Iloilo City and Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 33

JikJik

May 21st, 2006, 11:49 PM

dasig ba, had a hard time locating pa my last post :)

Subong ko lang na read ang draft sang ICCHCC kay last time indi ko ma download, I'll just paste some random interesting things I've read:

In 1930 Architect Juan Arellano of DPWH has drawn up a physical plan outlying the
spatial distribution of different land uses of the entire city. The plan is similar to Ebenezer
Howard’s concept of “Garden City”, a central city surrounded by smaller garden cities,
Arellano’s proposal indicate the functional relationship between the center and its surrounding
districts by separating them with parks and gardens. It was considered to be the first urban plan
for the city. Overlapping of events and changes in the leadership of the city government however
left the plan unimplemented.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/arellano.jpg
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John Foreman, in his visit in Iloilo, had this to say of the appearance of the Calle Real.
He wrote: “The Calle Real or High Street is a winding road, which leads through the town in the
country. The houses are indescribable – that tale of all styles. Three or four architectural
adornment. Some are high – others low – some stand back with the few yards of pavement
before them – others come forward and oblige one to walk in the road.. At the extreme end of the
Calle Real is the government house built of wood and stone, and then in a very bad condition but
the style is good and it has quite the appearance of an official residence. Before it is semi-circular
garden, and in front f this is a road fenced, - in plot, in the middle of which stands a flag pole…”

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Before the construction of the skywalk, these two main streets create a strong
view corridor from the capitol down to the terminating edge of Iznart street, overlooking
the Guimaras island. Notably the well proportioned height of the 2 to 3 storey buildings
embracing the tight streetscape preserve the visual impact of the CBD conservation Area.
The existence of the skywalk creates as poor physical relationship to the area it
serves. Rather than define unique form of the heritage area it slashes and act as a
blighting and disintegrating force.
Intersection of J.M. Basa and Iznart street

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

hehe amu lang ni anay
It's brilliantly stunning scheme. I liked the concept of Garden City as well. It' very unique and interesting. I hope they'll revive Arellano's concept for Calle Real. I'm sure it'll be a tourist-magnet in the making.

JikJik

May 21st, 2006, 11:59 PM

Greetings and a warm welcome to all newbies here. I do hope you'll enjoy sharing your ideas and voicing out your concerns for a better Iloilo. Let's keep our minds open, and broaden our horizon in all our dealings here. Constructive criticisms are welcome and will be addressed with respect. At the same time, savour wonderful infos of developments and be mesmerized with all the photos posted. Rise Iloilo!

JikJik

May 22nd, 2006, 12:02 AM

Innove helps city 9 schools go online
By Jeehan V. Fernandez
.....
(taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business2.php)
I'm fully supportive of this matter. Thanks for the Innove.

IMPRESARIO

May 22nd, 2006, 02:21 AM

Welcome aboard, incognito_rn!

RN as in Reg Nurse? Wowoweee! Post away! Hala Bira!

Btw, also an Xmen fan .. har har har ! :)

Thanks Kirby, yup Registered Nerd, este Nurse. :)
not really an x-men fan,but i like the 2 movies. and i'm excited about
the 3rd one thats coming,heheh

IMPRESARIO

May 22nd, 2006, 02:42 AM

anybody here who has pics of the new Iloilo Airport still under construction phase?

im quite confused sa name ng airport. will it be tagged as Iloilo International Airport or Western Visayas International Airport?

i hope it will be at par with the design of other international airports just like the NAIA Centennial Terminal building.

Hi,Shakuhachi! check Metro's website for the latest pics of the
Iloilo Airport of Int'l Standards --->http://home.earthlink.net/~neopoet78/

I miss Iloilo,what else is new and on the dev't pipeline for the city?, kindly post pics,
can anybody post some pix of CPU,San Agustin and Iloilo Mission Hospital,Iloilo Doctors Hospital,thanks! :)

IAMME

May 22nd, 2006, 03:46 AM

ILOILO - Center of Education

British governor of Hongkong in his Visit to the Philippine Islands wrote that Iloilo "was the best instructed among the provinces in the colony".

First school for boys in the Philippines was the Jesuit boaring school in Tigbauan, Iloilo founded by Jesuit Fr. Pedro Chirino in 1592.

First school for girls outside of Manila is the Colegio de las Niñas de Jose (now Colegio de San Jose) founded in 1872 by the daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.

First Provincial High School in the Country is the Iloilo High School (now Iloilo National High School) established in 1902 with Mr. Lutz as principal.

First public elementary school in the country during the American regime was the Baluarte Elementary School at Molo, Iloilo, founded by Rosendo Mejica in 1905

First nursing school in the country was the College of Nursing of the Iloilo Mission Hospital in 1907.

First Chinese School in the Philippines was the Iloilo Chinese Vocational School established in 1911. Later, it became Chinese Commercial School and now, Iloilo Central Commercial High School.

First provincial branch of the Philippine National Library was opened in Iloilo in 1916 (closed 1970's) with Guillermo Restua as first librarian.

Most number of state universities and colleges outside of Manila.

Most number of barangay high schools among the provinces in the country.

Biggest school division in the country is the Division of Iloilo.

Biggest UP campus in the country is the University of the Philippines in the Visayas Miagao Campus.

Biggest school of fisheries in the country is the Iloilo State College of Fisheries in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

Unconfirmed:

First provincial normal school in the country was the Iloilo Normal School (now West Visayas State University) created in 1924.

First provincial trade school in the country was the Iloilo School of Arts and Trades (now Western Visayas College of Science and Technology) in 1905 with Mr. Rainfro as proncipal.

Oldest campus newspaper in the country is The Central Echo, official organ of the Central Philippine University.

Source:
Salvilla, R. S. 2002. West Visayas Encyclopedia, Vol.1. Seguiban Printers and Publishing House, Iloilo City, Philippines.

IAMME

May 22nd, 2006, 05:01 AM

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Pan de Azucar and other islands of Concepcion

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I don't know where these are exactly, but they're just along the eastern coast of Iloilo.

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I could only recognize the Imperial building (orange), and to the right, the Atrium, Capitol, and the top of the Hall of Justice.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8554.jpg
L-R:Medicus Condo-Clinics, Gaisano City, and the JD Building.

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International Port

death327

May 22nd, 2006, 07:22 AM

ILOILO - Center of Education

Biggest UP campus in the country is the University of the Philippines in the Visayas Miagao Campus.

Unconfirmed:

Source:
Salvilla, R. S. 2002. West Visayas Encyclopedia, Vol.1. Seguiban Printers and Publishing House, Iloilo City, Philippines.

Hi IAMMe... I am not sure about the Biggest UP campus in the country. I think the biggestr right now is UPLB because Mt. Makiling is already part of that campus. But I have to check th actual land area first.

Also... I am not sure if the first Japanese School was also in Iloilo.

IAMME

May 22nd, 2006, 07:37 AM

Hi IAMMe... I am not sure about the Biggest UP campus in the country. I think the biggestr right now is UPLB because Mt. Makiling is already part of that campus. But I have to check th actual land area first.

Also... I am not sure if the first Japanese School was also in Iloilo.

UPV campus at Miagao is 1294 ha. I don't know if UPLB really includes the entire Mt. Makiling or a portion only.

death327

May 22nd, 2006, 09:00 AM

UPLB is 3600 hectares or 36 sq km. It is indeed bigger than UPV.

death327

May 22nd, 2006, 10:22 AM

Committee News
A Publication of the Committee Affairs Department
OTHER NEWS «

VOLUME 13 | NO. 99 | March 06, 2006

Bills creating development authorities okayed
Committee Source: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION

THE COMMITTEE on Government Enterprises and Privatization chaired by Representative Eladio “Boy” Jala (3rd District, Bohol) has approved seven measures seeking to create development authorities in various parts of the country.

For the development and preservation of waterways and river systems in the provinces of Pangasinan, Benguet and Iloilo, the Committee approved House Bills 2379, 2498 and 2443, principally authored by Speaker Jose De Venecia (4th District, Pangasinan), Rep. Mauricio Domogan (Baguio City) and Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. (Iloilo City), respectively.

HBs 2379 and 2498 both propose the creation of the Agno River Basin Development Authority. HB 2443, on the other hand, seeks to establish the Iloilo River and Muelle Loney Development Authority.

In pushing for the immediate approval of his proposal, Speaker de Venecia underscored the urgent need for an authoritative body to protect and develop the Agno River Basin, which is considered the fifth largest river basin in the Philippines and regarded as the “Cradle of the Five Rivers of Luzon.”

In his explanatory note to his bill, the Speaker said the Agno River Basin serves as the “lifeblood” for Regions I, II, III, and the Cordilleras. It is where the inhabitants rely for food, water, and energy, he added.

He said the rapid growth in population, urbanization, and industrialization in the surrounding localities pose a great threat on the preservation of the environment and natural resources of the river basin.

“The escalating environmental degradation within the Agro River Basin, if not properly managed, may reach unprecedented proportions,” he stressed.

Rep. Domogan also expressed concern over the continuing destruction of the river system which originates from Mt. Data in the Mt. Province, flows through the vegetable terraces of Benguet, down to the huge reservoirs in Ambuklao and Binga Dams in Benguet, and out to the Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan.

He said the chemical residues and other pollutants from the vegetable growing farms, and from the gold and copper mines of Benguet, as well as the plastics and non-biodegradable garbage in Nueva Ecija and the Central Plains “are making the river sick and dying.”

Both authors agreed that the proposed authority would serve as a coordinating body to forge inter-regional cooperation and alliances among government and non-government organizations to preserve and develop the river basin.

In the same vein, Rep. Gonzalez explained that the creation of the Iloilo River and Muelle Loney Development Authority shall pave the way for the gradual development of the long neglected Iloilo River and its inland harbor at Muelle Loney, both as a business oriented harbor and tourism project of Iloilo City.

Likewise, the Committee acknowledged the need for the preservation of the country’s natural and cultural heritage in approving HB 1037. Authored by Ifugao Rep. Solomon Chungalao, the bill proposes to create the Ifugao Rice Terraces Authority.

During the meeting, Rep. Chungalao appealed for the speedy approval of his proposal that would finally establish a permanent authoritative body to take care of the Ifugao Rice Terraces. Recognized by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as one of the world’s cultural and natural heritage and considered as the eighth wonder of the world, the Ifugao Rice Terraces are now in deep danger of degradation and collapse, he said.

He disclosed that the two bodies created during the past administrations, namely: the Ifugao Rice Terraces Commission during the Ramos Administration and the Banaue Rice Terraces Task Force during the Estrada Administration, have already been dissolved due to inadequate support from the government.

Currently, he added, the rice terraces are in the care of the local government units.

Also approved were two bills seeking to enhance the delivery of comprehensive, effective and efficient basic services in the province of Samar as well as certain areas of the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac.

These are HB 2266, filed by Rep. Catalino Figueroa (2nd District, Samar), which proposes to create the Samar Island Socio-Economic Planning and Development Authority; and HB 4695 authored by Rep. Francis “Blueboy” Nepomuceno (1st District, Pampanga), which seeks to create a Metropolitan Clark Development Authority to manage the affairs of the Metropolitan Clark which shall be constituted into a special development and administrative region. Metro Clark shall embrace all the municipalities and cities of Pampanga and Tarlac.

Rep. Gonzalez’s HB 2631, which proposes to create the Philippine Coffee and Tropical Fruits Development Authority, was also approved. The bill is aimed at creating an authoritative body that would increase the productivity of coffee and tropical fruit trees in the country and ensure the quality of such crops.

Rep. Domogan, meanwhile, proposed to create a technical working group (TWG) to address the concerns of other government agencies such as the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Department of Finance (DOF), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). He also requested the inclusion in the bills of a map delineating the boundaries of each concerned locality to better determine the jurisdiction of the proposed authorities.

Source: http://www.congress.gov.ph/committees/commnews/commnews_det.php?newsid=565

chymera00

May 22nd, 2006, 03:58 PM

BYAHILO

May 22nd, 2006, 04:24 PM

chy, eheheh kanami sang pics.. daw ma swimming na ko ah. heheeh ang aton plano sa concepcion tani madayun noh ahehehe

regards...

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 01:09 AM

City Hall allots P5M for business plates
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

The Iloilo City government allocated some P5 million for the implementation of business plates as replacement to permit forms issued to licensed traders.

Kagawad Perla S. Zulueta, chair of the committee on ways and means, passed December last year an ordinance requiring all business establishments and occupational undertakings to secure business tax registration plates.

The ordinance appropriated P5.25 million for the purchase of business plates and regulatory expenses necessary in implementing the policy.

Lerma Española, chief of City Hall Licensing Division, said some 10,000 business plates are already available since May 9 for traders who have renewed or applied for business permits for this year.

About 1,260 plates were already issued as of yesterday, Española said.

“If the businesses have the plates, there is no need for us to conduct inspections,” Española said. Business establishments must also display the official receipts and business permits signed by the city mayor.

Española said the plates have a five-year validity period.

A sticker costing P60 apiece will be used to update the validity of the business plates.

Applicants will pay from P300 to P2,000 for the plates depending on the profitability of their businesses.

Hotels, motels, night and day clubs, music lounges, sing-along bars, beer houses, spas and massage parlors will pay a flat rate of P2,000 for the business plates.

Banks and other financial institutions such as lending, insurance companies and pawnshops; universities and colleges; private hospitals and medical clinics will pay P1,500.

Manufacturers, producers, real estate developers, lessors, boarding and lodging houses, dormitories, theater and cinemas, shopping centers, convenience stores, food chains, restaurants, gasoline stations, travel operators, security agencies, and recruitment, manning and promotion agencies will shell out P1,000 for the plates.

Importers, exporters, distributors, dealers, wholesalers, retailers, contractors, barber shops, beauty parlors, dress shops, dry cleaning, brokerages, forwarders, truckings, computer rentals, billiard halls, funeral parlors, junk shops, parking lots and warehouses will be charged P500.

Sari-sari stores, carinderia, fastfood stall and refreshment parlors will pay P300.

Owners of businesses are obliged to post the plates in visible areas of their establishments.

Violators will be fined P500 for non-display and displaying of dilapidated plates while those caught using the counterfeit plates will be fined P5,000 as well as revocation of their business and mayor’s permits. May 23, 2006

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business2.php)

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 01:55 AM

Hongkong Kitchen now in Iloilo
By Maricar M. Calubiran

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen3.jpg

One need not go to Hongkong to taste authentic Chinese cuisine as Hongkong Kitchen has opened its doors to Iloilo City. Its presence is an addition to several Chinese restaurants here that enable Ilonggos to choose and taste the best oriental food.

Hongkong Kitchen is a joint business venture of Eugene Chua, a Manila-based businessman, and Benjamin Salvador, an Ilonggo businessman, along with other several other investors.

Chua, 29, is also one of the owners of Gloria Maris Dimsum & Noodles, a high end resto in Manila which has several branches.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen4.jpg http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen1.jpg

Chua said there is no authentic Chinese restaurant here which could satisfy the taste and palate of Ilonggos that is why they had ventured to put up one.

The restaurant name, Hongkong Kitchen, already connotes the rich and tasty Chinese dishes in the former British colony.

Hongkong Kitchen serves dimsum, congee, noodles, rice toppings and other specialties which are tasty and affordable to one's pocket.

Hongkong Kitchen boasts of dishes which are "not oily, does not have monosodium glutamate (MSG), and carries a tradition of great meal."

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Chua added, one thing that makes Hongkong Kitchen distinct from other restaurants in the city is that it exercises and maintains "quality control" over all its dishes. Their chef along with the entire kitchen staff had been trained in Metro Manila.

The restaurant is located at the Ground Floor, Ledesma Wing of the Robinsons Place Iloilo. Its entire wall is painted with red while all the dining tables are painted black. The place exemplifies a true Chinese atmosphere. Even the uniforms of the waitresses and waiters are patterned from the Chinese costume.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen6.jpg

During Hongkong Kitchen's opening last May 10, 2006, guests were treated with sumptuous lunch. Among the special guests were media magnate Dr. Rogelio Florete, Philippine Daily Inquirere columnist Maurice Arcache, Councilors Eduardo Peñaredondo and Armand Parcon, and other noted businessmen in the city.

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen.now.in.iloilo.html)

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:07 AM

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:10 AM

Committee News
A Publication of the Committee Affairs Department
OTHER NEWS «

For the development and preservation of waterways and river systems in the provinces of Pangasinan, Benguet and Iloilo, the Committee approved House Bills 2379, 2498 and 2443, principally authored by Speaker Jose De Venecia (4th District, Pangasinan), Rep. Mauricio Domogan (Baguio City) and Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. (Iloilo City), respectively.

HBs 2379 and 2498 both propose the creation of the Agno River Basin Development Authority. HB 2443, on the other hand, seeks to establish the Iloilo River and Muelle Loney Development Authority.

......
In the same vein, Rep. Gonzalez explained that the creation of the Iloilo River and Muelle Loney Development Authority shall pave the way for the gradual development of the long neglected Iloilo River and its inland harbor at Muelle Loney, both as a business oriented harbor and tourism project of Iloilo City.
....
Source: http://www.congress.gov.ph/committees/commnews/commnews_det.php?newsid=565
Paspas Raul Jr. I hope that this Iloilo River and Muelle Loney Authority will be approved soon. Get the Great Batiano River clean and green. It's one of Iloilo's business lifeline. Hala Bira!

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:13 AM

I've been out here for awhile and looks like so many new things happened in Iloilo already. Thanks for all infos. I'll try my best to catch up with you guys.
Welcome back JikJik. Post lang di migs pag may time. Been missing a lot of your posts. Kabay pa na-update ka namon di.

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:15 AM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8520.jpg
One of Iloilo's best YET remains untapped. A treasure to behold indeed. Go Pan de Azucar, Concepcion!

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:25 AM

dasig ba, had a hard time locating pa my last post :)

Subong ko lang na read ang draft sang ICCHCC kay last time indi ko ma download, I'll just paste some random interesting things I've read:

In 1930 Architect Juan Arellano of DPWH has drawn up a physical plan outlying the
spatial distribution of different land uses of the entire city. The plan is similar to Ebenezer
Howard’s concept of “Garden City”, a central city surrounded by smaller garden cities,
Arellano’s proposal indicate the functional relationship between the center and its surrounding
districts by separating them with parks and gardens. It was considered to be the first urban plan
for the city. Overlapping of events and changes in the leadership of the city government however
left the plan unimplemented.

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

John Foreman, in his visit in Iloilo, had this to say of the appearance of the Calle Real.
He wrote: “The Calle Real or High Street is a winding road, which leads through the town in the
country. The houses are indescribable – that tale of all styles. Three or four architectural
adornment. Some are high – others low – some stand back with the few yards of pavement
before them – others come forward and oblige one to walk in the road.. At the extreme end of the
Calle Real is the government house built of wood and stone, and then in a very bad condition but
the style is good and it has quite the appearance of an official residence. Before it is semi-circular
garden, and in front f this is a road fenced, - in plot, in the middle of which stands a flag pole…”

-----------------

Before the construction of the skywalk, these two main streets create a strong
view corridor from the capitol down to the terminating edge of Iznart street, overlooking
the Guimaras island. Notably the well proportioned height of the 2 to 3 storey buildings
embracing the tight streetscape preserve the visual impact of the CBD conservation Area.
The existence of the skywalk creates as poor physical relationship to the area it
serves. Rather than define unique form of the heritage area it slashes and act as a
blighting and disintegrating force.
Intersection of J.M. Basa and Iznart street

--------------------------

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

hehe amu lang ni anay
More for Calle Real. It's a very impressive and ambitious plan for Calle Real in Iloilo City. Definitely, downtown area will all be lights up and vibrant if all these plans will be but in place. Go Iloilo!

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 02:28 AM

good morning pips. Jon, daw ikaw lang di haw? Still awake in the middle of night. Duty ka siguro hay? Anyway, good articles and great pics from IAMME. Thank you very much.

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:31 AM

Nobody said it better (daw kanta ba). Thanks for the CanUrb website. Chy, for those who are oblivious of the city, it's nothing but an ordinary thing. And for those who are keen with cultural and heritage, Iloilo City's Calle Real is a thing that every Ilonggos should always be proud of. Calle Real is a symbol of Iloilo's rich and glorious past. That until now, can never be denied and ignored of. Iloilo will always be the Philippines Premiere City. Cheers! :)
I agree. More comments lang ko later pero amenable gid ako sa article. It's really, really good. Calle Real pa lang tuod speaks a lot of Ilonggo's heritage na, how much more the whole city and province inclusive? More and more infos are coming out of CanUrb website. All for Iloilo's glory! :cheers:

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 02:35 AM

More for Calle Real. It's a very impressive and ambitious plan for Calle Real in Iloilo City. Definitely, downtown area will all be lights up and vibrant if all these plans will be but in place. Go Iloilo!
agree gid ko, Jon. Considered as the centre of Iloilo's heritage, Calle Real is still proving its vibrancy and a good business/consumer-magnet despite opening of new malls in and outside downtown area. Calle Real was and still is the Iloilo's Royal Street. Halaa Bira Iloilo!

