Iloilo City and Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 20

wecky

March 15th, 2006, 01:08 PM

HAHAH! I have been inactive lately. Pero anyway, I have something to contribute man.

According to Daily Informer March 14, 2006 nga issue:

1) Before the end of the term for Mayor Jerry P. Treñas which is 2010, he want to finish the new city hall which will become his legacy to us. Compared to the Provincial Capitol which is 1.6-ha, if the new city hall will be built in Plaza Libertad would only be 0.21-ha; minus the parking area, the whole city hall would only be 0.17-ha (I consider it small). There are many vacant lots in this city that are way bigger than this one - if they will build the city hall in a wide space, I suggest that they put a mini-park and lagoon. Dapat attractive ang city hall to give more appetite for the citizens to make their transactions, diba? Anyway, the project daw will cost for about 500-million. The designer of Robinsons Place and The New Provincial Capitol is already having a survey on the place and he will be submitting his design 60 days from now. Please help me decipher the text from the newspaper because I think they are 'implying' that the new city capitol will be built on the old capitol grounds.

2) The old airport bid is being handled by the DOF airport team. They 'imply' (from what I've found out based on my read-between-the-lines analyses) that the bid will intially start at somewhere near 6-billion or what. In my opinion, this 60-ha lot only includes the run-way, terminal and pasenger area. The whole lot surrounding SM is not included. This means that this CBD would potentially be 'very big'. BTW, is Robinsons Corp. also dipping their fingers on the bid? That Gotianum is like so. I hope the Ayalas will win to further add diversity to the Iloilo Commercial landscape; but I'm not underestimating the others. My point is, when it comes to the Ayalas, they bring assurance that the whole CBD would improve alot!

Hello Fer ... Regarding the New City Hall, wish they'll choose the Molo site .. let's move everything out of the city na ... kagutok na gid ... and accessibility to city hall kung ara siya sa city is really hard considering the volume of the traffic pa nga idugang sang mga naga-transact business dira. Molo is a good place indeed .. mas matawhay (a little bit) when it comes to traffic ... and we have an accessible bridge dira sa Molo to Mandurriao via Iloilo Supermart-Riverfront International Hospital.

About sa bidding for old airport, let's just wait and see. I guess we all have our own bet gid ... hehehe. If Ayala wins, fine and good. I wish them best gid ... and so with other bidders.

kirby21

March 15th, 2006, 01:13 PM

Good "nutritional" news for everyone in Iloilo. Kudos to both of them !

2 Iloilo towns win nutrition award

THE municipalities of Calinog and New Lucena of this province were cited along with three other institutions in the country for their outstanding nutrition and health programs.

Provincial Nutrition Program Coordinator Rosarie San Luis said that the nutrition programs of Calinog and New Lucena were nominated and qualified for the Search for the Five Outstanding Nutrition and Health Programs in the Philippines and eventually, after further evaluation, were among the top five awardees.

(read more about this article in Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/15/life/2.iloilo.towns.win.nutrition.award.html)

kirby21

March 15th, 2006, 01:23 PM

may feature ang ILOILO sa kay susan tayo 2 sundays ago.
nalipat ako mag tan-aw
though the usual lang naman

PEX ILOILO thread
http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167467

PASALUBONG TIME
http://i2.tinypic.com/qs5vrr.jpg
c/oJOKOJUN.COM

nice. Namit gid ang Butterscotch ... amo lang na mahambal ko. :) It's a food for the gods.

Whyte, what's that Susan Tayo etc? A TV Show? I'm sorry I'm kind of lost with programs sa aton. Sa ano ina nga network? GMA or ABS? :)

kirby21

March 15th, 2006, 01:40 PM

Hello Fer ... Regarding the New City Hall, wish they'll choose the Molo site .. let's move everything out of the city na ... kagutok na gid ... and accessibility to city hall kung ara siya sa city is really hard considering the volume of the traffic pa nga idugang sang mga naga-transact business dira. Molo is a good place indeed .. mas matawhay (a little bit) when it comes to traffic ... and we have an accessible bridge dira sa Molo to Mandurriao via Iloilo Supermart-Riverfront International Hospital.

About sa bidding for old airport, let's just wait and see. I guess we all have our own bet gid ... hehehe. If Ayala wins, fine and good. I wish them best gid ... and so with other bidders.

I'm going with MOLO site, too. I think it's the most feasible site of the three (old site in city proper, Molo and Mandurriao) for the new Iloilo City Hall. City proper is too congested already to hold another big structure and government office. The new Provincial Capitol already harbours a lot of transactions and people coming from different areas of Iloilo and Western Visayas, and so with the new city hall coming, it'll worsens the already too traffic district of the city. With Molo, we have alternate routes straight to Mandurriao, City Proper, etc. Plus of course, the upcoming circumferential road is in the making na, which I believe will start sa Molo District, too.

Sa old Iloilo Airport naman iya, I guess you're right to say Weck, let the best bidder wins. Ayala has a plan before to build a mall in the city. Definitely their intention to acquire the old airport site is just complementary in nature considering that they are actually looking to build CBD sa Iloilo. If I'm not mistaken, Ayala bought a property in city proper already. The old site of PECO, I guess. So far, Ayala has a good track when it comes to building CBD, etc. but of course, fair is fair lang gid. With SM naman, they already owned a piece of property adjacent to the old airport site where the SM City Iloilo stands right now. I guess, not all 18 hectares they have nagamit na nila dira. The SM City Iloilo lies in 2-ha land lang plus the additional parking space, mga 5 or even less pa lang ang nagamit nila. They can still expand win or lose sa bidding. Di ba, SM is also eyeing to buy a portion of land near the new airport site in Sta Barbara? :)

wecky

March 15th, 2006, 02:01 PM

thanks for sharing the website, Soul. Ang WVSU may website man sila? Been all sa mga websites sang schools sa Iloilo like CPU, USA, SPUI, UI, IDC, JBLCF, UPV. I hope mangin online na ang West. The only website nga available for West is the one supplied by Medical Team through their alumni sa America. It's more of a forum-like site ang natabo though lately they expanded it to cater other colleges as well. :)

Good to know that ara na ang website sang WVCST. At least we can read updates man sa nagakatabo sa ila eskwelahan.

Here's few of the school websites in Iloilo City:

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
www.cpu.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
www.usa.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF ILOILO
www.ui.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - VISAYAS
www.upv.edu.ph

ST. PAUL'S UNIVERSITY - ILOILO
www.spuiloilo.edu.ph

ILOILO DOCTOR'S COLLEGE
www.idc.edu.ph

JOHN B. LACSON COLLEGES FOUNDATION
www.jblcf-molo.edu.ph

WESTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
www.wit.edu.ph

WESTERN VISAYAS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
www.wvcst.edu.ph

WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
(College of Medicine - Global Community - no official website for West)
www.wvsumedaa.com

wecky

March 15th, 2006, 02:07 PM

Welcome back, whyte!
Nakatan-aw ako sang Kay Susan tayo featuring the Iloilo and Guimaras. Ang gusto ko ang festival sang San Juaquin Pasungay Festival, kapinasahi gid daw South America nga bull festival...hehehe! Ginpakita man nila ang Dinagyang festival very impressive, mga pasalubong kag ang Guimaras. Damo gali mango food processing sa Guimaras.
Great tourism exposure sang Iloilo kag Guimaras.

Good for Iloilo and Guimaras ... sabay tayo ... hehehe. I hope makabulig ang feature to promote Iloilo and Guimaras .. well, more on Guimaras gid para sa akon. Guimaras is such a lovely place and can equal Boracay given a chance lang. They have white sand beaches as well ... you can even do mountain trekking sa Guimaras .. and good area for retreat. Guimaras is yet untapped .. hopefully, more and more tourists will come and visit the place in the future.

marsleg

March 15th, 2006, 02:24 PM

marsleg

March 15th, 2006, 02:29 PM

Sorry delayed akon posts... daw nag-move on na kamo sa lain naman nga topic.

@sugarboy... i'm working as an analyst for the power company.

Pasensyahi nyo lang ko ya kay daw wla pa ko inug-amot nga mga articles, medyo "out of touch" ko nadaan... :(

Welcome man sa mga newbies... yehey, may seniority na ko nga diutay, hehe.

don't worry skye, we'll keep you updated from now on :) . How's Chicago?

I visit this thread as often as I can to get updates as well. Except for the online ranting of Bombo Radyo Iloilo, at least may updates pa gid ako in writing. I miss Iloilo na and I wish to go home next year. Basi ma-attend man ako Dinagyang, hopefully.

Van, thank you for sharing your pics sang MO2. Nami ah. :) :) :)

marsleg

March 15th, 2006, 02:42 PM

Hehehe damo di subong ga ulhot nga may multiple personality syndrome van hehehe tag 3 pa lang posting nila pero ang tono nila daw nag continue lang sila sa ginbilin nila nga argumento sang nagligad pa nga panahon hehehe

anyway, any updates on the Fiesta Strip??

I agree Daks. Damo gid tuod. Basi nagabasa na sila sang una, say a year, then subong lang nag-decide to join and ang intro correction dayon ... hihihi. Pathetic and self-loathing pips. Amo na bala hambal ni Caloy nga kung sa mga Briton, "RUBBISH!" ina ... hihihi.

Btw, ano inang Fiesta Strip, Daks? Pardon my ignorance sa iban nga bagay di. I'm just asking basi bala magsala ko di haw? Budlay na nga daan maka-develop ta _ _ _ _ _ ristic attitude. Amo na nga daan hambal nanday Wecky kag Kirby di ... hihihi. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

chymera00

March 15th, 2006, 03:41 PM

:wave: nice to be back
* hopefuly the area at the back of MARINA wont be neglected.though medyo matagal tagal din yan kasi malambot ang lupa dyan pero river side ito.added attraction
!
If the sketch is accurate, part of the jalandoni bridge project is to put up a river promenade in this area
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/JalandoniBridge.jpg
:wave:
became inactive in the last few months
and had many pages for backlogs
:D

* last puli ko dec2005 to jan2006.handful of infrastructure developments lang gawa.

Welcome back whyte :D
hoping to hear more of your trip ... pictures ;)
MO2 Annex
Exterior (the pix was not so good...it was raining)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MO25.jpg
The Aztec wall decor
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MO24.jpg
The wall decor from our "room"
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MO21.jpg
Billiards at the ground floor
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MO23.jpg
Videoke rooms at the 2bd floor (there are also rooms at the ground floor)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MO22.jpg
thanks for the pics van ...
I'm going with MOLO site, too. I think it's the most feasible site of the three (old site in city proper, Molo and Mandurriao) for the new Iloilo City Hall. City proper is too congested already to hold another big structure and government office. The new Provincial Capitol already harbours a lot of transactions and people coming from different areas of Iloilo and Western Visayas, and so with the new city hall coming, it'll worsens the already too traffic district of the city. With Molo, we have alternate routes straight to Mandurriao, City Proper, etc. Plus of course, the upcoming circumferential road is in the making na, which I believe will start sa Molo District, too.

I agree sa Molo lang tani ibuild. It would be a waste to acquire another lot since the city has already spent millions aquiring the lot in Molo. Also as you said Molo is not as congested as the other districts
Good to know that ara na ang website sang WVCST. At least we can read updates man sa nagakatabo sa ila eskwelahan.

Here's few of the school websites in Iloilo City:

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY
www.cpu.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTIN
www.usa.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF ILOILO
www.ui.edu.ph

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - VISAYAS
www.upv.edu.ph

ST. PAUL'S UNIVERSITY - ILOILO
www.spuiloilo.edu.ph

ILOILO DOCTOR'S COLLEGE
www.idc.edu.ph

JOHN B. LACSON COLLEGES FOUNDATION
www.jblcf-molo.edu.ph

WESTERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
www.wit.edu.ph

WESTERN VISAYAS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
www.wvcst.edu.ph

WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
(College of Medicine - Global Community - no official website for West)
www.wvsumedaa.com

WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
http://wvsu.edu.ph/

This is the official website ... the last time I've seen the statistics around 15,000 students study in West. WVSU has 5 campuses
1. La Paz, Iloilo City - Main Campus
2. CALINOG CAMPUS
3. JANIUAY CAMPUS
4. LAMBUNAO CAMPUS
5. POTOTAN CAMPUS
I agree Daks. Damo gid tuod. Basi nagabasa na sila sang una, say a year, then subong lang nag-decide to join and ang intro correction dayon ... hihihi. Pathetic and self-loathing pips. Amo na bala hambal ni Caloy nga kung sa mga Briton, "RUBBISH!" ina ... hihihi.

Btw, ano inang Fiesta Strip, Daks? Pardon my ignorance sa iban nga bagay di. I'm just asking basi bala magsala ko di haw? Budlay na nga daan maka-develop ta _ _ _ _ _ ristic attitude. Amo na nga daan hambal nanday Wecky kag Kirby di ... hihihi. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Fiesta Strip, a proposed new development sa SM City right?

daks2003

March 15th, 2006, 04:28 PM

The Fiesta Strip is a proposed dining/entertainment center by SM. Basing on the other "Strips", like the mega strip sa megamall, its a row of resto,bars, and cafe's. Si van lang ang maka update sa aton sina hehehe

JonJon75

March 15th, 2006, 04:32 PM

:wave:
became inactive in the last few months
and had many poages for backlogs
:D

* last puli ko dec2005 to jan2006.handful of infrastructure developments lang gawa.

* maayo lang wala ako diri during the height of the WAR that caused the LOCKING of the iloilo thread.if oyu have time you can also visit ILOILO thread sa pinoyexchange.com TRAVEL AND LEISURE forum.

hello then. I'm a bit new here so they say, so medyo nangangapa pa ako. Hopefully, you'll join with us here all the time para sadya naman. And I think I needed to review few other things as well coz like you, I just started recently lang (in your part, you rested for few months). I think I needed more inputs sang mga previous postings so I could catch up sang mga bali-balita di. Some Ilonggo forumers became inactive, too. Maybe busy or what. But there you go, they'll soon find their way back here in our thread again.

blueguy

March 15th, 2006, 05:28 PM

JonJon75

March 15th, 2006, 05:29 PM

The ICC is a project of the Luzurriaga's kaso due to financial problems di natuloy.

The area at the back of Marina will be another CBD...we'll just wait with the improvements to be implemented by the Iloilo Flood Control Project. Right now the Korean Contractor and the Japanese consultants are all here in the city.

The city of Iloilo has plans for the diversion road there...just wait lang after may magdaug na sa bidding...

I hope they'll resurrect the ICC. This will entail a good competition between several proposed CBDs in Iloilo City in the very near future. I like to see CBD near the river. Mas may dating guid. And I'm sure it can compete with a CBD-planner whoever wins in the bidding for the old airport site in Mandurriao. Seems Mandurriao district are destined to rake bigger taxes, etc compare to other districts of the city. Right now, Jaro is the center of all (aside from City Proper of course). By less than five years time, baka malipat siya sa Mandurriao. Remember, Savannah in Pulo Maestra Vita/Jibao-an is also planning to build their own mall and mini-complex in few years time.

JonJon75

March 15th, 2006, 06:14 PM

let the battle of these big companies begin ... daw Roma kita ba ... daw may tournament. I hope all of them will get a portion of the old Iloilo Airport. I'm sure dako gid mabulig sang companies nga ini sa mga Ilonggos and neighbouring province's residents. Everybody's looking forward for this ... I guess the time has come na gid man. Iloilo City will soon see the dawn of new CBD. Are we ready? I think we are gid. Yehoo ! :cheers:

I wish to share the same vision with you Kirby. We're all set and ready for any developments happening and are going to happen for our beloved city. Let's all welcome these investors warmly. I know they can be of big help for our fellow Ilonggos when it comes to employment, etc. I wish they can partake the whole area equally but I think only one will end up winning the bid. Few of them have good businesses in our city already yet they wanted to expand further. I suggest that areas in Pavia, Oton, Leganes or Zarraga are few rightful places for expansion. With infras developing as well, I've no doubt that neighbouring towns will soon cater other investors in the region. I just would like to see these towns will be able to compete with Iloilo City in few years time naman.

JonJon75

March 15th, 2006, 06:39 PM

Good for Iloilo and Guimaras ... sabay tayo ... hehehe. I hope makabulig ang feature to promote Iloilo and Guimaras .. well, more on Guimaras gid para sa akon. Guimaras is such a lovely place and can equal Boracay given a chance lang. They have white sand beaches as well ... you can even do mountain trekking sa Guimaras .. and good area for retreat. Guimaras is yet untapped .. hopefully, more and more tourists will come and visit the place in the future.

We all love Guimaras gali diri. It's a very nice place. Probably, the nicest of all outside Iloilo. It's really relaxing in Guimaras Island gid. Before pag medyo burn out na ako sa ciudad, off to Guimaras na ako and magpaliwa-liwa. Of course, Alubihod tops the list and Puerto del Mar comes next. or you can definitely have a picnic in Trappist Monastery site anytime. Mas tawhay gid tuod. I'll definitely go back to Guimaras pagpuli ko.

JonJon75

March 15th, 2006, 09:57 PM

Si Van nagahipos na lang about sa the Strip .. I wish and pray madayon gid ina siya. Cheers Van. Hope you can share with us pa sang mga plans sang SM sa Iloilo in the future. :)

whyte

March 16th, 2006, 01:56 AM

:wave:

hello liwat sa tanan.

* ano ang MO2 man? hehe.
* it'll be a boost to the ILOILO nighlife landscape kon matapos na ang strip sang sm city.we need more "smallville" areas
* is the oct 2006 sked opening of ILOILO INTL AIRPORT final?may nabasa ako re: that.
* ara na naman nag city hall issue nga ina.hopefully we will have a better looking city hall before mayor trenas term ends.
* i also wouldl ike to see some developments sa may port area.nice view of guimaras pero sad to say mejo squatters area ang lugar nga ina
* also how about an ILOILO CONVENTION complex?
* hopefully we can have our won "chinatown"

:D damo lang ko suggestion hehe

kirby21

March 16th, 2006, 02:58 AM

Whyte medyo naulihi ka na sa balita di ... hehehe.

MO2 is a resto/bar in Smallville Business Complex. Regarding naman sa opening sang airport sa Sta Barbara, the date of completion is still October this year. Ang opening, wala pa nabal-an. Basi few months after pa ina kay may mga test flights pa ina siya.

The new city hall proposal is underway na .. hopefully indi lang siya pumalya like the one we had before. But I think Trenas is very much keen to build a new one before his term ends.

No idea sa port area. There was a rumour before to expand the Loboc International Port to the town of Dumangas. Til now daw wala man sang may natabo.

Iloilo Convention Center naman is still on the "debate" period pa ... the provincial government is looking for an option/ a budget option on how to build one. Definitely, taking loan is already scrapped sa list ... the next two option is Bond Flotation and Build-Operate-Transfer scheme. So on hold pa ang proposal nga ini.

The Chinatown you are talking about is already in place sang Dinagyang 2006 pa .. the triangular streets of Delgado-Iznart- JM Basa is already named Iloilo's china Town. Official na ini coz the resolution is fully approved na.

Whyte, I guess you need to read some stuffs in Dinagyang.Com kay mas damo didto updates kumpara diri. If you tried to scan ang mga previous postings, ara gid ina siya ang mga ginapamangkot mo. :)

kirby21

March 16th, 2006, 03:20 AM

WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY
http://wvsu.edu.ph/

This is the official website ... the last time I've seen the statistics around 15,000 students study in West. WVSU has 5 campuses
1. La Paz, Iloilo City - Main Campus
2. CALINOG CAMPUS
3. JANIUAY CAMPUS
4. LAMBUNAO CAMPUS
5. POTOTAN CAMPUS

Thanks Chymera. The website looks really good. Another addition to the already long list of universities/colleges websites in Iloilo. Dako man gali span sang WVSU no? And with 15,000 students for 5 campuses, dako na ina. I hope West will continue to grow and ma-reach niya ang vision niya for 2015. Kudos to its regents, etc. Actually, the only campus/es of WVSU I'm really familiar with are the Main Campus in Iloilo City and the one in Lambunao. The other three is new to me.

Like West, WVCST had several campuses in and outside Iloilo. I'm sure sa Guimaras and Miag-ao may ara gid siya nga mga campuses dira. Hopefully, they will reach the status of universityhood man. Besides kung tan-awon mo ang history sang WVCST graduates, mas maayo pa siya sa iban da eh. Let's keep our fingers crossed na lang for WVCST.

Cheers !

JikJik

March 16th, 2006, 04:23 AM

JikJik, welcome. Another addition to our growing Ilonggo Family here in SSC. Hope you'll enjoy the forum especially our very own thread.

Cheers !

Welcome JikJik. Hope mag-enjoy ka di sa SSC upod namo. :)

welcome JikJik ... feel at home gid.

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)

Basi may magreact sa pag-expand sang mga ospital sa Iloilo...unahan ko na nga daan basi hambalon nga damo masakitun sa aton.....hehehe! :jk:
May mga balita kamo regarding sa Medical Tourism? Amo 'ni siguro kung ngaa gaexpand mga ospital naton sa Iloilo for Medical Tourism.

