Iloilo City and Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 19

chymera00

March 5th, 2006, 07:18 AM

@chy, hulata lang until tyempo mo na nga imo bata ang ibun-ag kay grabe ang imo kalipay :)
So far sa experience ko to sa DR daw matyag ko indi guid ko malipay kung makita ko nga daw mapatay sa sakit ang bayi ... Na shock pa ko asta subong, hehe
This was made by somebody who wants to pull down Iloilo but they can not make it. Hehehe! Tani madakpan lang kung sino 'ni sya!
Lew, how was the EB? ... Din kamu nag meet?
you're getting there, Mister ... keep up the good work ! And always maintains WEST standard when it comes to Nursing Education. I'm glad for you and soon you'll find your way here with us. :) Cheers !
Thanks kirby ... hopefully, ma reach ko man ang expectation of people sa mga Westnians
Westians ka gali Chymera? That's really good. WEST is one of the top schools of nursing in the Philippines. Sang 1995, 50+ or 63 (?) gid ka taga-WEST ang naka-top 20 sa June board. Before, all Iloilo's schools of nursing always took board in June. Lately, ang trend nag-iba naman. Some schools of nursing sa city modified or changed sang ila uptake. SPUI, WVSU and CPU are taking June board with some batches sang CPU kaguha December naman due to a very high number of takers. So tunga na subong. IDC and USA I guessed, December ila board man while UI changes sang scheds all the time.

Ano na year mo?
Oo gani ang mga 4th year namun subong ga lagas na sa ila competion duty para makagraduate na sila (upod sa university, sang una ngadaan ga sipak sila kay late na sila makatapos competion) and makakwa sang board exams sa June.
hehehe .. Chy, grabe gid yuhum ko paghambal mo nga 3 days no computer, no TV ... hehehe ... amo gid ina iya .. sako gamay ah. Pero mas masako siguro kamo due to theoretical aspect kay baskog gid man West sa bagay nga ini eh. Glad na-surpass mo tatlo ka adlaw. So naka-handle/assist ka na gali? Minus one ka na towards completion sang imo requirements before board examinations.

Been to Pototan (Iloilo Provincial Hospital) in the past but not in DR area ... ara kami sa MS kag ER nila. Few of my classmates ara sa OR but sadya lang travelling no. Kapoy pero enjoy. Such a life of a nursing student. Guess you'll enjoy more pag nag-CHN ka na.

Oooppss .. out of topic na ta di. But there you go ... you're heading the right direction. Enjoy-a na lang. :) :) :)
Ok lang man sa akon 3 days basta sadya lng, naga tuon man ko amat2 mag sacrifice... And problema sa theoratical kay what's taught in the classroom is very different from what is practiced in the hospital.

Wala pa ko ka score, orientation pa lang kami. Dasun indi man kami sa score kay guina prioritize and fourth year subong and may mga iban man nga school aside sa WEST nga ga duty sa Pototan.

May mga new pictures ko di ... gling wala Pototan Plaza kay wala kmi naka agi and besides damu naman ko pics sang Pototan. Nakakwa ko galing pics of Dingle kay naka lagaw2 kami to. Damu man to nami mga balay nga naagyan namun

chymera00

March 5th, 2006, 07:43 AM

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Municipality of Dingle

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Dingle is a 4th class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 38,311 people in 7,529 households. Out of the 33 barangays, Barangay Moroboro, site of Moroboro Spring Resort, Barangays Lincud, Camambugan., Caguyuman and Tulatula-an were recommended as the TOURISM areas.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

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Dingle is located 36 kilometers away from the city of Iloilo. It is bounded on the North-east by the town of Anilao and on the South-east by the towns of Pototan and Barotac Nuevo; on the Northwest by the town of San Enrique and on the Southwest by the town of Dueñas.

LAND AREA

Dingle has a total land area of 101.51 sq. km.. The whole land area is divided into two (2) parts by the existing Jalaur River. The northeastern part is composed of 15 barangays containing an area of 5,879 hectares, and the other part from Southwest to South-east is composed of 18 barangays having an area of 4,272 hectares, including the Poblacion.

INTERESTING PLACES / EVENTS

Cultural Attractions

Dingle Catholic Church – Built in1886, this church of Baroquial style is made of limestone from Bulabog Mountain, painstakingly carried by the early parishioners through narrow, steep and dangerous trails to the present site. The Dingle Catholic Church remains a landmark of Dingle and a symbol of human ingenuity.

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Town Plaza

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Museo de Dingle

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Natural attractions

Natural formations, which are wonders to themselves, are located in different barangays not far from the Poblacion. They too have names after the legends connected with each of them: Nabaliskad, Ganga, Pulucan, Linuksohan sang Usa, Sig-ang, Baboy-baboy, Tina, Buyongan, Tinobhan sang Man-og, Pakpak sang Banog , Nimatay and Sampaobato.

Caves are another attraction. For those who love to explore nature they are: Guiso Cave, Mistranza Cave, Luñgib Cave, Lapus-lapus Cave, Hapo-hapo Cave, Maarhong Cave, Ticondal Cave, San Roque Cave, Nautod and Linganero Cave. These wonders can be reached only on foot, however, the hike is a fun part of it.

In the heart and fringes of Bulabog-Puti-an Mountain, nestled are the springs with their cool, fresh, clear and root-scented water. Two of these springs have become the sources of the Dingle – Pototan Water District: Morobo and Moroboro Springs. The latter has become one of the most sought for beauty spots in Iloilo besides the Jalaur river.

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Special Interests

Mountain Climbing and Spelunking
Mountain Climbing – those who live on mountaineering can exhilarate and satisfy their cravings at the conquest at Mt. Mañaquia. One has a good view of the town center at the mountains peak during the day and its romantic aura at night.

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Lake Bito – for those who love hiking. A limestone cottage built from limestone slabs from the slopes of Bulabog mountain presents an inviting view.

Man-Made Attractions

Hanging Bridge
Moroboro Swimming Pool

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Dingle Parish church
Jala-ur Irrigation Dam

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Camp Hernandez
Camp Pasica
Cry of Lincud Market
Moroboro Springs Resort - with a dancing pavillon, six cottages and a shower room.

HYDROLOGY

The Municipality of Dingle is traversed by a river and 7 creeks. The river is the Jalaur River from the mountain of Calinog.

Natural spring and ground water are common source of potable water. These natural springs are abundant in Brgys. Moroboro, Lincud, Tulatula-an, Caguyuman, Nazuni and Camambugan.

ECONOMIC PROFILE

Agriculture: Agricultural production such as rice, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables and other highly valued crops.

chymera00

March 5th, 2006, 07:56 AM

Random Pictures of Dingle:

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sugarboy

March 5th, 2006, 08:53 AM

first and foremost reason why visit Notting Hill, @kirby ... hahaha.

@Sugraboy, naka-attend ka man sang Notting Hill Festival before? I tried several times pero wala gid success ah ... hehehe. At the end of the day, sa TV na lang ako gatan-aw. Ano na da nga school lapit sa Notting Hill? Alien gid ko sa area nga ina. Except sa park and several shops lining its high street, wala gid ko kalibutan about the area.

If you could consider being at Ladbroke Grove still being in Notting Hill, then yes, I would have attended the festival. It's such a sea of people out there during festival time.

There are a few schools around the area. Even Prince Harry's kindergarten school was located in the area. I went to a school based in a church called Kensington Temple at Kensington Park Road.

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wecky

March 6th, 2006, 01:17 AM

I'm not so sure sang extent sang Ladbroke Grove towards Notting Hill but probably they belong to the same borough. Anyway, thanks for sharing your pic, Sugarboy. Diin ka na dira? :)

wecky

March 6th, 2006, 01:32 AM

Ok lang man sa akon 3 days basta sadya lng, naga tuon man ko amat2 mag sacrifice... And problema sa theoratical kay what's taught in the classroom is very different from what is practiced in the hospital.

Wala pa ko ka score, orientation pa lang kami. Dasun indi man kami sa score kay guina prioritize and fourth year subong and may mga iban man nga school aside sa WEST nga ga duty sa Pototan.

May mga new pictures ko di ... gling wala Pototan Plaza kay wala kmi naka agi and besides damu naman ko pics sang Pototan. Nakakwa ko galing pics of Dingle kay naka lagaw2 kami to. Damu man to nami mga balay nga naagyan namun

As long as you're happy, okay gid ina Chy. That's the most important thing subong. About sa theoretical and practical aspect sang Nursing, of course dako gid ang gap considering that we don't have the proper equipments sa hospital and I guess our capacity to compete in health aspect worldwide is layo gid. We're not producing same number researches that these first world countries have. Limited ka tama aton resources in all aspect plus the fact nga ang end-user naton dira have a very low capacity to succumb in buying a whole lot of new medications for treatment. It's a bit frustrating though kung ari ka dire. It's a big pity, indeed.

Kumusta ang IPH? Nagpadako man sila?

makoantz

March 6th, 2006, 02:32 AM

Hello guys!

I am here right now in the city but will be back to Manila about two hours from now. Was here since Friday only so I did not have that much time to roam around.

I don't know if anyone else has some information but I heard that we already have an investor for putting up a 40+Megawatt powerplant in Leganes, as part of the LIGC development. Hope this will come into reality soon, as we surely need to start the industries rolling in the countryside.

I also want you to comment on how Ilonggos keep their time. I do not know about it's history why Iloilo's time is advanced 10 minutes. Chy, anyone? I have always been very keen about timekeeping. I've been to many places and I only change the hour hand on my watch to keep up with the time zone, but when I arrive to Iloilo, I have to adjust it to read 10 minutes in advance. I hope someone can shed light on this as I always believe that time is critical to progress.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 03:27 AM

It's a good act for IS students to help for cleanliness, etc. Too many IS are sprouting in every corners of Iloilo nowadays. In Jaro, there's Sta Clarita International School, too. And sige man padako nila.

Btw, how's the super elite "BOY's ONLY" school in Iloilo? The WESTBRIDGE HIGH. Have they relocated their campus na? Before they're using the Lopez mansion in La Paz. Lately I've heard they moved near ISC area na. Damo dira Europeans or with European parents ang naga-eskwela. Mostly of German origin.

owws? So posh gali ang Westbridge High? I've seen the campus sang ara pa sila lapit sa WIT. Few students man lang dira naga-schooling. I don't know how its faring compare with Ateneo de Iloilo-Sta Maria and the newly expanded St Joseph in Diversion Road. But anyway, Westbridge High is an all-boy secondary school, so I think we can't compare it with other co-ed schools in Iloilo.

With IS, I have no idea with their curriculum. I haven't even tried to ask my cousins in Brent School-Manila. Okay man siguro eh. And I guess there's another popular IS in Manila today. Daw Thames bala iya ngala but I'm not so sure. I'll have to ask first for further confirmation. :) Btw, why we're suddenly talking schools here in our thread? lol.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 03:47 AM

Thanks kirby ... hopefully, ma reach ko man ang expectation of people sa mga Westnians

Ngaa abi indi? Nakasulod ka gani da so it only means one thing, you can do it, if you want. Have you seen the last Medical Board Exam released few weeks ago? Naka-number 6 ang taga-WEST. I'm really proud kay may nakasulod naman nga topnotcher from Iloilo school. At least subong, ginabutang na nila ang ngalan sang school kung diin ang mga topnotchers naghalalin. Sa Nursing naman iya, last December, you can see CPU, San Ag, IDC sa list. Even St Gabriel of Kalibo bala ara sa list mo? It's good though. Mind you, December board is not as popular compare sa June board sa aton sa Iloilo. In June naman iya, ara ang mas dako challenge kay ara ang UPManila, UST, SPU-Iloilo and WVSU. I don't know why (recently) some CPU students opted to take December board exam? Nil idea. I'll ask Dean Somo na lang. lol.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 03:59 AM

Night market to operate in Muelle Loney Sts.

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – A night market along the stretch of Muelle Loney promenade shall be opened by March.

The implementation of the night market aims to provide economic growth and revitalize the economic situation to make this city the center of business and trade and promote tourism as well.

The existing Ordinance 415 series of 1993 was amended by Regulation Ordinance No. 2005-178 reviving the night market in the City of Iloilo.

The areas of Muelle Loney, JM Basa, Aldeguer, Guanco, J de Leon, Iznart, Quezon, Arsenal and Yulo Streets are possible sites for the night market from 7 –11 in the evening.

One side of the area will be provided for the vendors selling general merchandise while the other half is set for vendors selling foodstuff.

The City Engineers office shall be responsible to put divisions on the areas for interested vendors.

The City Treasurer’s Office shall take charge of the taxes.

Proponent Councilor Jed Mabilog said that, “the revival of the night market will offer economic growth and revitalize the economic situation of the city. It will further boost the City of Iloilo as a center of business and trade and promote tourism.”

Once started, the areas designated shall be closed to vehicular traffic on weekends, from 6 in the evening to 12 midnight.

The city government shall also provide adequate lighting in the designated areas, police visibility and potable public toilet.

The City Government shall also cause the cleanliness of the same during the night market duration.

In the amendment, the SP has the power to cancel grant to a night market space grantee if found violating certain grounds contrary to the Ordinance.

(from Panay News online)

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 04:09 AM

hehehe .. Chy, grabe gid yuhum ko paghambal mo nga 3 days no computer, no TV ... hehehe ... amo gid ina iya .. sako gamay ah. Pero mas masako siguro kamo due to theoretical aspect kay baskog gid man West sa bagay nga ini eh. Glad na-surpass mo tatlo ka adlaw. So naka-handle/assist ka na gali? Minus one ka na towards completion sang imo requirements before board examinations.

Been to Pototan (Iloilo Provincial Hospital) in the past but not in DR area ... ara kami sa MS kag ER nila. Few of my classmates ara sa OR but sadya lang travelling no. Kapoy pero enjoy. Such a life of a nursing student. Guess you'll enjoy more pag nag-CHN ka na.

Oooppss .. out of topic na ta di. But there you go ... you're heading the right direction. Enjoy-a na lang. :) :) :)

Kumusta na gali ang Iloilo Provincial Hospital sa Pototan, Chymera? And so with Pototan Mental Hospital, too. lol. It's been a long time na since I stepped sa area nga ina. The place was almost barren sang time namon. Sa front sang hospital is an array of pharmacies and medical supplies stores. May bag-o pa dira? I remembered once nga upod pa namon ang mga taga-UI duty da. Sadya-sadya lang. And speaking of Pototan itslef, damo lang ako nadumduman. Chy, if you have the IPH pics, post man di sa SSC. I missed the place so much. :)

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 04:38 AM

Hello guys!

I don't know if anyone else has some information but I heard that we already have an investor for putting up a 40+Megawatt powerplant in Leganes, as part of the LIGC development. Hope this will come into reality soon, as we surely need to start the industries rolling in the countryside.

I also want you to comment on how Ilonggos keep their time. I do not know about it's history why Iloilo's time is advanced 10 minutes. Chy, anyone? I have always been very keen about timekeeping. I've been to many places and I only change the hour hand on my watch to keep up with the time zone, but when I arrive to Iloilo, I have to adjust it to read 10 minutes in advance. I hope someone can shed light on this as I always believe that time is critical to progress.

Hi. Good news gid, Mako. I hope may ara pa gid energy companies nga mag-invest sa Iloilo. We're moving well in almost all sectors and aspects of development. Tani ma-realised ini tanan-tanan. LIGC is Leganes Industrial Growth Center or Light Industrial Growth Center. Leganes is batling against Oton and Pavia when it comes to investments, etc. Actually, Pavia is a sleeping elephant on this stage considering that RAIC is located there and the new airport is on its way for completion na. Let's see in two years time if pavia can compete with Iloilo City itself. :) Btw, what's with the time issue? I have no idea with that one?

JonJon75

March 6th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Jon, I've read few of Martin Soriano's column in Panay News as well. I'm absolutely delighted. He just posted another article yesterday. Try and read. Makadlaw ka gid ... hehehe. Some of the articles he had were posted in Dinagyang.Com by Lewdsaint. It's a graphic sattire for the rich community of Iloilo and their brouhahas. I kinda liked he's style of writing. It's well and alive.

About Sunstar naman, there's two opnion columnists I liked. Joebert is one and I forgot the other's name. Sa TNT naman, I liked them all. Iba naman ila styles of writing news and articles.

I've read it, too. It's the Lopez clan naman ang iya discussion subong. I wondered where did he get some details sa mga bagay-bagay nga ini? Very graphic iya presentation and I know that there's some touch of truth about them. I love reading all his stuffs especially the first few ones, ang iya Da Vinci Code. I never stopped laughing at all. Hope there'll be more writers like him. Lapsus Kalami of Panay News is an absolute NO-NO. Very politically-motivated siya katama.

JonJon75

March 6th, 2006, 04:51 AM

^^ Nice pictures Chymera. Madamo gid nga salamat for posting it here.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 04:56 AM

JonJon75

March 6th, 2006, 05:01 AM

we had fun naman before. I guess kanya-kanya genre na lang ina. But I did enjoy gid man sang una no? Party at home lang galing kay bawal tanan. Except for our weekly overnight study "kuno", damo pa projects and tulun-an. Okay naman to ah. Remember nga that one resident of Land Heights in Arevalo complained sa gahod naton? Remeber our Rizal subject. 'twas the funniest of them all.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 05:28 AM

lol. It's unforgettable and unforgivable. I thought security guards will drive us all out of the village. And it's 2am and showering outside. :)

marsleg

March 6th, 2006, 06:35 AM

yehey .. Welcome to the NEW ILOILO THREAD. Weck, thanks for the PM.

Anyway, more new developments ongoing sa aton pinalangga nga ciudad kag probinsiya. Sana tuluy-tuloy na 'to.

Chymera, thanks for the recent pics. It's lovely. Dingle is absolutely superb. And I missed Camp Pasica so much.

marsleg

March 6th, 2006, 06:45 AM

On board SuperFerry 18, a floating hotel
By Janice V. Busil

Photos by A. Chris Fernandez

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Now the two-year old SuperFerry 18, an exact replica of SuperFerry 17, is sailing with Captain Greg D. Sazon. For twenty-two-hour trip from Iloilo to Manila, the gigantic steel vessel becomes a home to 2,246 passengers and to hundreds of its staff. The 28 cabins, 11 state rooms, and 3 suite rooms offer luxury to the guests.

(from The News Today)

looks tempting? hmmm .. it's been ages na since I travelled via a sealiner ...nice for cruising.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 06:52 AM

Asilo de Molo: Crafts for charity
By Janice V. Busil

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We, Ilonggos, are known for our compassionate nature and our creativity. We all have the blood of an artist and the heart of a hero. It is here, in Iloilo, where craft and charity meets. Confused? Well, you shouldn't be. In Asilo de Molo both are present.

Founded on July 8, 1934 by Rev. Fr. German P. Villasan, C.M. together with Dona Pilar Advincula de Javellana, and Dona Adela Lizares Vda. De Mapa, the Asilo de San Vicente de Paul came to life. Under the care of the Sisters of the Daughters of Charity, it has become a home for the homeless, a shelter for the needy, and a cradle for the hundreds of orphans in the past. Nowadays, Asilo serves as a refuge center for the fityseven elderlies, mostly deserted by their families, a residence for twenty siters, and a favorite training ground for the rapidly burgeoning population of caregiver students.

Do you know that behind the walls that embrace the helpless people in the society lies a haven of beautifully-crafted artistry? Unknown to many, Asilo produces exquisite handmade embroidered materials such as vests for priests, wall decors, table cloths, pillow cases, table napkins, greeting cards, infants' dresses, shoes, and hats. Each were intrically designed to be distinctive from those available on the market. "The manually embroidered barong cloth is the most popular among our products," says Sr. Victoria Leonor DC, head of the embroidery department. "Carmilina does the designing for the barong and I do design for the vests," she added as she lazily folds that red altar cover on the table.

The aqua green-painted rectangular room serves as their workplace. The eight sewing machines along with the six female workers, mostly from the nearby area, make the embroidery possible while the three bastidor, as they call it, lie adjacent to each other. A bastidor, is a long rectagular piece of wood with a stand and knots on its end that holds the cloth, either jusi or pina, while the sewers carefully embed the strands of silk thread into it. The sinamay ( pina) cloths were bought from Kalibo, Aklan while the jusi and most of the materials were from the Chinese stores in Iloilo City. It will be then embroidered according to the clients' chosen pattern and color.

"It takes one long month to finish the three yards of jusi or four yards of sinamay, enough for one piece of barong tagalog. We usually require our costumers to give us at least three months of working time to come up with a quality finish product," Nanay Carmilina explains. These materpieces are undeniably elegant yet quite expensive. The internationally-renowned pina costs PhP 10,000.00 a piece while the less popular yet equally breathtaking jusi costs PhP 8,000.00. Carmilina Yap, a 69 year old who spent most of her life in Asilo as an orphan during the World War II, opens the

brown notebook that serves as their costumers logbook where the names of Iloilo's most prominent families, like business tycoons Rogelio Florete and Felipe Uygonco, and politicians like Second District Congresswoman Judy Jalbuena-Syjuco and First Son Mickey Arroyo are written on its pages. It was said that Imelda Marcos, during their regime, once had her Filipinana embroidered at Asilo. Politicians usually drop by and order embroideries for foreign dignitaries. A barong from Lumban, Batangas, offers the costumers a cheaper alternative at PhP 1,500.00 to PhP 2,000.00.

Local and foreign priests, on the other hand, also come to see and purchase vests and other related products. Each were uniquely made giving it a sense of individuality. Most of the designs are symbolic like the red one accentuated with yellow threads forming a dove-like figure that symbolizes peace and the green vestment with gold details in zigzag, a rather tribal one, illustrates the traditional Filipino image. It is an expression of art, faith, and culture stiched on a sacred robe.The prices of these works of art ranges from PhP 1,300.00 to PhP 3,000.00 depending on its style.

The income from the sales of these products are used in the rehabilitation of the Asilo and are spent for the nutrition, maintenance, and health care services for the elderlies. This is how the whole thing works, the gift of art and craftsmanship balanced with the nurturing and sympathetic hearts of the nuns provides an air of hope for the old members of the society that were deprived of the love and attention by their families. Asilo is more than just an institution, it is a charity blended with cultural heritage perfected by time.

(from The News today Info)

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 07:03 AM

Mars, welcome back.

Btw, may ara na Night Market ang Iloilo City starting the end of this month. Well, good for them. Alive and kicking naman ang ciudad at night time. It'll definitely give a nocturnal vibrancy sa Iloilo City ... well, in a good way, I hope. :) Also, I think the city government boarded one company na to expedite the development of an old airport's site. :)

marsleg

March 6th, 2006, 07:43 AM

lewdsaint

March 6th, 2006, 07:56 AM

Lew, how was the EB? ... Din kamu nag meet?

Sadya man ah! Mga pasado na kami alas 3 nagbululagay nga apat (jake, flor, yoj kag ako), si Soul nagbulag sa amon sang temprano pa. Actually, 5 (indi ko nakaupod) lang sila nag-meet sa may Greenbelt, after that ginhapitan ko nila sa may tubang Central Bank sa Harrrison kag nagpa-Malate kami.

Next time naman, we hope na madamo ang mag-attend.

