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kirby21

June 1st, 2006, 10:09 PM

Education

Aside from the government subsidized University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) and West Visayas State University (WVSU), Iloilo City also has four private universities, the Catholic University of San Agustin (USA) located in the city, the Baptist Central Philippine University (CPU) in Jaro district, the University of Iloilo (UI) and St. Paul University. Iloilo has one of the highest literacy rates in the country and is an educational center in the western visayas region.

Lifestyle

Iloilo City compares with Manila and Cebu in the large amount of tourists it attracts. Not only are many major tourist and historical attractions located in the city, it also serves as a stopover for tourists heading to the beaches of Boracay and Palawan. Just a few minutes drive from Iloilo Domestic Airport, tourists will find sprawling malls scattered across the city wherein they can replenish supplies as well as their energies for the hectic sand-and-water environment that are soon to follow.

The city of Iloilo also boasts a small population of foreign expatriates from Australia, Britain, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Germany, and the United States. However, expatriates residing in Iloilo City have thought it better to make use of the entire geography unlike those in Metro Manila who find it more convenient to live in protective enclaves like Forbes Park.

Iloilo City has the highest literacy rate in the country. Several important colleges and universities such as University of the Philippines, University of San Agustin and Central Philippine University are also located in town. These schools serve an important role in the higher education of the entire region, and also offers useful courses designed for foreign students from Pakistan, India, China, Thailand & South Korea; some courses are even tailored for their specific needs in several fields: agriculture, engineering, nursing, medicine. Iloilo City is also known as a major hub for foreign students wishing to learn English.

Hotels and restaurants abound; a world-class golf course is located just outside the city proper in Sta. Barbara. The metropolis also has a cosmopolitan whiff about it with two authentic Japanese restaurants, three restaurants serving Mediterranean or Italian food, an Austrian restaurant, several Korean restaurants, a German restaurant, 12 Chinese restaurants, and three Thai restaurants.

(from: Answers.Com
link: http://www.answers.com/topic/iloilo-city)

good article indeed. Thanks for sharing. :)

spacewagon1

June 1st, 2006, 10:16 PM

I liked that phrase, Space. Kadlaw gid ko na, kay most of the time, ginagamit ko man ina nga phrase sa mga pasyente ... hehe.

A warm welcome gid sa bag-o nila nga campus sa Diversion. The present campus is very small. Magutok na gid man ang Ateneo de Iloilo-SMCS. It's high time for them to have their new campus.
Aw ah. Okay ah. Imo nga phrase nga "brng it on" gusto ko man. Have you seen the movie with the same title? Si Kirsten Dunst yata ang starring. Oks gid.

Gutok gid mna to tuod migs sa Sta Maria. Kinahanglan gid man nila magit sang bag-o nga lugar if they want to expand. Actually, "posh" man ang area nila sa Diversion. They'll soon be surrounded by buildings dira. Okay gid sila magpili lugar ah. And of course, thanks to the Pison Family.

spacewagon1

June 1st, 2006, 10:21 PM

ay gali, im a proud ylonggo na lang gani para indi magreact ang schools ko. mwehehehe... para indi cila maghambal nga may pinilian ang anak. helloer there incognito, spanning from another country around the globe, and so the forum continues... *superman music intro*
amo gid Caloy. Ako indi man mag-reveal kung diin ko nga school. Karon the world is getting smaller and smaller everyday. Basi bala kilalahay pa ta haw. Wala na thrill..yohoo!

spacewagon1

June 1st, 2006, 10:23 PM

I agree Daks. Amo ina kabaskog ang alumni sang CPU iya. Look at the university campus now. Full of new buildings, continuous beautification, etc. Mostly given or donated by alumni here abroad. As such, CPU produces more professionals working abroad, even before 1950s pa when most CPU nurses were hired to work in US since it was considered an American-run university til 70's. Hopefully, they'll gain momentum to start the construction asap. Mind you, there's too many Sta Marian (now AdI) students who studied and are still studying in CPU. :)
I would surely agree with you guys. I hope they'll mirror CPU's Global Alumni Federation. Baskog gid man.

spacewagon1

June 1st, 2006, 10:24 PM

Still on its early stage but Ateneo de Iloilo is already making waves in Iloilo's educational community. I guess the present site of Ateneo de Iloilo-Sta Maria Catholic School will remain as is and will still cater primary and secondary ed. The proposal looks quite big enough to accomodate colleges in the future. I'm sure they'll transform the AdI into a uni later. A massive development and progress in Iloilo's educational system.
Everyone's looking forward to see the new campus blooms. Any construction plans, please give us an update here in SSC!

spacewagon1

June 1st, 2006, 10:29 PM

Syempre upod kami anay ni dan dan sa IMH ER-OPD, heheh, si Marge ara sa Recovery PACU dri sa Hopkins, (w/c is like 95% pinoy, heheh, pag bugtaw sang pasyente nila from anesthesia disoriented,abi nya sa pinas na sya,lol) :jk:
Any plan expnasion for Iloilo Mission Hospital? Basi may balita ka da Incognito, please inform us here. Ang Don Benito, ga-expand subong.

spacewagon1

June 1st, 2006, 10:41 PM

Go, debut na gali sang ini nga thread and subong palang ako ka-open. BC gid, pero Chy, happy ako kay perme na ta sini nag-kit-anay? WVSU-BSN na ako!!!
The list is getting longer. Ferrersky, one-word, "Brilliant!". A wise decision gid for your future. Damo diri nurses and nurse-to-be ba. Goodluck guys!

IMPRESARIO

June 2nd, 2006, 01:40 AM

are they going to offer college of nursing as well for ateneo de iloilo? i hope they will, para the more the merrier.

i hope so, apply ako dayun as C.I.,heheh, pero i hope they open it in due time. exciting!

shakuhachi724

June 2nd, 2006, 01:42 AM

Any plan expnasion for Iloilo Mission Hospital? Basi may balita ka da Incognito, please inform us here. Ang Don Benito, ga-expand subong.

My sister works at IMH and according to her, it would take years pa for expansions to happen after Centennial building construction. Malabo pa kasi yung proposal na magpatayo ng another big building sa likod but in the near future, why not? IMH has a bigger land area than WVSUH btw. :)

Hehe cno ba ang nagopen ng Iloilo thread na to na may Spanish sub-title????? Nagmukhang Zamboanga thread tuloy. :jk:

IMPRESARIO

June 2nd, 2006, 02:27 AM

Miss ko na IMH, its growing and improving steadily, kudos kay Dr. Pedregosa!
hope to see more improvements on IMH para maging at par naman with other medical institutions sa city. Sulod-lon lang abi ang Mission, tani e-connect nila ang mission road deretso sa likod which is already the sports complex area near the gym, a road there would make Mission very accessible.

I take pride with Iloilo having that title of "Muy Leal y Noble", being an ilonggo its already part of our heritage, spanish,american,chinese cultures. all these influences make us unique. i'm proud to be Pinoy but i'm even more prouder being an Ilonggo. Loyal and Noble to my kasimanwas and to my home city and province. :)

caloy

June 2nd, 2006, 01:18 PM

My sister works at IMH and according to her, it would take years pa for expansions to happen after Centennial building construction. Malabo pa kasi yung proposal na magpatayo ng another big building sa likod but in the near future, why not? IMH has a bigger land area than WVSUH btw. :)

Hehe cno ba ang nagopen ng Iloilo thread na to na may Spanish sub-title????? Nagmukhang Zamboanga thread tuloy. :jk:

to naman, its yloilo's coat of arms, i think it started with "la" before muy, is it still used by our city government? by the way, yes its true, imh is bigger yet happy ako nga damo ta high standard nga hospitals. tani in the future makahimo cang neuro center ang aton nga mga hospital. we really need those.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:25 PM

guys ask ko lang kun pwede ko mahulam ang iban niyo na pics here samay SSC for my new website...hope its ok.
wala ako iya pics, Pacific. Kung may ara lang, pwede gid migs. :cheers:

caloy

June 2nd, 2006, 01:27 PM

wala prob, daw may ara guid ako pics ba. ei jonjon nice to see you here again.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:29 PM

we are the center of education in western visayas. ahay ah, tani ma uni na guid ang wvcst para magdamo man ang mga state universities naton. para makaeskuwela man sing maayo nga educacion ang mga imol parehos ca aton.

go go go mga state unis of iloilo. kasadya ah. matululurong naman na mata ka iban.
The universities and colleges around the city nad province of Iloilo are growing. It's already a very good sign for our bid to become a center of education. And like you, migs, I hope they'll consider WVCST to become a university soon. State universities are a definite help for our poor but deserving kasimanwas. Go WVSU! Go UPV! Go WVCST! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:30 PM

wala prob, daw may ara guid ako pics ba. ei jonjon nice to see you here again.
Kumusta na Caloy? Basa ko to PM mo. Masabat lang ko karon ah. Pero may inkling ka gid sina siguro.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:33 PM

gani.... siguro kita ang smaller version sang Manila sa may Visayas... Baroque churches and Universities... pareho sa manila... and i've heard sa isa ka DJ that Iloilo City is the Philippine's New York City in terms of entertainment...
Hubog ang DJ, Pacific. I'm sure of that(harhar). Iloilo City can be comparable to any city here abroad, most especially Europe, where civilisation started. :cheers:

caloy

June 2nd, 2006, 01:35 PM

The universities and colleges around the city nad province of Iloilo are growing. It's already a very good sign for our bid to become a center of education. And like you, migs, I hope they'll consider WVCST to become a university soon. State universities are a definite help for our poor but deserving kasimanwas. Go WVSU! Go UPV! Go WVCST! :cheers:

dapat lang guid. kami nga mga imol nagakinahanglan cang calidad nga educacion. ca yloilo ara ang pagasa namon. baw ga rhyme ah.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:35 PM

kaw ha... mayginapabati-batian kaha... well, it is really nice if they focus on education gid man because literacy can pull a city from the slums... everything would come next nalang diba...
tempting, Pacific. Basi ma-guwa naman ang "charac"teristics (can be replaced) sang iban .. hehe. But mind you, amidst good literacy review, damo pa gid dapat i-improve ang city and province of Iloilo when it comes to education. Dapat continues ang development ta sa area nga ini.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:39 PM

My sister works at IMH and according to her, it would take years pa for expansions to happen after Centennial building construction. Malabo pa kasi yung proposal na magpatayo ng another big building sa likod but in the near future, why not? IMH has a bigger land area than WVSUH btw. :)

Hehe cno ba ang nagopen ng Iloilo thread na to na may Spanish sub-title????? Nagmukhang Zamboanga thread tuloy. :jk:
It's me who started it, Shak. :) Besides, the title given by Spain is STILL present in the City of Iloilo Coat of Arms. And I don't think they have plans to take it away lest they want to distort the history. It's given with due honour, nonetheless.

Thanks for info about the IMH. I hope they'll continue to expand as well. We're turning all our big hospitals into a medical center. In due time, IMH will be one of them considering that CPU College of Medicine is up and running by now.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:42 PM

dapat lang guid. kami nga mga imol nagakinahanglan cang calidad nga educacion. ca yloilo ara ang pagasa namon. baw ga rhyme ah.
Absolutely right. Like here in UK, mostly state unis excel. Come to think of Cambridge and Oxford Universities, Two of the best in the world.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:47 PM

Daw New York? hmmm, i dunno about that, though its sounds nice....dapat may Broadway tayo dira and times square, para daw mini new york. hehhe.
convert the old movie houses into performance theatres and make plazoleta gay like times square with neon lights, big screens tv all over, oh di bah. hehehe, tourist spot pa ini kun matabo. and its so close to historic calle real!
Or like London, with West End and Piccadilly Circus ... just joking Incognito... hehe. Diin naman ini nag-start iya? Baw kung magbina-isay kita diri, sala gid sang DJ ina mo. Actually, I liked your ideas converting the old cinema and plazoletagay into a mini-nyc. But The Cinema Theater right now is occupied by a department store. The neon lights can be put on top of Soccorro drugstore. Wow" I can envision it already. Dazzling neon lights is plus factor!

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 01:50 PM

dream, dream, dream ... (ano gani ina nga kanta ah). Caloy and JonJon, maayong aga. Paspas na post mo Jon ah. Kagab-i si Kirby ang gawadak di. Howdy peeps? (sounds like an ....)

caloy

June 2nd, 2006, 01:52 PM

hi jonjon and spacewagon1. well that is life. ahehehehe... paspas post samtang may free time. basta cute ang yloilo. simple yet grand. bawti...

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:54 PM

For me Iloilo is like Baltimore (sans violence & crime, heheh),A city that has reached its prime already, has been in the duldrums for a quite sometime but Is now slowly but surely reviving itself. Full of beautiful places,historic churches and streets,a magnificent harbor,famous foods and of old world charm. Full of potential. Iloilo is also like Boston,aside from what i mentioned above its also a city with breeding, its people educated,vibrant and peaceful. :)
Naumpisahan sa NYC, malibot na naton ang bilog nga US karon sini. Thanks for sharing the infos Incognito. I haven't been there so less lang gid ang nabal-an ko aside from pics-that-say-it-all! Cheers!

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 01:56 PM

dream, dream, dream ... (ano gani ina nga kanta ah). Caloy and JonJon, maayong aga. Paspas na post mo Jon ah. Kagab-i si Kirby ang gawadak di. Howdy peeps? (sounds like an ....)
Kabalo man ta nga dream ina ah. Basta indi lang bagyo kay budlay na. Btw, okay gid ako di Space. All's well ah. And life is beautiful man kuno so they say, so I'm enjoying every bits and pieces of it.

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 01:59 PM

hi jonjon and spacewagon1. well that is life. ahehehehe... paspas post samtang may free time. basta cute ang yloilo. simple yet grand. bawti...
Dira ko sa imo Caloy. Basta happy ah. Amo gid ina siguro iya. Summer na di sa Europa, ano na imo plans? Any plans of going home to Iloilo, Caloy? Ako hidlaw na pero wala pa plano magpauli.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:04 PM

Save Calle Real guidelines in the making

IT is a difficult job, the promulgators said, but they are bent on finishing the guidelines on saving Calle Real after some consultations with stakeholders.

The formulation of the guidelines is part of the on-going revitalization efforts that are being undertaken at the downtown Central Business District (CBD) by the Iloilo City government. A forum was conducted to get suggestions of various groups on how the building guidelines be polished to an accepted form.

Jose Roni Peñalosa of the City Planning Office said that what they presented to the panel of reactors during the forum was just a draft of the guidelines
prepared by the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC).

He said the guidelines were primarily for heritage buildings, structures and land marks at the Calle Real, which are now beginning to suffer the wear and
tear of use and the ravages of time.

Peñalosa said the owners and occupants have become aware of the need to save these buildings, but restoration or improvements may take some time because of the absence of a more clear and specific guidelines.

The panel of reactors composed of select personalities from government and the private sector suggested that the guidelines should indicate specific entities to handle certain tasks under a feasible time frame, must contain a consistent glossary or definition of technical terms for common reference, consider provisions for environmental safety, identify sources of funding for the activity, as well as consider the value of heritage conservation, not only for structures but for culture and the human spirit.

Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) regional manager Francis Gentoral said that some provisions in the guidelines also consider the local ordinances existing
on buildings and structures and the provisions of the Local Government Code, as far as tasking, funding and penalties for violations are concerned.

Gentoral said the preparation of the guidelines is a work in progress, as the CUI, the ICCHC, and the city government, continue to solicit more suggestions on how to improve the guidelines as to form and content. Those who feel they have a stake in Saving Calle Real may access the guidelines through www.philippines.canurb.com.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said the Iloilo City Downtown Central Business District is the show window of Iloilo, therefore, the efforts at restoring its beauty and culture should be an urgent effort that must be participated in by every Ilonggo.

(article taken from The Guardian Iloilo)

caloy

June 2nd, 2006, 02:05 PM

Dira ko sa imo Caloy. Basta happy ah. Amo gid ina siguro iya. Summer na di sa Europa, ano na imo plans? Any plans of going home to Iloilo, Caloy? Ako hidlaw na pero wala pa plano magpauli.

how i wish. who doesnt want to? ugaling wala guid cuarta, still looking forward. ari lang ko di naga world tour ca england lang by coach and train. ca diin ka ya gani space?

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 02:10 PM

My sister works at IMH and according to her, it would take years pa for expansions to happen after Centennial building construction. Malabo pa kasi yung proposal na magpatayo ng another big building sa likod but in the near future, why not? IMH has a bigger land area than WVSUH btw. :)

Hehe cno ba ang nagopen ng Iloilo thread na to na may Spanish sub-title????? Nagmukhang Zamboanga thread tuloy. :jk:
As long as they are growing, okay na ina. I want to see IMH become a Medical Center like Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center. Though at present, IMH is a bit far when it comes to bed capacity and other equipments. There's a lot of potentials for IMH. They just need to speed it up. Above anything else though, we though government medical center in the city as well, the West Visayas State University Medical Center in Jaro and the Western Visayas Medical Center in Mandurriao. MOre to our ever growing medical institutions and facilities in Iloilo City and the province.

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 02:11 PM

how i wish. who doesnt want to? ugaling wala guid cuarta, still looking forward. ari lang ko di naga world tour ca england lang by coach and train. ca diin ka ya gani space?
I'm here in Europe amigo. No mentioning of countries lang gid. Continue your Englad tour lang. Enjoy gid da.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:13 PM

Kun may alumni lang sila tani nga parehos sang CPU...ti daw wala gid sila guro problema sa bulig hehehe
Bit apprehensive but I DO agree. I hope they'll start the construction soon. I couldn't wait to see the outcome.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:17 PM

AIM, CEAP-6 conduct course for school execs

The four-day course for school executives conducted by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)-6 officially ends today at the Sarabia Manor Hotel, this city. Co-organized by the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and the University of San Agustin Continuing Education Center (USA-CEC), the seminar-workshops focus on strategic planning, successful change management, and strategic leadership.

