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caloy

June 10th, 2006, 10:28 PM

Explore the alluring beauty and the rich heritage of Sta. Barbara

Did you know that...?

Santa Barbara has a rich cultural past that its people can be proud of. One can behold in awe the town’s natural beauties for she is like a tourist paradise, dotted with scenic landmarks and replete with historic places. Known far and wide, Santa Barbara has contributed colorful and meaningful pages in our national history. She is famous not only for being a historic municipality but also as a sport-oriented community. Santa Barbara, the town “where football is”. Located in the central plains of the province, approximately 16 kilometers away from the city, Santa Barbara boasts of her friendly, educated and hospitable people. And perhaps, this is the only town in the province which has a record of so many “first” and “bests”…

Manhayang, a humble barangay in Santa Barbara was the setting poignantly described in the novel entitled “Without Seeing the Dawn”. This story which tells about the life during World War II was written by Stevan Javellana, the only Ilonggo and Filipino novelist of international standing. Javellana, through this novel, was accepted as a member of the Eugene Field Society, an exclusive literary club. A novel translated into 21 languages and was made into a TV series entitled "Malayo Pa Ang Umaga" in the early 1980s, it was also written in that small yet widely known barrio called Manhayang.

Javellana's book
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As a sports-oriented community, Santa Barbara had produced the fastest woman in Asia during the 50s in the person of Inocencia Solis. She was named “Athlete of the Year” when she won the 100-meter dash category during the Third Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan on May 1958. In Philippine sports, Solis was already considered a national figure having set a national record in 200-meter dash. This Santa Barbaranhon sprinter was also a PRISAA national champion in Pampanga and earned the same in the national open in 1953. Inocencia Solis had also participated in the 2nd Asian Games in Manila last 1954 and 4th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1958, garnering golds in her event.

Inocencia Solis
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Known as the “Grand Old Man” of Santa Barbara, the late Cornelio S. Quidato witnessed three historic flag raising rites in this town. When he was seven years old, he saw the Philippines flag the first time it rose to the skies of Western Visayas on November 17, 1898 at the town’s plaza raised by Gen. Martin T. Delgado. While on October 13, 1943, Quidato himself as a Municipal Mayor raised the Philippine flag on the occasion of granting by Japan of Independence to the Philippine during the war. And for the third time, he raised the Philippine flag himself as the head of the municipality during the proclamation of the Philippine Independence from the United States on July 4, 1946

Cornelio Quidato
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The composer of the mass song “A La Virgen” which is usually sang during the town fiesta was Don Posidio Delgado. Born on May 17, 1865, Posidio was the third child of Don Jacinto Delgado and Doña Gabriela Merlo Bermejo and the brother of Gen. Martin Delgado and Placida Delgado Solinap. Aside from being a good musician, he was also a very religious man. In fact, most of the compositions were religious offerings. Concert on the plaza by the world renowned Maestro Delgado was held during pre-war era.

Posidio Delgado
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It is in agricultural revolution where the town really sets the pace when 125 bonafide farmers created Santa Barbara Facoma Inc. on February 27, 1956 in order to strengthen their individual members on the aspects of farming and marketing their product. A few years after the organization, Facoma was adjudged the "Best Facoma" in the Philippines. Jun Sumagaysay was named the "Best Facoma Manager". Until now, it still stands stable and strong when most of its contemporaries in the country failed.

In order to meet the needs of the faithful, the Santa Barbara Catholic Cemetery was constructed in 1845 at Sitio Anggasan, Barangay Duyanduyan. Its facade is one of the strongest structures built during the Spanish time that has survived the earthquakes.

Santa Barbara Cemetery
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Looking back to the pages of history, Santa Barbara is not only the cradle of revolution but certainly the resting ground of the new ideas. She has produced great leaders in the various fields of endeavor like agricultural, medicine, military, law and others. At this time of constant “memory lapses”, it is always refreshing to bring back to one’s memory those who have selflessly risked to set another pace, another trend in the town's history. Eventually, they have succeeded in their profession and became Santa Barbara’s first. However, she boasts not only of her outstanding but landmarks too, which add color and charm to her alluring beauty…

The greatest military general of Western Visayas was also the first civil governor of the Province of Iloilo. He was Gen. Martin Teofilo Delgado, the second child of Jacinto and Gabriela Bermejo of Santa Barbara. When the civil government under the Americans was established in Iloilo on April 11, 1901, tan Martin, as he was fondly called was named the first provincial governor in the first election held in 1903.

Martin Delgado
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Santa Barbara’s first internationally acclaimed runner was Asia’s marathon king -- Jimmy de la Torre.

Santa Barbara is known nationwide for it is the town where football is. It has produced the first “Mr. Football” – the late Julio G. Umadhay Jr., of the Philippine Navy.

Santa Barbara is the site of the oldest golf course in Asia. Known as the Iloilo Golf and Country Club, it was founded in 1907 at Barangay San Sebastian by 13 Scots who worked at the Philippine Railways then.

The original club house, circa 1930
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The Provincial Revolutionary Government of the Visayas was organized and inaugurated at the town plaza of Santa Barbara and on the same occasion, a large crowd of people gathered to witness the most historic occasion, the Filipino flag was raised to fly for the first time in the whole Visayas and Mindanao led by Gen. Martin T. Delgado. That annually remembered event is called "Cry of Santa Barbara".

Santa Barbara was the first to revolt against an ancient stigma and belief when she accepted her role to host the Western Visayas Sanitarium for Hansenites.

Kabuhi sang Banwa was the town’s first religious community paper. It was published by the Parish of Santa Barbara in 1920 and was edited by Msgr. Gabriel M. Reyes.

Link : http://www.geocities.com/santa_barbara_iloilo/trivia.htm

Victory Plaza and Municipal Bandstand
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Sta. Barbara Museum
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Santa Barbara church facade
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Paseo of the convent
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Antique stairway at the convent
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Cry of Santa Barbara Marker
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Delgado Monument
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Centennial Giant Flag
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thank you ca pagpost ca article. very informative, damo gali cang ipabugal ang st. barbs. who would forget general martin delgado? i still remember how his shirt looks like in museu yloilo.

JonJon75

June 10th, 2006, 11:15 PM

WOW! This is probably the site with the most up-to-date info about Iloilo. I have a lot of catching up to do. In the meantime here's a view I took from Iloilo Business Hotel xmas vacation 2005.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h139/tek0101yah/iloilo/xmas2005161.jpg

Welcome tek0101yah! Enjoy SSC Iloilo. :jk:

JonJon75

June 10th, 2006, 11:27 PM

nice one, an added feature ca ciudad ta. dali lang, one of the picture looks like a dummy patient, seems to be may nursing course man sila nga i-offer?
You're right Caloy. Gee, that will make nine schools offering nursing na sa lugar naton, CPU, USA, UI, IDC, SPU and WVSU plus the one with Medicus, the new one in Jaro (see previous post) and here's PCU. We'll see how it goes. :cheers:

IMPRESARIO

June 10th, 2006, 11:28 PM

Anybody has Pictures of Iloilo Mission Hospital, Arevalo Church and Plaza? i miss these places :)

Animo

June 10th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Thanks for that article about Santa Barbara. Its very interesting. :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 11th, 2006, 05:59 AM

CONGRATS TO MAYOR JERRY

ILOILO City has been adjudged as the greenest and cleanest city in the entire Western Visayas.
Congrats Mayor Jerry!
Say mo, Mayor Bing?
Francis Te ‘dies-dies’ laughin.

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

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Congrats to ILOILO and Mayor Jerry!

:cheers: :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 11th, 2006, 06:02 AM

lewdsaint

June 11th, 2006, 06:31 AM

PINOY LIFE-STYLED
Iloilo's Old Houses

Casa Mariquit
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Owned by the Lopez family, it sits silently on a leafly lane in Jaro.

Magdalena Jalandoni House
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Owned by one of Iloilo's prolific women writers, it is now a museum that features her collection: from literary works to religous icons.

The Pastolero House
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The house with a grand staircase is now used as a religious center run by Benedictine nuns.

Lopez Vito House
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The ground floor is now a bank while the upper quarters is closed throughout the year. The windows however are flung open every February 2, when Jaro celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of the Candles

Sanson-Montinola Deco Mansion
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Frequently referred to as Antillan house, it was custom-built for the needs of an elite family. The house has a grand sala that extends over the carriage port to have a sweeping view of the neighborhood. Located in Jaro district, it was the scene of many family debutantes' ball

Yusay Ancestral House
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Standing across the the Panaderia de Molo, the oldest bakeshop in the country, this house belongs to one of the original families in Molo Parian district.

A mansion near the Jaro Cathedral
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(This is also a Montinola Mansion)

Jaro house
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Jaro house
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Link : http://aponipinoy.multiply.com/photos/album/42

IMPRESARIO

June 11th, 2006, 01:02 PM

MABUHAY ANG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS!!!
IKA-108 TAON NG KALAYAAN

“…but I rejoice more when I contemplate humanity in its immortal march, always progressing in spite of its declines and falls, in spite of its aberrations, because that demonstrates to me its glorious end and tells me that it has been created for a better purpose than to be consumed by flames; it fills me with trust in God, who will not let His work be ruined, in spite of the devil and of all our follies.” Jose Rizal, letter to Fr. Pablo Pastells, Nov. 11, 1892, while in exile in Dapitan

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IMPRESARIO

June 11th, 2006, 01:45 PM

la wood

June 11th, 2006, 08:53 PM

BRIDGING THE GAP
By Henry F. Funtecha

What Ilonggo culture is..

Every time Iloilo is talked about, what comes to mind is its considerable agricultural production, beautiful scenery and rich culture. Its fertile farmlands are planted with rice, sugarcane, corn, coconut, fruits and vegetables. Its scenic coasts are not only pockmarked with fishponds and fish pens but also with beach resorts and popular eateries offering delicious sea foods. The whole province is crisscrossed by numerous river systems that fertilize the alluvial plains and provide inhabitants with water, food, and channels of transportation. It also has a magnificent mountain ranges that serve as sanctuaries for endangered species of flora and fauna. Iloilo is also host to a very rich and colorful culture brought about by a very eventful past.

The essential components of Ilonggo culture are language, oral literature (epics, myths, legends, proverbs, etc.), songs and dances, handicrafts, old churches and houses, and famous delicacies. The Ilonggo language is basically Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a, the latter with its numerous variations in the interior sections of the province. Ilonggo literature consists of hurubaton, paktakon, sugidanon (epics), lowa, and others, many of which have survived up to the present time. Of course, the most known literature related to Ilonggos is the Maragtas, a folk history on the coming of the ten Bornean datus and their families to Panay.

Ilonggo songs are mainly composos or ballads about love and adventure, lullaby melodies (Ili-ili is the best example), and other folk songs, usually accompanied by either percussion, wind or string instruments. Traditional dances that have been recorded by the Spaniards are the harito, balitaw, liay, lalong kalong, imbong, inay-inay, and binanog. Some of these dances are still being performed today.

Mention must be made of Ilonggo zarzuela, the most popular form of vernacular entertainment in Western Visayas in the first half of the 20th century. The zarzuela is a musical stage play depicting the everyday life and aspirations of the Ilonggos that made famous a number of local writers. It also catapulted into prominence the Iloilo-Bacolod Troupe (ILOBAC) that performed before capacity audiences in the cities and municipalities of Iloilo and Negros Occidental.

With regard to handicrafts, the one that is considered the "queen", both in the past and in the present, is weaving. For a while, during the late 18th century and early 19th centuries, Iloilo was referred to as the "Textile Capital of the Philippines". Its woven products made of piña fibers, cotton, silk and abaca were exported abroad, as well as to Manila and other parts of Luzon and the Visayas. Iloilo is also known formulated its pottery-making, bolo-making and bamboo crafts. During the Spanish period, it was well-known as the center of boat-building in the Visayas, especially the town of Oton and the island of Guimaras. In fact, according to Spanish record, there were galleons used by the Spaniards built in these places.

Ilonggo culture is also manifested in the people's penchant for colorful and luxurious celebrations. The Ilonggo always finds an occasion to show his material affluence and his famous brand of hospitality. This explains why other than the religious feasts like the patronal fiestas, Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan, the Ilonggos have also indulged themselves in many festivals, aside from the world famous Dinagyang in Iloilo City.

Furthermore, Ilonggo culture is reflected in the wide range of its culinary delights, as in the case of Batchoy, pancit molo, baye-baye, biscocho, inday-inday, binakol, bandi, piyaya, and pinasugbo. Batchoy apparently has become a national passion, a case of Ilonggo cultural colonization. This delightful concoction, usually advertised as "Original La Paz Batchoy", can now be found anywhere in the Philippines - in the far north as the Ilocos region and in the far south as Tawi-tawi. It is observed, however, that the batchoy taste in Iloilo could never be duplicated elsewhere - it can only be approximated. Batchoy prepared by non-Ilonggos in other places taste more like mami rather than the real thing.

Pacific_leopard

June 12th, 2006, 05:48 AM

oggi, le Filippine celebra un altro anno di indipendenza... Elogii le Filippine! Elogii il dio, per la nostra libertà.

JAMAICUS

June 12th, 2006, 08:45 AM

Love those ancestral homes!!! Which is the frequently visited by tourists???

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Another GOOD News...something to be proud of:

Tribu Ilongganon bags nat'l street dancing group award in Dagupan
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Though they lost in the recent Aliwan festival competition, the Tribu Ilongganon was considered by Dagupan City as the "national street dancing group" for its spectacular exhibition performance during the Kalutan Ed Dagupan, the focal activity of Dagupan Bangus Festival 2006.

In the resolution authored by Councilor Michael B. Fernandez, Dagupan City conveyed its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the "Iloilo City Dinagyang Festival National Street Dancing Champion Group" for its spectacular exhibition performance during the Kalutan Ed Dagupan last April 30, 2006.

The same resolution said one major factor that greatly contributed to the general success of the Dagupan Festival was the participation of several organizations, entities or groups in the various activities.

One of the groups that performed in the Dagupan Bangus Festival was Tribu Ilongganon. Ilongganon recently lost to Cebu City in the Aliwan festival competition. The decision of the judges created different reactions among the spectators. However, the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. executive director Ben Jimena accepted their defeat and chose not to contest the decision.

"The clockwork timing and precision of the Dinagyang dancers not to mention their attractive costumes, unquestionably added color, significance and prestige to Dagupan Bangus Festival 2006," the resolution stated..

Today, the Tribu Ilongganon will also perform in Manila for the 108th Philippine Independence Day celebration. They will join in the national parade and will perform at the CCP.

Earlier, the Tribu Ilongganon was intentionally deleted from the list of the performers in today's independence day celebration. However, the chief executive and the IDFI find ways to sent the group and performed in Manila.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/12/tribu.ilongganon.bags.natl.street.dancing.group.award.in.dagupan.html

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Ini gapamatuod nga ang tunay na Champion indi ang "Bias nga Judge" ang makahimo kundi ang mga "audience" mismo, nga mga nakaSAKSI sang aton pagkatahum nga FESTIVAL! Bisan ano pa nga pagpaidalom ang obrahon sa aton magapangibabaw gid kita! Kay kung ikaw matahum matahum ka gid ya!

In english you cannot put a good man down! Saying you cannot put the BEST FESTIVAL DOWN!

History puts it this WAY: Pres. Marcos visited ILOILO in the late 70's and He SAW with his two eyes the AMAZING performance of Dinagyang and from there he made up his mind that every region should have something AMAZING like this: and so there goes the other region with their lesser festivals! That's the TRUTH!

Ang Dinagyang approaching na sa 40 years ang iban da ya sa 20's pa lang!
Mga &*^%%^%^! I'm fuming MAD about this UNFAIR, INTENTIONAL, DIRTY move from someone in the Gov't to SUPRESS us. Makita ko lang na siya malupad gid kamatis! :bash: :bash: :bash: !

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 09:39 AM

Calinog wins nutrition award anew

The municipality of Calinog will again represent the province of Iloilo in the regional search for the Outstanding Nutrition Program Implementor for this year 2006.

Calinog, 59.3 kms. away from Iloilo City, bested 20 other local government units in the province that participated in the said contest this year.

Next in rank to Calinog, is the municipality of New Lucena, second, Concepcion, third, Sta. Barbara, fourth and Janiuay, fifth.

On the other hand, the Barangay Nutrition Council (BNC) of Brgy. Bolalacao, New Lucena was adjudged as outstanding BNC this year besting 23 others in the province.

Aside from Brgy. Bolalacao, New Lucena the other top four BNC awardees are: Brgy. Lanag, Sta. Barbara, second; Brgys. Simsiman and Camalongo, Calinog and Bitaog-Gaja, New Lucena, third; Brgy. Daga, Sta. Barbara, fourth; and Brgy. Banban Grande, Calinog, fifth.

Named as 2006 Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar is Estelita Masa of Brgy. Buyuan, Tigbauan. The other awardees are: Crispina Soterno of Brgy. Daga, Sta. Barbara, second and Ana Paderes of Brgy. Jamul-awon, Concepcion came in third.

Iloilo Provincial Nutrition Program Coordinator Rosarie San Luis said the awardees will receive their certificates of recognition and cash awards during the culmination activity of the July Nutrition Month celebration of the province.

The annual search is spearheaded by the provincial government through its Provincial Nutrition Technical Working Group (PNTWG) composed of representatives from various concerned agencies. The PNTWG chaired by Mr. Elias Sandig of the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) served as evaluators of the contest.

San Luis said the primary objective of this activity is to ensure that local government units are implementing their nutrition program amongst its priority programs and services.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/12/calinog.wins.nutrition.award.anew.html

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Job well done Calinog & Brgy. Bolalacao, New Lucena!
Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 09:51 AM

Iloilo celebrates 1st IT week

Staking a claim to be the next Information Technology Hub in the country, Iloilo will hold its first IT Week Celebration on June 13-17, 2006 at the Upper Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo. Various activities are lined up to make the event memorable such as motorcade, exhibits, mini-lectures on various Information Technology related topics, career and job fair.

The highlight of the celebration is the Information Technology (IT) Summit on June 14, 2006 at the 5th Floor Conference Room of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, where heads of top academic institutions, IT companies, business associations, LGUs, and national government agencies are expected to attend. The IT Summit will feature presentations of Hon. Dondi O. Mapa of the Commission of Information and Communication Technology and Chancellor Glenn D. Aguilar of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas, and the covenant signing of important stakeholders to put up the proposed Iloilo Foundation for IT.

Lead organizations involved in this project are academic or training institutions such as Central Philippine University, John B Lacson Colleges Foundation, Pan Pacific Training Center, University of Iloilo, University of San Agustin, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology and West Visayas State University; Industry partners such as Bayantel, Call Center Integrators, Echo Customer Contact Center, ePLDT Ventus, Iloilo Business Club and Philippine Society of IT Educators and government institutions like the Commission on Higher Education, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, Iloilo City Government, Iloilo Provincial Government and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/12/iloilo.celebrates.1st.it.week.html

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Go go go ILOILO! Now that PLDT also Bought SPI TECHNOLOGIES ( a leading MED TRANS Co. based US in but have a branch here in the Phils) Surely MED TRANS will open more Job Oppurtunities for more ILONGGO's! :cheers: Cheers!

GOGOGO ILOILO! Hala Bira ILOILO!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 10:14 AM

Dinagyang champ joins Independence Day celeb

MANILA – Tribu Ilonganon, this year’s Dinagyang Festival tribal competitions champion, is performing in today’s 108th Independence Day celebration at the Luneta Park.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines invited it to join the celebration, which will be attended by no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

There will be four major performers during the celebration and aside from Ilonganon, Tribu Kahilwayan of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo was also invited to represent the Visayas.

The other two performers are from Laoag’s festival representing Luzon, and the Halad Festival representing Mindanao.

Executive assistant and Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation executive director Benito Jimena said there would be six performances to be presented by Ilonganon. Actually, the celebration’s opening ceremony kicked off yesterday called “Habing Gunita.” There will be a grand performance today at the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta.

The celebration will begin with a flag-raising ceremony, a parade and a one-hour production featuring the festivals from various regions and performances by the Madringal Singers and international artist Lea Salonga.

Jimena is accompanying the Iloilo contingent which left for Manila last June 9.
Mayor Jerry P. Treñas was pleased with the invitation and has assured the Dinagyang Foundation of the city government’s support in all its worthy endeavors.

The executive assistant also mentioned that the invitation simply signifies that Dinagyang has indeed established a name and it has already created national awareness which all Ilonggos should be proud of.
He said that exposures like these significantly help the city's tourism development programs as can be seen with the number of national conventions hosted by the city during the past year.

Meanwhile, the city government will also commemorate the Independence Day today with a simple ceremony at the Plaza Libertad, to be highlighted by a performance of one of the tribes in this year’s Dinagyang Festival.

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm

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Another feather to our Cap!
Hala Bira ILOILO! Dungog ko ang pagka-ILONGGO! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 10:20 AM

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 11:06 AM

Love those ancestral homes!!! Which is the frequently visited by tourists???

well as far as i know, most of the ancestral houses are privately owned until now. unless iyong mga museum houses. kung ancestral houses lang, feast your eyes. what you see in the pics are just the tip of the iceberg.

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 11:31 AM

death327

June 12th, 2006, 11:50 AM

Iloilo celebrates 1st IT week

Staking a claim to be the next Information Technology Hub in the country, Iloilo will hold its first IT Week Celebration on June 13-17, 2006 at the Upper Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo. Various activities are lined up to make the ....

GOGOGO ILOILO! Hala Bira ILOILO!

Really? Wow... they have the guts to celebrate the IT week... they dont even have a decent website.... look lets admit this when we are targetting to be the next IT hub we should need first a good website for our city government, for our promotion center...admittedly nbot one university in our city has good website to browse... I swear... I hope before they dream they should check first the reality that surrounds them!

Sorry... i am quite sarcastic here... I am just disappointed with the thought that some other cities have better websites that our city.

International exposure!

death327

June 12th, 2006, 12:00 PM

Is there anyone who can compile all the ancestral and old houses of Iloilo... both in the city and in the suburbs... :)

Pacific_leopard

June 12th, 2006, 01:13 PM

ang puso mo metro, hinay hinay lang... amo guid na ya. may dayaay guid man pirme nga gakatabo... pero thats it, gakatingala lang ako, kung sila nagdaog ngaa kita ang guinpaperform? (taas kilay)
You have a point... mas entertaining guid man ya guro ang Dinagyang kesa sa "You know What"..

lets accept the fact, tapos na to. may ara pa man next year ah. amo guid na basta nagabanaag ang manamit nga prutas, damo nagahaboy bato.

sakto... kunbaga ang matam-is gina subayan pirmi..hehe.. Pro look at the bright side: We might have not won but i know that spectators would really enjoy our festivals rather than ________!!!!

Pacific_leopard

June 12th, 2006, 01:35 PM

Central Philippine University.....

Guys, here are some of my shots of CPU...

Centenial Nursing Building

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/06-06-06_1356cpu.jpg
This is a view from the 4th floor of the nursing building...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/reignelle_filtered.jpg
this is another pic from the Nursing Building... Pang magazine front cover.hehe

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/cpu.jpg
this is one of the University's oldest building... i didn't have a good shot coz... the sun was almost setting kaya daw gasiga siya...

chymera00

June 12th, 2006, 03:41 PM

Is there anyone who can compile all the ancestral and old houses of Iloilo... both in the city and in the suburbs... :)
Let's try to make one ourselves na lang ... here are more of Iloilo's Heritage houses (there are some mansions here that I don't know the address:

Ledesma House (Ortiz St., Iloilo City Proper)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/94057391_afb8cb4765.jpg

Nikki Coseteng Ancestral Mansion
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/cosetengmansion3.jpg

Avancena Ancestral House (Arevalo?, Iloilo City)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/avancena1.jpg

Lizares Mansion (Jaro District, Iloilo City
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/16_LizaresMansionIloIlo.jpg

Nelly's Garden (jaro District, Iloilo City)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/nellly.jpg

Rosales Mansion (Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/pe93af4e9e56b46f54e85275f87f43ad4/f0c470f6.jpg

The one beside Doanne Baptist, also heard that it's called the 'Torture House' (Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City Proper)
http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/philippines/iloilo/images/ancestral%20house%20in%20iloilo%20city.jpg

The one beside the San Jose Church, which smells of fresh baked Donuts, yummy! (Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City Proper) http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/philippines/iloilo/images/plaza%20libertad%20scene_10.jpg

Beside Molo Church?
http://www.tomcockrem.com/library/asia/philippines/iloilo/images/church%20residence%20in%20plaza%20villa.jpg

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 03:54 PM

way to go chymera, thanks for posting the majestic mansions and old houses.

