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habagatcentral1

February 2nd, 2010, 11:01 AM

The Queen and her court
The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2010/02/02/the.queen.and.her.court.html)

Queen Clarice
Clarice Helen Guadarrama Saulong
http://www.thenewstoday.info/2010/02/02/the.queen.and.her.court2.jpg

THIS year’s Jaro Queen is Clarice Helene Guadarrama Saulong, the younger of two daughters of banker-businessman, Raul Saulog of Imus, Cavite and Jarena, Maria Gloria Jalandoni Guadarrama. She is the daughter Dr. Carlos Guadarrama and Teresa Jalandoni. She spends Christmas and some special occasions and vacations in Jaro. During her visit, she makes it a point to visit the Cathedral and the Our Lady of Candelaria.

She’s a graduate of Bachelor of arts, major in English Literature from the Ateneo de Manila University.

She’s presently doing marketing research projects of varied companies and individuals.

Tonight, Clarice will be crowned as Jaro Fiesta Queen for 2010. The coronation will take place at 8 PM at the Jaro Covered Gym.

The Queen Consort
Juan Carlo Raphael P. Saulog

Queen Clarice’s consort is Juan Carlo Raphael Saulog, eldest son of Alejandro Saulog Jr., lawyer and senior partner of Saulog and De Leon Law Office and Prosecutor Imelda Portes Saulog of the Makati City Prosecution Office.

He is a freshman student at the Ateneo School of Law after finishing the degree Bachelor of Science in E-Management.

A fastidious dresser, Carlo keeps an eye on the latest fashion trends in men’s clothing and footwear when traveling with the family.

“It takes investment in hard work, time and drive to be the lawyer I set my goal to be. Someday, I hope to be of service to others and make a difference in the profession,” he says.

The Princesses and their Consorts
Clarice with her consort Juan Carlo Raphael SaulogClarice with her consort Juan Carlo Raphael Saulog.

The princesses and their consorts are Gessa Ashley Cabulong and Fritz Aldwin Jamorabon Lebrillo, Louise Ann Florelle Pasadilla and Geward de la Banda, Mikaela Maria Taleon and Mishael Patrick Jalandoni.

Gessa Ashley is the youngest among the three children of Dungon A Jaro Barangay Captain Genoveva J. Cabulong. Their father Pedrito Cabulong passed away in 1997. She is a 4th year student of Jaro National High School. She is a member of the Philippine National Red Cross. Ges is active in school activities. She is self-motivated when it comes to her studies. Her hobbies are surfing the net, reading books, chatting with friends, listening to music and watching TV shows. She is planning to take up Tourism after she finishes high school this year.

Fritz Aldwin Jamorabon Lebrillo is the eldest son of Luisito Bacera Lebrillo and Punong Brangay Cherrie Jamorabon Lebrillo of Barangay Maria Cristina, Jaro. He is a senior high school student of Central Philippines University (CPU). Choco loves going out with his friends, cracking jokes, and playing basketball. He is a varsity player of the school’s basketball team.
In all his actions and decisions, he is guided by his goal in life, “No matter how successful or unsuccessful you are, no matter what you do, you have to remain true to the core of what you are as a person.”

Louise Ann is the daughter of Dione and Joy Parra Pasadilla of Prince Road, Imperial Homes II, Jaro.
She had been judged Little Miss Alta Tierra 2004, a parish-based competition, choir member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Alta Tierra Village. In her school she is an academic achiever, class president, a majorette member and a full-fledged member of Children of Mary. In the regional level, Louise Ann is a CSJ Girl Scout Camper- Cebu, CSJ delegate to NASSPHIL and PRISAAP, CSJ Delegate to COM National Convention and Youth Camps- Manila, SF School of Dance student. She also joined the National Ballet Festival and Competition- Manila in 2007,2008 and 2009 as well as a Philippine Delegate to the 2008 WORLD YOUTH DAY in Sydney, Australia.

Geward is the son of Eduardo de la Banda and Ma. Guina de la Banda and he is presently a Grade 9 student of Colegio de San Jose. Jaro Plaza had been his playground for he resides at # 94 Plaza Rizal fronting the Archbishop Palace. He considers himself a normal teenager for he enjoys playing basketball and computer during his leisure time. But he is a man with dreams as he lives out his motto, “Don’t stop till you get enough.”

Mikaela Maria is the daughter of Butch Taleon and the former Ditas de Luzuriaga. At sixteen, Myka is now on her 4th year at the Ateneo de Iloilo. When she is not busy with her studies, she loves watching TV, surfing the net, reading books, malling, and hanging out with friends. She wants to pursue a career in Medicine and become a successful Cardiologist someday.
She believes, “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

Mishael Patrick is the son of Marie Antoinette Jalandoni-Tan and Keith Iver Tan. He is a 1st year college student at Iloilo Doctor’s College. He is an active member of the Youth of Christ, an avid follower and climber of the Tribu Wall Climbing group, and regularly plays tennis.

demonoid724

February 2nd, 2010, 11:06 AM

^^
Palihog lang sa mga SSC Iloilo da, kung pwede tubloki gid kandila sa Cathedral nga madayon gid ining Cho-Cho Train. I for one Prays for this... because I believe this will benefit not just Ilonggos but the Panayanons in the long run, not just in the ease of travel, but the comfort and speed plus the fact that it will for sure lower the fare going to and around Panay (Iloilo,Antique, Capiz, Aklan) :okay:

:angel:

Sa constructions period pa lang damo na matagaan obra. :)

Cheers to all. :)

^^
Nagmilagro naman daw kagina ang Candelaria... Mga 2PM kagina sang nangkuha pic sg imahe ang isa ka professor from CPU, nagpalanindog balahibo nya sang may nakita sya nga reflection sa picture nga image sg Candelaria sang nakita sya sg mga mangingisda sa Salog River (now Jaro River).

Well, its a sign of many good things to come not only for Jaro but sa bilog nga Iloilo... :)

demonoid724

February 2nd, 2010, 11:12 AM

Grabe, damu tawo ba, after na ini sang dinagyang no?

Tani ma stay anay sila for the candelaria feast....

^^amo gid man na da ang typical scenario kung 1st flight in the morning kay gadungan check in time sg 5J and PR. medyo gagutok gid man thats why daw kinahanglan na gid i-expand ina dira before it reaches its maximum capacity.. much more with the addition of international flights.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 2nd, 2010, 11:22 AM

UPV Cinematheque inaugurated

U.P. Visayas Iloilo inaugurated recently a mini-theater to showcase modern masterpieces, modern genre and avant-garde films, claimed documentaries and short films for studies and analysis by students in the arts and the humanities and related studies. Referred to as the UPV Cinematheque, the theater will also serve as an archival museum for film memorabilia, props, conceptual arts and storyboards that will be useful in developing interest in the craft of film-making.

The UPV Cinematheque Project was formally launched by the UP Visayas office of Alumni relations as one of its major projects in line with the UP Centennial Celebration. UP alumna Salvacion Zaldivar-Perez (AA 54), Governor of Antique, was instrumental in sourcing the funds for the P3M building. UP Alumni Solomon Exmundo (BS Mining Eng’g ’65) and Nilda Lopez-Exmundo (BSFS ’65 MPA 69), together with their son Oliver, was responsible for furnishing the interior of the cinema to include the aircon units, projector, sound systems, chairs, and even bathroom fixtures.

Oliver is a Senior animator at Weta Digital, the New Zealand-based outfit that created the visual effects of the world-famous The Lord of the rings movie trilogy. He has been making a name for himself as an animator at the Foundation Imaging in Los Angeles which produced television series such as Starship Troopers, Max Steel, and Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future. He moved on to join the TV network Nickelodeon which produced Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. He moved to New Zealand in 2002 to join Weta Digital. His film credits include the following: The Lord of the rings: The Two Towers; The Lord of the rings: The return of the King; I-robot; King Kong; X-Men: The Last Stand; Eragon, The Water Horse, and, most recently, James Cameron’s Avatar.

The UPV Cinematheque will also serve as a venue for screening a wide array of movies ranging from landmark films in cinematic history to non-mainstream, art or foreign films. It will also provide the new generation a chance to catch a glimpse of bygone eras through the “Sunday Night Matinee” family viewing sessions.

The UPV Cinematheque also aims to develop and enrich the moviegoer’s passion and appreciation for the art of film through the observance of proper filmviewing etiquette and the offer of interesting facts about a film’s cast and production crew; awards; groundbreaking artistic achievements in composition, sound and light technology; story and script; acting and staging; and editing.

In the future, the Cinematheque will offer courses in digital filmmaking, film theory and history, master’s classes, and workshops for members embarking on a career or hobby in making movies, whether full length, short film, or documentary.

Being primarily an art house, the Cinematheque will be membership driven and will rely on support from individuals, foundations, as well as public and private corporations. Prospective donors may donate P25,000 for a theater chair which may be named or dedicated in their honor or of a person of their choosing. Interested parties may call the UPV office of Alumni relations at (033) 336-8837, 509-0596 and look for Almera Facto for details.

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/241554/upv-cinematheque-inaugurated)

^^
Daw mayo ni haw? Nice! nice! nice! :applause:

Migs ano ni iya na source? lihog lang post ah, I need to quote it for my research, thanks gid!

By the way, may mga pictures kamo sang new renderings of plazuela de iloilo? I looked up the pictures sa archives but wala na nakapost. Thanks gid!

Pre ari source nya o sa PIA: http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100202.htm&no=40

junnjun013

February 2nd, 2010, 11:32 AM

^^ The chorus sounds more Cebuano than Hiligaynon, IMO. But nevertheless, I guess the three major languages have the same expression: "Ambot sa imo." :D

Padayon on the other hand is a Visayan term now used in Filipino...most especially the katibakans (activists) and cultural workers here in Manila. They have the same meaning still...to continue or go on.

^^Aw...But during Dinagyang may concert sila sa SM City ang hambal sang vocalist Ilonggo kuno to kay ginkanta nila...ambot lang or bac hubog nako to...:lol: Padayon ginagamit man sa Masbateno, I thought it is purely Ilonggo...:)

habagatcentral1

February 2nd, 2010, 11:41 AM

^^Aw...But during Dinagyang may concert sila sa SM City ang hambal sang vocalist Ilonggo kuno to kay ginkanta nila...ambot lang or bac hubog nako to...:lol: Padayon ginagamit man sa Masbateno, I thought it is purely Ilonggo...:)
Ang ila nga bag-o nga vocalista no? Kay diri sa Manila, kis-a di sila kabalo kon paano maka-distinguish sang Cebuano, Hiligaynon kag Waray pwera na lang kon magsugod na ang tawo maghambal, hehe! :D

junnjun013

February 2nd, 2010, 11:43 AM

Ang ila nga bag-o nga vocalista no? Kay diri sa Manila, kis-a di sila kabalo kon paano maka-distinguish sang Cebuano, Hiligaynon kag Waray pwera na lang kon magsugod na ang tawo maghambal, hehe! :D

^^Huo ang bago...Hehehe...

Ga palak man kanta mga tawo
"Ambot sa Imo, ambot sa imoooo...":dj::lol:

babaylan

February 2nd, 2010, 12:04 PM

Tribu Tubong-Tubong (Tubungan)
1st Runner Up

While Kasag was full of energy, Tubong-Tubong was full of drama...:D

Nagsugod sa isa ka babaylan...somehow, the costume used was similar to that of the Panay Bukidnon
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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

COngrats Iloilo Thread 81!!!

Thanks for posting this @berns. Proud of our town's contingent to Kasadyahan. The theme is very timely and relevant these days. The babaylan rituals are still practiced in some parts of Tubungan (i even witnessed once in our place) pro medyo gakadula na subong. how sad :(

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 12:32 PM

^^amo gid man na da ang typical scenario kung 1st flight in the morning kay gadungan check in time sg 5J and PR. medyo gagutok gid man thats why daw kinahanglan na gid i-expand ina dira before it reaches its maximum capacity.. much more with the addition of international flights.

Actually tawhay kung amo na oras especially kung wala man lang okasyon. First flight pirmi ang amo gina kuha para matawhay. lol Usually ga halin kami di sa amon mga 5 a.m., 5:25 ara na kami na sa airport. By 6 a.m. naka check in ka na. Pero last January 5, grabe guid mga tawo! Tapos abi New Year and mas laba pa da ang pila sa picture ni Bernie. :ohno: Abot kami 5:25 igo kami ka check in mga 6:20 na siguro. Wala na tiyempo mag pamahaw sa JD ano pa gin take out na lang namon. :lol: Ga lupok man dayon pamasahe 3 ka adults & 1 infant mga 17K binayaran namon. :ohno: :bash:

eonynx

February 2nd, 2010, 12:39 PM

i passed by visayas avenue about an hour ago and dira gali ang pat pat's kansihan. i'll try that one within the week and i'll get some photos if i can.

eonynx

February 2nd, 2010, 12:44 PM

OT:

A New SOng from Rivermaya has an Ilonggo word at the Chorus...and the Title too :)

AMBOTSA
Rivermaya

Ano ba talaga?

Kanan o biglang kaliwa?

Friends lang nga talaga

Kahit ka-holding hands under the table

Hindi ako nagpa-pa hard to get

Pero kung di mo ma-get

Let’s just forget

Ambot sa imo

Wala akong paki sa ‘yo

Ano kayang ginagawa mo?

Ayaw na nga kitang Makita

Kelan ba tayo magsasama?

‘Wag mo nakong mahalin

Pero wag naman akong limutin

Ok na eh

Ambot sa imo

Eh-yow!

Nag unsaman ka?

Ambot sa imo

Ewan ko ba sa iyo

It’s not you it’s me

I know right?

==================================================================
Dumduman Kolang Same with Betamax of Sandwich may Ilonggo Word man in between....

BETAMAX
Sandwich

Sa jingle magazine
Natutong mag gitara
Sinifra ang mga kanta
Sa cassettte at plaka

Ipagpatuloy ang daloy ng alon
Ipagpatuloy ang daloy ng alon
Ipagpatuloy ang daloy ng alon
Ipagpatuloy

Padayon (Repeated)

Baby baby Rico J
Musikahan ni Ryan Ryan
Umiskul bukol kay Tito Vic and Joey
Sumayaw sa VST
Humataw kay Gary V
Bumilad sa ballad ni Martin Nievera
Request sa dj ni Sharon Cuneta
Nangako sayo si Rey Valera
Salamat sa the Dawn
Ang tatay ko, si Jack Sikat
Disyembre ni Binky Lampano
Nangarap ang Identity crisis
Wag kalimutan ang Wuds
Namatay sa ingay ng Dead Ends
Never meant to be Betrayed
Sa XB, NU at Club Dredd

Just an OT...:nuts::lol:

i think, a segment from sandwich's song, "sugod" also has some ilonggo words in it when it comes to that portion when raimund marasigan sort of whispers the words "hala bira!". if i remember right, sandwich was a frequent performer during dinagyang within the last 5 years.

eonynx

February 2nd, 2010, 12:51 PM

UPV Cinematheque inaugurated

methinks the people in the division of humanities could one of the happiest groups because of this development! also, those film junkies and visual and theater arts enthusiasts would be interested in this!:)

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 01:38 PM

^^ In relation sa kay Mayor Trenas, kahapon sa TV Patrol gin report nga gin ransack kag gin kawatan ang pawnshop sang iya asawa da sa may tupad sang Carlos bakeshop sa tabok sang BPI da sa Jaro, ang R Sarabia Pawnshop.

Treñas hopes pawnshop heist not election-related

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas hopes that the ransacking of a pawnshop owned and managed by his wife is not an election-related case. He said he will have to check on the report of the Jaro Police Station and the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO).

Treñas said his wife Rosalie was alarmed when she opened the store and saw all the jewelries being displayed in the rack gone. The SOCO is on the process of taking fingerprints left on the crime scene.

The chief executive also said he has made communications to OIC city police director Supt. Eugenio Espejo since Sr. Supt. Melvin Mongcal is on leave.

Four suspects believed to be members of a notorious Acetylene Gang yesterday carted away some P400,000 worth of jewelries from R. Sarabia Pawnshop located at E. Lopez Street, Jaro district.

Chief Inspector Orly Gabinete said the suspects, using an electric drill, destroyed portions of one room located in the second floor of the store cum boarding house so they could reach the first floor where the pawnshop is located.

The four suspects have rented two rooms in the boarding house. They occupied the rooms since January 26 before they robbed the pawnshop, said Gabinete.

The boarding house’s caretaker identified as Benjie said he could recognize two of the four suspects who first rented one room. The two other suspects later followed. They are Tagalog-speaking and posed as workers at Gaisano City.

The suspects only brought a bag and mat when they rented the two rooms. He is not definite on whether the suspects brought along with them an acetylene tank when they are already occupying the rooms.

He said his mother already doubted the two suspects when they first wanted to rent a room that is directly aligned with the pawnshop. His mother’s suspicion was eased when the suspects agreed to occupy the next room. Only women boarders are allowed to inhabit the room in the upper portion of the pawnshop.

The caretaker further said one of his boarders, whom he did not identify, saw the suspects lighting something and trying to unlock a door. However, the said boarder came back to his room because of fear.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2010/02/02/trenas.hopes.pawnshop.heist.not.election.related.html

lewdsaint

February 2nd, 2010, 01:43 PM

Good evening!

Chy and Eric are here in my place. :)

Chy browsing...
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Gashower pa si eric. :)

wiljamesc1979

February 2nd, 2010, 01:54 PM

Congrats sa mga nakapasar sa nursing board... Good luck on your career...

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 02:03 PM

Good evening!

Chy and Eric are here in my place. :)

Chy browsing...
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Gashower pa si eric. :)

Aba aba... si maninay kasama na naman si Chy. Inggit ako!

He he hehehe, dai, Maninay Eric, take good care of my beloved Chy ha. :D He hehehehehe.

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 02:06 PM

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 02:23 PM

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 02:24 PM

thanks sa tanan nga fresh pics... beautiful shots. :cheers:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 02:26 PM

mayong gabi lang da sa tanan ah... :cheers:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 02:30 PM

^^
Well hehehe sigurado na gid na ya! We will see in the coming days. :okay:

Summer is sure nagid!
:lol::lol::lol:

it will come at proper time and place... who knows? we might be surprised. :cheers:

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thanks for the photos pre... namit guid man ang mama's kitchen ah. :)

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 02:31 PM

^^
Indeed! Wais gid ya. Mayo man kay damo ka makuha sa ila nga tips for business.

agree guid... te anu na balita di? :cheers:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 03:02 PM

In the news today...

Led by provincial grads, paltry 40% pass nursing exams
02/01/2010 | 08:08 AM

Released Sunday night, the 2009 nursing exam results continued the steady decline of passers with slightly less than 40 percent passing. 44.5 percent passed the 2008 exams, while 48 percent passed in 2007.

Graduates of nursing schools outside Manila again dominated the list of top-notchers, with passers from schools in Iligan City, Batangas City, and Tacloban garnering the highest grades.

A nursing graduate from Iligan City topped the 37,527 who passed the nursing licensure examination last November 2009, according to the results released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) on Sunday. [See the complete list of passers here.]

Clarie Morales Bontol of Iligan Medical Center College Inc. topped the list with 87.80 percent, followed by Bryan Noel Cueto Asis of Lyceum of Batangas (87.60 percent) and Dickson Araza Laude of St. Scholastica's College of Health Sciences-Tacloban (87.00 percent).

The 2008 results showed that the best performing nursing schools were also outside Manila, with private nursing schools in Dumaguete, Iloilo City, and Tuguegarao all registering 100 percent passing rates.

A total of 94,462 nursing graduates took the 2009 examinations, a six percent jump from the previous year when 88,649 took the exams. That reflects the growing popularity of nursing as a field of study, after tens of thousands of Filipino nurses have found well-paying work overseas in recent years.

The lower passing rate, on the other hand, could be part of another trend: the spread of sub-par nursing schools around the country to take advantage of the multitudes of nursing aspirants. In an investigation published by GMANews.TV last year, nursing schools were shown to be mushrooming even after the government banned the opening of new nursing schools in 2004.

Other "non-performing" nursing schools defied government closure orders and continued operating after obtaining injunctions from the courts.