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:38 AM

solo-solo lang ko di Kirb. Nice to see you around as early as one thirty am. Well done, mate.

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 02:41 AM

Thanks Kirby, yup Registered Nerd, este Nurse. :)
not really an x-men fan,but i like the 2 movies. and i'm excited about
the 3rd one thats coming,heheh
that made me nervous by hearing the word "nerd" .. he he. Incognito, sa diin ka sa Maryland naga-obra, sa John Hopkins Med Ctr? Btw, matan-aw man ko last movie series nila. Bit exciting though.

Anyway, keep visiting us here in Iloilo Thread. Viva La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciudad de ILOILO!

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:44 AM

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 02:50 AM

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 02:55 AM

Construction works continue at the depot of China International Water and Electric Corporation (CIWEC) at Brgy. Banuyao, LaPaz, Iloilo City. CIWEC is one of the winning bidders of the Iloilo Flood Control Project. Some 20 residents around the depot are opposing its construction for health reasons but the barangays and City councils already endorsed the project. (FAA)

(taken from: The Guardian Iloilo)[/CENTER]
I'm supporting the project. Iloilo Flood Control Project is very vital to Iloilo's economy. Dapat suportahan ni sang mga Ilonggos. Mostly ang mga naga-reklamo sini is politically-motivated or manggamo lang gid iya? They should think for the best welfare sang kadamuan. Go IFC!

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 02:57 AM

Culiat

May 23rd, 2006, 02:58 AM

wow wonderful pictures!

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 03:01 AM

agree gid ko, Jon. Considered as the centre of Iloilo's heritage, Calle Real is still proving its vibrancy and a good business/consumer-magnet despite opening of new malls in and outside downtown area. Calle Real was and still is the Iloilo's Royal Street. Halaa Bira Iloilo!
Calle Real is still alive and kicking pa naman Kirbs. And that's the beauty of that area kay til now, it's still teeming with businesses and very dynamic economic activities. It's really old but Ilonggos still buy things within the site amidst sa pagkadamo malls sa aton. Even pila pa siguro ka SM, Robinsons, Gaisano and Iloilo Supermart, Calle Real's business tenants are still enjoying profits. I wish ma-constinue ini naton nga mga Ilonggo. :cheers:

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:08 AM

ditto .. same here .. tama ka gid Kirbs. Ang wala kabalo ti medyo out gid .. har har har. They don't know that heritage is the biggest asset a certain city can have. Like you've said, take Europe and it'll bring you back to where the real civilisation started. Appropriate lang nga ang Iloilo ang Heritage Champion. It's given na ina. Well, Calle Real pa lang ang gina-estoryahan ta sina.
Inubos mo na ang synonym di Space ba .. he he. Make the best contrast of the old and new Iloilo City, mas manami tan-awon biskan ano pa ihambal nila. The splendour is still there. The city despite nagtulog for many years, wala gid iya nadula, that's Iloilo .. now, the old is "haunting" (what a term!) the modernity of Iloilo, bringing more grandeur and significance of the city, which remains unparalleled per se.

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 03:11 AM

that made me nervous by hearing the word "nerd" .. he he. Incognito, sa diin ka sa Maryland naga-obra, sa John Hopkins Med Ctr? Btw, matan-aw man ko last movie series nila. Bit exciting though.

Anyway, keep visiting us here in Iloilo Thread. Viva La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciudad de ILOILO!

Viva La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo!

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:13 AM

Committee News
A Publication of the Committee Affairs Department
OTHER NEWS «

VOLUME 13 | NO. 99 | March 06, 2006

Bills creating development authorities okayed
Committee Source: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION
....

Source: http://www.congress.gov.ph/committees/commnews/commnews_det.php?newsid=565
get them all approved. Good job gid for Mr Gonzales Jr.

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 03:20 AM

Finishing courses for call center agents get more applicants

TECHNICAL Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) Regional Director for Western Visayas Buen Mondejar said that since the government launched the PGMA Training for Work Scholarship (PGMA-TWSP) many applicants have already signified their intention to enroll in finishing courses for call center agents.

To accommodate these applicants, Tesda has requested for the help of the faculty members of John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation and the Pan Pacific Call Center to assess and do profiling of applicants so that issuance of certificates of scholarship can be hastened.

Mondejar said that the government has prioritized the business process outsourcing industry because of the increasing number of call centers being opened in the country, and this is the type of employment that many Filipinos are also becoming good at.

On the other hand, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo thanked the public for their enthusiastic response to the PGMA-TWSP, which provides 100,000 scholarships for young Filipino workers aspiring to build careers in various computer-related fields.

In her speech during the inauguration of a call center in Quezon City, Arroyo said business process outsourcing workers are expected to reach over a million in 2010.

She added that Filipino warmth and expertise are being felt by consumers over the world. And for this, the Filipinos must continue to live up to their reputation of being charming, hospitable, and knowledgeable people in whatever field they are in.

The business processing outsourcing is the priority sector being tapped for employment by the government.

This includes jobs for call center agents, medical and legal transcriptionists, animators and software developers, which are open for those 18 to 55 years old, and who must pass the assessment and profiling by Tesda in addition to other requirements. (PIA 6/ESS)

(article taken from: Sunstar Iloilo News
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/05/23/news/finishing.courses.for.call.center.agents.get.more.applicants.html)

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:24 AM

guide to the south east na libro... ya 1990's pa guid man... pro mas nami ang libro na "the Philippines" lkay gin descraibe nila na manihmi ang mga mansions, kag church haven ang Iloilo detailed paguid ang ila na pagbutang sang tourist attractions... la ko natakan magbasa...
available sa Henry Luce III Library? Wala pa nila ma-update ina Pacific?

Ano naman ini iya ang the Philippines book? I hope recent siya and mas detailed ila features. I want to get the Iloilo from The News Today. Copyright 2005 so mas up-to-date siguro with a touch of history by Prof Funtecha's Bridging The Gap.

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:28 AM

UPV campus at Miagao is 1294 ha. I don't know if UPLB really includes the entire Mt. Makiling or a portion only.
Big UP campuses (UPV and UPLB). IAMME, heard a plan of UPV offering medical courses? I hope they'll do kay most Ilonggos go for med courses, eng'g, etc. The best thing UPV's offering at the moment is BS in Accountancy, Bus Adm, Fisheries, Bio.

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:31 AM

Hongkong Kitchen now in Iloilo
By Maricar M. Calubiran

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen3.jpg
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(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/22/hongkong.kitchen.now.in.iloilo.html)
puno na ta sang resto sa Iloilo .. he he. Eveery corner na lang resto kung indi bangko .. he he. Well, good thing nga damo naga-invest sa aton. After tani sang HongKong Kitchen, the making of the little HongKong business district pa gid. Yohhoooooo! :)

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:34 AM

German educates through shock, awe
....
(article taken from: Inquirer Net
link: http://news.inq7.net/regions/index.php?index=2&story_id=76352&col=39)
Bilib man ko sa German guy nga ini, si Mr. Stummer kung ano niya kapalanga ang Iloilo. Any idea of Stummer's business in Iloilo aside from Bavaria Resto in Seminary Street, Jaro and a beach resort in Guimaras? Anyhow, I'm tankful for Mr Stummer kay may direct contact gid di siya sa Europe bringing a lot of his friends to visit Iloilo and Guimaras.

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 03:37 AM

Hi,Shakuhachi! check Metro's website for the latest pics of the
Iloilo Airport of Int'l Standards --->http://home.earthlink.net/~neopoet78/

I miss Iloilo,what else is new and on the dev't pipeline for the city?, kindly post pics,
can anybody post some pix of CPU,San Agustin and Iloilo Mission Hospital,Iloilo Doctors Hospital,thanks! :)
I hope somebody can post them, too, Incognito. :cheers:

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:40 AM

wow wonderful pictures!
thank you, Culiat. :)

IAMME

May 23rd, 2006, 03:44 AM

Big UP campuses (UPV and UPLB). IAMME, heard a plan of UPV offering medical courses? I hope they'll do kay most Ilonggos go for med courses, eng'g, etc. The best thing UPV's offering at the moment is BS in Accountancy, Bus Adm, Fisheries, Bio.

I saw the site plan at the Miagao campus and the future College of Medicine has quite a chunk of land there together with other planned colleges. 1294 ha is a lot of space to fill up. However, I don't see this being realized in the near future due to the lack of a sufficient budget. I'd say in my opinion that the Fisheries program (flagship) is the best offering but they're currently having problems with enrolment.

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 03:49 AM

available sa Henry Luce III Library? Wala pa nila ma-update ina Pacific?

Ano naman ini iya ang the Philippines book? I hope recent siya and mas detailed ila features. I want to get the Iloilo from The News Today. Copyright 2005 so mas up-to-date siguro with a touch of history by Prof Funtecha's Bridging The Gap.
Gindala mo pa ang Henry Luce III Library. Medyo hina gid man ang updating dira even the library hosty the UN depository and FAO:

The CPU Library is a depository of United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations;is a recipient of library materials from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; the Population Council in New York; the National Library (Manila), and Australian Center for Publication Acquired for Development (ACPAD), Population Information Network, and the International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines; The Thomas Jefferson Information Center in Manila, and the United States Information Service are regular library donors for the CPU-American Studies Resource Center (ASRC). The American Studies Centre through its Educational Advising Program help/assist students who want to study in the U.S. Individual donors and alumni continue to assist in the development of lirary collection.

basi in terms of tourism and travels, naulihi sila. I hope more updates ang matabo sa CPU Lib. Cheers :cheers:

kirby21

May 23rd, 2006, 03:54 AM

more on Iloilo International Airport or Sta. Barbara-Iloilo International Airport siguro. WV's okay though but I'll go for St Barbaric na lang.

Shak, na-post nila ang design before. Typical green-glass four-storey admin building airport. Looks very modern lang gid and very spacious!
For me, Iloilo-Sta Barbara International Airport, okay na sa akon or the other way around, ayos man. WV is too obvious na gid. Besides, Kalibo will be international man soon, so para pareho ang promo, etc, give the credit to Iloilo's name na lang.

There's a good discussion of Iloilo Airport in Dinagyang.Com. I hope ma-update man kita di.

IAMME

May 23rd, 2006, 04:40 AM

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:49 AM

good articles and pics again. Madamo guid nga salamat. Keep the infos coming guys para ma-informed man tanan. Have a good day!

IMPRESARIO

May 23rd, 2006, 06:51 AM

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:52 AM

Gindala mo pa ang Henry Luce III Library. Medyo hina gid man ang updating dira even the library hosty the UN depository and FAO:

basi in terms of tourism and travels, naulihi sila. I hope more updates ang matabo sa CPU Lib. Cheers :cheers:
ahay, nano ini? I hope Pacific is not referring to CPU Library. I'm sure they'll trying to keep all journals and books updated from time to time. But if it's true, Pacific, PM lang. I'll try to email them. Cheers.

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:54 AM

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:55 AM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8556.jpg
Iloilo's Loboc International Port needs further development. I hope they'll push through the expansion program to connect it with the new Dumangas Port. Paspas na Iloilo! :cheers:
There was a plan before. On whether it will push through, it'll all depends on PPA and City and Provincial Government of Iloilo. I hope it will be realised soon.

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:56 AM

Will history brings back the glory of Iloilo? More and more historical infos about Iloilo and Iloilo City are found in the net right now. Countries with good respect from historical values, etc are helping Iloilo to promote its prowess being Philippine's Heritage Champion. Evidences and articles about the beauty of the old Iloilo City downtown area are slowly invading the world wide web making it more accessible to tourist worldwide. Let Iloilo spread its wings again .. support Iloilo- Premiere City 2015.

A great compilation from a great author and historian. Hala Bira!
A good historical compilation indeed. Another proof of Ilonggos ingenuity.

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:58 AM

I'm supporting the project. Iloilo Flood Control Project is very vital to Iloilo's economy. Dapat suportahan ni sang mga Ilonggos. Mostly ang mga naga-reklamo sini is politically-motivated or manggamo lang gid iya? They should think for the best welfare sang kadamuan. Go IFC!
Iloilo Flood Control Project will help Iloilo become a flood-free area. Tani suportahan ta tanan.

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 06:59 AM

lovely pictures. Thanks IAMME.
absolutely great pictures from IAMME. Reiterately, madamo guid nga salamat.

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 07:11 AM

sa Johns Hopkins Hospital -Main Medical Campus ako work.
http://jagor.srce.hr/~sreclon/Fotografije/Johns%20Hopkins.jpg
Very nice hospital, Incognito. There's too many Ilonggo nurses working in JHMC. One of them is my aunt. She's working in NICU dept.

Btw, welcome gali di sa SSC-ILOILO! Enjoy!

wecky

May 23rd, 2006, 07:15 AM

Inubos mo na ang synonym di Space ba .. he he. Make the best contrast of the old and new Iloilo City, mas manami tan-awon biskan ano pa ihambal nila. The splendour is still there. The city despite nagtulog for many years, wala gid iya nadula, that's Iloilo .. now, the old is "haunting" (what a term!) the modernity of Iloilo, bringing more grandeur and significance of the city, which remains unparalleled per se.
kakadlaw man ko aga pa ba ... hehehe ... gamit gid guro ni Space ang Thesaurus, ano pa. Space, helllloooo.

Anyway, I loved to see a complementary new and old Iloilo City. It will be a dream come true gid, kung matabo.

IMPRESARIO

May 23rd, 2006, 07:18 AM

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hmmm, i'd like to put a bridge connecting these two islands, i can think of 3 places where to put it from this map, para namang sa mactan.... :)

IMPRESARIO

May 23rd, 2006, 07:25 AM

Very nice hospital, Incognito. There's too many Ilonggo nurses working in JHMC. One of them is my aunt. She's working in NICU dept.

Btw, welcome gali di sa SSC-ILOILO! Enjoy!

Yup,there's a huge ilonggo presence here in Hopkins, due to the fact that the Director for Int'l Recruitment is an Ilongga, hence the preference for us ilonggos,hihihi.... :)
#1 Hospital in the US pa rin for 15 straight years, :hi:

IAMME

May 23rd, 2006, 10:44 AM

Wala lang magawa... LOL!:hahaha:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1-1.jpg

death327

May 23rd, 2006, 02:32 PM

death327

May 23rd, 2006, 02:37 PM

I'm supporting the project. Iloilo Flood Control Project is very vital to Iloilo's economy. Dapat suportahan ni sang mga Ilonggos. Mostly ang mga naga-reklamo sini is politically-motivated or manggamo lang gid iya? They should think for the best welfare sang kadamuan. Go IFC!

I think the Ilonggo's living in that area should think properly... they have to choose between short-term local health concern or long-term global health conern because of frequent flooding in the city... oh I hope they would weigh their options well!

death327

May 23rd, 2006, 02:42 PM

Big UP campuses (UPV and UPLB). IAMME, heard a plan of UPV offering medical courses? I hope they'll do kay most Ilonggos go for med courses, eng'g, etc. The best thing UPV's offering at the moment is BS in Accountancy, Bus Adm, Fisheries, Bio.

Rgearding UPV, I heard from a friend that they are currently making plans to improve the Museum of Natural History. Currently, they have a good list of collections, exotic sea animals as well as Panay endemic flora and fauna. I hope that they can get good support from the government, National Museum as well as local organizations, to build a good buidling for this collection.

death327

May 23rd, 2006, 02:52 PM

I saw the site plan at the Miagao campus and the future College of Medicine has quite a chunk of land there together with other planned colleges. 1294 ha is a lot of space to fill up. However, I don't see this being realized in the near future due to the lack of a sufficient budget. I'd say in my opinion that the Fisheries program (flagship) is the best offering but they're currently having problems with enrolment.

UPV should expand their curriculum and courses offer. Like mixing fisheries with micorbiology, genetics, etc... as well as paleoicthyology, underwater geography, biomimic and bioinspiration, etc... I mean its time fior them to create revolutionary courses that will be in demand in the near future. Also, they have to exp-and the engineering center, the MBB courses, the business and marketing courses, basic sciences... is UPV offering physics right now? I mean they should also add, BS PHysics both applied and pure, material sciences, etc., also computer sciences... right now there are lot of new courses being offered in science and technology worlwide... also they can start offering medical courses, nursing, dentistry, etc....

Regarding the problem of enrolment in fisheries, they will surely expect rapid decline, it is because Filipinos nowadays are into new courses that can bring them much bucks. Maybe what they can do, tehy start getting students from different part of the country.

The UPV management should start considering the design of their courses. They need to note that Iloilo is having 56 institutions that offer tertiary education.

daks2003

May 23rd, 2006, 03:11 PM

IAMME

May 23rd, 2006, 03:48 PM

UPV should expand their curriculum and courses offer. Like mixing fisheries with micorbiology, genetics, etc... as well as paleoicthyology, underwater geography, biomimic and bioinspiration, etc... I mean its time fior them to create revolutionary courses that will be in demand in the near future. Also, they have to exp-and the engineering center, the MBB courses, the business and marketing courses, basic sciences... is UPV offering physics right now? I mean they should also add, BS PHysics both applied and pure, material sciences, etc., also computer sciences... right now there are lot of new courses being offered in science and technology worlwide... also they can start offering medical courses, nursing, dentistry, etc....

Regarding the problem of enrolment in fisheries, they will surely expect rapid decline, it is because Filipinos nowadays are into new courses that can bring them much bucks. Maybe what they can do, tehy start getting students from different part of the country.

The UPV management should start considering the design of their courses. They need to note that Iloilo is having 56 institutions that offer tertiary education.

Uhhmm... I'm currently taking BS Aqauaculture at UPV and we do have fish microbiology and fish genetics.. There was a time they proposed a BS Oceanography program, but it didn't push through. We do get students from all over the world (as far as Sudan), but not enough relative to our facilities and number of professors. Last year, we only had 17 freshmen in my college. The problem is many have a misconception regarding fisheries. Some think our graduates end up becoming fishermen. The fact is fisheries does bring big bucks. And there's no problem with employment. Just last March, many of our seniors were directly hired for Indonesia and Malaysia (not exactly a good thing) even before graduation. The year before, about a dozen were directly hired for India (I prefer they worked for RP).

UPV does not have a physics program but we do have BS Computer Science. New, revolutionary courses at the forefront of technology will surely be great, but we are a state university. It boils down, whether we like it or not, to funding.

death327

May 23rd, 2006, 04:14 PM

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 10:59 PM

City Hall envisions mixed biz complex on old Iloilo airport
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

A “mixed development complex” will rise from the Iloilo domestic airport situated in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

This is contained in the privatization plan of the domestic airport, according to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas.

Treñas presented the plan during his meeting with the Department of Finance (DOF)-led group tasked for the airport sale Monday.

Also present in the meeting was DOF undersecretary for privatization Gabriel R. Singson Jr.

Aside from the DOF, the airport privatization task group is composed of representatives from, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Air Transportation Office (ATO).

CB Richard Ellis, the same company that assisted the Clark and Fort Bonifacio bases conversion authorities, was hired as consultant of the task group after the World Bank pledged some US$60,000 for its 11-week assessment project which started last month.

“The airport property will be home to commercial buildings, Information Technology (IT) park, institutional structures such as government offices and hospitals, convention center and theme park,” Treñas said.

The final draft of the task groups’ report will be presented June 2 while the privatization plan, marketing kit and bidding rules will be out by June 16.

Treñas said the DOF wanted the bidding to take place January next year or the period before the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area operates.

The new airport is expected to be completed in March 2007 and will be operational June 2007.

Treñas said the 54.7-hectare airport property can either be awarded to a single winning developer or it can be divided among prospective investors.

Among the prospective buyers, Treñas cited, were Filinvest, Ayala Land Inc., SM Prime Holdings of the Sy family, Robinsons Land Corporation of the Gokongweis and Metro Pacific Co.

“We are very optimistic that if the investors come in, there will be developments in the area creating jobs for our constituents,” Treñas said.

Treñas added: “Developers will be encouraged to invest especially in the IT park which is yet to be established in the city. The IT park is very ideal for sustainable growth and employment opportunities here.”