Hapit lang ako ah! Maayong adlaw/gab-i lang dira sa inyo nga tanan.

Sa mga bag-uhanun, WELCOME sa inyo nga tanan!!!

Thanks for the warm welcome from all of you. I'm sure ma-enjoy gid ako di. Sadya man inyo estoryahanay di ah. It just shows how you love our city and province. Btw, ayawan man ako basa from page 6 ba. Damo gid ko di matun-an about sa aton siudad.

JikJik

March 16th, 2006, 04:28 AM

may feature ang ILOILO sa kay susan tayo 2 sundays ago.
nalipat ako mag tan-aw
though the usual lang naman

PEX ILOILO thread
http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167467

PASALUBONG TIME
http://i2.tinypic.com/qs5vrr.jpg
c/oJOKOJUN.COM

medyo nagutom man ako kita sang butterscotch ba. Yummy! Sa diin ni nga picture, sa may Biscocho Haus Jaro?

ferrersky

March 16th, 2006, 05:18 AM

@kirby - What do you mean by the circumferencial road? Sorry, na-huli ako sa balita.

... - Actually OK man kung sa Molo siya ugaling... Correct me if I'm wrong but its a secluded area, ryt? Sana makahanap sila ng piece of land na malapit sa main road (suggestion is Mandurriao). Anyway, if they will be moving it to Molo, I just don't know how will they be renaming the two districts. And parang somehow, mawawala na ang aura ng city proper na 'district of all city offices', hati-hati na. Pero somehow it's still the same, basta what's best for this city and this province, I'll go!!!

@ tourism - Western Visayas is indeed a big tourist trap, but I just wonder about their statement as to what they are planning to Iloilo... Just culture tourism and convention????? I believe we can offer more than that!!!! hmmmm! At saka ang Guimaras parang kinalimutan lang, unless they consider it part of Iloilo province. There's something fishy going on here.!...!... O baka pranning lang ako...

It's so chic!!! If its true na they're forseeing the New Airport to handle international flights from Europe and NA, parang NAIA na yata. Wow, if that is the case, then it must be that we have way lots of OFWs...

Just wonder how many percent of the OFWs are from Iloilo...

kirby21

March 16th, 2006, 07:05 AM

^^ hiya ferrersky ... grabe sa akon mo gid gin-address ang imo pamangkot ba? Anyway, I'll try my best to answer it na lang ... as much as I can. :)

Why MOLO? Considering Molo as the site for the new Iloilo City Hall is indeed right (for me anyway). Aside from a very congested area within the city proper, I guess Molo is the least of all the city's districts when it comes to traffic. The old site in city proper is way too small in size unless we wanted our city hall to be as tall as 10-15-storey coz of the plan to incorporate all the departments within one building na lang. Also, it's not that far from city proper itself where everyone has a good access to the site. On the other hand, Mandurriao can only be accessed by few public utility vehicles with route within the area lang guid, and will take a while to reach from the city proper itself. Besides, i don't like to see our city in the midst of a bustling CBD, just in case.

About city proper being the district of all city offices, well it's a given already. Wherever the city hall is, most likely offices catering transactions for the city will be located within the area or just nearby. I don't believe in awkwardness that this plan will create if the new city hall will be located in Molo district. City proper can focus on the other hand with business establishments, etc rather than mixing the whole lot of offices, commercials, etc in one area only. If you notice, the city proper aura is too compact na. And with putting some more government offices within the site, mas dugang gutok niya. That's why lately, most regional offices of Western Visayas are located na outside city proper area. Be it in Jaro, La Paz, or even outside city area itself.

Regarding naman sa Western Visayas Tourism plan, medyo indi pa gid siya well-organised in nature. The tag which says " we have everything you're looking for" (or anything like that) is a passe. I don't know the exact details how they'll market Western Visayas as a whole. In one thread, WV provinces are planning to hold WoW Philippines in Iloilo sa October and not joining WoW Philippines National in Manila. I hope more articles about this matter will surface in next few days.

The New Iloilo Airport once turned into International after a year or two as proposed will not only cater OFWs and tourists for Iloilo alone. It will cater the whole of Panay island visitors and the rest of Western Visayas and its neighbouring provinces particularly Romblon. Iloilo's OFWs is only one of the portion sang i-cater niya. Although Iloilo alone is already a big market considering of many Ilonggos living and working here abroad. But let's see na lang in few years time. It's just a plan. Wala pang definite diyan. Unless we see an international airline from Europe and North America taking off and landing in Sta Barbara then "amo na ina siya". So far, haka-haka pa lang ina.

I hope I answered all your querries. :)

kirby21

March 16th, 2006, 07:30 AM

Pahabol Fer .. regarding sa ginapamangkot mo nga circumferential road ... there's a proposed circumferential to connect the whole of Metro Iloilo area. I've seen this post sa Dinagyang.Com before .. just try to have a look. It's a city plan to help decongest traffic within the metropolis area. Ara na ina. I guess Chymera can shed a little more about this topic. Sa mga previous thread, naka-list ang mga proposed projects ... some of them naka-start na. Just scan lang diutay. :)

lewdsaint

March 16th, 2006, 08:59 AM

Old Pictures of Iloilo :

Iloilo Provincial Jail
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/099.jpg

Post Office
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/094.jpg

Jaro Cathedral
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/100.jpg

Port San Pedro
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/101.jpg

Maria Clara
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/103.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/097.jpg

From Scrapbook of SFC Guthrie GF. Layne

kirby21

March 17th, 2006, 12:49 AM

An update for the Iloilo's Flood Control Project:

Contractor given go-signal
to start floodway project

ILOILO City – The contractor of the Iloilo Flood Control Project has been given the notice to proceed with the construction by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

In an official communication furnished the executive office, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Manuel Bonoan informed Jeong Sup Shim, general manager of the Korean-based Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company, that the notice to proceed for the construction of Package 1 was issued upon the approval of DPWH secretary Hermogenes Ebdane last February 3.

(read more about this article in Panay News online
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm)

kirby21

March 17th, 2006, 12:58 AM

great old pictures of Iloilo City, Lew. Thanks for sharing it to us. Cheers ! :)

kirby21

March 17th, 2006, 01:10 AM

I wish to share the same vision with you Kirby. We're all set and ready for any developments happening and are going to happen for our beloved city. Let's all welcome these investors warmly. I know they can be of big help for our fellow Ilonggos when it comes to employment, etc. I wish they can partake the whole area equally but I think only one will end up winning the bid. Few of them have good businesses in our city already yet they wanted to expand further. I suggest that areas in Pavia, Oton, Leganes or Zarraga are few rightful places for expansion. With infras developing as well, I've no doubt that neighbouring towns will soon cater other investors in the region. I just would like to see these towns will be able to compete with Iloilo City in few years time naman.

I wish more developmentss will be located outside city area, and yes Pavia, Oton, Leganes, Zarraga are few of the areas worth to be looked at. Pototan, Guimbal, Miag-ao, Barotac Nuevo, San Miguel, Sta Barbara and Dumangas can be considered, too in terms of location especially for light manufacturing companies. Anyway, another good development will be happening soon with the implementation of the multi-million Iloilo Flood Control Project. Article above confirmed that this project will be started soon. It'll definitely boost areas covered by the said project, plus the component doesn't only limit with the dredging, expanding, etc. Like Van says, an area along Marina Resto will be transformed into another CBD courtesy of the Iloilo Flood Control Project. Slowly, we are moving into the right direction. :)

kirby21

March 17th, 2006, 01:22 AM

Si Van nagahipos na lang about sa the Strip .. I wish and pray madayon gid ina siya. Cheers Van. Hope you can share with us pa sang mga plans sang SM sa Iloilo in the future. :)

we're always wishing and hoping ... and wishing and hoping. lol. Sige lang. As long as we are moving, okay na ina. Slowly but surely. And wala lang utang. :)

SM is such a big help gid sa Iloilo way before 80's pa. Til now, SM dominates the Iloilo market amidst the presence of other big retailers like Robinson's, Gaisano and Iloilo Supermart (don't know the name of their company). With the opening of its fourth store in the city, it'll even move a notch up compared sa iya mga competitors. How I wish to see this planned strip the soonest. What a good development indeed ! :)

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 03:08 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome from all of you. I'm sure ma-enjoy gid ako di. Sadya man inyo estoryahanay di ah. It just shows how you love our city and province. Btw, ayawan man ako basa from page 6 ba. Damo gid ko di matun-an about sa aton siudad.

You're welcome Jik. Ti sadyahon ta ni ah. Medyo nagadamo na ti nga mga Ilonggos sa thread. And its nice to hear a lot of opinions, infos coming from any of them. Somehow it updated me sa mga nagakinatbo sa aton ciudad (in my part ha). Bal-an mo nga diri man lang ko sa net makakuha balita kung ano na to nagakatabo sa aton. Hopefully, maka-share ka man di sang imo mga hibubun-ot ... naks. :)

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 03:21 AM

I wish more developmentss will be located outside city area, and yes Pavia, Oton, Leganes, Zarraga are few of the areas worth to be looked at. Pototan, Guimbal, Miag-ao, Barotac Nuevo, San Miguel, Sta Barbara and Dumangas can be considered, too in terms of location especially for light manufacturing companies. Anyway, another good development will be happening soon with the implementation of the multi-million Iloilo Flood Control Project. Article above confirmed that this project will be started soon. It'll definitely boost areas covered by the said project, plus the component doesn't only limit with the dredging, expanding, etc. Like Van says, an area along Marina Resto will be transformed into another CBD courtesy of the Iloilo Flood Control Project. Slowly, we are moving into the right direction. :)

dal-a ang banwa ni Wecky, Kirby or mangakig na karon (he he he).

I'm glad to read about the article as well Kirbs. Dako gid ina mabulig niya sa aton nga ciudad especially the Jaro district area. Of course maka-save pa kita in the long run considering of the millions we'll be losing due to floods and anything related to it. Thanks to the national government for approving the said project.

About CBD sa may Marina area, wow .. it's a good choice gid. The place is absolutely stunning. Mas may dating siya (compare sa old Iloilo Airport site sa Mandurriao) because of the presence of Iloilo River (Jalaur) on site. Damo pa da mga mangroves sa area nga ina. It could be well develop into a resort by a hotel or mga medium-rise building lang. I actually like the place. Katahum kaayo especially na gid butangan nila dalan along riverside and make it into like a cafe's or resto's district. Daw pareho na diri sa Europe bala. Sipping coffee or tea near Thames riverbank pag summer. Ayos na ila plan or tani amo na lang ni ang matabo. he he he .. just wishing, my friend. :)

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 03:25 AM

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 03:32 AM

Ari gali kamo tanan. Hi everyone !

Hello Whyte. I'm new here as well, and anyway Welcome back lang sa imo di. Hope to see you around often sa forum.

Good articles posted. And JonJon .. hihihi .. si Bob The Builder gid imo avatar haw? I thought you loved The Simpsons.

Anyone know when the bidding will be? I'm just as excited as everyone here. Me, I have a bet, too. Definitely not any of the two mentioned above. :bash: . Tani maumpisahan na nila para pag-vacate sa old airport, umpisa man dayon ang construction. And yes, I'm more excited with the opening of Iloilo International Airport in Sta Barbara-Cabatuan. Pwede change na lang nila into Sta Barbara International Airport? Mas posh ang dating .. hihihi. :cheers:

he he he ... next time Simpsons naman Mars. Bal-an mo man nga kung wala maayo nga talann-awon sa TV, cartoons man gina-tirada ta di. Okay man si Bob The Builder ah. Actually I bought a DVD of Bob for my cousin. Pero siyempre, gintan-aw ko na diri ang movie eh. Ang isa ko naman ka-cousin iya nga babaye, ang Anastasia naman iya. Hay, kabudlay patay tawag ta to sa Iloilo kay sige lang order nila sang balaklon di. Ti, early Christmas pa ang mga little ones to.

wecky

March 17th, 2006, 04:28 AM

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 04:35 AM

he he what's the matter? Gulpi lang ko nadula and indi kasulod sa forum sa sobra kahinay sang akon search engine. Anyway, Weck, ara ka gali? Balik-balik lang di pag indi na masako. Oks? :cheers:

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 04:43 AM

BUTTERSCOTCH!! :D One of my priorities for me to purchase before heading back to Japan. m))

Currently I'm here in Miag-ao with my mom's family, will be doing some work with Gawad Kalinga tomorrow, purchase the butterscotch and visit SM City on Thursday, and will try to squeeze a trip to Duenas in Friday to visit my dad's family. Unfortunately I'll be leaving to Manila in Saturday...:(

Hi Skyblade ! Hope you enjoyed your vacation sa aton. Basi ma-pics ka, share man di sa amon.

Btw, are you involve in GK Outreach? Okay ah. How can somebody apply for volunteership? Basi may idea ka? It's really for a good cause, and a big help for our kababayans as well. Keep us updated here. Thanks.

lewdsaint

March 17th, 2006, 04:45 AM

Hello Jon, mga early 30's na nga mga photos sang Iloilo. Una ko gani nga tan-aw daw indi ko magpati pa kay daw kalayo gid sang itsura nya subong.

Lewdsaint, do you know when was these pictures taken? Katahum gid kaayo. I could not even recognise few spots sa mga pics diri. 'nway, salamat gid nga dako.

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Huo man Lew. Especially the Maria Clara monument and its surrounding areas. Or basi tungod lang sa pictures ina ?

lewdsaint

March 17th, 2006, 04:49 AM

medyo hinay gid man kagina ang SSC. budlay kasulod pero ok na subong medyo dasig na.
I'm glad nga gadamo kag gadamo na kita diri nga forumers sa Iloilo thread kag maayo nga mga balita halin sa aton ang gasululod.
:cheers:

he he what's the matter? Gulpi lang ko nadula and indi kasulod sa forum sa sobra kahinay sang akon search engine. Anyway, Weck, ara ka gali? Balik-balik lang di pag indi na masako. Oks? :cheers:

lewdsaint

March 17th, 2006, 04:52 AM

ILOILO FREEDOM GRANDSTAND
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/95172067_9918f45c2c.jpg

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 17th, 2006, 04:55 AM

Hi lewd, hi kirb... and tothe rest.

Last time i was here i can't post because the thread was closed. I'm glad we are BACK with a BIG BANG!

What did i miss? I know...A LOT!

hehe...i tried to do some catching up...

We'lli guess i'llbe back here in a regular basis...YEs, ILOILO is hot hot hot indeed...

So far...there are really "SOBs around who pesters this thread from time to time...

Well who could blame them if where they at... really sucks or plain boring!

I mean get a LIFE!

Good thing we have newcomers...WELCOME!

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 04:59 AM

Hello Metropolitan ILOILO ! Nice to see you here. I've seen you posted once in the past. Palareho man lang ta, damo man ko habulon di nga posys considering that newbies ako he he he. Anyway, nice to see you both.

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 05:11 AM

medyo hinay gid man kagina ang SSC. budlay kasulod pero ok na subong medyo dasig na.
I'm glad nga gadamo kag gadamo na kita diri nga forumers sa Iloilo thread kag maayo nga mga balita halin sa aton ang gasululod.
:cheers:

Glad to read them as well. Medyo tanan nga mga plano before may go signal na isa-isa. That's a good improvement. Proof that our local government is doing their job properly. Hope they'll maintain the momentum .. and so our we. :)

I've been to look at other threads below and may mga Ilonggos man to. Wish they can visit our thread here, too.

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 05:30 AM

Lew, I liked the Freedom Grandstand pic. Was it taken during the Dinagyang Festival? The colour contrast is absolutely alive. Thank you.

lewdsaint

March 17th, 2006, 05:31 AM

Next Year is the Centennial Anniversary of Iloilo Golf and Country Club (the oldest in Asia)

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/golf_banner.jpg

Old Clubhouse
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/oldclubhouse1.jpg

New Clubhouse
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/clubfacade.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/hole3.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/holepond1.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/stonestairways.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/oldclubhouse2.jpg

lewdsaint

March 17th, 2006, 05:37 AM

Yes. That was taken during Dinagyang Festival.

Lew, I liked the Freedom Grandstand pic. Was it taken during the Dinagyang Festival? The colour contrast is absolutely alive. Thank you.

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 05:47 AM

JonJon75

March 17th, 2006, 06:13 AM

Yes. That was taken during Dinagyang Festival.

Thanks. Nagpauli ka sa aton sang Dinagyang?

Sinjin P.

March 17th, 2006, 07:12 AM

I'm not seeing Chymera. Where is he?

wecky

March 17th, 2006, 09:43 PM

ILOILO FREEDOM GRANDSTAND
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/95172067_9918f45c2c.jpg

absolutely fab ... maayo gid pic mo Lew ah. Definitely Dinagyang festival ang dating .. hehehe. Cheers !

wecky

March 17th, 2006, 09:47 PM

The grand Sta Barbara Golf Course. Sooths for picnic at times. Nami no. Hasta gate lang ako da before when I'm driving to drop my uncle for play. Haven't visited the place itself. Looks too green and refreshing to me. I'll make sure I visit the place the next time I goes home sa Iloilo.

picnic ta da next time Jon pag dungan ta abot ... hehehe. The golf course looks absolutely nice, and yes refreshing sa looks. Been once inside. And like you, tagahatod lang ta pirmi dira ... hehehe. I'm not fond of the game, Jon. That's why. My invitational golf last year from CPU Centennial Committee pero wala gid ako nag-attend. nagbakal lang ko ticket kay may mga quota aton friends didto. Hopefully next time, I could roam around the entire area. Sight seeing lang gid siguro.

wecky

March 17th, 2006, 09:52 PM

wecky

March 17th, 2006, 09:54 PM

wecky

March 17th, 2006, 10:04 PM

dal-a ang banwa ni Wecky, Kirby or mangakig na karon (he he he).

I'm glad to read about the article as well Kirbs. Dako gid ina mabulig niya sa aton nga ciudad especially the Jaro district area. Of course maka-save pa kita in the long run considering of the millions we'll be losing due to floods and anything related to it. Thanks to the national government for approving the said project.

About CBD sa may Marina area, wow .. it's a good choice gid. The place is absolutely stunning. Mas may dating siya (compare sa old Iloilo Airport site sa Mandurriao) because of the presence of Iloilo River (Jalaur) on site. Damo pa da mga mangroves sa area nga ina. It could be well develop into a resort by a hotel or mga medium-rise building lang. I actually like the place. Katahum kaayo especially na gid butangan nila dalan along riverside and make it into like a cafe's or resto's district. Daw pareho na diri sa Europe bala. Sipping coffee or tea near Thames riverbank pag summer. Ayos na ila plan or tani amo na lang ni ang matabo. he he he .. just wishing, my friend. :)

Amo gid Jon ... hahaha .. si Kirby wala-wala gid ina ah. Btw, may PM ko da sa imo.

Regarding proposed CBD along Marina area, I think we all share the same sentiments. It looks much, much better compare sa proposed CBD in the old airport site. Hopefully, mauna patindog ang sa may Marina dampi ... and yes, the river will definitely complement sa beauty sang area of developments dira. Tani ma-maintain nila pati ang mga mangroves sa area kay mas manami tulukon and mas environmentally-friendly ang dating niya. Butangan tuod cafe' Jon. Duwa na ta da mangape-ngape pag-abot ta .. yehoo !

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 12:55 AM

dropping by lang antes matulog .. Jon and Kirby ayos inyo postings di ah. Dugang lang ko pag may tiempo.

About sa Iloilo Flood Control Project, I'm glad maumpisahan na gid man nila. I hope the first phase of the project will be finished by the end of this year. Thanks for posting the link Kirby. And yes, keep hoping and wishing for the best of Iloilo. We're heading the right direction indeed. Cheers to all !

you're welcome amigo. Basta ikaw ah. Mangita pa ko di updates. This month paspas ang updates if you have noticed. Starting sa New City Hall, bidding of the old airport site, etc. and now the Flood Control Project. Of course, we're heading the right direction diri and thanks to our city and provincial officials. :)

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 01:23 AM

dal-a ang banwa ni Wecky, Kirby or mangakig na karon (he he he).

I'm glad to read about the article as well Kirbs. Dako gid ina mabulig niya sa aton nga ciudad especially the Jaro district area. Of course maka-save pa kita in the long run considering of the millions we'll be losing due to floods and anything related to it. Thanks to the national government for approving the said project.

About CBD sa may Marina area, wow .. it's a good choice gid. The place is absolutely stunning. Mas may dating siya (compare sa old Iloilo Airport site sa Mandurriao) because of the presence of Iloilo River (Jalaur) on site. Damo pa da mga mangroves sa area nga ina. It could be well develop into a resort by a hotel or mga medium-rise building lang. I actually like the place. Katahum kaayo especially na gid butangan nila dalan along riverside and make it into like a cafe's or resto's district. Daw pareho na diri sa Europe bala. Sipping coffee or tea near Thames riverbank pag summer. Ayos na ila plan or tani amo na lang ni ang matabo. he he he .. just wishing, my friend. :)

lol. Don't you start :) . Lipat lang ako idugang ang Alimol. By the way, Europe-style promenade is way much better model to mimic of. Any idea when will be the bidding of the old airport site? :)

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 01:31 AM

Amo gid Jon ... hahaha .. si Kirby wala-wala gid ina ah. Btw, may PM ko da sa imo.