The other successful 2009 examinees who garnered the 10 highest places are the following, with many tied with the same top scores:

4. Sarah Beth Zapanta Bendoy of First Asia Institute of Technology & Humanities (86.60) and Cyrel Alexandra Infistan Diolazo of Arellano University-Manila (86.60);

5. Cliff Richard De Dios Bermudez of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (86.40), Katrina Isabel Villa Doromal of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (86.40), and Rio Michelle Yap Renomeron of San Pedro College-Davao City (86.40);

6. Greatsky Calayag Castuciano of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela (86.20), Jobilee Sahagun Foronda of De Los Santos-STI College, Inc-(Delos Santos S.N.) (86.20), Donald Bancud Paloma of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao (86.20), and Karla Andrea Corneja Yap of University of Saint La Salle (86.20);

7. Chastine Dela Cruz Jambalos of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (86.00), Felina Joyce Llamado Posadas of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (86.00), Perla Bargo Santiago of Saint Dominic Savio College (86.00), Camille Abiera Sistoso of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (86.00), and Dennis Michael Esteban Zequerra of Cotabato Medical Foundation College (86.00)

8. Joanna Marie Sajise Alvaro of Central Philippine University (85.80), Karen Lim Cheng of Xavier University (85.80), Krizzia Mae Villareal de Guzman of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela (85.80), Richard William Dulalas Domondon of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University-Iba (85.80), Angelo Garcia Galvan of Central Luzon Doctor's Hospital Educational Institution (85.80), Lilia Calle Piramide of Saint Dominic Savio College (85.80), Robert Carandang Reña of Lyceum of Batangas (85.80), Vyklyn Jimeno Testa of Aklan State University (Aklan S.C.A.)-Banga (85.80), and Cornelio Cezail Flores Villanueva of Mabini College (85.80);

9. Sheila Perico Casano of Our Lady of Fatima University-Valenzuela (85.60), Krystle Go Din of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (85.60), John Stephen Tiongson Humiwat of Saint Mary's University (85.60), Woodrose Charm Paciente Kwan of Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College-Q.C. (85.60), Nerissa Naval Layag of Saint Dominic Savio College (85.60), Kristin Angeli Pastor Legislador of University of Saint La Salle (85.60), Myrtle Shekinah Cabuyao Lopez of Southern Luzon Polytechnic College-Lucban (85.60), Suzanne Joie Napod Maño of Adventist University of the Philippines (85.60), Manelee Pescadilla Mijares of University of Saint La Salle (85.60), Juan Alfred Germino Norte of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (85.60), and Garlene Anne Estanislao Rebollos of Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution (85.60)

10. Joanna Iris Lee Avena of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (85.40), Erwin Garces Bodiongan of Misamis University-Ozamis City (85.40), Steve Oliver Yap Coo of Central Philippine University (85.40), Stephen Albert Lim De Castro of Southern Luzon Polytechnic College-Lucban (85.40), Princess Camille Rodriguez De Guzman of Pamantasan ng Lungsod Ng Maynila (85.40), Felamie Anne Vigo Ducotan of Saint Paul University-Iloilo (85.40), Mary Kristine Teraza Labanta of St. Scholastica's College of Health Sciences-Tacloban (85.40), Giselle Dawn Vijar Mamaril of West Visayas State University-La Paz (85.40), Samuel John Sayoc Saludez of Saint Paul University-Tuguegarao (85.40), Angelo John Villasana Tacuban of West Negros College (85.40), and Maria Cecilia Cervantes Tejedor of Saint Dominic Savio College (85.40)

The examination was given by the Board of Nursing last November 2009 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Sulu, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.

The oath-taking ceremony of the successful examinees in the said examination in Manila as well as the previous ones who have not taken their Oath of Professional will be held before the Board on Monday and Tuesday, March 8 and 9, 2010, with morning (8 a.m.) and afternoon (1 p.m.) sessions at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

All must come in their white gala uniform, nurse’s cap, white duty shoes, without earrings, hair not touching the collar and without corsage, the PRC said.

SOURCE (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/182891/led-by-promdis-a-paltry-40-pass-nursing-exams)

^^
Simply shows we have QUALITY COLLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES here!
Need we SAY more? Again, let the numbers speak for themselves!:)
Congrats to my Alma Mater: SPU-Iloilo. :okay: --- as always! :)

What bothers me though are those non performing schools defying closure orders? Deym! Kapal! :bash: :ohno:
They should burn in Hell. Greed! tsk tsk. :bash:

^^
Congrats man gale kay Pacific_Leopard! :okay: :applause:
Haldir and Pacific_Leopard is a testament of the quality education here in Iloilo!
:dance::dance:

congratulations sa mga new RNs ta... especially to our very own ssc iloilo nurses. enjoy the spirit of triumph, for tomorrow will be full of challenges. this is the beginning of your journey... if ever, you'll seek greener pastures abroad, please dont forget to look back and serve again the land of your birth. fly high and conquer! :cheers:

Tomorrow is Fiesta Candelaria de Jaro!

Here's a flashback of last year's La Fiesta Candelaria de Jaro

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/6/photos/326/600x600/39/JaroFiesta039.jpg?et=P9b%2CzGH5NuJoSaclCz9tlA&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/1/JaroFiesta001.jpg?et=AL%2Cnc0XIezFEYz7zObKbUg&nmid=190478647

Students praying the rosary
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http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/42/JaroFiesta042.jpg?et=5Z2fI%2CymirB8UP83zNugDA&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/6/JaroFiesta006.jpg?et=4P2usZOdJsqPogUJ%2CWTbJQ&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/7/JaroFiesta007.jpg?et=gYIWN80TQ6l4B3S47fmIZg&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/15/JaroFiesta015.jpg?et=rX4pjQ2BivvZvIQ5Y4S1Sw&nmid=190478647

This photo still gives me chuckles though...
"Virgin Most Faithful" :nocrook:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/29/JaroFiesta029.jpg?et=1y7rvY40lWvXzqsi7vAUsQ&nmid=190478647

Ari pa isa...
"Queen of Peace"
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/86/JaroFiesta086.jpg?et=fy9qihg9TP1m8%2Bs650H92A&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/31/JaroFiesta031.jpg?et=wHN339Hy%2CO2d%2BTxZJctJgg&nmid=190478647

Anghelita!
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/37/JaroFiesta037.jpg?et=oCM5MgfAEdlMVIgB%2Bq9eYw&nmid=190478647

Perdon de Candelaria
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/50/JaroFiesta050.jpg?et=h69gxVwNbXkcf59uqdN2LQ&nmid=190478647

Jaro Fiesta Queen (amo ni ang bata ni Jose Mari Chan right?)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/64/JaroFiesta064.jpg?et=Q2VORsQozgLKT51jk%2BNVzQ&nmid=190478647

Tawo
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/71/JaroFiesta071.jpg?et=vGJFChc9wvFXWuhdnK9qfA&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/75/JaroFiesta075.jpg?et=wQIg%2CihFs1b5qNt%2Bpbk7Mw&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/102/JaroFiesta102.jpg?et=c%2CVYmN7W3DYJOs7k8JV7sg&nmid=190478647

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/326/600x600/85/JaroFiesta085.jpg?et=2mh%2Cd8fxWISF%2Bpxq7XpGlQ&nmid=190478647

jaro fiesta 2009... so far, ang bata ni jose mari chan and villar ang mga topnotcher. hehehe. bright and ang mga gwapa. :cheers:

Congratulations Iloilo Topnotchers, November 2009 NLE

5. KATRINA ISABEL VILLA DOROMAL, SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 86.40%

7. FELINA JOYCE LLAMADO POSADAS, SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 86.00%

8. JOANNA MARIE SAJISE ALVARO, CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 85.80%

9. KRYSTLE GO DIN, SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 85.60%

10. JOANNA IRIS LEE AVENA, SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 85.40%

10. STEVE OLIVER YAP COO, CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 85.40%

10. GISELLE DAWN VIJAR MAMARIL, WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY-LA PAZ,ILOILO - 85.40%

10. FELAMIE ANNE VIGO DUCOTAN, SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-ILOILO - 85.40%

:applause::applause::applause:

Congratulations Iloilo Schools

Category A: (with 100 or more examinees)

Rank 1 - St. Paul University, Iloilo = 100%

Rank 7 - Central Philippine University, Iloilo = 95.65%

Rank 14 - University of San Agustin, Iloilo = 83.82%

Category B: (with 30-99 examinees)

Rank 1 - West Visayas State University, Iloilo = 100%

source:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/23912657/NLE-November-Top-Schools-30-99-examinees
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/23912686/NLE-November-Top-Schools-100-or-more-examinees

amo na ang guina tawag nga balbal kag hanot iloilo... truly the educational center of western visayas. just plain statistics. :cheers:

An update of Panay Railways (the revival?)

I talked to their personnel inside the office and they said that the revival of Panay Railways might happen after the elections.. It has been approved already by the local NEDA office with the go-signal from the local government after undergoing several feasibility studies.. The project has been forwarded to NEDA Main Headquarters in Manila for the final approval and appropriate funding...

Same tracks will be used connecting Iloilo City-Roxas City for phase 1 then to Aklan (Kalibo-Caticlan) for subsequent phases..

Newly-renovated Panay Railways Main Office in La Paz District, Iloilo City

http://i50.tinypic.com/14w7qzq.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/24w8t29.jpg

http://i46.tinypic.com/hwg27o.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/8yi3pl.jpg

so cgurado na guid ang revival sang panay railways? :cheers:

hahahaha.:banana::banana:
Na balbalan gid eh! hahaha

I was able to visit Jaro Cathedral last week and I was surprised with the amount of progress their renovation it has gone through. No longer its interior is dark and somewhat dank. Colours splash everywhere and it seems to give a good ambiance with the natural light passing by its bigger windows. Daw nagsanag sa sulod.

The statues are back from Pampanga after a painstaking renovation work done with these. The chandeliers I believe are supposed to arrive before the fiesta.

The main altar though is a sight to behold. By the time the main altar has been finished, they'll be installing a Baroque retablo which is fit for the Candelaria statue.

Here's a glimpse of the renovations inside Jaro Cathedral. Viva La Virgen de Candelaria!

Marian ambiance of blue and white
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/2/JaroCathedral02.jpg?et=av3lpPWdY88A819jgqCLuQ&nmid=314619048

The Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/5/JaroCathedral05.jpg?et=0ZYC%2CZlS6D9JFuQec%2Ci%2C5Q&nmid=314619048

The belfry
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/9/JaroCathedral09.jpg?et=KwKTeUneaapu9HTTBlDNFg&nmid=314619048

And now, the interiors...
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/10/JaroCathedral10.jpg?et=aLPKiMHpNjAFsYLNCV6CnA&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/11/JaroCathedral11.jpg?et=tY1Q9eIuaww5%2CkYLwIWpNA&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/12/JaroCathedral12.jpg?et=qIl6OdW5D8VpIP3eCzt03A&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/13/JaroCathedral13.jpg?et=ilbDGTbO9NEo90p64m%2BZBQ&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/16/JaroCathedral16.jpg?et=31VNtXBdp%2BA5jvD9frGyMw&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/18/JaroCathedral18.jpg?et=m2oMIRacxeT3z0VW0%2CQE8A&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/20/JaroCathedral20.jpg?et=Y24110%2B5tzDYKDTdsU%2B0mA&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/21/JaroCathedral21.jpg?et=1s3BowTmkKPSw9vokhg%2BIA&nmid=314619048

The inspiration for the main altar
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/22/JaroCathedral22.jpg?et=FoZ%2CTG9PFkKuvMcB%2BYAHJw&nmid=314619048

The two belfries
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/24/JaroCathedral24.jpg?et=QoLqIZrlXspdjXQOyFdk2Q&nmid=314619048

i miss my beautiful hometown... the powerful and influential arcdiocese of jaro. :)

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:05 PM

Hopefully madayon ang revival of Panay Railways,, ok na ok na daw sa Neda WV office,, tani may ma-fund gid sini.. :banana::banana::banana:,,,

Hmm daw madayon n agid ang cho-cho Train!

Deym! Another MULTI-BILLION Project ini! :banana::banana::banana:

Aragay! To borrow Tyoy Tagoys word! :lol:

Happy Jaro Fiesta sa Tanan :cheers::cheers:

double celebration man sang mga Centralians,, as usual traffic around Jaro area,, laktanay mode nman...

I was able to visit Jaro Cathedral last week and I was surprised with the amount of progress their renovation it has gone through. No longer its interior is dark and somewhat dank. Colours splash everywhere and it seems to give a good ambiance with the natural light passing by its bigger windows. Daw nagsanag sa sulod.

The statues are back from Pampanga after a painstaking renovation work done with these. The chandeliers I believe are supposed to arrive before the fiesta.

The main altar though is a sight to behold. By the time the main altar has been finished, they'll be installing a Baroque retablo which is fit for the Candelaria statue.

Here's a glimpse of the renovations inside Jaro Cathedral. Viva La Virgen de Candelaria!

Marian ambiance of blue and white
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/2/JaroCathedral02.jpg?et=av3lpPWdY88A819jgqCLuQ&nmid=314619048

The Shrine of Our Lady of Candelaria
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/5/JaroCathedral05.jpg?et=0ZYC%2CZlS6D9JFuQec%2Ci%2C5Q&nmid=314619048

The belfry
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/9/JaroCathedral09.jpg?et=KwKTeUneaapu9HTTBlDNFg&nmid=314619048

And now, the interiors...
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/10/JaroCathedral10.jpg?et=aLPKiMHpNjAFsYLNCV6CnA&nmid=314619048

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/13/JaroCathedral13.jpg?et=ilbDGTbO9NEo90p64m%2BZBQ&nmid=314619048

The inspiration for the main altar
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/384/600x600/22/JaroCathedral22.jpg?et=FoZ%2CTG9PFkKuvMcB%2BYAHJw&nmid=314619048

Beautiful pics, Bernie !

Well done ILOILO NURSING SCHOOLS and Congratulations to all who passed the recent Nursing Licensure Examinations.

Hataw talaga ang ILOILO !!!

Undoubtedly THE BEST !!

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

Hanot kag Balbal!!! :banana::banana:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 03:07 PM

MIAGAO CHURCH repost... I really love this church!!!!

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/8893/miagao.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/miagao.jpg/)
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8568/miagaov1.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/miagaov1.jpg/)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/7959/miagao1.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/miagao1.jpg/)
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7550/miagaov3.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/miagaov3.jpg/)
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/6673/miagao2.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/miagao2.jpg/)
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/6241/miagaov4.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/miagaov4.jpg/)
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/5722/miagao3.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/miagao3.jpg/)
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7131/miagaov5.jpg (http://img202.imageshack.us/i/miagaov5.jpg/)
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3562/miagao5.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/miagao5.jpg/)
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/451/miagaov6.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/miagaov6.jpg/)
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/3672/miagao6.jpg (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/miagao6.jpg/)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/1308/miagaov7.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/miagaov7.jpg/)
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/9519/miagao7.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/miagao7.jpg/)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/489/miagaov8.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/miagaov8.jpg/)
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2397/miagao8.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/miagao8.jpg/)
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/8999/miagao10.jpg (http://img215.imageshack.us/i/miagao10.jpg/)
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2132/miagao14.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/miagao14.jpg/)
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1669/miagao15.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/miagao15.jpg/)

ka iconic guid ni sang miagao church ah... kung sa manila pa, comparable sya sa san agustin church sang intramuros... nami guro dira magpakasal sa miag-ao church ay? galing malayo layo lang. hehehe. :lol:

want to share my latest adventure

RORO Trip (Cebu-Bacolod-Iloilo) VV

Total distance travelled: 380 KMS

Roro Cost:
Toledo Port to San Carlos
> I paid fare for roro and arrastre around 1,182
> When I arrived San Carlos, I just unboarded the ship and went Bacolod via DSB

BREDCO to Iloilo
> I paid roro fare 1,152
> I Paid arrastre 375.50
> when I arrived Iloilo at Dumangas, I just went out the port and went to Iloilo

Dumangas, Iloilo to Bacolod
> I paid roro fare of 1,152
> I paid arrastre 128.00
> when I arrived Bacolod, I cannot go out because I need to pay another arrastre of 375.50

San Carlos to Toledo
> I paid 1,182 for fare and arrastre...

Leaving Toledo City
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3279/roroa.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/roroa.jpg/)

San Carlos City Port
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6355/roro1a.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/roro1a.jpg/)
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/6190/roro1.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/roro1.jpg/)

San Carlos
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/7388/roro2.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/roro2.jpg/)

Bacolod City Port
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1230/roro22.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/i/roro22.jpg/)
Inside Roro
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9749/roro3.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/roro3.jpg/)

Dumangas Port
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/5245/roro31.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/roro31.jpg/)

Miagao Church
http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/9744/roro4.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/roro4.jpg/)

Waiting for my turn, Dumangas Port
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/1549/roro5.jpg (http://img509.imageshack.us/i/roro5.jpg/)
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1360/roro7.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/roro7.jpg/)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/93/roro6.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/roro6.jpg/)

Leaving Dumangas
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8197/roro8.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/roro8.jpg/)

Don Salvador Benedicto, Neg Occ
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4741/roro9.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/roro9.jpg/)
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/435/roro10.jpg (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/roro10.jpg/)
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1831/roro11.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/roro11.jpg/)

Inside Lite Shipping bound for Toledo City
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8445/roro12.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/roro12.jpg/)

Bye San Carlos
http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/6775/roro13.jpg (http://img20.imageshack.us/i/roro13.jpg/)

Toledo City
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7372/roro14.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/roro14.jpg/)

gwapo lagaw mo pre ah... model guid si honda civic. hehehe. :lol: gwapo nga tsekot. :cheers:

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:09 PM

Preparations for the 1st WV OSH regional summit start

Gabarakang man sa national daily ang balita!

Ilongga wakes up to news she’s No. 5

‘GMA has more projects in WV than Estrada, Ramos’By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

salamat sa mga news and updates sa pinalangga nga ciudad sang Iloilo,, padayon lng kita :banana::banana:

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:14 PM

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/386/1200x1200/59/MNLILOAirports59.jpg?et=3%2BDYHMEIliQ5VXbRfm7Fcg&nmid=314680910

amazingly beautiful Iloilo Airport

BOARDWALK

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1226/boardwalk.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/boardwalk.jpg/)

baskog gid ang area around Boardwalk in the future,,, with Iloilo BOulevard beside it plus ample spaces for future businesses,, the area will certainly be a promising growth center

MUELLE LONEY

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/7150/muelleloney.jpg (http://img683.imageshack.us/i/muelleloney.jpg/)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5778/muelleloney1.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/muelleloney1.jpg/)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2149/muelleloney2.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/muelleloney2.jpg/)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/4763/muelleloney3.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/muelleloney3.jpg/)

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5778/muelleloney1.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/muelleloney1.jpg/)

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/5826/muelleloney5.jpg (http://img716.imageshack.us/i/muelleloney5.jpg/)

still one of the best river port system in the country,, :cheers::cheers:

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:17 PM

Vacant area between Medicus and Boardwalk...

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5285/vacant.jpg (http://img51.imageshack.us/i/vacant.jpg/)

the historic and UNESCO World Heritage Site,, the newly-refurbished Miag-ao Church never fails to amaze any visitor...

MIAGAO CHURCH repost... I really love this church!!!!

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/8893/miagao.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/miagao.jpg/)

daw ginatampukan kag hawanan ang lot dira haw?? hmmmm any future project in that lot?? :lol::lol:

Smallville taken by me., friends Cam

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs156.snc3/18378_1193224434879_1356467647_30452069_330777_n.jpg

salamat sa IBH night pic nga ni :cheers::cheers:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 03:20 PM

amazingly beautiful Iloilo Airport

baskog gid ang area around Boardwalk in the future,,, with Iloilo BOulevard beside it plus ample spaces for future businesses,, the area will certainly be a promising growth center

still one of the best river port system in the country,, :cheers::cheers:

actually it's already starting to become a promising growth center... big businesses are within the vicinity and a construction boom is in the offing. give the place 5 years more. im certain, it would never be the same. :cheers:

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:29 PM

actually it's already starting to become a promising growth center... big businesses are within the vicinity and a construction boom is in the offing. give the place 5 years more. im certain, it would never be the same. :cheers:

it already IS a growth center,, with Ayala Technohub to start construction by March,, Boardwalk area will become one with nearby Smallville business and entertainment complex as a promising growth center

Kaltehitze

February 2nd, 2010, 03:31 PM

actually it's already starting to become a promising growth center... big businesses are within the vicinity and a construction boom is in the offing. give the place 5 years more. im certain, it would never be the same. :cheers:

I agree. I think we really need the developments in this particular area so that traffic can be alleviated from the old CBD.

The city is getting really crowded by day, paano, tanan bi na halin sa mga banwa sa bilog na probinsya sang iloilo ga dagsa sa syudad. It is after all, the provincial capital of iloilo province.

If this is the case, then I think it would be better to move the provincial capital from iloilo city to lambunao. At least, those who have official business with the governor or SP will not clog the streets of the city.

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:32 PM

SM CITY ILOILO

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/2515/smci.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/smci.jpg/)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5162/smci1.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/smci1.jpg/)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2960/smci2.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/smci2.jpg/)
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/5193/smci3.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/smci3.jpg/)
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/971/smci4.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/i/smci4.jpg/)

nice clear shots of SM City Iloilo and SM City Southpoint :cheers:
while neighboring Plazuela de Iloilo will surely give Ilonggos more shopping choices and places to relax and unwind..

Plazuela De Iloilo

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Kaltehitze

February 2nd, 2010, 03:33 PM

it already IS a growth center,, with Ayala Technohub to start construction by March,, Boardwalk area will become one with nearby Smallville business and entertainment complex as a promising growth center

I agree with you too pre.

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:34 PM

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:37 PM

kanami lng sang airport ta a :lol::lol::lol:,, salamat berns for these wonderful pics

Outside (Parking side)
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CAFE LAGUNA - SM City Iloilo

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wala pa ako kakaon diri ya,, basi indi takon angayan digya :lol::lol:

Kaltehitze

February 2nd, 2010, 03:39 PM

Kaltehitze

February 2nd, 2010, 03:43 PM

is Lambunao too far already? how about in Sta.Barbara or Pototan? they are more accessible with the u/c circumferential and radial roads surrounding these towns...

Yup it is. I think it is necessary so that there would also be growth in the interior towns of iloilo.

If the provincial capital is moved to iloilo, then the construction of roads and highways from all points of panay island will lead to lambunao (or pwede man calinog/igbaras/or any interior town).

Sta. barbara and pototan are already progressive. Give it a few years and they could become cities.

habagatcentral1

February 2nd, 2010, 03:43 PM

Molo, Iloilo City
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Thanksgiving motorcade of the winning contingent
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Plaza Molo
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Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 03:47 PM

Yup it is. I think it is necessary so that there would also be growth in the interior towns of iloilo.

