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death327

April 21st, 2006, 12:48 AM

Hello everyone, I got this article from the net... :) I am not sure if this was psoted already or not... but it is good to read

ILOILO: CITY OF LOVE

MANILA, October 5, 2004 (STAR) RENDEZVOUS By Christine S. Dayrit - While taking my master’s degree in film production a decade ago, my classmates from Boston University and I would often drive to nearby Newport in Rhode Island to visit the magnificent centuries-old mansions and summer palaces of the prominent Vanderbilt and Astor families. Such grandeur and opulence never failed to fascinate us. Perhaps the cool breeze wafting across the Atlantic and into Narragansett Bay swept the wealthiest Americans of the Gilded Age to the sheltered harbors and picturesque cliffs of Newport. It was awesome to learn that those who arrived built lavish mansions from imported marble, fine woodwork and polished crystal. The eccentricities of the rich who gave dinner parties for their dogs and draped their slumbering horses in satin sheets amused us. These mansions still stand as a reminder of days gone past, drawing visitors to Newport simply so they can set foot in ballrooms larger than modern houses that remain as inviting today as they did before.

Over the weekend, I experienced some sort of deja vu while visiting the palatial mansions in Iloilo City for the very first time. These mansions built between the late 1800s and early 1900s were constructed during the Neo-Renaissance period in Europe and the Gilded Age in America when the Astors and Vanderbilts created their homes in Newport. Proudly, I viewed the well-preserved exteriors of the grand Casa Mariquit built 200 years ago and the Nelly Gardens built in 1928. As we toured the interiors of the magnificent homes of the Jalandoni, Locsin and Ledesma families, we were floored by the exquisite balustrades, grand staircases and furnishings as well as the dramatic arrangement of space as seen in the high ceilings and massive wooden doors. As we were served merienda of native coconut suman and hot chocolate in the finest china, silverware and porcelain cups in the Jalandoni mansion, I realized one big difference – the mansions in Newport are now museums while the ones in Iloilo are still lived in to this very day.

Strolling down memory lane, I learned that Iloilo may have lost its title as "Queen City of the South" but remains an important part of the country’s commerce, culture, history and education. In the 1800s, this city was second only to Manila as a commercial center. This was brought about mainly due to the rise of the sugar industry in Western Visayas which used its seaport as the exit point for the export of sugar products. As early as 1837, Iloilo City already had a bank, the Hong Kong Shanghai Bank. Iloilo City can also be proud of its many firsts in the country as compiled by the late Norberto Baylen. Iloilo had the first commercial airline, luxury liner, car assembly plant, elementary school and the first modern cinema house outside of Manila.

Fast forward to the 20th century. Today Iloilo faces the challenge to be as progressive and pulsating as the current "Queen City of the South." In line with this, Robinsons Place Iloilo was launched that boasts the very first innovative concept in the night life and dining scene. According to Robinson Land’s gracious Roseann Coscuella-Villegas, Paseo Iloilo located on De Leon Street is the answer to the needs of the Ilonggos to unwind, relax, have a break and share moments with family and friends.

Shopping, dining and entertainment housed in the Paseo Iloilo offers varied choices. Together with mall manager Ditas Taleon and Therese Robles of the Iloilo Photographic Society, we checked out these choices. Take for instance the Biscocho Haus which is synonymous to pasalubong. Since 1975, the Guadarrama family members of Jaro have been developing new product lines of bakery and confectionary favorites. Ted’s La Paz Batchoy serves culture in a bowl. This hearty noodle soup with innards, chicharon and tasty bagoong is paired with puto or pandesal. Papa Heinz Pizza and Pasta boasts delicious treats and franchise owner Romil Locsin even offers tuna pizzas and vegetarian delights.

Planetarium Cafe is where the stars meet and shine. Ha!Ha! Ha! Comedy Bar owned by July Galang and Raha Sabordo is a first in Western Visayas to house a comedy show, full bar and restaurant and disco under one roof. Try their house specialty "Kapal Mooks" – deep fried pig head. Proprietor Edgar Sia II of Mang Inasal says daily customers simply can’t get enough of barbeque chicken pecho or paa paired with garlic rice and coconut juice. Kim’s Bob Korean Restaurant, owned and managed by the Kim couple and their Filipino partner, has a mini-grocery section where Korean fares like noodles, sake,cookies and other goodies like ice cream can be purchased. Ultra Pi is the water station with purified drinking water.

At the MIXX restobar of the Las Sisters, the Mediterranean, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Filipino dishes served are given some healthy tweaking by their family and friends. For billiards playing venue at its best, try out Rooks Sports Bar. The future of fishing can be tackled at Go Fish, a hobby shop for fishing enthusiasts of all ages. Reason’s Bar and Resto is a music lounge and sing-along bar that is fast becoming a haven of music aficionados who want a variety of music from OPM, pop, folk, rock and jazz. According to Alfredo and Marife Mercado’s Busay Seafood Restaurant, their restaurant boasts delicious dishes served by a smiling service crew. Netopia Internet Café will connect you to the rest of the world through the net.

Indefatigable Iloilo Mayor Jerry Trenas and Robinsons Malls general manager Nilo Mapa welcomed everyone to the event. Mayor Trenas (a bar topnocher from Ateneo Law School) believes that tourism is the future of his city and has embarked on progressive measures to support his vision. Through the digital revolution, he advocates staunch support for computer and online website systems as an instrument to place Iloilo City back in the focus of global eyes.

That evening, our group watched different movies at the state-of-the-art Robinsons Movieworld theaters. Tita Ethel Timbol, Marj Valiente, Treena Cueva and I watched the film Notebook while Lally Herrera, Viveca Singson, Roseann and Val Villegas opted to see The Terminal. Next morning, over a hearty breakfast with Maridel and Bernard Uygongco of Amigo Hotel, we saluted the well-attended fashion show of local designers like Jaki Peñalosa of the Designers Guild of Iloilo the night before.

Other memorable highlights of our trip included a sumptuous lunch at Breakthrough Restaurant of delicious lechon, succulent oysters and diwal (elongated shellfish), kilawin tanguigue and the sweetest mangoes from nearby Guimaras, a visit to Jaro Cathedral located three kilometers from the city proper and the breathtaking Miag-ao Church, a Unesco World Heritage Site, located 40 kilometers southwest of Iloilo City. It was built in 1756 and its restored interiors by Monsignor Claudio Sales features a P4.9 million gold leaf altar with silver refurbishings.

According to caretaker Marcelino Sentina, Msgr. Sales traveled to Europe to study how the pattern of the retablo of that period should be created. From Miag-ao, we visited Hablon in Brgy. Indajaan where intricately woven shawls and placemats made from piña and sinamay fabrics cost around P200 or less. Antiques, porcelain and excavated beads abound in Iloilo and we were fortunate to have seen the collection of Boy Yang and Lourdes Delotta who proudly narrated where their treasures came from. While many are for sale, they also have collector’s items that they would rather keep for posterity.

Aboard our Cebu Pacific flight enroute to Manila, I looked down and caught a glimpse of the millionaires mansions and the new shophouses of Robinson’s Paseo Iloilo. It was exhilarating to experience the synergy between the vestiges of the past and concepts for the future that exist harmoniously side-by-side. After all, in this city of love, the beauty of its culture is in the caring hands of the people responsible for its progress as well as its preservation.

Pacific_leopard

April 21st, 2006, 01:22 AM

Cabatuan will soon become as one of the most attractive sites for the investors. Pavia and Sta Barbara is almost ready now for the opening of the new Iloilo Airport soon. Let the battle of municipalities within the area begins.

PS. Pacific, bal-an ko gid nga Cabatuan supporter ka gid iya. lol. I'm for Sta Barbara since most of my classmates and friends came from those places mentioned. :)

maybe.... Kirbs pro most investors would invest in Sta. Barbara or Pavia because they're the nearest towns from the city. But we can feel the changes now, a new office was built for the development of the airport in Cabatuan. the government was also able to construct a new fire station and a new court. damo man developments... Brgy. Tiring is now very bussy... they have a mini market... and you can feel that it is so bussy. Damo man guid developments in terms of public service pro gamay lang ang mga investors... i don't know lang at the time when the airport starts operating.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 21st, 2006, 02:54 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 21st, 2006, 02:56 AM

Well, any updates about the "billboard" in diversion? Tani ma-start na dayon para masadya na nag economy sang ILOILO! More investors to come! :cheers:

death327

April 21st, 2006, 06:13 AM

We are talking all about the future of our city, of Panay... but lets have a lil break and let's check the life of the first dwellers of Panay, both past and future, their heritage and struggle, etc.... as well as the culture that can be called truly Hiligaynon!

The Sulodnon-Bukidnon People and their Struggle

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The Sulodnon-Bukidnon people occupy mountainous areas along the borders of Aklan, Capiz and Iloilo and have existed there for generations. They trace their bloodline to the datus who ruled parts of Panay Island hundreds of years ago.

To drive these tumandok(natives) from their ancestral land is a violation of their right to existence. The Sulodnon-Bukidnon people themselves have made a determined stand to defend their rights. Genuine advocates have jointed hands with them in their struggle.

A Rich Cultural Heritage

These indigenous people possess a distinctively rich culture that have withstood influences from the lowlands. The sugidanon(epics narrated in chants for hours in ligbok, an early Panay dialect) retold the colorful exploits of Labaw Donggon. Humandapnon and other early heroes. The sugidanon was handed down by word of mouth for generations. There were nine distinct but interrelated epics with put together, may be the longest epic in all of Asia.

Many chanters(Those who recite or sing the sugidanon) are still around One of them is Lola Elena Gardoce, who is known in cultural circles because of an award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines for story-telling in the dialect.

Lola Elena Gardoce was also once a binukot(a chosen daughter literally sheltered and hidden so she would command a good price when taken, or bought, in marriage).

Ambahan, a zarzuela-type interchange in ligbok was sung during bethrothal and other important occasions. Moreover, a groom-to-be did errands for days for the family of the bride-to be before the wedding in a tradition known as pangagad.

Marriages were pre-arranged until recently. Before, all a man needed was a bolo and two or three hogs, and he can get himself a bride, even without having to go to the trouble of courting the lady!

Newly harvested rice can be eaten only after the panimo(a post-harvest thanksgiving rite), otherwise the spirits will get angry and cause misfortune. Pangasi(pre-parting rice wine)usually accompanies panimo and other important occasions. Light-headed after a few sips, folks get into the ambahan and dance the binanog (a graceful depiction of the movement of the hawk) to beat of native drums and gongs.

When elders die, they are buried in Kantang. Large tree trunks carved hollow and then sealed tight. These are kept inside the house or left in the forest, with a young tree planted alongside. This burial practice indicates the Sulodnon's high regard for the forest, especially the trees.

Other evidences of the Sulodnon's distinct culture:

Genealogical survey. Demographic baseline surveys conducted in Carbasana, Pula, Obog, Binuktutan. Maruwakay, Mambusao and Aglolway showed that people in these areas have kinship with confirmed indigenous cultural communities in Tapaz.
Material culture. The existing basketry, tayuk-tayuk bags, kurub, gong, sapot and other household implements distinguish these people from lowlanders. This distinction is more evident in Carbasana due to the relatively isolated condition of the place.
Language. The Ilgbok, believed to be the mother dialect of karay-a, aklanon and hiligaynon. Is still spoken in Carbasana and in the neighboring barangays. Its influence gradually wanes among barangays closer to the lowlands.
The poverty besetting the people for many years and undesirable influences from the lowlands are major factors that lead to the erosion of the indigenous customs and traditions. Artifacts such as gongs, drums and native ornaments were sold to collectors. Their colorful traditional clothing could not be preserved nor replaced.

A Neglected People

Even with their very simple needs, life is not easy for the tumandok. Flat lands for tilling have become scarce. Lack of farm implements force them to engage in kaingin(slash-and burn farming). Not all of the mountainside can be utilized at once since a fallow period (time when the kaingin area is left unused to regain growth) of at least 7 years is observed. Moreover, forest areas are left untouched. Rice yield is usually low because crops fall prey to infestations of rats, insects and birds.

During off-season, when rice have been consumed, the people resort to bananas and root crops such as gabi cassava and camote. At such times, some families eat only once or twice a day. Many members of the indigenous community, mostly menfolk and young women have to work in the lowlands as laborers and househelp in order to supplement family income.

Until around three years ago, people paid tumado., a kind of rent for use of the land for kaingin. For a sack of rice planted, a farmer paid two sacks as tumado to lowlanders who claimed to own the land, then to the army after 1962. In the past couple of years when crops were attacked by pests, many farmers were unable to pay tumado. To make up for this, they were obliged by the army to work in the camp, for instance cutting bush for up to five days, depending on the amount of rice due.

Because of poor harvest, the people are forced to borrow, usually from the lowlands to buy rice seedlings during planting season. Chronic indebtedness result from a highly loan of six gantas was payable with one sack after harvest. In 1970's terms were softened, with a sack borrowed to be paid with two sacks. Later, the sagahay system was followed , whereby a sack loaned is paid with one and a half.

The government has failed to give basic social services like medical care and livelihood assistance to the people. Today, cooperatives and assistance from NGOs' help, and other projects to improve livelihood.

The Struggle for Ancestral Domain

In 1962 President Macapagal declared a 33.310-hectare area along the border of Tapaz and Jamindan in Capiz as military reservation. But the Philippine Army authorities are definitely not content with just collecting the tumado. They want to rid the area of indigenous people, whom they conveniently called "squatters" so they can freely use the area for military training and exercises.

In March 1995, the army staged artillery shelling in the area. An artillery gun was set up at Mt. Dangula. Sitio Binuktutan. Jaena Sur, targeting Mt. Danao. The shelling caused the evacuation of 188 terrified families. They took refuge in makeshift huts in the forest and in relatives' homes in nearby area up to the town proper of Jamindan. Many children and some adults got sick because of fear and exposure to the elements.

Last December, two women and two girls were wounded by the explosion of a mortar shell in another "war exercise".

At the height of the army's drive to eject them the different communities resolved never to abandon the land. Their elders and local leaders, when made to face people from the lowlands, unequivocally voiced their refusal to leave. They sighned petitions and went to local officials to bring the demand that their right to ancestral land be respected.

For them to be driven away from the land means certain death.

The indigenous people themselves have manifested a firm stand to persist in their struggle.

With stronger unity, they can resist threats to their existence and shape their future as a people.

It is in this context that the Sulodnon-Bukidnon people appeal for the support of those who can be one with them in their struggle.

from: http://www.bekkoame.ne.jp/~sukke/iloilo.htm

whyte

April 21st, 2006, 06:32 AM

CAB-STA BARB-PAVIA would greatly benefit from the airport being the towns between the said airport and the city.

death327

April 21st, 2006, 06:38 AM

More info regarding the Panayanons:

PIA Press Release
01/21/2005
Feature:
The indigenous population of GMA

Iloilo City (21 January) -- These communities are Bukidnons, specifically Bukidnons of Garangan, Masaroy and Agcalaga (GMA), Calinog, Iloilo. Their pre-Spanish ancestors dwelled on the coastal and lowland areas of Panay. Their Spanish conquered ancestors moved away from the coastal and lowlands areas to avoid subjugation and moved upstream the navigable Halawod/Jalaur River in Iloilo.

These people later became the Halawudnons. Since their ascent to this area, the community has remained thereon, and which they have become occupants for centuries now in concept as owners. Their rich indigenous Malayan culture have remained intact, notwithstanding the pressures of social change, acculturation/assimilation and inroads of non-indigenous culture, particularly Christianity.

In the published works of F. Landa Jocano, Panay Bukidnons were described as "Sulodnons/Sulod". However, employees of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, who are members of the Panay Bukidnon communities themselves, or have worked for decades there, could readily attest that "Sulod/Sulodnon has never been a self-ascription of any of the Panay Bukidnon communities.

Unlike the tribes of Northern Luzon and the Lumads of Mindanao, the Bukidnons live in smaller communities independent of each other. This observation holds true for the Bukidnons of GMA. Their ancestral domains is separated from other communites by non-major mountain ridges and rivers, yet they live as a community independent of the others.

Cultural aspects in general

Panay Bukidnons are one of the groups of Filipinos who truly satisfy the definition of the term "indigenous peoples" in Philippine constitutional law, which pertains to group of Filipinos who have retained a high degree of continuity from pre-conquest culture. Their rich oral traditions - unwritten prose and poetry are still sung, chanted, e.g. ambahan, sugidadon, dilot, ulawhay, handed from generation to generation. They still have their distinctly indigenous dance - the Binanog, meaning "way of the hawks/like the hawks", the courtship dance of the Panay Bukidnons. On special occasions, the women wear biningkti - colorful ingenuous costumes/personal adornments.

The greatest cultural achievement, however, of the Panay Bukidnons is their "Hinilawod Epic".In Philippine Literature, it is presented as the "epic of Ilonggos" and recounts the magical exploits of the epic's hero, Humadapnon, but to be precise, it is the epic of the Panay Bukidnons. The recently discovered original unabridged version of the Hinilawod epic is in Ligbok, an archaic form of Kinaray-a and the truly indigenous dialect of the Panay Bukidnons which, when reduced to writing, turned out to consist of a marvelously astounding twelve encyclopedic volumes. It would take two months to chant the epic, even if sung continuously every day. Mr. Federico "Tay Pedring" Caballero, and his younger brother Mr. Romulo "Tay Mulok" Caballero, are the only known still living persons to be able to memorize this oral literary marvel.

Political System

Unlike the Bukidnon Communities in Negros where only traces of the leadership by council of elders/leaders (kamal-aman), typical of bukidnon communities remain, the indigenous political system is still alive and thriving in Panay Bukidnon communities. Even the Barangay government/barangay officials defer to the decision "kang mga mal-am". (PIA) [top]

daks2003

April 21st, 2006, 09:31 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 21st, 2006, 09:50 AM

CAB-STA BARB-PAVIA would greatly benefit from the airport being the towns between the said airport and the city.

Wahehe don't forget San Miguel too. The NEW ILOILO Airport is in the triboundaries of Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan and San Miguel. Don't forget that San Miguel is also a part of Metropolitan ILOILO. Aside from that... San Miguel is also in the Circumferential Road Project. And with the completion of the San Remegio- Leon Road it will be part of the Route of Iloilo Bound vehicles from Antique.

Also a planned superhighway will bypass San Miguel.

Maambitan man ah! :cheers:

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:03 PM

amo gani hehehe btw, another issue naman gle ang looming power shortage(kuno!) sa May...paspas naman si Mayor pamahog sa aton kunsumidor...basi guwa mora bla parehos naman to sang natabo sang disyembre nga nanghugas lang kamot ang PPC kag PECO...pawala lang si mayor pero daw kahuluya ato hehehe
another one na naman .. amo lang ina pirmi. Pamahog sa mga pumuluyo sang ciudad ah. Hambal lang sila kung gusto naman nila pataason ang presyo sang kuryente. It's ridiculous hearing it from time to time. Pamangkuton mo NAPOCOR, okay man .. ang PECO, okay mna .. si Trenas man lang ina nagapadako estorya ah. Tani iba naman i-tactic niya ... hehehe.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:05 PM

HALA TUOD NA?

BASI TSISMIS NA...HEHEHEHE
hehehe .. may gin-post to sila nga article about this .. wherever it is, batsa tuloy ang transactions ah .. maayo man ina gani sa SM City kay after transactions sang mga pumuluyo, medyo relax-relax anay diutay ... hehehe

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:06 PM

ano bi masiling mo sa tsismis van?? hehehehe ti full-swing na kmo to sa tabuk?? hehehe btw, ano na gle kuno da ang billboard sa tupad sang sm city? CBD na ni florete?? :)
may plano man si Florete magpatindog CBD niya? I remember before nga gusto niya magpatindog 5-star hotel sa Diversion .. malay ta, basi amo na ini Daks. Oks gid si Roger.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:08 PM

Hmm this is Good. So that means they have plans of creating a "Terminal" or a new port for Guimaras... and it seems they are planning to convert the Rotary Park... Well its about time... to have a decent and modern port for Guimaras....