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 03:58 PM

chymera00

June 12th, 2006, 04:12 PM

Chaos during Rush Hour
http://static.flickr.com/45/165672196_22aa2588cd.jpg?v=0

Molo Supermart occupied by eVentus Call Center
http://static.flickr.com/58/165672195_45bb6e497a.jpg?v=0

Diversion Road
http://static.flickr.com/72/165672194_3be8d85078.jpg?v=0
Callbox Callcenter, is an occupant of the building on the right

Iloilo River at Dusk
http://static.flickr.com/69/165672193_01778e660e.jpg?v=0
The U/C River Board Walk (Left), Medicus condo-Clinic (Center), Restaurant (Right)

Iloilo Doctor's College
http://static.flickr.com/62/165672192_c0f6075fdd.jpg?v=0

chymera00

June 12th, 2006, 04:13 PM

Happy Philippine Independence Day!

http://static.flickr.com/50/165676806_58e8cacd2e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/53/165676805_d263eb2625.jpg?v=0

kianshi

June 12th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Iloilo Doctor's College
http://static.flickr.com/62/165672192_c0f6075fdd.jpg?v=0[/QUOTE]

Chy,is this a new building of ILOilo Doctors College??thanX..!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 04:33 PM

Chaos during Rush Hour
http://static.flickr.com/45/165672196_22aa2588cd.jpg?v=0

Molo Supermart occupied by eVentus Call Center
http://static.flickr.com/58/165672195_45bb6e497a.jpg?v=0

Iloilo Doctor's College
http://static.flickr.com/62/165672192_c0f6075fdd.jpg?v=0

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Nice pics Chy.... esp that rush hour pic. Is that a new building of IDC or it is the CONDO CLINIC of IDH? eVENTUS is expanding...they bought SPI TECHNOLOGIES...soon MED TRANS will open in ILOILO City.

Go go go ILOILO!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 04:36 PM

Happy Philippine Independence Day!

http://static.flickr.com/53/165676805_d263eb2625.jpg?v=0

***
I love this PIC! So apt for the Independence Day!

Go go go Chy! Salamat sa tanan na picS!

Btw, ano ang latest da sa ILOILO in terms of Bars/Resto/Foods?

:cheers:

valium

June 12th, 2006, 04:42 PM

Ini gapamatuod nga ang tunay na Champion indi ang "Bias nga Judge" ang makahimo kundi ang mga "audience" mismo, nga mga nakaSAKSI sang aton pagkatahum nga FESTIVAL! Bisan ano pa nga pagpaidalom ang obrahon sa aton magapangibabaw gid kita! Kay kung ikaw matahum matahum ka gid ya!

In english you cannot put a good man down! Saying you cannot put the BEST FESTIVAL DOWN!

History puts it this WAY: Pres. Marcos visited ILOILO in the late 70's and He SAW with his two eyes the AMAZING performance of Dinagyang and from there he made up his mind that every region should have something AMAZING like this: and so there goes the other region with their lesser festivals! That's the TRUTH!

Ang Dinagyang approaching na sa 40 years ang iban da ya sa 20's pa lang!
Mga &*^%%^%^! I'm fuming MAD about this UNFAIR, INTENTIONAL, DIRTY move from someone in the Gov't to SUPRESS us. Makita ko lang na siya malupad gid kamatis! :bash: :bash: :bash: !

im reading your post and its full of bitterness, i pity you. im assuming you are attacking either the sinulog festival of cebu or the masskara festival of bacolod. but i see that your are very much angered by your loss at aliwan and im thinking that its sinulog, the lesser festival? once and for all and for everyones sake! stop elevating youself and quit believing that the the world survives and revolves on paranoia. the more you attack other festivals with your comments, the more you press yourself down in the bottomless pit of anger and dismay. the nation and almost everyone around with tv sets and who are interested in philippine festivals saw the BIG difference between dinagyang, sinulog and masskara, there were live telecasts of each festival, with this year i saw dinagyang and sinulog and there is an obvious, CLEAR and BIG...and i mean HUGE difference of sinulog in matters of comparison with dinagyang. and i have to say that sinulog is much more livelier, much detailed, much bigger and more extravagant with contingents as far as mindanao and luzon. and i have to say and admit, i was kind of biased for iloilo's dinagyang since my distant roots are ilonggo but when i saw both of them on tv, i have to honestly say dinagyang is not even one half of sinulog..... and most of my tagalog and mindanaoan mates agree. end of topic.

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 04:42 PM

yes, happy independence day to all fellow forumers and ylonggos... chy and metro and to the rest... amo na ya...

valium

June 12th, 2006, 04:49 PM

ang puso mo metro, hinay hinay lang... amo guid na ya. may dayaay guid man pirme nga gakatabo... pero thats it, gakatingala lang ako, kung sila nagdaog ngaa kita ang guinpaperform? (taas kilay)

lets accept the fact, tapos na to. may ara pa man next year ah. amo guid na basta nagabanaag ang manamit nga prutas, damo nagahaboy bato.

ok wait, now, youre wonderin why "sila" ang nanalo tapos kayo ang pinaperform? am i translating the hiligaynon correctly? now im convinced that its about sinulog. too bad, this is a tragic case of a tiny mouse fighting a big panther. would you think you would still win if sinulog were sent there? reality check please

oh i know the cebuano boys wont be reacting to any of your comments regarding their festival. them people are not the type who would wallow and even lift a finger for arguments that are clearly out of deflated ego. but its ironic how you say these words "basta nagabanaag ang manamit nga prutas, damo nagahaboy bato" dont you think it appears that you are the ones casting the stones at them?

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 04:57 PM

ok wait, now, youre wonderin why "sila" ang nanalo tapos kayo ang pinaperform? am i translating the hiligaynon correctly? now im convinced that its about sinulog. too bad, this is a tragic case of a tiny mouse fighting a big panther. would you think you would still win if sinulog were sent there? reality check please

ive already made my point. and reality check has been made. you have not read it entirely then. stop bashing peoples opinion here. and its an ylonggo forum. its the peoples choice and everyone has their own views and perception. isnt it a part of democracy?

case has been closed as you have said awhile ago. why starting again? trying to make yourself intelligent? way to go far... far... far... read and think...

someone trying to be noticed again... im not getting into this pathetic discussion...

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:00 PM

im reading your post and its full of bitterness, i pity you. im assuming you are attacking either the sinulog festival of cebu or the masskara festival of bacolod. but i see that your are very much angered by your loss at aliwan and im thinking that its sinulog, the lesser festival? once and for all and for everyones sake! stop elevating youself and quit believing that the the world survives and revolves on paranoia. the more you attack other festivals with your comments, the more you press yourself down in the bottomless pit of anger and dismay. the nation and almost everyone around with tv sets and who are interested in philippine festivals saw the BIG difference between dinagyang, sinulog and masskara, there were live telecasts of each festival, with this year i saw dinagyang and sinulog and there is an obvious, CLEAR and BIG...and i mean HUGE difference of sinulog in matters of comparison with dinagyang. and i have to say that sinulog is much more livelier, much detailed, much bigger and more extravagant with contingents as far as mindanao and luzon. and i have to say and admit, i was kind of biased for iloilo's dinagyang since my distant roots are ilonggo but when i saw both of them on tv, i have to honestly say dinagyang is not even one half of sinulog..... and most of my tagalog and mindanaoan mates agree. end of topic.

I pity you! LOL! I was there and saw it live! People has a different reaction! Why don't you put that idiot box in your neanderthal head? Simpleton! :bash:

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:03 PM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:07 PM

ok wait, now, youre wonderin why "sila" ang nanalo tapos kayo ang pinaperform? am i translating the hiligaynon correctly? now im convinced that its about sinulog. too bad, this is a tragic case of a tiny mouse fighting a big panther. would you think you would still win if sinulog were sent there? reality check please

oh i know the cebuano boys wont be reacting to any of your comments regarding their festival. them people are not the type who would wallow and even lift a finger for arguments that are clearly out of deflated ego. but its ironic how you say these words "basta nagabanaag ang manamit nga prutas, damo nagahaboy bato" dont you think it appears that you are the ones casting the stones at them?

***
Its a simple mathematics that they won't react! the BIG GUY in DOT is from their place! A case of Lapit sa Luwag and please "wak ka sawsaw" and again you don't know whats the real score and if you don't even have the simple grasps of whats happenning better shut up! Go figure! Your opinion is still your opinion though its volatile and simpleton at its best... you're just here to make it a volatile world. Get lost!

valium

June 12th, 2006, 05:11 PM

I pity you! LOL! I was there and saw it live! People has a different reaction! Why don't you put that idiot box in your neanderthal head? Simpleton! :bash:

you watched aliwan this year live, i watched aliwan on tv. i have watched both sinulog and dinagyang LIVE years ago and on tv this year. oh! its your word against mine. as they always say in cyberlife, everybody can be anybody, and everybody can and will make excuses no matter how lame that excuse is. so go on... im not trying to change whatever your opinion is... continue living in nirvana.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:14 PM

you watched aliwan this year live, i watched aliwan on tv. i have watched both sinulog and dinagyang LIVE years ago and on tv this year. oh! its your word against mine. as they always say in cyberlife, everybody can be anybody, and everybody can and will make excuses no matter how lame that excuse is. so go on... im not trying to change whatever your opinion is... continue living in nirvana.

***
Oh for crying out loud... look whos talking here?

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:19 PM

***
Nice pics Chy.... esp that rush hour pic. Is that a new building of IDC or it is the CONDO CLINIC of IDH? eVENTUS is expanding...they bought SPI TECHNOLOGIES...soon MED TRANS will open in ILOILO City.

Go go go ILOILO!

very nice indeed. just askin, what is SPI technologies and med trans? di ko kahibalo eh. ehehehehe...

grabe guid man expansion ka IDC ah, they are trying to keep up to be a university. good good, very good indeed.

valium

June 12th, 2006, 05:25 PM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:30 PM

very nice indeed. just askin, what is SPI technologies and med trans? di ko kahibalo eh. ehehehehe...

grabe guid man expansion ka IDC ah, they are trying to keep up to be a university. good good, very good indeed.

*****
SPI Technologies provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services to corporations, organizations, and institutions worldwide. Through its six business units, SPI offers services including call center support, legal documentation support, copyediting and content production, and healthcare documentation. One of the company's business units, SPI Content Sciences, transforms paper-based records into electronic forms for easier distribution and efficiency. SPI Technologies has agreed to be acquired by a unit of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company.

Caloy, bale ang healthcare documentation is MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION. The voice data by MD's or Hospitals is converted to files, hence when you are a MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST you have to have the following skills: ACTIVE LISTENING Skills, FAST TYPING SPEED (45-70wpm) and an EXCELLENT vocabulary and grammar. Basically you translate medical data to laymans term. There!

Bale ang JBLCF ga-offer na medicl trancription course. I know a friend who works at home (MED TRANS). You also need a DSL Internet. Per project na siya she gross 20-50K a month. :cheers:

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:31 PM

open your eyes and expand your horizons... the kind of rebuttal you two are giving me are not worthy of my comments. i understand. them cebuano boys and forumers across the straits *wink*. and far down in mindanao *wink* will see how you attack based on deflated ego. its funny how deflated egos can take you up in air and live in cloud nine. ciao ciao for now. but ill be back. soooon.

kay wala ka na irebuttal? yes, the forumers in the philippines are much more civilized and mild mannered unlike you. thats why we like them and we respect them and their opinions. answering and making a comment the civilized and polite way.

inom na to bulong mo kag magpahuway huway. luoy man. or basi nasobrahan ka bulong mo? valium nga daan na, careful...

coming inside one forum to another to bash the people are not tolerated.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:32 PM

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:34 PM

uy ti, kundi nagdasig damo post ka thread ta... lol... ambot ah, nadula tuyo ko... by the way metro, tuod guid man bala nga himuon regional city ang yloilo where guimaras will be a part of it?

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:37 PM

uy ti, kundi nagdasig damo post ka thread ta... lol... ambot ah, nadula tuyo ko... by the way metro, tuod guid man bala nga himuon regional city ang yloilo where guimaras will be a part of it?

Caloy, maayong gabi. Naglabay ang hupong. Wahehe.

If i am not mistaken its in the works... they are expanding the MIDC zone... :cheers:

Hala Bira ILOILO!

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:39 PM

*****
SPI Technologies provides business process outsourcing (BPO) services to corporations, organizations, and institutions worldwide. Through its six business units, SPI offers services including call center support, legal documentation support, copyediting and content production, and healthcare documentation. One of the company's business units, SPI Content Sciences, transforms paper-based records into electronic forms for easier distribution and efficiency. SPI Technologies has agreed to be acquired by a unit of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company.

Caloy, bale ang healthcare documentation is MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION. The voice data by MD's or Hospitals is converted to files, hence when you are a MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST you have to have the following skills: ACTIVE LISTENING Skills, FAST TYPING SPEED (45-70wpm) and an EXCELLENT vocabulary and grammar. Basically you translate medical data to laymans term. There!

Bale ang JBLCF ga-offer na medicl trancription course. I know a friend who works at home (MED TRANS). You also need a DSL Internet. Per project na siya she gross 20-50K a month. :cheers:

tuod na bala, you know what about med trans, i read an article ca hospital kagabi camtang nagapaphotocopy kami ka boss ko nga pinay, nga the hospital is planning to do a med trans in the philippines kay kuno barato. ang bayad diri ca amon about 9 pounds more per hour while ca pinas ang gasto lang nila is around 46 pence lang per hour. ti, dako guid ila nga ma save eh.

to give you the idea para ca iban nga makabasa 100 pence is worth one pound. dako guid ang ila masave. daw mapuli ako para amo na lang himuon ko ugaling high maintainance ako. lol.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:44 PM

way to go chymera, thanks for posting the majestic mansions and old houses.

Yup, thanx Chy. Kung makapuli ko damo gid ko da picturan na mga balay sa Jaro. Sa Kalye bla na lapit sa SM Jaro...diretsuhon mo na da pakadto Cuartero damo pa da Ancestral/Heritage house.

Go Chy! :cheers:

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:45 PM

Caloy, maayong gabi. Naglabay ang hupong. Wahehe.

If i am not mistaken its in the works... they are expanding the MIDC zone... :cheers:

Hala Bira ILOILO!

maayong gabi lang da metro, hapon pa lang diri, ugaling kay panggabi ako gaobra diri. sleep ca adlaw, work ca gabi. damo kwarta kung gabi nga daan lol...

ah gali, expansion lang cang midc. tani iabsorb na lang na kag himuon nga yloilo city man ca guihapon. just like the old years, jaro is a city, arevalo as far as i heard is a city man at that time, making three cities together to make as yloilo city na lang.

tapos himuon na lang boroughs ang mga iabsorb cang ciudad.para gamay gastos, isa lang mayor. idivide na lang according to beauty... joke...

caloy

June 12th, 2006, 05:49 PM

Yup, thanx Chy. Kung makapuli ko damo gid ko da picturan na mga balay sa Jaro. Sa Kalye bla na lapit sa SM Jaro...diretsuhon mo na da pakadto Cuartero damo pa da Ancestral/Heritage house.

Go Chy! :cheers:

maayo pa cila manami ila ancestral house. amon nga ancestral house squatters house, ano pa pirme lang guba. lol... amo guid ina, kinahanglan sipag at tiyaga. be ambitious but not over your head daw...

simply beautiful... yloilo

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 12th, 2006, 05:53 PM

maayong gabi lang da metro, hapon pa lang diri, ugaling kay panggabi ako gaobra diri. sleep ca adlaw, work ca gabi. damo kwarta kung gabi nga daan lol...

ah gali, expansion lang cang midc. tani iabsorb na lang na kag himuon nga yloilo city man ca guihapon. just like the old years, jaro is a city, arevalo as far as i heard is a city man at that time, making three cities together to make as yloilo city na lang.

tapos himuon na lang boroughs ang mga iabsorb cang ciudad.para gamay gastos, isa lang mayor. idivide na lang according to beauty... joke...

Wahehe! same here. I work at night... I work in a Call Center here in Makati. Yup, dako gid man savings that is why it is called BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) its like a backyard office...when it comes to savings its really big... ang sweldo sang isa ka worker da malab-ot na sa 7-10 ka tao ang maswelduhan diri. With regards to MIDC that remains to be seen... or it maybe like Metro Manila... with each district may ila nga Mayors...

chymera00

June 12th, 2006, 06:19 PM

Thanks for the compliments :D

***
I love this PIC! So apt for the Independence Day!

Go go go Chy! Salamat sa tanan na picS!

Btw, ano ang latest da sa ILOILO in terms of Bars/Resto/Foods?

:cheers:
Ambut lang guid about sa Bars/Resto/Foods, kay wala man ko daan ga gwa pirmi sa amo na nga scenes. But so far, the biggest development would be the Billboard Commercial Complex beside SM. http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg

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Nice pics Chy.... esp that rush hour pic. Is that a new building of IDC or it is the CONDO CLINIC of IDH? eVENTUS is expanding...they bought SPI TECHNOLOGIES...soon MED TRANS will open in ILOILO City.

Go go go ILOILO!
http://static.flickr.com/62/165672192_c0f6075fdd.jpg?v=0
This is a building of IDC (dunno if it's new or rennovated). The condo clinic will be built just beside this building, sa parking lot on the foreground of the picture. A perspective is already posted on a billboard (or streamer), which probably means that it will be starting construction soon.

Caloy, maayong gabi. Naglabay ang hupong. Wahehe.

If i am not mistaken its in the works... they are expanding the MIDC zone... :cheers:
Hala Bira ILOILO!
I hope along with Guimaras they will expand the scope of Metro Iloilo from 15km radius of Iloilo City to 25km ...which means the ff municipalities will be included:

Oton
Leganes
Pavia
San Miguel
Tigbauan
Sta. Barbara
Cabatuan
Zarraga
Dumangas
Alimodian
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Sidenote lang:

Expanded Metro Iloilo Stats:
Population (2006): 995,866
Land Area (in sq. km.): 1,454.6
Pop. Density: 685 persons/sq.km.

chymera00

June 12th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Yup, thanx Chy. Kung makapuli ko damo gid ko da picturan na mga balay sa Jaro. Sa Kalye bla na lapit sa SM Jaro...diretsuhon mo na da pakadto Cuartero damo pa da Ancestral/Heritage house.

Go Chy! :cheers:
amo ni o?

Wala na ko ya pics sa mga suludlon, pero I've passed by that place and saw some old houses man.
http://static.flickr.com/53/120687734_de318bb29a.jpg?v=0

kirby21

June 12th, 2006, 08:35 PM

Happy Philippine Independence Day!

http://static.flickr.com/50/165676806_58e8cacd2e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/53/165676805_d263eb2625.jpg?v=0

Happy Independence to one and all !

kirby21

June 12th, 2006, 08:39 PM

uy ti, kundi nagdasig damo post ka thread ta... lol... ambot ah, nadula tuyo ko... by the way metro, tuod guid man bala nga himuon regional city ang yloilo where guimaras will be a part of it?
Hello Caloy and Metro. Bene out for a while tapos pagbalik ko di nano na ini? hahaha .. it made me laugh. Anyhow, I hope they'll make Iloilo as Regional City. Mas promising ang scheme nga ini rather than having Iloilo City alone. It's a good move and I'm sure WV-NEDA/WV-RDC will definitely support the move. :)

kirby21

June 12th, 2006, 08:41 PM

kirby21

June 12th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Really? Wow... they have the guts to celebrate the IT week... they dont even have a decent website.... look lets admit this when we are targetting to be the next IT hub we should need first a good website for our city government, for our promotion center...admittedly nbot one university in our city has good website to browse... I swear... I hope before they dream they should check first the reality that surrounds them!

Sorry... i am quite sarcastic here... I am just disappointed with the thought that some other cities have better websites that our city.

International exposure!
I agree with you Soul. There's so much need for development when it comes to IT industry, etc however, in a very positive way, Iloilo City officials are doing their best to introduce them to Ilonggos hence IT Week workshop/conference is born. We can't be too idealistic by developing a city website first then hold off any conferences as important as this. Maybe we need to move in all directions as we're still fusing the past and present. Development will come in a manner of meeting the new and the old, and it's a hard task. If we keep telling them we have to do this one first and take other steps later, then probably IT progress will not come in 10 years time pa. We'll see how it goes. Just like you, it's a manner of viewing matters in different perspectives. We can have development in all course and in any angle man siguro.

kirby21

June 12th, 2006, 08:54 PM

thanks pacific. one of the best school guid man ang cpu ah. i still hope nga ara pa da ang mga sports and games facilities ca idalom ka church. by the way, is this nursing building at the back of high school building and fronting agriculture building?
Caloy, Centennial Nursing Building is located between Henry Luce III Library and the Weston Hall (Girl's Dormitory). If you haven't seen it yet, visit the CPU website. The building is way too bigger than the library and the present eng'g building. It's 4-floor, too with audio-visual rooms and bigger skills labs for all students. :)

kirby21

June 12th, 2006, 08:59 PM

tuod na bala, you know what about med trans, i read an article ca hospital kagabi camtang nagapaphotocopy kami ka boss ko nga pinay, nga the hospital is planning to do a med trans in the philippines kay kuno barato. ang bayad diri ca amon about 9 pounds more per hour while ca pinas ang gasto lang nila is around 46 pence lang per hour. ti, dako guid ila nga ma save eh.

to give you the idea para ca iban nga makabasa 100 pence is worth one pound. dako guid ang ila masave. daw mapuli ako para amo na lang himuon ko ugaling high maintainance ako. lol.
nil idea with that Caloy. As far as I know, UK will be tapping India when it comes to Medical Transcriptions. No one can offer United Kingdom a price lesser than what India can offer. It already started few years ago, and i guess it's beneficial for all here in UK. I wish they'll tap Philippines' med trans market someday. Besides, it's really cheap labour they're looking at at present. But I guess you're right, 46 pence per hour, maka-save gid kita diri sa UK. :)

IMPRESARIO

June 12th, 2006, 09:54 PM

Chymera great pics as usual,my compliments, Happy Independence Day to all.
GO MIDC,GO Dinagyang,GO Ilonggo SSC Forumers!!!

JonJon75

June 12th, 2006, 09:55 PM

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/12/flags_tn.jpg

Philippine flags adorn the lampposts along Bonifacio Drive in celebration of the 108th Independence Day. Various programs as well as protest rallies will mark the commemoration of the day when the Filipinos finally claimed its sovereignty from foreign domination.
(from: The News Today)

Happy Independence Day, Philippines!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

IMPRESARIO

June 13th, 2006, 03:25 AM

did anybody there in RP saw the independence celeb in manila? wala dri bal-an sa US. curious lang ko sa mga perfomance esp. our festival champ in dinagyang. heheh

caloy

June 13th, 2006, 06:12 AM

Hello Caloy and Metro. Bene out for a while tapos pagbalik ko di nano na ini? hahaha .. it made me laugh. Anyhow, I hope they'll make Iloilo as Regional City. Mas promising ang scheme nga ini rather than having Iloilo City alone. It's a good move and I'm sure WV-NEDA/WV-RDC will definitely support the move. :)

ano pa, battle of the brainless guro. lol...

we will see how the plan works for yloilo and its surrounding constituents. baw daw politico ba...

caloy

June 13th, 2006, 06:25 AM

nil idea with that Caloy. As far as I know, UK will be tapping India when it comes to Medical Transcriptions. No one can offer United Kingdom a price lesser than what India can offer. It already started few years ago, and i guess it's beneficial for all here in UK. I wish they'll tap Philippines' med trans market someday. Besides, it's really cheap labour they're looking at at present. But I guess you're right, 46 pence per hour, maka-save gid kita diri sa UK. :)

its a photocopied article that was posted just above the photocopying machine with matching philippine map and uk map with a big reverse arrow in between. may picture pa cang isa ka call center. ca office ka secretary ato ka mga neurosurgeons... ahahaha... dako guid masave ka hospital eh, kapin pa nga pigado subong ang ulan ka kwarta...

Pacific_leopard

June 13th, 2006, 06:55 AM

thanks pacific. one of the best school guid man ang cpu ah. i still hope nga ara pa da ang mga sports and games facilities ca idalom ka church. by the way, is this nursing building at the back of high school building and fronting agriculture building?