Hello lang sa tanan dira! Naghapit lang ako.

sugarboy

March 6th, 2006, 09:42 AM

I'm not so sure sang extent sang Ladbroke Grove towards Notting Hill but probably they belong to the same borough. Anyway, thanks for sharing your pic, Sugarboy. Diin ka na dira? :)

the pic was just ripped of their current website for purposes of showing the facade pero i'm not in the foto. i'll try to look for my class pic when i go back to bacolod this april.

chymera00

March 6th, 2006, 03:29 PM

Hi Jon. Bugtaw ka pa da gali? There's new "Night Market" development naman in Iloilo by March. Hope it'll prosper. Mas better ila nightlife subong compare of what we had in the past. They have Smallville in Diversion to hang around with if they become bored during Friday and weekend nights. Before, Marina and Ocean City lang. lol. :)
City night vendors oppose Night Market ordinance

By Erly C. Garcia

Iloilo City -- Night vendors in the city are against the proposal to move them out of their original location to the proposed Night Market area in Muelle Loney Street.

Night VendorsThe News Today gathered that they will be asking City Mayor Jerry Treñas to defer the implementation of the ordinance implementing a Night Market in the city. Said ordinance, reportedly, will be implemented by the end of March.

Regulation Ordinance No. 2005-178, Series of 2005 establishes a Night Market in the city along Muelle Loney Street.

City Councilor Jed Patrick Mabilog, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod committee on trade and commerce, said vendors from six areas, namely, Quezon-Mabini Street, Valeria Street, St. Paul's Iloilo area, Arroyo Street, Arsenal Street, and Freedom Grandstand area will be the first to be relocated to the night market area.

Most of the vendors in said areas engage in the business of "carinderia" while others operate barbecue kiosks.

Yolanda Sanchez, one of the vendors outside the Iloilo St. Paul's Hospital in General Luna St., said there was no prior consultation regarding the ordinance. She said, had they been consulted they could have registered strong opposition to it.

Sanchez said the move to transfer them to Muelle Loney is impractical and could affect their business which is their only source of livelihood.

Vendors outside St. Paul's Hospital cater to hospital employees and visitors.

Sanchez said they had been in the area for quite some time and the hospital administration had allowed them there.

"Kun saylohon kami sa Muelle Loney sin-o na lang ang amon kustomer? (If we are transferred to Muelle Loney we will lose our customers)," Sanchez said.

A vendor from the Freedom Grandstand area who spoke on condition of anonymity also questioned the move to transfer them saying they neither litter in the sidewalk nor obstruct the traffic in the area.

"Amo gid lang ni ang amun palangabuhian, gab-i man lang kami ga-negosyo indi man guro kami sablag sa siudad (This is our only source of livelihood, besides we don't think we create a problem for the city since we operate only during nighttime)," the vendor said.

"Kon gusto nila kami pabayaron buwis mabayad man kami basta indi lang nila kami pahalinon di (If they want to charge us with fees we are willing to pay, just don't get us out of here)," the vendor added.

Night vendors usually start their business from 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. whereby they immediately clean their respective places.

Meanwhile, City Councilor Erwin Plagata found the move to transfer street vendors to the Night Market area unreasonable.

He said the real concept of the Night Market as previously proposed by former Councilor Jose Junio Jacela was meant to give opportunity for other vendors to sell at night and not intended to sort out street vendors.

Plagata assailed the imposition of the ordinance only in the six identified areas in the city proper.

"An ordinance must never be selective. If they intend to implement it then it should cover all street vendors not only those in the city proper," Plagata said.

Plagata also noted that the ordinance is not specific as to the identification of the night market area.

"Muelle Loney is a long stretch of the road, where exactly there?" he asked.

Plagata said the city could regulate the street vendors if they want but not to transfer them to an area far away from their target customers.

A document obtained by The News Today stated that the street vendors in the identified areas are required to apply with the Night Market Committee to be given space in the Night Market area.

Vendors in the Night Market area will be charged nightly P20 per kiosk, as well as fees for the comfort room, lights, security and maintenance.

Mabilog also said that a nightly entertainment will be staged in the night market area in order to attract customers.

The Night Market, according to Mabilog, will enliven the city's night life and could add to the city's tourist attractions.

yehey .. Welcome to the NEW ILOILO THREAD. Weck, thanks for the PM.

Anyway, more new developments ongoing sa aton pinalangga nga ciudad kag probinsiya. Sana tuluy-tuloy na 'to.

Chymera, thanks for the recent pics. It's lovely. Dingle is absolutely superb. And I missed Camp Pasica so much.
Diin ang Camp Pasica? ... Sa Dingle, na miss ko man ang Bulabog Putian ... namian ko ngadaan basta nature
Sadya man ah! Mga pasado na kami alas 3 nagbululagay nga apat (jake, flor, yoj kag ako), si Soul nagbulag sa amon sang temprano pa. Actually, 5 (indi ko nakaupod) lang sila nag-meet sa may Greenbelt, after that ginhapitan ko nila sa may tubang Central Bank sa Harrrison kag nagpa-Malate kami.

Next time naman, we hope na madamo ang mag-attend.

Hello lang sa tanan dira! Naghapit lang ako.
Oh ... mau bah, share lng kamu pics sa Dinagyang :)
Wala ka dugay gle? sang san-o to wala ka guid nag kad2 :)

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 03:48 PM

Chymera, does it mean that NIght Market in Iloilo City are presently existing na gale? Seems nga relocation lang tanan ang matabo. Actually, I support Mabilog's proposal to avoid littering and Muelle Loney area is one of the best places for these vendors. It will be like a Roxas Boulevard in the making.

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Insurance firm extends support to Adopt-a-School project

SUN Life Financial, the first and the most trusted life insurance company in the Philippines, celebrates its 111th year in the country with the launching of its major community development project called "Sagip 111" last January.

The Iloil0-kick-off was highlighted by the turnover of television sets to Mayor Jerry P. Trenas in support of the City Government-initiated "Adopt-A-School" project in line with the Department of Education's program for advanced learning.

These television sets were disseminated to selected schools in Iloilo to assist in the enhancement of the learning process of the children and the teaching proficiency of the teachers.

Studies have shown that children gain better retention when viewing and listening at the same time.

In a project brief sent by City Administrator Melchor Tan, the Iloilo City Government would like to see a dramatic improvement in the academic performance of Iloilo pupils.

With this initiative, it is expected that grade six pupils would graduate with the ability to recognized words and comprehend texts.

"We have received wholehearted support from various business entities and now, Sun Life, whose donation composed of TV sets, will certainly go a long way to making this vision for our Iloilo students become a reality," says Tan.

For his part, Sun Life Financial President and CEO Lorenzo Tan expressed the financial services firm's commitment to its social responsibility.

"For 111 years now, Sun Life Financial has grown its business in the Philippines by protecting the life and personal interests of Filipinos. It is now time for us to transcend our promise of protection into something more concrete and that is through a direct expansion of assistance to the very people we consider our business partners," he says.

Sun Life is said to be intent on launching its own foundation within the year.

Project brief

Sun Life has so far four beneficiaries of its Sagip 111 program. They are in Iloilo, Kalibo, Cebu and Binondo, Manila.

Sagip sa Kamangmangan is the battle cry for Iloilo, wherein they donated television sets.

In Sagip Simbahan for Cebu, Sun Life rescued the people of Barangay Mabolo from not having a decent place to worship after their chapel was ravaged by fire.

By making a P50,00 donation to the City Government, work on the rebuilding of the Mabolo Chapel would get a headstart and hopefully keep the residents' faith in God alive and burning.

In Sakip Sakuna for Kalibo, Aklan, Sun Life endeavors to rescue residents and visitors from possible road mishaps by providing them with much-needed road signs.

One of the priority projects of the local government, road signs would surely help ensure not just order but a decline in the incidence of road accidents all around Kalibo.

For Sagip sa Kahirapan for Binondo, Manila, Sun Life would donate P100,000 to the City of Manila, in support of its Capital Assistance Program.

The move would help ensure that Manila's indigents would be rescued from poverty and its ill effects.

The City Government's capital assistance program provides qualified Manila residents access to funding for their various micro-enterprise pursuits. (Press release)

(from Sunstar Iloilo News)

kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 04:05 PM

woweee .. so okay na ni magpauli ta .. pwede na ta kapanindahan biskan gab-i na .. indi nga daw ginalagas ka pag-abot sang 9pm kay ma-close na ang SM supermarkets ... hihihi.

Thanks Kirbs. Wishing all the best for Iloilo man gihapon ah. :cheers:

as always, Mars. Hope ma-relocate na sila para mas madamo man activities dira sa Muelle Loney. It could also signal sang relocation sang mga warehouses dira sa Port Loney once the Night Market starts operating. :)

marsleg

March 6th, 2006, 04:29 PM

lunchbreak ta Nong Kirbs ...hihihi. Naghapit ko di anay sa computer center namon. howdy?

chymera00

March 6th, 2006, 04:35 PM

Random Pictures of street pics from my trip to Pototan. I took them while riding the jeep so, pasensya na if they suck ;)

Most of these pictures are taken along the highway (I dunno if this is really what we call a highway coz its so narrow, basta) in Jaro District. The one where people from northern and central Iloilo pass, and also those going to or from Aklan and Capiz

Basi may mahambal da nga gapa kita2 ang Ilonggos ... ambut lang sa ila kung nga-a sila ga panumdom sang ina basta ako ya, ga share lang man ako kung may picture ako sang Iloilo.

Andok's Dokito Frito beside Star Plaza (which had 2 cinemas before. Now AMA occupies the upper floor) and Coffee Break.
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Possibly the smallest SM ... SM Jaro, which is up for rennovation into a mini-mall
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Iloilo Supermart Jaro Branch
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HONDA? Showroom
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Random Commercial Buildings
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Lots of U/Cs in this are ... The existing buildings average on 2-4 floors with some open spaces or subdivisions in between but some of the U/Cs are taller
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Subdivision, dunno the name
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Weck, na recognize mo man? hehe
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Possible the worst terminal I have ever been to ... this place should really be rennovated. Iloilo terminals suck ...
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Someone in thread one asked for pictures of the Toyota showroom coz he had a friend living near here, renell ikaw to? ... anyways sorry for the loooooooooooong delay but here it is :D
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Jaro Town Square
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Some of the u/c gas stations along the highway
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An arena for cock fighting in Leganes
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A lame bridge in Zarraga which is still under construction after around 2 years already
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Zarraga? I'm not sure
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Pototan
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kirby21

March 6th, 2006, 04:48 PM

lunchbreak ta Nong Kirbs ...hihihi. Naghapit ko di anay sa computer center namon. howdy?

I'm having a tea break as well. So pindot-pindot man ko di computer sa ward, Mars.

Look at Chymera's photos. Ayos gid ah. Thanks sa liwat ! :)

marsleg

March 6th, 2006, 05:23 PM

same here Kirbs.

Chymera, Camp Pasica in Dingle is an all-time Girl Scout Camping ground in Iloilo. I loved that place. I wished to visit the place someday. :)

sugarboy

March 7th, 2006, 12:27 AM

Nice Pics Chymera! Hope we could have more road scenes like the highways, billboards, etc.

sugarboy

March 7th, 2006, 12:30 AM

same here Kirbs.

Chymera, Camp Pasica in Dingle is an all-time Girl Scout Camping ground in Iloilo. I loved that place. I wished to visit the place someday. :)

@marsleg, you working in Eastbourne?

chymera00

March 7th, 2006, 05:17 AM

Treñas: Night market to go on despite opposition

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The novel night market here will push through as planned, declared Mayor Jerry Treñas, brushing off opposition to his idea which aims to revitalize further the city’s economy.

The night market will commence on the third week of March. Treñas said only a handful of vendors are opposed to the idea.

In fact, he revealed, 60 vendors have already submitted applications at city hall for spaces at the stretch of Muelle Loney promenade where part of the night market would be set up.
Treñas said the first nights of the market would be an “experiment.” From these, he said, the activity would be fine-tuned.

Aside from Muelle Loney, other areas being considered for the night market are JM Basa Street, Aldeguer Street, Guanco Street, J. de Leon Street, Iznart Street, Quezon Street, Arsenal and Yulo streets.

The night market will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

To make the night market lively, “we will try to set up some events,” Treñas told City Hall reporters yesterday.

Treñas also hopes that eventually, the Iloilo City night market would become a tourist come-on.

Already, city engineers have started rehabilitating the streetlights in the identified areas.

One side of Muelle Loney would be for vendors selling general merchandise. The other side would be for vendors selling foodstuff.

City engineers would set up divisions for vendors to orderly sell their wares. The City Treasurer’s Office shall take charge of the taxes.

Areas where the night market would be put up will be closed to vehicular traffic, on weekends, from six p.m. to 12 midnight.

Treñas said the night market would be safe for shoppers. He would be deploying policemen.

Potable public toilets will also be set up.
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Muelle is the perfect place for the night market, here are pics of it:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/DSCI0058.jpg

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Photo by wecky

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valium

March 7th, 2006, 07:34 AM

^^ no wonder the previous iloilo thread is closed, you always violate forum rules, i think you people should follow the proper rules in posting news items. put the proper link and limit the news item to 100 words, and you people keep on talking bout london etc etc which is completely irrelevant in relation to the thread, if you want to talk about personal matters like your workplace or what-have-you, use the PM. i think greyx should reprimand you for the number of times you violate forum rules on proper posting of news items.

daks2003

March 7th, 2006, 07:41 AM

Point Taken. NEXT CUSTOMER PLEASE!!!!!!

^^ no wonder the previous iloilo thread is closed, you always violate forum rules, i think you people should follow the proper rules in posting news items. put the proper link and limit the news item to 100 words, and you people keep on talking bout london etc etc which is completely irrelevant in relation to the thread, if you want to talk about personal matters like your workplace or what-have-you, use the PM. i think greyx should reprimand you for the number of times you violate forum rules on proper posting of news items.

valium

March 7th, 2006, 07:54 AM

^^ customer? haha, no wonder...

daks2003

March 7th, 2006, 08:14 AM

Look kid...We have already finished discussing things about "seafoods" and the consensus of the majority is...WE HATE CRABS.

If you want to promote or sell your City...go ahead, you are very much welcome to do so.

If you are selling CRABS...just bring it somewhere else.

OK?

^^ customer? haha, no wonder...

valium

March 7th, 2006, 09:20 AM

CRAB???? hahaha, some people really just cant take reminders in stride. wasnt even pulling down ur place and ur callin me a crab?

and for your info, im not a customer, im a forumer, lol!

chill out...

kianshi

March 7th, 2006, 09:58 AM

Hey guyz!!!Here's some pics of Garin farm in Guimbal!!! :) :)

http://photobucket.com/albums/e3/kianshi/th_garinfarm.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/e3/kianshi/th_garin2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/e3/kianshi/th_garin.jpg

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2006, 10:24 AM

Peace to you, bro'!!! If you don't like this thread it's better not to come in here just to avoid wordwar. There are moderators who are monitoring our posts here and they are the one who will impose the rules.

Have a good day!!!

CRAB???? hahaha, some people really just cant take reminders in stride. wasnt even pulling down ur place and ur callin me a crab?

and for your info, im not a customer, im a forumer, lol!

chill out...

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2006, 10:32 AM

Chy, pasado na kami alas tres sang kaagahun galin nagbululagay kung wala isa nag muno nga sakit na iya tiil wala pa tani kami nagpululi....hehehe!
Pasensya gid 'to san-o kay wala kita nadayun sang pagpuli ko kay may emergency lang sa balay sang time nga ato. Next time ah!

Oh ... mau bah, share lng kamu pics sa Dinagyang :)
Wala ka dugay gle? sang san-o to wala ka guid nag kad2 :)

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Garin Farm is one of the fatest growing company in Iloilo. They have also a newly open Garin Farm Restuarant infront of SM-Delgado.
Hope they will also invade the national market soon. :cheers:

Hey guyz!!!Here's some pics of Garin farm in Guimbal!!! :) :)

http://photobucket.com/albums/e3/kianshi/th_garinfarm.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/e3/kianshi/th_garin2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/e3/kianshi/th_garin.jpg

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 02:20 AM

City night vendors oppose Night Market ordinance

By Erly C. Garcia

Iloilo City -- Night vendors in the city are against the proposal to move them out of their original location to the proposed Night Market area in Muelle Loney Street.

Night VendorsThe News Today gathered that they will be asking City Mayor Jerry Treñas to defer the implementation of the ordinance implementing a Night Market in the city. Said ordinance, reportedly, will be implemented by the end of March.

Regulation Ordinance No. 2005-178, Series of 2005 establishes a Night Market in the city along Muelle Loney Street.

City Councilor Jed Patrick Mabilog, chair of the Sangguniang Panlungsod committee on trade and commerce, said vendors from six areas, namely, Quezon-Mabini Street, Valeria Street, St. Paul's Iloilo area, Arroyo Street, Arsenal Street, and Freedom Grandstand area will be the first to be relocated to the night market area.

Chy. here's Trenas response to this protest:

Treñas: Night market
to go on despite opposition

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The novel night market here will push through as planned, declared Mayor Jerry Treñas, brushing off opposition to his idea which aims to revitalize further the city’s economy.

The night market will commence on the third week of March. Treñas said only a handful of vendors are opposed to the idea.

In fact, he revealed, 60 vendors have already submitted applications at city hall for spaces at the stretch of Muelle Loney promenade where part of the night market would be set up.
Treñas said the first nights of the market would be an “experiment.” From these, he said, the activity would be fine-tuned.

Aside from Muelle Loney, other areas being considered for the night market are JM Basa Street, Aldeguer Street, Guanco Street, J. de Leon Street, Iznart Street, Quezon Street, Arsenal and Yulo streets.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news2.htm
(Panay News)

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 02:30 AM

Villa Rosa by the sea

Your ideal summer destination

By RONELO LADIAO

ILOILO City - Summer is here again. It’s time for family picnics and barkada escapades away from life’s pressure.

It’s time to flaunt your bod and dip it in the cool waters of the beach or swimming pool. Summer is a perfect time for real fun and excitement.

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THE splendid Badjao Houses is the ideal setting for picnics and group gatherings.

And just the perfect place for such an adventure and escapade is just well within our reach.

Villa Rosa by the Sea Hotel Resort is one great summer destinations for the Ilonggos.
For the past 22 years it has been the haven for beach lovers.

Located at the famous summer capital of Iloilo City, the Villa Beach strip, this resort hotel does not only cater to group visitors but also live-in seminars, trainings, conventions, wedding reception, special occasions and parties.

The Tigbauan and San Joaquin Function Halls can accommodate up to 100 persons, all boasting with complete facilities.

Beside the two function hall is the tempting cool water of Villa Rosa’s swimming pool. The Villa Rosa pool does not fail to mesmerize every visitor; it had also been the setting of swimming lessons every summer.

Adults can enjoy flexing their muscles in the swimming pool for only P40 while kids can dip and have fun for a special rate of P25.

A few meters away from the pool, the guests will find the green-painted and relaxing ‘Park Huts’ and ‘Kamayan Houses.’

They also have eight magnificent ‘Badjao Houses’ with concrete walkway that replicates ‘jungle-like’ tree houses.

Here, one can view the splendid scenery of Villa Beach and feel the warm embrace of the sea wind. Enjoy this privilege at a special rate of only P500 with consumable food menu (half the price if guests prefer to pay only the rent).

The ‘Badjao Houses’ can be rented with consumable food menu for P800, P1000 and P1200 depending on the size and number of persons it could accommodate.

If you decide to stay overnight and enjoy the romantic scene of Villa Rosa by night, they have 16 available rooms with complete amenities.

The Businessman’s Room cost P450 and Standard Rooms with two beds can be availed for P770.

Satisfying your craving for good food is not a problem when staying at Villa Rosa. Delectable dishes and native menus are served fresh from the grill.

Among the customer’s all-time favorites are seafoods (Grilled Bangus, Sugpo, Sizzling Talaba), pork barbeques, beef steaks, ‘Pulutan’ specialties (Chicharon Bulaklak, Kilawin, Sisig), ‘Lechon Kawali’, tasty Sotanghon Guisado, tropical juices and mouth-watering desserts.

To fully improve their services, Villa Rosa can accommodate arrangements on various packages for different occasions depending on the budget of the customers.

As part of additional service, Villa Rosa provides shuttle service for large number of groups and offer summer events to attract more visitors.

Later this month, the construction of the new air-conditioned function hall and major renovations of various rooms and other structures will commence to give Villa Rosa a
facelift.

The amiable 22-year-old Salvador Sarabia III is presently the Operation Supervisor while his mom, Teresa Sarabia is the prolific General Manager of Villa Rosa.

Loriza Deroy, the new Sales and Marketing Manager said that Villa Rosa by the sea will continue serving its loyal and walk-in visitors.

“The construction of the new Villa Rosa by the Sea will not only improve our marketing standing but it will also take its part in promoting Villa Beach as the favorite summer destination in Iloilo,” Deroy added.

This coming March 25-26, Villa Rosa will hold a Beach Volleyball Tournament from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Sports enthusiasts and guests are expected to participate since the tournament will give away exciting prices.

Villa Rosa also is proud to announce the opening of Summer Swimming Lesson from April 1- May 14. Swimming lessons will take place from 8 AM-10 AM. Swimming lessons is open for kids from 5-12 years old.

Villa Rosa is open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

(courtesy of Panay News)

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 02:48 AM

Garin Farm is one of the fatest growing company in Iloilo. They have also a newly open Garin Farm Restuarant infront of SM-Delgado.
Hope they will also invade the national market soon. :cheers:

I hope so, too. I think Garin is better off as a businessman than being a politician. He's got the will to prosper business-wise. He already owned several businesses in Guimbal like the Garin Farm, Racsos Woodlands, etc. It's high-time for him to look at the lucrative market outside Guimbal and Iloilo City, I guess.

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 02:58 AM

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 03:06 AM

Bringing back the thread intro ...

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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.

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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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Iloilo province is primarily the commercial and trade center of Western Visayas, with commercial, industrial development and rural banks, financial and investment houses, insurance companies, and realestate agencies and developers. Nevertheless, agriculture is the province's main source of livelihood. In fact, Iloilo's production of rice, sugar and mango has made it one of the country's top agricultural producers.

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The city's population represents a big manpower pool and a growing consumer market. Purchasing power is generally high given the favorable income distribution in Iloilo. Assuring the business sector of a steady supply of multi-skilled manpower are the city's 30 tertiary schools and 6 universities.

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Iloilo's is a byword for its famous festival - the Dinagyang, a local mardigras. Held every January in honor of the Infant Jesus, the festival is a major tourist attraction.

http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/bola-bola3.jpg

Another even Iloilo is known for is the Paraw Regatta. Which is participated in by local and foreign sportsmen.

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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.