Hala Bira ILOILO!
Good idea and I gladly support the plan. Ang duha ka terminal sang Iloilo-Guimaras magutok na .. kinahanglan gid man nila bag-o nga terminal if they wanted the to be tourist-friendly. And tani pati tuod Rotary Park madala nila sa pagkay-o.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM

Oppps! Am I reading it right? City Hall offices to be transferred to SM City to make way for the new city hall in an old site? Wow. It's kinda accessible to all with lots of amenities around, most specially shopping, restos, etc.
that's right. All in one roof Jik. Pwede gid. Might as well build a mall in the new city hall to complement the plan of making it into a one-stop-shop. :) :cheers:

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:16 PM

amen to that. lapit na lang ah. Medyo hulat-hulat lang gid diutay. Siguro full blast sang mga projects nga ini will fall between 2007 and 2008. It's something every Ilonggos will look forward to.
I'm looking forward to each of them to finish kay dako gid mabulig niya both sa city and province of Iloilo. Damo ang naka-line-up. Let's see how it goes. A year more pa siguro ... the airport will open by 2007 .. then some more projects will be finished thereafter.

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:19 PM

Sto. Rosario Street

Sto. Rosario Street is located at Barangay Sto. Rosario-Duran Iloilo City. The street is adjacent to three barangays, namely: Veteran's Village in the north, General Hughes in the south, and Zamora in the west. The eastern part is bounded by the Iloilo Strait, across of which is Guimaras Island.

As it is with many places in the Philippines, the origin of the name Sto. Rosario has been muddled by fact and fiction. One legend says that in early times, just shortly after the Spaniards had occupied the Philippines, there were frequent accidents that happened in the waters between Iloilo and Guimaras. Every now and then, people living near the sea drowned and boats capsized even while the weather was fine. This, naturally, created fear and apprehension that people began to be wary of going near the water.

One day, a man from the area saw a piece of wood at the nearby sea that looked like the image of a saint. He wondered about it and so he brought it to their parish priest to be examined. Indeed, it seemed a holy revelation to the priest. Though he did not know the name of the saint or the figure, he was quite sure that it was a miracle because after the discovery of the piece of wood, the number of accidents lessened and everyone began to pray the holy rosary in front of the figure. Eventually, the priest named the church in the area Sto. Rosario and the people later named the place Sto. Rosario in honor of the wooden holy image that was discovered.

Another version of the origin of the name of Rosario Street says that a vision of the Virgin Mary was seen above the waters at the edge of the barangay and that was how they began to pray the rosary and eventually named the place Sto. Rosario.

Sto. Rosario Street, known as Calle Rosario during the Spanish period was already a well-known artery of Iloilo in the 1880s and 1890s. According to the Spanish documents, Contribuciones industriales, Calle Rosario served more as a residential area for wealthy residents of Iloilo. It was an area with a number of large buildings owned by both rich Filipinos and foreigners during the closing decades of the Spanish occupation of Iloilo. The second warehouse of Ynchausti y cia, a famous Spanish firm, was situated here, as well as an imposing solid structure owned by the Spaniard, Don Jose Figueras.

Sto. Rosario as an official barangay was created in January 1969 through Resolution No. 52 of the Municipal Board of Iloilo City on motion of Councilor Federico Abadiano and seconded by Councilor Mansueto Malabor.

Today, Barangay Sto. Rosario is home to Fort San Pedro National High School and the Montes II Elementary School. Other than these two educational institutions, there is a good number of commercial establishments in the area. There are more than 100 sari-sari stores, about a dozen carinderias, half a dozen beauty parlors/barber shops, a few grocery stores, a school and office supplies store, a general services contractor, an insurance service company, and others that cannot be readily classified.

(from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/04/21/sto.rosario.street.html)

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:21 PM

More often than not, it's true. It's iconic in its own right. The towers simply is irresistible. Loved St Anne's Cathedral as well. It's really beautiful. In and out, I mean.
me, too. It's really looks good and grand from afar.

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:23 PM

McDonald's turns over Bahay Bulilit to city

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/04/21/bahay.bulilit.turn.over.jpg
Ronald McDonald turns over the symbolic Bahay
Bulilit key to Mayor Jerry Treñas. Also in photo are
DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral (beside Treñas),
Brgy. Capt. Abelardo Salting (partly hidden), and
Mcdonald's officials.

Four months after its groundbreaking the first ever McDonald's Charities Bahay Bulilit outside Metro Manila located in Brgy. Benedicto, Jaro was formally opened Wednesday, April 19, with Social Welfare and Development Secretary Esperenza Cabral as guest.

The Bahay Bulilit would serve as a daycare center that would directly benefit children six years old and below. It is the seventh in the entire country the others located in Quezon City, Manila, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati and Taytay.

Bing Bachoco, Senior Vice President of McDonald's, said McDonald's Charities aims to build 100 Bahay Bulilit units all over the Philippines which they pledged to Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo when she was still DSWD Secretary.

Bachoco thanked the city government under Mayor Jerry P. Treñas for its all-out support to the project.

The city government provided the lot where the Bahay Bulilit was built. The training and learning aspect on the other hand is under the care of the DSWD.

Present during the formal turn-over of the Bahay Bulilit to the city government were Mayor Treñas, Brgy. Capt. Abelardo Salting of Brgy. Benedicto, Helen Aquino, Board Member of Mcdonald's Charities, DSWD Regional Director Teresita Rosales, City Councilor Merci Drilon Garcia and other barangay officials of Brgy. Benedicto.

(from: the News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/04/21/mcdonalds.turns.over.bahay.bulilit.to.city.html)

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:27 PM

I agree Van. The last time we passed there was last year lang gid. The highway is an absolute brilliant but after San Miguel town, medyo may area siya nga lubakon especially towards the town proper na of Alimodian. The best highway I've seen was from Iloilo City up to Miag-ao. Kanami mag-drive. so smooth. You can speed more up to 80-90km/hr and wala lubak. Towards Passi City naman, mas maayo pa gid. After Passi City may diutay nga tingi pero after that going to Roxas City in Capiz na, it's a well-paved road na gid man.
I agree. It's not really bad as we think it is .. may mga areas lang nga medyo naguba ang asphalt and needs overlaying now ... dira dampui sa may San Antonio, boundary of San Miguel-Oton-Alimodian ... and an area three to four kilometers away from Alimodian town proper. Otherwise, okay man ang dalan. Naguba lang tungod sang mga in and out sang big trucks sa banwa.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:30 PM

loved that picture Chymera .. he he. Looks exotic but real. They're blocking the port terminal going to Guimaras. Guess they need to be relocated to gave way to a better Iloilo City-Jordan Port. :)
Amo man. They need relocation to give way for the new terminal of Iloilo-Jordan, Guimaras ferries/pumpboats. Pwede na ina sila i-relocate sa Pavia kay may lot man didto ang ciudad .. remember the unfinished village for city hall employees tani? Didto na lang sila ibutang.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:32 PM

pila ka puno sang paho ang tanum mo para maka-entra di? hihihi. My father used to be involved in mango business .. buy and sell lang sang paho .. in and out of Iloilo, mostly going to Capiz area kay mas mahal ila paho didto. It's a good thing happening sa Iloilo City to host this kind of congress. Very appropriate and timely for our province both rich in industrial and agricultural developments.
hehehe ... may plano ka mag-join Mars? Hope more and more national congress will be held in Iloilo this year. Keep it up!

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:34 PM

Outstanding cooperatives in Iloilo Province named

Nine active cooperatives emerged as winners in the quest for Outstanding Cooperatives in Iloilo.

The announcement of winners was held during the 14th Iloilo Cooperative Congress yesterday (April 19) at the Capitol Conference Hall in connection with the celebration of the 105th Semana Sang Iloilo.

For agri-based multi-purpose coop (MPC), winners were Pavia Entrepreneurs MPC for 5 years and below of operation; Leon Small Coconut Farmers Coop, 6-10 years; Barotac Nuevo Development Cooperative (barangay level); and Zarraga MPC, 16 years and up.

Under the non-agri based MPC, only the Pototan Teachers & Employees MPC (6-10 years) garnered the award.

For credit coop, winners include Passi City Local Govt. Employees Credit Cooperative (5years and below); Catmon Credit Cooperative of Sta. Barbara (6-10 years); and Pinili Credit Cooperative (New Lucena).

The selection of winners was based on the following criteria: organization and management (30%), business aspects (40%) and social impact/responsibility (30%).

It was also during the said event when the Provincial Livelihood Management Board (PLMB) chaired by Gov. Niel D. Tupas Sr. released a total amount of P6.3 million to cooperatives that applied to avail the Provincial Livelihood Project Fund.

Of the amount P400,000 was granted to Passi Trade School Multi-Purpose Cooperative; P200,000 for Caburihan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CAMPCO); P500,000, Dingle Multi-Purpose Cooperative; P500,000, Banate Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc.; P150,000 Sta. Barbara (FACOMA) Multi-Purpose Cooperative; P200,000, Oton Public School Teachers & Employees Association MPC; P300,000, San Julian Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Badiangan); P150,000, Latauan MPC (Badiangan); P150,000, Guimbal Development Cooperative; P400,000 Barotac Nuevo Development Cooperative, Inc.; P100,000 each for Maasin (Iloilo) Bamboo Craft & Furniture Makers Association, Alegre Small Fisherfolks Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Oton), Nagkaisa Multi-Purpose Cooperative and San Geronimo Mainuswagon AGRA Multi-Purpose Cooperative (Btac. Viejo); and P200,000 each for Barotac Viejo National High School Employees MPC, Immanuel Partners Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Passi City Local Government Employees Credit Cooperative.

(Ian C. Espada/Capitol News)

(from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/04/21/outstanding.cooperatives.in.iloilo.province.named.html)

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:36 PM

wala ako sing ginhambal .. hihihi. Anyway, congrats Kirby. Bati ko manunumpa ka na sa watawat ng Gran Britanya in next two weeks? Ay ambut sa inyo ah. Nahisa ako .. hihihi. Dugay pa ako iya. Btw, ikaw gid to siguro damo reklamo ... well, it's our rights. Masanay na sila no?
congrats Kirby. Join the club, mate. :)

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:38 PM

Centralian ka man gali, Pacific. Yehey! Gadamo na di aton lahi migo. Btw, free lang ang computer sa CPU subong or may allocated number of hours ang students to use computers for free? Anyway, nice to see you here once more. :)
Yep. Daw dala na ina sa program sang CPU nga everyone has an access to computer from elementary up to college level ... damo computers gin-donate dira. I'm sure students have enough computers to play with ... hehehe. Pila ang allowable time ginahatag nila Pacific?

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:44 PM

Tapos gid sila kay Raul hehehe

Friday, April 21, 2006
Sell Peco and Panay Power: Gonzalez
By Kathy Villalon Cinco

ILOILO City is said to be facing another power crisis and Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. has suggested one thing -- sell the Panay Electric Company (Peco) and the Panay Power Corporation (PPC).

"This seems to be the only remedy at this time," Gonzalez said over Aksyon Radyo Thursday

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/04/21/news/sell.peco.and.panay.power.gonzalez.html
Daks, ari naman sabat sang NAPOCOR:

Napocor assures enough power supply
By Jay Dooma Balnig

NO LESS than the manager of National Power Corporation (Napocor) based in Dingle Power Plant confirmed that the government-subsidized power corporation could supply the looming power shortage in the near future.

Engineer Nelson Homena of Napocor asserted that should the city need power supply, the Napocor Dingle grid can provide power to answer to the shortage.

Homena added that until now, Napocor is waiting for the execution of the contract between the Panay Electric Company (Peco) and Napocor for them to supply additional power for the city's consumers.

(from: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/04/21/news/napocor.assures.enough.power.supply.html)
gasakit ulo ko sa ila kung sin-o ang nagasugid tuod. At the end of the day, mahambal naman ang PECO nga wala man sila problema.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:47 PM

Sleeping beauty na kamo siguro dira sa Pinas, Lew .. hihihi. Ako talagsa lang di ga-post. Si Kirby kag si JonJon siguro eh. Non-stop ina nga daan .. wala obrahon sa laptops nila mo. Besides even sa hospitals free man ang internet kay all computers sa ward areas or offices naka-hooked sa internet.

Lew, about sa city hall, agree man ako sa imo. Basta tagaan lang nila ang mga pumuluyo sang ciudad sang sakto nga obra. look at CPU Gym kay indi taga-Iloilo ang contractor di daw lipong. Ambut kung ngaa nanguha pa sila sa iban ah. Di sa pagkadugay matapos kay. Pirmi lang underconstruction ang dating.

Ano inang litson nga ina? Ngaa i-PM haw? Mapadala ka di Lew? hihihi.
I agree Mars. Tamad na ako mag-raise sang pamangkot kung ngaa ginhatag pa nila sa iban ang contract nga kadamo dira engineers sa CPU. Daw may sacm man ang construction sang CPU Gymnasium. It's taking too long to finish the project nga may ara naman sila kuwarta.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:48 PM

gwapo gid man Lambunao, Mars. Di ba family roots mo from Lambunao? Though I knew you haven't stayed there at all. Try ko repost karon ang Japanese school sa Lambunao. It looks really nice. A big building in a mountain. I wish to see the whole of Lambunao pag may tiyempo ako pagpuli ko.
nil idea :) . I've been to lambuano myself sang college days pa namon. I couldn't figure out kung ano na ang itsura sang Lambuano subong.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 01:50 PM

gaudi art is more of curls than this one though different colours' charaterictics of gaudi touch. If you've seen the Park in barcelona, yu'll surely loved Gaudi .. plus of course its famous architecture, Sagrada Familia.

If they'll paint the new Iloilo City Hall like that, I'm sure they'll be criticised by media and residents alike. I just couldn't imagine how will the people receive the looks, just in case. :)
that's right Kirbs. Curls and multi-colours is characteristics of Gaudi arts. Anyway, I'm not into painting the new city hall with such great amount of colours .. it's odd .. hehehe .. maybe glass na lang himuon nila to complement the new provincial capitol.

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:55 PM

baw ti, ano na to ya ang juicy bits. nano man ni nga briton man. gabasa man lang ko ya. ugaling bitin, ano pa just askin those things to clarify and satisfy my curiousity.

baw teh...
lol. ginabitin ta gid ka Caloy no? Kakululbaan man abi sang imo pamangkot mo. :)

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:57 PM

maybe.... Kirbs pro most investors would invest in Sta. Barbara or Pavia because they're the nearest towns from the city. But we can feel the changes now, a new office was built for the development of the airport in Cabatuan. the government was also able to construct a new fire station and a new court. damo man developments... Brgy. Tiring is now very bussy... they have a mini market... and you can feel that it is so bussy. Damo man guid developments in terms of public service pro gamay lang ang mga investors... i don't know lang at the time when the airport starts operating.
nice to know Pacific. Hopefully, more developments will come along the way. Cabatuan is such a nice place to live. Malapit lang sa ciudad. Less than an hour, ara ka na sa city. Dira sa may plaza ninyo daw may bag-o man da nga building?

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 01:59 PM

Well, any updates about the "billboard" in diversion? Tani ma-start na dayon para masadya na nag economy sang ILOILO! More investors to come! :cheers:
wala pa kabalik si Chymera. Siling niya makalabay to siya karon kag basahon niya gid .. he he. Needs more updates gid tuod metro. Pareho gid ta ka curious duwa.

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 02:00 PM

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 02:03 PM

wecky

April 21st, 2006, 02:08 PM

CAB-STA BARB-PAVIA would greatly benefit from the airport being the towns between the said airport and the city.
Seconded Whyte. These three towns will greatly benefit from the new airport once operational na .. though most of the infras now are situated in Pavia and Sta Barbara. More investors will definitely look at Sta Barbara area since it's the nearest town and dira ang opening sa airport bala .. or what it Pavia kay may access road sila nga iban. Cabatuan and San Miguel siguro will also experience development and progress pero not as much as Pavia and Sta Barbara. I'm sure ang traffic will start sa Pavia naman siguro to Diversion kay halos dira na ang mangin centro sang tanan.

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 02:24 PM

Wahehe don't forget San Miguel too. The NEW ILOILO Airport is in the triboundaries of Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan and San Miguel. Don't forget that San Miguel is also a part of Metropolitan ILOILO. Aside from that... San Miguel is also in the Circumferential Road Project. And with the completion of the San Remegio- Leon Road it will be part of the Route of Iloilo Bound vehicles from Antique.

Also a planned superhighway will bypass San Miguel.

Maambitan man ah! :cheers:
Until now indi pa open ang access road from Antique to Iloilo via ALEOSAN area. I haven't heard anything much about this. It's been a long time. Tapos na ang road pero indi pa yata sementado. Tani ma-open siya soon. It'll further boost economic activites within ALEOSAN area, making Leon and San Miguel as a good stop point.

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 02:26 PM

another one na naman .. amo lang ina pirmi. Pamahog sa mga pumuluyo sang ciudad ah. Hambal lang sila kung gusto naman nila pataason ang presyo sang kuryente. It's ridiculous hearing it from time to time. Pamangkuton mo NAPOCOR, okay man .. ang PECO, okay mna .. si Trenas man lang ina nagapadako estorya ah. Tani iba naman i-tactic niya ... hehehe.
daw amo gid. Dugay na ina nga isyu kung ngaa wala amn gihapon ginatutukan sang gobyerno sang ciudad? I agree with Raul Gonzales, sell PECO and PPC !

kirby21

April 21st, 2006, 02:29 PM

hehehe .. may gin-post to sila nga article about this .. wherever it is, batsa tuloy ang transactions ah .. maayo man ina gani sa SM City kay after transactions sang mga pumuluyo, medyo relax-relax anay diutay ... hehehe
lol. Diretso dayon sa Smallville. Ngaa SM gid no? basi piso a day ang renta dira sa SM? I'm sure pwede man nila magamit ang iban nga properties nila to locate those temporary offices til the new city hall is finish. Ngaa gid sa mall?

IAMME

April 21st, 2006, 06:42 PM

Finally I got to sit down a couple of hours to read every post since I was gone. I'll be leaving for Cebu tomorrow so I'll just post all the pics I can right now.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
I think some of you were looking for this. I saw the site. The ground has been filled and flattened. That's it.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_6973.jpg
Someone was looking for this too, the church near Robinson's. Sta. Teresita Church.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
New church in front of the new Capitol.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7143.jpg
The blue building Kirby was asking about. It's quite new so you might not recall its presence. The restaurant beside it is Chinos (free WiFi spot). The building itself houses RC 5th Avenue. They offer tailoring services.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_5897.jpg
Someone was looking for this too. The "Diwata ng Dagat" in front of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Administration Building at UPV, Miagao. It's an Abueva.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
I think this was an old mansion at Jaro Plaza, directly in front of the cathedral across the plaza. They converted it into a restaurant.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7118.jpg
Just another view of the capitol.

Finally, some panoramas:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/Iloilopan.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilopan3.jpg

I'll be back after a month. I hope to see developments in Iloilo when I return. I'll miss this place.

death327

April 21st, 2006, 07:24 PM

IAMME

April 21st, 2006, 07:55 PM

kiretoce

April 21st, 2006, 08:03 PM

^^ The Capitol looks modern and very well maintained. :okay:

IAMME

April 21st, 2006, 08:25 PM

death327

April 21st, 2006, 08:44 PM

@IAMME - great pics; the capitol looks a lil modern. You can edit the pic in adobe to get rid of those wires... :)

Keep it up!

Go Iloilo Go! Uswag Iloilo!

IAMME

April 21st, 2006, 09:00 PM

@IAMME - great pics; the capitol looks a lil modern. You can edit the pic in adobe to get rid of those wires... :)

Keep it up!