Yes... Student Center still exists... dira ko gatambay after class.... pbalhas gamay ah... hampang Ping-Pong kag Badminton kun gusto may bilyaran pa guid na gale.

Pacific_leopard

June 13th, 2006, 10:16 AM

amo ni o?

Wala na ko ya pics sa mga suludlon, pero I've passed by that place and saw some old houses man.
http://static.flickr.com/53/120687734_de318bb29a.jpg?v=0

i saw this one with a "for rent/sale" sign... i hope na kun sino man ang magbakal snag balay nga ni, ipreserve ya guid...

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 13th, 2006, 10:28 AM

Tesda to assess ICT applicants

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) 6 will provide assistance to prospective job applicants in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) during the first IT Week which kicks off today.

Tesda will receive, register, and access applicants under its PGMA Training for Work Scholarship Program for call center agents, medical transcriptionists and animators at its information booth at SM City from June 13-16.

Tesda-6 regional director Buen S. Mondejar said Iloilo has been identified as a ‘hot spot’ in the call center map of the country after it was chosen as one of the priority areas for “training for work coupon” program of the Arroyo administration.

]“Iloilo is likewise cited for its IT hiring rate which is higher than that of the national average,” [/B] said Mondejar.

Mondejar said scholarship grants for IT-enabled services are available to jobseekers in the fields of Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) with a total of 450 grants.

These include 300 slots for call centers and 150 for medical and legal transcriptionists, animators and software developers.

Each trainee will be allotted P5,000 for a 100-hour training to enhance their skills and become competent manpower in the ICT industry.

In a statement, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) deputy director general Milagros Dawa-Hernandez said the program will benefit jobseekers that fell short of the hiring standards.

“The targets are called ‘near hires’ who, for some reasons, did not qualify for the job for lack of competency and skilled required,” Dawa-Hernandez stressed.

Dawa-Hernandez said the program seeks to provide rapid, effective and efficient training assistance to prospective workers.

The scholarship program also aims to minimize wastage of resources as the training programs are directly linked to existing demands and beneficiaries who are assessed and pre-qualified according to the industry competency requirements.

Interested applicants may log in to DOLE-Bureau of Local Employment’s Phil-Job Net website at www.philjob.net for a computerized skills matching.

Likewise, they may visit TESDA-accredited ICT firms for screening and assessment or at TESDA offices.

In Iloilo City, TESDA has tapped call center companies for the training scheme including ePLDT Ventus; ECHO Customer Contact System, Inc.; Call Box, Inc.; MedLink Transcription Services; John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation, Inc. (JBLCF-Arevalo)-Information Technology Training Center; Panpacific Call Center and Training School; VMA Global College; and ST. Zita Training and Development Center, Inc.

The P500-million project was launched in Iloilo City simultaneously with other IT centers in the country last month and aims to train a total of 100,000 jobseekers until December 2006.
http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories10.php

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Wahehe! Thanx for your insight Kirbs. I mean we don't need to hold back ourselves from conducting/realizing our IT capabilities and development just because we are not done with a good website. Just read the news above. I can feel that we are going to that direction. Its just a matter of time. I do understand the complaints of Soul, just like us He is just after the welfare of ILOILO! Wag apurado Soul, darating din tayo. As of late we can see many improvements in our pace and so far the current officials that we have are receptive/open to suggestion/criticism and improvements. That alone we have to be thankful for. But yes lot more needs to be done. :cheers:

Hala Bira ILOILO! Hala Bira ILONGGO! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 13th, 2006, 10:33 AM

:cheers: Thanks for the compliments :D

Ambut lang guid about sa Bars/Resto/Foods, kay wala man ko daan ga gwa pirmi sa amo na nga scenes. But so far, the biggest development would be the Billboard Commercial Complex beside SM. http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/62/165672192_c0f6075fdd.jpg?v=0
This is a building of IDC (dunno if it's new or rennovated). The condo clinic will be built just beside this building, sa parking lot on the foreground of the picture. A perspective is already posted on a billboard (or streamer), which probably means that it will be starting construction soon.

I hope along with Guimaras they will expand the scope of Metro Iloilo from 15km radius of Iloilo City to 25km ...which means the ff municipalities will be included:

Oton
Leganes
Pavia
San Miguel
Tigbauan
Sta. Barbara
Cabatuan
Zarraga
Dumangas
Alimodian
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Sidenote lang:

Expanded Metro Iloilo Stats:
Population (2006): 995,866
Land Area (in sq. km.): 1,454.6
Pop. Density: 685 persons/sq.km.

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Chy, thanx for clarifying. Maybe that building is the New Nursing building of IDC...if I am not mistaken that is a 3 storey building. Thanks for the upddates.

Kirbs, labay di panulay kagab-i ay te. Wala gid kaluwas sa akon. Gin waswasan ko gid ah. Guwa gid pag ka mango ya eh. Wala ka sabat mayo. Te, kundi kuha nya gid parte nya. Wahehe! Ok lang ah. Wahehe!

Regards sa inyo tanan.... :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 13th, 2006, 10:45 AM

CCI: Opening BPO opportunities of Iloilo

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

Do you have what it takes to be a call center agent?

The Call Center Integrators (CCI) along Diversion Road in Mandurriao, Iloilo City is attracting job applicants to enter a promising career in the Information and Communication (ICT) industry.

CCI, which has been leading the way in training future agents, aims to encourage prospective jobseekers to join the “exciting world” of the call center industry.

CCI will be conducting an “Orientation for Call Center Agents” at SM City Iloilo June 14 at 2-3pm as one of the activities of the 1st Information Technology (IT) Week from June 13-17.

Citing the importance of IT, CCI top executive Engr. Domingo Garcia said the cyberspace allows an individual to “enter a new highway that connects a new dimension for doing business.”

“We feed from computers to give us information and use this to manage life, making it easier and productive. We should be able to know how to value information and unless we don’t have a process that would give solution to this information, there is no business in it,” Garcia said while referring to how the call center sector makes use of IT.

LL Fernandez, CCI head trainor, said they will talk about professional development, potential salary and benefits, basic information on how to start a career in this field and the needs and impact of the industry.

Fernandez said they will also discuss the role of outsource human resources in training facilities as well as the basics of customer service and the specifics of business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

BPO includes call centers and medical and legal transcriptions services through the use of IT.

“There are people who are not really aware of the BPO industry. So we have to brief them as they might be encouraged to work in this kind of job,” Fernandez told The Guardian.

Fernandez added that they are conducting information dissemination for personal awareness on the nature, work schedule and the lifestyleof the cyber-services profession.

“I should say that call center agents have this extravagant lifestyle and what could be more is that the expenses are not coming from your end,” Fernandez quipped.

She said that call center firms provide their personnel amenities like a gym, spa, sleeping quarters, lounge, pantry, playroom and arcades to keep the workers’ stress away.

“Call center companies usually offer almost all benefits including transportation allowance, life insurance and hazard pay, among others,” Fernandez pointed out.

Although she said that while working on the graveyard shift, as most call center jobs do, will create health complications, the personnel are given free laboratory, skin and dental check-ups all shouldered by the company.

Fernandez said they are pooling qualified applicants for Manila and Cebu due to the rising demand big BPO businesses which is seen to double every year.

She added that at least 3,000-5,000 agents must be hired a month to support the BPO industry in the country and “we should come up with this to fill the HR demand”.

“The reason why we tapped the Iloilo manpower is that we can’t find all of them in Manila,” Fernandez said adding they used to train an average of 15 applicants a week on good grammar, good thought and neutralization of accent.

The training focuses on accent, fluency and thought organization as well as the real scenario on how to function as a customer service associate.

“We also believe in the fact that Iloilo produces the most number of graduates and they could be hirable,” said Fernandez.

She said they are considering applicants who have gained at least two years of college education and with very good communication skills.

“The applicants should also have a good comprehension. Once they are already articulate, the pronunciation or stressing will be just easy to work out,” Fernandez said.

“We have no biases as to educational attainment and there is no age limit. The industry is open to everyone with good communication skills or in the level that we could correct,” she said.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/special.php

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Good news to all ILONGGOs! I mean I know the works of a Call Center. They are also equal opportunity employer... they hire at least 2nd year college student or even high school graduate. Also I saw somebody working in a Call Center though he is in a wheelchair. As long as you qualify... you can work. There is no age limit as well! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 13th, 2006, 11:10 AM

amo ni o?

Wala na ko ya pics sa mga suludlon, pero I've passed by that place and saw some old houses man.
http://static.flickr.com/53/120687734_de318bb29a.jpg?v=0

Sa pyak kalye bala haw... between Sm Jaro and UCPB na kalye as in damo na ancestral house. :cheers:

death327

June 13th, 2006, 03:56 PM

death327

June 13th, 2006, 04:00 PM

you watched aliwan this year live, i watched aliwan on tv. i have watched both sinulog and dinagyang LIVE years ago and on tv this year. oh! its your word against mine. as they always say in cyberlife, everybody can be anybody, and everybody can and will make excuses no matter how lame that excuse is. so go on... im not trying to change whatever your opinion is... continue living in nirvana.

Ay ambot lang sa imo valium ah... ari ka naman diri nagumpisa... well... I REALLY PITY the simple design of your brain. :)

death327

June 13th, 2006, 04:03 PM

the kind of rebuttal you two are giving me are not worthy of my comments. i understand. them cebuano boys and forumers across the straits *wink*. and far down in mindanao *wink* will see how you attack based on deflated ego. its funny how deflated egos can take you up in air and live in cloud nine. ciao ciao for now. but ill be back. soooon.

Valium... we did not go to Cebu's thread and Bacolod's thread to boast about Dinagyang and bash other activities. We are having a sensible and analytical discussion here in our thread about Aliwan.

So please... stop starting the game again.

ADMIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - kindly kick this stupid person who is starting a fight again.

daks2003

June 13th, 2006, 04:05 PM

mayo na gani soul kay may kadlawan naman kita diri hehehe bag-o lang naman guro sya kasupot-supot allowance ya para ka online hehehe

Ay ambot lang sa imo valium ah... ari ka naman diri nagumpisa... well... I REALLY PITY the simple design of your brain. :)

death327

June 13th, 2006, 04:15 PM

Kudos to Chym! Thanks for bringing us new pics of the city.

To the Admin ... sorry I was just carried away ... that's why I said something to Valium... however I admit his mere presence in our thread irritates me so much.

To all Ilonggo forumers... let's ignore valium... we have a lot of things to discuss about our city and her development!

We are not like the one I know who has a lot of time checking the imperfections of other cities but without checking first the rotten backyard of his city!

death327

June 13th, 2006, 04:22 PM

Noiw regarding these mansions and old houses... we need to put some history... like when they were constructed... important events that happened.... renovations... recent status... etc...

Actually... we can be able to create a compilation of these and make some fact sheets... :)

JonJon75

June 13th, 2006, 09:09 PM

CCI: Opening BPO opportunities of Iloilo

Maayo gid ini. At least we are starting somewhere else. Hala Bira na naman kita! And paspas na gid man ang Iloilo! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 13th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Tesda to assess ICT applicants

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories10.php

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Wahehe! Thanx for your insight Kirbs. I mean we don't need to hold back ourselves from conducting/realizing our IT capabilities and development just because we are not done with a good website. Just read the news above. I can feel that we are going to that direction. Its just a matter of time. I do understand the complaints of Soul, just like us He is just after the welfare of ILOILO! Wag apurado Soul, darating din tayo. As of late we can see many improvements in our pace and so far the current officials that we have are receptive/open to suggestion/criticism and improvements. That alone we have to be thankful for. But yes lot more needs to be done. :cheers:

Hala Bira ILOILO! Hala Bira ILONGGO! :cheers:
I agree with Kirby, too, Metro. Ngaa hulaton ta pa ang website and maghulag kung puwede man lang makahulag kita dayon. Time is gold. It's a not website contest pag-abot sa investments. Iloilo City is positioning itself in a very good direction taking all opportunities in hand. May ara dira nga mga taho nga dapat reklamohan naton when it comes to this matter and maka-sulbra sina esp sa website. But let's not hold off sang isa ka main conference tungod indi updated ang website sang ciudad. That would be the lame excuse to move on. If gusto naton mag-move we have to hit all aspects of developments. We're still groping and regrouping. Kadamo pa dapat buhaton sa ciudad. We have to maximise our capacity and resources, and one thing is to present Iloilo as the HUB FOR I.T. INDUSTRY. Hala Bira! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 13th, 2006, 09:19 PM

nil idea with that Caloy. As far as I know, UK will be tapping India when it comes to Medical Transcriptions. No one can offer United Kingdom a price lesser than what India can offer. It already started few years ago, and i guess it's beneficial for all here in UK. I wish they'll tap Philippines' med trans market someday. Besides, it's really cheap labour they're looking at at present. But I guess you're right, 46 pence per hour, maka-save gid kita diri sa UK. :)
That's right. We bit too far with India when it comes to Medical Transcriptions. Remember, lots and lots of Indian doctors are penetrating Europe (esp UK) and America. Mas madasig ang ila technology compare sa aton. We have talents to offer but we lack resources. Maybe someday we can develop it further. More than anything else sa Iloilo, we need to open our energy sector for other investors. We have to get rid of PECO's monopoly isf we wanted to move forwarrd.

JonJon75

June 13th, 2006, 09:22 PM

its a photocopied article that was posted just above the photocopying machine with matching philippine map and uk map with a big reverse arrow in between. may picture pa cang isa ka call center. ca office ka secretary ato ka mga neurosurgeons... ahahaha... dako guid masave ka hospital eh, kapin pa nga pigado subong ang ulan ka kwarta...
That's a good one Caloy. How I wish they'll tap Philippines when it comes to this matter. More infos caloy. :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 14th, 2006, 07:44 AM

Iloilo celebrates groundbreaking Information Technology Week

BY RONELO LADIAO

ILOILO City and Province officially kicked off yesterday its first ever Information Technology Week with the theme “Iloilo has IT, Catch IT!”

According to Iloilo Business Club Executive Director Maria Lea Victoria Lara, several activities have been lined up to make this year’s celebration a memorable one.

Iloilo is fast becoming an IT hub with the establishment of several call centers, and with schools offering IT courses.

The event involves the offices of Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Iloilo), Iloilo Investment and Promotion Center, different educational institutions and national agencies involved in the development of the IT sector.

“Iloilo hast IT, Catch IT!”, which runs until June 17, is at the Upper Ground Floor, SM City Iloilo.

Yesterday’s opening started with a motorcade around the city at 1 p.m., followed by a program and launching of an IT exhibit.

Today, there will be an IT Summit at the 5th Floor, Conference Room, Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

Also starting today until June 16, there will be a Career and Job Fair, and mini-lectures on various IT topics.

On June 17, there will be product presentations.

The premier schools in the city joining the IT Week are Central Philippine University, John B Lacson Colleges Foundation, Panpacific Training Center, University of Iloilo, University of San Agustin, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology and West Visayas State University.

In the Iloilo business sector, the firms behind this celebration are Bayantel, Call Center Integrators, Echo Customer Contact Center, ePLDT Ventus, Iloilo Business Club and Philippine Society for IT Educators.

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news2.htm

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Amo na ya! Hala Bira ILOILO! Amat amat lang...with the UNIVERSITIES rallying behind...and offering courses mas nagamayo nag manpower ta diri. It will ensure the steady supply of Qualified Manpower! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 14th, 2006, 07:52 AM

British envoy affirms links with Iloilo, RP

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

BRITISH Ambassador Peter Beckingham yesterday affirmed that the United Kingdom continues to maintain its harmonious relation with Iloilo and the Philippines.

Beckingham arrived here yesterday to lead the launching of the P2.1-million anti-graft project of the Iloilo Caucus of Development Non-Government Organizations (I-CODE), a local network of NGO’s in the city and province of Iloilo.

The project, dubbed as “Civil Society Tools for Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Local Government Units,” received a grant from the British Embassy’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) Global Opportunities Fund (GOF) under its Economic Governance Program.

Representatives from fifteen participating towns in Iloilo, Capiz and Guimaras were also present to accept and sign the agreement for the project. The project is seen as “a grassroots approach to arrest corruption and inefficiency in local governance.”

In its website www.fco.gov.uk, FCO said “the purpose of GOF is to promote action on global issues in areas of strategic importance to the UK.”

GOF funds projects around the world including those aimed at “maintaining security and stability and promotion of transparent, accountable government.”

“We have several interests in the Philippines as we do care very much about the future of this country,” Beckingham told the audience composed of NGOs and local government officials.

“The Philippines has been our important trade partner, particularly energy companies which have provided a lot of jobs for the people. The economic links between us are very close and growing,” stressed Beckingham.

Beckingham likewise noted that the Philippines has been a provider of competent human resources to the United Kingdom.

Beckingham said there were 40,000 Filipinos working in UK before he assumed office but the number swelled to 140,000 workers mostly engaged in health and financial services sectors.

Noting his recent meeting with the Department of Health (DOH) secretary (Francisco Duque), Beckingham said he was assured of enough Filipino nurses to the UK.

The ambassador said that the country has been a major tourism destination for Britons.

“There are around 60,000 British tourists visiting the Philippines. Some of them are on extravagant trips using private jets and yachts. Although there are threats of terrorism, it would be another thing that would bring us to work together,” Beckingham said.

He said they have been implementing economic and governance development projects here as well as in China, Indonesia, Brazil and Mexico.

For Iloilo, Beckingham said they have encouraged traditional weaving in Miag-ao, Iloilo since last year. The British Council provided P1.5 million for the construction of the weaving and training centers in the said municipality.

Beckingham also cited British vice-consul Nicholas Loney for bringing textile technology to Iloilo to develop the agriculture sector.

Beckingham also made a floral offering to Loney’s monument at the Muelle Loney St., Iloilo City Proper “to remind us of the link between Iloilo and United Kingdom”.

Also, Beckingham will be gracing the 100th anniversary of Iloilo Golf and Country Club (IGCC) in Sta. Barbara town next year.

The IGCC, which was founded by a British group led by Loney, is touted as the oldest in Asia.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php

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Kirbs, I know you will LOVE this Great news! UK-RP(ILOILO) hand in hand to PROGRESS! Cheers to that! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 14th, 2006, 07:55 AM

Badiangan celebrates 3rd Pandayan Festival

By Bombette G. Marin

Badiangan, a fifth class municipality in the northwest central portion of Iloilo province, is located 40 kms. from Iloilo City. It is part of the Third Congressional District, bordered on the north by Dueñas; on the northwest by Lambunao; Pototan on the east; on the southwest by Janiuay, and Mina on the southeast.

During the Spanish period, the present-day Badiangan was a thriving settlement. The residents called their town “Kabadiang,” after a wild plant called “badiang,” a specie of the gabi family which is very abundant in the area.

It was only on June 17, 1967 when former President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed into law Republic Act 506 which made Badiangan a full-fledged municipality of Iloilo.

Badiangan has a land area of 7,750 hectares purely devoted to agriculture. The town is roughly sloping with 29.14% of its land ideal for rice farming, 23.65% is for intensive feed grains and upland crops while the remaining 47.21% is suitable for coffee, coconut and corn.

The population of Badiangan was estimated at 22,213 in 2000 (Census on Population). The growth rate began to decline in the mid-1970s after the government initiated a major population control program. Using the 2000 data as its base year, the growth rate had declined to 0.10 percent from 1990-2000.

The municipality is divided into 31 barangays. Although 92.36% of the municipality’s population resides mostly in its rural barangays, its poblacion, covering an area of 350.35 has., serves as its main administrative, educational, commercial—though slow and undefined -- and financial center.

Codes of personal conduct and group behavior that far predate the Spanish conquest continue to influence Badiangans’ culture. Enduring cultural values include observance of religious obligations and striving to act morally.

The increase in educational opportunities, mostly for girls, has raised expectations among women in the community to work outside the home. This rapid increase of employed women has stimulated the growth of a gender-sensitive society and many of them are perceived as main contributors to development.

Government planning plays an important role in Badiangan’s economy. Its municipal government, headed by their very dynamic and devoted municipal mayor, SUZETTE A. MAMON has designed and implemented multiyear planning programs with the goal of industrial diversification, emphasizing economic self-sufficiency, which required greater investment in agriculture, and livelihood programs.

Such livelihood programs are seen in the towns’ long tradition of loom-weaving based in barangays Tina and Cabayogan, producing products such as patadyong, barong, handkerchief and tablecloth.

The Badiangan Instant Taho or “ginger ale”, a patented product developed and manufactured in Barangay Iniligan, is a delicious concoction from ginger rhizomes that leaves a soothing sensation and helps relieve sore throat and stomach upset.

Known for its durability and craftsmanship here and abroad, the Bingawan Bolo produced in Barangay Bingawan is another product the town is truly proud of. The municipality produces ten types of bolos used for specific functions: (a) Binakuko used for chopping wood; (b) Sinuwak used in carpentry and cutting shrubs and smaller trees; (c) Ginunting having the same function as the sinuwak; (d) Pinuti is used in slicing meat; (e) Tangkap can be used in the kitchen; (f) Linamay, Surot, and Balintawak are used in gardening; (g) Kayog used long time ago to harvest rice; and (h) Wasay used to chop lumber and bigger trees.

These livelihood programs remain an important industry of the town.

Although Badiangan (one of the less profitable colonies of Spain in the province of Iloilo) lacks the splendor of Spanish architecture that are found elsewhere, Spanish culture and tradition is deeply felt and seen through the high esteem Badianganons hold for their festivity. This has helped the town foster its own identity in a province where festivals are celebrated almost every month.

PANDAYAN Festival, now on its 3rd year, is considered one of the most promising cultural attractions in Iloilo. Established to honor a tradition that served as the main source of livelihood of the people through the years, the festivity is a fitting tribute to the ingenuity, skill and dedication of every Badianganon.

The Municipality of Badiangan is inviting everyone to its week-long celebration of the town’s Foundation Day, Annual Religious Fiesta and Pandayan Festival from June 17-24, 2006.

Highlighted by a tribe competition June 21, 2006, Pandayan Festival salutes Badiangan’s significant efforts in fostering goodwill among its people, enhancing and promoting the image of Badianganons as a responsible and dignified worker, and for the greatly contributing to the socio-economic development of their community and our province as a whole.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/special.php

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Go go go Badiangan! Hala Bira! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 14th, 2006, 07:57 AM

RP’s oldest golf course gears up for 100th anniversary

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 on 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 Club of the Phils., Inc. have 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 9 holes, souvenirs of its glorious past still remain, such as original sandboxes, stone stairways, rainwater ditches, and the Golf Museum, where are preserved rare late 1800 golf balls excavated from the ponds, indisputable proof of the game’s century-old existence in our shores.

Additional information on 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.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle.php

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More Power Sta. Barbara! :cheers:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 14th, 2006, 08:03 AM

W. Visayas to be represented at World Urban Forum

WESTERN Visayas will be one of the active participants of the World Urban Forum 3 to be held at Vancouver, Canada on June 19 to 23, 2006.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Evelyn Trompeta, Mayor Jerry Treñas, and Guimaras Governor JC Rahman Nava are among the local leaders invited by the Canadian Urban Institute to join the forum.

The World Urban Forum was established in 2002 by UN-Habitat in order to provide a venue for addressing concerns on rapid urbanization.

The forum includes discussion and sharing of experiences among the urbanizing communities of the world, bridging sectoral gaps and stimulating creative thinking, generating new ideas and creating action-oriented partnerships to create sustainable cities.

This year's forum is doubly significant as it coincides with the 30th anniversary of the first Habitat Conference held in Vancouver in 1975, which led to the founding of the UN Human Settlements Programme and subsequently, the establishment of UN-Habitat.

The forum carries the theme, "Our Future: Sustainable Cities -- Turning Ideas into Action".

The delegation from Western Visayas is expected to serve as "voice and ears" for their respective institutions and country through active participation in the dialogues; act as members of CUI's delegation -- sharing their respective experiences, achievements and lessons learned; and join in networking with other delegates in order to join forces in working to improve the quality of life in the cities.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/06/14/news/w..visayas.to.be.represented.at.world.urban.forum.html

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Go go go! Mayor Jerry! Go go go ILOILO and GUIMARAS! :cheers:

chymera00

June 14th, 2006, 01:13 PM

IMPRESARIO

June 15th, 2006, 01:25 AM

The Que legacy: Corporate social responsibility personified
By Florence F. Hibionada

Iloilo once enjoyed the tag, "Queen City of the South," still relishes the title "City of Love" as it opens its doors to become highly-urbanized.

In the province with 42 towns and one component city, tags and titles vary from the northernmost town of Estancia being the "Alaska of the Philippines." Or to Guimbal down South as the "Tourist Destination."

Business has since flourished with the economy of both city and provincial governments registering a significant high even in trying times where revenues are at its lowest.

Unemployment and discontent in governance remain alongside the influx of new jobs and greater opportunities. Investments from both domestic and foreign players range from a few thousands to millions of pesos alongside the ventures of the government and partnerships with other governments.

In the midst of it all comes the battle of preserving the environment. Where development sets in, imbalance and destruction may happen. Where progress steps in, devastation and tragedy is feared.
As such, "protection" has now become a byword where government steps in to regulate that direction for development, ever mindful of people's right to a life of dignity and the general welfare of the citizenry.

As such, policies and programs are designed appropriate to the changing needs of the community.
One of such policy was the Industrial Forest Management Agreement or IFMA. As designed, IFMA was headed towards ensuring ecological balance and realizing an atmosphere where opportunities for income and wealth is proportionate to the promotion of the general well-being of forest-dependent individuals and communities.

The Philippine Government when it embarked in this project envisioned an improved management of residual natural forests. Primary government agency responsible for such is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), where the guiding principle as mandated stands to be conservation, management, development and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources.
IFMA established Industrial Forest Plantations (IFPs) where private sector investment was embraced.

In Iloilo, the call for IFMA support was answered back in 1994 by business and family man, Johnny Que.

"Toto" to his faithful employees, Que has since instilled the value of hard work and commitment reminiscent of the Que legacy that has caused Que chain of businesses to expand. For decades now and generation to generation, the Que family undoubtedly grew to become an icon in the business community of Iloilo.
Que sera sera? Not quite for this one Que who served to talk about hands-on operation in family businesses and related ventures. Same Que who best exemplified the true meaning of dedication and focus, not just getting things done but getting it done right.
Que's IFMA site is located in the hinterland barangays of Progreso, Badiangan and Agbobolo, Ajuy, Iloilo. Altogether, the government granted him forest tenure of 25 years for 540 hectares of public forest land.
Here vast lands of greens and full-blown trees now stand to be the 'living witnesses' of an IFMA gone really right though its start was admitted to be bleak.

The start was bleak with the site marked with acidic soil, zero road network and predominantly cogonal. Progreso Barangay Captain Carmelino Beatingo when asked of the area's history said his recollection was that since after World War 2, not a single portion of the area had trees.
To date, Que's best efforts saw the survival of over 110,000 trees, a road network and commitment to what has since been expected of him when granted of IFMA No. 6-7-IFMA 001-12312.
In the words of DENR 6's Regional Executive Director Julian Amador in the observance of World Environment Day, "Let us examine the state of environment and consider carefully the actions we must take to address the preservation of life on this earth."

Sentiments shared by Que who vowed to finish off his end of the bargain by planting more trees, securing the thousands existing and going that extra mile in preserving the environment.
Future plans "with God's grace" he stressed, include the planting of more trees and the development of the site. While at it, Que envisions an eco-tourism community that would run consistent with the government's environmental policies and tourism drive that are all 'environment-friendly.'
Que would speak of that day he wanted to see a nature park developed in the area where beyond the revenue it would generate both to the government and to the private partner, the land as protected and rehabilitated will remain as such -- protected and rehabilitated.
Que's IFMA site has contributed to the growth of the Municipality of Ajuy which now ranks first in terms of forest-rehabilitation efforts. 548.79 hectares of reforested government land in a tenure program that has contributed to the region's ranking of being third in the country in terms of Philippine Forest cover.

Que's legacy and the government's IFMA. No "ifs" on this one.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/14/the.que.legacy.corporate.social.responsibility.personified.html

This is good,we are also in the forefront of forest preservation. indeed our environmental heritage must also be secured. plus being the cleanest and greenest city this year! yey!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:11 AM

Thanks for the compliments :D
Ambut lang guid about sa Bars/Resto/Foods, kay wala man ko daan ga gwa pirmi sa amo na nga scenes. But so far, the biggest development would be the Billboard Commercial Complex beside SM. http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/100_7294-1.jpg
Amo na ina ang ngalan niya Chy? Billboard Commercial Complex? So it's Smallville v Billboard na gale? I hope the Billboard CC will fasttrack whatever development they are planning at the moment since Small ville is up for expansion na. They really have to move fast to catch up sa Smallville Area.

http://static.flickr.com/62/165672192_c0f6075fdd.jpg?v=0
This is a building of IDC (dunno if it's new or rennovated). The condo clinic will be built just beside this building, sa parking lot on the foreground of the picture. A perspective is already posted on a billboard (or streamer), which probably means that it will be starting construction soon.
Nice one. IDC is really gearing for bigger expansion. I'm glad to know that the biggest medical center of Western Visayas is doing well. I hope they will lead the medical tourism in our region as well.

I hope along with Guimaras they will expand the scope of Metro Iloilo from 15km radius of Iloilo City to 25km ...which means the ff municipalities will be included:

Oton
Leganes
Pavia
San Miguel
Tigbauan
Sta. Barbara
Cabatuan
Zarraga
Dumangas
Alimodian
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Sidenote lang:

Expanded Metro Iloilo Stats:
Population (2006): 995,866
Land Area (in sq. km.): 1,454.6
Pop. Density: 685 persons/sq.km.[/QUOTE]

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:13 AM

Chymera great pics as usual,my compliments, Happy Independence Day to all.
GO MIDC,GO Dinagyang,GO Ilonggo SSC Forumers!!!

Go MIDC ! Hala Bira!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:16 AM

The Que legacy: Corporate social responsibility personified
By Florence F. Hibionada

Iloilo once enjoyed the tag, "Queen City of the South," still relishes the title "City of Love" as it opens its doors to become highly-urbanized.

In the province with 42 towns and one component city, tags and titles vary from the northernmost town of Estancia being the "Alaska of the Philippines." Or to Guimbal down South as the "Tourist Destination."

Business has since flourished with the economy of both city and provincial governments registering a significant high even in trying times where revenues are at its lowest.

Unemployment and discontent in governance remain alongside the influx of new jobs and greater opportunities. Investments from both domestic and foreign players range from a few thousands to millions of pesos alongside the ventures of the government and partnerships with other governments.

In the midst of it all comes the battle of preserving the environment. Where development sets in, imbalance and destruction may happen. Where progress steps in, devastation and tragedy is feared.

As such, "protection" has now become a byword where government steps in to regulate that direction for development, ever mindful of people's right to a life of dignity and the general welfare of the citizenry.

As such, policies and programs are designed appropriate to the changing needs of the community.

One of such policy was the Industrial Forest Management Agreement or IFMA. As designed, IFMA was headed towards ensuring ecological balance and realizing an atmosphere where opportunities for income and wealth is proportionate to the promotion of the general well-being of forest-dependent individuals and communities.

The Philippine Government when it embarked in this project envisioned an improved management of residual natural forests. Primary government agency responsible for such is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), where the guiding principle as mandated stands to be conservation, management, development and proper use of the country's environment and natural resources.

IFMA established Industrial Forest Plantations (IFPs) where private sector investment was embraced.

In Iloilo, the call for IFMA support was answered back in 1994 by business and family man, Johnny Que.

"Toto" to his faithful employees, Que has since instilled the value of hard work and commitment reminiscent of the Que legacy that has caused Que chain of businesses to expand. For decades now and generation to generation, the Que family undoubtedly grew to become an icon in the business community of Iloilo.

Que sera sera? Not quite for this one Que who served to talk about hands-on operation in family businesses and related ventures. Same Que who best exemplified the true meaning of dedication and focus, not just getting things done but getting it done right.

Que's IFMA site is located in the hinterland barangays of Progreso, Badiangan and Agbobolo, Ajuy, Iloilo. Altogether, the government granted him forest tenure of 25 years for 540 hectares of public forest land.

Here vast lands of greens and full-blown trees now stand to be the 'living witnesses' of an IFMA gone really right though its start was admitted to be bleak.

The start was bleak with the site marked with acidic soil, zero road network and predominantly cogonal. Progreso Barangay Captain Carmelino Beatingo when asked of the area's history said his recollection was that since after World War 2, not a single portion of the area had trees.

To date, Que's best efforts saw the survival of over 110,000 trees, a road network and commitment to what has since been expected of him when granted of IFMA No. 6-7-IFMA 001-12312.

In the words of DENR 6's Regional Executive Director Julian Amador in the observance of World Environment Day, "Let us examine the state of environment and consider carefully the actions we must take to address the preservation of life on this earth."

Sentiments shared by Que who vowed to finish off his end of the bargain by planting more trees, securing the thousands existing and going that extra mile in preserving the environment.

Future plans "with God's grace" he stressed, include the planting of more trees and the development of the site. While at it, Que envisions an eco-tourism community that would run consistent with the government's environmental policies and tourism drive that are all 'environment-friendly.'

Que would speak of that day he wanted to see a nature park developed in the area where beyond the revenue it would generate both to the government and to the private partner, the land as protected and rehabilitated will remain as such -- protected and rehabilitated.

Que's IFMA site has contributed to the growth of the Municipality of Ajuy which now ranks first in terms of forest-rehabilitation efforts. 548.79 hectares of reforested government land in a tenure program that has contributed to the region's ranking of being third in the country in terms of Philippine Forest cover.

Que's legacy and the government's IFMA. No "ifs" on this one.

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/14/the.que.legacy.corporate.social.responsibility.personified.html)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:23 AM

Maayo gid ini. At least we are starting somewhere else. Hala Bira na naman kita! And paspas na gid man ang Iloilo! :cheers:
I do agree. At least wala kita nagatulog ah. Amo man lang ina ang importante. We're moving, fair and square, ika nga ... ha ha. It's good that several copanies are noticing Iloilo right now. It's time to wake up sleeping beauty naman siguro ah. Hala Bira! :)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:29 AM

I agree with Kirby, too, Metro. Ngaa hulaton ta pa ang website and maghulag kung puwede man lang makahulag kita dayon. Time is gold. It's a not website contest pag-abot sa investments. Iloilo City is positioning itself in a very good direction taking all opportunities in hand. May ara dira nga mga taho nga dapat reklamohan naton when it comes to this matter and maka-sulbra sina esp sa website. But let's not hold off sang isa ka main conference tungod indi updated ang website sang ciudad. That would be the lame excuse to move on. If gusto naton mag-move we have to hit all aspects of developments. We're still groping and regrouping. Kadamo pa dapat buhaton sa ciudad. We have to maximise our capacity and resources, and one thing is to present Iloilo as the HUB FOR I.T. INDUSTRY. Hala Bira! :cheers:
Mind you, there's lots development ang dapat nga matabo. This is just one of themany ways to promote the city. We have to be very keen in sorting all opportunities coming along the way if we want to progress. I hope more IT companies will notcie Iloilo in a year time after the first ILOILO I.T. Week. Get everyone and everything's moving para mas mabaskog aton bid. Kung maayo lang ang city and provincial officials mag-position to lure investors, we'll be seeing dawn of IT boom in the city and province. WE have enough human resources courtesy of seven universities and several colleges around the city area alone, moreso from other parts of the province. It's one of the untapped human resources right now back home. Let's hope and pray things will be heading towards the right direction in a year time. Go Iloilo! :)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:35 AM

That's right. We're bit too far with India when it comes to Medical Transcriptions. Remember, lots and lots of Indian doctors are penetrating Europe (esp UK) and America. Mas madasig ang ila technology compare sa aton. We have talents to offer but we lack resources. Maybe someday we can develop it further. More than anything else sa Iloilo, we need to open our energy sector for other investors. We have to get rid of PECO's monopoly if we wanted to move forward.
I guess we have something to offer as well in relation to this sector. John B is offering a Med Trans course at present, and hopefully Iloilo Docs, too. We might be a little behind compared with India's technology but we have the professional resource capable of doing the job better than they do. I'm not so sure, how this Med Trans will affect the Philippines one way or the other as we're still in a very early stage of development. Let's just see how it goes. :)

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 02:41 AM

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 02:42 AM

Welcome to SSC, Bernie_South and Tek0101!!!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 02:50 AM

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 02:56 AM

thats it, i guess correct guid man ang comment cang isa ta ka upod diri. yloilo officials are busy promoting the city yet, ca IT nga lugar, wala wala guid ang yloilo. i hope they would have to fast track. kauyaya guid ah. maayo pa ang iban nga ciudad. good thing nga ari kita diri, to promote yloilo through this forum and do it the crude way, by word of mouth. hala bira.
well, they need to be very busy especially sa subong nga tini-on Caloy. They really need to move. We've lost several decades by simply resting on our forefathers laurels. Siguro enough time naman to siguro ah. If people here abroad are moving, dapat sila man dira sa Iloilo will move, relevant to the city and provincial's progress and dev't. We maybe uyaya for few years but we're starting to wake up. Let's just continue to call and wake our brothers and sisters man para mangin progresibo naman kita liwat. I think kita iya diri are playing our part for Iloilo, kabay pa ang aton opisyales will do the same as well.

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:00 AM

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 03:03 AM

Yes, You have a point in there... We need to really PUSH our officials to do something about this.

Hala Bira ILOILO! The next BIG thing in:

IT
TOURISM
ECONOMY
INVESTMENTS!

There! :cheers:

the tag remains very open. But you might be right, Metro. It's a matter of how we view things. It's a good phrase when taken positively. And it's very enticing. I wish and I may.

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:11 AM

W. Visayas to be represented at World Urban Forum

WESTERN Visayas will be one of the active participants of the World Urban Forum 3 to be held at Vancouver, Canada on June 19 to 23, 2006.

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Regional Director Evelyn Trompeta, Mayor Jerry Treñas, and Guimaras Governor JC Rahman Nava are among the local leaders invited by the Canadian Urban Institute to join the forum.

*****
Go go go! Mayor Jerry! Go go go ILOILO and GUIMARAS! :cheers:
I'll cheer for both of them as well. This is a good representation of Iloilo City and Guimaras. Seems like Guimaras is taking lead in terms of development as well complementing the plan Regional City of Iloilo. Two main officials of the region are up and running about to maximise the potentials of both places. Gabaskog na gid ang Guimaras that mas nangin notcieable na siya lately. I'm sure it will even rise up in few years time making tourism and manufacturing as their biggest asset. So far, wala pa man gid hotels nga nagpatindog sa Guimaras to compete with Boracay. But in few years time, indi gid maglayo. Guimaras is offering huge potential for these two aspects of development. All they need is to promote it. Remember, Guimaras mangoes had entered several international markets already.

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 03:16 AM

Tribu Ilongganon bags nat'l street dancing group award in Dagupan
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Hala Bira for Tribu Ilongganon! Let's dagyang around the country. I'm glad they're performing nationwide and been asked for several performances in other cities. I hope a more prosperous performnce for Dinagyang's 2006 Champion! Hala Bira to Dagupan! It's Dinagyang time na!

lewdsaint

June 15th, 2006, 03:21 AM

Treñas one of the panelists in Word Urban Forum
By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Mayor Jerry Treñas is set to leave Saturday for the Third Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF3) in Vancouver, Canada scheduled from June 19 to 23. He is one of the four panelists in the forum coming from the different parts of the world.

Treñas will leave for Canada on the 17th and will return on June 22. The other panelists for the WUF3 are His Excellency Ato Arkebe Oqubay, State Minister, Ministry of Works and Urban Development Government of Ethiopia (Addis Ababa), Ana Lucia La Rovero, Director, Urban Development Department, Brazilian Institute of Municipal Administration-IBAM (Rio de Janeiro) and Rafael Betancourt, Regional Manager, Latin America and the Caribbean, Canadian Urban Institute (Havana).

Other than the city mayor, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) regional director Evelyn Trompeta, Governor Joaquin Rahman Nava of Guimaras, Jose Roni Peñalosa, executive director of the Metro Iloilo Development Council (MIDC), Evan Arias, heads, plans and programs of the Provincial Planning and Development Office of Guimaras and Francis Gentoral, Canadian Urban Institute project manager will also attend the WUF3. The group except for Treñas will leave today (June 14) and will return to the country on the 25th of June.

The WFU3 was established by UN-HABITAT as an inclusive and open forum. It is held every two years and allows dialog among urban actors from all sectors. From the national government, local authorities, private sector, communities, academe and organized labor. They will exchange know-how and generate ideas.

Source : http://thenewstoday.info/2006/06/14/trenas.one.of.the.panelists.in.word.urban.forum.html

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Wala na ako masiling pa kay Mayor Jerry!!! Proud kami sa imo!!!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:26 AM

This is good news, more and more foreign countries are starting to notice Iloilo

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/14/british.ambassador_tn.jpg

Nicholas Loney helped develop a booming sugar industry in Iloilo (and the whole country) by introducing modern machineries from the west. He also contributed to the "death" of the flourishing weaving industry of Iloilo (which at the time was a major industry) by bringing in cheap textile.

Now, the British Council is going to help the weaving industry flourish once again :D
Kudos to our very hardworking officials in the city and province of Iloilo. I hope we'll have a better trading acheme with UK in the next few years. Good market indeed for all of us Ilonggos. And I do hope, too, that UK will help us bring back our weaving industry to its height.

Chy, I think you're right. More and more foreign countries are noticing Iloilo's development lately. Just barely few months ago, Indonesia wants to trade with us and another Chinese city wanted to have a sister-pact, too. Now, it's Britain's turn to look at Iloilo once more after Loney. That's a good and very promising potential already. I hope Canada-Australia-Germany-Japan will continue to share with us their resources to further Iloilo's development. Hala Bira! :)

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 03:29 AM

lewdsaint

June 15th, 2006, 03:31 AM

THE ATI OF PANAY PHOTOGRAPHS @ MUSEO ILOILO
Iloilo’s Tribute to Filipinos’ Ancestral Heritage

Pagemaker
By Zedrick Señeres

ILOILO – the home of rich historical and cultural attractions, the Dinagyang Festival, stately mansions, majestic centuries old churches and exotic delicacies – proudly hosted the culminating activities of the National Heritage Month Celebration last May.

The historic event kicked off with a tour around the Iloilo River followed by the unveiling of the old photographs of the Ati of Panay at Museo Iloilo.

These vintage photographs depict the life and struggles of the Atis in the country and their resilience and faith in their culture.

Note: The black and white portraits processed from the negative store of University of San Carlos museum are part of the photo collections of Fr. Rudolf Rahman and Dr. Marcelino Maceda taken from 1955-1965.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/lifestyle.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/lifestyle1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/lifestyle2.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/lifestyle3.jpg

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

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:32 AM

Badiangan celebrates 3rd Pandayan Festival

Go Badiangan! Paspas Badiangan!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:35 AM

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 03:39 AM

Happy Philippine Independence Day!

http://static.flickr.com/53/165676805_d263eb2625.jpg?v=0

Taken in ILOILO City? Wow! Kudos Chymera! It' really grand! It's like ...

All roads lead to ILOILO CITY!

The Next Big Thing, indeed!

Hala Bira!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:44 AM

First Iloilo Information Technology Week opens at SM City Iloilo
By RONELO LADIAO

“Iloilo has IT. Catch IT!”

The first ever Iloilo Information Technology Week opened yesterday, June 13, 2006 at the upper ground floor of SM City Iloilo. A motorcade started the activity at 2 PM from Plaza Libertad to SM City Iloilo.

This five-day event was spearheaded by the Iloilo Provincial Government, Iloilo City Government, Department of Trade and Industry, Iloilo Business Club and the Iloilo IT AD HOC Committee.

The Iloilo IT Week exhibit started with a grand opening, followed by a series of lectures from June 14 to June 17, 2006. As expected, there will be informative activities, product presentations, career opportunities and invited IT speakers that will help usher the strengthening of Iloilo City’s IT potential.

The premier schools that highlight IT courses through their respective booths are Central Philippine University, John B Lacson Colleges Foundation, Panpacific Training Center, University of Iloilo, University of San Agustin, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology and West Visayas State University.

Iloilo’s business sectors that act as the driving force behind the first ever IT Week are Bayantel, Call Center Integrators, Echo Customer Contact Center, ePLDT Ventus, Iloilo Business Club and Philippine Society for IT Educators.

On the other hand, Iloilo City Government and Iloilo Provincial Government were supported by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Diosdado Cadena, DTI Provincial Director delivered a warm welcome message. Several important officials from Iloilo Provincial Government and Iloilo City Government came during the event to show their support.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, Councilor Jed Mabilog and Iloilo Provincial Administrator, Manuel Mejorada were among the government officials who graced the opening program.

For the past years, Iloilo City has become the flourishing hub of Information Technology development with the establishment and existence of several Call Centers.

Since IT Courses are in-demand in several premier schools these days, the advent of modern technology and the potential of Iloilo City in terms of IT will be boost through this one-of-a-kind event.

The fortified alliance of the academe, LGUs, city and provincial government plus the support of various IT centers and companies aims to enhance the IT industry locally.

This unique project will definitely increase the awareness among the Ilonggos that Iloilo has the potential in IT business in terms of skills and manpower resources.

With the empowerment of Iloilo City’s IT potential, the Ilonggos will be able to cope with globalization and progress. The project organizers also visualize in establishing the Iloilo IT Foundation.

(source: Panay News)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:56 AM

Tesda to assess ICT applicants
............
In Iloilo City, TESDA has tapped call center companies for the training scheme including ePLDT Ventus; ECHO Customer Contact System, Inc.; Call Box, Inc.; MedLink Transcription Services; John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation, Inc. (JBLCF-Arevalo)-Information Technology Training Center; Panpacific Call Center and Training School; VMA Global College; and ST. Zita Training and Development Center, Inc.

The P500-million project was launched in Iloilo City simultaneously with other IT centers in the country last month and aims to train a total of 100,000 jobseekers until December 2006.
http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories10.php
Good job TESDA! I hope more and more Ilonggos will benefit from this program. More to come pa! Kinahanglan, tuluy-tuloy na ang mga projects nga pareho sini. Hala Bira!

Wahehe! Thanx for your insight Kirbs. I mean we don't need to hold back ourselves from conducting/realizing our IT capabilities and development just because we are not done with a good website. Just read the news above. I can feel that we are going to that direction. Its just a matter of time. I do understand the complaints of Soul, just like us He is just after the welfare of ILOILO! Wag apurado Soul, darating din tayo. As of late we can see many improvements in our pace and so far the current officials that we have are receptive/open to suggestion/criticism and improvements. That alone we have to be thankful for. But yes lot more needs to be done. :cheers:

Hala Bira ILOILO! Hala Bira ILONGGO! :cheers:[/QUOTE]
You're welcome, Metro. I believe with Soul's good intention, too. I'm sure each and everyone of us here wants the best for the city and province of Iloilo, however, we can only take one thing at a time. As we are developing gradually, we actually don't know which area or aspect of development will going to hit us first. It's by taking every opportunity along the way that we can learn. We might not have the best website in town but we are slowly waking up. And of course, one thing nga natabo is this IT Week Awareness. It's already a big blow for our another sleeping potential. At least we must be grateful nga may amo kita sini kay other cities wala pa nakabugtaw sa bagay nga ini. Medyo ma-culture shock pa kita subong sa mga nagakinatabo sa ciudad sang Iloilo considering nga well-rested gid bal-an kita for decades. Subong, halos daw ara ang tanan. So maintindihan ta man siguro kung may ara nga aspecto nga ma-overlook sang tanan. Btw, with school's website, try www.cpu.edu.ph I'm sure it's way too different sa previous website nila. :)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 03:59 AM

:cheers:

Chy, thanx for clarifying. Maybe that building is the New Nursing building of IDC...if I am not mistaken that is a 3 storey building. Thanks for the upddates.

Kirbs, labay di panulay kagab-i ay te. Wala gid kaluwas sa akon. Gin waswasan ko gid ah. Guwa gid pag ka mango ya eh. Wala ka sabat mayo. Te, kundi kuha nya gid parte nya. Wahehe! Ok lang ah. Wahehe!

Regards sa inyo tanan.... :cheers:
ha ha ha. Daw sa amo gid Metro. Wala na ko ga-intiende sang dako dira kay wala man ina sila mabulig sa aton sa Iloilo. But okay gid ah. Baskog man gihapon.

Is that an IDC new nursing building? Wow! Really impressive! Medyo baskog na gid ang IDC subong no? Mas aggressive sila sa ila expansion.

