Even though the gov't wont spend for this project, I still am not in favor in reviving the railway system AT THIS TIME.
As I always say, this project is a WANT not a NEED.
That’s why it’s not a necessity and very impractical


I am not against this TPE project. Ang sa akon lang, wrong timing gid sya. Kung sang una nga wala pa financial crises wala nadayon how much more now. This is like an empty can which makes much noise.


My reservation is almost synonymous with opposition though believe it or not Im not against it. Just the timing lang. Yup development is good but it should be balanced or in harmony with the current situation,


Even though I have this BIG reservation about TPE pero if ever maumpisahan ini despite protest and eventually ma operate na, mapila man ako sa mga una magsakay diri :lol: for the experience :lol: pero whatever the outcome maybe wala na sang mahimo.


Alternative transport systems are need when the main system nears it peak.
There is NO need for an alternative transport system. Panay island is not as congested as other places.
Besides the biggest question is will the commuters use this alternative system if ever?


Simple man intindihon ang sabat ko/namon nga we have reservations on this project which is also synonymous with a NO.
with some of these conflicting statements, I don't know how to react. Goodluck to me, I guess. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

On the question of will commuters use the TPE? The answer is "I don't know". Unless the system is in place and running then we will know. For now, both sides could not confirm or affirm the utilisation of TPE. Same thing with expressways. Will the commuters utilise expressways, too, just in case? Maybe? Maybe not?

Time of reviving the railway - When is the right time? How about the Needs and Wants? Who are we discussing here? Personal opinion or the whole Ilonggos and Panaynons? As businessman, will my need and want be the same as yours or everyone else? Then I suggest that before putting the needs and wants, look at the potential users of the system.

Balancing of the harmony of current situation? What does it mean? Upcoming chaos? (tani indi man :lol::lol::lol:) Potential disaster?

There is no concrete plan yet for a highway. as you said that was the alternative given by Drilon and Mr Korina :lol: Yes that’s the way expressways work since it needs maintenance because of the number of users that grow everytime.

Don’t worry about the toll fee. If you want to use it then you have to pay just like the airport fee, you can complain but you cannot do anything :lol:

Take for example Metro Manila, expressways were built instead of rehabilitating the railway. It solves the problem much better though temporarily man lang :lol:

Again I am not against the rehab but just on the timing since its NOT a priority thing most especially now.

Do you think ang plete sa train would be the same sa mga buses, etc? No. They would be much higher. But ofcourse they have to be competitive so they attract passengers just like what the MRT did. Before if I mnot mistaken, 37 pesos bala ang from North Ave to Taft Avenue so gamay lang nagsakay pero they eventually made it more affordable just to make it work. But that’s in Manila where in it was needed and there was a population to support it.
there was never ever a plan except those mentioned by Drilon and Roxas in passing in the past. I maybe wrong on this one and will try to look for article that the Philippine government or Iloilo government is planning to build a superhighway traversing Panay Island. I hope google will answer me at least.

of the three, Jed is the least evil. hahahaha. So, I'm for Jed. :banana::banana::banana:

gapadako man gid ang Parc Regency. Good for them.

kon lantawon mo ang frontage sang garden mga 5-6 shop ang ma accomodate ya kay daw corner ang design ya..
dako gid man siya tan-awon. I'm thinking a very slim building pero indi gali. ha ha ha. Maayo gid ang SM City ah.

basta ako excited sa TPE! :D

SPICE BUILDING @ ST. PAULS HOSPITAL ILOILO

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Grabe whyte.. and I thought your only passion was food...:lol:

^^a passion for food and choo-choo trains, lol

good morning world...

btw, ano meaning sg SPICE sg St.Pauls?

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namit magkaon teren-teren kag isawsaw sa kape hehe

^^trainovela gid ang reply ni whyte ba...:lol:

ayawan man ako paspas basa sang thread ta ba, within one day nga wala ako, damo na gid ideas nga nag-sulpot majority related to TPE. This is good sign:banana::banana::banana:

good morning world...

btw, ano meaning sg SPICE sg St.Pauls?



^^St. Paul's Integrated Center of Expertise ( S.P.I.C.E )

http://stpaulshospitaliloilo.net/

wala pa gyapon natapos debate sang reles? indi na 'ko mag-intra kay galawig. hehehe!

Hope to see the interior of SPICE. Picture picture picture!

Baw ah..perte gali discussion di over the weekend ba. Tingala man ko nadula Thread 70 kay, new thread na gali..:lol:

:cheers::cheers::cheers:
:banana::banana::banana:

From: CNN Website. You may want to vote! He's surname sounds familiar to Ilonggos. He is one of the nominees for the CNN Heroes and the only Filipino.

Pushcart classes help break gang chain
Story Highlights
Efren Peñaflorida was bullied by gangs in high school in the Philippines

Now his Dynamic Teen Company offers an alternative to gangs through education. Since 1997, some 10,000 members have taught more than 1,500 children in slums

Vote now for the CNN Hero of the Year at CNN.com/Heroes

CAVITE CITY, Philippines (CNN) -- At 16, Rhandolf Fajardo reflects on his former life as a gang member.

Efren Peñaflorida's Dynamic Teen Company offers Filipino youth an alternative to gangs through education.

1 of 2 "My gang mates were the most influential thing in my life," says Fajardo, who joined a gang when he was in sixth grade. "We were pressured to join."

He's not alone. In the Philippines, teenage membership in urban gangs has surged to an estimated 130,000 in the past 10 years, according to the Preda Foundation, a local human rights charity.

"I thought I'd get stuck in that situation and that my life would never improve," recalls Fajardo. "I would probably be in jail right now, most likely a drug addict -- if I hadn't met Efren."

Efren Peñaflorida, 28, also was bullied by gangs in high school. Today, he offers Filipino youth an alternative to gang membership through education. Vote now for the CNN Hero of the Year

"Gang members are groomed in the slums as early as 9 years old," says Peñaflorida. "They are all victims of poverty."

For the past 12 years, Peñaflorida and his team of teen volunteers have taught basic reading and writing to children living on the streets. Their main tool: A pushcart classroom.

Stocked with books, pens, tables and chairs, his Dynamic Teen Company recreates a school setting in unconventional locations such as the cemetery and municipal trash dump.

Peñaflorida knows firsthand the adversity faced by these children. Born into a poor family, he lived in a shanty near the city dump site. But he says he refused to allow his circumstances to define his future.

"Instead of being discouraged, I promised myself that I would pursue education," he recalls. "I will strive hard; I will do my best."

In high school, Peñaflorida faced a new set of challenges. Gang activity was rampant; they terrorized the student body, vandalized the school and inducted members by forcing them to rape young girls, he says.

"I felt the social discrimination. I was afraid to walk down the street."

Peñaflorida remembers standing up to a gang leader, refusing to join his gang. That confrontation proved fateful. At 16, he and his friends "got the idea to divert teenagers like us to be productive," he says.

He created the Dynamic Teen Company to offer his classmates an outlet to lift up themselves and their community. For Peñaflorida, that meant returning to the slums of his childhood to give kids the education he felt they deserved.

"They need education to be successful in life. It's just giving them what others gave to me," he says.

Today, children ranging from ages 2 to 14 flock to the pushcart every Saturday to learn reading, writing, arithmetic and English from Peñaflorida and his trained teen volunteers. Watch Peñaflorida and his group in action with their push cart classroom »

"Our volunteers serve as an inspiration to other children," he says.

The group also runs a hygiene clinic, where children can get a bath and learn how to brush their teeth.

Since 1997, an estimated 10,000 members have helped teach more than 1,500 children living in the slums. The organization supports its efforts by making and selling crafts and collecting items to recycle. Take a look at the slums where Peñaflorida and his group spend their Saturdays »

Through his group, Peñaflorida has successfully mentored former gang members, addicts and dropouts, seeing potential where others see problems.

"Before, I really didn't care for my life," says Michael Advincula, who started doing drugs when he was 7. "But then Efren patiently dug me from where I was buried. It was Efren who pushed me to get my life together." Watch Advincula describe how he met Peñaflorida in the slums »

Today, Advincula is a senior in high school and one of the group's volunteers.

Peñaflorida hopes to expand the pushcart to other areas, giving more children the chance to learn and stay out of gangs.


"I always tell my volunteers that you are the change that you dream and I am the change that I dream. And collectively we are the change that this world needs to be."

Want to get involved? Check out the Dynamic Teen Company and see how to help. E-mail to a friend. Share this on: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace

Here's the link: http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/03/05/heroes.efren.penaflorida/index.html


Thanks!

Check out these 3D Models in Google Earth!
UPV Iloilo City Main Building (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=bbcd2ba9d2d7e0eaab227ea49df8842e&prevstart=0) :okay:
CPU Elementary School (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=7ce2658cdf4a1ad39b3166bb94f98c10&prevstart=0)

* did they release the feasibility study? i mean the main points of that study. i mean if some of the forumers (not me) here can refute those claims im sure experts can do so
* the train system is NOT THE ONLY AND MAIN SOLUTION for congestion whether it's traffic or development within the city. zoing, proper implementation of of ordinances good road network, etc. again let us not justify this train system with some "lame reasons" (not yours)
* can these bottlenecks be solve with the train system?NO. they wont even meet eye to eye.
* its the policies and the politicians that made the PBO a FLOP. and even with the train system it wont be solved

just want to respond to this post by whyte from the previous thread...

i may not have enough information regarding this proposal... but as little as the proposal's name as the only thing i knew, i still welcome it with wide open arms... if the government can find someone to fund this project, GO! why not?? like mentioned over and over again, this is to be built under a BOT scheme, someone wants to pour out funds for this, GO! and having welcomed this railway system proposal does not mean that we are going to put to shelf the need for a better highway/road system... if you can suggest the "source of fund" to invest in road system instead, then GO! but the point is, the investor is looking into investing in a railway system... if anybody can change their mind to invest in roads instead since it is more urgent, then GO on, influence them to..

what needs to be done here is to have our government look for fund sources for the road network... and not turn down somebody who'd like to fund for something else. it's only that funds for the railways came in first... Panay railways thrived several decades ago, it surely will today...

it's not just and proper to turn down this project just because it "cannot solve" the traffic problem... this is a complement, an alternative, something that would give us more options... would you turn down a condominium developer because what we need right now is cheap mass housing project???

it's like saying to Armani or Versace to put up an ukay-ukay instead, because that's what people need at this time, especially after a calamity... in this case, if you were armani, wouldn't you say "look for somebody else who'd like to put up an ukay-ukay?"

bottomline here is to let them build the railways if they wanted to, even if we dont badly need it right now and let them operate in competitive levels...

^^

Te wala gid da pic sang on-going construction? :)

gapadako man gid ang Parc Regency. Good for them.

^^
Ara a na sa plano nila once sold out na ang phase 1 they will start developing the phase 2. :)

of the three, Jed is the least evil. hahahaha. So, I'm for Jed. :banana::banana::banana:

^^
Amen to that! :)

^^

The TPE is one hot topic.

BOT= go go go!

As I have mentioned since this will connect the whole Panay this is very good.

Also take note the FACT that for Antique alone this will reduce travel time since wala na bala halos bus line ga travel sa Iloilo-Antique puro Tourist Vans na lang. And the TPE malapos siya sa LEON going to Antique (maagyan man banwa namon bla mo) So mas straight ang iya way kumpara sa current road nga gina-utilize nga prone pa sa landslides.

And then this will connect to Aklan too... easy travel. :)

The convenience factor is huge as well so ma-click gid ini sa masa, since the train can accommodate more passengers as always cheaper gid ang fare.

MIGEDC-JICA constructs Jeepney Bay along Timawa Avenue

The MIGEDC-JICA Project Team is starting with the preparations for the construction of a Jeepney Bay along Timawa Avenue this city, considered as a traffic bottleneck.

By virtue of Ordinance No. 2009-326, the Project Team gains headway in its previously designed Social Experiment on easing traffic flow in the area.

In a press release, Project consultant Prof. Lorenza Padojinog said the site is immediately next to an intersection of Infante-Delgado-Timawa, where public utility vehicles and motorists impede the smooth flow and inflow of traffic.

Padojinog also said that making the situation worse is the prevalence of illegal parking along the sidewalk of the Iloilo Doctors’ Hospitals from the corner of Timawa Avenue up to approximately 75 meters stretch of shoulder of the road.

Situated on the area are UPV campus, along Infante, the Iloilo Doctors’ Hospital both on Infante and right side of Timawa Avenue and the Iloilo Doctors’ College on the left of Timawa Avenue.

Padojinog said the construction of the Jeepney Bay will ease the loading and unloading of passengers and will allow other motorists to drive through without obstruction.

The bay will measure 40 meters long and about 2.25 meters wide, freed from all parking.

Traffic Surveys by the subcontractors are undertaken October 7 and 8, while interview surveys on October 8-10, after which construction begins until October 30.

The Team said that a traffic survey of vehicular movements will be done right after the bay is completed, and when it would improve traffic situation, the bay will be maintained and replicated in other areas of the city where these are needed.

The project is among those funded by JICA, under the Social Experiment Scheme of the MIGEDC-JICA partnership. (MIGEDC-JICA/PIA6/ESS)

City Hall close to hitting 100% collection target

The Iloilo City Government is almost sure to surpass the 100 percent revenue target in the last three–month period after hitting a high 95 percent in collections in the first nine months of 2009.

The City Treasurer’s Office already collected P912,329,254 from January-September and very close to achieve this year’s P958,494,995 city’s budget estimate.

Business and other taxes topped the collections at P254,236,528 or 94 percent of the P269,360,000 target for the whole year.

Real property taxes collections amounted to P155,584,435 or 95 percent of P163,499,717 target for this year.

Non-tax revenue or various fees collected reached P86,596,676 or a whooping 110 percent breaching the target of P78,519,000.

The city-run public markets and slaughterhouse collected P37,262,143 or 108 percent exceeding of the target of P34,610,000.

The City Hall also received P378,649,471 or 92 percent from the initial releases of its P412,506,278 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share this year.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas credited the diligent efforts of the City Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices and the cooperation of taxpayers for the successful collection. (PIO)

^^
:applause:

Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Chief presidential legal counsel Raul Gonzalez Sr. warns Sen. Noynoy Aquino that he will campaign against him following the latter’s non-endorsement of the bill that would divide Iloilo City into two districts.

Meanwhile, Gonzalez said that he is willing to support the candidacy of Senator Mar Roxas for vice president even if they are not partymates if he helps push for the redistricting of Iloilo City.

Gonzalez, in an interview over Bombo Radyo’s Zona Libre, said that he is willing to sell his soul to the senators just to make the bill pass the Senate.

Aquino, chair of the senate committee on local government, earlier expressed his opposition on the proposed bill citing the city’s lack of population necessary in the creation of another congressional district for Iloilo City. Based on the 2007 NSO census, Iloilo City has only a population of 418,710. The Local Government Code states it needs 250,000 population to create another congressional district.

A year and half has passed and nothing concrete was decided on House Bill 4256. “Noynoy will not get any support from me,” Gonzalez said adding. “I don’t owe anything from him.” Gonzalez reiterated it is Noynoy who indebted him because of his father. “I was the one who defended Ninoy (Aquino) from the Military Commission. A Supreme Court decision was rendered in favor of Ninoy,” Gonzalez said.

The chief presidential counsel said it is very frustrating on their part since the committee on local government chaired by Aquino approved several bills creating additional districts in Camarines Sur, and Iligan City among others.

Gonzalez believes Aquino’s decision was influenced by Senator Franklin Drilon. He said he overheard Drilon saying that the proposed bill will not make it before the Senate. Drilon was then at the Hotel Del Rio. He strongly believes the Ilonggo senator has something to do with Aquino’s decision rejecting the proposed bill.

In his visit to Iloilo City last week, Drilon said he was being pinpointed by Gonzalez as behind the setback in HB 4256 since Gonzalez has no one to pinpoint.

Drilon stressed that the city lacks the requirement for the creation of another congressional district particularly on the number of population. There are people who really want to disregard the law.

^^
:nuts:

Iloilo is apt to get international recognition and inducted in the Hall of Fame of an international organization because of effective in meeting targets and objectives. Hope the other city government departments are doing well also. :)

City Hall close to hitting 100% collection target

The Iloilo City Government is almost sure to surpass the 100 percent revenue target in the last three–month period after hitting a high 95 percent in collections in the first nine months of 2009.

The City Treasurer’s Office already collected P912,329,254 from January-September and very close to achieve this year’s P958,494,995 city’s budget estimate.

Business and other taxes topped the collections at P254,236,528 or 94 percent of the P269,360,000 target for the whole year.

Real property taxes collections amounted to P155,584,435 or 95 percent of P163,499,717 target for this year.

Non-tax revenue or various fees collected reached P86,596,676 or a whooping 110 percent breaching the target of P78,519,000.

The city-run public markets and slaughterhouse collected P37,262,143 or 108 percent exceeding of the target of P34,610,000.

The City Hall also received P378,649,471 or 92 percent from the initial releases of its P412,506,278 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share this year.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas credited the diligent efforts of the City Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices and the cooperation of taxpayers for the successful collection. (PIO)

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:applause:

Frustrated na gid kaayo si Tigulang. Noynoy Aquino is not asking for his support after nya hambalan si Cory na, Cory should watch her daughter Kris. hehehe! Nanumboy pa!

Kung madaug sya sa pagka-mayor ang buenas ang vice mayor, the mayor will not finish the term.....bal-an nyo man siguro sa edad pa lang nya, waay pa labot sa health.

Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Chief presidential legal counsel Raul Gonzalez Sr. warns Sen. Noynoy Aquino that he will campaign against him following the latter’s non-endorsement of the bill that would divide Iloilo City into two districts.

Meanwhile, Gonzalez said that he is willing to support the candidacy of Senator Mar Roxas for vice president even if they are not partymates if he helps push for the redistricting of Iloilo City.

Gonzalez, in an interview over Bombo Radyo’s Zona Libre, said that he is willing to sell his soul to the senators just to make the bill pass the Senate.

Aquino, chair of the senate committee on local government, earlier expressed his opposition on the proposed bill citing the city’s lack of population necessary in the creation of another congressional district for Iloilo City. Based on the 2007 NSO census, Iloilo City has only a population of 418,710. The Local Government Code states it needs 250,000 population to create another congressional district.

A year and half has passed and nothing concrete was decided on House Bill 4256. “Noynoy will not get any support from me,” Gonzalez said adding. “I don’t owe anything from him.” Gonzalez reiterated it is Noynoy who indebted him because of his father. “I was the one who defended Ninoy (Aquino) from the Military Commission. A Supreme Court decision was rendered in favor of Ninoy,” Gonzalez said.

The chief presidential counsel said it is very frustrating on their part since the committee on local government chaired by Aquino approved several bills creating additional districts in Camarines Sur, and Iligan City among others.

Gonzalez believes Aquino’s decision was influenced by Senator Franklin Drilon. He said he overheard Drilon saying that the proposed bill will not make it before the Senate. Drilon was then at the Hotel Del Rio. He strongly believes the Ilonggo senator has something to do with Aquino’s decision rejecting the proposed bill.

In his visit to Iloilo City last week, Drilon said he was being pinpointed by Gonzalez as behind the setback in HB 4256 since Gonzalez has no one to pinpoint.

Drilon stressed that the city lacks the requirement for the creation of another congressional district particularly on the number of population. There are people who really want to disregard the law.

^^
:nuts:

Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256

Gonzalez, in an interview over Bombo Radyo’s Zona Libre, said that he is willing to sell his soul to the senators just to make the bill pass the Senate.

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:nuts:

:lol: i can hardly believe my eyes when i read the news header. i wonder how much the senators would be willing to shell out if they indeed decide to buy raul sr.'s soul? will they make bids for it?:lol:

Lapit na lang ini i-renovate. Tani pati mga Parola nga jeep manami man. :)

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haha..kaluoy sang mal-am..in case mayor jpt runs for congress daw sa hilamunan gd cla puluton sang jr.ya..bago ya nga idea ma congressman c trenas cya mayor c junior ma vice nalang para ma save ya nga ma upod c mayor sa ila..

Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Chief presidential legal counsel Raul Gonzalez Sr. warns Sen. Noynoy Aquino that he will campaign against him following the latter’s non-endorsement of the bill that would divide Iloilo City into two districts.

Meanwhile, Gonzalez said that he is willing to support the candidacy of Senator Mar Roxas for vice president even if they are not partymates if he helps push for the redistricting of Iloilo City.

Gonzalez, in an interview over Bombo Radyo’s Zona Libre, said that he is willing to sell his soul to the senators just to make the bill pass the Senate.

Aquino, chair of the senate committee on local government, earlier expressed his opposition on the proposed bill citing the city’s lack of population necessary in the creation of another congressional district for Iloilo City. Based on the 2007 NSO census, Iloilo City has only a population of 418,710. The Local Government Code states it needs 250,000 population to create another congressional district.

A year and half has passed and nothing concrete was decided on House Bill 4256. “Noynoy will not get any support from me,” Gonzalez said adding. “I don’t owe anything from him.” Gonzalez reiterated it is Noynoy who indebted him because of his father. “I was the one who defended Ninoy (Aquino) from the Military Commission. A Supreme Court decision was rendered in favor of Ninoy,” Gonzalez said.

The chief presidential counsel said it is very frustrating on their part since the committee on local government chaired by Aquino approved several bills creating additional districts in Camarines Sur, and Iligan City among others.

Gonzalez believes Aquino’s decision was influenced by Senator Franklin Drilon. He said he overheard Drilon saying that the proposed bill will not make it before the Senate. Drilon was then at the Hotel Del Rio. He strongly believes the Ilonggo senator has something to do with Aquino’s decision rejecting the proposed bill.

In his visit to Iloilo City last week, Drilon said he was being pinpointed by Gonzalez as behind the setback in HB 4256 since Gonzalez has no one to pinpoint.

Drilon stressed that the city lacks the requirement for the creation of another congressional district particularly on the number of population. There are people who really want to disregard the law.