Go Iloilo Go! Uswag Iloilo!
Wires? What wires? LOL:jk:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7299e.jpg

death327

April 21st, 2006, 09:04 PM

This is great... now it is ready for postcard. :)

Oh how I miss Iloilo. Sayang, when I was there last December I did not bring my camera!

daks2003

April 21st, 2006, 10:37 PM

Tanx for the pix IAMME...if my hunch is correct..this is R. Florete's property...last year when I was there in Iloilo, my nanay was able to have a conversation with a VP of queenbank and he mentioned a row or bars/resto/commercial complex that they will be developing in a span of 2-5 years...so kun sakto ako..ti amo na ini hehehe

Finally I got to sit down a couple of hours to read every post since I was gone. I'll be leaving for Cebu tomorrow so I'll just post all the pics I can right now.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
I think some of you were looking for this. I saw the site. The ground has been filled and flattened. That's it.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_6973.jpg
Someone was looking for this too, the church near Robinson's. Sta. Teresita Church.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
New church in front of the new Capitol.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7143.jpg
The blue building Kirby was asking about. It's quite new so you might not recall its presence. The restaurant beside it is Chinos (free WiFi spot). The building itself houses RC 5th Avenue. They offer tailoring services.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_5897.jpg
Someone was looking for this too. The "Diwata ng Dagat" in front of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Administration Building at UPV, Miagao. It's an Abueva.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
I think this was an old mansion at Jaro Plaza, directly in front of the cathedral across the plaza. They converted it into a restaurant.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7118.jpg
Just another view of the capitol.

Finally, some panoramas:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/Iloilopan.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilopan3.jpg

I'll be back after a month. I hope to see developments in Iloilo when I return. I'll miss this place.

sandrin

April 22nd, 2006, 04:30 AM

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/images/people%20pic.jpg
KOREANS beat Ilonggos into discovering their own backyard as they unexpectedly ended up spending Holy Week at Sandbar Island Beach Resort in Concepcion’s Bulubadiangan Island

Nature and adventure highs in Concepcion’s islands
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/people.htm
Text and Photos by HAZEL P. VILLA

CONCEPCION, Iloilo -- After having spent many summer holidays in the same overcrowded and over hyped tourist destinations, the jaded Filipino vacationer starts looking for that singular beach or mountain that can still impress.

As I happen to live in Panay Island where we are blessed by nature’s attractions such as the fantastic white sand islands of Boracay in Aklan
and Semirara in Antique, intriguing island coves of Guimaras, winding caves of Capiz, and the ancient churches of Iloilo – I thought I’d seen everything.

That is, until I and some friends set foot on the islands of Concepcion in northern Iloilo this Holy Week.
Some 30 minutes boat ride away from mainland Concepcion, we espied a white sandbar about half a kilometer long, framed in the distant horizon by the sentinel mountain of Pan de Azucar and other islets.

The water is glass-clear and you can count a handful of Filipinos and some Koreans who must have had the same spirit as Leonardo Dicaprio looking for that secluded unforgettable getaway in the movie, “The Beach.”

At the heart of the 18-hectare island called Bulubadiangan is a secondary-growth forest and at the edges are some mangroves.

With a population of 50 men, women and children living in 12 houses scattered throughout the island, it is a typical coastal community that subsists on fishing and abalone farming.

COMMUNITY-BASED ECO-TOURISM

Since 2004 however, the island’s residents are now a part of what the local government unit calls community-based ecological tourism (CBET) with Bulubadiangan Island now going by the name of Sandbar Island Beach Resort.

Still in its stage of infancy, Sandbar Island Resort doesn’t even have its own grocery store or canteen and is unspoiled as unspoiled could get.

Visitors may opt to rent one of the two bamboo cottages near the sandbar or pay for a home stay in any of the concrete houses of the Eusala and Fransisco families who make up the island’s native population.

In deference to the creature comforts of visitors who have heard of the island from friends, simple electrical gadgets and lights are run by solar energy in the Eusala ancestral house while the rest of the cottages in the beach area are powered by a mercifully not-so-noisy generator.

There’s no refrigerator and fresh fish is bought from neighboring Agho Island, also with its own generous spread of white sand.

Any other needs such as rice and canned food you have to bring yourself and request Manang Josephine, the self-appointed island cook, to prepare for a minimal fee.

If you manage not to get distracted by the awesome northern Iloilo sunset that shows off majestically by the sandbar, you can join the natives in panginhas or the collecting of edible marine life during low tide before sunset.

The same collecting done in the evenings with the aid of a torch or petromax is called panulo with the catch making up bulk of the dinner viands.

At 6 p.m. around the islands of Concepcion, boats start to move off to sea and the petromax lights begin to flicker as fishermen release special gear for pangawil or squid jigging that lasts until 8 p.m.

These evening activities you can do at Sandbar Resort and elsewhere in the town’s 16 islands as long as the languorous moon or the stars that seem to rain down don’t drive you to a mild case of lunacy.

NATURE AND ADVENTURE DESTINATION

Daytime in northern Iloilo shouts adventure with island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving in two sunken World War II Japanese warships, and mountain climbing in Pan de Azucar.

“We adopted community-based eco-tourism because Concepcion is a nature and adventure destination. It is one of the few places in Panay where the biodiversity of flora and fauna is high and the marine ecosystem is in a good state,” said Mario Lazarito, 40, the mayor’s development consultant and municipal tourism officer-designate.

Under the leadership of Mayor Raul Banias, last year’s Rafael M. Salas awardee for Population and Development, Concepcion has had nine places classified as Marine Protected Areas (MPAS) with Brgy. Polopiña in Igbon Island to be included in the MPAS on April 27 during the town’s Tampisaw Festival held in the islands.

Most of the sea grass beds in the islands are intact and the coastal town happens to have a well-preserved coral atoll in the 27-hectare Baleguian Island that is teeming with marine life.

This same island which is two hours boat ride from the mainland, said Lazarito, also houses one of the most modern maritime lighthouses in the country, constructed in 1998 with funding from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

Town officials are hoping that the CBET will awaken Concepcion folks’ awareness of preserving their environment while getting income from its beauty at the same time.

“CBET was a program designed and implemented in 2002 to give capacities to local people to use indigenous and local resources,” said Lazarito who admits that there is still much to be done to develop the technical capability of Concepcion’s CBET advocates.

Concepcion has two guides accredited by the Department of Tourism, nine are local guides with basic training and two are mountain guides for Pan de Azucar, which at 573 feet above sea level, can be scaled in three hours.

THANKFUL FOR TOURISM

Rex Eusala, 50, one of the owners of the Sandbar Island Beach Resort in Bulubadiangan Island is thankful for the CBET and attempts at putting more MPAs because these have stopped residents of neighboring islands from endlessly collecting the edible marine life in the five-hectare marine habitat beside the sandbar.

“People have become so many that left to themselves, they will destroy the habitats of sea creatures just so they will have something to sell or eat. They have destroyed their own panginhas grounds, that is why they are coming to Bulubadiangan,” said Eusala in Hiligaynon.

To help people appreciate the importance of their environment and preserve the traditional coastal way of life, the local government put up the Tampisaw Festival in 1999.

The Tampisaw festival is a “home-grown, community-based and eco-tourism festivity dedicated to the protection and conservation of Mother Earth and the celebration of the cultural richness of Concepcion.”
This year’s Tampisaw Festival will be held on April 27 to 29 at Brgy. Tambaliza, Pan de Azucar Island and will be the launching pad of “Panabo sa Tampisaw Festival”.

Lazarito explains that in the olden days, groups of women and children from a community would meet the fishermen to check out the day’s catch and in the end, would share the bounty with relatives and friends in the belief that sharing is thanksgiving – thus the term “panabo”.

“Panabo sa Tampisaw” aims to unite Concepcion’s island dwellers into retaining environment-friendly practices such as hook-and-line fishing and establishing goodwill among communities by selling the fish catch at less the market price.

For us visitors, it is heart-warming to know that behind the clear, azure waters and sun-drenched islands are stories of people doing their best to protect their natural wealth and become united in the process. (Concepcion’s tourism officer-designate Mario Lazarito can be contacted at 0918-3119523)

IAMME

April 22nd, 2006, 05:35 AM

^^
Sandbar Island Beach resort is really cool. :) The sandbar provides a long, narrow stretch of white sand with waves gently lapping from both sides.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8657.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8676.jpg

Here are more pics I took at Concepcion, Iloilo:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8592.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8696.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8766.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/concepcionpan.jpg
Sorry for the poor panorama. My camera doesn't have exposure lock.

If you's notice, Pan de Azucar is on every photograph. It's behind the clouds in the photo with the sailboats. I really liked that very imposing mountain. :)

sandrin

April 22nd, 2006, 06:00 AM

wow! my idea of a relaxing vacation, fresh air, white sand, blue waters, verdant lime hills, glorious regatta sails, secluded surroundings, i can't wait to get there!!!

thanks iamme !!!!!

chymera00

April 22nd, 2006, 08:09 AM

lochinvar

April 22nd, 2006, 08:22 AM

BYAHILO

April 22nd, 2006, 08:22 AM

chy pila ina ka oras from Iloilo city? How much is the budget mag kadto da?

im planning to go to guimaras this october.. pero daw kanami na sang place haw... lakat ta sa october?

aheheheheh'

IAMME

April 22nd, 2006, 08:39 AM

OMG nahisa guid ko ya.... Pan de Azucar ... mmmm
It looks really beautiful .... if only it wasn't so far away
and the Sandbar Island Beach Resort looks really promising, how much do I have to spend for a trip to the place?
We went there for a field trip so our school provided the transportation for free. However, Google Earth tells me it's roughly 90km away from Iloilo City by land, so I suppose you won't spend more than a hundred pesos on a bus, one way, to the town proper of Concepcion. From there, you can hire a boat to the island. Again, Google Earth tells me the island is 7.5km away from the town. I'm not sure but I think 300 pesos is enough to hire a small pumpboat. Then if I recall correctly, the resort has a 10 peso entrance fee. It's definitely worth it. :)

IAMME

April 22nd, 2006, 08:48 AM

I think the "Diwata ng Dagat" is not thoroughly concerned about her appearance. She seems to be out of shape. Her thighs are humongous compared to her upper torso. She is not proportional. Her femoral bones are not that equal either. The left seems to be longer than the right.
National Artist Napoleon Abueva explains that her "very substantial" thighs are a symbol of fertility. :)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8884.jpg

chymera00

April 22nd, 2006, 08:53 AM

daw sa amo gid ina ang nabatian ko. Dapat pang dakpon ina sila dira kay ginahimo nila rumbuhan ang Rotary Park. I wonder why this is happening to Rotary Park cos the PNP Regional Command (Camp Delgado) is just a few meters away from the park.

thanks in advance chymera. I'm really, really curious. I have an inkling but unless na post siya, it will remain as nkling lang .. he he. Facts, facts, facts. :)

Naunahan na ko ni IAMME, he's already posted the pic of the billboard
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
from the looks of it, its not that big of a development ...

yep. Van visits here not as often as we do pero dugay na diri siya. Chy, ano naman inang juicy bits. Daw si Caloy ka ay ... he he. Si Caloy mahilig gid sa juicy bits. Peace Caloy. :)
Wala man guid ah, about sa SM expansions and new CBDs near the mangrove area .... Ano na haw nga juicy bits? ang hilig gid ni Caloy :|
wala ako sing ginhambal .. hihihi. Anyway, congrats Kirby. Bati ko manunumpa ka na sa watawat ng Gran Britanya in next two weeks? Ay ambut sa inyo ah. Nahisa ako .. hihihi. Dugay pa ako iya. Btw, ikaw gid to siguro damo reklamo ... well, it's our rights. Masanay na sila no?
Briton na gali si Kirby dugay2 ... does that mean you'll have to give up your Filipino Citizenship?
lol. No comment ako Mars. Let bygone's be bygone's. Besides, it's our right so use it na lang.

The new scheme to transfer city hall offices to SM City is not a good idea to me at all. It's the people money ang makinabang lang da ang mall.
We can't do anything about it ... SM pays big taxes man sa city, so bawi man ang gasto siguro
Finally I got to sit down a couple of hours to read every post since I was gone. I'll be leaving for Cebu tomorrow so I'll just post all the pics I can right now.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
I think some of you were looking for this. I saw the site. The ground has been filled and flattened. That's it.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_6973.jpg
Someone was looking for this too, the church near Robinson's. Sta. Teresita Church.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
New church in front of the new Capitol.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7143.jpg
The blue building Kirby was asking about. It's quite new so you might not recall its presence. The restaurant beside it is Chinos (free WiFi spot). The building itself houses RC 5th Avenue. They offer tailoring services.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_5897.jpg
Someone was looking for this too. The "Diwata ng Dagat" in front of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Administration Building at UPV, Miagao. It's an Abueva.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
I think this was an old mansion at Jaro Plaza, directly in front of the cathedral across the plaza. They converted it into a restaurant.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7118.jpg
Just another view of the capitol.

Finally, some panoramas:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/Iloilopan.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilopan3.jpg

I'll be back after a month. I hope to see developments in Iloilo when I return. I'll miss this place.
Great pics IAMME ... especially the Iloilo capitol and the panoramas
chy pila ina ka oras from Iloilo city? How much is the budget mag kadto da?

im planning to go to guimaras this october.. pero daw kanami na sang place haw... lakat ta sa october?

aheheheheh'
yup daw tsakto man ang estimate ni IAMME, sound expensive (compared to Guimaras) ... pwede man ako sa october (depende pa galing kung wala ko duty), contact mo lang ko kung ano guid man.

chymera00

April 22nd, 2006, 09:20 AM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/Medicus.jpg
Medicus Condo-Clinics Perspective ... only 1 8-storey building is finished and operational ... the other 2 will be built in the future (but not in the near future pa)

There is a new billboard in Diversion road about a River Board Walk, currently U/C beside Medicus. Not much info about it

Also, about an earlier question if Iloilo Grand Hotel's grand ballroom is bigger than Sarabia's ... according to their brochure, and I quote "Corporate Grand Ballroom - The biggest ballroom in Iloilo City where over a thousand guest can be accommodated" :D

wecky

April 22nd, 2006, 09:56 AM

i loved the pics .. madamo nga salamat .. wow! Karon lang ako ma-comment ah but really glad to see them all.

caloy

April 22nd, 2006, 09:53 PM

uy, how many times na kamo nagkadto ca concepcion. kanami cang beaches. looks unspoilt. medyo nagadamo damo na akon itenerary cini ca pagpuli ah.

daks2003

April 22nd, 2006, 10:25 PM

I hope the areas and beaches around Pan de Azucar would be preserved. There are talks that the area is being eyed for mining, specifically gold....and when you say mining = permanent damage or destruction na ina.

I just hope nga wala greedy politiko nga mag push sang amo sina nga project.

Damo pa gle mga beaches nga tulukibon sa aton sa iloilo no hehehe

^^
Sandbar Island Beach resort is really cool. :) The sandbar provides a long, narrow stretch of white sand with waves gently lapping from both sides.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8657.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8676.jpg

Here are more pics I took at Concepcion, Iloilo:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8592.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8696.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8766.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/concepcionpan.jpg
Sorry for the poor panorama. My camera doesn't have exposure lock.

If you's notice, Pan de Azucar is on every photograph. It's behind the clouds in the photo with the sailboats. I really liked that very imposing mountain. :)

caloy

April 22nd, 2006, 10:30 PM

aba aga ka pa daks ah

BYAHILO

April 23rd, 2006, 07:54 AM

chy kadto ta sa concepcion mag october aheheh.. bisan overnite lang.. ill divert my flight plan instead of manila-bacolod flight ma manila-iloilo na lng ko then kadto ta concepcion id love to swim to da max!!!! ( as if wala pa ko na sunburn sang last week) ahaha

then by friday sang masskara week, mabalik ako bacolod. if u are free, welcome ka gid mag stay sa balay mag masskara.. ditdo naman naton padayunon ang adventure

aheheheheh

matipon ko anay datung para may pang beach ko da ehehe

BYAHILO

April 23rd, 2006, 07:56 AM

kirby21

April 23rd, 2006, 10:12 PM

sabay niyo ako ! wow .. duwa lang ako ka adlaw wala makalusot di, paspas na ang postings ba. And the pictures are all great. Thanks guys for sharing ! :)

kirby21

April 23rd, 2006, 10:18 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
yehey ! may kumpentensiya na ang Smallville Business Complex. Hope more stores within the area will be opened soon. Ano ang ngalan sang business complex nga ini? Cheers! Hoping to hear more updates about this project.

kirby21

April 23rd, 2006, 10:37 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
I think some of you were looking for this. I saw the site. The ground has been filled and flattened. That's it.
Hope to see buildings sprawling within the business complex soon .. a threat for Smallville which is just a 5-minute walk away from the new complex site?

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_6973.jpg
Someone was looking for this too, the church near Robinson's. Sta. Teresita Church.
Looks like it's newly-painted. Lovely Sta. Teresita.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
New church in front of the new Capitol.
is this a new Doanne Baptist Church? Looks really grand!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7143.jpg
The blue building Kirby was asking about. It's quite new so you might not recall its presence. The restaurant beside it is Chinos (free WiFi spot). The building itself houses RC 5th Avenue. They offer tailoring services.
Thanks IAMME. Hope to drop by in RC 5th Avenue one day.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_5897.jpg
Someone was looking for this too. The "Diwata ng Dagat" in front of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Administration Building at UPV, Miagao. It's an Abueva.
Now, I know who Diwata is?

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
I think this was an old mansion at Jaro Plaza, directly in front of the cathedral across the plaza. They converted it into a restaurant.
Cool .. parang carnival. :)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7118.jpg
Just another view of the capitol.
Cool. :)

Finally, some panoramas:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/Iloilopan.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilopan3.jpg

Cheers ! :)

kirby21

April 23rd, 2006, 10:45 PM

Lambunao gets nine multi-million
anti-poverty projects

LAMBUNAO, Iloilo – Nine infrastructure sub-projects under the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services: Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS: KKB) were inaugurated recently at the ABC Conference Room here.

The sub-projects amounted to P12,327,946. These include farm-to-market roads in barangays Poong, Supoc, Corot-on, Caguisanan, Pasig, Bagongbong and Sagcup; and water system level II sub-projects in barangays Natividad and Sibacungan.

Present during the inauguration / turnover were Lambunao Mayor Ignacio Ramirez Jr., Municipal Engineer Leo Leonida, OIC Social Welfare and Development Officer Mercedita Bactol and the KALAHI Area Coordinating Team (ACT) led by Area Coordinator Nelma Vega.

The completed sub-projects are under the Phase II-Cycle 2 implementation of the KALAHI-CIDSS project in Lambunao.

“Lambunao is very fortunate to be one of the identified KALAHI-CIDSS areas in Western Visayas. Various sub-projects have been constructed and are now operational to the benefit of our people. But more than these sub-projects, the community have become the local government unit’s active partners for development,” said Vega.

During the inauguration, certificates of sub-project ownership were awarded to the community through their respective barangay captains as follows: Brgy. Captain Wilfredo Pilla (Natividad), Sergio Balano (Brgy. Sibacungan), Aniceta Lacuesta (Poong), Jose Landero (Supoc), Milo Loque (Corot-on), Reynaldo Bersosa Jr. (Caquisanan), Morito Bullon (Pasig), Valiriano Leyo (Bagongbong) and Jowie Lina (Sagcup).

The KALAHI-CIDSS: KKB project is the revolutionary approach of the government to combat poverty and improve local governance through people empowerment. It is implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in 16 municipalities in three provinces -- Iloilo, Capiz and Negros Occidental -- in Region VI.

(from: Panay News)

sandrin

April 24th, 2006, 01:02 AM

What happened to the Lambunao Bridge that was started almost a DECADEe ago but left unfinished until now. The farmers cannot do anything but cross on the temporarily installed (improvised) wooden bridge to deliver their crops to the nearby town. I saw a picture of the improvised bridge and it looks like it's gonna fall any minute - an accident waiting to happen.

alimol

April 24th, 2006, 04:27 AM

alimol

April 24th, 2006, 04:29 AM

anyway, this is my first post guys...

whyte

April 24th, 2006, 04:50 AM

As usual great pictures and infos updating us with the latest

* it would be great if Mr Florete (and some others. Mr Alfonso Uy to mention one) could make another "smallville" area not only in the diversion vicinity but in some other areas as well. Port/Fort San Pedro Rotary would be a nice place. Along the stretch of the Iloilo river would be great. that Lot in front of UP iloilo campus and the river would seem a nice place for a hotel and leisure area. Pero the best place would be (in the future) is between marina area and the jalandoni bridge.ang fishpond area.an open air gimik-resto area with wooden "boardwalk" pero the mangroves will b still be there.