In his welcome remarks during the May 30 opening ceremonies, USA and CEAP-6 President Rev. Fr. Manuel M. Vergara, O.S.A., observed: "In recent times-- characterized by globalizing phenomena, primarily by rapid changes in information and communication technology -- many of us who manage schools have recognized… the imperative to systematically plan for the future, and strategically position our institutions in the knowledge-based society."

"We have also seen the need to deal prudently with change -- and more changes -- that sometimes leave many of us with a sense of inadequacy, realizing that we are not ready to rise up to the challenges brought about by these changes. To others, the lingering questions have been how to bridge strategy to results, and how to best pool our human and other resources together towards the achievement of our noble goals. These issues need to be confronted… by all those who work in the field of education," he added.

The lead resource person in the seminars is Professor Mario Antonio G. Lopez. He earned his Master in Business Management from the AIM and his Master in Public Administration from the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government as a joint Center for Population Studies and Edward S. Mason Fellow for Economic Development. Now holding the Chair of the Pilipinas Shell Corporation professor at the AIM, Lopez is former Associate Dean of the AIM Center for Development Management. He has varied multi-sectoral, multi-industry and multinational consultancy career, and works with corporations, not for profit organizations, and government agencies. His fields of expertise include: strategic planning, human resources and organizational development, project development and management, policy analysis, and economic-political risk assessment. He is currently work group head of the AIM-MAP extension project for continuing management education.

The activity was participated in by top and middle management officials from the following educational institutions in Western Visayas: Aklan Catholic College, Central Philippine University, Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, Dominican College of Iloilo, Kabankalan Catholic College, Riverside College-Bacolod, University of San Agustin, West Visayas State University, Westbridge School, Inc., Western Visayas College of Science and Technology, and St. Anthony's College. Also present were representatives from the following schools in Luzon: Colegio San Agustin-Biñan and San Sebastian College Recoletos-Cavite.

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/02/aim.ceap.6.conduct.course.for.school.execs.html)

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 02:19 PM

Miss ko na IMH, its growing and improving steadily, kudos kay Dr. Pedregosa!
hope to see more improvements on IMH para maging at par naman with other medical institutions sa city. Sulod-lon lang abi ang Mission, tani e-connect nila ang mission road deretso sa likod which is already the sports complex area near the gym, a road there would make Mission very accessible.

I take pride with Iloilo having that title of "Muy Leal y Noble", being an ilonggo its already part of our heritage, spanish,american,chinese cultures. all these influences make us unique. i'm proud to be Pinoy but i'm even prouder being an Ilonggo. Loyal and Noble to my kasimanwas and to my home city and province. :)

Viva La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo!
We're one in spirit Incognito.

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 02:22 PM

Save Calle Real guidelines in the making

(article taken from The Guardian Iloilo)
Thanks for the Canadian Urban Institute. They're a big help gid for Iloilo City. I hope the two more partners, Australia and Germany, can help shape up the city's future, too. Kudos to them. May "Calle Real" stays forever. It's Iloilo City's window to the world, way back then.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:27 PM

As long as they are growing, okay na ina. I want to see IMH become a Medical Center like Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center. Though at present, IMH is a bit far when it comes to bed capacity and other equipments. There's a lot of potentials for IMH. They just need to speed it up. Above anything else though, we have two government medical center in the city as well, the West Visayas State University Medical Center in Jaro and the Western Visayas Medical Center in Mandurriao. MOre to our ever growing medical institutions and facilities in Iloilo City and the province.
Invest in our health migs. I even wish to see more medical institutions from the capital to expand here in Iloilo. It's undeniably a growing business nowadays. Even here in UK, medical tourism is one of the best option.

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 02:31 PM

Kabalo man ta nga dream ina ah. Basta indi lang bagyo kay budlay na. Btw, okay gid ako di Space. All's well ah. And life is beautiful man kuno so they say, so I'm enjoying every bits and pieces of it.
typhoon Undang eh. Tuloy ang improvement, amo lang na ang maayo sa aton. Visible na gid man ang development sang Iloilo ah. It's growing in a pcae nga wala gina-expect sang tanan. Would it be a signal of a real wake up? Kanami lang pamati-an.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:33 PM

I'm here in Europe amigo. No mentioning of countries lang gid. Continue your Englad tour lang. Enjoy gid da.
Pareho na sila ni JikJik, Caloy. Indi manugid sang real location nila. Basta ululupod ta si sa Europa iya ah. Ha Bira naman diri ang mga Ilonggos! Ibangon si Graciano Lopez Jaena di .. aw ah, daw madala ko sa revolution ba.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:35 PM

'Pack-a-Darag' contest launched

Craving for yummy and tasty "litson manok of Iloilo?" then wait no more, because the famous, native Darag litson manok will soon be available wherever and whenever native chicken aficionados want it.

The West Visayas State University (WVSU), the lead agency in the S&T Anchor Program for Philippine Native Chicken (Darag), together with the Western Visayas Agriculture Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVARRDEC) through its Darag IEC team, recently launched the Pack-a-Darag contest which aims to invite Darag native chicken enthusiasts to design a working prototype for packaging the Darag litson manok on the go and other darag delicacies.

Through the contest, proponents of the S&T program envision that the famous Darag litson manok will soon be available to local markets in Iloilo City and other parts of the country. The packaged native chicken delicacy is expected to feature a "heat and eat" vacuum sealed chicken delicacy, particularly the litson manok, complete with all the necessary seasonings. Which is packed inside a handy, convenient, and most of all a visually appetizing design packaging material that is available to key outlets to increase the range of Darag marketability.

The contest is open to all. Design must include or convey advocacy for Darag using any kind of appropriate materials but entries must at least be 12 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. (LxWxH) in size.

Winners of the contest will receive cash prizes; Php 3, 000.00 for the champion, Php 2, 000.00 for the first runner-up and Php 1, 000. 00 for the second runner-up as well as certificates. The winning entry will get the chance to be used as the official packaging of the processed Darag food products.

The criteria for judging will include creativity and workmanship, 50%; functionality and ergonomics of the packaging material, 30% and practicality 20%.

Deadline for submission of entries will be on June 15, 2006 at 12:00 noon. Entries must be submitted to the WESVARRDEC Office, UPV, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City. Winners will be notified through telephone on the same day.

WESVARRDEC as the official organization tasked to promote the IEC campaign for the Darag will facilitate the conduct of the contest from info dissemination, advertising, judging and awarding of prizes. The contest is one of the advocacy activities spearheaded by WESVARRDEC and WVSU to promote "heat and eat" native Darag chicken food products.

For more information, additional guidelines and pertinent information on the Darag, see posters and print ads or contact the WESVARRDEC-Darag IEC Team at tel. no. 335-0630. You may also log-on to www.darag.wesvarrdec.org or email at darag.iec@gmail.com.

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/02/pack.a.darag.contest.launched.html)

spacewagon1

June 2nd, 2006, 02:38 PM

AIM, CEAP-6 conduct course for school execs

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/02/aim.ceap.6.conduct.course.for.school.execs.html)
Good for AIM and USA to bring this seminar to the Ilonggo's educational institutions. I hope to see more seminars of this kind in Iloilo City in the future.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:44 PM

Gov’t okays P1.4B Panay power transmission project

THE National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board recently approved for implementation the Northern Panay Backbone 138kV Transmission project costing about P1.4 billion.

Some P8 million of the total cost of the project, Neda said, is proposed for French assistance under the Calyon facility.

The project will involve the upgrading of the Panit-an-Nabas transmission line from 69 kV to 138kV. Likewise, it will install an almost 1 - kilometer, 69 kV tie line to Nabas Substation cut-in to Nabas Culasi and a one-kilometer 69 kV tie line to Nabas Substation cut-in to Nabas-Caticlan.

Also, under the project, a 2x5 MVA substation will be constructed in Nabas and the Panitan Substation will be expanded by providing an additional circuit breaker to accommodate the 138 kV line.

Neda said the electrification project will be implemented by the National Transmission Corporation and is expected to be completed in 2008. This intends to accommodate load growth and address the low voltage problem in Northern Panay.

Aside from the Northern Panay Backbone 138kV Transmission Project, the Neda Board also approved the 6 billion Project on Forestland Management (Proform) aimed to strengthen forestland management by delineating final forestland boundary, determining the optimal and most appropriate uses of forestlands and implementing focused forestland management strategies.

According to Neda, about P4 billion of the total amount of the project is proposed for Japanese Government assistance under its 27th Yen Loan Package while the remaining P2 billion will be financed by the Philippine Government.

The project is expected to begin within the year. This will be implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in three critical river basins in the country. These river basins were identified as Upland Cagayan, Upper Pampanga and Jalaur in Iloilo. (PIA)

(article taken from: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/06/02/news/gov.t.okays.p1.4b.panay.power.transmission.project.html)

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:46 PM

RP’s oldest golf course gears
for 100th anniversary

ILOILO -- The Sta. Barbara Golf Course in Iloilo is the country’s oldest golf course, developed in 1907 by Scottish engineers who were employed by the Panay Railway Company to construct a steam locomotive system.

The Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc. (IGCCI), which now manages it, has lined up a series of celebratory events leading to its 100th anniversary next year, including the unveiling of a Marker by the National Historical Institute.

Further enhancing the significance of the celebration, the National Golf Association of the Philippines and the Federation of Golf Clubs of the Phils., Inc. declared next year as the Centennial Year of Golf in the country.

The golf course’s 6,056 yardage, which plays to a par 70, follows the scenic natural terrain but poses quite a challenge to golfers of all handicaps.

Familiarity with the natural slopes and undulations of the fairways will dictate the options off the tee, however, a good short game is a necessity to conquer tricky approaches to the greens.

Both golfers and non-golfers will revel in the natural beauty of the grounds, set in rolling hills dotted with lush acacia trees and silvery ponds.

Expanded by the IGCCI in the 1980s to a full 18-hole tournament course from its original nine holes, souvenirs of its glorious past still remain, such as original sandboxes, stone stairways, rainwater ditches, and the Golf Museum, where preserved rare late 1800 golf balls excavated from the ponds are on display.

These golf balls are indisputable proof of the game’s century-old existence in our shores.

Additional information in Iloilo Golf and Country Club at Sta. Barbara and its centenary activities may be obtained through (Manila) 632-812-2595 or (Iloilo) 6333-523-9779.

(article taken from: Panay News)

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the Canadian Urban Institute. They're a big help gid for Iloilo City. I hope the two more partners, Australia and Germany, can help shape up the city's future, too. Kudos to them. May "Calle Real" stays forever. It's Iloilo City's window to the world, way back then.
A big help indeed. It is also the CUI who helps designed the Metro Iloilo Development Council. Citing Iloilo as the regional city. I've read the plan nila, it's between Iloilo City nad neighbouring towns including Guimaras Province,. Well-expanded kaayo. Mas manami. A definite City Of The Future.

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 02:54 PM

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 03:06 PM

I don't think makita mo pa ang uma dira, Caloy. Beside Henry Luce III Library is the new Nursing Centennial Building. At its side is the Butterfly Garden and the Prayer Graden. Sa likod naman is the biggest swimming pool in Western Visayas, the new CPU swimming pool. Sa pihak nga kilid is the new Rose Memorial Auditorium, then next to it is the CPU Gym under construction. It'll bethe biggest gym in Western Visayas. We already have the biggest halls for everything under one campus lang. I think you'll be surprised when you happen to visit CPU nowadays. Just recently, they opened the new Science Building for High School, and of course the mall inside the campus, Uy Building was further expanded. :)
Caloy, try visit the CPU's website:

www.cpu.edu.ph

there's a lot of updates posted even you can tour the campus virtually. Kadamo nagbag-o in a very short period of time. Less than three years, the campus right now is filled with buildings, etc. Amo na kadasig ang development sang CPU subong. I hope ma-replicate man sang iban nga universities sa aton. St Paul's for once kung madayon ang saylo nila sa Coastal Road will a good example for expansion. I'm glad to know lang nga ga-expand kita in a pace less expected sang tanan. Well done, ika nga!

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 03:10 PM

I agree! nami na guid ang CPU campus, wish somebody can post some pics in here esp. of that gym (curious me!), i'm a Proud Centralian! also I'm a Proud Agustinian, also I'm proud of Tiong San! (SYSHS), awsus ah, guin mention tanan nga school nga guin agyan,hehehe.
Welcome to the club, Incognito and Caloy! Cheers mates! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 2nd, 2006, 03:15 PM

ICCHCC's Santacruzan
By Janice V. Busil
Photos by A.Chris Fernandez

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Last Wednesday, the streets of Calle Real, Iznart Street, and Plaza Libertad were in a festive mood as the alluring Ilonggas dressed in the creations of talented DGIC (Designers Guild of Iloilo City) members--Jaki Penalosa, Bo Parcon, Don Protasio, and Angellete Borja-Ragus--walk down the streets for the Santacruzan. Among the stunning faces was the Ilongga model Ria Bolivar, who was the Reyna Emperatriz.

The traditional procession began and culminated at the San Jose Church where the Misa de Gracia, a religious rite, featured an archival sacred music. Afterwhich, a cultural presentation offered to the Blessed Mother known as Halad was held.

Performances from the San Jose Catholic School Children's Choir, Irong Irong Dance Group of the West Visayas State University College of PESCAR, and the other local artists then followed.

The celebration ended with a magnificent fireworks display by the Arevalo fireworks experts.

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/02/icchccs.santacruzan.html)

caloy

June 2nd, 2006, 03:34 PM

baw ah, indi guid manuguid. cige lang. take your time. kamo ha. ehehehehe... jonjon ano na to ang sabat.

kirby21

June 2nd, 2006, 04:16 PM

Aw ah. Okay ah. Imo nga phrase nga "brng it on" gusto ko man. Have you seen the movie with the same title? Si Kirsten Dunst yata ang starring. Oks gid.

Gutok gid mna to tuod migs sa Sta Maria. Kinahanglan gid man nila magit sang bag-o nga lugar if they want to expand. Actually, "posh" man ang area nila sa Diversion. They'll soon be surrounded by buildings dira. Okay gid sila magpili lugar ah. And of course, thanks to the Pison Family.
Nakatan-aw na ko sina Space. Okay gid man. Typical teen movie ah.

The new area of AdI is okay gid. Right at the heart of the new CBD sang Iloilo. Probably, amo ina siguro ila consideration most of the time when it comes to location. We'll wait then.

Good day everyone!

kirby21

June 2nd, 2006, 04:17 PM

baw ah, indi guid manuguid. cige lang. take your time. kamo ha. ehehehehe... jonjon ano na to ang sabat.
Caloy, balik ka na di gale kagina pa? Kumusta lagaw niyo migs?

kirby21

June 2nd, 2006, 04:21 PM

My sister works at IMH and according to her, it would take years pa for expansions to happen after Centennial building construction. Malabo pa kasi yung proposal na magpatayo ng another big building sa likod but in the near future, why not? IMH has a bigger land area than WVSUH btw. :)

Hehe cno ba ang nagopen ng Iloilo thread na to na may Spanish sub-title????? Nagmukhang Zamboanga thread tuloy. :jk:
Ano daw himuon nila sa old nurse's dormitory nga gin-guba nila bag-o lang? There's an article before nga nagguwa nga i-transform siya into a med arts building? Is it true? There's a plan of creating another centennial-like building in the future (or mas dako pa) pero wala definite date. We'll wait and see.

kirby21

June 2nd, 2006, 04:26 PM

IAMME

June 2nd, 2006, 05:11 PM

guys ask ko lang kun pwede ko mahulam ang iban niyo na pics here samay SSC for my new website...hope its ok.
No problem Pacific. It'd be my pleasure to provide you with pics. If you want full resolution pics, just PM/email me. :)

I've been waiting for Chy to post his pics, but he still seems busy having fun outdoors. I'll initially post this pano.

San Joaquin Cemetery
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chymera00

June 2nd, 2006, 05:21 PM

I stayed here after out trip to San Joaquin and Miagao. The ambience is really good and the price, very affordable indeed.
Tani guin hagad mo ko, I was like ... 30meters away :) ga tambay2 lang
Miagao Cemetery
Some photos from my expedition with Chy and Pacific.

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We noticed these ruins in the cemetery. Perhaps the remains of one of the two earlier churches of Miagao which was burned down during a raid.
Mayu lang we met this "tour guide" who pointed out the cemetery to us (after "entertaining" us with the history of the Miagao Church)...

I didn't expect their cemetery to be nice because it's not mentioned at all in readings and stuff. It should be because it looks like it has heritage value.

The plants growing out from the brick dome was a charming feature.

Also curious what the ruins really are, the "tour guide" said there are pre-hispanic structures in the cemetery pro ambut lng ....
Go, debut na gali sang ini nga thread and subong palang ako ka-open. BC gid, pero Chy, happy ako kay perme na ta sini nag-kit-anay? WVSU-BSN na ako!!!
Welcome Back and Congrats! Maybe you can join us next time sa mga trips nmun ni Pacific and IAMME :)
DENR marks Biodiversity Day

With a theme "Protect Biodiversity in Drylands: Achieving the Biodiversity 2010 target", the International Biodiversity Day Celebration of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VI visited Bulabog Putian National Park in Dingle, Iloilo.

The observance of the activity seeks to stir awareness of the destruction of human activities and support the commitments of DENR as contracting party to the Convention on Bioligical Diversity. The annual celebration is also an occasion to reflect on our responsibility to safeguard biological diversity for future generations.

In support of the celebration, DENR personnel held a clean up of the Bulabog Putian National Park.

The 847.43 park located in the municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique, Iloilo is home to cave with beautiful formations of stalactites and stalagmites. It has the general topography ranges from gently to moderately rolling terrain with second growth molave and dipterocarp forests.

Dipterocarp forest is dominated by trees of the dipterocarp species: such as red lauaan, tangile, mahogany, apitong and the yakals. The park has springs which supply household needs of the municipalities of Dingle and San Enrique. The park is also home to numerous birds which included the swiftests, starling the coucal and the pigeon and dove species.