^^
:nuts:

Ano natabo sa tigulang biskan indi pwede e push gid... Budlay kung gaulianun ka... Amo na na ang karma niya subong... Hulaton niya lang kung magdaug si noynoy kay basi siya naman pagahambalan ni Kris nga indi niya gani ma control anak niya...hahaha (You know what I've meant)...

MIGEDC-JICA constructs Jeepney Bay along Timawa Avenue




Ano ini ang itsura sang Jeepney Bay? Hope somebody can post the rendering...

Amo na ini...ngita na sila magtrain sang tawo nila sa Iloilo

Corporate Trainers

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-Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree , any field.

-At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

-Applicants must be willing to work in Iloilo.

-Preferably Supervisor / 5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employees specializing in Customer Service or equivalent.

-12 Full-Time positions available.

Transcom Asia
4th Flr. Transcom Center Bldg., Las Fiestas Rd. (beside Fun Ranch & Tiendesitas) Fontera Verde Compound, Pasig City, National Capital Reg 1600

Telephone: 702-2400 or 702-2447

email address: dien.lagumen@nucomm.net

Link : http://callcenterjobs.oks.ph/corporate-trainers-bacolod-and-iloilo/transcom-nucomm-international

SPICE BUILDING @ ST. PAULS HOSPITAL ILOILO

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gwapo and massive sang SPICE bldg sang St.Paul's Hospital... :banana::banana::banana:

bugas2 man sila sang Doctor's Hospital not only in advance and modern equipments in the region but also in physical structures. no wonder people from other provinces diri pa nagapa-konsulta kag admit :lol:

City Hall close to hitting 100% collection target




Good job for the city government... Tani ang city cola pataasan man next year kay na attain ang target... Any update for the city hall?

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nice photos! :okay:

From Panay News Poll Survey which I voted to get the resulT:

Who will you vote for 2010 Vice Mayor?


Votes

Lex Tupas 44 %
95
Jerry Treñas 16 %
35
Jam-jam Baronda 40 %
85


Who will you vote for 2010 Mayor?

Votes

Raul Gonzalez, Sr. 10 %
24
Jed Mabilog 70 %
165
Larry Jamora 17 %
40
Pacita Gonzalez 0 %
1
Victor Facultad 3 %
7


Who will you vote for 2010 Congressman?

Votes

Raul Gonzalez, Jr. 8 %
22
Jerry Treñas 73 %
189
Benjie Gengos 7 %
17
Rafael Lopez-Vito 3 %
9
Mansing Malabor 4 %
11
Dan Cartagena 4 %
11

CRAVE BURGER EXPANDING IN METRO MANILA NOVEMBER 2009
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CRAVE BURGER CASA PLAZA opens Tomorrow October 12, 2009

:wave:

I was composing my NOBELA post kagabi when suddent nagblackout. abi ko gani dali lang pero natulugan na ako. karon ko na lang ipost ang usual TRAINOVELA :lol: ko pagpuli ko sa balay.

* as stated above CRAVE BURGER opens tomorrow. passed by there kaina and saw people eating pero bwas pa kuno hambal sang guard ang opening. timing gid na for next week hehehe
* ang vacated place gali sang NETOPIA sa Atrium nagign extension na sang ila nga ukaw ukaw center. mas okay sya now kay may open space sa tunga as breathing space. multicolored stalls as usual ang hitsura nya.
* remember what used to be BARRIO INASAL lapit sa Colegio de San Jose? di ba it became TITA ANNE'S grill resto or something? then after some time nagsulod ang TITA NICOLE na lechon manok dira (aprt of the resto) and now the resto is named TITA INDAY :lol: it is Iloilo's very own version of manilas CAFE TENTITAS ( 1o titas) :lol:
* by the way this was posted in my blog I just happened to pass by Mandurriao Supermart...The name on the signboard is not Picea anymore but Divine Cakes...
* passed by marymart kaina and kibot ko may sale sa Magarbo. woudl you believe it's 6 FOR 50 :lol: :cucumber:

^^Nag agi kami to last saturday I thought open na because it was already well furnished kag may guard kag employee nila gapanghatag flyer sa gwa kay gali they had a dry run opening 7PM last saturday if you bring the flyer they gave, you have a free ice tea :lol: wala nako galing kabalik...

EDIT: Ara na gali sa picture and flyer...Hahaha

PICEA: Huo Divine CaKES na ang Name nya kag sila ang accredited cake caterer sang The Wedding Library sa SM City. Dira na gd man sila sa Mandu

na enganyo lang ko damo abi bloggers nga member diri .. teh testing testing lang ko :)
gani man ... daw halos tanan saku gid ling-ling na lang ang ma ubra ta :P

ako bayi man ... first post :) nyahahaha ga ling-ling lang ko di ah :P
Baw daw kilala ko ni haw??:lol:
The more the merrier :banana::banana::banana:

They survived because they are the one of the CHEAPEST way of transportation to/from these places. In fact they almost have the monopoly here in Panay so why can’t they survive?

TPE = MRT/LRT is not right/correct so “reasonings” covered within will also not be considered right. Right? ;)

If they could afford it on a daily/weekly basis. Why not? You chose what’s good for you and what you can afford. Don’t make others doteh same



Even though the gov't wont spend for this project, I still am not in favor in reviving the railway system AT THIS TIME.
As I always say, this project is a WANT not a NEED.
That’s why it’s not a necessity and very impractical




The scope and the money spent is really BIG and the impact is questionable.

We need to look at YESTERDAY to make TODAY work for TOMORROW.
That is we need to learn how panay railways before came into existence and why it eventually died down. True ang sang una nga line is only from Iloilo City to Roxas City but it has served its main purpose – complement the booming sugar industry. Minor lang gid ang passenger transport that’s why when the sugar industry collapse, its being a passenger transport train did not sustain thus it’s demise.


bilib gid ko sa mga Iloilo forumers, mga maalam gid and opinionated... diri ka lng makita mga intelligent discussions and heated debates, in a good and constructive way man a, indi lng puro smiley's :lol:

Ano ini ang itsura sang Jeepney Bay? Hope somebody can post the rendering...

^^
Similar sa CPU bla haw... sa ila atubang may ara Jeepney Bay for loading/unloading a passenger. :okay:

Or pareho sa Gaisano City may ara sila Loading/Unloading Bay daw amo amo gid ina ang itsura.

Amo na ini...ngita na sila magtrain sang tawo nila sa Iloilo

Corporate Trainers

Requirements

-Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree , any field.

-At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

-Applicants must be willing to work in Iloilo.

-Preferably Supervisor / 5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employees specializing in Customer Service or equivalent.

-12 Full-Time positions available.

Transcom Asia
4th Flr. Transcom Center Bldg., Las Fiestas Rd. (beside Fun Ranch & Tiendesitas) Fontera Verde Compound, Pasig City, National Capital Reg 1600

Telephone: 702-2400 or 702-2447

email address: dien.lagumen@nucomm.net

Link : http://callcenterjobs.oks.ph/corporate-trainers-bacolod-and-iloilo/transcom-nucomm-international


Wow!!! More job for Iloilo... Hope more call center will relocate in the city so that more job will be available... No need for brilliant Ilonggos to leave the city...

2005

30 June 2005



November 11, 2005
PANAY RAILWAY REHAB NEXT YEAR
By Francis Allan L. Angelo


posted Jan 10 2006
Phividec to bid out Panay rails in Q2



posted jan 25 2006
Tupas: Panay Railway rehabilitation ok but…
By GEROME DALIPE IV



posted 01/29/2006
Boracay-Iloilo rail system planned


posted Nov 1 2006
Chinese firm to help in the revival of Panay railway system
By Erly C. Garcia




posted Feb 20 2007
DOTC moves to make Panay Railway viable to investors



posted march 19 2007
Trans Panay Express replaces Panay Railways
The proposed Iloilo-Sta. Barbara APT and the Iloilo-Roxas City Trans Panay Express.


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2008 FINACIAL CRISIS
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posted april 2009
Rehab of Panay railway may start next year – RDC


grabe gid sa research!! i think the pattern gave us that panay railway system is never dead. gina-revive gid kaga tuig. maayo ni gani kay mga officials wala naga-lose sight sang potential sang Panay to have a modern mode of transportation. :cheers:

^^a passion for food and choo-choo trains, lol

Grabe whyte.. and I thought your only passion was food...:lol:

may food man nga Teren-Teren d bla? :lol::lol::lol:

^^
Similar sa CPU bla haw... sa ila atubang may ara Jeepney Bay for loading/unloading a passenger.

Ah ok... Thanks for the info Metropolitan Iloilo... Tani ang passengers' terminal for Iloilo-Guimaras ang masunod dira sa old Rotary Park... I want squatters at that place to move to a better site... They are an eyesore to our city considering ships from metro manila and other provinces dock their...

Kahinay mag action sang siyudad ta regarding sa mga squatters... Ang old rotary park kanami pa na dira sang una... I have lots of memories their... But subong punu na sang mga pamalay...

may food man nga Teren-Teren d bla? :lol::lol::lol:

Paborito ko na ang teren teren especially ang sa Tibiao...hehehe Kanamit sang teren teren dira nila... Biskan daw mahal mahal but kanamit gid ya... Saburusu... Ambot tag pila na na subong ah...

City Hall close to hitting 100% collection target

The Iloilo City Government is almost sure to surpass the 100 percent revenue target in the last three–month period after hitting a high 95 percent in collections in the first nine months of 2009.

The City Treasurer’s Office already collected P912,329,254 from January-September and very close to achieve this year’s P958,494,995 city’s budget estimate.

Business and other taxes topped the collections at P254,236,528 or 94 percent of the P269,360,000 target for the whole year.

Real property taxes collections amounted to P155,584,435 or 95 percent of P163,499,717 target for this year.

Non-tax revenue or various fees collected reached P86,596,676 or a whooping 110 percent breaching the target of P78,519,000.

The city-run public markets and slaughterhouse collected P37,262,143 or 108 percent exceeding of the target of P34,610,000.

The City Hall also received P378,649,471 or 92 percent from the initial releases of its P412,506,278 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share this year.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas credited the diligent efforts of the City Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices and the cooperation of taxpayers for the successful collection. (PIO)

^^
:applause:

:cheers::cheers::cheers: good fiscal performance means a window of opportunity for investors

may food man nga Teren-Teren d bla? :lol::lol::lol:

^^
Manamit ang Teren-Teren sang Tibiao! :lol:

Ang TPE... manamit man ah! :okay:

Basta ako i-welcome ko gid ini nga development! :banana:

I will post more about the TPE pros later on. :)

[QUOTE=METROPOLITAN_ILOILO;44481172]Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256



haha..kaluoy sang mal-am..in case mayor jpt runs for congress daw sa hilamunan gd cla puluton sang jr.ya..bago ya nga idea ma congressman c trenas cya mayor c junior ma vice nalang para ma save ya nga ma upod c mayor sa ila..

nabatyagan na gid ni Raul Sr. ang kulba kay damo na gid gapanawagan kay JPT magpadalagan kontra sa bata ya.

Amo na ini...ngita na sila magtrain sang tawo nila sa Iloilo

Corporate Trainers

Requirements

-Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s/College Degree , any field.

-At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.

-Applicants must be willing to work in Iloilo.

-Preferably Supervisor / 5 Yrs & Up Experienced Employees specializing in Customer Service or equivalent.

-12 Full-Time positions available.

Transcom Asia
4th Flr. Transcom Center Bldg., Las Fiestas Rd. (beside Fun Ranch & Tiendesitas) Fontera Verde Compound, Pasig City, National Capital Reg 1600

Telephone: 702-2400 or 702-2447

email address: dien.lagumen@nucomm.net

Link : http://callcenterjobs.oks.ph/corporate-trainers-bacolod-and-iloilo/transcom-nucomm-international

mag-sign up na! :lol:

Ano ayhan ang ipa-bid sang siudad?

http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1961/88938171.png
http://www.dgmarket.com/tenders/np-notice.do~4476728

From Panay News Poll Survey which I voted to get the resulT:

Who will you vote for 2010 Vice Mayor?


Votes

Lex Tupas 44 %
95
Jerry Treñas 16 %
35
Jam-jam Baronda 40 %
85


Who will you vote for 2010 Mayor?

Votes

Raul Gonzalez, Sr. 10 %
24
Jed Mabilog 70 %
165
Larry Jamora 17 %
40
Pacita Gonzalez 0 %
1
Victor Facultad 3 %
7


Who will you vote for 2010 Congressman?

Votes

Raul Gonzalez, Jr. 8 %
22
Jerry Treñas 73 %
189
Benjie Gengos 7 %
17
Rafael Lopez-Vito 3 %
9
Mansing Malabor 4 %
11
Dan Cartagena 4 %
11


Ang mga Gonzales tumpilak gali... Obvious gid gali ang reason nga-a maghimutok gid si Gonzales Sr. sa pagtunga sang siyudad sa duwa ka distrito... It is for his family interest... Very obvious gid ya... Wala siya nahuya... Ginapananaawan niya na nga kung indi madayun ining bill, after the election is the downfall of his family... Especially nga kung magdaug pa gid si noynoy...

Medyo bias lang ang survey galing. Panay News is know to be the critic of Raul Gonzales.
Pero pati ko nga tagilid ang mga Gonzales subong.

-dp-

City Hall close to hitting 100% collection target

The Iloilo City Government is almost sure to surpass the 100 percent revenue target in the last three–month period after hitting a high 95 percent in collections in the first nine months of 2009.

The City Treasurer’s Office already collected P912,329,254 from January-September and very close to achieve this year’s P958,494,995 city’s budget estimate.

Business and other taxes topped the collections at P254,236,528 or 94 percent of the P269,360,000 target for the whole year.

Real property taxes collections amounted to P155,584,435 or 95 percent of P163,499,717 target for this year.

Non-tax revenue or various fees collected reached P86,596,676 or a whooping 110 percent breaching the target of P78,519,000.

The city-run public markets and slaughterhouse collected P37,262,143 or 108 percent exceeding of the target of P34,610,000.

The City Hall also received P378,649,471 or 92 percent from the initial releases of its P412,506,278 Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) share this year.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas credited the diligent efforts of the City Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices and the cooperation of taxpayers for the successful collection. (PIO)

^^
:applause:

Good job for the city government... Tani ang city cola pataasan man next year kay na attain ang target... Any update for the city hall?

:cheers::cheers::cheers: good fiscal performance means a window of opportunity for investors

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
This is the performance!!! With another three months to go, Iloilo City will definitely beat the target collection with extra more. I think the city's treasury department is keeping on eye on this one considering that this could be a challenge on their part -- with brilliant results for the first 9 months, they're more enthusiastic and driven to hit the target as soon as possible. Remember, December is the month for biggest collection esepcially for VATs coming from sales, etc. If they can produce the remaining 50 million this October or November, the annual target collection will definitely be bigger as expected. We'll see. For the past two months they are posting the collections here in the web. Goodluck to Iloilo City Treasurer's Office.

Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Chief presidential legal counsel Raul Gonzalez Sr. warns Sen. Noynoy Aquino that he will campaign against him following the latter’s non-endorsement of the bill that would divide Iloilo City into two districts.

Meanwhile, Gonzalez said that he is willing to support the candidacy of Senator Mar Roxas for vice president even if they are not partymates if he helps push for the redistricting of Iloilo City.

Gonzalez, in an interview over Bombo Radyo’s Zona Libre, said that he is willing to sell his soul to the senators just to make the bill pass the Senate.

Aquino, chair of the senate committee on local government, earlier expressed his opposition on the proposed bill citing the city’s lack of population necessary in the creation of another congressional district for Iloilo City. Based on the 2007 NSO census, Iloilo City has only a population of 418,710. The Local Government Code states it needs 250,000 population to create another congressional district.

A year and half has passed and nothing concrete was decided on House Bill 4256. “Noynoy will not get any support from me,” Gonzalez said adding. “I don’t owe anything from him.” Gonzalez reiterated it is Noynoy who indebted him because of his father. “I was the one who defended Ninoy (Aquino) from the Military Commission. A Supreme Court decision was rendered in favor of Ninoy,” Gonzalez said.

The chief presidential counsel said it is very frustrating on their part since the committee on local government chaired by Aquino approved several bills creating additional districts in Camarines Sur, and Iligan City among others.

Gonzalez believes Aquino’s decision was influenced by Senator Franklin Drilon. He said he overheard Drilon saying that the proposed bill will not make it before the Senate. Drilon was then at the Hotel Del Rio. He strongly believes the Ilonggo senator has something to do with Aquino’s decision rejecting the proposed bill.

In his visit to Iloilo City last week, Drilon said he was being pinpointed by Gonzalez as behind the setback in HB 4256 since Gonzalez has no one to pinpoint.

Drilon stressed that the city lacks the requirement for the creation of another congressional district particularly on the number of population. There are people who really want to disregard the law.

^^
:nuts:

How desperate someone could be to sell his soul? This actually turned me off even more for the Gonzales'. It's a sad, sad case but I don't feel any compassion for his move. If he can personally sell his soul for someone, he can also do it for the city when he will be in post. Right now, a big NO NO to Raul Gonzales Sr and Jr. What a shame indeed.:bash::bash:

Ah ok... Thanks for the info Metropolitan Iloilo... Tani ang passengers' terminal for Iloilo-Guimaras ang masunod dira sa old Rotary Park... I want squatters at that place to move to a better site... They are an eyesore to our city considering ships from metro manila and other provinces dock their...

Kahinay mag action sang siyudad ta regarding sa mga squatters... Ang old rotary park kanami pa na dira sang una... I have lots of memories their... But subong punu na sang mga pamalay...
what happened to this MIG Park and Ferry Terminal? This is a government project. They need to start it now before the election banning period. Or else, madugayan na naman ini nga project.

Squatters dira, eyesores gid man. Pero budlay sila pahalinon. Amidst ga-offer ang ciudad sang relocation, ang iban nagapabungol-bungol lang.

what happened to this MIG Park and Ferry Terminal? This is a government project. They need to start it now before the election banning period. Or else, madugayan na naman ini nga project.

Squatters dira, eyesores gid man. Pero budlay sila pahalinon. Amidst ga-offer ang ciudad sang relocation, ang iban nagapabungol-bungol lang.


Diri ta matestingan ang capacity sang mga government officials ta... They are strict in their traffic ordinance law but with this we cannot hear their voices... Si tongtong plagata bi ang e pa in-charge sa mga squatters... Let's see if he is capable to manage this... Ang mga driver nga maka luluoy lang pirmi ang iya gina isganan... Try nya ang mga squatter naman, kung mapakita niya pa ang iya nga kaisog...:bash::bash::bash:

Medyo bias lang ang survey galing. Panay News is know to be the critic of Raul Gonzales.
Pero pati ko nga tagilid ang mga Gonzales subong.

Ang mga Gonzales tumpilak gali... Obvious gid gali ang reason nga-a maghimutok gid si Gonzales Sr. sa pagtunga sang siyudad sa duwa ka distrito... It is for his family interest... Very obvious gid ya... Wala siya nahuya... Ginapananaawan niya na nga kung indi madayun ining bill, after the election is the downfall of his family... Especially nga kung magdaug pa gid si noynoy...
Yes, they're losing to almost all surveys. I don't know what other tactics Raul will employ to get the votes of Iloilo City residents. I think it's high time for them to relocate somewhere else. I'm sad for the man but I believe it will be a worst scenario if they ever win as mayor and congressman of the city. We've done and gone so far para gub-on lang sang mga Gonzales. It's time for the city residents to hit back and show our full support to those with a lot of passion in making Iloilo City a premiere city by 2015.

seems Pavia is gettin densier by day. More and more gated communities could be found in metrotowns right now.

MAYOR CADIO, MAN TO BEAT
VARIOUS surveys conducted in the 2nd District of Iloilo show that Mayor Cadio Gorriceta enjoys the highest popularity rating, raging from 60.6 to 67 percent.
Whereas, Cong. Inday Judy Syjuco got 3.3 percent in Pavia and 3.8 percent in Lucena.
Provincial Administrator Boy Mejorada got 0.6 percent in the entire 2nd District, according to UP Random Access’ survey.
Mayor Cadio has the highest credibility rating and if elections were held today, nobody can hold a candle to him.
His fine performance as mayor of Pavia loudly speaks for itself.
Say mo, Mayor Mulong?
Nonoy Dagol Salcedo “dies-dies” laughing!

from Panay News

^^^^^^ daw si Cadio Gorriceta gid man ang mangin congressman sang segundo distrito. :banana::banana: Ano ayhan plataforma ni Cadio?

Syjuco, Gonzales... Naling-an na ko sang mga ngalan nila sa pulitika... It's time for politicians with desire to lead Iloilo on the top to shine in this coming election... Let's all be vigilant and intelligent in choosing the right leaders to lead us since 2010 is a critical year for Ilonggo since electricity in the province and the city will be stabilized next year due to several energy projects... I'm sure more projects will pour after the election...

Guys, except for straight news, don't instantly believe what you read on Iloilo newspapers - they are all "for sale" to the highest bidder. :nuts:

@Whyte: Thanks for the TPE-nobela. :) Well-researched gid! :okay:

With all the talk about TPE, could the talk about the Iloilo-Guimaras bridge be far behind? :nuts:

ako bayi man ... first post :) nyahahaha ga ling-ling lang ko di ah :P

Ma'am Junelle, welcome to SSC-Iloilo! :wave:

Raul Sr. willing to ‘sell soul’ to get Senate nod on HB 4256

By Maricar M. Calubiran
^^
:nuts:

grabe si king raul ba... ginbaligya ya na kalag nya before kay gloria subong biskan ibaligya ya kay satanas hehehehe ambot lang basi si satanas mangindi man syempre kay gloria na sya mo... redundant na nga transaction hehe...

grabe si king raul ba... ginbaligya ya na kalag nya before kay gloria subong biskan ibaligya ya kay satanas hehehehe ambot lang basi si satanas mangindi man syempre kay gloria na sya mo... redundant na nga transaction hehe...