The City Government is bullish about the IT industry as more call centers are interested in investing in the city because of its 10,000 annual potential manpower.

The presence of government centers and hospitals at the proposed investment site will also help businesses and their clients in their plans to venture in the city, the mayor said.

“I think we should consider constructing the new City Hall in the area,” Treñas said.

A theme park will also rise from the airport lot as added amenity for investors and their clients.

The construction of a convention center with a bigger capacity will also strengthen the city’s claim as the convention center of the region.

“What we need is a convention center with a capacity of 2,000 to 5,000 seats for us to take advantage of the multiplier effect of conventions which will benefit taxi drivers, gift shops, hotels and restaurants, among others,” Treñas said.

The privatization of the domestic airport property, Treñas added, will solve unemployment problems in the city.

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business2.php)

JonJon75

May 23rd, 2006, 11:03 PM

City’s modern abattoir to get additional P9-M grant
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas yesterday disclosed that the modern slaughterhouse currently under construction in Jaro district will soon receive another multi-million grant.

He said the grant worth P9 million was pledged to him by former Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary Arthur Yap for the completion of the Double-A abattoir project situated in 2.3-heactare lot in Brgy. Tacas.

Treñas earlier said the slaughterhouse is one of his priority projects for this year.

The project construction suffered delays due to bad weather condition and the lack of a good access road for construction equipment to drive through the site. The project was scheduled to be completed first quarter of this year.

Before the P9-million pledge, DA-6 regional director Jindra Linda Demeterio had first turned over to the City Government P5.5 million intended for the installation of the slaughterhouse’s wastewater treatment facility.

The regional agriculture department also pledged another P6 million for the construction of the main slaughterhouse’s structure.

Treñas said that Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. (Lone District, Iloilo City) promised to release P2 million from his pork barrel also for the project.

He said the project needs an additional funding of P8.8 million for the construction of a holding pen for animals, perimeter fencing and acquisition of two delivery trucks that will be used for the abattoir’s operations.

The City Veterinarian Office (CVO) said the project total is expected to reach P34 million.

“There is also a need to purchase the modern equipment for the butchering process since the ones in the old slaughterhouse are already dilapidated,” Treñas said. May 24, 2006

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories10.php)

Askal82

May 24th, 2006, 01:16 AM

Balik-balik lang di Askal. Hidlaw man kami sa New Yorker ba. With so many things posted here sa thread .. hope you can catch up sa mga balita di. Indeed, the best years for Iloilo City and the Province is starting to become discernible again. Hala Bira! :)

Iba na ang Iloilo pagbalik ko dira. Ganami pa gid. Ginahulat ko lang ma-materialize ang friendly bridges sang bilog nga Visayas. :)

Animo

May 24th, 2006, 02:55 AM

Puede mo mag-boto para sa Philippine Independence Day Banner? Link: http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=353343&page=1&pp=25

Thanks! Salamat! ¡Gracias!

:bow:

daks2003

May 24th, 2006, 05:49 AM

Pride sang Iloilo...invading Mall of Asia :)

Namit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaz/150875009/in/photostream/)
Orig!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaz/150875912/in/photostream/)

daks2003

May 24th, 2006, 07:52 AM

ILOILO HERITAGE TOURS (http://iloiloheritage_tours.tripod.com/index.html)

daks2003

May 24th, 2006, 07:56 AM

http://iloiloheritage_tours.tripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/roca9.jpg

Nice :) Roca Encantada

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Preserving Iloilo City’s legacies
By Nereo C. Lujan

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Iloilo City is a virtual time machine that will transport anyone back to its colonial past. While malls have risen in various corners of the city, they could not outshine the splendor of its colonial buildings and houses that respectively adorn its commercial center and its adjoining districts. They are not only testimonies of city’s rich cultural heritage but are tourism assets worth promoting.

However, these mute witnesses to the rise and fall of the Queen City of the South stand voiceless to those who found them of no use as they struggle daily to put food on their tables and clothes on their backs. Jeepney drivers pay no attention to their elegance. Sidewalk vendors shut their eyes to their grandeur. Bargain hunters take no notice of their value.

To the common folk, they merely serve as backdrops for the clatter of traffic, the sweat of commerce and the dust of shopping. They appear inconsequential to the everyday street tenant. As they labor to keep both ends meet, they are oblivious to the splendor hidden behind billboards and panaflex signage.

But at closer look, Iloilo City’s heritage houses and buildings are treasures worth keeping.

As a response, the Iloilo City government has embarked on a laudable program that is aimed at conserving its heritage buildings in a bid to boost economic development through tourism and by reviving business activities along the city’s central business district.

But the program is not just about culture, tourism and economic development. It is also about public-private partnership, about multi-stakeholder approach to planning and about innovative strategies worth looking into.

The Colonial Past

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Built during the sugar boom and mostly found in the Central Business District, these structures are not just symbols of opulence and luxury but are proofs to Iloilo City’s economic, industrial, educational and cultural dominance during the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.

The opening to world trade of the port of Iloilo in 1855 saw the birth of the Queen City of the South. Serving as hub for support services to the flourishing sugar industry in nearby Negros Island, Iloilo City became host to banks, social clubs, warehouses, machine shops, printing presses, retail shops, commercial firms, educational institutions and medical services.

Before the turn of the previous century, Iloilo City already has electricity, telephone, telegraph, railway, ice plants, automobiles, theaters, cemented roads and other modern conveniences. It was also the home of the country’s first department store, first car assembly plant, first commercial airline and first luxury liner. Proof to its early global dealings was the presence of foreign business houses and the consular offices of Spain, Great Britain, China, Japan, Netherlands and Norway.

Even outside of the commercial district, there are a lot that speaks about Iloilo City’s distinguished history. The famed cathedral of Jaro and its belfry across the street as well as the church of Molo symbolize the engineering genius of the Spanish friars. The academic legacies of the Ilonggos started with the tutelage of the Augustinians and other religious orders who opened a number of schools that up to these days, still mold the minds of the youth. Iloilo City’s mansions and old houses stand with majesty as they display a unique mix of Asian and Hispanic architecture.

The decline of the sugar industry and the Japanese invasion did not only doom the city’s economy but also left some of these structures in ruins. While nothing can be done to rebuild or restore those that were ravaged by neglect and bombs, those that are left standing require a second look. Conservation efforts are a must to promote Iloilo City’s cultural heritage, and arrest the disappearance of these heritage structures as they are torn down to give way to new and modern buildings in the city.

Restoring the Pride

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These structures can be a source of pride for every Ilonggo; reminders that this city was once an important economic anchor for the Philippines, starting from the Spanish colonial period to the American commonwealth era. As such, they can also encourage everyone to strive for greatness. Restoring the splendor of these structures, especially those found in the Central Business District, can also provide the local government with the much-needed income from tourism. Iloilo City’s distinctive landscape, the unique architecture of its heritage structures and its historical wealth can give tourists a very fulfilling visit.

Recognizing this, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) sponsored in October 1998 a cultural heritage tourism workshop. Attended by individuals from local and national governments, cultural institutions, universities, tourism-related businesses and concerned citizens, it introduced the concept of cultural and heritage tourism and identified local cultural and historical resources, and determined how they can be best marketed locally, nationally and internationally.

Responding to the call for cultural and heritage tourism, the Iloilo City government created the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC) by enacting in April 2000 Ordinance No. 00-054 otherwise known as the Local Cultural Heritage Conservation Ordinance. The council, composed of individuals from the arts and culture community, was envisioned to be the city government’s body responsible in advancing cultural heritage conservation and promotion.

Preserving Heritage

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The council was tasked to conduct an inventory of cultural heritage and legacy buildings and promulgate rules and regulations for their preservation to address the need to preserve the city’s heritage structures that are slowly disappearing and enhance the city’s tourism potentials. Tourism is seen as a major economic driver for Iloilo City, generating investments and local government revenues as well as jobs for its people.

The main target of this conservation effort is the Central Business District, which consists of the streets of J. M. Basa, Aldeguer, Mapa, Guanco and Iznart. Declared as the Iloilo City Heritage Zone, the area is home to Art Deco-styled commercial buildings built during the 1920s up to the 1950s. A catalogue of these buildings has already been prepared as an initial step in conservation planning.

The ordinance, which underwent some amendments in April 2001, states that all buildings in Iloilo City that are 50 years or more in existence are to be considered heritage or legacy buildings. Likewise, Plaza Libertad and the district plazas of Molo, Arevalo, Mandurriao, La Paz and Jaro were declared historical and cultural landmarks and can only be used for historical, cultural and fiesta celebrations. The ordinance mandates that the use, upkeep and preservation of these structures and landmarks as far as practicable shall always be the concern of the Iloilo City government.

Owners, administrators, lessees or any persons in charge of heritage or legacy structures are prohibited from undertaking any repair, rehabilitation or construction of any kind unless there is a favorable recommendation from the ICCHCC. In the event that the repair or rehabilitation is urgent, building owners, administrators or lessees are mandated to make sure that the façade showing the architectural design of the buildings is retained, restored and preserved.

All businesses within the heritage zone are given incentives. These include exemption from payment of business taxes and building fees. Old investors as well as new ones can avail of these incentives as long as they are in the heritage zone. The grant of incentives are aimed to revive business activities within the heritage zone which, prior to the onset of shopping malls, was the busiest area in Iloilo City. With challenges like shrinking business profitability, deteriorating commercial area and poor environment, it is feared that the Central Business District will have an untimely demise if nothing is done to rescue it. The revival of the area is expected to spur more investments and create more jobs.

Conservation Framework

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To achieve the intents of the cultural heritage conservation program, the council, with the assistance of CUI, prepared in 2001 the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Framework. The document, completed following a multi-stakeholder strategic planning workshop, outlines the issues, goals and strategic actions for preserving and promoting Iloilo City’s cultural heritage in general, and the Central Business District in particular.

Guided by the vision statement “Iloilo City: The Heart of Visayan Heritage,” the framework sought to transform Iloilo City into a “culturally-vibrant community working for the preservation, development and promotion of its heritage.”

The CBD Preservation Framework wishes to strengthen the downtown area’s position as a special heritage zone for socio-economic and cultural development. Its strategies include the preparation of ordinances that will call for the gradual phase-out of big billboards and the regulation of signage, enforcement of environmental standards to enhance urban design and structures, traffic re-routing, the introduction of pedestrian amenities, and the forming of a “heritage watch” to monitor compliance of the CLUP and of the city’s zoning ordinance.

Taking Steps

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With financial assistance from the Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants, the ICCHCC completed the first phase of the Iloilo City Downtown CBD Heritage Buildings Catalogue Project, producing a progress report in September 2002. Dubbed as an initial step in conservation planning for the city’s oldest business center, it was aimed to generate baseline information on the city’s heritage buildings at the downtown CBD which may be used for the planned heritage conservation and economic revitalization activities for the area.

Undertaken in cooperation with the University of San Agustin and University of the Philippines in the Visayas, the project resulted to the profiling of buildings, which include the measurement of nine lot and 16 building areas. A total of 31 sketches of building elevations and ornamentations were also made. It also yielded six architectural drafts of buildings’ perspectives, front elevation drawings of 20 buildings and spot details showing ornamentations from 22 buildings. Photo-documentations were also undertaken involving facades and ornamentation of buildings.

Among the buildings surveyed include the 1922 S. Javellana Building on the corner of J.M. Basa and Guanco streets, the 1925 S. Villanueva Building on the corner of Aldeguer and J.M. Basa Streets that used to house the International Hotel, the first hotel in Iloilo City; another S. Villanueva Building on J.M. Basa Street built in 1927; the 1927 Cine Palace, now the Regent Theater Building also on J.M. Basa Street; and the Elizalde-Ynchausti Building built in the 1930s also on J.M. Basa Street.

Boosting the Economy

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Reviving the Central Business District (CBD) to encourage investments in the area can be a boost the city’s economy, but such is just one factor that may spur growth and development. By and large, it is the city’s positioning as a cultural destination that will eventually serve as an impetus of economic advancement as far as tourism is concerned. Heritage buildings, old houses and churches, historical spots, festivals and food, all of which can be found in Iloilo City, provide a perfect cultural experience for tourists.

With structures and policies already in place, thus ensuring the program’s sustainability beyond changes in political leadership, Iloilo City’s cultural heritage conservation efforts can surely bear fruits for a proud people. By the time its economic benefits shall have already trickled down to the everyday street tenant, then jeepney drivers will already pay attention to their elegance, sidewalk vendors will already see their grandeur, and bargain hunters will value them more than the inexpensive goods that they can buy.

(taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/24/preserving.iloilo.citys.legacies.html)

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:38 PM

Anthony Geduspan: An Ilonggo brush prodigy
By Janice V. Busil

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Paintings are much like life. The vivacity of each color represents our inner thoughts. The strokes depict the rhythm of our existence. Historically, paintings are one of the most adored and definitely treasured pieces of art. They are the embodiment of faith, culture, and tradition. They can narrate stories from the past. They can be mysterious or simply captivating.

Anthony Geduspan is one of the fast-rising artists in the city. A native of Guimbal, Iloilo, little Anthony developed a love affair with art as a child. With nothing but pencil and paper, the used-to-be scribbling turned out to be a passion that flourished through time. When he was still in high school, Anthony would often join poster-making contests.

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It was in 1999, when the then 19 years old Anthony decided to develop his talent. He joined the Pulso Guimbalanon, an association of local painters in Guimbal. With the ideas shared by the senior artists like Ilonggo illustrator Geron Gelpe and bank-employee-art-enthusiast Roseller Gayanilo, Geduspan began to start doing portraits. Unlike most artists though, he never had any formal training in arts but that was never been a hindance for his exceptional skills.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from the Western Institute of Technology, Geduspan landed a career at Phil Post Iloilo. During weekdays, Anthony spends his time browsing over the statistics at the Phil Post office.

To satisfy his thirst for arts, he would observe and interact with senior artists and would scan pages of art magazines. At first, his main focus was on realistic painting. He would capture pictures of everyday life in canvass like fishermen unloading their catch on the shore, a boy walking at the ricefield or a farmer and his carabao.

"It's up to the artist to experiment with colors to put life into the canvass," the 27 year-old artist humbly quips.

While scanning a magazine, his attention was caught by a kind of painting known as cubism, a form of art which makes use of geometrical figures to produce an image.

"It was sort of an experiment at first. I find it easier to do. I combined it with my favorite subject, people," explains Geduspan.

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Geduspan's cubism paintings are brightly-colored, thus vibrant. They exude the feeling of happiness. The geometrical figures reflect a pseudokaleidoscopic effect while the varied hues of colors anchors the artwork into the realm of reality.

Last December of 2005, Geduspan had an art exhibit entitled "Duhagway" at the Graphico on Robinsons Place Art Republic. Duhagway is a combination of two Ilonggo words "duha" which means two and "dagway" which means face.

Duhagway showcased both the realistic painting and cubism. Foreigns and locals marvelled at his works. Among those is his personal favorite - a painting of his 3 years old daughter playing on a banana bark.

The artist uses paper and acrylic paint. For the cubism, Anthony specifically utilizes canvass and acrylic paint. Sometimes, he works on linseed oil too. As a timid and quiet person, he prefers working on a peaceful environment surrounded with nothing but the wonders of nature. "I can finish one artwork for 4 days straight," says Geduspan who only spends his weekends experimenting on hues and strokes at home.

Anthony confessed that he is the only artist in the family. He must have inherited his skills from his father's cousin who was once an NCCA sculpture for the Visayas area. Geduspan may have passed his talent to his daughter whom he noticed was interested in his passion. "I let her hold the brush and she would start scribbling. It's too early to teach her so I just let her do her thing."

Aside from painting, Anthony also loves to play basketball, table tennis, and soccer. His choice of music, just like his art, are mellow. He sticks on the acoustics and country songs.

"Put your heart in what you do. Continue exploring the skills that you want. As much as possible adopt a style of your own," his advice to the young artists.

Geduspan does commission works too. "In fact, I have one right now. A businessman hired me to do some murals at home. I like murals."

At a young age, he has made a contribution to the society. He designed the official logo of IPDC, a provincial cooperative. Some of his artworks are in the Forrst Lake. Last year, he took home the grand prize in Iloilo Mission Hospital's Centennial Celebration. He is the current President of the Pulso Guimbalanon.

Check out Geduspan's materpieces at the Iloilo Producers' Association (IPA) Showroom and at the Robinsons Art Republic. For artists who wish to join his group and to hone their skills further as well as those who are intrested in his forte, Anthony can be reached at 09192959034.

There's no stopping Anthony Geduspan from making it big in the local world of picturesque art. Truly, a pure Ilonggo brush prodigy.

(taken from: the News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/24/anthony.geduspan.an.ilonggo.brush.prodigy.html)

BYAHILO

May 24th, 2006, 03:45 PM

waw nice paintings.. i love its geometric patterns...

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:46 PM

sa Johns Hopkins Hospital -Main Medical Campus ako work.
http://jagor.srce.hr/~sreclon/Fotografije/Johns%20Hopkins.jpg
Diin ka nga area, incognito? Our friend works in Cancer Institute/dep't dira and few more I knew from CPU. Kadamo da sila. Hambal ni Wecky kilala mo daw si Mrs Alinsao?

Btw, I like the JHMC structure. Really impressive. Tani may amo man ta na kadako nga hospital sa Pinas no? And specialising more on researches, etc. Aton abi hospitals didto daw purely profit taking lang ang ginauna. Daw wala pa ako kabati gani nga may researches from Iloilo hospitals nga nag-guwa since I studied nursing. It's very delayed compare diri sa UK and more sa US. Well, given naman ina siguro ah.

Anyway, enjoy posting here sa Iloilo Thread. :)

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:50 PM

ILOILO HERITAGE TOURS (http://iloiloheritage_tours.tripod.com/index.html)
Daks, thanks for posting the link. Okay gid.

Hala, join na ta sa ila tour program .. cheers! :)

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:52 PM

ahay, nano ini? I hope Pacific is not referring to CPU Library. I'm sure they'll trying to keep all journals and books updated from time to time. But if it's true, Pacific, PM lang. I'll try to email them. Cheers.
start ka naman donate liwat Weck eh. Lots na lots of journals diri sa aton, indi lang galing tourism-related. But there you go, makabulig siya sa aton nursing department naman. :)

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Wala lang magawa... LOL!:hahaha:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCapitoPanorama-1-1.jpg
wow .. superimposed gid ang Provincial Capitol. Tani amo ia siya kadako no? It would be an icon siguro in its own right, way better than the already grand capitol at present.

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 03:57 PM

A good historical compilation indeed. Another proof of Ilonggos ingenuity.
at least naga-start na sila profiling, which is really good sa tourism side sang city. If you've seen brochures here in UK, amo ina ang ginahimo nila. It's really, realy good. By the time you entered the place, kabalo ka na sang history niya. Mas ma-appreciate mo siya, and would surely brings you back in its time. :)

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 03:59 PM

Pride sang Iloilo...invading Mall of Asia :)

Namit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaz/150875009/in/photostream/)
Orig!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaz/150875912/in/photostream/)
TEDS is invading every malls back home. It's good thing though kapin pa kay ang original and ang ila main office is in Iloilo. Paspas na gid.

Good day to all! :cheers:

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:04 PM

This new chinese resto is a good addition pero our local chinese restos like summer house and mansion garden may established market na and proven and tested na ina for pila ka years. Actually, ang pressure ara sa new resto nga ina...knowing the attitude of Ilonggos toward their food...you got to try hard to get their nod.
I agree Daks. HongKong Kitchen will have a challenging time pa to get into Ilonggos taste. I hope they'll get a slice of the food industry market sa aton. I'm sure, nga good addition sila sa long list of restos sa aton. Welcome gid sila. Try man ta sa ila luto pag-abot to.

Summer House and Mansion Garden is a great resto. Ara na ang Summerhouse sa Iloilo's Centerpoint Hotel 2nd floor. Kanamit magkaon da. Gutok na siya pagkagab-i. Mas maayo ang luto and really affordable. I wish nga makakaon naman ko to liwat.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:08 PM

pa-miyesta ta Kirb ... daw mas aayo ini haw? Tani may free foods man sa SM everytime they'll celebrate fiesta in the city .. he he

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Fiesta in the City
at SM City Iloilo:
A grand opening

THE ultimate celebration has started and it is not over!

For five years now, SM City Iloilo and the Department of Tourism Region VI
(DOT VI) are once again bringing you Fiesta in the City, an annual gathering of the provinces to showcase their products, places, festivals and the ingenuity of their people.