As a dryland ecosystem, the Bulabog Putian National Park is home to rich biological resources. Presence of the bountiful species of flora has attracted researchers for possible source of medicinal treatment.

Regional Executive Director Julian D. Amador disclosed that the park is undergoing rehabilitation through a joint effort with the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology for its architectural and development planning. The effort is in line with the thrust of DENR to heighten the participation and commitment of the academe and other sectors of society to conserve and sustain biodiversity.

Celebrating the International Biodiversity in this place is very appropriate to inculcate into the minds of the DENR employees their direct responsibility to lead the community in wildlife and natural resources conservation.

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/05/31/denr.marks.biodiversity.day.html)
Wish to visit this place again, it's beautiful ... It's one of few places that I've seen nature in abundance. The place is so verdant, the forest is of old growth, lots of bio diversity, and interesting places to visit like caves and underground river systems.
guys ask ko lang kun pwede ko mahulam ang iban niyo na pics here samay SSC for my new website...hope its ok.
Ok lang man sa akon :) Go ahead

chymera00

June 2nd, 2006, 06:12 PM

No problem Pacific. It'd be my pleasure to provide you with pics. If you want full resolution pics, just PM/email me. :)

I've been waiting for Chy to post his pics, but he still seems busy having fun outdoors. I'll initially post this pano.

San Joaquin Cemetery
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Seeing perhed high on a hill from the street was exhilirating. It looks like a crown, hehe ... a big crown to San Joaquin and Iloilo's Heritage.

Thanks gd for sending the pics, na receive ko na :) Bagu lang ko abot ngadaan.

Post ko lang pics of the Cemetery before the restoration.

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It looks better now. The only thing that looks out of place is the roof, which is okay lang man considering it's better than an old rusty roof ... tani made of clay na lang or something (sa ulihi na lang guro kung damo na donasyon).

chymera00

June 2nd, 2006, 06:18 PM

San Joaquin Church

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IAMME

June 2nd, 2006, 06:47 PM

Tani guin hagad mo ko, I was like ... 30meters away :) ga tambay2 lang

So you were in atrium? Went there too from Oxen. Hehe...
More of San Joaquin Church

The only church in the Philippines having as its facade a bas-relief of a historical battle (Rendicion de Tetuan-Surrender of Tetuan) where the Spaniards under Gen. Leopoldo O'Donnel were victorious over the Moors in Morocco under Crown Prince Muley Abbass. It shows the cavalry and infantry breaking the Moorish defenders before a minaret tower and date palms. Built by Fr. Tomas Santaren, it was described as de piedra y torre de tres cuerpos (Salvilla, 2002).

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chymera00

June 2nd, 2006, 06:58 PM

Medyo dira-dira

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This pic is amazing ... ka blue sang sky, sa pics nga nakwa ko ya white lang gd :) Wala daw ko ya abi paki sa lighting and exposure ...

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chymera00

June 2nd, 2006, 07:00 PM

Picture of the Old San Joaquin Church

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death327

June 2nd, 2006, 07:27 PM

heritage site na ba ang San Joaquin Church?

Animo

June 2nd, 2006, 07:47 PM

Picture of the Old San Joaquin Church

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^^ The belfry looks burnt?

Animo

June 2nd, 2006, 07:54 PM

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Wow, the details are nice! :eek2:

caloy

June 3rd, 2006, 03:35 AM

by the way, out or curiousity man lang ni since most of the pictures are churches, whats the oldest church in yloilo?

Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 04:54 AM

Tani guin hagad mo ko, I was like ... 30meters away :) ga tambay2 lang

Mayu lang we met this "tour guide" who pointed out the cemetery to us (after "entertaining" us with the history of the Miagao Church)...

I didn't expect their cemetery to be nice because it's not mentioned at all in readings and stuff. It should be because it looks like it has heritage value.

The plants growing out from the brick dome was a charming feature.

Also curious what the ruins really are, the "tour guide" said there are pre-hispanice structures in the cemetery pro ambut lng ....

Chy, maybe that ruin we saw in the cemetery was not a Roman Catholic Church but a small Moro Temple. it must be the prehispanic structure the pseudo-tourguide was talking about...

Welcome Back and Congrats! Maybe you can join us next time sa mga trips nmun ni Pacific and IAMME :)

There are many places i would like to go... but classes in CPU will start on monday... so wala na ko time and, i have classes on saturdays... Sige lang, if indi ko naguid mapungan ang urge ko na maglagaw, Ipm talang kamo or itxt..hehehe

Ok lang man sa akon :) Go ahead
thanks guid chy

Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 04:57 AM

[QUOTE=IAMME]No problem Pacific. It'd be my pleasure to provide you with pics. If you want full resolution pics, just PM/email me. :)[QUOTE] thank you..

Millie Grazie!!!IAMME... haay... thank you, thank you, thankyou!

Animo

June 3rd, 2006, 05:00 AM

HOW magnificent it is to live in a house full of beautiful memories shared by our forefathers passed through our own generation. A house where we can see wide living room, wherein joyful celebrations are being held. While there are convenient rooms where true love were shared and siblings were raised. Further a place where intricately designed furniture and kitchenware were used.

These are the heritage houses of respected families way back the Spanish regime. These are the living witnesses of the struggles and triumphs of Iloilo City. In the celebration of Iloilo's Cultural Heritage Month, Sun.Star Iloilo Weekend joins the proud Ilonggos in taking pride of the city's glorious heritage.

In 1990s Iloilo was known as the "Queen City of the South" until the Second World War. Way back to these times, the city enjoyed the prestige and honor of being a home to some of the respected and well-to-do families of the country. Big and beautiful mansions were built as symbol of their status in the locality.

Time may run so fast and civilization may conquer the human race, still these illustrious architectures remained its strength to stand still amidst the turbulence of time.

We invite you to travel with us as we enter the doors of history through some of the heritage houses in the city. Experience the breath of the glorious past and witness the evolution of time as pictured in the four corners of these houses.

The Macavinta House

More than the delicious foods served in this house, one could ever love and enjoy the ambiance it could give to every costumer.

This European Castle along Gen. Hughes St., Iloilo City, invites every passerby's eyes to glance and take a peep amidst its busy location.

Before this house turned into a popular restaurant, it dwelled into many stories and to begin:

After World War II, in 1945, the Ferraris Family bought the lot and built the 'Villa' style on it. Then, the house has undergone several renovations when the family sold the house to a certain Mrs. Mirasol and commissioned architect Luis Dichupa to help her. While in 1977, Esperanza Mirasol and husband Pedro Macavinta acquired the rights from the other Mirasol siblings, and with sons Howard and Glenn, they made the house as their residence. The second floor was then leased and housed the offices of the Bureau of Forestry and Office of Civil Defense.

In 1994, the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics leased the first floor of the house. The house remained vacant in the year 1995-2002 but it was maintained by the family to keep it in good condition.

Came 2003 when entrepreneur Louise Jardeleza-Cardova and son Miguel leased the house. Today, the Macavinta House is popularly known as Afrique's Restaurant.

Time may pass and change, but the Macavinta House remained steadfast in showing to the people its beautiful designed and serve the people to the best it can show.

Josefa Segovia Student Center

Iloilo truly has proved its worth as a premiere place for education; thus one house conspired in this title.
Surely you can spot this house along General Luna St., Iloilo City. Though it has an old façade but the house remained its dignity as it was maintained clean.

We can trace the history of this house way back in 1920s when the Arroyo family built it and served as their family residence. For years, the Arroyo Family used it.

In 1950s, the Archdiocese of Jaro under Monsignor Cuenco leased it. While in 1955, the Institucion Teresiana, a Catholic lay women's association came to spread the gospel and promote human development through education and culture.

Here the educational system came to conquer the house when the group moved into the Arroyo residence in 1956. The group converted it into a university residence and student center. This was the beginning when youthful aura reverberates the whole house with their laughter, stories and excitements. It accommodates up to 40 female students.

And yes, years passed by and the wooden walls have grown weak. Since the association has also grown, they needed more space for 70 ladies. Thus, in 2000, Architect Maripaz Villanueva, a member of the Teresian Assiciation redesigned the residence into a student center for 70 ladies and a residence for up to 14 association members at the site of the original structure.

The rest is history. Education at its best was practiced in this house.

Today, the house still exists to beat the new world packed with its experiences years ago.

Jalandoni's Old House

Another precious gem we could add to the glorious crown of Iloilo is a majestic house with superb beauty and design- the Jalandoni's Old House.

Located at the flip side of Jaro Plaza, Rizal street, the house was a private residence building of the late Doña Agatona Argulles Jalandoni and presently owned by Mr. Carlos Jalandoni.

It was built on January 10, 1927 with a certain Cacho as engineer/ contactor. However, the house was so big for the family; thus, Doña Agatona allowed the first floor to be rented by a Chinese businessman and the latter used it for commercial purposes.

The house has also played a vital role in history since it was used as a Japanese headquarter in 1945. As an effect of war, the house was partially damaged as it was hit by a bomb on February 22, 1945.

The taste of Eclectic Renaissance was applied in the reinforced concrete house. Such designs were emphasized in their pilasters, arches of the arcade, balustrade corbel balconies, multi-colored window gazing and ornate parapet of the three- sided façade.

On how magnificent is the external structure, the interior design also expresses its majestic appeal. Classical European style was exemplified in the house. To note, there are high parallel ceilings, spatial arrangements for natural lights, cross clestilates and grouping of living quarters on the second floor. Filipino antique designs were greatly emphasized.

Inside the house are altars for holy figures, large family portraits, paintings, decorative artifacts and large spaces for cooking, eating, and sleeping which proves the values for closed family ties.

Today, the house still stands with honor and excellence. One could ever appreciate the formation of this house amidst the thorough history Jalandoni's Old House has passed.

Avanceña House

This is now known as Camiña Balay nga Bato.

The Avanceña House stands along Osmeña St., Arevalo, Iloilo City. It was built around 1860s and was originally owned by Don Fernando Avanceña, uncle of former Chief Justice Ramon Avanceña.

The house is not just a simple heritage house with its majestic features but it played a vital role during wartime. It served as a general headquarters of the Filipino revolutionaries against the Spanish government and American government.

Simple but elegance- this is the main feature of the balay nga bato. Through time, its original color has faded, the capiz windows have softened but the strong atmosphere of braveness of the house remained.

Presently, the Avanceña House serves a dual purpose as it houses the Mother Theresa Learning Center on the ground floor and the serves as residence of the Camiña family.

These are some of the many heritage houses in Iloilo. We can feel how blessed we are in terms of history and important structures in the country. This, we pay tribute to the lessons and experiences it shared in the development of Iloilo.
Time may run so fast but it cannot tarnish the memories shared by our forefathers; though the physical built up are now slightly damage, the history is priceless.

At the same time, we salute the efforts of Councilor Merci Garcia, chair of the Committee on Tourism, Culture, and Historical Affairs for working hard in preserving these century-old houses.

The efforts shown by the Iloilo City Heritage Conservation Council is worth an appreciation in saving and preserving the glorious history of our town.

As we look back through Iloilo's glorious heritage, may it will serve as an inspiration to us all in our continuous search for fulfillment now and in the coming years. We expect nothing but the best.

Sources: Historical Landmarks of Iloilo (Visayan Studies Program, UP in the Visayas)

Special Thanks to: Henry Fuentecha, Wein P. Gadian, Councilor Merci Garcia and lawyer Helen Camarista

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/05/22/feat/looking.through.iloilo.s.glorious.heritage.html

Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 05:02 AM

heritage site na ba ang San Joaquin Church?

san Joaquin was once a UNESCO WHS... pero according to rumors... hindi na raw ngayon, i don't know why, but i've read of it being a Unesco world heritage site in a Philippine brochure.

Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 05:12 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 3rd, 2006, 05:20 AM

Packaging contest aims
to popularize ‘litson manok’

ILOILO City -- Craving for yummy and tasty “litson manok” of Iloilo? Then wait no more because the famous native Darag “litson manok” will soon be available wherever and whenever native chicken aficionados want it.

The West Visayas State University (WVSU), the lead agency in the Science and Technology (S&T) Anchor Program for Philippine Native Chicken (Darag), launched the Pack-a-Darag contest which aims to invite Darag native chicken enthusiasts to design a working prototype for packaging the Darag “litson manok” on the go and other Darag delicacies.

The contest has the support of the Western Visayas Agriculture Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESVARRDEC) through its Darag IEC team.

Through the contest, proponents of the S&T program envision that the famous Darag “litson manok” will soon be available to local markets in Iloilo City and other parts of the country.

The packaged native chicken delicacy is expected to feature a “heat and eat” vacuum sealed chicken delicacy, particularly the “litson manok,” complete with all the necessary seasonings.

The overall objective is to make the product handy, convenient and visually appetizing to increase the range of Darag marketability.

The contest is open to all. Design must include or convey advocacy for Darag using any kind of appropriate materials but entries must at least be 12 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. (LxWxH) in size.

Winners of the contest will receive cash prizes; P3,000 for the champion, P2,000 for the first runner-up and P1,000 for the second runner-up as well as certificates.
The winning entry will get the chance to be used as the official packaging of the processed Darag food products.

The criteria for judging will include creativity and workmanship, 50 percent; functionality and ergonomics of the packaging material, 30 percent; and practicality, 20 percent.

Deadline for submission of entries will be on June 15, 2006 at 12 noon.
Entries must be submitted to the WESVARRDEC Office, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City.

Winners will be notified through telephone on the same day.

WESVARRDEC as the official organization tasked to promote the IEC campaign for the Darag will facilitate the conduct of the contest from info dissemination, advertising, judging and awarding of prizes.

For more information, additional guidelines and pertinent information on the Darag, see posters and print ads or contact the WESVARRDEC-Darag IEC Team at tel. no. 335-0630. You may also log-on to www.darag.wesvarrdec.org or email at darag.iec@gmail.com.

Yumyum! Another way of promoting ILOILO foods. By the way ILOILO is the largest producer of Native Manok in the whole country!

Go go go! Manamit!

IMPRESARIO

June 3rd, 2006, 08:06 AM

lewdsaint

June 3rd, 2006, 08:46 AM

Iloilo upbeat on IT industry
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE province of Iloilo is taking a major initiative that will serve as key to developments in the promising information technology (IT) industry through the hosting of the first IT week here June 13 - 17 in time with the opening of classes this year.

This first-of-a-kind IT event will highlight a summit among the participants, career fair of ICT firms, lectures as well as exhibits on the local IT prospects.

The discussions will focus on career opportunities for IT graduates, orientation for call center agents, IT significance, workforce development, innovations and technical applications of the industry.

The idea of conducting the week-long IT activities came up during the ICT Planning Forum with Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT) commissioner Dondi Mapa March 28.

Consequently, an ad hoc committee composed of representatives from the city and provincial governments, industry players, the academe, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) was formed to work on IT promotion.

Velma Jane Lao, IT account officer of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Iloilo), said they are inviting job applicants to grab the available opportunities to be part of the technologically-challenged workforce.

She added that various schools accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) and Tesda will encourage the students to attend the activity in order to gain vital knowledge about IT.

Meanwhile, Lao cited the positive responses of both the city and provincial governments that are very supportive of the project which aims to enhance the potentials of Iloilo as an ideal IT center in this part of the country.

Likewise, the Iloilo Business Club (IBC) has been providing support services to put in place the preparations for the success of the activity.

Further, Lao explained that schools should develop their IT-related courses in order to provide competent graduates that would form the effective manpower of the booming industry in the city.

“We want to advertise and create local and national awareness that Iloilo has what it takes to become an IT hub outside Manila and Cebu,” Lao told The Guardian.

Also, the activity will mark the institutionalization of the proposed Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT), a local promotion body which seeks to promote competent ICT manpower here through a summit that will gather top business executives of both local and multi-national companies.

“We have to make businesses even at the local level to appreciate the developments of an IT-enabled market,” Lao pointed out.

Lao said they expect some 100 participants that would support the establishment of I-FIT to attend the summit which will solicit funding of about P1 million to formalize the foundation.

The I-FIT is patterned after the Cebu Educational Development Foundation for IT (CEDF-IT) which pushes for skilled IT workers.

Its adoption was decided after a forum on “Answering the Call of Outsourcing” March 9.

“Upon hearing CEDF-IT’s concept from its executive director Bonifacio Belen and the impact it has made to Cebu’s IT economy, the participants here were motivated to replicate the same in Iloilo to benefit from the best practices and effective experience in Cebu,” Lao stressed.

Lao said the I-FIT is being envisioned to bond industry players, academe, government and NGOs to work together in pursuit of a shared vision of helping transform Iloilo into a major IT hub through proactive intervention in the human resources sector.

“We want to have manpower which is fit for the position. If we have the lead agency, it would be much easier for us to promote the IT industry. We also really need to improve the human resources,” Lao said referring to the I-FIT’s aims.

“I-FIT is envisioned to be the premier human resources development partner for world-class ICT anchored on high-quality standards,” said DTI Iloilo provincial director Diosdado P. Cadena.

He noted that Iloilo has been positioned as one of the “cyber services hubs” in the Philippines.

“We have all the ingredients and elements of IT development sector in Iloilo. We have to validate the stakeholders about these in order to invest on IT improvement,” said Cadena.

“One of the strong points we have is the large pool of human resources including new graduates and professionals who can be employed in the ICT sector,” Cadena stressed adding the academe is “very strong” in pushing for IT courses.

Some call center companies have also made tie-ups with schools in the city to expand their operations.

Source : http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories3.php

chymera00

June 3rd, 2006, 09:35 AM

Chy, maybe that ruin we saw in the cemetery was not a Roman Catholic Church but a small Moro Temple. it must be the prehispanic structure the pseudo-tourguide was talking about...

saw this sa admu nga website ... Miagao has a 19th century cemetery worth visiting. A watchtower is found along the shore.