I remember Don Faustos...hahaha Biskan si Sataning nd magbakal sang kalag ni Gonzales Sr. kay basa baba... Maling-an siya sang baba sang tigulang...hahaha

Laking Tondo Dugong Ilonggo (http://dabystander.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-election-villar-tops-ssc-iloilo.html)

Senator Manny “Sipag at Tiyaga” Villar – the frontrunner in the August 2009 Pulse Asia Survey (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2009/08/2010-election-manny-villar-surges-in.html) for the May 2010 presidential election – also topped an unofficial poll conducted among members of SkyscraperCity-Iloilo (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=960370) (SSC-Iloilo), the Ilonggo community within SkyscraperCity (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/), an online forum of skyscrapers, urban planning and infrastructure development enthusiasts.

The initial result of the survey showed Villar as the runaway winner with 62% of the votes, Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro at number two with 22%, Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III at number three with 14% and convicted plunderer former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada at the bottom with 2% of the total votes cast to date. The survey was initiated on September 17 and is still on-going, but after seven days, the trend is unlikely to change significantly, considering that the majority of SSC-Iloilo membership has voted already.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_unmxF2MUe90/SroVLvvmhgI/AAAAAAAAB1g/TCrgOxvauK0/s400/snap129.jpg
The lineup for the survey was determined by considering the more serious and the already declared candidates – Villar for the Nacionalista Party (NP), Teodoro for the Lakas-Kampi-CMD (also known as the Partido Lakas-Kampi or PaLaKa), Aquino for the Liberal Party (LP) and Estrada for whatever his party is. Villar and Estrada were the top two candidates in the latest Pulse Asia survey, while Aquino replaced MAR Roxas (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2009/09/desperate-mar-accedes-to-reluctant.html) as the LP’s standard bearer, just recently. Teodoro is the administration candidate, and thus, should benefit from its formidable nationwide machinery, while the other consistent performer in the surveys, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, was not considered because it is widely believed that he would eventually slide down to the vice presidency.

Contrary to a certain survey conducted by UP Diliman frat men (allegedly Escudero’s fraternity brothers), wherein Chiz was the topnotcher, this survey by SSC-Iloilo was not by any means intended to give a spin to Villar’s candidacy. The survey was just intended to approximately feel the pulse of a certain segment of Iloilo’s populace. SSC-Iloilo represents the internet-savvy young people – yuppies, OFWs, BPO workers, entrepreneurs and students – of Iloilo in particular and Panay Island in general.

Read more (http://dabystander.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-election-villar-tops-ssc-iloilo.html).

^^ i was thinking it was an online article from a respected newspaper, its from a blog man pala. anyway, congrats to villar and to the ilonggos :cheers:

Laking Tondo Dugong Ilonggo (http://dabystander.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-election-villar-tops-ssc-iloilo.html)

Senator Manny “Sipag at Tiyaga” Villar – the frontrunner in the August 2009 Pulse Asia Survey (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2009/08/2010-election-manny-villar-surges-in.html) for the May 2010 presidential election – also topped an unofficial poll conducted among members of SkyscraperCity-Iloilo (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=960370) (SSC-Iloilo), the Ilonggo community within SkyscraperCity (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/), an online forum of skyscrapers, urban planning and infrastructure development enthusiasts.

The initial result of the survey showed Villar as the runaway winner with 62% of the votes, Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro at number two with 22%, Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III at number three with 14% and convicted plunderer former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada at the bottom with 2% of the total votes cast to date. The survey was initiated on September 17 and is still on-going, but after seven days, the trend is unlikely to change significantly, considering that the majority of SSC-Iloilo membership has voted already.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_unmxF2MUe90/SroVLvvmhgI/AAAAAAAAB1g/TCrgOxvauK0/s400/snap129.jpg
The lineup for the survey was determined by considering the more serious and the already declared candidates – Villar for the Nacionalista Party (NP), Teodoro for the Lakas-Kampi-CMD (also known as the Partido Lakas-Kampi or PaLaKa), Aquino for the Liberal Party (LP) and Estrada for whatever his party is. Villar and Estrada were the top two candidates in the latest Pulse Asia survey, while Aquino replaced MAR Roxas (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2009/09/desperate-mar-accedes-to-reluctant.html) as the LP’s standard bearer, just recently. Teodoro is the administration candidate, and thus, should benefit from its formidable nationwide machinery, while the other consistent performer in the surveys, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, was not considered because it is widely believed that he would eventually slide down to the vice presidency.

Contrary to a certain survey conducted by UP Diliman frat men (allegedly Escudero’s fraternity brothers), wherein Chiz was the topnotcher, this survey by SSC-Iloilo was not by any means intended to give a spin to Villar’s candidacy. The survey was just intended to approximately feel the pulse of a certain segment of Iloilo’s populace. SSC-Iloilo represents the internet-savvy young people – yuppies, OFWs, BPO workers, entrepreneurs and students – of Iloilo in particular and Panay Island in general.

Read more (http://dabystander.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-election-villar-tops-ssc-iloilo.html).

Iloilo definitely has a brighter future with Villar if ever he is elected as president of our country... Since he has an Ilonggo root... Damu man di sya investment in our city... I'm sure kung magdaug siya more projects and investments will pour in Iloilo...:banana::banana::banana:

skeptical ko gihapon kay villar... he may be rich so less ang probability mangurakot sya but he needs power... but what if he gains power by becoming president? may possibility ayhan he won't abuse it to become richer by protecting his own business interests?

Laking Tondo, dugong Ilonggo: hello? like Mar Roxas nga Ilonggo man kuno, ano gid ila ginhimo para sa aton or gincontribute man lang sa development of our city and province? nada... well, ari naman sila dayon sagad pabatyag nga daw Ilonggo gid sila kuno abi samtang gahilapit ang election as if kabalo gid sila maghambal Ilonggo.

Iloilo definitely has a brighter future with Villar if ever he is elected as president of our country... Since he has an Ilonggo root... Damu man di sya investment in our city... I'm sure kung magdaug siya more projects and investments will pour in Iloilo...:banana::banana::banana:

sorry but thats not a guarantee....

Sa panglakaton sa dalanon sang aton syudad:lol:

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/a3um.jpg

@Whyte: Thanks for the TPE-nobela. :) Well-researched gid! :okay:

With all the talk about TPE, could the talk about the Iloilo-Guimaras bridge be far behind? :nuts:

yes! if only our leaders are visionary enough. personally, this is what i'm batting for more than the TPE although, ok man kun madayun ang TPE. but imo, a bridge that connects iloilo and guimaras will have more trickle down effects in terms of spawning new developments. and especially in this global recession, pump priming the local economy through big impact and necessary public works will shield the local economy further from the effects of global economic lean times.

a bridge that connects the two islands will somewhat leapfrog guimaras in terms of the rate of its development. for one, the potentials for tourism will be greatly realized.

Sa Diversion Road

Daw maulan:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm6.jpg

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

SM City
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm5.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm4.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm3.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm2.jpg

Sa panglakaton sa dalanon sang aton syudad:lol:

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/a3um.jpg

Wala sang mga markings sa dalan... Dugay na ni nga wala nabutangan... Hope they can put some markings since this road is a major thoroughfares...

Sa Diversion Road

Daw maulan:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm6.jpg

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

SM City
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm5.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm4.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm3.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm2.jpg


Wow!!! Nice pics of SM City... Job well done...:banana::banana::banana:

Good development for SM City Garden... Almost done na ang first floor... Second to third floor naman sila...

Sa Diversion Road

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg



SM City expands when it reaches it has an occupancy rate of 98%. I checked around a year ago, although a rough estimate, that the occupancy rate was 95%. This means SM is booming. And to think this is a 100,000 sqm mall.

SM City undergoing an expansion due to a high occupancy rate, and to think it's a two story building that they're expanding into.

SM Delgado underwent expansion last 2006, and it is still into a 100% occupancy rate.

SM Jaro underwent renovation last 2007.

SM Quintin, relatively new, is also booming.

SM Hypermarket or the current Makro is also a great expansion for SM.



Plus SM City also has a 3D cinema and free wifi. That says a lot.

Pardon, haven't been happy for Iloilo in a long time. :cheers:

The presence of SM in Iloilo market shows how resilient Iloilo economy is... It's almost 30 years in Iloilo... Wala kaagi nagsira and still it is growing... If Ilonggos love the market, then it will stand strong amidst the dark clouds... Amo na gani ang mahambal ko sa Starbucks issue... Once mapamahal na na sa Ilonggo, it will survive the market...

By the way kmusta ang reception sang 3D sa mga Ilonggo? Hope it's flourishing...

^^ Agree. An example would be Sbarro. It already has two branches.

Sa Diversion Road

Daw maulan:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm6.jpg

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

SM City
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm5.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm4.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm3.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm2.jpg

I just wanna say that SM personnel told us that bawal daw mag picture any parts of SM :)

^^ Agree. An example would be Sbarro. It already has two branches.

Tsakto ka gid... Iban gani nga cities wala Sbarro kita diri ya duwa gid... Dugay na ni ang presence sang Sbarro sa siyudad... I remember ang first branch nila ara sa SM delgado...

I just wanna say that SM personnel told us that bawal daw mag picture any parts of SM :)

But you cannot resist if you love photography... Ara ang manami sa bawal... Di bala...hahaha

Good night Iloilo pips... Bwas naman ah...

I just wanna say that SM personnel told us that bawal daw mag picture any parts of SM :)

hi junelle, just would like to welcome you here. :)

maybe sa selling area cguro bawal for security reasons and CR for privacy reasons hehe but sa mga common areas pwede man basi that is if discreet man ang pagkuha sang picture.

I think any area bawal ... but yeah its right masarap ang bawal .. it's up to them to tell their security guards to be strict on that :D

yeah.. bdw, pag take ko na sang pic sa sulod sm city.. tupad kolang actually ang security guard.. :lol::lol::lol: gatulok lang xa.. gntulok ko man xa.. te tulukay kami dwa :nuts::lol::lol:

seems Pavia is gettin densier by day. More and more gated communities could be found in metrotowns right now.

yup sa unhan lang sang parc may bago naman am not sure sa ngalan sang subd.daw deca homes

^^^^
profiling ang style nila manita sang gapang picture ah...kun daw kita nila nga may sinabi ang tawo natahap man sila magsaway hehehe sa mall of asia wala man gani gasaway mga guwardiya sa nagapamictyur pero sa sm iloilo daw buki ang security

yup sa unhan lang sang parc may bago naman am not sure sa ngalan sang subd.daw deca homes



thats development in Iloilo. hipos hipos lang...most of the subdivisions in Iloilo are sold out...wala lang anay napatindogan balay..

Sbarro is just lovely. Like an Italian fastfood. LOL

Quote:
Originally Posted by IAMME


dako man gali ang annex / garden sang SM City Iloilo. I'm think that kagamay sa iya. But the look of its facade from the highways, puwede na two stores sa atubang pa lang. If the length of the building will be okay pa, dako ini siya nga extension. Pila siya ka floor? 2 or 3? Kung mag-three, ayos gid. Dugang naman ang floor area sang SM City sini. Yohoooo !!!

When i ask my friend @ the Mall HE SAID ITS A 3 story building with the SB @ thr 3rd floor.. hmmmmmmmmmmmm gREAT News!

Medyo dulom kay daw maulan.. :lol:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/33bedmu.jpg

u/c hotel
http://i36.tinypic.com/2u7y74k.jpg

u/c resto beside langford
http://i37.tinypic.com/15x0ol2.jpg

nelly garden
http://i38.tinypic.com/eimpv4.jpg

skeptical ko gihapon kay villar... he may be rich so less ang probability mangurakot sya but he needs power... but what if he gains power by becoming president? may possibility ayhan he won't abuse it to become richer by protecting his own business interests?

Laking Tondo, dugong Ilonggo: hello? like Mar Roxas nga Ilonggo man kuno, ano gid ila ginhimo para sa aton or gincontribute man lang sa development of our city and province? nada... well, ari naman sila dayon sagad pabatyag nga daw Ilonggo gid sila kuno abi samtang gahilapit ang election as if kabalo gid sila maghambal Ilonggo.

amo gid ina ang advertisement. Now, whoever wins in the election, there's always the tendency for them to become corrupt simply because of these reasons, temptation and opportunity. While in power of course, he will protect his business interests and amass more wealth if possible. Bear in mind that in every project in the country may share gid ina sila pirme. And all of them are in fact hypocrites, may be next to the church.

Ang magiging basehan na lang are: who is the less evil, who can bring more progress to the country/place, and who is more discreetly or maybe less corrupt among them.

I don't trust politicians. I'd rather do on my dogs.

thats development in Iloilo. hipos hipos lang...most of the subdivisions in Iloilo are sold out...wala lang anay napatindogan balay..

may mga parents nga gna baklan nila property ila mga anak mag pamilya gna regalo nila,may ara man ga bakal for investment para baligya mag mahal,mga OFW ga doble2 ila property may ara ko gn baligyaan sa savannah naka 4 lots sya kag 1 ka house n lot..plus damo pa sya pamakal iban nga subd.

I think any area bawal ... but yeah its right masarap ang bawal .. it's up to them to tell their security guards to be strict on that :D

:lol:
Aysus...bawal. Mangkuta kuno nga-a....kay daw ka-paranoid sa ila like the Ayala Avenue security...ngaa may mabomba?

And another thing, haven't they considered the power of camphones? Ask the admin why such security policy from SM City while you have a thousands of ways to take a pic there inside the Mall area or outside.

Or basi, iblog naman ta liwat kon ano ila ginhimo to sa wifi event ay? :naughty: :lol:

Sa panglakaton sa dalanon sang aton syudad:lol:




wow kanami sang picture!
thanks.
daw ok man ang traffic. i hope they could put some markings on the road.
matinlo as in na gid ang dalan.congrats to all.


http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/a3um.jpg

Sa Diversion Road

Daw maulan:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm6.jpg

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

SM City
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm5.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm4.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm3.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm2.jpg

sm city iloilo grows bigger!
grabe ang expansion.meaning damo gid demand.

:wave:

wala na ko nagbasa sang mga previous pages :lol: break anay ako sa TPE :lol:

anyway the header now looks like sa may Anhawan beach resort :lol:

re: sbarro
yup agree gid ako sini kay even before the old sm delgado was renovated ara na sya didto and to think mahal sya compared sa iban nga restos yet nagboom and now has 2 branches in the city.i think wala gani 20 ang bracnhes sang sbarro nationwide (corrct me if im wrong)

naga panghanda na ang sm sa mag future developments sa ila nga tupad. i think both (plazuela and sm) can survive and will even make the area more lively at night

Sa Diversion Road

Daw maulan:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm6.jpg

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

SM City
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm5.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm4.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm3.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm2.jpg

thanks sa pics. hidlaw man ko sa SM ba.

ano na ang SM City Garden? mall man ina?!

SM City expands when it reaches it has an occupancy rate of 98%. I checked around a year ago, although a rough estimate, that the occupancy rate was 95%. This means SM is booming. And to think this is a 100,000 sqm mall.

SM City undergoing an expansion due to a high occupancy rate, and to think it's a two story building that they're expanding into.

SM Delgado underwent expansion last 2006, and it is still into a 100% occupancy rate.

SM Jaro underwent renovation last 2007.

SM Quintin, relatively new, is also booming.

SM Hypermarket or the current Makro is also a great expansion for SM.



Plus SM City also has a 3D cinema and free wifi. That says a lot.

Pardon, haven't been happy for Iloilo in a long time. :cheers:

The presence of SM in Iloilo market shows how resilient Iloilo economy is... It's almost 30 years in Iloilo... Wala kaagi nagsira and still it is growing... If Ilonggos love the market, then it will stand strong amidst the dark clouds... Amo na gani ang mahambal ko sa Starbucks issue... Once mapamahal na na sa Ilonggo, it will survive the market...

By the way kmusta ang reception sang 3D sa mga Ilonggo? Hope it's flourishing...
Pinadal-an ko kwarta sis ko para watch sila G-Force upod sang mga hinablos ko. Nami kuno! It was their first experience to see a movie in 3D. I told them few months ago to watch it kay nalantaw ko ini sa 3D sang July, nami gid man pati ang story, but she told me that wala 3D dira sa Iloilo. Pero last Sunday sang malantaw na sila, kibot sya nga P200.50 ang bayad kay gali 3D...pero ok lang kay worth it man.

pirme ako diri gabasa and one time I've read from news na napost diri na ang cinema 6 ay for 3D that's why tingala ako sang hambal sang sis ko na wala 3D kuno!? hehehe

sa diin pwede maka-rent salakyan sa aton man? dumduman ko sang una, daw may ara sa gen. luna, front UPV.

Quote:
Originally Posted by IAMME


dako man gali ang annex / garden sang SM City Iloilo. I'm think that kagamay sa iya. But the look of its facade from the highways, puwede na two stores sa atubang pa lang. If the length of the building will be okay pa, dako ini siya nga extension. Pila siya ka floor? 2 or 3? Kung mag-three, ayos gid. Dugang naman ang floor area sang SM City sini. Yohoooo !!!

When i ask my friend @ the Mall HE SAID ITS A 3 story building with the SB @ thr 3rd floor.. hmmmmmmmmmmmm gREAT News!

hopefully, sa annex na ko mangape kung maka puli ko sa summer next year, the expansion looks promising... that will be a great help sa mga ilonggo's kay that means more job's.

mayad nga aga ilo2x

http://i35.tinypic.com/33bedmu.jpg

u/c hotel
http://i36.tinypic.com/2u7y74k.jpg

u/c resto beside langford
http://i37.tinypic.com/15x0ol2.jpg

nelly garden
http://i38.tinypic.com/eimpv4.jpg

thanks sa mga pics... may rendering kana sang hotel sa Smallville?:)

Sa Diversion Road

Daw maulan:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm6.jpg

SM City Annex:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

SM City
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm5.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm4.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm3.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm2.jpg

gwapo sang SM City Iloilo ah...:)

DPWH urged to resolve
Dungon Creek dredging
By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO CITY Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has called on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPHW) to immediately resolve the issue on dredging of the Dungon Creek here and four other creeks that were identified to impede the flow of water.

Treñas said that aside from the Dungon Creek, the other waterways that need immediate attention are the Calajunan Creek in Manduriao district, Ingore Creek in La Paz, Buntatala Creek in Jaro and the Iloilo River.

These are the city’s main waterways and dredging of these creeks and the river will greatly solve the perennial flashfloods in the city environs.

On the other hand, the multi-billion Iloilo flood control project is set to be operational by December this year but will be fully completed by April 2010.

The city mayor said a budget of P50 million was initially released by the national government for the dredging of Dungon Creek but the project was stalled when environmentalists criticized the government for cutting down age-old bakawan mangrove trees at the creek.

Treñas said the DENR should immediately settle the issue so that the DPWH can proceed with the dredging works.

City set to launch Dinagyang 2010
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office is launching the Dinagyang Festival 2010 at the Freedom Grandstand this Friday.

A four-day national launching is also scheduled on December 11, 12, 13, 14, 2009 at the Tiendesitas, Greenhills and the Mall of Asia in Metro Manila.

The Pamukaw, which rouses the Dinagyang Festival fever, is scheduled on December 18.

The highlight of the Dinagyang Festival 2010 is on January 24, 2010 when several competing ati-atihan tribes will perform.

There will also be the Miss Dinagyang Festival beauty pageant.

Dinagyang was recently proclaimed a “hall of famer” for bagging the title “Best Tourism Event in the Philippines” for the past three years.

It is also the first festival in the world to get the support of the United Nations for the promotion of the Millennium Development Goals, and cited by the Asian Development Bank as “best practice” on government-private sector cooperation.

Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers, and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis./PN:cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/PN20photo20of20the20day20inside.jpg
HALA BIRA! Iloilo City is preparing early for the 2010 edition of its world-famous Dinagyang Festival. The Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office is launching the Dinagyang Festival 2010 at the Freedom Grandstand this Friday, October16

ka hapon sa TV Patrol Iloilo
-dayon na ang wind power sa Guimaras, wala may ga pamalabag na pumuluyo kag kun ma human sa 2012, 200mw ang ma hatag na kuryente..:cheers:

-approbado na ang Pavia-Iloilo vice versa na route...:cheers:

ka hapon sa TV Patrol Iloilo
-dayon na ang wind power sa Guimaras, wala may ga pamalabag na pumuluyo kag kun ma human sa 2012, 200mw ang ma hatag na kuryente..:cheers:

-approbado na ang Pavia-Iloilo vice versa na route...:cheers:

^^
Maayong Balita Iloilo!

Salamat gid sa mga updates! :)

Sa balay na lang ako ma-comment sa mga issues. Ari pa ako subong sa office!
Finally Time to go home!

Another power supply deal for Iloilo.


First Gen signs power supply deal for Iloilo

Tuesday, 13 October 2009 00:00

Lopez-controlled First Gen Corp. has started talks with Iloilo’s power utility to help secure the province’s electricity supply.
Under a memorandum of agreement inked by First Gen’s unit First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. (FGES) and Iloilo Electric Cooperative I (ILECO I), the power firm will supply electricity from geothermal sources to its franchise area in the Western Visayas region.

FGES is a licensed electricity aggregator and retail energy supplier, which allows it to sell and market electricity to end-users like Ileco I. It also offers smart power monitoring system that helps customers reduce their operating costs through energy efficiency.

The electricity FGES is offering to ILECO I would be provided by Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the country’s largest and the world’s second-biggest producer of geothermal energy. First Gen owns a majority stake in EDC.

Unlike other fossil fuels such as coal and oil, which experts believe are responsible for climate change, geothermal energy harnesses steam from underground reservoirs to generate virtually carbon-free power.
After using steam to generate electricity, the water is injected back into the ground, making geothermal energy a renewable resource.

Although the two parties have yet to complete their talks, ILECO I officials have underscored the need to achieve the twin goals of keeping competitive electricity rates and protecting Panay’s environment.
“The people of Panay are fortunate to have access to geothermal energy, which offers everyone a win-win solution,” Salvador Cabaluna 3rd, ILECO I board president, said.