The idea of this event came into mind due to the concern of bringing the towns of the respective provinces closer to the Ilonggos.

As the saying goes, “huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan”(Don’t be a stranger in your own country), DOT VI and SM City Iloilo are doing their share to give Ilonggos and tourists alike easy access to the best of the provinces.

On May 22, 2006, the Trade Fair officially opened at the Upper Ground Floor at 3PM. The event was well attended by people from various organizations as well as government officials who were much excited taking part in the event.

The support from both of these sectors was overwhelming. Governor Salvacion Perez, Regional Development Council chairman and Governor of the Province of Antique gave a very inspiring message and expressed her support in worthwhile endeavors like Fiesta in the City.

Lex Tupaz, son of Governor Niel Tupas Sr., was also present to relay the Governor’s message of support, Lex further stressed that activities like Fiesta in the City bring the provinces closer and therefore unite for a common goal of bringing tourism closer to the people.

Other guests during the event were, Councilor Merci Drilon-Garcia who came in behalf of Mayor Jerry Treñas, Vice Mayor Guillermo Dela Llana, former Kalibo Mayor Diego Luces and present Provincial Administrator of Aklan, Regional Director Edwin Trompeta and Atty. Helen J. Camarista of the Department of Tourism Region VI (DOT VI), Nabas, Aklan Mayor, Romeo Dalisay and Engr. Ruben Corpuz, Provincial Economic Development Officer of the Province of Guimaras.

Presentations from the Bariw Festival Dancers and The WVSU Little Theater brought spirit to the fiesta with energetic drum beatings and heart stopping festival and ethnic dances.

Food sampling was provided by the exhibitors for the shoppers to get a taste of the delicacies of the provinces.

The Trade Fair will be on May 22-28 at the Upper Ground Floor (beside Greenwich).

Festival Presentations like Hayahay-Pagwagayway kang Katahum Kang Antique,
Prima Galaw of St. Paul University, and Iloilo City Paraw Regatta’s Samba sa Villa will be featured on May 27 and 28 respectively.

The Parade of Sagala Queens will be a spectacle, as muses from the different provinces will go around the mall with heartthrob TJ Trinidad of ABS-CBN’s Gulong ng Palad on May 28.

Fiesta in the City is also brought to you by San Miguel Corporation, Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel, Iloilo Business Hotel, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Celebration, VJ Semiconductors, Picture City, Dermclinic, Panay News, Breakthrough, Villa Regatta, Buto’t Balat, Mang Inasal, Ted’s Old Timer Lapaz Batchoy, Greenwich and Dunkin Donuts.

You know that when you want ultimate celebrations, there can only be one place to go-SM City Iloilo.

(article taken from: Panay News)

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Good for Ilonggo's! But wait this will kill the local chinese restaurants we have there like Kong Kee and Dainty Restaurants... isn't it? Well in any case it is still a good sign that high-end resto's are beginning to proliferation in Iloilo!

Go go Iloilo!
I guess they'll thrive hand in hand. Speaking of KongKee, kanamit sang ila siopao. Miss it na ... medyo nagutom man ko paghambal mo KongKee, Soul ba. Basta siopao KongKee dayon.

I agree with you nga it's a good sign to see high-end restos proliferating the city streets right now. I hope to see more of them in few years time. Pero I'm curious with this American resto in Marymart Mall or basi ngalan lang niya ang The American Restaurant , tapos gid. :)

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:16 PM

sa Johns Hopkins Hospital -Main Medical Campus ako work.
http://jagor.srce.hr/~sreclon/Fotografije/Johns%20Hopkins.jpg
Wow! Impressive structure. I wish to visit a place one day. Thanks for posting the pic, Incognito. :cheers:

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Jon, good PM. Sige lang post ko, wala ko makita nga ga-postings ka man gali da .. yohhooooo!

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:20 PM

City Hall envisions mixed biz complex on old Iloilo airport
By Jeehan V. Fernandez
(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business2.php)
When are they going to transfer to the new Iloilo Airport in Sta. Barabara? I can't wait anymore. The earlier, the better tani para maumpisahan naman ining biz complex or CBD in Mandurriao. And ano ila gusto, i-cater ang tanan nga bidders sini? Gee, it's a difficult decision for CB Ellis indeed.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:22 PM

Pride sang Iloilo...invading Mall of Asia :)

Namit (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaz/150875009/in/photostream/)
Orig!! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/diaz/150875912/in/photostream/)
Dako naman kita ni TEDS sini eh. Go Go TEDS. All SM malls na bala Daks, may ara TEDS La Paz Batchoy. Well done gid! :cheers:

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:27 PM

Calle Real in downtown area never loses its charm for the shoppers. Gutok man gihapon dira. Basi ang Seven-Seven gani guro existing pa and so with New Island Bazaar.
I'm sure they're still exisiting, Weck. And people buy groceries and school supplies sa ila despite the emerging of new malls or superstores sa aton. I hope they'll revitalise the Calle Real's business activities more to help these small entrepreneurs to continue their businesses. Though we can sense a very stiff competition later with the incoming of other big investments in terms of malls, dep't stores, etc in our city.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:29 PM

Jon, good PM. Sige lang post ko, wala ko makita nga ga-postings ka man gali da .. yohhooooo!
Okay lang Kirbs. Damo abi respondihan dapat di mo .. har har har. Nice to see you posting man migs. :cheers:

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:39 PM

Rgearding UPV, I heard from a friend that they are currently making plans to improve the Museum of Natural History. Currently, they have a good list of collections, exotic sea animals as well as Panay endemic flora and fauna. I hope that they can get good support from the government, National Museum as well as local organizations, to build a good buidling for this collection.
That's a good news, Soul. I hope they'll build the museum soon. Pwede gid dayon sa tourist. Like this one:

The Natural History Museum, London, UK:

http://www.simonho.org/images/London/London_NaturalHistory1.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/40/74331677_c946f3c608_b.jpg

http://images.google.co.uk/url?q=http://www.rpfuller.com/photographs/London/Natural_History_Museum/DSCF0099_1280.JPG

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:42 PM

Iloilo champions 25th Regional Pyap Summer Life Skills Encampment
By Ian C. Espada

THE Iloilo delegates were the grand champion of the 25th Regional Pag-asa Youth Association of the Philippines (PYAP) Summer Life Skills Encampment held in Tangalan, Aklan last May 10 to 14, 2006.

Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Neneth Q. Pador said this was the first time that Iloilo Province got the grandeur since 1980, which was usually dominated by Negros Occidental but the later landed only in second spot this year.

She said the Iloilo youth excelled in various activities such as Search for Mr. and Ms. PYAP, on-the-spot painting contest, cultural presentation, dance sports, ball games, nutrition quiz and parlor games, among others.

"They received a President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo trophy," Pador added.

She said Iloilo was represented by 180 youth delegates coming the municipalities of Pavia, Maasin, Lambunao, Leganes, New Lucena, Dueñas, San Dionisio and Igbaras, the biggest delegations so far in a total of 1000 delegates all over Western Visayas.

Pador said further the activity with this year's theme "Kabataan: Kaakibat sa Kaunlaran at Katahimikan sa Lipunan" aims to provide opportunities/venue for the youth to discover their hidden talents and potentials; to educate the youth regarding the importance of life's skills and strategy in reducing individual vulnerability to health and social skills; to heighten the social consciousness of the youth regarding the situation of the Filipino youth who are risks to the negative health behavior; and to enhance the knowledge attitudes and skills of the youth along with peer counseling and basic survival training and stress management.

She said the success of these young bloods became possible through the support of the Provincial Government under Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. who believes in their capacity as would-be leaders of the country.

(article taken from: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/05/24/life/iloilo.champions.25th.regional.pyap.summer.life.skills.encampment.html)

kirby21

May 24th, 2006, 04:45 PM

pa-miyesta ta Kirb ... daw mas maayo ini haw? Tani may free foods man sa SM everytime they'll celebrate fiesta in the city .. he he

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Fiesta in the City
at SM City Iloilo:
A grand opening

(article taken from: Panay News)

tani eh, then libre man shirts, etc .. he he. Yearly ining celebration nila no? That's good thing though. SM is really a good help for all of us Ilonggos less lang ang benta nga makuha nila sa mga buyers sa ciudad .. he he.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:49 PM

I found a hi-res image of Iloilo City. Unfortunately, you need to buy it to see the full-size image. Can someone order this thing please?:D
http://archive.digitalglobe.com/common/showmetabrowse.php?catID=10100100049BA201
Pila kuno bayad, IAMME? May ara pa gale bayad mag-view sina? Wow. The resolution looks good ... and Iloilo City amidst development, you can still a lot of greeneries .. hala Bira!

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:55 PM

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 04:58 PM

For me, Iloilo-Sta Barbara International Airport, okay na sa akon or the other way around, ayos man. WV is too obvious na gid. Besides, Kalibo will be international man soon, so para pareho ang promo, etc, give the credit to Iloilo's name na lang.

There's a good discussion of Iloilo Airport in Dinagyang.Com. I hope ma-update man kita di.
I agree Kirbs. Make it Iloilo International Airport na lang rather than Western Visayas International Airport. Mas may dating ang una .. he he. Joke lang.

Try ko visit ang Dinagyang later. See if I can get details about this issue naman.

IAMME

May 24th, 2006, 05:00 PM

Pila kuno bayad, IAMME? May ara pa gale bayad mag-view sina? Wow. The resolution looks good ... and Iloilo City amidst development, you can still a lot of greeneries .. hala Bira!
Sorry, I didn't bother asking since I'm sure it's in $$ which I don't have. :) I hope the full resolution image could show the buildings up close like some cities in Google Earth. I've been waiting for them to make Iloilo City hi-res, but so far, only some major cities in Mindanao and Luzon and are.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:01 PM

There was a plan before. On whether it will push through, it'll all depends on PPA and City and Provincial Government of Iloilo. I hope it will be realised soon.
San-o pa ayhan no? Always delay ang mga projects sa aton. They love planning, kinahanglan naman implementation. I hope ma-budgetan ini sang PPA. Go Iloilo! Go Loboc!

IAMME

May 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM

Fiesta in the City
at SM City Iloilo:
A grand opening

(article taken from: Panay News)

I was here earlier. They had a miniature of the Arroyo Fountain. :)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8574.jpg

chymera00

May 24th, 2006, 05:04 PM

tani eh, then libre man shirts, etc .. he he. Yearly ining celebration nila no? That's good thing though. SM is really a good help for all of us Ilonggos less lang ang benta nga makuha nila sa mga buyers sa ciudad .. he he.
Naka kad2 na ko. It's not really like a fiesta like what the title says title, daw trade fair lang, disappointing. Last year a lot of towns from Iloilo joined the event, now Passi, Leganes, and ... Ajuy lang and the provinces of Antique, Aklan, and Guimaras ang may booth ... I hope people take tourism promotion more seriously, heh ...

Nag kwa na ko gle brochures, damo na di reserved sa inyo :D

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Some night shots (Still don't know how to make good ones, kabudlay abi mag timing kay ka traffic on one side and mag pwesto kay kadamo sang electric wires)

Guess where I am :)
http://static.flickr.com/51/152503967_b6d1b46670.jpg?v=0
May ara to sign "Jollibee Passi Soon to Open"

http://static.flickr.com/46/148793485_0afea42d32.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/48/152498636_324a20f5de.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/51/152503971_acbf8fd4a6.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/54/152503962_92562c412c.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/45/152503960_f5c696ca80.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/45/152503965_319f21aa4e.jpg?v=0

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:06 PM

ahay, nano ini? I hope Pacific is not referring to CPU Library. I'm sure they'll trying to keep all journals and books updated from time to time. But if it's true, Pacific, PM lang. I'll try to email them. Cheers.
Pacific, PM lang kuno ay. Damo dira ga-donate books subong sa university. I'm sure ara na sila sa standard. Sayang lang ang Henry Lucee, being the biggest library if outdated ang mga libro. Wecky is donating most of his nursing journals dira and so with others kay makita mo man ang book drive sa website. So do inform us sa bagay nga ini. I'm sure we could be of help.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:10 PM

I was here earlier. They had a miniature of the Arroyo Fountain. :)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8574.jpg
Loves the Arroyo's Fountain miniature. It's a symbol of our past. Whenever you see that fountain, you'll definitely says its Iloilo. Ganda talaga! Looks like Liberty of NYC and Trevi Fountain of Rome.

Thanks for sharing the pic, IAMME.

chymera00

May 24th, 2006, 05:10 PM

I was here earlier. They had a miniature of the Arroyo Fountain. :)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8574.jpg
kita-on ang booth sang antique ... so far daw ila lang to ang daw mayu2

Imitate gd mau sang miniature ang real Arroyo Fountain ... wala sila ga andar, hehe

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Naka kad2 na ko. It's not really like a fiesta like what the title says title, daw trade fair lang, disappointing. Last year a lot of towns from Iloilo joined the event, now Passi, Leganes, and ... Ajuy lang and the provinces of Antique, Aklan, and Guimaras ang may booth ... I hope people take tourism promotion more seriously, heh ...

Nag kwa na ko gle brochures, damo na di reserved sa inyo :D
salamat sa brochures. Magamit gid ina namon di, I'm sure of that.

Btw, you're right to say nga dapat we'll take tourism serioudly back in Iloilo. It's a money-making business and dako gid mabulig niya sa aton ekonomiya. I hope people will start to realise it the soonest.

Some night shots (Still don't know how to make good ones, kabudlay abi mag timing kay ka traffic on one side and mag pwesto kay kadamo sang electric wires)

Guess where I am :)
http://static.flickr.com/51/152503967_b6d1b46670.jpg?v=0
May ara to sign "Jollibee Passi Soon to Open"

http://static.flickr.com/46/148793485_0afea42d32.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/48/152498636_324a20f5de.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/51/152503971_acbf8fd4a6.jpg?v=0

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Well done, amigo. Btw, Jollibee is opening its Passi City branch? Wow! Too early for passi. I think they're sleeping right now, good to note that they're considering such investments. Go Passi City! Go Sugar Capital of Iloilo!

IAMME

May 24th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Some night shots (Still don't know how to make good ones, kabudlay abi mag timing kay ka traffic on one side and mag pwesto kay kadamo sang electric wires)

Guess where I am :)
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May ara to sign "Jollibee Passi Soon to Open"

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Cool night shots! I've been trying to make some myself but my max shutter speed is only 1/2 sec, sigh.... Try busy intersections during rush hour, such as the one near Jollibee Gen. Luna. :)

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:20 PM

That's a good news, Soul. I hope they'll build the museum soon. Pwede gid dayon sa tourist. Like this one:

The Natural History Museum, London, UK:

Gin-post mo pa ang pics. Kirbs. I always go there kung ara ko sa London kay free man ang exhibits. I love to roam around the area where you can view dino fossils, etc. I'm not sure kung tuod ina .. he he.

Anyway, I wish to see UPV developing this kind of Museum. Another milestone ini sa Iloilo and UPV, just in case.

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:24 PM

kita-on ang booth sang antique ... so far daw ila lang to ang daw mayu2

Imitate gd mau sang miniature ang real Arroyo Fountain ... wala sila ga andar, hehe

har har har .. non-functional even in miniature. Tani gin-try lang nila butangan hose or sprinkler. Does the provincial or city government have a plan to resurrect the fountain and make it more attractive to th tourist and all?

JonJon75

May 24th, 2006, 05:27 PM

chymera00

May 24th, 2006, 06:08 PM

Cool night shots! I've been trying to make some myself but my max shutter speed is only 1/2 sec, sigh.... Try busy intersections during rush hour, such as the one near Jollibee Gen. Luna. :)
8" to ya but it seems useless because of the slow traffic (in Iznart and J.M. Basa).In almost half of the shots that I took, the traffic on one lane was on a standstill so I had to wait for the right moment... pag lab-ot ko na ya sa Bonifacio Drive, tapos na ang rush hour and it was already late so only few cars were passing :( palpak naman (tried it once before, comment pa ni wecky "I set the city on fire kuno kay sobra ka taas exposure) ... next time dpat blan ko na ang right settings and dala nalang ko tripod para sureball, hehe.salamat sa brochures. Magamit gid ina namon di, I'm sure of that.
yey ...
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Well done, amigo. Btw, Jollibee is opening its Passi City branch? Wow! Too early for passi. I think they're sleeping right now, good to note that they're considering such investments. Go Passi City! Go Sugar Capital of Iloilo!
Dunno if it's a 2-storey stand alone, but it's most likely considering they don't have a big commercial complex there. I'll have to ask my classmates regarding its status ...
har har har .. non-functional even in miniature. Tani gin-try lang nila butangan hose or sprinkler. Does the provincial or city government have a plan to resurrect the fountain and make it more attractive to th tourist and all?
have no idea about that

daks2003

May 24th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Finally ma push thru na gid man gle ang Jollibee sa Passi...been hearing that news since 2002...all the while I thought naga operate na ang Jollibee pero wala pa gle hehehe

spacewagon1

May 24th, 2006, 08:46 PM

diin na akon last post? ahay ... two days off, wala na makit-an akon posts di. Good day everyone diri sa Iloilo Thread.

spacewagon1

May 24th, 2006, 08:48 PM

I was here earlier. They had a miniature of the Arroyo Fountain. :)
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my fave fountain back home. It's definitely Iloilo in golden days with Arroyo Fountain within everyone's sight. Viva Iloilo!

spacewagon1

May 24th, 2006, 08:49 PM

Naka kad2 na ko. It's not really like a fiesta like what the title says title, daw trade fair lang, disappointing. Last year a lot of towns from Iloilo joined the event, now Passi, Leganes, and ... Ajuy lang and the provinces of Antique, Aklan, and Guimaras ang may booth ... I hope people take tourism promotion more seriously, heh ...

Nag kwa na ko gle brochures, damo na di reserved sa inyo :D

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Some night shots (Still don't know how to make good ones, kabudlay abi mag timing kay ka traffic on one side and mag pwesto kay kadamo sang electric wires)

Guess where I am :)
http://static.flickr.com/51/152503967_b6d1b46670.jpg?v=0
May ara to sign "Jollibee Passi Soon to Open"

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best pics again from Chymera. Thank you so much. Hala Bira na, mga amigos!

spacewagon1

May 24th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Finally ma push thru na gid man gle ang Jollibee sa Passi...been hearing that news since 2002...all the while I thought naga operate na ang Jollibee pero wala pa gle hehehe
Jollibee in Passi City? Wow! Brilliant improvement for the northern city of Iloilo. Go Passi! Spread your wings, my love .. yihaaaa!

spacewagon1

May 24th, 2006, 08:54 PM

pa-miyesta ta Kirb ... daw mas aayo ini haw? Tani may free foods man sa SM everytime they'll celebrate fiesta in the city .. he he

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Fiesta in the City
at SM City Iloilo:
A grand opening

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(article taken from: Panay News)
sabay ko sa imo Jon. It's fiesta atmosphere na naman .. as always. Hidlaw na ko mamiyesta. I'm sure if SM is giving free foods, maubusan gid sila.

Btw, I would like to see construction boom in Passi City. This way, it can rival Iloilo City's dominance in region's economy. Well done Passi! We're seeing dawn na naman sa isa ka city sang Iloilo.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:34 AM

hello everyone! Long time, no hear. I'm bit lost sa mga postings diri. I'll try my best to catch up with the latest news na lang. Well done. Though I haven't seen and read all pages yet, I'm sure I could find great news, articles and pictures thereat. Hala Bira ILOILO!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:36 AM

Jollibee in Passi City? Wow! Brilliant improvement for the northern city of Iloilo. Go Passi! Spread your wings, my love .. yihaaaa!
I'm elated with this news. Sige Passi, paspas man da. I wish to see more stores in Passi in few years time. Hopefully, businessmen and investors will not only focused their eyes in Iloilo City alone or its neighbouring municipalities BUT of course, to Iloilo's second city, Passi. I'm sure Passinhons will be very glad to see Jollibee store in their place.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:37 AM

best pics again from Chymera. Thank you so much. Hala Bira na, mga amigos!
I knew there'll be great photos and everything by now. Kanami gid man. Hala bira guid tuod mga kasimanwas. It's chico's time .. he he.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:40 AM

my fave fountain back home. It's definitely Iloilo in golden days with Arroyo Fountain within everyone's sight. Viva Iloilo!
The fountain will always served as Iloilo's symbol and its glorious heritage. Tani i-redeveloped nila ang fountain nga ini. It's a good structure guid amidst the bustling metropolis. Also, they can start rebuilding the Sta Clara/Maria Clara monument near Iloilo Central Market. Cheerio!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:41 AM

diin na akon last post? ahay ... two days off, wala na makit-an akon posts di. Good day everyone diri sa Iloilo Thread.
hihihi .. got same problem, Space. My last visit was May 18th. Few days after, indi ko na makit-an akon postings man. So far, so good. More news gid mabasahan ta di, for sure.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:44 AM

Gin-post mo pa ang pics. Kirbs. I always go there kung ara ko sa London kay free man ang exhibits. I love to roam around the area where you can view dino fossils, etc. I'm not sure kung tuod ina .. he he.