So seperate sila guro ... and we forgot to visit the watchtower in Brgy Baybay Norte. Kanugon

There are many places i would like to go... but classes in CPU will start on monday... so wala na ko time and, i have classes on saturdays... Sige lang, if indi ko naguid mapungan ang urge ko na maglagaw, Ipm talang kamo or itxt..hehehe
ok, pro dpat prioritize mo gd ang studies etc etc ....

post pa ko pictures in a few ...

Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 09:43 AM

saw this sa admu nga website ... Miagao has a 19th century cemetery worth visiting. A watchtower is found along the shore.

So seperate sila guro ... and we forgot to visit the watchtower in Brgy Baybay Norte. Kanugon

oo man gani... sige lang there are lots of time, basi next time makabalik ta to... la pa ta daan kalagaw sa Guimbal... kun may free time ako, pwede man ta guro makalagaw sa Garin Farm...pro makafreetime lang ko guro after two or three months(Maybe). hehehe

ok, pro dpat prioritize mo gd ang studies etc etc ....

post pa ko pictures in a few ...
dapat guid eh... hay... lab-ot daan 3000 kakompitensya ko.hehe

chymera00

June 3rd, 2006, 09:53 AM

San Joaquin Cemetery
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You can post first if you want to IAMME, nobodys stopping you ;)

San Joaquin Cemetery is charming, a never eerie. It was built in 1892 of coral rock. A hexagonal chapel known as "campo santo" crowns the 20 step staircase flanked by a stone ballustrade with rose windows at the main entrance.

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Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 10:00 AM

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i like this one... it looks so western but the ambience is oriental...interesting... kanami sang kuha...

IAMME

June 3rd, 2006, 10:04 AM

San Joaquin Cemetery

Completed in 1892 by Fr. Mariano Vamba, the Campo Santo is made of corals, bricks, and limestone.

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Regarding the watchtower we forgot to visit, here's a pic I got last 2003. It's being used as a barangay hall.
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IMPRESARIO

June 3rd, 2006, 10:17 AM

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Nami guid ya, pero the roof needs improvement talaga, dapat guid man clay tiles para spanish style. well anyway it looks good. hope other towns also preserve there own unique architectrures.

Pacific_leopard

June 3rd, 2006, 10:42 AM

Nami guid ya, pero the roof needs improvement talaga, dapat guid man clay tiles para spanish style. well anyway it looks good. hope other towns also preserve there own unique architectrures.

yeah, here's a list of places i've made which needs restoration:

Jnaiuay Cemetery
Dumangas Church
Cabatuan Cemetery
Sta. Barbara Cemetery
Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral
Fort San Pedro
San Joaquin Church
Miagao Cemetery- i think, amo lang ni ang capilla with a brick dome... nami gid man siya...

daw amo na man lang na ang wala pa guid marestore mayo...

caloy

June 3rd, 2006, 02:20 PM

chymera00

June 3rd, 2006, 04:12 PM

Note: Data and Pictures are dated January 2006

New Iloilo Airport
Project Site: Municipalities of Cabatuan & Sta.
Barbara, Iloilo
Project Cost: P 6.186 B
Project Area: 188 hectare
Contractor: Taisei-Shimizu Joint Venture
Consultant: Japan Airport Consultants
Date Started: 19 April 2004
Target Completion: 18Oct 2006
Implementing Agency: DOTC
Over-all Accomplishment as of January 2006: 36%
Slippage: (-23%)

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source: http://www.neda-rdc6.ph/downloads/RPMES/RPMES_Newsletter_March_2006.pdf

IMPRESARIO

June 3rd, 2006, 05:45 PM

Animo

June 3rd, 2006, 06:33 PM

JonJon75

June 3rd, 2006, 06:41 PM

Sining Galaw to showcase talents @ SM City Iloilo

ILOILO City -- Once again, Sining Galaw Performing Arts, on its third year of existence, will be showcasing kids' talents in its 5th Culminating Activity at SM City Iloilo's Lower Ground Floor near Toy Kingdom on June 10, 2006.

Children participants from Jaro, Pavia and Sta. Barbara Iloilo, aged 5-12 years old, will be doing declamation, character

impersonation, storytelling, ballet dancing and singing starting 1 p.m.

Before kids gets to perform in the final show, they are trained in workshop sessions by Cary Pangantihon, Alma S. Janagap and Marita Dy Sorilla, all teacher trainers from Pavia, and Sta. Barbara.

From a noble vision of helping kids develop their personalities by way of discovering and enhancing their God- given talents, Sining Galaw has already gone a long way in making school children succeed in various cultural contests.

This talent showcase is an afternoon of educational entertainment. Witness young talents, sing, act and dance ballet.

(article taken from: Panay News)

JonJon75

June 3rd, 2006, 06:49 PM

New road networks, adequate power supply crucial to Iloilo’s progress

THE province of Iloilo needs to develop its major road networks and address the looming power crisis, according to the Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO).

These concerns were discussed in a recent planning workshop for a long term development plan for Iloilo from 2007-2010.

Participants to the forum, mostly municipal leaders and experts from the academe, evaluated the major developments in the countryside in social, economic, infrastructure, land use and administrative areas.

PPDO chief Mario Nillos said the province’s existing development plan was drafted in 1992, thus the need to make a new and updated one.

“It is but proper to draft a 10-year development plan even as it transcends political administration. It would depend on the next administration whether to carry the plan if they deem it achievable,” Nillos explained.

Asked if the previous development plans were achieved, Nillos pointed to the P6-billion New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) as one of the major development projects that nears completion.

“Although the compliance to the previous plans was not enough, we have now the new airport as well as improved port facilities. But the power industry and road network in the province have yet to be addressed,” Nillos said.

Nillos said among the infrastructure facilities and services that also need improvements are the transport sector, water supply, power, communication, health, education, recreation and leisure, liquid and solid waste disposal, irrigation and flood control.

The transport system, Nillos said, requires rehabilitation of major roads and bridges linking towns and the four provinces of Panay. He added the rehabilitation of the Iloilo-Capiz railroad was also considered.

P3-B ROAD PROJECT

“The plan for the Metro Iloilo Road Network (MIRN), which has a total length of 48.3 kilometers and an estimated cost of P3 billion, has been proposed to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for funding,” Nillos revealed.

The Metro Iloilo Road Network includes four circumferential roads – C1 or the Metro Circumferential Road linking Arevalo, Mandurriao and Jaro all the way to the coastal road in Brgy. Balabago, Jaro; C2 beginning from Leganes, Oton, Pavia, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara; C3 linking Iloilo City to San Miguel, Sta. Barbara and New Lucena in the Second District; and C4 linking Tigbauan to Cabatuan, New Lucena and Dumangas.

The project will also include a total of 22.2 kms of by-pass roads connecting the proposed circumferential roads to the existing highways.

Also, the construction of five radial roads is expected to commence soon as part of Phase 1 of the Regional Framework Plan which includes widening and repairs of old roads.

“These circumferential roads are envisioned to decongest traffic in Metropolitan Iloilo and will eventually remove unnecessary vehicular traffic to pass through the city. It will also provide inter-district connections among the municipalities,” Nillos explained.

Nillos also said the MIRN will also open new connections between vital economic infrastructures such as the Iloilo Commercial Port, the new Iloilo airport, the regional agro-industrial center in Pavia and the Leon-San Remigio road which will shorten travel time to Antique.

Nillos also sees the need to establish power facilities to generate enough supply for the province.

“The additional manpower requirements necessitate the installation of power barges and establishment of diesel power plants and other alternative sources,” Nillos said.

He also noted the plans of private companies to install 50-mw diesel-fired plant in the city while another rice hull-fueled facility is being considered.

Meanwhile, the proposals for 100-MW coal-fired plants in the towns of Concepcion and Barotac Viejo are being opposed several groups due to environmental and health reasons.

“We have to prepare plans and programs based on the latest improvements. Although the implementation would be a different thing while it would rely on several factors like money requirement and other resources,” Nillos told The Guardian.

Nillos said the strategic plans and a more defined plan will then be presented to the Provincial Development Council composed of the mayors and representatives of non-government organizations for validation and approval.

“If we have the plan, there will be directions and targets for growth while we identify the end scenario to be worked upon. We could also use this to promote the province for funding agencies as this is usually the one thing they consider when granting financial assistance,” Nillos pointed out

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories9.php)

JonJon75

June 3rd, 2006, 06:53 PM

JonJon75

June 3rd, 2006, 06:55 PM

JonJon75

June 3rd, 2006, 07:01 PM

very good article. yes, i strong agree to this article, yloilo has a vast potential and as for the manpower, we have aplenty to provide. amo na ya, sulong yloilo.
Tama gid Caloy. There's still a lot of potentials that remain untapped. Go Iloilo! Yes Iloilo! :cheers:

chymera00

June 3rd, 2006, 08:08 PM

San Joaquin Cemetery

Completed in 1892 by Fr. Mariano Vamba, the Campo Santo is made of corals, bricks, and limestone.

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IAMME taking some shots and Pacific sketching near the gate :D
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Animo

June 3rd, 2006, 08:16 PM

Why don't you folks make a Iloilo Heritage thread with informations and photos? It would be nice like the Cebu Heritage thread. I can contribute too! :)

IAMME

June 3rd, 2006, 08:41 PM

IAMME taking some shots and Pacific sketching near the gate :D
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And there's Chymera on top of the stairs.:lol:

Pacific, why don't you post your drawings? They must be very interesting...

death327

June 3rd, 2006, 09:36 PM

Animo

June 3rd, 2006, 09:42 PM

@IAMME and Chymera - great photos of San Joaquin Campo Santo and Church - however, who did the intricate and wonderful carvings of the facade of San Joaquin Church, was it the priest? was it an Ilonggo? This is actually a good study of local history.

The common misconception in the Philippines that these structures are Spanish that does not belong to the Filipinos. But the details in most churches are made by Filipino artisans. :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 4th, 2006, 05:46 AM

P1.4B transmission project
to solve Panay’s low voltage

ILOILO City – The P1.4 billion Northern Panay Backbone 138kV Transmission project will be implemented by the National Transmission Corporation (Transco) and is expected to be completed in 2008. This intends to accommodate load growth and address the low voltage problem in Northern Panay.

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board recently approved for implementation the transmission project.

Under the project, a 2x5 MVA substation will be constructed in Nabas and the Panitan Substation will be expanded by providing an additional circuit breaker to accommodate the 138 kV line.

The project will also involve the upgrading of the Panit-an-Nabas transmission line from 69 kV to 138kV.

Likewise, it will install an almost one kilometer, 69 kV tie line to Nabas Substation cut-in to Nabas Culasi and a one-kilometer 69 kV tie line to Nabas Substation cut-in to Nabas-Caticlan.

Some P8 million of the total cost of the project, NEDA said, is proposed for French assistance under the Calyon facility.

Aside from the Northern Panay Backbone 138kV Transmission Project, the NEDA Board also approved the 6 billion Project on Forestland Management (PROFORM) aimed to strengthen forestland management by delineating final forestland boundary, determining the optimal and most appropriate uses of forestlands and implementing focused forestland management strategies.

According to NEDA, about P4 billion of the total amount of the project is proposed for Japanese Government assistance under its 27th Yen Loan Package while the remaining P2 billion will be financed by the Philippine Government.

The project is expected to begin within the year. This will be implemented by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in three critical river basins in the country. These river basins were identified as Upland Cagayan, Upper Pampanga and Jalaur in Iloilo.

GOOD NEWS! :cheers:
***If I am not mistaken this is the Project that Mayor Alex Centena of Calinog is talking about the reforestation of Calinog and the Rehab of Jalaur River. This is BIG BUDGET project... PhP 6B. The budget is almost at Par with the current New ILOILO Airport. This would certainly attain a cityhood status for Calinog as Predicted by Mayor Centena. Also they are proposing to build a mountain airport in Calinog for agricultural purposes to ship the vegetables directly to anywhere in the Philippines esp Manila. 2 years ago this was just a dream. NOW a reality. Go go go CAlinog!

Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news10.htm

Pacific_leopard

June 4th, 2006, 07:21 AM

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And there's Chymera on top of the stairs.:lol:

Pacific, why don't you post your drawings? They must be very interesting...

hehehe.... hmmm i'll try...

Pacific_leopard

June 4th, 2006, 07:40 AM

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Very beautiful structure! All these Hispano-Filipino architecture must have been really amazing on its hay day when its was all in perfect condition. :)

P.S. What happened to the saint inside?

i have no idea where the saint went...hehe but i think it was temporarily removed from the altar for restoration purposes.. There are also saints outside the capilla, some are overlooking the road above the entrance arch, while others are at the walls...

Pacific_leopard

June 4th, 2006, 02:37 PM

Pacific, why don't you post your drawings? They must be very interesting...

here they are....

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i call this "Paraw Regatta"... hehe... the girl actually was my...uhm... High
School Classmate..

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this is Janiuay Cemetery....

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This is a belfry, it's actually attached to a church, but i like it beter this way

LordCarnal

June 4th, 2006, 02:51 PM

Nice one. Is this a mausoleum or a chapel? :)

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Pacific_leopard

June 4th, 2006, 03:14 PM

Nice one. Is this a mausoleum or a chapel? :)

yep, that's a mortuary chapel. i think its a bit too large for a mausoleum.. but it is also used as a tomb for prominent people...

IAMME

June 4th, 2006, 04:41 PM

here they are....

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i call this "Paraw Regatta"... hehe... the girl actually was my...uhm... High
School Classmate..

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this is Janiuay Cemetery....

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This is a belfry, it's actually attached to a church, but i like it beter this way
Wonderful!:okay:
The girl reminds me of the Diwata ng Dagat... hehehe...
Keep them coming... :)

daks2003

June 5th, 2006, 05:49 AM

I just saw an episode of korina sanchez's Rated K sa TFC and they featured those heritage house nga gina istoryahan naton diri...btw, ang Lopez Boat Mansion(formerly westbridge) gle gin declare naman nga heritage site sang NHI, siguro na mention naman ina diri and wala lang ako naka notice hehehe pero nami sang ila feature...ginpakita nila ang sulod sang boat mansion...it was beautifully restored kag gina take care gid sang mga lopezes...gusto pa tani sang rated k nga masulod sa "PINK HOUSE" pero wala sila kuno ginsugtan hehehe

death327

June 5th, 2006, 09:18 AM

rooster2369

June 5th, 2006, 11:16 AM

PLAN FOR THE URBAN RENEWAL
OF THE CITY OF ILOILO, PHILIPPINES

I. Introduction

The city of Iloilo, capital of the province of Iloilo is situated in the southeastern part of the island of Panay. It is the commercial, administrative and cultural center for the Western Visayas region, which comprises the entire island and the neighboring island of Guimaras and province of Negros Occidental. The city is a major seaport with its excellent harbor protected by the island of Guimaras. It serves as a transit point for domestic shipping plying the central and southern islands of the Philippine archipelago. The city has no major industries. Its economy is chiefly dependent on the administrative, service and retail sectors. The population of the city is approximately 350,000 and that of the whole region is around 5,600,000 in 2000.

II. Objective

The master plan for the city calls for the enhancement of its capabilities as the administrative, commercial and cultural center of Western Visayas. It also calls for the creation of a sustainable light industrial base to provide jobs for the growing population.

Central to these aspirations are the creation and development of a large attraction area and a light industrial park, the construction of essential infrastructure and the improvement of existing ones, the development of attractive residential communities and squatter settlements, and the creation of new medical, educational and recreational facilities.

III. Major Developments

A. The Center
The attraction area, which is to be tentatively called as “The Center” will be designed as a pedestrian area with a central square as the anchor. Within walking distance from the center of the square will be a new city hall, hall of justice, government office buildings, a cultural center, a big library, a sports center, private office buildings, major banks, a convention center, hotels, and shopping malls.

B. Light Industrial Park
A light industrial park with its own port will be established on reclaimed land. The park’s focal point will be the processing of the products from large agricultural farms in the region, but it will also focus on the information technology-related industries.

C. Infrastructure
With the construction of a new international-standard airport outside the city, air travel will be more efficient to and from the city. The Port of Iloilo will be expanded with additional berthing and container handling facilities. A bulk handling terminal and a ferry terminal will also be constructed. A marina, which will shelter boats and yacht coming from beach resorts in Guimaras, will also be developed. A circumferential expressway, encircling the city limits, and a north-south expressway will be constructed. The north-south expressway will start from Zarraga and end in the Oton-Tigbauan boundary. The existing expressway (B. Aquino Avenue) will be upgraded and extended up to the new international airport in the Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area. Other main arteries will be improved.

D. Communities
Strong control on the development of private villages will be implemented, while squatter communities will be provided with fully developed settlements by the city. Anti-squatting laws will be strictly imposed.

E. Other Facilities
A new medical center, an IT training institute and a sports complex will be constructed, while a park system will be established.

jubailo urban institute

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:29 PM

nice pictures and articles guys. Back after my night duty. Kumusta na tanan di? Balik na naman kita .. yehoo! :)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:31 PM

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:34 PM

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Jaro Grand Estates’ Back to School Promo

A GOOD START FOR SPLENDID LIVING
By RONELO LADIAO

DREAMING of living in a community where there’s great splendor and harmony?

These days, everything is costly, including making a home for the family. But worry no more. There’s the Jaro Grand Estates. It can make your dream of having an ideal home in an ideal community come true.

Jaro Grand Estates is a concept come-to-life of the Philippine Estates Corporation (PEC), the premier company that creates ideal communities and innovative ways of living. It is a fast-rising sanctuary of colorful living for many Ilonggos located at Brgy. Balabago, Jaro, Iloilo City.

PEC prides itself by calling Jaro Grand Estates “a city within a city.” It is a uniquely planned residential community.

There are a total of seven exclusive residential enclaves, each with its own theme. One of these meticulously planned residential enclaves is almost done, Chateaux Geneva while the recently launched Coastal Villas opens its gate for potential clients to reside in this splendid community. There are five more beautiful exclusive enclaves that are currently on the drawing board of the PEC.

Here’s one good news. Jaro Grand Estates has a BACK TO SCHOOL PROMO.