Panay currently has the most expensive power cost and the lowest supply in the Philippines because it has no indigenous power supply sources.

The Department of Energy earlier reported that Panay island—including Boracay Island—had been experiencing 13 to 23 days of power outages because of the lack of supply.

Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/3836-first-gen-signs-power-supply-deal-for-iloilo#

Another power supply deal for Iloilo.
First Gen signs power supply deal for Iloilo
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 00:00
Lopez-controlled First Gen Corp. has started talks with Iloilo’s power utility to help secure the province’s electricity supply.
Under a memorandum of agreement inked by First Gen’s unit First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. (FGES) and Iloilo Electric Cooperative I (ILECO I), the power firm will supply electricity from geothermal sources to its franchise area in the Western Visayas region.
...
Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/3836-first-gen-signs-power-supply-deal-for-iloilo#
ka hapon sa TV Patrol Iloilo
-dayon na ang wind power sa Guimaras, wala may ga pamalabag na pumuluyo kag kun ma human sa 2012, 200mw ang ma hatag na kuryente..

Who said there are no investors for renewable energy in Iloilo? I still hope the coal plant doesn't push through. :|

DPWH urged to resolve
Dungon Creek dredging
By Lydia C. Pendon
...
The city mayor said a budget of P50 million was initially released by the national government for the dredging of Dungon Creek but the project was stalled when environmentalists criticized the government for cutting down age-old bakawan mangrove trees at the creek.

Treñas said the DENR should immediately settle the issue so that the DPWH can proceed with the dredging works.

I am sure they will not be able to dredge Dungon Creek if they stick to the rules. The creek is lined with a lot of mangroves and it is ILLEGAL to cut mangroves. The most they can do is deepen Dungon Creek but this is very difficult to do without cutting the mangroves.

An excerpt from RA 7161.

Section 4. Section 71 of Presidential Decree No. 705, as amended, (formerly Section 233 of the National Internal Revenue Code) is hereby amended to read as follows:"Sec. 71. Charges on Firewood, Branches and Other Recoverable Wood Wastes of Timber. - Except for all mangrove species whose cutting shall be banned, there shall be collected forest charges on each cubic meter of firewood cut in forestland, branches and other recoverable wood wastes of timber, such as timber ends, tops and stumps, when used as raw materials for the manufacture of finished products, Ten pesos (P10.00).

ka hapon sa TV Patrol Iloilo
-dayon na ang wind power sa Guimaras, wala may ga pamalabag na pumuluyo kag kun ma human sa 2012, 200mw ang ma hatag na kuryente..:cheers:

-approbado na ang Pavia-Iloilo vice versa na route...:cheers:

Another power supply deal for Iloilo.
First Gen signs power supply deal for Iloilo


One thing that I like about this is competition. Iloilo City may be monopolized by PECO but if we look it in a metro-wide perspective, there is a potential of competition between PECO and ILECO since most MIDC towns are under the latter which is good.

In other words, I would prefer competition to be metro wide. Market Iloilo's urban core not only in Iloilo City but the MIDC towns as well. They have cheaper power, therefore it might provoke PECO to also cheapen their power despite the fact that they are still using fossil fuel as an energy source.

And its a good thing that the Lopezes are keeping their word about the energy supply in Iloilo.

Who said there are no investors for renewable energy in Iloilo? I still hope the coal plant doesn't push through. :|



I am sure they will not be able to dredge Dungon Creek if they stick to the rules. The creek is lined with a lot of mangroves and it is ILLEGAL to cut mangroves. The most they can do is deepen Dungon Creek but this is very difficult to do without cutting the mangroves.

An excerpt from RA 7161.
across sang Sports Complex Gym sila ga dredging subong kag ayawan da sila ka dredge kay damu nada nag tululubo na mangroves, last ten years gamay pa lang da mga mangroves kag gina trimman pa pero subong tag-as na..

^^ Or is it because there is rumor of MERALCO being sold to other investors as according to DBP-Daiwa? They are increasing their stake at their FirstGen-EDC ventures and would like to prioritize in producing energy instead of distributing it. Hmmmmm.....:naughty:

And PECO-PPC-Lopez...although Lopezes were the ones who pursued the diesel power plants back then, don't you think they may have some "secret" agreements between the Cacho-led company (which part of it was their own?)

But in anyway, it's a good thing that they are pursuing renewable energy at the same time. But, the wind power plant in Guimaras, is it really 200MW or 20MW? Don't you think it's too drastic to produce 200MW in one construction/sitting?

^^The 15 turbines in Bangui generate 25MW so I'm guessing Guimaras could generate 20 unless we have more than a hundred turbines...

^^abi ko una mga 5mw to 20mw pero pag hambal 200mw kag maka serve sa Panay and neighboring provinces even visayas...:)

^^The 15 turbines in Bangui generate 25MW so I'm guessing Guimaras could generate 20 unless we have more than a hundred turbines...

^^abi ko una mga 5mw to 20mw pero pag hambal 200mw kag maka serve sa Panay and neighboring provinces even visayas...:)

I guess that might be for long-term goal or probably the potential energy supply of Guimaras wind. It'll be lovely to see those wind turbines in Guimaras fill up it's skyline. But I guess, what is feasible is the 20MW++ for wind power.

The more, the better. Because time is really running out. I remember one environmental NGO chief here in the Philippines saying, "we have so many laws, so many potentials, so many plans, but when it comes to implementation, I guess that is one of the major Filipino weaknesses in politics."

^^
But in anyway, it's a good thing that they are pursuing renewable energy at the same time. But, the wind power plant in Guimaras, is it really 200MW or 20MW? Don't you think it's too drastic to produce 200MW in one construction/sitting?

I have read somewhere that it is 5 MW power supply for Guimaras. 200 MW is additional power supply generated for the whole Philippines.

ka hapon sa TV Patrol Iloilo
-dayon na ang wind power sa Guimaras, wala may ga pamalabag na pumuluyo kag kun ma human sa 2012, 200mw ang ma hatag na kuryente..:cheers:

-approbado na ang Pavia-Iloilo vice versa na route...:cheers:

This is it!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Guimaras to have sufficient power supply by 2012

The province of Guimaras is assured of sufficient power supply by 2012 with the expected commissioning of the initial eight-megawatt wind farm by the Philippine Investment Management Inc. (Phinma) Group of Companies.

Governor Felipe Hilan Nava said the investor will already start with the foundation of the windmill next year and if there are no hitches then the power plant will be operational by 2012. Each turbine is more than 80 meters high and weighs more than 100 tons, he noted.

Nava said Guimarasnons are very supportive of the project, knowing that they can also contribute to the reduction of global warming. “They are very lukewarm in endorsing other interested power investors because they are also very sensitive to the environment.

We are really endorsing renewable (energy),” he said. The entire project is expected to generate 200 megawatts but initially the target is 54 megawatts that will kick off with the commissioning of the eight megawatts at M. Chavez in San Lorenzo town.

The second phase will be constructed in Barangay Sabang, Sibunag while the third phase will be in Barangay Salvacion, Nueva Valencia. Nava said the commissioning is very timely because the power demand for the province is expected to increase in the next few years.

At present, the demand is about 5-6 megawatts and the existing bunker plant can produce about 2.9 megawatts. “They will start with 8-10 megawatts, more than enough to supply Guimaras, Nava said.

Source: PNA

skeptical ko gihapon kay villar... he may be rich so less ang probability mangurakot sya but he needs power... but what if he gains power by becoming president? may possibility ayhan he won't abuse it to become richer by protecting his own business interests?

Laking Tondo, dugong Ilonggo: hello? like Mar Roxas nga Ilonggo man kuno, ano gid ila ginhimo para sa aton or gincontribute man lang sa development of our city and province? nada... well, ari naman sila dayon sagad pabatyag nga daw Ilonggo gid sila kuno abi samtang gahilapit ang election as if kabalo gid sila maghambal Ilonggo.

For Noynoy supporters, What has he proven so far? :ohno: Because he has the lineage of his parents?:ohno: because we don't care performance, we prefer childish hopes and inspirations?:ohno: because he is clean that's it?, Because if he won he can wipe out corruption? really?:lol:and He created laws less than 20?:lol:


Editorial: Not ready for the presidency
The Daily Tribune
October 8, 2009

Going by the forum meeting between a group of local executives four presidential aspirants, the answers Sen. Noynoy Aquino, the Liberal Party presidential bet, gave the local executives showed clearly that he just isn’t ready for the presidency, and worse, he does not appear to have any understanding of how government works or shouldn’t work, under a system of laws.

The answers he gave to the questions raised by the local executives were much too vague and indirect, offering nothing substantive, probably because he has no position on these issues in the first place or he is plain clueless.

He kept on going about democracy and people power in virtually every answer he gave, two issues which are not the issues at this time, but as he was still evidently following the campaign spiels taken by his mother, former President Corazon Aquino, including the "walang alam" bit which is better than having an experienced one that is corrupt, which criticism had been leveled against his mother, he continues to tread this path, which will hardly resonate with the voters, just as it did not resonate with the local officials present in that forum.

But it has been noted for sometime that Noynoy Aquino, even in media interviews, is always vague and never directly answers the questions and at times, even his answers are off tangent. Mar Roxas has also been noted to "save" the day for Noynoy by explaining what Noynoy meant to say.

Another thing going against Noynoy, no matter what his yellow supporters say, is that he can’t seem to make any decision unless and until he gets his four sisters — and their husbands apparently — to agree on a decision to be made.

Even when he holds "unity meetings" with other opposition bets, the sisters and their husbands are always present. Can’t he make a decision on his own and make a firm stand on issues? Is his presidency going to be a presidency of five Aquino siblings?

What is, however, surprising is the ignorance of Aquino in local government issues, which should have been right up his alley, given the fact that Aquino is the chairman of the local governments committee.

It was apparent that Noynoy, as chairman, never studied his lessons, nor for that matter, has he even called some kind of hearing — even now, with the disaster and the unpreparedness of Malacañang and the local government officials in addressing the needs of the typhoon victims, today being questioned by the public.

All Aquino said, by way of answers to the questions posed by the local governments, was that this and that have to studied first.

A bigger mistake he made was telling the local government executives that he wouldn’t, as president, be giving funds to the local government units that do not perform. But hey, such funds, meaning the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) fund is a must, as the law says the local government executives get 40 percent as IRA. To withhold it is unlawful and not to provide any funds to a non-performing lgu even when it is needed is unconscionable.

Outside of that, no specifics were given, no concrete examples were given on how he, as well as the other presidential bets, will go about their presidency in reforming the system, mainly because they really have no idea on how to bring about reforms, given their varied backgrounds.

If truth be told, none of the presidential aspirants invited to speak at the forum were impressive in their answers, but as all politicians do, they all mouthed motherhood statements, and from the faces of the audience, it was evident that the local officials were hardly impressed by the four presidentiables, with some looking much too bored.

As one former local executive put it, "If all that the candidate can tell us is that he will study it, we’ve been through that already. He has to say and do something good for us and the country."

Noynoy just lost a golden opportunity for him to prove to the nation that he is prepared for the presidency.

He just proved that he isn’t and won’t ever be.:)

I have read somewhere that it is 5 MW power supply for Guimaras. 200 MW is additional power supply generated for the whole Philippines.

This is it!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Guimaras to have sufficient power supply by 2012


:okay:
That's good news indeed.

Well, still I'm hoping that the NATIONAL government would promote renewable energy source or fully support it in at any cause. It's high time I guess to tap in and don't overlook at some areas of concern regarding electricity. Remember that Philippines still holds one of the most expensive electricity rates in the region. So I guess, we are not to think locally here alone but nationally as well. Because one's locality affects the whole nation in a context.

But the reality here is that, Philippines is only producing 1% of the carbon emissions. That may sound insignificant but its always one step at a time. But really, I hope Copenhagen would bring in something...but its difficult to convince the empires themselves.

I guess, from Frank to Pepeng, its already a legacy...add to up that, Reming and the Ormoc disaster. I guess we don't have to be complacent enough as it happens....not in select areas, because the Philippines is always in danger of natural calamities, whether we like it or not. ;)

Medyo dulom kay daw maulan.. :lol:
http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/sm7.jpg

^^
Salamat sa update. Mga ano na sya kalaba? :)

^^
As always ang lupa maayo gid nga investment! :okay:

Samtang gadugay gamahal! :)

sa diin pwede maka-rent salakyan sa aton man? dumduman ko sang una, daw may ara sa gen. luna, front UPV.

^^
No idea migs. Ask lang mga Iloilo-Based Forumers.

For me... mas mangin mayo ang kung Iloilo under kay Jed. As i mentioned before he spearheaded the change in Iloilo Policy (as a Councilor) esp when it comes to being an investor friendly city. Which we are seeing right now. :)

For one he is not afraid to risk as well. Remember the night market? It was a good idea, hindi lang gid nag-pick up! But the point is he is willing to give it a try! :okay:

Mayo gid ila tandem ni Jerry!

Retrieved from my camera.
Sorry for the quality...you know the situation of my old camera right now. :D

Iloilo-Guimaras Investment Forum
September 2009
Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City, Philippines
Mayor Jerry P. Treñas on City situationer

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Tani makapangayo ko kay Mam Lea sang pix kay ara to mayorya sa iya ang ginkuha ko nga pix.

^^

Hala Bira Iloilo!

Mayo kay damo na gid interested mag invest sa Power Sector esp for Iloilo.

More of renewable Energy... hopefully the Coal Power Plant in Lapaz will be the last in Iloilo. (Still this is the BEST solution at this point in time, undoubtedly)

Go GREEN! :cheers:

^^ Because that is in-demand. Why lose the opportunity if it is really in demand as of the moment...then, more profits for the capitalistas, energy benefits for the consumer and if we really turn green, benefit for the environment.

sa pagpangita ko sa internet sang rental car sa Iloilo, amu ni ang nakita ko...

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss38/hmmp1901/ZTS.jpg

:)

sanu pa ayhan ma sulod ang Etelecare diri saton man...

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/10132009001.jpg

This is it!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Guimaras to have sufficient power supply by 2012

The province of Guimaras is assured of sufficient power supply by 2012 with the expected commissioning of the initial eight-megawatt wind farm by the Philippine Investment Management Inc. (Phinma) Group of Companies.

Governor Felipe Hilan Nava said the investor will already start with the foundation of the windmill next year and if there are no hitches then the power plant will be operational by 2012. Each turbine is more than 80 meters high and weighs more than 100 tons, he noted.

Nava said Guimarasnons are very supportive of the project, knowing that they can also contribute to the reduction of global warming. “They are very lukewarm in endorsing other interested power investors because they are also very sensitive to the environment.

We are really endorsing renewable (energy),” he said. The entire project is expected to generate 200 megawatts but initially the target is 54 megawatts that will kick off with the commissioning of the eight megawatts at M. Chavez in San Lorenzo town.

Source: PNA

ari na...:cheers:

sanu pa ayhan ma sulod ang Etelecare diri saton man...

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/10132009001.jpg

ari na...:cheers:

mayad gid kong damo pa gid ang mo invest sa ilo2x nga mga call centers like... eperformax, sykes..etc. kay daw sa sunod dun kita sa cebu...:banana::banana::banana:

Confirmation from the business world online...

Supply deal inked

A UNIT of listed power generation company First Gen Corp. owned by the Lopez group has entered into an agreement with the Iloilo Electric Cooperative 1 (ILECO 1) for a possible electricity supply contract. In a disclosure to the stock exchange, First Gen said subsidiary First Gen Energy Solutions, Inc., a licensed electricity aggregator as well as a retail energy supplier, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with ILECO 1 to start negotiations for a power supply agreement. "As part of the MoA, [ILECO 1 and First Gen] have agreed to collaborate and develop initiatives that will benefit ILECO1 customers by improving the cooperative’s already high service levels," First Gen said. First Gen is the country’s biggest private power generator with installed capacity of 2,887.4 megawatts, accounting for 19% of the country’s total installed capacity. It owns geothermal giant Energy Development Corp.

Ga was-was naman subong ang ulan. :ohno: Kaina sang aga kanami sang panahon pero sang ugto nag sugod na ang bu-bo sang ulan.

City set to launch Dinagyang 2010
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office is launching the Dinagyang Festival 2010 at the Freedom Grandstand this Friday.

A four-day national launching is also scheduled on December 11, 12, 13, 14, 2009 at the Tiendesitas, Greenhills and the Mall of Asia in Metro Manila.

The Pamukaw, which rouses the Dinagyang Festival fever, is scheduled on December 18.

The highlight of the Dinagyang Festival 2010 is on January 24, 2010 when several competing ati-atihan tribes will perform.

There will also be the Miss Dinagyang Festival beauty pageant.

Dinagyang was recently proclaimed a “hall of famer” for bagging the title “Best Tourism Event in the Philippines” for the past three years.

It is also the first festival in the world to get the support of the United Nations for the promotion of the Millennium Development Goals, and cited by the Asian Development Bank as “best practice” on government-private sector cooperation.

Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers, and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis./PN:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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HALA BIRA! Iloilo City is preparing early for the 2010 edition of its world-famous Dinagyang Festival. The Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office is launching the Dinagyang Festival 2010 at the Freedom Grandstand this Friday, October16
Very nice !!! Good preparation for Dinagyang 2010 !!!
The Hall of Famer will once again unfold its beauty and liveliness in about three months' time.
Hala Bira na !!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

may tubig na di gani gawa sagwa...hahaha...nami matulog...nabaw pa man lang ah...

sanu pa ayhan ma sulod ang Etelecare diri saton man...

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ari na...:cheers:

speaking of call centers, any updates from transcom??

Another power supply deal for Iloilo.


First Gen signs power supply deal for Iloilo

Tuesday, 13 October 2009 00:00

Lopez-controlled First Gen Corp. has started talks with Iloilo’s power utility to help secure the province’s electricity supply.
Under a memorandum of agreement inked by First Gen’s unit First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. (FGES) and Iloilo Electric Cooperative I (ILECO I), the power firm will supply electricity from geothermal sources to its franchise area in the Western Visayas region.

FGES is a licensed electricity aggregator and retail energy supplier, which allows it to sell and market electricity to end-users like Ileco I. It also offers smart power monitoring system that helps customers reduce their operating costs through energy efficiency.

The electricity FGES is offering to ILECO I would be provided by Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the country’s largest and the world’s second-biggest producer of geothermal energy. First Gen owns a majority stake in EDC.

Unlike other fossil fuels such as coal and oil, which experts believe are responsible for climate change, geothermal energy harnesses steam from underground reservoirs to generate virtually carbon-free power.
After using steam to generate electricity, the water is injected back into the ground, making geothermal energy a renewable resource.

Although the two parties have yet to complete their talks, ILECO I officials have underscored the need to achieve the twin goals of keeping competitive electricity rates and protecting Panay’s environment.
“The people of Panay are fortunate to have access to geothermal energy, which offers everyone a win-win solution,” Salvador Cabaluna 3rd, ILECO I board president, said.

Panay currently has the most expensive power cost and the lowest supply in the Philippines because it has no indigenous power supply sources.

The Department of Energy earlier reported that Panay island—including Boracay Island—had been experiencing 13 to 23 days of power outages because of the lack of supply.

Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/3836-first-gen-signs-power-supply-deal-for-iloilo#

One thing that I like about this is competition. Iloilo City may be monopolized by PECO but if we look it in a metro-wide perspective, there is a potential of competition between PECO and ILECO since most MIDC towns are under the latter which is good.

In other words, I would prefer competition to be metro wide. Market Iloilo's urban core not only in Iloilo City but the MIDC towns as well. They have cheaper power, therefore it might provoke PECO to also cheapen their power despite the fact that they are still using fossil fuel as an energy source.

And its a good thing that the Lopezes are keeping their word about the energy supply in Iloilo.

very nice development. Seems that Lopezes are flexing its muscles to help Iloilo City and Iloilo Province achieve the power demand of the future. The more MW they can supply for Iloilo, the better. We need more power in Iloilo - with upcoming power plants, a brown-out free Iloilo will emerge. :banana::banana::banana:

This is it!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Guimaras to have sufficient power supply by 2012

The province of Guimaras is assured of sufficient power supply by 2012 with the expected commissioning of the initial eight-megawatt wind farm by the Philippine Investment Management Inc. (Phinma) Group of Companies.

Governor Felipe Hilan Nava said the investor will already start with the foundation of the windmill next year and if there are no hitches then the power plant will be operational by 2012. Each turbine is more than 80 meters high and weighs more than 100 tons, he noted.

Nava said Guimarasnons are very supportive of the project, knowing that they can also contribute to the reduction of global warming. “They are very lukewarm in endorsing other interested power investors because they are also very sensitive to the environment.

We are really endorsing renewable (energy),” he said. The entire project is expected to generate 200 megawatts but initially the target is 54 megawatts that will kick off with the commissioning of the eight megawatts at M. Chavez in San Lorenzo town.

The second phase will be constructed in Barangay Sabang, Sibunag while the third phase will be in Barangay Salvacion, Nueva Valencia. Nava said the commissioning is very timely because the power demand for the province is expected to increase in the next few years.

At present, the demand is about 5-6 megawatts and the existing bunker plant can produce about 2.9 megawatts. “They will start with 8-10 megawatts, more than enough to supply Guimaras, Nava said.

Source: PNA

:okay:
That's good news indeed.

Well, still I'm hoping that the NATIONAL government would promote renewable energy source or fully support it in at any cause. It's high time I guess to tap in and don't overlook at some areas of concern regarding electricity. Remember that Philippines still holds one of the most expensive electricity rates in the region. So I guess, we are not to think locally here alone but nationally as well. Because one's locality affects the whole nation in a context.

But the reality here is that, Philippines is only producing 1% of the carbon emissions. That may sound insignificant but its always one step at a time. But really, I hope Copenhagen would bring in something...but its difficult to convince the empires themselves.