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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.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/IloiloBannerMalls.jpg

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.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/RomanCatholicChurches.jpg

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.

http://static.flickr.com/20/72437183_8e78d18fdf.jpg?v=0

Iloilo province is primarily the commercial and trade center of Western Visayas, with commercial, industrial development and rural banks, financial and investment houses, insurance companies, and realestate agencies and developers. Nevertheless, agriculture is the province's main source of livelihood. In fact, Iloilo's production of rice, sugar and mango has made it one of the country's top agricultural producers.

http://static.flickr.com/25/93600246_b6b952a8c8.jpg?v=0

The city's population represents a big manpower pool and a growing consumer market. Purchasing power is generally high given the favorable income distribution in Iloilo. Assuring the business sector of a steady supply of multi-skilled manpower are the city's 30 tertiary schools and 6 universities.

http://static.flickr.com/27/97900431_3c2e4a1703.jpg?v=0

Iloilo's is a byword for its famous festival - the Dinagyang, a local mardigras. Held every January in honor of the Infant Jesus, the festival is a major tourist attraction.

http://www.dinagyang.com/components/com_ponygallery/img_pictures/bola-bola3.jpg

Another even Iloilo is known for is the Paraw Regatta. Which is participated in by local and foreign sportsmen.

http://wowphilippines.com.ph/images/Explore/province/36_4.jpg

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 03:26 AM

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 03:37 AM

Chy. here's Trenas response to this protest:

Treñas: Night market
to go on despite opposition

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news2.htm
(Panay News)

It's a good decision for sure. Seems Trenas is very much serious of his plan/vision for Iloilo City. The Night Market in Muelle Loney will definitely boost economic activities along the area. Right now, Muelle Loney is filled with old warehouses, etc. I think it's the right time to slowly transform the old business hub into a flourishing market place at night time.

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 03:53 AM

Glad its back to where it rightfully belong. Thank you very much Kirby. The Iloilo Thread X review seems very long and tedious. I guess it will take more time pa. At the moment, we'll settle for our ILOILO THREAD 10.5 ! :cheers: :cheers:

You made me laughed. :) Bag-o ina iya. 10.5? Sounds like a radio station back home. I don't know what's happening right now. Let's just wait and see na lang muna. It's a test of patience and endurance. :)

About the Night Market palabra, I think Trenas is just right to relocate it somewhere along Port Loney. It's a good area though.

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 04:10 AM

Here's another good news Jon for Iloilo Province naman. Karon maubos na sang Iloilo City ang thread nga ini. lol.

It's good to note that projects like these were being monitored. It's not that we don't trust much of our local officials BUT transparency is the best way to eliminate doubts and corruptions.

World Bank partners visit KALAHI areas

ILOILO City – Representatives of the World Bank recently visited KALAHI-CIDSS areas and sub-projects in Iloilo province as part of their Mid-term Review.

Andrew Parker, World Bank KALAHI CIDSS Task Team Leader, explained that the Mid-term Review was a venue to look at emerging problems as well as to work out for solutions concerning the KALAHI implementation.

“We need to look at the accomplishments and the impact that the KALAHI project has made so far particularly along its three main objectives – community involvement, reduction of poverty and improvement of governance – as well as the constraints faced before and during the implementation,” Parker said.

KALAHI-CIDSS:KKB or the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services: Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay is the government’s flagship program to alleviate poverty. It is being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through a loan package from the World Bank.

The sub-projects visited include the P1.6 million worth of road rehabilitation with spot concreting in Brgy. Nino and P1.5 million worth of 3 units solar dryer with storage in Brgy. Agnaga both in Concepcion, Iloilo; and stationary rice mills in barangays San Geronimo and Rizal in Barotac Viejo.

Parker added that Region VI’s accomplishments will be reported back to their headquarters in Washington DC and will be relayed to the rest of the world to encourage other funding agencies to continue what KALAHI has started in the Philippines.

“Part of our visit is to make sure that the money is well spent… The sub-projects are not only there to answer the people’s immediate needs but we also have to be sure that these will be sustained,” Parker said further.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news8.htm
(news taken from Panay News)

Also, a visit of any international persona in our city and province could help boost domestic toursim as well. I hope this kind of project will be sustainable in nature.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 04:38 AM

Definitely agree with you Kirby. If we can have somebody do the auditing in all the projects back home mas maganda lalo. Corruptions and grafts will be lessened and implementation will be on time.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 04:49 AM

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 04:58 AM

Definitely agree with you Kirby. If we can have somebody do the auditing in all the projects back home mas maganda lalo. Corruptions and grafts will be lessened and implementation will be on time.

Agree. Mind you some officials are corrupt (not all, I guess) in nature. Dako nga daan gasto magpatindog during election. Siyempre bawi-on gid nila ina. Few months ago, I've heard that there will be changes or enhancement sa taxing system sa aton. I don't know what they called sa household tax nga ina? But looks like it's patterned here sa aton. The amount of property tax you'll be paying will be in accordance sa number sang bintana mo, materials sa sulod balay mo, etc. Whew, it's becoming more and more like here. :)

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 05:05 AM

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 05:09 AM

Dugay-dugay na ako wala ka kadto sa Jaro (ilabi na gid sa Tabuc Suba kag CPU areas), mga 8 years na siguro. I hope na makalagaw man ako dira banda kung makapuli ako. Ang isa ka SM mini-mall nga manugbukas sa Jaro, is it infront of NFA - Iloilo, corner of Quintin Salas?

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p1a8311d160d8a0bfaa2c874c0d9d7b6a/eff01fbc.jpg

Is this the newest mini-mall in Jaro? Looks like Jaro is catching up with number of malls in city proper. Anyway, unbeknownst to some, Jaro was once a city itself in the past.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 05:10 AM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/pb94aa2dd4220cdbb65da82eb2b3d04a7/eff02113.jpg

Like this photo. Big mushrooms sprouting. Orig ha. What subdivision is this? I haven't seen it before. Damo na gali arte didto. The only entrance that entralled me was that of Savannah. Definitely Georgian in style. It's classic !

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 05:18 AM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid202/p1a8311d160d8a0bfaa2c874c0d9d7b6a/eff01fbc.jpg

Is this the newest mini-mall in Jaro? Looks like Jaro is catching up with number of malls in city proper. Anyway, unbeknownst to some, Jaro was once a city itself in the past.

I think so. Jaro is boosting itself with SM, Star Plaza, Iloilo Supermart, etc. Hopefully, other malls from city proper will have a branch in Jaro. :) Then jaro will be more congested pa gid compare sa city proper. lol. Just joking. I think Jaro remains to be the biggest district of Iloilo in terms of economy. Although, Mandurriao host the biggest mall in Iloilo (SM City), and La Paz district has Gaisano City in their vicinity. It's a good and healthy competition I guess for Iloilo's five districts.

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 05:21 AM

Ako gani nga ari na gid di, wala pa kabalo sang taxing system, basta ako kita ko lang nga ginabuhinan payslip ko kada pay day. Sakit gani buot mo kay kadauko ang ginabuhin nga tax (pwede na tani pambayad every month sa hulugan nga auto) kag ang mga dimungking nga mga raliyista wala man gabayad tax ginapagamo pa ang pi'nas...bay-i da ah! I'm still a responsible citizen sang pi'nas, isa sa mga nagapasweldo kag gapalamun sa mga kurap nga empleyado sang gobyerno....hehehe! labutaw lang 'ni pero tuod man!

No idea with the taxing system back home, Kirb. I'm kind of lost about such subject matter. :) It's sure not my cup of tea at all. Except for my salary tax deduction when I was working there, I have no other concrete clue what else my parents were paying.

Anyway, do you have any idea or latest news about Panay Railways?

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 05:26 AM

Yes, we are back on our 10th thread. btw, why we are not on sticky?

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 05:28 AM

Dugay-dugay na ako wala ka kadto sa Jaro (ilabi na gid sa Tabuc Suba kag CPU areas), mga 8 years na siguro. I hope na makalagaw man ako dira banda kung makapuli ako. Ang isa ka SM mini-mall nga manugbukas sa Jaro, is it infront of NFA - Iloilo, corner of Quintin Salas?

Hi Lew. Are you talking about the Mandaue Showroom in Quintin Salas or different venue naman ini. SM is everywhere na in Iloilo. We have so much of it. Does SM plan to compete with Iloilo Supermart? It looks like they are starting to corner every area where Iloilo Supermart is located. So, there will be 2 SMs in Jaro in the very near future?

ryanr

March 8th, 2006, 05:31 AM

Yes, we are back on our 10th thread. btw, why we are not on sticky?

Hold on dude, i just merged it with the other thread.;)

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 05:32 AM

They have also the Garin Farm Ice Cream with outlets around the city and province. Nakatilaw na ako sang ice cream nila, maayo man ang sabor.

I hope so, too. I think Garin is better off as a businessman than being a politician. He's got the will to prosper business-wise. He already owned several businesses in Guimbal like the Garin Farm, Racsos Woodlands, etc. It's high-time for him to look at the lucrative market outside Guimbal and Iloilo City, I guess.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 05:32 AM

Yes, we are back on our 10th thread. btw, why we are not on sticky?

Oops. Nasa 446 posts na tayo. I guess Grey X merged the two thread. Thanks for him anyway.

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 05:38 AM

Thanks, GreyX! :)

Hold on dude, i just merged it with the other thread.;)

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 05:43 AM

Yes, we are back on our 10th thread. btw, why we are not on sticky?

Can't find where our thread is? I'm bit lost for a while. Paano kasi dala-dalawang forum ang pinopostingan ko. lol. Lew, thanks for posting u/c projects in the other forum. Glad to see Soulmaker is there, too.

Btw, are we really back on original 10th thread? Yehey ! I thought it'll take a while pa. :) :cheers:

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 05:48 AM

Hello Jon! Yes, I am talking about the Mandaue Foam Showroom which SM also will be located. The posted SM photo is the one in-front of Jaro plaza, di bala? There will be two SM na sa Jaro. I think they are going to compete with Iloilo Supermart since there are now more branches of Iloilo Supermart around the city. Kung ako lang masgusto ko pa gyapon mang-grocery sa Iloilo Supermart.

Hi Lew. Are you talking about the Mandaue Showroom in Quintin Salas or different venue naman ini. SM is everywhere na in Iloilo. We have so much of it. Does SM plan to compete with Iloilo Supermart? It looks like they are starting to corner every area where Iloilo Supermart is located. So, there will be 2 SMs in Jaro in the very near future?

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 05:49 AM

Ako gani nga ari na gid di, wala pa kabalo sang taxing system, basta ako kita ko lang nga ginabuhinan payslip ko kada pay day. Sakit gani buot mo kay kadauko ang ginabuhin nga tax (pwede na tani pambayad every month sa hulugan nga auto) kag ang mga dimungking nga mga raliyista wala man gabayad tax ginapagamo pa ang pi'nas...bay-i da ah! I'm still a responsible citizen sang pi'nas, isa sa mga nagapasweldo kag gapalamun sa mga kurap nga empleyado sang gobyerno....hehehe! labutaw lang 'ni pero tuod man!

lol. What a citizen ! I was like that before, too. I don't mind how much tax they're deducting as long as I have the salary every 15th and 30th. Anyway, you only earn a meager amount by working as a nurse back home. Basta tuloy ang Jollibee or McDo, ayos na. Plus of course a weekly cinema sa SM. :) Besides, tuloy pa rin ang allowance from paps and mom. Actually, Lew it's quite frustrating ang mga rally-rally na 'yan. I just don't know why a lot of us loved it. EDSA pa rin !

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 05:59 AM

Hello Jon! Yes, I am talking about the Mandaue Foam Showroom which SM also will be located. The posted SM photo is the one in-front of Jaro plaza, di bala? There will be two SM na sa Jaro. I think they are going to compete with Iloilo Supermart since there are now more branches of Iloilo Supermart around the city. Kung ako lang masgusto ko pa gyapon mang-grocery sa Iloilo Supermart.

Okay. It's a good move for SM I guess. Lew, are you suggesting we're going to boycott SM? harharhar. Wecky will be very ballistic, just in case. He's a great fan of Henry Sy. Pati bangko sa Pinas dapat owned by Henry Sy.

Seriously speaking, I "both" like Iloilo Supermart and SM, whichever are nearer on my way for groceries, doon ako. But budget-wise, you can save a lot in Iloilo Supermart. And I like to stay in Atrium Mall, too. It's one of my many hang-outs around the city. :)

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 06:00 AM

Kirb, I'm lucky that I work with multinationals company medyo makatipon man ah! Pero kita mo kis-a tax mo...gasakit buot mo kay kadaku gid.
Actually ang mga rally-rally diri wala na ginasapak sang mga middle kag working class nga mga tawo...istorbo lang! Kag isipun ang mga tawo nga gaululupod sa rally wala man obra kag ginapamayran lang para mag-upod sa rally...amo na gasakit buot mo kay ikaw pa ang gabayad tax ikaw pa ang ginaperwesyo.

lol. What a citizen ! I was like that before, too. I don't mind how much tax they're deducting as long as I have the salary every 15th and 30th. Anyway, you only earn a meager amount by working as a nurse back home. Basta tuloy ang Jollibee or McDo, ayos na. Plus of course a weekly cinema sa SM. :) Besides, tuloy pa rin ang allowance from paps and mom. Actually, Lew it's quite frustrating ang mga rally-rally na 'yan. I just don't know why a lot of us loved it. EDSA pa rin !

ryanr

March 8th, 2006, 06:01 AM

Alright, i finally had time to review the thread. And im giving Dinho, Lewdsaint, Kirby, freezing pt, soulmaker, daks, marleg and Slerz a warning. To be honest, i think some of you overreacted to Dinho's posts. Lewdsaint you were rather rude to Dinho. Kirby and others, you didnt help matters as you all ganged up on Dinho, with rather harsh comments. Soulmaker and Daks, everything was starting to calm down and you guys brought the arguement back to life. And finally, Dinho its alright to be honest but you were quite arrogant about all this. I'm glad you tried to ease the tension but somehow you kept comparing Iloilo with Bacolod. Also, try to get the proper facts/statistics before you make qualitative & quantitative statements so that your posts are more credible. With that said, im glad senior members like Chymera and Virtute took the high road and didnt envolve themselves in this pointless arguement. Everyone should make an effort to avoid confrontations like this from happening.

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 06:05 AM

Patronize your own bal-an...hehehe! Pareho man lang sila nga may kompleto nga baligya.
Dumduman ko sang una sa Iloilo-Supemart 'ya may dressed native chicken sa SM wala...hehehe! Pero subong halos tanan nga department store may ara na nga native chicken. Iloy ko nga daan wala gakaun manok kung indi native.

Okay. It's a good move for SM I guess. Lew, are you suggesting we're going to boycott SM? harharhar. Wecky will be very ballistic, just in case. He's a great fan of Henry Sy. Pati bangko sa Pinas dapat owned by Henry Sy.

Seriously speaking, I "both" like Iloilo Supermart and SM, whichever are nearer on my way for groceries, doon ako. But budget-wise, you can save a lot in Iloilo Supermart. And I like to stay in Atrium Mall, too. It's one of my many hang-outs around the city. :)

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 06:08 AM

Ako gani nga ari na gid di, wala pa kabalo sang taxing system, basta ako kita ko lang nga ginabuhinan payslip ko kada pay day. Sakit gani buot mo kay kadauko ang ginabuhin nga tax (pwede na tani pambayad every month sa hulugan nga auto) kag ang mga dimungking nga mga raliyista wala man gabayad tax ginapagamo pa ang pi'nas...bay-i da ah! I'm still a responsible citizen sang pi'nas, isa sa mga nagapasweldo kag gapalamun sa mga kurap nga empleyado sang gobyerno....hehehe! labutaw lang 'ni pero tuod man!

ditto. Ang importante, nagabayad ka tax. Sang ara pa ko da, I never had a chance to appreciate my salary. Siyempre, kulang pa pambili ng Levi's mo. Though the work is way too light back home compared here, I guess compensated ka pa rin dito. I used to believe I'll be fine earning my salary before back home until my first payslip here in UK arrived. It's kinda different.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 06:14 AM

ryanr

March 8th, 2006, 06:19 AM

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 06:24 AM

Kirb, I'm lucky that I work with multinationals company medyo makatipon man ah! Pero kita mo kis-a tax mo...gasakit buot mo kay kadaku gid.
Actually ang mga rally-rally diri wala na ginasapak sang mga middle kag working class nga mga tawo...istorbo lang! Kag isipun ang mga tawo nga gaululupod sa rally wala man obra kag ginapamayran lang para mag-upod sa rally...amo na gasakit buot mo kay ikaw pa ang gabayad tax ikaw pa ang ginaperwesyo.

Agree, amigo. I can sympathize with you in terms of tax, etc especially now that we are paying at least 22% here in UK. Moreso si Wecky coz iba ang bracket niya. Here, by bracket ang percentage sang tax. But actually, it's good though since we can see all the improvements everywhere. Roads kahit walang gasgas if it is due for a yearly repair, they'll excavate it and redo it again. Sa Pinas naman, lubak-lubak na nang ilang taon, wala pang budget for repair. Anyway, we can't compare though. :)

Rally? Oh I loved it ! But not the stupid ones ha ... hehehe. For me, it's an expression of rights and freedom. Rally in political sense? I'm not interested at all. And the only EDSA's meaningful for me is EDSA 1. The rest is just a copycat.

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 06:39 AM

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 06:44 AM

^^ if someone bashes your city tell the mods, and will put him/her away;) But Dinho wasnt really bashing in this case. He wasnt going around saying "Iloilo sucks, your city is polluted and the worst city in the country!" Yes, he did say it is one of the most polluted cities in the country (which is his opinion) and that may or may not be true, but he didnt use it as an insult to put down the city.

Thanks for answering my query, Grey X. It will be a big help for all of us here in Iloilo Thread. About Dinho, probably he's fine to live with his opinion for life but here :jk: . Anyway, hope everything's fine. Cheers !

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 06:48 AM

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 06:58 AM

Jon, here's another BIG FESTIVAL OF ILOILO:

Pintados de Pasi fest set

PASSI City – On its 8th Foundation Anniversary on March 12-19, the people of Passi City led by Mayor Elyzer C. Chavez are inviting everyone to witness Pintados de Pasi 2006 Festival.

With this year’s theme, “Kultura sang Passinhon, Aton Pasanyugon” the festival opens with a Garden Show, Food Festival, proclamation of winners for Pintados Song-Writing Contest and the Talent’s Night for the Binibining Pintados 2006 candidates on March 12.

A Night of Music and Dance with Marie Eugenie Milleret sponsored by Assumption Schools will take centerstage on March 16.

The parade of muses from the city’s different barangays in karosas or bamboo sleighs adorned with flowers drawn by painted carabaos will be held on March 17. The coronation of Bb. Pintados will be held in the evening.

Meanwhile, Sinadya sa Suba featuring the Balsa Parada and race; cultural presentation, Laro ng Lahi and Pinta Lawas are scheduled on March 18.

UNIQUE HISTORY

The name Passi is a corruption of the local word “pasi” (unhusked grains of palay). It was heard by a group of Spanish explorers who came downstream using a unique flat boat known as “sciata.” They anchored on a place known as Ansig, locate at the mouth of Lamunan River.

An old woman winnowing and pounding palay was asked of the name of place. Fearful of the strangers, she took the question to mean what she might be doing or what she might have inside her basket.

The brothers Dig-on, Tokiab and Umawang, were the aboriginal inhabitants of Passi. Don Martin Saligumba, believed to be a descendant of the three brothers, founded and formally organized the town of Passi into a pueblo.

The first permanent settlement in what is today Passi City probably occurred about 230 years ago during the Spanish era when the affairs of the municipality were administered by the Capitanes Municipales.

Little growth took place until 1898, owing to the American Colonial Government of inward development, with emphasis on commerce and marketing.

The production of sugarcane, tobacco and other important crops increased with the establishment of a railroad in the later part of 1907.

When Philippines became a commonwealth in 1935, Filoteo Palmares sat down as its first Municipal Mayor, with an unprecedented political record, occupying the position for six conservative terms.

Urbanization took place at a fast rate for this municipality known as the trade and industrial site in the heart of Panay. And finally, a grand day for all Passinhon with the signing of Republic Act No. 8469 by former President Fidel V. Ramos -- the Municipality of Passi was converted into a Component City.

Located in the central part of Panay Island, the City of Passi us the biggest in the province of Iloilo in terms of land area – 25,139.13 hectares. It is also well connected to the rest of the municipalities by land.
Passi is linked to all key points in Iloilo by an extensive highway system. Most freight moves by bus providing direct service to all towns. It is located south of Dumarao (Capiz), southeast of Bingawan, East of Calinog, northeast of Dueñas, north of San Enrique, north of Barotac Vgiejo, west of Lemery and southeast of San Rafael.

The population of Passi City (2002 Census on Population estimate) is 69,601, giving the city an estimated overall population density of 277 persons per square kilometer and annual population growth rate of 3.12 percent. The distribution, however, is uneven, with the two urban barangays very thickly populated.

The city’s 51 independent barangays include 49 rural barangays and two classified as urban. They are blessed with a diverse range of agri-ecology-tourism conditions suitable for the production of an equally varied range of agricultural products and commodities.

Passi is among the leading agri-industrial centers in the province, and its agricultural outputs continue to be important aspects of its economy.

Rice, sugarcane, corn coffee and pineapple continued to be the mainstay of the city’s economy.

Tourism is also amongst the popular key aspects of the Passi’s economic life and the government stepped up its efforts to promote tourism through its Pintados de Pasi Festival.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 07:07 AM

wow. It's Pintados Time ! Actually, I haven't seen the festival itself. I heard a lot about it though whilst we're still in Iloilo. Passi is way too far for me (katamaran ko gid). I've been there once only all my life. I guess I was stuck in the city and its very few neighbouring municipalities. I'm not fond of fiestas anyway, so I think I'm the least when it comes to places outside city. Do ba Pintados won the 2005 Dinagyang Open Category and 2005 Aliwan Festival in Metro Manila?

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 07:12 AM

Kirby, if you have Pintados, I have the Ballet naman .. hahaha. It's exotic I guess. :)

Ballet Concert 2006

ILOILO City -- The Claravall-Gonzalez School of Classical Ballet, under the helm of its Artistic Director, Nila C. Gonzalez, presented a well-received Ballet Concert at SM Cinema on February 25, 2006.

The show went on stage at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. for Programs 1 and 2, respectively. Each of the two-hour presentation featured varied repertoire of classical, neo-classical and jazz pieces which were appropriately improvised to suit the skills and abilities of this year’s recitalists who were trained following the Royal Academy of Dance (London) Syllabus.

Czerny, a physically demanding white ballet (music by Karl Czerny) performed by the school’s senior students was the finale for both programs.

On Center stage were guest artists Czarina B. Villegas and Ramsy Cortisa who essayed romantic roles from La Bayadere Pas de deux Act II and Don Quixote Pas de deux and Variations.

(link to Panay News: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news13.htm)

PS. Tama ba ang pag-post ko Kirbs? Sana uniform ang posting natin para classic ang dating :)

kirby21

March 8th, 2006, 07:18 AM

me as well. I've heard it all along but no joy of attending it. How I wish to join the festival someday. Daw ma-dagyang man ako. lol.

What is this ballet thing? It's becoming livelier and livelier back home. Siguro uwi na lang tayo :) . Anyway, I'm glad there's such an activity like this. Probably Iloilo is hitting its cultural aspect, too. :)

Jon, out na ko. Ciao! :)

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 07:24 AM

Noted!
And I also agree on the hi-lited statement below. Let's don't make any assumptions and tactless on the comments we are posting, this might create conflict with others.

Thanks, GreyX!