From June 1-30, 2006, clients can avail themselves of discounts applicable to Coastal Villas and Chateaux Geneva.

For lot buyers, there is an additional three percent discounts on the first 30 lots sold from June 1-30, 2006 on top of the regular pricing and terms of payment (spot cash, easy cash and installment sale).

For house and lot buyers, there’s an additional five percent discount on the first 10 house and lot sold from June 1-30, 2006 on top of regular pricing and terms of payment (spot cash, easy cash, and installment sale).

These reasonable discounts are a great way to plan a good life.

For inquiries, visit or call Jaro Grand Estates office, 3rd Floor, Estrella Building, Simon-Ledesma Street, Jaro, Iloilo City, telephone number 329-6830.

(source: Panay News)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:37 PM

DAR 18th CARP anniversary
photo exhibit @ SM City Iloilo

ILOILO City – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) celebrates the 18th anniversary of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) with a bang.

Part of the celebration is the Regional Photo Exhibit starting today, June 5, until June 11 at the SM City Iloilo's Lower Ground Floor beside Iloilo Bingo.

There will also be an On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest at 10 a.m. at the mall's Lower Ground Floor near Toy Kingdom on June 16. This competition will be participated in by high school and college students from the different schools all over the region who will work on the anniversary theme.

The celebration, with the theme "Agrarian Reform Beyond 2008" kicked off on June 2 with a Mass; press conference and Team Building with the Local Media yesterday; and a Fun - Run- Run for CARP Beyond 2008 today.

There will also be Hataw Bayan, a physical fitness activity on June 15, 2006.

Contrary to rumors that the CARP will fold- up in 2008, the department is committed to work for the fulfillment of its vision to improve the quality of life of the agrarian reform beneficiaries and to pursue integrated rural development beyond 2008.

It is also hoped that with this activity, the awareness of the different publics on the program will improve.

(source: Panay News)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Iloilo Sarswela revisited
Text by Janice V. Busil
Photos by A.Chris Fernandez

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/sarswela1.jpg
Cynthia Patag sings "Iloilo ang
Banwa ko"

Zarzuela or Sarswela is a popular musical theater form from Spain. It has been the major source of entertainment long before the advent of television and radio.

Last May 30, 2006, the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage and Conservation Council (ICCHCC) headed by Architect Antonio Sangrador brought back to life the long-forgotten form of entertainment through the “Iloilo Sarswela Revisited.” Guests and locals gathered at the Jaro Plaza Covered Gym to witness the one-of-a-kind journey to the past.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/sarswela2.jpg
Stella Marie Arungaya as
"Trining"

Numerous scenes were given life. Elizalde Rafol, a 4th year Theology seminarian at St. Joseph Regional Seminary, portrayed the character of Pascual in the “Cailo ang ginikanan nag subong sang cay Meliton”. Excerpts from the scenes of “Hinigugmang Pamatan-on” and “Pag-andam, Pag-andam” were delivered by Kerwin Luntao, an English tutor at the CNC Language Center. In “Diin na kamo Guinicanan nag wala'y Palad?”, WVRAA 2006 Grand Winner Danielle Ramburger played the role of Nating. On the other hand, another St. Joseph seminarian Nathaniel Gentison awed the audiences with his performance on “O Langit nga tamud sining akon Kalisud.” Likewise, “Mabuhing Bansagon ta ang Sultan”, “Awat Lang” and “Hinigugma Ko” were well applauded with the excellent portrayal of UNO Productions' Stella Marie Arungayan, who played the role of Darwina, and Hopevale's lead performer Jesse Peñacerrada, who played as the Sultan.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/sarswela4.jpg
Nathaniel Gentison as
"Alfredo"

Stella Marie Arungayan, who was a part of the 2001 staging of Madame Butterfly, gracefully assumed the character of a dancer named Trining in “Aco ang Masinadyahon”. Elizalde Rafol in the character of Bandu onced again entertained the audience with the comical “Mabudlay, mabudlay matuod ang mangin bungol”. University of the Philippines-Visayas' Jesusa Libutaque, who appeared in a theater production's of Alice Tan Gonzales' sarswela “Pinustahan nga Gugma” graced the stage as Tya Maring in “Sang ako pa Bataon”.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/sarswela8.jpg
Popular singer Jose Mari Chan huddles
with Mayor Jerry P. Treñas before the
start of the program.

Towards the end of the show, the then Palibhasa Lalaki's Ilongga mainstay Cynthia Patag led the popular “Iloilo ang Banwa Ko”. IDC's Heather Joanne Larraga-Maloto served as a narrator for that night's event.

The success of “Iloilo Sarswela Revisited” was made possible through the efforts of individuals like Joseph William Albania, who acted as the Artistic Director; TAGUPCI's Alfredo Diaz as Stage Director; University of San Agustin Choir and Troubadours' Director Arne Lubasan for its Musical Direction; Dr. Ma. Cecelia Locsin-Nava for the script; Dagyaw Theater Dance Company Stage Manager Ronie Frank Jamantoc for the Technical Direction; Alan Cabalfin for Set Design; and Nonoy Mosquera for the make-up.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/sarswela9.jpg
The “Iloilo Sarswela Revisited” was supported by the Iloilo City Government headed by Mayor Jerry Treñas, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Filipinas Heritage Festival Inc, Iloilo Heritage Society, Center for West Visayan Studies-UP in the Visayas, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, Archdiocese of Jaro, Center for Culture and the Arts-University of San Agustin, Association of Barangay Captains of Jaro, Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo, Philippine National Police-Region 6, West Visayas State University College of PESCAR, Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, UPV-BIDANI and PXL Multimedia Production.

(source: The News Today Info
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/iloilo.sarswela.revisited.html)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:48 PM

Why don't you folks make a Iloilo Heritage thread with informations and photos? It would be nice like the Cebu Heritage thread. I can contribute too! :)
That's a good idea, Animo. We'll see in few days to come. Thanks. :)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 01:51 PM

New road networks, adequate power supply crucial to Iloilo’s progress

(article taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories9.php)
Good article for Iloilo. This could be a basis of our future development. I hopethey'll address several issues raised here to fasttrack Iloilo's progress.

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:52 PM

blessed guid kita to have such legacy...not all places in the country merong ganito...
i agree Pacific. Such is Iloilo's grandeur. :)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 01:55 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8796.jpg

What a lovely site! Go, go, go Iloilo! Truly a heritage!

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 01:58 PM

san Joaquin was once a UNESCO WHS... pero according to rumors... hindi na raw ngayon, i don't know why, but i've read of it being a Unesco world heritage site in a Philippine brochure.
I hope part pa siya gihapon. Can you list some heritage sites back home, Pacific?

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:12 PM

Tama gid Caloy. There's still a lot of potentials that remain untapped. Go Iloilo! Yes Iloilo! :cheers:
And still waiting to be tapped. That's the beauty of the center of education. We have enough human resource in good quality should companies and mutinationals invest in Iloilo. Go Ilonggos!

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:15 PM

Guys, have a look at this one. It's a brilliant blog indeed. I found it whilst blogging around ... he he.

http://nereolujan.blogspot.com/

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
very good site, Jon. Basa-basa lang ko diutay di. A lot of development is going on in Iloilo right now, proof of them are good articles printed locally and nationally, and the economic vibrancy of the city.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:15 PM

I hope part pa siya gihapon. Can you list some heritage sites back home, Pacific?
unfortunately, San Joaquin Church was not on the list:

Philippine Baroque Churches
Immaculate Conception: District of Intramuros, City of Manila
Nuestra Senora: Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Ilocos Sur
San Agustin: Municipality of Paoay, Province of Ilocos Norte
Santo Tomas: Municipality of Miag-ao, Province of Iloilo

other world heritage sites in the Philippines
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park (1993)
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (1995)
Historic Town of Vigan (1999)
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park (1999)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:18 PM

kirbs, kadlaw man ko sa PM mo ba.

Good pm, Pacific.

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:20 PM

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:23 PM

@IAMME and Chymera - great photos of San Joaquin Campo Santo and Church - however, who did the intricate and wonderful carvings of the facade of San Joaquin Church, was it the priest? was it an Ilonggo? This is actually a good study of local history.

Kudos to Iloilo! Great development is happening now. Bridging the future and past together: new development plans and heritage plans. Also, bodiversity and nature conservation is also being considered.

Hopefully... Iloilo will rise again in Ivory towers and golden pinnacles!
I hope we'll maintain the momentum of progress and developments happening in Iloilo City and Province right now. It's a good fusion of thepast nad present. We had a very strong and grand past that we can always be proud of, and a very dynamic present that can never be denied. Go Iloilo!

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:24 PM

kirbs, kadlaw man ko sa PM mo ba.

Good pm, Pacific.

Good Pm man..hehe... kaina mga 3:00 ako lang di isa...mayo lang kay ari na kamo.hehe

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:26 PM

P1.4B transmission project
to solve Panay’s low voltage

GOOD NEWS! :cheers:
***If I am not mistaken this is the Project that Mayor Alex Centena of Calinog is talking about the reforestation of Calinog and the Rehab of Jalaur River. This is BIG BUDGET project... PhP 6B. The budget is almost at Par with the current New ILOILO Airport. This would certainly attain a cityhood status for Calinog as Predicted by Mayor Centena. Also they are proposing to build a mountain airport in Calinog for agricultural purposes to ship the vegetables directly to anywhere in the Philippines esp Manila. 2 years ago this was just a dream. NOW a reality. Go go go CAlinog!

Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news10.htm
That's a good plan! Big budgetted projects are coming to Iloilo right now. I wish Calinog will further enhance their economic prosperity. Calinog is another sugar-producing towns of Iloilo after Passi City. Paspas Calinog!

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:28 PM

Good Pm man..hehe... kaina mga 3:00 ako lang di isa...mayo lang kay ari na kamo.hehe
PM ina ni Kirby, Pacific. Balik naman kami di ah. Medyo tulutawhay na ang obra ko iya eh. Si Kirby tapos lang kuno night duty niya so post-post naman diri eh.

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:29 PM

unfortunately, San Joaquin Church was not on the list:

Philippine Baroque Churches
Immaculate Conception: District of Intramuros, City of Manila
Nuestra Senora: Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Ilocos Sur
San Agustin: Municipality of Paoay, Province of Ilocos Norte
Santo Tomas: Municipality of Miag-ao, Province of Iloilo

other world heritage sites in the Philippines
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park (1993)
Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (1995)
Historic Town of Vigan (1999)
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park (1999)
Nice list, Pacific. Four Baroque Churches lang gale ang included sa World Heritage?

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:32 PM

Packaging contest aims
to popularize ‘litson manok’
______________
Yumyum! Another way of promoting ILOILO foods. By the way ILOILO is the largest producer of Native Manok in the whole country!

Go go go! Manamit!
Ginbutangan nila ngalan nga Iloilo, Metro. Dumduman ko may ara da nga lugar sa aton nga gin-claim niya nga speciality nila kuno ang isa ka food. Ambut kung tama ina or basi ga-damgo naman sila.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:33 PM

PM ina ni Kirby, Pacific. Balik naman kami di ah. Medyo tulutawhay na ang obra ko iya eh. Si Kirby tapos lang kuno night duty niya so post-post naman diri eh.

gani... ako ya... gaumpisa na klase namun kagina..hehe...

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Good Pm man..hehe... kaina mga 3:00 ako lang di isa...mayo lang kay ari na kamo.hehe
Good day sa imo dira Pacific. Kita naman tatlo diri eh.
Thanks for listing the Philippines' Heritage Sites. Cheers! :)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:35 PM

gani... ako ya... gaumpisa na klase namun kagina..hehe...
Umpisa na gale klase subong sang CPU? That's nice. Any new things or improvements going on sa university subong?

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:35 PM

Nice list, Pacific. Four Baroque Churches lang gale ang included sa World Heritage?

tingala gani ko kun ngaa samay Encarta Encyclopedia 50 kabilog ang WHS sa Philippines...

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:37 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8771.jpg

Really beautiful! A toast for San Joaquin Church!

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:39 PM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_8796.jpg

What a lovely site! Go, go, go Iloilo! Truly a heritage!
I agree Space. A thing we should really be proud of!

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:41 PM

Traditional dances and gala cap the memorable celebration
Text and photos By Janice V. Busil

The festive month of May ended leaving memories of the past that was etched in the hearts of the Ilonggos and would eternally resound in their thoughts. Dubbed as the Champion of Heritage, the City of Iloilo hosted the culminating ceremonies of the month-long celebration of cultural wealth and historical treasure.

Before the celebration came to its end, Iloilo was able to take a last glimpse of its rich heritage through a series of activities prepared by the involved bodies in this year's Heritage Month.

The day started with a walking tour that featured the archaic houses, church, convent, and the historical Mejica Makinaugalingon Museum of Molo. By 11:00 am, the Molo Plaza was in a festive mood as guests witnessed the colorful song and dance presentations made by the Filipino-Chinese community as represented by the Iloilo Central Commercial High School and the Sun Yat Sen High School.

Guests and performers were treated with a sumptuous lunch at the St. Anne Parish Convent in Molo. Various Ilonggo cuisines including the famous Pansit Molo, the savory lechon, and the delicious Rellenong Bangus were served. Foreign and local visitors had a privilege to taste the extraordinary goodness of Ilonggo delicacies like baye-baye, pinasugbo, empanada, and bande.

As the lunch neared its end, the authentic community group from Sigma, Capiz gave a special performance of their traditional dance called Escutis. The dance is considered as a ritual to test the sturdiness of the newly-built house yet oftentimes executed to bring good luck during special occasions like birthdays and fiestas.

The dance steps were mainly made up of strong thrusting and stamping of feet against the floor as accompanied by the lively music played by the guitarists. Quick turns were made by the pair of couples who were facing each other. The dance is quite similar to that of the traditional English dances that were performed during weddings.

Foreign nationals gladly tried the exhausting dance as they eagerly listened to the dancers' instructions. Department of Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta, who was not able to resist the inviting beat of the legendary Escutis music, eventually joined the dancing guests.

The celebration dramatically culminated with a Gala at the Marquez-Lim Ancestral House that was hosted by an Ilongga former Senator Nikki Coseteng. The dinner showcased the best of Ilonggo cuisine and was catered by Ping and Cosette Montelibano.

Behind the success of the Heritage Month Celebration here in Iloilo are ICCHCC Executive committee members whose names are indeed worthy to mention: Mayor Jerry Treñas; Architect Antonio Sangrador; Architect Manuel Tingzon; Engineer Noel Hechanova; Architect Regina Corteza-Gregorio; Mr. Joseph Albania; Dr. Kristin Treñas; DOT Regional Director Edwin Trompeta; Councilor Mercy Drilon-Garcia; Mr. Jose Roni Peñalosa of City Planning and Development Office; Mr. Francis Gentoral of Candian Urban Institute; Mr. Nonel Gemora of Rotary Club Iloilo; Miss Desiree Bretaña of ABS CBN Network; Mr. Florencio Besana of CREBA; Miss Ruth Camiña of Mother Theresa Center; Mr. Oskie Arenas; Mr. Edward Yee; Mr. Emilio Diez of Iloilo City Convention Bureau; Architect Wilfredo Sy Jr; Architect Jomari Moleta; and Architect Rony de Juan.

Kudos to all who contributed in this year's celebration!

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/traditional.dances.and.gala.cap.the.memorable.celebration.html)

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Umpisa na gale klase subong sang CPU? That's nice. Any new things or improvements going on sa university subong?

the college of Engineering opened a new course, which is Packaging Engineering.... daw amo man lang na...

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:44 PM

tingala gani ko kun ngaa samay Encarta Encyclopedia 50 kabilog ang WHS sa Philippines...
we don't know at all. Basi mas updated ang Encarta Pacific. Sa new list sa encarta, may ara pa nga mga sites sa Iloilo nga included? Check abi.

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:46 PM

DAR 18th CARP anniversary
photo exhibit @ SM City Iloilo

ILOILO City – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) celebrates the 18th anniversary of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) with a bang.

(source: Panay News)
Seems like SM City is hosting a lot of ILOILO and ILONGGO Events and Festivities. Go SM City! Help make Iloilo spreads its wings!

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:47 PM

the college of Engineering opened a new course, which is Packaging Engineering.... daw amo man lang na...
another pioneer course from CPU, Pacific. Any updates for the gym?

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:49 PM

'Saving Calle Real difficult but possible’

ILOILO City – It is a difficult job, the promulgators said, but they are bent on finishing the guidelines on “saving Calle Real” after some consultations with stakeholders.

The formulation of the guidelines is part of the ongoing revitalization efforts that are being undertaken at the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) by the Iloilo City government. A forum was conducted to get suggestions of various groups on how the building guidelines be polished to an accepted form.

Jose Roni Peñalosa of the City Planning Office said what they presented to the panel of reactors during the forum was just draft of the guidelines prepared by the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC).

He said the guidelines were primarily for heritage buildings, structures and land marks at Downtown Calle Real, which are now beginning to suffer the wear and tear of use and of the years that have heaped their toll on the edifices.

Peñalosa said the owners and occupants have become aware of the need to save these buildings, but restoration or improvements may take some time because of the absence of a more clear and specific guidelines.

The panel of reactors, which was composed of select personalities from government and the private sector, suggested that the guidelines should indicate specific entities to handle certain tasks under a feasible time frame, must contain a consistent glossary or definition of technical terms for common reference, consider provisions for environmental safety, identify sources of funding for the activity, as well as consider the value of heritage conservation, not only for structures but for culture and the human spirit.

Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) Regional Manager Francis Gentoral said that some provisions in the guidelines also consider the local ordinances existing on buildings and structures and the provisions of the Local Government Code, as far as tasking, funding and penalties for violations are concerned.

Gentoral said the preparation of the guidelines is a work in progress, as the CUI, the ICCHC, and the city government, continue to solicit more suggestions on how to improve the guidelines as to form and content. Those who feel they have a stake in “Saving Calle Real” may access the guidelines through www.philippines.canurb.com.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas said the Iloilo City Downtown Central Business District is the show window of Iloilo, therefore, the efforts at restoring its beauty and culture should be an urgent effort that must be participated in by every Ilonggo.