I guess, from Frank to Pepeng, its already a legacy...add to up that, Reming and the Ormoc disaster. I guess we don't have to be complacent enough as it happens....not in select areas, because the Philippines is always in danger of natural calamities, whether we like it or not. ;)

^^ Because that is in-demand. Why lose the opportunity if it is really in demand as of the moment...then, more profits for the capitalistas, energy benefits for the consumer and if we really turn green, benefit for the environment.

Very good development for Guimaras Island. I hope they can sell some of its generated powers to Iloilo City.

I don't think the 200MW will be coming all from Guimaras. The island must be flying in the air if this thing happens. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: As far as my understanding is concerned, daw mga 5-8MW lang ang umpisahan nila sa Guimaras with the maximum capacity to 20MW ?when pa ini. So expect a 5-8MW by 2012 for Guimaras ! A really nice push for this beautiful island-province.

I have read somewhere that it is 5 MW power supply for Guimaras. 200 MW is additional power supply generated for the whole Philippines.
daw amo man ini ang pag-intiende ko iya. Ambut kung sala lang ta sini? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Damo nagid nga naga-ululhot nga subdivisions sa Pavia, Sta Barbara kag Oton. Soon , puno na ina sila subdivisions. Metrotowns economy and real estate is really emerging and thriving. Go Metro Iloilo !!!

dako siya no? Tani three floors gid ang ipatindog nila. Ang kalaba-on sang building hasta diin? Tadlong sa puertahan sa gilid or mas malaba pa da?

hmmp .. may naka-post sa main thread regarding sa car rentals sa aton.

Metro, Yes, kay Jed man ko. Suportahan ta eh. Subong pa lang medyo kulbaan na ang tigulang kay sa halos tanan nga survey, kulihot siya. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Ilongga judge hailed for judicial excellence
BY NIÑA JANE A. SOURIBIO

ILOILO City – The Supreme Court, in collaboration with the Society for Judicial Excellence (SJE), recently awarded the Don Antonio P. Madrigal Award for Outstanding Municipal Trial Court in Cities (MTCC) to Judge Yvette Marie Dedel-Go, presiding judge of MTCC Branch 4 at the Chief Justice Ramon Avanceña Hall of Justice.

Go is the only judge from Western Visayas included in the list of this year’s judicial excellence awardees.

From a caseload of almost 3,000, she was able to reduce it to less than 200 cases.

“I’m honored to be a recipient of the award. However, this doesn’t mean that I will rest on my laurels, so to speak. This only means that I must strive even harder and do even better. The job of a judge calls for dedication and genuine commitment,” Go said.

Judicial excellence awards are given to outstanding judges and officers of the Philippine courts as a tribute to their integrity, dedication and commitment to public service and the rule of law.

The SJE, through its Board of Trustees, administers the annual search for outstanding judges and clerks of court. The final selection of awardees is undertaken by the Board of Judges.

Judge Go, whose parents were from the town of Dumangas, finished her elementary and secondary education as a valedictorian at the St. Michael’s College in Iligan City.

Among the recognitions she received during her high school days were the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award and the Insular Life Gold Eagle Award.

She was admitted as university scholar and took up Bachelor of Arts major in English and Political Science at the Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City and the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology in Iligan City.

She finished her degree cum laude at the University of San Agustin here.

To share her knowledge of the laws, she also teaches at the College of Law of the University of Iloilo and the University of San Agustin./PN

source: Panay News (http://panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%205.htm)

‘Treñas should continue serving city’
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog is confident that Mayor Jerry Treñas will run for congressman of this city.

“We would like Mayor Treñas to continue serving the people of this city,” Mabilog said, noting the people’s clamor for him to run for congressman.

Mabilog is running for city mayor.

Treñas is expected to make public his decision on October 31, 2009.

The mayor is on a foreign trip again. He is attending a seminar in Germany.

Citing surveys, Mabilog said a Treñas-Mabilog tandem is the “team to beat.”

Mabilog also said the Liberal Party has offered him to become their official candidate for mayor in this city. But he said he will wait for the decision of Treñas before deciding on the offer.

Should Treñas opt not to run for congressman with him, Mabilog said he has an “alternative candidate.”

He, however, refused to identify this alternative candidate./PN

source: Panay News (http://panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%207.htm)

^^ Agree. An example would be Sbarro. It already has two branches.
same can be said about red ribbon in iloilo.

namit gid man ang sbarro...medyo mahal lang galing pero sulit gid...

After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo.

Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49

After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo.

Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49

maybe you mean international events or competitions! Yooohoooo !!! Indi lang negosyo ang mangin maayo kundi international exposures, too. Ilolo City is definitely entering the world of convention destination .. definitelly these could help make Iloilo City, the NEXT BIG THING !!

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

same can be said about red ribbon in iloilo.
I agree. :cheers:

PURR
By Kathy M. Villalon

The hotel-like Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Homes

Every one who has visited the Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Chapel in Delgado Street, Iloilo will definitely say that it’s like a hotel. In fact, one media colleague, during the press launching there, said that it’s a great place to hang out. The interiors are very modern and relaxing to the eyes.

It used to be Somo Memorial Homes. But after the Somo family entered into a partnership with the Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel, the building was renovated and made even better.

Somo had been serving the community for 65 years. Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel had been doing the same in Cebu for 59 years. This venture presents Ilonggos with a new outlook on memorial services —- celebrating life and honoring death.

Two veteran memorial services experts merged to give Ilonggos a new meaning in honoring their departed. They are Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel and Somo Memorial Homes.

Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel, Inc. was founded by the late Renato Dychangco Sr. in 1950. They started with horse-drawn carriages and now, they use Cadillac and Lincoln hearses.

In the last 59 years, CMCI had grown to be the country’s finest family brand because of their service, dedication and quality care.

Meanwhile, Somo Memorial Homes Inc is a pioneer in the funeral service industry in the last 65 years. It was founded by the late Teodorico S. Somo in the late 1940’s. It became a family corporation and managed by the children of Teodorico Somo.

Last Sept. 25, 2009, the fruit of this partnership was inaugurated, the Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Homes.

Ilonggos will definitely witness what CMCI calls the “Cosmopolitan Touch” through its professionalism, skill and innovative training and development for the client.

The first floor is really classy, as it caters to the A market. It has the Diamond Chapel which can seat 50 to 60 people. It has a bedroom, kitchen and dining facilities. Recognizing that family members have their own set of friends, there are grouped lounges where they can sit and snuggle comfortably. Also on the first floor are the business offices and two showrooms, one for the A and B market and the other, for the C and D market.

On the second floor, there are eight chapels – Onyx, Citrine, Opal 1 and 2, Jade 1 and 2 and Moonstone.

The third floor is allotted for the C and D markets. It also houses the coffee shop, open area, dining and basic stores.

The Care Center is the area where embalming is done. “We train our people to handle the body with utmost care. We feel that the body is sacred thus we handle it as we would a living body,” said Oly Dychangco, Jr., CEO and president. He added that a lounge is provided where the family can view the body while it is being injected. “We use the United States’ technology of soft embalming wherein the person looks as if he or she is just sleeping. We have well-trained embalmers and staff who can beautify the dead,” he said.

“The Ilonggos deserve to have these facilities, which are decent and modern. We will cater to all walks of life,” Dychangco said.

Industry

Dychangco said that with CMCI, the funeral industry in the country had been upgraded. “This is no longer a scary industry and we hope to do such in Iloilo. Even for the embalmers. People used to view the job of an embalmers as a low-grade, but right now, I have seen the difference of how they did it in the United States. The funeral directors and embalmers there are respected,” he said.

Sarah Dychangco-Gothong, director of CSMHI and president of Translife Care, Inc., said that embalming is a lucrative job in the United States. “We can help Filipinos to have better jobs through the Pacific Center for Advance Study in Lahug, Cebu. The school offers seminars on embalming and effective funeral counseling, among others.” She added that the Department of Health, in fact, wans to professionalize the industry and soon a two-year program would be offered. Dychangco-Gothing is a licensed embalmer.

Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Homes, Inc. is located at #24 Delgado Street, Iloilo City and can be reached through phone numbers (033) 3374007 and 3364535 (telefax).

Yes! Bigger than the national events. :)


maybe you mean international events or competitions! Yooohoooo !!! Indi lang negosyo ang mangin maayo kundi international exposures, too. Ilolo City is definitely entering the world of convention destination .. definitelly these could help make Iloilo City, the NEXT BIG THING !!

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

btw, nag file ko gina sa PRC...hai...super struggle gid gale...
but kaluluoy gid ya mag indi tga Iloilo kay kun may prob sa mga papers nila layo2x pa ginakadtuan nila to fix it...
kami ya sakay lang Jaro CPU ok na...hahaha

PURR
By Kathy M. Villalon

The hotel-like Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Homes

Every one who has visited the Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Chapel in Delgado Street, Iloilo will definitely say that it’s like a hotel. In fact, one media colleague, during the press launching there, said that it’s a great place to hang out. The interiors are very modern and relaxing to the eyes.

It used to be Somo Memorial Homes. But after the Somo family entered into a partnership with the Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel, the building was renovated and made even better.

Somo had been serving the community for 65 years. Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel had been doing the same in Cebu for 59 years. This venture presents Ilonggos with a new outlook on memorial services —- celebrating life and honoring death.

Two veteran memorial services experts merged to give Ilonggos a new meaning in honoring their departed. They are Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel and Somo Memorial Homes.

Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapel, Inc. was founded by the late Renato Dychangco Sr. in 1950. They started with horse-drawn carriages and now, they use Cadillac and Lincoln hearses.

In the last 59 years, CMCI had grown to be the country’s finest family brand because of their service, dedication and quality care.

Meanwhile, Somo Memorial Homes Inc is a pioneer in the funeral service industry in the last 65 years. It was founded by the late Teodorico S. Somo in the late 1940’s. It became a family corporation and managed by the children of Teodorico Somo.

Last Sept. 25, 2009, the fruit of this partnership was inaugurated, the Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Homes.

Ilonggos will definitely witness what CMCI calls the “Cosmopolitan Touch” through its professionalism, skill and innovative training and development for the client.

The first floor is really classy, as it caters to the A market. It has the Diamond Chapel which can seat 50 to 60 people. It has a bedroom, kitchen and dining facilities. Recognizing that family members have their own set of friends, there are grouped lounges where they can sit and snuggle comfortably. Also on the first floor are the business offices and two showrooms, one for the A and B market and the other, for the C and D market.

On the second floor, there are eight chapels – Onyx, Citrine, Opal 1 and 2, Jade 1 and 2 and Moonstone.

The third floor is allotted for the C and D markets. It also houses the coffee shop, open area, dining and basic stores.

The Care Center is the area where embalming is done. “We train our people to handle the body with utmost care. We feel that the body is sacred thus we handle it as we would a living body,” said Oly Dychangco, Jr., CEO and president. He added that a lounge is provided where the family can view the body while it is being injected. “We use the United States’ technology of soft embalming wherein the person looks as if he or she is just sleeping. We have well-trained embalmers and staff who can beautify the dead,” he said.

“The Ilonggos deserve to have these facilities, which are decent and modern. We will cater to all walks of life,” Dychangco said.

Industry

Dychangco said that with CMCI, the funeral industry in the country had been upgraded. “This is no longer a scary industry and we hope to do such in Iloilo. Even for the embalmers. People used to view the job of an embalmers as a low-grade, but right now, I have seen the difference of how they did it in the United States. The funeral directors and embalmers there are respected,” he said.

Sarah Dychangco-Gothong, director of CSMHI and president of Translife Care, Inc., said that embalming is a lucrative job in the United States. “We can help Filipinos to have better jobs through the Pacific Center for Advance Study in Lahug, Cebu. The school offers seminars on embalming and effective funeral counseling, among others.” She added that the Department of Health, in fact, wans to professionalize the industry and soon a two-year program would be offered. Dychangco-Gothing is a licensed embalmer.

Cosmopolitan-Somo Memorial Homes, Inc. is located at #24 Delgado Street, Iloilo City and can be reached through phone numbers (033) 3374007 and 3364535 (telefax).

owned by the Former Dean of CPUCN Lily Lynn Somo(Prof na xa daan now) new na ang dean.....

^^
family nila gale...di man lang xa isa..hahaha

Its a go go for the poker room.

I played " Paygaw" and "Bakarat" once sa Casino sa Heritage - Pasay City, I won 3 thousand bucks! Wala na ako dayon nagliwat budlay na mayangaw.


Barangay folks endorse operation of poker room at Boardwalk
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Poker room finally got its approval to operate in the city with the favorable endorsement from the barangay council of Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao district.

San Rafael Barangay Captain Azucena Tabuyoc confirmed the barangay council has passed a resolution favorably endorsing the proposal of Vanskaps to operate a poker room at Boardwalk leisure and entertainment complex which is part of their barangay. Their resolution dated August 5, 2009 will be forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The barangay resolution gives the proponent a bigger chance in securing a business permit and locational clearance from the city government.

The resolution was passed before the October 7, 2009 barangay hearing set by the Iloilo City Zoning Board of Appeals and Adjustment (ICZBAA). The hearing was in relation to the application of the Vanskaps for a locational clearance.

Vanskaps is a licensed gaming firm of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). It is based in Lahug, Cebu. The Boardwalk became the alternative site for the poker game after violations were imminent in the first site eyed by Vanskaps in operating a poker room. The first site of the proposed poker game is the Residence Hotel along General Luna, City Proper. The hotel is near the University of San Agustin. There is a city ordinance which bans the establishment of gambling within the 200 meters distance from school or church.

Tabuyoc said the approval was made even before they reached the three hearings requirement set by law. The resolution was accompanied by signatures of residents confirming their concurrence to the poker room operation.

The resolution was furnished to the committee on games, amusement and professional sports chaired by Councilor Lyndon Acap. He, earlier expressed approval on the operation of a poker room provided the proponent complies with the requirements based on the city ordinance.

Tabuyoc said there were no objections on the part of the residents when the proponent presented the poker room. The lot owner and nearby establishments have also endorsed the poker room. The poker room will be constructed near the Red Paprika restaurant.

The operation of a poker room will generate more revenue to the barangay through the business permit fees. Its operation will not affect the residents since it requires much money to play poker games, said Tabuyoc.

It was also learned that one of the considerations for the approval of the barangay to the poker room is for the proponent to place in their priority list the hiring of qualified residents of San Rafael. It will help in the employment of our residents, said Tabuyoc.

To recall, the Catholic church expressed strong opposition to the operation of the poker room, as in other numbers game, since it promotes gambling that destroys the moral fiber of the people.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2009/10/13/barangay.folks.endorse.operation.html

speaking of call centers, any updates from transcom??

^^
Currently hiring people for the Iloilo Site. :D

After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo.

Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49

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Go go go Iloilo! The reason why it is being held here its because Iloilo has been consistently topping this international competition for quite some time now.

Hope to see more of this in the near future. Clearly it reflects what kind of education we have here, further solidifying Iloilo as a center of education in this part of the country. :okay:

Amo 'ni 'ya ang tuod nga maayo nga balita. We are taking care of sa mga wala sang puluy-an nga disente.

Slowly and surely maamat-amat naton dula ang mga squatters sa siudad.

Walang iwanan sa aton siudad indi lang ang pila sa aton ang makabenepisyo sang mga developments kundi indi naton pagkalimtan ang mga kubos pa sa aton.

Buligay kita!


Bolilao residents start moving to relocation site
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Residents living along the Bolilao Creek in Mandurriao district have learned to appreciate the offer of the city government for a relocation site at the San Isidro, Jaro as 25 families already transferred to the site.


Bolilao Barangay Captain Nenita Joson said 25 families moved to the relocation site and seven others are set to transfer as soon as the weather condition improves. Families from Sitio Sooc and Dike 2 already transferred to the relocation site a few months back.

Joson added the residents who transferred to the San Isidro relocation site either built their own houses or were given housing units through the Gawad Kalinga donations.

She said, earlier eight of the affected families questioned the offer made by the city government. They refused to apply for a slot at the Iloilo City Urban Poor Affairs Office (ICUPAO). Now, they want to avail of the offer.

Joson said they are assisting the families who want to transfer to the relocation site. They have seen how the city government addresses the needs of the relocatees at the relocation site.

Barangay Bolilao is only one of the barangays affected by the impending P50 million Dungon Creek dredging. Hundreds of families living along the creeks are affected by the dredging. Most of the affected residents refused to vacate the creek stressing they do not have livelihood at the relocation site.

It is in Bolilao where the dredging started but was stopped after the contractor of the dredging project destroyed the mangroves along the riverbank of Sitio Sooc. The dredging operation has yet to resume after more than two weeks since it first started.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2009/10/13/bolilao.residents.start.moving.to.relocation.site.html

unigames banners and streamers are all over cpu now...hahaha
pati sa CPU channel gina pasayod pa....

maybe you mean international events or competitions! Yooohoooo !!! Indi lang negosyo ang mangin maayo kundi international exposures, too. Ilolo City is definitely entering the world of convention destination .. definitelly these could help make Iloilo City, the NEXT BIG THING !!

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Wala pa matapos ang Uni-Games sa November, these Math events sa Nov. to Dec., Dinagyang sa January kag damo pa nga major events...ari pa gid ang Guimaras....indi magpaulihi. Iloilo will benefit it.


Guimaras to host Sining Pambansa 2010

Preservation and development of culture and arts is one of the thrusts of the Provincial Government of Guimaras. In addition, the Province continuously aims to develop and promote Filipino cultural and artistic traditions through diverse culture and arts programs.

Thus, the said province under the leadership of Gov. Felipe Hilan A. Nava is deeply interested in hosting the 3rd Sining Pambansa Festival on February 2010. The said festival offers activities showing different forms of cultural and artistic traditions that will intensely benefit tourism as well as promote awareness and love of the community for culture and the arts.

The Sining Pambansa Festival has seven components-dance, music, creative writing, drama, theater and visual arts. One of the components of the said festival is visual arts through Paper Clay Art Competition with the theme “Husay ng Batang Pinoy 2009” through the JNBM Amazing Arts Phils, Inc. and Have a Heart for the Child Foundation in cooperation with the Department of Education through the Culture and Arts Office and Gov. Nava of Guimaras.

The said competition aims to produce World Class Paper Clay Art masterpieces that will showcase to the world the talents and skills of the young Filipino artists.

In addition, it also targets to set a World Record as the Largest Paper Clay Art Competition (200,000 masterpieces) participated by the young Filipino artists. The Guinness World Records Ltd. shall be invited to authenticate and certify the record attempt under this category.

Furthermore, the Culture and Arts Office of Department of Education plans to have this said competition done yearly.

This year’s theme is “Ako para sa Kalikasan”, since the competition aims to promote environmental awareness among children and youth on what they can do to help in the protection and conservation of our natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2009/10/13/guimaras.to.host.sining.pambansa.2010.html

owned by the Former Dean of CPUCN Lily Lynn Somo(Prof na xa daan now) new na ang dean.....
sin-o na subong ang Dean sang College of Nursing sang CPU? And ano na position ni Somo?

the panay railway system would costs a lot. hopefully before the year ends i can share with you the recommendation on this project. fyi, the regional development council will meet this week.


grabe gid sa research!! i think the pattern gave us that panay railway system is never dead. gina-revive gid kaga tuig. maayo ni gani kay mga officials wala naga-lose sight sang potential sang Panay to have a modern mode of transportation. :cheers:

Thanks for the info ronie. Hope you could post here more often, kis-a ka na lang namon makita.
We will wait for the outcome sang meeting, let's hope the positive. :)

the panay railway system would costs a lot. hopefully before the year ends i can share with you the recommendation on this project. fyi, the regional development council will meet this week.

MAYOR CADIO, MAN TO BEAT
VARIOUS surveys conducted in the 2nd District of Iloilo show that Mayor Cadio Gorriceta enjoys the highest popularity rating, raging from 60.6 to 67 percent.
Whereas, Cong. Inday Judy Syjuco got 3.3 percent in Pavia and 3.8 percent in Lucena.
Provincial Administrator Boy Mejorada got 0.6 percent in the entire 2nd District, according to UP Random Access’ survey.
Mayor Cadio has the highest credibility rating and if elections were held today, nobody can hold a candle to him.
His fine performance as mayor of Pavia loudly speaks for itself.
Say mo, Mayor Mulong?
Nonoy Dagol Salcedo “dies-dies” laughing!

from Panay News

^^^^^^ daw si Cadio Gorriceta gid man ang mangin congressman sang segundo distrito. :banana::banana: Ano ayhan plataforma ni Cadio?

i think Gorriceta only has Pavia, Sta.Barbara and New Lucena(?) in his fold. he'll lose in other towns in the 2nd district (Leon, Alimodian, Leganes, Zarraga, San Miguel) because Syjuco holds a tight grasp on the local officials in these towns. Money speaks too. just my opinion. unless, Albertito Lopez will really pour his billions to the Gorriceta warchest to match those of Syjuco's. Payback time.

Laking Tondo Dugong Ilonggo (http://dabystander.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-election-villar-tops-ssc-iloilo.html)

Senator Manny “Sipag at Tiyaga” Villar – the frontrunner in the August 2009 Pulse Asia Survey (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2009/08/2010-election-manny-villar-surges-in.html) for the May 2010 presidential election – also topped an unofficial poll conducted among members of SkyscraperCity-Iloilo (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=960370) (SSC-Iloilo), the Ilonggo community within SkyscraperCity (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/), an online forum of skyscrapers, urban planning and infrastructure development enthusiasts.

The initial result of the survey showed Villar as the runaway winner with 62% of the votes, Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro at number two with 22%, Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III at number three with 14% and convicted plunderer former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada at the bottom with 2% of the total votes cast to date. The survey was initiated on September 17 and is still on-going, but after seven days, the trend is unlikely to change significantly, considering that the majority of SSC-Iloilo membership has voted already.

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The lineup for the survey was determined by considering the more serious and the already declared candidates – Villar for the Nacionalista Party (NP), Teodoro for the Lakas-Kampi-CMD (also known as the Partido Lakas-Kampi or PaLaKa), Aquino for the Liberal Party (LP) and Estrada for whatever his party is. Villar and Estrada were the top two candidates in the latest Pulse Asia survey, while Aquino replaced MAR Roxas (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2009/09/desperate-mar-accedes-to-reluctant.html) as the LP’s standard bearer, just recently. Teodoro is the administration candidate, and thus, should benefit from its formidable nationwide machinery, while the other consistent performer in the surveys, Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero, was not considered because it is widely believed that he would eventually slide down to the vice presidency.

Contrary to a certain survey conducted by UP Diliman frat men (allegedly Escudero’s fraternity brothers), wherein Chiz was the topnotcher, this survey by SSC-Iloilo was not by any means intended to give a spin to Villar’s candidacy. The survey was just intended to approximately feel the pulse of a certain segment of Iloilo’s populace. SSC-Iloilo represents the internet-savvy young people – yuppies, OFWs, BPO workers, entrepreneurs and students – of Iloilo in particular and Panay Island in general.

Read more (http://dabystander.blogspot.com/2009/09/2010-election-villar-tops-ssc-iloilo.html).

Villar's camp might browse these article someday. starring gid SSC-Iloilo, :lol:

Sa panglakaton sa dalanon sang aton syudad:lol:

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Iloilo's Bonifacio Drive is one of the most beautiful and well-landscaped intersections in the city. :cheers:

Sa Diversion Road

SM City Annex:
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SMCity Annex bldg looks like a triangular-shaped structure. Pero hulat2 lng kun manuglapit na tapos, katahum basi sang design kag another hang-out place nman for coffee lovers. :cheers:

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nice shots of SM City Mandurriao! Kanami sang design sa sulod kag sa gwa, daw indi garot tulokon kag kitid sang hallways. The biggest in the region and still expanding with its SM City Annex bldg. :banana::banana:

SM City expands when it reaches it has an occupancy rate of 98%. I checked around a year ago, although a rough estimate, that the occupancy rate was 95%. This means SM is booming. And to think this is a 100,000 sqm mall.

SM City undergoing an expansion due to a high occupancy rate, and to think it's a two story building that they're expanding into.

SM Delgado underwent expansion last 2006, and it is still into a 100% occupancy rate.

SM Jaro underwent renovation last 2007.

SM Quintin, relatively new, is also booming.

SM Hypermarket or the current Makro is also a great expansion for SM.



Plus SM City also has a 3D cinema and free wifi. That says a lot.

Pardon, haven't been happy for Iloilo in a long time. :cheers:

With 5 SM shopping centers in Iloilo, no wonder palangga man sang Ilonggos SM by patronizing their shops. Their occupancy rate is high, it shows Iloilo is SM-country. :lol:

The presence of SM in Iloilo market shows how resilient Iloilo economy is... It's almost 30 years in Iloilo... Wala kaagi nagsira and still it is growing... If Ilonggos love the market, then it will stand strong amidst the dark clouds... Amo na gani ang mahambal ko sa Starbucks issue... Once mapamahal na na sa Ilonggo, it will survive the market...

By the way kmusta ang reception sang 3D sa mga Ilonggo? Hope it's flourishing...

Eversince the first SM outside manila or luzon came to Iloilo, wala gid sila kaagi untat operations nila diri :lol: ... it shows the resiliency of Iloilo's economy decades ago and still growing strong up to now. The management has never been wrong in putting 5 SM shopping centers in the Iloilo City. :cheers:

By the way kmusta ang reception sang 3D sa mga Ilonggo? Hope it's flourishing...

Its flourishing and doing great... How many SM's in the country that has 3D in theaters?

I just wanna say that SM personnel told us that bawal daw mag picture any parts of SM :)

ngaa kuno haw? damo man ko kita mga family gatherings, travellers nagakuha pics when they're shopping at SM. indi pa na sila, free internet mileage. :lol:

Tsakto ka gid... Iban gani nga cities wala Sbarro kita diri ya duwa gid... Dugay na ni ang presence sang Sbarro sa siyudad... I remember ang first branch nila ara sa SM delgado...

baw duwa gid? :lol: .... Tatlo na tani kun wala gin-renovate ang SM Delgado.
pirme ko didto sa branch nila sa SM Delgado sang una. namit ila pasta. bisan mahal pero sige lng, anhon ta kay namit.

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dako man gali ang annex / garden sang SM City Iloilo. I'm think that kagamay sa iya. But the look of its facade from the highways, puwede na two stores sa atubang pa lang. If the length of the building will be okay pa, dako ini siya nga extension. Pila siya ka floor? 2 or 3? Kung mag-three, ayos gid. Dugang naman ang floor area sang SM City sini. Yohoooo !!!

When i ask my friend @ the Mall HE SAID ITS A 3 story building with the SB @ thr 3rd floor.. hmmmmmmmmmmmm gREAT News!

kun 3rd floor ang SB, ano ayhan mga shops sa first 2 floors? hmmm... dugang na gid floor area sang SM City Iloilo sini. :banana::banana:

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u/c hotel
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im still cant wait kun ano design sang unnamed hotel nga ni, grabe na gid construction kag expansion sa Smallville area... imagine 3 hotels within a few meter distance from each other..

u/c resto beside langford
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bag-o lng ko kabalo may another underconstruction establishment ingod Langford, maybe these are former SM garden tenants nga nagsaylo lng lugar... 2 sides of SM City Mandurriao have u/c projects going-on. :banana:

City set to launch Dinagyang 2010
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Tourism and Development Office is launching the Dinagyang Festival 2010 at the Freedom Grandstand this Friday.

A four-day national launching is also scheduled on December 11, 12, 13, 14, 2009 at the Tiendesitas, Greenhills and the Mall of Asia in Metro Manila.

The Pamukaw, which rouses the Dinagyang Festival fever, is scheduled on December 18.

The highlight of the Dinagyang Festival 2010 is on January 24, 2010 when several competing ati-atihan tribes will perform.

There will also be the Miss Dinagyang Festival beauty pageant.

Dinagyang was recently proclaimed a “hall of famer” for bagging the title “Best Tourism Event in the Philippines” for the past three years.

It is also the first festival in the world to get the support of the United Nations for the promotion of the Millennium Development Goals, and cited by the Asian Development Bank as “best practice” on government-private sector cooperation.

Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival held both to honor the Santo Niño and to celebrate the arrival on Panay of Malay settlers, and the subsequent selling of the island to them by the Atis./PN:cheers::cheers::cheers:

last night, i can hear tribes practicing already, bal-an mo gid man gaumpisa na DInagyang sa tunog sang drums. :lol:

thanks sa pics. hidlaw man ko sa SM ba.

ano na ang SM City Garden? mall man ina?!

Pinadal-an ko kwarta sis ko para watch sila G-Force upod sang mga hinablos ko. Nami kuno! It was their first experience to see a movie in 3D. I told them few months ago to watch it kay nalantaw ko ini sa 3D sang July, nami gid man pati ang story, but she told me that wala 3D dira sa Iloilo. Pero last Sunday sang malantaw na sila, kibot sya nga P200.50 ang bayad kay gali 3D...pero ok lang kay worth it man.

pirme ako diri gabasa and one time I've read from news na napost diri na ang cinema 6 ay for 3D that's why tingala ako sang hambal sang sis ko na wala 3D kuno!? hehehe

bisan mahal but worth it man a. :)

hopefully, sa annex na ko mangape kung maka puli ko sa summer next year, the expansion looks promising... that will be a great help sa mga ilonggo's kay that means more job's.

dala ka damo bisita magpuli ka, indeed their location is promising when Plazuela will stand beside SM, damo pililian.

btw, nag file ko gina sa PRC...hai...super struggle gid gale...
but kaluluoy gid ya mag indi tga Iloilo kay kun may prob sa mga papers nila layo2x pa ginakadtuan nila to fix it...
kami ya sakay lang Jaro CPU ok na...hahaha

Kailinit gid man sang PRC... Supposedly sila ang magiging model in service because they are catering professionals pero ang nag gwa daw sila pa ya the worst among government agencies in public service... Hope mag change na sila and they will move to a bigger and convenient location...

‘Treñas should continue serving city’
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog is confident that Mayor Jerry Treñas will run for congressman of this city.

“We would like Mayor Treñas to continue serving the people of this city,” Mabilog said, noting the people’s clamor for him to run for congressman.

Mabilog is running for city mayor.

Treñas is expected to make public his decision on October 31, 2009.

The mayor is on a foreign trip again. He is attending a seminar in Germany.

Citing surveys, Mabilog said a Treñas-Mabilog tandem is the “team to beat.”

Mabilog also said the Liberal Party has offered him to become their official candidate for mayor in this city. But he said he will wait for the decision of Treñas before deciding on the offer.

Should Treñas opt not to run for congressman with him, Mabilog said he has an “alternative candidate.”

He, however, refused to identify this alternative candidate./PN

source: Panay News (http://panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%207.htm)

Go go Mayor Trenas for Congressional race... Ipamukha kay matandang Gonzales na hindi ka maaunder... Kung matatalo ang mga Gonzales this election, I'm sure they have nothing to go... Especially if Aquino will win the presidential election... There is a time for everything...

Sol y Mar Beach Resort A Serene Getaway in Iloilo

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Wala pa matapos ang Uni-Games sa November, these Math events sa Nov. to Dec., Dinagyang sa January kag damo pa nga major events...ari pa gid ang Guimaras....indi magpaulihi. Iloilo will benefit it.


Guimaras to host Sining Pambansa 2010

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Wow! ang Guimaras indi man magpaulihi... Sige Paspas Guimaras... Sulong sa kauswagan...:banana::banana:

Sol y Mar Beach Resort A Serene Getaway in Iloilo

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Wow! Nice pics... Sa diin ni ang Sol y mar beach resort?

After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo. Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49

This event shows how excellent education in Iloilo City... This is a great honour for our city to be the host of this event... Imagine participants from 30 countries will participate in this event... Buhi naman ang mga negosyo sa siyudad... And it will give good impression to foreign delegates...

Wow! Nice pics... Sa diin ni ang Sol y mar beach resort?

^^Sa Tigbauan ni sya...Ara da lapit tupad nya lang ang RS2 Software....

^^Sa Tigbauan ni sya...Ara da lapit tupad nya lang ang RS2 Software....


Ah ok... Damu nagmi nga beach resorts sa first district... Ga waswas man ang Tigbauan sa tourism indi mag papirde sa Oton, Guimbal, Miag-ao kag San Jaoquin... :banana::banana::banana:

This is it!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Guimaras to have sufficient power supply by 2012

The province of Guimaras is assured of sufficient power supply by 2012 with the expected commissioning of the initial eight-megawatt wind farm by the Philippine Investment Management Inc. (Phinma) Group of Companies.

Governor Felipe Hilan Nava said the investor will already start with the foundation of the windmill next year and if there are no hitches then the power plant will be operational by 2012. Each turbine is more than 80 meters high and weighs more than 100 tons, he noted.

Nava said Guimarasnons are very supportive of the project, knowing that they can also contribute to the reduction of global warming. “They are very lukewarm in endorsing other interested power investors because they are also very sensitive to the environment.

We are really endorsing renewable (energy),” he said. The entire project is expected to generate 200 megawatts but initially the target is 54 megawatts that will kick off with the commissioning of the eight megawatts at M. Chavez in San Lorenzo town.

The second phase will be constructed in Barangay Sabang, Sibunag while the third phase will be in Barangay Salvacion, Nueva Valencia. Nava said the commissioning is very timely because the power demand for the province is expected to increase in the next few years.

At present, the demand is about 5-6 megawatts and the existing bunker plant can produce about 2.9 megawatts. “They will start with 8-10 megawatts, more than enough to supply Guimaras, Nava said.

Source: PNA

Wow! Clean energy for Guimaras... This is great!!! This investment is one way to meet the growing demand of electricity in Guimaras or even provinces in Panay...:banana::banana:

After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo.

Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49


Kabay pa nga damo pa ang mahost sang Iloilo in the future. This will places Iloilo in the attention of more people in the world.

^^
Salamat sa update. Mga ano na sya kalaba? :)

mga 18-20 meters ang frontage kag mga 25-30 meters ang sa kilid estimate lang but not accurate ang size nga 20mm nga steel bars pang 3-4 floors na pwede.

Sol y Mar Beach Resort A Serene Getaway in Iloilo

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I'd say Sol y Mar serves one of the best tasting chicken inasals I've ever eaten. :okay:

sa diin pwede maka-rent salakyan sa aton man? dumduman ko sang una, daw may ara sa gen. luna, front UPV.

sanu gamiton haw anu nga salakyan van or auto lang kag pila ka days.ang sa front UP dealer na da not for rent..

Did somebody post this News before?

Iloilo, Davao are new Call Center SpotsOutside of Metro Manila, Iloilo City and Davao City are being targeted as the new hot spots for opening new call centers, according to BusinessWeek.

The international business magazine has named the cities of Iloilo and Davao as two of the world’s new hotspots for business processoutsourcing (BPO) investments.

BusinessWeek magazine said Iloilo and Davao were among the 31 cities that were being eyed by BPO investors due to economic and political pressures to outsource work to lower-cost cities, said an article posted on its website last May 2. Bacolod not included in list of new BPO hotspots



By Jerson O. Coronica



DESPITE the presence of some of the world’s finest and biggest business process outsourcing (BPO) firms in the city, Bacolod was not included in the list of 31 cities cited as new BPO hotspots in the world.

International magazine Business Week, in its February issue, cited Iloilo and Davao cities as two of the world’s top BPO investment sites.
In an article posted in the magazine’s website, it said “BPO companies were looking to outsource work to lower-cost cities due to economic and political pressures”.

It said “while widespread layoffs in western countries, especially in the US, have afforded global outsourcing highly skilled workers to beef up their presence in the United States, many companies were still looking to invest in less costly cities in South America, Europe and Asia”.

The magazine based its article on a report released by KPMG in February, which said the two cities in the Philippines were rapidly emerging to compete with traditional BPO destinations such as Bangalore, Chennai and Shanghai. KPMG is a global network of professional services firms.

The KPMG report called “Exploring Global Frontiers” noted traditional BPO locations that rapidly approach saturation point, stating that “there was a sizable opportunity for these new and emerging locations to swallow up a large proportion of the new outsourcing work, which the credit crisis was apparently creating.”

According to the report, Iloilo was noted as the educational hub in the Philippines’ Western Visayas Region with six universities, more than 30 colleges and technical schools, which produce more than 17,000 student graduates yearly.
Also, the city was cited for its large pool of talent owing to a number of educational institutions and strong English skills of the population.
At present, there are seven BPO firms in the city. These include call centers, software development, medical and other data transcription, animation and digital content and engineering design.

Davao, on the other hand, was also cited because of its English-speaking talent pool with many cultural ties to the US owing to its large number of universities and colleges. The KPMG report further said that some companies were setting up training centers in Davao, which were also being used to train the companies’ employees from other operating centers in the country.

Bacolod, however, emerged as one of the best sites for BPO in the Philippines, as its local government was already planning to push the city to be one of the BPO hubs in Western Visayas.

Cebu, where many of the big call centers can be found, did not make it to the list either.

In a recent report of one of the call centers in the city today, it said 41% of their manpower is in the Philippines and they see the country as a vital site for the business.

Before yearend, another BPO firm -- Clerysys -- is reportedly eyeing a site in Western Visayas, although it is not yet sure if it is going to be here in Bacolod, in Cebu or in Iloilo.
Bacolod, at present, is home to some of the world’s top-performing BPO firms in the world, including Convergys, TeleTech, Teleperfomance, Focus Pacific and Alliance Call Centre.

open na guid man ang Coffee Break sa SM Cubao ... it's a small kiosk type nga store lng sa lower ground floor. So subong 2 na ang coffee break sa Manila ... SM Fairview and SM Cubao ... There are two more CB stores soon to open in Manila

Still in a state of shock: My mentor, Professor Henry F. Funtecha of UP Visayas-Center for West Visayan Studies, is in critical condition due to "dissective aneurysm'' or naglupok ang ugat. I believe he's still in ICU of Iloilo Doctors' Hospital. Prayers needed.

He has done so many things about Iloilo, Panayanon or Western Visayas culture and you probably read his column on The News Today. I'm just shocked and sad since he is my mentor.

SM City Malls

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List of SM City Malls that are already existing and future SM Malls plan to be build soon. SM City Malls is operated by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. which is the largest mall operator in the Philippines .SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is a part of the SM Group of Companies, which is the Philippines largest retailer and also one of the leaders in Banking & Financing Industry and Property & Real Estate Investment today, run by business tycoon Henry Sy.


Name Opening Land area (m²) Floor area (m²) Location
SM Megamall (also known as SM City Ortigas) Jun-91 105,000 331,679 EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
SM City Cebu Nov-93 138,000 161,562 North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, Cebu
SM City Fairview Oct-97 200,000 154,183 Quirino Hwy. cor. Regalado Ave., Greater Lagro, Quezon City, Metro Manila
SM City Iloilo-Mandurriao Jun-99 175,000 101,735 Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue, Jaro West Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM City Pampanga Nov-00 316,000 110,650 Olongapo-Gapan Road corner North Luzon Expressway, Brgy. San Jose, San Fernando City, Pampanga
SM City Davao Nov-01 132,000 75,440 Quimpo Boulevard corner Tulip Drive, Ecoland Subdivision, Brgy. Matina, Davao City, Davao del Sur

SM City Cagayan de Oro Nov-02 52,000 56,288 Masterson Avenue cor Gran Via St., Brgy. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
SM City Lucena 3-Oct-03 80,000 72,057 Maharlika Highway corner Dalahican Road, Brgy. Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City, Quezon
SM City Marilao Nov-03 203,000 88,654 MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Lias, Marilao, Bulacan
SM City Baguio November 21 2003 80,000 105,331 Luneta Hill, Upper Session Road corner Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet
SM City Dasmariñas 21-May-04 127,000 79,792 Governor's Drive, Brgy. Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas, Cavite
SM City Batangas 12-Nov-04 85,000 70,819 Brgy. Pallocan Kanluran, Batangas City, Batangas
SM City San Lazaro 15-Jul-05 40,000 179,000 Felix Huertas Street corner Arsenio H. Lacson Extension, Santa Cruz, Manila
SM Supercenter Valenzuela 28-Oct-05 24,000 61,460 MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Karuhatan, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
SM Supercenter Molino 18-Nov-05 48,000 48,248 Molino Road, Brgy. Molino 4, Bacoor, Cavite
SM City Sta. Rosa 17-Feb-06 170,000 79,000 National Highway, Barrio Tagapo, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
SM City Clark 12-May-06 176,500 98,824.19 M.A. Roxas Avenue, Clark Special Economic Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga
SM Mall of Asia (to be simply called SM City Pasay in the future) 21-May-06 195,000 386,224 (an annex is further planned) SM Central Business Park, North Reclamation Area, Bay City, Pasay City, Metro Manila
SM Supercenter Pasig 19-Aug-06 20,080 29,017.12 E. Rodriguez, Sr. Ave. (C5) corner Dona Julia Vargas Ave., Frontera Verde, Ortigas Center, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City, Metro Manila
SM City Lipa 22-Sep-06 103,242 72,035 J.P. Laurel Highway, Lipa City, Batangas
SM City Bacolod 2-Mar-07 160,000 53,864.82 Rizal Avenue, Reclamation Area, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

SM City Baliuag 2008 89,000 61,000 Maharlika Highway, Baliuag, Bulacan

SM City Marikina 2008 60,000 124,877.85 Marcos Highway, Calumpang, Marikina City, Metro Manila

SM City Naga 1-May-09 46,000 80,959.38 CBD No. 2, Naga


SM City Rosales 28-Nov-08 121,685 60,989 Rosales, Pangasinan



[edit] Classic shopping centers
SM Shoemart Quiapo - Sta. Cruz, Manila
SM Shoemart Cubao - Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City , Metro Manila
SM Shoemart Makati - Ayala Center, EDSA, Makati City, Metro Manila
SM Harrison Plaza - F.B. Harrison Street, Pasay City, Metro Manila
SM Shoemart Iloilo-Delgado - Valeria Street cor. Delgado Street, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM Shoemart Iloilo-Jaro - Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM Savemore Jaro Town Square - Quintin Salas Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo
[edit] Specialty shopping centers
The Podium - ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila



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:banana:Go check the floor area of our SM City... dako man gali compared to other SM Malls in the phil. we're way much bigger than bacolod and davao. go check it out!:banana:

^^ Ummm, I'll just wait anything official from SM. That has been debated in the LuzViMinda Malls thread before since we have to check the veracity of the data...pwera na lang kon may magsiling diri nga kabalo naton halin sa SM. :D

good day iloilo.
daw maayo ang news tanan haw?looking forward for all of those great plans and projects for the city.


i hope and pray for Prof Funtecha to survive in the critical condition.
i love to read his story with the old glory of iloilo.

^^ Ummm, I'll just wait anything official from SM. That has been debated in the LuzViMinda Malls thread before since we have to check the veracity of the data...pwera na lang kon may magsiling diri nga kabalo naton halin sa SM. :D

I just checked SM Prime website, grabe lapad gali di land area sang SM City Iloilo 17.5 hectares. :shocked: Mas dako pa gali ang land area ta di keysa SM Megamall nga 10.5 hectares lang. Ang Mall of Asia is 19.5 hectares. 31.6 hectares ang SM Pampanga, pinakalapad sa tanan.

For Metro Manila Malls
http://www.smprime.com/smprime/index.php?p=671&cat=3
For Provincial Malls
http://www.smprime.com/smprime/index.php?p=671&cat=4

Dinagyang 2010 launched Oct 16

DINAGYANG Festival, Iloilo City ’s premier tourism, religious and cultural celebration will heat up the center stage starting Friday October 16 for its local launching at the Freedom Grandstand.

Honoring Señor Santo Nio (the Child Jesus), Dinagyang is a festive merrymaking that prides itself with excellent folk choreography showcasing Ilonggo heritage and culture as well as selling Iloilo as an ideal tourism and investment destination.