* re; guimaras ferry boat stations. Hopefully the city? o provincial government can make/provide a bigger port nga pwede dira na lang tanan para isa lang kadtuan if you want you travel to guimaras.tani pati man ang main port naton isaylo na lang sa loboc :D para marehab ang port-rotary area :D

* a great "disadvantage" before of Iloilo vs cebu and davao in terms of development IMO is that we have no international airport.once this will be finished we can hope for a bigger and better development ahead of us

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 24th, 2006, 06:04 AM

[QUOTE=IAMME]Finally I got to sit down a couple of hours to read every post since I was gone. I'll be leaving for Cebu tomorrow so I'll just post all the pics I can right now.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
I think some of you were looking for this. I saw the site. The ground has been filled and flattened. That's it.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_6973.jpg
Someone was looking for this too, the church near Robinson's. Sta. Teresita Church.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
New church in front of the new Capitol.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
I think this was an old mansion at Jaro Plaza, directly in front of the cathedral across the plaza. They converted it into a restaurant.

IAMME Thank You so much for the Pics.... Esp the Sta. Teresita Church... I also forgot to mention the other church (near Tanza) maagyan mo na pakadto sa Robinsons....

About the Mansion in Jaro... that used to be Ihaw-Ihaw Republic before i went Manila... Nice place... This is one good way to preserve the mansions... I mean kikita na sila mapepreserve pa yung area!

Whan I left Doanne Baptist wqs still renovating... I like the design... Its unique...ay ang SOMO gale tapos na? Under renovation man sila sang naghalin ko... IAMME any updates about SOMO?

And now... THANKS for the pictures of the "new" place in town.

Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 24th, 2006, 06:09 AM

^^
Sandbar Island Beach resort is really cool. :) The sandbar provides a long, narrow stretch of white sand with waves gently lapping from both sides.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8657.jpg

If you's notice, Pan de Azucar is on every photograph. It's behind the clouds in the photo with the sailboats. I really liked that very imposing mountain. :)

Nice pics IAMME! Also damo man WHITE SAND Beaches sa Ajuy and may ara didto na Falls... Damo gid man mayo na Beaches sa Northern ILOILO. When you go South naman the beaches has "pebbled shore" like in San Joaquin etc...

Its about time that this places be promoted! and generate more INCOME for the Province!

death327

April 24th, 2006, 07:42 AM

Hi Everyone... another break time from me... some old photos of our beloved city:

Iloilo Pottery Industry c. 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_Cityloading_pot.jpg

Paraw Regatta c. 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_City_Proas.jpg

Plaza Libertad c. 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_City_plaza.jpg

Scenes of Muelle Loney c 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_City_Muelle.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/350MR_p47b_-_Iloilo_City.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/350MR_p37a_-_Iloilo_City.jpg

Bird's Eye View Iloilo City c 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/350MR_p37b_-_Iloilo_City.jpg

Cine Palace c 1920's (now I think this is Regent)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-Iloilo_City_c.jpg

JM Basa Street

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-_Iloilo_City_J.jpg

Plazoleta Gay

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-_Iloilo_City_Plaza.jpg

Molo Church

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/111RB_1938_-_Iloilo_City_Molo.jpg

I hope you enjoy!

Source: http://www.essc.org.ph/images/IMAGES%20ca%201920s/iloilo/default.htm

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 24th, 2006, 08:11 AM

anyway, this is my first post guys...

Alimol welcome to SSC! Iloilo Thread!

Maayong hapon sa tanan! Kasadya lang kay kadamo na "realized" project for ILOILO!

We are moving forward fast enough!

Cheers to that! :cheers:

Regards sa Tanan! Wecky, Kirbs, Lewd, Caloy, IAMME, Pacific, Jik, Jon, Chy, Kent, Eric , Daks, Marsleg & Alimol! :cheers:

Hay lapit na mag thread XV! Basi bla buwas kibot na lng ko kung thread XV na!

Hala Bira ILOILO!

whyte

April 24th, 2006, 09:32 AM

hopefully may "smallville" mania within the city to further beef up the city's nightlife and development

BYAHILO

April 24th, 2006, 09:50 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 24th, 2006, 10:08 AM

i love the old pix of iloilo grabe..

the iloilo is still as grand as before..

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MGA PEEPS LAPIT NA LANG ALIWAN FIESTA

sa mga taga manila please support all iloilo festivals, mag kililitaay kita tanan sa sabado. Ill be in Quirino Grandstand timprano pa, to do my assignments.
========================

Eric maayong hapon!

What time will the contest proper start?

Also when will be the streetdance start? What will be the route?

Go go go ILOILO! Hala Bira ILOILO!

:cheers:

Pacific_leopard

April 24th, 2006, 10:16 AM

guys... i posted my picture in Dinagyang.com... WAAAA i look so bad... kalaw-ay sang tsura ko to.... pano ko na siya maremove man??? help me please!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 24th, 2006, 10:22 AM

guys... i posted my picture in Dinagyang.com... WAAAA i look so bad... kalaw-ay sang tsura ko to.... pano ko na siya maremove man??? help me please!

Kadto ka sa profile...remove mo imo avatar...

thats all i know!

Maayong adlaw sa tanan!

lapit na ALIWAN! Kitakits! :cheers:

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:21 PM

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:23 PM

The Church infront of the Capitol is the multi-million Doane Baptist Church. :) Dira ako sang una nagasimba... I just noticed, Doane Baptist Seminary is renovating a lot, I hope they are not going to topple down the original seminary building. The wooden building is indeed one of the heritage sites of the city.

The Church near Robinson is Santa Terisita Church... I was baptized there. :)
Doane Baptist Church looks grand. It complements the modenity of the new Iloilo Capitol. All glasses and everything there is. The last time I was there last year, underconstruction pa lang ang Doane Baptist Church and I think the seminary is expanding, too. Cheers Kent!

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:26 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7299.jpg
I'm getting the hang of framing the capitol in my camera. :) Too bad those power lines are everywhere.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7318.jpg
An old postcard I found (1964, printed in Spain) featuring the University of San Agustin. (Gen Luna St. and Iloilo River look good. :) )
Grand! Always loved to see the pictures of Iloilo Provincial Capitol .. picture niya pa lang, ILOILO na gid .. hehehe.

Kanami sang USA sa old postcard .. hopefully, other universities and places of interest sa Iloilo ma-feature man someday.

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:27 PM

@IAMME - great pics; the capitol looks a lil modern. You can edit the pic in adobe to get rid of those wires... :)

Keep it up!

Go Iloilo Go! Uswag Iloilo!
Let's keep the ball rolling ! :) :cheers:

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:28 PM

This is great... now it is ready for postcard. :)

Oh how I miss Iloilo. Sayang, when I was there last December I did not bring my camera!
When ka next mapuli Soul? I'm sure to be there by Dinagyang 2007. Kilit-anay ta tanan ! :)

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:33 PM

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:34 PM

KOREANS beat Ilonggos into discovering their own backyard as they unexpectedly ended up spending Holy Week at Sandbar Island Beach Resort in Concepcion’s Bulubadiangan Island

Nature and adventure highs in Concepcion’s islands
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/people.htm
Text and Photos by HAZEL P. VILLA

CONCEPCION, Iloilo -- After having spent many summer holidays in the same overcrowded and over hyped tourist destinations, the jaded Filipino vacationer starts looking for that singular beach or mountain that can still impress.

As I happen to live in Panay Island where we are blessed by nature’s attractions such as the fantastic white sand islands of Boracay in Aklan
and Semirara in Antique, intriguing island coves of Guimaras, winding caves of Capiz, and the ancient churches of Iloilo – I thought I’d seen everything.

That is, until I and some friends set foot on the islands of Concepcion in northern Iloilo this Holy Week.
Some 30 minutes boat ride away from mainland Concepcion, we espied a white sandbar about half a kilometer long, framed in the distant horizon by the sentinel mountain of Pan de Azucar and other islets.

The water is glass-clear and you can count a handful of Filipinos and some Koreans who must have had the same spirit as Leonardo Dicaprio looking for that secluded unforgettable getaway in the movie, “The Beach.”

At the heart of the 18-hectare island called Bulubadiangan is a secondary-growth forest and at the edges are some mangroves.

With a population of 50 men, women and children living in 12 houses scattered throughout the island, it is a typical coastal community that subsists on fishing and abalone farming.

COMMUNITY-BASED ECO-TOURISM

Since 2004 however, the island’s residents are now a part of what the local government unit calls community-based ecological tourism (CBET) with Bulubadiangan Island now going by the name of Sandbar Island Beach Resort.

Still in its stage of infancy, Sandbar Island Resort doesn’t even have its own grocery store or canteen and is unspoiled as unspoiled could get.

Visitors may opt to rent one of the two bamboo cottages near the sandbar or pay for a home stay in any of the concrete houses of the Eusala and Fransisco families who make up the island’s native population.

In deference to the creature comforts of visitors who have heard of the island from friends, simple electrical gadgets and lights are run by solar energy in the Eusala ancestral house while the rest of the cottages in the beach area are powered by a mercifully not-so-noisy generator.

There’s no refrigerator and fresh fish is bought from neighboring Agho Island, also with its own generous spread of white sand.

Any other needs such as rice and canned food you have to bring yourself and request Manang Josephine, the self-appointed island cook, to prepare for a minimal fee.

If you manage not to get distracted by the awesome northern Iloilo sunset that shows off majestically by the sandbar, you can join the natives in panginhas or the collecting of edible marine life during low tide before sunset.

The same collecting done in the evenings with the aid of a torch or petromax is called panulo with the catch making up bulk of the dinner viands.

At 6 p.m. around the islands of Concepcion, boats start to move off to sea and the petromax lights begin to flicker as fishermen release special gear for pangawil or squid jigging that lasts until 8 p.m.

These evening activities you can do at Sandbar Resort and elsewhere in the town’s 16 islands as long as the languorous moon or the stars that seem to rain down don’t drive you to a mild case of lunacy.

NATURE AND ADVENTURE DESTINATION

Daytime in northern Iloilo shouts adventure with island hopping, snorkeling, scuba diving in two sunken World War II Japanese warships, and mountain climbing in Pan de Azucar.

“We adopted community-based eco-tourism because Concepcion is a nature and adventure destination. It is one of the few places in Panay where the biodiversity of flora and fauna is high and the marine ecosystem is in a good state,” said Mario Lazarito, 40, the mayor’s development consultant and municipal tourism officer-designate.

Under the leadership of Mayor Raul Banias, last year’s Rafael M. Salas awardee for Population and Development, Concepcion has had nine places classified as Marine Protected Areas (MPAS) with Brgy. Polopiña in Igbon Island to be included in the MPAS on April 27 during the town’s Tampisaw Festival held in the islands.

Most of the sea grass beds in the islands are intact and the coastal town happens to have a well-preserved coral atoll in the 27-hectare Baleguian Island that is teeming with marine life.

This same island which is two hours boat ride from the mainland, said Lazarito, also houses one of the most modern maritime lighthouses in the country, constructed in 1998 with funding from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

Town officials are hoping that the CBET will awaken Concepcion folks’ awareness of preserving their environment while getting income from its beauty at the same time.

“CBET was a program designed and implemented in 2002 to give capacities to local people to use indigenous and local resources,” said Lazarito who admits that there is still much to be done to develop the technical capability of Concepcion’s CBET advocates.

Concepcion has two guides accredited by the Department of Tourism, nine are local guides with basic training and two are mountain guides for Pan de Azucar, which at 573 feet above sea level, can be scaled in three hours.

THANKFUL FOR TOURISM

Rex Eusala, 50, one of the owners of the Sandbar Island Beach Resort in Bulubadiangan Island is thankful for the CBET and attempts at putting more MPAs because these have stopped residents of neighboring islands from endlessly collecting the edible marine life in the five-hectare marine habitat beside the sandbar.

“People have become so many that left to themselves, they will destroy the habitats of sea creatures just so they will have something to sell or eat. They have destroyed their own panginhas grounds, that is why they are coming to Bulubadiangan,” said Eusala in Hiligaynon.

To help people appreciate the importance of their environment and preserve the traditional coastal way of life, the local government put up the Tampisaw Festival in 1999.

The Tampisaw festival is a “home-grown, community-based and eco-tourism festivity dedicated to the protection and conservation of Mother Earth and the celebration of the cultural richness of Concepcion.”
This year’s Tampisaw Festival will be held on April 27 to 29 at Brgy. Tambaliza, Pan de Azucar Island and will be the launching pad of “Panabo sa Tampisaw Festival”.

Lazarito explains that in the olden days, groups of women and children from a community would meet the fishermen to check out the day’s catch and in the end, would share the bounty with relatives and friends in the belief that sharing is thanksgiving – thus the term “panabo”.

“Panabo sa Tampisaw” aims to unite Concepcion’s island dwellers into retaining environment-friendly practices such as hook-and-line fishing and establishing goodwill among communities by selling the fish catch at less the market price.

For us visitors, it is heart-warming to know that behind the clear, azure waters and sun-drenched islands are stories of people doing their best to protect their natural wealth and become united in the process. (Concepcion’s tourism officer-designate Mario Lazarito can be contacted at 0918-3119523)
Looks promising ... hopefuly to visit the place soon.

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:38 PM

Hi to all kasimanwas. I noticed that some of you are from UK as I live in UK myself. Gabaha dri sa amon Ilonggo kag majority gid kami dri bisan sa diin lang nga okasyon...so gapahigad-higad lang pirme ang iban.

I am impressed how Iloilo progress this past few years. Last time pagpuli ko, damo na gid establishment kag lalagawan especially kon gab-i, so kaagahon na ko pirme gapuli halin syudad to alimodian... Speaking of Alimodian, daw wala gid amon banwa ma-mention in terms of progress bisan diri ah. Wala guro maagsikan sang mga project...or neglected compared to its neighboring town. In terms of tourism, I always consider Agony Hill, Seven Cities, Agua Colognia and our church as a tourist attraction as our church is as old and grand as the other churches around Iloilo but it seems that wala gid may gasapak ah...ano bi kay indi man kami siguro importante. Also, wala man amon banwa ma mention nga gina-consider nga mangin part sang metropolitan considering we are only 25 km away from the city compared to the town in the east and south mentioned in previous posts, kunsabagay more than 40 km gani sila.

otherwise, I'm still proud to be an Ilonggo!
HELLO sa imo @ALIMOL .. don't know kung kilalahay ta duha .. ako man taga-Alimodian .. hehehe .. kit-anay gid kita diri amigo sa SSC. Diin ka nga parte sang UK? I've known several Alimodianons diri. I'm based in London iya. Pakilala man .. or PM lang sa akon. Yoohooo ! May upod na ko diri.. ti, mayad ka man diyan?

IAMME

April 24th, 2006, 12:39 PM

IAMME Thank You so much for the Pics.... Esp the Sta. Teresita Church... I also forgot to mention the other church (near Tanza) maagyan mo na pakadto sa Robinsons....

About the Mansion in Jaro... that used to be Ihaw-Ihaw Republic before i went Manila... Nice place... This is one good way to preserve the mansions... I mean kikita na sila mapepreserve pa yung area!

Whan I left Doanne Baptist wqs still renovating... I like the design... Its unique...ay ang SOMO gale tapos na? Under renovation man sila sang naghalin ko... IAMME any updates about SOMO?

And now... THANKS for the pictures of the "new" place in town.

Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

The new SOMO building is completed. It looks way better than its previous looks. I hope I could post a picture of it but I'm in Cebu right now while SOMO is in Iloilo. :)

death327

April 24th, 2006, 12:39 PM

When ka next mapuli Soul? I'm sure to be there by Dinagyang 2007. Kilit-anay ta tanan ! :)

Depende pa... kung mapuli ako sa december basi hindi ako makapuli sa Jan... but I am planning to go home by Jan 2007 para makatan-aw ako dinagyang. Six years na ako wala katan-aw dinagyang!

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:40 PM

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:42 PM

wow! my idea of a relaxing vacation, fresh air, white sand, blue waters, verdant lime hills, glorious regatta sails, secluded surroundings, i can't wait to get there!!!

thanks iamme !!!!!
That's right, Sandrin. I am hoping to visit the place, too. It's really tempting. :)

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:44 PM

I think the "Diwata ng Dagat" is not thoroughly concerned about her appearance. She seems to be out of shape. Her thighs are humongous compared to her upper torso. She is not proportional. Her femoral bones are not that equal either. The left seems to be longer than the right.
hehehe .. needs reshaping .. regular exercise and dieting, lochinvar. :jk:

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:47 PM

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:50 PM

Depende pa... kung mapuli ako sa december basi hindi ako makapuli sa Jan... but I am planning to go home by Jan 2007 para makatan-aw ako dinagyang. Six years na ako wala katan-aw dinagyang!
You're still lucky Kent kay six year lang .. me, almost decade or more na gani. I wanted to witness the festival once more, not a mere tele-spectator lang. Let's go Dagyang, amigo.. :) :)

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 12:58 PM

anyway, this is my first post guys...

WELCOME. @Alimol. Post away, my friend.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:01 PM

Mayor's Cup U-17 Inter District basketball opens today

MAYOR Jerry P. Treñas is inviting all basketball fans to witness the best of our youths in the Mayor's Cup 2006 (U-17 Inter District Basketball Tournament) which will open 2:30 p.m. Monday at Plaza Libertad the home court of the City Proper Team. All seven (7) Districts are represented in the tournament.

The tournament will serve as the summer activity of our youths and at the same time give them the chance to be discovered as future college players.

Joe III Espinosa, Chairman of the Iloilo City Sports Council gives his full support to the players and at the same time to the different districts. This activity is sponsored by the Iloilo City Government and fully supported by Sunstar Iloilo.

(taken from: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/04/24/sports/mayor.s.cup.u.17.inter.district.basketball.opens.today.html)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:04 PM

Hi to all kasimanwas. I noticed that some of you are from UK as I live in UK myself. Gabaha dri sa amon Ilonggo kag majority gid kami dri bisan sa diin lang nga okasyon...so gapahigad-higad lang pirme ang iban.

I am impressed how Iloilo progress this past few years. Last time pagpuli ko, damo na gid establishment kag lalagawan especially kon gab-i, so kaagahon na ko pirme gapuli halin syudad to alimodian... Speaking of Alimodian, daw wala gid amon banwa ma-mention in terms of progress bisan diri ah. Wala guro maagsikan sang mga project...or neglected compared to its neighboring town. In terms of tourism, I always consider Agony Hill, Seven Cities, Agua Colognia and our church as a tourist attraction as our church is as old and grand as the other churches around Iloilo but it seems that wala gid may gasapak ah...ano bi kay indi man kami siguro importante. Also, wala man amon banwa ma mention nga gina-consider nga mangin part sang metropolitan considering we are only 25 km away from the city compared to the town in the east and south mentioned in previous posts, kunsabagay more than 40 km gani sila.

otherwise, I'm still proud to be an Ilonggo!

Welcome ALIMOL. I hope you'll enjoy SSC. Join us here as we share, and exchange ideas and infos about Iloilo's past, present and future developments. Post away, my friend!

PS.
Si Wecky taga-alimol man. Been there in your place ages ago. Damo na gid ta di mga taga-UK. :cheers:

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 01:07 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:08 PM

:cheers: rest ka lang for a day, paspas na posts diri ba ... great pictures from IAMME. Ayos gid .. madamo nga salamat in sharing them with us.