(source: Panay News)

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:52 PM

we don't know at all. Basi mas updated ang Encarta Pacific. Sa new list sa encarta, may ara pa nga mga sites sa Iloilo nga included? Check abi.

bale wala niya gin enumerate kun ano ang mga sites, gin butang niya lang kun pila..hehe...kun sa UNESCO lang... tanan di na Church, Cemeteries and Mansions... pwede maging nominees for UNESCO... gamay lang na improvement...basi maging "World Heritage list Capital of the Philippines" pa kita...(Daw matuod eh!)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:52 PM

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:54 PM

another pioneer course from CPU, Pacific. Any updates for the gym?

may atop man siya... i can conclude that the Gym is the most ventilated structure in the University.(gets?)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:54 PM

Why don't you folks make a Iloilo Heritage thread with informations and photos? It would be nice like the Cebu Heritage thread. I can contribute too! :)
I hope they'll start the Iloilo's Heritage Thread Animo. It would surely boost Iloilo stand as the PHILIPPINES' HERITAGE CHAMPION!

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 02:56 PM

bale wala niya gin enumerate kun ano ang mga sites, gin butang niya lang kun pila..hehe...kun sa UNESCO lang... tanan di na Church, Cemeteries and Mansions... pwede maging nominees for UNESCO... gamay lang na improvement...basi maging "World Heritage list Capital of the Philippines" pa kita...(Daw matuod eh!)
let's aim for it, Pacific. It's Iloilo hidden strength before. Subong nag-resurfaced siya, claiming what is due to her. Paspas Iloilo!

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us, Pacific!ur welcome...hehehe...

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 02:58 PM

CSC sets ‘HR practitioners forum’

ILOILO City – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) - Iloilo will conduct an "Human Resource (HR) Practitioners Forum" tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. here.

The forum aims to update HR officers and practitioners from the national government agencies (NGAs) and local government units (LGUs) on the latest issuances and guidelines of the Commission.

Likewise, the forum is also seen as a venue for a healthy and constructive exchange of ideas and insights between and among the participants and the resource speakers.

The resource speakers include CSC - Iloilo Director Nelson G. Sarmiento who will discuss "The Latest CSC Issuance and Guidelines"; CSC-6 Assistant Regional Director Raymund Gonzales on the "Latest CSC Resolutions on Appointments and Other Personnel Actions; and Atty. Cherry de la Cruz on the "Latest SC decision and CSC Resolution on Disciplinary Cases."

The forum will culminate with the organization of the Council of Personnel Officers to be selected from among the NGAs, Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) and State Universities (SUCs) participating during the activity.

(source: Panay News)

_________
well done Iloilo. More and more forum for quality and improvement. Go for it, ILONGGOS!

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:01 PM

may atop man siya... i can conclude that the Gym is the most ventilated structure in the University.(gets?)
Atop lang? Bati ko ang winning bid daw ginhatag nila sa mga uds eh. Ti, tan-awa. I don't know how they came up with the bidding. I'm sure alumni of the university will surely enquire kung diin nagkadto ang amot dira. Let's leave it foe few more months kay may mawakal gid sina dira siguro.

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:02 PM

More Pictures

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IAMME taking some shots and Pacific sketching near the gate :D
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Simply the best! More to come pa. Kanami lang maglakwatsa ba.

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:04 PM

I hope they'll start the Iloilo's Heritage Thread Animo. It would surely boost Iloilo stand as the PHILIPPINES' HERITAGE CHAMPION!
That's right. Planohan ta sang maayo for the meantime. Or let's ask Pacific if he can start the thread. Pacific? :)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Pacific, here's my suggestion for Iloilo's Heritage Thread:

Yloilo: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:10 PM

Atop lang? Bati ko ang winning bid daw ginhatag nila sa mga uds eh. Ti, tan-awa. I don't know how they came up with the bidding. I'm sure alumni of the university will surely enquire kung diin nagkadto ang amot dira. Let's leave it foe few more months kay may mawakal gid sina dira siguro.

xenxa...wala pa siya natapos... what i mean about being the most ventilated building is that, the windows and doors are not yet finished... and but even in its unfinished state, the Gym is being used for lecture purposes, buas gani digto ang una na klase ko. i think the construction was paused for a few months, and hopefully basi macontinue siya this year.

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:13 PM

I hope we'll maintain the momentum of progress and developments happening in Iloilo City and Province right now. It's a good fusion of thepast nad present. We had a very strong and grand past that we can always be proud of, and a very dynamic present that can never be denied. Go Iloilo!
I do agree Kirby. This time, maintaining the momentum of progress is the most important thing for all Ilonggos. We proved to ourselves that we can if we want in a matter of very short period of time. The city is improving by leaps, and lots of programs and porjects lined-up to make the economy more sustainable considering the already big chunk of OFWs came from our place. This is the right for Iloilo to really improve briskly in all angles of developments. Paspas Iloilo!

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Pacific, here's my suggestion for Iloilo's Heritage Thread:

Yloilo: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia

I liked it Kirby. Very appropriate gid for Iloilo.

Yloilo: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia

Pacific, kamo na lang umpisa kay ma-post lang ko iya .. har har har.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:15 PM

Pacific, here's my suggestion for Iloilo's Heritage Thread:

Yloilo: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia

Um..hehe.. don't get me wrong but i think an english title would be more approriate. Kung makita sang mga visitors na Spanish ang Title, basi mahambal sila na ang language na ginagamit naton for discussion is Spanish man so... they would hesitate to view the forum... but it's okay... the Title makes Iloilo very Hispanic...

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:16 PM

That's right. Planohan ta sang maayo for the meantime. Or let's ask Pacific if he can start the thread. Pacific? :)
amo man. Kita ko na imo suggestion to. Amenable man sa akon ah. Maayo gid tuod. Probably, it's high time to separate two: past and present kay kadasig lang mapuno aton thread. Go Pacific!

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:19 PM

Simply the best! More to come pa. Kanami lang maglakwatsa ba.

Gani... wala man kami maubra ni Chymera and IAMME, so naglagaw man kami... kanugon sang summer.

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:19 PM

I liked it Kirby. Very appropriate gid for Iloilo.

Yloilo: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia

Pacific, kamo na lang umpisa kay ma-post lang ko iya .. har har har.
amo man. Mapuno na di aton thread sang churches pirmi. Para maiba naman. Plus of course, after estorya ta sang present development, ang aton excellent past naman ang paspasan ta. Go, go, goey!

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:22 PM

Um..hehe.. don't get me wrong but i think an english title would be more approriate. Kung makita sang mga visitors na Spanish ang Title, basi mahambal sila na ang language na ginagamit naton for discussion is Spanish man so... they would hesitate to view the forum... but it's okay... the Title makes Iloilo very Hispanic...

Mas manami pamatian Pacific. English is so broad kag daw inappropriate kay very hispanic-inspired churches and mansions ang i-posts nga photos and articles. Okay na ina. I-change the na lang ang present Iloilo thread eh, leaving the heritage Champion title out. Depende lang ina karon. If ako maka-start sang new thread 19, may ara na ako idea. If not, PM ko lang si JonJon karon.. hehe.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:22 PM

amo man. Kita ko na imo suggestion to. Amenable man sa akon ah. Maayo gid tuod. Probably, it's high time to separate two: past and present kay kadasig lang mapuno aton thread. Go Pacific!

......aaaa.....i have no idea na ako pa ang mastart..hehe... mas mayo na iask naton ang iban... kamo na lang start..hehe...

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:24 PM

Gani... wala man kami maubra ni Chymera and IAMME, so naglagaw man kami... kanugon sang summer.
Good to roam around the city and other towns kung bakasyon gid man. I used to do it, too, pero balik-balik lang ako iya sa pila ka towns sa aton. Malayo na gid man abi ang iban eh.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:25 PM

Mas manami pamatian Pacific. English is so broad kag daw inappropriate kay very hispanic-inspired churches and mansions ang i-posts nga photos and articles. Okay na ina. I-change the na lang ang present Iloilo thread eh, leaving the heritage Champion title out. Depende lang ina karon. If ako maka-start sang new thread 19, may ara na ako idea. If not, PM ko lang si JonJon karon.. hehe.

okay man lang sakon...hehe... a foreign title makes the forum eye-catching...hehe...haaaay.. thread 19 na ta, daw sang sano kabata pa man lang ni sang thread...subong dalaga na....wahaha :)

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:27 PM

Mas manami pamatian Pacific. English is so broad kag daw inappropriate kay very hispanic-inspired churches and mansions ang i-posts nga photos and articles. Okay na ina. I-change the na lang ang present Iloilo thread eh, leaving the heritage Champion title out. Depende lang ina karon. If ako maka-start sang new thread 19, may ara na ako idea. If not, PM ko lang si JonJon karon.. hehe.
if not Spanish, Italian eh .. he he. Mas maayo pa. For me, posting only is much better. Total si Pacific ang may mga pics, mas appropriate nga siya na gid lang ang mag-start. Pacific, two against one .. he he. Naunahan ka ni Kirby sa dungan amigo. Perfect title na ina.

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:28 PM

okay man lang sakon...hehe... a foreign title makes the forum eye-catching...hehe...haaaay.. thread 19 na ta, daw sang sano kabata pa man lang ni sang thread...subong dalaga na....wahaha :)
leave the thread 19 to JonJon and Kirby. Sa Iloilo Heritage Thread 1 ka na imo iya. Ay abaw. Gapaki lang ko pro. Go for it, Pacific. Si Soul nami man sa heritage pero wala siya naka-online eh.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:29 PM

Good to roam around the city and other towns kung bakasyon gid man. I used to do it, too, pero balik-balik lang ako iya sa pila ka towns sa aton. Malayo na gid man abi ang iban eh.

gani... si Chy kuno gusto man niya tani maglakat sa eastern coast towns...

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:32 PM

okay man lang sakon...hehe... a foreign title makes the forum eye-catching...hehe...haaaay.. thread 19 na ta, daw sang sano kabata pa man lang ni sang thread...subong dalaga na....wahaha :)
Dpn't get me wrong Pacific. Thread 19 is different from the one nga i-umpisahan mo nga heritage thread. We'll have two threads soon. One for present developments (that's our thread 19) and the first Iloilo Heritage thread entiled (ara na akon suggestion) to be started by YOU! :)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:38 PM

if not Spanish, Italian eh .. he he. Mas maayo pa. For me, posting only is much better. Total si Pacific ang may mga pics, mas appropriate nga siya na gid lang ang mag-start. Pacific, two against one .. he he. Naunahan ka ni Kirby sa dungan amigo. Perfect title na ina.

mayo kay nag ask ka Italian. Iloilo: campione di Patrimonio di le Filippienes..

dunt know kun sakto spelling ko sang Philippines..hehe

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:39 PM

......aaaa.....i have no idea na ako pa ang mastart..hehe... mas mayo na iask naton ang iban... kamo na lang start..hehe...
oks ah. Basta ako iya, manug-post lang. Suggestion Pacific, locate the best Heritage article sang Iloilo and make it as your opening remarks. Try google bala kung diin ang article which says Iloilo: The Heritage Champion then dugangi lang damo nga mga pics. We can always ask someone to redo them sa second thread niya na.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:39 PM

leave the thread 19 to JonJon and Kirby. Sa Iloilo Heritage Thread 1 ka na imo iya. Ay abaw. Gapaki lang ko pro. Go for it, Pacific. Si Soul nami man sa heritage pero wala siya naka-online eh.
sige... try ko lang... maubra pa ko anay mga banners..hehe

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:41 PM

mayo kay nag ask ka Italian. Iloilo: campione di Patrimonio di le Filippienes..

dunt know kun sakto spelling ko sang Philippines..hehe
Ari ang iya counterpart sa Italian:

Iloilo: Philippines' Heritage Champion

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Campione Di Eredità Delle Filippine

spacewagon1

June 5th, 2006, 03:43 PM

sige... try ko lang... maubra pa ko anay mga banners..hehe
okay migs ah. Tapos let's inform our fellow Ilonggos nga any news, articles, photos related to heritage / past, post nila sa heritage thread naton.

Btw, Italian is nice pero basi mabudlay mag-intiendehanay kita tanan .. hehe.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:49 PM

okay migs ah. Tapos let's inform our fellow Ilonggos nga any news, articles, photos related to heritage / past, post nila sa heritage thread naton.

Btw, Italian is nice pero basi mabudlay mag-intiendehanay kita tanan .. hehe.

si! qualche popolo non posso capiso molto bene la ligua italiana ...(Yes! some people do not understand italian very well) di ko sure kun sakto grammar ko sa italian..

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:50 PM

^^ thanks Pacific. We'll wait na lang. PM or post mo lang di. Cheers mate! :)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 03:56 PM

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Amazing! Kanami sa pics. I wish to visit the place someday. Their few of the hidden treasures of Iloilo in the past.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 03:56 PM

^^ thanks Pacific. We'll wait na lang. PM or post mo lang di. Cheers mate! :)

tu sie benvinutti...(you're welcome) hehe i'm getting the hang of speaking Italian ha... well... ya.. PM ko lang kamo kun nastart ko na ang iloilo heritage forum..hehe

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 04:04 PM

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 04:05 PM

tu sie benvinutti...(you're welcome) hehe i'm getting the hang of speaking Italian ha... well... ya.. PM ko lang kamo kun nastart ko na ang iloilo heritage forum..hehe
Sige Pacific. It would be a good start gid. Both development ang i-hit ta, past and present. I'm sure we have a lot to share about the Philippines' Heritage Champion. :)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 04:08 PM

Atop lang? Bati ko ang winning bid daw ginhatag nila sa mga uds eh. Ti, tan-awa. I don't know how they came up with the bidding. I'm sure alumni of the university will surely enquire kung diin nagkadto ang amot dira. Let's leave it foe few more months kay may mawakal gid sina dira siguro.
Not a very good state of the new gym. I'll hope they'll speed up the construction process as it was long overdue na. CPU should have a new gym by next year. Let's all rally behind this plan to further upgrade the CPU's already well-existing facilities. Go CPU!

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 04:25 PM

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Heritage Champion

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

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

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

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

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

Iloilo ilustrados

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For the entire month of May the tireless

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

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

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

Walk next door from the Museo to the Department of Tourism Office (tel. 033-3375411) for detailed information on all cultural and tourism events sponsored either by the ICCHCC or the DOT which share an office in Iloilo City.
First posted 11:58pm (Mla time) Mar 19, 2006
By Augusto Villalon
Inquirer

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Cabatuan Church

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San Joaquin Cemetery

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 04:30 PM

guys... ari na ang Iloilo: Heritage Champion naton... try nio lang ko oka lang... first time ko daan magubra thread so... basi daw indi guid sya nami... hehe...
try nio lang...heheh
Iloilo:Heritage Champion (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=8742235#post8742235)

IMPRESARIO

June 5th, 2006, 04:46 PM

Pacific, here's my suggestion for Iloilo's Heritage Thread:

Yloilo: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia

I agree to this Title! lets make the thread!!! Go iloilo!!! Spanish it is!

IMPRESARIO

June 5th, 2006, 04:49 PM

!Bienvenidos!
Welcome to Iloilo City & Iloilo Province Heritage Site Thread!
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IMPRESARIO

June 5th, 2006, 04:58 PM

Not a very good state of the new gym. I'll hope they'll speed up the construction process as it was long overdue na. CPU should have a new gym by next year. Let's all rally behind this plan to further upgrade the CPU's already well-existing facilities. Go CPU!

paspas CPU, dapat matapos na inang Gym! para magamit this year for sporting events. permi lang sa San Ag gakadto ang mga events eh.

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 05:05 PM

WELCOME
TO
ILOILO CITY AND PROVINCE HERITAGE THREAD
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The Philippines' Heritage Champion

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 05:28 PM

Ginbutangan nila ngalan nga Iloilo, Metro. Dumduman ko may ara da nga lugar sa aton nga gin-claim niya nga speciality nila kuno ang isa ka food. Ambut kung tama ina or basi ga-damgo naman sila.

Hmm wala gid clue kirbs?

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 05:38 PM

PIA Press Release06/05/2006
Iloilo flood control project still top priority of gov't

Iloilo City (5 June) -- Public Works and Highways Regional Director Rolando Asis said in a PIA interview that the government of President Arroyo, still considers the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP) among its priorities, despite the seemingly slow progress it is making.

Director Asis also said that the DPWH being the lead agency in the implementation of the project has monitored its progress and coordinated with various agencies involved, so that the project can smoothly take off.

He added that the Resettlement Component was almost completed, with only one relocation area in Barangay Sooc, to be fully developed for the relocatees to occupy.

The civil works component is in the initial stages, with the contractors for Pavia and Iloilo City river areas starting to put up their offices and facilities and conducting preliminary ocular surveys of the communities directly and indirectly affected by the construction work.

Asis further said that the communities to be affected by the construction in terms of environmental hazards, diggings, and other disturbances, are already prepared for such, while the DENR has looked into the environmental compliance requirements of the activity.

Meanwhile, working side by side with the DPWH is the Information Management Group (IMG) which has been touching base with the residents of the affected barangays to make them actively participate in the activities being undertaken in support of the IFCP.

Dr. Felixberto Roquia, Media Consultant, said that so far, there were five community participation workshops completed with the barangay officials which yielded results upon which the sustained Information, Education and Communication activities will take roots.

Roquia said that during the period from June till early July, the IMG is conducting a series of IEC workshops to identify approaches which are barangay-based so that when the project takes full swing and at the time it is completed, the people themselves will be equipped to sustain the gains of the IFCP (PIA 6/ES Subong)

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Good news! Sigurado na gid nga madayon na gid ni! Wala na duda!

Go go go ILOILO! Hala Bira ILOILO!