Anyway, I wish to see UPV developing this kind of Museum. Another milestone ini sa Iloilo and UPV, just in case.
Wow! Is UPV definitely building a Natural History Museum? That's good news. I wish they'll start building one soon .. or naga-start na sila? CPU is still on the process of building one. Mas nauna ang John B sa tanan. It would be nice if there's a battle of museums in Iloilo City. Right now, Museo Iloilo tops them all. More to go pa!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:50 AM

I guess they'll thrive hand in hand. Speaking of KongKee, kanamit sang ila siopao. Miss it na ... medyo nagutom man ko paghambal mo KongKee, Soul ba. Basta siopao KongKee dayon.

I agree with you nga it's a good sign to see high-end restos proliferating the city streets right now. I hope to see more of them in few years time. Pero I'm curious with this American resto in Marymart Mall or basi ngalan lang niya ang The American Restaurant , tapos gid. :)
I agree. Toom many good restos in Iloilo right now. If there's another one nga mag-open, another addition naman sa long list of good restos in Iloilo City. Always nice to hop from one resto to the other and taste their speciality.

What American resto are you talking about Kirbs? Kabalo lang ako that there's an Andokito Frito sa MaryMart Mall, and there's another one in Jaro Plaza. Few more restos opened recently. There's one in front of Colegio de San Jose. More pa gid ang ara sa Jaro. But then again, an addition to the long list is all welcome guid sa mga Ilonggos.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:53 AM

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 01:58 AM

San-o pa ayhan no? Always delay ang mga projects sa aton. They love planning, kinahanglan naman implementation. I hope ma-budgetan ini sang PPA. Go Iloilo! Go Loboc!
PPA is way too slow to develop the Loboc International Port in Iloilo City. The expansion program was planned ages ago yet it hadn't been materialised until now. The minimal capacity of the port makes it more difficult for other international vessles to dock in Loboc due to a long wait. They have to expand the port now, if they want to speed up the province and region's economy. Right now, it's the only international port in the region serving several provinces and cities alike. We have to get the attention of PPA's people.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:01 AM

Fiesta in the City
at SM City Iloilo:
A grand opening

(article taken from: Panay News)
Thanks to the sponsors. Fiesta in the city though not massive in terms of size of promotion, etc still holds dear to all Ilonggos. And we're all thankful for Henry Sy and to SM City Iloilo admin for having this celebration every year, for all of us Ilonggos to enjoy.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 02:03 AM

hello Mars. Welcome back, amiga. Dugay ka man wala kahapit diri ba .. again welcome back. Nice postings!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:05 AM

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 02:09 AM

Iloilo to launch 95 ‘Tindahan Natin’ outlets next month
by: Ian C Espada

NINETY-five “Tindahan Natin” (TN) outlets will be launched here next month in a ceremony to be held at the Iloilo Capitol ground.

Although the exact date is not finalized yet, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer Neneth Q. Pador said this project will benefit 95 barangays throughout the province where very high hunger incidence is prevalent.

“Through the help of local chief executives and municipal social welfare officers, we have identified barangays to be the recipients of this project especially those areas where high incidence of malnutrition is recorded,” she said.

She added TN outlets will sell NFA rice and noodles at prices prescribed by the National Food Authority.

When asked about the quality of NFA rice to be sold in TN outlets, Pador said NFA assured the public that rice to be delivered to these outlets is of good value.

She said the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) can provide loans up to P20,000 to qualified entrepreneurs, non-government organization, people’s organizations, among others, willing to put up TN outlets in their areas.

This amount is payable in one-year period on a weekly basis with one month grace period.

Pador said each TN should be situated in areas where there is a necessity of rice and should serve at least 250 families.

She said further the LGU-P/C/MSWDO shall issue an ID cum passbook to beneficiaries for identification and monitoring purposes.

This ID will be presented when purchasing the rice allocation at the TN outlet/store,” she said.

Pador said all Tindahan Natin outlets shall be monitored on a weekly basis by a monitoring team to ensure that the rice and noodles are sold to the poor families.

She said this government initiative doesn’t only give the poor a means of livelihood but also an access to rice of good quality and goods at very reasonable prices. May 25, 2006

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

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:23 AM

Uhhmm... I'm currently taking BS Aqauaculture at UPV and we do have fish microbiology and fish genetics.. There was a time they proposed a BS Oceanography program, but it didn't push through. We do get students from all over the world (as far as Sudan), but not enough relative to our facilities and number of professors. Last year, we only had 17 freshmen. The problem is many have a misconception regarding fisheries. Some think our graduates end up becoming fishermen. The fact is fisheries does bring big bucks. And there's no problem with employment. Just last March, many of our seniors were directly hired for Indonesia and Malaysia (not exactly a good thing) even before graduation. The year before, about a dozen were directly hired for India (I prefer they worked for RP).

UPV does not have a physics program but we do have BS Computer Science. New, revolutionary courses at the forefront of technology will surely be great, but we are a state university. It boils down, whether we like it or not, to funding.
Thanks for your input, IAMME. i hope they'll reconsider some aspects of development by opening more and more courses in UPV. It's a good school indeed with a big campus yet there's so much needs to be developed in area of course offering. I'm sure, Ilonggos will gladly patronize UPV if they find the university is offering what they really want. Like WVSU, honour students are flocking the place since it caters courses in-demand today like nursing, medicine, IT, etc. I really hope that the main UP campus will have a look at the situation of UPV and why their exisiting campuses outside manila is not faring well and saleable to the students per se. If the UPV's College of Medicine will come into fruition, I'm sure it will bbe a big boost for the entire UPV campuses in all three provinces.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:24 AM

hello Mars. Welcome back, amiga. Dugay ka man wala kahapit diri ba .. again welcome back. Nice postings!
Hello to you, too, Kirbs. I'm back and I'm glad to post once more. Been busy lately so medyo nag-rest guid ako sa SSC. I hope to catch up with all the latest news in town. Cheerio!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:26 AM

Iloilo to launch 95 ‘Tindahan Natin’ outlets next month
by: Ian C Espada

(taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business3.php)
Why 95? It seemed too many guid ... hihihi. Pero I like to go to market, inang mga wet market. My grandma used to take me with her to buy foods, etc. It's really nice and I like it. The only problem we have is going home late kay damo pa kutso-kutso sa tindahan. Otherwise, it's a good experience guid iya. Pwede pa tawad or "ayo" ... hihihi.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:30 AM

sa Johns Hopkins Hospital -Main Medical Campus ako work.
http://jagor.srce.hr/~sreclon/Fotografije/Johns%20Hopkins.jpg
First and foremost, WELCOME to the club .. ooopssss SSC gali, INCOGNITO_RN! I hope you'll enjoy posting here sa SSC. Anything pwede guid di sa Iloilo thread basta may sense lang .. hihihi. Joking gid. I've been here a bit longer so medyo kapal muks na ko di. So far, so good man and with SSC, na-update man kami di sa UK. Btw, damo guid di nar-es pero most of us are working here in UK. At least subong may ara naman sa US iya ah. Have a good day!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:31 AM

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 02:33 AM

Hello to you, too, Kirbs. I'm back and I'm glad to post once more. Been busy lately so medyo nag-rest guid ako sa SSC. I hope to catch up with all the latest news in town. Cheerio!
Sige lang Mars. I'm sure indi ka gid madula ah. Lots of new topics man dira ah. I'm reading online papers so post lang da for the meantime. :)

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 02:36 AM

I don't know kung na-post na ini ni JonJon but here's another news for Iloilo's Calle Real:

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Group seeks inputs on how to uplift ageing biz center
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

The Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC) will identify positive inputs from concerned sectors on how to put in place plans to uplift its ageing business center commonly called Calle Real to be discussed during a forum today.

The inputs will be gathered during council’s presentation of the “Conservation Planning and Development Guidelines for the Down Town Central Business District (CBD) Heritage Zone” in a forum at Grand Hotel 1pm today.

The undertaking calls for both government and private sector participation, according to the ICCHCC, which was created by the city way back in 2000 to take the lead in advancing its cultural heritage conservation and promotion.

“The plan is to upgrade the street environment and its own properties in order to stimulate its revitalization. Since most of the properties to be conserved are privately owned, private sector role is important,” ICCHCC said in its website www.philippines. canurb.com.

It stressed that “careful handling of the city’s historic fabric is very essential in order to avoid past mistakes.”

Thus, a plan of action is therefore necessary to ensure that both government and private actions are coordinated to achieve the desired results.

“The central business district of the city attracts visitors, expands business scope and sophistication and even transmits its heritage effort to conserve its fragile architectural heritage,” the council pointed out.

Likewise, the guidelines specifically deals with planning and urban design strategies that can help realize the conservation of a heritage zone within one of the city’s most important economic centers, the downtown CBD.

The guidelines cover conservation initiatives for the downtown CBD Heritage Zone which includes commercial-residential mixed blocks bounded by the major streets of J.M. Basa, Iznart, Muelle Loney, Rizal and General Luna.

It also stretches to the neighboring blocks bounded by the side streets of Guanco, Arroyo, Aldeguer, Arsenal, Mapa, Delgado, Yulo, Solis, and Aduana.

“The guidelines includes conservation, restoration as well as redevelopment measures for buildings and sites. Envelop control will be discussed and will cover initiatives for the sites,” ICCHCC explained.

The scope of the guidelines application covers all the areas bounded by the Muelle Loney at the East, the line of buildings along Iznart Street at the West, the Capitol grounds at the North and the Sta. Maria Catholic School at the South.

All heritage buildings within the area are currently being inventoried and catalogued by the ICCHCC with assistance from the Ford Motor Company Environmental and Conservation Grants.

“The identified buildings to be restored, repaired, demolished, reconstructed should be reviewed by the ICCHCC for city government approval. Even the new construction should be dealt with similarly subject to this guidelines’ prescriptions,” ICCHCC said.

The plan aims to restore buildings of historical and heritage significance; introduce adaptive re-use to improve the economic activity of the heritage buildings; retain and enhance the existing activities while consulting the area with new compatible ones; improve the general physical environments with new feature to further enhance the identity of the historic area; and involve both public and private sectors in carrying out he conservation program of CBD.

The proposals include expansion of conservation area; designation of the core area; integration of festivals and historical events and introduction of pedestrianization in the area; regulation of curb side parking; maintenance of connectivity of the main street and interior streets through arcaded buildings; improvement of street furniture and signage; promotion of adaptive use of buildings; introduction of pedestrian kiosk to address proliferation of informal vendors; improvement of street designs, lighting utility, and landscape; building heights regulations; enhancing of streetscapes and façade design as well as arcades and sidewalks. May 25, 2006

(taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories7.php)

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:41 AM

City Hall envisions mixed biz complex on old Iloilo airport
By Jeehan V. Fernandez
(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business2.php)
Good plan for Mandurriao's old airport site. I'm looking forward to see developments taking place on this small piece of land. It's a great vision for all Ilonggos back home. It would be a home of big corporate business name in Iloilo, just in case. Mandurriao right now is rising up to compete with other five districts of Iloilo City namely: Jaro, LaPaz, Molo, Arevalo and City Proper. With a good scheme taking place in Mandurriao's district, Mandurriao will soon compete head-on-head with Jaro, LaPaz and City Proper where all economic activities at present is in action. Go Mandurriao!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:42 AM

Sige lang Mars. I'm sure indi ka gid madula ah. Lots of new topics man dira ah. I'm reading online papers so post lang da for the meantime. :)
Okay Kirbs. I'll try to answers few more diri. At least medyo okay na ... hihihi. I haven't been lost pa man gid gali ah. Cheers!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:45 AM

Calle Real in downtown area never loses its charm for the shoppers. Gutok man gihapon dira. Basi ang Seven-Seven gani guro existing pa and so with New Island Bazaar.
Affected, yes. Losing edge, yes. But I still can say that Iloilo's Calle Real til the present harbours good crownd and shoppers making it one of the busiest streets in downtown area. I think, it will take more than a decade or so pa to totallt scrap Calle Real out of Iloilo's map. At present, with ICCHCC taking the tool in place, Calle Real will live longer, maybe FOREVER! Go ICCHCC!

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:49 AM

Iloilo Flood Control Project will help Iloilo become a flood-free area. Tani suportahan ta tanan.
I'll definitely go for it. I'm sure dako guid mabulig sang Iloilo Flood Control Project nga ini sa mga city dwellers. Not all is supporting it BUT majority does. We have to be vigilant sa bagay nga ini. We have to move fast if we want development. City in floods will detour any business and investment prospects. Ilonggos in the city will hopefully open their eyes and doors to this development. With so many authorities, agencies, councils, etc forming sa ciudad, Iloilo City will soon see massive developments guid. Watch out for it kay it's already showing a city with life and vibrancy.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 02:54 AM

Yup,there's a huge ilonggo presence here in Hopkins, due to the fact that the Director for Int'l Recruitment is an Ilongga, hence the preference for us ilonggos,hihihi.... :)
#1 Hospital in the US pa rin for 15 straight years, :hi:
Congrats John Hopkins! I wish they'll continue supporting CPU's program despite tapos na ang Kabalaka. Right now, Birthing Center repaced it. I'm not sure kung sin-o ang ila international supporter subong. There was a time when JICA or one of Japanese agency helped Kabalaka Center of CPU. Kabay pa that there will be more to come.

On assessment Incognito, how far behind ang aton med insitution compare sa John Hopkins? Let not include med research lang abi kay basi masobrahan na guid. Equipment-wise na lang and service. To date, Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center and St Paul's Hospital are top med insitutions in Iloilo sa private side. Any idea?

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 02:59 AM

Gin-post mo pa ang pics. Kirbs. I always go there kung ara ko sa London kay free man ang exhibits. I love to roam around the area where you can view dino fossils, etc. I'm not sure kung tuod ina .. he he.

Anyway, I wish to see UPV developing this kind of Museum. Another milestone ini sa Iloilo and UPV, just in case.
At least my idea man ang tanan. Yes Jon. It's free gid man ah. I've been there several times depende kung may bisita. I always try to get them into the museum of natural history cos of great presentation and the like. I wish to see UPV having one, too. They have something to exhibits gid, I'm sure kay damo ina sila collections.

Speaking of Fisheries, etc, will it be possible for SEAFDEC to open an Ocean World Museum or Park? It'll be a good idea though. Makakuha pa sila damo nga visitors dira, and could promote tourism at the same time.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:01 AM

Finally ma push thru na gid man gle ang Jollibee sa Passi...been hearing that news since 2002...all the while I thought naga operate na ang Jollibee pero wala pa gle hehehe
Grand! More to come for Passi City! Sige Passi! Hala Bira na!

(OP: ano iya ang singgit sa Pintados man? Any idea people?)

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:05 AM

Good for Ilonggo's! But wait this will kill the local chinese restaurants we have there like Kong Kee and Dainty Restaurants... isn't it? Well in any case it is still a good sign that high-end resto's are beginning to proliferation in Iloilo!

Go go Iloilo!
Soul, aside from KongKee and dainty, there's few more pa da ... there's a recently opened Chinese resto in Amigo Mall. I'm not sure kung nagdugay pa na da. Fatima and Roberto's is halfly Chinese man, di bala? I'm sure there's few more nga indi lang galing kilala. Speaking of this HongKong Kitchen, is it considered high end gid man siya? I'm quite hesitant coz I haven't been to that place before. Remember what happened to Iloilo's The Aristocrat resto? Sayang no.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:08 AM

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:09 AM

baw si Kirby nagbalik na gali. Tapos na basa mo?

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:11 AM

I think the Ilonggo's living in that area should think properly... they have to choose between short-term local health concern or long-term global health conern because of frequent flooding in the city... oh I hope they would weigh their options well!
I agree Soul. I hope they'll reconsider some option before anything else. I always go for a long term solution. Tani, most of them will, too.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:12 AM

baw si Kirby nagbalik na gali. Tapos na basa mo?
medyo tapos na man ah. So post lang ko di for the meantime .. he he. :)

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:14 AM

http://static.flickr.com/45/152503965_319f21aa4e.jpg?v=0
My kind of mall. Medium-built lang but lovely indeed. I liked the atmosphere of the Atrium. Besides, it's not too crowded unlike SM City. Good shops pa ang ara sa Atrium.
Maayo gid man, Mar. I like the Atrium, too. Tani they'll expand naman noh. Like having the new Atrium Mall in Mandurriao or Pavia to compete with SM. SM is multiplying in Iloilo City. Tani ang The Atrium amo man and so with Ronbinsons.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:16 AM

Why 95? It seemed too many guid ... hihihi. Pero I like to go to market, inang mga wet market. My grandma used to take me with her to buy foods, etc. It's really nice and I like it. The only problem we have is going home late kay damo pa kutso-kutso sa tindahan. Otherwise, it's a good experience guid iya. Pwede pa tawad or "ayo" ... hihihi.
distributed man siguro all over Iloilo province. Not bad though. especially if they placed it to remote areas where I think it is most needed. Dako gid sini ang mabulig sang Tindahan, etc.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:19 AM

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:24 AM

Good plan for Mandurriao's old airport site. I'm looking forward to see developments taking place on this small piece of land. It's a great vision for all Ilonggos back home. It would be a home of big corporate business name in Iloilo, just in case. Mandurriao right now is rising up to compete with other five districts of Iloilo City namely: Jaro, LaPaz, Molo, Arevalo and City Proper. With a good scheme taking place in Mandurriao's district, Mandurriao will soon compete head-on-head with Jaro, LaPaz and City Proper where all economic activities at present is in action. Go Mandurriao!
The wait seems too long. I wish they'll finish the new airport so maka-start na ining CBD sa Mandurriao. Siguro, we'll consider buying piece of land in Mandurriao or along Jibao-an area. With this plan. mas manami gid kung lapit kita dira. People from Jaro and other areas of the city will use the existing business haven sa Iloilo City but ang impact sining CBD sa Mandurriao will transform the entire district into a city in itslef kay dako gid ma-benefit sang Aleosan, Pavia, Oton and Mandurriao sini. Believe me, it'll rival whatever business sites ang ara sa ciudad subong.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:26 AM

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:27 AM

Daks, thanks for posting the link. Okay gid.

Hala, join na ta sa ila tour program .. cheers! :)
Thanks Daks. Damo na gid bag-o sa aton. Pwede na kita to ka-tour without using our cars. May ara na tour bus .. yahoooooooooooooo!

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 03:29 AM

Why 95? It seemed too many guid ... hihihi. Pero I like to go to market, inang mga wet market. My grandma used to take me with her to buy foods, etc. It's really nice and I like it. The only problem we have is going home late kay damo pa kutso-kutso sa tindahan. Otherwise, it's a good experience guid iya. Pwede pa tawad or "ayo" ... hihihi.
ha ha ha .. tuod gid ina Mars. Damo gid ina sa tindahan. Ambot kung puwede pa ina subong ang tawad?

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:43 AM

UPV should expand their curriculum and courses offer. Like mixing fisheries with micorbiology, genetics, etc... as well as paleoicthyology, underwater geography, biomimic and bioinspiration, etc... I mean its time fior them to create revolutionary courses that will be in demand in the near future. Also, they have to exp-and the engineering center, the MBB courses, the business and marketing courses, basic sciences... is UPV offering physics right now? I mean they should also add, BS PHysics both applied and pure, material sciences, etc., also computer sciences... right now there are lot of new courses being offered in science and technology worlwide... also they can start offering medical courses, nursing, dentistry, etc....

Regarding the problem of enrolment in fisheries, they will surely expect rapid decline, it is because Filipinos nowadays are into new courses that can bring them much bucks. Maybe what they can do, tehy start getting students from different part of the country.