Alright, i finally had time to review the thread. And im giving Dinho, Lewdsaint, Kirby, freezing pt, soulmaker, daks, marleg and Slerz a warning. To be honest, i think some of you overreacted to Dinho's posts. Lewdsaint you were rather rude to Dinho. Kirby and others, you didnt help matters as you all ganged up on Dinho, with rather harsh comments. Soulmaker and Daks, everything was starting to calm down and you guys brought the arguement back to life. And finally, Dinho its alright to be honest but you were quite arrogant about all this. I'm glad you tried to ease the tension but somehow you kept comparing Iloilo with Bacolod. Also, try to get the proper facts/statistics before you make qualitative & quantitative statements so that your posts are more credible. With that said, im glad senior members like Chymera and Virtute took the high road and didnt envolve themselves in this pointless arguement. Everyone should make an effort to avoid confrontations like this from happening.

ryanr

March 8th, 2006, 07:26 AM

Thanks, we are all in the right track.:)

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 07:32 AM

Jon, parehos 'ta wala man ko kakadto sa Passi. Libut-libot lang ako sa siudad kag sa malapit nga banwa sang una.

Pintados de Passi will join this year Aliwan Festival which will be on April 28 & 29. Together with them from Iloilo also, Tribu Ilonganon (Dinagyang), Manug-gama (Tultugan of Maasin) and Kahilwayan (Sta. Barbara).
Expect them to dominate the Aliwan Festival this year.

wow. It's Pintados Time ! Actually, I haven't seen the festival itself. I heard a lot about it though whilst we're still in Iloilo. Passi is way too far for me (katamaran ko gid). I've been there once only all my life. I guess I was stuck in the city and its very few neighbouring municipalities. I'm not fond of fiestas anyway, so I think I'm the least when it comes to places outside city. Do ba Pintados won the 2005 Dinagyang Open Category and 2005 Aliwan Festival in Metro Manila?

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 07:32 AM

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 07:32 AM

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2006, 07:33 AM

From Panay News Editorial by Teddy Sumaray.

"SOME two weeks ago, the local media, both print and broadcast, wantonly wasted precious air time and newspaper space bashing the city of Iloilo as the “dirtiest city” in the Philippines.

The issue arose from a website mail sent by a certain Lee Stranssenberg who introduced himself as a “tourism official” from the European Union.
This is ironic because Iloilo City has just been adjudged the cleanest and greenest city in Western Visayas."

I have lived in this city for most of my life and I find this city clean and beautiful and one of the best places to live in the Philippines.

As far as this writer is concerned, my city is still the best and the fairest in the land.

continue... http://www.panaynews.com.ph/archives/2006/0308/editorial.htm

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 07:46 AM

Jon, parehos 'ta wala man ko kakadto sa Passi. Libut-libot lang ako sa siudad kag sa malapit nga banwa sang una.

Pintados de Passi will join this year Aliwan Festival which will be on April 28 & 29. Together with them from Iloilo also, Tribu Ilonganon (Dinagyang), Manug-gama (Tultugan of Maasin) and Kahilwayan (Sta. Barbara).
Expect them to dominate the Aliwan Festival this year.

I hope they'll get the top prizes again. And I hope Aliwan Festival committee will add one more prize to suit them all. :jk:

I like to tour around Iloilo Lew but wala na time. After oathtaking, most of our batchmates went to Manila na so sabay na rin ako. We actually met each other in MM and Megamall is our all-time fave venue. Very few of us stayed in Iloilo. I think it's more of a trend na siguro. It's like Iloilo-Manila-"abroad". Classic, isn't it? :)

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 07:49 AM

Thanks, we are all in the right track.:)

Thank you, too, GreyX. Stay with us here, pare para masaya tayo. :)

Dinho

March 8th, 2006, 07:49 AM

Thanks, we are all in the right track.:)

Thank you so much GreyX for the "sound judgement" you served us. We (Wecky, Kirby, others) all came from the same university in Iloilo City after all and we really should try to get along with each other.

daks2003

March 8th, 2006, 09:03 AM

Speaking of taxes back home. I guess you couldnt blame people from back home, especially businessmen, for not paying the proper taxes coz they know most of it will only go to the pockets of the buwaya's hehehe sa amo sina nga plastada, buang ka imo ya nga i-declare mo sang sakto ang pinangabudlayan mo hehehe

Agree, amigo. I can sympathize with you in terms of tax, etc especially now that we are paying at least 22% here in UK. Moreso si Wecky coz iba ang bracket niya. Here, by bracket ang percentage sang tax. But actually, it's good though since we can see all the improvements everywhere. Roads kahit walang gasgas if it is due for a yearly repair, they'll excavate it and redo it again. Sa Pinas naman, lubak-lubak na nang ilang taon, wala pang budget for repair. Anyway, we can't compare though. :)

Rally? Oh I loved it ! But not the stupid ones ha ... hehehe. For me, it's an expression of rights and freedom. Rally in political sense? I'm not interested at all. And the only EDSA's meaningful for me is EDSA 1. The rest is just a copycat.

JonJon75

March 8th, 2006, 09:35 AM

hehehe ... maybe true, daks. I'll ask my parents about this matter. Right now, I guess it's not healthy for me to divulge any concerns at all.

sugarboy

March 8th, 2006, 09:54 AM

Thank you so much GreyX for the "sound judgement" you served us. We (Wecky, Kirby, others) all came from the same university in Iloilo City after all and we really should try to get along with each other.

I thought you were from LCC Dinho?

daks2003

March 8th, 2006, 09:56 AM

Thats is true jon hehehe actually the best person to ask about this are the bookkeepers or accountants...its thru them where the "revenue agents" are negotiating the "terms" hehehe

hehehe ... maybe true, daks. I'll ask my parents about this matter. Right now, I guess it's not healthy for me to divulge any concerns at all.

wecky

March 8th, 2006, 10:07 AM

Good morning everyone ! Gee, 'twas a long conversation gali diri. Jon and Kirby, night duty kamo? I wish I could post more before I start my work.

Tax, tax, tax .... the never ending tax. I guess all of us have no idea about the tax system back home. As long as nagabayad lang ta ... hahaha.

Btw, any idea when will be the SM Quintin Salas opening?

wecky

March 8th, 2006, 10:17 AM

same here.

Kirby and Wecky please read this one. I guess you know the person too well. :) He's a batch ahead of us. :cheers:

A CPU alumnus’ generosity
for the unprivileged children

ILOILO City - The dream to reach out for the less privileged people in the society has been one of John Xerxes Estenor’s goal in life.

As a registered nurse in Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C., U.S.A., he has a heart to give hope to others.

(article taken from: Panay News
link to the page: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/youth&campus.htm)

I knew the person a little bit well, Jon. I guess we can smile at each other once we meet. I just don't know if I worked with his team in the past. I'm glad for his mission to help. I guess each and every Centralian has their own thing fulfil anyway. Besides, most of us are here abroad, some came here right after graduation. I'll email this link to Nong Mau and the rest. Thanks for posting Jon. Cheers !

wecky

March 8th, 2006, 10:23 AM

Thats is true jon hehehe actually the best person to ask about this are the bookkeepers or accountants...its thru them where the "revenue agents" are negotiating the "terms" hehehe

Agree Daks. Accountant is the best person to ask for tax and exemption. Hiring private ones for a day or two to sort out your finances, etc is not a bad thing at all. :)

chymera00

March 8th, 2006, 03:03 PM

No idea with the taxing system back home, Kirb. I'm kind of lost about such subject matter. :) It's sure not my cup of tea at all. Except for my salary tax deduction when I was working there, I have no other concrete clue what else my parents were paying.

Anyway, do you have any idea or latest news about Panay Railways?

Boracay-Iloilo rail system planned

President Arroyo announced yesterday the rehabilitation of the Panay railway system, which will be extended at both ends to run from Caticlan, Aklan to Guimbal, Iloilo to make it accessible to tourists traveling to the resort island of Boracay.
Mrs. Arroyo was in Guimbal, a fourth-class town in Iloilo, to inaugurate the P11-million Guimbal multi-purpose gymnasium.

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

"For tourists in Boracay to reach Guimbal, we need to put a railroad from Caticlan to the town of Guimbal," Mrs. Arroyo said.She said opening up important routes to spur tourism and development in the country, including the rehabilitation and establishment of railway systems, is under the Medium-Term Development Plan.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She also thanked Mrs. Arroyo for the P17-million water system in Tubunga, Iloilo and the repair of the P4-million farm-to-market road in the town of Oton.
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@GreyX: Thanks for opening the thread .... we really appreciate it :)

death327

March 8th, 2006, 03:25 PM

skye12

March 9th, 2006, 01:37 AM

Skye12, you can check out the crown communities in Iloilo at this link :

http://www.crowncommunities.net/ilo-ilo/index.htm

Hello, intra naman ko di ah. Mayo kay daw tawhay na. :)
Thank you gid sa info about Savannah.

Lots of interesting news about Iloilo ha? This Panay Railway project sounds really good. I personally feel that it's a major pain (in the butt) to travel from Iloilo to Caticlan, literally! Grabe kalubakon sang dalan... although there has been some improvement... but still, tsk, tsk :ohno: .

Plus, is there anything they can do about road widening? Daw ka horror man abi mag drive sa mga "highways" outside of Iloilo, daw indi ko ka-intiende kung pila na ka lanes, plus may mga balay pa nga ara sa kilid dalan. Ti kung may bata lng bi nga gulpi magtabok? Yikes!
-

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 03:21 AM

you're very much welcome to join with us here, skye12. I hope you'll enjoy posting here as well.

Are you planning to buy a house in Savannah? It's great place to be gid. I'm sure you'll like the community itself. Damo ka pa expats upod didto. :)

Again,

WELCOME SKYE12

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 03:27 AM

same here.

Kirby and Wecky please read this one. I guess you know the person too well. :) He's a batch ahead of us. :cheers:

A CPU alumnus’ generosity
for the unprivileged children

ILOILO City - The dream to reach out for the less privileged people in the society has been one of John Xerxes Estenor’s goal in life.

As a registered nurse in Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C., U.S.A., he has a heart to give hope to others.

(article taken from: Panay News
link to the page: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/youth&campus.htm)

I know the person indeed. He's very popular of course. :) It's great to hear good news coming from our fellow Centralians across Atlantic. Kabay pa damo sila. Or maybe batchmates niya man upod niya sa organisation nila. I'll try to email his batchmates working in Amsterdam, the Netherlands kay basi classmates niya gid. We've met few of them here during the Filipino Fiesta in Hounslow. I'm sure this July, damo naman taga-CPU makadto didto. Thanks for posting the article, Jon. :cheers:

lewdsaint

March 9th, 2006, 03:37 AM

This is a great news...

Domestic airport privatized soon

The government’s plan to privatize the Iloilo Domestic Airport in Mandurriao District is on its way.

Mayor Jerry Treñas disclosed that the Department of Finance’s (DOF) Assets Disposition Program Task Force had already discussed the “disposal” of the domestic airport with the different national government agencies.

He said the task force had convened this week with the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Air Transportation Office (ATO) and the local government unit concerned.

“The task force had already chosen an adviser. The CB Richard Ellis,” Treñas told reporters yesterday.

“The CB Richard Ellis is involved in the conversion of former US military bases into industrial areas – like the Clark Air Base – and the development of Fort Bonifacio,” Treñas explained.

“The ‘disposal’ shall provide a new growth area for the City of Iloilo,” he said, adding that the adviser shall come up with an initial report on April 3 and shall finish the plan within eleven weeks, starting last Wednesday.

During her visit here last January, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in a banquet tendered by the city government, announced the privatization of the domestic airport “to be developed to enhance tourism.”

Arroyo had dinner at Arevalo District tendered by the city government through the League of Cities of the Philippines.

Treñas welcomed the privatization of the domestic airport since it would incorporate the requirements of infrastructure of the city and the Metro Iloilo Development Council (MIDC).

He said the 60-hectare lot area which is government-owned property will entail not less than P5 billion proceeds.

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kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 03:38 AM

... After oathtaking, most of our batchmates went to Manila na so sabay na rin ako. We actually met each other in MM and Megamall is our all-time fave venue. Very few of us stayed in Iloilo. I think it's more of a trend na siguro. It's like Iloilo-Manila-"abroad". Classic, isn't it? :)

very classic for all of us Centralians ... hehehe. It's either Iloilo-Manila-abroad or Iloilo-abroad. We never stayed back home. Probably, it's the upbringing we have in school pa. Well, NOT ALL but dako gid influence sang school naton. Remember that during a yearly Nurses Alumni Homecoming, damo taga-US and Canada naga-abot and offering us jobs or agencies to go there? We have even a good tie up with John Hopkins University Medical Center in Maryland. Kanya-kanya lang siguro Jon ah. Actually, none of us wish to work here in Europe yet ari man ta diri. :) And very much enjoying. We're curving our fate here with other centralians naman sa Europe. I hope ma-work out ni Wecky ang university tie-up between CPU and one university here. Cheers!

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 03:40 AM

^^ Lew, so the city government did not award it to Ayala developers? Hmmm. CB Ellis seems a good and viable choice considering its company profile. Thanks for sharing the news. :)

lewdsaint

March 9th, 2006, 03:41 AM

Let's congratulate Mayor Jerry.
He is doing good for the city.

Pangilinan lauds Treñas

Senator Francis Pangilinan recently congratulated Mayor Jerry P. Treñas for the recognition that the city got from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center in having the most competitive and most viable business atmosphere in the Philippines.

The AIM survey showed five metropolitan, five mid-sized and ten small cities as having business environments viewed as favorable by investors under the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2005.

Iloilo City was one of five cities identified under the mid-sized cities category with more than 200,000 residents, along with Bacolod, Batangas, Iligan, and San Fernando, Pampanga.

In his letter, Pangilinan said that Treñas is "one of the innovative public servants that our countrymen are lucky to have."

The senator further added that Treñas's abilities as "a dedicated, inspired and creative economic and development manager" will certainly drive Iloilo City to greater heights and help the people overcome the many obstacles that they may face.

"I commend you for your public service and vision. The dreams of the people in your city will be realized under your leadership," Pangilinan wrote.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/pangilinan.lauds.trenas.html

marsleg

March 9th, 2006, 03:49 AM

joining the crowd before the 500th post. Hello everyone. It's nice to see our thread re-opened again. Kuya Jon, kadlaw na ko tani when you mentioned 10.5 thread ... it's unusual but very classic or should I say "subdued".

Again, more good things are happening in Iloilo City and Province right now. More projects upcoming. Slowly but surely ika nga. Airport in Mandurriao will be closed soon and the New Iloilo Airport will be operational. More businesses naman along Diversion Area ang ma-sprout out and of course areas between Jaro-Leganes and Jaro-Pavia. Mind you, Jaro-Leganes area is teeming with new buildings at present. Damo sila ongoing constructions dira. Biskan indi gid tag-as, okay na ina. We are moving well away from city proper coz of too much congestion. Hopefully, they can build malls outside city as well where traffic is less. So far, so good gid mga kasimanwas.

lewdsaint

March 9th, 2006, 03:50 AM

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 03:56 AM

skye12

March 9th, 2006, 04:03 AM

marsleg

March 9th, 2006, 04:05 AM

Hello, intra naman ko di ah. Mayo kay daw tawhay na. :)
Thank you gid sa info about Savannah.

Lots of interesting news about Iloilo ha? This Panay Railway project sounds really good. I personally feel that it's a major pain (in the butt) to travel from Iloilo to Caticlan, literally! Grabe kalubakon sang dalan... although there has been some improvement... but still, tsk, tsk :ohno: .

Plus, is there anything they can do about road widening? Daw ka horror man abi mag drive sa mga "highways" outside of Iloilo, daw indi ko ka-intiende kung pila na ka lanes, plus may mga balay pa nga ara sa kilid dalan. Ti kung may bata lng bi nga gulpi magtabok? Yikes!
-

Welcome Skye12. Come and Join us here in ILOILO THREAD X !

I guess we all support the resurrection of Panay Railways. Who wouldn't? Boracay will be less than 5 hours away. It's a long drive from Iloilo to Caticlan. When we went there, we have 2 hours break pa sa Mambusao, Capiz, and an hour in Kalibo, Aklan. And I agree with you. It's a hard driving for all of us. Lately, more improvements in terms of "lubak-lubak" roads going to Kalibo. Ang problema na lang is the road from end point of Passi City to Dumarao, Capiz, and sa area lagpas Kalibo na. Okay na siya ah BUT still you'll be very tired after 5 hours straight driving. My bum hurts a lot, too ... hihihi.

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 04:14 AM

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XI
is Coming!!!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
:dance:
:soon: :soon: :soon: :soon: :soon: :soon: :soon:

ikaw naman thread starter Lew. Just copy sang original Iloilo Thread intro by Chymera para uniform aton intro tanan. I guess where on our 497th post na. Three more post to go, and we'll be in 500th.

It's coming na ... yehey ! A new "rumbuhan" naman naton tanan nga mga Ilonggos ! Cheers ! :)

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 04:16 AM

marsleg

March 9th, 2006, 04:22 AM

Trenas always impressed me. He received several citations from other agencies as well. I'm glad Iloilo City has Trenas as a Mayor. Being the President of Philippine Cities Mayors League, Trenas proves himself worthwhile. Iloilo City is improving by leaps courtesy of our good city officials led of course by Mr Trenas. More and more international dignataries are visiting our province.

So to MAYOR GERRY TRENAS, CONGRATULATIONS ! WELL DONE, SIR !

Congratulations, Mayor Trenas! It's a well-deserved recognition for all your (and your team) great efforts ! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Hope plenty more investments will follow soon. :)

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 04:33 AM

aaaaww... thanks kirby. :hi:

yah... still looking around. I've seen Puerto Real and liked it, good security, nice clubhouse... but suludlon, daw ka gutok sang dalan pasulod... but once u cross the bridge, ok na.

I heard Metropolis is also nice, pero pigaw daw ang security kay gina himo shortcut pakadto sa Phil Science...

Then batian ko ni ang Savannah... so far mayo ang feedback. I just have no idea where it is. I'll probably check it out magpuli ko next time. Bati ko alagyan daw pakadto sa new airport?

Anyway, daw indi man dasig ang turn over sang mga subdivisions dira, and there a lots of new ones popping up. I guess I can check it out magpuli ko next yr. :)

i've been to these three subdivisions you've mentioned as well and I guess we almost have the same observations. Puerto Real is absolutely grand after you passed the main entrance. Big houses, well-maintained streets, etc. And of course, nice clubhouse indeed.

The Metropolis naman is very convenient coz along the way siya yet security is not good at all, and yes you are right, too, in saying that some people used it as an alternative route to Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas and going to Coastal Road. Big houses, nice clubhouse as well.

Savannah naman, I'll leave it to Wecky kay they have a house there. So, he might be of help sa imo when it comes to what's what inside that village.

About new subdivisions popping around? Yes, indeed. There's the CPU Centennial Village exclusively for the university's employees. There's Monte Rosa in Jibao-an, Pavia by Sta Lucia. There's the Providence in Pavia as well and a lot more pa. Along the Jibao-an area damo dira mga bag-o. And recently Chymera posted a new one that has a mushroom-like entrance in Jaro towards Leganes naman. A lot of choices I guess, skye. :)

ryanr

March 9th, 2006, 04:35 AM

Awesome news about the reopening of the panay rail system...and extending it to Caticlan for Boracay tourists:okay:

:lock:

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 04:55 AM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/iloilosscbanner.jpg

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.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/IloiloLocation.jpg

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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Iloilo province is primarily the commercial and trade center of Western Visayas, with commercial, industrial development and rural banks, financial and investment houses, insurance companies, and realestate agencies and developers. Nevertheless, agriculture is the province's main source of livelihood. In fact, Iloilo's production of rice, sugar and mango has made it one of the country's top agricultural producers.

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The city's population represents a big manpower pool and a growing consumer market. Purchasing power is generally high given the favorable income distribution in Iloilo. Assuring the business sector of a steady supply of multi-skilled manpower are the city's 30 tertiary schools and 6 universities.

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Iloilo's is a byword for its famous festival - the Dinagyang, a local mardigras. Held every January in honor of the Infant Jesus, the festival is a major tourist attraction.

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Another even Iloilo is known for is the Paraw Regatta. Which is participated in by local and foreign sportsmen.

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kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 05:04 AM

WELCOME
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ILOILO - Heart of the Philippines
Thread 11

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marsleg

March 9th, 2006, 05:10 AM

Welcome to the Heart of the Philippines Thread 11 !

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kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 05:19 AM

Skye, here's my last response to your post before thread 10 was closed. :) We can continue our conversations here in Thread 11 na. Thanks.

aaaaww... thanks kirby.

yah... still looking around. I've seen Puerto Real and liked it, good security, nice clubhouse... but suludlon, daw ka gutok sang dalan pasulod... but once u cross the bridge, ok na.

I heard Metropolis is also nice, pero pigaw daw ang security kay gina himo shortcut pakadto sa Phil Science...

Then batian ko ni ang Savannah... so far mayo ang feedback. I just have no idea where it is. I'll probably check it out magpuli ko next time. Bati ko alagyan daw pakadto sa new airport?

Anyway, daw indi man dasig ang turn over sang mga subdivisions dira, and there a lots of new ones popping up. I guess I can check it out magpuli ko next yr.

i've been to these three subdivisions you've mentioned as well and I guess we almost have the same observations. Puerto Real is absolutely grand after you passed the main entrance. Big houses, well-maintained streets, etc. And of course, nice clubhouse indeed.

The Metropolis naman is very convenient coz along the way siya yet security is not good at all, and yes you are right, too, in saying that some people used it as an alternative route to Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas and going to Coastal Road. Big houses, nice clubhouse as well.

Savannah naman, I'll leave it to Wecky kay they have a house there. So, he might be of help sa imo when it comes to what's what inside that village.

About new subdivisions popping around? Yes, indeed. There's the CPU Centennial Village exclusively for the university's employees. There's Monte Rosa in Jibao-an, Pavia by Sta Lucia. There's the Providence in Pavia as well and a lot more pa. Along the Jibao-an area damo dira mga bag-o. And recently Chymera posted a new one that has a mushroom-like entrance in Jaro towards Leganes naman. A lot of choices I guess, skye.

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 05:26 AM

Here's another inspiring article of an Ilonggo businessman. Cheers !

Doing it the Ilonggo way
By LORALIE SOTELO

ILOILO City – Success stories never fail to amaze the real Filipino in us – a trait that easily connects us with what others feel – as we take our hats off and salute those who have gone successful in their respective careers.

Such is the treatment Francis Jinon Hinayhinay is worthy of. The name itself carries an ironic connotation since the man never believes in slowing down whenever one is bent in achieving the task at hand.

A native of Brgy. Buntatala, Leganes Iloilo, Francis was born on October 24, 1963.He is the fourth among the eight children of Emiliano Hinayhinay and Lina Jinon.

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Francis took a Mechanical Engineering course at the University of San Agustin and was able to pass though not with flying colors but with the determination that will lead him to where he is today.

After graduation he immediately took and passed the board exams. Though a board passer, gifted with the talent, skills and initiative, he ventured into the broadcast industry.

He had his first job as a media man at DYRP, Radyo Trompa as a reporter from 1987 until 1989. Then came the fame and influence that comes with being a voice heard by many.

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He tried to put into writing all his funny stories and jokes, and on August of 1989, Francis launched his first book entitled “Langaslangas”.

The book sold like hotcakes and was actually the top selling book in the entire bookstore not only here in Iloilo City but in Bacolod City as well.

In March 1993, Francis launched the second volume of “Langaslangas” and was very successful.
It was in the event that he was delivering his books in one of the bookstore here in the city that he met his destined partner in life.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news7.htm
article taken from: Panay News online

... and he is also the owner of Copya Ilongga. Grabe !

lewdsaint

March 9th, 2006, 05:27 AM

kirb, abi ko ako maopen sini...hehehe! ok lang ah!

WELCOME
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XI

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kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 05:36 AM

Lew, where have you been? hehehe. Nadula ka abi. And Grey X immediately closed the thread X. I've been waiting for awhile and even PM Chymera to start the Thread 11 but busy daw siya and he's own his way to school. So, inumpisahan ko na. Next time, ikaw na naman. :)

lewdsaint

March 9th, 2006, 05:40 AM

Kirb, ok lang ah! Namahaw pa ko. Kadasig sa aton....hehehe! Regards mo lang ako kay Glo kag sa mga kilala 'ta dira.

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 05:50 AM

maayo ka pa nakapamahaw ka na da? lol. I'm on night duty so tawhay ang obra and I can stay in our ward computer for longer period. :) I kept lost of track what we're talking about in Thread X. It's just so like me. :) anyway, hope we can read more good news in this thread. Arangkada naman ta.

marsleg

March 9th, 2006, 06:09 AM

joining you guys once more. Skye I guess is on the look for property back home. Wow, he's almost been to Iloilo's top "new" subdivisions na. I hope I can invest something someday, too.

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 06:37 AM

The Avanceña House

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The Avancena House (now known as Camina Balay nga Bato ) stands in all simple modesty at # 20 Osmeña St., Arevalo, Iloilo City.

The house, built around 1860s, was originally owned by Don Fernando Avanceña, uncle of former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ramon Avaceña. Records show that this house played a major role in the history of Iloilo as it served as general headquarters of the Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish government and American government.

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The balay nga bato is characterized by its Geometric style that stands out mainly due to its simplicity of form and understated elegance. As the house ages, its original colors have become faded but the feeling of warmth remains even as its capiz windows soften the otherwise hardy and reserved brick and rubble wall of the first floor and piedra china slabs that cover the first floor.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/avancena6.jpg

Today, the Avanceña House is known as Camiña Balay na Bato and serves a dual purpose.: it houses the Mother Theresa North Learning Center on the ground floor and serves as residence of the Camiña family.

(Article taken from: The News Today)
Link:http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/the.avancena.house.html

skye12

March 9th, 2006, 06:41 AM

joining you guys once more. Skye I guess is on the look for property back home. Wow, he's almost been to Iloilo's top "new" subdivisions na. I hope I can invest something someday, too.

Skye is a girl, hihi. :)

Yeah, I plan to retire in Iloilo someday. We bought a lot in San Dionisio last yr, may beach... pero medyo layo sa civilization, so mayo nga may ara man sa Iloilo gid eh. Amat-amat lng. My goal is to retire early, while I'm still young so I can enjoy the fruits of my labor, hehe.

Hay kay man, ang kwarta daw ginahuyop lng... before u know it gin shopping mo na gali... then u wonder, what did I buy? hmmm... at least ang duta, permanente nga bagay... mapuslan gd asta sa ulihi.

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 06:46 AM

hello Skye. I guess everybody's here mistakenly thought you're a male, too. Pati ako dala na da. My bad. How are you? Thanks for putting up some more infos here. With your post, daw indi ka pa man sounds like retiring? You're in America, right? Sorry, I mean USA gali. :)

marsleg

March 9th, 2006, 06:53 AM

Skye is a girl, hihi. :)

Yeah, I plan to retire in Iloilo someday. We bought a lot in San Dionisio last yr, may beach... pero medyo layo sa civilization, so mayo nga may ara man sa Iloilo gid eh. Amat-amat lng. My goal is to retire early, while I'm still young so I can enjoy the fruits of my labor, hehe.

Hay kay man, ang kwarta daw ginahuyop lng... before u know it gin shopping mo na gali... then u wonder, what did I buy? hmmm... at least ang duta, permanente nga bagay... mapuslan gd asta sa ulihi.

Pardon me for jumping into conclusion you're another male in the thread. Gee, dalawa na tayong girl dito. At least, may karamay na ako. :)

Early retirement? Hmmm. Skye, actually I totally agree with your plans. I guess you're right to say that gid. Hopefully, I can acquire some properties back home, too. Not really much. At least a house of my own where I can stay during my vacation.

Are you into property development or just basically looking for properties to buy for investment lang?

skye12

March 9th, 2006, 06:59 AM

Haay naku, dugay pa ko ma-retire eh, if I follow the "normal" retiring age... but I really plan on retiring early!

Yup, here in US. In the suburbs of Chicago... :)

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM

Aw ah. Nice to hear from someone in Chicago. Damo man da mga Ilonggos, Skye? Few of our classmates are working there. :)

skye12

March 9th, 2006, 07:45 AM

lewdsaint

March 9th, 2006, 07:53 AM

Kirb, I also posted this in Heritage Watch (Philippines) Thread.

The News Today will be featuring the three houses (this is only one of the three houses) which were given citation by the Iloilo City Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHC) for preserving its historical significance of its architecture and also for observing the ICCHC guidelines in conservation and preservation.

Thanks for the ICCHC.

The Avanceña House

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/avancena1.jpg

The Avancena House (now known as Camina Balay nga Bato ) stands in all simple modesty at # 20 Osmeña St., Arevalo, Iloilo City.

The house, built around 1860s, was originally owned by Don Fernando Avanceña, uncle of former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Ramon Avaceña. Records show that this house played a major role in the history of Iloilo as it served as general headquarters of the Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish government and American government.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/avancena8.jpg

The balay nga bato is characterized by its Geometric style that stands out mainly due to its simplicity of form and understated elegance. As the house ages, its original colors have become faded but the feeling of warmth remains even as its capiz windows soften the otherwise hardy and reserved brick and rubble wall of the first floor and piedra china slabs that cover the first floor.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/avancena6.jpg

Today, the Avanceña House is known as Camiña Balay na Bato and serves a dual purpose.: it houses the Mother Theresa North Learning Center on the ground floor and serves as residence of the Camiña family.

(Article taken from: The News Today)
Link:http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/08/the.avancena.house.html

wecky

March 9th, 2006, 09:33 AM

Congratulations ! ! !

Welcome to ILOILO Thread 11

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wecky

March 9th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Welcome Skye12. I hope you'll enjoy posting here.

Kirbs, btw, where's our Thread 10? I would like to read some few last posts, that's why ... hehehe. I'm kinda lost at the moment. Anyway, fill me up with some infos na lang. Cheers !

wecky

March 9th, 2006, 11:18 AM

here's a good thing happening in Iloilo City right now ... the battle of cleanliness for public markets ... hehehe ... it's really good .. tulong pampalinis ng Iloilo City ... hope it will continue pa.

P500,000 awaits ‘best markets’

ILOILO City – A P500,000 reward is at stake for each of the best private and public markets here that make affordable, safe and nutritious food accessible to its consumer under the "Huwarang Palengke" search launched nationwide recently.

As an initial activity, the search will be limited to the capital cities of the regions and this year, for Region 6, it will be Iloilo City, said Department of Agriculture 6 (DA 6) Director Jindra Linda Demeterio.

"I already informed Mayor Jerry Treñas about this verbally but we are following it up with a letter to formalize arrangements for this search," Demeterio said, adding, "that necessary coordination regarding the contest had also been made with concerned government agencies.”

link to this article: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news5.htm
taken from: Panay News

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 11:44 AM

Yup, damo di Ilonggo. Even the guy across the street is Ilonggo... from Davao galing (mom's from Iloilo).

I've read nga damo kamo di sa forum nga nurses... yah, damo di sila... Ilonggo nurses, that is :)

We're everywhere Skye . lol. Here in Iloilo Thread, almost half of forumers I guess are nurses. Wecky, JonJon, Chymera & kianshi (soon to be), marsleg and me. Probably si shatorre din. Sina daks, soulmaker, lewdsaint, Askal, van1975, makoantz, virtute, sandrin, skyblade and you yata are in different fields naman. Nalipat na ako kung sin-o pa di ang iban. Si whyte wala na nakahapit di. He used to drop by here before pero sako siguro and so with Berlin. sorry na-enumerate ko na halos diri tanan. I just go through sa mga threads from time to time and there I started to know each of them. :)

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 11:49 AM

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 01:28 PM

here's a good thing happening in Iloilo City right now ... the battle of cleanliness for public markets ... hehehe ... it's really good .. tulong pampalinis ng Iloilo City ... hope it will continue pa.

I do hope so, too. It's a good complimentary award yang 500K. But the focal point stressed here is the cleanliness of the place. Win or lose, Iloilo City will definitely benefit from this program/contest. Dapat dugay na nila ginhimo ni. :) , Btw, I bet for my district's public market, Jaro. Of course, I'm a Jareno. lol. :cheers:

freezing_pt

March 9th, 2006, 01:57 PM

I do hope so, too. It's a good complimentary award yang 500K. But the focal point stressed here is the cleanliness of the place. Win or lose, Iloilo City will definitely benefit from this program/contest. Dapat dugay na nila ginhimo ni. :) , Btw, I bet for my district's public market, Jaro. Of course, I'm a Jareno. lol. :cheers:

hello im back....

join din ako sa palengke bets...LAPAZ...the best...(partially bias din ako sa district ko!)...kumpletos rekados gid ang tiendahan...halin sa batsoy kag halo-halo pakadto sa biskan ano lang da LaPaz kumpleto gid....hehe...

(hope this will not spark any bashing ha....hehe)

skye12

March 9th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Early retirement? Hmmm. Skye, actually I totally agree with your plans. I guess you're right to say that gid. Hopefully, I can acquire some properties back home, too. Not really much. At least a house of my own where I can stay during my vacation.

Are you into property development or just basically looking for properties to buy for investment lang?

Hi Marsleg :hi:
Actually, ang una namon nga gin bakal is a condo in Manila/Mandaluyong, matapos na next yr. I know you guys probably have the same problem magpuli kamo... where to stay in Manila! My relatives abi live far... QC and Laguna! At least mayo na nga may ara istaran to. Anyway, we're planning on renting it out... short-term, para sa mga bakasyonista ah. We can't have long-term rentals coz we would need the place if one of us goes home for vacation.

Tapos, Iloilo na for retirement and maybe something for business. I just hope the gov't can do something about the roads... ngaa daw kagutok na gid sa Iloilo haw? Grabe na gid ang traffic! Maybe they can re-direct the traffic somewhere else... build new roads or something.

Maybe we should have expressways... especially going outside of Iloilo... we can have a Leganes exit, Passi exit, etc... tapos no pedestrians, motorized vehicles only... the commute would be faster. Travel by public transportation should be from terminal to terminal... with designated stops... Ina balang wla sang may ma-para and dulog sa tunga dalan, just the steady flow of vehicles... ah, just wishful thinking. ;)

death327

March 9th, 2006, 05:41 PM

That's good. I hope they'll continue preserving ancestral houses for tourism and historical purposes. Also, to pass resolution making Calle Real as Historical Landmark in the city preserving all its old buildings way back Spanish regime pa. :)

How can we do this? Is it possible for us to submit a proposal in ICCHC? This is really a great idea... the whole street of JM Basa and Iznart and Muelle Loney should be considered as historical landmarks.... :)

chymera00

March 9th, 2006, 06:33 PM

SM Investments Corporation another prospect buyer of old airport area

ILOILO City - The SM Investments Corporation is another prospect buyer of the 58.9 hectares old airport area in Mandurriao district in this city, Air Transportation Office (ATO) Iloilo Area Manager Alan Java said.

ATO Area Manager Java said that according to the information he gathered the SM Investments Corporation that owns Shoemart (SM) City located adjacent to the old airport site is interested of buying the 58.9 hectares ATO property that will soon be vacated when the new airport in the boundary of Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan gets into operation.

He said that the privatization of this ATO property is already incorporated in the Executive Order 360 of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who created also a task force that is being chaired by Department of Finance Undersecretary Gabriel Singson with members from the Department of Transportation and Communication, Department of Justice, Department of Budget and Management, Commission on Audit and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas.

The ATO Area Manager further said that he is also one of those sitting on the Technical Working Group with City Planning Officer Butch Penalosa and the financial advisor who was hired to study the best utilization of the land area.

Aside from SM Investments Corporation though there were other investors he have heard like Ayala Corporation and the corporations of Lucio Tan and John Gokongwei that have intentions of buying the city prime lot.

ATO Area Manager Java, however, said that these are all just prospective buyers for now because the bidding process has not yet been opened.

kirby21

March 9th, 2006, 10:56 PM

Coffee Break: Coffee lovers’ haven in Metro Iloilo

These days, coffee, a meaningful conversation with sensible friends and a perfect setting seem to be a good start for a perfect relaxing moment. Thus, to answer the Ilonggos’ seemingly insatiable craving for good coffee, delectable sweets and treats, and an impeccably cozy place to kill time or deal business in, Coffee Break is in town to bring shockwaves in the city.

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A WIDE selection of yummy treats is always served at Coffee Break.

Coffee Break serves various concoctions of coffee. Whether you like it hot or cold, simply brewed or gourmet, anything and everything under the sun about coffee is possible in Coffee Break. Plus, all these come at reasonable prices.

Treat yourself with their bestseller coffee brews such as Espresso, Americano, Mocha and many others. If you want your coffee cold, Coffee Break has the freezing Latte and icy Cappuccino. And when you dream about chocolate drinks, it’s surely a pleasure to try their distinct Hot Chocolate, Iced Choco, Rocky Road Frappe and the special Dark Choco Frappe (a mixture of Brownite Peppermint, Almond Roca Hazelnut and English Toffee).

Definitely, it’s a haven for all coffee lovers in the city after the pressure of a busy day, an ideal place to regain sobriety after a loud gimmick night of booze and beer, or simply a rendezvous with friends.

To excite their loyal customers, Coffee Break promotes their ‘Coffee of the Week’. The tasty English Toffee Syrup allures coffee fanatics this week and next week, try their unique Coffee Amaretto. Aside from their flavorsome coffee, you can also quench your thirst with their various beverages. Savor a selection of tropical fruit juices to cooling Smoothies that come from exotic fruit concoctions (Dalandan Drums, Durian Desire, Banana Blast, Mango Mystique, Pineapple Pleasure and many others). You will be delighted to try and taste all their luscious coffee creations served in trendy cups and personally done by their amiable baristas.

Indulging your demanding appetite is always a delighting treat at Coffee Break. They serve a wide array of saliva-inducing cakes, pastry, pastas, and sandwiches. Every serving of these scrumptious food treat comes in alluring presentations that not only treat your eyes but would also definitely make your eating worthwhile.

The ambiance is perfectly set for friends who love to chat, hang around or simply enjoy intimate moments. Coffee Break branches at Gen. Luna and Jaro Plaza are open from 8 A.M. to 2 A.M. meanwhile, Coffee Break The Atrium branch is open from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. to give mall goers a time to unwind after a busy day.

At Coffee Break, yuppies, friends and people-on-the-go are always “in” for an ideal coffee treat.

(article taken from: Panay News)

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 02:45 AM

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 02:56 AM

Reposted :
From Panay news online today:

Night market to operate in Muelle Loney Sts.
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – A night market along the stretch of Muelle Loney promenade shall be opened by March.

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The implementation of the night market aims to provide economic growth and revitalize the economic situation to make this city the center of business and trade and promote tourism as well.

The existing Ordinance 415 series of 1993 was amended by Regulation Ordinance No. 2005-178 reviving the night market in the City of Iloilo.

The areas of Muelle Loney, JM Basa, Aldeguer, Guanco, J de Leon, Iznart, Quezon, Arsenal and Yulo Streets are possible sites for the night market from 7 –11 in the evening.

One side of the area will be provided for the vendors selling general merchandise while the other half is set for vendors selling foodstuff.

The City Engineers office shall be responsible to put divisions on the areas for interested vendors.

The City Treasurer’s Office shall take charge of the taxes.

Proponent Councilor Jed Mabilog said that, “the revival of the night market will offer economic growth and revitalize the economic situation of the city. It will further boost the City of Iloilo as a center of business and trade and promote tourism.”

Once started, the areas designated shall be closed to vehicular traffic on weekends, from 6 in the evening to 12 midnight.

The city government shall also provide adequate lighting in the designated areas, police visibility and potable public toilet.

The City Government shall also cause the cleanliness of the same during the night market duration.

In the amendment, the SP has the power to cancel grant to a night market space grantee if found violating certain grounds contrary to the Ordinance.

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lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 03:19 AM

Hehehe...malabo gid na matabo kung kita-kita lang! Indi lang paglupigun ang aton nga banwang pinalangga...kay damo gid mag-react kag magdepender! daw kadalum haw? hehehe!

Daw maperdi gid akon nga mga tindahan haw?....Tienda Mayor (Central Market) kag Supermarket (Terminal Market). Sa akon mas matinlo ang Jaro kag La Paz compare mo sa city proper nga mga tiendahan. Manduriao, Arevalo kag Molo wala pa ako ka kadto sa ila mga tiendahan.

@freezing_pt, indi ka lang magsunggod lipat magmuno si Kirby sa imo sa reply nya kay Skyes...hehehe! Di bali, welcome kita diri nga tanan!

hello im back....

join din ako sa palengke bets...LAPAZ...the best...(partially bias din ako sa district ko!)...kumpletos rekados gid ang tiendahan...halin sa batsoy kag halo-halo pakadto sa biskan ano lang da LaPaz kumpleto gid....hehe...

(hope this will not spark any bashing ha....hehe)

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 03:41 AM

Yes, we can submit an idea or proposal in ICCHC.

The best if they can repair the old buildings or infrastructures in Calle Real (JM Basa, halin sa Soccoro pakadto sa kanto sang Aldeguer); construct a promenade or mini plaza (just like at Avenida); put up coffee shops, boutiques, restuarants and other shops; and then reroute the vehicles passing that area.

Calle Real (Iznart St.)
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/400/calle_real_jm_basa_iloilo2.0.jpg

How can we do this? Is it possible for us to submit a proposal in ICCHC? This is really a great idea... the whole street of JM Basa and Iznart and Muelle Loney should be considered as historical landmarks.... :)

daks2003

March 10th, 2006, 08:15 AM

It looks like we will be seeing a new city hall soon, its about time that Iloilo City should have a decent city hall.

Friday, March 10, 2006
GOCCs owe City P109M

THE Government Owned Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) owe the City Government P109 million.

Mayor Jerry P. Trenas told Sun.Star Thursday.

The said GOCCs are the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Air Transportation Office (ATO), Fishing Port Development Authority and the National Irrigation Administration.

The said amount represents the real estate property taxes they owed the City Government until December 2006.

In an interview over Aksyon Radyo Thursday, Trenas said that he has already talked with architects as regards the plan to put up a new City Hall building in Molo.

The money they will collect from the GOCCs will be used to fund this project.(KVC)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/10/news/goccs.owe.city.p109m.html

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 08:47 AM

Wise move of Mayor Jerry. Hindi na nangutang! Ang iba nangutang pa!

Dak's, kilala mo si bunguton? Amo na sya! Hadluk mo unahan. Get's mo?

It looks like we will be seeing a new city hall soon, its about time that Iloilo City should have a decent city hall.

Friday, March 10, 2006
GOCCs owe City P109M

THE Government Owned Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) owe the City Government P109 million.

Mayor Jerry P. Trenas told Sun.Star Thursday.

The said GOCCs are the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Air Transportation Office (ATO), Fishing Port Development Authority and the National Irrigation Administration.

The said amount represents the real estate property taxes they owed the City Government until December 2006.

In an interview over Aksyon Radyo Thursday, Trenas said that he has already talked with architects as regards the plan to put up a new City Hall building in Molo.

The money they will collect from the GOCCs will be used to fund this project.(KVC)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/10/news/goccs.owe.city.p109m.html

daks2003

March 10th, 2006, 09:20 AM

hehehehe :rock: :righton: :dj: :bow: :applause:

Wise move of Mayor Jerry. Hindi na nangutang! Ang iba nangutang pa!

Dak's, kilala mo si bunguton? Amo na sya! Hadluk mo unahan. Get's mo?

kirby21

March 10th, 2006, 09:52 AM

^^ Daks and Lew, I am against LOAN as well. Indi ina siya healthy nga everytime Iloilo has a project mang-loan kita sa international market or national baks. Ang interest nga balayran, sobra gid kadako. That interest could be used in paying our employees benefits. Dapat mangin wise ang Iloilo City when it comes to this. I'm glad Trenas is doing all the best he could to uplift the status of our city. Cheers ! :)

kirby21

March 10th, 2006, 09:57 AM

SM Investments Corporation another prospect buyer of old airport area

ILOILO City - The SM Investments Corporation is another prospect buyer of the 58.9 hectares old airport area in Mandurriao district in this city, Air Transportation Office (ATO) Iloilo Area Manager Alan Java said.

ATO Area Manager Java said that according to the information he gathered the SM Investments Corporation that owns Shoemart (SM) City located adjacent to the old airport site is interested of buying the 58.9 hectares ATO property that will soon be vacated when the new airport in the boundary of Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan gets into operation.

barely a year or less than a year na lang and the opening of the NEW ILOILO AIRPORT will surface. this time, multinational companies and/or big national companies are starting to divulge their interest in acquiring the old airport site. First, Ayala followed by Kuok, and now, Lucio Tan company, Gokongwie company and the latest SM Investment are all wanted to join the bidding. Iloilo City is seeing lights for the new business district in Mandurriao courtesy by CB Ellis Group. I guess it's the right time that these bidders will be known to all na. :)

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 01:56 PM

The design for the new Iloilo City Hall building will be made by Willy Coscolluela, the same person who designed the new Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

Coscoluella's team was in the city yesterday for a meeting with the chief executive and other city officials for the construction of the new Iloilo City Hall building. They are eyeing to have the building constructed at the Iloilo Airport since it will be converted into an economic zone or the building will still occupy its proposed site in San Pedro, Molo.

Provincial Capitol
http://static.flickr.com/22/92108884_94283b9acf.jpg?v=0

Provincial Capitol Interiors
http://static.flickr.com/26/92108885_38e81f09e2.jpg?v=0

It looks like we will be seeing a new city hall soon, its about time that Iloilo City should have a decent city hall.

Friday, March 10, 2006
GOCCs owe City P109M

THE Government Owned Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) owe the City Government P109

In an interview over Aksyon Radyo Thursday, Trenas said that he has already talked with architects as regards the plan to put up a new City Hall building in Molo.

The money they will collect from the GOCCs will be used to fund this project.(KVC)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/10/news/goccs.owe.city.p109m.html

freezing_pt

March 10th, 2006, 02:00 PM

@freezing_pt, indi ka lang magsunggod lipat magmuno si Kirby sa imo sa reply nya kay Skyes...hehehe! Di bali, welcome kita diri nga tanan!

lewd, wat do you mean....sorry d ko gets...