Signaling the start of Dinagyang season with the banging of loud drumbeats, a motorcade will kick off at 2pm from Plaza Libertad in City Proper rounding up the major thoroughfares of City Proper to Molo, going to Jaro via the Diversion Road , then La Paz and finally the San Jose Church.
To make the IIonggo community aware that preparations for next year’s Dinagyang are underway, the motorcade will be joined by the organizers, participants, and sponsors of Dinagyang 2009, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI), City Government, City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO), San Jose Parish, Iloilo City Tourism Commission and Department of Tourism (DOT6).

At the San Jose Parish Church , a 4pm thanksgiving mass will be officiated to give thanks to Sr. Sto. Niño for all the good things that happen to Dinagyang.

A program and press conference will follow at 5pm at the Freedom Grandstand.

The signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the hosting of Dinagyang 2010 will be led by Mayor Jerry Treñas in behalf of the City Government, Lee Chuan for the IDFI, and Fr. Achilles Secio for the San Jose Parish.

The MOA signing will inform the public of the plan and accomplishment of Dinagyang.

An accomplishment report of Dinagyang 2009 will be presented by IDFI vice-president Ricardo Andrada and treasurer Marissa Segovia.

The Dinagyang Festival Committee will also present the 2010 action plan.

To show recognition to all those who have supported Dinagyang all through the years, tokens of appreciation will be given to the sponsors, institutional partners, Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB), Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Association (IHRRA), Iloilo Business Club (IBC), Rotary Club of Iloilo, participants and working committees.

After which, a thanksgiving dinner for the success of Dinagyang 2009 will be hosted by the IDFI.

Meanwhile, Dinagyang will invade Manila on its national launch on December 12.

The Pamukaw on December 18 and Opening Salvo on January 15, 2010 will give the first peek to next year’s tribes competition.

The Closing Ceremonies of Ayre Bayle Serye and Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang will be showcased on January 17, 2010; Opening of Dance Festival, Cheer Leading and Dance, Dance Sports, Classical Ballet Festival and Contemporary Dance on January 18-21, 2010; and Drum and Bugle Marching Band and Fluvial Procession on January 22, 2010.

The Kasadyahan Parade, Sponsors Mardi Gras and Luces in the Sky Goes International will unfurl on January 23, 2010.

The Dinagyang Ati Contest and Awarding Ceremony is on January 24, 2010. (PIO)

source: The Daily Guardian ILOILO (http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15497&Itemid=31)

First Biological Control Satellite
Laboratory in Panay launched
By James Earl E. Ogatis

THE Department of Agriculture, Regional Crop Protection Center (DA-RCPC) launched the first biological control satellite laboratory in Panay at the Iloilo State College of Fisheries (ISCOF) San Enrique Campus.

The laboratory will enhance production of friendly biological insects such as trichogramma, earwigs and metarhizium which will be used as biological control on insect pests in the farms.

Director Larry P. Nacionales of DA6 stressed the importance of establishing the laboratory right inside the campus of an agricultural school wherein collaboration between the DA, LGU and SUCs on research, extension and promotion of environment friendly technologies for agricultural development could be done.

“I commend the persistence and initiative of ISOF campus administrator Engr. Salvador C. Ballano Jr. for the establishment of this biological satellite laboratory. His outmost concern in producing pesticide free products and promoting environment friendly technologies is a big help in the agriculture sector,” said Nacionales.

source: The Daily Guardian ILOILO (http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15506&Itemid=31)

:banana:Go check the floor area of our SM City... dako man gali compared to other SM Malls in the phil. we're way much bigger than bacolod and davao. go check it out!:banana:

Yes, ang total land area and there's still a lot of room for expansion. Ang mall mismo is medium sized but bigger also in terms of other SM malls in the country.

im still cant wait kun ano design sang unnamed hotel nga ni, grabe na gid construction kag expansion sa Smallville area... imagine 3 hotels within a few meter distance from each other..
i would love to see all the renderings but as said earlier, ma-frustrate ka lang kay wala masyado naga-butang tarpaulin ang mga u/c sa Iloilo. Nonetheless, this is good news for all. I could not wait to see new hotels operating in the city soon.

Sol y Mar Beach Resort A Serene Getaway in Iloilo

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READ MORE >> http://www.gigsilonggo.com/sol-y-mar-beach-resort-a-serene-getaway-in-iloilo.html
i'm thinking of Shamrock or Bantayan beach resort. Bag-o ini siya? I haven't heard the name of the resort before. Very nice. Kanami sang mga cottages niya. Thanks for sharing.

This event shows how excellent education in Iloilo City... This is a great honour for our city to be the host of this event... Imagine participants from 30 countries will participate in this event... Buhi naman ang mga negosyo sa siyudad... And it will give good impression to foreign delegates...

Kabay pa nga damo pa ang mahost sang Iloilo in the future. This will places Iloilo in the attention of more people in the world.
I hope so as well. More international competitions to be hel in Iloilo - be it academic, sports, etc. The more, the merrier. :banana::banana::banana:

Did somebody post this News before?

Iloilo, Davao are new Call Center SpotsOutside of Metro Manila, Iloilo City and Davao City are being targeted as the new hot spots for opening new call centers, according to BusinessWeek.

The international business magazine has named the cities of Iloilo and Davao as two of the world’s new hotspots for business processoutsourcing (BPO) investments.

BusinessWeek magazine said Iloilo and Davao were among the 31 cities that were being eyed by BPO investors due to economic and political pressures to outsource work to lower-cost cities, said an article posted on its website last May 2. Bacolod not included in list of new BPO hotspots
By Jerson O. Coronica



DESPITE the presence of some of the world’s finest and biggest business process outsourcing (BPO) firms in the city, Bacolod was not included in the list of 31 cities cited as new BPO hotspots in the world.

International magazine Business Week, in its February issue, cited Iloilo and Davao cities as two of the world’s top BPO investment sites.
In an article posted in the magazine’s website, it said “BPO companies were looking to outsource work to lower-cost cities due to economic and political pressures”.

It said “while widespread layoffs in western countries, especially in the US, have afforded global outsourcing highly skilled workers to beef up their presence in the United States, many companies were still looking to invest in less costly cities in South America, Europe and Asia”.

The magazine based its article on a report released by KPMG in February, which said the two cities in the Philippines were rapidly emerging to compete with traditional BPO destinations such as Bangalore, Chennai and Shanghai. KPMG is a global network of professional services firms.

The KPMG report called “Exploring Global Frontiers” noted traditional BPO locations that rapidly approach saturation point, stating that “there was a sizable opportunity for these new and emerging locations to swallow up a large proportion of the new outsourcing work, which the credit crisis was apparently creating.”

According to the report, Iloilo was noted as the educational hub in the Philippines’ Western Visayas Region with six universities, more than 30 colleges and technical schools, which produce more than 17,000 student graduates yearly.
Also, the city was cited for its large pool of talent owing to a number of educational institutions and strong English skills of the population.
At present, there are seven BPO firms in the city. These include call centers, software development, medical and other data transcription, animation and digital content and engineering design.

Davao, on the other hand, was also cited because of its English-speaking talent pool with many cultural ties to the US owing to its large number of universities and colleges. The KPMG report further said that some companies were setting up training centers in Davao, which were also being used to train the companies’ employees from other operating centers in the country.

Bacolod, however, emerged as one of the best sites for BPO in the Philippines, as its local government was already planning to push the city to be one of the BPO hubs in Western Visayas.

Cebu, where many of the big call centers can be found, did not make it to the list either.

In a recent report of one of the call centers in the city today, it said 41% of their manpower is in the Philippines and they see the country as a vital site for the business.

Before yearend, another BPO firm -- Clerysys -- is reportedly eyeing a site in Western Visayas, although it is not yet sure if it is going to be here in Bacolod, in Cebu or in Iloilo.
Bacolod, at present, is home to some of the world’s top-performing BPO firms in the world, including Convergys, TeleTech, Teleperfomance, Focus Pacific and Alliance Call Centre.
thanks for sharing, Collin. There are lots of articles about this issue before but this one wasn't posted yet. Another milestone for Iloilo. Go ILOILO !!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

i'm thinking of Shamrock or Bantayan beach resort. Bag-o ini siya? I haven't heard the name of the resort before. Very nice. Kanami sang mga cottages niya. Thanks for sharing.

Dugay na ina ang Sol Y Mar. Remember ko pa sang una ang adventure namon dira. :lol: Sirado na sila kay gab-i na and nag panuktok ang barkada sang best friend ko nga ma sulod kami. :nuts: Gin accomodate man kami nila. :banana: Nag night swimming pa kami da sa Sol Y Mar. hehe

Daw obscure lang galing ang location nila da ano pa indi mo gilayon ma notice. I think daw tupad nya na da ang daw may tower nga enclosed property. Dugay naman abi nga wala ako da katapak nga area. Basta amo lang na ang akon nga madumduman. :lol: :bash:

Confirmation from the business world online...

Supply deal inked

A UNIT of listed power generation company First Gen Corp. owned by the Lopez group has entered into an agreement with the Iloilo Electric Cooperative 1 (ILECO 1) for a possible electricity supply contract. In a disclosure to the stock exchange, First Gen said subsidiary First Gen Energy Solutions, Inc., a licensed electricity aggregator as well as a retail energy supplier, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with ILECO 1 to start negotiations for a power supply agreement. "As part of the MoA, [ILECO 1 and First Gen] have agreed to collaborate and develop initiatives that will benefit ILECO1 customers by improving the cooperative’s already high service levels," First Gen said. First Gen is the country’s biggest private power generator with installed capacity of 2,887.4 megawatts, accounting for 19% of the country’s total installed capacity. It owns geothermal giant Energy Development Corp.
very nice. Lopez is sticking on to their promise to Iloilo (province) to supply energy from First Gen. Welcome gid ang move sang mga Lopezes nga ini. :cheers::cheers:

Its a go go for the poker room.

I played " Paygaw" and "Bakarat" once sa Casino sa Heritage - Pasay City, I won 3 thousand bucks! Wala na ako dayon nagliwat budlay na mayangaw.


Barangay folks endorse operation of poker room at Boardwalk
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Poker room finally got its approval to operate in the city with the favorable endorsement from the barangay council of Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao district.

San Rafael Barangay Captain Azucena Tabuyoc confirmed the barangay council has passed a resolution favorably endorsing the proposal of Vanskaps to operate a poker room at Boardwalk leisure and entertainment complex which is part of their barangay. Their resolution dated August 5, 2009 will be forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The barangay resolution gives the proponent a bigger chance in securing a business permit and locational clearance from the city government.

The resolution was passed before the October 7, 2009 barangay hearing set by the Iloilo City Zoning Board of Appeals and Adjustment (ICZBAA). The hearing was in relation to the application of the Vanskaps for a locational clearance.

Vanskaps is a licensed gaming firm of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). It is based in Lahug, Cebu. The Boardwalk became the alternative site for the poker game after violations were imminent in the first site eyed by Vanskaps in operating a poker room. The first site of the proposed poker game is the Residence Hotel along General Luna, City Proper. The hotel is near the University of San Agustin. There is a city ordinance which bans the establishment of gambling within the 200 meters distance from school or church.

Tabuyoc said the approval was made even before they reached the three hearings requirement set by law. The resolution was accompanied by signatures of residents confirming their concurrence to the poker room operation.

The resolution was furnished to the committee on games, amusement and professional sports chaired by Councilor Lyndon Acap. He, earlier expressed approval on the operation of a poker room provided the proponent complies with the requirements based on the city ordinance.

Tabuyoc said there were no objections on the part of the residents when the proponent presented the poker room. The lot owner and nearby establishments have also endorsed the poker room. The poker room will be constructed near the Red Paprika restaurant.

The operation of a poker room will generate more revenue to the barangay through the business permit fees. Its operation will not affect the residents since it requires much money to play poker games, said Tabuyoc.

It was also learned that one of the considerations for the approval of the barangay to the poker room is for the proponent to place in their priority list the hiring of qualified residents of San Rafael. It will help in the employment of our residents, said Tabuyoc.

To recall, the Catholic church expressed strong opposition to the operation of the poker room, as in other numbers game, since it promotes gambling that destroys the moral fiber of the people.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2009/10/13/barangay.folks.endorse.operation.html
so it's a go, go, go now for Poker room in Smallville-Boulevard area? :banana::banana::banana:

unigames banners and streamers are all over cpu now...hahaha
pati sa CPU channel gina pasayod pa....
please post pics of these banners, angelkirk if you can. Would love to see them all here in our forum.

Another power supply deal for Iloilo.


First Gen signs power supply deal for Iloilo

Tuesday, 13 October 2009 00:00

Lopez-controlled First Gen Corp. has started talks with Iloilo’s power utility to help secure the province’s electricity supply.
Under a memorandum of agreement inked by First Gen’s unit First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. (FGES) and Iloilo Electric Cooperative I (ILECO I), the power firm will supply electricity from geothermal sources to its franchise area in the Western Visayas region.

FGES is a licensed electricity aggregator and retail energy supplier, which allows it to sell and market electricity to end-users like Ileco I. It also offers smart power monitoring system that helps customers reduce their operating costs through energy efficiency.

The electricity FGES is offering to ILECO I would be provided by Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the country’s largest and the world’s second-biggest producer of geothermal energy. First Gen owns a majority stake in EDC.

Unlike other fossil fuels such as coal and oil, which experts believe are responsible for climate change, geothermal energy harnesses steam from underground reservoirs to generate virtually carbon-free power.
After using steam to generate electricity, the water is injected back into the ground, making geothermal energy a renewable resource.

Although the two parties have yet to complete their talks, ILECO I officials have underscored the need to achieve the twin goals of keeping competitive electricity rates and protecting Panay’s environment.
“The people of Panay are fortunate to have access to geothermal energy, which offers everyone a win-win solution,” Salvador Cabaluna 3rd, ILECO I board president, said.

Panay currently has the most expensive power cost and the lowest supply in the Philippines because it has no indigenous power supply sources.

The Department of Energy earlier reported that Panay island—including Boracay Island—had been experiencing 13 to 23 days of power outages because of the lack of supply.

Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/3836-first-gen-signs-power-supply-deal-for-iloilo#

daw damo na power projects sa province haw.. maayo ni nga preparasyon :banana:

CPU celebrates 104th Foundation Day

CPU celebrated her 104th Foundation Day on October 1, 2009. The day-long celebration began with the annual memorial service and wreath laying ceremonies at the Philippine-American Cemetery, Jaro Iloilo City.

CPU started as Jaro Industrial School on October 1, 1905 under the leadership of its first principal, Dr. William O. Valentine. American missionaries and the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society played a major role in the development of the school, becoming Central Philippine College in 1923 and Central Philippine University in 1953.

The memorial service and wreath laying ceremonies started at 6:30 AM with the invocation of Pastor Alfred C. Morales. Pastor and Mrs. Kim de la Cruz raised the American flag, while Vice Presidents, Prof. Rowena Lib-on (Finance & Enterprises) and Dr. Fely Chin (Academic Affairs) hoisted the Philippine flag. National anthems of both nations were played, respectively while their flags were raised.

CPU President Dr. Teodoro C. Robles gave the welcome message amidst the presence of deans, principals, unit heads, retired CPU employees, and several members of the Board of Trustees and Corporation. Dr. Robles mentioned that the American missionaries from distant land left the comforts of their home to bring Christian faith and education to our shores 104 years ago.

He said, “As we bring to mind their life and works, let us not forget the value of their contributions to Central Philippine University... They exchanged comfort for inconvenience, their time of pursuit for personal gain in pursuing activities for the good of others, their life of material abundance and certainty to life of meagerness and uncertainty, so they could bring about something better for others, especially for us.”

After Dr. Anita U. Ellenberger, Director of the Cultural Affairs Office read a recollection on the life of Dr. William O. Valentine, the laying of wreaths on the grave of American missionaries entered at the Philippine-American Cemetery was done. Rev Joniel Howard H. Gico, VP for Administration, closed the program with a prayer and benediction.

The Cultural Affairs Office, in charge of this year’s celebration, also organized and held at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park the Opening Program (8:30 AM); Games Series (9:30 AM); and Showcase of Talents (5:30).

In the morning program, CPU launched the “White Gift in October”, a donation drive for the victims of typhoon Ondoy flood in Metro Manila. A total cash of PhP25,000.00 and 11 boxes of goods were raised during that gift-giving program.

At 2:00 PM, the CPU ROTC Unit held the Annual Presentation of Sponsors at the Parade Grounds. Major Gen. Jerry V. Jalandoni, Vice Commander, Philippine Army (CPU ROTC Class ’74) was the guest speaker.

Prior to the main event, the landing of two Huey helicopters and the Philippine Army parachuting team surprised and awed the crowd. Signaling the arrival of the honored guest, the firing of the 105-mm Howitzer took much attention from the audience./PN

source: Panay News (http://panaynewsphilippines.com/business1.htm)

I just checked SM Prime website, grabe lapad gali di land area sang SM City Iloilo 17.5 hectares. :shocked: Mas dako pa gali ang land area ta di keysa SM Megamall nga 10.5 hectares lang. Ang Mall of Asia is 19.5 hectares. 31.6 hectares ang SM Pampanga, pinakalapad sa tanan.

For Metro Manila Malls
http://www.smprime.com/smprime/index.php?p=671&cat=3
For Provincial Malls
http://www.smprime.com/smprime/index.php?p=671&cat=4

Does that include the space that is unoccupied and was supposed to be for the joint venture between the Luzzuriagas and the Sys? If that's the case, I don't think the figure that SM Prime refers to the existing mall and parking lot alone.

After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo.

Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49

another 2 international events to watch out for... gasunod-sunod lng :lol:

daw damo na power projects sa province haw.. maayo ni nga preparasyon :banana:
Yes, maayo gid tuod. From the ews daw amo ini ang guwas niya:

Iloilo City - PECO & the upcoming coal plant in LaPaz
ILECO 1 - with First Gen (as stated in the article)
ILECO 2
ILECO 3 - with biomass plant from Mina and husk from San Antonio Sugar Mill in Passi City.

ambut kung may ara pa gid nga manug-sulod. Medyo okay na .. pero daw kulang man guihapon.

GUIMELCO - with Phinma wind power.

I hope to see more energy providers to come.

More or less the renewables could supplky at 5 MW per electric cooperatives except from First Gen maybe. Ang pamangkot pila ayhan ang ma-spare sang First Gen Geothermal energy for ILECO 1? I hope madako siya considering that may mga BPOs na sa area sang first districts.

Does that include the space that is unoccupied and was supposed to be for the joint venture between the Luzzuriagas and the Sys? If that's the case, I don't think the figure that SM Prime refers to the existing mall and parking lot alone.
is that one still exisiting? The defunct area of Iloilo Corporate Center? Included ina siya sa land area? Cos it sounds iffy considering that the main mall iself sits on 2-hectare piece of land. With parking area, I can say around 5-8 hectares maybe?

Its a go go for the poker room.

I played " Paygaw" and "Bakarat" once sa Casino sa Heritage - Pasay City, I won 3 thousand bucks! Wala na ako dayon nagliwat budlay na mayangaw.


Barangay folks endorse operation of poker room at Boardwalk
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Poker room finally got its approval to operate in the city with the favorable endorsement from the barangay council of Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao district.

San Rafael Barangay Captain Azucena Tabuyoc confirmed the barangay council has passed a resolution favorably endorsing the proposal of Vanskaps to operate a poker room at Boardwalk leisure and entertainment complex which is part of their barangay. Their resolution dated August 5, 2009 will be forwarded to the Sangguniang Panlungsod.

The barangay resolution gives the proponent a bigger chance in securing a business permit and locational clearance from the city government.

The resolution was passed before the October 7, 2009 barangay hearing set by the Iloilo City Zoning Board of Appeals and Adjustment (ICZBAA). The hearing was in relation to the application of the Vanskaps for a locational clearance.

Vanskaps is a licensed gaming firm of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor). It is based in Lahug, Cebu. The Boardwalk became the alternative site for the poker game after violations were imminent in the first site eyed by Vanskaps in operating a poker room. The first site of the proposed poker game is the Residence Hotel along General Luna, City Proper. The hotel is near the University of San Agustin. There is a city ordinance which bans the establishment of gambling within the 200 meters distance from school or church.

Tabuyoc said the approval was made even before they reached the three hearings requirement set by law. The resolution was accompanied by signatures of residents confirming their concurrence to the poker room operation.

The resolution was furnished to the committee on games, amusement and professional sports chaired by Councilor Lyndon Acap. He, earlier expressed approval on the operation of a poker room provided the proponent complies with the requirements based on the city ordinance.

Tabuyoc said there were no objections on the part of the residents when the proponent presented the poker room. The lot owner and nearby establishments have also endorsed the poker room. The poker room will be constructed near the Red Paprika restaurant.

The operation of a poker room will generate more revenue to the barangay through the business permit fees. Its operation will not affect the residents since it requires much money to play poker games, said Tabuyoc.

It was also learned that one of the considerations for the approval of the barangay to the poker room is for the proponent to place in their priority list the hiring of qualified residents of San Rafael. It will help in the employment of our residents, said Tabuyoc.

To recall, the Catholic church expressed strong opposition to the operation of the poker room, as in other numbers game, since it promotes gambling that destroys the moral fiber of the people.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2009/10/13/barangay.folks.endorse.operation.html

this is a good start for the gambling business to proliferate in Iloilo. Hope more entertainment businesses like this will sprout in Megaworld or Smallville area soon.

make Iloilo's Boulevard and Smallville the mini-Las Vegas. hahahaha. Siguro indi lang ma-higblood ang Archbishop sang Jaro sini ... basi ma-revolution gulpi sa aton. hahahaha.

sin-o na subong ang Dean sang College of Nursing sang CPU? And ano na position ni Somo?

Dean Faith Leila Querol... Si mam Somo regular faculty member nalng sya... her last year in office was capped with that TOP 3 performing school NATIONWIDE last December 2008 Nursing Board Exam.