The UPV management should start considering the design of their courses. They need to note that Iloilo is having 56 institutions that offer tertiary education.
That's right, Soul. Of the 56 tertiary institutions, 6 of them are univerisities. Not just a small university but mostly have bigger campuses and were there longer, too. I really think that UPV will move quickly if they want to maintain their status in Iloilo. We have classmates in CPU from UPV taking Nursing, etc. Most of the PSHS-WV students go to CPU to take Engineering. Now, if UPV will not be very aggressive in terms of designing new courses to suit Ilonggos need, I'm sure they will expect more decline in enrollees and the like. I agree with Soul that at present, Filipinos are into courses that could bring money or biggger income to them. Makita mo man ina siguro sa mga taga-Iloilo. Nursing enrolment in Iloilo at present is tremendous. Some universities and colleges offering them have 15 or more sections in a row. Most valedectorians and honour rolls sit sa mga courses nga ini. I wish UPV will be wise enough to take this matter very seriously. I love UP, but right now, I can't find any reason with it being compare with other universities in Iloilo. I wish to see the Iskolar Ng Bayan institution rise up once more in the province of Iloilo.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:45 AM

Will history brings back the glory of Iloilo? More and more historical infos about Iloilo and Iloilo City are found in the net right now. Countries with good respect from historical values, etc are helping Iloilo to promote its prowess being Philippine's Heritage Champion. Evidences and articles about the beauty of the old Iloilo City downtown area are slowly invading the world wide web making it more accessible to tourist worldwide. Let Iloilo spread its wings again .. support Iloilo- Premiere City 2015.

A great compilation from a great author and historian. Hala Bira!
Will it? I bet so. It's paving its way right now. The impact will be great soon. watch out for it. Cities around the world with great history and culture harbours more tourists and the like. It's a matter of time for Iloilo City, too.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:48 AM

Calle Real is still alive and kicking pa naman Kirbs. And that's the beauty of that area kay til now, it's still teeming with businesses and very dynamic economic activities. It's really old but Ilonggos still buy things within the site amidst sa pagkadamo malls sa aton. Even pila pa siguro ka SM, Robinsons, Gaisano and Iloilo Supermart, Calle Real's business tenants are still enjoying profits. I wish ma-constinue ini naton nga mga Ilonggo. :cheers:
Long Live, Royal Street! I wish to see more businesses and vibrant activities within the area. It's Iloilo's pride guid. Until now, buhi man iya guihapon ang Calle Real. A symbol of Iloilo's very opulent and glorious past. Same through with Muelle Loney, the site of Iloilo's international trade with Europe and America, way back then.

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:51 AM

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:53 AM

marsleg

May 25th, 2006, 03:55 AM

dasig ba, had a hard time locating pa my last post :)

Subong ko lang na read ang draft sang ICCHCC kay last time indi ko ma download, I'll just paste some random interesting things I've read:

In 1930 Architect Juan Arellano of DPWH has drawn up a physical plan outlying the
spatial distribution of different land uses of the entire city. The plan is similar to Ebenezer
Howard’s concept of “Garden City”, a central city surrounded by smaller garden cities,
Arellano’s proposal indicate the functional relationship between the center and its surrounding
districts by separating them with parks and gardens. It was considered to be the first urban plan
for the city. Overlapping of events and changes in the leadership of the city government however
left the plan unimplemented.

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John Foreman, in his visit in Iloilo, had this to say of the appearance of the Calle Real.
He wrote: “The Calle Real or High Street is a winding road, which leads through the town in the
country. The houses are indescribable – that tale of all styles. Three or four architectural
adornment. Some are high – others low – some stand back with the few yards of pavement
before them – others come forward and oblige one to walk in the road.. At the extreme end of the
Calle Real is the government house built of wood and stone, and then in a very bad condition but
the style is good and it has quite the appearance of an official residence. Before it is semi-circular
garden, and in front f this is a road fenced, - in plot, in the middle of which stands a flag pole…”

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Before the construction of the skywalk, these two main streets create a strong
view corridor from the capitol down to the terminating edge of Iznart street, overlooking
the Guimaras island. Notably the well proportioned height of the 2 to 3 storey buildings
embracing the tight streetscape preserve the visual impact of the CBD conservation Area.
The existence of the skywalk creates as poor physical relationship to the area it
serves. Rather than define unique form of the heritage area it slashes and act as a
blighting and disintegrating force.
Intersection of J.M. Basa and Iznart street

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hehe amu lang ni anay

Yahooooooo! It's a good plan indeed by ICCHCC! More on Calle Real's development. Hala Bira!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

May 25th, 2006, 04:13 AM

Wow! Im gone only for a few days... and the thread 17 is already closing... "patapos na" waaaaaaaa!

But nice to note so many good news. I enjoyed reading all the posts. Bawi na lng ko sa THREAD XVIII!

Sa tanan maayong aga!

Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:22 AM

good morning as well, Metro. Seems Mars left already. nagtimpla lang ko tea ko di, nadula na. Nag-PM lang. How are you?

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:30 AM

Good news indeed. I wish they'll put budget sa plan nga ini. UPV will soon compete with another state uni in Iloilo, which at the moment is taking all the credits, etc. .. the WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY. If there's a battle of private unis, dapat sa state unis may ara man. Hala Bira UPV!
There's three in few years time. West (WVSU), WVCST (formerly ISAT) and UPV. The compeitition will soon surface. Kanami lang ah. Kadako gid sang bulig sang mga state unis and college nga ini. Go, go, go!

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:33 AM

I'll definitely go for it. I'm sure dako guid mabulig sang Iloilo Flood Control Project nga ini sa mga city dwellers. Not all is supporting it BUT majority does. We have to be vigilant sa bagay nga ini. We have to move fast if we want development. City in floods will detour any business and investment prospects. Ilonggos in the city will hopefully open their eyes and doors to this development. With so many authorities, agencies, councils, etc forming sa ciudad, Iloilo City will soon see massive developments guid. Watch out for it kay it's already showing a city with life and vibrancy.
Like what Soul said, I hope they'll think wiser sa bagay nga ini. We want a flood-free city but if we keep on rejecting the project because few people are complaining then we will be a million miles away pa sa target naton. We have to educate them, once and for all.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:36 AM

Good article. Go for it, ICCHCC! We want to see a more lively and shopper-friendly Calle Real. HALA BIRA!
Big help gid sa aton ang ICCHCC! More projects coming for ICCHCC. Watch out for them, mars.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:43 AM

Good plan for Mandurriao's old airport site. I'm looking forward to see developments taking place on this small piece of land. It's a great vision for all Ilonggos back home. It would be a home of big corporate business name in Iloilo, just in case. Mandurriao right now is rising up to compete with other five districts of Iloilo City namely: Jaro, LaPaz, Molo, Arevalo and City Proper. With a good scheme taking place in Mandurriao's district, Mandurriao will soon compete head-on-head with Jaro, LaPaz and City Proper where all economic activities at present is in action. Go Mandurriao!
Jaro and LaPaz are two of the biggest districts of the city with high volume of malls and other businesses apart from the City Proper. Jaro of course is home to a large number of old mansions and the famous Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Cathedral. Also, Jaro boost itslef with some famous subdivisions and highest concentration of banks outside city proper. It's more of a replica of the city proper area, where jaro is thriving on its own economy. It mandurriao will compete with jaro, they'll have to have universities and hotels in site (Jaro has CPU, UI-Ungka and USA HS campus). They have their own hotels as well within the area. Jaro houses two SM (the present one in Jaro Plaza and the second one - soon-to-be - Quintin Salas). It'll be a good thing if Mandurriao will be able to compete with Jaro. Dako gid nga challenge sa mandurriao sini.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:47 AM

Affected, yes. Losing edge, yes. But I still can say that Iloilo's Calle Real til the present harbours good crownd and shoppers making it one of the busiest streets in downtown area. I think, it will take more than a decade or so pa to totallt scrap Calle Real out of Iloilo's map. At present, with ICCHCC taking the tool in place, Calle Real will live longer, maybe FOREVER! Go ICCHCC!
you're right, Mars. I'm sure we'll see Calle Real at its best state soon. Tani they'll consider putting more lights, better sidewalks, etc. Daw sa mga high street diri sa Europe bala. Something that will bring tourists back in time. kabudlay mag-plan kay kalaba sang Calle Real abi .. he he.

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:51 AM

Naka kad2 na ko. It's not really like a fiesta like what the title says title, daw trade fair lang, disappointing. Last year a lot of towns from Iloilo joined the event, now Passi, Leganes, and ... Ajuy lang and the provinces of Antique, Aklan, and Guimaras ang may booth ... I hope people take tourism promotion more seriously, heh ...

Nag kwa na ko gle brochures, damo na di reserved sa inyo :D

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Some night shots (Still don't know how to make good ones, kabudlay abi mag timing kay ka traffic on one side and mag pwesto kay kadamo sang electric wires)

Guess where I am :)
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May ara to sign "Jollibee Passi Soon to Open"

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when is the opening, Chy? Any idea? At least daw medyo buhi-buhi naman ang Passi City sini. Few months ago, Jollibee Quintin Salas opened, then Jollibee San Jose Antique, soon Jollibee passi naman. basi mangin manok na ta sini sa Iloilo and Panay? I want to see passi with its own mall or commercial complex. The last time I visited passi, may mini-hotel sila didto. Sige lang, for a start, I guess. :)

Btw, nice pictures Chy. Lagawan ka gid no?

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 04:53 AM

yehey! Kaabot naman ako sang last few bits sang thread nga ini ba. Good morning everyone!

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 04:59 AM

salamat sa brochures. Magamit gid ina namon di, I'm sure of that.

Btw, you're right to say nga dapat we'll take tourism seriously back in Iloilo. It's a money-making business and dako gid mabulig niya sa aton ekonomiya. I hope people will start to realise it the soonest.
Not all Ilonggos are well-informed about this matter. Some just go with the tides lang. Others are too serious, they will make you cry. Dira lang ako sa tunga-tunga iya ah. But hopefully, this matter should start spreading sa kada Ilonggos so we will be singing same tune. Or else ang iban libagon gid .. he he.

Well done, amigo. Btw, Jollibee is opening its Passi City branch? Wow! Too early for passi. I think they're sleeping right now, good to note that they're considering such investments. Go Passi City! Go Sugar Capital of Iloilo!
Anong early for Passi? It's high time for Passi na. They're a city, dapat may fast food chain na sila. I remember once sa Bulacan nga daw every towns may ara. And I'm delighted to see one. Sa aton iya, city na, daw public market lang ang itsura niya .. he he.

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:01 AM

you're right, Mars. I'm sure we'll see Calle Real at its best state soon. Tani they'll consider putting more lights, better sidewalks, etc. Daw sa mga high street diri sa Europe bala. Something that will bring tourists back in time. kabudlay mag-plan kay kalaba sang Calle Real abi .. he he.
if things go with the plan, then calle Real will be saved for good. Very historical ang area. It commands a lot. Iloilo is synonymous to calle Real. They go hand-in-hand gid. Hala paspas na!

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:03 AM

Jaro and LaPaz are two of the biggest districts of the city with high volume of malls and other businesses apart from the City Proper. Jaro of course is home to a large number of old mansions and the famous Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria Cathedral. Also, Jaro boost itslef with some famous subdivisions and highest concentration of banks outside city proper. It's more of a replica of the city proper area, where jaro is thriving on its own economy. It mandurriao will compete with jaro, they'll have to have universities and hotels in site (Jaro has CPU, UI-Ungka and USA HS campus). They have their own hotels as well within the area. Jaro houses two SM (the present one in Jaro Plaza and the second one - soon-to-be - Quintin Salas). It'll be a good thing if Mandurriao will be able to compete with Jaro. Dako gid nga challenge sa mandurriao sini.
taga-Jaro ka gid iya Kirby. I know you'll go for jaro biskan inano pa matabo. It's a good challenge though. I'm kinda hoping that Mandurriao will really challenge jaro's dominance in the future. :cheers:

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:05 AM

yehey! Kaabot naman ako sang last few bits sang thread nga ini ba. Good morning everyone!
Good am Jon. Timing gid pag-abot mo ba. We're almost hitting the mark kay baskog postings ni Marsleg. Imbis nga mabisita lang ko for few minutes di patay ko di ka post . he he.

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:10 AM

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/etching/Picture4.jpg
ano ini siya Chy? Sorry, I'm a bit lost (as always .. he he). If this is what I'm thinking, baw lipay gid ko sa imo. Pwede dayon pa photocopy para magdamo pa gid? Indi ta ayhan ma-akusaran copyright fraud sina?But anyway, thank you so much. I can see dawn of our promotion man diri. :)
daw sa amo gid Kirbs. Thanks Chy. I'm sure it'll be a great help gid sa amon. I hope we can reproduce it though .. ha ha ha. Kirbs, ikaw gid una sa kung matabo. :cheers:

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:13 AM

DTI-Iloilo assures adequate
and stable school supplies
By ERWIN BONIFACIO

ILOILO City -The Department of Trade and Industry-Iloilo has reported that there were adequate and stable prices of school supplies in the different commercial establishment here.

“Based on our price monitoring data, there were adequate supplies and stable prices of school supplies,” Diosdado Cadena Jr, director of DTI-Iloilo told Panay News.

Cadena said that their price monitoring started since last month. He assured the public that there were enough supplies including writing pads for Grades 1, 2, 3 and 4, intermediate pad, yellow pad, writing composition, and spiral notebooks, and among others and if there were price increase, it is not that significant.

Cadena told Panay News that the price of school supplies varies. There are some commercial establishments, which sell cheaper goods of the same product.

He cleared that his office’ role is to monitor the availability and prices of the school supplies. The DTI is not mandated to apprehend establishments who sell school supplies in much higher prices.

“ It is up to the public to make their money’s worth,” Cadena said.

He warned commercial establishments from putting “no exchange, no return” signage within the store vicinity. “No return, exchange policy is punishable under the Consumer Welfare Act.”

(taken from: Panay News)

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:17 AM

DRILON URGED TO RUN

SENATE President Frank Drilon is the most qualified and the best candidate for congressman in the lone district of Iloilo City in next year’s elections.
Highly intelligent, prestigious and a decent fellow, Frank is the epitome of leadership.
Frank is not arrogant, not vindictive and not abusive.
He is not suffering from a mental disease on account of kidney failure.
His performance in the Senate as president and as senator is beyond comparison.
Look what he has done for Iloilo: the Iloilo City Port, new airport, Jalandoni Bridge, Lapuz Bridge, La Paz Bridge, Hall of Justice, International Port, relocation site for the urban poor, to name but a few of his projects.
In the Senate, Frank is respected by his peers.
In the international panorama of politics, Frank is looked upon by world leaders with admiration and high esteem.
In short, he is a quintessential Ilonggo we should be proud of.
This is one of the many reasons why many concerned sectors are urging him to run and represent Iloilo in the august halls of the House.
And once he is there, the once glorious name and eminence of the Ilonggos will, sans doubt, be recaptured and restored.
is this true? Wow! it will a good fight in Iloilo City's Congressional district. Sige na Mr. Drilon. Welcome ka gid to serve your fellow Ilonggos!

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:20 AM

Good am Jon. Timing gid pag-abot mo ba. We're almost hitting the mark kay baskog postings ni Marsleg. Imbis nga mabisita lang ko for few minutes di patay ko di ka post . he he.
I'm reading Marsleg posts as well. Kanami mag-post and there's not enough space na dira. I'll answer some of them in the next thread na lang guro. :cheers:

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:23 AM

har har har .. non-functional even in miniature. Tani gin-try lang nila butangan hose or sprinkler. Does the provincial or city government have a plan to resurrect the fountain and make it more attractive to th tourist and all?
I hope they'll do. Kanami sang fountain nga ina. very iconic. Ara gid siya sa heart sang Iloilo City. Isn't it nga amo inia ang mark to measure the distance of every towns from Iloilo City?

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:29 AM

ILOILO HERITAGE FORUM SET TODAY

“An Invitation to a Proud Heritage”

Pagemaker
By Zedrick Señeres

In line the National Heritage Month Celebration, the ILOILO HERITAGE FORUM, a noble gathering to “ Save Calle Real: The Iloilo City Downtown Central Business District Heritage Conservation Guidelines,” will be held at 1:00 pm today at the posh Iloilo Grand Hotel.

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The old world charm-Calle Real, with its colonial buildings, the vintage architectural designs which in time and again have survived the test of times, a living witness to our ancestor’s struggling years from anguish of war..to the present for this landmark to rise again amidst adversity.

While the world class structures kept on rising in various corners of Metro Iloilo, still they could not outshine the splendour of this vintage edifice that adorn Calle Real, which holds the distinction as the very first commercial center to rise in history in the region!

The preservation and the piece by pace renovation and preservation of this structures is a race against time… due to negligence that causes fast deterioration…memories are slowly fading, but a closer look of this “jewels” is indeed a treasure worth keeping.

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Responding to the call for cultural and heritage tourism, the Iloilo City Government created the Iloilo City Council Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC) by enacting the April 2000 Ordinance No. 00-54 otherwise known as the Cultural Heritage Conservation Ordinance. The council, composed of individuals from the arts and culture community, was envisioned to be the body responsible in advancing cultural heritage conservation and promotion. It also addressed the call of the tourism Sector Plan of the 1998-2010 Iloilo City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUO) for a program in this conservation program.

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The council was tasked to conduct an inventory of the cultural heritage and legacy buildings and promulgate rules and regulations for their preservation to address the need to preserve Metro Iloilo’s vintage structures that could for sure will become a major tourist attractions in the city

Afterall the revival of these areas will spur more investments and create more jobs dearies!

And surely so, this noble endeavors spearheaded by the City Officials, led by ever dynamic Mayor Jerry Treñas, the creative team of the ICCHCC

chairman Arch. Antonio Sangrador, the building owners, the concernes citizens and others who will work hand in hand for one common purpose will for sure make Calle Real glitter once again to dazzle the world!

Aton gid ni Ya!!!.

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

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:30 AM

kita-on ang booth sang antique ... so far daw ila lang to ang daw mayu2

Imitate gd mau sang miniature ang real Arroyo Fountain ... wala sila ga andar, hehe
yiha. Tani paspasan nila rebuild ang fountain. It's a great architecture gid sa ciudad naton!

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:32 AM

Jollibee in Passi City? Wow! Brilliant improvement for the northern city of Iloilo. Go Passi! Spread your wings, my love .. yihaaaa!
Ara na ang Jollibee sa Passi City. Okay gid. Saday naman ang barrio Pintados sini. Well done Passi!

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:34 AM

I hope they'll do. Kanami sang fountain nga ina. very iconic. Ara gid siya sa heart sang Iloilo City. Isn't it nga amo inia ang mark to measure the distance of every towns from Iloilo City?
amo man Kirbs. restoring it to its old beauty is definitely a welcome move.

Btw, I like your article about the forum set, etc. Magamit ko guid sa next thread. Well done!

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 05:37 AM

No probs Jon. Himu-a na da ang aton next thread.

Btw, I hope Drilon will run for congressman. That article/ clips was taken from Lapsus Calami of Panay News. Baskog pa gid ang ciudad kung ara si Drilon. More news to come!

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:49 AM

ILOILO CITY and PROVINCE
The 18th Thread

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:50 AM

thread 18th is out now .. come and visit them, amigos y amigas! :cheers:

JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:52 AM

ILOILO's Threads:

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XVII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=349882&page=1&pp=20)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XVI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=345766&page=1&pp=20)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=342487&page=1)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XIV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=338840)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XIII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334761)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=331444)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=325729)

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines X (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=320211)

Iloilo City and Province IX (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=315872)

Iloilo City and Province VIII (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=309995)

Iloilo City and Province VII (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=305016)

Iloilo City and Province VI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=296031)

Iloilo City and Province V (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=277073)

Iloilo City and Province IV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=257299)

Iloilo City and Province III (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=237243)

Iloilo City and Province II (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=248873)

Iloilo City and Province I (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=248862)

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JonJon75

May 25th, 2006, 05:53 AM

WELCOME
to the

HEART of the PHILIPPINES

Thread XVIII
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IAMME

May 25th, 2006, 05:57 AM

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kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 06:58 AM

Welcome to

ILOILO - Heart of the Philippines

18th

kirby21

May 25th, 2006, 07:00 AM

IAMME

May 25th, 2006, 07:26 AM

Wow! Is UPV definitely building a Natural History Museum? That's good news. I wish they'll start building one soon .. or naga-start na sila? CPU is still on the process of building one. Mas nauna ang John B sa tanan. It would be nice if there's a battle of museums in Iloilo City. Right now, Museo Iloilo tops them all. More to go pa!