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 02:06 PM

Freez...ari reply ni kirby kay skye. hambal ko indi ka lang magsunggod kay wala ka gid nya gin-mention ni kirby....hehehe! but ok lang ah! welcome man kita diri nga tanan!

di bala, kirb?

We're everywhere Skye . lol. Here in Iloilo Thread, almost half of forumers I guess are nurses. Wecky, JonJon, Chymera & kianshi (soon to be), marsleg and me. Probably si shatorre din. Sina daks, soulmaker, lewdsaint, Askal, van1975, makoantz, virtute, sandrin, skyblade and you yata are in different fields naman. Nalipat na ako kung sin-o pa di ang iban. Si whyte wala na nakahapit di. He used to drop by here before pero sako siguro and so with Berlin. sorry na-enumerate ko na halos diri tanan. I just go through sa mga threads from time to time and there I started to know each of them. :)

lewd, wat do you mean....sorry d ko gets...

freezing_pt

March 10th, 2006, 02:14 PM

Freez...ari reply ni kirby kay skye. hambal ko indi ka lang magsunggod kay wala ka gid nya gin-mention ni kirby....hehehe! but ok lang ah! welcome man kita diri nga tanan!

di bala, kirb?

Ah ok...OK lang yun...ako pa...pa-drop-by-drop-by lang ako sa thread ah...we will still continue to discuss developments of iloilo here...tani wala lang may magtalang di ba kag manggulo...hehe...

freezing_pt

March 10th, 2006, 02:44 PM

City streets in Iloilo
from News Today

Nomenclature or the art of naming is as old as man himself. Since the beginning of speech and knowledge names have been given to persons, animals, birds, plants, other organisms as well as inanimate objects for the purpose of identification, classification and order. Various methods were used through time until it reached the point when names are given not only for the purposes stated above but also to honor, perpetuate or commemorate important figures, events, places and things.

In the case of naming places, specifically streets, a variety of choices ranges from peculiar shapes, events that happened, industry present, landmarks to names of saints, discoverers, heroes, martyrs, politicians, and others. In the Philippine setting, streets are usually named after prominent figures in history. The bustling streets of the city proper district of Iloilo City are typical of this practice. It is evident that the streets in the downtown area were named after the famous sons of Iloilo and other important figures who have influenced the city of the country in one way or the other.

Martyrs were chosen as names, like for instance Gomez Street and Zamora Street in the downtown area. It is to honor the memory of the three martyr priests, Fathers Burgos, Gomez and Zamora who were executed at the Bagumbayan field on February 17, 1872. General Luna, Mabini and Rizal streets, on the other hand, were named after three national heroes of the Philippines - Gen. Antonio Luna, Apolinario Mabini and Jose Rizal, respectively. There is also the busy street of Quezon where hardwares, spareparts shops, and wholesale stores lined both sides. It was named after the late Manuel Quezon, president of the Philippines during the Commonwealth period.

Many other streets in the city proper, although not bearing the names of national heroes, were also given names of the prominent personalities, mostly natives of Iloilo. Aldeguer Street at the heart of the city is famous among the seamstress, tailors and houswives in search of cheap cloth. The street is in memory of Jose Aldeguer, former congressman of the city. Arroyo Street was named after Mariano Arroyo, a prominent son of Molo who became a senator in 1928 to 1930 during the American era.

De la Rama Street behind Plaza Libertad was known as Calle Progresso during the Spanish Period due to its position as the financial center of the city. Later, it was renamed as De la Rama Street to honor Don Esteban de la Rama who owned the largest shipping line based in Iloilo during the 1920s and the 1930s. Delgado Street, which is flooded with big and small commercial establishments was named after the greatest general and hero of the Visayan phase of the Philippine Revolution - Gen. Martin Delgado. Another busy section in the city is De Leon Street. It was named after Juan de Leon, a dynamic fighter for freedom during the Philippine Revolution, who not only fought in the West Visayan front but also in the national scene.

Guanco Street is where the old Gaisano is located. The street is so-called to recognize the deeds done by Espiridion Guanco, a dynamic politician from Molo who became a senator during the early part of the American era. Jalandoni Street, on its part, was named after Manuel Jalandoni of Jaro, member of the Comite Central Revolucionario de Visayas. The name Ledesma Street is to honor Gen. Pascual Ledesma, who was the first Flag-officer-in-command of the Philippine Navy and Secretary of the Navy and Commerce in the Aguinaldo cabinet.

Mapa Street is named after Victoriano Mapa, a prominent son of Iloilo who was an active member of the Comite de Conspiradores. He becamechief justice of the Supreme Court during the American Regime. The name Melliza Street is to give recognition to the Ilonggo revolutionary leader, Raymundo Melliza. He also became governor of Iloilo from 1904 to 1906.

The other streets that were not named after Ilonggo personalities are J.M. Basa, Blumentritt, General Hughes and Iznart. J.M Basa Street was the original shopping and business artery of the city and was well known in the past as "Calle Real." The streetwas named after Jose Ma. Basa, Filipino propagandist and businessman. Blumentritt Street was named after the close friend and mentor of Rizal, Ferdinand Blumentritt of Austria. General Hughes Street bears the name of Gen. Robert Hughes, the commanding general of the American forces that landed in Iloilo. Iznart Street is so-called to perpetuate the memory of Manuel Iznart, governor of Iloilo during the second half of the last century of the Spanish rule.

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 02:44 PM

Quality skills training for tourism industry workers up
By Erly C. Garcia

Iloilo -- To ensure that the quality of skilled workers in the country is of high standards the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) together with the Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. (TIBFI) has adopted the Philippines-Australia Quality Vocational Education and Training Project (PAQTVET) which had its pilot launching in Iloilo City last Wednesday (March 8).

The launching was highlighted by a signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the TIBFI and the Iloilo City Convention Bureau (ICCB) recognizing the latter as the local industry body for assessment and certification in the tourism industry of Iloilo.

PAQTVET is an Australian Aid for International Development (AusAID) funded project that will assist Tesda in transforming the country's technical vocational education and training (TVET) into an effective and efficient industry-led, demand driven and values-laden education and training system.

The project aims to enhance professionalism and contribute to poverty alleviation by equipping young men and women with the necessary skills to be globally competitive and address the needs of the tourism industry.

Dr. Teresa Sarabia, Board Member of the ICCB, said all hotels in the city have signified their commitment to support the project. She said, initially they will pilot test forty trainees for the project.

Tesda Regional Director Buen Mondejar expressed gratefulness for the project which, he said, could help revitalize the local tourism industry.

Mondejar noted that what is good with the project is that the industry itself will conduct assessment among the industry workers involved.

He said a worker who passes the assessment would be given a national certificate by Tesda.

Patrick Cummings, industry adviser of PAQTVET, said aside from the tourism industry the project will also cover other industry sectors such as health, information technology and communication, agriculture and fisheries.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/10/quality.skills.training.for.tourism.industry.workers.up.html

LordCarnal

March 10th, 2006, 03:04 PM

@kirby, lewdsaint

Me too, I'm a nurse...

lewdsaint

March 10th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Hi Arnold!

I'm an engineer. There are alot of nurses here. Saan ka nagwowork?

@kirby, lewdsaint

Me too, I'm a nurse...

kirby21

March 10th, 2006, 11:05 PM

lewd, wat do you mean....sorry d ko gets...

My bad. Freeze. I forgot to mention YOU and I think may nalipatan pa ako nga iban. Not my intention gid. Si Ferrersky pa gali. I think we need to roll call here sang mga Ilonggo posters.

Anyways, I'm really, really happy guys to read all the recent news. The upcoming transfer of Iloilo Airport prompts businessmen across the region to take a good look sang another investment site sa ciudad naton. More and more projects are coming. I'm sure every Ilonggos will benefit gid sa improvement naton subong. Go Ilonggos ! :cheers:

kirby21

March 10th, 2006, 11:14 PM

sugarboy

March 10th, 2006, 11:28 PM

Skye is a girl, hihi. :)

Yeah, I plan to retire in Iloilo someday. We bought a lot in San Dionisio last yr, may beach... pero medyo layo sa civilization, so mayo nga may ara man sa Iloilo gid eh. Amat-amat lng. My goal is to retire early, while I'm still young so I can enjoy the fruits of my labor, hehe.

Hay kay man, ang kwarta daw ginahuyop lng... before u know it gin shopping mo na gali... then u wonder, what did I buy? hmmm... at least ang duta, permanente nga bagay... mapuslan gd asta sa ulihi.

San Dionisio? My wife has relatives in San Dionisio! :)

What's you're occupation in the US Skye?

Why you can surely retire early! Anyone who wants to do it can! Just click on to the Personal Finance thread under Samahan.

I wouldn't reco full-retirement though. Semi-retirement is actually the best.

Congrats to all for the reopening of this thread. This time, let's all be civil and exercise diplomacy so as to avoid any closure by the Mods :)

wecky

March 10th, 2006, 11:29 PM

Watta a great news for Manduriao Airport privatization, alot of prospect buyers. Aside from SM Investments, Ayala Corporation and the corporations of Lucio Tan and John Gokongwei have also intentions of buying the city prime lot.

Manduriao Airport has already chosen the CB Richard Ellis as an adviser for privatization.

CB Richard Ellis has established its reputation as the leader in investment sales, commercial leasing, asset management and research and consultancy. With experience in Philippine real estate along with global network spanning over 35 countries and 10,000 people, one is assured of quality local market knowledge and cutting edge cross-border services that are at the forefront of the industry.

CB Richard Ellis is the largest vertically integrated real estate services company in the world. The Philippine office is an integral part of a network of over 50 offices in the Asia Pacific and more than 250 offices worldwide.

one of the few good news I've read for the week ... ayos gid. They're starting to reveal sang mga bidders na for our old airport site in Mandurriao. I guess the site is becoming the eye-candy of every big business company back home. I'm sure, Iloilo City will benefit kung ila man makuha nila sa bidding nga ini. May the best bidder wins.

Right now, area between Jaro and Leganes, and area from Jaro to Pavia are seeing construction boom. Indi man gid dalagko ang mga ginapatindog nga buildings along these areas pero slowly napuno na siya. In few years time, other member towns of Metro Iloilo will host buiding constructions na gid man. Right now, housing pa lang tira sang Pavia, Oton and Leganes. But lately, few leaseable spaces are available na sa three towns nga ini especially Pavia. Good indication of our sustainable economic prowess sa ciudad kag probinsiya sang Iloilo.

sugarboy

March 10th, 2006, 11:32 PM

@wecky, nakuha mo email ko sa imo?

kirby21

March 10th, 2006, 11:41 PM

How can we do this? Is it possible for us to submit a proposal in ICCHC? This is really a great idea... the whole street of JM Basa and Iznart and Muelle Loney should be considered as historical landmarks.... :)

We can Soul. Let's get the ICCHC President's email. PM lang kung makuha mo na. :) We're happy to send him/her an email indicating our support to make Calle Real and its neighbouring streets as Iloilo's newest historical landmark. Hopefully, they can preserved sang mga old structures and architectures within these areas of the city. Mas manami tan-awon ang contrast sang old and new Iloilo. Mas unique ! :cheers:

wecky

March 10th, 2006, 11:54 PM

@wecky, nakuha mo email ko sa imo?

OT: @Sugarboy: I'm reading it right now. Ta. I'll email you back tom or in the next two days. I'll try to search sa internet pa. Sako gid abi mo. Less time for computer ako subong.

___________

About sa Proposed New City Hall ... I hope madayon na ini. Gin-budget-tan na ini eight years ago pa ... and for unknown reason, it was set aside lang. Anyway, it's high time for our city to have a new city hall ... as long as indi pag-UTANGON ang inugpatindog sina. Whatever taxes the city could collect, amo ini ang ila ipahimo sang city hall. We must maintain our positive budget kay budlay gid kung may slippage nga matabo. At least we have something in our coffer, just in case. I agree with Kirby gid. Dapat the city government should be wise enough on where to get funds for the new city hall construction. Another recommendation is bond flotation. Again, big NO-NO to loan or BOT (yet).

JonJon75

March 11th, 2006, 12:33 AM

joining my fellow Ilonggos in our Thread XI ! Welcome everyone !

Guys, thanks for posting all these updates. Impressive ! I hope tuluy-tuloy na 'to. More investments for our beloved city and province indeed. Correct me if I'm wrong but I've heard Megaworld are joining the bid, too. Btw, any update for the new Iloilo airport opening.

valium

March 11th, 2006, 02:34 AM

daks2003

March 11th, 2006, 03:32 AM

eazyboy resurrected?? malapit na nga mahal na araw...hmmmm somebody just got his allowance from dear old dad :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy:

anyway, going back to your concern...well ur right, those developments might take 3-5 years to be realized...who cares? if those projects would push thru...fine...it would be a big boost to the whole island of panay not just Iloilo City...just think about the families who would benefit through the potential employment that these proposed projects will generate...if this projects would not push thru...what can we do? but the point is...the fact that a number of developers/investors are signifying their intent to have a hand on this property, meaning there is a potential...now lets just wait in 3-5 years...i guess by that time tapos ka na sa pag-aaral mo, then you could visit Iloilo City and see the place urself...if you find the place laughable...fine, thats your right...kanya kanyang opinion lang naman yan eh. ;)

^^ Not unless your new airport in sta, Barbara (which I think is delayed in its timeframe) is finished, will we see developments start in your old airport, lets see... 3 years? 5 years? And by the way, im having a good laugh at your "metro" tag, ciao ciao!

valium

March 11th, 2006, 04:24 AM

^^ hahaha, whenever someone nibbles your ego, you always blame that poor guy eazyboy! what a legendary figure.

daks2003

March 11th, 2006, 05:04 AM

c'mon Ive read some of your posts...your are better than this...just lay down your facts and we will be happy to discuss it with you...if you think you are way better and smarter than us...fine...so educate us :)

^^ hahaha, whenever someone nibbles your ego, you always blame that poor guy eazyboy! what a legendary figure.

daks2003

March 11th, 2006, 05:51 AM

New Iloilo City Hall on the drawing board

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The New City Hall Building would soon be realized as it is already on its conceptual stage of construction with three options for its location.

Councilor Eduardo Peñaredondo said the first option is to construct a six to ten story New City Hall building at the present site of the City Hall beside Plaza Libertad.

Second, is to construct the edifice in a 5-hectare lot owned by the city government
at Brgy. San Pedro in Molo District.

The other location may be in a portion of the Iloilo Domestic Airport if plans for its privatization take place.

Peñaredondo said, “the most feasible locations would be at the present site or in Molo.”

Peñaredondo said Mayor Jerry Treñas had discussed the design and the details of the construction with Architect Edwin Coscolluela in a luncheon meeting with other councilors and engineers from the City Engineers Office last Wednesday.

Coscolluela designed the construction of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol building, said Peñaredondo .

“He gathered our inputs for the perspective and design of the construction,” Peñaredondo told Panay News yesterday.

He said Coscolluela shall present the perspective and the design to city government officials within sixty days.
Money for the construction of the New City Hall would come from various collectibles that various institutions owe the city.

Mayor Jerry Treñas disclosed the city government has collectibles totaling to P109 million from different Government Owned and Controlled Corporations such as the Philippine Ports Authority that owes the city P38,902,079.08; P1.3 million from the National Irrigation Administration; P6,199,415.21 from the Air Transportation Office; and P57, 269,037.98 from the Philippine Fishing Port Development Authority.

“We can collect the amount by the end of this year based on records of the City Treasurer,” Treñas said.

He said if the city government decides to build the New City Hall Building, he would be looking for funds for the realization of the said project.

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/main%20news.htm

dancethingy

March 11th, 2006, 06:05 AM

daks2003

March 11th, 2006, 07:25 AM

I think we need to hear what are your concerns are before we could give an opinion hehehe But, for the sake of our fellow Ilonggos, who im sure would benefit from ur expertise, I say, YOU GRAB IT hehehe what's 3 months hehehe the next thing you know...tapos na ang 3 months mo...btw, will you be teaching in a review center or in one of the universities in Iloilo?

Hey Kirby and other fellow Illongos, i've been invited by a family friend to teach some nursing classes in Iloilo city and i don't know whether to say yes or no. Im prolly gonna be there three months. I'll be going there alone though with free room and board. Im kinda scared. SHould i say yes or what?

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 09:22 AM

Related to that news...

Iloilo, Cebu ink pact to train workforce for tourism

ILOILO City, through its convention bureau, and Cebu City, through its chamber of commerce and industry signed an agreement with the private sector-led Tourism Industry Board Foundation for the training of world class and highly-skilled workers that would meet the needs of the local and global tourism industry.

The signing ceremonies were held at the Cebu chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) office in Cebu City on March 7 and at the La Fiesta Hotel on March 8, 2006.

The accreditation of the local bodies in Iloilo and Cebu as participants in the development and updating of the local tourism industry workforce is part of the Philippine-Australia Quality technical Vocational Education and Training Project.

The project is funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), which aims to contribute to poverty alleviation by equipping young men and women with necessary skills to be globally competitive.

As local tourism assessment and certification bodies, the CCCI and the Iloilo City Convention Bureau will partner with the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (Tesda) in implementing competency assessment and certification program for the tourism industry.

This is to ensure that workers are appropriately trained and certified for the human resource requirement of tourism establishments here and abroad. (PIA 6/ESS)

From : Sunstar Iloilo Online

Thanks for Australia. Dako gid ini nga bulig sa aton nga banwa. With Canada helping the realisation of Metro Iloilo and Australia in the other hand, what else we can ask for. Surely, Ilonggos coming from other parts of the world have great contributions, too.

Actually, sadya na gid man subong sa ciudad. It's well alive and kicking. Daw sa "THE AWAKENING" era kita. Pavia, Oton, Leganes, Guimbal, Miag-ao, Passi City and Pototan, wala man nagapaulihi sa ciudad. Mat ara man sila iya nga programs to entice investors and tourists sa tagsa-tagsa ka place. I guess, we all need to wake every Ilonggos to work hard to attain sang aton vision. It's through us gid mga migs ang kaayuhan sang Iloilo.

Hala Bira !

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 09:28 AM

Old airport open to developers
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THE old international airport in Mandurriao, as earlier divulged, was eyed to be converted into a business center once the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area is developed.

The Iloilo City government readies for the initial works in welcoming developers this early.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas revealed that a committee led by the Department of Finance has been formed to work for the strategy on how to sell the Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao.

Trenas said a task force and technical working group composed of representatives of various government agencies have been created to materialize the asset disposition of the Mandurriao airport.

Among these agencies are the Department of Finance, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Justice, Department of Budget and Management, and Air Transportation Office.

Services of a consultant firm CB Richard Ellis, the same company that assisted the Clark and Fort Bonifacio bases conversions authority to develop the area, was hired to dispose the airport site, Trenas said.

He said the consultancy requirement was realized after the World Bank pledged some US$60,000 for the 11-week assessment project with the initial report expected to come out in April.

Trenas added that the 60-hectare government property has an intact land title.

"The team will prepare the report on how to work on the disposal of airport properties. They will be coordinating with the city government to assess the actual situation and look into the lot pricing," he said.

A conservative estimate of selling the site at P5,000 to P10,000 per square meter was also made by Trenas.

"I was told that many prospect investors are interested to develop the site. We are excited because this will provide a new growth area for Iloilo City," he said.

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 09:31 AM

Governor Niel D. Tupas Sr. recently revealed that the construction of the New Iloilo Airport Development Project, a development plan of international standards in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area will be done in October as they had agreed with the contractor.

^^ Not unless your new airport in sta, Barbara (which I think is delayed in its timeframe) is finished, will we see developments start in your old airport, lets see... 3 years? 5 years? And by the way, im having a good laugh at your "metro" tag, ciao ciao!

Dinho

March 11th, 2006, 09:34 AM

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 09:55 AM

That is only a conservative estimate. With alot of prospect investors are interested to develop the site there is a posibility that price will go up.
There is also a task force and technical working group composed of representatives of various government agencies have been created to materialize the asset disposition which will include the price negotiation.

That would be very cheap for such a prime location. I must admit that the old airport in Iloilo is more strategically located than its counterpart in Bacolod which they are also going to bid out to developers. Still amazing how an airport could be located at the center of a city for a long time.

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 10:50 AM

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Dinho

March 11th, 2006, 11:14 AM

What kind of good laugh is that? a pessimistic or an optimistic laugh? hehehe!
Peace to you, bro'!!!

Valium is right though. Iloio and its surrounding areas cannot yet be considered a Metropolitan area since there are no other cities in its immediate vicinity. If Jaro had not been assimilated by Iloilo City, I am sure it would be the fifth internationally recognized metropolitan area in the Philippines.

Here is the link to the World Gazetteers list of Metropolitan areas in the Philippines. The Metropolitan areas are in bold letters.

http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?x=1142064987&men=gcis&lng=en&des=gamelan&dat=200&geo=-171&srt=pnan&col=aohdqcfbeimg&pt=a&va=x (http://)

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 11:36 AM

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.

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 11:56 AM

Treñas, Nava cited for urban leadership

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Guimaras Gov. Rahman Nava were given the Urban Leadership Achievement Awards for their 'exemplary display of leadership that has profound and lasting impact on the quality of life in the community.'

The plaques recognizing Treñas and Nava were handed to them by Lisa Cavicchia, International Project Manager of the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), during the awards ceremony of the Urban Leadership Award on December 14 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

Treñas, who is also chair of the Metropolitan Iloilo Development Council (MIDC), was honored for his unwavering support on the value of inter-local government cooperation by leading the MIDC to become one of the Philippines' new models of urban governance.

Nava, for his part, was cited for promoting sustainability in Guimaras. Proof of his support is the inclusion of the published case study on Guimaras' Integrated Solid Waste Management Project in the book 'Innovative Communities: People-Centred Approaches to Environmental Management in the Asia Pacific Region.'

The book, published by the United Nations University, illustrates the concept of community innovation and its role and impact in promoting sustainability. It describes how Guimaras are adopting innovative methods to address complex and unpredictable environmental problems and promote sustainable development.

The plaques for Treñas and Nava consist of artworks by Bill Reid, who has been described as 'one of Canada's greatest artists of the 20th century.' Reid is a goldsmith-turned-sculptor, carver and writer. Cavicchia brought them from Toronto where CUI is based.

'Bill Reid was the pivotal force in introducing to the world the great art traditions of the indigenous people of the Northwest Coast of North America,' says the website of the Bill Reid Foundation (www.billreidfoundation.org).

'His legacies include infusing that tradition with modern ideas and forms of expression, influencing emerging artists, and building lasting bridges between First Nations and other peoples,' it added. Born in 1920, Reid died in 1998.

The awards ceremony marked the culmination of the Canada-Philippines Partnership Program for Good Urban Governance (CPPPGUG), which CUI implements from 2001 to 2006 and funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

CUI is a Toronto-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing solutions to important issues that has an impact on the quality of life in urban areas and communicating those solutions to a wide audience through a variety of media.

For over 10 years, CUI has been working in Western Visayas in supporting the country's continued thrust towards decentralization of power to local governments and empowerment of communities in local decision-making as set forth in the Local Government Code of 1991.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/20051216/trenas.nava.cited.for.urban.leadership.html

lewdsaint

March 11th, 2006, 12:03 PM

Metropolitan Iloilo includes Iloilo City, as core city and the municipalities of
Leganes, Oton, Pavia, and San Miguel. It has a land area of 263.15sq.km. which is bounded by the Municipality of Zarraga in the north, New Lucena in the northwest, Santa Barbara in the west, Leon in the southwest, Tigbauan in the south and the Guimaras strait in the east. Among the five LGUs, Oton is largest with land area of 90.73sq.km. and is followed by Iloilo City (70.23sq.km.), Pavia (38.04sq.km.), Leganes (32.18sq.km.), and San Miguel (31.97sq.km.).