If the provincial capital is moved to iloilo, then the construction of roads and highways from all points of panay island will lead to lambunao (or pwede man calinog/igbaras/or any interior town).

Sta. barbara and pototan are already progressive. Give it a few years and they could become cities.

pwede man,,, then new roads will be built to connect Lambunao with as many towns as possible

habagatcentral1

February 2nd, 2010, 03:50 PM

The Many Faces of Iglesia de Santa Ana de Molo

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Inside Plaza Molo and the Gazeebo
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The towering Saint Anne's Church
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Soaring to the heavens
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An afternoon game
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From a different angle
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Neo-Gothic aspects
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pediment and niche
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Santa Ana y Maria
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Convento de Molo
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On the north side
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An NHI marker in Convento de Molo
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The Locsin Ancestral House...now gone (I also noticed that old building on the other side...tsk!)
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And a very detailed look on the dome of Santa Ana Church
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true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 03:55 PM

I agree. I think we really need the developments in this particular area so that traffic can be alleviated from the old CBD.

The city is getting really crowded by day, paano, tanan bi na halin sa mga banwa sa bilog na probinsya sang iloilo ga dagsa sa syudad. It is after all, the provincial capital of iloilo province.

If this is the case, then I think it would be better to move the provincial capital from iloilo city to lambunao. At least, those who have official business with the governor or SP will not clog the streets of the city.

not only people from the rest of the province are streaming towards the metropolis, but also from the neighboring provinces of aklan, capiz and antique. and mind you, aklan and capiz have a significant middle class population too. families who belong to this bracket would usually send their children elsewhere, to obtain the best education the country has to offer... that inlcudes iloilo city.

sometimes it reached the point that these families would settle permanently in iloilo. take for example the tirols, who were originally from aklan. they founded the the iloilo american memorial school at aurora subdivision. :cheers:

Kaltehitze

February 2nd, 2010, 04:03 PM

not only people from the rest of the province are streaming towards the metropolis, but also from the neighboring provinces of aklan, capiz and antique. and mind you, aklan and capiz have a significant middle class population too. families who belong to this bracket would usually send their children elsewhere, to obtain the best education the country has to offer... that inlcudes iloilo city.

sometimes it reached the point that these families would settle permanently in iloilo. take for example the tirols, who were originally from aklan. they founded the the iloilo american memorial school at aurora subdivision. :cheers:

Your analysis is very much correct. I agree gid.

While iloilo city benefits from this migration, it is still important for the provinces of aklan, capiz and antique to progress. Otherwise, congestion will plague our city. We have to avoid what happened to manila.

What I think we need is to have a population that is highly educated, has a high spending capacity so that even if nubo lang ang citywide population, the two aforementioned factors will more than offset the limited population in terms of economic activity.

Kaltehitze

February 2nd, 2010, 04:14 PM

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 04:43 PM

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 04:48 PM

Your analysis is very much correct. I agree gid.

While iloilo city benefits from this migration, it is still important for the provinces of aklan, capiz and antique to progress. Otherwise, congestion will plague our city. We have to avoid what happened to manila.

What I think we need is to have a population that is highly educated, has a high spending capacity so that even if nubo lang ang citywide population, the two aforementioned factors will more than offset the limited population in terms of economic activity.

not only people from the rest of the province are streaming towards the metropolis, but also from the neighboring provinces of aklan, capiz and antique. and mind you, aklan and capiz have a significant middle class population too. families who belong to this bracket would usually send their children elsewhere, to obtain the best education the country has to offer... that inlcudes iloilo city.

sometimes it reached the point that these families would settle permanently in iloilo. take for example the tirols, who were originally from aklan. they founded the the iloilo american memorial school at aurora subdivision. :cheers:

opinions and points are appreciated :):)

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 04:58 PM

blueguy

February 2nd, 2010, 04:59 PM

Guys mankot lang ako, ang MAGS na store/boutique, is this an iloilo based brand? Daw indi ko gid ni makita sa manila eh.

MAGS is CDO based....

kanami lng sang airport ta a :lol::lol::lol:,, salamat berns for these wonderful pics

Nami gid man... si berns damu damu guro memory card....

wala pa ako kakaon diri ya,, basi indi takon angayan digya :lol::lol:

Ala MAX's man lang presyo nila. Damu tawo pirme. Happy ang owners sa reception sang mga Ilonggo....

nice clear shots of SM City Iloilo and SM City Southpoint :cheers:
while neighboring Plazuela de Iloilo will surely give Ilonggos more shopping choices and places to relax and unwind..

baskog gid ang area around Boardwalk in the future,,, with Iloilo BOulevard beside it plus ample spaces for future businesses,, the area will certainly be a promising growth center

basta maintain lang nga pedestrian kay daw bidlay na kung vehicular tarffic na maagi sa Iloilo Blvd.

still one of the best river port system in the country,, :cheers::cheers:

I Agree...

ka iconic guid ni sang miagao church ah... kung sa manila pa, comparable sya sa san agustin church sang intramuros... nami guro dira magpakasal sa miag-ao church ay? galing malayo layo lang. hehehe. :lol:

nami magpakasal basta may partner ka....:lol::lol:

gwapo lagaw mo pre ah... model guid si honda civic. hehehe. :lol: gwapo nga tsekot. :cheers:

gin repost ko lang na from TeamFD....

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:01 PM

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:02 PM

MAGS is CDO based....

Nami gid man... si berns damu damu guro memory card....

Ala MAX's man lang presyo nila. Damu tawo pirme. Happy ang owners sa reception sang mga Ilonggo....

basta maintain lang nga pedestrian kay daw bidlay na kung vehicular tarffic na maagi sa Iloilo Blvd.

I Agree...

nami magpakasal basta may partner ka....:lol::lol:

gin repost ko lang na from TeamFD....

hehehe... indi magasto sa gas honda civic mo pre? 1.8 na or 2.0? matic?

IAMME

February 2nd, 2010, 05:03 PM

^^
Anybody knows the scientific name of Bay-ad? Can't seem to find any article about Bay-ad or even pic. I think Bay-ad is endemi to Iloilo. IAMME? Any idea? Could you enlighten us on this? TIA!
I'm quite bad in my taxonomy subjects so I had to research this for you::lol:

Scientific name: Placuna sella
English name: Saddleback [shaped] oyster
It's not endemic to Iloilo. Other provinces also harvest bay-ad although they have other names for it (eg. katiang, baliad). BTW, bay-ad is a close relative of the capiz shell (windowpane oyster, Placuna placenta).
‘GMA has more projects in WV than Estrada, Ramos’By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo brought infrastructure projects to Western Visayas worth billions of pesos – more than the combined projects of her two predecessors, said Regional Director Rolando Asis of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

From 1992 to 2000 under the administrations of President Fidel Ramos and President Joseph Estrada, Region 6 received a total of P12.9-billion worth of infrastructure projects.

From 2001 to 2009 under Arroyo, Western Visayas got P20.59-billion worth of infrastructures.
...
http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%203.htm

GMA also has more years than Ramos and Estrada combined.. and the increase in the price of construction materials should be accounted for. Nevertheless, good to know WV is getting more projects. Here comes the legacy drive of Malacanang!

Re Jaro Fiesta:
On my way home from school, it took the jeepney about 30 mins to move from Makro to Fil-Am Village.:nuts: I could just imagine all the exhaust I inhaled during that time.:ohno:

Re new u/c left side of Molo church:
I can see an elevator shaft in the works! If I'm right, elevators are usually for buildings with 6 floors or more.

I've been backreading the past few days but I can't remember all the posts I wanted to reply to.:lol:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:05 PM

I'm quite bad in my taxonomy subjects so I had to research this for you::lol:

Scientific name: Placuna sella
English name: Saddleback [shaped] oyster
It's not endemic to Iloilo. Other provinces also harvest bay-ad although they have other names for it (eg. katiang, baliad). BTW, bay-ad is a close relative of the capiz shell (windowpane oyster, Placuna placenta).

GMA also has more years than Ramos and Estrada combined.. and the increase in the price of construction materials should be accounted for. Nevertheless, good to know WV is getting more projects. Here comes the legacy drive of Malacanang!

Re Jaro Fiesta:
On my way home from school, it took the jeepney about 30 mins to move from Makro to Fil-Am Village.:nuts: I could just imagine all the exhaust I inhaled during that time.:ohno:

Re new u/c left side of Molo church:
I can see an elevator shaft in the works! If I'm right, elevators are usually for buildings with 6 floors or more.

I've been backreading the past few days but I can't remember all the posts I wanted to reply to.:lol:

pics ambi migs sa building nga guina construct? ^^ :cheers:

IAMME

February 2nd, 2010, 05:09 PM

^^Sorry, naempty batt cam ko just when I was passing the place. Nxt time ah.. unless someone posts it ahead.

Does anyone know where we can buy X-men comics here in Iloilo?

gustokiddo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:14 PM

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:15 PM

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 05:18 PM

^^Sorry, naempty batt cam ko just when I was passing the place. Nxt time ah.. unless someone posts it ahead.

Does anyone know where we can buy X-men comics here in Iloilo?

Sa sulod sang Marymart Mall may ara da Comics Store. I am not sure kung ara pa da siya.

Just wanna share these photos.

Children of Balaan Bukid

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Church of Balaan Bukid

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Cross of Balaan Bukid

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Balaan Bukid Church

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Interior of Molo Church

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Old Train in Banuyao La Paz

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Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:19 PM

Nami gid man... si berns damu damu guro memory card....

Ala MAX's man lang presyo nila. Damu tawo pirme. Happy ang owners sa reception sang mga Ilonggo....

basta maintain lang nga pedestrian kay daw bidlay na kung vehicular tarffic na maagi sa Iloilo Blvd.

-i thought the boulevard will be open for vehicular use?
-te makapasyal man ta sa sunod adlaw dira CL a,,

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 05:20 PM

^^Sorry, naempty batt cam ko just when I was passing the place. Nxt time ah.. unless someone posts it ahead.

Does anyone know where we can buy X-men comics here in Iloilo?

Check mo sa IBAM besides sang Andok's da sa Delgado, basi may mga imported comics man sila da. Not sure lang kung ga sige pa baligya man da sa may Arden Marketing da banda naman sa may Quezon Street across sang Pecho Pak. Sang HS kami ang teacher namon sa Computer (owner sang Arden) sya ga supply sa classmate ko nga addict sa X-Men. hehe

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:20 PM

pics ambi migs sa building nga guina construct? ^^ :cheers:

basi amo na sya sa pic ni winz to bla nga may render sang city public college ni Ganzon

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:22 PM

UPDATES:

- theres another building being constructed just opposite SM Delgado. the lot area is quite big.

- Plazuela is indeed taking shape. may cement ground na sila. Obviously seen sa pictures sa babaw. haha

- is it just me or the second flyover is longer than the first? Cause basing from the ground works and the holes, it will stretch past Times Square to the islands fronting our house.

- Ateneo De Iloilo was fully lighted na kagina. Or they were just trying their lights on.

thanks sa updates,,, ang building lapit SM Delgado basi amo na ang u/c philtrust bank? d bla dugay na da open lot nga panag-iya man sang philtrust?

demonoid724

February 2nd, 2010, 05:22 PM

Sa sulod sang Marymart Mall may ara da Comics Store. I am not sure kung ara pa da siya.

^^Filbars or Reader's World?

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 05:23 PM

Sa sulod sang Marymart Mall may ara da Comics Store. I am not sure kung ara pa da siya.

^^ IBAM man na da gali sa sulod sang Mary Mart. Sa corner across sang Q Solutions.

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 05:26 PM

Old Train in Banuyao La Paz

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^^ Sa diin banda makita ina sa Banuyao??

demonoid724

February 2nd, 2010, 05:26 PM

UPDATES:

- theres another building being constructed just opposite SM Delgado. the lot area is quite big.

- Plazuela is indeed taking shape. may cement ground na sila. Obviously seen sa pictures sa babaw. haha

- is it just me or the second flyover is longer than the first? Cause basing from the ground works and the holes, it will stretch past Times Square to the islands fronting our house.

- Ateneo De Iloilo was fully lighted na kagina. Or they were just trying their lights on.

^^paglabay namon papuli from fireworks competition last week gasiga na ang mga suga sa sulod sg building but ang exterior lightings wala pa...

probably by june.. makita na gid na ang buildings sg plazuela slowly taking shape.. :banana:

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 05:26 PM

Additional Photos

Coral Reefs of Bolobadiangan

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Corals of Bolobadiangan Concepcion Iloilo

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Iloilo Flood Control Project

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Roca Encantada

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Navalas Church

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Concepcion Iloilo Seascape

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true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:27 PM

^^Sorry, naempty batt cam ko just when I was passing the place. Nxt time ah.. unless someone posts it ahead.

Does anyone know where we can buy X-men comics here in Iloilo?

thanks in advance ah... sa sm city or robinsons iloilo, wala sila sang mga comic stores dira? or mga hobby shops bala... :)

UPDATES:

- theres another building being constructed just opposite SM Delgado. the lot area is quite big.

- Plazuela is indeed taking shape. may cement ground na sila. Obviously seen sa pictures sa babaw. haha

- is it just me or the second flyover is longer than the first? Cause basing from the ground works and the holes, it will stretch past Times Square to the islands fronting our house.

- Ateneo De Iloilo was fully lighted na kagina. Or they were just trying their lights on.

pics bala... daw ikaw lang imo ya ga enjoy sang mga nakita mo... :lol: hehehe. ma tapunan gle sang flyover ang times squre building? nugon sang view... :ohno:

basi amo na sya sa pic ni winz to bla nga may render sang city public college ni Ganzon

possible... nga-a dira ang proposed location?

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:30 PM

possible... nga-a dira ang proposed location?

pero indi na da city public college daw(dira lng ginpwesto ang tarpaulin),, lain man basi nga business nga gina-construct dira tupad molo church

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 05:30 PM

^^ Sa diin banda makita ina sa Banuyao??

Bag-o magliko pakadto sa Alta Tierra. Sa tupad gid mismo sang likuan, daw metal junk shop ata yun.

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:30 PM

^^paglabay namon papuli from fireworks competition last week gasiga na ang mga suga sa sulod sg building but ang exterior lightings wala pa...

probably by june.. makita na gid na ang buildings sg plazuela slowly taking shape.. :banana:

wala pa ga sugod ang construction sang second building sang Ateneo? ^^

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Coral Reefs of Bolobadiangan

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Corals of Bolobadiangan Concepcion Iloilo

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Iloilo Flood Control Project

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Roca Encantada

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Navalas Church

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Concepcion Iloilo Seascape

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thanks death ah... by the way, sa diin na nga lugar ang photo nga old locomotive?

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:32 PM

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:32 PM

pero indi na da city public college daw(dira lng ginpwesto ang tarpaulin),, lain man basi nga business nga gina-construct dira tupad molo church

basi may rendering na ang building dira sa kilid sang molo church? may mahapit man da guro nga forumer ah... :lol:

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 05:32 PM

^^ Por dat, I ahve around 1000+ photos of Iloilo sang nagpuli ako da sang December. Hopefully, matapos ko tanan edit na. He he hehehe.

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 05:35 PM

^^Filbars or Reader's World?

^^ IBAM man na da gali sa sulod sang Mary Mart. Sa corner across sang Q Solutions.

Baw indi na gid ko kadumdum. 8 years na ko wala kapalapit sa sulod Marymart Mall. :D

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:36 PM

basi may rendering na ang building dira sa kilid sang molo church? may mahapit man da guro nga forumer ah... :lol:

daw ginpost na diri weeks ago ni wwinz,, hulaton ta lng irepost nya a :lol::lol:

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:38 PM

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Iloilo Flood Control Project

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Roca Encantada

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Navalas Church

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sagad,, :cheers::cheers:
nami lighting sa flood control pic mo a

IAMME

February 2nd, 2010, 05:39 PM

UPDATES:
- is it just me or the second flyover is longer than the first? Cause basing from the ground works and the holes, it will stretch past Times Square to the islands fronting our house.
...

AFAIK, the second flyover is a bit shorter. The foundations being laid now must also include those for the approaches (?).
I'm interested whether this flyover will follow the curve of the road fronting JD..

Antique has both riches in their mystic mountains and undiscovered beaches
:okay: (http://katahum.com)

Sa sulod sang Marymart Mall may ara da Comics Store. I am not sure kung ara pa da siya.

Check mo sa IBAM besides sang Andok's da sa Delgado, basi may mga imported comics man sila da. Not sure lang kung ga sige pa baligya man da sa may Arden Marketing da banda naman sa may Quezon Street across sang Pecho Pak. Sang HS kami ang teacher namon sa Computer (owner sang Arden) sya ga supply sa classmate ko nga addict sa X-Men. hehe
^^Filbars or Reader's World?
^^ IBAM man na da gali sa sulod sang Mary Mart. Sa corner across sang Q Solutions.
Thanks for the prompt and very helpful replies! I checked the IBAMs in Marymart kanina but the closest they had were marvel Magazines. I'll check Arden's, Filbars, and Reader's World. Someone asked for my help locate a comic store since the one in Amigo closed na daw..

basi amo na sya sa pic ni winz to bla nga may render sang city public college ni Ganzon
Yup, it is.

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:41 PM

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 05:44 PM

thanks sa tanan nga nag post sang mga pics.. ^^
nalingaw man ko back read ba..:lol:

true blue ilonggo

February 2nd, 2010, 05:44 PM

daw ginpost na diri weeks ago ni wwinz,, hulaton ta lng irepost nya a :lol::lol:

hehehe i search bala sa archives tapos i post di liwat... hahaha. :lol: di bale hulaton ta na lang si wwinz ah. :lol: kapoy mag search sa archives. :lol:

^^ Por dat, I ahve around 1000+ photos of Iloilo sang nagpuli ako da sang December. Hopefully, matapos ko tanan edit na. He he hehehe.

i pang post na bla death... basi kung diin diin ka naman nga kama-isan kag talahiban malagaw. :lol: malimtan mo na na mag post sang photos mo diri. :lol:

IAMME

February 2nd, 2010, 05:46 PM

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the prompt and very helpful replies! I checked the IBAMs in Marymart kanina but the closest they had were marvel Magazines. I'll check Arden's, Filbars, and Reader's World. Someone asked for my help locate a comic store since the one in Amigo closed na daw..

Where sya ga bakal sang una sa Amigo? Usually ga relocate ang mga nag close down dira sa Amigo.

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 05:47 PM

Feb. 02, 2010
Jaro Fiesta

Early Morning

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Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:50 PM

thanks sa tanan nga nag post sang mga pics.. ^^
nalingaw man ko back read ba..:lol:

happy fiesta lng da,, kaon namn :lol:

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 05:50 PM

Where sya ga bakal sang una sa Amigo? Usually ga relocate ang mga nag close down dira sa Amigo.

dumduman ko ni migo ko sang college, may isa xa ka karton nga puro x-men comics..pati ang pari nya nga magulang ga panuktok sa kwarto nya kaagahon mahulam lang x-men comics :lol:

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 05:52 PM

happy fiesta lng da,, kaon namn :lol:

hahaha.. daw may bilin pa man sa dalum.. fiesta pero may obra ya takon :bash::lol: bdw, grabe tawo subong sa may andoks jaro..daw ara kalang sa dinagyang food festival..wala na parking area kay puro na lamesa kag chairs.. puno2x pa dayon mga sulterito kg mga lin-ay.. :lol:

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 05:55 PM

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 05:55 PM

Feb. 02, 2010
Jaro Fiesta

Early Morning

salamat sa Jaro Fiesta update,, amo ni nami - ang laktanay mode, after tsibog, lakat2x para dasig buhin bilbil :lol:

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 05:59 PM

salamat sa Jaro Fiesta update,, amo ni nami - ang laktanay mode, after tsibog, lakat2x para dasig buhin bilbil :lol:

:lol::lol: tsakto.! galing wala pako da ka tsibog kay mga 9am palang na eh and ang traffic grabe na kay gnpang reroute na ang mga salakyan aga pa..daw gin amat2x na close ang dalan dira sa Lopez Jaena St.

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 06:00 PM

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 06:02 PM

no entry gid palibot Jaro,, ginlakat lng namon kaina from CPU asta Makro,, mas dasig pa lakton kesa magsakay jip

ay tsakto kagid.. daw ok man maglakat kay daw halos tanan nga tawo mansig laktanay naman bisan nag-init na liwat sang ugto..

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 06:08 PM

ay tsakto kagid.. daw ok man maglakat kay daw halos tanan nga tawo mansig laktanay naman bisan nag-init na liwat sang ugto..

kun nakalabay ka da sa Jaro Cathedral,, basi may nagtuslok man sa dughan mo sang rosaryo nga sibit dayon singilan ya ka kwarta, indi mo daw pagkwaon na kay basi madula daw grasya mo,, te ano mahimo mo kundi bayran mo nlng ang ginsibit ya :bash:

labeth

February 2nd, 2010, 06:09 PM

ay tsakto kagid.. daw ok man maglakat kay daw halos tanan nga tawo mansig laktanay naman bisan nag-init na liwat sang ugto..

Maayo racket kaina sang mga tricycle! lol Ang mga ga biyahe sa Ledesco ga pakadto balik halin da sa may Javellana - Jaro plaza.

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 06:10 PM

AFAIK, the second flyover is a bit shorter. The foundations being laid now must also include those for the approaches (?).
I'm interested whether this flyover will follow the curve of the road fronting JD..

:okay: (http://katahum.com)

Thanks for the prompt and very helpful replies! I checked the IBAMs in Marymart kanina but the closest they had were marvel Magazines. I'll check Arden's, Filbars, and Reader's World. Someone asked for my help locate a comic store since the one in Amigo closed na daw..