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 05:44 PM

Good day, afternoon or night to all! Baskog ba! Thanks for all the infois guys. :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Waaa! Page 25 na ni gale?

Sus damo gid ko na miss lately ba. Ngaa wala ta naka-sticky haw?

Anyways regards sa inyo nga tanan.

Damo na gid latest diri ba. Need to catch up gid!

Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 05:49 PM

Good day, afternoon or night to all! Baskog ba! Thanks for all the infois guys. :cheers:

ey jon!... visit mo ang Iloilo Heritage thread...hehehe

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 05:53 PM

Hola amigos y amigas!

Recepción a Yloilo, el campeón de la herencia de las Filipinas

Uno

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JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 05:55 PM

ey jon!... visit mo ang Iloilo Heritage thread...hehehe
ara na Pacific. Well done, amigo. Okay gid. I'm so glad to see the Philippines' Heritage Champion Thread is on. Keep the ball rolling!

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Waaa! Page 25 na ni gale?

Sus damo gid ko na miss lately ba. Ngaa wala ta naka-sticky haw?

Anyways regards sa inyo nga tanan.

Damo na gid latest diri ba. Need to catch up gid!
Damo gid tuod, Metro. I'll try to make the thread 19. Visit niyo dayon ha .. yoohoooo! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 06:00 PM

Finally... something that would support and give importance to ILOILO's Glorious Past...

Further boosting the claim as the Emerging Museum City of the Philippines...

More Power to this baby thread of the ILOILO thread... this thread was born out of the passion and enthusiasm of the ILOILO thread forumers and by the ever Proud ILONGGO's of their Heritage and being a TRUE BLUE ILONGGO!

More pictures to be posted here soon... if only I can go home I would surely take pictures and post it here... maybe soon. To my fellow ILONGGO and FORUMERS in the ILOILO thread... A JOB WELL DONE!

More Power to all!

Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:02 PM

ILOILO CITY and PROVINCE
The 19th 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

June 5th, 2006, 06:06 PM

Guys, visit our new Iloilo Thread 19. Let's welcome everyone to the ever vibrant city and province of Iloilo!

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:08 PM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 06:08 PM

Damo gid tuod, Metro. I'll try to make the thread 19. Visit niyo dayon ha .. yoohoooo! :cheers:

Sure no prob Jon! Hidlaw man ko sa Thread ba. Masako ambi sa work! Basi gid ko sa 19th thread! By the way ngaa wala ta sa sticky haw? Is it because we changed the title of ILOILO!

Cheers to 19th Thread! More Power! :cheers:

valium

June 5th, 2006, 06:08 PM

why the two threads? wouldnt it be wise to just merge the two?

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:12 PM

ILOILO: CITY OF LOVE
MANILA, October 5, 2004 (STAR)
RENDEZVOUS By Christine S. Dayrit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(link: http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/tl/tl012454.htm)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 06:18 PM

ILOILO @ 19 SOARING HIGH!

Welcome to the 19th Thread!

Hala Bira ILOILO! Sulong sa Pagbag-o!

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:21 PM

ILOILO: Heart of the Philippines

Experience the value of a real vacation. Discover Iloilo, a province rich in historical and cultural attractions, home of the famous Dinagyang festival (every4th weekend of January), stately mansions, majestic century-old churches, unspoiled countrysides and exotic delicacies.
Savor the hospitality in Iloilo's numerous accommodation facilities and restaurants. They come in various classes depending on the guest's taste and budget. Whether you stay in first class rooms or in budget ones, the Ilonggos (people of the province) make sure that your stay is pleasant, memorable and safe. They make sure that you're well-fed, too.

Take home antiques, handicrafts, art pieces and a thousand and one other souvenir items. Some of the finest sinamay and jusi (banana fiber) and piña (pineapple fiber) embroidery are found in Iloilo at reasonable prices.

Outdoor life includes a visit to the oldest golf course in the Philippines at Sta. Barbara, offshore fishing, scuba or skin diving, water skiing and swimming. The more adventurous can witness and bet on cockfights on sundays.

See you around!

Iloilo is located in the center of the Philippine archipelago. Located 283 statute miles south of Manila, it is the gateway to the flourishing region that is Western Visayas. The province comprises the southeastern part of Panay Island. Iloilo City, capital of the province is set in a graceful repose between Iloilo and Batiano rivers forming the angle of a nose. Hence, its old name "Ilong-Ilong" which means noselike. Iloilo was made provincial capital in 1637, into a city in 1890, was reverted to a municipality status under the American regime in 1901 and was chartered in 1937.

Iloilo is composed of one city and 43 municipalities; divided into 6 congressional districts and has 1,720 barangays.

Climate is pleasantly tropical with 2 pronounced seasons-the rainy season from June to September and dry season from October to May.

Hiligaynon (Ilonggo) is the major dialect but 99.4% of the population understand and speak English.

Agriculture is the principal industry with rice, sugar, mongo and fish as major products. Cottage industry includes pottery, ceramics, weaving woodcraft and other complementary crafts.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:

A. HISTORICAL

1. Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City; where the flag of the First Philippine Republic was raised in triumph after Spain surrendered Iloilo on December 25, 1898.
2. La Villa De Arevalo, 6 kms. southwest of Iloilo city proper; 2nd capital of the Alcaldia of Panay; flower village of Iloilo City.

3. Jaro, 3 kms. from city proper; old colonial houses of sugar barons and Hispano-Filipino houses of the elite still stand; seat of Catholicism in Western Visayas.

4. Jaro Belfry, Jaro; ruined by 1948 earthquake ,but now restored. One of the few belfries in the country that stands apart from the church.

5. Guimbal Watchtowers, Guimbal; 29 kms. southwest of Iloilo city proper; called "bantayan", built to warn the people of pirates.

6. Miagao Church, Miag-ao; 40 kms. southwest of Iloilo city proper; built in 1786; declared as national landmark in 1973; in UNESCO's World Heritage List.

7. Sta. Barbara Church, Sta. Barbara; 16 kms. north of Iloilo city proper; neo-classical church where Gen Delgado convened the junta that raised the first cry of revolution against Spain; made of red brick and coral stones.

8. Sta. Barbara Golf Course, Sta. Barbara; 16 kms. north of Iloilo city proper; 18 holes, 37-hectare golf course built in 1907; oldest in the Philippines.

9. San Joaquin Church, San Joaquin; 53 kms. Southwest of Iloilo city proper; sports a bas-relief of historic battle between Christians and Moors of Morocco in Tetuan in 1859.

10. Tigbauan Church, Tigbauan; 22 kms southwest of Iloilo city proper; baroque facade; site of first Jesuit school for boys in the Philippines established in 1592.

11. Panay Liberation Marker, Tigbauan; 23 kms. Southwest of Iloilo city proper; commemorates American liberation of Panay from the Japanese in 1945.

12. Iloilo City downtown area - has buildings that date back during the Spanish and American colonial periods.

13. Muelle Loney, Iloilo City's waterfront named after Nicholas Loney, father of the Phil. Sugar Industry; opened to foreign trade in 1855.

14. Molo District, Iloilo City; known as Chinese quarters of Iloilo during Spanish times.

15. Japanese fortification, Cabatuan; built by Japanese as a lookout for enemies.

16. Guimbal Church, Guimbal; yellow sandstone church built by Fr. Campos

17. Janiuay Church, Janiuay; ruins of the beautiful church with bells made in 1871 and 1898.

18. Concrete Pillboxes, Janiuay, Iloilo; pillboxes built by Japanese during World War II.

19. Siwaragan River, San Joaquin, Iloilo; where according to legend the barter of Panay took place.

20. Cabatuan Church, Cabatuan; neo-classical church built in 1880s.

21. Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City; built by the Spaniards in the early 1600s and was attacked by the British, American and Japanese troops.

22. Molo Church, 3 kms. from Iloilo city proper; Gothic Rennaissance church made of coral rocks.

23. Jaro Cathedral, 3 kms. from Iloilo city proper, seat of Jaro Archbisphoric embracing Western Visayas.

24. Janiuay Cemetery, Janiuay; 32 kms. from Iloilo City; Hispano-Filipino cemetery built in 1875.

25. Pavia Church, Pavia; 13 kms. northwest of Iloilo City; red brick church of Byzantine style built by Spanish Agustinians during the middle of the Spanish era in the Philippines.

26. San Joaquin Cemetery, San Joaquin; 53 kms southwest of Iloilo City; built in 1892 of coral rock.

B. CULTURAL
1. Museo Iloilo and antique collections, Iloilo City; repositoryof Iloilo's cultural heritage.

C. NATURAL

1. Sicogon Island - a 1,104 hectare white sand palm-fringed islandlocated 5 kms from the town proper of Estancia.
2. Isla De Gigantes, Estancia; 12 kms. east of Estancia townproper, where 15th century burial caves are still found.

3. Nadsadjan Falls, Igbaras; 39 kms. Southwest of Iloilo cityproper; a 50-foot high falls.

4. Tinagong Dagat, Lambunao; 73 kms. North of Iloilo city proper;a lake situated on a plateau.

5. Cataan Cove, San Joaquin; 60 kms. southwest of IloiloCity; ideal for scuba diving.

6. Darangkulan Waterfall, Anilao; 8 kms. from Anilao town situatedat the foot of Mt. Manyakiya.

7. Nagpana Falls, Barotac Viejo; swimming hideaway; where Aetas(cultural minority) live.

8. Mt. Napulac, Miag-ao; 60 kms. from Iloilo city proper; hasvirginal forest, and abundant wildlife.

9. San Juan Falls, Sara; 6.2 kms. from Sara town proper; a seriesof falls and pools located in a valley of lush vegetation.

D.FESTIVALS

1. Dinagyang(every 4th weekend of January), Iloilo City; A colorful cavalcade inhonor of the Holy Child Jesus amidst the cracking drumbeats, Iloilo's versionof the world famous Ati-atihan Festival.
2. Paraw Regatta(movable), Iloilo Strait; A race among swift and colorful native outriggersin the strait between Iloilo City and Guimaras Island.

3. Fireworks Display and Contest (every 3rd Sunday of January),Arevalo, Iloilo City; held in Arevalo, Iloilo City; features giant multi-coloredfireworks.

4. Feast Of Our Lady Of Candles (every Feb. 2), Jaro, IloiloCity; biggest and most opulent religious pageantry in Western Visayas withagro-industrial exhibits, garden shows, carnivals, and grand cock derbies,among others, that make Jaro fiesta the symbol of Iloilo's affluence andlove for great celebrations.

5. Santacruzan Festival (April 24-May 31), Sta. Cruz, Arevalo,Iloilo City; features Mayflower festival, grand processions and a contestof massive arches.

6. Pasungay (2nd Saturday of January) - bullfights staged atthe hillside of San Joaquin, Iloilo.

7. Carabao-Carroza Race (every May), Pavia, Iloilo; a race amongcarabaos each pulling a bamboo sled callled carroza, on a 40-meter course.

8. Hinugyaw (every last Sunday of January), Calinog, Iloilo;festival similar to Ati-atihan of Kalibo and Iloilo City's Dinagyang.

9. Paghukom (every Good Friday), Calinog, Iloilo; lenten presentationdepicting the judgment, crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

SPECIAL INTEREST

1. Sinamay Dealer, Osmena St, Arevalo, Iloilo City - where jusi(banana fiber) and piña (pineapple fiber) cloths are loomwoven.
2. Flower Gardens at Arevalo, Iloilo City - supplies of leis, corsages,bouquets and potted plants.

3. Asilo de Molo - orphanage where church vestments, barong,hankies, etc. are hand embroidered.

NATIVE DELICACIES

1. Panaderia de Molo - assorted biscuits
2. Pancit Molo - famous flat noodle soup originally made by Chineseculinary artists in the late 18th century.

3. Lapaz Batchoy - famous noodle dish originally made in thedistrict of Lapaz

(link: http://corporate.mozcom.com/dot/iloilo0.html)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 5th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Lets start with the good news....

PIA Press Release
06/05/2006
Iloilo flood control project still top priority of gov't

Iloilo City (5 June) -- Public Works and Highways Regional Director Rolando Asis said in a PIA interview that the government of President Arroyo, still considers the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP) among its priorities, despite the seemingly slow progress it is making.

Director Asis also said that the DPWH being the lead agency in the implementation of the project has monitored its progress and coordinated with various agencies involved, so that the project can smoothly take off.

He added that the Resettlement Component was almost completed, with only one relocation area in Barangay Sooc, to be fully developed for the relocatees to occupy.

The civil works component is in the initial stages, with the contractors for Pavia and Iloilo City river areas starting to put up their offices and facilities and conducting preliminary ocular surveys of the communities directly and indirectly affected by the construction work.

Asis further said that the communities to be affected by the construction in terms of environmental hazards, diggings, and other disturbances, are already prepared for such, while the DENR has looked into the environmental compliance requirements of the activity.

Meanwhile, working side by side with the DPWH is the Information Management Group (IMG) which has been touching base with the residents of the affected barangays to make them actively participate in the activities being undertaken in support of the IFCP.

Dr. Felixberto Roquia, Media Consultant, said that so far, there were five community participation workshops completed with the barangay officials which yielded results upon which the sustained Information, Education and Communication activities will take roots.

Roquia said that during the period from June till early July, the IMG is conducting a series of IEC workshops to identify approaches which are barangay-based so that when the project takes full swing and at the time it is completed, the people themselves will be equipped to sustain the gains of the IFCP (PIA 6/ES Subong)

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Go go go ILOILO! Sulong sa Pagbag-o!

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:30 PM

Gracias, Metro. I hope this thread will cater Iloilo's Heritage developments, informations and features. Pozo Hecho! :cheers:

IAMME

June 5th, 2006, 06:31 PM

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Pacific_leopard

June 5th, 2006, 06:32 PM

ILOILO's Heritage

San Joaquin Cemetery
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Considered to have the most beautiful Campo-Santo in Western Visayas which is gothic in style. The Capilla is beautifully decorated with floral carvings and pointed finials. The window frame is decorated with curves and flowers.

Dumangas Church
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One of the Philippines' earliest stone churches. The facade is gothic in style woth artistic archwindows.

Cabatuan Catholic Cemetery
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The only extant sapnish cemetery in the Philippines which is a perfect square. The gatewalls are made out of limestone with artsitic steel railings. There are three Romanesque entrances to the cemetery. There is a massive chapel at the center, decorated with gothic carvings, and baroque finials.

Cabatuan Catholic Church
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The only church in Iloilo with three facades. The exterior is Tuscan in style while the the interior is Neo-classic.

San Joaquin Church
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The only church in the Philippines which sports a bas-relief about the Spanish-moor war in Morocco. The structure is made out of coral stones.

Janiuay Cemetery
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Considered as one of the country's most artistic cemeteries. This cemetery is gothic in style with three massive arch entrances approached by a flight of stairs.

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JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Keep the good news coming as Iloilo's starting to address perennial problems besotting the city. Let's keep on helping for the betterment of all Ilonggos and our place! Well done! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:37 PM

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Maravilloso! La belleza que es Yloilo! Mucho gracias, IAMME. :cheers:

IMPRESARIO

June 5th, 2006, 06:40 PM

!Bienvenidos Amigos y Amigas! Pagtamyaw sa inyo Tanan!
Welcome to Iloilo City & Iloilo Province 19th Thread!

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JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:45 PM

Las iglesias de Yloilo lo dirán todo!

At times you'll wonder how much of this heritage thing will able to help Iloilo propels to its new heights, but look and see, Iloilo's soaring, all in different directions distinct to what we can always call our "very own". Viva Ilonggos! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:49 PM

WELCOME
to the

HEART of the PHILIPPINES

Thread XIX
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JonJon75

June 5th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Iloilo - La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo & Philippines' Heritage Champion XVIII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=354204&page=1&pp=20)
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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kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 07:16 PM

Welcome to

ILOILO - Heart of the Philippines

19th

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 07:21 PM

Por que herencia es tan importante? Esperaremos y Veremos!

Yehey! I'm learning Spanish bit-a-bit. Sige pa guys! I'll try. I'll ask some of my Sapnish colleagues here to help me with translations, etc. I guess it's high time to bring Spanish back in our classrooms. :)

kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Hola! Hola! Hola!

YLOILO

Campeon Filipino de la Herencia!

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Viva La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo!

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kirby21

June 5th, 2006, 07:35 PM

Keep the good news coming as Iloilo's starting to address perennial problems besotting the city. Let's keep on helping for the betterment of all Ilonggos and our place! Well done! :cheers:
That's right Jon. I hope we'll continue to evolve into a nice and proper metropolis sans pollution and unemployment. The city is really gearing towards sustainable economy and flood-free conurbation. Cheers :)

IAMME

June 5th, 2006, 08:11 PM

sugarboy

June 6th, 2006, 12:30 AM

gwapo mga post mo @pacific leopard! ;)

caloy

June 6th, 2006, 01:46 AM

ay daw nagtalang ako haw, ngaa puro na camo nagaenespanyol? que barbaridad. lol... nano natabo? marimar edition ni? ahahahaha... joke

caloy

June 6th, 2006, 01:53 AM

congrats to the new thread. kadasig ba. lovely yloilo.

iamme, kanami cang pic, ay ho, canami guid ya, nagahululag. ka cute cute...

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 02:45 AM

New nursing school eyes Ilonggo nurses for US

WITH the rising demand for nurses in the United States, a new nursing school eyes Iloilo for the expansion of its operations in Iloilo City, which is being considered the educational center of Region 6.

“We choose Iloilo to establish another campus while it is one of the major suppliers of nurses to the United States. It is also strategically located and a center of learning institutions in the region,” said Oscar A. Mitra, president of Kennedy Review Center, Inc (KRC).

Mitra said they will convert a community hospital in Barangay San Isidro in Jaro district into a school and review center which will open in July.

Mitra said they will introduce one-year Practical Nursing (PN) course with US-adopted curriculum, making students qualified to take the state board, thus offering better opportunities for graduates to practice nursing jobs in the US.