Go, go, go IDC!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 04:03 AM

CCI: Opening BPO opportunities of Iloilo

The Call Center Integrators (CCI) along Diversion Road in Mandurriao, Iloilo City is attracting job applicants to enter a promising career in the Information and Communication (ICT) industry.

....

CCI will be conducting an “Orientation for Call Center Agents” at SM City Iloilo June 14 at 2-3pm as one of the activities of the 1st Information Technology (IT) Week from June 13-17.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/special.php

*****
Good news to all ILONGGOs! I mean I know the works of a Call Center. They are also equal opportunity employer... they hire at least 2nd year college student or even high school graduate. Also I saw somebody working in a Call Center though he is in a wheelchair. As long as you qualify... you can work. There is no age limit as well! :cheers:
More and more are coming for Iloilo's IT development. Okay gid ina. Any more ideas of call centers due to open this year in Iloilo City? Medyo diri na sila naga-relocate ah. Good choice for call centers. Also, we need to develop our Med Trans sa ciudad. I think the leading school offering the course is the JBLCF! Hala Bira na naman!

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 04:10 AM

Very imposing, Lew. Well done. :)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 04:12 AM

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 04:19 AM

Iloilo City next IT destination
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City is going to be the next Information Technology (IT) destination in the Visayas, said Commissioner Dondi O. Mapa of the Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT).

Mapa was the keynote speaker in yesterday’s opening ceremony and launching of exhibits of the First Iloilo IT Week at SM City which runs until June 17.

Mapa will also discuss the “Philippine Cyberservices Industry Overview and Roadmap for Iloilo” during the Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT) summit at the provincial capitol today.

The summit aims to establish the I-FIT through the support of business leaders who are encouraged to put in money for the development of local human resources to fill up the rising workforce demand of the booming ICT industry.

Why Iloilo City?

“We went around scouting for areas with good educational system and we have assessed that Iloilo City has developed colleges and universities. The rich tradition of English proficiencies will also attract investors in the ICT industry to come in,” Mapa told reporters.

“There is also a well-established telecommunication infrastructure here as what ICT locators preferred,” Mapa pointed out.

He noted that Iloilo City along with Bacolod City in Negros Occidental and Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental have been positioned as the next IT hubs in the Visayas as Manila and Cebu are already “crowded”.

Mapa said Baguio City and Sta. Rosa City, Laguna in Luzon were also included in the next “Top 5” IT centers in the country.

Although Mindanao area has a lot of potentials, the peace and order situation should be addressed, Mapa added.

But Mapa said that inadequate power supply in the city is considered a setback to the ICT industry.

Still, Mapa is optimistic that the problem will be addressed with the proposed deployment of the 24-MW Power Barge 101 here from Cebu÷” as he cited the efforts of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to lobby with the President for the said transfer.

Mapa added that Iloilo would ultimately become an IT haven in the region with the supports of the city and provincial governments to uplift the private sector-led IT-enabled industry.

ILOILO BRAGS IT POTENTIALS

ILOILO has what it takes to become an Information Technology (IT) hub, according to Iloilo provincial director Diosdado P. Cadena Jr. of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Cadena made the assessment during the opening of the First Iloilo IT Week at SM City yesterday.

Cadena said they enjoined industry partners and local stakeholders towards the realization of an “ambitious plan” to make Iloilo the call center haven in the region.

Cadena said they pushed for the IT potentials of Iloilo during the strategic planning workshop conducted by no less than Commissioner Dondi O. Mapa of the Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT) March 28.

So what makes Iloilo an ideal IT hotspot?

“We assessed the fact that Iloilo has around 16,000 graduates every year from more than 50 academic institutions; well-developed but underutilized telecommunications infrastructures along the cyberservices superhighway of the country; a supportive city and provincial governments; local incentives to ICT locators; and the quality of life here is first-rate at a much lower cost,” Cadena pointed out.

Believing that these potentials that would enhance the IT-enabled industry, Cadena said they created the Iloilo IT adhoc committee that worked on initiatives to boost the sector.

Staging the first-of-its-kind IT event here, Cadena said “the activities are very important to raise our awareness on the latest in the industry and how these technologies influence our current way of life.”

He added that “the exhibits, mini-lectures, product presentations and job fairs will show us that even without consciously thinking about it, IT is fast-changing the way we live.”

“IT has made the world smaller but more challenging and demanding. We will showcase what we have and what we can still do to advance the IT industry of Iloilo,” Cadena told audience composed of IT players, businessmen, government agencies and members of the academe.

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localprev10.php)

lewdsaint

June 15th, 2006, 04:25 AM

Avancena Ancestral House (Arevalo?, Iloilo City)
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Chy, sa Molo na sya dampi.

Sulod sang Avancena Ancestral House:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/avancena8.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/avancena6.jpg

lewdsaint

June 15th, 2006, 04:30 AM

Kirb, abi mo ikaw lang may mga goodnews?
Ari pa gid hu....

Young peer counselors fascinate British envoy

ILOILO City – With the extensive training on Presentation & Peer Helping Skills for Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program (AHYDP) fascinated British Ambassador Peter Beckingham during a short talk yesterday with selected youth peer counselors/helpers at the Provincial Population Office (PPO) of the Capitol.

“The talks with those young people are tremendous not only that they can speak correct English, but they can identify various adolescent problems and present solutions,” Beckingham said.

“We have a fascinating discussion about sex-related problems of young people, getting to know and understand their sexuality,” he added.

The Ambassador also suggested that with the strong command in English that these young people posses, some of them should work in call centers.

This year, a total of 39 peer counselors underwent training on Presentation & Peer Helping Skills for Adolescent Health and Youth Development Program (AHYDP), which were conducted on April 25-29, 2006 for Batch 1 and May 15-19, 2006 for Batch 2.

PPO received a grant from the British Embassy a total amount of P532,697.29 through the Family Planning Organization of the Philippines, Inc. to be utilized in its program dubbed “Peer Counseling: A Vehicle for Improving Adolescent Reproductive Health.”

Meanwhile, Provincial Population Office Godofredo Cubil said the youth will assist in attaining AHYDP’s objective to promote and improve the total well-being of young people aging 10-24 years old, and reduce the incidence of reproductive health problems.

He said further that the training, which incurred technical assistance from the Commission on Population Regional Office VI, aimed to enhance knowledge of youth to AHYDP and develop competencies in assisting peers to effectively prepare and cope with the challenges and difficulties of adolescence; discuss the threats and challenges confronting the adolescents; develop basic skills, competencies on peers helping/counseling and presentation; demonstrate increased appreciation and commitment towards the goals and vision of the AHYDP; and entrance existing plans.

Source : http://panaynews.com.ph/news4.htm

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:08 AM

where art thou? Nadula na si Kirby haw?

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:13 AM

I hope along with Guimaras they will expand the scope of Metro Iloilo from 15km radius of Iloilo City to 25km ...which means the ff municipalities will be included:

Oton
Leganes
Pavia
San Miguel
Tigbauan
Sta. Barbara
Cabatuan
Zarraga
Dumangas
Alimodian
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Sidenote lang:

Expanded Metro Iloilo Stats:
Population (2006): 995,866
Land Area (in sq. km.): 1,454.6
Pop. Density: 685 persons/sq.km.
That regional city plan is really good. It's a well-extensive scheme for Iloilo City and its neighbouring municipalities and the island-province of Guimaras. I'm sure it will be another plus factor for MIDC. I hope to see more and more developments coming in Guimaras and Iloilo soon.

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:23 AM

First Iloilo Information Technology Week opens at SM City Iloilo
By RONELO LADIAO

“Iloilo has IT. Catch IT!”

Definitely a Next Big Thing! Good move for Iloilo City! Tani damo pa gid call centers mag-relocate sa aton ciudad. Dako gid mabulig niya sa ekonomiya sang Iloilo.

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:31 AM

CCI: Opening BPO opportunities of Iloilo
..............
Good news to all ILONGGOs! I mean I know the works of a Call Center. They are also equal opportunity employer... they hire at least 2nd year college student or even high school graduate. Also I saw somebody working in a Call Center though he is in a wheelchair. As long as you qualify... you can work. There is no age limit as well! :cheers:
Call center agent ka gali, Metro? That's nice huh! I've watched the ABS netcast about call center and call center agents a month ago and I'm impressed sang ila ginakita. At least one can earn from 15 - 50,000 a month. Besides, 24-hour pa ang duty. Naku Metro basi one time maka-estoryahanay pa kita sa phone .. hehe.

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:42 AM

That's right. We bit too far with India when it comes to Medical Transcriptions. Remember, lots and lots of Indian doctors are penetrating Europe (esp UK) and America. Mas madasig ang ila technology compare sa aton. We have talents to offer but we lack resources. Maybe someday we can develop it further. More than anything else sa Iloilo, we need to open our energy sector for other investors. We have to get rid of PECO's monopoly isf we wanted to move forwarrd.
Good topic JonJon.

Question on why India is the world's IT haven amidst poor command in English is indeed fascinating. Especially ang ila accent, whoah! But look at them now. Call Centers are proliferating in India and like what you've said, Med Trans is becoming a big business industry in India as well. Hambal nila, i-fax mo lang ang data diri sa Europe by 5-10 minutes time, balik na sa imo. It's very cost-effective kapin pa kay very cheap ang ila labour. I think mas magustuhan gid sang mga companies diri. Recently, they're tapping China naman due to cheap labour also. Pero does it mean nga ipanubuon pa gid naton ang cost of labour naton sa Pinas in order to compete with them? Medyo layo pa kita sa mga countries nga ini when it comes to IT. Tani we'll come up with better offers later.

Btw, Jon, I absolutely agree with you. NO to PECO's monopoly! Amo ini ang makapaguba sang ciudad naton. City officials should start wooing other energy investors to invest in the city and province of Iloilo.

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:48 AM

this is my first news contribution .. hehe. Try ko man pangita sang mga news for Iloilo. Anyway, here's a good news for the first district residents. I'm sure this can help them one way or the other. Btw, it sounds like 'Toys r us' promo ini.

‘Bags r’ us’ provides livelihood
program for the first district
By GEROME DALIPE IV

GUIMBAL Iloilo - Hoping to improve the lives of the people in the First District of Iloilo, Congw. Janette Garin launched the “Bags r’ us.” The bag-making program was launched last June 7 at the palatial house of the Garins in Guimbal, Iloilo.

The livelihood program includes making and enhancing seminars on how to make durable schools bags.

Teachers from West Visayas College of Scinece and Technology were tapped to train interested individuals who have skills in making bags thru a memorandum of agreement recently signed by the both parties.

In conceptualizing the “Bags r’ us,” Garin gives emphasis on the needs of her constituents in the first district to have a noble source of livelihood with the support from the national government.

Presently, variuos residents supported the livelihood program of Garin. About 50 representatives from four towns—San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Tubungan and Oton participated in the said program.

The participants underwent a week of eight hours a day straight training on how to make bags, including family values and entrepreneural skills.

Successful participants of the program held their graduation ceremony at Garin’s residence last Tuesday.

Garin, who regularly gives school bags during the opening of classes in various elemnatary schools in the first district, said she decided to continue with the livelihood program each school year.

“Rather than ordering from Manila, I would rather purchase it directly from the people here and I will be their number customer,” explained Garin.

Garin said she wants to sell the locally made bags to other areas of the country. She already approached other lawmakers asking them to support her livelihood program.

“Nobody can help us except ourselves. The people will always be there to support you but you have to make your own direction. Mga kasimanwa, gabay pa nga ulikdon kag halongan nyo ang inoy natun-an sa seminar. (My I hope that you will value the things that you have learned from the seminar.) I hope the added income derived from this endeavor can help your families. May I likewise call on you to spread the skill to your neighbors. It is in sharing that we gain more blessing,” stressed Garin.

Garin allocated the funds for all the materials needed in the program such as electric sewing machines, textiles, among others thru her pork barrel. The program is worth P750,000.

Each finished bag is sold at P60. About 750-900 elementary pupils of various schools in the second district have benefited from such program last year.

(link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/business.htm)

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:51 AM

wala ko diri i-contribute nga pictures iya. Manug-react na lang ako siguro .. hehe

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:54 AM

The Que legacy: Corporate social responsibility personified
By Florence F. Hibionada
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http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/14/the.que.legacy.corporate.social.responsibility.personified.html

This is good,we are also in the forefront of forest preservation. indeed our environmental heritage must also be secured. plus being the cleanest and greenest city this year! yey!
Kudos to Mr Que. I hope we'll continue to preserve our environment. It's an irreplaceable beauty.

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Explore the alluring beauty and the rich heritage of Sta. Barbara

La Hermosa Sta Barbara! Viva!

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 06:11 AM

I do agree. At least wala kita nagatulog ah. Amo man lang ina ang importante. We're moving, fair and square, ika nga ... ha ha. It's good that several copanies are noticing Iloilo right now. It's time to wake up sleeping beauty naman siguro ah. Hala Bira! :)
Nami gid abi mag-hush-a-bye baby si Mayor Ganzon mo. Ano pa tulog gid kita dayon. It was Iloilo City's downside, having Ganzon as a mayor. Diin ka imo kakita nga tabugon niya ang mga instik sa ciudad? I guess the newer politicians learned a lot from Ganzon's regime. Probably, we all leanred a lot from those experiences. Aside from declining sugar industry in 70s, nadugangan pa gid niya. It really brought Iloilo City to its knees. Siguro indi na kita mag-wonder why kadamo sang Ilonggo businessmen ang naghalalin sa Iloilo. Adlaw-adlawon ka pa naman singgit sang Viva Timawa! Ti namungol tana. Anyhow, Ganzon had a good side as well. Tani tanan kita naka-learn sang mga bagay-bagay sa palibot. Ti, pagbugtaw na, Sleeping Beauty!

spacewagon1

June 15th, 2006, 06:17 AM

British envoy affirms links with Iloilo, RP

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

BRITISH Ambassador Peter Beckingham yesterday affirmed that the United Kingdom continues to maintain its harmonious relation with Iloilo and the Philippines.

Beckingham arrived here yesterday to lead the launching of the P2.1-million anti-graft project of the Iloilo Caucus of Development Non-Government Organizations (I-CODE), a local network of NGO’s in the city and province of Iloilo.

The project, dubbed as “Civil Society Tools for Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Local Government Units,” received a grant from the British Embassy’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO) Global Opportunities Fund (GOF) under its Economic Governance Program.

Representatives from fifteen participating towns in Iloilo, Capiz and Guimaras were also present to accept and sign the agreement for the project. The project is seen as “a grassroots approach to arrest corruption and inefficiency in local governance.”

In its website www.fco.gov.uk, FCO said “the purpose of GOF is to promote action on global issues in areas of strategic importance to the UK.”

GOF funds projects around the world including those aimed at “maintaining security and stability and promotion of transparent, accountable government.”

“We have several interests in the Philippines as we do care very much about the future of this country,” Beckingham told the audience composed of NGOs and local government officials.

“The Philippines has been our important trade partner, particularly energy companies which have provided a lot of jobs for the people. The economic links between us are very close and growing,” stressed Beckingham.

Beckingham likewise noted that the Philippines has been a provider of competent human resources to the United Kingdom.

Beckingham said there were 40,000 Filipinos working in UK before he assumed office but the number swelled to 140,000 workers mostly engaged in health and financial services sectors.

Noting his recent meeting with the Department of Health (DOH) secretary (Francisco Duque), Beckingham said he was assured of enough Filipino nurses to the UK.

The ambassador said that the country has been a major tourism destination for Britons.

“There are around 60,000 British tourists visiting the Philippines. Some of them are on extravagant trips using private jets and yachts. Although there are threats of terrorism, it would be another thing that would bring us to work together,” Beckingham said.

He said they have been implementing economic and governance development projects here as well as in China, Indonesia, Brazil and Mexico.

For Iloilo, Beckingham said they have encouraged traditional weaving in Miag-ao, Iloilo since last year. The British Council provided P1.5 million for the construction of the weaving and training centers in the said municipality.

Beckingham also cited British vice-consul Nicholas Loney for bringing textile technology to Iloilo to develop the agriculture sector.

Beckingham also made a floral offering to Loney’s monument at the Muelle Loney St., Iloilo City Proper “to remind us of the link between Iloilo and United Kingdom”.

Also, Beckingham will be gracing the 100th anniversary of Iloilo Golf and Country Club (IGCC) in Sta. Barbara town next year.

The IGCC, which was founded by a British group led by Loney, is touted as the oldest in Asia.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php

Oh dear! It's grand! It's lovely! You're a gem! Wha'ever!

How I envy the British accent. Tani ako man.

So far, this is good news for everyone in Iloilo. Looks like our old partner is back again on track. Thanks for Mr Beckingham (not Buckingham!). I hope to see more tie-ups between Iloilo and UK in a very near future.

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 06:44 AM

Nami gid abi mag-hush-a-bye baby si Mayor Ganzon mo. Ano pa tulog gid kita dayon. It was Iloilo City's downside, having Ganzon as a mayor. Diin ka imo kakita nga tabugon niya ang mga instik sa ciudad? I guess the newer politicians learned a lot from Ganzon's regime. Probably, we all leanred a lot from those experiences. Aside from declining sugar industry in 70s, nadugangan pa gid niya. It really brought Iloilo City to its knees. Siguro indi na kita mag-wonder why kadamo sang Ilonggo businessmen ang naghalalin sa Iloilo. Adlaw-adlawon ka pa naman singgit sang Viva Timawa! Ti namungol tana. Anyhow, Ganzon had a good side as well. Tani tanan kita naka-learn sang mga bagay-bagay sa palibot. Ti, pagbugtaw na, Sleeping Beauty!
Asus, Space ah. We're learning, aren't we? Thanks for the input anyway. I hope we'll continue to see more developments in our city and province in next few years. Go Iloilo City! Go Iloilo! :)

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 06:46 AM

kirby21

June 15th, 2006, 06:50 AM

Sta Barbara is baring more souls as it slowly strips herself its historical prowess and contributions to the Philippines. Go Sta Barbara, the site of Iloilo's Cry for Independence!

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Iloilo celebrates groundbreaking Information Technology Week

BY RONELO LADIAO

ILOILO City and Province officially kicked off yesterday its first ever Information Technology Week with the theme “Iloilo has IT, Catch IT!”
Good news for Iloilo's IT industry. It's nice to read articles like this. Gima-prove lang sina nga naga-obra aton mga opisyales sa gobyerno. I hope they'll celebrate this every year. Pang-ganyat pa ni sang mga investors to Iloilo City and Province. Well done!

Amo na ya! Hala Bira ILOILO! Amat amat lang...with the UNIVERSITIES rallying behind...and offering courses mas nagamayo nag manpower ta diri. It will ensure the steady supply of Qualified Manpower! :cheers:
Even our universities are waking na gid man Metro. Dako gid ang pag-lie-low ta before in almost all aspects of development. Hopefully, this will be a good start of IT's booming industry in Iloilo. Let's go for it!

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:11 PM

British envoy affirms links with Iloilo, RP

BRITISH Ambassador Peter Beckingham yesterday affirmed that the United Kingdom continues to maintain its harmonious relation with Iloilo and the Philippines.

Point taken. Another good move for Iloilo. At least subong we are opening our doors to other international linkage. Hopefully, we'll start trading with England and UK again in a very near future. Kung tan-awon mo, dako man contribution sang mga British sa Iloilo industry way before pa.

Go UK! Go ILOILO! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:13 PM

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:19 PM

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:31 PM

I do agree. At least wala kita nagatulog ah. Amo man lang ina ang importante. We're moving, fair and square, ika nga ... ha ha. It's good that several copanies are noticing Iloilo right now. It's time to wake up sleeping beauty naman siguro ah. Hala Bira! :)
Daw sa amo gid migs. It seems that the eyes of the world is in Iloilo. Damo lang opportunities subong nga naga-alabot sa aton. Amo ini ang importnate sa tanan especially if we want to build a strong foundation for our tourism and trade industry. I'm sure more and more envoys will come and visit Iloilo City and Iloilo Province in the future. In relation to this, dapat ma-open na aton airport by next year. It will surely maximise our potential for more developments and progress. Hala Bira! :cheers:

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 08:34 PM

Good day peeps! Nice articles and pics guys. Madamo nga salamat!

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:39 PM

Mind you, there's lots development ang dapat nga matabo. This is just one of themany ways to promote the city. We have to be very keen in sorting all opportunities coming along the way if we want to progress. I hope more IT companies will notcie Iloilo in a year time after the first ILOILO I.T. Week. Get everyone and everything's moving para mas mabaskog aton bid. Kung maayo lang ang city and provincial officials mag-position to lure investors, we'll be seeing dawn of IT boom in the city and province. WE have enough human resources courtesy of seven universities and several colleges around the city area alone, moreso from other parts of the province. It's one of the untapped human resources right now back home. Let's hope and pray things will be heading towards the right direction in a year time. Go Iloilo! :)
That's right. More and more developments to come pa. This is just a first step for Iloilo's booming IT industry. Kabay pa sunud-sunod na ang mga conferences or workshops nga ini. Our government officials are doing really well to position Iloilo as the next alternative IT hub in the country. I'm sure dako gid ini ang mabulig niya sa aton mga kasimanwa sa Iloilo. Again, we're hitting almost all aspects of development. Tani suportahan ta ini tanan. :cheers:

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 08:42 PM

Welcome Bernie_South and Tek0101!
Enjoy SSC-Iloilo!

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 08:45 PM

Congrats ILOILO CITY for winning the 2006 CLEANEST and GREENEST CITY for the entire WESTERN VISAYAS!

Hala Bira! Hala Bira!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Congratulations Iloilo City!

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 08:50 PM

Well done, Mr Beckingham. It's been a long time since Iloilo and Britain had their fair share of trade. I'm glad Britain is back to greet Iloilo once more.

Metro, it's an honour. I hope they'll extend more grants for Iloilo's sustainable development. We used to have a good trading and exports with British Isle way back then pa. Hopefully, this development will open Iloilo's doors again to our long lost trade partner, the Great Britain.

Cheers to UK! (he he kulas dayaw!)
Kulas dayaw gid man (hehe). Ti, sulod naman kita subong Kirbs. Mas maayo na gid ina. I hope more international partners will come and visit Iloilo, and start having a trade link with them. With the advent of MIDC as a model metro scheme, Iloilo will soon again rise up from its long slumber. Go Iloilo! Go Brittain! Hala BIra kita tanan! :cheers:

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 08:56 PM

The plan is really inspiring indeed for both Iloilo City and Guimaras. I hope they'll continue to implement in a way that it will be more sustainable in the future. As said, Guimaras tourism potential is also a big thing for Iloilo City. I'm sure we really need to work hand-in-hand with Guimaras for both of our city and their province development.
Agree gid ko, Kirby. The Regional City of Iloilo is the fulcrum of MIDC's development plan. This will position Iloilo once more as the biggest trading area outside MM. With Guimaras and few more Iloilo municipalities helping and sustaining Iloilo City's (core) economy, an abundant impact will surely surface in time. I hope Iloilo and Guimaras residents will share this dream of building a bigger and better Ilonggo country.

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:03 PM

the tag remains very open. But you might be right, Metro. It's a matter of how we view things. It's a good phrase when taken positively. And it's very enticing. I wish and I may.
That's right. I'm still very positive sang tagline nga ina no matter what they say. It's very challenging depending on how we see things in our very own perspectives. There's a vast area of development awaiting for Iloilo City and the province. I'm sure, if not all, most of them will be "The Next BIG Thing!" :cheers:

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 09:09 PM

http://static.flickr.com/53/165676805_d263eb2625.jpg?v=0

Belated na ini pero sige lang ..

Happy Phililippines Indenpendence Day to all!

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 09:13 PM

Tribu Ilongganon bags nat'l street dancing group award in Dagupan

Hala Bira! It's Dinagyang sa Dagupan! Kudos to Tribu Ilongganon!

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:17 PM

I guess we have something to offer as well in relation to this sector. John B is offering a Med Trans course at present, and hopefully Iloilo Docs, too. We might be a little behind compared with India's technology but we have the professional resource capable of doing the job better than they do. I'm not so sure, how this Med Trans will affect the Philippines one way or the other as we're still in a very early stage of development. Let's just see how it goes. :)
Good for John B. Hopefully, we'll develop this another promising industry soon. Let's go IT in Iloilo! :cheers:

marsleg

June 15th, 2006, 09:22 PM

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:30 PM

Me,too. I'm watching as well ano pa in and out man ko. I'll see you tomorrow. Sadya naman ini. :cheers: Daw Come On gid eh. Celebs naman karon sa mg pubs ni. Off ang duwa na naman, ang isa siguro off-sick basta may hampang .. hehe. Cheers :cheers:

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:33 PM

I'm back at last. Sus, nahidlaw man ta sa SSC for several days nga wala ta ka post diri ba. 'musta na kamo tanan? Glad to read some bits and pieces here in our thread. Nakakadlaw man ko sa last few pages ba. I hope to read more important matters rather than bickering here. It's bit funny how aggressive some people are. I hope we have enough of them in the future to raise our country's economy. Hala Bira!