Yup, it is.

What specific edition are you looking for? I think I can buy here in Manila and just ship them to you. Just PM me.

Haldir07

February 2nd, 2010, 06:13 PM

Maayo racket kaina sang mga tricycle! lol Ang mga ga biyahe sa Ledesco ga pakadto balik halin da sa may Javellana - Jaro plaza.

sikad pa gid sa may CPU dampi,, mahal pa singil nila :bash:

ken_7

February 2nd, 2010, 06:16 PM

wala ko da naglabay sa may cathedral nga area kay abots ko nga gutok2x nada :lol::lol: grabe ang iban nga mga trisikad dapat may sinsilyo ka kung wala sukton ka nila 15-20 pesos nga dapat tag 10 lang bayad.. lapit2x lang na gani ila byaehan :lol:

death327

February 2nd, 2010, 06:22 PM

hehehe i search bala sa archives tapos i post di liwat... hahaha. :lol: di bale hulaton ta na lang si wwinz ah. :lol: kapoy mag search sa archives. :lol:

i pang post na bla death... basi kung diin diin ka naman nga kama-isan kag talahiban malagaw. :lol: malimtan mo na na mag post sang photos mo diri. :lol:

Hala paano mo nabal-an ang mga escapade ko sa kamaisan kag talahiban? Hehe hehehe. :D

Is this the one that used to be in front of the KIA showroom, now the u/c ISC in Tagbak?

I think it's the same train once displayed infront of Chevrolet showroom.

The train 2 years ago.

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Here's the train now.

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oboi

February 2nd, 2010, 07:15 PM

Iloilo included in President Arroyo's cyber-corridor tour

Iloilo City (2 February) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be in Iloilo City on February 3, 2010 to visit RRLS-Information and Communications Technology (RRLS-ICT) Academy at M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, this City.

The President has embarked on a week-long cyber-corridor tour on the following ICT-BPO Centers and the top ten next-wave zones: Metro Laguna, Metro Cavite, Iloilo, Davao, Bacolod, Bulacan East, Bulacan West Cagayan de Oro, Lipa City, and Pampanga Central.

The tour will highlight the part of the President's legacy that provides the human and physical infrastructure for the ICT-BPO sector, which creates high-paying jobs for young Filipinos.

While in Iloilo City, President Arroyo will inspect the RRLS-ICT Academy facilities and observed the conduct of classes as well.

RRLS stands for Ronald Raymund Lacson Sebastian who is the Chairman of Board of Directors of RRLS-ICT Academy and CEO of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University. The school has been in the business for seven years, offering TESDA registered courses: two-year Programming NCIV, two-year Computer Harware Servicing NC II, Medical Transcription NC II (492 hours), Call Center Course, Finishing Course for Call Center Agents NC II (100 hours) and Medical Transcription NC II (160 hours). Short-term proficiency courses like Word Processing, Spreadsheet Application, Presentation package, and Adobe Photoshop are also offered for tutorial or group classes.

This company has produced thousands of graduates and is now working in various call centers, medical transcription and IT companies locally and abroad.

The Malacanang press report disclosed that the cyber corridor was set up according to a plan prepared by 31 ICT councils composed of representatives from the private sector, the academe, and local government units in partnership with CICT, DTI, and BPAP.

In 2006, the President introduced the super regions concept dividing the country into five areas of development: North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle, Luzon Urban Beltway, Central Philippines for Tourism, Agribusiness Mindanao, and Cyber Corridor.

The President has tasked government agencies to ensure the competitiveness of the ICT-BPO sector, promote investments in the Cyber Corridor and the Next Wave Cities; ensure the supply of talent for the BPO-IT industry; increase awareness in the use of ICT; encourage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to utilize technology; and motivate entrepreneurs and LGUs to support the BPO-IT industry.

The Philippines is ranked among the most attractive off-shoring destinations in the world because of cost competitiveness and more importantly the country's highly trainable, English proficient, IT-enabled quality manpower".

Meanwhile, 75 million cellular phone (CP) subscribers have been projected to gain access to efficient communication in the country by the end of Dec., last year as against 4.4 million in year 2000. The internet usage on the other hand, it gained a significant increase during President Arroyo's term, from 1.98% of population in 2000 to 24.5 % of the population in 2009.

PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100202.htm&no=69)

wow. didn't know that ron-ron is now the CEO of JBLMU. ma-rub elbows pa sya kay madam gloria. :D

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 12:40 AM

I guess I haven't posted this yet...Click on the image to view larger image

Plaza Molo and Iglesia de Santa Ana, Molo District, Iloilo City
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mirror747

February 3rd, 2010, 12:42 AM

Half of examinees from WV pass nursing board
BY MONTESA GRIÑO-CAOYONAN

ILOILO City – Fifty percent of the total number of examinees from Western Visayas passed the November 2009 Licensure Examination for Nurses, revealed the Commission on Higher Education 6 (CHED-6).

According to CHED-6 Director Rex Casiple, 4,028 examinees were able to pass out of the 8,047 takers from the different provinces of Region 6.

Though half of the examinees flunked, Casiple said the 50-percent passing rate is actually 10.28 percent higher than the national passing average of 39.72 percent.

Sixteen out of 21 nursing schools in the region (76 percent) were “high performers” or performed above the national average, said Casiple. These were:
• St. Paul University, Iloilo City – 100 percent passing rate and ranked 1st in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo City – 100 percent passing rate and ranked 1st in the national level (30 to 99 examinees)
• Central Philippine University (CPU), Iloilo City – 95.65 percent passing rate and ranked 7th in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• Aklan Polytechnic College, Kalibo, Aklan – ranked 7th in the national level (30 to 99 examinees)
• University of San Agustin, Iloilo City – ranked 14th, in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan – 81.48 percent passing rate
• University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City – 68.22 percent passing rate
• Colegio San Agustin, Bacolod City – 61.95 percent passing rate
• Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Sagay, City – 57.89 percent passing rate
• Central Philippine Adventist College, Murcia, Negros Occidental – 54.97 percent passing rate
• St. Anthony’s College, Roxas City – 53.7 percent passing rate
• Capiz State University, Pontevedra, Capiz – 53.33 percent passing rate
• Iloilo Doctors’ College, Iloilo City – 49.48 percent passing rate
• Riverside College, Bacolod City – 45.96 percent passing rate
• Fellowship Baptist College, Kabankalan City – 42.37percent passing rate; and
• University of Negros Occidental Recoletos, Bacolod City – 41.67percent passing rate.

Casiple said “repeaters” pulled down the regional average to 50 percent. Out of 2,286, 548 repeaters in the region passed.

There were many factors to consider in the performance of the examinees, said Casiple. Most of nursing schools in the region have no hospitals of their own to accommodate their practicing students.

There are 21 nursing schools in Western Visayas. Only six have their own hospitals.

Casiple also said the dearth of qualified faculty must also be considered./PN

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%201.htm

mirror747

February 3rd, 2010, 12:45 AM

Iloilo hospitals in short supply of beds
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO – District hospitals here are in dire need of beds. The present ratio is one bed for every 3,000 patients.During yesterday’s first hearing conducted by the Sanggunniang Panlalawigan’s Committee on Economic Enterprise for the conversion of some district hospitals into economic enterprises, it was found out that the ideal ratio should have been 1:1,000.

One hospital, the Guimbal District Hospital, only has 50 beds, but its daily patient occupancy rate is from 60 to 80 patients.

The hearings aim to find out if the proposal to convert district hospitals into economic enterprises is feasible.

Representatives from the Hospital Operations and Management Services attended yesterday’s hearing.

Provincial Planning and Development Office’s Mario Nillos said the proposal is based on the feasibility study conducted by the provincial government.

Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico, the presiding officer of the Provincial Board, had expressed reservations on the proposal in previous interviews.

“Can they (district hospitals) stand on their own? Can they provide the salaries of their employees? We must determine the effects of the conversion to various stakeholders, to the employees,” he stressed.

Suplico noted that “the province has no experience in running an economic enterprise.”
Converting district hospitals into economic enterprises would mean that the budget for the hospitals would be stricken out of the budget of the provincial government. This will provide a leeway for the implementation of the salary hike of capitol employees under the Salary Standardization Law III (SSL 3).

Earlier, Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada said the proposed conversion aims to “empower our hospitals to become self-sustaining enterprises that can vastly improve their infrastructure and medical facilities to better serve the Ilonggos.”

Citing the Local Government Code of 1991, Mejorada said local government units (LGUs) “are encouraged to embark on income-generating activities to help raise revenues aside from taxes.”

“The concept is simple: the more revenue an LGU can generate, the more services it can deliver,” Mejorada said, and hospitals are among the facilities identified as suitable for the purpose.

Instead of depending on subsidies, Mejorada said, government hospitals are now encouraged to expand their operations to attract a growing market for paying patients, making it possible for them to embrace the principle of making the rich pay for the poor’s hospitalization needs.

“What this means is that hospitals invest in private rooms, state-of-the-art equipment, well-trained hospital staff and efficient laboratories so that patients who can afford the services will patronize them. Such upgrading will require heavy investments, and the cost can be recovered through the long-term with revenues generated from paying patients,” Mejorada explained.

In the end, he said, the province will no longer have to bleed in subsidizing the hospitals’ operations and could rechannel its funds to other concerns./PN

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%202.htm

mirror747

February 3rd, 2010, 12:46 AM

810 OFW dependents, complete IT training

ILOILO City -- Around 810 dependents of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Western Visayas and those from marginal sectors availed themselves of the Tulay Project in 2009 implemented by the Department of Labor and Employment through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and the Microsoft.

In Western Visayas, the agencies have partnered with several non-government organizations to handle the project.

Around 64 sessions were held benefiting some 810 individuals.

The project was earlier designed to train OFW dependents to become information technology (IT) literate so that they can communicate with their relatives abroad using the internet.

The module includes basic computer application such as MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel. They were also trained on internet and e-mail use.

During the later part of its implementation, however, the project was also opened to marginal sector such as women and informal vendors as well as pedicab drivers. (PNA)

mirror747

February 3rd, 2010, 12:49 AM

GMA checks Iloilo City’s leading university on IT
ILOILO City – Today, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is visiting the city, this time to assess the progress of the metropolis as an information technology hub.

She will specifically check the Ronald Raymond Lacson Sebasian – Information and Communications Technology Academy of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University in Molo district.
The President is on a week-long “cyber-corridor tour” of Metro Laguna, Metro Cavite, Iloilo, Davao, Bacolod, Bulacan East, Bulacan West Cagayan de Oro, Lipa City and Pampanga Central. Her visit will highlight her legacy of human and physical infrastructures for the information communication technology – business process outsourcing (ICT-BPO) sector.

Here, the President will observe classes on computer literacy and English proficiency for call center agents, which are part of the courses being offered by the university in cooperation with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

The JBLMFU has been offering TESDA-registered courses such as two-year programming NC IV, call center course, finishing course for call center agents NC II and medical transcription.

Likewise, it offers short-term proficiency courses like word processing, spreadsheet application, presentation package and adobe photoshop.

Pamela Yecla-Daquita, acting training director of the Ronald Raymond Lacson Sebasian – Information and Communications Technology Academy, said they have “produced thousands of graduates now working in various call centers, medical transcription and IT companies locally and abroad.”

From Iloilo, President Arroyo will proceed to Bacolod City to visit Teleperformance, a giant call center operating in the city.

The Philippines is ranked among the most attractive off-shoring destinations in the world because of cost competitiveness and more importantly, the country’s highly trainable, English-proficient, IT-enabled quality manpower. (With reports from the Philippine Information Agency and Philippine News Agency/PN)

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 12:55 AM

Iloilo hospitals in short supply of beds
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico, the presiding officer of the Provincial Board, had expressed reservations on the proposal in previous interviews.

“Can they (district hospitals) stand on their own? Can they provide the salaries of their employees? We must determine the effects of the conversion to various stakeholders, to the employees,” he stressed.

Suplico noted that “the province has no experience in running an economic enterprise.”
Converting district hospitals into economic enterprises would mean that the budget for the hospitals would be stricken out of the budget of the provincial government. This will provide a leeway for the implementation of the salary hike of capitol employees under the Salary Standardization Law III (SSL 3).

Earlier, Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada said the proposed conversion aims to “empower our hospitals to become self-sustaining enterprises that can vastly improve their infrastructure and medical facilities to better serve the Ilonggos.”

A question: What was the most important legislature did Rolex Suplico did in his term as the vice-governor and the presiding officer of the Sanggunihang Panlalawigan?

mirror747

February 3rd, 2010, 12:55 AM

New City Hall breaks ground February 15
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE groundbreaking of the new Iloilo City Hall project is scheduled February 15 after the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) finally decided to award the contract to the lowest bidder.

City Legal Officer Edgar Gil, BAC chairman, said the new City Hall contract will be awarded to FF Cruz-Freyssinet Philippine after the groundbreaking at the old City Hall site across Plaza Libertad.

FF Cruz-Freyssinet Philippine bid of P368 million was the lowest among the three firms that participated in the bidding process.

Only three bidders qualified to bid for the 7-storey new city hall project which has an agency bid estimate of P449,997,893.54.

Asset Builders Corp.’s bid was P395.16 million while Hilmarc’s Construction Corp. tendered P382.81 million.

Gil said Mayor Jerry Treñas will issue the notice to proceed to FF Cruz-Freyssinet after the groundbreaking.

Gil said top officials of FF Cruz-Freyssinet met with Treñas to discuss the project and “they promised to finish the project at least one year after starting the project”.

WV Coscoluella and Associates, which designed the new City Hall, is happy with FF Cruz-Freyssinet winning the contract, Gil said.

Gil said WV Coscoluella and FF Cruz worked on several projects in Metro Manila before.

“WV Coscoluella said FF Cruz is a reliable and competent partner. They are contented with FF Cruz as the contractor of the project,” he added.

The P80-million savings in the new City Hall budget will be used for other components of the building such as air-conditioning system and parking space.

Gil said they are planning to put up a 2-storey parking bay beside the new City Hall.

The new city hall will incorporate the facades of four heritage buildings in Iloilo City – the old Masonic Temple, Iloilo Customs House, University of the Philippines Visayas and the old City Hall.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16916&Itemid=1

mirror747

February 3rd, 2010, 12:58 AM

City needs infras for information technology
By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas is encouraging the private sector, especially businessmen and investors to put up more buildings and other infrastructures to absorb the influx of information technology business in this part of the country.

So far, the city has more than 4,000 seats from the call centers which choose Iloilo as the base of branch operation in Western Visayas.

“However, the existing infrastructures are not enough and we need more investors to put up these buildings to house the sunshine industry that is the IT.” Treñas said.

The latest call center to come in is Transcom which is hiring more than 1,000 agents this year. Existing are call centers TeleTech, PLDT e-Ventus, CallBox and other smaller call centers. Ayala Corp. is also set to open an IT Park within this year following the significant investments made by Megaworld Corp. which is said to be establishing an IT Park at its acquired property at the old Iloilo Mandurriao airport.

Treñas said the city has established its name as an important site for IT business and electric power to be supplied by the first coal-fired power plant here, is expected for commissioning before the end of 2010.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16920&Itemid=2

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 01:05 AM

New City Hall breaks ground February 15

Finally, a good update for the long wait! At last, the city would have its own decent house of its own. No longer it has to squat! :okay:

City needs infras for information technology
By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas is encouraging the private sector, especially businessmen and investors to put up more buildings and other infrastructures to absorb the influx of information technology business in this part of the country.

So far, the city has more than 4,000 seats from the call centers which choose Iloilo as the base of branch operation in Western Visayas.

“However, the existing infrastructures are not enough and we need more investors to put up these buildings to house the sunshine industry that is the IT.” Treñas said.

The latest call center to come in is Transcom which is hiring more than 1,000 agents this year. Existing are call centers TeleTech, PLDT e-Ventus, CallBox and other smaller call centers. Ayala Corp. is also set to open an IT Park within this year following the significant investments made by Megaworld Corp. which is said to be establishing an IT Park at its acquired property at the old Iloilo Mandurriao airport...

I was surprised that the Public Information Office was clueless with the Ayala Technohub project. They were delighted to see the information coming first from here, hehehe!!! :D

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 01:42 AM

^^
Nagmilagro naman daw kagina ang Candelaria... Mga 2PM kagina sang nangkuha pic sg imahe ang isa ka professor from CPU, nagpalanindog balahibo nya sang may nakita sya nga reflection sa picture nga image sg Candelaria sang nakita sya sg mga mangingisda sa Salog River (now Jaro River).

Well, its a sign of many good things to come not only for Jaro but sa bilog nga Iloilo... :)

^^
So be it! :angel:

i passed by visayas avenue about an hour ago and dira gali ang pat pat's kansihan. i'll try that one within the week and i'll get some photos if i can.

^^
We will wait for the photos. :D

I am glad to see this restored version of Miag-ao Church. Happy and I am contented. Parang bagong gawa lang. :D

^^
Same here... kanami lang himutaran liwat liwat. Proud to have this UNESCO Heritage Church in Iloilo.

By the way how come Molo Church & Jaro Cathedral aren't included?
What are the criteria? Anybody can shed light on this?

amo pa tani guina ang mangkuton ko. kuns sino ang jaro queen... hehehehe. pwede na maging jaro queen ah... gwapa. :cheers:

^^
Gwapa pre ah

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 01:42 AM

Jaro, Iloilo City
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^^ Those traysikads have got to go out of the major thoroughfares like this one in E.Lopez Street.

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 01:47 AM

^^
Same here... kanami lang himutaran liwat liwat. Proud to have this UNESCO Heritage Church in Iloilo.

By the way how come Molo Church & Jaro Cathedral aren't included?
What are the criteria? Anybody can shed light on this?

There was a joke inside the heritage circle that because the only available well-researched data was from Padre Galende's "Angels in Stone" which features Agustinian churches, it became the basis of UNESCO and NCCA for elevating it to UNESCO WHS. Jaro was once an Agustinian church but they swapped places with the secular priests for the San Jose de Placer Church in Plaza Libertad. Molo on the other hand is a secular church.

However, there are some key factors why Jaro and Molo weren't included. But in anyways, both have been declared by the NHI as historical/heritage sites (as plaque has been placed).

Daw lapit na lang tani to nadula ang Miag-ao Church sa listahan kon indi naabisuhan si Monsignor Sale sa iya nga "over-decorations" nga wala naga-follow sa standards sang UNESCO.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 02:33 AM

congratulations sa mga new RNs ta... especially to our very own ssc iloilo nurses. enjoy the spirit of triumph, for tomorrow will be full of challenges. this is the beginning of your journey... if ever, you'll seek greener pastures abroad, please dont forget to look back and serve again the land of your birth. fly high and conquer! :cheers:

jaro fiesta 2009... so far, ang bata ni jose mari chan and villar ang mga topnotcher. hehehe. bright and ang mga gwapa. :cheers:

amo na ang guina tawag nga balbal kag hanot iloilo... truly the educational center of western visayas. just plain statistics. :cheers:

so cgurado na guid ang revival sang panay railways? :cheers:

i miss my beautiful hometown... the powerful and influential arcdiocese of jaro. :)

^^
Daw Dean lang ba wehehe! But very inspiring words. :okay:

The Many Faces of Iglesia de Santa Ana de Molo

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Inside Plaza Molo and the Gazeebo
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The towering Saint Anne's Church
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Soaring to the heavens
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An afternoon game
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http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/387/600x600/21/Molo21.jpg?et=etEZhIctSmeoyKpBzFOCwQ&nmid=314839054

From a different angle
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Neo-Gothic aspects
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pediment and niche
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Santa Ana y Maria
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Convento de Molo
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On the north side
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http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/387/600x600/39/Molo39.jpg?et=l%2Ba1%2BFRlFGRgV4nq%2CHmJew&nmid=314839054

An NHI marker in Convento de Molo
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The Locsin Ancestral House...now gone (I also noticed that old building on the other side...tsk!)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/387/600x600/44/Molo44.jpg?et=8Hv3V7F9TSods4jge85BCA&nmid=314839054

And a very detailed look on the dome of Santa Ana Church
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/387/600x600/48/Molo48.jpg?et=jidFyuJVlKPqMAjRbnX7SQ&nmid=314839054

^^
Great Photos of Molo Church Bernie. :okay:
Loved the last shot!

junnjun013

February 3rd, 2010, 03:03 AM

UPDATES:
- Ateneo De Iloilo was fully lighted na kagina. Or they were just trying their lights on.

^^They will be having a 2-day Family Day dira i-held sa New Campus...

alimol

February 3rd, 2010, 03:29 AM

A question: What was the most important legislature did Rolex Suplico did in his term as the vice-governor and the presiding officer of the Sanggunihang Panlalawigan?

daw pirme ma lang na pakala-in obra ya sa administrasyon...puro lang wakak-wakak, waay man ti tupa...

steadyasweroll

February 3rd, 2010, 03:29 AM

New City Hall breaks ground February 15
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE groundbreaking of the new Iloilo City Hall project is scheduled February 15 after the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) finally decided to award the contract to the lowest bidder.

Gil said they are planning to put up a 2-storey parking bay beside the new City Hall.