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:10 PM

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 01:13 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:18 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:20 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:22 PM

Carabao Carroza Fetsival again to grace Pavia

CELEBRATED annually every 3rd of May and since 1973, this festival showcases Pavia's ingenuity as a people.

Included in the calendar of activities of the Department of Tourism (DOT), Carabao-Carroza Festival attracts many foreign and domestic tourist, guest and visitors all over the region.

The festival, which highlights then celebration of the town fiesta is being participated by the eighteen (18) barangays of the municipality and consist of three main attractions namely; the Carabao-Carroza Parade, Carabao-Carroza race, and Search for Carabao-Carroza Festival Queen.

Carabao-Carroza Parade consists of 18 gaily decorated carroza and carabaos with muses clad in Filipiniana costumes start their way parading from Barangay Ungka I down to Pavia National High School. Each vies for the Most Gaily Decorated Carabao-Carroza, and the Carroza being the float bears a motif depicting the barangay's noted industry or the barangay's agricultural products. The muses vie for the title of Carabao-Carroza festival Queen.

Another attraction is the Carabao-Carroza Race. The race consists of the carrozas (free from any attachments and decorations) being pulled by carabao with riders minus the muses is made on a 110-meter lane at Pavia National High School grounds. Three elimination rounds of six entries are being held first. The first two winners of each elimination round compete for the final race. A winner is then declared from the six finalists.

Also, the highlight of the festival is the Search for the Carabao-Carroza Festival Queen. The search is made among the 18 muses through various competition like Ms. Photogenic, Best in Talent, Ms Congeniality, Best in Summer Wear, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Production Number, and Best in Interview. This is held in the evening of May at the public plaza.

The carabao being the lowly beast of the farm is given a break and is the center of attraction for the day as it offers entertainment top the folks and the visiting tourists.

The festival not projects the town's but also the region's culture, which is indigenous./PR

(taken from: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/04/24/life/carabao.carroza.fetsival.again.to.grace.pavia.html)

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 01:28 PM

Nice pics IAMME! Also damo man WHITE SAND Beaches sa Ajuy and may ara didto na Falls... Damo gid man mayo na Beaches sa Northern ILOILO. When you go South naman the beaches has "pebbled shore" like in San Joaquin etc...

Its about time that this places be promoted! and generate more INCOME for the Province!
agree Metro. Municipalities should start promoting their own places of interest. Guess Iloilo has so much to offer when it comes to natural attractions and historical background. We have a very distinct culture and a brilliant heritage indeed.

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:31 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7299.jpg
I'm getting the hang of framing the capitol in my camera. :) Too bad those power lines are everywhere.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7318.jpg
An old postcard I found (1964, printed in Spain) featuring the University of San Agustin. (Gen Luna St. and Iloilo River look good. :) )
Lovely! The capitol's really grand. It stands tall and proud indeed. :cheers:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:33 PM

ILOILO... Glorious Past cannot be denied... let this be our inspiration to SOAR to new Heights..!

Hala Bira ILOILO! USWAG ILOILO USWAAAG! :cheers:
That's absolutely right. I'm glad we had it .. the heritage every Ilonggo is really proud of. :cheers:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Well, any updates about the "billboard" in diversion? Tani ma-start na dayon para masadya na nag economy sang ILOILO! More investors to come! :cheers:
gin-post na ni IAMME ang mga updates Metro. Ayos gid. :cheers:

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 01:36 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:39 PM

RTMDH tops 2nd Hospital Awards

In line with the celebration of the 105th Semana sang Iloilo, the provincial government on Friday honored the province's select hospitals in the 2nd Hospital Awards and Recognition Program held at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO) chief Mario Nillos said the activity is in recognition of the good performance of the district hospitals which are under the provincial government.

Awarded as the top three hospitals were: Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital (RTMDH) in Cabatuan, Iloilo – first place; Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial District Hospital in Lambunao, Iloilo – second place; and Dr. Ricardo S. Provido Sr. Memorial District Hospital in Calinog, Iloilo – third place.

The top three hospitals received plaques and cash prizes.

Meanwhile, select hospitals were also given special awards in the following categories: Pharmacy – RTMDH, Laboratory Service – RTMDH, Social Service – Rep. Pedro G. Trono, Memorial Hospital (RPGTMH) in Guimbal, Dental – RPGTMH, Dietary Service – Iloilo Provincial Hospital in Pototan, Radiology X-ray – RTMDH, Administration – Dr. Ricardo Y. Ladrido Memorial Hospital in Lambunao, Nursing – RTMDH, and Clean and Green – Ricardo S. Provido Sr. Memorial District Hospital in Calinog, Iloilo.

Nillos said personnel from the provincial government evaluated the participating hospitals.

He said the awarding is also one way to motivate the various district hospitals in improving their services to the people.

(taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/04/24/rtmdh.tops.2nd.hospital.awards.html)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:43 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:46 PM

hopefully may "smallville" mania within the city to further beef up the city's nightlife and development
Amo man Whyte. Diversion is starting to livin' up sa expectation sang mga Ilonggos. It's where the party is subong. Hopefully, ang ginahambal mo nga sa may Marina, mdayon man and maumpisahan na dayon. Gusto ko imo descriptions .. to think nga riverside siya and still full of greeneries. Very European indeed! :cheers:

wecky

April 24th, 2006, 01:50 PM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-Iloilo_City_c.jpg

If I'm not mistaken, Cine Palace is where the Regent Theater is right now? Still looks as garnd and as elegant as ever. :cheers:
looks like it, Jon. Ara pa ang Regent Theater? Almost all movie theaters of Iloilo nga wala sa mall, closed na. Remember the formerly famous Cinema, subong daw grocery/dep't store na da. I'm not sure kung ang Allegro ara pa? Crown Cinema is closed naman and I'm not sure kung may naga-rent nga offcie na dira subong. or basi bangko na naman dira ... hehehe.

_zner_

April 24th, 2006, 01:53 PM

meron ba kayo pics ng new airport? tinatamad kasi ako hanapin eh.. tnx

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Alimol welcome to SSC! Iloilo Thread!

Maayong hapon sa tanan! Kasadya lang kay kadamo na "realized" project for ILOILO!

We are moving forward fast enough!

Cheers to that! :cheers:

Regards sa Tanan! Wecky, Kirbs, Lewd, Caloy, IAMME, Pacific, Jik, Jon, Chy, Kent, Eric , Daks, Marsleg & Alimol! :cheers:

Hay lapit na mag thread XV! Basi bla buwas kibot na lng ko kung thread XV na!

Hala Bira ILOILO!
Hi. Hinay-hinay lang ta Metro .. lol. More and more new pictures added every threads .. kanami kung may collections ka. Loves all new developments and those old photos of Iloilo. Simply great and irresistible! :cheers:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:01 PM

meron ba kayo pics ng new airport? tinatamad kasi ako hanapin eh.. tnx
myx, here's the latest pic (in this thread) of the new airport in tri-boundaries of Sta Barbara, Cabatuan and San Miguel:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6255/1337/1600/airport%5B1%5D.7.jpg

it'll be expected to open on October this year and start its operation by early quarter of 2007. Well hoping so ...

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:03 PM

http://www001.upp.so-net.ne.jp/gaki/guimbalch.jpg
I googled this pic of the Guimbal Church. I don't know when it was taken but this is how it looks like now:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_9685.jpg
Indi man gid dako ang Guimbal Church compare mo sa churches sang iban nga towns. But od course, it has a history of its own .. and very distinct from the rest,too.

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 02:05 PM

hi Jon! 'ri man ko di ah. Si Wecky gali nagbisita man di kagina? Medyo sako lately so hina ang postings .. lol. Anywqay, joining you in a minute. Basa-basa ko anay diutay. :)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:08 PM

Wires? What wires? LOL:jk:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7299e.jpg
definitely like this one, IAMME. No wires indeed .. wow! The grandest modern capitol of the country .. right at the heart of the Philippines! :cheers:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:10 PM

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Hi to all kasimanwas. I noticed that some of you are from UK as I live in UK myself. Gabaha dri sa amon Ilonggo kag majority gid kami dri bisan sa diin lang nga okasyon...so gapahigad-higad lang pirme ang iban.

I am impressed how Iloilo progress this past few years. Last time pagpuli ko, damo na gid establishment kag lalagawan especially kon gab-i, so kaagahon na ko pirme gapuli halin syudad to alimodian... Speaking of Alimodian, daw wala gid amon banwa ma-mention in terms of progress bisan diri ah. Wala guro maagsikan sang mga project...or neglected compared to its neighboring town. In terms of tourism, I always consider Agony Hill, Seven Cities, Agua Colognia and our church as a tourist attraction as our church is as old and grand as the other churches around Iloilo but it seems that wala gid may gasapak ah...ano bi kay indi man kami siguro importante. Also, wala man amon banwa ma mention nga gina-consider nga mangin part sang metropolitan considering we are only 25 km away from the city compared to the town in the east and south mentioned in previous posts, kunsabagay more than 40 km gani sila.

otherwise, I'm still proud to be an Ilonggo!

WELCOME. ALIMOL !

From UK ka man migs? Kadamo sa inyo diri taga-Alimodian sa UK .. seems like people from Alimodian is starting to migrate here sa UK .. before ang bal-an ko nga trend sa inyo is America specifically California, now ari naman kamo diri .. he he. I'm glad to see you here. Wecky is from Alimodian, too. And I'm quite surprised to note nga most of you are proud to be Alimodianons .. and call your town Alimol. Gee, basi makapatindog naman kamo associations diri ha?

Anyway, keep posting lang gid .. and hope to see you here often. Cheers mate! :)

_zner_

April 24th, 2006, 02:18 PM

myx, here's the latest pic (in this thread) of the new airport in tri-boundaries of Sta Barbara, Cabatuan and San Miguel:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6255/1337/1600/airport%5B1%5D.7.jpg

it'll be expected to open on October this year and start its operation by early quarter of 2007. Well hoping so ...

wow.. thanks... it looks massive....
do you have the rendering pic of the airport? :D

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:19 PM

hi Jon! 'ri man ko di ah. Si Wecky gali nagbisita man di kagina? Medyo sako lately so hina ang postings .. lol. Anywqay, joining you in a minute. Basa-basa ko anay diutay. :)
Hi an da sa imo migo Kirby. Ari di si Wecky kagina, pero out na siguro kay lunch break na .. and it's Monday, more paperworks .. har har har. 'musta na da? Basa lang da for the menatime and nice to see you around. :cheers:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:22 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
The new Doanne baptist Church looks better than the main one in LaPaz near ABS-CBN 10 ILOILO or even the Jaro Evangelical Church in Jaro Plaza across The Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral. Good for Doanne indeed. Btw, am I right to assume the the whole Doanne Baptist Seminary in under reconstruction and expansion?

Pacific_leopard

April 24th, 2006, 02:23 PM

Iloilo

"A Fusion of Fire, Earth, Wood, Water and Wind"

The Countryside

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/21-04-06_1716.jpg
I like this one! the sun hides behind a tree before it sets.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/21-04-06_1714.jpg
This is a lonely picture of an old cottage in the middle of nowhere. The young tree gives an earthly view of the picture

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/21-04-06_1747.jpg
I call this one "sunset by the clay isles" this was taken this summer when the river exposes its hardened clay deposits.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/21-04-06_1734.jpg
this one is a sad picture! it is actually a mere message of local deforestration long ago.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/21-04-06_1737.jpg
She stands alone! surrounded by bamboos, this lonely tree survived the tests of time and the obstacles of nature.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/21-04-06_1730.jpg
the pool of stones. i just like the stones surrounding the water :)

Hope you like the pictures...

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:27 PM

wow.. thanks... it looks massive....
do you have the rendering pic of the airport? :D
It's quite big in size though. Here's the perspective, myx:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/1600/Nipd_2.jpg

in previous renderings, it could only accomodate three airplanes at one time but looks like the terminal is quite massive to hold only three planes. Anyway, we don't know yet .. but the future plan for Iloilo Airport is way, way better. I just wish it'll be realised, too.

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 02:31 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:33 PM

i love the old pix of iloilo grabe..

the iloilo is still as grand as before..

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MGA PEEPS LAPIT NA LANG ALIWAN FIESTA

sa mga taga manila please support all iloilo festivals, mag kililitaay kita tanan sa sabado. Ill be in Quirino Grandstand timprano pa, to do my assignments.
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That's right Eric. Undeniably though. :)

Eric, post lang di pics for Aliwan and goodluck sa inyo tipon-tipon. :cheers:

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:39 PM

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 02:43 PM

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:48 PM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/Medicus.jpg
I want to see the construction up and running soon. Such a huge medical center in the making. Probably bigger than the present Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center or any other hospitals in Iloilo City and Province. How's the first 8-storey condo-clinic doing? Damo na ang nagagamit sina subong?

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 02:51 PM

guys... i posted my picture in Dinagyang.com... WAAAA i look so bad... kalaw-ay sang tsura ko to.... pano ko na siya maremove man??? help me please!
Pacific, ano natabo sa imo pic? Hopefully Dinagyang.Com will allow me to view its galleries and threads bisan indi ka-member . he he. Anyway, thanks for sharing your photo collections with us. :cheers:

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 02:54 PM

The Church infront of the Capitol is the multi-million Doane Baptist Church. :) Dira ako sang una nagasimba... I just noticed, Doane Baptist Seminary is renovating a lot, I hope they are not going to topple down the original seminary building. The wooden building is indeed one of the heritage sites of the city.

The Church near Robinson is Santa Terisita Church... I was baptized there. :)
conflicting Soul haw? Are you baptised Catholic and attending Baptist Church? .. ako iya, baptised catholic and attended Baptist university ... but remains Catholic. :)

death327

April 24th, 2006, 02:56 PM

dowa ako ka beses gin-baptize. Sang bata ako sa Santa Teresita sang nag-college na ako naging fundamentalist baptist ako tapos na baptize ako sa Batangas... pero subong I dont ahve any religion na!

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 02:57 PM

death327

April 24th, 2006, 02:58 PM

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:03 PM

dowa ako ka beses gin-baptize. Sang bata ako sa Santa Teresita sang nag-college na ako naging fundamentalist baptist ako tapos na baptize ako sa Batangas... pero subong I dont ahve any religion na!
okay Soul. So are you more into any religion na lang such as ecumunism or more into agnostic? Pamangkot lang ha. Ako iya, I'm a Catholic pero indi gid devoted. I don't concern much abuout religion nowadays. It's the least in my list of priorities.

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:06 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7143.jpg
Basi mahal magpatahi di .. he he. But I like the free wiFi system .. very modern. The building is so blue . looks like an extension of the Lopezes boat house. Thanks for the info.

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:09 PM

death327

April 24th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Pan De Azucar -- It is currently under mining exploration, pero hindi guid ako pabor kay man isa sa mga endangered species diri sa country naga-istar dira... if you want to know the details please read this:

http://www.rdb.or.id/view_html.php?id=290&op=penepani

Regarding the mining exploration:

http://www.mgb.gov.ph/asomm/new_project.htm

I believe Pan de azucar is an eco-tourism protected area espcecially Mt Manaphag.

death327

April 24th, 2006, 03:14 PM

okay Soul. So are you more into any religion na lang such as ecumunism or more into agnostic? Pamangkot lang ha. Ako iya, I'm a Catholic pero indi gid devoted. I don't concern much abuout religion nowadays. It's the least in my list of priorities.

:) I don't believe in God or any superbeing or higher being anymore... :)

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:15 PM

death327

April 24th, 2006, 03:16 PM

If you want to know more about the technical aspect of the Mining exploration, please check this:

http://www.mindoro.com/i/pdf/PandeAzucar_TechReport_03-01-20.pdf

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:18 PM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/111RB_1938_-_Iloilo_City_Molo.jpg
Always a impressive as ever ... baskog gid man ang Sta Ana Church sa Arevalo ah. Yooohooo ! :cheers:

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:20 PM

Pacific_leopard

April 24th, 2006, 03:20 PM

nice pics Pacific. Very rural and untouched .. such is a beauty of Iloilo rural areas .. naturally beautiful. Btw, like your title .. :)

thank you kirbs... almost a kilometer man ang nilaktan ko just to take the picture... hehehe... known naman ako diri for makin good tittles... don't worry damo pa ko articles in mind.... and my camera is always at my side..hehehe

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:21 PM

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:23 PM

:) I don't believe in God or any superbeing or higher being anymore... :)
agnostic then. Well, everyone is entitled to its own belief .. join ka kay Wecky, may plano siya mag-Scientology .. curious siya kuno bal-an. :)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:25 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8696.jpg

Pan de Azucar, Concepcion, Iloilo

http://www.caingram.info/Thailand/Phuket-pix/Phuket-7.jpg

Phuket, Thailand

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good comparison. :)

wow, believe na guid ko sa imo comparisons Kirbs. Basi makibot ang Phuket sni sa aton? But looks similar at some point. So, does it mean nga may chance ang Northern Iloilo towns to be as vibrant as the lovely Phuket?

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:29 PM

thank you kirbs... almost a kilometer man ang nilaktan ko just to take the picture... hehehe... known naman ako diri for makin good tittles... don't worry damo pa ko articles in mind.... and my camera is always at my side..hehehe
such a gift, Pacific. Ikaw gid gali tuod ang title maker diri . :) Grabe imo pics ah .. all around gid migo. I loved all of them (I'm not patronising ha). But I think mas dako gid tsansa mo nga mangin promoter sang Cabatuan. Cabatuan will be glad to have you someday .. kay damo gid ma-learn sang iban about your place. Cheers Pacific! :)

death327

April 24th, 2006, 03:30 PM

I think it is time for us to create a new thread... :) I hope maibutang ta ang mga link sang daan nga mga threads sa bag-o nga thread.

Regarding Phuket... I hope wala lang sang tidal wave.. :)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Start the new thread Soul or Pacific. We're on our '90s na gali? Gee, no idea gid. Post lang ako iya diri. Bats may opinion, sige lang .. :cheers:

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:35 PM

I hope so, too, Daks. Concepcion beaches looks really nice and clean .. very promising for nature's lover. Para siyang Phuket of Thailand with all those mountains, etc.
well, I've answered your post Wecky. Looked at the pics I've posted above .. Pan de Azucar and Phuket is almost the same .. :) Ti, bato ka da? May ara gid kita iya pirmi sa Pinas .. he he he.

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:39 PM

I think it is time for us to create a new thread... :) I hope maibutang ta ang mga link sang daan nga mga threads sa bag-o nga thread.

Regarding Phuket... I hope wala lang sang tidal wave.. :)
owws? tapos na ta sa thread nga ini? I'm not satisfied yet sa akon postings di. :)

Spare tidal wave or tsunamis lang gid tuod Soul. Knock on wood.

But really, both places looks similar and very promising .. galing Phuket is world-class and it can't be denied. Mas kilala ang Thailand here in Uk and the whole of Europe as a vacation place rather ang Pinas. Mind you, others bag-o lang kabalo nga may Pinas gali nga naga-exist. What a sod twerp! :)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:42 PM

Joining Pavia for it's CARABAO CARROZA FESTIVAL. Viva Pavia ! :)
mama mia! They should have the Carabao Fight .. like the Spanish Bull Fight bala. What are they doing in this festival? Punihan lang nila ang karbaw kag pa-processsion around the plaza? I couldn't picture out sang ila festival per se. Any ideas guys?

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Florete seems too keen in property development right now. I want to see this property (of him) turned into like, if not better, than the present Smallville Business Complex in Diversion. It's a good competition though since Smallville is just adjacent to this new development. I could already envisioned Diversion Area in two to three years time .. grabe!
looks like it Weck. I hope Florete will delve more in this kind of business rather than pawnshop, etc. He already owned the Queen City Development Bank, Bombo Radyo Holdings Philippines, R Florete Pawnshop and Jewelry, F and C, Queen Garden Mall, etc. I think it's high time for him to go into property development naman.

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:48 PM

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love these panoramas. Thank you IAMME. Cheers!