Btw, belated INDEPENDENCE DAY to the PHILIPPINES! Mabuhay!
Nahidlaw mna kami di sa imo Space. Sako subong tanan man summer so hina ang postings. After duty kis-a lagaw pa mo. Shops open til 9 pa man ah. So okay gid.

Hope to see you more often Space. Ayos gid imo contributions migs ah.

So far, okay naman ang dalagan sang pangbuhi sa aton. With ample of opportunities waiting for our fellow Ilonggos indeed. :cheers:

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:40 PM

well, they need to be very busy especially sa subong nga tini-on Caloy. They really need to move. We've lost several decades by simply resting on our forefathers laurels. Siguro enough time naman to siguro ah. If people here abroad are moving, dapat sila man dira sa Iloilo will move, relevant to the city and provincial's progress and dev't. We maybe uyaya for few years but we're starting to wake up. Let's just continue to call and wake our brothers and sisters man para mangin progresibo naman kita liwat. I think kita iya diri are playing our part for Iloilo, kabay pa ang aton opisyales will do the same as well.
Kinahanglan tanan maghulag Space. But maayo gid ini nga mabal-an ta nga ang aton opisyales sang gobeyerno nagahulag man. Damo pa dapat i-improve. It's an exciting time for Iloilo City, province and sa mga Ilonggos subong. With influx of opportunities coming to Iloilo right now, I'm sure magbululugtaw na sila tanan. Eevn sa economic data, positive man kita gihapon iya amidst crisis. Business back home is thriving and damo ang naga-expand. Aside from that, damo pa gid ang nagasululod. I'm sure, basta buhi ang Iloilo, buhi naman liwat ang Western Visayas. Hala Bira gid tuod! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:47 PM

I'll cheer for both of them as well. This is a good representation of Iloilo City and Guimaras. Seems like Guimaras is taking lead in terms of development as well complementing the plan Regional City of Iloilo. Two main officials of the region are up and running about to maximise the potentials of both places. Gabaskog na gid ang Guimaras that mas nangin notcieable na siya lately. I'm sure it will even rise up in few years time making tourism and manufacturing as their biggest asset. So far, wala pa man gid hotels nga nagpatindog sa Guimaras to compete with Boracay. But in few years time, indi gid maglayo. Guimaras is offering huge potential for these two aspects of development. All they need is to promote it. Remember, Guimaras mangoes had entered several international markets already.
I'll go same way, Kirbs. I'm for Iloilo-Guimaras team up. This is one of the best thing happening in Western Visayas region right now. The expanded MIDC coverage is really well-planned to include the five municipalities of the island-province of Guimaras. Again, Guimars is presenting huge and enormous potential when it comes to tourism. I wish Iloilo and Iloilo City can help Guimaras maximise this potential making their economy grow faster and comparable to Boracay and Aklan. To say the least, it's only Iloilo and Guimaras that were not included in those 44 poorest provinces of the Philippines in WV region. Go Iloilo! Go Guimaras! :cheers:

JonJon75

June 15th, 2006, 09:52 PM

Another mark of our glorious past. Now, all of them are slowly awakening. Hinay-hinay lang pero may dating. Amo ina ang importante sa tanan. Ti, may mga international guests na naman sila next year .. yohooo!. Again, the past is playing really well for Iloilo's tourism and business oppportunities. This is really a great start sang aton development. A thing we can always share and be proud of. Hala Bira Iloilo!
Tuod no. First the Iloilo's Royal Street, now the Sta Barbara Golf Course. Wouldn't it be nice to note several heritage/historical sites around Iloilo City less the Miag-ao Fortress Church? But we really need to develop our tourism bid. Kulang pa gid. Even ang mga hotels sa ciudad are outnumbered. I hope may mga dalagkuan man nga international chains ang magpatindog sa Iloilo and of course sa Guimaras (dala gid pirmi naton ang Guimaras iya). We'll see how it goes. Hala Bira lang!

chymera00

June 16th, 2006, 07:25 AM

Former Iloilo Provincial Jail
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Iznart
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Castle Hotel Iloilo
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Iloilo River and Environs
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Animo

June 16th, 2006, 08:13 AM

No one has posted these yet in this thread. :)

What I'm showing here of the pics below is the monument of Jose Rizal in La Paz, Iloilo that I took more than a year ago. It is an old monument erected in 1922 and note that it in spanish. It has recently been renovated by the city but with very embarrassing results. The person who did the repair of the inscription apparently did not know spanish and misspelled some (probably due to the bad state it was in and the inscription was badly faded, he/she guessed what the letters would be).

Plaza in La Paz, Iloilo (Side 1)
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La Fe (not BE)
Con Amor
Es Todo
Para Conseguir
La Libertad

Basically saying, "Faith with Love is all that is needed to bring freedom."

Plaza in La Paz, Iloilo (Side 2)
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Homenaje
Del Pueblo
De La Paz
A Los Benemeritos
De La Patria
Erigido (not Ericido)
En Agosto 1922

Basically says, "A homage of the town of La Paz, to the worthy (heroes) of the country, erected in August 1922."

Plaza in La Paz, Iloilo (Side 3)
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La Libertad
Es Tan Estimable
Como La Vida
Y Vale Mas
Que Todas
Las Riquezas
Del Mundo (not El Mundo)

"Freedom is so admirable like life and is more valuable than all the riches of the world."

BTW, I contacted a local newspaper and the editor said they will contact the association that did the renovation. I doubt will be fixed because its a trivial thing. There are more serious issues they can use the money for than spending it on a monument.

IMPRESARIO

June 16th, 2006, 08:45 AM

IMPRESARIO

June 16th, 2006, 09:02 AM

^^ our use of the spanish language has been rusty as of late,heheh, We must be mindful as well on our restoration works, accuracy and correctness of datas and infos re: monuments,houses,churches,murals,engravings,designs,emblems,signages,etc., to avoid such mistakes like these. Such things create confusion,misinformation and conflict in the future.

BYAHILO

June 16th, 2006, 09:25 AM

hello all.

bag o lang ko ka butwa liwat sako ako sang independence day, sa akon racket. ehhehe

eniways, here are some pics i took last june 12 parade at the quirino grandstand.

Santa Barbara's Kahilwayan Festival
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DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
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Pamulinawen Festival, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
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Halad Festival, Pigcawayan north Cotabato
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IMPRESARIO

June 16th, 2006, 11:20 AM

^^ Nice Pics! Hala Bira! Dinagyang! Go Santa Barbara!
btw,regarding those pedestrian overpasses, how many overpasses do we have in the city right now? 14-15? :)

death327

June 17th, 2006, 12:24 AM

lewdsaint

June 17th, 2006, 05:24 AM

IMPRESARIO

June 17th, 2006, 05:28 AM

lewdsaint

June 17th, 2006, 05:47 AM

SARSWELA
A peek @ Ilonggo musical evolution

Pagemaker
By Zedrick Señeres

The Iloilo SARSWELA, the old musical play considered as the eldest sibling of the Kundiman, chronicles the emotional peaks and valleys of human drama performed in Ilonggo songs dating back in the 1900s.

This musical play was one of the highlights in the culminating activities of the National Heritage month Celebration in Metro Iloilo.

The colourful production, held at the Jaro Covered Gym, was spearheaded by the Iloilo Cultural Heritage and Conservation Council (ICCHC).

The whole event was one nostalgic ambience what with the Ilonggo native delicacies for pika-pika, such as suman, alupe, inday-inday etc.

Leading the cast of characters who performed the Ilonggo Sarswela in high spirits was the renowned Ilongga television and movie personality Cynthis Patag, who wore a stunning black and white Baro’t Saya enhanced with dainty embroidery by Iloilo’s fashion doyen Mel Varca.

Joanne L. Maloto gave justice to her role as the narrator. The character of Triny/Dawina played by Stella Marie Arungayan wearing a modernized kimona ensemble and with matching fish net stockings was also revelation that night.

The soulful and dramatic renditions of Nathaniel Gentizon as Alfredo, Elizalde Rafols as Bandu, Jesse Peñacerrada as the Sultan and Kevin Luntao as Pedro/Roberto also gave justice to the characters they played with Danielle Ramburger as Naty and Jesusa Lebutaque as Tya Maring.

The finale led by Cynthia Patag singing the Ilonggo signature song, “Iloilo ang Banwa ko” with the whole cast of characters drew a deafening applause and standing ovation from the appreciative SRO crowd.

Kudos to the creative team behind this production: director Joseph William Albaña, stage director Alfredo Diaz, musical directors Arne Lubusan & Ronnie Frank Jamanto, scriptwriter Ma. Cecilia Locsin-Nava, set designer Allan Cabalfin and Nonoy Mosquera, make-up artist.

Right after the show, suests from Cosmo Manille and Iloilo were treated to an all-Ilonggo meal of batchoy, laswa, etc. at the Isabelita Hall of the Jaro Cathedral convent.

The sumptuous food was especially prepared by Amigo Terrace Hotel’s culinary wiz Maridel P. Uygongco and Wilson Esparilla.

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Link : http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle.php

lewdsaint

June 17th, 2006, 05:59 AM

John B. is sailing to IT. Go John B.!!!

JBLCF and Microsoft Philippines: Setting the trend through IT Academy
By Janice V. Busil

John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (JBLCF), the multi-awarded and nationally-acclaimed maritime institution in the country, has something to add to their A+ resume. JBLCF has proven its prowess in providing quality education being the first accredited and ISO-certified higher education institution . JBLCF has been included in the Hall of Fame of the Consumer Union in the Philippines and having achieved the highest academic status as an autonomous higher education institution in the Philippines as cited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). Likewise, JBLCF was given a distinction in the latest Philippine Quality Award (PQA).

This year, JBLCF takes pride in establishing the Microsoft IT Academy in Western Visayas. In relation to that, the Business Development Manager of Microsoft Philippines was present in the recently held JBLCF IT Academy launching held at the Cruise Ship Management Building of the institution last Tuesday. The said launching was JBLCF's contribution to the first ever IT Week Celebration in Iloilo which started last Tuesday and will end on the 16th of this month.

The IT Academy will make use of all Microsoft softwares for training of university and college faculty. The softwares will be provided by Microsoft Philippines. JBLCF has 17 JBLCF faculty members who are Microsoft Certified Professionals. They will be teaching various computer and IT courses.

The JBLCF Microsoft IT Academy will boost the technological potentials of the Ilonggos. Equipped with a world-class knowledge that they'll soon gain from the prestigious IT Academy, Ilonggos can now compete globally.

The Academy will offer internationally-recognized standards in terms of curriculum as required by the businesses and the industries all over the globe.

The said luncheon and press conference was attended by famous personalities in the city. Among those were: Butch Peñalosa, who came in behalf of Mayor Jerry Treñas; Nielex Tupas, son of Governor Niel Tupas; officials from the City and Province of Iloilo; DTI-Iloilo Director Diosdado Cadena; representatives from the academe, business and industry leaders; officials from JBLCF and ECHO Communication and Development, a call center provider that is supported by JBLCF.

Dr. Mary Lou L. Arcelo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of JBLCF Inc., welcomed the guests. On the other hand, Mr. Sam Jacoba II of Microsoft Philippines discussed their new program called "Partners in Learning" before he officially launched the JBLCF Microsoft IT Academy. The newly-appointed UPV Chancellor and the Chair of the Steering Committee of the First Iloilo It Week and Iloilo Foundation for IT (IFIT), Dr. Glenn Aguilar delivered a message citing the capabilities of the Filipinos to compete with other races in terms of creativity and technological knowledge. Commissioner Dondi Mapa of the National Commission for ICT, who said that Iloilo has a potential with regard to IT, came to grace the occasion. As a response, JBLCF expressed their gratitude and sentiments through the JBLCF-Arevalo Administrator Dr. Ralph Pador and JBLCF-Molo Administrator Atty. Lorna D. Gellada.

JBLCF is one of the founding members of the Iloilo Foundation for IT or IFIT.

Later that afternoon, the members of the print and broadcast media as well as representatives from other schools were given an opportunity to interact with the JBLCF and Microsoft officials.

The event culminated with a message from Mr. Ronald Raymond L. Sebastian , Vice Chairman of the JBLCF System and President of ECHO Communications & Development Corporation. Dr. Adriano A. Arcelo, Chairman of the JBLCF System Academic Council and Director of the JBLCF System Research Development Center, acted as the Master of Ceremony.

"The vision is that someday you'll have a Bill Gates coming from your university," says Mr. Jacoba.

Aside from giving the soon-to-be IT professionals an excellent foundation for the future, JBLCF's affiliation with Microsoft Philippines will also pave way for other institutions to adopt the latest Microsoft programs that will empower the young members of the society. Thus, promoting technological growth in the city.

Source : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/16/jblcf.and.microsoft.philippines.setting.the.trend.through.it.academy.html

lewdsaint

June 17th, 2006, 06:13 AM

IFIT Launching highlights the 1st Iloilo Information Technology Week
Text and photos by Janice V. Busil

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Opening of the IT Week exhibit at SM City Iloilo, from left, Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada, Councilor Jed Mabilog and Dondi Mapa of the Commission on ICT.

The present world is undeniably dependent on the product of rocket science. Technology has evolved from being an unimaginable dream to a reality that outlived the conventional way of life. Technology and its by-products are indeed very useful in every aspect of life.

In relation to this, the local academe and training institutions, the business and industry sector, and the local government hosted the very first Iloilo Information Technology Week. This celebration started last June 13, 2006 with a motorcade and an opening ceremony as well as launching of the exhibits at the Upper Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo.

IT Schools and IT-related businesses are currently conducting a product exhibit through their respective booths. The said booths will be judged and the most creative one will be awarded on the Closing Ceremony and Awarding Program on June 16, 2006. Likewise, the search for icon logo of the newly-launched Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (IFIT) will come to its end as one of almost-a-dozen entries will be chosen on the closing day.

On its second day, the IFIT Summit Launching and Commitment Ceremony took place at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol where Mr. Roy Perez, Sales Manager for Western Visayas of INNOVE, and Intel's Marketing Officer Marvin Uy gave their inspirational messages. Jaoquin Quintos, the President and CEO of IBM Philippines Inc., identified the four trends in the modern world. According to him, these trends are the trend of smart objects which includes planes and cars, the trend for vast connectedness of everything as evidenced by the currently existing 4.2 billion Internet addresses, the trend to relentlessly collaborate, and the trend of marketplace for expertise.

Commissioner Dondi Mapa of the Commission on ICT cited that emphasis should be focused on teaching, English proficiency, and building up of HR resources for the world. "The teachers are the geese that lays golden eggs. We have to reward them... When we talk about IT, we talk about the better quality of life. That is why the teachers are here," says Mapa.

The President of Cebu Educational Development Foundation for Information Technology or Cedf-IT, Mr. Jose Marie Begornia, came to witness the Commitment Ceremony and to bridge the gap between Iloilo and Cebu so as to make Visayas a center of IT.

The Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology or IFIT was patterned after the successful Cedf-IT. The newly-born foundation hopes to parallel the contribution that Cedf-IT has injected on Cebu's economy.

UPV Chancellor and Chair of the Steering committee of the First Iloilo IT Week and IFIT, Dr. Glenn Aguilar, formally presented the Iloilo Foundation for IT. He stated that the Ad Hoc Committee was formed last March of 2006. He too unveiled the strengths of IT in Iloilo. Among those are the presence of sectoral leadership, large volume of college graduates, strong government-private sector collaboration, and financial capabilities. On the contrary, the committee was able to name certain IT-related weaknesses like lack of information on HR supply and demand, limited and high cost of power, absence of IT services industry despite of the presence of providers, and an unclear vision with regard to HR vs. investment promotion.

Dr. Aguilar gave seven reasons for IFIT and they are: connect, coordinate, collaborate, create, compete, challenge, and celebrate.

After a series of brainstorming, IFIT's vision-mission as "the premier development partner for world-class ICT, HR anchored on industry standards" was realized.

In consonance to the birth of IFIT, the Iloilo City Government through Mayor Jerry Treñas supported the Foundation with a PhP 500,000.00. Mayor Trenñas,who left early for another appointment, was represented by his Senior Executive Assistant Francis Cruz.

The Commitment Manifesto of the Academe was led by Fr. Peralta of De Paul College. Heads and representatives of different schools expressed their commitment to IFIT by signing on the said manifesto. A manifesto of the same content was read and signed by Mr. Jess Palmares, the Marketing Head of Bayantel in Western Visayas. Representatives from Business and Industry sector then followed. The same Commitment manifesto was signed by the Government officials as led by DTI-Iloilo Director Diosdado Cadena. Provincial Administrative Head Manuel Mejorada signed in behalf of Governor Niel Tupas, Sr. Butch Muyco of Asset Management and Francis dela Cruz, Board of Trustee of Iloilo Business Club, committed their support for IFIT.

JBLCF's Dr. Adrian Arcelo acted as the Master of Ceremony that afternoon.

The Iloilo IT Ad Hoc committee and the Initial Founding Conveners of the IFIT were: (From the Academe) CPU, JBLCF, Panpacific Training Center, UI, USA, UPV, WVCST, and WVSU; (From Business and Industry) Bayantel, Call Center Integrators, ECHO Costumer Contact Center, ePLDT Ventus, Iloilo Business Club, and Philippine Society of IT Educators; (Government) CHED, DOST, DTI, Iloilo City Government, Iloilo Provincial Government, and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

Source : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/16/ifit.launching.highlights.the.1st.iloilo.information.technology.week.html

lewdsaint

June 17th, 2006, 06:20 AM

From The News Today
Link : http://www.thenewstoday.info/index.htm

Badiangan celebrates 3rd Pandayan Festival
Contributed by Bombette G. Marin

Badiangan, a fifth class municipality in the northwest central portion of Iloilo Province, is located about 40 kilometers from Iloilo City. It lies at the geographic and cultural towns belonging to the Third District, with borders on the north by Dueñas; on the northwest by Lambunao; Pototan on the east; on the southwest by Janiuay, and Mina on the southeast.

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In the Spanish period, the territory of present-day Badiangan was a thriving settlement. Since then, the town's inhabitants have referred to it by the name "Kabadiang," derived from a wild plant called "badiang," a specie of the gabi family found to be very abundant in the area. It was only until June 17, 1967, when former President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed into law RA 506, that Badiangan be a full-fledged municipality of Iloilo Province.

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Badiangan extends over an area of 7,750 hectares purely devoted to agricultural crop production. The town is roughly sloping having 29.14% of its land ideal for rice farming, 23.65% is best for intensive feed grains and upland crops and the remaining 47.21% suitable for coffee, coconut and corn.

The population of Badiangan was estimated at 22,213 in 2000 (Census on Population). The growth rate began to decline in the mid-1970s after the government initiated a major population control program. Using the 2000 as its base year, the growth rate had declined to 0.10 percent from the years 1990-2000.

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The municipality is divided into 31 barangays. Although 92.36% of the municipality's population resides mostly in its rural barangays, its poblacion, covering an area of 350.35 hectares, serves as its main administrative, educational, commercial---though slow and undefined, and financial center.

Codes of personal conduct and group behavior that far predate the Spanish conquest continue to influence Badiangans' culture. Enduring cultural values include observance of religious obligations and striving to act morally. The increase in educational opportunities mostly for girls, since then, raised expectations among women in the community for work opportunities outside the home. This rapid increase of employed women has stimulated the growth of a gender-sensitive society and many of them are perceived as main contributors to development.

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Government planning plays an important role in Badiangan's economy. Its municipal government, headed by their very dynamic and devoted municipal mayor, the Hon. SUZETTE A. MAMON has designed and implemented multiyear planning programs with the goal of industrial diversification, emphasizing economic self-sufficiency, which required greater investment in agriculture and livelihood programs.

Such livelihood programs are seen in the towns' long tradition of loom-weaving based in barangays Tina and Cabayogan, producing products such as patadyong, barong, handkerchief and tablecloth. The Badiangan Instant Taho or "ginger ale", a patented product developed and manufactured in Barangay Iniligan, is a delicious concoction from ginger rhizomes that leaves a soothing sensation and helps relieve sore throat and stomach upset. Known for its durability and craftsmanship here and abroad, the Bingawan Bolo produced in Barangay Bingawan is another product the town is truly proud of. At present, the municipality produces ten types of bolos used for a specific function: (a) Binakuko used for chopping wood; (b) Sinuwak used in carpentry and cutting shrubs and smaller trees; (c) Ginunting having the same function as the sinuwak; (d) Pinuti is used in slicing meat; (e) Tangkap can be used in the kitchen; (f) Linamay, Surot, and Balintawak are used in gardening; (g) Kayog used long time ago to harvest rice; and (h) Wasay used to chop lumber and bigger trees. These livelihood programs remain an important industry of the town.

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Although Badiangan (one of the less profitable colonies of Spain in the province of Iloilo) lacks the splendors of Spanish architecture that are found elsewhere, Spanish culture and tradition is deeply felt and seen through the high esteem in which Badianganons hold their festivity. This has helped the town foster its own identity in a province where festivals are celebrated almost every month of the year. PANDAYAN Festival, now on its 3rd year, is considered one of the most promising cultural attractions in Iloilo. Developed to honor a tradition that served as the main source of livelihood of the people through the years, the festivity is a fitting tribute to the ingenuity, skill and dedication of every Badianganons.

The Municipality of Badiangan is inviting everyone to its week-long celebration of the town's Foundation Day, Annual Religious Fiesta and Pandayan Festival that will open on June 17-24, 2006. Highlighted by the tribe competition on June 21, 2006, Pandayan Festival salutes Badiangan's significant efforts in fostering goodwill among its people, enhancing and promoting the image of Badianganons as a responsible and dignified worker, and for the greatly contributing to the socio-economic development of their community and our province as a whole.

FrancisXavier

June 17th, 2006, 06:33 AM

hello.. may ara na ba ta high-res for iloilo... i post nyo man bala..

lewdsaint

June 17th, 2006, 06:52 AM

Iloilo Festivals
The Festival Country of the Philippines

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Calinog's Hirinugyaw-Suguidadonay Festival
An enthralling and spellbinding cultural jubilation
By Ronelo S. Ladiao

In the wake of modernization and technological breakthrough in the world today, an age-old cultural heritage that mirrors the vast wealth of the past is deeply carved in the gentle hearts of the “ Calinognons ” as depicted in their annual celebration of Hirinugyaw Festival.

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Calinog , a town hailed as one of the cleanest and greenest municipalities in the country, celebrates Hirinugyaw Festival every fifth Sunday of the year.

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This year, the Hirinugyaw Foundation and the people unite in innovating the festivity by interconnecting “ Suguidadonay ”, a Panay Bukidnon dialect which means “sharing” to the whole concept of the celebration. Panay Bukidnons are the aborigines living in the mountains of Calinog . These people recite unique ethnic rituals and chants worthy to be treasured.

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The organizers of the festival also wanted to honor Calinog's national artist and historian Federico Caballero for his great effort to chronicle and translate the ethnic chants of the Panay Bukidnons in a four volume book that truly mirrors the true essence of the town's rich cultural wealth. In the light of cultural awakening, this year the exceptional festivity was finally dubbed as “ Hirinugyaw-Suguidadonay ” to revive the past, soar in jubilee and be one in spiritual bliss…

Enthralling panoramic scene

Seven tribes participated in this year's festival tribe competition held last January 30, 2005. The participating tribes filled the different judging areas with roaring cheers and blissful feelings as they perform with deep devotion. The competition started in the morning and ended past noon but the energy of the people remained alive throughout the night. The winners in the tribes competition are: Tribu Manahis (Best in Street Dancing), Tribu Bulalakaw (Most colorful Costume), Tribu Maragtas (Best in Headress ), Tribu Subay (Most Unique), Tribu Bana-ag (Best in Endurance) and Tribu Maruikudo (Most Attractive). Overall, Tribu Bulalakaw emerged as the Second Runner-up winner with the Best in Music award under their name while Tribu Bana-ag fatefully took the First Runner-up place. Finally, the energetic Tribu Dila-dila was declared this year's champion sweeping various other awards such as Best in Choreography, Costume, Performance and Most Disciplined tribe.

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Festivity postscript

Calinog as a town with great sense of cultural pride and unfading unity of its gentle-hearted people continue to revive, emulate, and treasure the wealth of the past bestowed upon them. With the undying effort of their prolific leader, Mayor Alex Centena , the Hirinugyaw organizers, government employees, public school teachers, and generous sponsors, this exceptional festival in the province of Iloilo will ceaselessly reign in the limelight of national cultural scene. Above all, God's blessing will never falter for the people of this humble town live in an endless compassion for spiritual devotion and thanksgiving of His greatness.

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Lambunao's Binanog Festival
On the wings of panoramic cultural spectacle
Text by Ronelo S. Ladiao
Photos by Leonardo Dagum

“ Isa ka adlaw samtang ginasughot nila ang katalunan sa pagpangita sang mga Banog , hinali lamang naghugpa ang sulog kag munga nga Dapay nga nagalagsanay sa tuyo nga magkupahay . Apang daw naga indi-indi si munga amo gani nga naga libutay kag nagalagsanay ang duha . Madasig ang padag-padag sang ila mga tiil malupad paibabaw , mahugpa tubtob nga malambot si munga ” this lines were part of Charlie Mario Sindol's research in Lambunao in 1973 to reflect the origin of Binanog dance that has been part of the town's culture. The narration pictured a male and female hawk, the local folk called Banog , chasing each other during their mating season.

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The wealth of Lambunao's cultural and religious essence cannot only be traced on its wonderful church, plaza and famous attractions such as the “ Tinagong dagat ”, the Bukidnons and their “ Binukot ” women but through its legendary “ Binanog ” dance that was artistically transformed into a major festivity of the town every first week of January. For almost five consecutive years the Binanog Festival ceaselessly draw vast crowd and spectators from nearby towns or even far away places to witness such great festival that replicates the Lambunaonons ' religious devotion to the Sr. Sto Niño and the importance of Binanog dance.

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The local public officials led by their dynamic mayor Ignacio Ramirez and St. Nicholas parish priest Fr. Evaristo “ Borong ” Ablona spearheaded the spectacular festivity that promotes the importance of camaraderie, reconciliation and cultural appreciation.

The weeklong festival culminated with a Binanog tribes competition on January 9.

In the Junior Category, Tribu Sidlanganon of the District of Lambunao bagged the championship trophy along with Best in Performance, Choreography, Music and Costume awards. Tribu Baludnon of Pajo Elementary School and Tribu Ilahas of Don Ignacio Ramirez Memorial School became first and second runner-up winners, respectively.

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In the Senior Category, Tribu Daludo of Poblacion Ilawod was adjudged champion while also winning Best in performance, Choreography and Music awards. First runner-up Tribu Kisaykisay of Lambunao National High School also won the Best in Music, Costume, and Most Disciplined awards. Tribu Palhi of WVSU-LC succeeded to bag the second runner-up.

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Miag-ao's Salakayan Festival
A reflection of ancestral bravery and weaving wealth
Text by Ronelo S. Ladiao
Photos by Lawrence N. Ladiao

The Miag-aoanons are known in the region as among the bravest people in the local history. Further, this humble town kept an age-old weaving wealth that has left unfading marks of relevance in the hearts of the Ilonggos . Its world-renowned age-old church which is included in the Unesco's World Heritage List add glitter and significance to the town's greatness. In the light of cultural revival, preservation, and appreciation to boost the town's tourism potential and cultural treasures, the government officials, educational institutions, cultural enthusiasts and the peace-loving people of Miag-ao organized a unique festival that would reflect the greatness and valor of their ancestors who defended their land from the cruel moro marauders from the south long time ago. Even back before the Spaniard's occupation of the Philippines , this town was blessed with brave native folks who gave outmost importance to their age-old weaving wealth as seen in the famous “ hablon ” and “ patadyong ” fabric. The progressive weaving of local fabrics made Miag-ao famous especially to the some great designers around the world.

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Thus, this significant and exceptional annual town event was called “ Salakayan Festival” as a way to reminisce the past, the greatness and the splendor of history wherein Miag-ao became the cradle of rich cultural heritage. This year seven tribes displayed and expressed their cultural sentiments of being true Miag-aoanons through well-choreograph dances, panoramic multi-colored costumes, relevant themes and devotion to the Almighty God. The tribes that participated this year were Tribu Kabuswagan of Miag-ao National High School, Tribu Salagyawan of Alejandro Firmeza National High School, Tribu Bantalaan of San Rafael National High School, Tribu Hugpong of St. Louise de Marillac School, Tribu Daplong of Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College-WVCST Campus, and Tribu Wari-wari of Kirayan National High School. Various guests and festival enthusiastic crowds gathered to witness the spectacular tribe competition last Sunday, February 6, 2005 . Roaring cheers and applause from the crowd that were mesmerized by the kaleidoscopic cultural presentations filled the three judging areas. In the afternoon, a vigorous street dancing filled the main streets of the town. Finally, Tribu Daplong gloriously reigned as this year's Salakayan Champion while Tribu Kabugwason settled for the First Runner-up place and the Second Runner-up title went to Tribu Hugpong of St. Louise de Marillac School.

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Overall, the Salakayan Festival was truly a wonderful success as seen in the camaraderie, unity and oneness of hearts of the gentle-loving people of Miag-ao headed by their ever-prolific mayor, Gerardo Flores. Next year will be more challenging and tough but the Miag-aoanons are deeply optimistic that any crisis and obstacles is worth overcoming because of their nature to survive. Hail Salakayan Festival! Hail the Miag-aoanon Spirit !!!

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Tultugan Festival
Showcasing Maasin's bamboo industry

All roads lead to the municipality of Maasin this coming December 29 as the town celebrates their fifth Tultugan Festival.

Set one day before the town fiesta, Tultugan Festival will feature competition of tribes and street dancing with participants wearing native costumes made of bamboo as dominant material and dancing to the live beats of bamboo instruments.

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Initiated by Mayor Mariano Malones in 1999, the concept of tribes' performance will focus on the theme, “Bamboo in the Social and Economic Life of the People of Maasin,” and will note the importance of bamboo, in which the town is made known, and its value to the residents.

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The festival aims to show a distinct performance different from other festivals. The presentation uncovers the Maasinanon heritage through dance and music.

This year's contest will give way to six participating tribes and 12 street dancers' groups.

Also included as the festival's highlights are: “Gwapo Karabaw” , a contest which beautifies the country's national animal, the Carabao; “Parada sang Litson”, a parade of grilled whole pigs by the participating barangays; “Rara Amakan” , a bamboo weaving speed contest; “Kadang Race”, the bamboo stilt race; and the Search for Miss Tultugan.

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Meanwhile, as part of the celebration, the town will conduct an agri trade fair to display bamboo products and the “Light a Tree” for the Christmas Season. The coronation of Queen Mary Garlene Malones Pablo will be the highlight of the Maasin annual town fiesta on December 30.

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Katagman Festival

The Philippines is known for its colorful festivals. Iloilo alone has a number of celebrations enjoyed by guests from other parts of the country and visitors from all over the world.

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Old records have revealed that Katagman was the original name of Barangay San Antonio before the coming of the Spaniards. It was in San Antonio where the civilization in this part of the country started. The barangay was the seat of the first regional government in the Philippines under Datu Paiburong until 1226 A.D. The Batiano River, known as the flourishing Malay Port, served as the gateway for Christianity.

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In 1973, a gold mask was unearthed and proved the worth of San Antonio as a historical landmark. The mask is now under the care of the National Museum. You will discover more about Katagman and its treasures of native paraw and vintas, and utensils made of terra cotta. You can also orient yourself to the ancient burial practice through this festival.

The week-long celebration features Laro Ng Lahi which revives traditional games like palosebo, tumba patis, kadang sa paya and many more.

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The Tribes Contest is a unique combination of street dancing and street theater. Tribes representing a cluster of the 37 barangays in the municipality participate in the contest. The tribes are: Tribu Kanipaan, Tribu Nakatundan, Tribu Katamnan, Tribu Parayan, Tribu Paraw, Tribu Mandaragat and Tribu Malaca.

Let the Katagman Festival open your eyes to the Philippine's rich culture.

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Pavia's Carabao-Carroza Festival

Pavia 's fiesta celebration is held every May and is highlighted by it world-famed Carabao-Carroza Festival celebrated annually. This 31-year old festival displays the Pavianhon's ingenuity as a people. This is participated by the eighteen barangays of the municipality and consists of three main events, namely, the Carabao-Carroza Parade, Carabao-Carroza Race and the Search for the Carabao-Carroza Festival Queen.

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Carabao-Carroza Parade. Gaily decorated carrozas pulled by gaily decorated carabaos vie for the “Most Gaily Decorated Carabao-Carroza” with their muses in Filipiniana costumes.

Carabao-Carroza Race. Carabaos each pulling a carroza (bamboo sled) with a rider find their way racing on a 110-meter line.

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Search for the Festival Queen. Done in a starry May evening at the public plaza.. Special awards given are: Best in Interview, Best in Talent, Best in Summer Wear, Best in Evening Gown, Best in Production Number, Ms. Photogenic and Ms. Congeniality.

From : http://www.thenewstoday.info/festivals.htm

There are a lot more.........................

BYAHILO

June 17th, 2006, 10:36 AM

Sa TV lang kami nagtan-aw, ginpagwa live sa NBN kag RPN. Kasuluya kay gaguba-guba pa ang reception sang nagperform na ang Kahilwayan kag Dinagyang.

^^Anybody has that taped or videod, i'd like to see :)

u try to contact RTVM (radio television Malacañang) they're the ones who produced the coverage

Pacific_leopard

June 17th, 2006, 11:13 AM

Pacific_leopard

June 17th, 2006, 11:19 AM

St. Ann's Cathedral(Molo Church)
I just found out that Molo Church is going to be a Basilica... yehey... if ever na maaprobahan guid man kono.

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the right side of the church

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breathtaking!!!! haaay kanami guid ya sang Molo... and the altar by the way is made of wood...

Pacific_leopard

June 17th, 2006, 11:23 AM

San Jose Parish Church

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Pacific_leopard

June 17th, 2006, 11:27 AM

St. Clemens Church

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the newly painted belfry

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Pacific_leopard

June 17th, 2006, 11:32 AM

STA. BARBARA CHURCH

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nalipat ko nga may monocrone gali ang camera ko... diri ko nalang nadumduman sa Sta. Barbara...

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Next week... Leon naman akon distinasyon kun may time ko teh, Alimodian nalang dayon!....yehey!!!

Pacific_leopard

June 17th, 2006, 11:37 AM

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 02:47 AM

...haaaay kun wala ko guro class samay saturday next week mapa-Leon ako... Leon Church kasi is the largest temple of worship in Panay. Haay nakapost guid man ko.... buas ko lang guro ipost ini sa piyak na forum...
Wow! Touring Iloilo Province, pacific? Hope you'll enjoy the tour amigo!

Guys, balik na ako di. I hope balik naman ang iban karon since tapos na lakwatsa namon ... yehey! Nice to be back sa forum. Hala Bira! :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 02:52 AM

Next week... Leon naman akon distinasyon kun may time ko teh, Alimodian nalang dayon!....yehey!!!
Impressed ako sa itinerary mo Pacific ah. I hope you'll enjoy the Aleosan District. Few good things are happening within the district at the moment. There's an ongoing repavement of Alimodian's Highway, and so opening of several farm-to-market roads within the district.

Btw, aside from Alimodian Church, please take photos of Alimodian Town Plaza, the town market and an array of several moden mansions in town. Kadamo gid ina dira Pacific. Another tourist spot of the town is Agony Hill (been there na!). It's overlooking the idyllic town of Alimodian, and you can even have a good glimpse of Iloilo City esp at night time. But just have a look around around kay kabalo ako sang mga places dira. I've been there several times, mate. :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 02:56 AM

Iloilo Festivals
The Festival Country of the Philippines

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There are a lot more.........................
Thanks for the list of Iloilo's Festivals. I'm sure there's a lot more festivals in the province nga wala ma-mention diri. I think it's high time for them to discover some of the hidden or less known festivals of Iloilo. Hala Bira!

Btw, Dinagyang still leading the way! :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 03:03 AM

JBLCF and Microsoft Philippines: Setting the trend through IT Academy
By Janice V. Busil

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Source : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/16/jblcf.and.microsoft.philippines.setting.the.trend.through.it.academy.html
Congratulations to John B! Hope more and more IT courses will be offered soon. Btw, have you noticed that at times they are referring John B as the university? More way to go, John B Lacson Colleges Foundation! Hala Bira! :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 03:20 AM

I just realized that history is repeating itself. During the turn of the 20th century (early 1900's) Iloilo was becoming an important economic city of the country and achieved the heights of her glory from 1920's-1930's. Now, the turn of the 21st century 2000's, Iloilo is gaining momentum again and starting to regain her crown... lets see what will happen in 2020's-2030's!
A thing to look forward to, Soul. Maayo man ini kay may ginatan-aw ta sa buwas-damlag ah. Pero depende lang ina sa aton how positive we are and how competitive ang mind sang isa ka Ilonggo to uplift the place. Kadamo pa gid sa aton ang laidback, loved status quo so much. Kinahanglan we have to move, and injecting a force once in a while sa kada Ilonggo will surely wake them up sa present situation sang Iloilo and sang pungsod subong. In as much as we love to moan, kinahanglan i-educate man naton aton mga kasimanwa. Ang iban indi pa gani aware sang nagakinatbo nga development sa aton. Or basi they don't mind at all na lang. Especially na gid kung tan-awon mo ang sa countryside sang Iloilo, life remains very slow and indolent. Basta maka-shopping lang sa SM City, etc., okay na. So ang pamangkot whether we will improve maximally, depende ina siguro sa aton tanan. :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 03:28 AM

That's right. More and more developments to come pa. This is just a first step for Iloilo's booming IT industry. Kabay pa sunud-sunod na ang mga conferences or workshops nga ini. Our government officials are doing really well to position Iloilo as the next alternative IT hub in the country. I'm sure dako gid ini ang mabulig niya sa aton mga kasimanwa sa Iloilo. Again, we're hitting almost all aspects of development. Tani suportahan ta ini tanan. :cheers:
A step nga dapat suportahan sang tanan. And Agree gid ko sa imo Jon, dapat sunud-sunod na ang programs, conferences related sa IT. John B can lead the way. CPU has a direct contact man sa MIT sa States to develop a course hence ang improvement sang engineering sang CPU is sustainable. Schools will play pivotal role sa development sang industry nga ini. They have to tie up sa several technological schools outside the country to further improve sang IT sector sa Iloilo.

The development in almost all sectors subong sa ciudad kag probinsiya is like an act to cover all the bases sang development. Amo ini nga damo initiatives ang nagagululuwa. More and more programs and projects will be hosted, and more and more councils and authorities will surface in every area of development. Ini vital gid ini kay diri ma-build ang foundation. We're learning pero we can never turn the city's economy 360 degrees in single time. Dapat amat-amat. And amo ina ang nakita ko sa ciudad subong. We're actually ahead sa projected pace naton kay almost all aspects of development are showing progress one after the other if not all at once. :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 03:32 AM

Hi. Pasensiya, nagadula-dula ako. I'm watching England v Trinidad and Tobago. Sus, daog na ta! Hala Bira! :cheers:

Enjoy postings. Gasala ang akon dungan diri. Kadto ka da karon sa London for tomorrow's celebration ah?

Basta kita diri, Hala Bira ILOILO! :cheers:
Nice to see you both since Fri. Kasadya lang gid. I hope we'll have a good laugh all the time. Damo pa ta naestoryahan. Oks ka na da?

Btw, okay naman ang developments subong sa Iloilo. Dapat tanan ini ma-materialised na. Basta infr bal-an sa aton kadugay. Dapat we have to live with it na ... he he. So far so good. Hala Bira! :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 03:40 AM

I'll go same way, Kirbs. I'm for Iloilo-Guimaras team up. This is one of the best thing happening in Western Visayas region right now. The expanded MIDC coverage is really well-planned to include the five municipalities of the island-province of Guimaras. Again, Guimars is presenting huge and enormous potential when it comes to tourism. I wish Iloilo and Iloilo City can help Guimaras maximise this potential making their economy grow faster and comparable to Boracay and Aklan. To say the least, it's only Iloilo and Guimaras that were not included in those 44 poorest provinces of the Philippines in WV region. Go Iloilo! Go Guimaras! :cheers:
Complementary ang hampang sang duwa. I'm sure of that. Iloilo City will act as a jump off point going to Guimaras being the hub of natural and aqua tourism. The city will have to play a bigger role in promotion of both provinces, Iloilo for heritage, convention sites, shopping, commerical, industrial, etc whilst ang Guimaras naman will focus sa light industry, beaches, trekking, etc. Kanami sang team up nga ini. Both are very strong proponent sang Ilonggo culture. Guimaras right now is outgrabbing tourists and tourism potential in the country. More and more beaches are open for the public and tourism. Better roads within the province na with better accessibility in every point or destination. Guimaras will surely offer a lot of tourism potential in the future. Though indi pa gid siya well-developed, it is showing good/positive signs of progress sa sector nga ini. Let's help promote Guimaras, Home to the Sweetest Mangoes in the country. :)

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 03:42 AM

Back naman ako di pero indi lang ko kapadugay. Hello Kirbs. Up and about ka na naman. Nice seeing you here sa forum naman. Kita ko postings mo, sunud-sunod naman ba.

Good morning Iloilo!

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 03:43 AM

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 03:50 AM

Kulas dayaw gid man (hehe). Ti, sulod naman kita subong Kirbs. Mas maayo na gid ina. I hope more international partners will come and visit Iloilo, and start having a trade link with them. With the advent of MIDC as a model metro scheme, Iloilo will soon again rise up from its long slumber. Go Iloilo! Go Brittain! Hala BIra kita tanan! :cheers:
Har har har. I'm sure it's a good thing happening subong sa aton. More and more countries are noticing Iloilo's presence. Indi ayhan tungod sa plan international airport sa Sta Barbara? This could be a good way of introducing Iloilo to the present world. Basta damo gani foreigners interested sa imo lugar, I'm sure something is brewing sa area nga ina. They have a good interest kung makita nila nga dasig ang development. I'm sure I'll be hearing more and more countries' envoys or ambassadors visiting Iloilo City and province in the future. We're hoping (as always) nga ang impact sang bagay nga ini will be very positive. I hope the Metro Iloilo Development Council will further push forward sang promotion sang Iloilo City and neighbouring municipalities including Guimaras as a haven of investments diri sa Pilipinas. We have to move, and we have to quicken the pace to hasten our future developments. :)

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 03:55 AM

Young peer counselors fascinate British envoy

Source : http://panaynews.com.ph/news4.htm
Impressive! Daw mapati na gid ko ah ... hihihi. It's nice to know nga na-appreciate sang envoy ang communication skills sang mga Ilonggos. Even here, amo man. Indi masakit pamatian nga daan ang accent naton. Biskan ano pa kanami ka magsulat di kung maghambal ka indi maayo, crap man ina gihapon. It's funny kung nagapamati ka lang sang mga pronunciation diri, kabalo ka gid dayon kung diin naghalalin. Kabay pa nga madevelop naton properly ang aton communication skills. kapin pa subong nga may TALK na da sa aton.

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 04:01 AM

Tuod no. First the Iloilo's Royal Street, now the Sta Barbara Golf Course. Wouldn't it be nice to note several heritage/historical sites around Iloilo City less the Miag-ao Fortress Church? But we really need to develop our tourism bid. Kulang pa gid. Even ang mga hotels sa ciudad are outnumbered. I hope may mga dalagkuan man nga international chains ang magpatindog sa Iloilo and of course sa Guimaras (dala gid pirmi naton ang Guimaras iya). We'll see how it goes. Hala Bira lang!
Damo pa dapat i-develop ah. But we're moving. At least indi kita static sa aton development. Amo ma lang ina ang importante sa tanan. Vast potentials are just around the corner for Iloilo and Guimaras. Indi na ' ko makahulat kung ma-develop na gid ang Guimaras. There's so much to see and explore with Guimaras. Amo man ang sa Iloilo. The heritage sites pa lang sa Iloilo are so enormous nga damo kita i-offer sa aton mga bisita. Hotels are sprouting every corners of the city. Even Passi city subong may small hotel na sila. I hope to see more hotels esp international hotels constructing sa Guimaras in an indentified areas lang gid. Jordan and Buenavista are the two most economically progressive towns of the province, dapat pabaskugon pa gid ila infras diri.

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:04 AM

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:08 AM

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:10 AM

Iloilo City next IT destination
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localprev10.php)
Good news for Iloilo and Iloilo's IT industry. I hope to see more developments in this industry back home. At least aside from medical courses, we have another major alternatives naman for our kasimanwas nga naga-ileskwela. More to come!

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:13 AM

That regional city plan is really good. It's a well-extensive scheme for Iloilo City and its neighbouring municipalities and the island-province of Guimaras. I'm sure it will be another plus factor for MIDC. I hope to see more and more developments coming in Guimaras and Iloilo soon.
Nabasahan ko na inang plan, and I definitely supportive of it. At least gin-isipan gid nila maayo. I'm sure we're heading in that right direction. It's a matter of time na lang gid. More and more initiatives ang nagagululuwa subong sa MIDC. And gina-present pa siya worldwide. A thing to be proud of na naman for all of us Ilonggos.

Above anything else, goodluck kay Mayor Jerry Trenas. We salute you, Sir!

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:16 AM

Oh dear! It's grand! It's lovely! You're a gem! Wha'ever!

How I envy the British accent. Tani ako man.

So far, this is good news for everyone in Iloilo. Looks like our old partner is back again on track. Thanks for Mr Beckingham (not Buckingham!). I hope to see more tie-ups between Iloilo and UK in a very near future.
Space, hello. Naubos mo man expression diri ba. Anyway, I wish more better agreements will come between Britain and Iloilo. Trading tani will be opened between these two para mas madasig export naton sa Iloilo. Right now, gabulig sila re-start sang weaving industry sa aton. Tani sige-sige na gid ini. lalala.

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:19 AM

^^fantastic pics Chy! Looks like the Castle Hotel is on its way to be finished (at last!heheh),Great shot of Iznart St. with Guimaras in the background (kasabad sang over pass galing!), The Riverine looks so nice(bright sunny day wow),they should relocate the squatters though,hopefully the iloilo river project will work on that, They should just tear down the old jail bldg. its so ugly aside from its watch towers there is nothing aesthetic about it, are they really going to build a convention center in that area? they should include in tearing down that radio station bldg. as well if they want to develop that place.
less news about IFC subong. Or basi wala ko lang mabasahan maayo Incognito. We're all talking about several matters for the last two days kay ato kami nin Kirby, Wecky, Jon sa London. Dapat i-follow-up gid ini sang gobyerno sang Iloilo. Any more updates sa convention center nila?

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 04:21 AM

Hi Marsleg. Kadasig ba. Nice to see you here, too.

All great pics from Chymera and Eric.

Hala Bira!

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:25 AM

Tuod no. First the Iloilo's Royal Street, now the Sta Barbara Golf Course. Wouldn't it be nice to note several heritage/historical sites around Iloilo City less the Miag-ao Fortress Church? But we really need to develop our tourism bid. Kulang pa gid. Even ang mga hotels sa ciudad are outnumbered. I hope may mga dalagkuan man nga international chains ang magpatindog sa Iloilo and of course sa Guimaras (dala gid pirmi naton ang Guimaras iya). We'll see how it goes. Hala Bira lang!
Tama ka gid da Jon. Gadamo na lang. I hope each of them will contribute sa aton ekonomiya. Damo subong buildings nga ginapatindog and plan nga ipatindog sa aton. I hope we will hear more updates sa Riverside Boardwalk, Smallville v Billboard Commercial Complexes, Unis, etc. I'm sure in a very short period of time, lotsa thing are developing in Iloilo City and the suburbs. Ano pa gid ayhan ang mga areas ang puwede naton i-present sa aton mga visitors sa Iloilo City?

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:28 AM

I'm back at last. Sus, nahidlaw man ta sa SSC for several days nga wala ta ka post diri ba. 'musta na kamo tanan? Glad to read some bits and pieces here in our thread. Nakakadlaw man ko sa last few pages ba. I hope to read more important matters rather than bickering here. It's bit funny how aggressive some people are. I hope we have enough of them in the future to raise our country's economy. Hala Bira!