The new city hall will incorporate the facades of four heritage buildings in Iloilo City – the old Masonic Temple, Iloilo Customs House, University of the Philippines Visayas and the old City Hall.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16916&Itemid=1

City needs infras for information technology
By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas is encouraging the private sector, especially businessmen and investors to put up more buildings and other infrastructures to absorb the influx of information technology business in this part of the country.
.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16920&Itemid=2

mayu gid ni na news... mayu kay may parkingan sila e butang...:cheers:

Finally, a good update for the long wait! At last, the city would have its own decent house of its own. No longer it has to squat! :okay:

I was surprised that the Public Information Office was clueless with the Ayala Technohub project. They were delighted to see the information coming first from here, hehehe!!! :D

mas na surprised gid ko sang gin mention ang Megaworld kay wala gid nag pa perdi ang Ayala..:cheers:

eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 03:32 AM

alimol

February 3rd, 2010, 03:34 AM

Finally, a good update for the long wait! At last, the city would have its own decent house of its own. No longer it has to squat! :okay:

I was surprised that the Public Information Office was clueless with the Ayala Technohub project. They were delighted to see the information coming first from here, hehehe!!! :D

hay te ano pa bi...kulang gid sa initiative nga ginatawag eh...daw mga lipung lang nga gusaw...kon waay mo ginpaninguhaan bu-ol kang information sa ayala mismo, waay gid taton ti animo ka dya eh...

eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 03:36 AM

^^i say, good job bernie!:) it's nice to know that this forrum serves some legit purpose.

steadyasweroll

February 3rd, 2010, 03:39 AM

UPDATES:

- theres another building being constructed just opposite SM Delgado. the lot area is quite big.

- Plazuela is indeed taking shape. may cement ground na sila. Obviously seen sa pictures sa babaw. haha

- is it just me or the second flyover is longer than the first? Cause basing from the ground works and the holes, it will stretch past Times Square to the islands fronting our house.

- Ateneo De Iloilo was fully lighted na kagina. Or they were just trying their lights on.
thanks sa update.. ka hapon pag labay ko, ga prepare na sila para sa second floor sang Plazuela, ang sa kilid ayun sang SM...:cheers:

-under renovation na ang second floor dep't store sang SM City Iloilo...:cheers:

alimol

February 3rd, 2010, 03:42 AM

^^i say, good job bernie!:) it's nice to know that this forrum serves some legit purpose.

ay korekong gid! bernie is one of them mabakas nga forumers dya sa scc iloilo and that also includes all of you guys nga mabakas mag post kang mga pics...tungod di-a sa pagpalangga ta sa banwa ta nga natawhan...so, grasyahan man kamo gihapon sa pira ka adlaw ah...

eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 03:48 AM

Feb. 02, 2010
Jaro Fiesta

Early Morning

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33781.jpg

this building badly needs some repainting, renovation, and/or preservation works.

oboi

February 3rd, 2010, 03:50 AM

New City Hall breaks ground February 15
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE groundbreaking of the new Iloilo City Hall project is scheduled February 15 after the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) finally decided to award the contract to the lowest bidder.

....

Gil said they are planning to put up a 2-storey parking bay beside the new City Hall.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16916&Itemid=1

Daw parehos sa Makati nga may parking building man sa tupad ka city hall. Ang aton ya mini-version. :D

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:10 AM

i think so too... multiple areas of development is the key. iloilo has a lot to offer, and so is aklan, capiz and antique. aklan found wealth in its tourism, and capiz through its aquaculture and agriculture. antique has yet to discover her hidden wealth and treasures. :cheers:

^^
Antique's vast WEALTH lies underground. That is even based on satellite evidence. Its the richest in Panay... however if mining is pursued, it will destroy the beauty of Antique. :ohno:

Its like a gift and a curse at same time. But I believe Antique progressed so far without resorting to that... :okay:

I'm quite bad in my taxonomy subjects so I had to research this for you::lol:

Scientific name: Placuna sella
English name: Saddleback [shaped] oyster
It's not endemic to Iloilo. Other provinces also harvest bay-ad although they have other names for it (eg. katiang, baliad). BTW, bay-ad is a close relative of the capiz shell (windowpane oyster, Placuna placenta).

GMA also has more years than Ramos and Estrada combined.. and the increase in the price of construction materials should be accounted for. Nevertheless, good to know WV is getting more projects. Here comes the legacy drive of Malacanang!

Re Jaro Fiesta:
On my way home from school, it took the jeepney about 30 mins to move from Makro to Fil-Am Village.:nuts: I could just imagine all the exhaust I inhaled during that time.:ohno:

Re new u/c left side of Molo church:
I can see an elevator shaft in the works! If I'm right, elevators are usually for buildings with 6 floors or more.

I've been backreading the past few days but I can't remember all the posts I wanted to reply to.:lol:

^^
Salamat sa reply IAMME! :okay:

We will be awaiting for photos.

^^Sorry, naempty batt cam ko just when I was passing the place. Nxt time ah.. unless someone posts it ahead.

Does anyone know where we can buy X-men comics here in Iloilo?

^^
Bal-an ko sang una sa Filbars Amigo... I do not have any idea kung diin sila nag xfer.

UPDATES:

- theres another building being constructed just opposite SM Delgado. the lot area is quite big.

- Plazuela is indeed taking shape. may cement ground na sila. Obviously seen sa pictures sa babaw. haha

- is it just me or the second flyover is longer than the first? Cause basing from the ground works and the holes, it will stretch past Times Square to the islands fronting our house.

- Ateneo De Iloilo was fully lighted na kagina. Or they were just trying their lights on.

^^
I think its the Philtrust Bank. After a long time.... college pa ako may kudal na na dira na panag-iya sang Philtrust Bank.

Antique has both riches in their mystic mountains and undiscovered beaches

^^
Same as my answer above.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:15 AM

Bag-o magliko pakadto sa Alta Tierra. Sa tupad gid mismo sang likuan, daw metal junk shop ata yun.

:ohno::ohno::ohno: Ngaa sa tupad sang Junk Shop? Basi kilohon na ang cho-cho- train? Deym!:bash:

Is this the one that used to be in front of the KIA showroom, now the u/c ISC in Tagbak?

I think it is... :ohno::ohno::ohno:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:21 AM

Feb. 02, 2010
Jaro Fiesta

Lopez Jaena St. Jaro - Simon Ledesma St. Jaro

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33793.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33794.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33796.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33797.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33798.jpg

http://iloilotravel.com/kenneth/pics/SNV33799.jpg

Salamat sa freska nga pictures sang jaro, Ken!

Happy Fiesta sa mga taga-Jaro! :banana::banana::banana:

Iloilo included in President Arroyo's cyber-corridor tour

Iloilo City (2 February) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be in Iloilo City on February 3, 2010 to visit RRLS-Information and Communications Technology (RRLS-ICT) Academy at M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, this City.

The President has embarked on a week-long cyber-corridor tour on the following ICT-BPO Centers and the top ten next-wave zones: Metro Laguna, Metro Cavite, Iloilo, Davao, Bacolod, Bulacan East, Bulacan West Cagayan de Oro, Lipa City, and Pampanga Central.

The tour will highlight the part of the President's legacy that provides the human and physical infrastructure for the ICT-BPO sector, which creates high-paying jobs for young Filipinos.

While in Iloilo City, President Arroyo will inspect the RRLS-ICT Academy facilities and observed the conduct of classes as well.

RRLS stands for Ronald Raymund Lacson Sebastian who is the Chairman of Board of Directors of RRLS-ICT Academy and CEO of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University. The school has been in the business for seven years, offering TESDA registered courses: two-year Programming NCIV, two-year Computer Harware Servicing NC II, Medical Transcription NC II (492 hours), Call Center Course, Finishing Course for Call Center Agents NC II (100 hours) and Medical Transcription NC II (160 hours). Short-term proficiency courses like Word Processing, Spreadsheet Application, Presentation package, and Adobe Photoshop are also offered for tutorial or group classes.

This company has produced thousands of graduates and is now working in various call centers, medical transcription and IT companies locally and abroad.

The Malacanang press report disclosed that the cyber corridor was set up according to a plan prepared by 31 ICT councils composed of representatives from the private sector, the academe, and local government units in partnership with CICT, DTI, and BPAP.

In 2006, the President introduced the super regions concept dividing the country into five areas of development: North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle, Luzon Urban Beltway, Central Philippines for Tourism, Agribusiness Mindanao, and Cyber Corridor.

The President has tasked government agencies to ensure the competitiveness of the ICT-BPO sector, promote investments in the Cyber Corridor and the Next Wave Cities; ensure the supply of talent for the BPO-IT industry; increase awareness in the use of ICT; encourage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to utilize technology; and motivate entrepreneurs and LGUs to support the BPO-IT industry.

The Philippines is ranked among the most attractive off-shoring destinations in the world because of cost competitiveness and more importantly the country's highly trainable, English proficient, IT-enabled quality manpower".

Meanwhile, 75 million cellular phone (CP) subscribers have been projected to gain access to efficient communication in the country by the end of Dec., last year as against 4.4 million in year 2000. The internet usage on the other hand, it gained a significant increase during President Arroyo's term, from 1.98% of population in 2000 to 24.5 % of the population in 2009.

PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100202.htm&no=69)

wow. didn't know that ron-ron is now the CEO of JBLMU. ma-rub elbows pa sya kay madam gloria. :D

^^
So is TRUE in ILOILO! Manpower...is the deciding factor and evetually the reason BPO will stay in the LONG RUN. :okay:

I guess I haven't posted this yet...Click on the image to view larger image

Plaza Molo and Iglesia de Santa Ana, Molo District, Iloilo City
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4326611578_890a45671c_b.jpg (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/73021b24.jpg)

^^
Banner Material... hmm daw usually Jan or Feb gakasulod ang banner sang Iloilo... are we seeing one by end of February Bernie? :colgate:

Half of examinees from WV pass nursing board
BY MONTESA GRIÑO-CAOYONAN

ILOILO City – Fifty percent of the total number of examinees from Western Visayas passed the November 2009 Licensure Examination for Nurses, revealed the Commission on Higher Education 6 (CHED-6).

According to CHED-6 Director Rex Casiple, 4,028 examinees were able to pass out of the 8,047 takers from the different provinces of Region 6.

Though half of the examinees flunked, Casiple said the 50-percent passing rate is actually 10.28 percent higher than the national passing average of 39.72 percent.

Sixteen out of 21 nursing schools in the region (76 percent) were “high performers” or performed above the national average, said Casiple. These were:
• St. Paul University, Iloilo City – 100 percent passing rate and ranked 1st in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo City – 100 percent passing rate and ranked 1st in the national level (30 to 99 examinees)
• Central Philippine University (CPU), Iloilo City – 95.65 percent passing rate and ranked 7th in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• Aklan Polytechnic College, Kalibo, Aklan – ranked 7th in the national level (30 to 99 examinees)
• University of San Agustin, Iloilo City – ranked 14th, in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan – 81.48 percent passing rate
• University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City – 68.22 percent passing rate
• Colegio San Agustin, Bacolod City – 61.95 percent passing rate
• Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Sagay, City – 57.89 percent passing rate
• Central Philippine Adventist College, Murcia, Negros Occidental – 54.97 percent passing rate
• St. Anthony’s College, Roxas City – 53.7 percent passing rate
• Capiz State University, Pontevedra, Capiz – 53.33 percent passing rate
• Iloilo Doctors’ College, Iloilo City – 49.48 percent passing rate
• Riverside College, Bacolod City – 45.96 percent passing rate
• Fellowship Baptist College, Kabankalan City – 42.37percent passing rate; and
• University of Negros Occidental Recoletos, Bacolod City – 41.67percent passing rate.

Casiple said “repeaters” pulled down the regional average to 50 percent. Out of 2,286, 548 repeaters in the region passed.

There were many factors to consider in the performance of the examinees, said Casiple. Most of nursing schools in the region have no hospitals of their own to accommodate their practicing students.

There are 21 nursing schools in Western Visayas. Only six have their own hospitals.

Casiple also said the dearth of qualified faculty must also be considered./PN

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%201.htm

Not bad... Not bad... Well argue that! :lol:
Look whos at the top of the totem pole! :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:24 AM

CPU had 480+ test takers and only 25 didn't pass. still 95.65%
bravo CPU! :applause:

^^
Indeed its hard to top that... I wonder about IDC how many takers do they have?

IMPRESARIO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:25 AM

from university thread

kudos to these schools :)
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7209/toprs.png

CPU had 480+ test takers and only 21 didn't pass. still 95.65%
bravo CPU! :applause:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:25 AM

eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 04:28 AM

CPU had 480+ test takers and only 25 didn't pass. still 95.65%
bravo CPU! :applause:

i heard that in cpu, if you want to be retained by your 3rd year sa nursing, you have to have an 87% general weighted average. i remember, 5 years ago, cpu's passing rate is not that high.

i guess, the strict curriculum that they implemented really translated itself in the latest results.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:31 AM

agree guid... te anu na balita di? :cheers:

Well, gahulat-hulat update sa Smallville 21 Hotel. :D

Kag sa iban nga proposed hotel... hmmm

Motel ya? Kumusta na to ayahn ang sa may coastal road? :lol:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:32 AM

^^

Ay abaw, kalipat gid ako magkaon Pata sa 'Lilo ba! :(

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 04:34 AM

LAWYERS JOINING INDAY RAISA TREÑAS CASE

THIS is the first time that a simple case of Conduct Unbecoming and Serious Misconduct against PO1 Ronnie Refugio is being handled by many brilliant and popular lawyers in Iloilo City.
The lawyers are Gregorio M. Rubias, Manuel J. Miraflores, Aloysius P.C. Dela Cruz, Lina A. Layson, Raul M. Retiro, Esther C. Lee-Trimañez, Buenas Aires C. Dela Cruz-Rivera, Hector P. Teodosio, Antonio Oposa and Marvin B. Daquilanea.
On the surface, the case is simple as it seems to be. But looking at its serious implication on the youth and minors, the alleged crime committed by PO1 Refugio has a deeper and wider violation of the victims’ rights. A special law involving crimes against women and children is the hot issue in this particular case.
Exacerbating the matter is the relation of Refugio to “king” Raul, arch political nemesis of Inday Raisa’s father, Mayor Jerry. The cop is the favorite bodyguard of the much feared “king.”
Refugio did not want Inday Raisa and her companions to distribute relief goods to the fire victims in Brgy. Nabitasan, La Paz.
We would like to opine at this juncture that the gathering of 10 lawyers taking up the cudgels for Inday Raisa is already a sign of collective indignation by lawyers and other professionals against the “Ampatuans of Iloilo City.”Don’t you agree, Tonoy Solinap?
Small Catedrilla of San Juan, Molo “dies-dies” laughing!

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/lapsus%20calami.htm

:lol::lol::lol:the ampatuans of iloilo city...kilala nyo na siya!

:bash::bash::bash::ohno:

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 04:40 AM

From my hometown, Pavia! :D

Iglesia de Santa Monica, Pavia, Iloilo
Neo-Byzantine and a bit neo-romanesque

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eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 04:40 AM

^^
Indeed its hard to top that... I wonder about IDC how many takers do they have?

i'm not sure, pero supposed to be kun retaker ka, dapat may advantage ka di ba? or is it really that emotionally and psychologically tedious to start all over again? hence, the low passing rates of the retakers.

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 04:44 AM

Street scenes in Balantang-Balabag Jaro area

The ol'dusty North Panay Intergrated Terminal
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(In fairness, I like the new Ceres bus!) However, I'm seeing some improvements in the terminal. They are paving the open space bit by bit. For now, antus ta anay sa foundation....:D

Balantang Bridge
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I noticed something about the bridge. Although it is only 2 lanes, but it seems not aligned with the existing MacArthur Drive. Looks like they have allotted space for further bridge widening just like what they did in Leganes-Zarraga bridge. Tani ginupod na lang nila to sa Iloilo Flood Control Project nga himuon na lang ini nga 4 lanes instead of 2. But anyway, at least they were wise enough to allot some area for expansion. :)

Jaro Floodway
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eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 04:48 AM

^^during rainy days, i call that "imbornal terminal"! lol
ah te, maayo eh, kay may improvement man.

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 04:53 AM

Given the limitation of time, I made a lightning tour of the city. From Jaro all the way to Molo and vice versa, it gave me another glimpse of taking photos of my banwang pinalangga. (BTW, for the info of everyone, I'm not born and raised in Iloilo but opted to stay and love it all throughout.). :)

I was surprised though, the day after Dinagyang highlight, the city proper streets were already clean. Although there were makeshift platforms that were seen but overall, the City CENRO has done a great job cleaning up the mess in less than 24 hours!

Angelicum School (Mansion de Lizares)
Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City
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Fuente Arroyo/Iloilo Provincial Capitol/Atrium Area
City Proper, Iloilo City
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Iznart Street
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Casa Real (Old Iloilo Provincial Capitol)
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^^ This baby needs some renovation. After all, lapit na lang kay igadeklarar na ini nga national heritage site sang NHI. Paging Boy Mejorada. :D

Sa diin?
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Dalan General Luna bangga Dalan Iznart
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(BTW, I saw some street signs in Jaro...cheap ang pagkaubra, IMO)

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Dalan Iznart
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habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 05:00 AM

I really love strolling at the downtown Calle Real area despite its reputation for most Ilonggo commoners. It is where I get into touch with Iloilo's glorious past and culture.

The Passad Jeepneys and Commoner/Celso-Ledesma Building
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Pilar Building and Calle Real Center (buhi pa ang ACSI, P200 lang downpayment man? :D)
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I'll try to look on my archives on what's the name of this building. But it exhibits the 1950's international style
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JM Basa Street facing South from the Arsenal-JM Basa corner
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The Villanueva Buildings (both of them are on corner JM Basa-Arsenal)
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Parisian and S.Villanueva Buildings (circa 1920s)
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My fave building, hehe!! :D International House Buildling (corner JM Basa-Aldeguer)
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JM Basa-Aldeguer corner
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Javellana Building and corner Guanco-JM Basa from the distance
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The tree grand old edifices of Calle Real
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irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 05:06 AM

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 05:22 AM

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 05:32 AM

Freedom Park to Plaza Libertad

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Aduana and Monument of Col. Macario Peralta

Cine Regent
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Ynchausti & Cia/Elizalde & Cia/COA Building
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The Old PNB Building
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Masonic Lodge No.11
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San Jose Parish Church and Monument of Jose Rizal
I find it quite coincidental though that Rizal is facing forward to the Masonic Lodge and turned his back in the San Jose de Placer Parish. A controversy that still mires historians even up to this day...did Rizal retracted or not?
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And yes, he's pointing to the Masonic Lodge, which faces across San Jose Church in Plaza Libertad (formerly Plaza Alfonso XII)
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The Agustinian Church of San Jose de Placer. This is where the replica image of the Santo Niño de Cebu is enshrined during the Dinagyang festivities
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The GSIS Building is taking shape now..:D
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The three old houses at Calle Santo Rosario corner Calle Zamora
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Landbank Plaza Libertad branch (formerly Hotel Iloilo)
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Under the shade of the calachuchi trees in Plaza Libertad. In fairness, this is a nice spot to rest on a hot summer day.
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c6josh

February 3rd, 2010, 05:33 AM

Food Places you need to visit

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/5927/restoallans.jpg (http://img715.imageshack.us/i/restoallans.jpg/)

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/631/restomamaskitchen.jpg (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/restomamaskitchen.jpg/)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2295/restonestats.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/restonestats.jpg/)

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/1513/restotatoys.jpg (http://img38.imageshack.us/i/restotatoys.jpg/)

^^I miss Tatoy's, love the food...I'll be back in Iloilo for more...

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 05:38 AM

Maria Clara Area

UI (University of Iloilo)
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Central Market of Iloilo
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Calle Iznart (Governor Fermin Caram Street section)
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The Crying Ati childhttp://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/66/Iloilo66.jpg?et=bY3%2Cxoqy56Nn78HZF4z8mw&nmid=314933556

Calle Iznart corner Calle Aldeguer
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J. De Leon Street
We've got a heritage building out here
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Santa Teresita Church
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Robinsons and Terminal Market (Super)
The first Mang Inasal branch (Robinsons Place Paseo de Iloilo)
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Inside Robinsons Place Iloilo
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Terminal Market (current Sanggunihang Panglungsod of Iloilo Building)
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By the time the city hall is finished, there is no need to have a separate edifice for the legislative and executive branches of the local government.

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 05:39 AM

^^ I haven't tasted anything except Green Mango...:cry: Daw kanami magpuli Iloilo for Paraw Regatta ba...

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 05:39 AM

vaatzhoy

February 3rd, 2010, 05:40 AM

ay korekong gid! bernie is one of them mabakas nga forumers dya sa scc iloilo and that also includes all of you guys nga mabakas mag post kang mga pics...tungod di-a sa pagpalangga ta sa banwa ta nga natawhan...so, grasyahan man kamo gihapon sa pira ka adlaw ah...

amen amen....kag kon si Bernie mag post sang pics may istorya nga kinanglan mo sundan....you're an amazing person....please don't change and wish you all the best always....kag sa tanan nga nag post salamat gid

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 05:54 AM

thank you gid bernie sang mga picture mo.daw naglagaw lang ako sa syudad sang iloilo subong.it reminds me of my humble beginning in iloilo city.
this is the only place i know and live until graduation to college.who will blame me if i'm so attached to her.

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 06:02 AM

A stern message to Raul Gonzales: Don't ever dare grab this from the University of the Philippines! :sly:

Old Iloilo City Hall / UP Visayas Iloilo City
At the height of Iloilo's economic importance, this edifice was erected under the supervision of *my lolo kuno* Architect Juan Arellano. Statues were made by Italian artist Francesco Monti. On December 1936 it was inaugurated and became the city hall of Iloilo (which now includes the greater Iloilo City [Iloilo, Molo, Mandurriao, La Paz, Villa Arevalo...it was only in 1940 when Jaro decided to merge with Iloilo City. The Jaro Town Hall (now Jaro precinct) was also designed by Juan Arellano.