It has a total population of 510,230 as of year 2000 (Table 28). Iloilo City
accounts for about 72 percent of the total population while the remaining
portion comes from Oton (13%), Pavia (6%), Leganes (5%) and San Miguel (4%). In contrast, Metro Iloilo registered a total population of 454,419 in 1995. If the population will grow steadily at the rate of 2.34, the estimated population by 2013 is 689,559.

kirby21

March 11th, 2006, 06:54 PM

More and more good news came out for the last few days about the old airport site. Surely, the city government will amass collection from these investors in the future. And there's NO stopping at all. Iloilo Old Airport site will be up for bidding in the next few months. Even now, city government is already opening the site for future investors. It's way too far pa ang transfer BUT investors are already flocking around to bid for the site. It only means one thing ... they can get something out of it. The more, the merrier. And a lot of Ilonggo people will definitely benefit sa mga projects nga ini in the near future. One more year to go ! :) Let's all be glad in welcoming all these proposals. :)

kirby21

March 11th, 2006, 07:00 PM

Hey Kirby and other fellow Illongos, i've been invited by a family friend to teach some nursing classes in Iloilo city and i don't know whether to say yes or no. Im prolly gonna be there three months. I'll be going there alone though with free room and board. Im kinda scared. SHould i say yes or what?

It's all up to you, dancethingy. Three-month is not too long at all. Besides Manila is just an hour away should you change your mind before your three-month contract ends. So GRAB IT ! :cheers:

kirby21

March 11th, 2006, 07:04 PM

That is only a conservative estimate. With alot of prospect investors are interested to develop the site there is a posibility that price will go up.
There is also a task force and technical working group composed of representatives of various government agencies have been created to materialize the asset disposition which will include the price negotiation.

5-10K per sq mtr is just a rough estimate from a govt price point of view ... Diversion Area lot now cost 25,000 or more per square meter. Mind you, we don't care enough about the land pricing, WE JUST NEED THESE INVESTORS. After all, its for Ilonggos benefit man. I'm just all smile now should this thing will push through. It's a good sign gid for our family. lol. :)

kirby21

March 11th, 2006, 07:08 PM

c'mon Ive read some of your posts...your are better than this...just lay down your facts and we will be happy to discuss it with you...if you think you are way better and smarter than us...fine...so educate us :)

I agree with you Daks. All I can say is, a whole new world for all Ilonggos in the next few years to come. A thing to look forward gid. :) Go ILOILO ! Yes ILOILO ! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

valium

March 11th, 2006, 07:28 PM

so iloilo being a "metro" is only on papers, but physically errr. aesthetically, its not close to being a metro area, its nothing more than a concentrated core of development with its sorrounding areas dotted with conservative progress separated by gaps of some rural areas.

death327

March 11th, 2006, 08:10 PM

Let's see. As far as I know the name cannot completely tell the content. Metro or not metro... we don't care... at least we can feel that there is movement, that development and brighter future are coming our way. What is important here is the visible horizontal and vertical, slowly but surely, growth of Iloilo.

so iloilo being a "metro" is only on papers, but physically errr. aesthetically, its not close to being a metro area, its nothing more than a concentrated core of development with its sorrounding areas dotted with conservative progress separated by gaps of some rural areas.

death327

March 11th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Regarding Iloilo City Hall -- I think it is better if they will build the city hall in the its original location, ten story high building with art noveau or calssic design. Then the Masonic Temple building on the other side, this can be made as Iloilo City Museum of Trade and Commerce... (dreaming) where we can put the history of the Sugar Industry, the first airline in the PH, the double buses of Lopezes, the NN model ships, etc.... everything related to the historical commerce and trade of Iloilo. Then on the other side the San Jose Church. I think this will give us a good view in Plaza Libertad... also in the opposite side of the plaza where the Landbank is located... we can create that old mansion as a coffee shop or that area with array of coffee shops... then Plaza Libertad will be much beautiful.

Then if we can recommmend to NCCA and ICCHC... making the whole downtown of Calle Real as historical site then the whole downtown will be like those in Europe... with flowering coffee shops, museum, art galleries, etc... cultural and historical district... :)

caloy

March 11th, 2006, 10:24 PM

chymera00

March 12th, 2006, 08:41 AM

^^ Not unless your new airport in sta, Barbara (which I think is delayed in its timeframe) is finished, will we see developments start in your old airport, lets see... 3 years? 5 years? And by the way, im having a good laugh at your "metro" tag, ciao ciao!
If you feel that the development and progress of a city is something of humor, its up to you ...

OT: @Sugarboy: I'm reading it right now. Ta. I'll email you back tom or in the next two days. I'll try to search sa internet pa. Sako gid abi mo. Less time for computer ako subong.

___________

About sa Proposed New City Hall ... I hope madayon na ini. Gin-budget-tan na ini eight years ago pa ... and for unknown reason, it was set aside lang. Anyway, it's high time for our city to have a new city hall ... as long as indi pag-UTANGON ang inugpatindog sina. Whatever taxes the city could collect, amo ini ang ila ipahimo sang city hall. We must maintain our positive budget kay budlay gid kung may slippage nga matabo. At least we have something in our coffer, just in case. I agree with Kirby gid. Dapat the city government should be wise enough on where to get funds for the new city hall construction. Another recommendation is bond flotation. Again, big NO-NO to loan or BOT (yet).
P300 kuno ang estimated price of constructing the new city hall, hambal sang bombo radyo.

wecky

March 12th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Let's see. As far as I know the name cannot completely tell the content. Metro or not metro... we don't care... at least we can feel that there is movement, that development and brighter future are coming our way. What is important here is the visible horizontal and vertical, slowly but surely, growth of Iloilo.

that's right Soul. Undeniably, Iloilo City is heading on right direction now when it comes to development. Why bother with what other people says? It's all up to us Ilonggos to shape our city and province's future not a mere suggestion from whoever not even connected to Iloilo and Ilonggos. I think it's right time for us to move our resources proving again the resiliency of our very own culture. The future is absolutely bright indeed. And I'm glad everyone is doing their job properly. Cheers !

wecky

March 12th, 2006, 09:55 AM

hi newbie here (as always)...

very good ideas, i like it. how i wish it would come true, i still like the old yloilo to as it is pero not to knock down the old buildings. Trying to keep the old facade and can make a new building behind it, it would be nice, kay kanami tulukon. The ambience of the old lingers yet the new atmosphere rings... I agree to make the calle real a historical site and tani wala na da jeep maagi para less pollution to that area. Coffee shops and all the other shops kay kanami guid ya tulukon.

In my own opinion mas gusto ko pa ang slow booming of the population ka ciudad kay it can sustain the needs. Supply and demand bala. Too much population but not able to sustain enough jobs is not good, causing more poverty. If you would look around the city, the gap between the rich and poor is not that big in comparison to other progressive and populated areas.

Yloilo has the advantage, slow but not too slow, fast but not too fast. Just quite right. Yes we need progress, but we need to consider out people and our environment as well. It's nice to see the highly urbanized city (Yloilo) next to a very quiet and somber rural area (Guimaras). Very scenic and contrasting.

WELCOME CALOY. I guess we both love the contrast of a budding metropolis and a serene suburbs and rural areas. Iloilo and Guimaras are definitely complimenting each other well. Also, the law of supply and demand ... it's economically-wise decision gid ina. No to over population and definitely a big NO to a "very low employment" due to massive population explosion. I still loved to see a job for every Ilonggos in the future. :cheers:

wecky

March 12th, 2006, 09:58 AM

valium

March 12th, 2006, 10:47 AM

WELCOME CALOY. I guess we both love the contrast of a budding metropolis and a serene suburbs and rural areas. Iloilo and Guimaras are definitely complimenting each other well. Also, the law of supply and demand ... it's economically-wise decision gid ina. No to over population and definitely a big NO to a "very low employment" due to massive population explosion. I still loved to see a job for every Ilonggos in the future. :cheers:

COMPLEMENT: 1com·ple·ment
Pronunciation: 'käm-pl&-m&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin complementum, from complEre to fill up, complete, from com- + plEre to fill -- more at FULL
1 a : something that fills up, completes , or makes perfect b : the quantity or number required to make a thing complete <the usual complement of eyes and ears -- Francis Parkman>; especially : the whole force or personnel of a ship c : one of two mutually completing parts: COUNTERPART
2 a : the angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals a right angle in measure b : the set of all elements that do not belong to a given set and are contained in a particular mathematical set containing the given set c : a number that when added to another number of the same sign yields zero if the significant digit farthest to the left is discarded -- used especially in assembly language programming
3 : the musical interval required with a given interval to complete the octave
4 : an added word or expression by which a predication is made complete (as president in "they elected him president" and beautiful in "he thought her beautiful")

COMPLIMENT: 1com·pli·ment
Pronunciation: 'käm-pl&-m&nt
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir to be courteous -- more at COMPLY
1 a : an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark b : formal and respectful recognition : HONOR
2 plural : best wishes : REGARDS <accept my compliments> <compliments of the season>

i think you mean complement, not compliment...

chymera00

March 12th, 2006, 10:59 AM

cheap shots??? ... that is so familiar

Related to that news...

Iloilo, Cebu ink pact to train workforce for tourism

ILOILO City, through its convention bureau, and Cebu City, through its chamber of commerce and industry signed an agreement with the private sector-led Tourism Industry Board Foundation for the training of world class and highly-skilled workers that would meet the needs of the local and global tourism industry.

The signing ceremonies were held at the Cebu chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) office in Cebu City on March 7 and at the La Fiesta Hotel on March 8, 2006.

The accreditation of the local bodies in Iloilo and Cebu as participants in the development and updating of the local tourism industry workforce is part of the Philippine-Australia Quality technical Vocational Education and Training Project.

The project is funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), which aims to contribute to poverty alleviation by equipping young men and women with necessary skills to be globally competitive.

As local tourism assessment and certification bodies, the CCCI and the Iloilo City Convention Bureau will partner with the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (Tesda) in implementing competency assessment and certification program for the tourism industry.

This is to ensure that workers are appropriately trained and certified for the human resource requirement of tourism establishments here and abroad. (PIA 6/ESS)

From : Sunstar Iloilo Online
nice ... dapat guid lang that our cities help each other out.
Old airport open to developers
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THE old international airport in Mandurriao, as earlier divulged, was eyed to be converted into a business center once the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area is developed.

The Iloilo City government readies for the initial works in welcoming developers this early.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas revealed that a committee led by the Department of Finance has been formed to work for the strategy on how to sell the Iloilo Airport in Mandurriao.

Trenas said a task force and technical working group composed of representatives of various government agencies have been created to materialize the asset disposition of the Mandurriao airport.

Among these agencies are the Department of Finance, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Justice, Department of Budget and Management, and Air Transportation Office.

Services of a consultant firm CB Richard Ellis, the same company that assisted the Clark and Fort Bonifacio bases conversions authority to develop the area, was hired to dispose the airport site, Trenas said.

He said the consultancy requirement was realized after the World Bank pledged some US$60,000 for the 11-week assessment project with the initial report expected to come out in April.

Trenas added that the 60-hectare government property has an intact land title.

"The team will prepare the report on how to work on the disposal of airport properties. They will be coordinating with the city government to assess the actual situation and look into the lot pricing," he said.

A conservative estimate of selling the site at P5,000 to P10,000 per square meter was also made by Trenas.

"I was told that many prospect investors are interested to develop the site. We are excited because this will provide a new growth area for Iloilo City," he said.
Nice, still P30B at the lowest price of P5,000. That'll be a great starting capital for Iloilo's future infrastructure (which may include a world-class highway connecting Aklan to Iloilo, as proposed by Sen. Mar Roxas)

valium

March 12th, 2006, 11:10 AM

correcting is cheap??? any mature person will take corrections in stride, cheap persons do otherwise.

caloy

March 12th, 2006, 11:51 AM

Thank's Wecky.

Nanamian ka man gali sang contrast between the old and new, and the rural and urban? Nami di ba, the old cities in europe are doing that di bala? Pero effective, kalaway man tulukon nga puro na lang building, wala sang scenery. Kag kung modern man, tani it would be an old style facade.

The problem there is, nanotice ko nga may pinasahi nga ugali ang mga taga yloilo. Biskan ano pa na kamahal or kanami kung indi iembrace ka mga ylonggo, useless guid ya. I remember before, may isa ka posh nga restaurant nagclose kay wala may nagakaon.

Maybe di pa ready at that time ang mga tawo. Maybe this time pede na, sabi nga nila, "nobody knows if the mango is sweet or sour unless you tasted it by yourself. Some may say sour, others may say sweet, but how about you, whats your taste" ika nga (Unless halin sa guimaras, pero I like the mangoes from Leon). In short, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Budlay man na nga magpasagsag kita katama sa progress kay basi bala maguba ang aton nga environment. As far as I know (correct me if I'm wrong), di ba agricultural city kita. Kag tungod dumaan ang aton nga ciudad, expected guid na ya nga may parte sa ciudad nga gamay dalan, pero ang mga shopping areas ililinguday lang.

Isipon mo na lang nga kagamay sang ciudad ta, pero damo ya schools and universities and banks. Kung icomparar ang land size sa institutions daw compact. May dako man nga ciudad sa landsize nga the same man ang number sang institutions, may advantage man kay ti makaexpand pa sila, galing layo eh. Gasto plete... lol.

Tested and proven na ang ciudad ta when it comes to business. Indi man guro magdugay ang SM kung balan nila nga indi makasustain ang purchasing/buying power sang mga pumuluyo plus guindugangan pa nila. Imagine, gamay nga ciudad pero tagduha ang ila nga balaligyaan.

At least when on the road to progress, manami tulukon biskan medyo naulihi na kita, pero gapadulong sa isa ka direksyon. It's a matter of management. Indi magdali kay basi makuha pa ang may gisi. lol. Biskan madelayed pa na pero under construction na, undeniably for completion na di ba.

Syempre may ara guid na ya nga mag question kay syempre they have their own agenda. Pero nami man ina kay ti, we can see the other side. Laway man kung puro lang ta one side. Wala ta kahibalo sa other side. Kita man ang makabenefit sina.
The rule is for the benefit of all and the common good.

Ylonggo ta ya.

chymera00

March 12th, 2006, 11:59 AM

share ko lng ... Top Viewed Iloilo Pictures sa site ko :D

On Top of IBH
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/400/iloilocity_diversion.0.jpg

The Atrium
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/400/pic_01.0.jpg

Smallville Business Center
http://static.flickr.com/28/93600247_4ed3f157e8.jpg?v=0

Iznart St.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/400/pic_02.0.jpg

Jaro Cathedral (left)
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/400/Jaro%202.jpg

Iloilo City Aerial
http://static.flickr.com/27/97900431_3c2e4a1703.jpg?v=0

Pototan Plaza
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/1600/pototan_04.1.jpg

SM City at night
http://static.flickr.com/16/94057395_84bfd773a8.jpg?v=0

JAMAICUS

March 12th, 2006, 01:06 PM

How big is Smallville Business Center?

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 05:39 PM

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 05:47 PM

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 05:55 PM

P23 million surplus for Iloilo City Hall

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The city government had a surplus of P23 million in its general fund in 2005.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm
article taken from Panay News

this is what i wanted to hear ... good budgetting gid. Kudos to city treasurer's office. At least may ara kita 23 million nga hulagon in kaso por kaso. They can create small projects sa kuwarta nga ini or keep it para dugang sa aton new city hall proposal. :)

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 06:05 PM

hi newbie here (as always)...

very good ideas, i like it. how i wish it would come true, i still like the old yloilo to as it is pero not to knock down the old buildings. Trying to keep the old facade and can make a new building behind it, it would be nice, kay kanami tulukon. The ambience of the old lingers yet the new atmosphere rings... I agree to make the calle real a historical site and tani wala na da jeep maagi para less pollution to that area. Coffee shops and all the other shops kay kanami guid ya tulukon.

In my own opinion mas gusto ko pa ang slow booming of the population ka ciudad kay it can sustain the needs. Supply and demand bala. Too much population but not able to sustain enough jobs is not good, causing more poverty. If you would look around the city, the gap between the rich and poor is not that big in comparison to other progressive and populated areas.

Yloilo has the advantage, slow but not too slow, fast but not too fast. Just quite right. Yes we need progress, but we need to consider out people and our environment as well. It's nice to see the highly urbanized city (Yloilo) next to a very quiet and somber rural area (Guimaras). Very scenic and contrasting.

welcome CALOY ... another Ilonggo UK Forumer .. abaw ah daw nagadamo kita diri nga taga-UK iya haw? We'll surely overrun our Ilonggo forumers counterpart sa US.

Caloy, i've read sang input mo and YES, agreeable gid ako sa imo suggestions ... we've seen a lot of contrast between the old and new here in Europe and kanami gid tan-awon. Hope ma-apply man nila sa Iloilo. We have so much history to tell ... we have a very rich culture to show. I hope hatagan ini sang mga opisyales naton sang importansiya. Also, bring Guimaras onboard ... maayo gid ang combination sang Iloilo and Guimaras .. dako gid nga tourism potential in the making. :)

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 06:11 PM

cheap shots??? ... that is so familiar

nice ... dapat guid lang that our cities help each other out.

Nice, still P30B at the lowest price of P5,000. That'll be a great starting capital for Iloilo's future infrastructure (which may include a world-class highway connecting Aklan to Iloilo, as proposed by Sen. Mar Roxas)

The most important thing is indi kita iya mangutang to fund our projects. We have the asset to seel para maka-finance sang mga proyekto naton sa Iloilo. Now, both our city and provincial government naton, may surplus na .. proving how well we managed our resources. Hopefully, better collaboration between provinces sang Panay and Guimaras ang matabo to fasttrack our growth and development in Panay Island and for the region. We have to help our fellow Panay residents and our little sis Guimaras :) para dululungan ta progreso.

Chymera, 30B is already a good budget. What else can we ask for? Gracie !

marsleg

March 12th, 2006, 06:29 PM

Good news ... grabe! hihihi.

WELCOME (Manong?) CALOY! Hope you'll enjoy here in SSC, too. Diri ka man gali sa UK subong? Wowee ... kita diri ang pinakadamo dugay-dugay!

Chymera, thank you for sharing your lovely pics? Ganda talaga !

Hope to read more good news in the days to come. A new city hall ... a positive budget ... and list of major investors for our old airport ... it's absolutely fab ! Cheers everyone !

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Marsleg, good day to you !

Have you read Caloy's suggestions? Impressive. We'll all make Iloilo City as the Europe of the Philippines. Such a great thing indeed ... contrasting old and new world pareho di sa aton.

Anyway, hope to read more news in days to come sang mga developments sa aton. We're moving slowly and surely gid. :)

______

OT: Sako si Wecky subong Mars. May bisita siya from Rome since Thursday til tom so on and off siya sa forum. I've responded sa PM mo. Basaha lang da. :)

daks2003

March 12th, 2006, 09:19 PM

Constructively...there's nothing wrong with correction... but correction done sarcastically?? that is dirt cheap kid...just check all your posts here in the Iloilo thread and ask yourself if ethics and maturity are involved in your postings...remember, "IN EVERY ACTION THERE IS A REACTION" :okay:

Anyway, just lay down your facts and concerns and we will be happy to entertain you ;)

Malay mo...your inputs would be the key to Iloilo City's success one day :)

correcting is cheap??? any mature person will take corrections in stride, cheap persons do otherwise.

kirby21

March 12th, 2006, 11:25 PM

three cheers for our Paulinian brothers and sisters ... congrats !

Paulinian Exhibit at SM City Iloilo

Saint Paul University Iloilo is holding an exhibit at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center starting March 6 until March 12, 2006. The exhibit features the various activities of the different colleges and organizations of the university like the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Information Technology, College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism, College of Nursing and College of Physical Therapy. The featured organizations are the Cultural Club, The Wellness Program, Red Cross Youth Council, The Paulinian, Peer Councilors and Sports Club.

This exhibit highlights a musical presentation entitled "The Bread for the World" which will be held at 5 PM today, March 11, 2006 at the SM City Iloilo Activity Center.

Bread for the World is a musical drama centered on the life and mission of the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres, the congregation’s remarkable milestones, and notable contributions to the society as one of the leaders in social transformation.

This will provide awareness of the historical milestones of SPU Iloilo as one of the leading educational institutions in Iloilo City. Furthermore, this will showcase Paulinian skills and talents in music, dance and theater.

caloy

March 13th, 2006, 01:15 AM

caloy

March 13th, 2006, 01:25 AM

overtureph

March 13th, 2006, 01:51 AM

Very nice chymera00.

caloy

March 13th, 2006, 01:54 AM

lewdsaint

March 13th, 2006, 07:52 AM

death327

March 13th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Constructively...there's nothing wrong with correction... but correction done sarcastically?? that is dirt cheap kid...just check all your posts here in the Iloilo thread and ask yourself if ethics and maturity are involved in your postings...remember, "IN EVERY ACTION THERE IS A REACTION" :okay:

Anyway, just lay down your facts and concerns and we will be happy to entertain you ;)

Malay mo...your inputs would be the key to Iloilo City's success one day :)

Hi daks... I agree with you... we need critics to improve our city and province! Para hindi bias kung baga!

death327

March 13th, 2006, 11:07 AM

University na gali ang Saint Pauls?

Wow, congratulations...

Six universities in Yloilo. Impressive. 2 state universities and 4 private universities.
Amo na ya.

Correct me if I'm wrong ha.

1. UPV - University of the Philippines in Visayas
2. WVSU - West Visayas State University
3. CPU - Central Philippine University
4. USA - University of San Agustin
5. UI - University of Iloilo
6. SPUI - Saint Paul University Iloilo

Asus, do I need to say more? Tani eh.

Sa health man ya, 2 government owned medical center (West Visayas State Univeristy Medical Center and Western Visayas Medical Center). Impressive ang upgrading sang aton educational and health institutions ah. Amo na ya.

Kung sa briton pa, lovely...

Hi Caloy... welcome gid diri... :)

In five-six years I think madugangan pa... Ateneo De Iloilo University, WVSCT basi maging univeristy man nagahulat na lang ata sila sang approval...

chymera00

March 13th, 2006, 02:24 PM

How big is Smallville Business Center?
Its not big right now ... but its growing
Uy di pa naman ako manong. Lapit na lang... haaayyyy buhay.

Yeah chymera, thanks for those pics. At least medyo updated na ako. Labi na guid may bombo na ca internet.

By the way (south super highway), pakicamusta lang ko da kay ma'am federiso. Namiss ko man ang teacher nga ina. he he he...
Ok, next time ko siya ma C.I. indi kami abi close kay indi siya 2nd year nga CI
Very nice chymera00.
Thanks :)
Robinsons Land Eyes Airport Property

MANILA (Dow Jones)--Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC.PH) is keen on acquiring a 60-hectare airport in Mandurriao district in Iloilo province, central Philippines, one of the properties set for privatization by the government, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported, citing Frederick Go, executive vice-president of Robinsons Land.

Robinsons Land is the property arm of Philippine investment holding group JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS.PH).

"We are always on the lookout for pieces of property with potential for mixed use developments or those that would fit into any of our four core business units - malls, hotels, subdivisions and buildings," said Go.

Newspaper Web site: http://www.inq7.net
SM, RLC, and Ayala ... this is getting more exciting
Hi Caloy... welcome gid diri... :)

In five-six years I think madugangan pa... Ateneo De Iloilo University, WVSCT basi maging univeristy man nagahulat na lang ata sila sang approval...
Also, Doctors College and John B. Lacson Foundation

_____________________
Ma fiesta ko gali sa Miagao on Saturday ... any requests?

kirby21

March 13th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Passi beyond time
By Bombette G. Marin

THE name Passi is a corruption of the local word "pasi" or unhusked grains of palay. Heard of the one about a group of Spanish explorers who came downstream using a unique flat boat known as "sciata" and anchored to a place known as Ansig, locate at the mouth of Lamunan River. An old woman winnowing and pounding palay was asked of the name of place, fearful of strangers, she got excited and took the question to mean what she might be doing or what she might have inside her basket.

The brothers Dig-on, Tokiab and Umawang, were the aboriginal inhabitants of Passi. Don Martin Saligumba, believed to be a descendant of the three brothers, founded and formally organized the town of Passi into a pueblo. The first permanent settlement in what is today Passi City probably occurred about 230 years ago during the Spanish era when the affairs of the municipality was administered by the Capitanes Municipales. Little growth took place until 1898, owing to American Colonial Government of inward development, with emphasis on commerce and marketing. The production of sugarcane, tobacco and other important crops increased with the establishment of a railroad in the later part of 1907. When Philippines became a commonwealth in 1935, Filoteo Palmares sat down as its first Municipal Mayor, with an unprecedented political record, occupying the position for six conservative terms.

Urbanization took place at a fast rate for this municipality known as the trade and industrial site in the heart of Panay. And finally, a grand day for all Passinhon with the signing of RA No. 8469 by former President Fidel V. Ramos when the Municipality of Passi was converted into a Component City.

Off to the central portion of Panay Island sits the City of Passi, the biggest in the province of Iloilo in terms of land area. The area of the City of Passi is 25,139.13 hectares making it the biggest in size in the province, and is well connected to the rest of the municipalities by land. It is linked to all key points in Iloilo by an extensive highway system. Most freight moves by bus providing direct service to all towns. It is located south of Dumarao (Capiz), southeast of Bingawan, East of Calinog, northeast of Dueñas, north of San Enrique, north of Barotac Vgiejo, west of Lemery and southeast of San Rafael.

The population of Passi City (2002 Census on Population estimate) is 69,601, giving the city an estimated overall population density of 277 persons per square kilometer and annual population growth rate of 3.12 %. The distribution, however, is uneven, with the two urban barangays very thickly populated.

The city's 51 independent barangays includes 49 rural barangays and two classified as urban and is blessed with a diverse range of agri-ecology-tourism conditions suitable for the production of an equally varied range of agricultural products and commodities. It is among the leading agri-industrial centers in the province, and its agricultural outputs continue to be important aspects of its economy. The diversity of agro-ecology permits the production of a wide variety of food/ cash crops, livestock and other commodities across the city. While it is true that in some areas certain factors may be limiting to agricultural production, these are easily quite supplemented or compensated by the abundance of some other opportunities in other parts of Passi. This shows that every part of Passi City is important agriculturally. Rice, sugarcane, corn coffee and pineapple continued to be the mainstay of the city's economy.
Tourism is also amongst the popular key aspects of the Passi's economic life and the government stepped up its efforts to promote tourism through its PINTADOS de PASI Festival, the city's top tourist attraction for both locals and foreigners, showcasing the history with a touch of legend of the early Panayanon Pintados, their way of life, rites and celebration.

On its 8th Foundation Anniversary on March 12 to 19, 2006, the people of Passi City with their dynamic City Mayor, Hon. Elyezer C. Chavez is inviting everyone to witness Pintados de Passi Festival. With this year's theme, "Kultura sang Passinhon, Aton Pasanyugon" the festival opens with a Garden Show, Food Festival, proclamation of winners for Pintados Song-Writing Contest and the Talent's Night for the Binibining Pintados 2006 candidates on March 12, 2006. A Night of Music and Dance with Marie Eugenie Milleret sponsored by Assumption Schools will take centerstage on March 16. The parade of lovely muses from the city's different barangays in karosas or bamboo sleighs beautifully designed and adorned with flowers drawn by painted carabaos will roam the streets on March 17 with the coronation of Bb. Pintados in the evening. Sinadya sa Suba features Balsa Parada and race, cultural presentation, Laro ng Lahi and Pinta Lawas is scheduled on March 18. See the much-awaited tribe competition performs on March 18, 2006 and know why it is the country's best.

While the images of painted bodies are some of the most interesting sights during the city's festival, the strength of Passi lies in its history. More than two decades gives testimony to a continuity of time in observing, learning, understanding and preparing Passi City for what lies beyond.

(article from : Sunstar Iloilo News)

kirby21

March 13th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Tenkyu guid ca pag welcome nyo ca akon.

Dapat man guid nga i keep naton ang aton nga heritage. Di bala kung mag tour kita ca iban nga lugar, ca diin kita gapa picture? Sa mga daan nga mga building ang background laban di bala. And almost every city may trademark guid ya nga makahambal ka nga "nakakadto ko da, ara evidencia ho, luk at the pectyor..." lol.

Padugang lang ko di ya pagamo ca inyo ya ah. Yeah I'm in UK, gapanago. He he he... panagu ca mga kautangan ca pinas... nyek nyek nyek...

Welcome gid Caloy. Gadamo na ta di from UK. lol. And yes, historical and cultural landmarks play an important role gid sa tourism industry ... look at UK and all our neighbouring European countries. I'm sure we can all learn from them.

I think mas maayoman imo pagamo ah kay may kuhaon ta .. ang budlay pagamo nga wala man ta makuha, ti kung sa mga briton bala .. "sling it in the bin" or "rubbish" ... hahaha. :)

kirby21

March 13th, 2006, 04:53 PM

University na gali ang Saint Pauls?

Wow, congratulations...

Six universities in Yloilo. Impressive. 2 state universities and 4 private universities.
Amo na ya.

Correct me if I'm wrong ha.

1. UPV - University of the Philippines in Visayas
2. WVSU - West Visayas State University
3. CPU - Central Philippine University
4. USA - University of San Agustin
5. UI - University of Iloilo
6. SPUI - Saint Paul University Iloilo

Asus, do I need to say more? Tani eh.

Sa health man ya, 2 government owned medical center (West Visayas State Univeristy Medical Center and Western Visayas Medical Center). Impressive ang upgrading sang aton educational and health institutions ah. Amo na ya.

Kung sa briton pa, lovely...

Lovely indeed !

Dugang ko lang Caloy are our three big medical institutions: (excluding few small hospitals around the city area)
1. Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center
2. St Paul's Hospital
3. Iloilo Mission Hospital

Dako gid advantage naton and I'm glad we are using our strengths to attract investors right now. :)

kirby21

March 13th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Hi daks... I agree with you... we need critics to improve our city and province! Para hindi bias kung baga!

We're all learning indeed ... as long as criticism is constructive, that's okay. But criticisms done in malicious way showed stupidity and immaturity. Reiterately, we're all learning, and some of our inputs here challenged our capacity on how we can help Iloilo in the future. I knew one .. I'm sure he's using his capacity to get investments for Iloilo. :) Ayos gid iya !

kirby21

March 13th, 2006, 05:19 PM

Robinsons Land Eyes Airport Property

MANILA (Dow Jones)--Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC.PH) is keen on acquiring a 60-hectare airport in Mandurriao district in Iloilo province, central Philippines, one of the properties set for privatization by the government, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported, citing Frederick Go, executive vice-president of Robinsons Land.

Robinsons Land is the property arm of Philippine investment holding group JG Summit Holdings Inc. (JGS.PH).

"We are always on the lookout for pieces of property with potential for mixed use developments or those that would fit into any of our four core business units - malls, hotels, subdivisions and buildings," said Go.

Newspaper Web site: http://www.inq7.net

Again, the more the merrier ... looks like big companies are all eyeing our old airport site. A year to go pa ang planned transfer sa new airport sa Sta Barbara but the bidders are all lining up na ... I've heard an area between Jaro and Pavia are up for development pa gid .. remember the site of the PA's golf area? Seems they're seeing light, too, in terms of development and progress. :)

JonJon75

March 13th, 2006, 05:58 PM

Wow ... ambilis naman. It took few pages to read before reaching the endpoint .. hahaha. Guys and friends I'm glad to read all these articles. I'm really, really impressed and thanks for sharing gid.

CALOY, mate, Welcome to Iloilo Thread. I'm glad to hear another Ilonggo forumer from Britain. Lovely, lovely indeed! (hahahaha)

Anyway, let's just wait and see na lang muna who will win sa bidding. Right now, the bidding for our old airport is not yet open. Til then, all these companies can continue blabbering their intention to buy it. Like what Kirby says, "the more, the merrier". The list can go on as long as they want. At the end of the day (as brits always say), the winner is the Ilonggo people. And yes, there's no stopping sa bagay ini.

Cheers everyone !

JonJon75

March 13th, 2006, 06:24 PM

Welcome gid Caloy. Gadamo na ta di from UK. lol. And yes, historical and cultural landmarks play an important role gid sa tourism industry ... look at UK and all our neighbouring European countries. I'm sure we can all learn from them.

I think mas maayoman imo pagamo ah kay may kuhaon ta .. ang budlay pagamo nga wala man ta makuha, ti kung sa mga briton bala .. "sling it in the bin" or "rubbish" ... hahaha. :)

what an expression (lol). I loved them all .. and really learning them by heart everyday. Kirby, grabe ka ha, gina-apply mo na gid imo natun-an di. Amo ina maayo migs.

I've spoken to Weck last night and we came up with good plan/s on how we can be of help in boosting Iloilo here in UK. He emailed Mauro sang mga detalye, and he contacted his long "lost" uncle in the states for help. After all, they're related in blood. :) And good thing happened coz he's uncle will go home sa Iloilo by September this year and will start looking for possible business. One thing for sure, mapatindog siya balay sa ila town. That man is a silent worker. Believe me, I knew him well once he's been challenged. Btw, ara gali bisita niya from Rome? (hehehe) Kibot man ako may nagsabat "pronto". :)

I'm glad to read the article Passi Beyond Time. I never knew the place too well. I think it's high time for us to learn something aside the city naman. I believe Passi is becoming a by-word to all of us na, which I believe is already a good material for promotion. My suggestion for Passi is to collaborate their development with neighbouring municipalities in Iloilo and Capiz. We can't deny that this Ilonggo city sits right at the junction of two provinces. Dako gid mabulig kung maki-networking sila for faster development and progress economically. If I'm not mistaken, Passi City will host the new Sugar Central (by Chan's family) in the making. And I think this sugar central will open before the year ends. I'm sure, it will boost the city's income by leap onceit become operational. Like Iloilo, Passi is also seeing light in the end of tunnel. Ciao !

JonJon75

March 13th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Its not big right now ... but its growing

SM, RLC, and Ayala ... this is getting more exciting

Also, Doctors College and John B. Lacson Foundation

_____________________
Ma fiesta ko gali sa Miagao on Saturday ... any requests?

we're all excited as you are.

Btw, visiting Miag-ao? Wow! Chymera, please, please, please take photos of Miag-ao Fortress Church (so recent na ina), the UPV main campus, the WVCST-Miag-ao Campus, Guimbal Town, etc. I-etc ko na lang kay basi laba akon request na karon sa imo. But really, Guimbal is more exciting compare sa Miag-ao. But both of them are progressive in nature.

With Doctor's, John B, WVCST, Ateneode Iloilo, I think John B will be approved for universityhood first. John B like CPU is an ISO-approved school. Like other unis, they are also Center of Excellence in the field Marine Engineering. John B have two campuses (Arevalo and Molo) and caters bigger number of students compare with other three schools mentioned above. Two years ago or recently, they increased the number of courses offered and even opened a high school department to boost their studentry. Last year, they applied to open another College of Medicine but for some reason na-delayed sila. Also, they applied for School of Nursing, too. So i guess dako ila advantage of the four BUT definitely Iloilo Doctor's is not lagging behind. Just look at their newly-constructed gymnasium, paspas naman ila development. Question lang is, why John B offered the Medical Trans course ahead of Iloilo Doc?

marsleg

March 13th, 2006, 07:51 PM

Uy di pa naman ako manong. Lapit na lang... haaayyyy buhay.

Yeah chymera, thanks for those pics. At least medyo updated na ako. Labi na guid may bombo na ca internet.

By the way (south super highway), pakicamusta lang ko da kay ma'am federiso. Namiss ko man ang teacher nga ina. he he he...

Okay Caloy ah. wala gid problema sa akon ..hihihi. Maayo man kay ari ka man di so dugang naman aton populasyon sa SSC.

Diin ka nag-grad, sa WEST?

Btw, it's good listening to Bombo Radyo Iloilo online at times ... siyempre, Zona Libre. Sang una father ko lang nagapamati, pag-abot di sa UK, ako man gali .. hihihi.

To all: thanks sa articles and photos, di updated na naman ako subong. Kabay pa damo pa gid ang investments nga matabo sa Iloilo in few years time.

marsleg

March 13th, 2006, 08:04 PM

Tenkyu guid ca pag welcome nyo ca akon.

Dapat man guid nga i keep naton ang aton nga heritage. Di bala kung mag tour kita ca iban nga lugar, ca diin kita gapa picture? Sa mga daan nga mga building ang background laban di bala. And almost every city may trademark guid ya nga makahambal ka nga "nakakadto ko da, ara evidencia ho, luk at the pectyor..." lol.

Padugang lang ko di ya pagamo ca inyo ya ah. Yeah I'm in UK, gapanago. He he he... panagu ca mga kautangan ca pinas... nyek nyek nyek...

You're welcome man Caloy. And "tenk u" man sa imo inputs ..hihihi. Ako iya wala nagapanago, pangita lang ko kuwarta ah ... basta may ibakal sang gusto ko, amo ina ang importante sa tanan.

Anyway, trabaho and medyo enjoy-enjoy lang ta di sa UK. I thought ma-homesick ako before ko kadto di, sang pagkuha ko sang first salary ko, nadula ako homesickness dayon ... amo man lang to gali .. hihihi.

Hope maka-meet man kita nga mga Ilonggo Forumers here sa UK ah. Medyo amat-amat na damo naton di. :)

JikJik

March 13th, 2006, 08:23 PM

Join man ko sa inyo mga kasimanwas ! Newbie here sa SSC. And I'm hoping to reunite with my beloved hometown through Iloilo Thread. ari man gali di mga updates kag news. Kis-a ayawan ta baluskay sang mga artikulo sa internet kung diin maayo, ari simplified na and may mga reactions pa.

:cheers1: :grouphug:

death327

March 13th, 2006, 08:56 PM

we're all excited as you are.

Btw, visiting Miag-ao? Wow! Chymera, please, please, please take photos of Miag-ao Fortress Church (so recent na ina), the UPV main campus, the WVCST-Miag-ao Campus, Guimbal Town, etc. I-etc ko na lang kay basi laba akon request na karon sa imo. But really, Guimbal is more exciting compare sa Miag-ao. But both of them are progressive in nature.

With Doctor's, John B, WVCST, Ateneode Iloilo, I think John B will be approved for universityhood first. John B like CPU is an ISO-approved school. Like other unis, they are also Center of Excellence in the field Marine Engineering. John B have two campuses (Arevalo and Molo) and caters bigger number of students compare with other three schools mentioned above. Two years ago or recently, they increased the number of courses offered and even opened a high school department to boost their studentry. Last year, they applied to open another College of Medicine but for some reason na-delayed sila. Also, they applied for School of Nursing, too. So i guess dako ila advantage of the four BUT definitely Iloilo Doctor's is not lagging behind. Just look at their newly-constructed gymnasium, paspas naman ila development. Question lang is, why John B offered the Medical Trans course ahead of Iloilo Doc?

Sang sa Iloilo last Decembr may proposal sa sulod sang Doctors hospital about their expansions... madamo nga building ang pending to be constructed and also may building ako nga nakita sa model na may helipad.

Sa UPV - Iloilo Camnpus nagrelease na ata sila sang bag-o nga Land-Use Proposal and they are planning to expand the city campus man... or to maximize yung mga nakatiwangwang na land.

I am not sure sa WVCST pero madamo pa sila sang duta nga wala magamit.

Btw when it comes to high school naman I think we are beginning to be competitive and madamo nga strategy ang mag national high schools like sa case sang INHS - divided into several schools like school for the arts, school of teh future, school for sports, special science class, and regular class.

And imagine yung WVSU aiming to be included in the top universities in ASEAN region.

Hey, have you heard any rumor about de salle university building a campus in Iloilo?

How about De Paul College? May capacity bala ini for university hood?

Well I hope... madamo pa nga national and even international educational institutions ang magpatindog sa Iloilo.

I am hoping someday na magkaroon ng office ang International Space Administration sa Iloilo, or International Research Center for Biotechnology, or any other research institute...

Right now we only have one International Research institute and amo ina ang SEAFDEC.

caloy

March 14th, 2006, 01:32 AM

Okay Caloy ah. wala gid problema sa akon ..hihihi. Maayo man kay ari ka man di so dugang naman aton populasyon sa SSC.

Diin ka nag-grad, sa WEST?

Btw, it's good listening to Bombo Radyo Iloilo online at times ... siyempre, Zona Libre. Sang una father ko lang nagapamati, pag-abot di sa UK, ako man gali .. hihihi.

To all: thanks sa articles and photos, di updated na naman ako subong. Kabay pa damo pa gid ang investments nga matabo sa Iloilo in few years time.

Yes, West Grad. Ang bagtik sang West. He he he... Eastbourne ka gali, kung makakwarta ako, basi makakadto ko da. Nami kuno ang beach area nyo da. I hope i heard it right.

caloy

March 14th, 2006, 01:39 AM

Welcome jikjik at least may ka batch ako ca pagabot di. Yippy at least di na boring akon pagonline.
To all who welcomes me, thanks and welcome man sa iban and to the future. (Naks daw politika ba)

caloy

March 14th, 2006, 01:48 AM

Tani aprovahan man na nila ang WVCST nga mangin university para magdamo damo man ang mga state universities diri. Para makaeskwela ang mga poor yet well deserving people to be educated.

A big leap for a small city.

Thanks man ca pagdugang sang mga big private health institutions like saint pauls, mission, and doctors hospitals.

Di ba irelocate ang st. pauls university ca La Paz? So, does that mean, the hospital would expand?

kirby21

March 14th, 2006, 03:29 AM

kirby21

March 14th, 2006, 03:37 AM

what an expression (lol). I loved them all .. and really learning them by heart everyday. Kirby, grabe ka ha, gina-apply mo na gid imo natun-an di. Amo ina maayo migs.

I've spoken to Weck last night and we came up with good plan/s on how we can be of help in boosting Iloilo here in UK. He emailed Mauro sang mga detalye, and he contacted his long "lost" uncle in the states for help. After all, they're related in blood. :) And good thing happened coz he's uncle will go home sa Iloilo by September this year and will start looking for possible business. One thing for sure, mapatindog siya balay sa ila town. That man is a silent worker. Believe me, I knew him well once he's been challenged. Btw, ara gali bisita niya from Rome? (hehehe) Kibot man ako may nagsabat "pronto". :)

I'm glad to read the article Passi Beyond Time. I never knew the place too well. I think it's high time for us to learn something aside the city naman. I believe Passi is becoming a by-word to all of us na, which I believe is already a good material for promotion. My suggestion for Passi is to collaborate their development with neighbouring municipalities in Iloilo and Capiz. We can't deny that this Ilonggo city sits right at the junction of two provinces. Dako gid mabulig kung maki-networking sila for faster development and progress economically. If I'm not mistaken, Passi City will host the new Sugar Central (by Chan's family) in the making. And I think this sugar central will open before the year ends. I'm sure, it will boost the city's income by leap onceit become operational. Like Iloilo, Passi is also seeing light in the end of tunnel. Ciao !

no comment ako Jon. lol.

About Passi City's new sugar central, ang iya ngalan bala is Central Azucarera de San Antonio (palagpat!). Passi City is slowly developing, too. They need to sell Passi to other investors if they want to improve it commercially. Sa subong indi pa gid damo ang naga-invest didto. Basi kinahanglan nila i-improvised ila plan to make it more attractive sa mga businessmen.

kirby21

March 14th, 2006, 03:51 AM

news about the old airport site disposal is nonstop. Here's more update about the issue:

More talks up on airport privatization
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Department of Finance’s (DOF) Assets Disposition Program Task Force will convene here next week to observe and further discuss the disposal of the Iloilo Domestic Airport.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said the group shall work in close coordination with the local government unit to discuss government plans of privatizing the domestic airport in Mandurriao District.

Also, the CB Michael Ellis, the task force advisor, shall attend the said meeting slated on April 3 to present its initial report and recommendations on the disposal of the property and shall finish the plan within eleven weeks from March 1.

The CB Michael Ellis was involved in the conversion of former US military bases into industrial areas – like the Clark Air Base – and the development of Fort Bonifacio.

Treñas disclosed that there were four business enterprises interested in buying out the 60-hectare property for development and other commercialization purposes in the area.

Treñas named the Filinvest, Ayala Corporation, Gotianum and the SM Prime Holdings as parties interested in taking over the property.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news5.htm
article taken from Panay News

marsleg

March 14th, 2006, 04:02 AM

Nong Kirby, I guess we are reading same online news. Here's my little contribution for Iloilo's updates;

This will be implemented by the end of March is the ever controversial Iloilo Night Market:

Night market to push economy of Iloilo City

ILOILO City -- The night market contrived to lump sidewalk vendors together in just one area, is expected to give the city’s growing economy a further boost.

As planned, the night market will be situated along Muelle Loney Street starting from Quirino Bridge to the corner of Yulo Street and will be open to the public from 7 to 11 in the evening.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, who is supporting the endeavor, said the night market will provide a safe place for all residents to buy what the vendors are selling.

Treñas said that some 80 vendors have already signified their interests in plying their trade at the night market by applying for the kiosks made available at the site. The site itself can accommodate as much as 200 kiosks and is available for selling general merchandise or various foodstuff, the mayor explained.

The mayor also said that some of the future plans for the night market include setting up live shows or concerts to attract and entertain the public.

read more about this article from this link in Panay News: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news9.htm

also, for our kasimanwas naman ... maayo gid ini nga balita sa ila:

Ayala Foundation and City Hall to give computers to public schools
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Ayala Foundation’s Project G.I.L.A.S. (Gearing-up Internet Literacy and Access for Students) and the city government shall provide computer units and software with Internet connections in twelve public high schools here.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said the P2.4 million-project was funded in a fifty-fifty scheme counterpart from the city government and the foundation.

(read more about this news from Panay News online
link:http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news6.htm)

see, may ara na ako contributions sa mga news di .. hihihi