Btw, belated INDEPENDENCE DAY to the PHILIPPINES! Mabuhay!
Nadula ka na naman. Pareho lang ta di, aludis at times. Sako man abi kung kaisa mo. I'm sure we'll have better inputs nga mabasahan diri. Keep the news coming. And keep on giggling na lang Space sa mga okay-ish nga mga posts diri. It's funny, ain't it?

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:35 AM

Definitely a Next Big Thing! Good move for Iloilo City! Tani damo pa gid call centers mag-relocate sa aton ciudad. Dako gid mabulig niya sa ekonomiya sang Iloilo.
Etchos! Amo ina gale, Space? Maayo man kay ang next big thing is IT. Ano pa gid man? I'm really thinking kung ano pa. Sa kadamo. Another next big thing hapenning is the centennial of Iloilo Golf Course, the oldest golf course in Asia. In coming year/s, the next big thing will be Mandurriao CBD or the rivalry of Smallville and Billboard, competition of every universities, hospitals, etc in Iloilo. Kadamo ang Next Big Thing. So I guess, appropriate gid man. Pirmi lang dako .. hihihi.

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 04:40 AM

Philippine Canine Industry: Moving forward with Schutzhund
By Jeanne Tan Te

HARALD Bolz, official trainer of National Schutzhund Federation in the Philippines, conducted a training demonstration of Schutzhund last June 9 at the La Paz Plaza Field. An open discussion and video presentation was also held at Breakthrough Restaurant that same day.

link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/06/17/life/philippine.canine.industry.moving.forward.with.schutzhund.html

Sining Galaw presents a pool of young talents
By Ramel dela Cruz

ONE of the summer workshop schools here in Iloilo, the Sining Galaw Performing Arts based in Sta. Barbara and Pavia held a show in SM City last June 10, 2006.

It was a culminating program organized by Marita Dy V. Sorilla for the Musical Category, Cary S. Pangantihon for the Filipino Literature, and Alma S. Janagap for the English Literature.

There's a lot more activities ongoing sa ciudad naton. Okay man gid ina tuod. The more, the merrier. Basi invited ini ni Mr Stummer si Mr Bolz. Asus, gin-tsismis pa .. ha ha. More exposures of the city to the foreigners. Better trade and linkages later. Amo ina iya. :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 04:43 AM

St. Ann's Cathedral(Molo Church)
I just found out that Molo Church is going to be a Basilica... yehey... if ever na maaprobahan guid man kono.
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breathtaking!!!! haaay kanami guid ya sang Molo... and the altar by the way is made of wood...
I still consider this church as the most beautiful in Iloilo City. I hope they'll approve it Pacific. Well-deserved title for St Anne's Cathedral for sure. :)

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:48 AM

CCI: Opening BPO opportunities of Iloilo
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Good news to all ILONGGOs! I mean I know the works of a Call Center. They are also equal opportunity employer... they hire at least 2nd year college student or even high school graduate. Also I saw somebody working in a Call Center though he is in a wheelchair. As long as you qualify... you can work. There is no age limit as well! :cheers:
Good news gid man Metro. Dako gid mabulig niya for our graduates. Remember, Iloilo universities graduates are still untapped. We have large number of graduates yearly from six universities (or seven) and several colleges around the city. With these call centers putting up ventures in Iloilo, mas dako gid mabulig niya sa aton graduates outside medical field.

marsleg

June 18th, 2006, 04:51 AM

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 05:22 AM

Good news for Iloilo and Iloilo's IT industry. I hope to see more developments in this industry back home. At least aside from medical courses, we have another major alternatives naman for our kasimanwas nga naga-ileskwela. More to come!
Actually, damo pa man gid ang mga alternatives. Dapat may data kita of how many graduates per courses may ara ang ciudad kag probinsiya sang Iloilo. It's a good source sang aton human resource. Last three years ang damo enrollees are medical courses. Pero wala exact numbers kita makita kung pila sa ila are taking nursing, medicine, med tech, PT, etc. Tani may website sang Iloilo sa bagay nga ini no?

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 05:27 AM

Eric, pakaisa ko man 'ni ang nasa right side. Nanghud ni sya sang ni Omar ang upod 'ta sang pag-Aliwan...hehehe!

Ayos ah!

Sa TV lang kami nagtan-aw, ginpagwa live sa NBN kag RPN. Kasuluya kay gaguba-guba pa ang reception sang nagperform na ang Kahilwayan kag Dinagyang.
Maayo pa si Lew, nakilala niya pa ba? It's far from viewing here kung RPN siya. I hope may ara sa ABS. Though wala ako iya access, manumbalay lang ako magtan-aw eh .. hehe. Nice photos from Eric. Sa pics pa lang, mahambal mo na nga okay ang performances. Sa Dinagyang Forum, na-post man ini, Eric? Daw wala ko makita haw? :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 05:32 AM

IFIT Launching highlights the 1st Iloilo Information Technology Week
Text and photos by Janice V. Busil
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[Source : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/16/ifit.launching.highlights.the.1st.iloilo.information.technology.week.html
A brilliant collaborative effort of Government and NGOs. Hope it will bring better fruits to Iloilo's upswinging IT industry. Keep it up guys! Iloilo has IT! Cheers! :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 05:37 AM

more historical and heritage developments are ongoing courtesy of ICCHCC! I never knew much about Sarswela until I've encountered several readings about the play lately. Go Iloilo! :)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 06:02 AM

British envoy warns of population boom

THE British government urged the country to manage its population which is seen to double in 30 years.

This was the concern raised by Ambassador Peter Beckingham during his visit to Iloilo City Tuesday.

Beckingham said he met with the province’s population officers to discuss initiatives on population management at the local level.

“The Philippine population should be watch carefully,” Beckingham said noting there would be around 150 million Filipinos by 2030 or about three times than that of the United Kingdom.

The swelling population is feared to spawn unemployment and poverty.

Iloilo in particular experienced soaring population as growth rate jumped from 1.13 percent in 1995 to 2.10 percent in 2000.

The growth rate is due to the young age structure of the province with 37.90 percent of the population below 15 years old while 56.6 percent are in the economically productive stage.

The young age structure means that the population will continue to grow for a long period and this is due to a large number of women who will be entering the reproductive age from 15-24 years old.

Likewise, general fertility rate or the number of live births for every 1,000 women of reproductive age has increased from 72.57 percent in 1995 to 84.11 percent in 2000.

Population officials said “with this situation, more resources will be devoted to food, health care and education of the young.”

The growth trend of Iloilo is expected to rise in the towns of Oton, Pavia, Leganes, San Miguel, Miag-ao, Tigbauan, Dumangas, Pototan, Barotac Nuevo, Sara, Estancia, Passi City, Calinog, Lambunao and Maasin.

The Commission on Population (PopCom-6) earlier assessed a surge in the population within 30 years despite the projected decrease in the country’s population growth rate.

PopCom-6 regional director Vicente Molejona contradicted the recent report of National Statistical Coordination Board (NCSB) which estimated the annual population growth at 1.95 percent from 2005-2010, lower than the 2.36 percent population growth rate recorded in 1999-2000.

In its website, www.nscb.gov.ph, NSCB secretary general Estrella V. Domingo said the statistics were culled from the 2000 census-based national, regional and provincial population projections released by the National Statistics Office last April 4.

She said the Philippines will be crowded with over 94 million people by 2010. Last year, the population was estimated to be more than 85 million.

But several criticisms also propped up as to the lower population growth rate considering there was no actual census conducted in 2005.

“Nevertheless, assuming the estimates are met, there will still be a staggering population in 30 years while this could double to 150 million because of the big number of 15-45 population age group which are considered productive,” Molejona explained.

Molejona clarified that demographers and economists peg the ideal target of 1.5 percent growth rate annually for the nation to effectively manage its people.

“We have to conduct inventory of all family planning services along with a strong rejoinder of couples to the said programs,” Melojena said.

He likely attributed the low projections to the decrease in fertility and mortality rates.

Citing the National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in 2002, Molejona said women would rather want to have just two to three children.

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)

kirby21

June 18th, 2006, 06:07 AM

Human resource key to ICT boom

THE human resource (HR) sector is one of the factors that will boost Iloilo’s aim of becoming the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hub in the country.

This was the assessment of Commissioner Dondi O. Mapa of the Commission on ICT (CICT) during the launching-cum-summit of the Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT) Wednesday.

I-FIT is composed of IT players, academe, concerned government agencies and the city and provincial governments committed to promote ICT development here.

With the potential of local HR, Mapa urged the academe to “shape-up” in order to produce competent ICT workers.

“The academe should revitalize the teaching profession while the ‘knowledge economy’ is coming. We have to infuse professional as well as financial and physical compensation to teachers in order to come up with a good IT-focused educational system,” Mapa asserted.

Mapa cited the English proficiency of Ilonggos as an advantage while “broken English” has been a common problem in the National Capital Region (NCR).

“We have to spearhead English proficiency as a special asset in the ICT industry. The prospective applicants must know how to read and write English well as it is their key to business process outsourcing (BPO) opportunities,” Mapa explained.

Likewise, he said that good listening skills and understanding of Western culture should be honed in order for a BPO agent to converse with foreigners easily.

Mapa said there is a need to develop the cultural affinity for a BPO agent to relate with the foreign customers and even empathize with them in order to get the work done.

“There should be inventiveness and aggressiveness among the ICT HR. And schools should already prepare the students for career in the ICT where Filipinos can really excel,” Mapa pointed out.

“There are so many opportunities in the ICT sector and we should give the right skills to be able to cope and deliver the demands of the industry by creating skilled workers,” Mapa stressed.

Citing the important role of schools, Mapa said “they should start the build-up and training of HR students” who could worked as advocate for HR, perform analysis, salary administration and behavioral sciences or HR system.

Citing data from the Commission on Higher Education (Ched), Mapa said Iloilo would be producing 18,000 graduates by 2010 and they could be “workers for the world”.

He added that global companies in outsourcing have projected around 45,000 personnel needed for Vietnam, China and Malaysia by 2010.

Mapa said that Iloilo could produce 50,000 ICT workers out of the 2 million estimated total workforce targeted by the country by 2012.

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localprev3.php)

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 06:28 AM

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 06:30 AM

Back naman ako di pero indi lang ko kapadugay. Hello Kirbs. Up and about ka na naman. Nice seeing you here sa forum naman. Kita ko postings mo, sunud-sunod naman ba.

Good morning Iloilo!
nag-meeting de avance gale kamo sa London? Tani naghambal kamo in advance para makatawag man ko da. Mars, kilala ta na ka amiga. Btw, good morning man sa imo da.

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 06:35 AM

That's right. I'm still very positive sang tagline nga ina no matter what they say. It's very challenging depending on how we see things in our very own perspectives. There's a vast area of development awaiting for Iloilo City and the province. I'm sure, if not all, most of them will be "The Next BIG Thing!" :cheers:
Daw okay man ang tagline ah. I couldn't find a reason why we need to criticise it badly (baw ikaw gid ina Kirby!). I'm sure the judges find it unusual siguro though gasgas na ang phrase nga ina. I'm sure everyone's looking forward for another big thing happening one after the other. Ano ayhan ang reaksyon sang Bombo Radyo sang gin-announce ang tagline winner? basi ginbatikos naman nila sa ere ini? Wala man ta abi kapamati sang zona libre eh. Btw, may ara naman radio station nga naka-attach sa CPU website. Before Bombo, subong iba naman. Nakapamati kamo sina?

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 06:40 AM

Nahidlaw mna kami di sa imo Space. Sako subong tanan man summer so hina ang postings. After duty kis-a lagaw pa mo. Shops open til 9 pa man ah. So okay gid.

Hope to see you more often Space. Ayos gid imo contributions migs ah.

So far, okay naman ang dalagan sang pangbuhi sa aton. With ample of opportunities waiting for our fellow Ilonggos indeed. :cheers:
Ako sako katan-aw W-Cup. So nag-break man ako sa forum unless necessary gid. Basa-basa lang ko kung kaisa ah. Budlay man nga wala ta salalabton diri kay basi abi nila ano akon gina-kumpanya di. Btw, ano na updates sa airport? Every week iba-iba man ang topic naton and that's what I loved most. Subong IT na naman. More things to learn from Iloilo media ah, both in print and on air. Paspas na gid.

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 06:45 AM

El Granizo al Campeon!

(tani indi sala akon spanish diri)

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 06:51 AM

Sta Barbara is baring more souls as it slowly strips herself its historical prowess and contributions to the Philippines. Go Sta Barbara, the site of Iloilo's Cry for Independence!
Go Sta Barbara, the site of Asia's Oldest Golf Course!

Will Sta Barbara regain its strength and power being the site of Independence and few good historical landmarks of old times? I hope modernity would not end up eating all beautiful structures of this progressing town in Central Iloilo.

Any pic of Sta Barbara Museum?

spacewagon1

June 18th, 2006, 07:01 AM

John B. is sailing to IT. Go John B.!!!

JBLCF and Microsoft Philippines: Setting the trend through IT Academy
By Janice V. Busil

Source : http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/06/16/jblcf.and.microsoft.philippines.setting.the.trend.through.it.academy.html
Kudos to JBLCF. Soar high sailor's academy. I wish to see John B turning into a full-pledged university. They really deserves it. They were the first school to be ISO accredited. Go John B! Hala Bira dira!

IMPRESARIO

June 18th, 2006, 08:27 AM

Sta. Barbara Museum
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/museum.jpg

Pacific_leopard

June 18th, 2006, 09:05 AM

Daw okay man ang tagline ah. I couldn't find a reason why we need to criticise it badly (baw ikaw gid ina Kirby!). I'm sure the judges find it unusual siguro though gasgas na ang phrase nga ina. I'm sure everyone's looking forward for another big thing happening one after the other. Ano ayhan ang reaksyon sang Bombo Radyo sang gin-announce ang tagline winner? basi ginbatikos naman nila sa ere ini? Wala man ta abi kapamati sang zona libre eh. Btw, may ara naman radio station nga naka-attach sa CPU website. Before Bombo, subong iba naman. Nakapamati kamo sina?

hehehe... na-anad nman ako sang tagline... i've seen it hanging near Iloilo freedom Grandstand, and i think its Ok. and bout' samay CPU radio station, before their playing songs along the half moon drive sbung wala na... i hope magbalik ang radio station sang CPU samay halfmoon para may kalingawan man ang mga students...

Maayong Hapon sa inio na tanan...

chymera00

June 18th, 2006, 04:51 PM

...kapoy mag lagaw ah!!! i took some pics of Ilonggo Churches in the city and on my way home...

JARO METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/jarocathedral.jpg
the central nave of the church...
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/candles.jpg
i really like the way these candles glow...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/altar.jpg
the altar at the left wing of the cathedral...
St. Ann's Cathedral(Molo Church)
I just found out that Molo Church is going to be a Basilica... yehey... if ever na maaprobahan guid man kono.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/gothicbeauty.jpg
the right side of the church

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/17-06-06_1211.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/17-06-06_1213.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/17-06-06_1215.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/17-06-06_1217.jpg

breathtaking!!!! haaay kanami guid ya sang Molo... and the altar by the way is made of wood...
San Jose Parish Church

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/sanjose.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/centralnave.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/interinr.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/interioialtar.jpg
St. Clemens Church

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/stclemens.jpg
the newly painted belfry

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/interior.jpg
STA. BARBARA CHURCH

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/17-06-06_1315.jpg
nalipat ko nga may monocrone gali ang camera ko... diri ko nalang nadumduman sa Sta. Barbara...

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/17-06-06_1312.jpg

Next week... Leon naman akon distinasyon kun may time ko teh, Alimodian nalang dayon!....yehey!!!

Thanks pacific ... if only I have the time to comment on them ... grr..

chymera00

June 18th, 2006, 04:51 PM

ty guys for the compiments :) more to come pa

^^ Nice Pics! Hala Bira! Dinagyang! Go Santa Barbara!
btw,regarding those pedestrian overpasses, how many overpasses do we have in the city right now? 14-15? :)

I've counted 11 (maybe I've missed some) ... Iznart (near Amigo), Bonifacio Drive (near Capitol), Valeria-Delgado (near Marymart and SM), Valeria-Gen. Luna (near Atrium and St. Pauls) , Valeria (Marymart), De Leon (Robinsons), Luna (La Paz), Diversion (SM), Gen Luna. (Assumption), (the one between Central School and Sped), (Gaisano City), ... Anyways, most are useless because apprehension of jaywalkers is not strictly enforced esp. the one in La Paz near WVSU and INHS and the one in Bonifacio Drive (near Capitol)
hello.. may ara na ba ta high-res for iloilo... i post nyo man bala..
Sorry no hi-res yet for Iloilo ... maybe next month
...haaaay kun wala ko guro class samay saturday next week mapa-Leon ako... Leon Church kasi is the largest temple of worship in Panay. Haay nakapost guid man ko.... buas ko lang guro ipost ini sa piyak na forum...
Tani sunday na lang :) ... class ko ya on saturday 3-10pm :(

Virtute

June 19th, 2006, 02:05 AM

http://static.flickr.com/53/120687734_de318bb29a.jpg?v=0

Sa pyak kalye bala haw... between Sm Jaro and UCPB na kalye as in damo na ancestral house. :cheers:

This is another Montinola house. Owned by the descendants of Virgilio J. Montinola (http://montinola.org/genealogico/getperson.php?personID=I2651&tree=Montinola&PHPSESSID=ab5ba6e86ea085e1b67765514cb4d318)

Now if they can get rid of those blasted powerlines.

Animo

June 19th, 2006, 02:23 AM

^^ Sr. Virtute damo gid ya balay sa Iloilo imong pamilya. :D

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Did I got that right? Im not sure if I got the expression right. :colgate:

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:12 AM

ty guys for the compiments :) more to come pa
you're welcome Chy. You deserved it. :)

I've counted 11 (maybe I've missed some) ... Iznart (near Amigo), Bonifacio Drive (near Capitol), Valeria-Delgado (near Marymart and SM), Valeria-Gen. Luna (near Atrium and St. Pauls) , Valeria (Marymart), De Leon (Robinsons), Luna (La Paz), Diversion (SM), Gen Luna. (Assumption), (the one between Central School and Sped), (Gaisano City), ... Anyways, most are useless because apprehension of jaywalkers is not strictly enforced esp. the one in La Paz near WVSU and INHS and the one in Bonifacio Drive (near Capitol)
sa pagkadamo ah. Indi man kinahanglan ina tanan. They're turning the whole city into a den of overpasses. Tani i-redirect naman nila ang iban nga budget sa iban nga bagay rather than building more overpasses around the city area.

Tani sunday na lang :) ... class ko ya on saturday 3-10pm :(
Medyo sako ka na gid man Chy. You're third year na? Or second pa lang? All the best for you, mate. Kunting tiis na lang ah. Actually, I'm waiting for the release of June board kay may kilala ko nga nagkuha subong. I hope she'll pass the exam. Cheers! :)

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:14 AM

Thanks pacific ... if only I have the time to comment on them ... grr..
comment-less eh, pwede man ina siguro. Ang fascination ni Pacific are churches of Iloilo gid. Actually, kanami gid mna sang churches sa aton. Well-preserved pa man gid ang iban ah.

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:17 AM

hehehe... na-anad nman ako sang tagline... i've seen it hanging near Iloilo freedom Grandstand, and i think its Ok. and bout' samay CPU radio station, before their playing songs along the half moon drive sbung wala na... i hope magbalik ang radio station sang CPU samay halfmoon para may kalingawan man ang mga students...

Maayong Hapon sa inio na tanan...
I like that idea Pacific. Abi ko operational pa ina hasta subong ang university radio station for students. Kakita ka sina pareho sa mga US schools nga kunektado ang tanan nga uni sa station for announcements, etc? Amo ina ang first plan nila. Daw sa high school gani ang una gid nila nga plano for implementation bala. I'm not so sure now kay damo na gid bag-o dira sa CPU subong. :)

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:20 AM

Nice articles and salamat kay Eric and Chymera sa mga photo-tikoys! Oks gid mga migs!

Good am/pm sa inyo. Balik man ko diya. Sako tan-aw football diri bal-an, less time for forum mga migs. So far, WorldCup is doing great. Kudos to Germany for hosting the event.

'musta na diri ang mga Ilonggos ko nga mga abyan?
Balik-balik lang di, Space and enjoy the worldcup. Sadya man no. Ano imo team?

Btw, just keep watching sang mga updates diri. This week yata daw puro IT ang topiko sa Iloilo. Wala definite subject matter kay even sa news paiba-iba. Okay man ina kay buot hambalon sina, indi lang isa ka area sang development ang focus naton. It's a multi-focal drive for progress, and dapat paspas na kita tanan.

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:22 AM

Thank you Chymera for all the pictures. They're lovely.

Viva Iloilo, The City of LOVE!
Amo man. Okay gid mga photos diri kay daw ma-update man kita tanan. All for the City of Love. Kudos to all!

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:27 AM

Daw okay man ang tagline ah. I couldn't find a reason why we need to criticise it badly (baw ikaw gid ina Kirby!). I'm sure the judges find it unusual siguro though gasgas na ang phrase nga ina. I'm sure everyone's looking forward for another big thing happening one after the other. Ano ayhan ang reaksyon sang Bombo Radyo sang gin-announce ang tagline winner? basi ginbatikos naman nila sa ere ini? Wala man ta abi kapamati sang zona libre eh. Btw, may ara naman radio station nga naka-attach sa CPU website. Before Bombo, subong iba naman. Nakapamati kamo sina?
Kung ma-use ka na sa tagline, okay gid man siya ah. I hope mas mapabaskog sang tagline ang aton bid to lure more investors in all fields of development. It will surely challenge every one of us kung paaano naton i-interpret ang The Next Big Thing. Let's just wait and see kung ano pa ang maayo nga matabo sa aton. Hopefully, we'll see more investors coming to Iloilo once the new Iloilo Airport will be operational.

Btw, did you hear anything about the winning bidder for old Mandurriao's Airport? Wala pa ang bidding pero may ara na kuno nakabakal. It's a bit wierd. The last time I've read sa isa ka article nga sa next year pa ang bidding proper .. he he. Well ...

kirby21

June 19th, 2006, 03:31 AM

I.T. WILL BOOST ILOILO
More promotions needed to put Iloilo on IT map

The Iloilo Information Technology (IT) ad hoc committee sees a need for more promotions in order to put Iloilo on the IT map of the country.

This was the consensus of industry players, leaders in the academe and government agencies at the culmination of the first Iloilo IT Week June 13-17, which was held to highlight the potentials of the local IT sector.

University of the Philippines in the Visayas (UPV) chancellor Dr. Glenn Aguilar, IT group’s chair, commended the “evidence of the work” of individuals and institutions during the first-of-its-kind IT-focused event here.

“The logos, exhibition booths, programs and the very audience in the activities made us aware of the support, dedication and deep interest in seeing the inspiration to build Iloilo’s presence in the Information Age,” Aguilar stressed.

Aguilar noted that the committee and the convenors of the Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT) have started working since March to promote Iloilo for IT locators.

Aguilar explained the IT exhibit showcased “not only the products available for us but also the talents of our students, the capabilities of our academic institutions particularly its faculty and most of all the potentials of Iloilo when the industry, academe and government converged for IT.”

He added “the convergence gave us the inspiration of what is possible and probable and made us think of how this can be translated into realized endeavors.”

“We look forward to more activities during the exhibit like contests on web page design and programming, call center Olympics, product showcases, awards for services-oriented software and locally-developed products, video-conferencing sessions, virtual reality tours, as well as gaming contests between internet cafes, among others,” Aguilar said.

Also, the first IT summit gathered commitments to establish the I-FIT.

“We envision I-FIT to be the development partner for world-class ICT HR based on quality standards. It will serve as the focal point, convenor or formal entity that will catalyze, organize and ensure sustainability and growth of Iloilo’s IT industry,” he pointed out.

Aguilar said that from the 32 initial signees to the I-FIT, they hope to formalize the foundation and attract 100 more members by next year.

“There is still space in the signatories and we would welcome more signatures to the letter of support for I-FIT. We also welcome more individual memberships, even students,” he added.

Aguilar said the next task for the foundation will be the formalization of agreements between members and the registration of the entity before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

“We believe that investing in IT is the hope of the country because our people do not have to export themselves physically, we only export our voices, software, web pages, and processed service products, all through the Internet,” he said.

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories1.php)