Regarding proposed CBD along Marina area, I think we all share the same sentiments. It looks much, much better compare sa proposed CBD in the old airport site. Hopefully, mauna patindog ang sa may Marina dampi ... and yes, the river will definitely complement sa beauty sang area of developments dira. Tani ma-maintain nila pati ang mga mangroves sa area kay mas manami tulukon and mas environmentally-friendly ang dating niya. Butangan tuod cafe' Jon. Duwa na ta da mangape-ngape pag-abot ta .. yehoo !

lango-lango gid iya si JonJon .. nalipat lang ko diutay, Wecky. :) Sabay niyo lang ako kung mangape kamo to. lol. Before I forget post ko diri ang pic from Sunstar regarding sa mangroves sa area nga ina. Ayos man ah.

Here it is:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/16/article_167289_03-16-2006.jpg

marsleg

March 18th, 2006, 01:39 AM

just dropping by before matulog. Kakadlaw man ko sa inyo tatlo ba .. hihihi. Anyway, glad to know sa mga developments nga nagatabo sa aton. I hope more projects will be realised soon. :cheers:

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 01:45 AM

Naks Mars. Sunlugiro gid ina si JonJon iya. :)

marsleg

March 18th, 2006, 01:56 AM

Any idea of the extent of this another proposal in LaPaz area?

Sinjin P.

March 18th, 2006, 02:41 AM

This thread is still open. :)

Sinjin P.

March 18th, 2006, 02:57 AM

JonJon75

March 18th, 2006, 03:23 AM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid116/pdab746563f3e8894296e30e5184b29ea/f8a9fe84.jpg

Iznart Street

Iznart Street is a busy commercial and educational center in Iloilo City. It is the longest vein of the heart of downtown Iloilo. Its terminals are the old Iloilo Provincial Capitol in the north and the Iloilo Strait in the south. Many streets intersect this grand business avenue, namely Solis; intersecting streets like Delgado and Yulo, Arroyo and Ledesma, De Leon and Aldeguer; and Rizal.

Iznart Street was named after the alcalde-mayor of Iloilo in the late 1860's, Manuel Iznart (Sonza, 1977). People commonly refer to this street as Iznart but most if not all do not know that the street was already renamed and was even divided into two in 1971. Ordinance Number 6, Series of 1971, entitled “Proposed Ordinances Renaming Certain Streets in the City of Iloilo contains two sections that provide for the renaming of the street, as a move towards the nationalization of names.

Section 3 of the said ordinance states: The city street extending from Plazoleta Gay to the Provincial Capitol, now known as Iznart Street, shall henceforth be known as Don Ruperto Montinola Street.” Section 4 mentions: “The city street extending from Plazoleta Gay to corner Blanco Street, now known as Iznart Street, shall henceforth be known as Dr. Fermin Caram Street.” Thus, Iznart Street supposedly no longer exists, but people still continue to refer to it as such.

Don Ruperto Montinola was a member of the 9th Philippine Legislature from July 16, 1931 to July 15, 1934 of the 7th Senatorial district. He was also a delegate to the Constitutional Convention on July 10, 1934. Dr. Fermin Caram, on the other hand, was a well-known medical doctor in Iloilo City who served as governor of the Iloilo Province during the Japanese occupation and who became mayor of Iloilo City decades later.

Iznart Street, from Plazoleta Gay to the old Provincial Capitol, was once an extension of Calle Real during the late 19th century and early part of the American colonial rule. At the far end of Calle Real was the Casa Real that was the official residence of the Spanish alcalde-mayor. The Casa Real stood on the very spot where the old Capitol Building stands at present.

Iznart Street has maintained itself as being one of the commercial and educational centers in the city proper since the Spanish period up to now. Iits prominent historical landmarks prove that Iznart has played a significant role in the commerce and education of the city and province of Iloilo. There are some prominent institutions and a large number of business establishments ranging from small scale to large scale. Of course, other landmarks along it faded out due to war, conflagration, and as a consequence of “progress,” having been replaced by new ones.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid116/pafa410676a4e859e41b2627aa702beea/f8a9fa85.jpg

Some of the prominent landmarks found along Iznart Street are the Arroyo Fountain, YMCA Building, Cabalum Western Colleges, Amigo Terrace Hotel, three defunct movie houses – Cinema, Alegro 1 and Alegro 2, Iloilo Central Commercial High School, Plazoleta Gay, Grand Hotel, Iloilo Central Market, University of Iloilo, the Maria Clara Monument, more than a dozen banks, popular fast food chains, bakeries, grocery stores, hardware stores, drugstores, and other commercial establishments.

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/03/17/iznart.street.html)

JonJon75

March 18th, 2006, 03:37 AM

Naks Mars. Sunlugiro gid ina si JonJon iya. :)
At imes lang. I'm in a funny mood lately so patay panunlog ko di. Even my co-workers noticed, too. Basi amo na ini kung nagatinigulang ka. I'm becoming more and more cheeky kuno. Well, amo na hambal nila. Ako iya, okay man ah. What's there in life to complain at? Sadya man ta di ah.

lol. Don't you start :) . Lipat lang ako idugang ang Alimol. By the way, Europe-style promenade is way much better model to mimic of. Any idea when will be the bidding of the old airport site? :)
We all loved Europe. Sa classroom pa lang gina-promote na ina sa aton. Aside from telling us nga after graduation mapa-Tate dayon, next in line is ang pakadto diri sa Europa. Remember our bloody history subject sang 4th year. Mas pamatyagan sang ugok naton nga maestro mas importante pa siya sa Nursing subject ta. It's all Europe, Europe. Pati si Rizal gindala niya pa he he he. But there you go, nagbunga gid man iya study. Mas na-appreciate ko pa gani subong kay ari ko di. Thanks to Mr Australia.

Amo gid Jon ... hahaha .. si Kirby wala-wala gid ina ah. Btw, may PM ko da sa imo.

Regarding proposed CBD along Marina area, I think we all share the same sentiments. It looks much, much better compare sa proposed CBD in the old airport site. Hopefully, mauna patindog ang sa may Marina dampi ... and yes, the river will definitely complement sa beauty sang area of developments dira. Tani ma-maintain nila pati ang mga mangroves sa area kay mas manami tulukon and mas environmentally-friendly ang dating niya. Butangan tuod cafe' Jon. Duwa na ta da mangape-ngape pag-abot ta .. yehoo !
Amo gid Weck. Si Kirby lipat-plipat iya. Nano man? Weck, like your plan. Tani forward ta ini kay Mayor Trenas kay basi feasible man sa project nga ini. In as much as I would to hear about this proposal, timpi ako anay. Pag-na-approve na lang ako magwakal todo. Look at what's happening sa mga recent developments, ara na siya so pwede na ta kadak-dak kay approved na siya. Hambal nila, when it rains, it pours, when it pours, it floods .. so there you go, ara na ang Flood Control project sang Iloilo. Naaprubado na mga amigo.

picnic ta da next time Jon pag dungan ta abot ... hehehe. The golf course looks absolutely nice, and yes refreshing sa looks. Been once inside. And like you, tagahatod lang ta pirmi dira ... hehehe. I'm not fond of the game, Jon. That's why. My invitational golf last year from CPU Centennial Committee pero wala gid ako nag-attend. nagbakal lang ko ticket kay may mga quota aton friends didto. Hopefully next time, I could roam around the entire area. Sight seeing lang gid siguro.
Ok Weck. Next time ah. Practice ta golf for the meantime. I tried once but it doesn't tick me at all. All I wanted to see the whole lot of Sta Barbara Golf Course. Di ba mapatindog sila Centennial Marker nila?

JonJon75

March 18th, 2006, 04:34 AM

Few more updates for ILOILO this week or over the weekend:

Cheers for students in UPV for winning the event. Hope to see more of UPV pips excelling in the future.

UPV Marketing Organization
one of 5 best in the country
2 UPV students named Agora national winners

ILOILO City -- For the second year in a row, the University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) brought home the bacon! Once again, the UPV Marketing Society, Inc. emerged victorious in this year’s Agora Youth Awards as one of the Top 5 Best Marketing Organizations in the country together with Ateneo de Manila University, UP Diliman, San Beda College, and De La Salle University – Dasmariñas.

(more about this article on Panay News online.
Link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news13.htm)

Here's an exhibit par excellance. Definitely reminiscing the past.

Veterans Bank’s WWII exhibit opens in Iloilo

ILOILO City -- Stirring photographs, artifacts and memorabilia from World War II are on display at the SM City Iloilo starting today, March 18 to 30, 2006.

Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB), in partnership with Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, Iloilo City Mayor Treñas and SM City Iloilo, is sponsoring the exhibit entitled as “The War Of Our Fathers…A Tribute to the Filipino Freedom Fighter”. The exhibit is a tribute to our WWII veterans and survivors in time for the 61st Anniversary of the Liberation of Panay and Romblon.

(read more about this article in Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/people.htm)

And lastly, another affair/show to look forward to ...

SM City Iloilo sets weeklong Bridal Fair

In preparation for the coming wedding month, SM City celebrates the bridal fair. A weeklong affair that showcases just about everything a couple needs for a wedding.

You won’t want to miss out on this elegant production highlighting Iloilo City’s key players in the wedding organizing industry showcasing their fresh ideas and innovative concepts from March 20 to 26 at the said mall.

(read more about this article in Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news5.htm

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 05:39 AM

^^ thanks for posting the links, Jon. Damo subong activities sa Iloilo. They're busy preparing for the 8th National Mango Congress to be held in the city by April or end week of March siguro. :)

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 05:44 AM

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/cataanw1.bmp

CATAAN COVE

Historic San Joaquin is the site of the landing of the 10 Bornean Datus and the Barter of Panay. This breathtaking panoramic view lies in the heart of a cove. It is nestled at the foot of the hill and age-old trees are hugely spread. The beach is adorned with multi-colored pebbles. A dive in the deep blue water would give a glimpse of fish, corals and various marine life that abound the area. It is 60 kms southwest of Iloilo City.

(taken from Iloilo Local Government Unit Official Website)
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=3&show3rdlevel=1

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 05:50 AM

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/golfw1.bmp

STA. BARBARA GOLF COURSE

The Iloilo Golf and Country Club in Sta. Barbara, lays claim to being the oldest golf course in the Philippines. It was built in the 1900s by a group of foreigners, mostly Americans and British. Thirteen of them organized the construction of the first course of short nine holes and named it Polo Golf Club. The Sta. Barbara course took an architectural characteristic distinctly Scottish. The terrain with its gentle undulating hills, was left as nature made it. Ant hills were removed in the fifties, following the modern American trend of fairway designs. Even now, the course is distinctly known for its undulating and wavy fairways.

The golf course clubhouse was occupied temporarily by the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) until the Japanese landed in Iloilo on April 16, 1942. During the Japanese occupation, the clubhouse was razed to the ground. The Golf Course was used as camp by the American Liberation Forces. When the war ended, foreign members and golfers regrouped and reorganized renaming it the Iloilo Golf and Country Club.

The original nine hole also expanded to a seventeen-hole course. The golf course earned the distinction of being one of the best in the country. Famous golfers came and graced this historic course. Renowned American professionals and British and Australian champions made it a point to come and play in Sta. Barbara when they visited the Philippines. Iloilo Golf & Country Club claim to pre-eminence in golfing history is now undisputed. A wite-up in a worldwide publication, "Golf Digest" (largest English language golfing publication in Asia), featured in its August 1983 issue, stated that Sta. Barbara Golf Course in the Philippines is one of the oldest clubs in Asia.

(article taken from: ILOILO LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE)
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=1&show3rdlevel=1

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 06:17 AM

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/imoyfw1.bmp http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/pinetw1.bmp

BUCARI MOUNTAIN RANGE

Escape the summer heat and come to the summer capital of Iloilo, Bucari, known as the Little Baguio. The terrain is covered with green grass and luxuriant trees. Some crouching on the peaks and some nestling in the IMOY FALLS, which like jewel hidden in the hills, add rustic flavor to the place. Listen to the murmuring streams as you camp, hike, trek, bike or horseback. Or simply wrap yourself in the mystery of seclusion and meditate. Bucari is not all scenery, in fact it can be described as a place where nature, legend, myths and history meet. Oral tradition has it that Bornean Datu Sumakwel used to cross the area as short cut from one side of Panay Island to another.

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/terrw2.bmp

The potentials of the area for ecological enterprises are virtually limitless. It is ideal for Agro-forestry. All the flowers and vegetable varieties that grow in Baguio, grow in Bucari. It is located at Leon, Iloilo.

(article taken from: LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE)
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=3&show3rdlevel=1

Yuber0000

March 18th, 2006, 08:12 AM

Hello mga kasimanwa kamusta kita da?

Sinjin P.

March 18th, 2006, 08:15 AM

Welcome Yuber0000 to SSC Forums. :hi:

Better introduce yourself in the Roll Call Thread:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=313430 :)

sugarboy

March 18th, 2006, 09:54 AM

sandrin

March 18th, 2006, 02:32 PM

wow the hidden gems of IloIlo unfold. I bet the entire Panay Island is blessed with hidden mystical and mythical locations waiting to be explored. And the food, namit gid.

many thanks for the info kirby

Bucari and Cataan Cove will be in my itinerary when I visit IloIlo and Guimaras.[/B/

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/imoyfw1.bmp http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/pinetw1.bmp

BUCARI MOUNTAIN RANGE

Escape the summer heat and come to the summer capital of Iloilo, Bucari, known as the Little Baguio. The terrain is covered with green grass and luxuriant trees. Some crouching on the peaks and some nestling in the IMOY FALLS, which like jewel hidden in the hills, add rustic flavor to the place. Listen to the murmuring streams as you camp, hike, trek, bike or horseback. Or simply wrap yourself in the mystery of seclusion and meditate. Bucari is not all scenery, in fact it can be described as a place where nature, legend, myths and history meet. Oral tradition has it that Bornean Datu Sumakwel used to cross the area as short cut from one side of Panay Island to another.

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/terrw2.bmp

The potentials of the area for ecological enterprises are virtually limitless. It is ideal for Agro-forestry. All the flowers and vegetable varieties that grow in Baguio, grow in Bucari. It is located at Leon, Iloilo.

(article taken from: LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE)
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=3&show3rdlevel=1

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/cataanw1.bmp

[B]CATAAN COVE

Historic San Joaquin is the site of the landing of the 10 Bornean Datus and the Barter of Panay. This breathtaking panoramic view lies in the heart of a cove. It is nestled at the foot of the hill and age-old trees are hugely spread. The beach is adorned with multi-colored pebbles. A dive in the deep blue water would give a glimpse of fish, corals and various marine life that abound the area. It is 60 kms southwest of Iloilo City.

(taken from Iloilo Local Government Unit Official Website)
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=3&show3rdlevel=1

slerz

March 18th, 2006, 06:05 PM

Hello friends... Ilo ilo is beautiful, now I know ;)

Mangadto tag Iloilo bai, Suroy Suroy sa Iloilo...
Cebu talks about Iloilo, some ways to travel to Iloilo.
listen here - http://youtube.com/watch?v=J7rlzWkkveU
caution: cebuano

lewdsaint

March 18th, 2006, 06:48 PM

Jon, wala ko kabakasyon sang last dinagyang but I'm planning next year. medto dugay na ako wala ka tanaw dinagyang. ang ulihi ko nga tan-aw last '98 pa, gin-upod ko officemate ko.

Thanks. Nagpauli ka sa aton sang Dinagyang?

kirby21

March 18th, 2006, 09:58 PM

Hello mga kasimanwa kamusta kita da?

Welcome Yuber. Enjoy posting here in SSC.

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 01:31 AM

Hello mga kasimanwa kamusta kita da?

Welcome Yuber. Kabay pa mag-enjoy ka man di sa SSC. Nice to know nga nagadamo man ta di. Metro is here, too. :cheers:

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 01:34 AM

you're welcome amigo. Basta ikaw ah. Mangita pa ko di updates. This month paspas ang updates if you have noticed. Starting sa New City Hall, bidding of the old airport site, etc. and now the Flood Control Project. Of course, we're heading the right direction diri and thanks to our city and provincial officials. :)

I hope more to come pa. Maayo lang kay aprubado na ini tanan ... more pa ang naka-line up. Awaiting approval na lang .. yehoo !

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 01:54 AM

lango-lango gid iya si JonJon .. nalipat lang ko diutay, Wecky. :) Sabay niyo lang ako kung mangape kamo to. lol. Before I forget post ko diri ang pic from Sunstar regarding sa mangroves sa area nga ina. Ayos man ah.

Here it is:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/16/article_167289_03-16-2006.jpg

Okay lang Kirby (sobbing) .. amo ka gid man na ... hehehe. Joke lang amigo ah. Anyway, thanks for posting the mangoves pic. Kanami no? Hopefully they can use these mangroves as part of ornamentals sa bag-o nga CBD sa La Paz area. That if the Iloilo Flood Control Project will develop this area as one. Pero as far as I know, ara siya as part of the project. Am I right Van?

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 19th, 2006, 01:54 AM

Contractor given go-signal to start floodway project

The contractor of the Iloilo Flood Control Project has been given the notice to proceed with the construction by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

In an official communication furnished the executive office, DPWH undersecretary Manuel Bonoan informed Jeong Sup Shim, general manager of the Korean-based Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Company, that the notice to proceed for the construction of Package 1 was issued upon the approval of DPWH secretary Hermogenes Ebdane last February 3rd.

Package 1 consists of the construction of the Jaro Floodway and the improvement of the Tigum-Aganan Rivers.

Bonoan also advised Jeong that work should proceed within 28 days of receiving the official notice to proceed.

It can be recalled that there were reports last year indicating that some national projects, including the city's flood control will be scrapped due to budget constraints. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, however, has given firm assurances that the project will not be cancelled and is even a part of her medium term development plan.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, who was furnished a copy of Bonoan's letter to the contractor, was happy over this latest development and said that the Ilonggos can finally relax knowing that the project will now be implemented.

Treñas said that as soon as the civil works on the Jaro floodway and improvements on the Tigum-Aganan Rivers start, residents of flood-prone city barangays can begin to relax and look forward to less flood-related problems in the future.

(Eireen Manikan/PIO)

Weeee! :cheers:

This is really good news... like a domino effect...more work for the Ilonggos...for the businessman good indeed...madamo ni nga balas kag kabilya kag semento mga toto kag neneng! (way labot mar airport pa na ginaconstruct!)

I was lucky enough to see the sketches of the FLOODWAY last dinagyang 2004... may ara sila booth...all i can remember is...if my facts are correct...

the floodway would be 60m wide and 45 meters deep..3-7 km long... 12 bridges will be renovated and 5-7 new bridges will be constructed...a highway/road besides the Floodway in the Lapaz area will be constructed... (if i'm wrong please don't hesitate to correct me..and do please post the correct info, ty)

Lipat na ko sang iban pa..actually i do have the leaflet back home sa ILOILO gintago ko cabinet.

ILOILO SOARING HIGH! :eek2:

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 02:02 AM

At imes lang. I'm in a funny mood lately so patay panunlog ko di. Even my co-workers noticed, too. Basi amo na ini kung nagatinigulang ka. I'm becoming more and more cheeky kuno. Well, amo na hambal nila. Ako iya, okay man ah. What's there in life to complain at? Sadya man ta di ah.
I'm worried for you Jon ... hehehe. Basi gid man. Wal lang ta kabalo. :)

We all loved Europe. Sa classroom pa lang gina-promote na ina sa aton. Aside from telling us nga after graduation mapa-Tate dayon, next in line is ang pakadto diri sa Europa. Remember our bloody history subject sang 4th year. Mas pamatyagan sang ugok naton nga maestro mas importante pa siya sa Nursing subject ta. It's all Europe, Europe. Pati si Rizal gindala niya pa he he he. But there you go, nagbunga gid man iya study. Mas na-appreciate ko pa gani subong kay ari ko di. Thanks to Mr Australia.
agree .. educated in Sydney, Australia siya kuno ... hehehe .. whatever .. hahaha. I'm glad we're here. At least all classroom discussions nakadtuan na naton. Amo ina iya.

Amo gid Weck. Si Kirby lipat-plipat iya. Nano man? Weck, like your plan. Tani forward ta ini kay Mayor Trenas kay basi feasible man sa project nga ini. In as much as I would to hear about this proposal, timpi ako anay. Pag-na-approve na lang ako magwakal todo. Look at what's happening sa mga recent developments, ara na siya so pwede na ta kadak-dak kay approved na siya. Hambal nila, when it rains, it pours, when it pours, it floods .. so there you go, ara na ang Flood Control project sang Iloilo. Naaprubado na mga amigo.
Sige lang. Si Kirby malipaton na subong. Anyway, thanks for bringing the Iloilo Flood Control Project. Surely, dako gid mabulig sang project nga ina sa aton. One thing for sure is ma-lessen ang flooding sa Jaro area in the future.