Actually, The UPV Museum of Natural History has been there for a long time. They only have plans of expanding. Here's their building which they share with the library:
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That's right, Soul. Of the 56 tertiary institutions, 6 of them are univerisities. Not just a small university but mostly have bigger campuses and were there longer, too. I really think that UPV will move quickly if they want to maintain their status in Iloilo. We have classmates in CPU from UPV taking Nursing, etc. Most of the PSHS-WV students go to CPU to take Engineering. Now, if UPV will not be very aggressive in terms of designing new courses to suit Ilonggos need, I'm sure they will expect more decline in enrollees and the like. I agree with Soul that at present, Filipinos are into courses that could bring money or biggger income to them. Makita mo man ina siguro sa mga taga-Iloilo. Nursing enrolment in Iloilo at present is tremendous. Some universities and colleges offering them have 15 or more sections in a row. Most valedectorians and honour rolls sit sa mga courses nga ini. I wish UPV will be wise enough to take this matter very seriously. I love UP, but right now, I can't find any reason with it being compare with other universities in Iloilo. I wish to see the Iskolar Ng Bayan institution rise up once more in the province of Iloilo.

Most PSHSWV students got to UPD, UPLB, or UPV.:)

BTW, when I said we only had 17 freshmen, I was only referring to the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. Some might have thought it was for the entire UPV. The other colleges get hundreds.:)

JustHorace

May 25th, 2006, 11:57 AM

What a staggering welcome parade! :banana:

Congrats on your 18th thread! :cucumber:

lewdsaint

May 25th, 2006, 01:34 PM

Hala Bira!!!
ILOILO - The Heritage Champion
18th Thread

Viva!!!
Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo

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lewdsaint

May 25th, 2006, 01:44 PM

Preserving Iloilo City’s legacies
By Nereo C. Lujan

Iloilo City is a virtual time machine that will transport anyone back to its colonial past. While malls have risen in various corners of the city, they could not outshine the splendor of its colonial buildings and houses that respectively adorn its commercial center and its adjoining districts. They are not only testimonies of city’s rich cultural heritage but are tourism assets worth promoting.

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However, these mute witnesses to the rise and fall of the Queen City of the South stand voiceless to those who found them of no use as they struggle daily to put food on their tables and clothes on their backs. Jeepney drivers pay no attention to their elegance. Sidewalk vendors shut their eyes to their grandeur. Bargain hunters take no notice of their value.

To the common folk, they merely serve as backdrops for the clatter of traffic, the sweat of commerce and the dust of shopping. They appear inconsequential to the everyday street tenant. As they labor to keep both ends meet, they are oblivious to the splendor hidden behind billboards and panaflex signage.

But at closer look, Iloilo City’s heritage houses and buildings are treasures worth keeping.

As a response, the Iloilo City government has embarked on a laudable program that is aimed at conserving its heritage buildings in a bid to boost economic development through tourism and by reviving business activities along the city’s central business district.

But the program is not just about culture, tourism and economic development. It is also about public-private partnership, about multi-stakeholder approach to planning and about innovative strategies worth looking into.

The Colonial Past

Built during the sugar boom and mostly found in the Central Business District, these structures are not just symbols of opulence and luxury but are proofs to Iloilo City’s economic, industrial, educational and cultural dominance during the mid-19th and early 20th centuries.

The opening to world trade of the port of Iloilo in 1855 saw the birth of the Queen City of the South. Serving as hub for support services to the flourishing sugar industry in nearby Negros Island, Iloilo City became host to banks, social clubs, warehouses, machine shops, printing presses, retail shops, commercial firms, educational institutions and medical services.

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Before the turn of the previous century, Iloilo City already has electricity, telephone, telegraph, railway, ice plants, automobiles, theaters, cemented roads and other modern conveniences. It was also the home of the country’s first department store, first car assembly plant, first commercial airline and first luxury liner. Proof to its early global dealings was the presence of foreign business houses and the consular offices of Spain, Great Britain, China, Japan, Netherlands and Norway.

Even outside of the commercial district, there are a lot that speaks about Iloilo City’s distinguished history. The famed cathedral of Jaro and its belfry across the street as well as the church of Molo symbolize the engineering genius of the Spanish friars. The academic legacies of the Ilonggos started with the tutelage of the Augustinians and other religious orders who opened a number of schools that up to these days, still mold the minds of the youth. Iloilo City’s mansions and old houses stand with majesty as they display a unique mix of Asian and Hispanic architecture.

The decline of the sugar industry and the Japanese invasion did not only doom the city’s economy but also left some of these structures in ruins. While nothing can be done to rebuild or restore those that were ravaged by neglect and bombs, those that are left standing require a second look. Conservation efforts are a must to promote Iloilo City’s cultural heritage, and arrest the disappearance of these heritage structures as they are torn down to give way to new and modern buildings in the city.

Restoring the Pride

These structures can be a source of pride for every Ilonggo; reminders that this city was once an important economic anchor for the Philippines, starting from the Spanish colonial period to the American commonwealth era. As such, they can also encourage everyone to strive for greatness. Restoring the splendor of these structures, especially those found in the Central Business District, can also provide the local government with the much-needed income from tourism. Iloilo City’s distinctive landscape, the unique architecture of its heritage structures and its historical wealth can give tourists a very fulfilling visit.

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Recognizing this, the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) sponsored in October 1998 a cultural heritage tourism workshop. Attended by individuals from local and national governments, cultural institutions, universities, tourism-related businesses and concerned citizens, it introduced the concept of cultural and heritage tourism and identified local cultural and historical resources, and determined how they can be best marketed locally, nationally and internationally.

Responding to the call for cultural and heritage tourism, the Iloilo City government created the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC) by enacting in April 2000 Ordinance No. 00-054 otherwise known as the Local Cultural Heritage Conservation Ordinance. The council, composed of individuals from the arts and culture community, was envisioned to be the city government’s body responsible in advancing cultural heritage conservation and promotion.

Preserving Heritage

The council was tasked to conduct an inventory of cultural heritage and legacy buildings and promulgate rules and regulations for their preservation to address the need to preserve the city’s heritage structures that are slowly disappearing and enhance the city’s tourism potentials. Tourism is seen as a major economic driver for Iloilo City, generating investments and local government revenues as well as jobs for its people.

The main target of this conservation effort is the Central Business District, which consists of the streets of J. M. Basa, Aldeguer, Mapa, Guanco and Iznart. Declared as the Iloilo City Heritage Zone, the area is home to Art Deco-styled commercial buildings built during the 1920s up to the 1950s. A catalogue of these buildings has already been prepared as an initial step in conservation planning.

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The ordinance, which underwent some amendments in April 2001, states that all buildings in Iloilo City that are 50 years or more in existence are to be considered heritage or legacy buildings. Likewise, Plaza Libertad and the district plazas of Molo, Arevalo, Mandurriao, La Paz and Jaro were declared historical and cultural landmarks and can only be used for historical, cultural and fiesta celebrations. The ordinance mandates that the use, upkeep and preservation of these structures and landmarks as far as practicable shall always be the concern of the Iloilo City government.

Owners, administrators, lessees or any persons in charge of heritage or legacy structures are prohibited from undertaking any repair, rehabilitation or construction of any kind unless there is a favorable recommendation from the ICCHCC. In the event that the repair or rehabilitation is urgent, building owners, administrators or lessees are mandated to make sure that the façade showing the architectural design of the buildings is retained, restored and preserved.

All businesses within the heritage zone are given incentives. These include exemption from payment of business taxes and building fees. Old investors as well as new ones can avail of these incentives as long as they are in the heritage zone. The grant of incentives are aimed to revive business activities within the heritage zone which, prior to the onset of shopping malls, was the busiest area in Iloilo City. With challenges like shrinking business profitability, deteriorating commercial area and poor environment, it is feared that the Central Business District will have an untimely demise if nothing is done to rescue it. The revival of the area is expected to spur more investments and create more jobs.

Conservation Framework

To achieve the intents of the cultural heritage conservation program, the council, with the assistance of CUI, prepared in 2001 the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Framework. The document, completed following a multi-stakeholder strategic planning workshop, outlines the issues, goals and strategic actions for preserving and promoting Iloilo City’s cultural heritage in general, and the Central Business District in particular.

Guided by the vision statement “Iloilo City: The Heart of Visayan Heritage,” the framework sought to transform Iloilo City into a “culturally-vibrant community working for the preservation, development and promotion of its heritage.”

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The CBD Preservation Framework wishes to strengthen the downtown area’s position as a special heritage zone for socio-economic and cultural development. Its strategies include the preparation of ordinances that will call for the gradual phase-out of big billboards and the regulation of signage, enforcement of environmental standards to enhance urban design and structures, traffic re-routing, the introduction of pedestrian amenities, and the forming of a “heritage watch” to monitor compliance of the CLUP and of the city’s zoning ordinance.

Taking Steps

With financial assistance from the Ford Motor Company Conservation and Environmental Grants, the ICCHCC completed the first phase of the Iloilo City Downtown CBD Heritage Buildings Catalogue Project, producing a progress report in September 2002. Dubbed as an initial step in conservation planning for the city’s oldest business center, it was aimed to generate baseline information on the city’s heritage buildings at the downtown CBD which may be used for the planned heritage conservation and economic revitalization activities for the area.

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Undertaken in cooperation with the University of San Agustin and University of the Philippines in the Visayas, the project resulted to the profiling of buildings, which include the measurement of nine lot and 16 building areas. A total of 31 sketches of building elevations and ornamentations were also made. It also yielded six architectural drafts of buildings’ perspectives, front elevation drawings of 20 buildings and spot details showing ornamentations from 22 buildings. Photo-documentations were also undertaken involving facades and ornamentation of buildings.

Among the buildings surveyed include the 1922 S. Javellana Building on the corner of J.M. Basa and Guanco streets, the 1925 S. Villanueva Building on the corner of Aldeguer and J.M. Basa Streets that used to house the International Hotel, the first hotel in Iloilo City; another S. Villanueva Building on J.M. Basa Street built in 1927; the 1927 Cine Palace, now the Regent Theater Building also on J.M. Basa Street; and the Elizalde-Ynchausti Building built in the 1930s also on J.M. Basa Street.

Boosting the Economy

Reviving the Central Business District (CBD) to encourage investments in the area can be a boost the city’s economy, but such is just one factor that may spur growth and development. By and large, it is the city’s positioning as a cultural destination that will eventually serve as an impetus of economic advancement as far as tourism is concerned. Heritage buildings, old houses and churches, historical spots, festivals and food, all of which can be found in Iloilo City, provide a perfect cultural experience for tourists.

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With structures and policies already in place, thus ensuring the program’s sustainability beyond changes in political leadership, Iloilo City’s cultural heritage conservation efforts can surely bear fruits for a proud people. By the time its economic benefits shall have already trickled down to the everyday street tenant, then jeepney drivers will already pay attention to their elegance, sidewalk vendors will already see their grandeur, and bargain hunters will value them more than the inexpensive goods that they can buy.

Source : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/24/preserving.iloilo.citys.legacies.html

death327

May 25th, 2006, 02:13 PM

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IAMME I like this banner! Go go Iloilo!

death327

May 25th, 2006, 02:17 PM

IAMME

May 25th, 2006, 02:29 PM

Hi Everyone.... I just had a conversation with a friend who is a student of Asian Institutue of Tourism, and she told me that Maig-ao Church is no longer a heitage site of Unesco. Is it true? According to her, the managing priest of the church did some renovations on the church. I did not believe her because as far as I know being a heritage site will always be a heritage site.

Please confirm this, if Miag-ao Church is no longer a Unesco Heritage Site.
Miagao church did have some renovations. They expanded the church at the back. They used concrete but covered it with the same kind of stone used for the rest of the church. I heard rumors too that because of that, it's no longer a UNESCO heritage site. However, recent brochures still claim that it is "included in the UNESCO World Heritage List". The UNESCO markers are still there to this day. I can't believe the managing priest would renovate the church without considering its status as a heritage site. I could not confirm anything right now. Neverhteless, UNESCO or not UNESCO, it must still be a heritage site for all of us Filipinos. Renovated or not, Miagao Church stands grand as ever! :)

death327

May 25th, 2006, 03:05 PM

Miagao church did have some renovations. They expanded the church at the back. They used concrete but covered it with the same kind of stone used for the rest of the church. I heard rumors too that because of that, it's no longer a UNESCO heritage site. However, recent brochures still claim that it is "included in the UNESCO World Heritage List". The UNESCO markers are still there to this day. I can't believe the managing priest would renovate the church without considering its status as a heritage site. I could not confirm anything right now. Neverhteless, UNESCO or not UNESCO, it must still be a heritage site for all of us Filipinos. Renovated or not, Miagao Church stands grand as ever! :)

That activity should be reported to the UNESCO Heritage council or Philippine Heritage watch council. This should be stopped.

death327

May 25th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Hi IAMME... is it possible for you to take a photo of the said renovated or extended part. We need to inform tha heritage authorities about this.

Kaiser

May 25th, 2006, 03:36 PM

Congratz to Iloilo on its 18th Thread

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Sinjin P.

May 25th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Dalaga na ang Iloilo thread! :D Congrats on your 18th birthday!

IMPRESARIO

May 25th, 2006, 05:11 PM

!Bienvenidos!
Welcome to Iloilo City & Iloilo Province 18th Thread!
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Animo

May 25th, 2006, 06:40 PM

¡Viva Ciudad de Yloilo y Visayas! ;)

wecky

May 25th, 2006, 08:50 PM

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

I L O I L O

The Jewel of the Orient South

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Viva Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo !

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

May 26th, 2006, 12:15 AM

18th THREAD
ILOILO: The Emerging Museum City of the Philippines

Paraparapapap... Love ko toh!

Hala Bira ILOILO! Hala Bira ILONGGO!

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JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 01:33 AM

Thank you guys. Let's start the ball rolling again for the Most Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo and the Philippine's Heritage Champion. Hala Bira ILOILO !

JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 02:01 AM

New Photos' Compilation from Iloilo, Heart of the Philippines XVII

from: Chymera

Cabatuan

Cabatuan Cemetery

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Cabatuan Church

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Cabatuan Church Covent

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Cabatuan Plaza

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Tree of Bondage

This calachuchi tree was said to be where the Spanish soldiers tied and punish with lashes erring Filipinos who were conscripted to forced labor during the construction of the Cabatuan church.

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Janiuay

Janiuay Church Ruins

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Janiuay Cemetery

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Janiuay Plaza

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Maasin Church

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Sacred Heart Shrine

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Aganan River

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This was taken during the storm. The overflowing of this river was one of the reasons of the flood in the city.

JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 02:21 AM

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Dumangas

Dumangas Church
Constructed of Bricks in 1887 but time and wars caused severe damage to it. Hope they make a good restoration of it some time in the future

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Municipal Hall and Hall of Justice

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Dumangas Port

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Looks like an expansion
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Going to Bacolod is just P50!!!
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Sunset w/ Siete Picados in the distance
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An elementary school we passed by
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Night Scene in Calle Real
Experiment gone wrong, again ... too slow traffic on the other lane :|

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May ara to sign "Jollibee Passi Soon to Open"

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JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 02:46 AM

from: IAMME

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Pan de Azucar and other islands of Concepcion

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I don't know where these are exactly, but they're just along the eastern coast of Iloilo.

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I could only recognize the Imperial building (orange), and to the right, the Atrium, Capitol, and the top of the Hall of Justice.

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L-R:Medicus Condo-Clinics, Gaisano City, and the JD Building.

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International Port

Wala lang magawa... LOL!:hahaha:
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They had a miniature of the Arroyo Fountain. :)
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JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 03:05 AM

New Iloilo-Guimaras boat terminal pushed
by: Jeehan V Fernandez

ILOILO City and Guimaras province is eyeing an abandoned park for a new pumpboat terminal to accommodate the increasing number of tourists and passengers between the two places.

The plan is part of the initiatives pushed by the Guimaras-Iloilo City Alliance (GICA) which aims to improve the tourism potentials of the two localities.

Iloilo City mayor Jerry P. Treñas and Guimaras governor JC Rahman Nava met at the City Hall yesterday to discuss the said plan with representatives of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Treñas said they have yet to finalize the agreement with the Coast Guard, which currently occupies the subject area, for the latter to relocate to give way to the proposed facility.

The subject area used to be known as the Rotary Park though it is owned by the DENR.

Treñas explained that GICA and the Coast Guard will shoulder the financial requirement of P700,000 needed to construct a building to house the Coast Guard office in the inner portion of the site.

“This will benefit visitors in Iloilo City while they are also being encouraged to visit Guimaras Island. We can likewise utilize this to promote tourism- and travel-related activities considering its big benefits to the local economy,” Treñas stressed.

Also, he said the terminal facility will provide easy access for Guimaras residents when they go to the city for personal and business transactions.

Presently, there are two wharfs in the city which cater to passengers to and from Guimaras. One is situated in Brgy. Ortiz, City Proper servicing passengers going to Jordan and another one in Parola for passengers going to Buenavista.

Governor Nava said they have already allocated a budget for the developments of Jordan and Buenavista wharfs while their provincial development council allocated P2.9 million and P2.1 million, respectively, for the projects.

“We are trying to fast track the implementation works,” Nava said, citing the significant increase in the number of tourist arrivals in the island from 17,000 in 1998 to 180,000 last year.

Nava said they are positioning Guimaras as a tourism destination through its flagship product, its mangoes, which is of export quality.

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories5.php)

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absolutely great. And look at the data of tourist arrivals, such a massive increase indeed. Cheers Guimaras!

JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 03:09 AM

Treñas orders city-wide clean-up anew

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas yesterday directed two city government departments to spearhead a month-long cleanup in the metropolis.

Treñas said he ordered the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) and the General Services Office (GSO) to lead the clean-up as part of the culminating activities of the National Heritage Month celebration from May 30 to 31.

The cleanup will include declogging of sewers, sweeping of sidewalks, and the removal of debris left by typhoon Caloy which caused flooding in some districts here.

The clean-up will also prepare Iloilo City for visitors from Metro Manila who are expected to join the festivities and the culminating activity of the Heritage Month.

Treñas also specifically directed the clearing of the Iloilo Sports Complex back lot which is being used by some people as a garbage dump.

GSO assistant department head Raul Gallo said that although the clean-up is city-wide in scope, it will primarily concentrate in public plazas and major thoroughfares.

“Dumping garbage in public places is not just illegal, it is also an eye-sore…,” Gallo added.

City agriculturist Jose Gil Parreñas was also tapped by Treñas to ensure that trees found in the middle of major thoroughfares are well maintained, while the help of the city’s beautification project team headed by budget officer Ninda Atinado was likewise sought in caring for the ornamental plants and flowers adorning various city street islands. (Eireen Manikan/PIO) May 26, 2006

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories10.php)

JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 03:15 AM

Consultant digs up city airport site potentials
By Jeehan V Fernandez

The Iloilo airport in Madurriao district could be developed into a haven of economic boosting facilities including a convention center, amusement arena, deluxe hotels, commercial buildings, information technology (IT) park as well as institutional structures such as a government office and hospital.

Above is part of the initial plan drafted by consultant CB Richard Ellis (CBRE), the assessment firm hired by the group tasked by the government to sell the airport to prospective investors.

CBRE presented its report during a meeting with Iloilo City mayor Jerry P. Treñas and Department of Finance (DOF) undersecretary for privatization Gabriel R. Singson Jr. last Monday.

The government created the DOF-led group composed of representatives of DOF, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and Air Transportation Office (ATO) to work on the disposal of the airport property.

CBRE, the same company that assisted the Clark and Fort Bonifacio bases conversion authorities, came in after the World Bank pledged some US$60,000 for an 11-week assessment project which started last month.

Meanwhile, CBRE mainly considered Iloilo City as the center of government, trading and education of the region, thus there is a need to put up the said developments should the airport property is converted into a business complex while a new airport is set to open in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area.

CBRE identified the presence of ports in the city, sizeable and increasing population and existence of residential subdivisions in the vicinity as factors that would compliment the economic boost once investors come into the airport area.

It further said developers could take advantage of the promising local information and communication technology (ICT) industry by establishing IT zone or park which in turn would attract technology-aided companies to branch out and extend operations in the city.

Also, businesses may invest on deluxe hotels and convention facilities even as the city is anchors on the tourism potentials of the region.

Private entities may also avail opportune resources through close coordination with the city government that may allow tax and non-tax incentives and grants on IT and tourism zones by the national government.

CBRE pointed out that the 54.7-hectare airport property offers a “good size that allows flexibility in phasing development.”

It said the property is conveniently located at the center of the proposed central business district of the city and accessible due to existing paved roads and the availability of both private and public transportation such as taxicab, jeepneys and tricycles.

The soil in the site is assumed to be compacted due to continuous airport operations, thus can hold massive structures to be constructed therein.

The lots are also properly titled which would facilitate identification and sale of property easily.

On the other hand, the perennial flooding problem in the city, inadequate drainage system and squatter colonies around the immediate areas of the airport must be addressed.

Treñas said the final draft of CBRE report will be presented June 2 while the privatization plan itself, marketing kit and bidding rules will be out June 16.

He added the DOF wanted the bidding to take place January next year or before the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area operates.

NIADP is expected to be completed by March 2007 and to be operational by June 2007.

He explained the team will still be looking into the bidding scheme whether only one winning developer will be chosen or sell the property in parcels to more investors.

Several big names in the industry have been reportedly eyeing the city airport: Filinvest, Ayala Land Inc., Sy’s SM Prime Holdings, Gokongwei’s Robinsons Land Corporation and Metro Pacific Co.

“If the privatization turns successful, this will make a new growth center available for the city and provides necessary jobs for the residents,” Treñas pointed out. May 26, 2006

(article taken from : The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/business3.php)

JonJon75

May 26th, 2006, 03:24 AM

Newslink:

The GUARDIAN ILOILO
(www.theguardianiloilo.ph)

The NEWS TODAY
(www.thenewstoday.info)

PANAY NEWS
(www.panaynews.com.ph)

SUNSTAR NEWS - ILOILO
(www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo)

Blogs to watch!

Chymera
http://www.iloiloonline.blogspot.com/

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

Pacific_leopard
http://www.freewebs.com/ilonggo/

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spacewagon1

May 26th, 2006, 05:16 AM

Iloilo and banwa ko, ginahingadlan ... matam-is nga pulong ang akon ginmat-an ...

welcome to

I L O I L O

Thread 18

Viva ! Viva ! Viva!

La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo

spacewagon1

May 26th, 2006, 05:20 AM

spacewagon1

May 26th, 2006, 05:28 AM

New Iloilo-Guimaras boat terminal pushed
by: Jeehan V Fernandez

ILOILO City and Guimaras province is eyeing an abandoned park for a new pumpboat terminal to accommodate the increasing number of tourists and passengers between the two places.
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(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories5.php)

Another good plan and project in the making. I think part pa ini sang Visit Iloilo-Guimaras Tourism Project. I hope this new terminal will be realised soon. It would surely boost economic activities between these two provinces and at the same time promote tourism and economic tie up. I'm sure Nava is really keen to develop this project as Guimaras right now is positioning itself as an alternative attraction to Boracay. Go Guimaras! Go Iloilo!

spacewagon1

May 26th, 2006, 05:37 AM

spacewagon1

May 26th, 2006, 05:44 AM

Nice pictures and all. Kadamo gale bag-o nga pics sa thread 17. Hope ma-surpass sang thread 18 ang mga pics sa previous ones. It really made me wonder sa mga photos nga ini kay if you'll review previous threads, barely you can see some of them reposted purposely. That means only one thing, we have so many new things to share with our kasimanwas who are all longing to hear and see what's new back in Iloilo, and also to inform some of our visitors that we're not a sleeping city and the development is indeed continuous and in a good and fast pcae. Hala Bira Iloilo !

kirby21

May 26th, 2006, 05:55 AM

Witness the parade of Sagala
Queens at SM City Iloilo

PREPARE for the Parade of Beauties at the Ultimate Shopping and Entertainment Destination!

For five years now, SM City Iloilo and the Department of Tourism Region VI are once again bringing you Fiesta in the City, an annual gathering of the provinces to showcase their products, places, festivals and the ingenuity of their people.

The activity already kicked off with a big bang through a two-day Street Party and Food Festival at the car park on May 19 to 20 from 6PM onwards.

Sumptuous dishes were available for the party-goers to enjoy throughout the night. SM City food tenants who will be joining the foodfest are Shakey’s, Jollibee, Tinatonis Mantou, Zagu, Sbarro, Misuya BBQ and Chick-Inn Burger.

On May 22, 2006, the Trade Fair officially opened at the Upper Ground Floor at 3PM. The event was well attended by people from various organizations as well as government officials who were very glad to take part in the event. The support from both of these sectors was overwhelming.

Presentations from the Bariw Festival Dancers and the WVSU Little Theater brought the fiesta spirit with energetic drum beatings and heart-stopping festival and ethnic dances. Food tasting was provided by the exhibitors for the shoppers to get a taste of the delicacies of the provinces.

The Trade Fair is set on May 22-28 at the Upper Ground Floor (beside Greenwich).

The Parade of Sagala Queens will be a spectacle as muses from the different provinces will parade around the mall with heartthrob TJ Trinidad of ABS-CBN’s Gulong ng Palad on May 28. The participating provinces will surely bring the most beautiful lady to represent their places and to showcase their creativity through the arcs as the same will be judged based on how it was done.

Fiesta in the City is also brought to you by San Miguel Corporation, Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel, Iloilo Business Hotel, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Celebration, VJ Semiconductors, Picture City, Dermclinic, Panay News, The Guardian, Sunstar, Breakthrough, Villa Regatta, Buto’t Balat, Mang Inasal, Ted’s Old Timer Lapaz Batchoy, Greenwich and Dunkin Donuts.

(taken from: Panay News)

kirby21

May 26th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Good compilation, Jon. Impressed with all the news posted above. Cheers!

spacewagon1

May 26th, 2006, 06:05 AM

Good morning, Kirby. Post lang da for the meantime. balik naman ko di karon kung may bag-o naman nga mga news and infos. I want to read new things and follow-up sang old ones para sigurado gid. Paspas amigo. A lovely day for you.

overtureph

May 26th, 2006, 07:57 AM

Pinoy Kasi : Calle Real

First posted 01:27am (Mla time) May 26, 2006
By Michael L. Tan
Inquirer

Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the May 26, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

THERE’S an excellent exhibit, “Handurawan,” at the 3rd Floor of SM City mall in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, running up to May 30. Part of the National Heritage Month celebrations, “Handurawan,” which means a glimpse of the past, is actually several exhibits rolled into one, organized by the University of the Philippines (UP) in the Visayas.

One photo exhibit focuses on the “nikkei-jin,” people of Japanese descent, on Panay Island. The exhibit is the product of laborious research conducted by Prof. Maria Luisa Mabunay of the UP. I have written about her work in a previous column.

Another exhibit looks at the “patadyong,” that versatile cotton weave, with 20 samples of different geometric designs, each with their own name -- like “binuskay gamay” [small pebbles], “pulahan” [lots of red] and the “linibat” [literally, cross-eyed, referring to asymmetrical designs].

A third exhibit is devoted to photographs of Iloilo’s old buildings in the central business district, around what used to be called Calle Real (Royal Street, or translated by a 19th-century British writer as High Street) but since renamed J. Basa Street.

I was fortunate to be with Leo Quintilla and his wife Zen. Leo is a historian and an anthropologist teaching at UP. He had pulled me out of the hotel to visit some heritage sites in Iloilo. The instant tour included a sunset peek at the ruins of the old Casino Español and dinner in an old house, reincarnated as Afriques restaurant, and a drive around the central business district.

The district, which includes Basa, Mapa, Guanco, Aldeguer, Guanco and Iznart streets, is home to many old buildings built from the 1920s to the 1950s, mostly in Art Deco style. Many are still functional, the first floor used as shops, and the upper floors as residences. The combinations are wonderfully eclectic -- one of my favorites has a bakery on the first floor, while the second floor has residences with wide windows through which you can peek in to catch exquisite woodwork.

Model

Iloilo could be a model for other Philippine cities when it comes to the preservation of heritage sites, which they define as any place more than 50 years old. The city government has passed a World Cultural Heritage Conservation Ordinance, together with guidelines for conservation planning and development.

That same day I was in Iloilo, a local newspaper, The Informer (with an Inquirer look-alike masthead), publicized a campaign to save Calle Real. That article led me to the website of the Canadian Urban Institute (www.philippines.canurb.com), where I was able to download a hefty 10 megabyte document describing the conservation ordinance and providing guidelines.

The document should be required reading for college students, in or out of Iloilo. The city government, in partnership with local architects and conservationists, has done its homework describing the historical context of the buildings, from Iloilo’s sleepy beginnings as the village of Arevalo in the 16th century, through its urban development in the 19th and 20th centuries. There’s a catalogue of heritage buildings, from religious houses to Lucky Auto Supply, with architectural drawings and descriptions of the façades.

The document gives a rather glum description of the current situation in the central business district. While many buildings are intact, many are deteriorating. Others have been “maligned” by ugly signs (one photograph showed a “Wanted GROs” sign posted on one of the old buildings). The guidelines are almost confessional, admitting that the city government’s own skywalks (overhead pedestrian bridges) have “blighted” the historical landscape.

Incentives

The conservation law offers some hope by forbidding the buildings’ alteration or demolition without permission from the city government. There’s a list of prohibited uses for the buildings -- new warehouses to funeral parlors, and “recreational activities, lewd shows, betting and gambling stations, massage and saunas.”

The ordinance offers incentives by way of tax exemptions, for property owners who will spend for conservation. This is where the guidelines come in, with suggestions on everything down to garbage bins. The guidelines explain what can be done in the area of architecture -- for example, the space between buildings, and the preservation of “arcaded sidewalks” for pedestrians. Reading that section on the sidewalks reminded me of how so many of these old buildings are actually so much friendlier to people—the building owners sheltering passersby from the sun and the rain. Of course, their intentions were also to attract possible shoppers, who would pause and look at their display windows, but the arcaded sidewalks were so much more humane, and aesthetically pleasing, than our malls today.

Public, private

Yes, I did realize the irony of a heritage exhibit in a mall like SM City, but maybe the exhibit did speak, too, of how heritage preservation need not clash with modernity, or with commercial interests.

Easily, as the central district goes through a renaissance, the city gains as well. Property values are bound to soar and businesses prosper. This could mean the district becoming too upper-class or too “touristy,” and that, too, would be a shame. The city government might want to think of ways of keeping it friendly to all Iloilo residents or tourists, rich or poor alike. There are plans for sidewalk cafés and a night market, properly integrated, of course, into the overall design of the area. Providing fairly low rentals could make the market friendlier to all classes.

Iloilo’s conservation guidelines keep going back to the point of making a heritage site more people-friendly, not necessarily just for shoppers and consumers. The guidelines emphasize convenience for pedestrians as they walk through, and the removal of any obstructions that might prevent them from appreciating the heritage sites.

In a way, that conservation ethic is reflected as well in the “Handurawan” exhibit, which gets people to appreciate a whole range of our heritage, from the designs on the “patadyong” to the fine architectural details of old buildings.

Conservation is, of course, more than visual stimulation. The revival of Calle Real can be catalyzed, too, by breathing in culture, allowing it to become a venue for cultural events. Iloilo is, after all, home to so many great artists, from the Kabayao family of musical virtuosos, to the painter Rock Drilon.

With well-planned public activities and public education (a good start is the way they’ve offered a raffle for MP3 players to people who send in comments on the conservation guidelines), Iloilo’s residents -- young or old, rich or poor -- will understand they’re conserving not just buildings and public space, but their identities as Ilonggos, as Filipinos. Eventually, they’ll feel they have stakes in keeping all of Iloilo a city of Royal or High Streets.

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

http://news.inq7.net/opinion/index....id=77024&col=81

overtureph

May 26th, 2006, 08:08 AM

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If I'm not mistaken this is in Jaro.

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Fort San Pedro?

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Dormitory in Iloilo

kianshi

May 26th, 2006, 01:46 PM

18th THREAD
ILOILO: The Emerging Museum City of the Philippines

HALA BIRA........!!!!!! ILOILO]

kirby21

May 26th, 2006, 08:36 PM

thanks for the article and pics, overtureph. Cheers!

death327

May 26th, 2006, 08:39 PM

I am not really sure why I am doing this... but it suddenly occured to me the question of how responsible are the ilonggos in balancing the harmony of nature and economic development.

For several months already we are very aggressive in promoting our city and western visayas as a whole as a prime destination of tourist, investors and developers in the country. However, I haven't encountered any article, opinion or view that tackles the bountiful natural resources of our region.

Panay and Negros forests are already deteriorating. The Visayan Sea (including the waters that surround the island of Negros and Panay) is already approaching her terminal phase. Marine ecosystems around the region are vanishing one by one.

How are we going to address these environmental issues while we are facing the dawn of development again?

I have read several articles in the net tackling these sensitive and intertwining issues.

Like for example, BirdLife international tagged Panay and Negros as critical Endemic Bird Area (http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/ebas/index.html?action=EbaHTMDetails.asp&sid=152&m=0). The population of our endemic brids is in the downward trend.

I just read the discussion of the Visayan Sea Squadron and the commercial fishers on the closure of Visayan Sea for five years. Right now I am not sure if this issue is politically or economically motivated issue or purely for environmental cause only. This a good example of unresolved conflict between preservation of marine ecosystems vs development. In Carles, about 99% of the coral ecosystems are in critical conditions.

Just few days agao I've an article about the mining exploration project of Pan de Azucar. If the exploration project will show postive deposits of gold, copper or othe rminerals, the whole island or part of the island will be mined. However, only few people that several endemic birds and organism are living in that particular island. How sure are we that their habitat and their existence will be protected from the danger that may result from this development.

The Boracay Tourism plan, is now extended to cover all provinces of Panay island, and the government is planning to develope Pandan, Antique, putting more infrastructure, roads, etc. But only few knows that the only closed canopy forest in the whole island of Panay is located in this north-western part of the island (not sure if Mt Madyaas-Mt Baloi range is also a closed canopy forest). In this part of the island several new endemic organisms have been found, like Varanus Mabitang and certain yellow striped snake. How sure are that development won't disturb their habitat? Currently PESCP is doing more excploration on the site to discover or exotic animals and plants living in that area.

These endemic organisms are just like us Ilonggos. Our identity, the people living in the island of Panay, is just like their identity, the animals and plants living in the island of Panay. They have the right to livem to exist, to proliferate in this island.

I am not sure if I am excited of the development that is happening in our region. Right now, I am quite concerned with the over-all impact of development. I hope the government, both national and local would consider this fragile connection of human development and his environment, this circling web of lowland ecosystems, esturies, marine ecosystem and the mountain-forest ecosystem. I hope the development of our region will not be beneficial only to us Ilonggos but also to other organisms, marine, aerial and terrestrial which are sharing this island with us.

kirby21

May 26th, 2006, 08:41 PM

City mulls P5-million socialized housing project in ‘ash village’

THE city government wants to convert the slum area, now called “ash village” after squatter houses there were burned to the ground by an April 10 conflagration, in Barangay North Baluarte in Molo district into a multi-million socialized housing project for some 228 affected families.

Iloilo City Urban Poor Affairs Office (ICUPAO) chief Roy Firmeza yesterday said the City Council sent last week to no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo a request for the declaration of a proposed P5-million socialized housing project.

Firmeza said some of the fire victims have already returned to the area building skeletal houses.

Many residents there were just “renters and sharers” and most of whom are street vendors who lost most if not all of their properties to the blaze.

The city government distributed last week 10 bamboo poles to each of the 228 families for the construction of their new houses.

“We made adjustments as to the donations for the fire victims as we looked into their priority needs. There are also limitations in providing the construction materials,” Firmeza explained.

The St. Anne Parish in Molo, meanwhile, donated bamboo materials to the residents recently even as reports on stealing of bamboo materials by unscrupulous individuals surfaced.

The City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) has shelled out some P283,000 for food assistance to the fire victims.

Barangay Captain Emilio Locsin said they have installed some 16 bamboo foot bridges stretching about 1.2 kilometers to provide easy access to the area which is flood-prone.

Locsin added they had purchased 1,100 pieces of GI sheets for the victims. The money was taken from donations of a government official, Chinese-Filipino businessmen in the city and the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce which donated P200,000.

The village head also denied receiving donations worth P1 million from boxing champ Manny Pacquiao and P2 million from President Arroyo. May 27, 2006

(taken from: the Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories6.php)

JonJon75

May 27th, 2006, 01:38 AM

seemed like a busy month ahead for CB Ellis and Co. As the new airport is nearing its completion and the target date for its opening is just around the corner, CB Ellis is also busy digging plans on the old airport site conversion. Wishing it would all be realised soon. Businessmen and investors are all eyes for the old Mandurriao Airport site. I couldn't wait to see the end result of this project.
Sako gid man sila Space especially subong nga nagahilapit na matapos ang airport sa Sta Barbara. I guess may plan na ina sila but indi lang nila ma-divulge. They've already finished the feasibility study. Implementation na lang gid tuod ang matabo. Businesess surrounding the area right now are sako man to cope up with the recent trend happening around the metropolis. Look at Diversion Area, buhi gid nga tuod. Even Smallville is expanding, too. I hope to see more expansions sa site sang SM City kay ang actual lot area sina is 18 hectares. Go, go, go, na gid! :cheers:

JonJon75

May 27th, 2006, 01:45 AM

Another good plan and project in the making. I think part pa ini sang Visit Iloilo-Guimaras Tourism Project. I hope this new terminal will be realised soon. It would surely boost economic activities between these two provinces and at the same time promote tourism and economic tie up. I'm sure Nava is really keen to develop this project as Guimaras right now is positioning itself as an alternative attraction to Boracay. Go Guimaras! Go Iloilo!
I wish the same things as well, Space. This new terminal will surely increased activities between two provinces. Tourism-wise, mas maayo pa gid especially if security within the new terminal area will be improved. As you have said, Guimaras is poise to share and attract tourists fgoing to Boracay. With verdant and lushy natures abound and white beaches, Guimaras will surely rake millions or even billions when it comes to tourism industry. Let Iloilo play a good role in helping Guimaras attain its full capacity and a haven for tourist and the like.

JonJon75

May 27th, 2006, 01:51 AM

Will Iloilo host the finale of Philippines' Heritage Month? Wow! Such an honour for Iloilo. Go Iloilo!

Thanks for Mr Trenas by the way for spearheading this clean-up project. I'm sure Iloilo is all set and ready for the national convention this end of the month.
I bet so. Daw Iloilo bala ang ma-host sang Commemoration sang National Heritage Month? There you go ... the city and province is selling itself in a different angle compare sa iban nga provinces sa Western Visayas. As said ages ago, the heritage improtance of our beloved city and province is so huge, you can never deny the good thing nga madala niya sa aton. The ball for philippines' heritage champion starts to roll. We'll just wait and see what prosperity and progress the Charm of the Old Iloilo can bring at present and in the future. The area for development remains very promising, indeed. :cheers:

JonJon75

May 27th, 2006, 01:55 AM

Good compilation, Jon. Impressed with all the news posted above. Cheers!
Thank you Kirbs. More news to come next pa week. Awaiting sang mga bag-o nga infos back home kung ano naman ang mga development sang bagay nga ini. Well done man sa imo migs!

spacewagon1

May 27th, 2006, 02:06 AM

good morning peeps! Keep on posting updates and articles here. Kanami magbasa. Hala Bira na naman!

JonJon75

May 27th, 2006, 02:23 AM

Nature highs in Iloilo’s Concepcion islands

First posted 02:41am (Mla time) May 27, 2006
By Hazel P. Villa
Inquirer
Editor's Note: Published on Page A15 of the May 27, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

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

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

That is, until I and some friends set foot on the islands of Concepcion in northern Iloilo last Holy Week.

Some 30 minutes boat ride away from mainland Concepcion, we espied a white sandbar about half a kilometer long, framed in the distant horizon by the sentinel mountain of Pan de Azucar and other islets.

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

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

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

Eco-tourism

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

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

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

Simple electrical gadgets and lights are run by solar energy in the Eusala ancestral house while the rest of the cottages in the beach area are powered by a mercifully not-so-noisy generator.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adventure destination

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

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

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

Most of the seagrass beds in the islands are intact and the coastal town has a well-preserved coral atoll in the 27-hectare Baleguian Island that teems with marine life.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tampisaw Festival

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

The Tampisaw festival is a “home-grown, community-based and eco-tourism festivity dedicated to the protection and conservation of Mother Earth and the celebration of the cultural richness of Concepcion.”

This year’s Tampisaw Festival, held on April 27 to 29 at Barangay Tambaliza, Pan de Azucar Island, was the launching pad of “Panabo sa Tampisaw Festival.”

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

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

For us visitors, it is heart-warming to know that behind the clear, azure waters and sun-drenched islands are people doing their best to protect their natural wealth and become united in the process.

Concepcion’s tourism officer-designate Mario Lazarito can be contacted at 0918-3119523.

(article taken from: Inquirer 7. net
link: http://news.inq7.net/regions/index.php?index=1&story_id=77159)

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