He added they will implement the course through a computer-assisted system or online assessments and standard live lectures.

KRC dean Gertie Ines N. Vida said they also conduct a comprehensive review course to prepare the students to pass the US-NCLEX-PN examination for licensure with unlimited access to the web and teaching DVDs.

“The course will give options for students. This could be time efficient as well as it would be done in a cost-effective manner. Likewise, the cost of living in Iloilo is cheaper,” Mitra said.

He said they are targeting to enroll some 250 students for the pioneer class or about five percent of the total of 5,000 student population enrolled in nursing courses in various schools in the city.

Mitra added they make job referrals for the graduates to a lot of recruiters in the US who might also be willing to reimburse fees for qualified applicants.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) care for the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.

Most of PN programs are covered in a one-year period which includes both classroom study and supervised clinical practice or patient care.

Likewise, overseas employment of LPNs is expected to grow at a fast rate in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population as well as the general growth of health care services.

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

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Why Iloilo? It seems like Ilonggo nurses are invading US and the world! hala Bira! :cheers:

Animo

June 6th, 2006, 02:46 AM

¡Qué bella! Me gusta este hilo. ;)

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This church is distintive for its twin red spires. It is found in Molo Iloilo.

Santo Thomas de Vallaneuva

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The is a part of the Unesco World Heritage site. Is particularly distinyive for is front relief which depect typical philippine flora and fruits. It is found in Miagao Iloilo

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Animo

June 6th, 2006, 02:50 AM

La Iglesia de Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, Iloilo

Constructed more than two hundred years ago in the year 1797, the Miagao Church stands as a living legacy of the culture and way of life of the people of Miagao centuries ago, anchored in a strong foundation of Christian faith.

In Baroque-Romanesque style, the church sinks six (6) meters deep into the ground with walls one-and-a-half (1 1/2) meters thick and buttresses thrice thicker in size. A truly 'Philippine Church', it exudes a native touch. Its artistic facade is decorated with a relief sculpture of St. Christopher carrying the Christ child amidst coconut, papaya and guava shrubs. A large stone image of St. Thomas of Villanova, parish patron saint, dominates the center. Carved life-size statues of the Pope and St. Henry with their coat-of-arms above them flank the main entrance. Supporting the facade are the twin belfries, one towering two-storeys and the other three-storeys high.

Like any other foreign influences, the architecture of many colonial churches has undergone the process of indigenization. This process is carried out by incorporating the prevailing Hispano-American and Medieval Spanish architecture with local as well as Muslim and Chinese touches. Thus, the synthesized topology which is anachronistic with the unmindful sues of decorative elements. It had no distinction in terms of periods or orders. Stability and massiveness along with durability associated with sound architecture, was very common. Thus, mission churches were mostly fortresses built for military purpose with some concessions on their facades.

The creative and aesthetic abilities of Spanish colonizers are reflected in many colonial churches in the Philippines. This is especially true in Miagao Church - a world-renowned religious structure now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Exterior:

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Facade details:

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The King of Spain

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The Pope

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Interior:

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Animo

June 6th, 2006, 02:51 AM

Norte Santo Tomás: Municipality of Miag-ao, Province of Iloilo

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The Miag-ao Church was built in 1786 and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1973. On the front facade, which is flanked by two watchtower belfries, one can see the unique blending of Spanish and native influences.

The central feature of the bas-relief facade is a large coconut tree which reaches almost to the apex. While an integral part of the Philippine landscape, the coconut tree is also the subject of lore. According to an old Philippine legend, the coconut tree was the only bequest from a loving mother to her two children, a tree which sustained them for life. On the church's facade the coconut tree appears as the "tree of life" to which St. Christopher carrying the Child Jesus on his shoulder is clinging to. The lesser facades feature the daily life of Miagaowanons during the time. Also depicted are other native flora and fauna, as well as native dress.

The church and its watchtowers were also built to defend the town and its people against raids by the Moros. It therefore has thick walls and, reportedly, secret passages. Indeed stretching along the Iloilo coast are defensive towers, but none that equal the size of the Miagao. It is because of this defensive purpose that it is sometimes referred to as the Miagao Fortress Church.

Askal82

June 6th, 2006, 02:56 AM

Diri ka naman mag Kinatsila? Mabuhay gid ang mga Illonggos!

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 03:09 AM

ay daw nagtalang ako haw, ngaa puro na camo nagaenespanyol? que barbaridad. lol... nano natabo? marimar edition ni? ahahahaha... joke
Estoy aprendiendo escribir español también .. hehe. I don't know whether my Spanish grammar is correct or not. But as said, we're all learning .. esa es la belleza de la vida! Bravo! :)

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 03:14 AM

¡Qué bella! Me gusta este hilo. ;)

Gracias Animo. Visítenos aquí a menudo!

ps. special thanks to my Spanish colleague here. Muchos gracias gid .. hola! :)

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 03:20 AM

congrats to the new thread. kadasig ba. lovely yloilo.

iamme, kanami cang pic, ay ho, canami guid ya, nagahululag. ka cute cute...
Ngaa indi ko iya makita Caloy? Something wrong with my computer? I couldn't wait to view IAMME's banner/pic. Hal Bira Iloilo! Sulong sa pagbag-o! Yehey! Metro, ginhulam ko lang for the meantime migs ang imo phrase ah. The city starts spreading its wings now ... soar high ILOILO!

Animo

June 6th, 2006, 03:22 AM

Thanks! I always visit cultural and architecture related threads. :)

¡Vamos Filipinos! :cheer:

Animo

June 6th, 2006, 03:32 AM

Diri ka naman mag Kinatsila? Mabuhay gid ang mga Illonggos!

Hmm, ako man ang nag-ingon sa ila na mag-sugod ug Heritage thread. Dili man siguro sala ni diba? 300 years of spanish political, social and cultural influence in our country is hard to deny by us or by others. We should not be ashamed of our past but we should also strengthen it by looking back at our Hispano-Filipino culture, which is very unique in it's own respect. :)

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 03:38 AM

IAMME

June 6th, 2006, 03:50 AM

IAMME, I read PDI yesterday morning, and there was an exclusive interview of Roman, UP System President. She did mention UP Visayas, but she was frequently mentioning UP Cebu... does it mean that UP is focused on development courses and colleges in Cebu? Do you think UP Medicine in Visayas will be housed in Miag-ao, or will ie be in Cebu?

They should develope the Maig-ao Campus well first, before putting much on Cebu.
I don't know much about the future plans for UPV but based on the campus development map I saw, the future "College of Health Sciences" is in Miagao. However, as I've said, I don't see this being realized in the near future because state universities are still struggling with their meager budget.

UPV Miagao is actually much better off than UPV Cebu College in terms of facilities. UPV Cebu College deserves more developments in their campus.

Ngaa indi ko iya makita Caloy? Something wrong with my computer? I couldn't wait to view IAMME's banner/pic. Hal Bira Iloilo! Sulong sa pagbag-o! Yehey! Metro, ginhulam ko lang for the meantime migs ang imo phrase ah. The city starts spreading its wings now ... soar high ILOILO!
You might not have flash player installed. You need it to view my banner. You can download it here (http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash).

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 03:50 AM

Buenos días, Buonas tardes y Buonas noches a todos!

Venga y visite el primer hilo

ILOILO: Campeon Filipino de la Herencia

Las Iglesias de Iloilo ... Calle Real ... Las Viejas Mansiones ... Sitios históricos

Askal82

June 6th, 2006, 03:51 AM

Hmm, ako man ang nag-ingon sa ila na mag-sugod ug Heritage thread. Dili man siguro sala ni diba? 300 years of spanish political, social and cultural influence in our country is hard to deny by us or by others. We should not be ashamed of our past but we should also strengthen it by looking back at our Hispano-Filipino culture, which is very unique in it's own respect. :)

Ka intindi ka Illonggo? Mag Inillonggohanay nalang kita para damo makaparticipate sang aton nga diskurso diri. :)

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 03:52 AM

‘Saving Calle Real difficult but possible’

ILOILO City – It is a difficult job, the promulgators said, but they are bent on finishing the guidelines on “saving Calle Real” after some consultations with stakeholders.

The formulation of the guidelines is part of the ongoing revitalization efforts that are being undertaken at the Downtown Central Business District (CBD) by the Iloilo City government. A forum was conducted to get suggestions of various groups on how the building guidelines be polished to an accepted form.

Jose Roni Peñalosa of the City Planning Office said what they presented to the panel of reactors during the forum was just draft of the guidelines prepared by the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC).

He said the guidelines were primarily for heritage buildings, structures and land marks at Downtown Calle Real, which are now beginning to suffer the wear and tear of use and of the years that have heaped their toll on the edifices.

Peñalosa said the owners and occupants have become aware of the need to save these buildings, but restoration or improvements may take some time because of the absence of a more clear and specific guidelines.

The panel of reactors, which was composed of select personalities from government and the private sector, suggested that the guidelines should indicate specific entities to handle certain tasks under a feasible time frame, must contain a consistent glossary or definition of technical terms for common reference, consider provisions for environmental safety, identify sources of funding for the activity, as well as consider the value of heritage conservation, not only for structures but for culture and the human spirit.

Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) Regional Manager Francis Gentoral said that some provisions in the guidelines also consider the local ordinances existing on buildings and structures and the provisions of the Local Government Code, as far as tasking, funding and penalties for violations are concerned.

Gentoral said the preparation of the guidelines is a work in progress, as the CUI, the ICCHC, and the city government, continue to solicit more suggestions on how to improve the guidelines as to form and content. Those who feel they have a stake in “Saving Calle Real” may access the guidelines through www.philippines.canurb.com.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas said the Iloilo City Downtown Central Business District is the show window of Iloilo, therefore, the efforts at restoring its beauty and culture should be an urgent effort that must be participated in by every Ilonggo.

(reposted from Thread 18. Article's source: Panay News online)

Pacific_leopard

June 6th, 2006, 03:53 AM

Thanks for the PM, Pacific. Gee, don't know how to speak/write Espanol. Halos tanan diri naga-Kinatsila na. I'll try as well.

I'm beginning to like this thread. Any Spanish lesson for all of us Ilonggos?

io non capiso parla ligua spagnolo...(i don't understand spanish) hangang italian lang ko daan.
boungiornio di mattina a tutti!

Askal82

June 6th, 2006, 03:55 AM

ay daw nagtalang ako haw, ngaa puro na camo nagaenespanyol?

Basi nagtalang ka kag ato gid natabo. :lol:

marimar edition ni
Waay lang dubbing. :lol:

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 03:56 AM

Yipee! Thread 19 na kita. Kadasig guys ah. Lots of good things, of course. Aprubado gid mga amigo!

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 04:12 AM

Ka intindi ka Illonggo? Mag Inillonggohanay nalang kita para damo makaparticipate sang aton nga diskurso diri. :)
amo man. I've only knew few Spanish words so medyo mabudlay gid siya. I wish I can be as fluent and literate as Animo when it comes to Espanol. But it's good learning na naman for us. We can surely understand "more" of Spanish writings than writing Spanish words itself. Anyhow, I'm willing to learn na naman. Another addition to my already vast knowledge (whatever that means .. joke lang). I guess there are also a good number of Ilonggo words with spanish influences or even spoken in espanol tongue. So, vayamos para el!

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 04:14 AM

io non capiso parla ligua spagnolo...(i don't understand spanish) hangang italian lang ko daan.
boungiornio di mattina a tutti!
ayteh. Mas mabug-at pa gid ini iya. If I'm not mistaken, Wecky fairly knew few Italian words kay pierme man ina siya didto sa Italy. I hope he'll be back soon. Dugay ko na wala makita nga naga-post si Wecky diri haw?

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 04:23 AM

Congratulations to Thread XIX!

Come and Visit

I L O I L O

spacewagon1

June 6th, 2006, 04:27 AM

New nursing school eyes Ilonggo nurses for US

Another milestone to the ever growing Iloilo's medical-nursing education. Isn't it that there's also a planned school of LPN-US-styled Nursing to be erected in Medicus/Diversion Road?How is it going on right now? And look, here's come again another training institutions. Viva Ilonggo nurses! Baskog. Well recognised gid man, worldwide. Well done!

Askal82

June 6th, 2006, 05:48 AM

amo man. I've only knew few Spanish words so medyo mabudlay gid siya. I wish I can be as fluent and literate as Animo when it comes to Espanol. But it's good learning na naman for us. We can surely understand "more" of Spanish writings than writing Spanish words itself. Anyhow, I'm willing to learn na naman. Another addition to my already vast knowledge (whatever that means .. joke lang). I guess there are also a good number of Ilonggo words with spanish influences or even spoken in espanol tongue. So, vayamos para el!

Kabalo man ko. Pamangkota si Animo. :)

Puedo hablar espanol tambien. Te puedo ensenar si tu prefieres.

Kabalo ko mag Kinatsila kag matudlo ko kung magustohan nyo. :)

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 06:15 AM

Winning city gov’t tilt ‘big thing’ for student

ILOILO City – A 21-year-old graduating mechanical engineering student from the University of San Agustin topped the recently-concluded search for the city's tag line.

Deken Chua, who hails from Pontevedra, Capiz, submitted the winning entry "Iloilo City: The Next Big Thing."

In a simple awarding ceremony at Plaza Libertad yesterday, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas awarded the cash prizes and certificates to Chua and 9 other finalists. All told, Chua received P11,000 in cash while the non-winning finalists got P1,000 each.

The other finalists were "Our city…our pride!" by Joseph Giovanni Lumajen; "Iloilo City: Taking A Leap Higher" by Jehu Salarda; "Iloilo City: Explore, venture, be amazed!" by Mary Anndie Clavel; "Iloilo City: Where celebration never end" by Art Ryan Pastolero; "Iloilo City: An icon of merriment" by Reymando Salem; "Iloilo City: In Rhythm with Progress" by Rizaldy Harder; "Iloilo City: Fun Food, Festivals and Faith" by Noel Sia and "We're more than a city, we're a winning team" and "Better living, better business, better join us" by Joemarie Pasquin.

Treñas was likewise glad to learn that Chua will be using his prize to pay for his tuition fees this school year. The mayor said he is happy that the city was able to help in defraying the educational expenses of some of the winners.

Treñas said that the 1,200 entries received during the search simply showed that a lot of people are willing to help and do their share in the progress of the city.

He urged everyone to continue helping the city government's efforts to improve the metropolis.

Meanwhile, Chua's winning tagline will be used in all of the city's promotional materials.

(source: Panay News)

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 06:22 AM

Thanks IAMME. Now I can see it na. Cheers! It's impressive! Very, very nice indeed! :) Cheers!

kirby21

June 6th, 2006, 06:30 AM

Iloilo Sarswela revisited

Text by Janice V. Busil
Photos by A.Chris Fernandez

Zarzuela or Sarswela is a popular musical theater form from Spain. It has been the major source of entertainment long before the advent of television and radio.

Last May 30, 2006, the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage and Conservation Council (ICCHCC) headed by Architect Antonio Sangrador brought back to life the long-forgotten form of entertainment through the “Iloilo Sarswela Revisited.” Guests and locals gathered at the Jaro Plaza Covered Gym to witness the one-of-a-kind journey to the past.

Numerous scenes were given life. Elizalde Rafol, a 4th year Theology seminarian at St. Joseph Regional Seminary, portrayed the character of Pascual in the “Cailo ang ginikanan nag subong sang cay Meliton”. Excerpts from the scenes of “Hinigugmang Pamatan-on” and “Pag-andam, Pag-andam” were delivered by Kerwin Luntao, an English tutor at the CNC Language Center. In “Diin na kamo Guinicanan nag wala'y Palad?”, WVRAA 2006 Grand Winner Danielle Ramburger played the role of Nating. On the other hand, another St. Joseph seminarian Nathaniel Gentison awed the audiences with his performance on “O Langit nga tamud sining akon Kalisud.” Likewise, “Mabuhing Bansagon ta ang Sultan”, “Awat Lang” and “Hinigugma Ko” were well applauded with the excellent portrayal of UNO Productions' Stella Marie Arungayan, who played the role of Darwina, and Hopevale's lead performer Jesse Peñacerrada, who played as the Sultan.

Stella Marie Arungayan, who was a part of the 2001 staging of Madame Butterfly, gracefully assumed the character of a dancer named Trining in “Aco ang Masinadyahon”. Elizalde Rafol in the character of Bandu onced again entertained the audience with the comical “Mabudlay, mabudlay matuod ang mangin bungol”. University of the Philippines-Visayas' Jesusa Libutaque, who appeared in a theater production's of Alice Tan Gonzales' sarswela “Pinustahan nga Gugma” graced the stage as Tya Maring in “Sang ako pa Bataon”.

Towards the end of the show, the then Palibhasa Lalaki's Ilongga mainstay Cynthia Patag led the popular “Iloilo ang Banwa Ko”. IDC's Heather Joanne Larraga-Maloto served as a narrator for that night's event.

The success of “Iloilo Sarswela Revisited” was made possible through the efforts of individuals like Joseph William Albania, who acted as the Artistic Director; TAGUPCI's Alfredo Diaz as Stage Director; University of San Agustin Choir and Troubadours' Director Arne Lubasan for its Musical Direction; Dr. Ma. Cecelia Locsin-Nava for the script; Dagyaw Theater Dance Company Stage Manager Ronie Frank Jamantoc for the Technical Direction; Alan Cabalfin for Set Design; and Nonoy Mosquera for the make-up.

The “Iloilo Sarswela Revisited” was supported by the Iloilo City Government headed by Mayor Jerry Treñas, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Filipinas Heritage Festival Inc, Iloilo Heritage Society, Center for West Visayan Studies-UP in the Visayas, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, Archdiocese of Jaro, Center for Culture and the Arts-University of San Agustin, Association of Barangay Captains of Jaro, Solomon Integrated School de Iloilo, Philippine National Police-Region 6, West Visayas State University College of PESCAR, Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, UPV-BIDANI and PXL Multimedia Production.

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/05/iloilo.sarswela.revisited.html)