Ok Weck. Next time ah. Practice ta golf for the meantime. I tried once but it doesn't tick me at all. All I wanted to see the whole lot of Sta Barbara Golf Course. Di ba mapatindog sila Centennial Marker nila?
Picnic lang Jon. Daw mabudlayan gid ko siguro maghampak bola sang golf. Kung matabo, intense training gid ang matabo. :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 19th, 2006, 02:02 AM

Amo gid Jon ... hahaha .. si Kirby wala-wala gid ina ah. Btw, may PM ko da sa imo.

Regarding proposed CBD along Marina area, I think we all share the same sentiments. It looks much, much better compare sa proposed CBD in the old airport site. Hopefully, mauna patindog ang sa may Marina dampi ... and yes, the river will definitely complement sa beauty sang area of developments dira. Tani ma-maintain nila pati ang mga mangroves sa area kay mas manami tulukon and mas environmentally-friendly ang dating niya. Butangan tuod cafe' Jon. Duwa na ta da mangape-ngape pag-abot ta .. yehoo !

Yes..this is a GOOD site...I an attest to that..sa SAN PABLO ko bal-an nga-college so pirmi ko na kita da nga area...If I'm not mistaken this is the Project of the Iloilo Business Club..with a budget of PhP4B...to develop the ILOILO River and build resto/marinas along the banks...and incorporated with the masterplan is the CBD..this is Good para may kompetensya ang sa Old Airport site sa Mandurriao...daw ortigas kag makati sang manila bla haw...tapos ang sa Savannah pila ka adlaw daw alabang...may plano man na bal-an magpatindog Malls kag Offices si Toto Manny.

All the BEST for ILOILO, All the BEST for ILONGGOS!
Hala Bira ILOILO, Sulong sa Pag-bag-o!
:cheers:

kirby21

March 19th, 2006, 02:15 AM

Joining you both Metropolitan and Wecky.

Metropolitan Iloilo, Paulinian ka pa (St Paul's Univ Iloilo)? Wow ! Paulinian rocks. There's a lot of Paulinians here in UK as well.

Anyway, it would be nice if this area in La Paz will be transformed into another CBD as planned compliment of the Iloilo Flood Control Project and the Iloilo Business Club. How I wish at certain point that there will be another area/s in Iloilo to compete with the proposed CBD in the old Mandurriao Airport Site. Remember, less than a year to go and the new Iloilo Airport in Sta Barbara will be opened na. I'm sure by that time, there's already a winning bidder, and is all set to transform the old site into their haven of corporate business. We'll see and hope for the best. :)

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 02:23 AM

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 02:29 AM

Yes..this is a GOOD site...I an attest to that..sa SAN PABLO ko bal-an nga-college so pirmi ko na kita da nga area...If I'm not mistaken this is the Project of the Iloilo Business Club..with a budget of PhP4B...to develop the ILOILO River and build resto/marinas along the banks...and incorporated with the masterplan is the CBD..this is Good para may kompetensya ang sa Old Airport site sa Mandurriao...daw ortigas kag makati sang manila bla haw...tapos ang sa Savannah pila ka adlaw daw alabang...may plano man na bal-an magpatindog Malls kag Offices si Toto Manny.

All the BEST for ILOILO, All the BEST for ILONGGOS!
Hala Bira ILOILO, Sulong sa Pag-bag-o!
:cheers:

Baskog Paulinian ah! Thanks for sharing infos here Metro. We loved to hear from somebody back home though I know you're not based in Iloilo right now. :) Savannah accdg to Mr Villar is planning to build its own commercial complex (mall to be exact) sa area nga ina. I haven't seen the proposed mall yet coz the last time I went home, wala sang meeting ang mga residents of Savannah. Besides, I'm too busy with our school's activities as well to take note of anything regarding my place of residence. So far, so good.

Btw, I liked the last phrase you posted ... "sulong sa pagbag-o" .. that's how Ilonggos are at present. And I'm glad we're all working towards it for the better future.

kirby21

March 19th, 2006, 02:36 AM

Okay lang Kirby (sobbing) .. amo ka gid man na ... hehehe. Joke lang amigo ah. Anyway, thanks for posting the mangoves pic. Kanami no? Hopefully they can use these mangroves as part of ornamentals sa bag-o nga CBD sa La Paz area. That if the Iloilo Flood Control Project will develop this area as one. Pero as far as I know, ara siya as part of the project. Am I right Van?
lol. You're welcome indeed. Si Jon ginatungan niya pa. About sa proposal nga ini, we'll wait and see na lang. It'll be a healthy competition between Mandurriao and LaPaz kung matabo. La Paz right now is teeming with new buildings side by side. Ang development niys starts from Gaisano City near Batiano River towards LaPaz Plaza and also towards WVSU area. :)

kirby21

March 19th, 2006, 02:47 AM

wow the hidden gems of IloIlo unfold. I bet the entire Panay Island is blessed with hidden mystical and mythical locations waiting to be explored. And the food, namit gid.

many thanks for the info kirby

Bucari and Cataan Cove will be in my itinerary when I visit IloIlo and Guimaras.

That's right Sandrin. Try visiting areas outside the city. One more to add in your list is the "Tinagong Dagat" (hidden sea - actually it's a lake more than a sea) in the town of Lambunao. And I'm glad to know that you're planning to visit ILOILO and GUIMARAS provinces. It's a treat for every visitors and tourists. Whenever in ILOILO, visiting Guimaras is a MUST ! Go Iloilo ! Go Guimaras ! :)

Here's Tinagong Dagat article:

[B]TINAGONG DAGAT
(Hidden Sea)

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/tinagow1.jpg

A priceless treasure worth discovering is the Tinagong Dagat. The allure of its freshwater lake in the hinterlands of Lambunao, is a priceless gift of nature. Nestling at the foot of Mount Apog-apog, the borders of Iloilo & Antique, Tinagong Dagat offers an enchanting and rewarding experience to those who dare brave not only the exhausting trek to reach it but the treacherous sloping trail.

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/dagatw1.bmp

It could only be reached by hiking for at least ten hours. It is a three-hectare lake, about 80 meters deep and springs out water to Ulian River, one of the four major river systems in Iloilo, and the source of drinking water and irrigation for at least ten towns. It is home to freshwater eel, carps and tilapias. Its adjacent forest, which is said to be home of unseen beings and a number of endangered flora and fauna, attracts a number of mountaineers. It is 73 kms north of Iloilo City.

(article taken from: LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF ILOILO OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=3&show3rdlevel=1)

wecky

March 19th, 2006, 03:00 AM

^^ thanks for posting those articles Kirbs. Haven't been to some of them .. hopefully, someday kung makapuli na naman para may libot-libotan naman ta nga iban aside from Smallville, Guimaras, Boracay, Guimbal-Miag-ao and Coastal Road. I guess indi man gid ini long drive ah. Passi gani kuha in just a little more than an hour lang .. speed limit 100km/hr ... hehehe. Joke only.

_zner_

March 19th, 2006, 04:13 AM

hey guys

do you want to promote iloilo?

pls put pictures in the album of davao in picturetrail.. maximum of 10 best pictures.
PM for the password..

JonJon75

March 19th, 2006, 04:25 AM

thank you myx. We'll try. Probably Chymera or Wecky have pics of Iloilo recently. Cheers.

JonJon75

March 19th, 2006, 04:36 AM

Hello mga kasimanwa kamusta kita da?

Welcome Yuber0000! Join us here in SSC and relive the Ilonggo Spirit in you. Hoping to see you here often amigo.

JonJon75

March 19th, 2006, 04:42 AM

Jon, wala ko kabakasyon sang last dinagyang but I'm planning next year. medto dugay na ako wala ka tanaw dinagyang. ang ulihi ko nga tan-aw last '98 pa, gin-upod ko officemate ko.
I'm hopeful (as ever) to go Dagyang next year but it'll all depends with the scheds and availability of funds. Nga daan nagapang-agda si Wecky and Kirby to go for European tour towards the end of this year. So, let's see na lang. I guess Wecky had definite scheds na to go home next year. Well, that's far as I know. He's probably be joined with some of his friends here to attend Dinagyang Festival til Jaro Fiesta (kuno!). Anyway, nice pic indeed. Hidlaw man ta nga wala naka-Dagyng for a while.

JonJon75

March 19th, 2006, 04:53 AM

JikJik

March 19th, 2006, 06:21 AM

from page 10 to 14 akon basa di ba. Mga kasimanwa salamat sa mga articles. I've learned naman a bit about Iloilo today. Kabay pa matuman ang mga proyekto/s as soon as possible.

JikJik

March 19th, 2006, 06:34 AM

That's right Sandrin. Try visiting areas outside the city. One more to add in your list is the "Tinagong Dagat" (hidden sea - actually it's a lake more than a sea) in the town of Lambunao. And I'm glad to know that you're planning to visit ILOILO and GUIMARAS provinces. It's a treat for every visitors and tourists. Whenever in ILOILO, visiting Guimaras is a MUST ! Go Iloilo ! Go Guimaras ! :)

Here's Tinagong Dagat article:

Iloilo has more to offer aside from the city itself. Estancia-Carles-Balasan area pa lang, damo na. There's Sicogon Island and Isla Gigantes to name a few. And Guimaras Islands (Province) of course is still untapped in nature, which I believe made it more serene and beautiful.

kirby21

March 19th, 2006, 09:34 AM

kirby21

March 19th, 2006, 10:20 AM

MIAG-AO CHURCH

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/miagcw1.bmp

The church was built in 1786. It sinks six meters deep into the ground with walls 1&1/2 meters thick and buttresses thrice thicker in size. A truly "Philippine church". It exudes a native touch. Its artistic facade is decorated with a relief sculpture of St. Christopher carrying Christ, the Child, amidst coconut, papaya and guava shrubs. A large stone image of St. Thomas of Villanova, parish Patron Saint, dominates the center with carved-life statues of the Pope and St. Henry with their coat-of-arms above them flanks the main entrance. A unique explosion of botanical motif reminiscent of Aztec Art. Supporting the facade are the twin belfries, one towering four-storeys, at the other, three-storeys high. It was declared a national shrine through P.D. No.260 in 1973. On December 1993, it was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. It is 40 kms southwest of Iloilo City.

(article taken from: ILOILO LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=1&show3rdlevel=1)

chymera00

March 19th, 2006, 01:24 PM

I'm not seeing Chymera. Where is he?
Probably busy with his schooling, Sinjin. I'm sure he'll be more busy in the last two years of his course. Nursing demands a lot of time both in classroom and community/hospital duty. He'll sure pop in from time to time for a visit, I guess.
Busy sa life, hehe ... I'm just here, as always ... sometimes I just visit the forum but don't post, lurker na bai. Gab-i na ko ngadaan ga puli subong

Hello regular and new forumers (Yuber0000 ;) )...
Just got back from a trip to a 'remote' barangay in Miag-ao :) Pero I didn't take pics so, kanugon ... next time na lang kay bsi kung ma tyempohan (before Holy Week)I might have the chance to visit Mt. Napulak and Sinuhotan Cave.

Impressed guid ko kaayo sa Miagao known for its church, which still doesn't fail to captivate, UPV Campus, and being a residence of a large number of seafarers ;)
QUOTE=kirby21]lango-lango gid iya si JonJon .. nalipat lang ko diutay, Wecky. :) Sabay niyo lang ako kung mangape kamo to. lol. Before I forget post ko diri ang pic from Sunstar regarding sa mangroves sa area nga ina. Ayos man ah.

Here it is:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/16/article_167289_03-16-2006.jpg[/QUOTE]
It's a nice plan, para may ara man eco-tourism sa Iloilo, maski mangrove forest lang ...lol
If you look at the diagam of the Jalandoni Bridge Project, may parts sang river that they will be doing some landscaping and stuff .. maybe dala na ini sa project to put up a new river promenade.

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

Also, gusto ko man matabo nga may ara tani sang ferry boat thinggy sa Iloilo River, para may alternative way of transport man sa Iloilo and it could promote tourism and the conservation of the river.

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/cataanw1.bmp

CATAAN COVE

Historic San Joaquin is the site of the landing of the 10 Bornean Datus and the Barter of Panay. This breathtaking panoramic view lies in the heart of a cove. It is nestled at the foot of the hill and age-old trees are hugely spread. The beach is adorned with multi-colored pebbles. A dive in the deep blue water would give a glimpse of fish, corals and various marine life that abound the area. It is 60 kms southwest of Iloilo City.

(taken from Iloilo Local Government Unit Official Website)
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=3&show3rdlevel=1
More info:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/CataanCaveSanJoaquin.jpg
Hello friends... Ilo ilo is beautiful, now I know ;)

Mangadto tag Iloilo bai, Suroy Suroy sa Iloilo...
Cebu talks about Iloilo, some ways to travel to Iloilo.
listen here - http://youtube.com/watch?v=J7rlzWkkveU
caution: cebuano
Can't understand anything, lol. This is the kind of thing that should be happening between regions, provinces, or cities in the P.I. we should be helping each other out, settling our differences, not pulling each other down.
thanks slerz.
Weeee! :cheers:

This is really good news... like a domino effect...more work for the Ilonggos...for the businessman good indeed...madamo ni nga balas kag kabilya kag semento mga toto kag neneng! (way labot mar airport pa na ginaconstruct!)

I was lucky enough to see the sketches of the FLOODWAY last dinagyang 2004... may ara sila booth...all i can remember is...if my facts are correct...

the floodway would be 60m wide and 45 meters deep..3-7 km long... 12 bridges will be renovated and 5-7 new bridges will be constructed...a highway/road besides the Floodway in the Lapaz area will be constructed... (if i'm wrong please don't hesitate to correct me..and do please post the correct info, ty)

Lipat na ko sang iban pa..actually i do have the leaflet back home sa ILOILO gintago ko cabinet.

ILOILO SOARING HIGH! :eek2:
dala pa gali sa plan ang construction and rennovation of bridges ... aside sa dredging, this one will be very expensive too. Pero mayu man ni, tani they will construct even just one that has a good design and something different than the regular boring P.I. bridge like the one in Putra Jaya (ambisyon!)

http://mt.odds-and-ends.net/yap/archives/bridge.jpg

Yes..this is a GOOD site...I an attest to that..sa SAN PABLO ko bal-an nga-college so pirmi ko na kita da nga area...If I'm not mistaken this is the Project of the Iloilo Business Club..with a budget of PhP4B...to develop the ILOILO River and build resto/marinas along the banks...and incorporated with the masterplan is the CBD..this is Good para may kompetensya ang sa Old Airport site sa Mandurriao...daw ortigas kag makati sang manila bla haw...tapos ang sa Savannah pila ka adlaw daw alabang...may plano man na bal-an magpatindog Malls kag Offices si Toto Manny.

All the BEST for ILOILO, All the BEST for ILONGGOS!
Hala Bira ILOILO, Sulong sa Pag-bag-o!
:cheers:
Hambal man gani ni wecky nga mapatindog to mall (not just a mini-mall). Mayu man para may mall man sa sagwa sang city.

This is what the swamp looks like a few months ago, still no development because there aren't any roads. But now there's the Jalandoni Bridge and its related components project, businesses will be lining up once it's completed.
lol. You're welcome indeed. Si Jon ginatungan niya pa. About sa proposal nga ini, we'll wait and see na lang. It'll be a healthy competition between Mandurriao and LaPaz kung matabo. La Paz right now is teeming with new buildings side by side. Ang development niys starts from Gaisano City near Batiano River towards LaPaz Plaza and also towards WVSU area. :)
Ang buildings nga u/c sang pagkad2 niyo di sang centrnnial sang CPU tapos na. Although indi taas ang mga buildings, nami design nila. I especially like the one in Nelly's Garden kag may isa nga 3-floors lang pero cute.
That's right Sandrin. Try visiting areas outside the city. One more to add in your list is the "Tinagong Dagat" (hidden sea - actually it's a lake more than a sea) in the town of Lambunao. And I'm glad to know that you're planning to visit ILOILO and GUIMARAS provinces. It's a treat for every visitors and tourists. Whenever in ILOILO, visiting Guimaras is a MUST ! Go Iloilo ! Go Guimaras ! :)

Here's Tinagong Dagat article:
Si Sandrin, guimarasnon na siya :) ... nami guid man to mag kad2 galing one day hike guid.
^^ thanks for posting those articles Kirbs. Haven't been to some of them .. hopefully, someday kung makapuli na naman para may libot-libotan naman ta nga iban aside from Smallville, Guimaras, Boracay, Guimbal-Miag-ao and Coastal Road. I guess indi man gid ini long drive ah. Passi gani kuha in just a little more than an hour lang .. speed limit 100km/hr ... hehehe. Joke only.
Weck, last time guin mention mo about sa houses lined sa highway in Miagao ... Grabe guid man, and it doesn't stop there may ara paguid naka spread across sa town proper nila.
Hello Metro. Glad to see you here. And thanks for the info gid. I hope they'll fasttrack the implementation of this project in conjunction with the opening of the Iloilo Airport in Sta Barbara-Cabatuan area. It's a very good project to lessen flooding along areas of Jaro and pavia during rainy days or typhoons. People in Jaro District will definitely benefit more sa project nga ini. What I really want to know is the component of this Iloilo Flood Control Project. The budget seems so massive that dredging alone can utilise all of them. Aside from widening and dredging rivers, is building bridges and roads included pa sa project nga ini? Even La Paz district is looking good for investors with the proposed building of CBD within the district area as well. This is one hell of a lot project, just in case. And btw, is it nationally funded? Or gin-utang (loan) sang Iloilo iya?
Its nationally funded, and a priority project of Pres. Arroyo. I think its funded by a loan from Japan, pero last time I heard guin cancel sang mga hapon ang loan. I don't know kung diin sila subong makwa sang funds.
MIAG-AO CHURCH

http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/image/miagcw1.bmp

The church was built in 1786. It sinks six meters deep into the ground with walls 1&1/2 meters thick and buttresses thrice thicker in size. A truly "Philippine church". It exudes a native touch. Its artistic facade is decorated with a relief sculpture of St. Christopher carrying Christ, the Child, amidst coconut, papaya and guava shrubs. A large stone image of St. Thomas of Villanova, parish Patron Saint, dominates the center with carved-life statues of the Pope and St. Henry with their coat-of-arms above them flanks the main entrance. A unique explosion of botanical motif reminiscent of Aztec Art. Supporting the facade are the twin belfries, one towering four-storeys, at the other, three-storeys high. It was declared a national shrine through P.D. No.260 in 1973. On December 1993, it was included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO. It is 40 kms southwest of Iloilo City.

(article taken from: ILOILO LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Link: http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/iloilo/index.php?id1=9&id2=1&id3=1&show3rdlevel=1)
The most photographed church in the country :)

chymera00

March 19th, 2006, 03:23 PM

Aerial view of the swamplands in the city. The site of a new CBD, which will be developed after the completion infrastructure projects and transfer of the airport in Mandurriao.

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

blueguy

March 19th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Weeee! :cheers:

This is really good news... like a domino effect...more work for the Ilonggos...for the businessman good indeed...madamo ni nga balas kag kabilya kag semento mga toto kag neneng! (way labot mar airport pa na ginaconstruct!)

I was lucky enough to see the sketches of the FLOODWAY last dinagyang 2004... may ara sila booth...all i can remember is...if my facts are correct...

the floodway would be 60m wide and 45 meters deep..3-7 km long... 12 bridges will be renovated and 5-7 new bridges will be constructed...a highway/road besides the Floodway in the Lapaz area will be constructed... (if i'm wrong please don't hesitate to correct me..and do please post the correct info, ty)

Lipat na ko sang iban pa..actually i do have the leaflet back home sa ILOILO gintago ko cabinet.

ILOILO SOARING HIGH! :eek2:

Just an overview of the Iloilo Flood Control Project:

You might be wondering why the budget for the project is way up high... because IFCP is composed of two components, namely:
Component 1 - Civil Works (construction)

Component 2 - Environmental Component which includes the four sub-components
1. Resettlement
This component will be in charge for the mapping and listing of all affected families from Aganan, Pavia where the project will start at the Aganan River and up to Bitoon, Jaro where a 90-meter floodway will be constructed. The resettlement area will be located in Sooc, Buntatala, San Isidro for city settlers and in Pavia for the relocatees in the area. The affected families will be profiled and with it the project will formulate livelihood projects and trainings to sustain their needs in the future. Three of these relocation sites are already completed, with the biggest at San Isidro being developed right now. Basic infrastructures are in placed with roads, canals, elevated water tanks, barangay halls and other basic services required.

2. Information and Education Camapaign
This component is in charge of all publicity, information dessimenation, and other form of education campaign that will be geared to full understanding of the people about the project and its long term sustainability. They regularly conduct coordination meetings with concerned NGO's, government agencies and the affected population.

3. Solid Waste Management
This component was the main reason why some barangays in the city have already developed a materials recovery facility, where people can sell recycled items for additional income. It spearhead/supported the city's program on segregation. This area also aims to enhance people's awareness on the effects of solid wate management in their lives. It is also responsible for the construction and provision of equipment and Material Recovery Facility at the Calajunan Dumpsite. This component also studied the garbage composition of the city, and ways to minimize it.

4. River and Watershed Management
This area studied men's activties and its effect in soil erosion, rivers and watershed. The component also studied the soilbed/sediment composition and river characteristics as well as men's activities from the mountains of Alimodian/ Leon up to the mouth of Iloilo and Jaro rivers near Muelle Loney and Jinactacan, Lapaz. The project also checks regularly the salinity of Iloilo River from Oton up to Muelle Loney. Rainfall events/history of flooding...and all you can think of about rivers..etc.

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

It was really an extensive study which involved a lot of experts. The very reason for this is to ensure that the project will not only ease the flooding Iloilo City, but will also sustain its effectivity in the years to come.

The Floodway which is part of phase one will be from Pinagsangaan, Pavia all the way down Brgy. Bitoon, Jaro. The floodway is 90 meters accross and 6 meters deep. It will invlove the construction of four new bridges. Also part is the improvement of the banks of Iloilo River from Tabucan, Mandurriao up to Forbes Bridge. The Carpenter's Bridge (the one in Tabucan) will be replaced by a new one. A tree park (the area from the foot of the new Jalandoni Bridge up to the area near Marina) will be developed.

Phase two will involve the improvement of Jaro River, which will affect the most number of families with the biggest chunk of the cost. This phase will involve the construction, replacement of bridges located along its path. This phase will commence after phase one is completed on 2010.

blueguy

March 19th, 2006, 06:28 PM

War of Our Fathers Exhibit at SM City Iloilo

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Vetent.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Vet1.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Vet5.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Vet4.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/PanayLiberation.jpg

blueguy

March 19th, 2006, 06:31 PM

A portion of the Floodway at Tacas

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Floodway1.jpg

blueguy

March 19th, 2006, 06:48 PM

Iloilo City Mall Locator

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MIDC2a.jpg

caloy

March 19th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Iloilo City Mall Locator

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MIDC2a.jpg

nice pic and map.

can you post it again and with more info. saan mo nakuha yang map na yan. sana interactive. very new map. kudos to whoever makes this.

and can you make it bigger as well with schools and subdivisions if possible.

overtureph

March 19th, 2006, 10:13 PM

Pride of Place : Iloilo, heritage champion

First posted 11:58pm (Mla time) Mar 19, 2006
By Augusto Villalon
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on page C1 of the March 20, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

ILOILO EVOKES MANY PLEASANT images, each one as soothing as its melodious language whose lilt perfectly sums up the local lifestyle and culture: laid-back Southern gentility graciously lived in a city on the banks of a river whose languorous flow sets the peaceful tone of the residents' pulse.
There is no other city in the Philippines with an image as distinct as Iloilo.

Once the center of the Visayan sugar industry, the city retains vestiges of that era. Muelle Loney, the city dock, commemorates Nicholas Loney, the Englishman who industrialized the sugar industry in the 19th century, exported sugar globally from Iloilo, and brought prosperity to the province.

There was another side to the entrepreneurial Loney who flooded the Iloilo market with cheap, machine-woven textiles imported from England, a move killing the flourishing Ilonggo hand-loom industry which was the source of the best hand-woven fabric in the Philippines.

Nevertheless, the face Iloilo presents
today is still sugar-sweet. Elegant arcaded colonnades dating back to the Commonwealth era still shade city-center sidewalks, an urban amenity now vanished from other Philippine city centers in the name of development.

The Commonwealth-era buildings of Iloilo face extinction. The new malls have taken away retail activity from the old city center. There are plans to reuse the old downtown buildings to produce a heritage-destination setting that attracts the public and tourists away from the malls, a plan seen to revive the old city center and return luster to the city's tarnished pride of place.

Iloilo ilustrados

Descendants of illustrious Iloilo families continue to live in their stately homes that stand sometimes alone, at other times behind rows of commercial developments, on city streets that retain shabby remnants of its former grandeur.

Progress has swept away sidewalks, trees, and the small plazas that once made the city more livable than it is today.

Nevertheless, the city presents a wide range of architecture. Houses range from pre-20th century bahay na bato of the Spanish colonial era.

In Iloilo, the houses take on a Visayan character. They are more open and embellished than their Tagalog relatives. Superb mansions from the American colonial era, built in the 1920s in an eclectic style typical to Iloilo, remain.

Probably one of the best-preserved 1930s Art Deco houses in the country is aptly called Boat House, a reference to its flowing, streamlined lines recalling sleek ocean liners considered the height of modernity during that era, causing that particular variant of the Art Deco style to be called Moderne.

Iloilo unfolds on different levels. Some mansions struggle for existence side by side with unregulated commercial development on city streets. Fast-food stores in malls fail to capture faithful customers who still insist on going to the market, not a restaurant, for an authentic batchoy fix.

Ilonggo culture tempers 21st-century mass media and Internet culture with Visayan tradition, creating an interesting mix of cutting-edge technology and the old.

With its feet firmly planted on tradition is the Panaderia de Molo, an Iloilo icon deserving to be a national treasure. Its trademark striped tins of handmade cookies are prized gifts to any Filipino. Its bakery products are coveted Pinoy comfort food that maintain the old taste and texture no longer found in mass-manufactured products from commercial bakeries.

Established by the Jason sisters, ownership has passed to their Sanson great-granddaughters, the fourth generation of the family to manage the bakery. This generation zealously maintains original family recipes, still kneads and mixes by hand, uses traditional wooden and bamboo implements, and bakes in clay ovens fired by wood especially grown in the family's plantation.

Conservation body

Bent on preserving heritage, the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage and Conservation Council (ICCHCC) actively takes a hand in guiding the city to attaining a balance between tradition and the 21st century.

Enjoying support from City Mayor Jerry Tre¤as, who understands that the identity of Iloilo lies in its culture, well-connected ICCHCC board members are Iloilo movers involved in city government, civic organizations, mass media, business, professional and academic circles.

The ICCHCC is among the few organizations in the Philippines that have greatly increased heritage awareness. The organization successfully held a heritage awards program in 2005 that awarded the winners of a student essay competition and presented awards recognizing the best conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in the city.

Among its awardees were ancestral homes reused as schools, religious convents or restaurants, proof that heritage structures can be used for contemporary needs.

In May, the ICCHCC goes into full gear. Iloilo hosts the national culminating activity for Philippine Heritage Month on May 30-31 this year.

For the entire month of May the tireless

ICCHCC presents a series of activities celebrating heritage. A Flores de Mayo, exhibits of traditional culture, musical performances, lectures, and dance performances will be held in different venues all over the city.

The closing ceremonies in Iloilo City will be the highlight of the month-long celebration and focus on Panay cultural heritage, specifically Iloilo. During the two days, activities and events will include walking tours, park concerts, cultural performances, religious rites, and ceremonial receptions.

A good place to start an Iloilo visit would be at Museo Iloilo, whose exhibits introduce what the city is all about and whose director, Zaffy Ledesma, has an inside track on local history.

Walk next door from the Museo to the Department of Tourism Office (tel. 033-3375411) for detailed information on all cultural and tourism events sponsored either by the ICCHCC or the DOT which share an office in Iloilo City.

Feedback is welcome at afvillalon@hotmail.com

Copyright 2006 Inquirer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

caloy

March 19th, 2006, 10:35 PM

by the way, excuse my ignorance, what is CBD?

kirby21

March 20th, 2006, 12:00 AM

Caloy, CBD is Central Business District.

Web definition of CBD is:

The central business district is the traditional business core of a community, characterized by a relatively high concentration of business activity within a relatively small area. The CBD is usually the retail and service center of a community. Because of its compactness, there is usually an emphasis on pedestrian traffic in the CBD.

www.nymir.org/zoning/Glossary.html

Ayala Center-Makati and Ortigas Center in tri-boundaries of Pasig-Mandaluyong-San Juan aretwo of the famous CBDs in our country. :)

kirby21

March 20th, 2006, 12:47 AM

Iloilo City Mall Locator

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MIDC2a.jpg

Thanks for sharing it with us, Van. I wonder what are those minor malls around? I think I can only identify few of them .. near Robinson's is the old Gaisano Guanco. Two small green dots across SM City looks like SM Jaro and Star Plaza. Ang two small green dots at the left side of SM City are the Iloilo Supermart Molo and Mandurriao, I guess. And the farthest green one is the newly-opened Jaro Town Center. Seems like a guessing game here.

Van, tani interactive tuod ang dating no? The Mall Map of Iloilo City is very promising indeed.

kirby21

March 20th, 2006, 01:08 AM

Just an overview of the Iloilo Flood Control Project:

You might be wondering why the budget for the project is way up high... because IFCP is composed of two components, namely:
Component 1 - Civil Works (construction)

Component 2 - Environmental Component which includes the four sub-components
1. Resettlement
This component will be in charge for the mapping and listing of all affected families from Aganan, Pavia where the project will start at the Aganan River and up to Bitoon, Jaro where a 90-meter floodway will be constructed. The resettlement area will be located in Sooc, Buntatala, San Isidro for city settlers and in Pavia for the relocatees in the area. The affected families will be profiled and with it the project will formulate livelihood projects and trainings to sustain their needs in the future. Three of these relocation sites are already completed, with the biggest at San Isidro being developed right now. Basic infrastructures are in placed with roads, canals, elevated water tanks, barangay halls and other basic services required.

2. Information and Education Camapaign
This component is in charge of all publicity, information dessimenation, and other form of education campaign that will be geared to full understanding of the people about the project and its long term sustainability. They regularly conduct coordination meetings with concerned NGO's, government agencies and the affected population.

3. Solid Waste Management
This component was the main reason why some barangays in the city have already developed a materials recovery facility, where people can sell recycled items for additional income. It spearhead/supported the city's program on segregation. This area also aims to enhance people's awareness on the effects of solid wate management in their lives. It is also responsible for the construction and provision of equipment and Material Recovery Facility at the Calajunan Dumpsite. This component also studied the garbage composition of the city, and ways to minimize it.

4. River and Watershed Management
This area studied men's activties and its effect in soil erosion, rivers and watershed. The component also studied the soilbed/sediment composition and river characteristics as well as men's activities from the mountains of Alimodian/ Leon up to the mouth of Iloilo and Jaro rivers near Muelle Loney and Jinactacan, Lapaz. The project also checks regularly the salinity of Iloilo River from Oton up to Muelle Loney. Rainfall events/history of flooding...and all you can think of about rivers..etc.

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

It was really an extensive study which involved a lot of experts. The very reason for this is to ensure that the project will not only ease the flooding Iloilo City, but will also sustain its effectivity in the years to come.

The Floodway which is part of phase one will be from Pinagsangaan, Pavia all the way down Brgy. Bitoon, Jaro. The floodway is 90 meters accross and 6 meters deep. It will invlove the construction of four new bridges. Also part is the improvement of the banks of Iloilo River from Tabucan, Mandurriao up to Forbes Bridge. The Carpenter's Bridge (the one in Tabucan) will be replaced by a new one. A tree park (the area from the foot of the new Jalandoni Bridge up to the area near Marina) will be developed.

Phase two will involve the improvement of Jaro River, which will affect the most number of families with the biggest chunk of the cost. This phase will involve the construction, replacement of bridges located along its path. This phase will commence after phase one is completed on 2010.

ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT seems more interesting than any government projects in our province (for me anyway .. and accdg to what I've read) nowadays. It presents better opportunities compare to the proposed CBD in Mandurriao and the Iloilo International Airport in Sta Barbara. Maybe because of its components and related items included for the said project. This kind of project is more promising to any investors and businessmen who want to build their businesses in Iloilo. What more I am looking forward to is the promenade along riverbanks of LaPaz district. It will surely make Iloilo competitive with other cities in Asia especially if this promenade will be patterned from any known European city. Definitely, it'll boost both tourism and commerce within the region.

Thanks for sharing a lot of info about Iloilo Flood Control Project, Van. It's really, really good. Kudos to its planner and to JICA (?) for helping the project to be realised ... soon ! Ang importante is may go-signal na from NG. Cheers ! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

kirby21

March 20th, 2006, 01:36 AM

A portion of the Floodway at Tacas

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/Floodway1.jpg

Impressive ! Get it all done, mate ! Kanami siya, Van. Again, the project is so promising ! It will surely make its own IMPACT apart from other projects in the city and province of Iloilo at present such as the Iloilo Airport in Sta Barbara, New Iloilo City Hall, a business district in Mandurriao, Iloilo Night Market, etc. They say that 2005 serves as a banner year of the city's awakening and I'll say 2007 is the banner year for city and province's projects realisation. Go ILOILO !

kirby21

March 20th, 2006, 01:55 AM

Iloilo has more to offer aside from the city itself. Estancia-Carles-Balasan area pa lang, damo na. There's Sicogon Island and Isla Gigantes to name a few. And Guimaras Islands (Province) of course is still untapped in nature, which I believe made it more serene and beautiful.

Hi Jik. Indeed, ILOILO is more than Iloilo City alone. There are so many beautiful spots around the province when visiting Iloilo. And yes, Sicogon Island and Isla Gigantes in Estancia-Concepcion area are few of them. Remember that the town of Estancia due to its teeming marine resources and good fishing ground is called the "ALASKA of the Philippines". Estancia itself has a direct trade with Manila and other provinces of Mindanao due its own local port, which I believe until now serves as a port of call for some NN ships and other sea vessels companies. I hope these municipalities in the northern region of the province will strengthen their bid for tourism and medium-scale industry as well. :)

sandrin

March 20th, 2006, 02:54 AM

wecky

March 20th, 2006, 09:52 AM

Happy Monday morning everyone. Van, thanks for posting pics, article about the Iloilo Flood Control Project. One of the best projects in the city to be implemented soon. Cheers !

wecky

March 20th, 2006, 09:57 AM

blueguy

March 20th, 2006, 05:14 PM

ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT seems more interesting than any government projects in our province (for me anyway .. and accdg to what I've read) nowadays. It presents better opportunities compare to the proposed CBD in Mandurriao and the Iloilo International Airport in Sta Barbara. Maybe because of its components and related items included for the said project. This kind of project is more promising to any investors and businessmen who want to build their businesses in Iloilo. What more I am looking forward to is the promenade along riverbanks of LaPaz district. It will surely make Iloilo competitive with other cities in Asia especially if this promenade will be patterned from any known European city. Definitely, it'll boost both tourism and commerce within the region.

Thanks for sharing a lot of info about Iloilo Flood Control Project, Van. It's really, really good. Kudos to its planner and to JICA (?) for helping the project to be realised ... soon ! Ang importante is may go-signal na from NG. Cheers ! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Its actually the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) not JICA since the money that will be used for the project is a soft loan from the Japanese people. The study for the project way back in late 80's and eraly 90's before that Ormoc tragedy. And Ormoc was part of the cities in the country that wsa considered. Kaya imbes na loan for Ormoc, it was just a grant...free...

blueguy

March 20th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project

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

JonJon75

March 20th, 2006, 09:21 PM

kirby, tinagong dagat seems really enchanting, however is there other way to get there than trek for 10 hours, i might faint upon reaching the top.
in my opinion, tinagong dagat should be declared as a national park to protect it from squatters and pollution that are the worst that could happen when tourists come in droves. though i don't see them coming anytime soon, it's better to implement an early preventive measure to preserve th beauty of the mountain terrain.

Sandrin, it's a challenge indeed ... but i agree with you. Ten hours of hiking is too much to bear. I couldn't do it myself. I liked to try though. Probably, I'll be like any backpackers here with big backpack full of stuffs, just in case. I haven't been to that lake and it's bit enticing. I think I'll start preparing my gear as early as now should I decide later to do camping. :) I don't think Kirby could tackle ten hours of walking, too (he he he).

It would be very advantageous if the government will declare it as a National Park. By all means, preserving nature (esp this lake) from squatters is one of the best move our DENR could offer to maintain this haven.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 21st, 2006, 03:59 AM

Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project

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

Van, thankyou gid sa pag post sang Iloilo Flood control Project Map...this is the same MAP that I was able to see last Dinagyang 2004...I remember I spent an hour inquiring about this and talking with the people in the booth...there was even an american guy then who stoopped by and had a short chat with us.

now,if only we can have a larger image so that we could interpret the legends...

hehehe yup taga San Pablo gid ako...damo ko da gani classmate sa UK...

thats why nanamian ko da magtambay sa likod sa ng San Pablo kay manami ang view sang mangroves... sauna gani ginawish pa namon na tani may ara bridge ga connect sa schoolnamon pakadto sa Gaisano City...

Dako gid man ang potential sang area da for tourism...gusto ko tani i-suggest that pareho sang Europe may ara man daw "bangka" nga ga libotlibot da for lovers...hehehe

Yes...the ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT was implemnetd...a 10 year thorough study was done... manami gid ini nga project..aside fromthe economic impact...(zero flood,zero damage to property) we can alsosay it has a very high grade on aesthetic value since madamo nga "squatter area ang marelocate...kundi mahawan ang suba..matinlo kay may park sa kilid...

Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa Pagbag-o!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 21st, 2006, 04:09 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 21st, 2006, 04:14 AM

Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project

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

If im not mistaken and if i remember it right...(2 years is a long time hehehe) the yellow bridges are the new ones...so that would be around 6...the brown bridges are the existing ones...some of them will be repaired...

there..manami ni tani kung may dako na mapa...

sandrin

March 21st, 2006, 05:26 AM

Sandrin, it's a challenge indeed ... but i agree with you. Ten hours of hiking is too much to bear. I couldn't do it myself. I liked to try though. Probably, I'll be like any backpackers here with big backpack full of stuffs, just in case. I haven't been to that lake and it's bit enticing. I think I'll start preparing my gear as early as now should I decide later to do camping. :) I don't think Kirby could tackle ten hours of walking, too (he he he).

It would be very advantageous if the government will declare it as a National Park. By all means, preserving nature (esp this lake) from squatters is one of the best move our DENR could offer to maintain this haven.

Please do not forget to post pictures should you decide to hike and reach the summit. Go for it! It's quite an adventure for sure!

ark

March 21st, 2006, 05:36 AM

blueguy

March 21st, 2006, 06:52 AM

blueguy

March 21st, 2006, 07:39 AM

ark

March 21st, 2006, 09:38 AM

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:

Now, I'm an architect, when I'm in college, some of my instructors had this proposal that Calle Real should be closed to vehicles and the streets be paved with bricks or cobblestones. The old buildings be restored, coffee shops be established in the sidewalks, etc., and only pedestrians be allowed in these streets-JM Basa, parts of Iznart, etc.-patterned after Shanghai, Macau, and the European cities. I don't know if the proposal was submitted but hey, they already torned down the Cacho building. :runaway:

ark

March 21st, 2006, 09:45 AM

kirby21

March 21st, 2006, 09:47 AM

hello ark .. welcome, welcome, welcome. I'm glad to see you around here. Anyway, you're right to say that Cacho Building in Calle Real was demolished already. Sadly though. I hope we'll maintain the remaining old structures around the city for good na. :)

kirby21

March 21st, 2006, 09:49 AM

Speaking of Metropolitan Iloilo, When I was in college, we had a symposium about city planning, and there's this plan to establish an Iloilo Metropolis consisting of Iloilo-the central city, and the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Leganes, Zarraga, and Pavia. Later in my thesis, in one of my researches, a long range plan to include Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan.
:bash:

definitely a good plan indeed. Sta Barbara and cabatuan as site of the New Iloilo Airport should be part of the metro areas. Hopefully, it will be realised soon. Right now, only Oton, Pavia, San Miguel and Leganes were considered as component of the said metro scheme.

kirby21

March 21st, 2006, 09:51 AM

Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project

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

Impressive! Cheers ! :) And thanks for sharing the map Van. Truly a wonderful project for Iloilo.

kirby21

March 21st, 2006, 10:00 AM

ashley12

March 21st, 2006, 02:56 PM

Iloilo, heritage champion
First posted 11:58pm (Mla time) Mar 20, 2006
By Augusto Villalon
Inquirer

ILOILO EVOKES MANY PLEASANT images, each one as soothing as its
melodious language whose lilt perfectly sums up the local lifestyle
and culture: laid-back Southern gentility graciously lived in a city
on the banks of a river whose languorous flow sets the peaceful tone
of the residents' pulse.
There is no other city in the Philippines with an image as distinct as Iloilo.

Once the center of the Visayan sugar industry, the city retains
vestiges of that era. Muelle Loney, the city dock, commemorates
Nicholas Loney, the Englishman who industrialized the sugar industry
in the 19th century, exported sugar globally from Iloilo, and brought
prosperity to the province.

There was another side to the entrepreneurial Loney who flooded the
Iloilo market with cheap, machine-woven textiles imported from
England, a move killing the flourishing Ilonggo hand-loom industry
which was the source of the best hand-woven fabric in the Philippines.

Nevertheless, the face Iloilo presents today is still sugar-sweet.
Elegant arcaded colonnades dating back to the Commonwealth era still
shade city-center sidewalks, an urban amenity now vanished from other
Philippine city centers in the name of development.

The Commonwealth-era buildings of Iloilo face extinction. The new
malls have taken away retail activity from the old city center. There
are plans to reuse the old downtown buildings to produce a
heritage-destination setting that attracts the public and tourists
away from the malls, a plan seen to revive the old city center and
return luster to the city's tarnished pride of place.

Iloilo ilustrados

Descendants of illustrious Iloilo families continue to live in their
stately homes that stand sometimes alone, at other times behind rows
of commercial developments, on city streets that retain shabby
remnants of its former grandeur.

Progress has swept away sidewalks, trees, and the small plazas that
once made the city more livable than it is today.

Nevertheless, the city presents a wide range of architecture. Houses
range from pre-20th century bahay na bato of the Spanish colonial era.

In Iloilo, the houses take on a Visayan character. They are more open
and embellished than their Tagalog relatives. Superb mansions from the
American colonial era, built in the 1920s in an eclectic style typical
to Iloilo, remain.

Probably one of the best-preserved 1930s Art Deco houses in the
country is aptly called Boat House, a reference to its flowing,
streamlined lines recalling sleek ocean liners considered the height
of modernity during that era, causing that particular variant of the
Art Deco style to be called Moderne.

Iloilo unfolds on different levels. Some mansions struggle for
existence side by side with unregulated commercial development on city
streets. Fast-food stores in malls fail to capture faithful customers
who still insist on going to the market, not a restaurant, for an
authentic batchoy fix.

Ilonggo culture tempers 21st-century mass media and Internet culture
with Visayan tradition, creating an interesting mix of cutting-edge
technology and the old.

With its feet firmly planted on tradition is the Panaderia de Molo, an
Iloilo icon deserving to be a national treasure. Its trademark striped
tins of handmade cookies are prized gifts to any Filipino. Its bakery
products are coveted Pinoy comfort food that maintain the old taste
and texture no longer found in mass-manufactured products from
commercial bakeries.

Established by the Jason sisters, ownership has passed to their Sanson
great-granddaughters, the fourth generation of the family to manage
the bakery. This generation zealously maintains original family
recipes, still kneads and mixes by hand, uses traditional wooden and
bamboo implements, and bakes in clay ovens fired by wood especially
grown in the family's plantation.

Conservation body

Bent on preserving heritage, the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage and
Conservation Council (ICCHCC) actively takes a hand in guiding the
city to attaining a balance between tradition and the 21st century.

Enjoying support from City Mayor Jerry Tre¤as, who understands that
the identity of Iloilo lies in its culture, well-connected ICCHCC
board members are Iloilo movers involved in city government, civic
organizations, mass media, business, professional and academic
circles.

The ICCHCC is among the few organizations in the Philippines that have
greatly increased heritage awareness. The organization successfully
held a heritage awards program in 2005 that awarded the winners of a
student essay competition and presented awards recognizing the best
conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in the city.

Among its awardees were ancestral homes reused as schools, religious
convents or restaurants, proof that heritage structures can be used
for contemporary needs.

In May, the ICCHCC goes into full gear. Iloilo hosts the national
culminating activity for Philippine Heritage Month on May 30-31 this
year.

For the entire month of May the tireless

ICCHCC presents a series of activities celebrating heritage. A Flores
de Mayo, exhibits of traditional culture, musical performances,
lectures, and dance performances will be held in different venues all
over the city.

The closing ceremonies in Iloilo City will be the highlight of the
month-long celebration and focus on Panay cultural heritage,
specifically Iloilo. During the two days, activities and events will
include walking tours, park concerts, cultural performances, religious
rites, and ceremonial receptions.

A good place to start an Iloilo visit would be at Museo Iloilo, whose
exhibits introduce what the city is all about and whose director,
Zaffy Ledesma, has an inside track on local history.

Walk next door from the Museo to the Department of Tourism Office
(tel. 033-3375411) for detailed information on all cultural and
tourism events sponsored either by the ICCHCC or the DOT which share
an office in Iloilo City.

daks2003

March 21st, 2006, 05:12 PM

btw van, musta ang performance ng SM City Iloilo? Nami gid ni ang gin contribute mo about sa IFC...ano ni sya daw parehos sa flood control sang LA?

Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project

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

wecky

March 21st, 2006, 11:19 PM

Van, thankyou gid sa pag post sang Iloilo Flood control Project Map...this is the same MAP that I was able to see last Dinagyang 2004...I remember I spent an hour inquiring about this and talking with the people in the booth...there was even an american guy then who stoopped by and had a short chat with us.

now,if only we can have a larger image so that we could interpret the legends...

hehehe yup taga San Pablo gid ako...damo ko da gani classmate sa UK...

thats why nanamian ko da magtambay sa likod sa ng San Pablo kay manami ang view sang mangroves... sauna gani ginawish pa namon na tani may ara bridge ga connect sa schoolnamon pakadto sa Gaisano City...

Dako gid man ang potential sang area da for tourism...gusto ko tani i-suggest that pareho sang Europe may ara man daw "bangka" nga ga libotlibot da for lovers...hehehe

Yes...the ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT was implemnetd...a 10 year thorough study was done... manami gid ini nga project..aside fromthe economic impact...(zero flood,zero damage to property) we can alsosay it has a very high grade on aesthetic value since madamo nga "squatter area ang marelocate...kundi mahawan ang suba..matinlo kay may park sa kilid...

Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa Pagbag-o!

damo diri Paulinian in UK, Metro. I've got lots of friends that came here from your school. I don't know kung kilala mo ang iban.

Anyway, I agree with your post regarding the benefits this project will offer to all of us Ilonggos back home. It' a big project gid kung matabo ini and ang impact is massive considering that Jaro's further dev't was somehow tainted by few floodings during rainy season. With the implementation sang project nga ini, Jaro will be more competitive and economically viable to support any investments within its district coverage.

wala pa ako kakadto sa area sang Lapaz nga ina, pero looks promising for a park kung tan-awon mo. And yes, European-style or design park will be more appropriate sa lugar nga ini. And like you, I used to dream a small banca or a mini-river cruiser to serve tourists and the like in visiting the area. Diri sa Europe puro lang mga canal-canal .. and it's really impressive. Mas maayo ini sa aton sa Iloilo kay we have a big river surrounding the city proper area to serve as a venue sa mga bancas nga ini for tourism purposes. I hope they'll consider this "wish" to be part of improving Iloilo River and tourism industry of the city.

wecky

March 21st, 2006, 11:35 PM

This exactly what I am promoting/predicting in Friendster Profile(metropolitan_iloilo@yahoo.com)
This is my VISION...
We are the emerging Museum City...diri kita unique..kay bisan diin ka maglibot sa Pilipinas damo ta ya OLD Arcitectural Buildings that Illustrates an old Grand Era never can be found anywhere else... just like Paris...if we can improve this and capitalize on this..madako ni sya nag Market for Tourism...i mean the trend in Europe and US right now is Museum tourism/heritage... madamo didto nga museum gabukas every year kag madamo nga tourist gakadto every year and it keeps on increasing yearly...TANImay MADUGANG nga MADAKO nga MUSEUM sa ILOILO..whether PRIVATE/PUBLIC...

now...people will see, visit ILOILO to experience this "era" ...like VIGAN...preservation is a must...I'm even going further to the point of suggesting that the OLD ILOILO CITY HALL (once the new one is opened) be converted into a Museum of sort....

Museums here in Europe are like malls in the Philippines. I think every big cities diri may area museum/museums to show to the world their culture, etc. And tama ka, more and more museums are opening every year in Europe, considering nga they are the cradle of human civilisation. Our city can bank gid sa mga museums nga ini and I like your idea that the old city hall later on will be converted into museum and so with the old Rehab Center. Ang old Iloilo Rehab Center have a magnificient architecture in its own rights. Kinahanglan lang i-develop. This will showcase the grand old culture of Ilonggos and our contribution naton sa civilisation man across Asian region.

Private Museums are sprouting in our city as well .. slowly lang gid for the meantime. Recently, John B Lacson Colleges Foundation opened their new museum of artifacts .. later this year or early next year, CPU is planning to build their own museum compliment of alumni abroad. Since last year, they're already campaigning to donate old memorabilias, etc for the upcoming museum in CPU. Damo naka-line-up nga projects ang CPU and slowly one by one na-realise na ... starting with the biggest library (Henry Luce III), an olympic size pool, etc .. ara naka-line up ang girls and boy's dormitories to cater the number of foreign students nga naga-eskwela sa unibersidad ... a planned eight-storey Academic Building of the Future ... the ongoing construction of the biggest Gym in WV ... museum, etc. Kanami lang pamatian .. and hopefully, other schools in Iloilo will follow soon man. Colegio de san Jose is one of the oldest school in the country ... kabay pa nga makapatindog man sila museums nila and ang USA man.

wecky

March 21st, 2006, 11:45 PM

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/gedalanga/iloilomolochurchpostcard.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/gedalanga/jarobelfry.jpg

MOLO CHURCH AND JARO BELFRY
Molo Church-all saints are women
Jaro Church-except for its patron, all saints are men

two of the four best churches in Iloilo City (aole, outside Iloilo City, not considered here ha ... hehehe), I like.

Here's my own top list of Roman catholic chuches in city alone:

Sta Ana Church (Molo Church)
Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral - Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria (Jaro)
San Jose Church (Plaza Libertad)
St Clements Church - Redemptorist (LaPaz)

Anyway, WELCOME diri Ark sa aton thread. Enjoy posting !

wecky

March 21st, 2006, 11:53 PM

Customs Building and Regent Theater circa 1941 during the gathering at "now" Freedom Grandstand for the Liberation of Panay:

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

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

History will speak for itself ... like Marsleg signature, "its history, its culture ... the heritage". I guess appropriate lang ini for Iloilo. Modernisation is good ... but contrasting the grand old past and the promising present of modern Iloilo City will be "more" attractive for tourists and visitors alike compare sa puro lang buildings aton i-present sa ila. I just can't wait gid to see the realisation of CBDs across LaPaz and Mandurriao .. and when you cross the river going to city proper, the vibrant old architectural buildings and old commercial areas naman ang makita mo. It's just great !

wecky

March 22nd, 2006, 12:06 AM

from page 10 to 14 akon basa di ba. Mga kasimanwa salamat sa mga articles. I've learned naman a bit about Iloilo today. Kabay pa matuman ang mga proyekto/s as soon as possible.

same here Jik. Sometimes gasala na ko kung diin ako maumpisa sabat ... hehehe .. but there you go, all their contributions are great ... and like you, na-update man ako sa mga bali0balita sa aton. I guess we shared the same vision for our beloved city and province wherever we are in the world. Kudos to all who shared their articles and inputs sa thread nga ini. Truly, I'm learning a lot. Cheers to all !

wecky

March 22nd, 2006, 12:30 AM

Busy sa life, hehe ... I'm just here, as always ... sometimes I just visit the forum but don't post, lurker na bai. Gab-i na ko ngadaan ga puli subong
aw ah. Sometimes I lurked around, too especially busy or puno mind ko sa iba nga bagay ... hehehe. But yes, I enjoyed reading articles and posts here. Anyway, balik-balik lang di Chy basta indi sako ... halong lang gid sa duty and I hope you'll enjoy and appreciate it.

Hello regular and new forumers (Yuber0000 ;) )...
Just got back from a trip to a 'remote' barangay in Miag-ao :) Pero I didn't take pics so, kanugon ... next time na lang kay bsi kung ma tyempohan (before Holy Week)I might have the chance to visit Mt. Napulak and Sinuhotan Cave.

Impressed guid ko kaayo sa Miagao known for its church, which still doesn't fail to captivate, UPV Campus, and being a residence of a large number of seafarers ;)
Miag-ao will awe you as always .. and yes, damo seamen dira sa Miag-ao .. hehehe. I think they have the highest concentration of seafarers across the region. There you see big houses lining the seaside of Miag-ao to the town proper na. It's really good and really impressive. But I guess you've only seen few of them Chymera in Guimbal and Miag-ao. Wait for me there by January kay ilagaw ta ka sa banwa namon ... hehehe. And you'll see the difference. Indi tikal ha .. ilibot ta ka iya para makita mo ... indi lang puro hambal. :)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/16/article_167289_03-16-2006.jpg
It's a nice plan, para may ara man eco-tourism sa Iloilo, maski mangrove forest lang ...lol
If you look at the diagam of the Jalandoni Bridge Project, may parts sang river that they will be doing some landscaping and stuff .. maybe dala na ini sa project to put up a new river promenade.

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

Also, gusto ko man matabo nga may ara tani sang ferry boat thinggy sa Iloilo River, para may alternative way of transport man sa Iloilo and it could promote tourism and the conservation of the river.
absolutely right. Let's keep hoping ... ferry boats, bancas, etc are a welcome idea for our Iloilo River development .. hope to have a rivercruise in Iloilo someday.

dala pa gali sa plan ang construction and rennovation of bridges ... aside sa dredging, this one will be very expensive too. Pero mayu man ni, tani they will construct even just one that has a good design and something different than the regular boring P.I. bridge like the one in Putra Jaya (ambisyon!)

http://mt.odds-and-ends.net/yap/archives/bridge.jpg
nami no ... tani umpisahan na dayon and paspasan nila .. i prefer to see the see the Phase II of the project kay daw mas exciting iya dating ... hehehe ... phase 1 daw puro lang dredging and building bridges, etc. I'm more keen sa components niya compare main focus ... hehehe .. joke only. We'll wait and see na lang ... yehoo !

Hambal man gani ni wecky nga mapatindog to mall (not just a mini-mall). Mayu man para may mall man sa sagwa sang city.
someday ... somewhere ... somehow ... abi Manong Manny ano na ini imo plano? Dugay na hulat sang mga taho sa Savannah ... hehehe. I hope to see it coming in few years time. Sako pa sila baligya sang Savannah Crest nila ... ambut kung pila ka balay gid patindugon nila ah .. basi bala kilalhanay man lang ang naga-istar da haw .. nang dako nga area pulo kabilog ang naga-istar ... hehehe.

This is what the swamp looks like a few months ago, still no development because there aren't any roads. But now there's the Jalandoni Bridge and its related components project, businesses will be lining up once it's completed.

Ang buildings nga u/c sang pagkad2 niyo di sang centrnnial sang CPU tapos na. Although indi taas ang mga buildings, nami design nila. I especially like the one in Nelly's Garden kag may isa nga 3-floors lang pero cute.
biskan indi taas basta puno sang buildings okay na ina Chy ... mataas lang na galing sa ulihi ah ... hehehe. I'm glad loads of development is happening around the city .. slowly but surely.

Si Sandrin, guimarasnon na siya :) ... nami guid man to mag kad2 galing one day hike guid.
amo gid and she loves Guimaras so much ... like we do man nga mga Ilonggos ah. :)

Weck, last time guin mention mo about sa houses lined sa highway in Miagao ... Grabe guid man, and it doesn't stop there may ara paguid naka spread across sa town proper nila.
I'll tour you around or the other way around na pag-abot namon da next year (ikaw na ang ma-tour sa amon) ... pray lang nga madayon siya ... naka-request na amon annual leave for a month .. hehehe. It's a month off for my 2 months annual leave diri sa UK.

Its nationally funded, and a priority project of Pres. Arroyo. I think its funded by a loan from Japan, pero last time I heard guin cancel sang mga hapon ang loan. I don't know kung diin sila subong makwa sang funds.
thanks for the info. Thanks Tita Glo!

The most photographed church in the country :)
that's right ... a UNESCO Heritage indeed!

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 01:45 AM

beautiful Putra Jaya bridge ... it's a big WOW talaga ! I guess only simple bridges lang ang kaya natin. I'm not undermining our capacity but right now, very unlikely and feasible ang ganyang project which needed big budget. Maybe in the future .. :)

Thanks for posting pics/articles Van and Ark.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 22nd, 2006, 01:54 AM

Museums here in Europe are like malls in the Philippines. I think every big cities diri may area museum/museums to show to the world their culture, etc. And tama ka, more and more museums are opening every year in Europe, considering nga they are the cradle of human civilisation. Our city can bank gid sa mga museums nga ini and I like your idea that the old city hall later on will be converted into museum and so with the old Rehab Center. Ang old Iloilo Rehab Center have a magnificient architecture in its own rights. Kinahanglan lang i-develop. This will showcase the grand old culture of Ilonggos and our contribution naton sa civilisation man across Asian region.

Private Museums are sprouting in our city as well .. slowly lang gid for the meantime. Recently, John B Lacson Colleges Foundation opened their new museum of artifacts .. later this year or early next year, CPU is planning to build their own museum compliment of alumni abroad. Since last year, they're already campaigning to donate old memorabilias, etc for the upcoming museum in CPU. Damo naka-line-up nga projects ang CPU and slowly one by one na-realise na ... starting with the biggest library (Henry Luce III), an olympic size pool, etc .. ara naka-line up ang girls and boy's dormitories to cater the number of foreign students nga naga-eskwela sa unibersidad ... a planned eight-storey Academic Building of the Future ... the ongoing construction of the biggest Gym in WV ... museum, etc. Kanami lang pamatian .. and hopefully, other schools in Iloilo will follow soon man. Colegio de san Jose is one of the oldest school in the country ... kabay pa nga makapatindog man sila museums nila and ang USA man.

Yup, that is the trend now wecky...hehehe regarding sa CSJ(my HS alma mater)...mayo gid tani kung mapatindog sila sang Museum...sige kay kung makahapit ko gani i-suggest ko na sa mga Sisters...
Pero, mas may capability ang USA, UPV kag WVSU magpatindog museums aside from CPU...

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 22nd, 2006, 02:06 AM

damo diri Paulinian in UK, Metro. I've got lots of friends that came here from your school. I don't know kung kilala mo ang iban.

Anyway, I agree with your post regarding the benefits this project will offer to all of us Ilonggos back home. It' a big project gid kung matabo ini and ang impact is massive considering that Jaro's further dev't was somehow tainted by few floodings during rainy season. With the implementation sang project nga ini, Jaro will be more competitive and economically viable to support any investments within its district coverage.

wala pa ako kakadto sa area sang Lapaz nga ina, pero looks promising for a park kung tan-awon mo. And yes, European-style or design park will be more appropriate sa lugar nga ini. And like you, I used to dream a small banca or a mini-river cruiser to serve tourists and the like in visiting the area. Diri sa Europe puro lang mga canal-canal .. and it's really impressive. Mas maayo ini sa aton sa Iloilo kay we have a big river surrounding the city proper area to serve as a venue sa mga bancas nga ini for tourism purposes. I hope they'll consider this "wish" to be part of improving Iloilo River and tourism industry of the city.

tani gid...manami gid ni tani nga suggestion...huo may mga classmate ko da UK...don't know kung where exactly..basta galalapta lang da sila ah.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 22nd, 2006, 02:34 AM

Speaking of Metropolitan Iloilo, When I was in college, we had a symposium about city planning, and there's this plan to establish an Iloilo Metropolis consisting of Iloilo-the central city, and the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Leganes, Zarraga, and Pavia. Later in my thesis, in one of my researches, a long range plan to include Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan.
:bash:

yes, actually was able to get hold of the leaflet of the Metro Iloilo plan way back in Colege... i was able to read it accidentally in the Library... even wondered what happened to that plan...but seems everything is about to come true sooner than I expected...

lewdsaint

March 22nd, 2006, 09:38 AM

Night market to further city's economic progress

Iloilo City -- The night market contrived to lump sidewalk vendors together in just one area, is expected by the city government 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.

Kiosk applicants will be required to pay P20 per night to help in the maintenance of the area. Policemen will be detailed to ensure the safety of patrons and sellers, while portable toilets will be installed in strategic locations.

The tentative date for the opening of the night market is set on March 29th. The mayor also asked for the understanding of the general public on the first few nights of the night market's operation. He said that these would be the "observation" period and that things learned from the observance will be utilized for improving the night market further.

Treñas is likewise certain that the night market will help in the economic development of the city, and feels it will become an attraction for all visitors here.

Link : http://thenewstoday.info/2006/03/22/night.market.to.further.citys.economic.progress.html

Skyblade

March 22nd, 2006, 12:57 PM

^^ Definitely would love to see this open market the next time I come around Iloilo. :D

Here's some of the pictures I took on my trip back to Iloilo last week, just wish It took more though...

SM Delgado
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Skyblade04/ILO1019.jpg

St. Jerome Church in Dueñas (the person in the picture is my dad's friend who was giving us a tour)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Skyblade04/ILO1010.jpg

Interior of St. Jerome
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Skyblade04/ILO1011.jpg

The Gawad Kalinga Jubilee Village
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Skyblade04/ILO1005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Skyblade04/ILO1003.jpg

And the church of my mom's hometown, Santo Tomas de Villanueva
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v74/Skyblade04/ILO1026.jpg

lewdsaint

March 22nd, 2006, 01:07 PM

^^^ Great pics, sky! How's the trip in Iloilo? I also want to see the night market of Iloilo and hope it going to be successful.

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 01:58 PM

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 02:07 PM

Now, I'm an architect, when I'm in college, some of my instructors had this proposal that Calle Real should be closed to vehicles and the streets be paved with bricks or cobblestones. The old buildings be restored, coffee shops be established in the sidewalks, etc., and only pedestrians be allowed in these streets-JM Basa, parts of Iznart, etc.-patterned after Shanghai, Macau, and the European cities. I don't know if the proposal was submitted but hey, they already torned down the Cacho building. :runaway:
Sa diin ka nag-graduate sang Architecture mo, Ark? In Western Visayas, University of San Agustin is the best architecture school nga nabal-an ko. I'm not sure kung ano pa nga uni sa Iloilo ang naga-offer BS Architecture programme. But two years ago, USA tops Architectural Board exam so dira ko lang nabal-an that they are offering such course. Anyway, I like the idea of paving the streets of Calle Real and turned it into the like of any European High Streets where restos, cafe's, etc are lining on each side of the street. Well, hopefully .. but seems not feasible for Iloilo at the moment. I think we can just create another street na lang and make it as a city "high street". Muelle Loney is one of the best option for me. :)

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 02:14 PM

Iloilo, heritage champion
First posted 11:58pm (Mla time) Mar 20, 2006
By Augusto Villalon
Inquirer

ILOILO EVOKES MANY PLEASANT images, each one as soothing as its
melodious language whose lilt perfectly sums up the local lifestyle
and culture: laid-back Southern gentility graciously lived in a city
on the banks of a river whose languorous flow sets the peaceful tone
of the residents' pulse.

There is no other city in the Philippines with an image as distinct as Iloilo.

Once the center of the Visayan sugar industry, the city retains
vestiges of that era. Muelle Loney, the city dock, commemorates
Nicholas Loney, the Englishman who industrialized the sugar industry
in the 19th century, exported sugar globally from Iloilo, and brought
prosperity to the province.

There was another side to the entrepreneurial Loney who flooded the
Iloilo market with cheap, machine-woven textiles imported from
England, a move killing the flourishing Ilonggo hand-loom industry
which was the source of the best hand-woven fabric in the Philippines.

Nevertheless, the face Iloilo presents today is still sugar-sweet.
Elegant arcaded colonnades dating back to the Commonwealth era still
shade city-center sidewalks, an urban amenity now vanished from other
Philippine city centers in the name of development.

The Commonwealth-era buildings of Iloilo face extinction. The new
malls have taken away retail activity from the old city center. There
are plans to reuse the old downtown buildings to produce a
heritage-destination setting that attracts the public and tourists
away from the malls, a plan seen to revive the old city center and
return luster to the city's tarnished pride of place.

Iloilo ilustrados

Descendants of illustrious Iloilo families continue to live in their
stately homes that stand sometimes alone, at other times behind rows
of commercial developments, on city streets that retain shabby
remnants of its former grandeur.

Progress has swept away sidewalks, trees, and the small plazas that
once made the city more livable than it is today.

Nevertheless, the city presents a wide range of architecture. Houses
range from pre-20th century bahay na bato of the Spanish colonial era.

In Iloilo, the houses take on a Visayan character. They are more open
and embellished than their Tagalog relatives. Superb mansions from the
American colonial era, built in the 1920s in an eclectic style typical
to Iloilo, remain.

Probably one of the best-preserved 1930s Art Deco houses in the
country is aptly called Boat House, a reference to its flowing,
streamlined lines recalling sleek ocean liners considered the height
of modernity during that era, causing that particular variant of the
Art Deco style to be called Moderne.

Iloilo unfolds on different levels. Some mansions struggle for
existence side by side with unregulated commercial development on city
streets. Fast-food stores in malls fail to capture faithful customers
who still insist on going to the market, not a restaurant, for an
authentic batchoy fix.

Ilonggo culture tempers 21st-century mass media and Internet culture
with Visayan tradition, creating an interesting mix of cutting-edge
technology and the old.

With its feet firmly planted on tradition is the Panaderia de Molo, an
Iloilo icon deserving to be a national treasure. Its trademark striped
tins of handmade cookies are prized gifts to any Filipino. Its bakery
products are coveted Pinoy comfort food that maintain the old taste
and texture no longer found in mass-manufactured products from
commercial bakeries.

Established by the Jason sisters, ownership has passed to their Sanson
great-granddaughters, the fourth generation of the family to manage
the bakery. This generation zealously maintains original family
recipes, still kneads and mixes by hand, uses traditional wooden and
bamboo implements, and bakes in clay ovens fired by wood especially
grown in the family's plantation.

Conservation body

Bent on preserving heritage, the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage and
Conservation Council (ICCHCC) actively takes a hand in guiding the
city to attaining a balance between tradition and the 21st century.

Enjoying support from City Mayor Jerry Tre¤as, who understands that
the identity of Iloilo lies in its culture, well-connected ICCHCC
board members are Iloilo movers involved in city government, civic
organizations, mass media, business, professional and academic
circles.

The ICCHCC is among the few organizations in the Philippines that have
greatly increased heritage awareness. The organization successfully
held a heritage awards program in 2005 that awarded the winners of a
student essay competition and presented awards recognizing the best
conservation and adaptive reuse of heritage architecture in the city.

Among its awardees were ancestral homes reused as schools, religious
convents or restaurants, proof that heritage structures can be used
for contemporary needs.

In May, the ICCHCC goes into full gear. Iloilo hosts the national
culminating activity for Philippine Heritage Month on May 30-31 this
year.

For the entire month of May the tireless

ICCHCC presents a series of activities celebrating heritage. A Flores
de Mayo, exhibits of traditional culture, musical performances,
lectures, and dance performances will be held in different venues all
over the city.

The closing ceremonies in Iloilo City will be the highlight of the
month-long celebration and focus on Panay cultural heritage,
specifically Iloilo. During the two days, activities and events will
include walking tours, park concerts, cultural performances, religious
rites, and ceremonial receptions.

A good place to start an Iloilo visit would be at Museo Iloilo, whose
exhibits introduce what the city is all about and whose director,
Zaffy Ledesma, has an inside track on local history.

Walk next door from the Museo to the Department of Tourism Office
(tel. 033-3375411) for detailed information on all cultural and
tourism events sponsored either by the ICCHCC or the DOT which share
an office in Iloilo City.

Thanks for sharing this article with us, Ashley. Iloilo indeed is a mixture of an old and new world. I just hope that they'll maintain things this way. It'll be a good contrast of an "ancient" and modern architectural designs. An absolute tease for a tourist hungry of history, culture, etc of one's place. Kudos to the ICCHCC for the job well done! :) Btw, the Philippine Heritage Culminating activity is already the 4th (or 5th) national conventions to be held in Iloilo City this year. Hope to see Iloilo as a venue for more national conventions (and international conventions in later date). :)

lewdsaint

March 22nd, 2006, 02:17 PM

Some of Iloilo old houses.
Why we are the heritage champion.....

Ledesma Mansion
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/94057391_afb8cb4765.jpg

Nelly's Garden
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/nellly.jpg

Avencena Ancestral House
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/avancena1.jpg

Lizares Mansion
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/16_LizaresMansionIloIlo.jpg

Coseteng Mansion
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/cosetengmansion3.jpg

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 02:25 PM

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 02:30 PM

To further boost or strengthen our tourism indutry in Iloilo ...

Tourisms industry workers
to get quality training
By GEROME DALIPE IV

ILOILO City – The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) along with the Tourism Industry Board Foundation Inc. (TIBFI) have tapped the Philippines-Australia Quality Vocational Education and Training Project (PAQTVET) to provide a world-class tourism training program in this city.

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between TIBFI and the Iloilo City Convention Bureau (ICCB) signed recently aims to realize a quality tourism industry in this part of the country.

(read more about this article from Panay News online: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news12.htm)

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 02:42 PM

Entertainment news muna .. very serious na ang atmosphere dito. :)

Santana performs live in Iloilo

SANTANA, one of the hottest bands to come out of the late 60s and early 70s, is performing live in Iloilo City on April 9.

The performance here, set at the SM City Carpark in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, will be the third stop of the Santana Roots concert in the Philippines after Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and Clark Air Field.

Santana was formed after a fateful meeting in 1966 between guitarist Carlos Santana and Gregg Rolie, composer, vocalist and keyboard artist. Together with Michael Caravello on congas and Chepito Areas on percussions, they created the Santana Blues Band and a new sound that rocked the music world.

(read mor about this article in Panay News
link:http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news13.htm)

marsleg

March 22nd, 2006, 02:49 PM

Where's my last post? Gee ato siya sa page 12 na ! People ayawan ako lagas sa inyo. I have to read several pages pa para makasugpon ako .. at the end of the day, I'm exhausted reading na .. hihihi. But kudos to all you guys for sharing all your wonderful ideas. I don't kung ano akon unahon nga issue though Flood Control Project caught my attention more until I've read Kirby's last post of Santana Live In Iloilo .. hihihi. Kirby, I like your entertainment news .. a little break from a bit serious tone of everyone regarding all these developments. I think I'll print all the pages na lang to catch up sa mga issue. Libre man diri printer sa hospital ah .. laser print pa .. hihihi.

marsleg

March 22nd, 2006, 02:53 PM

Skyblade, Lewdsaint, Ark and Van, thanks for posting pics here. Ayos gid! Btw ARK, WECOME gid diri sa SSC. Basi malipat ako karon mag-welcome and WELCOME to YUBER0000, too. Hope to see y'all here in SSC. Hala Bira mga Ilonggos.

Metro, hello man. Nami gid imo contributions diri ah. Hopefully, may bangka man sa ulihi nga malibot-libot sa aton dira sa Iloilo River. I'm sure, very good idea gid ina and tourist attraction gid.

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 02:59 PM

Marsleg, hallo .. hallo .. hallo. Long time, no hear. I'm glad you're back! Have you read an article posted by Ashley and Overtureph? Appropriate gid sa imo nga signature abyan. Ti, wala ka na sina mahambal siguro ah. Proven na imo signatura. lol. It's a good article and yes, we can use it to further boost our tourism bid. It's the Awakening! The virus of it is slowly spreading sa tanan nga mga Ilonggos both in Iloilo and the world. :)

marsleg

March 22nd, 2006, 03:07 PM

Been busy lately Kirbs so no time for forum. Bal-an mo naman nga trabaho ta di anay para by summertime, sadya naman ta. Libot-libot naman sa sagwa UK ah. Anyway, thanks for the compliment sa akon signature. Tuod gid man ina iya. And Iloilo will definitely be glad and grateful sa iya glorious past kay look at what's happening right now ... showcase ina sang aton civilisation .. and adavantage gid ina naton iya. Basta kita iya, past and present ... hihihi.

Kirby, look what I've got while googling:

http://www.geocities.com/ritche89/brochureoutside-edited.jpg

chymera00

March 22nd, 2006, 03:11 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MIDC2a.jpg
Thanks for sharing it with us, Van. I wonder what are those minor malls around? I think I can only identify few of them .. near Robinson's is the old Gaisano Guanco. Two small green dots across SM City looks like SM Jaro and Star Plaza. Ang two small green dots at the left side of SM City are the Iloilo Supermart Molo and Mandurriao, I guess. And the farthest green one is the newly-opened Jaro Town Center. Seems like a guessing game here.

Van, tani interactive tuod ang dating no? The Mall Map of Iloilo City is very promising indeed.

Maubra man ko bala in the near future .... The farthest green dot sa north is the Iloilo Supermart Jaro Branch, i think, kay sa other side of the road ang Jaro Town Square .... speaking if the Jaro tower square, nag lunch kami to guina sa bag-o nga Jollibee and nag "lagaw" sa Manaue Foam showroom. They are having a rennovation sa back portion, we asked to verify if there will be a new SM opening ... may ara guid man

Hi Jik. Indeed, ILOILO is more than Iloilo City alone. There are so many beautiful spots around the province when visiting Iloilo. And yes, Sicogon Island and Isla Gigantes in Estancia-Concepcion area are few of them. Remember that the town of Estancia due to its teeming marine resources and good fishing ground is called the "ALASKA of the Philippines". Estancia itself has a direct trade with Manila and other provinces of Mindanao due its own local port, which I believe until now serves as a port of call for some NN ships and other sea vessels companies. I hope these municipalities in the northern region of the province will strengthen their bid for tourism and medium-scale industry as well. :)
Estancia ... wishing to go there :) if only it wasn't so far
kirby, tinagong dagat seems really enchanting, however is there other way to get there than trek for 10 hours, i might faint upon reaching the top.
in my opinion, tinagong dagat should be declared as a national park to protect it from squatters and pollution that are the worst that could happen when tourists come in droves. though i don't see them coming anytime soon, it's better to implement an early preventive measure to preserve th beauty of the mountain terrain.
may ara man to kuno plan to put up a cable car system but it was intended for agricultural use. maki sakay ka lang sa mga palay (or kung ano man na to ang guina tanom) :P .
Nice plan guid man to make it a national park, to preserve what's left of Iloilo's forests.

one of the best articles for Iloilo ... truly amazing! Like what this article syas, Iloilo can always bank from its historical and cultural prowess of the past.
I like that line too. People say that Ilonggos should stop dwelling on the past, but they don't realise that the past is essential in preparing for the future :)
Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/IFCPMap.jpg
Katalaka guid man sang baha, I remember went I was still in grade school. Gamay lang na ulan baha dayon sa Gen. Luna St. and when the rain gets worse, he level of flood is higher than the cars in some parts of the city ... hehe, trucks lang ang maka pass so ga hitch kami kis-a.

now...people will see, visit ILOILO to experience this "era" ...like VIGAN...preservation is a must...I'm even going further to the point of suggesting that the OLD ILOILO CITY HALL (once the new one is opened) be converted into a Museum of sort....
Pwede man, but before they convert it to a musem, they should
rennovate it first...
Customs Building and Regent Theater circa 1941 during the gathering at "now" Freedom Grandstand for the Liberation of Panay:

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

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/RegentTheater.jpg
nice pictures ... thanks for sharing van
Now, I'm an architect, when I'm in college, some of my instructors had this proposal that Calle Real should be closed to vehicles and the streets be paved with bricks or cobblestones. The old buildings be restored, coffee shops be established in the sidewalks, etc., and only pedestrians be allowed in these streets-JM Basa, parts of Iznart, etc.-patterned after Shanghai, Macau, and the European cities. I don't know if the proposal was submitted but hey, they already torned down the Cacho building. :runaway:
I think its not feasible right now because the economic activity in the area is still very active and a move like that might dampen business, especially when most of the business there are not exactly tourism-related. Maybe when the new growth areas start drawing attention from the city proper, pwede na.
While they are at it, they should remove all the cobwebs :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/pd2adc7c4195e94d619d3a2943105f366/f238f93a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid195/p48dde6cb88f4217c748faa10fe82542d/f14d4a9e.jpg
Speaking of Metropolitan Iloilo, When I was in college, we had a symposium about city planning, and there's this plan to establish an Iloilo Metropolis consisting of Iloilo-the central city, and the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Leganes, Zarraga, and Pavia. Later in my thesis, in one of my researches, a long range plan to include Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan.
:bash:
Amo guid man ang plan sa Metro Iloilo. Right now it only encompasses town in 15km radius from the city, but the MIDC will eventually be expanded to include towns in 25km radius from the city in the future.

Metro Iloilo
Name - 2006 estimated pop
15km Radius
Iloilo City - 409,360
Oton - 78,228
Leganes - 26,430
Pavia -43,487
San Miguel - 23,538
Tigbauan - 53,932
Sta. Barbara - 48,928
Cabatuan - 51,124
Zarraga - 20,675
Dumangas - 72,885
Alimodian - 33,911

Total Pop - 862,498
Total Land Area - 850 sq. km.

Miag-ao will awe you as always .. and yes, damo seamen dira sa Miag-ao .. hehehe. I think they have the highest concentration of seafarers across the region. There you see big houses lining the seaside of Miag-ao to the town proper na. It's really good and really impressive. But I guess you've only seen few of them Chymera in Guimbal and Miag-ao. Wait for me there by January kay ilagaw ta ka sa banwa namon ... hehehe. And you'll see the difference. Indi tikal ha .. ilibot ta ka iya para makita mo ... indi lang puro hambal. :)
Hehe, mau guid na kay wala pa man ko kalab-ot sa Alimodian ...

someday ... somewhere ... somehow ... abi Manong Manny ano na ini imo plano? Dugay na hulat sang mga taho sa Savannah ... hehehe. I hope to see it coming in few years time. Sako pa sila baligya sang Savannah Crest nila ... ambut kung pila ka balay gid patindugon nila ah .. basi bala kilalhanay man lang ang naga-istar da haw .. nang dako nga area pulo kabilog ang naga-istar ... hehehe.
lol .... indi man na guro natabo, look at Southville, all the lots are filled already and they are having their expansion na.

I'll tour you around or the other way around na pag-abot namon da next year (ikaw na ang ma-tour sa amon) ... pray lang nga madayon siya ... naka-request na amon annual leave for a month .. hehehe. It's a month off for my 2 months annual leave diri sa UK.
amon? does that mean dungan kamo makad2 sa ilo?
beautiful Putra Jaya bridge ... it's a big WOW talaga ! I guess only simple bridges lang ang kaya natin. I'm not undermining our capacity but right now, very unlikely and feasible ang ganyang project which needed big budget. Maybe in the future .. :)

Thanks for posting pics/articles Van and Ark.
oo sa future ... suited guid ngadaan ang Iloilo sang landmark nga bridge because the river has been significant to the city's development.
Night market to further city's economic progress

Iloilo City -- The night market contrived to lump sidewalk vendors together in just one area, is expected by the city government 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.

Kiosk applicants will be required to pay P20 per night to help in the maintenance of the area. Policemen will be detailed to ensure the safety of patrons and sellers, while portable toilets will be installed in strategic locations.

The tentative date for the opening of the night market is set on March 29th. The mayor also asked for the understanding of the general public on the first few nights of the night market's operation. He said that these would be the "observation" period and that things learned from the observance will be utilized for improving the night market further.

Treñas is likewise certain that the night market will help in the economic development of the city, and feels it will become an attraction for all visitors here.

Link : http://thenewstoday.info/2006/03/22/night.market.to.further.citys.economic.progress.html
March 29 ma open, makad2 ko bala ....

marsleg

March 22nd, 2006, 03:11 PM

And whoever will believe with this ... hihihi. Tuod ini ayhan? :)

http://i22.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/8f/c6/70_3.JPG

if real, then another collectible item naman ini. Donate mo sa CPU dayon Kirbs. :)

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 03:24 PM

lol. Ayos imo posting Mars. Old peso bill and Metropolis Village in Jaro. I like The Metropolis though. Grand entrance but ang security indi gid higpit. They should build a new guard house like Savannah and be tight sa bypassers. I've been to their clubhouse and it's cool. Though sa Clubhouse naman, I prefer the Puerto Real Clubhouse. Mas may dating. :)

chymera00

March 22nd, 2006, 03:42 PM

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 03:46 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/MIDC2a.jpg

Maubra man ko bala in the near future .... The farthest green dot sa north is the Iloilo Supermart Jaro Branch, i think, kay sa other side of the road ang Jaro Town Square .... speaking if the Jaro tower square, nag lunch kami to guina sa bag-o nga Jollibee and nag "lagaw" sa Manaue Foam showroom. They are having a rennovation sa back portion, we asked to verify if there will be a new SM opening ... may ara guid man
ding, ding, ding .. you're the weakest link, Kirby. Thanks Chymera. I guess you're right to say nga Iloilo Supermart Jaro gid man ina. Pero where's the SM Jaro and Star Plaza? Oh btw, nag-enquire ka man gali about sa new SM-Quintin Salas? I don't know when will be the opening. Dugay na ina nga kay-o sang Mandaue Foam. Can't wait for the renovation of SM Jaro into a mini-mall naman. Two SM mini-malls (1 pa lang at present til Jaro will be converted to mini-mall), one SM city and one SM Supermarket (under construction or awaiting opening na lang), ayos gid. SM is getting richer na. Paging Iloilo Supermart and Robinsons .. where art thou? Dapat competensiyahan ni nila ang SM before ma-saturate ang market sang Iloilo. Btw, How's MAKRO ILOILO is faring? Actually, I don't like that Warehouse Store. Way too hot and parking is not great at all. Barato lang galing and good when you're holding a party. :)

Estancia ... wishing to go there :) if only it wasn't so far
Hulata si Wecky da. I'll tell him kung pwede makalagaw siya sa Estancia area.

may ara man to kuno plan to put up a cable car system but it was intended for agricultural use. maki sakay ka lang sa mga palay (or kung ano man na to ang guina tanom) :P .
Nice plan guid man to make it a national park, to preserve what's left of Iloilo's forests.
good idea. Hiking is fun, just not for me. :)

I like that line too. People say that Ilonggos should stop dwelling on the past, but they don't realise that the past is essential in preparing for the future :)
Ambut na lamang sa ila ah. :) Paano kay wala sila past to talk with. Basta kita iya, past and present and future. :)

Katalaka guid man sang baha, I remember went I was still in grade school. Gamay lang na ulan baha dayon sa Gen. Luna St. and when the rain gets worse, he level of flood is higher than the cars in some parts of the city ... hehe, trucks lang ang maka pass so ga hitch kami kis-a.
kami wala dayon klase sa CPU basta may ulan. Good for students gid. Lately, kung indi mag-signal number 2, tuloy ang klase. So I think successful ang flood control program nila. And with this Glood Control Project pa, zero floodong tolerance na kita in the future.

I think its not feasible right now because the economic activity in the area is still very active and a move like that might dampen business, especially when most of the business there are not exactly tourism-related. Maybe when the new growth areas start drawing attention from the city proper, pwede na.
While they are at it, they should remove all the cobwebs :)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid187/pd2adc7c4195e94d619d3a2943105f366/f238f93a.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid195/p48dde6cb88f4217c748faa10fe82542d/f14d4a9e.jpg
agree. Kabudlay mag transform sang main street (like JM Basa/Calle Real) into a high street now. It's a good plan but really not feasible at all.

Amo guid man ang plan sa Metro Iloilo. Right now it only encompasses town in 15km radius from the city, but the MIDC will eventually be expanded to include towns in 25km radius from the city in the future.

Metro Iloilo
Name - 2006 estimated pop
15km Radius
Iloilo City - 409,360
Oton - 78,228
Leganes - 26,430
Pavia -43,487
San Miguel - 23,538
Tigbauan - 53,932
Sta. Barbara - 48,928
Cabatuan - 51,124
Zarraga - 20,675
Dumangas - 72,885
Alimodian - 33,911

Total Pop - 862,498
Total Land Area - 850 sq. km.
Smile naman ni si Wecky. Dala naman ang Alimol mo. Thanks Chymera. Hope to see it coming in the near future.

Hehe, mau guid na kay wala pa man ko kalab-ot sa Alimodian ...
wait for Wecky. I'm sure you'll be awed more. I've seen it already. Mas maayo pa mga balay didto compare sa city. The town is an absolute big subdivision.

lol .... indi man na guro natabo, look at Southville, all the lots are filled already and they are having their expansion na.
Indi kahulat ang ugok (Wecky). Pero anhon mo man tuod ka posh ang subdivision kung ang residents niya is only 10-20? What's the point then? Look at Alta Tierra, sa pagkadako. Amo ina iya ang maayo.

amon? does that mean dungan kamo makad2 sa ilo?
I know who's going home. Quiet lang ko muna. :)

oo sa future ... suited guid ngadaan ang Iloilo sang landmark nga bridge because the river has been significant to the city's development.
okay Chy. I suggest London Tower Bridge then. lol. Visionary man ako? lol. Like some people I knew claiming nga visionaries daw. Well, god vision indeed but wala man ginaobra. Tito Jerome dies, dies laughing (last sentence taken from Lapsus Kalami of Panay News)

March 29 ma open, makad2 ko bala ....
photo-tikoy Chy kung puwede. Hala Bira gid ! :)
PS. Ayawan man ko sabat sang posting mo Chymera. Sa pagkalawig gid. :) :) :)

wecky

March 22nd, 2006, 04:21 PM

good postings ... hapit lang ko di for the meantime. Post lang ko karon. Ato pa ko ga-post sa pihak nga forum ... hehehe. Thanks for the PM, Kirby.

Btw, Chy, good pics gid.

wecky

March 22nd, 2006, 04:50 PM

Yup, that is the trend now wecky...hehehe regarding sa CSJ(my HS alma mater)...mayo gid tani kung mapatindog sila sang Museum...sige kay kung makahapit ko gani i-suggest ko na sa mga Sisters...
Pero, mas may capability ang USA, UPV kag WVSU magpatindog museums aside from CPU...
A welcome "trend" indeed. It's a tourist-drawer for sure. Aside from CPU, all five universities have an absolute capcity to build their own museums not to mention other tertiary schools as well like CSJ, Hijas, etc. Look at John B. Never in our mind nga nag-crossed that JBLCF will build its own museum. But there you go, mas nauna pa sila patindog compare sa iban including CPU. I just wish lang that structures like old buildings with good architectural prowess will be converted into museum like the old Iloilo Rehab. if you looked at the building, mas may potential siya for a museum considering that Museo Iloilo is just a two-minute walk lang from the old Rehab site. The proposed Convention Center could be located elsewhere na lang siguro. Two many big modern buildings in city proper daw wala na naga-complement sa old setting niya. Well, it's just a suggestion though.

wecky

March 22nd, 2006, 04:56 PM

tani gid...manami gid ni tani nga suggestion...huo may mga classmate ko da UK...don't know kung where exactly..basta galalapta lang da sila ah.
Damo di sila tuod. I won't name names here kay basi mangkig. Wala ta nga daan ka-lisensiya sa ila.
I believe that IFC Project will create big impact for the lives of Ilonggos back home. It's a lame and conservative calculations but one thing for sure gid is the increase of economic activity in Jaro district especially along Gran PlaIns Subd and NFA-Regional (or DAR na ina dira). Coastal Road will see lights of improvement as well and so with areas along LaPaz district.

wecky

March 22nd, 2006, 05:21 PM

Discover the colors of living at Coastal Villas

ILOILO City - Iloilo City is an eclectic blend of historic culture and modern lifestyle. A prime tourist destination, Iloilo has some of the oldest and most well-preserved churches in the country. Equally exciting are its historical landmarks, splendid mansions and fun, vibrant festivals like the Dinagyang.

Iloilo also prides itself with the Jaro Grand Estates, a unique community complete with upscale houses, office and business centers, retail and

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/images/feature1.jpg

commercial town, institutional areas and other amenities such as parks, playgrounds, sports and entertainment facilities. Truly a sight to behold, Jaro Grand Estates, a residential project of Philippine Estates Corporation in Iloilo City is not just a home but a lifestyle for the Ilonggos.

Coastal Villas, a beautiful village built in the true taste of Carribean lifestyle is a part of Jaro Grand Estates.

Enjoy a lively array of pastel-hued houses complete with the large windows that welcome the cool breezes and natural landscapes that makes you want to sit back and relax.

Located at Barangay Buhang, Jaro, Iloilo City, Coastal Villas was formally introduced to the public through a ‘Dedication and Open House’ event last March 18, 2006.

Three new Caribbean-inspired houses were introduced during the whole day affair, which was attended by real estate agents, clients and top executives of Philippine Estates Corporation.

Celina is a beautifully crafted home for those who seek refuge in their homes that measures an area of 79 square meters. Whether it’s reading a good book or having a quiet chat with your spouse, this three-bedroom architecture evokes leisure and comfort.

Its arched windows are highlighted by their artistic patterns. The warm mix of wall shades projects true household bliss.

Rafaella is a blend of charm and vibrant hues very much in true with the Caribbean style of living that measures an area of 96 square meters. Well-crafted windows highlighting its trendy details, a true hideaway from the bustling city, mark this three-bedroom jewel.

Sophia celebrates grandeur and ease with its stylish structure and charming details. It measures a land area of 117 square maters. This three-bedroom dwelling is a gem for those who frequent get-togethers with friends or a quiet night with the kids. Truly classic it is a home that speaks of luxurious comfort.

All of these three houses are originally built for Coastal Villas that boosts with a mesmerizing ambiance of a spacious living area, dinning area, kitchen, guest room, maid’s room, storage room, master’s bedroom, walk-in closet, hallway, stairway and many others.

According to Elvira Ding, President of Philippine Estates Corporation, Coastal Villas as one of the residential projects of the company in Iloilo City, aims to give an exquisite lifestyle, new trend of modern living, flexible payment options and the comfort of an ideal community to all its clients.

One of the easy ways for payment options provided by the company in owning a home at Coastal Villas is through bank tie-ups. Philippine Veteran’s Bank is one of the bank partners of Philippine Estates Corporation. The company envisions in building more commercial strip and intentionally made the road wider for the benefit of the residents of Coastal Villas according to Kenneth Gatchalian, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Philippine Estates Corporation.

Many wonderful and great innovations await those who would love to start a whole new life in this ideal community, a dream waiting to be cherished at Coastal Villas.

For further inquiries, visit the company’s Iloilo City branch office at the 3rd Floor of Estrella Building, Simon Ledesma St., Jaro Iloilo City with telephone numbers (033) 329-6830 or (033) 329-5872.

(article taken from Panay News)

________
btw, any idea where's this new subd located? Is this the near the USA High School Campus and/or the back of CPU?

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 05:53 PM

Lotsa things to read and reflect. Nice reading of course and more pictures pa. Thank you guys. You made my two days off the forum special. Pagbalik damo naman diri bag-o. Lovely !

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 05:56 PM

from page 10 to 14 akon basa di ba. Mga kasimanwa salamat sa mga articles. I've learned naman a bit about Iloilo today. Kabay pa matuman ang mga proyekto/s as soon as possible.

with the rate of your visit Jik, you'll probably end up reading ten pages in the future. Damo na bag-o and damo gid contributions from people around. So you better come and visit us here often. :cheers:

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 06:02 PM

Please do not forget to post pictures should you decide to hike and reach the summit. Go for it! It's quite an adventure for sure!

I will Sandrin. Just pray I'll still have a strength to hike even a half of it. But you know what? It'll all depends with your companion. Sometimes with a good company, time simply goes by and hiking is not as tiresome as it's perceive to be. We'll see. :)

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 06:04 PM

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 06:06 PM

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 06:09 PM

http://static.flickr.com/53/116332197_0ecff63382.jpg?v=0
An old abanoned house found in a corner of Jaro Plaza.

http://static.flickr.com/51/116332196_7238b75404.jpg?v=0
The newest branch of Iloilo Supermart, located beside the Western Visayas Medical Center.

http://static.flickr.com/44/116332198_c98e393ff5.jpg?v=0
Namian lang ko sang design

Great pics Chymera. Thanks. What and where is the new glassy building? Iloilo Supermart Mandurriao looks really good. Much, much better from the ones in Molo and Jaro.

JonJon75

March 22nd, 2006, 06:45 PM

kirby21

March 22nd, 2006, 08:37 PM

with the rate of your visit Jik, you'll probably end up reading ten pages in the future. Damo na bag-o and damo gid contributions from people around. So you better come and visit us here often. :cheers:

Amo gid. Visit us here in SSC often, Jik. :)

lewdsaint

March 23rd, 2006, 03:36 AM

I got this news from a friend that there will be 28 expected contingents from all over the country to join the Aliwan Festival on April 27-29, 2006. Four expected contingents from Iloilo, they are the following :

Dinagyang - Ilonganon Tribe
Tultugan Festival, Maasin - Tribu Manugama
Passi City - Pintados de Passi
Sta. Barbara - Kahilwayan

Expect the best from Iloilo Festivals. We will prove that we are the festivals province of the country and we are the benchmark of all festivals.

Ilonggos drums beat will rock Manila and the whole country!!!

Naka-witness ako last year Aliwan Festival when all the spectators from other places amazed the Iloilo performances sa Aliwan Festival. Wala may nagprotesta sang ginhakot tanan sang taga-Iloilo ang premyo sa street dancing. Imagine three contingents from Iloilo got 1st, 2nd, and 3rd....hehehe!

Champion - Pintados de Passi
2nd - Kahilwayan
3rd - Tribu Silak

Hope they are going to reflect it this year. Tani lang!!! 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th....hehehe!

Si Dagoy
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/_DSC0069.jpg

Tribu Ilonganon
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/ilonganon-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/ilonganon.jpg

Tribu Bola-bola
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/bola-bola3.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/bolabola.jpg

Tribu Atub-atub
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/atubatub.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/atub-atub.jpg

Tribu Silak
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/silak2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/silak1.jpg

Others
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_5097.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_5015.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_4969.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_4954.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/_DSC0152s.jpg

The great dinagyang photos courtesy of E. Dee and B. Catolico.

tigidig14

March 23rd, 2006, 05:04 AM

^ganda Rin ha,

Pintados de Passi, mga ilongo pala 'to. D ba sila nanalo sa sinulog?

lewdsaint

March 23rd, 2006, 06:55 AM

Yes, they are second place in the Free Interpretation category of Sinulog Festival.

Pintados de Pasi during Dinagyang appearance.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/95171245_255d8a8779.jpg

^ganda Rin ha,

Pintados de Passi, mga ilongo pala 'to. D ba sila nanalo sa sinulog?

Info about Passi City, Iloilo

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 Viejo, 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.

Link :
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/13/feat/passi.beyond.time.html

Virtute

March 23rd, 2006, 11:55 AM

http://static.flickr.com/53/116332197_0ecff63382.jpg?v=0
An old abanoned house found in a corner of Jaro Plaza.

Hehe, this house is not really abandoned chymera, it just looks like it. I know this because my aunt lives there. The lot is on for-sale and from what I was told a few weeks ago, three prospective buyers are looking at it.

I've been inside this house many times when I visit. The rooms are huge. They are just letting this house go and she's tired of maintaining and just like to move out after 60yrs of living there. It has fallen into hard times. What makes the look of the house even worse was the digging underneath where the front balcony and the columns are which weakend the base, that's why the front of the house looks slanted. They haven't re-painted this house since the mid 80's also. If you go on the roof top balcony, it has a great view of Jaro Plaza.

Tallers

March 23rd, 2006, 11:58 AM

I really like Iloilo's old houses. Same as in Vigan.

chymera00

March 23rd, 2006, 12:53 PM

Great pics Chymera. Thanks. What and where is the new glassy building? Iloilo Supermart Mandurriao looks really good. Much, much better from the ones in Molo and Jaro.
Ang glassy building, its a 5storey building lang in front of Colegio de San Jose in Jaro ... pero mas namian ko ya sang Iloilo Supermart sa Molo :)
Hehe, this house is not really abandoned chymera, it just looks like it. I know this because my aunt lives there. The lot is on for-sale and from what I was told a few weeks ago, three prospective buyers are looking at it.

I've been inside this house many times when I visit. The rooms are huge. They are just letting this house go and she's tired of maintaining and just like to move out after 60yrs of living there. It has fallen into hard times. What makes the look of the house even worse was the digging underneath where the front balcony and the columns are which weakend the base, that's why the front of the house looks slanted. They haven't re-painted this house since the mid 80's also. If you go on the roof top balcony, it has a great view of Jaro Plaza.
My bad, hehe. Daw haunted kasi ang dating niya. I hope this house gets rennovated, nami ngadaan tsura niya :)
I got this news from a friend that there will be 28 expected contingents from all over the country to join the Aliwan Festival on April 27-29, 2006. Four expected contingents from Iloilo, they are the following :

Dinagyang - Ilonganon Tribe
Tultugan Festival, Maasin - Tribu Manugama
Passi City - Pintados de Passi
Sta. Barbara - Kahilwayan

Expect the best from Iloilo Festivals. We will prove that we are the festivals province of the country and we are the benchmark of all festivals.

Ilonggos drums beat will rock Manila and the whole country!!!

Naka-witness ako last year Aliwan Festival when all the spectators from other places amazed the Iloilo performances sa Aliwan Festival. Wala may nagprotesta sang ginhakot tanan sang taga-Iloilo ang premyo sa street dancing. Imagine three contingents from Iloilo got 1st, 2nd, and 3rd....hehehe!

Champion - Pintados de Passi
2nd - Kahilwayan
3rd - Tribu Silak

Hope they are going to reflect it this year. Tani lang!!! 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th....hehehe!

Si Dagoy
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/_DSC0069.jpg

Tribu Ilonganon
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/ilonganon-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/ilonganon.jpg

Tribu Bola-bola
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/bola-bola3.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/bolabola.jpg

Tribu Atub-atub
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/atubatub.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/atub-atub.jpg

Tribu Silak
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/silak2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/silak1.jpg

Others
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_5097.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_5015.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_4969.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dinagyang_012906_4954.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/_DSC0152s.jpg

The great dinagyang photos courtesy of E. Dee and B. Catolico.
Go Iloilo!!! I'm sure indi maulihi sa rankings ang Ilonggo contingests ...
Yes, they are second place in the Free Interpretation category of Sinulog Festival.

Pintados de Pasi during Dinagyang appearance.
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/95171245_255d8a8779.jpg

Did Pintados de Passi enter the Dinagyang competitions? or special appearance lang sila?

freezing_pt

March 23rd, 2006, 01:01 PM

lapit na lang pla aliwan ba...hope makakadto ko kag makatan-aw ba. hope free ako...

cheer for all the 4 ilonggo tribes...

good luck...

chymera00

March 23rd, 2006, 01:12 PM

Thursday, March 23, 2006
Bicycle lanes in city streets eyed
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THE City Government plans a cycling lane along the main thoroughfares of the city.

A proposal, which will be made through an ordinance, will be for the setting up of a lane that will provide comfort to the cycling public.

Congratulations to the graduates of 2006! Post your graduation experiences and greetings here.

Proponent City Councilor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the creation of bicycle lanes could possibly reduce the congestion of vehicles plying the main thoroughfares, as there have been an increasing number of bicycle users in the city.

This will be a big help to people who'd choose to go biking to allay the increase in prices of petroleum products and fare hikes among others, Mabilog said.

The pushed ordinance is yet to be heard by his committee.

Besides being an environment-friendly project, the proposal could also promote a healthy lifestyle as it encourages regular exercise.

Lanes

The areas identified for the bicycle lanes are eyed in General Luna, Jereos and Burgos-Mabini streets in La Paz; Rizal, Commission-Civil, M.H. del Pilar and E. Lopez streets in Jaro; Lopez-Jaena and Timawa streets in Molo and Delgado St., City Proper.

Mabilog said big cities in the country such as Quezon, Makati and Naga have bicycle lanes while countries like Beijing, China; Amsterdam, Netherlands; and Tokyo, Japan have been using bicycles as their major mode of transportation.

In-charge of the rules and guidelines of the scheme will be the Traffic Management and Engineering Unit (TMEU) while the City Hall will designate parking spaces for bikes. The City Engineer's Office (CEO) will paint with yellow lines the whole stretch of the roads identified as the said lanes.

Mabilog said that a one-month dry-run will be implemented to assess the acceptability of the regulations on bikers as well as the effectivity of the ordinance.

(March 23, 2006 issue)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/03/23/news/bicycle.lanes.in.city.streets.eyed.html

freezing_pt

March 23rd, 2006, 01:18 PM

Development Map of the Iloilo Flood Control Project

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

Salamat naman at on-going na ang flood control project...hindi magandang image sa mga investors yung palaging binabaha...

chymera00

March 23rd, 2006, 02:20 PM

More photos:

The Old and the New
http://static.flickr.com/39/116736894_5070f57992.jpg?v=0

Antillian House in Jaro
http://static.flickr.com/37/116736892_b690816878.jpg?v=0

Heritage Building in Jaro
http://static.flickr.com/41/116736893_de2d1430d9.jpg?v=0

lex_99

March 23rd, 2006, 02:36 PM

Its good that they're now focusing on this problem, Ever since, this is a major problem of Iloilo City being situated below sea level, so you will really expect flooding during rainy days. Flood control projects will help alleviate flood problems especially in Jaro. Lopez Jaena street transforms into a river during rainy days. You can even kayak due to strong current. We must keep infrastrutures in that area always accessible because one of the major University is located there. Iloilos economy is largely dependent on students coming from other provinces to study being one of the countrys educational hub. The good side is we can experience Venice without spending too much spending once in a while hehe...

lex_99

March 23rd, 2006, 02:48 PM

Hello Chy... What a nice contrast there on the first photo. Thats what Ive noticed during my last visit, pastel colors became dominant on the city scene as most new low and mid rise buildings are painted that way. Smallville area is so colorful, plus the newly renovated Iloilo museum, I also spotted some near San Agustin HS to PAvia area.

chymera00

March 23rd, 2006, 02:49 PM

More photos from flikr

Jaro Plaza and Belfry
http://static.flickr.com/44/105692012_7d9618ad90_b.jpg

Eon Centennial Hotel View
http://static.flickr.com/42/105692011_ba81feaf22_b.jpg

Jo's Inato Chicken House
http://static.flickr.com/46/105665102_0939147cee.jpg?v=0

UI
http://static.flickr.com/37/105661860_4809361235.jpg?v=0

and ati at intsik
http://static.flickr.com/32/103996170_fc4f07ef6d.jpg?v=0

chymera00

March 23rd, 2006, 03:22 PM

at last

www.metroiloilo.com

http://www.metroiloilo.com/images/metro-iloilo-site-intro.jpg

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Chinese New Year (The Grandest Celebration of the Chinese New Year outside MM)

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http://www.ouramericanfamily.us/Image279.jpg

kirby21

March 23rd, 2006, 10:12 PM

great, great, great pictures, Chymera and Lew. Thank you so much. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

kirby21

March 23rd, 2006, 10:18 PM

http://static.flickr.com/44/105692012_7d9618ad90_b.jpg

One of the best and biggest plazas in Iloilo City. Jaro remains the center of Catholicism in Western Visayas. Jaro Fiesta (Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria) is considered the most opulent pageantry in the region. Anyway, the top portion of the Jaro Belfry was reconstructed to its original looks and design two decades ago.

kirby21

March 23rd, 2006, 11:45 PM