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 03:57 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
para ngang carnival. Nice one. At least the old mansion is not wasted at all. if I can remember, several old mansions in Iloilo was converted into a resto or an office. Hmm .. really, really good. :)
there's a lot of them Jon. Even the pizza house near Plaza Libertad is the old mansion, too. I think daw trend na ini sa city coz wala na gid lugar. Diversion area is becoming the new hub for city's businessmen and visitors alike. I'm sure we'll see more developments of Iloilo in a year to three years time. Hal Bira gid !

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 04:00 PM

well, I've answered your post Wecky. Looked at the pics I've posted above .. Pan de Azucar and Phuket is almost the same .. :) Ti, bato ka da? May ara gid kita iya pirmi sa Pinas .. he he he.
Kibot gid si Wecky karon sini. After niya post, there's an answer already .. minutes lang ha. Excellent comparison Kirbs. :cheers: :cheers:

Hope to see more of Iloilo's developments in our next thread.

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 04:04 PM

ILOILO CITY and PROVINCE
The 15th Thread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 04:06 PM

Guys, please continue our discussions in thread 15 (below). See you there !

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JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 04:23 PM

ILOILO's Threads:

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XIV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=338840)
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XIII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334761)
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=331444)
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=325729)
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines X (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=320211)
Iloilo City and Province IX (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=315872)
Iloilo City and Province VIII (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=309995)
Iloilo City and Province VII (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=305016)
Iloilo City and Province VI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=296031)
Iloilo City and Province V (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=277073)
Iloilo City and Province IV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=257299)
Iloilo City and Province III (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=237243)
Iloilo City and Province II (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=248873)
Iloilo City and Province I (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=248862)

JonJon75

April 24th, 2006, 04:32 PM

WELCOME
to the

HEART of the PHILIPPINES

Thread XV

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kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 04:34 PM

heh .. naunahan mo ako ba .. nangape lang ko, tapos na gali .. anyway, thanks Jon. :)

kirby21

April 24th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Welcome to

ILOILO - Heart of the Philippines

15th

death327

April 24th, 2006, 05:03 PM

Congrats Iloilo for having Thread XV

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:cheers:

chymera00

April 24th, 2006, 07:27 PM

hello every one ... a couple of hours ago 450th post pa lang, dasun ubos na ang thread subong ... lol

anyways, ga guba-guba ang blogger ... so I post ko lang di anay ang drafts ko kay basi madula pa

Municipality of Concepcion

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Location Map of Concepcion

The Municipality Concepcion, situated in northern Iloilo, is best known for the 16 scenic islands that occupy a considerable portion of Concepcion. The largest and probably most popular of these islands, is Pan de Azucar (or Sugar Loaf) where Mt. Manaphag (also popularly known as the Mt. Pan de Azucar) stands with its spectacular crags and very steep incline. This majestic mountain is the most commanding landmark in Concepcion since it is the tallest peak in the islands that dot the northeastern coast of Iloilo (2nd tallest in Panay) and is described as the steepest mountain in the country.

By and large the islands of Concepcion are highland masses except Baliguian which is a Coral Reef. They appear as half drowned mountains jutting out from the sea and manifested by sedimentary rocks. The mountain and hill system are so close to the sea that only very narrow strips of level land border the shores where the islanders have built there clustered homes. On the coast of these islands, are unsoilt beaches and diving sites known widely among foreigners and domestic tourists. Fortunately (or the other way around for some), the islands are not yet developed, thus only few accommodations are available. So better bring a sleeping bag, and ample food and water when planning to spend the night in Concepcion.

The coastal portion of mainland Concepcion is an ideal and natural harbor for boats because of the string of islands that surround it. In 1872, the Spanish authorities, taking advantage of the strategic location, set-up a headquarters on an east-side hill. Later, the town became the capital of the sub-province of Northern Iloilo. Spanish galleons, Chinese junks and ships of other countries would call in to trade, make repairs and seek shelters from storms.

Near the end of World War II, a fierce naval battle between Japanese and American forces was staged in the waters of Concepcion. In September 1944, a Japanese transport vessel and a convoy of naval boats were attacked by American air and naval forces and after four days of fighting, not one Japanese vessel remained afloat. Until late in 1960Â’s, the mast of a ship, which tried to navigate through the narrow channels of Pan de Azucar after being attacked, could be seen protruding above the water during low tide.

[Tourism] Concepcion in Focus

Mt. Manaphag (also called "Mt. Pan de Azucar")
o Located in Pan de Azucar island, it is the most commanding landmark in Concepcion. According to legend, a giant named Toya used to inhabit the summit of Manaphag. Toya takes a bath in a lagoon on the summit, using for a scoop the shell of a gigantic manlot or clam. It is also home to white-breasted hawks (http://www.birdforum.net/bird_view.php?bid=9075) and a community of wild monkeys.

Mt. Apitong
o Site of the PT&T relay station ideal for mountain climbers where they can view the scenic island Panorama of the horizon dotted by several islands and the beauties of the surrounding countryside of concepcion.

Hampangan Rock
o Located in Tambaliza Island on the top of the mountain near pan de Azucar Mountain, Concepcion.

Apitong Pass
o Noted for its deep blue sea.

Tinagang Dagat
o Can be found at the Barangay Plandico, Concepcion where the hidden sea lies.

Iyang Beach Resort
o One of the best in Northern Iloilo with complete cottage facilities

Underground Japanese Garrison
o Can be found at Barangay Bagongon, Concepcion and barracks of the Japanese soldiers during World War II.

Spanish Well
o Can be found at Barangay Agnaga, Concepcion and still existing up to the present.

Two Spanish Canons
o Used by the Spanish Soldiers during the Spanish regime, 1859, are still existing and could be found near the entrance of the Municipal town hall of Concepcion.

Talisay Tree at the Concepcion College of Fisheries
o This "Hanging Tree", where the Spaniards used to hang Filipinos, is the mute witness of Spanish atrocities to the Filipinos

Punta Bagongon
o Place where Captain Yugis Mohammed Commanding the 64th Infantry assaulted the Japanese soldiers in their garrison and secret barracks.

concepcionISLANDS

Agho Island, Concepcion
o A perfect summer paradise. The island is one of the few uninhabited islands with extensive white sand beach area and a sprawling coral reef located 7 nautical miles northeast of the town.

Bago-abo Island, Concepcion
o A 2.8 hectare islet is perfect for people who love the underwater world located 3.5 nautical miles from east of the town.

Bago-isi Island, Concepcion
o A semi-rocky island 7.2 nautical miles north of the town hosting a very small fishing village.

Chico or Bagosipol Island, Concepcion
o An inhabited islet approximately 4 hectares located 7.2 nautical miles northeast of the town.

Baliguian Island, Concepcion
o The only coral atoll with cool fine white coral sand coastline located 24.5 nautical miles northeast of the town host of the modern maritime lighthouse managed by the Philippine Coast Guard.

Bocot Island, Concepcion
o The smallest/uninhabited islet located 8 nautical miles northeast of the town.

Botlog Island, Concepcion
o Located 4.7 nautical miles northeast of the town proper, it hosts a pearl farm.

Bolobadiangan Island, Concepcion
o Known for its long white sand dune located 5 nautical miles east of the town.

Colebra or Bago-alas Island, Concepcion
o The northernmost frontier of Concepcion at 10.7 nautical miles.

Danao-Danao Island, Concepcion
o One of the most populous islands located 6 nautical miles east of the town proper.

Malangabang Island, Concepcion
o One of the largest islands located 11 nautical miles northeast of the town.

Igbon Island, Concepcion
o Another large tract of land mass located 4.5 nautical miles northeast of the town.

Pan de Azucar Island, Concepcion
o The largest of all Concepcion Islands located7 nautical miles north of the town host to the famed TAMPISAW Festival. It is also home to white-breasted hawks (http://www.birdforum.net/bird_view.php?bid=9075) and a community of wild monkeys.

Sombrero Island, Concepcion
o Appears like a natural citadel of high rise, rocky, protective outreach of Pan de Azucar located 7.3 nautical miles from the town.

Tago Island, Concepcion
o The nearest island to the town proper is uninhabited due for massive tourism development.

Tagubanhan Island, Concepcion
o Definitely the most populous island, which straddles between the Municipalities of Ajuy and Concepcion located south east of the town.

tampisawFESTIVAL

The yearly Tampisaw Festival of the municipality of Concepcion is a celebration of water, the root of life. Concepcion Mayor Dr. Raul Banias said that the festival symbolizes the unending affection of the residents to the sea, which is a primary source of livelihood for them. The Tampisaw Festival is made to coincide with the celebration of Earth Day, which begins on April 22 and culminates on April 24, 2004. Tampisaw is a “home-grown, nature-based” festival, according to ConcepcionÂ’s Tourism Officer Mario Lazarito. The term, which was coined by DOT'’s Helen Camarista, means “to playfully wade in water”. (more - http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p040421.htm&no=25)

[History] Concepcion in Focus

Concepcion was originally called Bacjawan, following the native practice of naming places after natural landmarks. The name actually means Â“the place of the bacjaw treesÂ”, which used to proliferate in wide swampy areas along the coast. (Today, two adjoining barangays west of the Poblacion still carry the Bacjawan name). In 1855, during the Spanish regime, Bacjawan was formally founded as a pueblo, with Felizardo Azucena as its first capital basal or gobernadorcillo. Later, the local Cabesas de Barangay petitioned the Spanish Commandante Enrique Garcia to change the name of the town from Â“BacjawanÂ” to Â“ConcepcionÂ”, in honor of the firstborn daughter of Capital Azucena. In 1895, the town was officially known as Concepcion and recognized as a political subdivision of the national government. (more - http://elgu.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/concepcion-iloilo/index.php?cat1=2&cat2=4)

chymera00

April 24th, 2006, 07:33 PM

alimol

April 24th, 2006, 11:25 PM

sa diin magkadto para sa thread 15 man?

alimol

April 24th, 2006, 11:25 PM

daw wala man thread 15...

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 01:52 AM

Alimol, ara siya sa idalum .. wala pa siya mabutang as sticky. :)

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 02:13 AM

^^ Chy, wala siya link .. indi ko makita ang banner mo. :)

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 02:31 AM

ILOILO's Threads:

Thanks for doing the link threads, Jon. Cheers!

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 02:38 AM

Let's bring back some "interesting captures" in our previous thread. Here they are:

from: Pacific Leopard

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Iloilo

"A Fusion of Fire, Earth, Wood, Water and Wind"

The Countryside

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I like this one! the sun hides behind a tree before it sets.

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This is a lonely picture of an old cottage in the middle of nowhere. The young tree gives an earthly view of the picture

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I call this one "sunset by the clay isles" this was taken this summer when the river exposes its hardened clay deposits.

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this one is a sad picture! it is actually a mere message of local deforestration long ago.

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She stands alone! surrounded by bamboos, this lonely tree survived the tests of time and the obstacles of nature.

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the pool of stones. i just like the stones surrounding the water :)

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 02:43 AM

from: Chymera

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Molo, Iloilo, P.I. Church, December 17, 1901. Iloilo City Molo. (Red Books, US National Archives)

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no. 5, The J.M. Basa street of Iloilo. (T.C.G.C. Howard, Manila) (FC-ca. 1928)

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no. 2, Plaza Gay in Iloilo. (T.C. G.C. Howard, Manila) (FC-ca. 1928)

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no. 2, Cine Palace, Panay Island. (T.C. G.C. Howard, Manila) (FC-ca. 1928)

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Birdseye view of Iloilo looking towards Guimaras, P.I. Iloilo City. (MRR-ca. 1905-10)

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Rio de Iloilo, P.I. Iloilo City. (MRR-ca. 1905-10)

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Escuela de la Calle Concepcion, Iloilo, P.I. Iloilo City. (MRR-ca. 1905-10)

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Mercado de Oton. Iloilo Oton. (MRR-ca. 1905-10)

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Puente Provisional de la ria de Molo (playa). Iloilo City Molo. (MRR-ca. 1905-10)

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The Mission Hospital, Iloilo, Jaro. Iloilo City Jaro. ca. 1907-16, (University of Wisconsin, Memorial Library)

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kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 02:47 AM

from: Soulmaker

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Museo de Iloilo

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Ruined Interior of Leon Church

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Leon Church and Members of Iloilo Photo Artist Club (1999)

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Jaro Belfry

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/JaroBelfry.jpg

Iloilo Salt Field

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/IloiloSaltHouse.jpg

Iloilo Custom House

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/IloiloCustomHouse.jpg

Last Falls of Bucari Leon

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/BucariLeon.jpg

Mirage of Museo de Iloilo

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/BackMuseoIloilo.jpg

Christ in Jaro Church (interior)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/ChristinJaroChurch.jpg

Iloilo Pottery Industry c. 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_Cityloading_pot.jpg

Paraw Regatta c. 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_City_Proas.jpg

Plaza Libertad c. 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_City_plaza.jpg

Scenes of Muelle Loney c 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/UW_1907-16_-_Iloilo_City_Muelle.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/350MR_p47b_-_Iloilo_City.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/350MR_p37a_-_Iloilo_City.jpg

Bird's Eye View Iloilo City c 1920's

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/350MR_p37b_-_Iloilo_City.jpg

Cine Palace c 1920's (now I think this is Regent)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-Iloilo_City_c.jpg

JM Basa Street

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-_Iloilo_City_J.jpg

Plazoleta Gay

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/151FC_85file85d_-_Iloilo_City_Plaza.jpg

Molo Church

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h151/soulmaker27/111RB_1938_-_Iloilo_City_Molo.jpg

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 02:52 AM

from: lewdsaint

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/iloilocity004.jpg
Muelle Loney St.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/iloilocity001.jpg
Iloilo City port and the historical Muelle Loney St.
Photos by: Dongdong Flores

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

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

http://hanbitelci81.hp.infoseek.co.jp/iloilo/iloilo26.jpg

http://www.imagesphilippines.com/images/060804_144947.jpg

http://www.imagesphilippines.com/images/122702_111736.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180036.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180027.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180038.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180042.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180035.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180030.jpg

http://www.sketches.kom.ph/albums/molo%20church%20in%20iloilo.dir/p1180032.jpg

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 03:07 AM

from: IAMME

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
I think some of you were looking for this. I saw the site. The ground has been filled and flattened. That's it.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_6973.jpg
Someone was looking for this too, the church near Robinson's. Sta. Teresita Church.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7065.jpg
New church in front of the new Capitol.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7143.jpg
The blue building Kirby was asking about. It's quite new so you might not recall its presence. The restaurant beside it is Chinos (free WiFi spot). The building itself houses RC 5th Avenue. They offer tailoring services.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_5897.jpg
Someone was looking for this too. The "Diwata ng Dagat" in front of the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Administration Building at UPV, Miagao. It's an Abueva.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7153.jpg
I think this was an old mansion at Jaro Plaza, directly in front of the cathedral across the plaza. They converted it into a restaurant.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7118.jpg
Just another view of the capitol.

Finally, some panoramas:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/Iloilopan.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilopan3.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7299.jpg
I'm getting the hang of framing the capitol in my camera. :) Too bad those power lines are everywhere.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7318.jpg
An old postcard I found (1964, printed in Spain) featuring the University of San Agustin. (Gen Luna St. and Iloilo River look good. :) )

http://www001.upp.so-net.ne.jp/gaki/guimbalch.jpg
I googled this pic of the Guimbal Church. I don't know when it was taken but this is how it looks like now:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_9685.jpg

Sandbar Island Beach resort is really cool. :) The sandbar provides a long, narrow stretch of white sand with waves gently lapping from both sides.
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8657.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8676.jpg

Here are more pics I took at Concepcion, Iloilo:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8592.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8696.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8766.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/concepcionpan.jpg
Sorry for the poor panorama. My camera doesn't have exposure lock.

If you's notice, Pan de Azucar is on every photograph. It's behind the clouds in the photo with the sailboats. I really liked that very imposing mountain. :)

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 03:35 AM

YEY! I'm done posting with all those thread XIV pictures .. let's see if we can get as many pics in thread XV, too. Hoping .. hoping .. hoping. :)

ALIMOL here's for you, my friend:
Hi to all kasimanwas. I noticed that some of you are from UK as I live in UK myself. Gabaha dri sa amon Ilonggo kag majority gid kami dri bisan sa diin lang nga okasyon...so gapahigad-higad lang pirme ang iban.

I am impressed how Iloilo progress this past few years. Last time pagpuli ko, damo na gid establishment kag lalagawan especially kon gab-i, so kaagahon na ko pirme gapuli halin syudad to alimodian... Speaking of Alimodian, daw wala gid amon banwa ma-mention in terms of progress bisan diri ah. Wala guro maagsikan sang mga project...or neglected compared to its neighboring town. In terms of tourism, I always consider Agony Hill, Seven Cities, Agua Colognia and our church as a tourist attraction as our church is as old and grand as the other churches around Iloilo but it seems that wala gid may gasapak ah...ano bi kay indi man kami siguro importante. Also, wala man amon banwa ma mention nga gina-consider nga mangin part sang metropolitan considering we are only 25 km away from the city compared to the town in the east and south mentioned in previous posts, kunsabagay more than 40 km gani sila.

otherwise, I'm still proud to be an Ilonggo!
sa diin magkadto para sa thread 15 man?
daw wala man thread 15...

repost ko ang mga welcome remarks sa imo ha .. he he:

WELCOME. ALIMOL !

From UK ka man migs? Kadamo sa inyo diri taga-Alimodian sa UK .. seems like people from Alimodian is starting to migrate here sa UK .. before ang bal-an ko nga trend sa inyo is America specifically California, now ari naman kamo diri .. he he. I'm glad to see you here. Wecky is from Alimodian, too. And I'm quite surprised to note nga most of you are proud to be Alimodianons .. and call your town Alimol. Gee, basi makapatindog naman kamo associations diri ha?

Anyway, keep posting lang gid .. and hope to see you here often. Cheers mate! :)

HELLO sa imo @ALIMOL .. don't know kung kilalahay ta duha .. ako man taga-Alimodian .. hehehe .. kit-anay gid kita diri amigo sa SSC. Diin ka nga parte sang UK? I've known several Alimodianons diri. I'm based in London iya. Pakilala man .. or PM lang sa akon. Yoohooo ! May upod na ko diri.. ti, mayad ka man diyan?

WELCOME. @Alimol. Post away, my friend.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Welcome ALIMOL. I hope you'll enjoy SSC. Join us here as we share, and exchange ideas and infos about Iloilo's past, present and future developments. Post away, my friend!

PS.
Si Wecky taga-alimol man. Been there in your place ages ago. Damo na gid ta di mga taga-UK. :cheers:

Alimol welcome to SSC! Iloilo Thread!

Maayong hapon sa tanan! Kasadya lang kay kadamo na "realized" project for ILOILO!

We are moving forward fast enough!

Cheers to that! :cheers:

Regards sa Tanan! Wecky, Kirbs, Lewd, Caloy, IAMME, Pacific, Jik, Jon, Chy, Kent, Eric , Daks, Marsleg & Alimol! :cheers:

Hay lapit na mag thread XV! Basi bla buwas kibot na lng ko kung thread XV na!

Hala Bira ILOILO!

PS. Alimol, ginbutang ko di tanan para you can start posting here with us. Come and join us here .. and enjoy gid ! :)

marsleg

April 25th, 2006, 03:44 AM

tapos na? wahhh .. gamay pa lang gani akon na-post di .. huhuhu. :bash: . Anyway, nice pics and articles guys. Post naman ako welcome remark sa thread 15 ... i-recopy ko lang di .. hihihi.

marsleg

April 25th, 2006, 03:49 AM

"feel the heat ... dance with the beat"

Visit and Experience

the

FESTIVAL COUNTRY

I L O I L O

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

marsleg

April 25th, 2006, 03:53 AM

welcome alimol ! ! !

I hope you'll enjoy posting here in SSC, just like me .. hihihi. Again, welcome gid sa imo and tani ari ka di pirmi. Our tribe in UK is increasing .. ara si Wecky, kirby, JonJon, Caloy, ME and YOU na .. yehey !

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 04:52 AM

Biz promotion for more jobs
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City will form a group that will oversee investment promotion strategies to woo prospective investors and create more employment opportunities.

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said the team will be composed of the City and Provincial governments, local business organizations and Ilonggo experts in Manila who will be working closely to attract investors.

Treñas said the proposed foundation would be similar to the Cebu promotions board.

“The group will direct initiatives on how to promote Iloilo. They will gather inputs on how to sell Iloilo considering the local developments in the city in the past two to three years,” Treñas said.

The mayor said the plan, which aims to market Iloilo City as an investment haven, would create more jobs for residents.

“We are pushing for this because we want more jobs for our constituents,” Treñas said.

He attributed the city’s economic growth to the impact of the information and communication technology (ICT) industry.

“Some call center firms are planning to expand their operations in the city as they find our local manpower competent. Our hiring rate is higher than the national average,” Treñas said.

The mayor has been pushing for a stronger promotional campaign for Iloilo City after it was cited as one of the most effective centers for business growth by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), The Asia Foundation and German Technical Cooperation (GTZ).

Treñas said there will be meetings with the stakeholders including the private sector such as bankers, hoteliers and restaurants owners and the media to lay down initiatives that will boost local economy.

“We have to discuss the city’s concerns as one of the important factors is the drafting of a marketing plan. We have to exert more efforts especially now that the city is recognized as potential business hub. We also need bigger participation from the community,” said Treñas. April 25, 2006

(from: the Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business3.php)

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 04:56 AM

Japanese contractor hastens airport project
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories/photo/topstories4.jpg
Governor Niel Tupas, Provincial Administrator Mejorada and a Japanese engineer inspect the ongoing construction of the passenger terminal building of the new Iloilo airport project. Top photo shows the panoramic view of the project site.

THE Japanese contractor of the new Iloilo airport development project is working overtime to beat the December 2006 deadline of the multibillion project.

Engr. Hiroshi Yushekawa of the Taisei Shimizu Joint Venture (TSJV), contractor of the P6-billion project, said they are working three shifts a day to arrest the 26-percent slippage of the project.

Yushekawa is confident that their catch-up program will be enough to make up for lost time.

After the construction is completed December this year, the TSJV will test and commission the equipment needed for the operation of the airport.

Engr. Vivian Ruste of the Department of Transportation and Communication-Project Management Office said the airport might be operational by June 2007 after the TSJV has turned over the project to the government.

“We have to make sure that everything is in place when the government takes over the facility,” Ruste said.

Governor Niel Tupas Sr. and Provincial Administrator Mejorada toured the Iloilo media to the airport site yesterday to disprove allegations of corruption in the project resulting to its delay.

“The Japanese contractor proved that they can finish the project on time. And it is to their advantage if they complete it within the timetable,” Tupas said.

Data from the Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) show that as of March 2006, TSJV has accomplished 52 percent of the civil works which includes the runway, sewage system, access road and embankment.

The airport utilities which includes the water and electrical works and the sewage treatment plant is now 44 percent complete.

The building works composed of the passenger terminal building, control tower and operation building, administration building, maintenance building, fire rescue station, central plant-mechanical Station, central plant-electrical station and cargo terminal building is 48 percent accomplished.

The air navigation system has a 24 percent accomplishment, the JAC report said. April 25, 2006

(from: the Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)

_zner_

April 25th, 2006, 05:12 AM

It's quite big in size though. Here's the perspective, myx:

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/1600/Nipd_2.jpg

in previous renderings, it could only accomodate three airplanes at one time but looks like the terminal is quite massive to hold only three planes. Anyway, we don't know yet .. but the future plan for Iloilo Airport is way, way better. I just wish it'll be realised, too.

wow... that airport looks awesome.. is it international?

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 05:14 AM

Thanks for doing the link threads, Jon. Cheers!
you're welcome Kirbs. And salamat man for reposting thread 14's pics. Really great collection. :cheers:

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 05:28 AM

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/1600/Nipd_2.jpg
wow... that airport looks awesome.. is it international?
if things work out as planned, it'll be an international airport. But let's just leave it for the meantime til the national government decides on its fate after the opening.

PGMA told Ilonggos before that the new Iloilo Airport will service international direct flights from Europe and America. We'll just wait and see, myx. Hopefully, it will. :cheers:

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 05:30 AM

wow... that airport looks awesome.. is it international?
myx, I reposted your query in thread 15 (below). Cheers! :cheers:

whyte

April 25th, 2006, 05:35 AM

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

SIMPLE-MODERN design yet MUCHY MUCH BETTER thna the proposed city hall :D

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 05:44 AM

Myx, further readings about the new Iloilo Airport Development suggests that:

P6.187B int’l airport project 46% done
By GEROME DALIPE IV
April 25, 2006

ILOILO City – The P6.187-billion New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) being constructed at the boundaries of Cabatuan and Sta. Barbara towns here is 46 percent finished in terms of Overall Physical Accomplishment, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) reported.

The DOTC Project Management Office reported the project status as of March 2006 to Gov. Niel Tupas, Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada and other Capitol executives in yesterday’s media visit at the construction site.

Aside from DOTC, representatives from the Air Transportation Office (ATO), Taisei- Shimizu Joint Venture (TSJV), the airport contractor; Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. (JAC) and Basic Technology & Management Corp. were also present to answer questions from the media.

The Overall Physical Accomplishment includes civil works (construction of runway, earthworks, pavement works, construction of perimeter road, apron, car park and perimeter road).

Other civil works were the construction of storm water drainage, trapezoidal grouted, riprap canals and sewage system.

Construction or installation of power supply system, standby generating system, telephone system, water supply system, and sewage treatment plant are ongoing.

In the Airport Utilities, the over-all accomplishment is about 44 percent. These include water supply works (57 percent); electrical supply works (37 percent); access road lighting (22 percent); road and car park lighting (22percent); standby generators (43 percent); sewage treatment plant (81 percent).

In the Building Works, the total accomplishment is 48 percent. This included the passenger terminal building (48 percent); control tower and operation building (52 percent); administration building (38 percent); maintenance building (36 percent); fire rescue station (45percent) central plant-mechanical station (42 percent); central plant-electrical station (40 percent) and cargo terminal building (68 percent).

In the Air Navigation System, the accomplishment is 24 percent that includes Air Navigation System (29 percent) and Airfield Lighting Works (19 percent).

The new international airport aims to cater for the increasing number of air passenger and cargo traffic in Iloilo and its influence areas to boost economic development of the Visayas regions, particularly Region VI covering the provinces of Antique, Aklan, Iloilo, Capiz, Guimaras and Negros Occidental.

The existing Iloilo domestic airport is the fourth busiest in the country in terms of passenger traffic next to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Davao International Airport, but has been facing problems of obsolete facilities, operational limitations, limited expandability due to existence of roads and rivers and urbanization around the airport.

Studies concluded that the existing airport is no longer capable of accommodating future air traffic demand due to technical, environmental and economic limitations and confirmed the urgent need to develop a new 188-hectare airport complex within the municipalities of Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan, Iloilo.

(taken from: PANAY NEWS)

whyte

April 25th, 2006, 05:48 AM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7003.jpg
c/oIAMME of SSC
nami guid tani kon ang tanan nga part sanf iloilo river puno sang mangrove

looking at the picture above gave me another WILD idea

http://sodazitron.blogger.de/static/antville/sodazitron/images/geneva_fountain.jpg
http://img.thefreedictionary.com/thumb/0/08/2001genevajetdeau.jpg

death327

April 25th, 2006, 05:56 AM

How to enhance the global competitiveness of the Philippine mango will take center stage at the 8th National Mango Congress which will be held on May 17 to 19 at the Amigo Terrace Hotel in Iloilo City.

Antonio B. Villaruel, Congress organizer and chairman of the Iloilo Mango Growers Cooperative, said that experts led by Dr. Hernani Golez of the National Mango Research and Development Center in Guimaras, will conduct lectures on mango production technology, postharvest technologies, marketing opportunities, financial credit assistance to mango growers and other topics that will benefit the mango industry stakeholders.

On the first two days, the plenary sessions will take up the status and directions of the Philippine mango industry; an overview of the mango industry in Western Visayas; the Philippine mango road map, and can other regions do something similar to the Guimaras mango export?

The sectoral presentations will include registration and plant material certification; accreditation program for plant nursery operators; graftability of mango scions as affected by packaging and storage; guide to identification of mango varieties; innovative approach to nursery management; cultural management of bearing and non-bearing trees.

Other presentations will include integrated approach to mango production; pruning, irrigation and fertilization as key factors in mango trees’ management; important pests of mango flowers, fruits and their control; and enhancing flowering of the carabao mango through the latest technology.

Villaruel said that the last day of the Congress is set aside for an educational trip to the island of Guimaras where the attendees will witness the famous Guimaras Manggahan Festival. They will also visit the National Mango Research and Development Center, the Oro Verde and Dole farms.

The mango congress will be hosted by the Iloilo Mango Growers Cooperative, with the Philippine Mango Industry Foundation and the Department of Agriculture as lead organizers.

Taken from: Manila Bulletin April 25, 2006
http://www.mb.com.ph/AGRI2006042561948.html

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 06:07 AM

SIMPLE-MODERN design yet MUCHY MUCH BETTER thna the proposed city hall :D
I agree with you, Whyte. The proposed new city hall looks like a box in the very essence of the word "box" itself. Bad design indeed.

spacewagon1

April 25th, 2006, 06:33 AM

spacewagon1

April 25th, 2006, 06:39 AM

kanami magtulok sa mga pictures nga ginpang-post diri. How I wish to go back home soon for a vacation.

_zner_

April 25th, 2006, 07:05 AM

death327

April 25th, 2006, 07:08 AM

Welcome spacewagon1 sa Iloilo City Thread... enjoy!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cucumber: :cucumber: :banana: :banana: :dance:

wecky

April 25th, 2006, 07:22 AM

welcome ... welcome ... welcome ... welcome

I L O I L O

The Jewel of the Orient South

http://www.geocities.com/kabatuhan/Images/arroyo.jpg

wecky

April 25th, 2006, 07:26 AM

good morning everyone. Kadasig sang pagbaylo sang thread ba ... hehehe. Anyway, thanks for the new thread.

@ Spacewagon1, WELCOME

Hope you'll enjoy your stay in SSC. Post away, my friend !
:)

wecky

April 25th, 2006, 07:32 AM

looking at the picture above gave me another WILD idea

http://sodazitron.blogger.de/static/antville/sodazitron/images/geneva_fountain.jpg
http://img.thefreedictionary.com/thumb/0/08/2001genevajetdeau.jpg
the grand Geneva .. kanami no? How I wish kita man .. if okay ang pics Whyte, mas manami pa gid sa real. I'll have a look in my disc or negative strips .. I surely had a good view of this fountain by the river when we we're out river cruising in Geneva few years ago. Aside from The Alps, Switzerland prides itself with river fountains and watches. Thanks for posting.

wecky

April 25th, 2006, 07:38 AM

[CENTER]Japanese contractor hastens airport project
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

(from: the Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)
I'm hoping it will be finished soon. Thanks for updates, Jon.

@Kiiby, thanks for compiling all the photos. Great work man!

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 09:28 AM

Maayong adlaw sa inyo tanan. Maentra man ko di sa inyo mga kasimanwa.

I'm Spacewagon. Taga-Iloilo City gid ako iya but I'm out of country right now for almost half a decade na. I miss Iloilo so much. At least subong may ara naman ako tambayan to update me sa mga balita about Iloilo.

Again, have a good day to all !

Welcome Spacewagon! Enjoy SSC-ILOILO! Enjoy posting! :)

kirby21

April 25th, 2006, 09:40 AM

I'm hoping it will be finished soon. Thanks for updates, Jon.

@Kiiby, thanks for compiling all the photos. Great work man!
aga ka pa Weck bah? Anyway, you're welcome. Naunahan ako ni JonJon post updates di.

Kaiser

April 25th, 2006, 10:35 AM

wow pang 15th na!

akaiski_2074

April 25th, 2006, 04:40 PM

hello....
:) first of all luyag ko nga pasalamatan si lewd sa pagbutong nya sakon diri ... the last time i logged in thread 13 pa ni sya.. good work u guys :)

oh btw lewd balik iloilo na ako after almost 6 yrs sa sugbu and sort of na namag-uhan ko sa dakbayan sang iloilo ehehehe... damo ko angas pero naanad gid man in the long run...

anyways ma comment lang ko sa ginsiling ni alimol about alimodian :) dont think na wala mayo mentionable progress ang alimodian. for one mayo na ang dalan pakadto didto. then theres this cooperative nga nagabulig sang mga farmers. i once talked with one of the councilors sang banwa about this project na ma put up sila sort of cable car that would bring fresh produce halin sa bukid pakadto sa dalum, la lang ko balo if na push through gid sya..

pasensyaha nyo lang post ko ha.. ga pang gamot pa eh

chymera00

April 25th, 2006, 06:31 PM

Kirby, thanks for re-posting the pictures ... Yey, damu na subong ga post sang pics ... indi na ako nagiisa

Japanese contractor hastens airport project
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories/photo/topstories4.jpg
Governor Niel Tupas, Provincial Administrator Mejorada and a Japanese engineer inspect the ongoing construction of the passenger terminal building of the new Iloilo airport project. Top photo shows the panoramic view of the project site.

THE Japanese contractor of the new Iloilo airport development project is working overtime to beat the December 2006 deadline of the multibillion project.

Engr. Hiroshi Yushekawa of the Taisei Shimizu Joint Venture (TSJV), contractor of the P6-billion project, said they are working three shifts a day to arrest the 26-percent slippage of the project.

Yushekawa is confident that their catch-up program will be enough to make up for lost time.

After the construction is completed December this year, the TSJV will test and commission the equipment needed for the operation of the airport.

Engr. Vivian Ruste of the Department of Transportation and Communication-Project Management Office said the airport might be operational by June 2007 after the TSJV has turned over the project to the government.

“We have to make sure that everything is in place when the government takes over the facility,” Ruste said.

Governor Niel Tupas Sr. and Provincial Administrator Mejorada toured the Iloilo media to the airport site yesterday to disprove allegations of corruption in the project resulting to its delay.

“The Japanese contractor proved that they can finish the project on time. And it is to their advantage if they complete it within the timetable,” Tupas said.

Data from the Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) show that as of March 2006, TSJV has accomplished 52 percent of the civil works which includes the runway, sewage system, access road and embankment.

The airport utilities which includes the water and electrical works and the sewage treatment plant is now 44 percent complete.

The building works composed of the passenger terminal building, control tower and operation building, administration building, maintenance building, fire rescue station, central plant-mechanical Station, central plant-electrical station and cargo terminal building is 48 percent accomplished.

The air navigation system has a 24 percent accomplishment, the JAC report said. April 25, 2006

(from: the Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)
Mayo man on-track ang construction ... actual operations of the airport will start on March 2007 as announced, I hope on time man asta sa opening
Maayong adlaw sa inyo tanan. Maentra man ko di sa inyo mga kasimanwa.

I'm Spacewagon. Taga-Iloilo City gid ako iya but I'm out of country right now for almost half a decade na. I miss Iloilo so much. At least subong may ara naman ako tambayan to update me sa mga balita about Iloilo.

Again, have a good day to all !
Welcome SpaceWagon :)

and Hello sa Tanan: Wecky, Kirby, Jonjon, Lew, Lex, Iamme, Soul, Whyte, Marsleg .. kag sa iban pa ... Thread 15 na ta, woohoo :drunk:

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 09:48 PM

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 09:52 PM

JonJon75

April 25th, 2006, 09:55 PM

wow.. that is such a very good news indeed...
so whats the airline carrier that will cater to europe and america?
nil idea yet, myx. Besides, it's just a plan. There'll be loads of things to consider before they'll open it to international carriers. I just wish they will. It would be a good thing for us here in Europe to go back home directly, especially London to ILOILO. :cheers:

caloy

April 25th, 2006, 11:20 PM

spacewagon1

April 26th, 2006, 02:21 AM

thanks for the warm welcome guys!

spacewagon1

April 26th, 2006, 02:23 AM

NASA guro ang ma-cater. ehehehehe... joke

direct flight to moon. that is right jonjon, how i wish theres a direct flight from london to yloilo para di na budlay.

welcome guid spacewagon. di ba angkop ang NASA ca spacewagon?
thank you Caloy. Very related gid ang NASA sa akon ngalan. Daw sa ano bala? Hitch your wagon to the star! Who knows, up, up and away na ako.

Glad to meet all of you guys online. And nice to hear a lot of news coming from our beloved city and province.

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 02:46 AM

thanks for the warm welcome guys!

WELCOME, SPACEWAGON1. Enjoy your stay in SCC. I'm in and out here, more or less. But I'm really glad to see new Ilonggos joining the forum. The list of newbies is increasing. That means, I'm not the newbit here anymore (laughs!). Anyhow, keep posting!

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 02:54 AM

Back after few days absent and wahlah .. it's thread 15 already. Hope I can catch up what'ver new news back home. But first and foremost:

come and visit

the

CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL CITY

of

I L O I L O

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 03:03 AM

this is the first of the two most loved pictures I've seen in the first page. Really interesting pic. Looks like our medical insitutions in the city are expanding dramatically and will be very competitive in the near future. I still remember in previous thread that there were ongoing construction and expansion of Iloilo Mission Hospital, West Visayas State University Medical Center and St Paul's Hospital. With Medicus in the picture soon, it will be a tremendous competition for Iloilo City's health institutions in the making.

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

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 03:06 AM

Nice to see you back Spacewagon. You're welcome indeed.

akaiski_2074, WELCOME !

and JikJik, we've been missing you lately. Kumusta na?

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 03:16 AM

This is my second best. Another development in Iloilo City along Diversion Area. Good thing to know it's happening already within a very short period of time. We need to move establishments, business parks, etc out of city proper area due to congestion and traffic. And creating a new commercial complex or business park outside city proper is definitely a good move for the city and its residents. Although at one point what we really need is for these businesses to expand somewhere outside the city of Iloilo and towards its neighbouring municipalities, building a complex outside city proper is a good move already. Let's just wait and see. I wish it could rival Smallville Commercial Complex.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 03:24 AM

Kirby, thanks for re-posting the pictures ... Yey, damu na subong ga post sang pics ... indi na ako nagiisa
amo man Chy. More and more infos and pics coming .. daw indi man ta mahidlaw sang Iloilo kung mag-amo sini. Tuod no, sang-una, ikaw lang gid ga-post pics di, subong damo na. Musta imo blog?

Mayo man on-track ang construction ... actual operations of the airport will start on March 2007 as announced, I hope on time man asta sa opening
amo man. Ga-delay ang construction sa ciudad because of the presence of the old airport. Once the old airport will be moved, there'll be construction boom within the city of Iloilo. Few more months to go, Chy. Hopefully, Ilonggos' patience will be paid off. Tani ma-open na lang airport eqarly next year in time for Dinagyang Festival. It'll be a big boost for the province and city of Iloilo. But anyway, okay naman subong ah. Wala pa ang airport but we can already sense good business and economic atmosphere in the city.

Welcome SpaceWagon :)

and Hello sa Tanan: Wecky, Kirby, Jonjon, Lew, Lex, Iamme, Soul, Whyte, Marsleg .. kag sa iban pa ... Thread 15 na ta, woohoo :drunk:
kadasig lang no? Our population is increasing man abi diri sa SSC. Nice to see Ilonggos all over the world converging here and sharing ideas from time to time. Tani ari man aton opisyales diri.

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 03:25 AM

Back after few days absent and wahlah .. it's thread 15 already. Hope I can catch up what'ver new news back home. But first and foremost:

gin-post ni JonJon ang mga links to different threads Jik. Pwede mo gid ma-review ang mga posts from time to time. Medyo dasig turnover sang aton thread di, so bisita gid diri pirmi. :)

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 03:30 AM

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 03:32 AM

thanks for the warm welcome guys!
you're welcome, Space. Drop here in SSC basta indi lang masako. We love to hear from you, mate! Cheers ! :)

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 03:37 AM

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3423/1224/1600/Nipd_2.jpg

if things work out as planned, it'll be an international airport. But let's just leave it for the meantime til the national government decides on its fate after the opening.

PGMA told Ilonggos before that the new Iloilo Airport will service international direct flights from Europe and America. We'll just wait and see, myx. Hopefully, it will. :cheers:
Good to hear, Jon. I hope it will be realised, too. But you know? We'll just wait and see what PGMA can do to augment business and economic prosperity in our province. At times, there's a mix of politics with her, so don't let all our hopes up. All I'm happy right now is that the new and bigger airport will be operational soon. Iloilo needs it. Western Visayas needs it more.

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 03:43 AM

here's a good article from the Guardian. The question whether "we are or not" remains a challenge for every Ilonggos back home and abroad:

Is Iloilo Finally Emerging From The Shadows?
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

TOP business and political leaders will gather in a business and investment forum sponsored and organized by The Guardian in collaboration with the University of San Agustin Resource Center for Public Management and Governance 6pm Friday at the Hotel Del Rio Executive Room.

Topnotch Ilonggo business executive Rex Drilon, chief operations officer of Ortigas and Co. Limited Partnership, will be the guest speaker of the forum dubbed “Is Iloilo Finally Emerging from the Shadows?”

Drilon will share his knowledge and expertise on how to promote the city and province of Iloilo as the next investment hub in the country.

Officers and members of the Iloilo Business Club, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Panay, Inc., Philippine Retailers Association, Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo, Inc., Iloilo Investment Promotion Center, socio-civic organizations and The Guardian advertisers and prominent readers are expected to attend the first business gathering sponsored by a media organization.

After Drilon’s presentation, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr., Department of Trade and Industry provincial director Diosdado Cadena will deliver their respective responses.

An open forum will follow to give business leaders the chance to express their suggestions and concerns on the subject of the activity.

The recent information and communication technology (ICT) industry boom in Iloilo City and the positive outcome of the Asian Institute of Management’s Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) has been a major inspiration for political and business leaders to pool their resources and knowledge in promoting the city and province.

The PCCRP recently ranked Iloilo City as one of the most competitive mid-sized cities in the country given the quality of human resource and training.

The city also showed strength in high profitability of businesses, low wages, high growth of registered businesses, availability of international entry and exit, availability of good IT training, presence of private and public sector organized training programs, good ratio of tertiary educational institutions per 100,000 population, good administration of justice, transparent local government, effective local government leadership and conducive security environment for businesses. April 26, 2006

(from: The Guradian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php)

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 03:48 AM

gin-post ni JonJon ang mga links to different threads Jik. Pwede mo gid ma-review ang mga posts from time to time. Medyo dasig turnover sang aton thread di, so bisita gid diri pirmi. :)
Thank you Kirby. I'll try to read last few(?) posts on thread 14 later on. I'm glad JonJon did it or we'll be wasting time looking for our last thread. Probably, there's a lot of things to comment at or things that really tickle my brain cells to react.

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 03:54 AM

to top Iloilo's bid for economic rebound, here's another good news in the making.

Petron's fuel farm to rise in Iloilo Airport
By: Kerlyn G. Bautista | BusinessWorld

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business/photo/business1.jpg

The country's largest oil refiner Petron Corp. will put up its ninth fuel farm in the New Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo this year.

This fuel farm will complement eight aviation fuel farms that Petron operates in airports in Laoag, Manila, Palawan, Mactan, Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, Davao, and General Santos.

Ricky M. Fernando, aviation operations coordination officer of Petron, refused to quote costs for the fuel farm but said that capital spend will "run into the millions of pesos."

Data from the Transportation department show that development costs for a fuel farm in the New Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan and Sta. Barbara areas in Iloilo will cost about P370 million.

Mr. Fernando told BusinessWorld that the Iloilo airport fuel farm will provide JET A-1 fuel to aircraft of Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific Air, Air Philippines, Philippine Air Force, Philippine National Police, commercial cargo handlers, and Iloilo politicians and elites.

A fuel farm is a facility established particularly to supply JET A-1 fuel for the aviation industry.

JET A-1 fuel is a kerosene grade of fuel suitable for most turbine-engine aircraft. Widely available outside the United States, JET A-1 fuel has a flash point above 38oC and a freeze point maximum of -47oC.

Mr. Fernando expects the planned New Iloilo Airport fuel farm to be a profitable venture for Petron since the company is expected to service 100% of the fuel needs of aircraft going to Iloilo. PAL used to maintain a fuel farm in Iloilo until it closed the facility due to the advent of aircraft that can carry sufficient fuel for long-range destinations.

The new Petron fuel farm will be constructed in an area measuring 1,420 square meters with a right-of-way of 284 square meters. Capacity for the fuel farm was not disclosed.

"It is the policy of Petron to make fuel available wherever it is needed," Mr. Fernando said, when asked why Petron decided to put up the aviation fuel facility in Iloilo.

"We are trying to secure from ATO [Air Transportation Office] a Contract of Lease for Concession for the new Iloilo airport. Application is still in the process. But if the contract is secured, ATO will turn over raw land and we will put up perimeter fence, lights, pipes, tanks, parking space, drains for rainwater, driving way, office, filters," he added, noting that Petron will shoulder all expenses related to the development of the fuel farm.

The Transportation department dispensed of the construction of the fuel farm in New Iloilo Airport last year to save on development costs. It has a budget this year of P16 billion, an amount that is already fully allocated for railways, ports and airport projects.

ATO, an agency of the Transportation department, is expected to award a contract of lease to Petron this quarter, sources from within the agency said. Petron is the sole company that proposed to put up the fuel farm in Iloilo at no cost to the government. Terms of reference for the contract, including lease rates, are still under considerations of ATO officials.

Petron is a profitable company that registered 77% increase in earnings to P6.04 billion for 2005. Last year's total sales revenues increased by 29.8% to P191.49 billion while operating expenses were controlled to P5.16 billion, only 3% higher than 2004 figures.

Yehey!
April 26, 2006

(from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business1.php)

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 04:07 AM

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 04:10 AM

kanami magtulok sa mga pictures nga ginpang-post diri. How I wish to go back home soon for a vacation.
kung may ara ka photos Space, share man di sa amon. Loved all those pictures. Isa lang mahambal ko, "impressive!".

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 04:16 AM

let's move a little bit away from constructions, business, etc. Here's another good thing happening in our Provincial Capitol.

Capitol unveils portraits of Iloilo governors
By Ian C. Espada

To give honor to their deeds and achievements and to immortalize the legacies of the past pillars of Province of Iloilo, the Iloilo Provincial Government unveiled the portraits of paSt governors from 1901 to the present during the Testimonial Dinner held last week as highlight of the 105th Semana Sang Iloilo celebration.

The unveiling was spearheaded by Gov. Niel D. Tupas Sr. and assisted by First Lady Myrna Causing-Tupas and kin of the governors.

Portraits bared were those of past governors Martin Delgado (1901-1904); Raymundo Melliza (1904-1906); Benito Lopez (1906-1908); Ruperto Montinola (1908-1912); Adriano Hernandez (1912-1913); Amando Avanceña (1914-1916); Gregorio Yulo (1917-1922); Jose Ledesma (1925-1927); Jose Lopez-Vito (1927-1928, appointed); Timoteo Y. Consing, Sr. (1931-appointed, 1934-1937); Jose Yulo Regalado (1931-1934); Tomas Confesor (1938-1941, 1942-1944-Resistance Government); Fermin Caram(1941-appointed, 1942-1944-Japanese sponsored government); Patricio Confesor (1945); Mariano Peñaflorida (1948-1959); Jose Zulueta (1960-1963); Rafael Palmares (1964-1969); Conrado Norada (1970-1986); Licurgo Tirador (1986-1987-appointed); Simplicio Griño (1987-1992); Arthur Defensor (1992-2001); and present governor Niel D. Tupas, Sr. (2001-2004; 2004-present).

In response to this undertaking, former Governor Simplicio Griño expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who made this endeavor possible.

He said “I felt good that people feel I am worthy to be remembered; that they recall my simple share of public service to our people.”

“Through this undertaking, we are teaching our children to value a worthy heritage and giving them good examples to emulate. Our children and their children can now have good pictures of local heroes who they can look up to and follow their courageous, patriotic and heroic deeds,” Griño said.

He added, “These portraits are our bridge to an illustrious past which we deeply cherish. Through this our past governors live through generations. Their faces serve as our reminders to pursue what we envision for the future of the province of Iloilo.”

“To date, we have 26 good men who once have chosen to give their lives for Iloilo. Let us follow their lead and let is continue to be proud of our Ilonggo heritage,” Griño ended.

These portraits are now on display at the capitol lobby for public viewing. April 26, 2006

(from: The Guardian Iloilo
linK: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)

JikJik

April 26th, 2006, 04:24 AM

to top Iloilo's bid for economic rebound, here's another good news in the making.

Petron's fuel farm to rise in Iloilo Airport
By: Kerlyn G. Bautista | BusinessWorld

The country's largest oil refiner Petron Corp. will put up its ninth fuel farm in the New Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo this year.
....
Data from the Transportation department show that development costs for a fuel farm in the New Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan and Sta. Barbara areas in Iloilo will cost about P370 million.

Mr. Fernando told BusinessWorld that the Iloilo airport fuel farm will provide JET A-1 fuel to aircraft of Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific Air, Air Philippines, Philippine Air Force, Philippine National Police, commercial cargo handlers, and Iloilo politicians and elites.
......

The new Petron fuel farm will be constructed in an area measuring 1,420 square meters with a right-of-way of 284 square meters. Capacity for the fuel farm was not disclosed.
.....
"The Transportation department dispensed of the construction of the fuel farm in New Iloilo Airport last year to save on development costs. It has a budget this year of P16 billion, an amount that is already fully allocated for railways, ports and airport projects.
....
(from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business1.php)
Good news! Good news! Looks like the new airport is heading on the right direction, too. Still on its 50% completion but things are looking brighter for the new Iloilo Airport. I wish ATO will award it to Petron. It could definitely save money for Philippine Government since Petron will construct it for free. But why free? I'm wond'ring. Guess only Petron could answer the query.

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 04:28 AM

Thank you Kirby. I'll try to read last few(?) posts on thread 14 later on. I'm glad JonJon did it or we'll be wasting time looking for our last thread. Probably, there's a lot of things to comment at or things that really tickle my brain cells to react.
No probs Jik. I'm sure damo ka gid ma-komentar didto .. he he. Nami kay every threads may points of discussions ta. And things doing great right now sa province and city of Iloilo. More news and articles ang gagaluwa and very inspiring gid for all of us nga ari diri sa sagwa sang Pinas. It keeps us updated sang progresso sa aton banwa. Hala Bira!

kirby21

April 26th, 2006, 04:46 AM

PAVIA CELEBRATES… Carabao-Carroza Festival
By BOMBETTE G. MARIN

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid116/pc06830c317f9db5fb50ae1d47f6615c5/f8a9aefd.jpg

KNOWN to be the oldest festival in the province, the CARABAO-CARROZA Festival of Pavia, Iloilo is an annual event. It is one of the liveliest and most welcoming festivals in the province and this year, it is celebrated on May 3.

The custom of displaying 18 well-decorated carrozas, loading the barangay’s noted products together with their muse and driven by painted carabaos will rule the streets of Pavia in the morning, followed by the most anticipated special event during the festivity as the carabaos take center stage on a 100-meter lane race at the Pavia National High School grounds.

The grand coronation night of the Carabao-Carroza Festival Queen caps the day at the Pavia public plaza.

The CARABAO-CARROSA festivity never fails to bring the community together. Farmers, small entrepreneurs, big business, government and civil society celebrate the festival. It is one moment where people see each other no longer as rivals or opponents but as friends. It is one moment where the people of Pavia promise to bring smiles to brighten up everyone.

THE TOWN

PAVIA is one of the smallest municipalities in the province of Iloilo – embracing an area of 3,804 hectares. It is an 18-barangay town nestling within flat plains with no coastal area.

Almost 9.6 kilometers off the northern part from Iloilo City, it is bounded on the north by the municipality of Sta. Barbara; on the east by the municipality of Leganes; on the south by the city of Iloilo; and on the west by the municipality of Oton.

The word Pavia is said to have come from the local word “biya-biya,” meaning “neglected” or “abandoned” -- a reference of what used to be an unknown camping place.

Pavia is a panoramic memorabilia of centuries of trade between the town’s first inhabitants, the Malays, followed by the Chinese people who migrated in the area sometime in the 15th and 16th century.

Archeological diggings of a Chinese burial ground found in Brgy. Cabugao Sur provides insight into a pre-Hispanic past that the town is proud of: a flourishing economy actively engaged in local and international trade. The first permanent Spanish settlement was established in 1848.

After Spanish settlement, the way of life in Pavia substantially reflected the heritage of its settlers. Customs were strictly observed. A distinct culture evolved. The increasing sophistication of Spanish influence is reflected in a culture that nurtures love of God and love of birthplace.

BOOMING

A largely agricultural community, Pavia has developed a diversified industrial base in this part of the province. An ideal site for factories and industrial estates due to a large availability of raw land, it is identified as the Regional Agro-Industrial Center for Western Visayas in the late 1990s. There are 220 identified establishments operating around the area; 38 of which are into manufacturing, producing products such as feeds, milled rice, farm machineries, noodles, industrial and medical gasses, banana chips, sauce, beverages and foams. The town that used to be a camping ground is now a significant contributor in boosting the economy of Iloilo.

The people of Pavia enjoy or aspire to middle-class suburban lifestyles in their homes. The municipality went through something of transformation. Subdivisions, becoming popular until recent years, became more prevalent because of the adoption of more cosmopolitan modes of living. This can be attributed to the town’s proximity from the city. Its local government efforts, headed by their dynamic municipal mayor, Hon. ARCADIO H. GORRICETA, is to revitalize the town and maximize infrastructure investments in housing, industry, transportation and other services.

HERITAGE

With a total population of 32,824 (2000 Census on Population), Roman Catholics constitute almost 94 percent of the population of Pavia.

The Roman Catholic Church is one of the major forces in their society, its constitution guarantees freedom of worship. The population is predominantly Christian. The largest single denominations are the Roman Catholic Church, the faith of about 93.37 percent of the population. Another 6 percent belong to other Christian denominations, such as the Baptist church (4 percent), and the Evangelical Church (2 percent).

Pavia is also an attractive tourism bet, its status as a destination enhanced by historical and cultural attractions. The municipality is highlighted with its religious centerpiece, the century-old Sta. Monica Parish church. Attractive with its red-colored bricks, this Byzantine structure is considered as the only one existing in Panay.

Also known for the creativity of its people, art thrives in Pavia in many forms. Even in humble barangays of Jibao-an and Pandac, the ancient industry of pottery-making is a distinguished one. Managed by a group of women, the PIK-PIK KORON, a recipient of a loan program extended by the Iloilo Provincial Government, produces fine flowerpots, cooking pots and jars in different colors and sizes.

For many Ilonggos, the obligatory “pasalubong” purchased is the baye-baye, it Pavia’s native and special delicacy, a dessert of some sort of sweet cake made of coconut and pinipig.

With the rapid expanding industrial economy of the municipality and with the increased prominence the festival has gained though the years, Pavia has indeed come a long way.

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

whyte

April 26th, 2006, 05:42 AM

Good news! Good news! Looks like the new airport is heading on the right direction, too. Still on its 50% completion but things are looking brighter for the new Iloilo Airport. I wish ATO will award it to Petron. It could definitely save money for Philippine Government since Petron will construct it for free. But why free? I'm wond'ring. Guess only Petron could answer the query.

being the only "refiner" in the island of panay (am i right?) would be very good sa business.

marsleg

April 26th, 2006, 05:50 AM

spacewagon1 and akaiski_2047

Welcome to SSC-ILOILO ! Enjoy posting !

marsleg

April 26th, 2006, 05:53 AM

I'm hoping it will be finished soon. Thanks for updates, Jon.

@Kiiby, thanks for compiling all the photos. Great work man!
thank you to both of you, too (from the bottom of my heart :) )

great articles to read. Kabay pa paspas ila obra. Cheerio!

marsleg

April 26th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Mayo man on-track ang construction ... actual operations of the airport will start on March 2007 as announced, I hope on time man asta sa opening

and Hello sa Tanan: Wecky, Kirby, Jonjon, Lew, Lex, Iamme, Soul, Whyte, Marsleg .. kag sa iban pa ... Thread 15 na ta, woohoo :drunk:
hello to you, too, dear Chymera .. how i wish to see our new airport up and running (not in a literal way .. hihihi). tani dira na makahugpa ang eroplano magpauli ko da. It looks huge. I'm sure damo gid ma-benepisyohan sa bag-o nga airport. Keep the artcles and pictures coming. Tani ma-surpass sang thread 15 ang 14 sa padamu-ay pictures.

marsleg

April 26th, 2006, 06:04 AM

hello....
anyways ma comment lang ko sa ginsiling ni alimol about alimodian :) dont think na wala mayo mentionable progress ang alimodian. for one mayo na ang dalan pakadto didto. then theres this cooperative nga nagabulig sang mga farmers. i once talked with one of the councilors sang banwa about this project na ma put up sila sort of cable car that would bring fresh produce halin sa bukid pakadto sa dalum, la lang ko balo if na push through gid sya..

pasensyaha nyo lang post ko ha.. ga pang gamot pa eh
the road to alimodian was all paved til they opened the town for these construction firms coz dira sila nagakuha balas kag bato sa aganan. About naman sa cooperative, I haven't heard anything about it. Maybe there's few of them around pero daw wala man mabati-a. And about sa cable car, I guessed they're up and running na. Ina if you are referring to the cable cars going to seven cities.

Alimodian is a nice place gid. I'm sure there's development ongoing pero daw indi gid pareho sang si Lopez ang Congressman sa segundo distrito.

marsleg

April 26th, 2006, 06:20 AM

NASA guro ang ma-cater. ehehehehe... joke

direct flight to moon. that is right jonjon, how i wish theres a direct flight from london to yloilo para di na budlay.

welcome guid spacewagon. di ba angkop ang NASA ca spacewagon?
count me in Caloy. May ara na space tourism in few years time. Ambot kung kabati ka na sina where they are launching a Virgin flights to space. Cool!

Do you think magka-direct flights liwat from Europe to Pinas? The last BA flights were in 2000, I guess. Hopefully, makabalik sila liwat service to the Philippines.

marsleg

April 26th, 2006, 06:34 AM

gin-post ni JonJon ang mga links to different threads Jik. Pwede mo gid ma-review ang mga posts from time to time. Medyo dasig turnover sang aton thread di, so bisita gid diri pirmi. :)
thank you. Wala na damo balubaluskay di .. hihihi. Wala gid ako ka-participate sa last part sang thread 14. I'll make sure, sa thread 15, ara ako. Kabay pa. :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

April 26th, 2006, 07:08 AM

Maayong hapon mga kasimanwa!

I'm just a day out and here we go at Thread XV page 4 na!

What a long way to go for me! Damo naman ko di lalagson.

Congrats sa tanan sa thread XV!

Welcome to SSC spacewagon1 and akaiski_2074!

Medyo busy lately sa website making. Agi lang ko anay...

Damo good news ba! Thanks a lot sa nga postings. Go go go!

Try to visit my site which is still under construction.

http://home.earthlink.net/~neopoet78/

Hope you enjoy it! :cheers:

wecky

April 26th, 2006, 08:42 AM

Good news! Good news! Looks like the new airport is heading on the right direction, too. Still on its 50% completion but things are looking brighter for the new Iloilo Airport. I wish ATO will award it to Petron. It could definitely save money for Philippine Government since Petron will construct it for free. But why free? I'm wond'ring. Guess only Petron could answer the query.
Good news indeed, Jik. I hope they'll give Petron a go signal soon !

Good day everyone!

wecky

April 26th, 2006, 08:45 AM

pnggirl

April 26th, 2006, 12:33 PM