^^ I still believe that geothermal can produce way more than other renewables as of now...but of course it takes some time to have it developed. Although no indigenous renewable great sources are available in Panay Island, we can still tap from Negros and Leyte for more power.

Again, its not about island "yours is yours, mine is mine" mentality about here, but how well do you power the whole nation. Mindanao and Luzon have cheaper power because of mix use, mostly from geothermal and hydroelectric. Fossil fuel is expensive. So if we are only to base it with fossil fuel which fluctuates (and to the increasing pressure on climate change talks) then in the long run, it is still unreliable. Overall, Philippine electricity is still one of the most expensive in the region.

So in the long run, I still trust my power potential to the renewable, especially geothermal. Of course, as of this moment, immediate power is in need....of course, since Lopezes own First Gen and EDC already (and focusing their efforts towards power generation instead of distribution like MERALCO) I guess they have a lot to owe the Ilonggos for what they've promised from the past two investment's forum...in front of politicians and businessmen.

could someone post the pics of the front of the annex/garden? With 30 meters, daw sa sobra siya kagamay tulukon. hahahaha .. daw isa lang siya kabalay or wala gani.

-dp-

which one of the posts are you answering, Bernie? The article about the First Gen? Or the undeclared amount of energy the First might provide ILECO?

the panay railway system would costs a lot. hopefully before the year ends i can share with you the recommendation on this project. fyi, the regional development council will meet this week.

thanks for sharing, kun may updates ka sa meeting sang RDC paki-share nlng diri dayon a, hehehe... :)

which one of the posts are you answering, Bernie? The article about the First Gen?

It's the First Gen thingy.

Anyway, I gotta sleep :wave: now yet I'm still bothered/worried about my mentor's status...The last update was he is still critical.

I hope UP Visayas or CPU-SocSci Div would have an update about him. I'm hoping and praying for his recovery.

I owe him a lot.

ara gali si wwwinz oh .. maybe you can help hmmp sa car rental.

:banana:Go check the floor area of our SM City... dako man gali compared to other SM Malls in the phil. we're way much bigger than bacolod and davao. go check it out!:banana:

I just checked SM Prime website, grabe lapad gali di land area sang SM City Iloilo 17.5 hectares. :shocked: Mas dako pa gali ang land area ta di keysa SM Megamall nga 10.5 hectares lang. Ang Mall of Asia is 19.5 hectares. 31.6 hectares ang SM Pampanga, pinakalapad sa tanan.

For Metro Manila Malls
http://www.smprime.com/smprime/index.php?p=671&cat=3
For Provincial Malls
http://www.smprime.com/smprime/index.php?p=671&cat=4

more rooms for future expansions, one of them is SM CITY Iloilo Annex which is currently u/c... :banana::banana::banana: ... SM's floor area will be further added with this SM Annex building... :lol:

make Iloilo's Boulevard and Smallville the mini-Las Vegas. hahahaha. Siguro indi lang ma-higblood ang Archbishop sang Jaro sini ... basi ma-revolution gulpi sa aton. hahahaha.

Basi gani makita mo man sila dira kon kis-a. Matyag ko indi malayo nga matabo. . . lol. tao lang, hhhhhmmmmm...

SM City Malls

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List of SM City Malls that are already existing and future SM Malls plan to be build soon. SM City Malls is operated by SM Prime Holdings, Inc. which is the largest mall operator in the Philippines .SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is a part of the SM Group of Companies, which is the Philippines largest retailer and also one of the leaders in Banking & Financing Industry and Property & Real Estate Investment today, run by business tycoon Henry Sy.


Name Opening Land area (m²) Floor area (m²) Location
SM Megamall (also known as SM City Ortigas) Jun-91 105,000 331,679 EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
SM City Cebu Nov-93 138,000 161,562 North Reclamation Area, Cebu City, Cebu
SM City Fairview Oct-97 200,000 154,183 Quirino Hwy. cor. Regalado Ave., Greater Lagro, Quezon City, Metro Manila
SM City Iloilo-Mandurriao Jun-99 175,000 101,735 Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue, Jaro West Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM City Pampanga Nov-00 316,000 110,650 Olongapo-Gapan Road corner North Luzon Expressway, Brgy. San Jose, San Fernando City, Pampanga
SM City Davao Nov-01 132,000 75,440 Quimpo Boulevard corner Tulip Drive, Ecoland Subdivision, Brgy. Matina, Davao City, Davao del Sur

SM City Cagayan de Oro Nov-02 52,000 56,288 Masterson Avenue cor Gran Via St., Brgy. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental
SM City Lucena 3-Oct-03 80,000 72,057 Maharlika Highway corner Dalahican Road, Brgy. Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City, Quezon
SM City Marilao Nov-03 203,000 88,654 MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Lias, Marilao, Bulacan
SM City Baguio November 21 2003 80,000 105,331 Luneta Hill, Upper Session Road corner Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Benguet
SM City Dasmariñas 21-May-04 127,000 79,792 Governor's Drive, Brgy. Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas, Cavite
SM City Batangas 12-Nov-04 85,000 70,819 Brgy. Pallocan Kanluran, Batangas City, Batangas
SM City San Lazaro 15-Jul-05 40,000 179,000 Felix Huertas Street corner Arsenio H. Lacson Extension, Santa Cruz, Manila
SM Supercenter Valenzuela 28-Oct-05 24,000 61,460 MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Karuhatan, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
SM Supercenter Molino 18-Nov-05 48,000 48,248 Molino Road, Brgy. Molino 4, Bacoor, Cavite
SM City Sta. Rosa 17-Feb-06 170,000 79,000 National Highway, Barrio Tagapo, Santa Rosa City, Laguna
SM City Clark 12-May-06 176,500 98,824.19 M.A. Roxas Avenue, Clark Special Economic Zone, Angeles City, Pampanga
SM Mall of Asia (to be simply called SM City Pasay in the future) 21-May-06 195,000 386,224 (an annex is further planned) SM Central Business Park, North Reclamation Area, Bay City, Pasay City, Metro Manila
SM Supercenter Pasig 19-Aug-06 20,080 29,017.12 E. Rodriguez, Sr. Ave. (C5) corner Dona Julia Vargas Ave., Frontera Verde, Ortigas Center, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City, Metro Manila
SM City Lipa 22-Sep-06 103,242 72,035 J.P. Laurel Highway, Lipa City, Batangas
SM City Bacolod 2-Mar-07 160,000 53,864.82 Rizal Avenue, Reclamation Area, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

SM City Baliuag 2008 89,000 61,000 Maharlika Highway, Baliuag, Bulacan

SM City Marikina 2008 60,000 124,877.85 Marcos Highway, Calumpang, Marikina City, Metro Manila

SM City Naga 1-May-09 46,000 80,959.38 CBD No. 2, Naga


SM City Rosales 28-Nov-08 121,685 60,989 Rosales, Pangasinan



[edit] Classic shopping centers
SM Shoemart Quiapo - Sta. Cruz, Manila
SM Shoemart Cubao - Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City , Metro Manila
SM Shoemart Makati - Ayala Center, EDSA, Makati City, Metro Manila
SM Harrison Plaza - F.B. Harrison Street, Pasay City, Metro Manila
SM Shoemart Iloilo-Delgado - Valeria Street cor. Delgado Street, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM Shoemart Iloilo-Jaro - Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo
SM Savemore Jaro Town Square - Quintin Salas Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo
[edit] Specialty shopping centers
The Podium - ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila



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SM, Rob, Gaisano we have the biggest malls in the region :lol:, Rob in particular, is currently among the largest in VisMin. SM pa lng add the total floor area of 5 shopping centers in the city then wala na gid kumpetensiya, hands-down. :lol: Marymart Mall too cant be outdone. Its quite massive too. :lol:

Basi gani makita mo man sila dira kon kis-a. Matyag ko indi malayo nga matabo. . . lol. tao lang, hhhhhmmmmm...

pwede in plain civilian clothes with matching sunglass... ahaw indi sila maghampang kun sa tuod gus2 man na nila :lol:

Its flourishing and doing great... How many SM's in the country that has 3D in theaters?

sa entertainment/movies section sang mag newspapers may ara listahan :lol:

baw duwa gid? :lol: .... Tatlo na tani kun wala gin-renovate ang SM Delgado.
pirme ko didto sa branch nila sa SM Delgado sang una. namit ila pasta. bisan mahal pero sige lng, anhon ta kay namit.

correct me if im wrong pero, nagsaylo lang bala ina sa sm city mo.
yup mahal pero worth man. one of those restos before nga mahal for the average ilonggo pero nasustain :lol:

sa entertainment/movies section sang mag newspapers may ara listahan :lol:



correct me if im wrong pero, nagsaylo lang bala ina sa sm city mo.
yup mahal pero worth man. one of those restos before nga mahal for the average ilonggo pero nasustain :lol:

basta ma-patronize lng sang Ilonggos isa ka restaurant, they will go a long way here. :lol: ... na-sustain gid, damo gapila kag gakaon kada labay ko sa branch nila sa SM City kag Rob...

SM, Rob, Gaisano we have the biggest malls in the region :lol:, Rob in particular, is currently among the largest in VisMin. SM pa lng add the total floor area of 5 shopping centers in the city then wala na gid kumpetensiya, hands-down. :lol: Marymart Mall too cant be outdone. Its quite massive too. :lol:

the total area of marymart is big pero it can still be utilized much better than their current utlization now. though medyo malabo mas nami if they can build a 3 storey mall dira sa old marymart. :lol: combine the land area of the old marymart mall tapos ang ila nga parling tapos ang sa likod pa da bala.

SM, Rob, Gaisano we have the biggest malls in the region :lol:, Rob in particular, is currently among the largest in VisMin. SM pa lng add the total floor area of 5 shopping centers in the city then wala na gid kumpetensiya, hands-down. :lol: Marymart Mall too cant be outdone. Its quite massive too. :lol:

Now that you've proven that the malls are big, what personal or social benefit could you reap with that or for the Ilonggos in general?

Dinagyang 2010 launched Oct 16

DINAGYANG Festival, Iloilo City ’s premier tourism, religious and cultural celebration will heat up the center stage starting Friday October 16 for its local launching at the Freedom Grandstand.

Honoring Señor Santo Nio (the Child Jesus), Dinagyang is a festive merrymaking that prides itself with excellent folk choreography showcasing Ilonggo heritage and culture as well as selling Iloilo as an ideal tourism and investment destination.

Signaling the start of Dinagyang season with the banging of loud drumbeats, a motorcade will kick off at 2pm from Plaza Libertad in City Proper rounding up the major thoroughfares of City Proper to Molo, going to Jaro via the Diversion Road , then La Paz and finally the San Jose Church.
To make the IIonggo community aware that preparations for next year’s Dinagyang are underway, the motorcade will be joined by the organizers, participants, and sponsors of Dinagyang 2009, Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI), City Government, City Tourism and Development Office (CTDO), San Jose Parish, Iloilo City Tourism Commission and Department of Tourism (DOT6).

At the San Jose Parish Church , a 4pm thanksgiving mass will be officiated to give thanks to Sr. Sto. Niño for all the good things that happen to Dinagyang.

A program and press conference will follow at 5pm at the Freedom Grandstand.

The signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the hosting of Dinagyang 2010 will be led by Mayor Jerry Treñas in behalf of the City Government, Lee Chuan for the IDFI, and Fr. Achilles Secio for the San Jose Parish.

The MOA signing will inform the public of the plan and accomplishment of Dinagyang.

An accomplishment report of Dinagyang 2009 will be presented by IDFI vice-president Ricardo Andrada and treasurer Marissa Segovia.

The Dinagyang Festival Committee will also present the 2010 action plan.

To show recognition to all those who have supported Dinagyang all through the years, tokens of appreciation will be given to the sponsors, institutional partners, Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB), Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Association (IHRRA), Iloilo Business Club (IBC), Rotary Club of Iloilo, participants and working committees.

After which, a thanksgiving dinner for the success of Dinagyang 2009 will be hosted by the IDFI.

Meanwhile, Dinagyang will invade Manila on its national launch on December 12.

The Pamukaw on December 18 and Opening Salvo on January 15, 2010 will give the first peek to next year’s tribes competition.

The Closing Ceremonies of Ayre Bayle Serye and Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang will be showcased on January 17, 2010; Opening of Dance Festival, Cheer Leading and Dance, Dance Sports, Classical Ballet Festival and Contemporary Dance on January 18-21, 2010; and Drum and Bugle Marching Band and Fluvial Procession on January 22, 2010.

The Kasadyahan Parade, Sponsors Mardi Gras and Luces in the Sky Goes International will unfurl on January 23, 2010.

The Dinagyang Ati Contest and Awarding Ceremony is on January 24, 2010. (PIO)

source: The Daily Guardian ILOILO (http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15497&Itemid=31)

ang international fireworks competition "Luces in the Sky goes International" isa sa mga much-awaited event next year.. :banana::banana: i hope the entry from Iloilo will win again this year.. But are they going to compete with teams from other countries too? :lol:

basta ma-patronize lng sang Ilonggos isa ka restaurant, they will go a long way here. :lol: ... na-sustain gid, damo gapila kag gakaon kada labay ko sa branch nila sa SM City kag Rob...

yup. bisan mahal kon worth man sya.
unlike san Aristocrat sa may Atrium sang una.
sayang ang Smokeys dira ayun sa may Bookworld. namit tani pero at least may cart sila sa SM City

Now that you've proven that the malls are big, what personal or social benefit could you reap with that or for the Ilonggos in general?

more shops to shop, wider spaces to frolick around :lol:

yup. bisan mahal kon worth man sya.
unlike san Aristocrat sa may Atrium sang una.
sayang ang Smokeys dira ayun sa may Bookworld. namit tani pero at least may cart sila sa SM City

ano natabo sa Aristocrat sa Atrium? Does the location has anything to do with their closure? or wala lng gid nag-click sa Ilonggos?

mayad nga aga sa tanan:)..... ilabi na gid sa bugtaw pa:cheers1:

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sin-o na subong ang Dean sang College of Nursing sang CPU? And ano na position ni Somo?

the last time i've heard si leila faith querol, bsn, rn,man.... asawa ni vidal querol sa pnp.

^^si Ma'am Q na ang Dean? really?

the last time i've heard si leila faith querol, bsn, rn,man.... asawa ni vidal querol sa pnp.

^^si Ma'am Q na ang Dean? really?
is this for real? Wow ! I'll have to visit her when I goes home to Iloilo again. Tamad na si Ma'am Somo kay stressful and for personal reasons man ah. Maski sin-o, okay gid. I'll check if I can email Mrs Querol.

the last time i've heard si leila faith querol, bsn, rn,man.... asawa ni vidal querol sa pnp.

^^si Ma'am Q na ang Dean? really?

si ma'am Leila Faith Querol was my clinical instructor before.
gwapa na siya.:)

Its a go go for the poker room.

I played " Paygaw" and "Bakarat" once sa Casino sa Heritage - Pasay City, I won 3 thousand bucks! Wala na ako dayon nagliwat budlay na mayangaw.


Barangay folks endorse operation of poker room at Boardwalk
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Poker room finally got its approval to operate in the city with the favorable endorsement from the barangay council of Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao district.

Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2009/10/13/barangay.folks.endorse.operation.html


After the UNI-Games ari na naman...........
Mayo kung every month mahost ang Iloilo sang mga national events at least wala gatulog ang negosyo.

Iloilo City will be hosting the 2009 Asia Inter-Cities Teenagers Mathematics Olympiad (AITMO) and the 2009 Philippine Elementary Mathematics International Contest (PEMIC) on November 28-December 2, 2009.
Participate in international mathematics competitions which will be participated in by no less than 1,000 students, coaches, math educators and parents from thirty (30) counties in Asia, Africa, North America, Australia and Europe.

Info from : http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091013.htm&no=49

Damu mga gudnews kag events ba…:cheers:

Yes, ang total land area and there's still a lot of room for expansion. Ang mall mismo is medium sized but bigger also in terms of other SM malls in the country.

pasalamat lang gid kita kay biskan ginconstruct sg SM City Iloilo during the Asian financial crisis in 1997, wala sya gin downsize. unlike subong, ang mga new SM malls are just over 60,000 sq.m lang ang pinakadako and mostly classified lang as SM Supercenter.

malapad pa ang land area sg SM Iloilo for expansion. pwede pa sila kaubra building sa likod if they want to.

----

manug 3-day sale naman gali this week sa SM delgado

yes! if only our leaders are visionary enough. personally, this is what i'm batting for more than the TPE although, ok man kun madayun ang TPE. but imo, a bridge that connects iloilo and guimaras will have more trickle down effects in terms of spawning new developments. and especially in this global recession, pump priming the local economy through big impact and necessary public works will shield the local economy further from the effects of global economic lean times.

a bridge that connects the two islands will somewhat leapfrog guimaras in terms of the rate of its development. for one, the potentials for tourism will be greatly realized.

^^same sentiments,i want the bridge more than the railway.

si ma'am Leila Faith Querol was my clinical instructor before.
gwapa na siya.:)
^^yes,she is very nice and beautiful too.
very approachable and i always call her at home when i was still studying.
super mabu-ot pa,hehehe

Philippines expands geothermal power use to Panay

Published: Oct. 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The Philippines' Western Visayas region is moving towards utilizing geothermal power.

The Manila Times reported Tuesday that the First Gen Corp. has begun discussions with Iloilo's power utility to help stabilize the province's electricity supply. First Gen Corp.'s subsidiary First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iloilo Electric Cooperative I under which the power company will supply electricity from geothermal sources to its franchise area in the Western Visayas region.

The electricity FGES is brokering to ILECO I would be generated by Energy Development Corp., the country's largest and the world's second-biggest producer of geothermal energy. FGES owns a majority stake in EDC.

ILECO I board President Salvador Cabaluna said, "The people of Panay are fortunate to have access to geothermal energy, which offers everyone a win-win solution." Lacking indigenous power supply sources, Panay currently has the most expensive power cost and the lowest supply in the Philippines.

Link : http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2009/10/13/Philippines-expands-geothermal-power-use-to-Panay/UPI-30861255470158/

I'm just wondering sa title sang article the content is about the sufficient supply of rice for Iloilo city and province.

Enough rice for flood-hit Luzon
October 13, 2009, 4:52pm

ILOILO CITY (PNA) – The National Food Authority (NFA) here has assured there is sufficient supply of rice for the whole city and province.

If need be, there is even enough to supply areas in Metro Manila and Luzon affected by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, according to NFA-Iloilo Officer-in-Charge Mike Aguirre.

The National Food Authority (NFA) here has assured there is sufficient supply of rice for the whole city and province.

“We have enough stocks in our warehouse here as well as in our Manila central office,” Aguirre said, adding that “we do not have any request coming from them (flood-affected areas) as yet.”

Still, despite the sufficiency in supply, he favors the importation of rice from either Vietnam or Thailand to augment current stock in the country.

He said that as of September 28, NFA-Iloilo has more than 617,000 sacks of rice in its warehouse, aside from those in markets and households. Altogether, such existing stock can last for some 23 days.

“Our people here have nothing to worry about the rice supply situation,” stated Aguirre. “We’re even strengthening our rice and corn procurement programs this harvest season.”

In terms of corn, the NFA here has purchased some 7,301 sacks of corn from farmers under the agency’s corn procurement program this year.

“We buy corn at R12.30 per kilo for Class A, and R10 per kilo for Class B,” said Aguirre, with reference to the support price NFA-Iloilo gives to farmers.

Class A corn must have 97-percent purity, while below 94 percent is classified as Class B.

Farmers here are urged to bring their produce to NFA corn procurement stations in San Dionisio and Sara towns in Northern Iloilo as they have no other buying centers in other parts of the province.

Meanwhile, rice procurement in Jaro, San Dionisio, Pototan and Dumangas, as well as in Guimaras Island, is on-going, with the uying price pegged by NFA-Iloilo at R17.70 per kilo of rice.

morning, iloilo! :wave:

naka labay ko ka hapon Plaza Molo te gin picturan ko na lang ang gina himu na coffeeshop sa plaza...

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Morning man, adniM....tani magadala ka sang paghidaet diri. Wala lang away!

Morning man....tani magadala ka sang paghidaet diri. Wala lang away!

keri lang to^. ;)

^^si Ma'am Q na ang Dean? really?

the last time i've heard si leila faith querol, bsn, rn,man.... asawa ni vidal querol sa pnp.

yes, its now Mam Faith Leila Querol. Nag-OIC sya anay sang Summer nga ni, but now Dean na gid sya... Very charming and approachable... Siya ang choice sang students, there were many of them candidates (Arcenas, Yoro, Bayoneta, etc.) but Mrs. Querol got the nod most likely of the student factor.

mayad nga aga sa tanan:)..... ilabi na gid sa bugtaw pa:cheers1:

Maayong aga man sa imo kag sa tanan!! :cheers::cheers:

Philippines expands geothermal power use to Panay

Published: Oct. 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The Philippines' Western Visayas region is moving towards utilizing geothermal power.

The Manila Times reported Tuesday that the First Gen Corp. has begun discussions with Iloilo's power utility to help stabilize the province's electricity supply. First Gen Corp.'s subsidiary First Gen Energy Solutions Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iloilo Electric Cooperative I under which the power company will supply electricity from geothermal sources to its franchise area in the Western Visayas region.

The electricity FGES is brokering to ILECO I would be generated by Energy Development Corp., the country's largest and the world's second-biggest producer of geothermal energy. FGES owns a majority stake in EDC.

ILECO I board President Salvador Cabaluna said, "The people of Panay are fortunate to have access to geothermal energy, which offers everyone a win-win solution." Lacking indigenous power supply sources, Panay currently has the most expensive power cost and the lowest supply in the Philippines.

Link : http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2009/10/13/Philippines-expands-geothermal-power-use-to-Panay/UPI-30861255470158/

Good News gid ini. Maayo kay naga-invest na mga Lopezes sa home province nya, directly aiming sa weakness which is power supply. But damo na on-going projects subong related to power so its a good foundation in the medium-term for the province and island.

^^same sentiments,i want the bridge more than the railway.

same sentiments also. :banana: