times the size of Iloilo? Well, that only means one thing, that Iloilo City amidst short of size in area and population can outrun bigger cities back home. Dapat the city in comparison should yield a budget or income against its size and residents. It only concludes why Iloilo City residents had a higher HOUSEHOLD INCOME than any of them and even besting other cities of Metro Manila per se. :)

Kirb, kita mo gin post ko kagina? It's good nga ang OWWA may programa nga pag-encourage sa mga OFWs to invest.

that's right, Wecky. An increase in household family income will surely boost our local economy. More OFWs here abroad especially here in Europe and USA is a very welcome idea. The more Ilonggos here, the better. lol. And hoping these Ilonggos abroad will start investing back home as well. Indi lang tanan sa balay nagakadto. Business naman, just like you. lol.

I heartily agree with you, mate. The road to progress is in our hands now. Hopefully, all those projects mentioned will be realised ... SOON! Right now, the investment market of the city and the metro area depends on the opening of the new airport in Sta. Barbara. New buildings are proliferating around the city recently but due to space unavailability, the expansion of some businesses are put into hold. I hope other member towns of metro like San Miguel shall start luring some businesses to transfer their offices outside the city or in their municipality. The city is becoming too congested already marred by slow vertical expansion due to the presence of old airport in Mandurriao. Pavia and Leganes population are growing rapidly as well with the presence of several new subdivisions along the area. I hope that with the influx of many people to these municipalities will be cushioned by new employment as well. I've read earlier that Iloilo's population growth rate was raised from 1.93% to 2.1%. In as much as we want a sustainable local economy, it'll be clouded later due to high population growth rate. Again, big population, more mouths to feed.

I agree, Wecky. Dapat together with population explosion is the availability of employment. This way our economy will be sustainable. A mere 0.1% raised in population will have an impact in our locale economics. Again, the Law of Economics (law of supply and demand) should always be our foremost reference.

SOME PEOPLE IN OTHER FORUMS JUST KEEP ON COMPARING FIGURES. THEY JUST COMPARE FIGURES WITHOUT REALLY UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT AND THE OTHER FACTORS THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE THE FIGURES.

I POSTED THE LATEST NSCB RESULTS FOR KAHAPON FOR THE PORPUSE OF INFO LANG. PLS DONT COMPARE IF YOU DONT HAV ANY BASIS ASIDE FROM THE FIGURES...PLS...

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SOME PEOPLE IN OTHER FORUMS JUST KEEP ON COMPARING FIGURES. THEY JUST COMPARE FIGURES WITHOUT REALLY UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT AND THE OTHER FACTORS THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE THE FIGURES.

I POSTED THE LATEST NSCB RESULTS FOR KAHAPON FOR THE PORPUSE OF INFO LANG. PLS DONT COMPARE IF YOU DONT HAV ANY BASIS ASIDE FROM THE FIGURES...PLS...

(this is intended sa mga di regular visitors ng forum na ito na madaling mag-conclude kaagad)

SOME PEOPLE IN OTHER FORUMS JUST KEEP ON COMPARING FIGURES. THEY JUST COMPARE FIGURES WITHOUT REALLY UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT AND THE OTHER FACTORS THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE THE FIGURES.

I POSTED THE LATEST NSCB RESULTS KAHAPON FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFO LANG. PLS DONT COMPARE IF YOU DONT HAV ANY BASIS ASIDE FROM THE FIGURES...PLS...

(this is intended sa mga di regular visitors ng forum na ito na madaling mag-conclude kaagad)

I also posted a 2000 report of FIES may nagreact dayon. Namangkot lang ako sang latest data or reports. I don't have any intention to compare and debate it. I would like to see if there are any developments on the figures.


SOME PEOPLE IN OTHER FORUMS JUST KEEP ON COMPARING FIGURES. THEY JUST COMPARE FIGURES WITHOUT REALLY UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT AND THE OTHER FACTORS THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE THE FIGURES.

I POSTED THE LATEST NSCB RESULTS FOR KAHAPON FOR THE PORPUSE OF INFO LANG. PLS DONT COMPARE IF YOU DONT HAV ANY BASIS ASIDE FROM THE FIGURES...PLS...

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Kirb, kita mo gin post ko kagina? It's good nga ang OWWA may programa nga pag-encourage sa mga OFWs to invest.

that's right, Lewdsaint. We should encouraged these Ilonggo OFWs and Immigrants to start investing back home coz they surely have the capacity to raise an amount to build a business. OFWs in Europe, USA and Japan, not OFWs in ME (except Dubai of course) kay pila man lang ina ila sweldo for sure. We have a friend working in Saudi once who is now in USA told us about the palabra he had in ME. Anyway, I'll try to talk to Wecky about this issue coz he already had several "minis" back home. For me, it's very unlikely since all of my family is outside the country na. Basi maki-apid lang ko kay Weck. lol. Ina kung mapasugot siya. lol. Right now, I'm more into supporting our school's scholarships. Remember CPU has a programme for working students?

I also posted a 2000 report of FIES may nagreact dayon. Namangkot lang ako sang latest data or reports. I don't have any intention to compare and debate it. I would like to see if there are any developments on the figures.


hey sorry lewdsaint...indi na para sa imo...para na isa iban bala haw...kilala mo gid na sya...ang best friend sang forum nga ini...

That's good, kirb! In anyways we can help the people of our city and province.

that's right, Lewdsaint. We should encouraged these Ilonggo OFWs and Immigrants to start investing back home coz they surely have the capacity to raise an amount to build a business. OFWs in Europe, USA and Japan, not OFWs in ME (except Dubai of course) kay pila man lang ina ila sweldo for sure. We have a friend working in Saudi once who is now in USA told us about the palabra he had in ME. Anyway, I'll try to talk to Wecky about this issue coz he already had several "minis" back home. For me, it's very unlikely since all of my family is outside the country na. Basi maki-apid lang ko kay Weck. lol. Ina kung mapasugot siya. lol. Right now, I'm more into supporting our school's scholarships. Remember CPU has a programme for working students?

SOME PEOPLE IN OTHER FORUMS JUST KEEP ON COMPARING FIGURES. THEY JUST COMPARE FIGURES WITHOUT REALLY UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT AND THE OTHER FACTORS THAT MIGHT INFLUENCE THE FIGURES.

I POSTED THE LATEST NSCB RESULTS FOR KAHAPON FOR THE PORPUSE OF INFO LANG. PLS DONT COMPARE IF YOU DONT HAV ANY BASIS ASIDE FROM THE FIGURES...PLS...



lol. Probably, he's just joking. lol. Or maybe he's magnification lenses are not working properly, just a joke. :) Anyway, let our visitor enjoy that stats you've posted Freeze. Besides, he can't do anything about it, for sure. He can't even influence his constituents to believe what he is posting. A dreamer in a dessert to be exact. Considering he, too, is a mere OFW as well earning a little less, I'm sure.

lol. Probably, he's just joking. lol. Or maybe he's magnification lenses are not working properly, just a joke. :) Anyway, let our visitor enjoy that stats you've posted Freeze. Besides, he can't do anything about it, for sure. He can't even influence his constituents to believe what he is posting. A dreamer in a dessert to be exact. Considering he, too, is a mere OFW as well earning a little less, I'm sure.


tsk...tsk... :) ...sakto ka gid!!!...tawa lang ako gani sa mga gina-post to sa iban nga thread...

OT: Galing bang Iloilo ang nilagang baka?

Bal-an ko man freez! Ginpabalo 'ta lang ikaw sang natabo sang ginpost ko sa piyak nga thread nga may nag-react dayon.
Gapost lang 'ta diri not for porpuse of debate. Bay-i lang da sya. Indi man 'na sya kaintiende sang tagalog kag hiligaynon.


hey sorry lewdsaint...indi na para sa imo...para na isa iban bala haw...kilala mo gid na sya...ang best friend sang forum nga ini...

I also posted a 2000 report of FIES may nagreact dayon. Namangkot lang ako sang latest data or reports. I don't have any intention to compare and debate it. I would like to see if there are any developments on the figures.

there's definitely a big difference in FIES by now considering a lot of Ilonggo OFWs left Philippines from the period of 2001-2006. Actually, the stats for Family Income in Iloilo is more enhanced than what the 2000 report suggest. Just look around in every corner of the province where almost each family has a single person working abroad. Well, what's wrong with that? Without OFWs remittances, Philippines will surely not recover at all. Most of these OFWs are dollar earners. Without a strong dollar reserves, Philippine's economy will surely goes down. We should be thankful to these OFWs by all means coz they help the country one way or the other. Any person who hates OFWs is by all means an insane.

Bal-an ko man freez! Ginpabalo 'ta lang ikaw sang natabo sang ginpost ko sa piyak nga thread nga may nag-react dayon.
Gapost lang 'ta diri not for porpuse of debate. Bay-i lang 'ta na lang 'na sya. Indi man 'na sya kaintiende sang tagalog kag hiligaynon.

Why can't he understands Tagalog or Hiligaynon? Where did he come from ba? lol. I do understand and speaks both langauages well and it doesn't affects my English pronunciation and verbal communication in England. Btw, where is he working now? Do you know? lol. If you both only knew, he's such a big laugh. :)

OT: Galing bang Iloilo ang nilagang baka?

hi, cosmo. I'm not so sure if Nilagang Baka is an Ilonggo speciality. Maybe or maybe not. Halos lahat naman yata nang lugar sa Pinas is good in cooking nilagang baka. Well, BAKA nga. lol. :)

That's good, kirb! In anyways we can help the people of our city and province.

You're welcome, Lewdsaint. We do help because that's the right thing to do. We sees a lot of our kababayans in a sad state. At least, a little help will make a difference.

Anyway, I'm buying this idea of investing. We'll see. :)

Hi Cosmo! Welcome to our thread!
Hindi naman siguro galin sa Iloilo ang pagluto ng nilagang baka. May kanya-kanya tayong style or tawag sa luto. Sa Batangas bulalo ang tawag. Sa Cebu ang tawag nila sa nilaga ay pochero. Sa Iloilo naman Kansi or linaGA. Sa Ilocos meron din pero nakalimutan ko kung ano.
naguom ako ah! lol

OT: Galing bang Iloilo ang nilagang baka?

thanks...dami pala sm sa iloilo

Basi sa gwa sang earth sya halin. hehehe!

Why can't he understands Tagalog or Hiligaynon? Where did he come from ba? lol. I do understand and speaks both langauages well and it doesn't affects my English pronunciation and verbal communication in England. Btw, where is he working now? Do you know? lol. If you both only knew, he's such a big laugh. :)

I've supported this plan since then. I believed the plan was to build a suspension bridge from LaPaz in Iloilo to Buenavista in Guimaras. But like what you've said Kirbs, the budget was skyrocketing, which I guess is also a factor why the project was shelved. It's always the cost-effect issue. Before, Guimaras is just starting with a very little indication of economic activities exchange between these two provinces and so the local government opted to set the plan aside. Now, with increasing transactions between Iloilo and Guimaras, I hope they'll resurrect the idea of building a bridge between the two.

same here, mate. Basta between Iloilo and Guimaras, okay gid. lol. Have you seen some stats indicating an increase of activities in the small lovely island of Guimaras? Wow, I'm glad they are moving well, too. I do believe that Guimarasnons can gid, if they want. :)

thanks...dami pala sm sa iloilo

There are three exisiting SM stores in Iloilo City right now, SM City-Iloilo in Mandurriao, SM Mini-Mall in Delgado (the first outside Manila), and SM Jaro. There's a plan to build a 4th SM store in Jaro as well, and a plan expansion of the first three SMs. Hopefully, the expansion will be realised soon.

ILOILO YEARBOOK 2005 CONTENTS

The Cover
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History of Iloilo
25 Iloilo Through Time
by Henry F. Funtecha
The rise, the fall, the rebirth and the renaissance – a glimpse of Iloilo, then and now.

30 Graciano Lopez Jaena: Ilonggo National Hero
by Dr. Rodolfo P. Gumabong
The life of one exceptionally brilliant man, orator, writer and Ilonggo national hero.
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Cover Story
31 St. Anne’s Parish Church of Molo
by Atty. Rex Salvilla
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The only renaissance church in the entire country outside of Manila, St. Anne’s Parish Church of Molo is a true Ilonggo landmark and a bastion of religion and Catholicism.


The Year in Review
35 A look at Iloilo’s most significant, remarkable, controversial and highly publicized news, views, personalities and issues of the year that was.

Reviews on the Economy, Arts and Culture, Environment, Health, Politics and Peace and Order
by Erly C. Garcia and Florence F. Hibionada
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Features
56 Makinaugalingon: A newspaper for the glory of Hiligaynon
by Erly C. Garcia
In 1913, Rosendo Mejica founded the longest existing and only Hiligaynon newspaper in the country, bringing pride and glory to the Ilonggos.

58 “Dinagyang is Iloilo, Iloilo is Dinagyang!”
by Joanne Marie Combong - Pijuan
The reciprocity between Dinagyang and Iloilo is as clear and as loud as the thump and the boom of the Ati-atihan drums.

62 Iloilo’s Recycle Bin — Helping the world to recycle of EPIC proportion
by Florence Hibionada
Imagine 250 tons of everyday trash. Imagine more the cash for this trash. EPIC -- ‘responding’ through recycling.


The Year in Pictures
67 Iloilo -- splashed in the front pages of The News Today. Chronicling the best and the worst of the year 2005.
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Economy and Business
94 The Call to a Progressive Iloilo
by Rizandro Napone
This city is out to prove to the rest of the nation that it could be a worthy contender in the bigger piece of the Outsourcing pie.

98 Arevalo Sinamay House
by Wein P. Gadian
The dying Ilonggo textile industry survives and thrives in the old Arevalo Sinamay House.
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Education
103 Education as Engine of Growth
Firing the engine of growth and progress: Iloilo as the hub of education in Western Visayas.

114 Baluarte Elementary School: 100 Years and Counting
by Erly C. Garcia
The country’s first public school celebrates its first 100 years of excellent existence.
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Tourism
120 Travel Back in Time with the City’s Old Houses
by Wein P. Gadian
The tell-tale marks of the glorious and grand past can still be marveled in the present. Testament to the city’s rich history are the Avancena House ,The Macavinta House, Josefa Segovia Student Center and the Lopez Boat House.

124 Igbaras Gems
Nagsadjan Falls and Mount Napulak – trekkers’ paradise, Igbaras’ pride.
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Festivals
138 The Festivals of Iloilo
by Atty. Helen J. Camarista
37 festivals, 43 towns, 2 cities, and 1 great year of intense revelry.
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People Talk
142 Ma. Luisa C. Segovia: Woman of Principles, Passion and Purpose
by Joanne Marie Combong - Pijuan
Who and what do you get if you fuse integrity, generosity and leadership? Marissa Segovia, leading the pack of responsive Ilonggo movers and shakers.

146 Art Geroche – Art through History
by Wein P. Gadian
Painter, cartoonist, and illustrator Art Geroche captures history through his art.

148 The Survivor in Rudy
by Florence F. Hibionada
“I will only stop running the day my heart stops beating,” says world-class triathlete Rodolfo “Rudy” Fernandez. One fearless man. One titanium leg. Many triumphant victories.
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Life + Lifestyle
152 Riding the Zeitgeist
by Joanne Marie Combong - Pijuan
From ‘Hello Garci’, chi-chi spas, 50-peso buffets, Pinoy Big Brother, Encantadia, showbiz mania, and going loco for boho. From the trivial to the consequential -- capturing and riding the spirit of 2005.


Flavors and Spices
165 Ilonggo Delicacies: Old time favorites to all-time new hits
by Florence F. Hibionada
True-blue Ilonggo food – whetting the palate one dish at a time.
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Governance
173 Features on some of Iloilo’s progressive municipalities; their social, economic and political achievements and developments.
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The Year in Figures
178 An outline of Iloilo in figures.


Visitor's Guide
183 A comprehensive and quick guide for the visiting tourist: List of hotels, restaurants, government offices, malls, hospitals, and other business establishments as well as the most basic information about Iloilo such as the weather, how to get there, and other useful details for the serious traveler.


Advertiser's Index
197 A directory of advertisers of the Iloilo Yearbook 2005.


Acknowledgements
198
Credit goes to the people, institutions, businesses, private and government offices that have generously shared their time, resources and assistance to the Iloilo Yearbook 2005.


Map of Iloilo
199 Maps of the City and Province of Iloilo.


The Link:
http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/contents.html

Available na ba 'to sa mga bookstores? I haven't heard anything after the launching on when, where and how to get this book.

There are three exisiting SM stores in Iloilo City right now, SM City-Iloilo in Mandurriao, SM Mini-Mall in Delgado (the first outside Manila), and SM Jaro. There's a plan to build a 4th SM store in Jaro as well, and a plan expansion of the first three SMs. Hopefully, the expansion will be realised soon.
the 4th SM in Jaro town Square was already u/c when I passed by the place in December, it should be nearing completion (if its not already open by now). It is just a SM Supermart though.

About SM Jaro .... it's only 1-storey consisting of an SM Supermart, Watsons, Jollibbe, a few food stalls ... that's it. There is a plan however of expanding it.
When the new SM Supermart in Jaro town Square opens, SM Jaro will be closed down for rennovation. It will be turned into a mini-mall just like SM Delgado.

Available na ba 'to sa mga bookstores? I haven't heard anything after the launching on when, where and how to get this book.
I was there during the launching :D http://static.flickr.com/33/94903027_e57ec332a1.jpg?v=0 But only for a little while, but I didn't get a copy
:( I'm dying to know what's inside

lol. Probably, he's just joking. lol. Or maybe he's magnification lenses are not working properly, just a joke. :) Anyway, let our visitor enjoy that stats you've posted Freeze. Besides, he can't do anything about it, for sure. He can't even influence his constituents to believe what he is posting. A dreamer in a dessert to be exact. Considering he, too, is a mere OFW as well earning a little less, I'm sure.

correction:
Dessert – Sweet stuff like cakes and pastries taken after a main meal
Desert – An arid, dry region

Oh, by the way, you are the ones who are gloating whenever some figures show that Iloilo is at the top. Now that I said it was only artificially boosted by Filipinos working overseas, you are all attacking me personally. You people are even trying to imply that I hate OFW's? I never said that! How could I, if I myself am an expatriate working in the Middle East. I am not ashamed that I am working here since I know that I am only temporarily here and that there is a greater purpose why I am here. Please do not put words into my mouth... or keyboard for that matter! It is so sad that you people are behaving rather badly.

I was only stating a fact. I was trying to get you people to realize that you have to consider a lot more things rather than basing anything just on statistics before you can judge any place.

musta wecks hehehe musta biz ta sa iloilo? hehehe


actually there's one problem besetting my sis now. Indi sila mag-intiendihanay sang owner sang place so we're in the look out of another place na naman ... hehehe .. but that's all right though. The other businesses are running well, at least. Anyway, thanks for asking.

lol. Probably, he's just joking. lol. Or maybe he's magnification lenses are not working properly, just a joke. :) Anyway, let our visitor enjoy that stats you've posted Freeze. Besides, he can't do anything about it, for sure. He can't even influence his constituents to believe what he is posting. A dreamer in a dessert to be exact. Considering he, too, is a mere OFW as well earning a little less, I'm sure.


hahaha .. you made me laughed, Kirbs .... actually, I sent you a PM kay makadlaw ka gid ... hehehe. Oh btw, wrong spelling ka sa dessert ... hehehe. Cheerio, amigo ! I'll call you later. Sabay kami ni Ron kagina tan-aw sine ... sal-an pa kami Chinese nga duwa .. hamal ko gani kay Ron, daw indi man ta chinkies ... hahaha.

Freeze, thanks for the post .. you're really great ! :)

migo wecky, musta na da? wala ta ka gali mahambalan nga nagkit-anay kami sg tita ko nga ga-ubra sa palasyo. tugnaw dira?

hello sugarboy ... yes, tugnaw di subong ... it's a long cold winter gid kay since November pa ang lamig di ... temperature ranges from 6-9 degrees celsius ... then negative at times during nightime. Nagbakasyon tita mo dira sa Pinas ?

Btw, is that your baby boy in the pic? Baby pa pero daw masunod na sa imo yapak ... he's already playing golf .. mana sa daddy gid !