And if Gonzales would like to insist in grabbing the city hall back to its clutches, I say, blame it to the former mayor (which became the former vice president of Pinas) Fernando Lopez (blame it to ABSCBN! Haha!!) in which the city government donated the city hall grounds and the building to the University of the Philippines by 1947.
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She's now protected
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Orden
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Ley
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Creepy hallway...:D

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Oh Oblé!
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habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 06:18 AM

A Glimpse of the old Iloilo Airport
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Sorry, I was in a cab.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 06:28 AM

^^ I haven't tasted anything except Green Mango...:cry: Daw kanami magpuli Iloilo for Paraw Regatta ba...

^^
Wehehehe! But I must say Green Mango is good. More than I expected. :)

Will post pic soon... busy ATM.

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 06:35 AM

from university thread

CPU had 480+ test takers and only 21 didn't pass. still 95.65%
bravo CPU! :applause:

Given the quality of CPU's nursing education, i think that probably, these 21 had personal problems, family problems or we're just plain unlucky. Given the right conditions, they too could have passed the exam. Still, there's always a next time! I hope these guys will stay optimistic!

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 06:37 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 06:45 AM

Grabe, i really like this church, so simple yet so attractive.

^^
It is same with Cabatuan... I like red bricks. :okay:

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:01 AM

from university thread

CPU had 480+ test takers and only 21 didn't pass. still 95.65%
bravo CPU! :applause:

i guess some of our energetic and hard working clinical instructors and colleagues has something to do with it led by dean Querol.
she was my CI before hehehe.Atty. Salex Alibugha who happens to be my classmate may A-1 review center na kuno?
He was the top of our class.since abugado na siya subng indi ko magsala ma teach gid na siya nursing jurisprudence mo.palangga gid to siya sang una ni dean caipang kag dean pulido.

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:04 AM

^^
It is same with Cabatuan... I like red bricks. :okay:

^^^^dumangas pa gid:)ambot kon gin preserve nila since they are undergoing rennovation by now.

IMPRESARIO

February 3rd, 2010, 07:04 AM

^^ka batch mo gle si Sir Salex? si Geoffrey Leysa,Vivian Piang?

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 07:07 AM

^^^^dumangas pa gid:)ambot kon gin preserve nila since they are undergoing rennovation by now.

^^
Haven't seen Dumangas Church up close... thanks for the info irong.

Janiuay Church is beautiful too. :okay:

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:13 AM

^^ka batch mo gle si Sir Salex? si Geoffrey Leysa,Vivian Piang?

si geoffrey ahead 1 yr sa amon and vivian ahead naman kami sa ila 1 yr.:)

IMPRESARIO

February 3rd, 2010, 07:16 AM

^^damu kita dri Centralian, ako CPUCN 1998, my sister is CPUCN 1996. :)

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 07:20 AM

^^
Haven't seen Dumangas Church up close... thanks for the info irong.

Janiuay Church is beautiful too. :okay:
Although destroyed na ang Spanish colonial nga church (hay, kay ang aton nga mga ancestors, daw nahiligan sa arson! Hehe!)

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/108/600x600/6/IMGP1695.JPG?et=Kq7EVv9LTSUhLlKjD%2Cpexw&nmid=65852942

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/108/600x600/7/IMGP1696.JPG?et=jWhRHdAc0%2Bi0DSiIOOLeGA&nmid=65852942

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/108/600x600/8/IMGP1697.JPG?et=kdphYQSOu1h7JOLvDAEyYA&nmid=65852942

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:20 AM

^^
Haven't seen Dumangas Church up close... thanks for the info irong.

Janiuay Church is beautiful too. :okay:

actually i love the bricks sang dumangas kon wala lang naguba sang linog.
tapos bala may mga weird nga mga hilamon gatulubo in between:)
indi parehos sang pavia nga kahining kag ka fine sang bricks kag coated gid ang every side so that there's no chance for this weird grass to grow.

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:22 AM

^^damu kita dri Centralian, ako CPUCN 1998, my sister is CPUCN 1996. :)

hala tigulang na gid ako:ohno:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

February 3rd, 2010, 07:25 AM

Although destroyed na ang Spanish colonial nga church (hay, kay ang aton nga mga ancestors, daw nahiligan sa arson! Hehe!)

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/108/600x600/6/IMGP1695.JPG?et=Kq7EVv9LTSUhLlKjD%2Cpexw&nmid=65852942

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/108/600x600/7/IMGP1696.JPG?et=jWhRHdAc0%2Bi0DSiIOOLeGA&nmid=65852942

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/108/600x600/8/IMGP1697.JPG?et=kdphYQSOu1h7JOLvDAEyYA&nmid=65852942

^^
Thanks for posting Bernie! Daw Bombo ba, pag request ara dayon! :okay:

I am really a junkie for red brick buildings... like CAP in Iloilo City. :)

Just like the Jaro Belfry. :okay:

Our Church in San Miguel is half-baked brick. :bash:

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 07:29 AM

^^
Thanks for posting Bernie! Daw Bombo ba, pag request ara dayon! :okay:

I am really a junkie for red brick buildings... like CAP in Iloilo City. :)

Just like the Jaro Belfry. :okay:

Our Church in San Miguel is half-baked brick. :bash:

Nami gid man tulukon ang mga red brick buildings pre. They seem to evoke class and strength.

Ang isa pa gid na nami na building na red brick is the one in front of the freedom grandstand. ang may Eagle bala. Galing kay butangan nila sang aluminum cladding. Jutay lang gid ang mga red brick buildings sa iloilo, tabunan pa. Ay nano. :ohno:

rapuy

February 3rd, 2010, 07:43 AM

^^
Haven't seen Dumangas Church up close... thanks for the info irong.

Janiuay Church is beautiful too. :okay:

Nami man ang Dumanggas, daw parehas sila sang Pavia. May ara pa stained glass sa ila windows.

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:52 AM

junnjun013

February 3rd, 2010, 07:52 AM

^^
Haven't seen Dumangas Church up close... thanks for the info irong.

Janiuay Church is beautiful too. :okay:

Dumangas Church...:)

http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/s/1717/7287b948fcf74fb48e3d53088f561819.jpg

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 07:58 AM

Dumangas Church...:)

http://media.share.ovi.com/m1/s/1717/7287b948fcf74fb48e3d53088f561819.jpg

i am hoping that somebody will post picture of Dumangas church and there you go.
thanks jun.:)
indi ko gid na da malimtan sang una sang gamay pa ako ang giant statue of virgin mary on the right and St. Joseph on the left side.

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 08:13 AM

Thank you _______. We are evaluating to open in one of the many beautiful and promising cities in the Philippines, Iloilo is of course one of them. We will take into consideration your information when the appropriate time.

Regards, AR
qualfon

Alejandra Romero

Dir. Corporativa de Operaciones Internacionales / COO

O USA: + (312) 283 1971

M USA: + (435) 659 0141

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 08:17 AM

steadyasweroll

February 3rd, 2010, 08:18 AM

oboi

February 3rd, 2010, 08:19 AM

Bilib ko sa mga baul ka aton kauturan diri. Pwerte ka damo sang tinago. Madamo guid nga salamat. I, too, am a fan of great old churches of the Philippines especially Iloilo. :ok:

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 08:19 AM

Finally, a good update for the long wait! At last, the city would have its own decent house of its own. No longer it has to squat! :okay:

I was surprised that the Public Information Office was clueless with the Ayala Technohub project. They were delighted to see the information coming first from here, hehehe!!! :D

Well now, I guess its about time that they should pay more attention to us.

After all, we are more than just anonymous forumers (except you berns and chy, hehe), we are real people and we have connections. :cheers:

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 08:20 AM

ILOILO PARAW REGATTA 2010
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010001-1.jpg
SM CITY ILOILO DEPARTMENT STORE RENOVATION
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010005.jpg

Ah yes, the next festival to look forward after the candelaria, PARAW REGATTA!! woohoo!

steadyasweroll

February 3rd, 2010, 08:21 AM

SM CITY ILOILO DEPARTMENT STORE RENOVATION
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010005.jpg[/CENTER]

oboi

February 3rd, 2010, 08:26 AM

SM CITY ILOILO DEPARTMENT STORE RENOVATION
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010005.jpg

I'm sure the interiors of SM Department Store Iloilo will look similar to SM Dept Store Megamall once finished. :happy:

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 08:28 AM

ILOILO PARAW REGATTA 2010
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010001-1.jpg
SM CITY ILOILO DEPARTMENT STORE RENOVATION
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010005.jpg

another event to look forward to.
to gther with samba regatta.

kadasig lang sa mga inadlaw.february na ta.love month:)
next month march na.this is exciting kay base sa e-mail sang ayala kay bernie nga mabreak ground for techno hub.tani madayon gid.

zhock2001

February 3rd, 2010, 08:28 AM

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 08:32 AM

try ko lang ma post...im new here.hehe

zhock2001

February 3rd, 2010, 08:33 AM

ayun... gumana! here's another batch...

SPICE bldg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/spice02.jpg

mere monique
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/mermonique05.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/mermonique02.jpg

inside mere monique chapel
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/mermonique07.jpg

iloilo harbor
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/IMGP1823p9.jpg

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 08:34 AM

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 08:36 AM

hehe...nope hindi ako taga qualfon na email lang ko sa site nila if they are really putting up a branch here in iloilo city. teh muna sabat sang operations manager nila (mexican na siya)

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 08:37 AM

^^ I remember my days in Cebu. Qualfon is our neighbor upstairs when I was working with PeopleSupport (now Aegis PS). :D

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 08:39 AM

demonoid724

February 3rd, 2010, 08:40 AM

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 08:40 AM

You're welcome!

When will the interview be scheduled?

hehe...nope hindi ako taga qualfon na email lang ko sa site nila if they are really putting up a branch here in iloilo city. teh muna sabat sang operations manager nila (mexican na siya)

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 08:46 AM

hehe...nope hindi ako taga qualfon na email lang ko sa site nila if they are really putting up a branch here in iloilo city. teh muna sabat sang operations manager nila (mexican na siya)

Ah ok. This is great news ah, this is very encouraging. Thanks for this update and welcome to the SSC-Iloilo tribe.

Grabe ang first post mo, update na, we like that! :cheers::cheers: cheers mate and welcome!

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 08:48 AM

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 08:50 AM

^^ I remember my days in Cebu. Qualfon is our neighbor upstairs when I was working with PeopleSupport (now Aegis PS). :D

Katalaka mag call center ah kapoy mag sagaw wakal, mayo ya mga non voice nga work like REO and TSG search, exam etc....in demand subong nga real estate outsourcing work sa US.

demonoid724

February 3rd, 2010, 08:56 AM

I'm sure the interiors of SM Department Store Iloilo will look similar to SM Dept Store Megamall once finished. :happy:

^^tapos na ang SM Cubao, SM Fairview and SM Megamall renovations

http://www.pointdesigninc.com/images/uploaded/14_gr_SM_Ortigas_4.jpg

view completed projects here : Point Design website (http://www.pointdesigninc.com)

^^
i hope amo gid man ni ang kalalabasan like their completed projects ang sm dept store mandurriao once finished

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 08:57 AM

Ah ok. This is great news ah, this is very encouraging. Thanks for this update and welcome to the SSC-Iloilo tribe.

Grabe ang first post mo, update na, we like that! :cheers::cheers: cheers mate and welcome!

Wala lang I would just like to help if my ma contribute lang ko hehe.....freelance worker malang ko.....small time, hehe

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 08:58 AM

let me just try posting some photos of iloilo. i don't know if i had already posted some of these stuff here before but others are new! hope i did not forget how to do this correctly.

quezon st
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/iloilo22.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/iloilo21.jpg

st.paul hospital
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/sphlobby04.jpg

Payless plaza looks just right to host call centers or banks, not a department store becuase their selections are not impressive and their location is not accessible to the public.

Katalaka mag call center ah kapoy mag sagaw wakal, mayo ya mga non voice nga work like REO and TSG search, exam etc....in demand subong nga real estate outsourcing work sa US.

Real estate outsourcing? ano ang ila gina outsource about that?

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:02 AM

Wala lang I would just like to help if my ma contribute lang ko hehe.....freelance worker malang ko.....small time, hehe

Your contribution is very much appreciated gid migs, regardless of quantity, volume or creativity.

BTW, just want to ask, dugay ka na nga ga lurk?

How did you come across this site?

demonoid724

February 3rd, 2010, 09:04 AM

labeth

February 3rd, 2010, 09:05 AM

The Villanueva Buildings (both of them are on corner JM Basa-Arsenal)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/30/Iloilo30.jpg?et=AinfVtkQp1INvE8c5lfrnw&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/31/Iloilo31.jpg?et=UpElsNXtIKC6xSswFmakxQ&nmid=314933556

Parisian and S.Villanueva Buildings (circa 1920s)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/32/Iloilo32.jpg?et=b7oa976z2XuymRnurJ9QPg&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/33/Iloilo33.jpg?et=Y1lbLhn4mnOHCW%2CCuT29Cg&nmid=314933556

Ang S. Villanueva amo na sya ang tag-iya man sang una sang mansion dira sa atubang sang San Agustin.

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:09 AM

^^daw may job interview lang ba :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hehe, just interested to know the story behind the decision to join the forum. Im sure we all have one.

In my case, I was very miserable after years of living in manila, because most of the people I know here thought that taga bukid ako, waay kaagi kaon donuts, kag manol sang mga amenities of modern living like electric fans. So, I kept on searching google about "progress" and "developments" in iloilo, to show to them what Iloilo is like. Guess where these key words led me? Of course, to this site.

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:11 AM

Your contribution is very much appreciated gid migs, regardless of quantity, volume or creativity.

BTW, just want to ask, dugay ka na nga ga lurk?

How did you come across this site?

Dugay nako ga basa di sa SSC-iloilo, damo nako nabasahan, hehehehe....gapangita malang ko tani sang client para sa grupo ko , guin try ko lang contact sa site sang Qualfon teh mayo nag reply, . May facility na sila nga na ubra sa Dumagete. Kabay lang di sila mag atras sa Iloilo eh, hehehe.

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:12 AM

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:14 AM

Hehe, just interested to know the story behind the decision to join the forum. Im sure we all have one.

In my case, I was very miserable after years of living in manila, because most of the people I know here thought that taga bukid ako, waay kaagi kaon donuts, kag manol sang mga amenities of modern living like electric fans. So, I kept on searching google about "progress" and "developments" in iloilo, to show to them what Iloilo is like. Guess where these key words led me? Of course, to this site.

-ako ya ga research ko mga terms para nami ibutang sa nga cover letter ko sa mga site na pang post ko para kita client......diri ko naka kadto, mas accurate pa di kaysa wikipidea..hehe

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 09:15 AM

Hehe, just interested to know the story behind the decision to join the forum. Im sure we all have one.

In my case, I was very miserable after years of living in manila, because most of the people I know here thought that taga bukid ako, waay kaagi kaon donuts, kag manol sang mga amenities of modern living like electric fans. So, I kept on searching google about "progress" and "developments" in iloilo, to show to them what Iloilo is like. Guess where these key words led me? Of course, to this site.

In a way, you look familiar and post familiar....;) :D

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:15 AM

-ako ya ga research ko mga terms para nami ibutang sa nga cover letter ko sa mga site na pang post ko para kita client......diri ko naka kadto, mas accurate pa di kaysa wikipidea..hehe

Ah ok, that's good to know pre!

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 09:15 AM

hehe...nope hindi ako taga qualfon na email lang ko sa site nila if they are really putting up a branch here in iloilo city. teh muna sabat sang operations manager nila (mexican na siya)

there was a news here before that they are planning to put up in Iloilo.if that is the mesage sent to you it must be positive feedback.
we'll just keep our finger cross kasi daw kadamo sulutan ngayon sa mga call center relocations.sometimes ara na gid sa imo mga kamot nagabato pa.
kinahanglan gid ang aggressiveness and competitiveness sang aton IT sector sa iloilo ta attract this investors.:)

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:16 AM

In a way, you look familiar and post familiar....;) :D

Hehehehe......:lol:

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:19 AM

there was a news here before that they are planning to put up in Iloilo.if that is the mesage sent to you it must be positive feedback.
we'll just keep our finger cross kasi daw kadamo sulutan ngayon sa mga call center relocations.sometimes ara na gid sa imo mga kamot nagabato pa.
kinahanglan gid ang aggressiveness and competitiveness sang aton IT sector sa iloilo ta attract this investors.:)

For sure masulod na gid na sila especially since ma open ang Plazuela and Ayala technohub, plus ma complete na ang power plant, all of which will happen this year. :banana:

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:19 AM

there was a news here before that they are planning to put up in Iloilo.if that is the mesage sent to you it must be positive feedback.
we'll just keep our finger cross kasi daw kadamo sulutan ngayon sa mga call center relocations.sometimes ara na gid sa imo mga kamot nagabato pa.
kinahanglan gid ang aggressiveness and competitiveness sang aton IT sector sa iloilo ta attract this investors.:)

-ambot lang daw hindi man active ang mga IT sector di sa city ta, daw mas updated pa gani kamo, Kibot ko gani nga mag pics kamo sang pantry sang transcom kay dira ko ga work under DTA Comcast Activations..hehehe

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 09:20 AM

Hehe, just interested to know the story behind the decision to join the forum. Im sure we all have one.

In my case, I was very miserable after years of living in manila, because most of the people I know here thought that taga bukid ako, waay kaagi kaon donuts, kag manol sang mga amenities of modern living like electric fans. So, I kept on searching google about "progress" and "developments" in iloilo, to show to them what Iloilo is like. Guess where these key words led me? Of course, to this site.

daw damo gid di maka relate sa imo sentimyento.isa na ko da.

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:21 AM

For sure masulod na gid na sila especially since ma open ang Plazuela and Ayala technohub, plus ma complete na ang power plant, all of which will happen this year. :banana:

-Gusto mo ikaw convince sa Operations Manager nila nga mexican hatag ko cmu ang email add niya..hehe

oboi

February 3rd, 2010, 09:22 AM

^^tapos na ang SM Cubao, SM Fairview and SM Megamall renovations

http://www.pointdesigninc.com/images/uploaded/14_gr_SM_Ortigas_4.jpg

view completed projects here : Point Design website (http://www.pointdesigninc.com)

^^
i hope amo gid man ni ang kalalabasan like their completed projects ang sm dept store mandurriao once finished

I've seen the renovations done to Megamall, Cubao and Fairview and they're all good. Megamall was where they first implement this design and I like it. :)

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:26 AM

daw damo gid di maka relate sa imo sentimyento.isa na ko da.

I think that's the common misconception of us who come from the south.

In the end, I didn't show them the pics of iloilo, I wanted to keep them in the dark so that they will be shocked when they get to iloilo.

-Gusto mo ikaw convince sa Operations Manager nila nga mexican hatag ko cmu ang email add niya..hehe

Ah...no thanks pre. I appreciate the offer but I do not think I have the professional credibility to convince Qualfon. Im not there yet, hehe.

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 09:26 AM

-ambot lang daw hindi man active ang mga IT sector di sa city ta, daw mas updated pa gani kamo, Kibot ko gani nga mag pics kamo sang pantry sang transcom kay dira ko ga work under DTA Comcast Activations..hehehe

kawat kawat lang na migs just for the love of our city.thanks to Ken

ti basi ikaw na ang ginahulat-hulat para magpa active since ara ka da.:)
well this is really a big challeng sa aton private sector and our government officials.

at least we are moving irregardless of some difficiencies.

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:26 AM

I've seen the renovations done to Megamall, Cubao and Fairview and they're all good. Megamall was where they first implement this design and I like it. :)

Daw nag class gid man pre ah.

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:28 AM

kawat kawat lang na migs just for the love of our city.thanks to Ken

ti basi ikaw na ang ginahulat-hulat para magpa active since ara ka da.:)
well this is really a big challeng sa aton private sector and our government officials.

at least we are moving irregardless of some difficiencies.

Gani, despite our handicaps, we can manage to progress. That's what I like about our hometown. :cheers:

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:29 AM

Payless plaza looks just right to host call centers or banks, not a department store becuase their selections are not impressive and their location is not accessible to the public.

Real estate outsourcing? ano ang ila gina outsource about that?

-may ara da data processing company diri sa city ta nga ga invlove real estate outsourcing such as REO and TSG search, exam and typing, taga-an ka na sang order id with the property owners add, and APN then i search mo na ang property chains ya pano ka lab-ot sa iya ang property, tanan nga deeds and mortages ya then pati sa tanan court papers niya if na bankrupt gd man property ya plus tanan nga taxes ya through appraisal form from county clerks sa different county sa states tapos ma undergo na sa EXAM para ubrahan code kag guina analyze na ang value sang property or na bankrupt guid man tanan mag access ka na even mga SSN number ka owner tapos ma contact kapa na sa lender kag title officer, para na sa Trustee sale guarantee sang mga owner sang land na gamit na para sa foreclosure or resale sang property damo na amo na nga work kay bal-an mo naman uso ang foreclosue, resale kag modification sang mga mortgages sa US. grabe nga explanation bah lawig2x hehehe

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:30 AM

-may ara da data processing company diri sa city ta nga ga invlove real estate outsourcing such as REO and TSG search, exam and typing, taga-an ka na sang order id with the property owners add, and APN then i search mo na ang property chains ya pano ka lab-ot sa iya ang property, tanan nga deeds and mortages ya then pati sa tanan court papers niya if na bankrupt gd man property ya plus tanan nga taxes ya through appraisal form from county clerks sa different county sa states tapos ma undergo na sa EXAM para ubrahan code kag guina analyze na ang value sang property or na bankrupt guid man tanan mag access ka na even mga SSN number ka owner tapos ma contact kapa na sa lender kag title officer, para na sa Trustee sale guarantee sang mga owner sang land na gamit na para sa foreclosure or resale sang property damo na amo na nga work kay bal-an mo naman uso ang foreclosue, resale kag modification sang mga mortgages sa US. grabe nga explanation bah lawig2x hehehe

Gani man, laba laba imo pag explain, pero that's good, very comprehensive, hehe. :nuts:

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 09:30 AM

Hehehehe......:lol:
I thought you don't have time posting on SSC? :lol:

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:33 AM

The discreet charm of Iloilo

EMOTIONAL WEATHER REPORT By Jessica Zafra (The Philippine Star) Updated January 29, 2010 12:00 AM

Metro Manila has many charms but between the noise, pollution, congestion, stress and traffic it can fray your nerves until they snap. The way to survive this chaos is to get out of the city once in a while and remind your lungs what oxygen tastes like. I had not left Manila in months and I was getting stir-crazy. When I heard that the SM malls were launching their tourism project My City, My SM in Iloilo I immediately volunteered to tag along. To my shock and delight they said okay.

The last time I was in Iloilo was in 1998. I gave a talk at UP and stayed at Sarabia Manor. My friend and I visited Molo Church, looked for the house of Graciano Lopez-Jaena, ate La Paz bachoy, and saw a snake-charmer in the plaza. Iloilo seemed quaint and laid-back, like the suburbs.

This time out Iloilo has a more cosmopolitan but still laid-back feel.

The streets, I keep pointing out, are clean; there is some vehicular traffic in the commercial areas but not the sort to cause road rage.

Remarkably there is little honking of horns. Buildings dating back to the Spanish colonial era, such as the Post Office, are well-preserved and still in use.

Iloilo’s citizens are gracious and considerate, the wait staff at restaurants helpful without being overly familiar. One particular waiter at Freska, a popular local restaurant which has branches in Manila, explains the items on the menu and makes recommendations: chicken binakol, managat, scallops. Every time he brings a dish I say “Thank you” and he replies, “You’re welcome!” Back home I do a double-take when service staff say “You’re welcome.”

Being outside Manila makes me realize that we live like orcs. (“Gimme that! Where’s my order? I was here ahead of him! This place sucks! Guard!”)

We are billeted at Iloilo Business Hotel, smack in the middle of a dining and entertainment complex called The Avenue. Next to it is a restaurant in the shape of a pirate ship. At 1:30 p.m. the speakers at the hotel entrance are blasting house music, which should tell you that if it’s a quiet, restful evening you seek, this is not the hotel for you. On the other hand if you want to sample Iloilo’s thriving nightlife, or wish to experience sleeping inside a boombox, you have come to the right place. It’s the height of the very popular Dinagyang festival and tourists have arrived from all over.

The highlight of the festival is the competition in which “tribes” representing schools, barangays and civic groups compete for prizes.

This competition is taken very seriously: set and costume design, choreography and rehearsals take months. One would think that the Ati-Atihan with its simple beats does not require much choreography; trust me, the people of Iloilo have turned it into a complex spectacle.

The annual festival has drawn some flak: so much time, energy, and money is devoted to celebrating the Aetas’ rituals, the dancers smear soot on themselves to play Aetas, but real Aetas roam the streets begging for handouts. In response to the criticism the city council has announced projects for the benefit of the Aetas.

On Sunday the citizens flock to the Freedom Grandstand off the waterfront to watch the dancing tribes. Again I keep professing my amazement at how courteous the people are: the stadium is full, but there is no pushing and jostling, and despite the size of the crowd you can actually have a conversation. Even with the booming drumbeats.

It’s almost noon but it’s quite cool. The last five performers to take the stage are the winners and runners-up from the previous year.

Before the tribe makes its entrance, street sweepers clear the performance area. Then a lone warrior holding up a spear bearing the name of his tribe walks around the stage, much like the gladiators of ancient Rome circled the arena to greet the audience. A large wooden stage is wheeled into the center of the arena, the doors open, and dozens of warriors in elaborate costume pour out, dancing in perfect time. They fan out across the arena in formation, running, jumping, vigorously shaking spears and shields. So that’s where all the sugar in Iloilo’s famous sweets goes.

There are costume changes, perfectly executed, and backdrop changes on the stage-on-wheels. Towards the end of each 10-minute performance, the dancers produce statues of the Infant Jesus and there is a chorus of “Viva Santo Niño!” Think of it as the mutant spawn of Cecil B. DeMille and Kuya Germs run amuck, but in a good way.

After lunch at Breakthrough we drive to Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction of this massive Baroque church began in 1787; along with the limestone it required huge amounts of egg white. (I presume the egg yolks were used to make cookies and pastry.) The building was completed 10 years later, and in the centuries that followed it has survived damaged by revolution, fire and earthquake. It is currently undergoing restoration.

We go around the stone edifice, taking pictures. An old man, neatly dressed, walks up to me and starts telling me his life story. At least I think it’s his life story, since I don’t speak Ilonggo. From what I understand he had served in the Korean War, where he was part of the military contingent guarding the 38th Parallel, and he married a Korean woman. “A Korean!” he repeats. I nod, smile, and move away. He approaches another member of our party. Perhaps he just needs someone to talk to, but then he starts going on about his intelligence agents and how they are still “in there.” I’m not sure if he means inside North Korea or inside the church. In any case he seems harmless, and when no one chats him up he walks away. In Iloilo even the crazy people are considerate.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=544684&publicationSubCategoryId=84

Kaltehitze

February 3rd, 2010, 09:33 AM

I thought you don't have time posting on SSC? :lol:

The nature of my job requires me to be online at these hours. :ohno:

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:35 AM

Gani man, laba laba imo pag explain, pero that's good, very comprehensive, hehe. :nuts:

-damo na kabalo sang amo na nga work sa iloilo galing isa lang company nga may amo na diri, tani mag damo lang, hehe...kanugon damo paman abilidad mga tawo di wala lang galing opurtinidad, hehe

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 09:39 AM

-may ara da data processing company diri sa city ta nga ga invlove real estate outsourcing such as REO and TSG search, exam and typing, taga-an ka na sang order id with the property owners add, and APN then i search mo na ang property chains ya pano ka lab-ot sa iya ang property, tanan nga deeds and mortages ya then pati sa tanan court papers niya if na bankrupt gd man property ya plus tanan nga taxes ya through appraisal form from county clerks sa different county sa states tapos ma undergo na sa EXAM para ubrahan code kag guina analyze na ang value sang property or na bankrupt guid man tanan mag access ka na even mga SSN number ka owner tapos ma contact kapa na sa lender kag title officer, para na sa Trustee sale guarantee sang mga owner sang land na gamit na para sa foreclosure or resale sang property damo na amo na nga work kay bal-an mo naman uso ang foreclosue, resale kag modification sang mga mortgages sa US. grabe nga explanation bah lawig2x hehehe

good that we have that in our city!
daw real estate and broker ka gali pareho di states nga you should pass the exam then you'll be a member and has all these privileges.

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 09:40 AM

Twilight at Jaro, Iloilo City
I was ending my lightning tour of the city that day by going back to Jaro and view those grand old edifices. It is in the afternoon I believe that I see the magic unfolds in Jaro. The old establishments bathe themselves in the warm colour of the western sun.

Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and its Marian aura of blue and white (nope, indi si Marian Rivera ha! :lol:)
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Kadaku sang tarpaulin ni Jamora. Sa pihak nga side sang Don Joaquin Ledesma Mansion, may nakabutang naman nga Mabilog kag Treñas nga tarps. :lol:
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E.Lopez corner Jayme Streets
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Nelly Garden
Home to the relative of the Lopezes, this exudes its grand type of mansions during Iloilo's height as an entrepot of sugar and finance.
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Sanson-Montinola Ancestral House
When I was a kid, I thought this is an old haunted house as depicted on movies. However, I appreciated its beauty by the time I grew older.
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And the busy E.Lopez Street during a Monday rush hour afternoon. Even though jeepneys clutter the streets, I still find it pleasant as compared to the roaring vehicles in Manila. Albeit, the rush hour here is a respite from the rush hours that I have in Manila.
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^^ But that traysikad still has got to go!

eonynx

February 3rd, 2010, 09:41 AM

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:42 AM

good that we have that in our city!
daw real estate and broker ka gali pareho di states nga you should pass the exam then you'll be a member and has all these privileges.

-hehehe hindi na ya pang real estate broker, ga work kami ya for title companies, budlay beh explain wala ta beh di ya mga title company sa pilipinas, real estate developer lang ka mga subdivion..hehe

habagatcentral1

February 3rd, 2010, 09:45 AM

The discreet charm of Iloilo

EMOTIONAL WEATHER REPORT By Jessica Zafra (The Philippine Star) Updated January 29, 2010 12:00 AM

I so love this particular Jessica Zafra article. I agree, crazy people in Iloilo are considerate...:nuts: Like me? :lol:

Anyway, I could totally relate to her...yet she's an outsider and I consider myself a resident despite the absence. So, she was at Dinagyang that time then...:)

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 09:50 AM

-hehehe hindi na ya pang real estate broker, ga work kami ya for title companies, budlay beh explain wala ta beh di ya mga title company sa pilipinas, real estate developer lang ka mga subdivion..hehe

ah ok,
sorry daw nadula ako sa context.sige lang a, i know tha that you are doing well with your job.keep it up.
kag welcome ka gid di anytime.hope to see more of you here para damo ta ma update sa iloilo.

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 09:54 AM

ah ok,
sorry daw nadula ako sa context.sige lang a, i know tha that you are doing well with your job.keep it up.
kag welcome ka gid di anytime.hope to see more of you here para damo ta ma update sa iloilo.

-hehehe thanks.......nalingaway man ko sang mga conflict nagkatabo di before, daw ka sadya basahun hehe

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 10:03 AM

sige lang amo gid na iya.diri man lang na di sa online galing ang iban ya ginapersonal gid.
ako gani i find this forum informative kag sometimes funny man e.

readytogo

February 3rd, 2010, 10:13 AM

sige lang amo gid na iya.diri man lang na di sa online galing ang iban ya ginapersonal gid.
ako gani i find this forum informative kag sometimes funny man e.

-gani man, hehehe..... budlay man sagad post kag update bala nga wala man tupa, ma huy-an kalang hehe......

irong206

February 3rd, 2010, 10:26 AM

lewdsaint

February 3rd, 2010, 10:31 AM

Ah yes, the next festival to look forward after the candelaria, PARAW REGATTA!! woohoo!

May Chinese New Year pa next week.
Yeah!

BTW, Chy (Exploreiloilo) and Eric (Byahilo) diri kagab-i sa akon. Naghalin sila kagina sang aga pakadto Siquiqor. Madamo na naman sila i-share sa aton sa ila nga panglugayawan.

lewdsaint

February 3rd, 2010, 10:58 AM

Hehehe! Ari na naman ang good news....

Fresh news

Gabanat ang PHINMA invest sa Iloilo kag sa WV.

Phinma unit signs 10 wind power contracts with DOE

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 02/03/2010 5:32 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corp., the renewable energy unit of the Philippine Investment Management (Phinma) Group, has signed at least 10 wind energy service contracts with the Department of Energy (DOE), requiring a total investment of $300 million.

Trans-Asia president Francisco Viray said the contracts involve the contruction of wind power projects with capacity of 123 megawatts in the Luzon area.

Specifically, the company will put up 26-MW project in Paracale and Vinzons, Camarines Norte; 9-MW in Silang, Cavite; 9-MW in Bauan and San Luis, Batangas; 19-MW in Calatagan, Batangas; 10-MW in Infanta, Quezon; 9-MW in Caluag and Lopez, Quezon; 10-MW in Caluag, Quezon; 9-MW in San Joaquin in Iloilo; 10-MW in Dumangas, Iloilo; and 12-MW in Anda and Guindulman, Bohol.

Viray said they would spend about P2.5 million for the pre-development program of each project, which would take 3 to 5 years to complete. Funding for the pre-development would be sourced internally, Viray added.

Viray meanwhile expressed confidence that the government would be able to come up with the guidelines for the feed-in-tariff (FIT) for renewable energy projects.

FIT refers to a renewable energy policy that offers guaranteed payments per kilowatt-hour to renewable energy developers for the electricity they produce.

At present, the installed capacity from renewable energy generation is 5,301.6 MW, which represents 33% of the total installed generating capacity.

It is projected that generation from renewable energy will double by year 2013 with the passage of the renewable energy bill.

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 11:07 AM

Amo ni ginatawag nga hanot kag balbal sang Iloilo:lol::lol::lol:
Congrats sa 8 topnotchers naton kag top-performing schools :cheers:

Half of examinees from WV pass nursing board
BY MONTESA GRIÑO-CAOYONAN

ILOILO City – Fifty percent of the total number of examinees from Western Visayas passed the November 2009 Licensure Examination for Nurses, revealed the Commission on Higher Education 6 (CHED-6).

According to CHED-6 Director Rex Casiple, 4,028 examinees were able to pass out of the 8,047 takers from the different provinces of Region 6.

Though half of the examinees flunked, Casiple said the 50-percent passing rate is actually 10.28 percent higher than the national passing average of 39.72 percent.

Sixteen out of 21 nursing schools in the region (76 percent) were “high performers” or performed above the national average, said Casiple. These were:
• St. Paul University, Iloilo City – 100 percent passing rate and ranked 1st in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo City – 100 percent passing rate and ranked 1st in the national level (30 to 99 examinees)
• Central Philippine University (CPU), Iloilo City – 95.65 percent passing rate and ranked 7th in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• Aklan Polytechnic College, Kalibo, Aklan – ranked 7th in the national level (30 to 99 examinees)
• University of San Agustin, Iloilo City – ranked 14th, in the national level (100 or more examinees)
• Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan – 81.48 percent passing rate
• University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City – 68.22 percent passing rate
• Colegio San Agustin, Bacolod City – 61.95 percent passing rate
• Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Sagay, City – 57.89 percent passing rate
• Central Philippine Adventist College, Murcia, Negros Occidental – 54.97 percent passing rate
• St. Anthony’s College, Roxas City – 53.7 percent passing rate
• Capiz State University, Pontevedra, Capiz – 53.33 percent passing rate
• Iloilo Doctors’ College, Iloilo City – 49.48 percent passing rate
• Riverside College, Bacolod City – 45.96 percent passing rate
• Fellowship Baptist College, Kabankalan City – 42.37percent passing rate; and
• University of Negros Occidental Recoletos, Bacolod City – 41.67percent passing rate.

Casiple said “repeaters” pulled down the regional average to 50 percent. Out of 2,286, 548 repeaters in the region passed.

There were many factors to consider in the performance of the examinees, said Casiple. Most of nursing schools in the region have no hospitals of their own to accommodate their practicing students.

There are 21 nursing schools in Western Visayas. Only six have their own hospitals.

Casiple also said the dearth of qualified faculty must also be considered./PN

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/mainnews%201.htm

Iloilo included in President Arroyo's cyber-corridor tour

Iloilo City (2 February) -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be in Iloilo City on February 3, 2010 to visit RRLS-Information and Communications Technology (RRLS-ICT) Academy at M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, this City.

The President has embarked on a week-long cyber-corridor tour on the following ICT-BPO Centers and the top ten next-wave zones: Metro Laguna, Metro Cavite, Iloilo, Davao, Bacolod, Bulacan East, Bulacan West Cagayan de Oro, Lipa City, and Pampanga Central.

The tour will highlight the part of the President's legacy that provides the human and physical infrastructure for the ICT-BPO sector, which creates high-paying jobs for young Filipinos.

While in Iloilo City, President Arroyo will inspect the RRLS-ICT Academy facilities and observed the conduct of classes as well.

RRLS stands for Ronald Raymund Lacson Sebastian who is the Chairman of Board of Directors of RRLS-ICT Academy and CEO of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University. The school has been in the business for seven years, offering TESDA registered courses: two-year Programming NCIV, two-year Computer Harware Servicing NC II, Medical Transcription NC II (492 hours), Call Center Course, Finishing Course for Call Center Agents NC II (100 hours) and Medical Transcription NC II (160 hours). Short-term proficiency courses like Word Processing, Spreadsheet Application, Presentation package, and Adobe Photoshop are also offered for tutorial or group classes.

PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100202.htm&no=69)

wow. didn't know that ron-ron is now the CEO of JBLMU. ma-rub elbows pa sya kay madam gloria. :D

GMA checks Iloilo City’s leading university on IT
ILOILO City – Today, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is visiting the city, this time to assess the progress of the metropolis as an information technology hub.

She will specifically check the Ronald Raymond Lacson Sebasian – Information and Communications Technology Academy of the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University in Molo district.
The President is on a week-long “cyber-corridor tour” of Metro Laguna, Metro Cavite, Iloilo, Davao, Bacolod, Bulacan East, Bulacan West Cagayan de Oro, Lipa City and Pampanga Central. Her visit will highlight her legacy of human and physical infrastructures for the information communication technology – business process outsourcing (ICT-BPO) sector.

i heard there's a call center inside JBLFMU's campus in Molo... is this it?

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 11:17 AM

Another additional big project to start next month,, busy nman sa pag-update sini kag sako nman construction activites sa ciudad :lol::lol: ....

New City Hall breaks ground February 15
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE groundbreaking of the new Iloilo City Hall project is scheduled February 15 after the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) finally decided to award the contract to the lowest bidder.

City Legal Officer Edgar Gil, BAC chairman, said the new City Hall contract will be awarded to FF Cruz-Freyssinet Philippine after the groundbreaking at the old City Hall site across Plaza Libertad.

FF Cruz-Freyssinet Philippine bid of P368 million was the lowest among the three firms that participated in the bidding process.

Only three bidders qualified to bid for the 7-storey new city hall project which has an agency bid estimate of P449,997,893.54.

Gil said Mayor Jerry Treñas will issue the notice to proceed to FF Cruz-Freyssinet after the groundbreaking.

Gil said top officials of FF Cruz-Freyssinet met with Treñas to discuss the project and “they promised to finish the project at least one year after starting the project”.

The P80-million savings in the new City Hall budget will be used for other components of the building such as air-conditioning system and parking space.

Gil said they are planning to put up a 2-storey parking bay beside the new City Hall.

The new city hall will incorporate the facades of four heritage buildings in Iloilo City – the old Masonic Temple, Iloilo Customs House, University of the Philippines Visayas and the old City Hall.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16916&Itemid=1

with Iloilo's growing economy,, kelangan ta gid more infras on ICT,, one thing is that we are not saturated yet and we still have thousands of competent graduates/manpower that need to be tapped.. Once, the CFPP is completed, im sure more companies will come...

City needs infras for information technology
By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas is encouraging the private sector, especially businessmen and investors to put up more buildings and other infrastructures to absorb the influx of information technology business in this part of the country.

So far, the city has more than 4,000 seats from the call centers which choose Iloilo as the base of branch operation in Western Visayas.

“However, the existing infrastructures are not enough and we need more investors to put up these buildings to house the sunshine industry that is the IT.” Treñas said.

The latest call center to come in is Transcom which is hiring more than 1,000 agents this year. Existing are call centers TeleTech, PLDT e-Ventus, CallBox and other smaller call centers. Ayala Corp. is also set to open an IT Park within this year following the significant investments made by Megaworld Corp. which is said to be establishing an IT Park at its acquired property at the old Iloilo Mandurriao airport.

Treñas said the city has established its name as an important site for IT business and electric power to be supplied by the first coal-fired power plant here, is expected for commissioning before the end of 2010.

http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16920&Itemid=2

I was surprised that the Public Information Office was clueless with the Ayala Technohub project. They were delighted to see the information coming first from here, hehehe!!! :D

really? you mean here in SSC-Iloilo??

IMPRESARIO

February 3rd, 2010, 11:27 AM

The discreet charm of Iloilo

EMOTIONAL WEATHER REPORT By Jessica Zafra (The Philippine Star) Updated January 29, 2010 12:00 AM
In Iloilo even the crazy people are considerate.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=544684&publicationSubCategoryId=84

^^
excuse me...:nuts:
Jessica Zafra's witty and funny article made me laugh. :lol:

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 11:47 AM

one of my fave mansion in the city is Lizares Mansion in Jaro,,, salamt sa update pic nga ni... :cheers::cheers:

Given the limitation of time, I made a lightning tour of the city. From Jaro all the way to Molo and vice versa, it gave me another glimpse of taking photos of my banwang pinalangga. (BTW, for the info of everyone, I'm not born and raised in Iloilo but opted to stay and love it all throughout.). :)

I was surprised though, the day after Dinagyang highlight, the city proper streets were already clean. Although there were makeshift platforms that were seen but overall, the City CENRO has done a great job cleaning up the mess in less than 24 hours!

Angelicum School (Mansion de Lizares)
Tabuc Suba, Jaro, Iloilo City
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From my hometown, Pavia! :D

Iglesia de Santa Monica, Pavia, Iloilo
Neo-Byzantine and a bit neo-romanesque

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red bricks same as the gargantuan Cabatuan Church,, nami tulokon,,

Jaro Floodway
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busy gyapon obra dira,, mga big trucks come and go that's why dasig man maguba mga dalanon sa city because of the numerous u/c activities sa ciudad...

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 11:50 AM

dapat i-preserve kag renovate man sang mga owners ini mga heritage buildings

I really love strolling at the downtown Calle Real area despite its reputation for most Ilonggo commoners. It is where I get into touch with Iloilo's glorious past and culture.

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Pilar Building and Calle Real Center (buhi pa ang ACSI, P200 lang downpayment man? :D)
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I'll try to look on my archives on what's the name of this building. But it exhibits the 1950's international style
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JM Basa Street facing South from the Arsenal-JM Basa corner
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The Villanueva Buildings (both of them are on corner JM Basa-Arsenal)
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Parisian and S.Villanueva Buildings (circa 1920s)
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My fave building, hehe!! :D International House Buildling (corner JM Basa-Aldeguer)
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The tree grand old edifices of Calle Real
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Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 11:54 AM

ILOILO PARAW REGATTA 2010
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010001-1.jpg
SM CITY ILOILO DEPARTMENT STORE RENOVATION
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg212/steadyasweroll/02022010005.jpg

basi classy ang dating sang SM dept store under renovation, more changes in ceiling, floor maybe...

may Iloilo-Chinese New Year pa kita nga i-selebrar :cheers::cheers::cheers:

pisan gid si berns,, madamo nga salamat sa pag-buhi sa aton downtown with these updated pics,, pride naton ining mga heritage buildings

-lapit nlng matapos GSIS Regional Office a,, daw modern man with those glass windows :okay:

Freedom Park to Plaza Libertad

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/42/Iloilo42.jpg?et=o3aoR2Kf6KizufK3ZiRV1A&nmid=314933556
Aduana and Monument of Col. Macario Peralta

Cine Regent
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/43/Iloilo43.jpg?et=cXWde891txN4LPBHZp9iJA&nmid=314933556

Ynchausti & Cia/Elizalde & Cia/COA Building
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/44/Iloilo44.jpg?et=NwKBcLkflhXIHmlgvi%2BW6A&nmid=314933556

The Old PNB Building
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/46/Iloilo46.jpg?et=eXEKo0dgnQRfDQXRBGpcdA&nmid=314933556

Masonic Lodge No.11
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San Jose Parish Church and Monument of Jose Rizal
I find it quite coincidental though that Rizal is facing forward to the Masonic Lodge and turned his back in the San Jose de Placer Parish. A controversy that still mires historians even up to this day...did Rizal retracted or not?
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/48/Iloilo48.jpg?et=NqCYmP%2Bl0m4sOV3oYxI6PA&nmid=314933556

The Agustinian Church of San Jose de Placer. This is where the replica image of the Santo Niño de Cebu is enshrined during the Dinagyang festivities
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/52/Iloilo52.jpg?et=BvnDXFQV9A6WvTjkwHyCwg&nmid=314933556

The GSIS Building is taking shape now..:D
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/55/Iloilo55.jpg?et=BeNX7fnR2ocBC0Kj5Y4XcQ&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/57/Iloilo57.jpg?et=AcpfMln7ODTb8NGzC0I2vw&nmid=314933556

The three old houses at Calle Santo Rosario corner Calle Zamora
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Landbank Plaza Libertad branch (formerly Hotel Iloilo)
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gustokiddo

February 3rd, 2010, 12:25 PM

Is this SM City or SM Delgado?

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 12:29 PM

^^I miss Tatoy's, love the food...I'll be back in Iloilo for more...

Tatoy's is always sure to delight everyone with its manok and seafoods... Best for family gathering too :okay:

gustokiddo

February 3rd, 2010, 12:34 PM

I prefer Breakthrough. I find Tatoys a bit dirty and ugh....I just don't like the place. But yeah, the food is good!

gustokiddo

February 3rd, 2010, 12:37 PM

I think once the city hall is gone, Robinsons might do a mallwide renovation...I certainly hope so

IMPRESARIO

February 3rd, 2010, 12:59 PM

GMA in JBLFMU
lnYsWTwhbCY

IMPRESARIO

February 3rd, 2010, 01:01 PM

^^Breakthrough....crabmeat.... :drool:

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 01:08 PM

I think once the city hall is gone, Robinsons might do a mallwide renovation...I certainly hope so

they might turn the 4th floor into some convention center or gaming arcade or cybercorridor of gadgets and electronics,, we'll see then..

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 01:16 PM

try ko lang ma post...im new here.hehe

Welcome to SSC-Iloilo readytogo!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

let me just try posting some photos of iloilo. i don't know if i had already posted some of these stuff here before but others are new! hope i did not forget how to do this correctly.

salamat sa downtown pics zhock,, amo ni kun-isa mga parts na nalimtan i-update :lol::lol:

the Lopez Mansion still looks grand and regal among all mansions here in Iloilo
:cheers::cheers:

Twilight at Jaro, Iloilo City
I was ending my lightning tour of the city that day by going back to Jaro and view those grand old edifices. It is in the afternoon I believe that I see the magic unfolds in Jaro. The old establishments bathe themselves in the warm colour of the western sun.

Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and its Marian aura of blue and white (nope, indi si Marian Rivera ha! :lol:)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/98/Iloilo110.jpg?et=nwKL751QrLxTvcA%2Bmqb%2CCg&nmid=314933556

Kadaku sang tarpaulin ni Jamora. Sa pihak nga side sang Don Joaquin Ledesma Mansion, may nakabutang naman nga Mabilog kag Treñas nga tarps. :lol:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/99/Iloilo98.jpg?et=e7rtgpzf%2C3Y4hq4JHvtXyA&nmid=314933556

E.Lopez corner Jayme Streets
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/100/Iloilo99.jpg?et=LgQ3Pju4DtvphhtEs6BALQ&nmid=314933556

Nelly Garden
Home to the relative of the Lopezes, this exudes its grand type of mansions during Iloilo's height as an entrepot of sugar and finance.
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/101/Iloilo100.jpg?et=k88%2BmWz6xwiYvV6OoCw75Q&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/102/Iloilo101.jpg?et=k8DC4XpHCaKq8GGxFCFLeg&nmid=314933556

Sanson-Montinola Ancestral House
When I was a kid, I thought this is an old haunted house as depicted on movies. However, I appreciated its beauty by the time I grew older.
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/104/Iloilo103.jpg?et=cy1vQ3aI0ahFup8yna2M%2CQ&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/105/Iloilo104.jpg?et=Qs09Wy%2CsWOOUxL4VJbTDeg&nmid=314933556

^^ But that traysikad still has got to go!

blueguy

February 3rd, 2010, 01:22 PM

^^damu kita dri Centralian, ako CPUCN 1998, my sister is CPUCN 1996. :)

ako CPUCE 1997

true blue ilonggo

February 3rd, 2010, 01:24 PM

Iloilo continues to become competitive as IT hub

February 3, 2010, 6:18pm

ILOILO CITY (PNA) – The province and city of Iloilo continue to become competitive as an information technology (IT) hub, according to Engr. Wilhelm Malones, Provincial Director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Malones said Iloilo was adequately promoted during the Metro-Iloilo Guimaras Investment Forum held in Metro Manila last year, where presentations on the “number of endowments the city and the province has, particularly on their power supply” were made.

He added that Iloilo’s power supply problem has already been addressed with the construction of the Global Business Power Corporation (GPBC)’s coal-fired power plant which is slated to become operational within the year.

As a result of that forum, Malones said Iloilo was able to invite Transcom Asia, now in the process of relocation on the second floor of the Amigo Plaza Mall and which is presently now hiring call center agents.

Malones added that the problem with space can very well be addressed once the Pazuela, a new commercial center being constructed along Iloilo City’s Diversion Road is completed.
The second floor of said center is designed to cater to business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, he said.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas also informed that the Ayala Group of Companies will likewise be establishing an IT Park near the Smallville Complex; this IT enclave is expected to become operational this November.

“I am certain that once these buildings are ready, more call center agents will be working here than in any other center in Western Visayas,” Treñas said.

Meantime, with the help of the Iloilo Federation for Information Technology (I-FIT), the city continues to produce competitive graduates every year. Iloilo produces some 18,000 graduates annually.

“There have been attempts by the I-FIT to improve the competence of students relative to the demand of IT to include not only voice but also software development and medical transcription,” he said.

Since its inception, the IT industry has already employed some 3,500 agents and is expected to increase to 4,000 before the end of the year.

Wednesday, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, along with Commissioner Rey Anthony Chua of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) was in Iloilo to check on the progress of the local IT industry here.

This city has been identified one of the country’s Next Wave Cities with human resource as its strongest indicator.

aragay guid... sa november na ma open ang ayala technohub. so laban laban sa march guid man ang ground breaking hehehe. :cheers:

oboi

February 3rd, 2010, 01:32 PM

ako CPUCE 1997

ako ya CPU-Kinder 1986 :lol:

true blue ilonggo

February 3rd, 2010, 01:40 PM

Dugay nako ga basa di sa SSC-iloilo, damo nako nabasahan, hehehehe....gapangita malang ko tani sang client para sa grupo ko , guin try ko lang contact sa site sang Qualfon teh mayo nag reply, . May facility na sila nga na ubra sa Dumagete. Kabay lang di sila mag atras sa Iloilo eh, hehehe.

welcome sa ssc readytogo... share lang mga opinions and insights mo di ah. as long as you have iloilo in your heart, then be a part of ssc iloilo. :) :cheers:

The discreet charm of Iloilo

EMOTIONAL WEATHER REPORT By Jessica Zafra (The Philippine Star) Updated January 29, 2010 12:00 AM

Metro Manila has many charms but between the noise, pollution, congestion, stress and traffic it can fray your nerves until they snap. The way to survive this chaos is to get out of the city once in a while and remind your lungs what oxygen tastes like. I had not left Manila in months and I was getting stir-crazy. When I heard that the SM malls were launching their tourism project My City, My SM in Iloilo I immediately volunteered to tag along. To my shock and delight they said okay.

The last time I was in Iloilo was in 1998. I gave a talk at UP and stayed at Sarabia Manor. My friend and I visited Molo Church, looked for the house of Graciano Lopez-Jaena, ate La Paz bachoy, and saw a snake-charmer in the plaza. Iloilo seemed quaint and laid-back, like the suburbs.

This time out Iloilo has a more cosmopolitan but still laid-back feel.

The streets, I keep pointing out, are clean; there is some vehicular traffic in the commercial areas but not the sort to cause road rage.

Remarkably there is little honking of horns. Buildings dating back to the Spanish colonial era, such as the Post Office, are well-preserved and still in use.

Iloilo’s citizens are gracious and considerate, the wait staff at restaurants helpful without being overly familiar. One particular waiter at Freska, a popular local restaurant which has branches in Manila, explains the items on the menu and makes recommendations: chicken binakol, managat, scallops. Every time he brings a dish I say “Thank you” and he replies, “You’re welcome!” Back home I do a double-take when service staff say “You’re welcome.”

Being outside Manila makes me realize that we live like orcs. (“Gimme that! Where’s my order? I was here ahead of him! This place sucks! Guard!”)

We are billeted at Iloilo Business Hotel, smack in the middle of a dining and entertainment complex called The Avenue. Next to it is a restaurant in the shape of a pirate ship. At 1:30 p.m. the speakers at the hotel entrance are blasting house music, which should tell you that if it’s a quiet, restful evening you seek, this is not the hotel for you. On the other hand if you want to sample Iloilo’s thriving nightlife, or wish to experience sleeping inside a boombox, you have come to the right place. It’s the height of the very popular Dinagyang festival and tourists have arrived from all over.

The highlight of the festival is the competition in which “tribes” representing schools, barangays and civic groups compete for prizes.

This competition is taken very seriously: set and costume design, choreography and rehearsals take months. One would think that the Ati-Atihan with its simple beats does not require much choreography; trust me, the people of Iloilo have turned it into a complex spectacle.

The annual festival has drawn some flak: so much time, energy, and money is devoted to celebrating the Aetas’ rituals, the dancers smear soot on themselves to play Aetas, but real Aetas roam the streets begging for handouts. In response to the criticism the city council has announced projects for the benefit of the Aetas.

On Sunday the citizens flock to the Freedom Grandstand off the waterfront to watch the dancing tribes. Again I keep professing my amazement at how courteous the people are: the stadium is full, but there is no pushing and jostling, and despite the size of the crowd you can actually have a conversation. Even with the booming drumbeats.

It’s almost noon but it’s quite cool. The last five performers to take the stage are the winners and runners-up from the previous year.

Before the tribe makes its entrance, street sweepers clear the performance area. Then a lone warrior holding up a spear bearing the name of his tribe walks around the stage, much like the gladiators of ancient Rome circled the arena to greet the audience. A large wooden stage is wheeled into the center of the arena, the doors open, and dozens of warriors in elaborate costume pour out, dancing in perfect time. They fan out across the arena in formation, running, jumping, vigorously shaking spears and shields. So that’s where all the sugar in Iloilo’s famous sweets goes.

There are costume changes, perfectly executed, and backdrop changes on the stage-on-wheels. Towards the end of each 10-minute performance, the dancers produce statues of the Infant Jesus and there is a chorus of “Viva Santo Niño!” Think of it as the mutant spawn of Cecil B. DeMille and Kuya Germs run amuck, but in a good way.

After lunch at Breakthrough we drive to Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Construction of this massive Baroque church began in 1787; along with the limestone it required huge amounts of egg white. (I presume the egg yolks were used to make cookies and pastry.) The building was completed 10 years later, and in the centuries that followed it has survived damaged by revolution, fire and earthquake. It is currently undergoing restoration.

We go around the stone edifice, taking pictures. An old man, neatly dressed, walks up to me and starts telling me his life story. At least I think it’s his life story, since I don’t speak Ilonggo. From what I understand he had served in the Korean War, where he was part of the military contingent guarding the 38th Parallel, and he married a Korean woman. “A Korean!” he repeats. I nod, smile, and move away. He approaches another member of our party. Perhaps he just needs someone to talk to, but then he starts going on about his intelligence agents and how they are still “in there.” I’m not sure if he means inside North Korea or inside the church. In any case he seems harmless, and when no one chats him up he walks away. In Iloilo even the crazy people are considerate.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=544684&publicationSubCategoryId=84

hehehe... nice article by j. zafra. it seems nag enjoy guid sya sa lilo ah. hehehe. :lol:

Twilight at Jaro, Iloilo City
I was ending my lightning tour of the city that day by going back to Jaro and view those grand old edifices. It is in the afternoon I believe that I see the magic unfolds in Jaro. The old establishments bathe themselves in the warm colour of the western sun.

Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and its Marian aura of blue and white (nope, indi si Marian Rivera ha! :lol:)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/98/Iloilo110.jpg?et=nwKL751QrLxTvcA%2Bmqb%2CCg&nmid=314933556

Kadaku sang tarpaulin ni Jamora. Sa pihak nga side sang Don Joaquin Ledesma Mansion, may nakabutang naman nga Mabilog kag Treñas nga tarps. :lol:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/99/Iloilo98.jpg?et=e7rtgpzf%2C3Y4hq4JHvtXyA&nmid=314933556

E.Lopez corner Jayme Streets
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/100/Iloilo99.jpg?et=LgQ3Pju4DtvphhtEs6BALQ&nmid=314933556

Nelly Garden
Home to the relative of the Lopezes, this exudes its grand type of mansions during Iloilo's height as an entrepot of sugar and finance.
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/101/Iloilo100.jpg?et=k88%2BmWz6xwiYvV6OoCw75Q&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/102/Iloilo101.jpg?et=k8DC4XpHCaKq8GGxFCFLeg&nmid=314933556

Sanson-Montinola Ancestral House
When I was a kid, I thought this is an old haunted house as depicted on movies. However, I appreciated its beauty by the time I grew older.
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/104/Iloilo103.jpg?et=cy1vQ3aI0ahFup8yna2M%2CQ&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/105/Iloilo104.jpg?et=Qs09Wy%2CsWOOUxL4VJbTDeg&nmid=314933556

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/110/Iloilo109.jpg?et=Zfxh734XXGkGS3byOLnXMQ&nmid=314933556

And the busy E.Lopez Street during a Monday rush hour afternoon. Even though jeepneys clutter the streets, I still find it pleasant as compared to the roaring vehicles in Manila. Albeit, the rush hour here is a respite from the rush hours that I have in Manila.
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/107/Iloilo106.jpg?et=%2Bbe2EVYJzW6ASbLMJ2DqFQ&nmid=314933556
^^ But that traysikad still has got to go!

thanks for the posting the iconic landmarks of iloilo city, berns... the rich and noble land of iloilo. :) :cheers:

Ang S. Villanueva amo na sya ang tag-iya man sang una sang mansion dira sa atubang sang San Agustin.

mga old rich na sang iloilo... ambot kung diin na ni sila subong ah. :cheers:

ayun... gumana! here's another batch...

SPICE bldg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/spice02.jpg

mere monique
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/mermonique05.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/mermonique02.jpg

inside mere monique chapel
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/mermonique07.jpg

iloilo harbor
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/IMGP1823p9.jpg

sa diin ni ang mere monique sang st. pauls? amo ni ang sa lapaz?

Hehehe! Ari na naman ang good news....

Fresh news

Gabanat ang PHINMA invest sa Iloilo kag sa WV.

Phinma unit signs 10 wind power contracts with DOE

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 02/03/2010 5:32 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Trans-Asia Renewable Energy Corp., the renewable energy unit of the Philippine Investment Management (Phinma) Group, has signed at least 10 wind energy service contracts with the Department of Energy (DOE), requiring a total investment of $300 million.

Trans-Asia president Francisco Viray said the contracts involve the contruction of wind power projects with capacity of 123 megawatts in the Luzon area.

Specifically, the company will put up 26-MW project in Paracale and Vinzons, Camarines Norte; 9-MW in Silang, Cavite; 9-MW in Bauan and San Luis, Batangas; 19-MW in Calatagan, Batangas; 10-MW in Infanta, Quezon; 9-MW in Caluag and Lopez, Quezon; 10-MW in Caluag, Quezon; 9-MW in San Joaquin in Iloilo; 10-MW in Dumangas, Iloilo; and 12-MW in Anda and Guindulman, Bohol.

Viray said they would spend about P2.5 million for the pre-development program of each project, which would take 3 to 5 years to complete. Funding for the pre-development would be sourced internally, Viray added.

Viray meanwhile expressed confidence that the government would be able to come up with the guidelines for the feed-in-tariff (FIT) for renewable energy projects.

FIT refers to a renewable energy policy that offers guaranteed payments per kilowatt-hour to renewable energy developers for the electricity they produce.

At present, the installed capacity from renewable energy generation is 5,301.6 MW, which represents 33% of the total installed generating capacity.

It is projected that generation from renewable energy will double by year 2013 with the passage of the renewable energy bill.

hehehehe, kanami lang sang mga balita ah... hanot kag balbal guid, iloilo! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Freedom Park to Plaza Libertad

The GSIS Building is taking shape now..:D
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/0/photos/388/600x600/55/Iloilo55.jpg?et=BeNX7fnR2ocBC0Kj5Y4XcQ&nmid=314933556

modern looking man gle ang new building sang gsis... gwapo. kung guin pwesto lang ni nila sa iban nga lugar nga may space like mandurriao... tigas guid tani. :cheers:

Haldir07

February 3rd, 2010, 01:44 PM

hehehehe, kanami lang sang mga balita ah... hanot kag balbal guid, iloilo! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

modern looking man gle ang new building sang gsis... gwapo. kung guin pwesto lang ni nila sa iban nga lugar nga may space like mandurriao... tigas guid tani. :cheers:

ano abi, dense na gid ang downtown area so indi mo gawa ma-appreciate ang isa ka building unlike kun ibutang mo sa Diversion for example ang GSIS Regional Office

can't wait for Ayala to start construction this March and for Plazuela to start operations by October this year :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Iloilo continues to become competitive as IT hub

February 3, 2010, 6:18pm

ILOILO CITY (PNA) – The province and city of Iloilo continue to become competitive as an information technology (IT) hub, according to Engr. Wilhelm Malones, Provincial Director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Malones said Iloilo was adequately promoted during the Metro-Iloilo Guimaras Investment Forum held in Metro Manila last year, where presentations on the “number of endowments the city and the province has, particularly on their power supply” were made.

He added that Iloilo’s power supply problem has already been addressed with the construction of the Global Business Power Corporation (GPBC)’s coal-fired power plant which is slated to become operational within the year.

As a result of that forum, Malones said Iloilo was able to invite Transcom Asia, now in the process of relocation on the second floor of the Amigo Plaza Mall and which is presently now hiring call center agents.

Malones added that the problem with space can very well be addressed once the Pazuela, a new commercial center being constructed along Iloilo City’s Diversion Road is completed.
The second floor of said center is designed to cater to business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, he said.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas also informed that the Ayala Group of Companies will likewise be establishing an IT Park near the Smallville Complex; this IT enclave is expected to become operational this November.

“I am certain that once these buildings are ready, more call center agents will be working here than in any other center in Western Visayas,” Treñas said.

Meantime, with the help of the Iloilo Federation for Information Technology (I-FIT), the city continues to produce competitive graduates every year. Iloilo produces some 18,000 graduates annually.

“There have been attempts by the I-FIT to improve the competence of students relative to the demand of IT to include not only voice but also software development and medical transcription,” he said.

Since its inception, the IT industry has already employed some 3,500 agents and is expected to increase to 4,000 before the end of the year.

Wednesday, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, along with Commissioner Rey Anthony Chua of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) was in Iloilo to check on the progress of the local IT industry here.

This city has been identified one of the country’s Next Wave Cities with human resource as its strongest indicator.

aragay guid... sa november na ma open ang ayala technohub. so laban laban sa march guid man ang ground breaking hehehe. :cheers: