After I read the article entitled “A Journal of Iloilo’s Forgotten Heritage” by “By Carmencita H. Acosta” from http://www.whatson-expat.com.ph/articles/2006/june25/lifestyle.htm, I realized that everything she pointed out is very true.

Iloilo needs a place/site or places that can showcase the glorious past of the city. If we are going to count the museums we have in the province, we can barely count more than 5. We don’t even have a decent and organized monument or museum for our beloved national hero Graciano Lopez Jaena, as well as other revolutionary heroes such as Martin Delgado, Teresa Magbanua, etc. Only few knows about the firsts of our province… the INAEC, the luxury lines, the extravagant Chevrolet taxis, the double deck buses, the first elementary school in the whole country, the first Baptist church, etc…

Before we can embark on our grand plan making the whole city as a heritage site we need to place everything in one site. Through this we can create awareness and understanding among the young ilonggos, among the ilonggos who had been in far places and already almost forgotten their hometowns, etc. Through this we can promote the cultural heritage of our place to the major organizations, major sponsors, etc. Just bringing everything one place or just making good tangible sites for this legacies… we can be able to rebuild our glorious past and market them to tourists, both locally and internationally.

I was actually thinking of having an annex museum somewhere in downtown… I was wishing if they could transform the great Masonic temple infront of Plaza Libertad to a museum. They can call this as “The Iloilo “First’s” Museum” where they can put all images, memorabilias, architectural plans, etc… of the glorious Iloilo. Like for example the Iloilo Fort San Pedro, generations today are not actually aware that we used to have a Fort like the Fort San pedro of cebu or Fort of Zamboanga… the agency handling the proposed museum can coordinate with the National Museum and National Historical Institute to replicate some old images of the fort, the architectural lay-out etc… when you go inside the National Museum there is a hallway somewhere in the right side of the building where you can see the framed architectural lay-out of Iloilo Fort San Pedro. Another good example, only few are aware that the first commercial airline in the country is the INAEC… mostly knows that it was Pal, but it was not… to let them now about this why not create a scale model of the plane bing used that time, get some articles, tangible memorabilias, or even some images of the facilities of the said airline and showcase them in one place.

We have a lot to say, but very few to show….

We need to show what we got to attract more donors, more sponsors and more viewers. In this way we can slowly but surely transform the whole downtown into a resounding Commonwealth downtown… into a true cultural heritage site.

Another sad thing… the sons and daughters of Iloilo who had played major roles in the political and economic history of our country are not even given enough recognition, like the late Vice-Presdient Fernando Lopez… or let say a museum for the whole family of Lopezes, like the family of Arroyo, De La Rama, etc…

We need more museums, more place to showcase these tangible and precious proofs of our rich past and culture!

We don’t even have copies of major newspapers that were published here in Iloilo City but being circulated in the whole Visayas, like the Eco Times, El Tiempo, etc…I remember that University of the Philippines Diliman has several copies of these newspapers that had been circulated in visayas from 1890’s – 1940’s. I believe that libraries of UPV, CPU and USA have copies of these newspapers.

It is just a matter of putting things together. I hope that they can create more sites and maintain them well… so that the new generation of Ilonggos now has something to look back… and they can proudly say that they were born in a place with rich cultural and historical lineage!

After I read the article entitled “A Journal of Iloilo’s Forgotten Heritage” by “By Carmencita H. Acosta” from http://www.whatson-expat.com.ph/articles/2006/june25/lifestyle.htm, I realized that everything she pointed out is very true.

Iloilo needs a place/site or places that can showcase the glorious past of the city. If we are going to count the museums we have in the province, we can barely count more than 5. We don’t even have a decent and organized monument or museum for our beloved national hero Graciano Lopez Jaena, as well as other revolutionary heroes such as Martin Delgado, Teresa Magbanua, etc. Only few knows about the firsts of our province… the INAEC, the luxury lines, the extravagant Chevrolet taxis, the double deck buses, the first elementary school in the whole country, the first Baptist church, etc…

Before we can embark on our grand plan making the whole city as a heritage site we need to place everything in one site. Through this we can create awareness and understanding among the young ilonggos, among the ilonggos who had been in far places and already almost forgotten their hometowns, etc. Through this we can promote the cultural heritage of our place to the major organizations, major sponsors, etc. Just bringing everything one place or just making good tangible sites for this legacies… we can be able to rebuild our glorious past and market them to tourists, both locally and internationally.

I was actually thinking of having an annex museum somewhere in downtown… I was wishing if they could transform the great Masonic temple infront of Plaza Libertad to a museum. They can call this as “The Iloilo “First’s” Museum” where they can put all images, memorabilias, architectural plans, etc… of the glorious Iloilo. Like for example the Iloilo Fort San Pedro, generations today are not actually aware that we used to have a Fort like the Fort San pedro of cebu or Fort of Zamboanga… the agency handling the proposed museum can coordinate with the National Museum and National Historical Institute to replicate some old images of the fort, the architectural lay-out etc… when you go inside the National Museum there is a hallway somewhere in the right side of the building where you can see the framed architectural lay-out of Iloilo Fort San Pedro. Another good example, only few are aware that the first commercial airline in the country is the INAEC… mostly knows that it was Pal, but it was not… to let them now about this why not create a scale model of the plane bing used that time, get some articles, tangible memorabilias, or even some images of the facilities of the said airline and showcase them in one place.

We have a lot to say, but very few to show….

We need to show what we got to attract more donors, more sponsors and more viewers. In this way we can slowly but surely transform the whole downtown into a resounding Commonwealth downtown… into a true cultural heritage site.

Another sad thing… the sons and daughters of Iloilo who had played major roles in the political and economic history of our country are not even given enough recognition, like the late Vice-Presdient Fernando Lopez… or let say a museum for the whole family of Lopezes, like the family of Arroyo, De La Rama, etc…

We need more museums, more place to showcase these tangible and precious proofs of our rich past and culture!

We don’t even have copies of major newspapers that were published here in Iloilo City but being circulated in the whole Visayas, like the Eco Times, El Tiempo, etc…I remember that University of the Philippines Diliman has several copies of these newspapers that had been circulated in visayas from 1890’s – 1940’s. I believe that libraries of UPV, CPU and USA have copies of these newspapers.

It is just a matter of putting things together. I hope that they can create more sites and maintain them well… so that the new generation of Ilonggos now has something to look back… and they can proudly say that they were born in a place with rich cultural and historical lineage!

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

Just read an article from the congress:

Committee Source: GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISES AND PRIVATIZATION

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

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

HBs 2379 and 2498 both propose the creation of the Agno River Basin Development Authority. HB 2443, on the other hand, seeks to establish the Iloilo River and Muelle Loney Development Authority.
In pushing for the immediate approval of his proposal, Speaker de Venecia underscored the urgent need for an authoritative body to protect and develop the Agno River Basin, which is considered the fifth largest river basin in the Philippines and regarded as the “Cradle of the Five Rivers of Luzon.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Committee Administrative Support Service, Committee Affairs Department
Page last updated on 06 July 2006

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Can anyone dig more information about this?

Although on my opinion, the downtown may not be Calle Crisologo of Vigan but preserving it is the best way to showcase the legacy.

We may not be as glorious as before but as what Michael Tan and Augusto Villalon has said, Iloilo may be a role model in heritage preservation of urban cities in the Philippines.

We must see a uniquely Iloilo where it is beyond Paris or Athens or even Rome. New Orleans has its Bourbon, Iloilo has its Calle Real.

Its all on how we advertise our place.
But without actions, dreams die down.
Kon di ta mag-hulag, sin-o ang maghulag? Kon di subong, san-o pa?

Ay reminder gali sa isa ka quote sa history:
Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it!

WVSU proposed buildings perspectives
http://static.flickr.com/67/185363112_2503edf9fd.jpg?v=0
Lower left: Medicide and Nursing Building
Lower Right: 8-10 story hotel
Uper Right: Hometel

WVSU Delvelopment Project Aerial Perspective
http://static.flickr.com/36/185363062_449f1591f5.jpg?v=0

SM Delgado
http://static.flickr.com/58/185363029_72d2fbe9bd.jpg?v=0

Smallville
left-right: Krua Thai, Tazza?, Zageca
http://static.flickr.com/69/185363002_89706bf998.jpg?v=0

Smallville viewed from Blue Jay
http://static.flickr.com/68/185362986_d2b5e04abd.jpg?v=0

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/General%20Nostalgia/Copy_1_of_BernieMack_29_.jpg

Pasensya na guid kay di hi-res ang photo. sa camera phone lang na guinkuha.

There are plans to make the whole building into an interactive musem (biskan ang garisson sa idalum, i-abri kuno...but with UP pa, basi madugayan pa na)

I have this thought though why is it not included in the "Iloilo City Heritage Sites" of ICCHCC despite of its political and educational importance?

WVSU proposed buildings perspectives
http://static.flickr.com/67/185363112_2503edf9fd.jpg?v=0
Lower left: Medicide and Nursing Building
Lower Right: 8-10 story hotel
Uper Right: Hometel

[B]WVSU Delvelopment Project Aerial Perspective
http://static.flickr.com/36/185363062_449f1591f5.jpg?v=0



Is WVSU expanding? Impressive perspective, Chy. Btw, which campus of WVSU are they planning to put all of these structures.

Smallville[/B]
left-right: Krua Thai, Tazza?, Zageca
http://static.flickr.com/69/185363002_89706bf998.jpg?v=0

Smallville viewed from Blue Jay
http://static.flickr.com/68/185362986_d2b5e04abd.jpg?v=0

Smallville is alive and kicking even in the wee hours! Hala Bira! :)

this is my best reading for the week .. at least gahulag aton capitol ... paspas Tupas! Kinahanglang gid sang Iloilo ang bagay nga ini. Tani si Trenas will also move para may ara naman iya for the city. Can we not use resources from ILECO 1, 2 or 3? Basi makabulig man ini biskan diutay lang?
Area covered by ILECO is different from that of PECO ones. Hopefully maka-expnd sila and take some parts of the city. ILECO I is doing really well, though ILECO II is as anabsolute crappy. Puro brownout ang sa area sang ILECO II iya. With ILECO III, I have no idea at all. :)

Iloilo's countryside is moving well, too. I think this is just a beginning. Towns will be seeing lights of economic boom in next few years. MOreso with the upcoming of Iloilo International Airport. Keep them all coming!
Good news for Iloilo's towns. More investments for Iloilo's countryside. :)

maayo kamo ya kay palareho inyo off duty. upod gid kamo lagaw. nami gid dira lagawan sa southeast. kent kag brighton pa lang nakdtu-an ko... ako ya, kon indi mag barrio fiesta, indi ko kadulhog sa London, amo ra nga nagaminanol.
Barely work on weekend, Alimol. Request ko mostly ina kay gusto magtirik kung weekend ah. I don't mind doing nights though. Si Wecky naman is mostly on days and weekdays, too, kay ara na siya sa managerial post. Kung mag-weekend duty siya, in a very limited situation na lang siguro. Anyway, if you have time, kadto lang di sa London.

Hola amigos y amigas! I'm back again. Nahidlaw man ako sang SSC ba. Kumusta na tanan?

Kirbs, thanks for posting the articles. It's a sure fire indeed! :cheers:

Welcome back! Feast your eyes with articles for the meantime, Jon. And see you soon. :)

Buhi na naman ang sugar planters sa Panay! Dako gid ini nga bulig tib-ong sang ekonomiya sang Antique once mangin successful naman ang sugar trading.
Good for Panay Sugar Planters especially in Antique and Capiz kay dira mostly nagahalin ang muscovado sugar.

The ARANETAS, who contributed much to the Philippne society, trace their roots in Iloilo, Negros and Zamboanga. They are descendants of Don Jose de Araneta and Baltazar de Araneta. Mentioned below are prominent members of the family from Iloilo:


FELIX M. ARANETA, a prominent resident of Molo, Iloilo, was an influential supporter and financier of the revolutionary movement in the province of Panay, when the Philippine Revolution against Spain broke out in 1896-1898.


GEN. PABLO SORIANO ARANETA was a member of the revolutionary committee [comite de conspiradores] formed in Molo, Iloilo in March of 1898. He was one of the founders of the Federal Republic of the Visayas.


GREGORIO SORIANO ARANETA was a member of the National Assembly representing the province of Iloilo. He advocated reforms for the welfare of the Filipino people. On the fourteenth of September 1898, he was appointed by General Emilio Aguinaldo as the first Secretary General and a delegate to the Malolos Republic. Gregorio Araneta was also a member of the committee to draft the Constitution. He was the youngest Secretary of Justice of the Philippine Republic, circa September 26, 1898. As a legal luminary, businessman, nationalist and patriot, he served the Philippines under three regimes. The former Gregorio Araneta University Foundation in Malabon (now De La Salle-Araneta University) is named after him.


DR. SALVADOR ARANETA, son of Gregorio Araneta y Soriano, is remembered as an ardent nationalist, constitutionalist, statesman, civil servant, Harvard-trained lawyer, educator, economist, businessman, industrialist, environmentalist, and philanthropist. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1933 and 1971, founder and twice president of PHILCONSA. Araneta served as Secretary of Economic Coordination (1950-1952) under President Quirino, Secretary of Agriculture and National Resources (1954-1955) under President Magsaysay, and as member of the National Economic Council.

As an educator he and his wife, DR. VICTORIA LOPEZ DE ARANETA, founded Gregorio Araneta University Foundation (now De La Salle-Araneta University), the first private agricultural school after World War II, endowed the university with one sixth of his personal wealth and turned it into a foundation. He also founded FEATI University to train engineers and mechanics for Far Eastern Air Transportation, Inc., the first airline that operated after the war serving Iloilo-Manila-Hong Kong Route and was later bought by Philippine Airlines. Araneta pioneered in the flour industry in 1957 (as the founder of Republic Flour Mills, now RFM Corporation), in soy bean extraction (Republic Soya), in the manufacture of electric motors (Feati Industries), animal feeds (AIA Feed Mills), animal vaccines (AIA Biological Laboratories). He was co-founder of NEPA (National Economic Protectionism Association), PRRM (Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement), and the White Cross, an orphanage.

Araneta, a visionary, dedicated his life to uplift the moral and social values of society and sought property ownership and capitalism for all. These he embodied in a draft constitution (The Bayanikasan Constitution published in 1980 to be adopted in 10 to 20 years.)

hehe ako man gani nahidlaw ako kalagaw...
lagaw in a right time, Pacific. Don't worry, you'll soon find the world it too small kung gaubra ka na kapin pa kung diri ka sa sagwa. Moreso, kung diri ka sa Europa.

Protestahan ta ang PECO mga manong? Mas maayo siguro ay. Kilala ko gid ang ila company lawyer (Altura) eh. He's also from Alimodian. Ang importante lang is to open Iloilo's energy market to other investors. Time to put PECO's monopoly into oblivion.
Kung ato lang ko sa Iloilo, mabitbit gid ko lacard .. ha ha. It's a big joke. Indi gid ko guro mag-resort sa bagay nga ina. Wala ina madala sa plano ko. Protest in a good sense siguro. Ang katingalahan lang kay until now, wala gihapon nila gina-open ang market for other investors. Dako kapit siguro sang PECO sa City hall?

Bit early for Dinagyang's promotion. Halos ila preparation subong is six months na. This is a good plan for Dinagyang. If matabo (in dreams ... hihihi) it could rival some festivals in South America. Posh! hihihi.
Daw sa amo gid siguro Marsleg. Wishy, whishy naman kita sini .. hoho hoho !!!

Nice for the Indian BPO.
What happened to the logistics company that was supposed to be investing in Iloilo after the Airport has been finished?

When is the expected completion of the new airport gale kag san-o na sya fully operational?

And for Dinagyang, one of my officemates here is quite interested at going in Dinagyang 2007. He said it is famous at La Salle U sa Maynila. Dinagyang is making its way. Keep it up, tani lang ugaling mapa-damu pa ta ang tourism facilities ta sa Iloilo para indi dyahe.

An analogy between Iloilo and the phoenix is appropriate ain't it?

By the way Chy, how's the Wordpress going?
damo gid tuod questions Bernie man wala ni sila ma-follow-up kaayo. Following one or two articles, tapos na dayon. Mabal-an mo lang galing nga ara na kung inauguration na or na-scrap na ang project.

As reported the New Airport will be operational by June 2007. Eleven more months to go from today. Pero ang handover sang project will be around March 2007.

Speaking of Dinagyang, it's snowballing its popularity even here abroad. I'm sure more and more tourists will flock Dinagyang next year. Just read sang ila proposal kay they are even extending Dinagyang festivities in 3 days from the original 2-day. Siguro even ang pre-Dinagayang will cover two-weeks earlier pa. Let's see how it goes kay every year they are revolutionizing the festival. It's getting bigger and bigger. About sa tourism facilities, last year they are complaining of lack of hotels availability. Ang scheme tani that some houses will accept visitors wala ma-desisyoni maayo sang city hall before demand is very imminent kag kalapit na sang Dinagayang. Anyway, I hope this year, ma-materialized tanan. I hope new hotels, inns and lodging houses will be opened before the year ends.

The analogy between Iloilo and Phoenix will remain a challenge for everyone of us. It's still long way to thread to. But as you can see, our government officials are working really hard to achieve their set objectives for the city and province. With the rate of businesses and investments coming to Iloilo at present, Iloilo will surely transform and move forward in a different dimension.

seems it's picking up once more ...

Muscovado sugar millers hold conference

THE Panay Fair Trade Center (PFTC) with the cooperation of the Provincial Agriculture Office held Friday its First Conference on Muscovado Sugar Industry Development at the 5th Floor Conference Room, Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

...(source: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/08/bus/muscovado.sugar.millers.hold.conference.html)
Is Panay Sugar Industry slowly progressing? Good news gid for people of Antique kay dako gid ini mabulig sa ila. In due time, Iloilo International Port will see more lights in trading with other countries. Again, sugar from as far as Capiz, Aklan and Antique will pass this route making Iloilo the hub of the booming sugar industry once more.

More trades and conferences for sugar planters in Panay. I hope Iloilo City will once again fully-functioned for the rest of region's benefit. Right now, mas inclined ang Iloilo City in helping Guimaras for its tourism bid, and so with Aklan. I'm sure the capitol and the regional center will find time to accomodate our co-provinces in the region to further enhance our economic development.

hi space,
kinaray-a is very easy to laern....the difficult part is, its tune and accent kay dapat patig-ahon mo gid imo dila. I was trying to teach my mates here pero humok man gihapon ila karay-a...kaladlawan kon kaisa, sadya amon during teaching session. ang accent naman, rising and falling. kada word, saka-panaog...lingin ulo ka gapamati...ulo
I'll learn. Period. And sure gid ako sina. Kabalo man ako mag-kinaray diutay .. oooops gamay lang gale. I'm apt to learn more and more dialects or languages kay mas maayo ah. I can understand some of them but I could not speak fluently. Sang una nagapamati lang ko when Karay-a people are talking, and so with Akeanon, and the rest. Mas na-appreciate ko na gid maayo ang importansiya of learning different languages sang ari na ko di sa Europe. Very impressive gid.

Is WVSU expanding? Impressive perspective, Chy. Btw, which campus of WVSU are they planning to put all of these structures.

baskog ang perspective sang WVSU bah. Amo na ini siguro ang plan nila as they bid to become one of the premiere educational institution in Asia by 2015. Ayo Chy ah. Impressed gid ako kaayo. I wish nga ang iban nga schools or universities sa Iloilo will also put their future perspective man. Right now, daw Iloilo Doctor's College pa lang and WVSU ang may ara. It's getting better and better as the days go by, ika nga. I've heard, too, that WVSU is expanding in Negros Occidental. They're putting a new campus there. Good for West. At least a thing to look forward to in the next few years to come. Maayo ang pamalakad sang West subong. Structurally (apart from academics) , WVSU is expanding at a faster rate compared to UPV. Ano ayahn natabo sa UPV iya? Wala pundo ang gobyerno?

WVSU proposed buildings perspectives
http://static.flickr.com/67/185363112_2503edf9fd.jpg?v=0
Lower left: Medicide and Nursing Building
Lower Right: 8-10 story hotel
Uper Right: Hometel

WVSU Delvelopment Project Aerial Perspective
http://static.flickr.com/36/185363062_449f1591f5.jpg?v=0

SM Delgado
http://static.flickr.com/58/185363029_72d2fbe9bd.jpg?v=0

Smallville
left-right: Krua Thai, Tazza?, Zageca
http://static.flickr.com/69/185363002_89706bf998.jpg?v=0

Smallville viewed from Blue Jay
http://static.flickr.com/68/185362986_d2b5e04abd.jpg?v=0

I remembered nga last thread we are all talking about Philippine Christian University expansion in Iloilo. A thread before that, Iloilo Doctor's College naman. Now, it's West Visayas State University turn na naman. Ayos gid imo photos Chy. And by the look of it, WVSU is due for future expansion almost at the same rate CPU is expanding right now. Dako man ang ila mga projects and plans. The WVSU Medical Center is expnading at present. Then ang University na naman. Bow gid ako sa West ah. Amo ina iya. Sige paspas WVSU! Excelling high in both academics and structures. Kudos to its administrators.

Daw sa amo gid siguro Marsleg. Wishy, whishy naman kita sini .. hoho hoho !!!

Sigeha lang imo wishy, wishy dira Space. Good day gali. Maayo man sa wishy wishy nga ina nagatupa na naman. Nami gali kung ginabatikos kay nagatalum ang labaha. sa nabasahan ko in previous post, ay abaw, gin-question pa. Now, they'll know nga isa ina ka-paagi nga gina-check lang sang mga Ilonggo ang mga projects and indi gid ina kaluwas iya. Balik-balikon gid ina siguro para mabal-an kung ano ang real plan. I guess ang ginahambal nga drawing nagakatabo na ang iban. Slowly ... but really surely. Diin na ang checklist sang mga projects para ma-monitor kaayo kung ano na ang progress sini. Una gid siguro matabo ang airport. lapit na lang gid.

Hi Space!

welcome back JonJon. Balik ka naman di liwat. Post-post na naman kita diri .. yippeeeeee! Basi may photo-tikoy ka da, post lang di. Galing kay Iloilo Thread basi abi nila Barcelona thread na kita diri.

Good news indeed. I'm glad Leon was chosen as the new site for this BPO company. Isn't it lovely? I'm sure the rest of 13 BPOs are still looking for their area of expansion in Iloilo province. Viva Iloilo!
Diin ayhan ma-relocate ang 13 more nga nagtan-aw? tani separate area sila isa-isa para mas mabaskog. Pero I'm glad that Iloilo towns are considering such investments na. Sang una puro lang kita agri. Now, even the towns are turning into multi-industry. Leon is a good site. Mga 28-30 km away from the city. Indi pa magutok and very promising especially they are planning to open the road from Leon to Antique. Mas manami ini siya nga plan. Will Pototan, Sta Barbara, Barotac Nuevo and Passi City accept some of BPO relocators as well? Tani lang.

Btw, sin-o ang Mayor sang Leon subong? daw malapit siya kay Boboy S eh. If not for Syjuco, idi ni siguro makuha sang Leon ang Indian BPO ah.

Hala Bira to all Aleosanons (right?)!

To everyone... there is a site where you can check the websites of different businesses, universities, agencies, etc... located in Iloilo and even within Western Visayas...

Please browse this...Iloilo Web Directory (http://directory.iloiloweb.net/component/option,com_frontpage/Itemid,1/)
Maayo lang Soul kay mapisan ka mangita sang mga link nga ini. Patay siguro pindot mo sang search engine hay?

Good source of infos for Iloilo City and Iloilo Province of course. damo pa naga-proliferate nga mga bag-o nga websites for Iloilo. Even sa mga blogs daw nagadamo na gid. Before daw halos indi mo makita ang promotion sang Iloilo. IT was too dormant for Iloilo few years ago. I wonder kung ano ayhan natabo lately wich prompted more people and agencies are doing their best to promote Iloilo. Tani mas maayo pa gid aton tourism industry. Right now, 75% sang tourism sa Iloilo is focused on Heritage until such time we'll find more interesting places, etc to further our bid for tourism.

Keep them coming guys!

Pasensya na guid kay di hi-res ang photo. sa camera phone lang na guinkuha.

There are plans to make the whole building into an interactive musem (biskan ang garisson sa idalum, i-abri kuno...but with UP pa, basi madugayan pa na)

I have this thought though why is it not included in the "Iloilo City Heritage Sites" of ICCHCC despite of its political and educational importance?

Ngaa madugayan Berns haw? it's a good plan for UPV. Interactive museum is the thrust of every libraries here in Europe. Mas progressive na gid ang UPV once they'll have this.

With regards to UPV, opinion ko lang ini ha, pero kahina sang iya development. The last building nga ginhimo sa UPV was more than 5 years ago pa ata. Ang building nila sa post-grad bala? Tani they'll be more aggressive to request for budget sa gobyerno. Even sa mga courses nga gina-offer nila medyo lax sila. Why don't they make use of Miag-ao campus? sa pagkadako sina, and buildings are miles apart pa. They can utilise it and make it more progressive. Offer new courses. Especially kung ano ang kinahangalan subong nga panahon.

About sa old city hall (now UPV library), tani the ICCHCC will declare it as an heritage site as well. I think if the building can speak, nag-reklamo na ina sa ICCHCC ngaa wala siya na-include iya.

Get the coach(es) going! I hope they'll be more aggressive, assertive and proactive when it comes to promotion. I'm glad we're moving, and moving really well. Let our local gov't officials get on their shoes and do their job. In the same way, kita man diri will do our fair share to help.
Start pa man lang ini ah. Is this the same as sa isa ka article in the past like with Jaro route going to Molo to City Proper or iba pa gid ini iya? Looks like we're taking matters seriously when it comes to tourism. Ini maayo gid para dugang pa sa aton caban.

Diin naman sa sunod makadto si Trenas? Trenas presence in UN (NYC) and Habitat Forum (Vancouver) is making waves for Iloilo City's tourism industry. If Aklan is targetting 1 million tourist in 2010, biskan one-half lang ang iya sang Iloilo/Iloilo City. Right now, we have to tighten up our tourism bid. We must learn from Aklan, our nearest neighbour when it comes to tourism. Basi man lang puwede naton ma-open ang mga private white sand beaches dira sa Northern Iloilo to lure more tourists to our place. Guimaras' Nava right now is also taking this matter in hand critically. Though we are supporting them (Guimaras and Aklan), at the same time tani mangita pa gid kita iya sang aton nga residents' tourists gid. I'm sure Iloilo can kung maayo lang kita maggamit resources naton.

Do you think Calesa will add more grandeur to the place, if possible? Or why not bring back the old double decker, mas manami siguro? By the looks of the tour van, it's really tempting to visit historical and beautiful sights around Ciudad de Iloilo. :cheers:
Padugang traffic Jon ........ he he he. Kulang na gani dalan ta sa ciudad, butangan mo pa gid Calesa. Ipiton lang ina sang drivers ang mga kabayo sa ciudad, just in case. Di may sumsuman naman ang mga tambay dayon .. he he. Wierd thought amigo. Pasensiya lang.

Nami tuod kung may double decker since we had that once in the past. Mas manami gid mag-tour siguro just like here in Europe. Pero for a starter, okay na ina ang van ah. At least libot-libot ka sa Iloilo City, may driver ka personally. I'll love to have a go kung ato man ko, just in case. For the experience lang siguro migo. Tapos may nagawakal sang history sang isa ka lugar. Mas manami na gid. Or they can provide flyers for tourists.

Dimzon: The Metro Iloilo Development Council
By Alain Russ Dimzon
Routes

I WOULD like to share a part of my column space to an article submitted by the Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Iloilo City Enro) headed by my publicity shy but workaholic friend Engr. Noel Hechanova to the Metro Iloilo Development Council (MIDC).

Like many ciudadanos, I have heard about the MIDC long before, but did not really have a substantial understanding of what it is. I am now considering the necessity of mainstreaming with the mass media the activities of a very important development institution like the MIDC.

I think that the people covered by this "inter-local government cooperative arrangement among the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Pavia, Leganes and Iloilo City to address growing urbanization in the region's capital of Western Visayas Philippines" and the things it has done since it was established on Februrary 9, 2001.

MIDC is chaired by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. I thank the very friendly MIDC people of Executive Director Jose Roni (Butch) Peñalosa and Assistant Executive Director (Ting-Ting) Cristina Octavio. I am giving my thanks to Ms. Tonnette and Ms Joie for the accommodation I did not expect. Once I cite persons publicly, I make sure that they really deserve it and that I do not waste valuable newspaper space and my time.

Iloilo City lauded for anti-air pollution campaign

The Canada-based International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) has lauded the Iloilo City Local Government for its anti-air pollution campaign. This came after Iloilo City registered an estimated savings on fuel and electricity of almost Php1billion in 2005 from the early phases of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas' programs on traffic decongestion and energy conservation as part of Iloilo City's initiative to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission.

According to Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Engr. Noel Z. Hechanova, Treñas ordered the inclusion of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the Program on Climate Change Protection (CCP).

"The Perimeter Boundary Ordinance has improved air quality in Iloilo City. The restriction of provincial jeepneys at the city's boundary has reduced traffic congestion and avoided unnecessary trips, hence, unnecessary fuel," Hechanova reported.

Based on a 12-hour/day operation, 972 jeepneys have been restricted and this delivered a fuel savings of 9,225 liters per day and eliminated 24,418 liters of Carbon Dioxide for the same duration.

On lamp retrofitting, the conversion of incandescent and fluorescent streetlights to 1,060 units of the energy saving type High Pressure Sodium Lamps in 56 locations as of ICLEI assessment on December 31, 2005, 6,360 KWh every 8 hours have been saved and 3,777 liters of Carbon Dioxide every 8 hours have been avoided.

To advocate for the reduction of fuel consumption in all government vehicles based in Iloilo City, Hechanova said that the Iloilo City Enro has conducted an inventory of fuel consumption of government vehicles for the year 2004 and this was completed on the second quarter of 2005.

Treñas issued Exective Order (EO) No. 51 in September 2005 to enhance and expand the city's program on fuel and energy conservation. The said executive order required all line departments of the city to adopt guidelines on vehicle maintenance, an accountability system for fuel and energy conservation, and lamp retrofitting and fuel switching in public buildings and vehicles.

For the year 2006, the other Iloilo City Local Government commitments are:

1) the completion of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which will include emission inventory of provincial buses and vans;

2) lamp retrofitting targeting an additional installation of High Pressure Sodium Lamps and measuring its results;

3) emission profiling of government vehicles, which will commence the advocacy on fuel reduction based on collated emission profiles starting with Iloilo City government offices and then with national government offices;

4) energy conservation in Iloilo City's public offices to pilot lamp retrofitting in selected departments and the consequent replication; and

5) the strengthening of the anti-smoke belching campaign by re-activating "Operation Blue Sky" in collaboration with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and conduct measurement results using ambient air quality monitoring equipment.

(article taken from: Sunstar Iloilo
link:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/10/oped/alain.russ.dimzon.routes.html)

Sigeha lang imo wishy, wishy dira Space. Good day gali. Maayo man sa wishy wishy nga ina nagatupa na naman. Nami gali kung ginabatikos kay nagatalum ang labaha. sa nabasahan ko in previous post, ay abaw, gin-question pa. Now, they'll know nga isa ina ka-paagi nga gina-check lang sang mga Ilonggo ang mga projects and indi gid ina kaluwas iya. Balik-balikon gid ina siguro para mabal-an kung ano ang real plan. I guess ang ginahambal nga drawing nagakatabo na ang iban. Slowly ... but really surely. Diin na ang checklist sang mga projects para ma-monitor kaayo kung ano na ang progress sini. Una gid siguro matabo ang airport. lapit na lang gid.

Hi Space!
Wala man siguro malain kung naga-wish ka basta sa kaayuhan lang. Amo ina iya. If you wish, you'll always wish for the best. Btw, good day man sa imo, my friend.

Sino ang ginabatikos migs? Asus, pabatikosa lang da. Kung may maayo nga suggestion ti tihanan ta pangitaan paagi to meet those suggestions. Kung puro man lang batikos then wala man relevant nga suggestions, will the batikos matter? Kalaladlawan ina iya. Pero sa tuod lang, nanamian ko gani nga may naga-challenge sa mga projects sang Iloilo once in a while. Dira iya mabuhi na naman ang pamangkot pirmi kung ano na tuod natabo. Di alerted naman aton mga media peeps to follow up eh. Like for example sa airport, kung wala ginbatikos sang media, may pulo-an kita di sang tuig indi pa ina matapos. But with positive help from media, di paspas obra sang Hapon. Ina iya indi drawing lang. Nex naman mamangkot naman kita sa iban nga projects para sadya.

I think palareho gid ta di stand. kapin pa ang sa PECO, dapat reklamohon pirmi. Halin di sa sagwa kung puwede pa gid. Ina para makabugtaw naman aton opisyales didto. Trenas and the rest of our officials ay may ikasarang ina. Man at times, they need to be reminded as well. tan-awa si Tita Perla kay patay reklamo di hina boto niya lately. Dakdak ka gani and wala gina-obra matak-an man pumuluyo sa imo ah.

Ti, Hala Bira migo! Birahon ta naman ang PECO di.

Regarding sa imo article nga post bag-o lang Jon. Ay sus. Wala gid iya paki-alam ang mga Ilonggo sa term nga MIDC. Maayo man ina kay may naga-remind sa ila once in a while nga naga-exist ina gale. Ti, Iloilo City man gihapon ang centro ah. Btw, ano na natabo sa regional City plan. Okay man ini ang Metro Iloilo Development Council pero daw mas nanami-an pa gid ko sang plan nga Regional City of Iloilo kay included na ang Guimaras iya. Mas expanded ang role sang Iloilo City, indi lang sa Iloilo territory kundi pati na sa Guimaras. In the same way, mas mabaskog ang connections naton sa Guimaras dayon. Tani ang passi will be bigger man to eat up few of Capiz municipalities para may northern block man to compete with Iloilo City.

Welcome back! Feast your eyes with articles for the meantime, Jon. And see you soon. :)
amo gani nga gabasa basa pa ko di para may isugpon man kita nga maayo ah. Actually those articles really made my day. More to come pa. Especially like BPOs expanding in Leon. At least province-wide man dala ta di. Karon abi nila Iloilo City lang ang may ara. Actually, lately damo na gid man nga mga articles featuring activities outside city area and dako gid ina nga improvement sa Iloilo since we are raise sa idea of centralisation. Pototan, Barotac, Miag-ao, Passi City, Sta Barbara, Oton, Cabatuan, Alimodian, etc. makita na naton sa mga features once in a while even sa business news. Tani more and more to come for Iloilo's towns.

Nice knowing of Aranetas of Iloilo. Actually, like Lopezes, they also deserved acknowledgment sa mga Ilonggos. Even the Roxases and Arroyos as well. Seemed that only Lopezes are considered Ilonggos where in fact there are many more successful Ilonggos in businessworld that prosper. Thanks for posting the article Oboi!

Although on my opinion, the downtown may not be Calle Crisologo of Vigan but preserving it is the best way to showcase the legacy.

We may not be as glorious as before but as what Michael Tan and Augusto Villalon has said, Iloilo may be a role model in heritage preservation of urban cities in the Philippines.

We must see a uniquely Iloilo where it is beyond Paris or Athens or even Rome. New Orleans has its Bourbon, Iloilo has its Calle Real.

Its all on how we advertise our place.
But without actions, dreams die down.
Kon di ta mag-hulag, sin-o ang maghulag? Kon di subong, san-o pa?

Ay reminder gali sa isa ka quote sa history:
Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it!

Big challenge for all Ilonggos indeed, Bernie. It's a far cry to compete with othe heritage cities of Europe but YES, we can if we want. Besides, it was Europeans who gave Iloilo its glorious past.

Calle Real is only one of the few historical and cultural sites in the city. If we need to invest on heritage tourism, then we might as well educate some of our fellow Ilonggos its importance. In that way, most (if not all) will be encouraged to look after our old buildings, architectural mansions, etc. It's high time for Iloilo to look back its past. Heritage Tourism at present is at its best here in Europe.

Go Iloilo!

Sir Henry o si Mam Nelly? Si Sir Henry ara pa man guihapon sa UP Miami pero gahapit man sya sa CPU. Daw sa pagkakabalo ko, anthro si sir but his passion is on history. Why you asked?
the name is so familiar and very much related sa CPU socio department. Anyway, thanks for the answer Bernie. It's a great help indeed.

Random Images from my flickr account:

Arroyo Fountain
http://static.flickr.com/36/111916136_956614d61c.jpg?v=0

Old House in Jaro
http://static.flickr.com/53/116332197_0ecff63382.jpg?v=0

Old house in Jaro
http://static.flickr.com/37/116736892_b690816878.jpg?v=0

Duenas Church
http://static.flickr.com/54/114571470_eb917f4c2f.jpg?v=0

Pavia Church
http://static.flickr.com/44/114571471_a020fc6390.jpg?v=0

Beside Jaro Church
http://static.flickr.com/41/116736893_de2d1430d9.jpg?v=0

Tigbauan Church
http://static.flickr.com/49/139552125_6eedea22ed.jpg?v=0

Old House beside SM Jaro
http://static.flickr.com/53/120687734_de318bb29a.jpg?v=0



Great photos Chymera. Where's the house with the Big Eagle on it? :)

Diin ayhan ma-relocate ang 13 more nga nagtan-aw? tani separate area sila isa-isa para mas mabaskog. Pero I'm glad that Iloilo towns are considering such investments na. Sang una puro lang kita agri. Now, even the towns are turning into multi-industry. Leon is a good site. Mga 28-30 km away from the city. Indi pa magutok and very promising especially they are planning to open the road from Leon to Antique. Mas manami ini siya nga plan. Will Pototan, Sta Barbara, Barotac Nuevo and Passi City accept some of BPO relocators as well? Tani lang.

Btw, sin-o ang Mayor sang Leon subong? daw malapit siya kay Boboy S eh. If not for Syjuco, idi ni siguro makuha sang Leon ang Indian BPO ah.

Hala Bira to all Aleosanons (right?)!

A thing to look forward to Space. Surprise! Surprise! basi dugay-dugay may article na naman nga mag-guwa regarding sa mga BPOs nga ini. Will just wait for a while. But hopefully (as said), tani it'll be in Iloilo's countryside. Money-maker ini ang BPO and time naman siguro when the provincial government will reap some money other than the city of Iloilo lang pirmi. Besides, magutok na ang ciudad naton. Dugangan pa sang upcoming business district sa Mandurriao once the old airport will be relocated, mas magutok na gid. It's best if other towns will host these 13 more BPO's searching for a place in Iloilo.

Medyo ang central district sang Aleosan ang naga-arangka lately ah. Competing with the likes of Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo and Pototan. Suffice ang tatlo nga ini is a great block sa north-central tip sang city. I'm sure each of them will be powerhouse in due time.

READING the labor condition at the Iloilo waterfront in the 1920’s makes one sick. The brutally inhuman treatment of stevedores was virtual slavery. Slavery has no more place in the world of civilized men. The practice is a thing of the past. The issue of slavery and its eradication has made a great nation of America. Labor is honor and must, therefore, be respected and protected.

Read more: http://www.mypinoyworld.com/the-right-fit/main-right-fit.html

Sad but true! Anyways, I am very happy to know that we have these kinds of activities in the province in 1920's!
Are we that horrible in the past? Maayo lang gid kay wala na ina subong. More so nga pati ang mga haciendas amat-amat nadula na. It's a good learning for everyone of us. makakuha gid kita leksyon dira Soulmaker. And yes, labor is honor indeed.

Ey guys, sin-o kabalo sa history sang iloilo jeepneys? San-o, sin-o kag sa diin nagsugod ang aerodynamic nga design sang mga jeepneys ta sa Iloilo?

Kay gaubra me article, medyo nabudlayan ko kay hambal sang iban sa Patoo kuno nagsugod, ang iban sa Pasajero Sosyal.

Need help. Sa culture article ko ni ibutang. Tnx!
I've heard that Pasahero Sosyal. Amo ina subong ang in, Bernie. Good article indeed for Iloilo. Iloilo jeepneys are known for its flare and class. I don't know if you still remember the days when all jeepneys are headbanging tunes all over the city due to its fully-on speakers. Naskog gid to iya. Kimberly pa to that time. By the way, when was the time nga gin-banned nila ang speakers sa mga jeep ah?

Anyway, nice article to feature Bernie. Timely and relevant gid since Philippine's public utility services are mostly jeepneys.

Good job!

Ey guys, sin-o kabalo sa history sang iloilo jeepneys? San-o, sin-o kag sa diin nagsugod ang aerodynamic nga design sang mga jeepneys ta sa Iloilo?

Kay gaubra me article, medyo nabudlayan ko kay hambal sang iban sa Patoo kuno nagsugod, ang iban sa Pasajero Sosyal.

Need help. Sa culture article ko ni ibutang. Tnx!

hope this helps.


New spin on the jeepney
He assembles jeepneys that look more like cars than cheap PUVs, and the Ilonggos just love them.

http://images.eyp.ph/a_betterbiz/2003/0630_jeepney.jpg

By Erick Lirios

Jovito Songano makes jeepneys that look like cars or sports utility vehicles. They cost more and take longer to make, but the people who buy them like it when commuters pick them out to ride from other jeepneys. "Pag maganda ang sasakyan mo, dun sila sasakay," he says.

Songano has been making his peculiar kind of jeepneys in Iloilo since 1984. He uses first-class metal for the body and Anzahl urethane paint from Germany for that car-like finish. He designs the vehicle himself, including the chassis, and loads it with counterweights for stability and balance.

The son of a jeepney driver and one in a brood of eight, Songano quit elementary school and started driving a jeepney himself in 1956. Within four months he was doubling as a mechanic.

Soon, a financing deal with a bank allowed him to buy the first of 13 jeepneys, but he later discovered that the jeepneys' bodies gave out after a couple of years, entailing new financing for repairs. That prompted him to learn metalworking and painting. Soon, people noticed that the vehicles he had fixed or modified himself were keeping longer and performing better.

The Joroshely jeepney is born

It wasn't long before Songano started making his own jeepneys. He bought jeepney parts piece by piece before assembling one and selling it for about P130,000. Then he started all over again.

In 1987 he hired four people to help him assemble more vehicles; now he creates three designs a year and makes 10 units a month with the help of four mechanics and seven assemblers, including his son. Songano registers any unsold unit under his name and then finds a driver to ply it. Sooner or later someone approaches him to buy the unit, which he typically sells for P150,000 to P180,000.

A brand-new jeepney from Songano costs P350,000 to P380,000 depending on the parts used on it. A grill alone can cost P20,000, the engine P60,000 to P90,000. (Songano prefers the powerful Mitsubishi Canter engine, which costs P60,000 used and P180,000 brand-new. He could make a jeepney using a brand-new engine, but he would be pricing himself out of the market.)

Today Songano has his own gas station and Goodyear Servitec tire outlet. He also has 40 jeepneys plying Iloilo, along with his son's 32. He has bought a piece of land in Palawan and plans to set up on the island.

His advice to start-ups? "Kahit ano'ng dami ng kumpitensya, and importante yung quality ang pataasin at ipanlaban mo," he says. "Ipakita mong ikaw ang pinakamataas na quality. Yung kustomer mo, wag na wag mong lolokohin yan. Puwede kang maagrabyado, pero wag kang mang-a-agrabyado."

here's my pictures of Dingle
if you want more pictures of Iloilo Churches taken by me, go to www.flickr.com and searh for "xxx church iloilo"

thank you very much
i've finally found it.

there you go Whyte. I knew it all too well nga may ara si Chymera. Thanks. :)

thanks :)

Papost :D in german

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1860

The ARANETAS, who contributed much to the Philippne society, trace their roots in Iloilo, Negros and Zamboanga. They are descendants of Don Jose de Araneta and Baltazar de Araneta. Mentioned below are prominent members of the family from Iloilo:


....

Araneta, a visionary, dedicated his life to uplift the moral and social values of society and sought property ownership and capitalism for all. These he embodied in a draft constitution (The Bayanikasan Constitution published in 1980 to be adopted in 10 to 20 years.)

Thanks for this info!

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

SPEAK English please.
The Technical Skills and Development Authority (Tesda) urged local jobseekers to shape up their English speaking skills to earn a stint in the promising industry of information and communications technology (ICT).

Since May, Tesda has been assessing prospective applicants through the PGMA Training for Work Scholarship Program with some 300 slots to be filled up.

The scholarship grant allots trainees with P5,000 for a 100-hour training course to enhance their skills.

.....

“They should also be able to converse fluently while the accent only needs to be neutral,” Yunque stressed.

Nevertheless, she said that Iloilo has a high hiring rate of 12-15 percent among ICT applicants as compared to five-eight percent in other areas.

to read complete article... check this link. (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php)

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

REGION 6’s seaweeds industry is also gaining ground.

Dr. Joebert Toledo, chief of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, said they are also considering the development of technology for seaweeds production.

“The seaweeds in terms of volume have a big contribution to the aquaculture industry. It also helps in job generation especially in coastal communities and benefits directly the fisher folks,” Toledo said.

Toledo said that seaweeds are abundant in Sulu and Tawi-tawi Seas and are also flourishing in Panay particularly in Semirara Island in Antique.

He added that seaweeds is already an established industry in Mindanao areas and spreads to nearby Palawan and Cebu up to Luzon.

Likewise, he said that seaweeds will be easy to propagate, thus provide livelihood to the locals who are dependent on marine resources.

“It involves cheaper technology to cultivate as it is easy to adopt. We will develop a tissue culture for the establishment of seedling bank to promote seaweeds farming,” Toledo pointed out.

He said they had started a study on seaweeds three years ago and one of the concerns identified was on withering and dying of the said aquatic plant.

Data from Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS-6) show that seaweeds production in Western Visayas started to rise significantly since 1998 and steadily increased through the years.

The region also produced some 50 metric tons of seaweeds in 2004.

Aside from being consumed as food, seaweed is utilized as raw material in manufacture of industrial products as binder, moisture holder and gelling agent.


courtesy of The Guardian Iloilo (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories6.php)

By Hazel P. Villa
Inquirer
Last updated 00:20am (Mla time) 07/09/2006

Published on page B4 of the July 9, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer

ILOILO CITY—He knew when he baked his first cake at eight years old that he would end up in the food business.

By the time Miguel Jardeleza Cordova turned 21, he had opened his own restaurant with six tables at the ground floor of his family’s house on No. 107 Castilla St. Jaro, turning his passion for cooking into one of Iloilo City’s most popular eating places.

Today, the 25-year-old Miguel is on his sixth year behind Afrique’s Restaurant, which has expanded into two branches that serve 200 to 500 customers a day.

The third of five siblings still can’t believe that he has gone this far, considering that he only had P2,000 to start with. His first restaurant was beside a public market, and he had no feasibility study. All he had was belief and passion for his chosen craft.

“We became successful probably because we served the type of food we enjoyed eating at home. We offer sincere and honest service and we treat customers like family. It’s the honesty of the work we put in,” says Miguel.

But if you ask the customers, it’s Miguel’s rich and tasty carbonara and Sicilian pastas, the two original dishes Afrique’s first served, that they keep coming back for.

The menu has since expanded to feature 19 pasta dishes, 19 types of gourmet pizza, 10 special meat and chicken dishes, five beef burgers and four kinds of salads, costing from a low of P80 to a high of P245.

Mom and pop pizzeria

Even the way the Afrique’s is run takes after the Italian “mom and pop” pizzeria, with the entire Cordova family having a direct hand in operations. No one actually takes on the role of manager.

Miguel’s mom, Louise, does the accounting and budgeting while his dad, Carlos Jr., does the purchasing.

While Miguel is in charge of recipe preparation and the kitchen, brother Wowie, and his wife Rachel, handle the restaurant’s 42 staff. Another brother, Bembol, and his wife Marie, handle legal matters and paper work.

Younger sibling Gabriel, who just started college, delivers food or mans the cash register when the restaurants are short on staff. Youngest sister Isabel helps in the kitchen and mans the Jaro branch when her school schedule permits.

The current family business set-up is a great help to hardworking Miguel, considering that several months before he opened Afrique’s in Jaro, he was finishing his thesis as a mass communications student majoring in broadcasting at West Visayas State University. He even got elected barangay councilor.

Strong family ties and memories seem to be the secret behind Afrique’s success.

Aside from his Italian cooking skills learned from the Jardeleza side and the Pinoy comfort food from the Cordovas, Miguel looks back on the memory of his beloved late grandfather Rafael Jardeleza, whose nickname “Afric” Miguel changed into the restaurant name “Afrique,” for that foreign-sounding and unique touch.

“When we were young, our environment revolved around business. The Jardelezas were into the meat business and as a child, I was already helping in the market, dealing with clients and buying cows to be butchered. I was also helping in a restaurant that my dad’s family owned,” says Miguel.

South Beach diet

Ever enterprising, Miguel has also marketed Afrique’s other services like the South Beach Diet meals, with himself as a walking advertisement.

Longtime customers are awed at Miguel’s present weight of 173 pounds. He used to weigh as much as 265 pounds before he went on the South Beach diet, which is high protein and low carb, prompting people to inquire about his “miracle.”

Thus, aside from the Afrique’s restaurants, Afrique’s Catering Services, and the organizing of theme parties—Miguel has added South Beach Diet meals with free delivery to his clients, made up mostly of doctors and businessmen.

Though a little concerned about competition from other restaurants run by equally young and enterprising Ilonggos like him, Miguel faces up to the challenge by continually upgrading his skills with cooking lessons from some of Manila’s finest chefs and traveling abroad at least twice a year to pick up ideas from other country’s restaurants.

What else is up the sleeve of this young entrepreneur who describes himself as “a natural born cook”? A restaurant for Filipino comfort food—such as dinuguan, callos, pata, leche flan and halo-halo with halayang ube—to tentatively open in December this year, and in the near future—a cooking school for Ilonggos, a recipe book, and the selling of special bottled Afrique’s sauces.

One can only wonder what Miguel will be up to when he turns 40.



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Guys... and gals Ateneo de Iloilo website is already up. Medyo hindi pa masyado nami pero at least may start na.

Ateneo de Iloilo (http://www.adi.edu.ph/index.php)

--- some recent updates ---

Ateneo De Iloilo – Sta. Maria Catholic School Dream Unfolds

Years ago, to talk about building a new campus for Ateneo de Iloilo- Santa Maria Catholic School was like having a faraway vision. Now as the project gradually unfolds, the AdI dream is no mirage-in-the-desert after all.

Faithful to its thrust of Faith and Service through education, the Society of Jesus believes that its apostolic enterprise for the greater glory of God is the primary reason for its involvement in the field of education.

With Jesuit Father General Peter Hans Kolvenbach and Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo giving their approval, the project highlights changing the Jesuit-run Santa Maria Catholic School (SMCS) in Iloilo City into a school bearing “Ateneo de Iloilo” as a principal part of its name and relocating to a better and bigger campus. Founded in 1958 by the Jesuit missionaries who were expelled from mainland China during the communist takeover, SMCS is at present situated in less than a hectare lot in downtown Iloilo.

After the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Jesuits and the Pison Family ( KAPIDECO) last April 30, 2004, the Ateneo de Iloilo Project took one step higher with the acquisition of property for a new campus site in Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao,Iloilo City, gearing up for the construction and development of school buildings and academic facilities. With two hectares donated by the illustrious Pison Clan and five hectares purchased from them, the AdI campus will cover seven (7) hectares . Another half a hectare has also been donated by the Pison Clan for the building of a Church. The said donation has been made in memory of Patriarch Donato Pison Sr. and Matriarch Paciencia Pison.

To address the challenge of establishing the school at the new site, which may cost at least Two Hundred Million Pesos (PhP 200,000,000) the leaders of SMCS, its alumni, parents, benefactors, friends and fellow Jesuit schools around the country have formed committees for planning and fund-raising.

As of May 31, 2006, the donations and pledges totaled more than sixty five million pesos ( PhP 65,000,000.00.) Undoubtedly, the Ateneo de Iloilo Project has yet a long road to travel. AdI-SMCS school director Fr. Manuel Uy, Jr.,SJ believes that with deep faith in Divine Providence and hard work, the project will be brought to completion. Landfill in new site already started last April 2006. It is hoped that by school year 2008 when SMCS celebrates its Golden Anniversary, the Pre-School and Grade School Departments will be in new Campus. The High School will follow shortly. No matter how long it will take to bring the project to fruition, Ateneo de Iloilo-SMCS is clearly a legacy of excellence and service driven by the Ignatian principle of MAGIS (doing more) for others and for God’s greater glory.

Update: IAMME mentioned in the past threads about a U/C in E. Lopez, St. Jaro, which we thinks is going to be a stand-alone Jolibee. He's right ... there are now several ads about it in front of WVSU.

The building is located at the intersection of E. Lopez St. and (Jalandoni St.?). somewhere between Colegio de San Jose and the Sanson y Montinola Ancestral House and Nelly Garden.

About sa new wordpress blog for IloiloOnline: I've already paid for 1 year hosting and domain for http://www.exploreiloilo.com. I'm planning to have it up by a month (or two). Right now I'm still waiting for the host to set it up and asking some friends help me out with some of the graphics (indi ko ngadan kabalo mag drawing).

Update: IAMME mentioned in the past threads about a U/C in E. Lopez, St. Jaro, which we thinks is going to be a stand-alone Jolibee. He's right ... there are now several ads about it in front of WVSU.

The building is located at the intersection of E. Lopez St. and (Jalandoni St.?). somewhere between Colegio de San Jose and the Sanson y Montinola Ancestral House and Nelly Garden.

About sa new wordpress blog for IloiloOnline: I've already paid for 1 year hosting and domain for http://www.exploreiloilo.com. I'm planning to have it up by a month (or two). Right now I'm still waiting for the host to set it up and asking some friends help me out with some of the graphics (indi ko ngadan kabalo mag drawing).


Thanks gid sa update chy... I am just wondering how's the movement of McDonald's in Iloilo?

Also, is it possible for you to post some schematics of proposed buildings in Iloilo sa Infrastructure thread. I have already posted and Medicus kag ang Hotel and convention center.

Thanks again!

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Is WVSU expanding? Impressive perspective, Chy. Btw, which campus of WVSU are they planning to put all of these structures.
sa main campus in La Paz ... It will take a long time before all these buildings are built, probably forever. Right now, the new ICT building is already completed. It's not as grand as the new buildings in private universities in Iloilo, but it's a nice addition to WVSU.

Ang UP may ara na man sila plans for its expansion, IAMME showed me the miniature of the project sa UPV. But he says kulang guid sa budget ang UP.

sa main campus in La Paz ... It will take a long time before all these buildings are built, probably forever. Right now, the new ICT building is already completed. It's not as grand as the new buildings in private universities in Iloilo, but it's a nice addition to WVSU.

Ang UP may ara na man sila plans for its expansion, IAMME showed me the miniature of the project sa UPV. But he says kulang guid sa budget ang UP.


It is time for UP to coordinate with private entities.... sobra wala gid ang budget! Right now... sa Diliman what they are doing is to get some sponsors from major corporations to build the proposed buildings!

Hi CHy!!!! Kalagaw ako sa Negros and I saw a billboard which stated "Here will rise the new WVSU Campus". Guess what, in Hinigaran... Heheheh.... Mushta ka na Chy and pips... Miss ko na ni!!!!

Hey! Na-manol na ako sang mga dev'lopments diri!!! Ang AYALA gid man kuno ang na-won sa bid??? Yeeepeeee!!!!

Hey! Na-manol na ako sang mga dev'lopments diri!!! Ang AYALA gid man kuno ang na-won sa bid??? Yeeepeeee!!!!


Hi ferrersky... welcome back... how did you know na ayala ang nagdaog sa bidding? Weird... gintext ako sang friend ko who is working in Ayala land kung san-o daw i-transfer ang airport sa bag-o nga location... connected ayhan ini?

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Colliers International Philippines - News Clips
May 1-31 2006

It is time for UP to coordinate with private entities.... sobra wala gid ang budget! Right now... sa Diliman what they are doing is to get some sponsors from major corporations to build the proposed buildings!

UP is on and as always a budget cut. Pirmi na lang ginabuwinan ang budget sa amon. With regards sa guinhambal mo nga infra projects, madugayan pa guid na kay daw batyag ko, the way the UP President was interviewed by Inquirer, there was no mention of UPV Iloilo. The rest are mentioned.

And as heard, 200% kuno ang increase sang per unit tuition and we don't know kon san-o iimplement.

And regarding with private investors...some aktibistas wouldn't like it, some would like it...damu ka-chorvahan nga pros and cons regarding it.

For UPV Alumni: Me yara ta nga Alumni homecoming this upcoming U-day sa July 26-29. Ambot lang kon san-o ang date sang homecoming. Sorry guid kay medyo i'm offline with the pips down Miami for now.

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Colliers International Philippines - News Clips
May 1-31 2006
What does this mean?

1. The domestic airport lot will be developed into residential estate.
2. The domestic airport lot will be developed into a mixed commercial-residential estate.

or

3. ALI will be having two projects in Iloilo. One for a Business District (including a Mall), as reported earlier and the other for a residential project.

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Colliers International Philippines - News Clips
May 1-31 2006

San-o pa? I've heard rumors that the residential lands will be at San Miguel along with Don Bosco.

With regards sa Ayala Center....may balita pa ba except for proposal? Any follow-ups? Basta, rumors have it that it'l not be Ayalas alone who will own the mall but also with the Gaisanos (Market! Market! and Ayala Center Cebu type) and some local entrepreneurs.

Thursday, July 06, 2006
W. Visayas soon an IT hub
By Roberto L. Bacasong

THE cities of Bacolod and Iloilo may soon become the next Information Technology center in Western Visayas with eight call centers already operating in the two cities.

Carlos Boteros, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), said that many US-based contact centers have expressed interest on expanding their companies in Bacolod and Iloilo.

Iloilo and Bacolod have four call centers each. Those in Bacolod include the I/O Asia, Teleperformance, Focus Communication and TeleTech. Those in Iloilo include PLDT eVentus, Echo, Callbox, and IV

"Young professionals as well as newly graduated students will benefit from these as more jobs will be opened. The English proficiency in Western Visayas are very good," he said.

Boteros added that they already have the data of the total number of jobs generated in the opening of IT companies and will soon be releasing this report.

Meanwhile, City Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, who headed the Bacolod IT Focus Team, disclosed that Bacolod City now has two sites declared by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as information technology (IT) zones under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).

Malacañang has officially informed Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia this week of Presidential Proclamation No. 1078 dated May 29, 2006 creating and designating certain parcels of land located in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, as an IT park under Republic Act No. 7916 or the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 as amended by Republic Act No. 8748.

Presidential Proclamation No. 963 declaring Robinson's Metro Bacolod as an IT building was approved by President Arroyo on December 27, 2005. Teletech will soon start call center operations in the said area.
Boteros, in related interview, said that from January up to the present, Western Visayas has 2.9 million labor force.

He added that the region has 2.37 employed persons and 258,000 unemployed. The region's employment rate is 91 percent while its underemployed rate is nine percent.

Thursday, July 06, 2006
W. Visayas soon an IT hub
By Roberto L. Bacasong

THE cities of Bacolod and Iloilo may soon become the next Information Technology center in Western Visayas with eight call centers already operating in the two cities.

Carlos Boteros, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), said that many US-based contact centers have expressed interest on expanding their companies in Bacolod and Iloilo.

Iloilo and Bacolod have four call centers each. Those in Bacolod include the I/O Asia, Teleperformance, Focus Communication and TeleTech. Those in Iloilo include PLDT eVentus, Echo, Callbox, and IV

"Young professionals as well as newly graduated students will benefit from these as more jobs will be opened. The English proficiency in Western Visayas are very good," he said.

Boteros added that they already have the data of the total number of jobs generated in the opening of IT companies and will soon be releasing this report.

Meanwhile, City Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, who headed the Bacolod IT Focus Team, disclosed that Bacolod City now has two sites declared by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as information technology (IT) zones under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).

Malacañang has officially informed Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia this week of Presidential Proclamation No. 1078 dated May 29, 2006 creating and designating certain parcels of land located in Barangay Villamonte, Bacolod City, as an IT park under Republic Act No. 7916 or the Special Economic Zone Act of 1995 as amended by Republic Act No. 8748.

Presidential Proclamation No. 963 declaring Robinson's Metro Bacolod as an IT building was approved by President Arroyo on December 27, 2005. Teletech will soon start call center operations in the said area.
Boteros, in related interview, said that from January up to the present, Western Visayas has 2.9 million labor force.

He added that the region has 2.37 employed persons and 258,000 unemployed. The region's employment rate is 91 percent while its underemployed rate is nine percent.

Good news for fellow Ilonggos, Panaynons and Negrenses! Hope that investors keep pouring in. Right now, Cebu based call centers are looking beyond Central Visayas. The Local Government here has a training for IT and call centers.

Since the pool of labour/talent has not yet been fully used in Western Visayas (knowing that Iloilo and Bacolod had numerous universities), this would be good news for us. More jobs, less people going out of Iloilo. More investors means more tax payers (honest lang tani) and the more the city of Iloilo will be independent from the IRA (income revenue allotment).

Lets make it sure that Iloilo's really moving forward. Wa'ay lang status quo ukon political and economic bickering na matabo.

What does this mean?

1. The domestic airport lot will be developed into residential estate.
2. The domestic airport lot will be developed into a mixed commercial-residential estate.

or

3. ALI will be having two projects in Iloilo. One for a Business District (including a Mall), as reported earlier and the other for a residential project.


I think ALI will have both projects in Iloilo. I am trying to contact ang classmate ko sang HS kung my intelligence siya regarding this matter.

Thursday, July 06, 2006
W. Visayas soon an IT hub
By Roberto L. Bacasong

THE cities of Bacolod and Iloilo may soon become the next Information Technology center in Western Visayas with eight call centers already operating in the two cities.

Carlos Boteros, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole), said that many US-based contact centers have expressed interest on expanding their companies in Bacolod and Iloilo.

Iloilo and Bacolod have four call centers each. Those in Bacolod include the I/O Asia, Teleperformance, Focus Communication and TeleTech. Those in Iloilo include PLDT eVentus, Echo, Callbox, and IV
.....
He added that the region has 2.37 employed persons and 258,000 unemployed. The region's employment rate is 91 percent while its underemployed rate is nine percent.


Regarding this what happened to ClientLogic plans? any news?

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

.....

“They should also be able to converse fluently while the accent only needs to be neutral,” Yunque stressed.

Nevertheless, she said that Iloilo has a high hiring rate of 12-15 percent among ICT applicants as compared to five-eight percent in other areas.

to read complete article... check this link. (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php)
Good news for Ilonggos! Di mang-iniengles na lang ta di eh .. he he. Pero tuod gid man ina. Indi siguro balik-awot aton dila when it comes to English. Na-notice ko ina especially here sa abroad. Pero no comment lang ako kay budlay na .. ang accent daw indi gid mabatas.

Anyway, well and good. Tani mas madevelop pa gid aton English spokening (he he) sa Iloilo ah. Good for IT investors indeed.

Guys... and gals Ateneo de Iloilo website is already up. Medyo hindi pa masyado nami pero at least may start na.

Ateneo de Iloilo (http://www.adi.edu.ph/index.php)

--- some recent updates ---

Ateneo De Iloilo – Sta. Maria Catholic School Dream Unfolds

Years ago, to talk about building a new campus for Ateneo de Iloilo- Santa Maria Catholic School was like having a faraway vision. Now as the project gradually unfolds, the AdI dream is no mirage-in-the-desert after all.

Faithful to its thrust of Faith and Service through education, the Society of Jesus believes that its apostolic enterprise for the greater glory of God is the primary reason for its involvement in the field of education.

With Jesuit Father General Peter Hans Kolvenbach and Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo giving their approval, the project highlights changing the Jesuit-run Santa Maria Catholic School (SMCS) in Iloilo City into a school bearing “Ateneo de Iloilo” as a principal part of its name and relocating to a better and bigger campus. Founded in 1958 by the Jesuit missionaries who were expelled from mainland China during the communist takeover, SMCS is at present situated in less than a hectare lot in downtown Iloilo.

After the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Jesuits and the Pison Family ( KAPIDECO) last April 30, 2004, the Ateneo de Iloilo Project took one step higher with the acquisition of property for a new campus site in Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao,Iloilo City, gearing up for the construction and development of school buildings and academic facilities. With two hectares donated by the illustrious Pison Clan and five hectares purchased from them, the AdI campus will cover seven (7) hectares . Another half a hectare has also been donated by the Pison Clan for the building of a Church. The said donation has been made in memory of Patriarch Donato Pison Sr. and Matriarch Paciencia Pison.

To address the challenge of establishing the school at the new site, which may cost at least Two Hundred Million Pesos (PhP 200,000,000) the leaders of SMCS, its alumni, parents, benefactors, friends and fellow Jesuit schools around the country have formed committees for planning and fund-raising.

As of May 31, 2006, the donations and pledges totaled more than sixty five million pesos ( PhP 65,000,000.00.) Undoubtedly, the Ateneo de Iloilo Project has yet a long road to travel. AdI-SMCS school director Fr. Manuel Uy, Jr.,SJ believes that with deep faith in Divine Providence and hard work, the project will be brought to completion. Landfill in new site already started last April 2006. It is hoped that by school year 2008 when SMCS celebrates its Golden Anniversary, the Pre-School and Grade School Departments will be in new Campus. The High School will follow shortly. No matter how long it will take to bring the project to fruition, Ateneo de Iloilo-SMCS is clearly a legacy of excellence and service driven by the Ignatian principle of MAGIS (doing more) for others and for God’s greater glory.

The ball is rolling for ATENEO DE ILOILO! I'm sure a 200 million mark will be reached in two years time. Kadamo diri Atenista. Even Iloilo City's mayor is Atenean. Go Ateneo! Go BLUE DRAGON!

sa main campus in La Paz ... It will take a long time before all these buildings are built, probably forever. Right now, the new ICT building is already completed. It's not as grand as the new buildings in private universities in Iloilo, but it's a nice addition to WVSU.

Ang UP may ara na man sila plans for its expansion, IAMME showed me the miniature of the project sa UPV. But he says kulang guid sa budget ang UP.

Baskog gid ang West! I'm glad to know about it. Hopefully, all proposals sang university will be realised. Kanami sang mga plano sang West and believe me or not, mabulig gid ang alumni ninyo. The College of Medicine International Community of WVSU based in USA is already spearheading donations, etc for WVSU benefit. More to come Westians!

Private universities naman iya sa Iloilo, depende sa bulig sang alumni. CPU campus is filled up with buildings, gazebos, etc because of alumni help. Tani ang San Ag amo man and so with UI. Apart from structures, grant-in-aids and scholarships are increasing dramatically sa CPU subong. Proof of alumni's support for education para sa mga indi kasarang naton nga utod.

Abt UPV, no idea sa mga plano since highly skeptical ang mga taho dira. Diliman is doing well pero ngaa ang UPV mahina when it comes to funding? Indi assertive ila regent siguro? Akon lang ina iya ha. Pero they should've expanded ages ago pa. Kadako sang campus sa Miag-ao pero sa pagka-diutay sang buildings. Anyway, let's leave it to UPV people. I think they need to lobby more when it comes sa budget kay daw maulihi sila compare to other UP campuses across the country.

Update: IAMME mentioned in the past threads about a U/C in E. Lopez, St. Jaro, which we thinks is going to be a stand-alone Jolibee. He's right ... there are now several ads about it in front of WVSU.

The building is located at the intersection of E. Lopez St. and (Jalandoni St.?). somewhere between Colegio de San Jose and the Sanson y Montinola Ancestral House and Nelly Garden.

About sa new wordpress blog for IloiloOnline: I've already paid for 1 year hosting and domain for http://www.exploreiloilo.com. I'm planning to have it up by a month (or two). Right now I'm still waiting for the host to set it up and asking some friends help me out with some of the graphics (indi ko ngadan kabalo mag drawing).

We're filled up with Jollibee in Iloilo City right now. This will be the second stand alone Jollibee after the two-storey one near UPV and JBLCF. Few months ago, Jollibee opened in Quintin Salas, too. Kadamo na gid.

With regards to McDonalds, there's a new McDo in front of Iloilo Doctor's College. Probably next month, another one will open in front of CPU. It's underconstruction at present. Or probably natapos na gani pero wala lang mabalita.

It's a battle of fastfood chains in Iloilo City at present. Jollibee, McDonalds, Mang Inasal, DokitoFrito, etc. The choice is OURS!

Chymera, good plan indeed. Let us know kung up and running na ang imo site. Cheers! :)

PhilSci-WV studes get study grants from Pfizer
By Ronilo L. Pamonag

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Dr. Anthony C. Leachon, M.D., Pfizer Medical and
Regulatory Affairs Director during the awarding
program.

Students from the Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas campus received research grants from drug giant Pfizer.

Six groups of student-awardees presented their studies funded by the drug company Friday afternoon at the schools's auditorium as part of the institution's activities in line with their 14th founding anniversary. They are this year's awardees of the PSHSWV-Pfizer Youth Science Research Program

PSHSWV is the first and only secondary school in the country to have received a research grant from the drug giant, Dr. Anthony C. Leachon, Pfizer Medical and Regulatory Affairs Director, said during a press conference held after the presentation.


"Since R&D plays a vital role in improving the lives of people and is largely valued in Pfizer, the PSHSWV-Pfizer Youth Science Research Program will encourage and provide opportunities for everyone, especially the youth, to come up with innovative concepts and be recognized for their work," said a statement from Pfizer.

Dr. Josette Biyo, PSHSWV director, expressed gratitude for the support of Pfizer.

Leachon said that their company spent P70,000 to finance the researches. Each group received P10,000, with the remaining P10,000 spent for miscellaneous expenses like printing and encoding.

All in all, the company allocated P2 million for a research grants extended to schools around the country.

At the same time, Leachon said that they are willing to spend more.

"That's P2 million down the drain, but its for research," he said.

He stressed though that no 'vested interests' in the outcome of the researches.

This is part of their so-called 'corporate social responsibility,' he added.

Leachon opined though that the researches could serve as 'templates' for further studies by government agencies or scientific societies.

The researches should be applied to help the country, he said.

The students, backdropped by a multimedia presentation showing pictures and illustrations related to their topic, discussed topics ranging from antibacterial property of crocodile serum to virgin coconut oil to seaweed extracts. Representing their group mates, Criselda Cruz, Bemboy Subosa, Camille Reyes, Hilda Medrano, Kimberly Abad, James Patrick Manejero, Matthew Arroz and Chariss Baes presented their research.

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/10/philsci.wv.studes.get.study.grants.from.pfizer.html)

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Go PSHS-WV! Well done!

Post-WWII business ads in Iloilo City


Soon after the Second World War had ended, what were some of the business establishments that operated in the City of Iloilo? How did they advertise their goods and services in locally printed publications, like the Makinaugalingon and the Almanaque Panayanhon, for example?

Among those that put up advertisements in locally printed reading materials were some educational institutions in the City. Panay College was a school located in Burgos Street, Luna, La Paz and the courses that it was offering at that time were Law, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Secretarial, Education, Vocational and Junior Normal, and Home Economics. It advertised itself as "Escuelahan sang mga Filipino, Escuelahan sang mga Imol, Escuelahan sang mga Matutom Magtuon, kag Escuelahan sang mga But-anan nga mga Kabataan". The Pasquin Memorial Institute, also in Burgos Street, La Paz, publicized itself stressing on easy employment after graduation. Its ad was "Kon gusto mo nga madali makakita sang obra ang imo anak patun-a sa Pasquin Memorial Institute, agud madali lamang ang iya pagtu-on, kag indi ikaw magastohan sing madamu nga cuarta, apang madali sia makakita sing ubra". The Iloilo Maritime Academy at Muelle Loney tried to build on the reputation, "The only Nautical School in the Visayas". Take note that the language used in two of the ads was Hiligaynon which presumably appealed to the poor and more nationalistic Filipinos.

Other schools that publicized themselves were those in the fashion and beauty business. The Parisiene School of Fashion made known itself as "Recognized by the Government to Issue Diplomas". It offered Dressmaking-Hair Culture, Flower Making, Men Garments and Machine Embroidery. A similar fashion institution, the Armamento Fashion School in Guanco Street advertised itself as "Recognized by the Government". It offered Dressmaking and Designing, Hair Science and Beauty Culture, and Pre-and Master Men's Tailoring. Still another school of the same nature that had the sale-pitch "Learn Modern Fashion and Beauty Courses" was the Pioneer Institute of Arts and Fashion at Corner De Leon-Mabini Streets.

Some eateries also advertised themselves on print. Eddie's Lunch Counter at the Central Public Market made itself known as "The Most Modern Kitchenette in the City". Art's Cafe, also in the same place, identifies itself as "The Home of Delicious Food". Loling's Carinderia Y Cafeteria at 770 Ledesma Street wanted to be known as an establishment with "Excellent Service -- Low Rate". Another one that called attention to it with "The Best Service Available" was Everybody's Inn Carinderia-Cafeteria. A bakery, Panaderia de Molo at Iznart Street tried to attract customers by its ad, "For the Best Cookies and Hojaldres".

Those with the greatest number of advertisements were those in the business of fashion and beauty. This was a testimony to the Ilonggo's penchant for fashion and utmost attention to beauty. J.M. Trespeses Dry Goods Store in front of the Central Public Market in Aldeguer Street introduced itself as "The House of Ready Made Dresses at Reasonable Prices". Prince Fashion, Dressmaking and Tailoring had this to say of itself: "Every Man Deserves The Best", while Darling Mode Tailoring in Ledesma Street like to talk of itself with this come-on: "Your Taste and Style is Measured by the Daily-Cut of the Modern Fashion".

In addition to the above, there were many others such as Eddy's Tailoring in Guanco Street that had the ad, "To Try is the Best"; A. Dichoso tailoring in Ledesma Street with "For any style or Up-to-Date Cut and Expert Master Cutter"; Sports Model Tailoring in Iznart Street that capitalized on "Smart Cloth for Smart Men"; and the one heralding itself with "The Emporium of Quality Clothes" was the Washington Tailoring and Dry Cleaning. There was one that had a Hiligaynon ad, "Suno sa inyo luyag handa sa pagtabas", the Jaro Fashion Tailoring. E. Nales Tailoring at the Central Public Market, Guanco Street called the attention of costumers to its "For fitness, elegance and latest style". Dixon Tailoring in Ledesma Street, on the other hand, had this come-on, "Offers you the best available, most up-to-date model to suit your taste" and Loreta B. Manon-og General Clothiers in Aldeguer Street capitalized on "Ready Made Dresses at Reasonable Prices".

To meet the grooming needs of the Ilonggos were a number of beauty parlors, some of which also advertised themselves. The Up to Date Beauty Parlor at J.M. Basa Street tried to attract clients by its "Excellent Service at Reasonable Prices". In Ledesma Street, the Violeta Beauty Service wanted itself to be known with "Excellent and Prompt Service, New Apparatus". Another one, also in Ledesma Street publicized itself as "Selling all kinds of machineless pads, solutions and accessories". This was the R. Justiniani Beauty parlor Supplies.

As one can see the Ilonggos even in the 1940s and the 1950s were already conscious of the importance of advertising on print their businesses. What is obvious, however, is that judging from their ads, there were still no professional advertisement agencies at that time. Each one was responsible for his/her own ad. Also, significant is that ads in Hiligaynon were still common which is a rarity nowadays.

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/07/post.ww2.business.ads.in.iloilo.city.html)

PSI: Taking us 'Beyond our shores'
Text and Photos by Janice V. Busil

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Photographic Society of Iloilo President
Dr. Malba Ferrer (standing at the center)
with Dr. Socorro Martinez, Jessie Garcia,
Napoleon Sy, Dr. Ruben Ramirez, Antonio
Rojas, Carlos Garcia, Francis de la Cruz
and other PSI members posed for the
camera during the recent "Beyond our
shores" opening.


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The well-acclaimed Photographic Society of Iloilo (PSI) recently launched their new photo exhibit dubbed as "Beyond our shores". Rabid lens hobbyist gathered their most breath-taking masterpieces. This time, members of the almost 26 year-old exclusive organization exposed to the public some of the captivating documentations of their travels abroad.

In a launching held at the Newpost Supply at General Luna Street, Iloilo City last July 7, 2006, Dr. Vic Pido, a bona fide PSI member, offered a serene prayer while PSI Outgoing President Dr. Malbar Ferrer officially launched the said photo exhibit.

"Every month we, the PSI, together with the Newpost Supply, sponsor a photo exhibit with a specific theme. 'Beyond the shores' which speaks of the dynamism of the group," says Newpost Proprietor and PSI Pillar Bert Onglamsing.


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The picturesque sceneries of Schloss Hohenschwangau in Germany, the exotic beauty of Thailand, adventure-packed scenes from Bush Garden in Florida, and the enchanting charm of Lake Loch Ness of Glasgow in Scotland were captured in glossy and matte papers. Likewise, the panoramic grandeurs of Melbourne in Australia and Kyoto in Japan lie side by side with that of the historical wonders like the Great Wall of China and the Independence Park in New York. Others were clippings from the travels of PSI members to places like Zugpitze in Germany, Taipei, Cologne in Germany and People's Republic of China.

Worthy to be mentioned are the "Downtown Bridge", a photograph taken by Dr. Malbar Ferrer in his previous trip to Germany, and "Beijing", which features cable cars suspended in the air and was captured by Francis de la Cruz in one of his travels to China.

See the world without leaving the city. Visit Newpost Supply and marvel at the amazing wonders of photography. The show will run until July 31st of this year.


(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/10/psi.taking.us.beyond.our.shores.html)

We're filled up with Jollibee in Iloilo City right now. This will be the second stand alone Jollibee after the two-storey one near UPV and JBLCF. Few months ago, Jollibee opened in Quintin Salas, too. Kadamo na gid.

With regards to McDonalds, there's a new McDo in front of Iloilo Doctor's College. Probably next month, another one will open in front of CPU. It's underconstruction at present. Or probably natapos na gani pero wala lang mabalita.

It's a battle of fastfood chains in Iloilo City at present. Jollibee, McDonalds, Mang Inasal, DokitoFrito, etc. The choice is OURS!

Chymera, good plan indeed. Let us know kung up and running na ang imo site. Cheers! :)

haaay, hi kirbs and to the rest of the gang...

i still patronize kong kee and james restaurant plus mama gan, i love their foods, manamit!

i forgot the name of a burger restau' near freedom grandstand. kanugon, i like their traditional burger, yet the influx of fastfood chain made their burger too commercialized. kanugon.

im still looking forward to uncle toms restau,' i like their chicken.

Good news for Ilonggos! Di mang-iniengles na lang ta di eh .. he he. Pero tuod gid man ina. Indi siguro balik-awot aton dila when it comes to English. Na-notice ko ina especially here sa abroad. Pero no comment lang ako kay budlay na .. ang accent daw indi gid mabatas.

Anyway, well and good. Tani mas madevelop pa gid aton English spokening (he he) sa Iloilo ah. Good for IT investors indeed.

actually damo guid man nakanotice biskan mga pinoy. they thought a thought they never thought (speak it loud, and hear).

im glad, too glad, and damo pa nga glad. high ako subong.

pero, in an honest observation, dapat guid man nga ibalik ang previous style of teaching. the english before with the students are more proficient (baw proficient).

yeah, sure, and oh yeah...

Big challenge for all Ilonggos indeed, Bernie. It's a far cry to compete with othe heritage cities of Europe but YES, we can if we want. Besides, it was Europeans who gave Iloilo its glorious past.

Calle Real is only one of the few historical and cultural sites in the city. If we need to invest on heritage tourism, then we might as well educate some of our fellow Ilonggos its importance. In that way, most (if not all) will be encouraged to look after our old buildings, architectural mansions, etc. It's high time for Iloilo to look back its past. Heritage Tourism at present is at its best here in Europe.

Go Iloilo!
Solely agree with you Space. I suggest that if we want to compete with any of the cities mentioned, we have to be very vigilant with our hertage sites across the city and province. Right now ICCHCC is doing their best to preserve what's left from our glorious past with the help of CanUrb or CUI as well. We must do our part, too.

Post-WWII business ads in Iloilo City


Soon after the Second World War had ended, what were some of the business establishments that operated in the City of Iloilo? How did they advertise their goods and services in locally printed publications, like the Makinaugalingon and the Almanaque Panayanhon, for example?

Among those that put up advertisements in locally printed reading materials were some educational institutions in the City. Panay College was a school located in Burgos Street, Luna, La Paz and the courses that it was offering at that time were Law, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Secretarial, Education, Vocational and Junior Normal, and Home Economics. It advertised itself as "Escuelahan sang mga Filipino, Escuelahan sang mga Imol, Escuelahan sang mga Matutom Magtuon, kag Escuelahan sang mga But-anan nga mga Kabataan". The Pasquin Memorial Institute, also in Burgos Street, La Paz, publicized itself stressing on easy employment after graduation. Its ad was "Kon gusto mo nga madali makakita sang obra ang imo anak patun-a sa Pasquin Memorial Institute, agud madali lamang ang iya pagtu-on, kag indi ikaw magastohan sing madamu nga cuarta, apang madali sia makakita sing ubra". The Iloilo Maritime Academy at Muelle Loney tried to build on the reputation, "The only Nautical School in the Visayas". Take note that the language used in two of the ads was Hiligaynon which presumably appealed to the poor and more nationalistic Filipinos.

Other schools that publicized themselves were those in the fashion and beauty business. The Parisiene School of Fashion made known itself as "Recognized by the Government to Issue Diplomas". It offered Dressmaking-Hair Culture, Flower Making, Men Garments and Machine Embroidery. A similar fashion institution, the Armamento Fashion School in Guanco Street advertised itself as "Recognized by the Government". It offered Dressmaking and Designing, Hair Science and Beauty Culture, and Pre-and Master Men's Tailoring. Still another school of the same nature that had the sale-pitch "Learn Modern Fashion and Beauty Courses" was the Pioneer Institute of Arts and Fashion at Corner De Leon-Mabini Streets.

Those with the greatest number of advertisements were those in the business of fashion and beauty. This was a testimony to the Ilonggo's penchant for fashion and utmost attention to beauty. J.M. Trespeses Dry Goods Store in front of the Central Public Market in Aldeguer Street introduced itself as "The House of Ready Made Dresses at Reasonable Prices". Prince Fashion, Dressmaking and Tailoring had this to say of itself: "Every Man Deserves The Best", while Darling Mode Tailoring in Ledesma Street like to talk of itself with this come-on: "Your Taste and Style is Measured by the Daily-Cut of the Modern Fashion".

In addition to the above, there were many others such as Eddy's Tailoring in Guanco Street that had the ad, "To Try is the Best"; A. Dichoso tailoring in Ledesma Street with "For any style or Up-to-Date Cut and Expert Master Cutter"; Sports Model Tailoring in Iznart Street that capitalized on "Smart Cloth for Smart Men"; and the one heralding itself with "The Emporium of Quality Clothes" was the Washington Tailoring and Dry Cleaning. There was one that had a Hiligaynon ad, "Suno sa inyo luyag handa sa pagtabas", the Jaro Fashion Tailoring. E. Nales Tailoring at the Central Public Market, Guanco Street called the attention of costumers to its "For fitness, elegance and latest style". Dixon Tailoring in Ledesma Street, on the other hand, had this come-on, "Offers you the best available, most up-to-date model to suit your taste" and Loreta B. Manon-og General Clothiers in Aldeguer Street capitalized on "Ready Made Dresses at Reasonable Prices".

To meet the grooming needs of the Ilonggos were a number of beauty parlors, some of which also advertised themselves. The Up to Date Beauty Parlor at J.M. Basa Street tried to attract clients by its "Excellent Service at Reasonable Prices". In Ledesma Street, the Violeta Beauty Service wanted itself to be known with "Excellent and Prompt Service, New Apparatus". Another one, also in Ledesma Street publicized itself as "Selling all kinds of machineless pads, solutions and accessories". This was the R. Justiniani Beauty parlor Supplies.

As one can see the Ilonggos even in the 1940s and the 1950s were already conscious of the importance of advertising on print their businesses...

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/07/post.ww2.business.ads.in.iloilo.city.html)

ti kasano ya napatindog ang infamous but now defunct ( i think) the ever miraflor fashion academy... yara nahamtang ca may guanco, para kamo makahibalo cang hair dressing, fashion designing kag kung ano ano pa...

Hey! Na-manol na ako sang mga dev'lopments diri!!! Ang AYALA gid man kuno ang na-won sa bid??? Yeeepeeee!!!!
Really? Tapos na ang bidding haw? Daw wala man ta kabati nga nag-bidding na?

Ayala has a good track of records when it comes to creating CBDs, and if ineed is true, then I'm glad they won the bid.

The clip is very controversial since wala pa man billboard in San Miguel telling everyone that Ayala Land will be putting up residential homes there. But I think I've heard the news gid man that ALI will be buying lots in San Miguel town.

Ang sa old airport site siguro, I'm so sure kay proposed CBD ina dira. I'm sure kung Ayala pa gid ang magdaog, SM will have a good competition heads on in Iloilo.

‘Meritorious awards put
Calinog on the spotlight’
By GEROME DALIPE IV


ILOILO City – With numerous major awards, there is no doubt that Calinog town earned a glare of publicity here and abroad, said Mayor Alex Centena during yesterday’s edition of the top-rated radio and cable TV public affairs program Reklamo Publiko.

Calinog was adjuged the Cleanest and Greeneset Municipality in the Philippines for five consecutive years since 1998 when Centena became its mayor.

Calinog won as the Cleanest and Greeneset Municipality in the Philippines for five consecutive years in the regional level and twice in the national level.

The municipality of Calinog also represented the province of Iloilo in the regional search for the Outstanding Nutrition Program Implementor for 2006.

The same town again topped this year's Search for Nutrition Program Implementation after the Iloilo Provincial Government, through its Nutrition Evaluation Committee, cited Calinog as Outstanding Local Government Unit (LGU) last July, 2005.

Calinog got P10,000 for the above award.

Centena attributed these successes to the full cooperation and active involvement of the Calinognons.

Centena said they are presently concentrating on the enhancement of agriculture in the town to help farmers elevate their lives.

The Calinog local government has also been helping the natives of the town by providng them school buildings for educational training programs, he said.

Under Centena’s administration, Calinognons noted that their town became peaceful and various illegal activities have been eradicated.

In fact, Centena said, he already filed appropriate charges against 20 illegal loggers who have been operating in the mountains of Calinog.

Centena’s term as mayor of Calinog will end next year. Asked who he wants to replace him, Centena said he is still consulting his political allies and his family.

Calinog is a second class municipality. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 48,454 people in 9,273 households. Calinog is politically subdivided into 59 barangays.


(source: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news5.htm)


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Go Calinog!

Really? Tapos na ang bidding haw? Daw wala man ta kabati nga nag-bidding na?

Ayala has a good track of records when it comes to creating CBDs, and if ineed is true, then I'm glad they won the bid.

The clip is very controversial since wala pa man billboard in San Miguel telling everyone that Ayala Land will be putting up residential homes there. But I think I've heard the news gid man that ALI will be buying lots in San Miguel town.

Ang sa old airport site siguro, I'm so sure kay proposed CBD ina dira. I'm sure kung Ayala pa gid ang magdaog, SM will have a good competition heads on in Iloilo.

i think ill still wait for it na lang. budlay na basi tsismis bungisngis lang bala haw. you know what i mean.

pero if it is true, aba i should double time the work, para damo i shopping pagpuli lol. dapat na guid man nga ALI should step their feet on the ground of Yloilo to make it more pleasurable ca aton nga mga ylonggo, di bala we love to buy buy buy... working hard to be happy at the end of the day...

haaay, hi kirbs and to the rest of the gang...

i still patronize kong kee and james restaurant plus mama gan, i love their foods, manamit!

i forgot the name of a burger restau' near freedom grandstand. kanugon, i like their traditional burger, yet the influx of fastfood chain made their burger too commercialized. kanugon.

im still looking forward to uncle toms restau,' i like their chicken.

Hi man da sa imo Caloy.

For me, Roberto's man ko gihapon. I still loved sang ila mga luto especially ang Chicken Bihon Guisado. Yum ....

Ano nga Burger, Caloy, Burger Machine? or Mr Burger? The influx of these fastfood chains in our city slightly affected our local food makers pero it made them all competitive. I just wish that as we patronize these multinational food chains, we must not forget to buy our own local food products.

Hala Bira!

dumdumam mo pa gale ang advertisement sang Miraflor Fashion Academy, Caloy? I think defunct na gid man like the Iloilo Fashion Academy few decades ago.

Solely agree with you Space. I suggest that if we want to compete with any of the cities mentioned, we have to be very vigilant with our hertage sites across the city and province. Right now ICCHCC is doing their best to preserve what's left from our glorious past with the help of CanUrb or CUI as well. We must do our part, too.
Then we have to get our tourism paraphernalia ready. Bring back the double decker in Iloilo. It'll surely boost our tourism bid.

hope this helps.


New spin on the jeepney
He assembles jeepneys that look more like cars than cheap PUVs, and the Ilonggos just love them.

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By Erick Lirios

Jovito Songano makes jeepneys that look like cars or sports utility vehicles. They cost more and take longer to make, but the people who buy them like it when commuters pick them out to ride from other jeepneys. "Pag maganda ang sasakyan mo, dun sila sasakay," he says.

Songano has been making his peculiar kind of jeepneys in Iloilo since 1984. He uses first-class metal for the body and Anzahl urethane paint from Germany for that car-like finish. He designs the vehicle himself, including the chassis, and loads it with counterweights for stability and balance.

The son of a jeepney driver and one in a brood of eight, Songano quit elementary school and started driving a jeepney himself in 1956. Within four months he was doubling as a mechanic.

Soon, a financing deal with a bank allowed him to buy the first of 13 jeepneys, but he later discovered that the jeepneys' bodies gave out after a couple of years, entailing new financing for repairs. That prompted him to learn metalworking and painting. Soon, people noticed that the vehicles he had fixed or modified himself were keeping longer and performing better.

The Joroshely jeepney is born

It wasn't long before Songano started making his own jeepneys. He bought jeepney parts piece by piece before assembling one and selling it for about P130,000. Then he started all over again.

In 1987 he hired four people to help him assemble more vehicles; now he creates three designs a year and makes 10 units a month with the help of four mechanics and seven assemblers, including his son. Songano registers any unsold unit under his name and then finds a driver to ply it. Sooner or later someone approaches him to buy the unit, which he typically sells for P150,000 to P180,000.

A brand-new jeepney from Songano costs P350,000 to P380,000 depending on the parts used on it. A grill alone can cost P20,000, the engine P60,000 to P90,000. (Songano prefers the powerful Mitsubishi Canter engine, which costs P60,000 used and P180,000 brand-new. He could make a jeepney using a brand-new engine, but he would be pricing himself out of the market.)

Today Songano has his own gas station and Goodyear Servitec tire outlet. He also has 40 jeepneys plying Iloilo, along with his son's 32. He has bought a piece of land in Palawan and plans to set up on the island.

His advice to start-ups? "Kahit ano'ng dami ng kumpitensya, and importante yung quality ang pataasin at ipanlaban mo," he says. "Ipakita mong ikaw ang pinakamataas na quality. Yung kustomer mo, wag na wag mong lolokohin yan. Puwede kang maagrabyado, pero wag kang mang-a-agrabyado."

Good article Whyte. Joroshely Motors, Francisco Motors, etc. Subong Pasajero Sosyal na naman ang uso. The Jaro-CPU jeepneys are really good. Mas matawhay pa. I think we're really proud of our jeepneys in Iloilo City and Province.

Thanks for posting the info Whyte.

Hi man da sa imo Caloy.

For me, Roberto's man ko gihapon. I still loved sang ila mga luto especially ang Chicken Bihon Guisado. Yum ....

Ano nga Burger, Caloy, Burger Machine? or Mr Burger? The influx of these fastfood chains in our city slightly affected our local food makers pero it made them all competitive. I just wish that as we patronize these multinational food chains, we must not forget to buy our own local food products.

Hala Bira!

yeah robertos... i used to munch a lot of their burger, ti kundi baboy ang anak...

fast food burger chains bala haw, like jollibee (amo na spelling?) and mcdo... they used to put plenty of sibuyas, tomatoes, and pickles on top, with other dressings with the patties ( haaay, low score ako guro ca spelling)... yum yum yum...

batchoy with puto and dinuguan with puto, nanam guid ah... and eating inasal nga manok by the river or by the seaside, overlooking guimaras while the ships are plying on their routes with some people fishing nearby, as the gust of the wind slowly passing by, blowing its soft kiss... the waves of the sea... kanami pamatian at the same time batyagon camtang nagakaon...

tapos dugay dugay may masinghutan ka pangsot... lol... ahay ah... kanami na tani... kundi lipat seating space eh... haaayyyy... sad reality...

dumdumam mo pa gale ang advertisement sang Miraflor Fashion Academy, Caloy? I think defunct na gid man like the Iloilo Fashion Academy few decades ago.

ay oo, as always advertised by bombo radyo, kapin pa kung ara ka nagapamati ang dulonggan pirme lang daw halos makabit para lang makabati ca pinakamanami nga programa, toyang ermitanya, eihihihihihihi, ako ci toyang ermitanya, silang nila, buang ako... pero indi ina matuod, slight lang. lol.

tapos sundan pa guid cang indi matuod ang akon nga guinsudlan, provincial ang akon guin sudlan, pader nagalibot daw.... (di na ako kadumdum)

Then we have to get our tourism paraphernalia ready. Bring back the double decker in Iloilo. It'll surely boost our tourism bid.


hmmm, i don't think its applicable guro, the hanging electric wires, courtesy of ever ay brown-out PECO, saka naman kuryente... tapos dugangan pa guid cang mga signs and labels ni former raul gonzales ca iya nga mga overpass nga daw wala man may nagaagi didto ca may WVSU and near museo yloilo. ti paano na lang na? those were the days...

I think ALI will have both projects in Iloilo. I am trying to contact ang classmate ko sang HS kung my intelligence siya regarding this matter.
Amo man ina sa panumduman ko Soulmaker. Abi padalumon ta pagka-Ilonggo ta di. Ayawan na ako English diri iya sa sagwa.

Maayo man ini ang plan sang Ayala. If ever nakabakal na gid man sila duta sa San Miguel, sus, it's competition between Crown Asia (Savannah) and ALI. Remember sang ginpatindog kag gina-promote subong nga Savannah Crest. It will surely cater the very high end market.

Abi-abihon ta si Chymera kay basi may mga photos siya sang model houses sang Savannah Crest. And with presence sang ALI, may maka-rival na gid man sa ila.

Savannah Iloilo is getting bigger and bigger. And they are expanding big time. It is considered now sa the Biggest Housing Community developed by Crown Asia all over Philippines. Villar is really brilliant to get into Iloilo's market very early. Beating even two of the most prominent communities of Sta Lucia (The Metropolis in Jaro and Monte Rosa in Mandurriao. Puerto Real de Iloilo is also raring but the land in LaPaz is very limited.

Sabagay maayo man ina nga damo subdivisions all over the city, and right now more of their locations are outside city area.

The ball is rolling for ATENEO DE ILOILO! I'm sure a 200 million mark will be reached in two years time. Kadamo diri Atenista. Even Iloilo City's mayor is Atenean. Go Ateneo! Go BLUE DRAGON!
Yeah right! Ateneo de Iloilo on the go!

Abi ko Kirbs Blue Eagle ina sila, gale Blue Dragon?

San-o ayhan umpisahan ni Pads patindog ang new campus. It's a good choice gid for Ateneo to relocate their campus in the new business hib of Iloilo, Diversion Area. Amo ina ang mangin centro na dugay-dugay sang mga negosyo sa Iloilo. Ginahulat-hulat lang gid ang pagsaylo sang old airport. Kay man indi mka man dira puwede kapataas building kay may ATO clearance. But once the airport is transferred, then dira na aton siguro makita nga may mga plano man gali patindog tall buildings sa aton. I'm sure indi gid ini maglayo as Iloilo City's land is becoming more and more expensive.

Are we that horrible in the past? Maayo lang gid kay wala na ina subong. More so nga pati ang mga haciendas amat-amat nadula na. It's a good learning for everyone of us. makakuha gid kita leksyon dira Soulmaker. And yes, labor is honor indeed.

wala ako sang gin-maltrato iya .. sin-o ang may sala? (caloy, daw drama man ini sa radyo bombo?)

We're learning from our past. We had enough of it. The hacienderos and sacadas will be erased na gid man sa aton paminsaron (lest sa history books as well). Batasan Espanol gid kita iya nga mga Ilonggo pero naga-change naman siguro ah. We're becoming more resilient (fave word ni Kirby) as the years go by. Time to reflect ika nga mga amigos y amigas.

Anyway, thanks for Soulmaker kay gin-post niya ina diri. A reminder gid siguro sa aton nga early 19th century (ay abaw!) may iba kita iya nga binatasan.

Well done, Soul.

PhilSci-WV studes get study grants from Pfizer
By Ronilo L. Pamonag

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Dr. Anthony C. Leachon, M.D., Pfizer Medical and
Regulatory Affairs Director during the awarding
program.

Students from the Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas campus received research grants from drug giant Pfizer.

Six groups of student-awardees presented their studies funded by the drug company Friday afternoon at the schools's auditorium as part of the institution's activities in line with their 14th founding anniversary. They are this year's awardees of the PSHSWV-Pfizer Youth Science Research Program

PSHSWV is the first and only secondary school in the country to have received a research grant from the drug giant, Dr. Anthony C. Leachon, Pfizer Medical and Regulatory Affairs Director, said during a press conference held after the presentation.

.................

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/10/philsci.wv.studes.get.study.grants.from.pfizer.html)



More grants for Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas! Tani damo pa gid mga researches ang maghalin diri. It's very enlightening ang support sang Pfizer to PSHS-WV. Dako gid ini nga bulig para sa mga kabataan.

Congrats PSHS-WV!

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Colliers International Philippines - News Clips
May 1-31 2006

thanks for sharing the clip with us, Soulmaker. Seemed it's not definite yet kung diin ang location sang Ayala subdivision sa Iloilo. Oton/Pavia/Sta Barbara are few of the best choices Ayala can have. Even Zarraga is a good place for Ayala, too. We'll just wait for further reports regarding this matter. Hopefully, in the next feature, there's already a definite place for Ayala's new vilage in Iloilo.

ay oo, as always advertised by bombo radyo, kapin pa kung ara ka nagapamati ang dulonggan pirme lang daw halos makabit para lang makabati ca pinakamanami nga programa, toyang ermitanya, eihihihihihihi, ako ci toyang ermitanya, silang nila, buang ako... pero indi ina matuod, slight lang. lol.

tapos sundan pa guid cang indi matuod ang akon nga guinsudlan, provincial ang akon guin sudlan, pader nagalibot daw.... (di na ako kadumdum)

masubo matuod nga dili angayan
iloilo provincial jail ang akon ginsudlan
pader nagalibot sa kilid magtimbang
rehas nga salsalon, ang amon pwertahan....ginapamati-an ko sang una (with matching sabay sa kanta)samtang gapanglaba sang uniform...or nagaluto pinamalhan kag laswa

ang toyang, everybody's favorite gid ina, hasta subong gapamati man gihapon bisan dri na sa uk...thanks sa computer

may "nong bianong" pa gid...."la-in sya sa iban"...."gondorilya"..."tiyay evelyn"

What does this mean?

1. The domestic airport lot will be developed into residential estate.
2. The domestic airport lot will be developed into a mixed commercial-residential estate.

or

3. ALI will be having two projects in Iloilo. One for a Business District (including a Mall), as reported earlier and the other for a residential project.

I think this residentail project will be different from the old airport site. Right now, the airport site remains unbidded. Basi late this year pa man sila kuno mag-bid. Unless may ara na karatula kung sin-o nag-acquire sang Old Iloilo Airport site.

Sa residentail ideal gid man nga sa sagwa na nila sang city ibutang. Ang mga dalagkuan nga subdivisions subong ara sa sagwa sang ciudad kay magutok na gid ang Iloilo City. Besides, ang conurbation sang apat ka banwa to Iloilo City is making them available for further ans future expansion. Slowly, they are taking in some of Iloilo's investors na sa ila lugar. Basi kibot lang ta bala nga indi mo na ma-identify ang boundaries. Kay sa subong pa lang, indi mo na masyado ma distinguished between Pavia and Iloilo City. Halos nagatalalapik na lang sila tanan. Without sa small portion sang land going to Leganes, daw Iloilo City-Leganes will be unnoticed naman. Kanami subong sang expansion kay outward na. Just travel around and you'll see the difference.

Siguro the third one Chymera is the most likely thing nga matabo sa ALI in Iloilo.

hmmm, i don't think its applicable guro, the hanging electric wires, courtesy of ever ay brown-out PECO, saka naman kuryente... tapos dugangan pa guid cang mga signs and labels ni former raul gonzales ca iya nga mga overpass nga daw wala man may nagaagi didto ca may WVSU and near museo yloilo. ti paano na lang na? those were the days...

caloy, basi pwede siguro and double decker nga lowered...

Hey! Na-manol na ako sang mga dev'lopments diri!!! Ang AYALA gid man kuno ang na-won sa bid??? Yeeepeeee!!!!

you missed a lot of topics Ferrersky. Daw constant pa man ang development ah. Wala pa gid mag-arangakada ah. Probably we'll be reaching that stage kung mag-move na ang airport out of the city kay may lugar na anman sa ciudad nga dapat i-developed.

Fer, amo na ang huring-huring dira haw? Baskog ang ALI kung sila pa ang nakakuha sang Airport site eh. Pero tani i-subdivided na lang nila ang mga bidders para kanya-kanya sila develop sang area nila.

Awaiting more details pa ... lapit na lang gid!

ti kasano ya napatindog ang infamous but now defunct ( i think) the ever miraflor fashion academy... yara nahamtang ca may guanco, para kamo makahibalo cang hair dressing, fashion designing kag kung ano ano pa...

miraflor fashion academy was very popular few decades ago...hambal ni nanay sang una, dira ya ko paeskwelahon kon mag tinonto ako...he he he

More grants for Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas! Tani damo pa gid mga researches ang maghalin diri. It's very enlightening ang support sang Pfizer to PSHS-WV. Dako gid ini nga bulig para sa mga kabataan.

Congrats PSHS-WV!

Tama. More investment for Research and Development. Tani ang iban pa nga science high schools can get grant/s from other pharmaceutical company. Kadamo sina sa ila sa Pinas. And they really have the capacity to sponsor researches kay may kuwarta sila. I suggest nga ang INHS-SSC will start looking for sponsorship as well and so with CPUDHS-SSC, too. WVSU HS is a lab high school. They can perform several researches too if given a chance.

‘Meritorious awards put
Calinog on the spotlight’
By GEROME DALIPE IV


ILOILO City – With numerous major awards, there is no doubt that Calinog town earned a glare of publicity here and abroad, said Mayor Alex Centena during yesterday’s edition of the top-rated radio and cable TV public affairs program Reklamo Publiko.

Calinog was adjuged the Cleanest and Greeneset Municipality in the Philippines for five consecutive years since 1998 when Centena became its mayor.
....

Congrats Calinog! More improvements towards cityhood. Go, go, go CALINOG!

Update: IAMME mentioned in the past threads about a U/C in E. Lopez, St. Jaro, which we thinks is going to be a stand-alone Jolibee. He's right ... there are now several ads about it in front of WVSU.

The building is located at the intersection of E. Lopez St. and (Jalandoni St.?). somewhere between Colegio de San Jose and the Sanson y Montinola Ancestral House and Nelly Garden.

About sa new wordpress blog for IloiloOnline: I've already paid for 1 year hosting and domain for http://www.exploreiloilo.com. I'm planning to have it up by a month (or two). Right now I'm still waiting for the host to set it up and asking some friends help me out with some of the graphics (indi ko ngadan kabalo mag drawing).

thanks for the updates Chymera. I'm looking forward to your upcoming website: EXPLORE ILOILO!

Hala Bira abyan!

Nice articles and photos. madamo nga salamat. Naghapit lang ko diri ah. Still monitoring the SSC-Iloilo Forum.

Cheers!

WVSU proposed buildings perspectives
http://static.flickr.com/67/185363112_2503edf9fd.jpg?v=0
Lower left: Medicide and Nursing Building
Lower Right: 8-10 story hotel
Uper Right: Hometel

WVSU Delvelopment Project Aerial Perspective
http://static.flickr.com/36/185363062_449f1591f5.jpg?v=0

SM Delgado
http://static.flickr.com/58/185363029_72d2fbe9bd.jpg?v=0

Smallville
left-right: Krua Thai, Tazza?, Zageca
http://static.flickr.com/69/185363002_89706bf998.jpg?v=0

Smallville viewed from Blue Jay
http://static.flickr.com/68/185362986_d2b5e04abd.jpg?v=0


Grand!
A real good strutural plan for West Visayas State University. Definitely, one of the best unis in Asia.
Btw, missing Smallville a lot. I'm sure I'll be there by Dinagyang 2007.
Cheers to all!

http://static.flickr.com/36/111916136_956614d61c.jpg?v=0

My fave "symbol" for Iloilo, the Arroyo Fountain.

hmmm, i don't think its applicable guro, the hanging electric wires, courtesy of ever ay brown-out PECO, saka naman kuryente... tapos dugangan pa guid cang mga signs and labels ni former raul gonzales ca iya nga mga overpass nga daw wala man may nagaagi didto ca may WVSU and near museo yloilo. ti paano na lang na? those were the days...

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/203/5af9eae6f1f89bdd3712569fdc506d.jpg
hope we can see these doubledeckers plying tourists around iloilo city as well. :)

BILLIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE national government will pour billions of pesos for Iloilo road improvement projects in preparation for possible investments that the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area will generate.

This was learned from Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas who attended the joint Regional Development Councils meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo relative to the creation of the Central Philippines “mega-region” in Cebu last week.

The Central Philippines mega-region is composed of Regions 4-B, 5, 6, 7 and 8. It aims to identify ongoing and proposed projects by the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), particularly infrastructure projects that need priority funding.

The mega region setup is covered by a four-year development plan from 2006-2010 aimed at spurring investments in the regions.

Treñas said Western Visayas will get the bulk of funding for improvement of roads and power supply.

“The funding is allotted for proposed road-widening projects in preparation for the operations of the new Iloilo airport,” Treñas said.

Treñas said the Iloilo-Sta. Barbara road rehabilitation starting from El 98 in Jaro district got an allocation of P268million.Some P235million is intended for the expansion of the two-lane road from Montinola Bridge in Simon Ledesma, Jaro to Zarraga town.

“It will decongest heavy vehicular traffic in the said area,” the mayor stressed.

Treñas added that a P1-billion circumferential road will be established in the metropolis linking Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have also considered the construction of a P6-billion Metro Iloilo Road Network which will include six circumferential roads connecting the city to nearby municipalities.
There is also the ongoing Iloilo East Coast-Capiz Road project costing P476million while a P1.2-billion Iloilo East-West Road that will traverse the Concepcion-Sara-San Rafael-Passi-Calinog is being proposed.

Iloilo City, being the gateway to Panay especially to the world-famous Boracay Island, is also eyed for the implementation of the proposed P2.664-billion Iloilo City-Caticlan, Aklan highway.To improve the southbound route to Antique province, there is the ongoing P142-million Iloilo-Asluman road rehabilitation and the P448-million Iloilo-Anini-y-V. Jimenez, Antique road section project.

There is also the proposed P235-million inter-provincial road connecting Leon-Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio, Antique.

PRDCI celebrates 10th anniversary

ILOILO -- This year marks Panay Rural Development Center, Inc. (PRDCI)’s 10th year of nurturing self-determining communities within the Magapa-Suague River Basin in central Iloilo.

Visits to its various project sites, a series of medical missions, an exhibit, a book launching and a grand program for its partners will be held to commemorate the organization’s 10th year.

The event kicked off with a medical mission in Brgy. Canauili, Janiuay, Iloilo yesterday where municipal health officers (MHOs) and other health workers provided medicines and primary health services to local residents.

Two other medical missions are scheduled tomorrow, July 12, at Brgy. Tambal also in Janiuay and on Friday, July 14 at Brgy. Bitaoyan, Badiangan.

Sponsors of the medical mission are the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, Kwalisyon sang mga Mangunguma, Mamumugon kag Mangingisda sa Iloilo (KAMI) and the municipal governments of Janiuay and Badiangan.

A photo, information and products exhibit of PRDCI’s programs will formally open at the New Iloilo Capitol Lobby tomorrow with Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas as guest speaker.

On July 13, guests will be brought to various project sites like the organic vegetable production areas, nursery for indigenous tree species and organic rice farm in Janiuay; tree-growing sites in Badiangan; System of Rice Intensification (SRI) site and salted eggs production center in Mina; and the showcase Integrated Diversified Farm (IDFS) in New Lucena.

The highlight will be a grand celebration on July 15 at the Angelicum School gymnasium where the book “PRDCI: Ten years of working with people and communities in the Magapa-Suague River Basin” will be launched. Vice Gov. Roberto Armada is the guest of honor.

Tokens and plaques of appreciation will also be given to PRDCI’s various partners in government, academe, non-government organizations and the communities who have helped PRDCI impart its development thrusts in the Magapa-Suague River Basin.

(source: Panay News
link:http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news7.htm)

BILLIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE national government will pour billions of pesos for Iloilo road improvement projects in preparation for possible investments that the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area will generate.

...

In support of your post, Incognito, here's another article from Panay News.

P15B for Iloilo City infra
projects okayed – Treñas

(source: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news9.htm)

almost as twice as the original parice of Iloilo International Airport (6.2 billion, now pegged at 8.75 billion php.

A good welcome development for Iloilo, I'm sure. :)

^^ Wow, P15 Billion is quite a big amount :okay:

hello guys..!!!how are you...?!!Im so happy that more and more developments happening in our city and province right now..!!Dapat gid man i-widen ang road from montinola brdge to zarraga kay congested na katama kag gadamo na mga business establishments spouting in that area...!About gle sa CPU gymasium,they will continue building this month hambal ni sir namon sa PE kay ipaclose temporarily..Naga-PE kmi tuo sa gym-Basketball..hehe..

@pacific--sa cpu ka man?ano course mo?ko gli 2nd year nursing... :) :) :)

BILLIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE national government will pour billions of pesos for Iloilo road improvement projects in preparation for possible investments that the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area will generate.

This was learned from Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas who attended the joint Regional Development Councils meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo relative to the creation of the Central Philippines “mega-region” in Cebu last week.

The Central Philippines mega-region is composed of Regions 4-B, 5, 6, 7 and 8. It aims to identify ongoing and proposed projects by the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), particularly infrastructure projects that need priority funding.

The mega region setup is covered by a four-year development plan from 2006-2010 aimed at spurring investments in the regions.

Treñas said Western Visayas will get the bulk of funding for improvement of roads and power supply.

“The funding is allotted for proposed road-widening projects in preparation for the operations of the new Iloilo airport,” Treñas said.

Treñas said the Iloilo-Sta. Barbara road rehabilitation starting from El 98 in Jaro district got an allocation of P268million.Some P235million is intended for the expansion of the two-lane road from Montinola Bridge in Simon Ledesma, Jaro to Zarraga town.

“It will decongest heavy vehicular traffic in the said area,” the mayor stressed.

Treñas added that a P1-billion circumferential road will be established in the metropolis linking Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have also considered the construction of a P6-billion Metro Iloilo Road Network which will include six circumferential roads connecting the city to nearby municipalities.
There is also the ongoing Iloilo East Coast-Capiz Road project costing P476million while a P1.2-billion Iloilo East-West Road that will traverse the Concepcion-Sara-San Rafael-Passi-Calinog is being proposed.

Iloilo City, being the gateway to Panay especially to the world-famous Boracay Island, is also eyed for the implementation of the proposed P2.664-billion Iloilo City-Caticlan, Aklan highway.To improve the southbound route to Antique province, there is the ongoing P142-million Iloilo-Asluman road rehabilitation and the P448-million Iloilo-Anini-y-V. Jimenez, Antique road section project.

There is also the proposed P235-million inter-provincial road connecting Leon-Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio, Antique.

That's great to hear. Basta, pakita lang ta ya nga naga-uswag na ang Iloilo and we mean it sincerely.

With regards sa Tububgan/Leon-San Remegio, is it safe to pass by there? You know?

But for Iloilo City, hopefully we see this city as NOT a Philippine urban planning nightmare. Salamat naman kay magpalapad na ta'ya sa mga dalan.

By the way, are there any updates with regards to the Iloilo Flood Control Project? Ano na natabo? Ga-hulag na?

Major Infrastructure Projects in Iloilo July 2006 Update

Ongoing:

* Iloilo River Rehabilitation Project - P58B (Phase 1 completed)
* New Iloilo Airport Project - P8.75B
Proposed Completion - October 2006
Proposed Date of Operations - March - June 2007
* Panay Railway Rehabilitation Project - P32B
Proposed Completion - 2007
* Jalandoni Bridge and its Related Components Project - P272-million (Phase 2 of 5 completed)
* Iloilo East Coast-Capiz Road project - P476million
* Iloilo-Asluman road rehabilitation - P142 million
* loilo-Anini-y-V. Jimenez, Antique road section project - P448 million

* Iloilo-Sta. Barbara road rehabilitation - P268million (?)
* Expansion of road from Montinola Bridge in Simon Ledesma, Jaro to Zarraga town - P235million (?)

Proposed

* Loboc International Port expansion - P3B
* Mixed-use Covention Center (3,000 seat capacity), and Commercial and Gov't Office building - P500M (proposed)
Proposed Completion - 2008
* IT Park in Magsaysay Village (Proposed)
* Circumferential road will be established in the metropolis linking Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts - P1-billion
* Iloilo East-West Road that will traverse the Concepcion-Sara-San Rafael-Passi-Calinog is being proposed - P1.2-billion
* Inter-provincial road connecting Leon-Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio, Antique - P235-million
* New Guimaras-Iloilo terminal in Rotary Park

Others
* Panay - Negros - Cebu "Friendship" bridges

add lang kamu if i missed anything

hello guys..!!!how are you...?!!Im so happy that more and more developments happening in our city and province right now..!!Dapat gid man i-widen ang road from montinola brdge to zarraga kay congested na katama kag gadamo na mga business establishments spouting in that area...!About gle sa CPU gymasium,they will continue building this month hambal ni sir namon sa PE kay ipaclose temporarily..Naga-PE kmi tuo sa gym-Basketball..hehe..

@pacific--sa cpu ka man?ano course mo?ko gli 2nd year nursing... :) :) :)
lol, si Pacific 2nd year nursing man ... for all you know basi classmates kamu ... PM mo siya bala

Guin sturya ya sa akon nga, there was this one time nga pag gamit ya sang PC sa isa ka PC station sa CPU naka log-in sa acct mo ang SSC, which lead him to suspect nga taga CPU ka man :D

Plans for having a Panay-Negros-Cebu Bridge has been planned by the governors of the said provinces of the islands mentioned as early as last year.

Plan pa lang. Sa din ta pangita kwarta sina? Its a good thing actually, since it'll reduce the travel time from Iloilo City to Cebu City at 8 hours instead of 14 hours by ship. And will enhance economic activity in the Visayas.

However, the maintenance of the bridge will be compensated by the toll collected from vehicles passing the bridge. Also, as of this moment, Iloilo-Guimaras Bridge, which has been planned for years, is still on the blueprint.

Although its sleek and new, is there anyone who knows the history of the unique Iloilo jeepneys? This is something that we should be proud of since history and heritage itself doesn't define centuries.

Where, who and when did this ingenuity and creativity started?

hello guys..!!!how are you...?!!Im so happy that more and more developments happening in our city and province right now..!!Dapat gid man i-widen ang road from montinola brdge to zarraga kay congested na katama kag gadamo na mga business establishments spouting in that area...!About gle sa CPU gymasium,they will continue building this month hambal ni sir namon sa PE kay ipaclose temporarily..Naga-PE kmi tuo sa gym-Basketball..hehe..

@pacific--sa cpu ka man?ano course mo?ko gli 2nd year nursing... :) :) :)
Hello Kianshi. Nice to see you here sa forum. halong lang basi classmate mo man si Pacific. We have this funny moment man before sa isa ka forum. Anyway, goodluck. kabay pa nga magkilalahay kamo. Ina kung gusto sang isa magpakilala man .. he he.

Thanks for the updates regarding the CPU Gym, Kians. Dapat lang gid nga tapuson nila kay nagareklamo na diri ang mga alumni sa abroad. We have the money. Ara na ang budget, and there's no way nga indi ini madayon.

Right now, they are finishing the Lifestyle Learning Center. After sini, ang gym na siguro tutukan nila.

We'll see kay makabalita man kami diri gihapon.

That's great to hear. Basta, pakita lang ta ya nga naga-uswag na ang Iloilo and we mean it sincerely.

With regards sa Tububgan/Leon-San Remegio, is it safe to pass by there? You know?

But for Iloilo City, hopefully we see this city as NOT a Philippine urban planning nightmare. Salamat naman kay magpalapad na ta'ya sa mga dalan.

By the way, are there any updates with regards to the Iloilo Flood Control Project? Ano na natabo? Ga-hulag na?
I'm glad it's "okayed" na ang mga projects nga ini. Before proposed pa lang. Subong okayed na (good as approved), Implementation na lang. They're actually starting sang widening na kay ang ara sa may Ungka may mga marker na sila nga ginbutang. The coming of the New Iloilo Airport will surely boost Iloilo's economy and the entire region of Western Visayas. Pagnatapos na ining mga roadnetworking nga ini, I'm sure Iloilo can compete better with other cities outside our country. Hala Bira Iloilo!

In support of your post, Incognito, here's another article from Panay News.

P15B for Iloilo City infra
projects okayed – Treñas

(source: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news9.htm)

almost as twice as the original price of Iloilo International Airport (6.2 billion, now pegged at 8.75 billion php.

A good welcome development for Iloilo, I'm sure. :)

Salamat lang kay naaprubahan na naman sang gobyerno. Iloilo is all set and raring to go . We're getting better and better when it comes to infra developments.

The arteries of these roads will surely boost economic prowess of the city and province of Iloilo. Biskan diri pa lang, kunektado na ang Antique, Capiz, Aklan and Island of Boracay. We're slowly getting there. Hinay-hinay lang ah.

the Iloilo International Airport is due to open soon. More and more businessmen and investors are waiting for its opening coz it will surely signal Iloilo's bid for economic prosperity. Ang mga road linkages nga ini dako gid ang mabulig niya. Antique will soon see lights sang ila tourism and so Capiz. Aklan, specifically Boracay will get more and more tourist once international flights will be catered by the New Iloilo Airport. Kabay pa magbaskog pa gid.

Above anything, let's not forget the hidden treasure of Western Visayas region, the Island-province of Guimaras. Still untapped and needs to be discovered.

Viva Western Visayas!

Amo gid Space. Hulat-hulaton ta na lang kung san-o sila mag-umpisa. Good for Iloilo's business climate. Another development awaiting to unfold.

More or less, JICA na naman ang ma-fund sini kay they are always interested sa mga developments ongoing sa province of Iloilo. Damo na sila projects. Even sa mga feasibility study halos sila na gani, less of course ang Panay railways kay Austrian-German firm ang mahawak kuno. Again, we'll wait and see. Huring-huring man lang ina iya ah. :)

Btw, bukas na ang SM Quintin Salas? Daw wala ako kabati haw? And how about ang Riverside Boardwalk? Di ba naunpisahan na few months ago? Any updates abi ... pleaasseeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! :)

or this one Incognito: :)

The London Tour Bus

http://www.aidan.co.uk/md/IeDRoutemstr5806.jpg

http://www.evanevans.co.uk/download/ioauovbqng.gif

tani may ara gid man ta sa Iloilo no? History says, we used to have one before. Ibalik na lang nila. Problema lang is sa pagkainit sa Pilipinas, and the humid is too much to bear. After an hour, palanggit-om ka dayon.

Anyway, hope the tour coaches will do good for Iloilo City's tourism.

Hala Bira!

hello guys..!!!how are you...?!!Im so happy that more and more developments happening in our city and province right now..!!Dapat gid man i-widen ang road from montinola brdge to zarraga kay congested na katama kag gadamo na mga business establishments spouting in that area...!About gle sa CPU gymasium,they will continue building this month hambal ni sir namon sa PE kay ipaclose temporarily..Naga-PE kmi tuo sa gym-Basketball..hehe..

@pacific--sa cpu ka man?ano course mo?ko gli 2nd year nursing...


hahaha... what a surprise... hehe... such a small world gid gali... basi bala ang kilala mo kilala ko kag ang ginaistorya ko sbung istoryahon mo karon... hehehe... sadya ni eh... sino ka ayhan man... hehehe... pangitaa lang ko sa CNB ah... pirmi ko da gatambay... mangkot lang bala sa mga teachers kun sino ang pirmi nga ginapagwa sa klase kay wla pagsoksok uniform sigurado ako na sya dayun....

Wowser!!! Dami!!!!

BTW, ang PhilSci nga mga grantees started sang amon batch. Heheheheh!! Wonder kung naga-ano na sila subong...

Ang ST. Pauls bala, may dako nga billboard sa Ticud area. Cguro dugay pa ang construction pero gina-eye na nila...

I don't think may ma-abre nga SM Quintin Salas... I went inside the place, and the vacant portion is too small for even a grocery only... I hope nag-expand ang Jaro Town Center sa likod...

Hi Chy!!!! Now, kilala mo na ako, gud tym na kita sa WVSU...

Ang Jollibee ma-abre naman sa E. Lopez (in front of de Paul College), and its gonna add to the Jollibee Collections. Heheheheh!!!!!

So many great news... Ang Metropolis sa Central Part sang City... I don't know... Gamay xa for a business park pero kung i-reclaim... The best!!!

Puros nalang ako ellipses man. Sorri pips... Addict na ako sa amu ni nga style subong...

Is it true nga ang SM Jaro I-renovate na gid man subong???

Ang Iloilo Doctor's College, naga-work-it-out na subong para sila ang maging next university with John B...

Ang mga IT parks, E-Ventus palang ang nakit-an ko... We are the others???

We should have a very good official website for Iloilo City and Province. As in government-recognize official website... Si Chy oh sagad!!! Go, Chy!!!

Friends, pag-feature bala sang ABS sa aton sa Iloilo ('bout 2 weeks ago), gin-feature kita sa jamming and bands, etc. Isa pa gid ni nga wala pa gid maayo ma-tap nga potential sang Iloilo City, to become an Entertainment hub especially in the field of night bands-live. Super damo na gani nga mga sikat na banda ga-show diri. heheheh!!! laugher!!!!

Paging Pacific! :D WTF! is wrong with the people who design the belfry. :sleepy:


haha... siguro they were planning to improve the church... kanugon gani... I am currently making a new website... "Reviving Iloilo" where i'll post some renovation ideas for Iloilo City... la ko pa sya maupload galing... few of my proposals are:
Molo Church: St. Ann's Cathedral
installment of gothic gargoyles and images(Saint-like relief in) on the facade... para na daw European guid siya... i based some of the sketches from Notre Dame de Paris and Doumo of Milan
Leon Church:
installment of Romanesque belfry, with archwindows and corinthian pilasters and finials. Installment of Rococo Altars and retablos.
Cabatuan Church:
Renovation of the facade, addition of Gothic images(Saint-like relief) on the pilasters. and adition of spanish knights on portal poles. I based this from the Cuzco cathedral
Janiuay Cemetery: installment of onion dome with gothic spires. i based design of the dome roof from St. Basils Cathedral in Russia.
Calle Real: Reviving of old buildings(repainting) and installment...
I have two plans... the first one is to isolate Calle Real from traffic(it means that indi pwede kasulod ang jeep) or let the traffic stay... nalang... napagisip isp ko na kun iisolate ko ang street basi bala na madugang ang traffic in some parts of the city
(crazy ideas huh?)
there some examples of blueprints i've made as visual aids.

Btw, bukas na ang SM Quintin Salas? Daw wala ako kabati haw? And how about ang Riverside Boardwalk? Di ba naunpisahan na few months ago? Any updates abi ... pleaasseeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!! :)
both of them are still ongoing ...

lol, si Pacific 2nd year nursing man ... for all you know basi classmates kamu ... PM mo siya bala

Guin sturya ya sa akon nga, there was this one time nga pag gamit ya sang PC sa isa ka PC station sa CPU naka log-in sa acct mo ang SSC, which lead him to suspect nga taga CPU ka man :D

I can feel already a rise of our Beloved ILOILO..!!!
ah...really??!!hehe..!bsi sa acclaim computer staion..!!Sbng gli pag-log.in ko, kay nykz account ang nagguwa..do u know her/him??!aung hapon..!! :) :) :)

I can feel already a rise of our Beloved ILOILO..!!!
ah...really??!!hehe..!bsi sa acclaim computer staion..!!Sbng gli pag-log.in ko, kay nykz account ang nagguwa..do u know her/him??!aung hapon..!! :) :) :)

Hi! Welcome to the forum (biskan baguhan pa ko)! Maka-enjoy ka diri. Yup, it's nice to know that "Banwang Pinalangga" is on the move once more.

Daw Phoenix, a legendary bird of fire that was consumated by his own fire and was brought to life from his ashes to spread his glorious wings once more. It also symbolizes immortality and that is how I see Iloilo...ever immortal.

greetings to all ... as you may have known already I'm developing a new website for Iloilo: www.exploreiloilo.com

I need preliminary comments and suggestions. I've only finished 80% of the front page and 5% of the other parts of the site.

I'll be working on it everyday (if possible), and will be posting here the developments frequently. I'll be needing comments thereafter
Thanks

greetings to all ... as you may have known already I'm developing a new website for Iloilo: www.exploreiloilo.com

I need preliminary comments and suggestions. I've only finished 80% of the front page and 5% of the other parts of the site.

I'll be working on it everyday (if possible), and will be posting here the developments frequently. I'll be needing comments thereafter
Thanks

Ey Chy! Congrats for being a true blooded Ilonggo :) Grabe gid dedication for our hometown. Keep up the great works!

wala pa kamo kakit-anay Pacific and Kianshi? basi classmate kamo duha? he he. Ang username nga nykz daw ka-familiar haw?

Good day to each and everyone!

since no one posted any article today, let me do it na naman. Tsansa ko na ini:

SARABIA OPTICAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO ILOILO


ON Friday, July 14, Sarabia Optical will pay tribute to Iloilo City, the original location of the first optical in the country.
It was founded by Dr. Federico B. Sarabia, the first Filipino optometrist, in l906.
As part of its centennial celebration, the Sarabia grandchildren who are optometrists and ophthalmologists, will give free eye examinations and eye glasses to selected barangays in Iloilo City as their way of showing gratitude to the public.
To conduct the examination are: Dr. Ramon Sarabia, Dr. Miguel Sarabia, Dr. Eduard Sarabia, Dr. Marcia Sarabia, Dr. John Paul Sarabia, Dr. Melvin Sarabia, Dr. Federico Sarabia IV, Dr. Socorro Sarabia, Dr. Mario Bernardo, Dr. Lovella Sarmento, Dr. Francis Ong, Dr. Nella Sarabia, Dr. Antonella S. Legaspi and Dr. Melissa B. Angelo.
Spearheading the affair are Mrs. Gina Sarabia-Espinosa, Dr. Sandra Sarabia-Gomez, Dr. Francisco Sarabia, Dr. Melinda Sarabia-Morales, Dr. Vivian Sarabia and Fred Sarabia III.
Adviser of the group is Dr. Antonio Sarabia.
A Memorandum of Agreement will be signed between the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines and the Sarabia Association, Inc.
Representing the two organizations are Dr. Menguita Padilla for the Eye Bank, and Fred Sarabia III and Dr. Christine Sarabia-Heras for the Sarabia Association Inc.
Congrats!

(Link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/lapsus.htm)

update for new Iloilo Airport from Sunstar News:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/13/article_180566_07-13-2006.jpg


Work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project, as the Department of Transportation and Communication expects the facilities and equipment to be tested before end of this year. (Contributed Photo)

International Ilonggo visual artists to mount exhibit
By Alain Russ Dimzon


Cris Villanueva, Joel Ferraris and PG Zoluaga, all Ilonggo and internationally acclaimed visual artists will mount an exhibit at the Art Republic, Robinson's Iloilo from July 28 to August 28, 2006. Dubbed SoJourn 2, the exhibit is organized by the Scintilla Juris -- Visayas Alumni Association (SJVAA) as one of its undertakings for the Scintilla Juris Visayas 30th Anniversary Celebrations.

According to Labor Arbiter Roderick Joseph Calanza, president of SJVAA, SoJourn2 will elevate the region's (Western Visayas) awareness of the potential and achievements of our native artists.

"Aside from the arts and culture aspect, the exhibit will facilitate the sourcing and distribution of books on livelihoods and livelihood projects for schools and communities," Calanza said.

"We have observed that schools and communities especially in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province need additional books on livelihoods and livelihood projects. In our own little way we can be with these schools and communities in the struggle against the current economic challenges," he further said.

"SoJourn2 can also be a way to make the visual arts more relevant to the final patrons-at-large who are the people," Calanza added.

SoJourn1 was mounted in 1996 and extended assistance to the orphans and the homeless elderly in Iloilo City.

SoJourn2 is also a reunion of sort for the three artists who used to work together during their student days at UP.

Crispin Villanueva has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Communications-Advertising) degree from the University of the Philippines. He won the Phillip Morris Philippine Arts Awards Grand Prize in 2005. He was part of the Pistahan Arts Exchange at the Art Lane, San Francisco, California. He was art director of the advertising firm Image Dimension.

Joel Eugenio Ferraris is a muralist based in Hong Kong. He has mounted mural exhibitions and has served as resource person in multimedia workshops in the Philippines and Hong Kong. His awards come from the Sovereign Art Foundation Annual Asian Art Competition for Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Philippine Heart Center for Asia, Metrobank, Association for the Release of Political Detainees of the Philippines. He is a peace advocate and a strong proponent of the Catholic housing initiative Gawad Kalinga (GK).

PG Boyet Zoluaga is both visual artist and musician. He was the 1998 Philippine Arts Awards Jurors' Choice winner, the 1999 Philippine representative to the ASEAN Arts Awards in Hanoi, Vietnam, and had the 1998 Best Entry in the Centennial Painting Competition of the Art Association of the Philippines. He was production designer for the world-renowned Tribu Bola-Bola and Dagyaw Theater and Dance Company from 1994-1998 and is production designer for Pintados de Passi.


(Link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/12/international.ilonggo.visual.artists.to.mount.exhibit.html)

PINTA(S): Social issues captured in art
Text and photos by Janice V. Busil


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ZOLUAGA

Pinta is a Filipino term for paint. On the other hand, Pintas in Hiligaynon, is often linked to cruelty; while pintas in Tagalog means criticism.

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CASTILLO

Last July 8, 2006, an art exhibit dubbed as Pinta(s) opened at the Galleri Graphitto at the Robinson's Place-Iloilo's Art Republic. Three of today's respected Ilonggo artists showcased their talents in transforming the modern-day social issues into artworks.

1998 Philippine Art Awards Jurors' Choice Winner PG Zoluaga came up with a distinctive definition of our dependence on modern technology, especially on mobile phones, as expressed by the vivid lines and strokes that comprised his masterpieces.

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AMACIO

The 2004 Metrobank Art Design Excellence (MADE) 3rd Place Winner and Far Eastern University Fine Arts student John Paul Castillo touched on certain social dilemmas that are quite evident in our community. Behind his provocative oil-on-canvass are issues that continues to haunt us such as drug abuse, abortion, and prostitution.

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CASTILLO

Likewise, the Iloilo-based and three-times (2003, 2005, and 2006) Metrobank Young Painters Annual Competition (YPA) and Metrobank Art Design Excellence (MADE) Semi-finalist Lester Joey Amacio's unconventional artworks were focused more on sex and sexuality. His oil-on-canvass were mainly bold in color with striking letters that draws added attention.

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ZOLUAGA

The Pinta(s) Art Exhibit will last until August 8 of this year. Afterwhich, the same set of artworks by Zoluaga, Castillo, and Amacio will sail across Iloilo to Bacolod by September of this year for an Art Exhibit at the Orange Gallery, owned by the multi-awarded Black Artist of Asia member Charlie Go.

"We are hoping to have a show in Cebu after our Bacolod exhibit but we're still working on it," says Graphitto's PG Zoluaga.

The same exhibit will take place at the Kulay Diwa Gallery in Paranaque, Manila early next year.


(Link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/12/pintas.social.issues.captured.in.art.html)

Tindahan Natin launched in Iloilo Province

THE Tindahan Natin (TN) Project, a poverty alleviation program of the National Government was formally launched Wednesday morning in Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay and in Barangay Napnud, Leganes in the afternoon.

"In the Province of Iloilo, Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay, manned by its chief Felix N. Quiñon, is lucky enough to have been chosen as the springboard of TN project for the benefit of poor families," said Neneth Q. Pador, Provincial Social Welfare Development Office head.

The project, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Food Authority (NFA), will exclusively sell rice and noodles in NFA-prescribed selling price.

She also expressed her optimism for the sustainability of this project should the beneficiaries do their share in support of this venture.

DSWD Field Office 6 Director Teresita S. Rosales said TN outlet does not only give additional income to operator but benefit to those poor families who could hardly eat three square meals a day at the same time.

In part of NFA, despite the negative connotation on NFA rice, Assistant Regional Director Vilma H. Zarraga assured the public that their rice is unmixed and of good quality.

Meanwhile, Board Member Domingo B. Oso, Jr. in behal of Governor Niel D. Tupas, Sr., strongly believed this project could alleviate poverty problem in the province.

Oso, a rice trader himself, also vouched the quality of NFA rice and in fact, he said, the rice traders themselves are the ones mixing their rice with NFA.

In the province, there are 57 qualified TN operators, 45 of which are DSWD-funded while 12 are self-funded.

Ma. Theresa Comoda, TN focal person and project evaluation officer, said Iloilo Province got the highest performance level of implementation of TN program in the country although they fall short from their target of 95.

In Janiuay, the launching was attended by Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers in 3rd District of Iloilo, NFA and DSWDO personnel while Leganes Mayor Adolfo Jaen and New Lucena Mayor June Mondejar graced the launching in Leganes. (Capitol News)


(Link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/13/news/tindahan.natin.launched.in.iloilo.province.html)

greetings to all ... as you may have known already I'm developing a new website for Iloilo: www.exploreiloilo.com

I need preliminary comments and suggestions. I've only finished 80% of the front page and 5% of the other parts of the site.

I'll be working on it everyday (if possible), and will be posting here the developments frequently. I'll be needing comments thereafter
Thanks

Good website Chymera. I hope we'll have a good list of Iloilo's website in our next thread. At least we can monitor our city and province development. Dako pa dayon mabulig niya sa tourism industry naton. Hala Bira! Hala Bira!

Major Infrastructure Projects in Iloilo July 2006 Update

Ongoing:

* Iloilo River Rehabilitation Project - P58B (Phase 1 completed)
* New Iloilo Airport Project - P8.75B
Proposed Completion - October 2006
Proposed Date of Operations - March - June 2007
* Panay Railway Rehabilitation Project - P32B
Proposed Completion - 2007
* Jalandoni Bridge and its Related Components Project - P272-million (Phase 2 of 5 completed)
* Iloilo East Coast-Capiz Road project - P476million
* Iloilo-Asluman road rehabilitation - P142 million
* loilo-Anini-y-V. Jimenez, Antique road section project - P448 million

* Iloilo-Sta. Barbara road rehabilitation - P268million (?)
* Expansion of road from Montinola Bridge in Simon Ledesma, Jaro to Zarraga town - P235million (?)

Proposed

* Loboc International Port expansion - P3B
* Mixed-use Covention Center (3,000 seat capacity), and Commercial and Gov't Office building - P500M (proposed)
Proposed Completion - 2008
* IT Park in Magsaysay Village (Proposed)
* Circumferential road will be established in the metropolis linking Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts - P1-billion
* Iloilo East-West Road that will traverse the Concepcion-Sara-San Rafael-Passi-Calinog is being proposed - P1.2-billion
* Inter-provincial road connecting Leon-Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio, Antique - P235-million
* New Guimaras-Iloilo terminal in Rotary Park

Others
* Panay - Negros - Cebu "Friendship" bridges

add lang kamu if i missed anything

Salamat sa pag-update Chymera. Monitor-ron ta abi ang lakat sang mga proposalas nga ini. Although na-approved na, medyo mahina nga daan ang umpisa sang mga projects sa aton sa Pinas. pati implementaion gina-hawat-hawat pa.

beautiful double-deckers! Let's go for its revival in Iloilo !

Thanks for the posting the articles, Space. :) Sako gid kahapon ano pa wala gid ko ka-log on sa internet. Keep them coming para ma-update ta diri pirmi. Cheers amigo! :)

SMED week July 17-23


THE third week of July has been declared as “Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Week.”

This year’s SME Week, themed “Sulong NEGOSYO,” will be held July 17 – 23, 2006.

The Iloilo Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Foundation, Inc., the body responsible for the development and promotion of SMEs in Iloilo, is spearheading the week-long celebration.

One of the activities staled for this event is the SME Trade Fair from July 17 – 23, 2006 at SM City-Iloilo.

The fair will showcase products of Ilonggo entrepreneurs such as processed food, gifts and housewares, crafts and decors, home furnishings, handwoven fabrics and wearables. The Ilonggo Producers Assn. (IPA) will lead this activity.

Participation fee is P 5,000 for IPA members and P 5,500 for non-IPA members.

A Jobs Fair will also be held July 17, 2006 also at SM City-Iloilo.

The jobs fair will serve as a venue for jobseekers and employers. The fair is open to all unemployed, skilled and unskilled workers, college graduates, and graduates of training institutions.

Private companies in Iloilo will be invited to present their employment opportunities.

Also, a Techno Forum, a demo and hands-on training will be held July 19 at new Iloilo provincial capitol lobby.

The forum, which is open to all interested parties, includes fish processing to be conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and fashion accessories making by the Iloilo Technology Livelihood Development Center (ITLDC),

There will also be a Marketing Seminar, July 24 -25, at the conference room of the provincial capitol.

The seminar will cover two topics: Marketing Trends with Tom C. Banguis Jr., chapter president of the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA), as lecturer; and Marketing Poverty Alleviation via Micro Enterprise Development by Alexander L. Flores, PMA chapter vice president.

Participants to the first day of the seminar will be SMEs and students-members of the Iloilo Federation of Junior Marketers Association (IFJMA) from the University of the Philippine-Visayas, University of San Agustin and Central Philippine University.

The second day is intended for the SMED officers and One Town, One Product (OTOP) coordinators in the municipalities.

Registration fee for the seminar is P100 for students and P 300 for SMEs, SMED Officers and OTOP coordinators.

From July 25-27, a workshop on Business Plan Preparation will be held at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) audio-visual room on J.M. Basa-Peralta Streets, Iloilo City.

The business planning workshop will help entrepreneurs assess their current business practices and formulate business strategies that will further improve their operations.

The participants are the DTI assisted clients including the (OTOP) coordinators.

Other activities to be conducted by member agencies are: Trainors’ Training on Human Resource Development, July 19 – 21, at the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology; Packaging Seminar July 26 – 27, at Estancia, Iloilo

The opening program of the SME week celebration will be on July 17, 2006 at 11am at the SME Trade Fair.

The guests include Governor Niel Tupas Sr., Mayor Jerry Treñas, labor and employment regional director Carlos L. Boteros, DTI provincial director Diosdado P. Cadena Jr. and members of the Iloilo SMED Foundation, Inc. (DTI-Iloilo)

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

WV gets bulk of project proposals for mega-region

WESTERN Visayas public infrastructure projects such as road networks, bridges, airports, seaports, power supplies and flood-control systems are the main priorities for funding requirement by the national government once the government’s “mega-region” development plan starts.

In the list of priority projects identified by the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) for the Central Philippines mega-region which grouped regions 4-B, 5, 6, 7 and 8, the government may pour in some P97 billion for such projects.

The said plan was presented during the meeting of regional development councils and local government officials with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for the establishment of Central Philippines in Cebu last week.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, who attended the meeting, said Region 6 got the bulk of development proposals for the period of 2006-2010.

“It’s a good thing that we have been given priorities since we can’t afford to fund these projects,” Treñas stressed.

For one, Iloilo City will benefit with multi-billion allocations for the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP) and several road networks linking the metropolis with neighboring municipalities and other economic centers in Panay Island.

Treñas explained the mega-region scheme would be beneficial to the city’s local growth. He said this happened in China after it grouped their land areas into “mega-cities” to propel the economic potentials of their localities.

“It will help a lot for the development of the country wherein the highly-urbanized centers are given priorities and this would mean more investments coming from the public sector,” Treñas pointed out.

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localprev5.php)

update for new Iloilo Airport from Sunstar News:

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Work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project, as the Department of Transportation and Communication expects the facilities and equipment to be tested before end of this year. (Contributed Photo)

That's nice to read, Space. Does it mean nga kinahanglan matapos na nila ang airport by the end of this year? Tani .. and tani lang. The earlier nga matapos nila ang airport project, the better. Cheers! :)

Pfizer, educators set to improve health care
By Ramel dela Cruz

PFIZER, a pharmaceuticals company, the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) and the Philippine Science High School Western Visayas (PSHSWV), last July 8 launched their partnership towards the improvement of health care in the country.

The campaign includes regular forums on health education for free for the PSHSWV students, which will be conducted by PCP members.

Dr. Rene Juaneza, PCP's first Ilonggo national president, discussed about the college, its linkages and the status of health care in the country.

"The PCP recognizes the need to address the lack of access to proper health and medical care especially in the remote areas in the country. This educational initiative complements PCP's advocacy on improving health care in the country," Juaneza said. He added that the country has talented doctors.

Dr. Anthony C. Leachon, medical regulatory affairs director of Pfizer, lamented that the reason why our medical practitioners, like doctors and nurses, leave the country because of the lack of opportunities here.

"There were 4,000 doctors who migrated to the United States and 5,000 doctors who enrolled in nursing colleges to be a nurse abroad," Leachon said.

That is why their campaign includes promoting to the youth a dedication to the country.

Added to this, a PCP doctor will visit the school monthly to talk about the importance of improving health care here. Plans are also underway to include heath education in the school's curriculum.

The campaign is not only for PSHSWV students. "These are only the first steps. With enough support and preparation, we could encourage a bill that will later be enacted into law that this kind of program be included in every school's curriculum," Leachon said.

The July 8 event was the culmination of a two-day celebration of PSHSWV's 14th Foundation Day.

On the first day, Pfizer awarded research grants to six groups of students in line with the PSHSWV-Pfizer Youth Science Research. According to Pfizer's press release, there is a significant need to support initiatives such as scientific research and development, which would promote the values of innovation and ingenuity development among Filipinos.

"Providing support to R&D in the country would yield significant contributions to improving the access of Filipinos to scientific breakthroughs and new technology. This also encourages not only professionals like scientists and doctors but also the youth in coming up with innovative ideas in the field of science and technology," it further stated.

(source: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/13/life/pfizer.educators.set.to.improve.health.care.html)

Good website Chymera. I hope we'll have a good list of Iloilo's website in our next thread. At least we can monitor our city and province development. Dako pa dayon mabulig niya sa tourism industry naton. Hala Bira! Hala Bira!

Good addition to your already progressive blogspot, Chymera. Congratulations!

www.exploreiloilo.com

Wowser!!! Dami!!!!

BTW, ang PhilSci nga mga grantees started sang amon batch. Heheheheh!! Wonder kung naga-ano na sila subong...

Ang ST. Pauls bala, may dako nga billboard sa Ticud area. Cguro dugay pa ang construction pero gina-eye na nila...

I don't think may ma-abre nga SM Quintin Salas... I went inside the place, and the vacant portion is too small for even a grocery only... I hope nag-expand ang Jaro Town Center sa likod...

Hi Chy!!!! Now, kilala mo na ako, gud tym na kita sa WVSU...

Ang Jollibee ma-abre naman sa E. Lopez (in front of de Paul College), and its gonna add to the Jollibee Collections. Heheheheh!!!!!

So many great news... Ang Metropolis sa Central Part sang City... I don't know... Gamay xa for a business park pero kung i-reclaim... The best!!!

Puros nalang ako ellipses man. Sorri pips... Addict na ako sa amu ni nga style subong...

Is it true nga ang SM Jaro I-renovate na gid man subong???

Ang Iloilo Doctor's College, naga-work-it-out na subong para sila ang maging next university with John B...

Ang mga IT parks, E-Ventus palang ang nakit-an ko... We are the others???

Fer, what do you mean by this one? Daw wala ko ini iya mabalitaan haw? Any info or source?

Btw, gadamo na gid Jollibee sa aton. Basi mapuno na kita sina! Is TEDs expanding, too? Coupled with a massive expansion of Jollibee and McDonalds sa City of Iloilo recently, tani ang aton branded restos will expand, too. They should thrive along with these giant fastfood chain stores sprouting every corner of the city especially sa Jaro district. 24-Hr grocery stores are ever increasing as well within city boundaries. Kapin pa dira kuno sa may Jaro Plaza area. Ang medyo lie-low lang nga city's district plaza is Mandurriao. Ang development sang Mandurriao iya is far from its plaza area. Starting dira sa WVMC til Diversion up north, then down south naman is the proliferation of several housing communities or subdivisions. How about ang LaPaz plaza area? Any idea?

wala pa kamo kakit-anay Pacific and Kianshi? basi classmate kamo duha? he he. Ang username nga nykz daw ka-familiar haw?

Good day to each and everyone!
What a small world after all!

Bantayanay na lang kamo dira Pacific and Kianshi sa CNB. :)

Good day everyone! Again, nice articles and photos!

Is WVSU expanding? Impressive perspective, Chy. Btw, which campus of WVSU are they planning to put all of these structures.

Oks gid WVSU! More article regarding the expansion plan?

do you have any updates of Iloilo's Heritage sites?

caloy, basi pwede siguro and double decker nga lowered...
:)

Sa La Paz Plaza, they're planning to build the next Iloilo Supermart, kuno... There is an empty lot near the Pension House and the biggest evidence is the big billboard with the advertisement of the said grocery chain. We still have to confirm this, budlay na mag-sagi kita ka speculate. It's a bad attitude and being mislead could be... Anyway, ang St. Paul's are also planning to move their university campus in Ticud area. Their billboard is in between the Ticud and the Lodai Terminal. Kamusta na ang Jaro Town Center sa Quinntin Salas? Any developments regarding the New SM Jaro?

BTW, I had a recollection about this matter, and I opine that the New International Airport would not only symbolize hope and progress for the City, the Province and Western Visayas, but also it could be part of the main tourist attraction and business magnet of Metropolitan Iloilo.

Hey, I think it's a nice idea that the 4 regions will be merged into 1 super-region. There the whole nation would discover the real Visayans (read between the lines)... But the definition of competition has become tainted already, losing its true purpose which is progress and excellence. If this trait persists, then probably the super-region concept is such a bad thig after all. The best option - annual or biennial alteration of the regional capital. In this way, everyone is given the chance (like that of the EU)... Yeepee!!!!! Well said...

Friendship, heritage
in a jewel city
By Constantino Tejero
Inquirer News Service



TERTULIA at Sarabia Manor with Ilongga personalities in Patis Tesoro fineries


ILOILO--THE ORIGINAL QUEEN CITY OF the South before its center was razed by fire in the 1960s and Cebu seized the title--was rightly chosen as this year's venue for the celebration of the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Week.

Made a city under a royal decree issued by the Regent Queen Cristina of Spain on Oct. 25, 1889, Iloilo is one of the oldest cities in the Pacific. It was one of the original five royal cities of the colony, its cultural capital and second most important city.

Thus, in 1898, after the fall of Manila, it was where the seat of government was transferred, making it the last capital of the Spanish empire in Asia.

On June 29-30, the city hosted the celebration in cooperation with the Embassy of Spain, the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Instituto Cervantes.

The event's organizing committee, created by the city government and chaired by Elena Jison Golez, invited representatives of national newspapers from Manila to a cultural tour sponsored by the Iloilo City Convention Bureau, the Department of Tourism Regional Office, and Cebu Pacific Airways.

(The tour was conducted with clean dispatch, cool efficiency and infinite patience by the informative and ever-amiable Bernadine Palacios, DOT Region VI senior operations officer, together with Reuel Yanson, adventure guide and tour operator of Panay Adventures -- both soft-spoken, as Ilonggos generally are.)


Cultural collapse

This was only the second time the event was held outside Manila. Two years ago, the festivities were held in Baler, Quezon, Spain's last military stronghold in the country.

It was there where the last 33 Spanish soldiers, under siege for 11 months, surrendered to the Filipino revolutionary force, prompting Emilio Aguinaldo, president of the First Philippine Republic, to issue on June 30, 1899, a decree declaring them friends instead of prisoners of war.

The annual commemoration is meant to revive and fortify the waning friendship between Spain and the Philippines-a decline reflected in the sorry state of Iloilo's colonial structures.

Calle Real, where our national hero Josè Rizal went on a promenade during a stopover on his aborted way to Cuba, now looks more like Divisoria than a proud showcase of a jewel city. (That's what usually happens when the malls take over, as with Session Road in Baguio.)

Calle Real, once pleasant to the eyes, now appears abandoned and left to its own devices. What we have here is rubble, squalid quarters, congestion, an air of seediness and strange affairs.

So when a heritage structure is being demolished, no one seems to be watching or is interested. We can even imagine a few muttering, "Good riddance!"

The Beaux Art architecture of Panay Electric Co., so picturesque, is no more.

The unusual Art Deco government building in Jaro has been turned into a seedy police station. The stately slate-gray prewar building of Asilo de Molo has been splintered by the nuns into squat brown bungalows.

Foes of culture

And not just in the city. The manifestations of decay is everywhere one goes in the province.

During a brief trip to southern Iloilo, the visitors were visibly awed by the colonial architecture, or remnants of it, particularly of the churches ranging in styles from the Baroque to the Gothic to the Romanesque. But then, these national-treasure structures are now in various stages of decrepitude, notwithstanding their so-called restoration.

The Church of Sto. Tomas de Villanueva in Miag-ao, 40 km from the city proper, is being eaten by mold and erosion. The facade is moldering, its architectural details such as the Spanish coat of arms are falling apart, while the statues of the saints in niches have been painted tawny to approximate the natural color tone of the structure's stone slabs.

This was once considered the most beautiful church in the Philippines, one of only four Baroque churches in the country, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by the Unesco. But we don't think it's properly preserved and protected at all, not to say restored.

As part of the activities, a series of interesting and packed lectures on the Spanish influence on Philippine architecture was conducted by Instituto Cervantes. Someone commented the greatest enemies of church restoration were the parish priests. (No comment.)

Full-packed affair

The two-day celebration was a full-packed affair.

University of San Agustin and Museo Iloilo (the first government-sponsored museum outside Metro Manila) presented "Palimpsesto," a theater form of presenting Hiligaynon literature, as well as an art exhibit by Ilonggo artists.

San Agustin also held the lectures on colonial architecture and a festival of award-winning Spanish films. Over at Iloilo National High School, a workshop was conducted by Centro Flamenco.

Del Rio Hotel held Feria Española, a trade fair of Spanish wines and consumer products; a wine-appreciation seminar; a demo on Spanish cooking by chef Sandra Cacho of Gaudi restaurant; and a flamenco performance by Guillermo Gomez.

In the evening at Sarabia Manor Hotel, the Ilonggo èlite in full fineries attended Tertulia y Tapas, a dinner with entertainment featuring a fashion show by Patis Tesoro and Jackie Peñalosa, poetry reading, classical guitar and Spanish songs by the University of San Agustin Troubadours.

Praise and protest

For the formal opening of the event on June 30, Secretary General Rafael Dezcallar flew in from Madrid. He arrived with Spanish Ambassador Ignacio Sagaz and Instituto Cervantes director Javier Galvan to attend the ceremonies at the provincial capitol.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo came surrounded by the Ilonggos in national government: Senate President Franklin Drilon, Justice Sec. Raul Gonzalez, then Land Reform Sec. Rene Villa.

In the provincial jail just a spitting distance from the capitol grounds, an inmate peering through a hole in his prison cell was yelling through the brass band's music and politicians' speeches, protesting something or other.

Along Bonifacio Drive a stone's throw away, farmers were slowly marching, bearing antigovernment placards.

And this, while Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas was praising the President to high heavens, and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas was turning over the key of the city to Secretary General Dezcallar.

On a light note, the President commented that the two nations' friendship was further bridged by the Spanish ambassador's marriage to an Ilongga.

Lasting legacy

The Ilonggos of Iloilo (as distinguished from those of Negros) are among the most low-key and laidback people in the country, yet Iloilo was the first city in the Philippines to have a Millionaires' Row. Think Lizares Mansion. Think Nelly's Garden. Think Casa Mariquit.

If all these colonial structures disappear tomorrow, the Hispanic legacy would still persist in the culture. It would still appear in the people's character and customs, their arts and crafts, literature, cuisine.

The Ilonggos' pride of heritage, albeit colonial, clearly manifested during a steak lunch with Zafiro Ledesma II, a trustee of Iloilo Cultural and Research Foundation, which manages Museo Iloilo.

Asked if the tureen on the Art Nouveau table in his heritage house was made of pewter, he quickly replied: "We don't use pewter, excuse me. Only sterling silver."

The mansion may now look ramshackle side by side with the rococo-baroque villas of the nouveau riche, but you can be sure it is authentic, never faux.

Copyright 2005 Inquirer News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


(source: Inquirer
link:http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_phe/2005/nov/02-01.htm)

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have a read of this article. It was a featured article of Inquirer last Nov 2005 .

@ WVSU - Its not an article, but a witness... And that's me. I saw the new campus to be built in Negros Island. Hope it would bring ? closer... If not, the students will do...

damo gid tuod questions Bernie man wala ni sila ma-follow-up kaayo. Following one or two articles, tapos na dayon. Mabal-an mo lang galing nga ara na kung inauguration na or na-scrap na ang project.

As reported the New Airport will be operational by June 2007. Eleven more months to go from today. Pero ang handover sang project will be around March 2007.

Speaking of Dinagyang, it's snowballing its popularity even here abroad. I'm sure more and more tourists will flock Dinagyang next year. Just read sang ila proposal kay they are even extending Dinagyang festivities in 3 days from the original 2-day. Siguro even ang pre-Dinagayang will cover two-weeks earlier pa. Let's see how it goes kay every year they are revolutionizing the festival. It's getting bigger and bigger. About sa tourism facilities, last year they are complaining of lack of hotels availability. Ang scheme tani that some houses will accept visitors wala ma-desisyoni maayo sang city hall before demand is very imminent kag kalapit na sang Dinagayang. Anyway, I hope this year, ma-materialized tanan. I hope new hotels, inns and lodging houses will be opened before the year ends.

The analogy between Iloilo and Phoenix will remain a challenge for everyone of us. It's still long way to thread to. But as you can see, our government officials are working really hard to achieve their set objectives for the city and province. With the rate of businesses and investments coming to Iloilo at present, Iloilo will surely transform and move forward in a different dimension.

Well said Space. Agree gid ko sa imo input ah. Looking forward for all developments coming to Iloilo City and Province.

Sa La Paz Plaza, they're planning to build the next Iloilo Supermart, kuno... There is an empty lot near the Pension House and the biggest evidence is the big billboard with the advertisement of the said grocery chain. We still have to confirm this, budlay na mag-sagi kita ka speculate. It's a bad attitude and being mislead could be... Anyway, ang St. Paul's are also planning to move their university campus in Ticud area. Their billboard is in between the Ticud and the Lodai Terminal. Kamusta na ang Jaro Town Center sa Quinntin Salas? Any developments regarding the New SM Jaro?

BTW, I had a recollection about this matter, and I opine that the New International Airport would not only symbolize hope and progress for the City, the Province and Western Visayas, but also it could be part of the main tourist attraction and business magnet of Metropolitan Iloilo.

Hey, I think it's a nice idea that the 4 regions will be merged into 1 super-region. There the whole nation would discover the real Visayans (read between the lines)... But the definition of competition has become tainted already, losing its true purpose which is progress and excellence. If this trait persists, then probably the super-region concept is such a bad thig after all. The best option - annual or biennial alteration of the regional capital. In this way, everyone is given the chance (like that of the EU)... Yeepee!!!!! Well said...
Thanks for the info about Iloilo Supermart. I hope they'll build one in LaPaz district. It would be a great addition to already a long list of Iloilo Supermart within the city of Iloilo. Cheers Ferrersky!

Good day everyone! Again, nice articles and photos!
Good day man sa imo Mars. :)

Regarding sa imo article nga post bag-o lang Jon. Ay sus. Wala gid iya paki-alam ang mga Ilonggo sa term nga MIDC. Maayo man ina kay may naga-remind sa ila once in a while nga naga-exist ina gale. Ti, Iloilo City man gihapon ang centro ah. Btw, ano na natabo sa regional City plan. Okay man ini ang Metro Iloilo Development Council pero daw mas nanami-an pa gid ko sang plan nga Regional City of Iloilo kay included na ang Guimaras iya. Mas expanded ang role sang Iloilo City, indi lang sa Iloilo territory kundi pati na sa Guimaras. In the same way, mas mabaskog ang connections naton sa Guimaras dayon. Tani ang Passi will be bigger man to eat up few of Capiz municipalities para may northern block man to compete with Iloilo City.

I'm keen to know about the Regional City of Iloilo scheme more than anything else as well, Space. I hope Guimaras will move forward economically and culturally with Iloilo. Go Iloilo and Guimaras!

Tindahan Natin launched in Iloilo Province

THE Tindahan Natin (TN) Project, a poverty alleviation program of the National Government was formally launched Wednesday morning in Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay and in Barangay Napnud, Leganes in the afternoon.

"In the Province of Iloilo, Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay, manned by its chief Felix N. Quiñon, is lucky enough to have been chosen as the springboard of TN project for the benefit of poor families," said Neneth Q. Pador, Provincial Social Welfare Development Office head.

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(Link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/13/news/tindahan.natin.launched.in.iloilo.province.html)

another good news for Iloilo Province. Now, looks like the whole province is moving forward. More and more projects for Iloilo's countryside! Again, dako gid ma-benefit sang mga pumuluyo sini. :)

A thing to look forward to Space. Surprise! Surprise! basi dugay-dugay may article na naman nga mag-guwa regarding sa mga BPOs nga ini. Will just wait for a while. But hopefully (as said), tani it'll be in Iloilo's countryside. Money-maker ini ang BPO and time naman siguro when the provincial government will reap some money other than the city of Iloilo lang pirmi. Besides, magutok na ang ciudad naton. Dugangan pa sang upcoming business district sa Mandurriao once the old airport will be relocated, mas magutok na gid. It's best if other towns will host these 13 more BPO's searching for a place in Iloilo.

Medyo ang central district sang Aleosan ang naga-arangka lately ah. Competing with the likes of Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo and Pototan. Suffice ang tatlo nga ini is a great block sa north-central tip sang city. I'm sure each of them will be powerhouse in due time.
Surprise! Surprise! hihihihi ... okay gid ang Leon .. dugay-dugay may ara na sila nga bag-o nga investor didto. Tani Alimodian and San Miguel will have one each, too para mas mabaskog na gid ang Aleosan district.

Regarding sa northern block, these towns are really big in nature. They can compliment well with Iloilo City development in the future. Their industries are way better compared sa other towns surrounding city center. Kinahanglan lang nila is a bit more push when it comes to infras, etc.

since no one posted any article today, let me do it na naman. Tsansa ko na ini:

SARABIA OPTICAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO ILOILO


ON Friday, July 14, Sarabia Optical will pay tribute to Iloilo City, the original location of the first optical in the country.
It was founded by Dr. Federico B. Sarabia, the first Filipino optometrist, in l906.
As part of its centennial celebration, the Sarabia grandchildren who are optometrists and ophthalmologists, will give free eye examinations and eye glasses to selected barangays in Iloilo City as their way of showing gratitude to the public.
To conduct the examination are: Dr. Ramon Sarabia, Dr. Miguel Sarabia, Dr. Eduard Sarabia, Dr. Marcia Sarabia, Dr. John Paul Sarabia, Dr. Melvin Sarabia, Dr. Federico Sarabia IV, Dr. Socorro Sarabia, Dr. Mario Bernardo, Dr. Lovella Sarmento, Dr. Francis Ong, Dr. Nella Sarabia, Dr. Antonella S. Legaspi and Dr. Melissa B. Angelo.
Spearheading the affair are Mrs. Gina Sarabia-Espinosa, Dr. Sandra Sarabia-Gomez, Dr. Francisco Sarabia, Dr. Melinda Sarabia-Morales, Dr. Vivian Sarabia and Fred Sarabia III.
Adviser of the group is Dr. Antonio Sarabia.
A Memorandum of Agreement will be signed between the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines and the Sarabia Association, Inc.
Representing the two organizations are Dr. Menguita Padilla for the Eye Bank, and Fred Sarabia III and Dr. Christine Sarabia-Heras for the Sarabia Association Inc.
Congrats!

(Link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/lapsus.htm)

Happy Centennial Sarabia! Hala Bira!

I'm keen to know about the Regional City of Iloilo scheme more than anything else as well, Space. I hope Guimaras will move forward economically and culturally with Iloilo. Go Iloilo and Guimaras!
Definitely much, much better Mars and Space. :)

I can feel already a rise of our Beloved ILOILO..!!!
ah...really??!!hehe..!bsi sa acclaim computer staion..!!Sbng gli pag-log.in ko, kay nykz account ang nagguwa..do u know her/him??!aung hapon..!! :) :) :)
Acclaim sa Uy building Kians? Oks ah. Nalipat siguro mag-log off .. he he. :)

Guys, is it okay if I create the next thread? Gimingaw na ko. :D

Explore Iloilo:

I need comments (better if it's a suggestion, constructive lang ha) regarding the introduction on the home page. Let me know if it's ok or if there's anything there that I should add/omit/or modify.

Accomplishment for the day:

Finished Explore Iloilo Page:
http://www.exploreiloilo.com/category/explore-iloilo/

Also need comments on the introductions for the categories in the Explore Iloilo page. If you notice, there's no introduction yet for the "museum" and "cemeteries" categories so, if someone would be nice enough to make one, that'll be great. Gamay lang man ... 3 sentences will do.

Objective for the next day:
Custom Category Page for "Explore Iloilo" section

No probs Sinjin. Go for it! :)

Guys, is it okay if I create the next thread? Gimingaw na ko. :D
go ahead ... you can change the intro if you want :D

^^ Grabe gid imong talent @chy! :cheers:

Groove with Migs Variety Show at Robinsons Place Iloilo
By RONELO LADIAO

MIGS Variety Show conquers the fun mall on July 30 at 4p.m. bringing with it an afternoon of pure musical extravaganza.

Migs Variety Show is the brainchild of events coordinator Jun Patromonio Cortel and his group of youngblood Ilonggo entertainers under JPC Production. The group has been organizing musical variety shows at Robinsons Place Iloilo for several years now. The unique event features true-blue Ilonggo musical entertainers from acoustic bands, dance groups and other amateur talents. The show has been the venue for those who want to earn a place in the local entertainment scene aside from giving a wonderful afternoon of fun to the loyal mall goers of the city’s fun mall.

Jun Patrimonio Cortel has always been optimistic with his endeavor. He has always wanted to help many young Ilonggo talents through the events he organized. One of these was the successful Dance and Talent Workshop last summer at the third floor of Robinsons Place Iloilo.

On July 30, 2006, Robinsons Place Iloilo mall goers will be treated to an unforgettable Sunday afternoon of music, dance and fun at the fountain area with Migs Variety Show. The show promises a showdown of the best and the funkiest acoustic bands and dance groups. Of course, the show features the Shadow Dancers and DEX on the Dance Floor.


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Acclaim sa Uy building Kians? Oks ah. Nalipat siguro mag-log off .. he he. :)

Nope kuy Kirbs..sa gwa CPU..May nabal.an na man ko nga background ni Pacific ah..GIn-PM ko sya and He too..!!hehe..Mayo lang nga gab-i ah..!

When this thread gets full, here's thread XXI:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=373315

Nope kuy Kirbs..sa gwa CPU..May nabal.an na man ko nga background ni Pacific ah..GIn-PM ko sya and He too..!!hehe..Mayo lang nga gab-i ah..!

Aw ah. Nice one then. :)

When this thread gets full, here's thread XXI:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=373315

thank you very much Sinjin. Cheers mate! :)

Welcome to

ILOILO
"Heart of the Philippines"

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^^ Grabe gid imong talent @chy! :cheers:
thanks :)

These images were made for the random headers that will appear in www.exploreiloilo.com.

Let me know if they are ok, or if I need to add to the collection

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"Viva La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo"

Come, Visit, Enjoy and Experience

I L O I L O

SMED week July 17-23


THE third week of July has been declared as “Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Week.”

This year’s SME Week, themed “Sulong NEGOSYO,” will be held July 17 – 23, 2006.

The Iloilo Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Foundation, Inc., the body responsible for the development and promotion of SMEs in Iloilo, is spearheading the week-long celebration.

One of the activities staled for this event is the SME Trade Fair from July 17 – 23, 2006 at SM City-Iloilo.

The fair will showcase products of Ilonggo entrepreneurs such as processed food, gifts and housewares, crafts and decors, home furnishings, handwoven fabrics and wearables. The Ilonggo Producers Assn. (IPA) will lead this activity.

Participation fee is P 5,000 for IPA members and P 5,500 for non-IPA members.

A Jobs Fair will also be held July 17, 2006 also at SM City-Iloilo.

The jobs fair will serve as a venue for jobseekers and employers. The fair is open to all unemployed, skilled and unskilled workers, college graduates, and graduates of training institutions.

Private companies in Iloilo will be invited to present their employment opportunities.

Also, a Techno Forum, a demo and hands-on training will be held July 19 at new Iloilo provincial capitol lobby.

The forum, which is open to all interested parties, includes fish processing to be conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and fashion accessories making by the Iloilo Technology Livelihood Development Center (ITLDC),

There will also be a Marketing Seminar, July 24 -25, at the conference room of the provincial capitol.

The seminar will cover two topics: Marketing Trends with Tom C. Banguis Jr., chapter president of the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA), as lecturer; and Marketing Poverty Alleviation via Micro Enterprise Development by Alexander L. Flores, PMA chapter vice president.

Participants to the first day of the seminar will be SMEs and students-members of the Iloilo Federation of Junior Marketers Association (IFJMA) from the University of the Philippine-Visayas, University of San Agustin and Central Philippine University.

The second day is intended for the SMED officers and One Town, One Product (OTOP) coordinators in the municipalities.

Registration fee for the seminar is P100 for students and P 300 for SMEs, SMED Officers and OTOP coordinators.

From July 25-27, a workshop on Business Plan Preparation will be held at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) audio-visual room on J.M. Basa-Peralta Streets, Iloilo City.

The business planning workshop will help entrepreneurs assess their current business practices and formulate business strategies that will further improve their operations.

The participants are the DTI assisted clients including the (OTOP) coordinators.

Other activities to be conducted by member agencies are: Trainors’ Training on Human Resource Development, July 19 – 21, at the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology; Packaging Seminar July 26 – 27, at Estancia, Iloilo

The opening program of the SME week celebration will be on July 17, 2006 at 11am at the SME Trade Fair.

The guests include Governor Niel Tupas Sr., Mayor Jerry Treñas, labor and employment regional director Carlos L. Boteros, DTI provincial director Diosdado P. Cadena Jr. and members of the Iloilo SMED Foundation, Inc. (DTI-Iloilo)

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

Good Iloilo's SMEs. At least gina-recognise ang ila importance subong. I wish more and more SMEs will resurface in Iloilo (City and Province) in a year time. Dako gid mabulig sini sa ekonomiya naton. Go, go!

BILLIONS FOR ROAD PROJECTS
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE national government will pour billions of pesos for Iloilo road improvement projects in preparation for possible investments that the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area will generate.

This was learned from Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas who attended the joint Regional Development Councils meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo relative to the creation of the Central Philippines “mega-region” in Cebu last week.

The Central Philippines mega-region is composed of Regions 4-B, 5, 6, 7 and 8. It aims to identify ongoing and proposed projects by the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda), particularly infrastructure projects that need priority funding.

The mega region setup is covered by a four-year development plan from 2006-2010 aimed at spurring investments in the regions.

Treñas said Western Visayas will get the bulk of funding for improvement of roads and power supply.

“The funding is allotted for proposed road-widening projects in preparation for the operations of the new Iloilo airport,” Treñas said.

Treñas said the Iloilo-Sta. Barbara road rehabilitation starting from El 98 in Jaro district got an allocation of P268million.Some P235million is intended for the expansion of the two-lane road from Montinola Bridge in Simon Ledesma, Jaro to Zarraga town.

“It will decongest heavy vehicular traffic in the said area,” the mayor stressed.

Treñas added that a P1-billion circumferential road will be established in the metropolis linking Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have also considered the construction of a P6-billion Metro Iloilo Road Network which will include six circumferential roads connecting the city to nearby municipalities.
There is also the ongoing Iloilo East Coast-Capiz Road project costing P476million while a P1.2-billion Iloilo East-West Road that will traverse the Concepcion-Sara-San Rafael-Passi-Calinog is being proposed.

Iloilo City, being the gateway to Panay especially to the world-famous Boracay Island, is also eyed for the implementation of the proposed P2.664-billion Iloilo City-Caticlan, Aklan highway.To improve the southbound route to Antique province, there is the ongoing P142-million Iloilo-Asluman road rehabilitation and the P448-million Iloilo-Anini-y-V. Jimenez, Antique road section project.

There is also the proposed P235-million inter-provincial road connecting Leon-Tubungan in Iloilo to San Remigio, Antique.

A good long list of Iloilo's Road development. So, are we seeing more highways connecting Iloilo City to Iloilo Province, Province of Antique, Province of Capiz and Province of Aklan! Truly, a Regional City in the making! Hala Bira Iloilo!

Iloilo - La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo & The Festival Country XX (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=364981&page=1)
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Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XVII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=349882&page=1&pp=20)
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Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=342487&page=1)
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Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XIII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=334761)
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XII (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=331444)
Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines XI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=325729)
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Iloilo City and Province IX (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=315872)
Iloilo City and Province VIII (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=309995)
Iloilo City and Province VII (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=305016)
Iloilo City and Province VI (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=296031)
Iloilo City and Province V (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=277073)
Iloilo City and Province IV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=257299)
Iloilo City and Province III (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=237243)
Iloilo City and Province II (http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=248873)
Iloilo City and Province I (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=248862)
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@Chy: Those are good images. :okay:
@Kirby: Actually naa nay links to the previous threads sa topmost of the thread pero mas klaro jud na ang imoha. :D

YLOILO: Campeón Filipino De la Herencia (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=358669)


ILOILO Infrastructure Thread -- Transportation, Urban Planning, Etc. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=9237665#post9237665)


Panay Island provinces - Aklan, Antique and Capiz (excluding Iloilo) (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=275453)


Guimaras Island - Home to the World's Sweetest Mangoes! (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=260277)



:) :) :)

Good developments indeed, Mars. :)

Newslink:


The GUARDIAN ILOILO (www.theguardianiloilo.ph)

The NEWS TODAY (www.thenewstoday.info)

PANAY NEWS (www.panaynews.com.ph)

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


Blogs to watch!

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

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

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



Other Important Link:


EXPLORE ILOILO! (www.exploreiloilo.com)

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First established in 1906 by a young optometrist and his new bride, Sarabia Optical celebrates its centennial anniversary in the city of its birth with a simple commemorative program this Friday at the Museo Iloilo.


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Dr. Salvador Sarabia

With numerous branches all over the country, Sarabia Optical is a highly regarded eye care firm continuing a tradition of providing for the needs of even the most distinguished clientele.

It all began at the turn of the 20th century when a young man of 15, wit the help of an American Captain, stowed away on a boat taking American soldiers home from their tour of duty in Aklan. The lad first set foot in California where, with the encouragement of Filipino pensionados, he finished his secondary schooling. Later he would find himself entertaining guests at a Chicago hotel as a diver billed as "a young Aguinaldo." He continued his studies, however, and earned his degree at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. He would move on again and eventually practice the profession at the Eye Infirmary in New York City where he also associated with young Filipinos sent to America by the government to study.


DR. FEDERICO SARABIA, SR.In 1906, Dr. Federico Sarabia Sr. went home to marry his childhood friend, Rosalia Gonzales. Soon after they moved to Iloilo City and established the first Sarabia Optical Clinic.

A couple of years later, the Sarabias would move to Manila where Dr. Federico would quickly establish himself as the First Filipino Optometrist. His patients include Presidents Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmena as well as Dona Trining, sister of Dr. Jose Rizal. The glasses worn by Trining, which is part of the Rizal memorabilia at Fort Santiago, are clearly marked "anteojos de Federico Sarabia." In 1928, President Quezon appointed Dr. Sarabia as Chairman of the Optometry Board of Examiners. He would also found the Philippine College of Optometry.

As Dr. Sarabia's practice flourished, he engaged in other businesses -- an hacienda in Negros, a sugar farm in Mindoro, sausage making, even a year-long carnival in Davao.

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Dr. Federico Sarabia Sr


World War II interrupted everything. But, immediately after liberation, Dr. Sarabia would resume his practice in earnest, reopening the clinics in Escolta and Iloilo. Within the next couple of years, he would open branches in Cebu, Bacolod, Davao, and Roxas City.

Dr. Sarabia succumbed to a heart attack in September 14, 1954. But his children would carry on the tradition. Five of his children 13 children -- Antonio, Salvador, Federico Jr., Jesus, and Salvacion -- became optometrists. Salvacion became the first lady Board Examiner in Optometry and Dean of the College of Optometry. Federico Jr. followed suit and became chairman of the board. To Dr. Salvador Sarabia Sr., would go the honor of managing the First Sarabia Optical clinic in Iloilo.

Today, the 3rd generation of Sarabias, the grandchildren of Dr. Federico, have not only lived up to their old man's legacy they have brought Sarabia Optical into the modern world with modern technology and equipment. The tradition continues, the legacy lives on.

last post na ito!

Gaisano group’s bank eyes new branches in Vis-Min

Wealth Development Bank (Wealthbank) is beefing up its organization in anticipation of its plan to open five new branches within the year.

Wealthbank is awaiting the approval of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on its application for more branches, said a statement from the bank.

Wealthbank’s application for additional branches comes after the BSP lifted the moratorium on branching of banks.

Wealthbank’s five new branches will be spread out in Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Metro Cebu.

Focusing on its niche market, the bank continues to build its deposit base, which is composed of small and medium sized clients.

Wealthbank has sustained a 40 percent grown in its deposit base last year.

Wealthbank’s consumer lending division boosted its loan portfolio to include used car, housing and salary loans with competitive interest rates.

The bank also accepts payments of water bills, Western Union foreign exchange remittances and offers pick up of deposits by armored car and over the counter foreign currency trading.

These additional services have contributed to the bank’s profitability, the statement said.


Taken from Cebu Thread

by: Commission on Information and Communications Technology

“Iloilo is positioning itself as one of the next IT hubs in the region,” Commissioner Damian “Dondi” Mapa remarked during the launching-cum-summit of the Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT).

Mapa, who heads the Strategic Business Development Group of the Commission on ICT, said that the Ilonggos’ English proficiency is a definite advantage and an asset in the ICT arena. He urged academic institutions in the Visayas to continue providing human resource (HR) development and equip students with the right skills for the ICT sector as there are many opportunities in the sector that demand skilled workers.

Mapa added that the presence of a well-established telecommunications infrastructure, as well as the support of the city and local government units, make Iloilo an ideal ICT hub.

The summit, which was conducted during the celebration of the First Iloilo IT Week on June 13-17, 2006, aimed to establish I-FIT through the support of businessmen willing to invest in the development of local manpower for the ICT industry. I-FIT is composed of ICT stakeholders from the private sector, the academe and government.

Source: CICT (http://www.cict.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=1)

True to his name, Commissioner Mapa is mapping Iloilo as an ICT hub. That's excellent. Prospective Spanish investor will surely look for Comm. Mapa for more information. "Dondi" esta el lugar?

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The figues above are taken from the Bureau of Internal Revenue. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand the figures presented.

come and experience

The City of Love

and

Home of the World Famous Dinagyang Festival



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Well done Barotac Nuevo! Go Iloilo City! Yehey!

Taken from Cebu Thread
thank you Soulmaker. I think Mr gaisano is just brilliant enough to invest in these cities where money is an absolute abundant. Go Mr Gaisano! Welcome ka gid diri sa Iloilo! Hala Bira!

Nice photos / banner Chymera. I'll visit your site later! Well done amigo!

New Iloilo airport project 75% finished


The New Iloilo Airport Development Project (Niadp) is nearing completion.

Engrs. Manuel Lauden, Niadp deputy project manager, Engr. Celso de la Cruz, deputy project manager for Phil-Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. said 75 percent of the civil, building and utility works of the project are already finished.

In an on-site briefing with Philippine Information Agency (PIA) deputy director general Leo Omoso and Nena S. Magalona, PIA-AMO 6 operations in-charge, Lauden said the new Iloilo airport is “comparatively the best and the earliest ever constructed outside of Metro Manila.”

Lauden added that the new airport will be equipped with the latest modern technology belonging to Category F as determined by the International Civil Aviation (ICA) Organization.

This means that the new Iloilo airport is accredited as a qualifier for international standards.

Meanwhile, De la Cruz said almost all equipment and facilities were already delivered.

Some have been installed for commissioning before the year ends.

These equipment and facilities will be tested starting December while the buildings are undergoing rigid finishing touches to ensure quality.

De la Cruz said construction works continue without delay, except for constraints like bad weather condition and some social aspects of the operation which are considered manageable.

The on-site briefing included an ocular view of the facilities and features of the airport complex.

The three-storey passenger terminal, about 12, 000 sq. meter in floor area, houses the baggage conveyor on the first floor, the check-in area and the airline offices on the second floor and the pre-departure area on the third, and the arrival area along the corridors that lead to the first floor.

The airport apron can accommodate six aircrafts.

Other features besides the standard civil works and building works are the air navigation systems which include a radar that can determine the condition of flying aircrafts, including those in distress.

The complex has a six-hectare regulating pond, bigger than the Burnham Park in Baguio, which can hold even a year of continuous downpour and prevent flood in the airport runway.

Lauden said the water passes through a treatment plant. The water in the pond can also be pumped out for irrigation purposes.

Omoso said it is President Gloria Arroyo’s prime concern that the Central Philippines, which includes Western Visayas, become a leading mega region for tourism, investments and technology.

“The new Iloilo airport, when it becomes fully operational, is the key to many great opportunities for unprecedented growth in Iloilo,” Omoso said.

Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr. said the new Iloilo airport will result to expanded livelihood source for many people.

Tupas said the new airport will greatly promote tourism and investments and also bring social benefits. (PIA 6/ESSUBONG)

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories5.php)

Gaisano group’s bank eyes new branches in Vis-Min

Thanks to the Gaisanos for making Iloilo as one of their major areas for expansion. This will be another major addition to our already long list of banks in Iloilo. Welcome to Iloilo, WealthBank! Cheers! :)

True to his name, Commissioner Mapa is mapping Iloilo as an ICT hub. That's excellent. Prospective Spanish investor will surely look for Comm. Mapa for more information. "Dondi" esta el lugar?

That's good news, Lochinvar. Another development and progress in the making. Cheers to everyone! :)

Well done Barotac Nuevo! Go Iloilo City! Yehey!

I'm just wond'rin as well why Barotac Nuevo is included in the list and not Passi City. such a great collection for Barotac. Baskog ang Barotac ah. Beating even other cities of the region. Well done.

Anyway, thanks for posting the data, Oboi. Another mind-boggling blow for region's topgrosser.

As said, Hala Bira Iloilo! The city and province is doing better and better every day! :)

Legacy of the Sarabias in Iloilo. Happy Centennial to Sarabia Optical. Hala Bira! :)

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Nice photos / banner Chymera. I'll visit your site later! Well done amigo!

That's right. Nice photos and all from Chymera. More to come for Explore Iloilo! Website.

Btw, thanks Sinjin for starting Iloilo's Thread 21.

Have a good day to all!

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Suprisingly, Sarabia Optical is already 100 years in service. Another Ilonggo business legacy. :cheers:

by: Commission on Information and Communications Technology

“Iloilo is positioning itself as one of the next IT hubs in the region,” Commissioner Damian “Dondi” Mapa remarked during the launching-cum-summit of the Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT).

Mapa, who heads the Strategic Business Development Group of the Commission on ICT, said that the Ilonggos’ English proficiency is a definite advantage and an asset in the ICT arena. He urged academic institutions in the Visayas to continue providing human resource (HR) development and equip students with the right skills for the ICT sector as there are many opportunities in the sector that demand skilled workers.

Mapa added that the presence of a well-established telecommunications infrastructure, as well as the support of the city and local government units, make Iloilo an ideal ICT hub.

The summit, which was conducted during the celebration of the First Iloilo IT Week on June 13-17, 2006, aimed to establish I-FIT through the support of businessmen willing to invest in the development of local manpower for the ICT industry. I-FIT is composed of ICT stakeholders from the private sector, the academe and government.

Source: CICT (http://www.cict.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=1)
Impressive IT news for Iloilo indeed. Any update of Iloilo's (province) plan for Magsaysay IT Park near Iloilo Sports Complex?

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The figues above are taken from the Bureau of Internal Revenue. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand the figures presented.

Infos well taken Oboi. Tuloy ang dagyang sa Iloilo kung mag-inamo sini pirmi. It's impressive to note the formidable strength of a 70 sqkm city only. Not a bad performance at all. :cheers:

photos from Chymera


Iloilo Provincial Capitol Stairs
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Casa Plaza and Atrium
(the Casa Plaza, specifically Cabalum College, went into flames the just recently. Good thing it rained hard that night)
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La Paz District
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UP Library
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Iloilo River at Dusk
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UP Library
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Heritage Building in Aldeguer
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Jollibee J.M. Basa
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perspective of full version of Sarabia Manor Hotel

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from Soulmaker

pics from the Gallery of West Visayas State Univesity College of Medicine website.

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Breakthrough in Mall

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Buchi

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Casa Ilongga in Mall

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Krua Thai in Smallville

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Smallville Chain of Restos

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MO2 in Smallville

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Jollibee in Gen. Luna Street

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Joy Joy's Kalan-an

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Kaldero in Mall

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Kamay Kainan in Mall

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Krystal Ice in Mall

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La Veranda de Fatima in Mall

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Lechon Hauz in Mall

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Mani Vendor

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Manokan Kag Isda

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Marina in Mall

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Blue Jay in Smallville

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Nato Helen

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Paksiw Isda

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Pasayan Kinilaw

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Red Ribbon in Mall

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Flow Smallville

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Iloilo's Best Talaba

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Tatoy's

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Ted's in Mall

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Tinapayan








from IAMME

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from Soulmaker

Here are some pics of a group who toured Bato Dagku in Baranggay Lico Alimodian Iloilo. All pics are from www.alimodian.net

Alimodian Plaza

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Start of the Trip

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The Field

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The Forest

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Atop the Mountain

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The Cave Atop

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Some Wild Flora and Fauna

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from Chymera


Leon Plaza

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Leon Church
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from Chymera

pictures of Dingle

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WVSU proposed buildings perspectives
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Lower left: Medicide and Nursing Building
Lower Right: 8-10 story hotel
Uper Right: Hometel

WVSU Delvelopment Project Aerial Perspective
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SM Delgado
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Smallville
left-right: Krua Thai, Tazza?, Zageca
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Smallville viewed from Blue Jay
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from berniemacksouthcentr

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Here's the reason from Iloilo's Tagline Winner:

Natividad: The next big thing
By Cyrus Natividad
Upbeat

IF my tagline was not chosen from among the hundreds or more entries in the search for Iloilo City's slogan, it was definitely because of `The Next Big Thing".

I could have settled for second best. The search for Iloilo City official and promotional tagline was certainly for something "Big".

If you ask me, the first big thing about the search was that the City Government is being upbeat on tourism. Tourism is for all seasons, one of the industries for Iloilo City to do big and make big. The reason is, without the chimneys, plants and assembly lines, Iloilo can still make it big because of its old churches, colonial houses and the Hispanic Calle Real.

Then, we have the beaches, malls, downtown area and delicacies.

If you happen to see one of the tour vans these days, that are carrying Mayor Treñas and President Gloria Macapaga Arroyo's photos, then you're looking at the `Next Big Thing'.

The innovative tourism project is that of the City Government, Department of Tourism and the Iloilo City Convention Bureau.

The beauty of this concept is that local and foreign tourists can conveniently dissect Iloilo City tourist destinations and read its cultural heritage through the chartered van tours. I understand there are tour guides and scheduled trips. I don't need to ride or see for myself, but by looking at the vans, I think of the many destinations that Iloilo City is headed towards. Everyone can at least look forward to the future of the city through tourism.

I hope that it is already established and for the project to become bigger through the provision of more vans. Wider connections and linkages with other governments would be necessary. So is adequate information about this interesting and convenient mode of going to the city's old churches and antique houses, which showcase our culture and heritage.

But, is it possible to go beyond the present limited area of the tour? How about going as well to other interesting countryside spots like the Miag-ao Church?

I saw that it is even possible to link with Guimaras via the Ro-ro. There are still a lot for our tourists to see in the outskirts and suburbs and still attribute them to Iloilo City. After all, the `Next Big Thing' is here.

(source: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/14/oped/cyrus.natividad.upbeat.html)

CODHHEP to hold national symposium in Iloilo City
By Alain Russ Dimzon

The Council of Deans and Heads of Home Economics of the Philippines (CODHHEP) with the West Visayas College of Science and Technology College (WVCST) of Education -- TLE and Home Economics Department will hold a national symposium entitled " Challenges and Perspectives in Home Economics Amidst Globalization" on July 20, 2006 at the Western Visayas College of Science and Technology main campus in Iloilo City.


During the symposium, CODHHEP will echo the information and concepts gleaned from the ASEAN Regional Association of Home Economics (ARAHE) Congress held in Singapore on August 2-5, 2005. The concepts covered Home Economics' coping with globalization issues, which were primarily on economic competition and environmental resource utilization.

According to Prof. Merlinda Tabaldo Tucar, CODHHEP coordinator for Visayas and Mindanao, the symposium has been strongly endorsed by Commission on Higher Education Officer-In-Charge Saturnino Ocampo, Jr. as Home Economics teachers and administrators will greatly benefit from the activity, which will update and prepare them in the rapidly changing developments in Home Economics management against the huge factor of globalization.

Internationally renowned educator and Director of the Philippine Science High School-Western Visayas Campus will be the main resource speaker.

Two other symposia after the one in Iloilo City have been scheduled. The second one will be held at the Philippine Normal University (PNU) in Metro Manila on September 24, 2005. This will be for National Capital Region participants. The third one will be held at the Pangasinan State University on November 26, 2006. This will be for Luzon participants.

Other symposium objectives aside from the echoing of the ARAHE current concerns and directions regarding the strengthening of family life amidst globalization are: 1) to promote research culture in Home Economics technology; 2) to encourage and promote entrepreneurial skills in Home Economics to meet the challenges of globalization; and 3) to initiate and strengthen linkages in Home Economics.

CODHHEP was organized in 1970 after a seminar of deans and heads of Home Economics in private schools through the initiative of Ms. Amanda Trinidad, supervisor of Home Economics in the Bureau of Private Schools, Department of Education was held in Bagiuo City. The agendum was to organize a quality group of home economists to assist the Bureau of Private Schools in upgrading Home Economics education in the country.

Home Economics teachers, heads and administrators from the public and private schools are invited to participate in the Iloilo City symposium..

For registration, accommodation and program details, please get in touch with Prof. Merlinda Tabaldo Tucar c/o 3207190 or 09108226124. Look for Jojet Castronuevo.

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/codhhep.to.hold.national.symposium.in.iloilo.city.html)

update for new Iloilo Airport from Sunstar News:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/13/article_180566_07-13-2006.jpg


Work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project, as the Department of Transportation and Communication expects the facilities and equipment to be tested before end of this year. (Contributed Photo)

Crossing fingers that this won't be NAIA-3 (for the humongous anticipated opening with humongous controversies) for sure. This is it! The big thing that will come to Iloilo. Tani gani earlier than targeted completion date (without substandard construction), mas maayo tani kon ma-abri na sya sa Dinagyang (it'll be big by 2007!).

Wow! new thread dayon! COngrats! padayon iloilo!
Nice pix Chy! Maayo pix mo kay gagwa ang esensya sang Iloilo.

Nice! Padayon sa mga developments!

-Don't let mediocrity reign the Ilonggo hearts but doing the best for the furture of their sons and daughters, this is a challenge to those "majority" who still wants status quo. Bugtaw kasimanwa! Iloilo rose and fell several times, and she has learned from her mistakes. We Ilonggos are people of actions not only of words. We need to encourage our fellow kasimanwas that we do not live in the glorious past anymore but learn from it as we are to define our future (as what Confucius said). We Ilonggos are people of pride and not of boast. Its better to say we're imperfect than not doing anything for our beloved city, our province and our fellow kasimanwas around the world. For the people who persevere in moving Iloilo forward, kudos to us all! Patience is a virtue as they say pero padayon ta! Hala Bira Iloilo! Sulong sa pagbag-o!

Does anyone of you have the list of ICCHCC's heritage sites? need to post it kasi. Thanks!

see you at the next Iloilo thread!!! hala bira!!! :D

too much hulaabaloo in that "at par" thread, and i didnt know my fame stiil creates waves. and you actually missed me! heres the last post in the "iloilo city, at par with other cities in the philippines and in the world" a slap in the face by a moderator. :runaway:



I'm curious to find out what other cities in the world is Iloilo at par with? Compared to other cities in the Philippines for now yes but soon we will get left behind even further, but at par with other cities in the world? Get serious please. Iloilo is a small city struggling to develop and catch up with the modern world, and its doing a pood job at that. The city development is hampered political red tape and corruption, a lackadaisical attitude from most of its citizens, by a general close minded mentality that shoots down any effort to push the city and its people to be more than what they are now.

A lot of Ilonggos live in the past, we keep saying this used to be the "Queen City of the South". Well it used to be, it has long been overtaken by Cebu. In the early 1800's half the money in the Philippines revolved in Iloilo. We bask in our previous accolades, sit down and tell stories about it while other cities pass us by. I am reminded by the story of the Race of the Rabbit and the Turtle, all that wasted potentional. We were at the top once, but we got bumped down. Pity.

Don't mistake me, I love Iloilo, it is my home and sentimentally it will always be one of my favorite cites in the world (and I have been to a lot). I stress sentimentally because most people will always love their city where they grew up in. I myself continously try to elevate Iloilo in my own way but it is a tough battle, changing a general mentaliy of a city even a group of people is not easy. It is frustrating trying to change people who are so set in their ways that they refuse to listen, but those few who try to bring about change have no choice but to persevere because this is the city they love, these are the people they care about.

So I reiterate my earlier question. What other cities in the world is Iloilo at par with?

and anyway, this thread is already on its second page, and people are still posting "WELCOME blah blahs" i dont know, but it could be the lack of topic. and im pretty sure this blah blahs will continue until page 3 or 5, as it was in the previous threads.

i have two ilonggo friends, one from iloilo and the other from bacolod, i showed them your thread, they actually cringed at the pics, even a simple buchi and the 'round the corner jollibee was posted. and they laughed an embarrased laugh. they actually complained and asked if peole here cant think of any other pics to post.

Here is an update on the New IloIlo Airport. Hala Bira!!!!!



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Despite the inclement weather this week, work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara area. The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) earlier projected that the NIADP will be completed by the end of this year.


Notice to forumers: How come trolls luv to stalk the IloIlo thread when the true Ilonggo forumers don't even care to peep on their thread. Is this a sign of insecurity or what?!

New Iloilo airport 75 percent complete
Panay News

CABATUAN, Iloilo – Three-fourths of the civil works, building works, utility works and other types of works at the site the Iloilo airport of international standards are already finished.

Engr. Manuel Lauden, deputy project manager of the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP), also said the new Iloilo airport is comparatively the best and the earliest ever constructed outside of Metro Manila.

He added that the new airport is the first to have the latest technology belonging to Category F as determined by the International Civil Aviation (ICA) Organization. This means the new Iloilo airport is qualified for international standards.

Meanwhile, Engr. Celso de la Cruz, deputy project manager for Phil-Japan Airport Consultants, Inc., said almost all equipment and facilities are already on hand; some were installed for commissioning before the year ends. These equipment and facilities will be tested starting December, while the buildings are undergoing rigid finishing touches to ensure quality.

He said work continues without delay, except for constraints like the bad weather and some social aspects of operation, the latter, relatively manageable.

The three-storey passenger terminal, about 12,000 square meters in floor area, houses the baggage conveyor on the first floor, the check-in area and the airline offices on the second floor and the pre-departure area on the third, and the arrival area along the corridors that lead to the first floor. The airport apron can accommodate six aircrafts simultaneously parking at a time.

Other feature aside from the standard civil works and building works are the air navigation systems that include a radar area which can easily determine the condition of flying aircrafts, including those in distress.

The complex has a six-hectare regulating pond, bigger than the Burnham Park in Baguio; it can hold even a year’s continuous downpour, hence, not flood the airport runway. Engr. Lauden said the water passes through a treatment plant, which can augur well for the area to become a livelihood center. The water in the pond will also be pumped out for irrigation purposes.

“The new Iloilo airport, when it becomes fully operational, is the key to many great opportunities for unprecedented growth in Iloilo,” said Philippine Information Agency Deputy Director General Leo Omoso.

Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas said the new Iloilo airport will expand livelihood sources for many people.

It will also promote tourism and investments and bring about social benefits, he added.

The implementation of the NIADP is spearheaded by the Department of Transportation and Communication.

Iloilo City lauded for anti-air pollution campaign

The Canada-based International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) has lauded the Iloilo City Local Government for its anti-air pollution campaign. This came after Iloilo City registered an estimated savings on fuel and electricity of almost P1 billion in 2005 from the early phases of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas' programs on traffic decongestion and energy conservation as part of Iloilo City's initiative to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission.

According to Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Engr. Noel Z. Hechanova, Treñas ordered the inclusion of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the Program on Climate Change Protection (CCP).

"The Perimeter Boundary Ordinance has improved air quality in Iloilo City. The restriction of provincial jeepneys at the city's boundary has reduced traffic congestion and avoided unnecessary trips, hence, unnecessary fuel," Hechanova reported.

Based on a 12-hour/day operation, 972 jeepneys have been restricted and this delivered a fuel savings of 9,225 liters per day and eliminated 24,418 liters of Carbon Dioxide for the same duration.

On lamp retrofitting, the conversion of incandescent and fluorescent streetlights to 1,060 units of the energy saving type High Pressure Sodium Lamps in 56 locations as of ICLEI assessment on December 31, 2005, 6,360 KWh every 8 hours have been saved and 3,777 liters of Carbon Dioxide every 8 hours have been avoided.

To advocate for the reduction of fuel consumption in all government vehicles based in Iloilo City, Hechanova said that the Iloilo City ENRO has conducted an inventory of fuel consumption of government vehicles for the year 2004 and this was completed on the second quarter of 2005.

Treñas issued Exective Order (EO) No. 51 in September 2005 to enhance and expand the city's program on fuel and energy conservation. The said executive order required all line departments of the city to adopt guidelines on vehicle maintenance, an accountability system for fuel and energy conservation, and lamp retrofitting and fuel switching in public buildings and vehicles.

For the year 2006, the other Iloilo City Local Government commitments are: 1) the completion of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, which will include emission inventory of provincial buses and vans; 2) lamp retrofitting targeting an additional installation of High Pressure Sodium Lamps and measuring its results; 3) emission profiling of government vehicles, which will commence the advocacy on fuel reduction based on collated emission profiles starting with Iloilo City government offices and then with national government offices; 4) energy conservation in Iloilo City's public offices to pilot lamp retrofitting in selected departments and the consequent replication; and (5) the strengthening of the anti-smoke belching campaign by re-activating "Operation Blue Sky" in collaboration with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and conduct measurement results using ambient air quality monitoring equipment.

IloIlo City in Retrospect:

BRIDGING THE GAP
By Henry F. Funtecha
Business establishments in Iloilo City, late 1940s

Immediately after the liberation of Panay and Iloilo City had been rid of the presence of Japanese troops, business establishments revived their operations. Old ones re-opened and even new ones emerged and provided the city with a semblance of newfound commercial outlook. Many of these establishments put up advertisements in locally printed materials, like the Almanaque Panayanhon.

The most known plow to farmers in Panay during that time was the Vargas. It was manufactured by the Vargas Plow Factory located at Delgado Street not far from the campus of the present U.P. in the Visayas. It advertised itself as "Fabricante Sang Bantog nga Arados 'Vargas' kag Iban Pa nga Kasangkapan sa Panguma."

Some eateries in the city also advertised themselves. These were: Eddie's Lunch Counter, Arts Cafe, and Mammy's Halo-Halo Stand at the Central Public Market; Loling's Carinderia y Cafeteria at Ledesma Street and Everybody's Inn Carinderia-Cafeteria. The publicized bakery, on the other hand, was the Panaderia de Molo at Iznart Street.

For the transportation needs of the people of Iloilo and Panay, those that advertised themselves were F.F. Castro Transportation at Iznart Street, D.B. Gorriceta Transportation in the same street and in La Paz, Serantes Transportation in Jaro near Central Philippine College, and the Visayan Shipping Co. at Muelle Loney that had boats plying the routes Cotabato and Zamboanga. Then, there was the S. Mercado and Sons that advertised itself as "Dealer in all kinds of Trucks and Auto Spare Parts."

There were also pharmacies that opened up, among them: Teasy's Drug Store at Rizal Street that wanted itself known as "The cheapest store in town, sympathetic attention to customers' needs" and Botica Deleste at Ledesma Street.

Service-oriented establishments were the Zaldivar Painters, In and Outdoor Advertising at Ledesma Street that had the publicity, "In All Kinds of Painting Problems See Us, We Will Handle Them Always With Care", Plumbing, Water Installation and Repair Shop at Iznart Street; Lix and Co. Inc. Printing Press at Ledesma Street with this come-on: "You will be pleased with our low rate charges and you are assured of our craftmanship. Your inquiry is courteously attended and given prompt attention"; and M. Larraga Electrical Shop, Nickel and Chromium Plating at Ledesma Street. Even an insurance firm, the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada already had an ad in the Almanaque Panayanhon.

The most publicized group of business establishments was those involved in fashion and grooming services. They were a testimony to the fondness of the Ilonggos for up-to-date fashion and looks. These were the Index Tailoring at Guanco Street involved in dry cleaning and laundry; Washington Tailoring that professed to be "the ROTC Official Tailor of the San Agustin College and Iloilo City College"; the Novelty Tailoring and Dry Cleaning at the Hormillosa Building, Iznart Street; Chiu Hong Tailoring at Ledesma Street; J. M. Trespeses Dry Goods Store at Aldeguer Street, in front of the Central Public Market; Centro de Moda at J.M. Basa Street; Eddy's Tailoring at Guanco Street; Model Tailoring, Barber Shop and Dry Cleaning at Ledesma Street; A. Dichoso Tailoring at Ledesma Street, Gotico Tailoring, Gents' Tailor at J.M. Basa Street, Sport Models Tailoring at Iznart; Ramos Rubin Store and Tailoring at J.M. Basa Street; and Gonzales Tailoring and Harderdosier.

Beauty parlors abound in the city, among them: Up to Date Beauty Saloon at J.M. Basa Street; Nemy's Beauty Saloon and Violeta Beauty Service, both at Ledesma Street; Aljoe's Studio and Beauty Parlor, and Eagle Studio and Lyric Beauty Parlor at J.M. Basa Street. One that sold beauty products was the Photo and Beauty Supplies at J.M. Basa Street.

Certain schools put up ads to call the attention of the public to enroll in them. These schools were Panay College at Burgos Street, Luna, La Paz; Parisienne School of Fashion; Iloilo Accounting School at Bonifacio Street; Central Radio Electronic School at Plazoleta Gay that offered Radio Operator Course, Radio Mechanic, and Radio Technician; and the Iloilo Business School at Iznart Street.

Finally, there were funeral homes that had advertisements. There was Funeraria Somo at Ledesma Street that advertised itself having "Beautiful Caskets, Coronas and Lapidas, De Luxe Funeral Cars, Presidential Hearse drawn by 2, 4, or 6 horses". There was also Funeraria Bernal at the same street that had this sales ad: "Received Embalming, Day and Night Services."

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/new.iloilo.airport.jpg

Nice airport.. I like the aerobridge.. The scheme/design is similar to Hongkong's.. It already incorporates arrivals and departures...

Notice that there are two ramps in the aerobridge, the one going down is for the arrivals..

Kirby and Space, here's Iloilo Biscocho Haus answer to the rapid growth of multinational foodchains in the city nad province right now, Jollibee and McDonalds:

Biscocho Haus inaugurates 13th branch



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The Biscocho Haus founder Mrs. Teresa
Guadarrama with daughters Genie
Guadarrama-Bionat and Marilac
Guadarrama and friends.

In its continuing efforts to bring its products closer to its customers, Biscocho Haus recently opened and inaugurated a new branch at the PLDT Bldg., Luna St. corner Marsaysay Rd. in La Paz. Gracing the occasion was Mrs. Teresa Jalandoni Guadarrama, founder and majority shareholder of Original Biscocho Haus Corp.

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Biscocho Haus' CFO & GM
Gerry Guadarrama, TNT's
Marichel Teves-Magalona and
Robinsons Mall Manager
Ditas Taleon

Originally based in Jaro, Biscocho Haus has grown from three branches in 2002 to thirteen today. The rapid growth of the company during the past three and a half years was engineered by Gerry Guadarrama, the US-educated sixth child of Mrs.

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The founder Mrs. Teresa Guadarrama at
the opening of the La Paz branch with
family and friends.

Guadarrama and the late Dr. Carlos L. Guadarrama. The other branches of Biscocho Haus can be found at SM City Iloilo, Robinsons Place Iloilo, Gaisano City Iloilo, Iznart St., City Proper, Avanceña St. in Molo, Gaisano City Kalibo, Gaisano City Roxas and Gaisano Marketplace Roxas.

Biscocho Haus... don't go home without it!

(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/biscocho.haus.inaugurates.13th.branch.html)

Wow! new thread dayon! COngrats! padayon iloilo!
Nice pix Chy! Maayo pix mo kay gagwa ang esensya sang Iloilo.

Nice! Padayon sa mga developments!

-Don't let mediocrity reign the Ilonggo hearts but doing the best for the furture of their sons and daughters, this is a challenge to those "majority" who still wants status quo. Bugtaw kasimanwa! Iloilo rose and fell several times, and she has learned from her mistakes. We Ilonggos are people of actions not only of words. We need to encourage our fellow kasimanwas that we do not live in the glorious past anymore but learn from it as we are to define our future (as what Confucius said). We Ilonggos are people of pride and not of boast. Its better to say we're imperfect than not doing anything for our beloved city, our province and our fellow kasimanwas around the world. For the people who persevere in moving Iloilo forward, kudos to us all! Patience is a virtue as they say pero padayon ta! Hala Bira Iloilo! Sulong sa pagbag-o!

That and so much more, Bernie. I believed we are heading that way as we learned from our past. Right now, the development continues, and will be felt all over the province, definitely. :cheers:

Notice to forumers: How come trolls luv to stalk the IloIlo thread when the true Ilonggo forumers don't even care to peep on their thread. Is this a sign of insecurity or what?!

:nocrook: :nocrook: :applause: :applause:
I wonder why as well Sandrin. Bakit kaya?

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/new.iloilo.airport.jpg

Nice airport.. I like the aerobridge.. The scheme/design is similar to Hongkong's.. It already incorporates arrivals and departures...

Notice that there are two ramps in the aerobridge, the one going down is for the arrivals..
Looks like it Arnold. Few more months to go and the new airport will finish. Hopefully, it'll serve its main purpose to all Ilonggos and Filipinos. :cheers:

Iloilo City lauded for anti-air pollution campaign

The Canada-based International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) has lauded the Iloilo City Local Government for its anti-air pollution campaign. This came after Iloilo City registered an estimated savings on fuel and electricity of almost P1 billion in 2005 from the early phases of Mayor Jerry P. Treñas' programs on traffic decongestion and energy conservation as part of Iloilo City's initiative to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission.

According to Iloilo City Environment and Natural Resources Officer Engr. Noel Z. Hechanova, Treñas ordered the inclusion of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the Program on Climate Change Protection (CCP).

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Good saving for the city government, just in case. And thanks to CUI for helping Iloilo City meeting its objectives. Good job everyone! :cheers:

New Iloilo airport 75 percent complete
Panay News

CABATUAN, Iloilo – Three-fourths of the civil works, building works, utility works and other types of works at the site the Iloilo airport of international standards are already finished.

Engr. Manuel Lauden, deputy project manager of the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP), also said the new Iloilo airport is comparatively the best and the earliest ever constructed outside of Metro Manila.

....
Hoping the airport will be finished before Dinagyang 2007! Mas maayo gid kung operational na siya during that time para mabuhin na ang kagutok sa ciudad when travelling from the Mandurriao Airport to city proper. Few more months to go. Tani lang gid. Hala Bira! :cheers:

daw wala pa siguro bernie. Except for the canadian Urban Institute and CIDA whose out promoting heritage Iloilo, daw wala na siguro. Try ko surf abi. Basi pa lang may ara. :cheers:

Wow! new thread dayon! COngrats! padayon iloilo!
Nice pix Chy! Maayo pix mo kay gagwa ang esensya sang Iloilo.

Nice! Padayon sa mga developments!

-Don't let mediocrity reign the Ilonggo hearts but doing the best for the furture of their sons and daughters, this is a challenge to those "majority" who still wants status quo. Bugtaw kasimanwa! Iloilo rose and fell several times, and she has learned from her mistakes. We Ilonggos are people of actions not only of words. We need to encourage our fellow kasimanwas that we do not live in the glorious past anymore but learn from it as we are to define our future (as what Confucius said). We Ilonggos are people of pride and not of boast. Its better to say we're imperfect than not doing anything for our beloved city, our province and our fellow kasimanwas around the world. For the people who persevere in moving Iloilo forward, kudos to us all! Patience is a virtue as they say pero padayon ta! Hala Bira Iloilo! Sulong sa pagbag-o!

I agree Bernie. Everyday is a learning day for all!

Hala Bira! Hala Bira!

Here is an update on the New IloIlo Airport. Hala Bira!!!!!



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Despite the inclement weather this week, work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara area. The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) earlier projected that the NIADP will be completed by the end of this year.


Notice to forumers: How come trolls luv to stalk the IloIlo thread when the true Ilonggo forumers don't even care to peep on their thread. Is this a sign of insecurity or what?!
your guess "might" be the same as mine, Sandrin. He might be wond'rin why there's a sudden change and surge of developments ongoing in Iloilo City and province at present. Sometimes, I'm wondering why, too. But hey, we're all learning, and Ilonggos are learning really well. Funny isn't it? For once, no Ilonggos are visiting their thread at all, yet you see the lurker posting here on and off. Maybe he's trying to dampen the spirit of everyone's here, but sad to say, he won't succeed. Let's just keep the ball rolling. May the force be with us all!

Good saving for the city government, just in case. And thanks to CUI for helping Iloilo City meeting its objectives. Good job everyone! :cheers:
Any savings for the city and provincial government is a good sign for Iloilo. As said earlier, we have to lobby for opening the energy market of Iloilo City. it will definitely be a good savings for the consumers and businesses as well. Keep the savings coming!

I agree Bernie. Everyday is a learning day for all!

Hala Bira! Hala Bira!
Very european .. ha ha. Just joking Space. Of course, we're all learning. Sin-o abi indi. And look at Iloilo now, as more and more Ilonggos continue to learn from our weakness, a new Iloilo will rise. I could not imagine if all Ilonggos will be proactive when it comes to development. It's like snowballing. Kanugon lang kadamuon sang universities sa aton if we're short of learning. Right now, the strength is going stronger as our public officials start to make wave in international arena. isn't it a good thing to be proud of? :cheers:

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/new.iloilo.airport.jpg

Nice airport.. I like the aerobridge.. The scheme/design is similar to Hongkong's.. It already incorporates arrivals and departures...

Notice that there are two ramps in the aerobridge, the one going down is for the arrivals..
Way too small compare to HonKong's airport but definitely one of the best in the Philippines. As the article suggests, the new airport can hold at least six airplanes all at once. A big leap already from an exisiting airport site in Mandurriao.

Anyhow, this massive development will surely propels Iloilo's local economy for the better.

Kirby and Space, here's Iloilo Biscocho Haus answer to the rapid growth of multinational foodchains in the city nad province right now, Jollibee and McDonalds:

Biscocho Haus inaugurates 13th branch

.........
(article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/biscocho.haus.inaugurates.13th.branch.html)
A welcome expansion for Iloilo's Biscocho Haus. seems every business is moving in the city. TEDS and Ilonggo Grill is expanding nationally whilst Iloilo Biscocho Haus, Mang Inasal, etc are making waves in Iloilo's local market as well. Hala Bira!

Very european .. ha ha. Just joking Space. Of course, we're all learning. Sin-o abi indi. And look at Iloilo now, as more and more Ilonggos continue to learn from our weakness, a new Iloilo will rise. I could not imagine if all Ilonggos will be proactive when it comes to development. It's like snowballing. Kanugon lang kadamuon sang universities sa aton if we're short of learning. Right now, the strength is going stronger as our public officials start to make wave in international arena. isn't it a good thing to be proud of? :cheers:
Hehe. Daw amo gid tuod Jon. i like this snowballing effect ongoing in Iloilo right now. For those who believe nga tulog pa ta gihapon, then let them watch as the new development is taking Iloilo in its new heights. Indi lang proactive but assertive as well. Basta indi lang agresibo kay daw wala gid kita kuhaon sina. Even Guimaras is doing really well. Come to think of it. Who will believe that the former poor province of Guimaras is not included in the NCSB's poorest provinces list along with Iloilo? Well, that's proper learning. And we must somehow learn from that as well.

First established in 1906 by a young optometrist and his new bride, Sarabia Optical celebrates its centennial anniversary in the city of its birth with a simple commemorative program this Friday at the Museo Iloilo.


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Dr. Salvador Sarabia

With numerous branches all over the country, Sarabia Optical is a highly regarded eye care firm continuing a tradition of providing for the needs of even the most distinguished clientele.

It all began at the turn of the 20th century when a young man of 15, wit the help of an American Captain, stowed away on a boat taking American soldiers home from their tour of duty in Aklan. The lad first set foot in California where, with the encouragement of Filipino pensionados, he finished his secondary schooling. Later he would find himself entertaining guests at a Chicago hotel as a diver billed as "a young Aguinaldo." He continued his studies, however, and earned his degree at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. He would move on again and eventually practice the profession at the Eye Infirmary in New York City where he also associated with young Filipinos sent to America by the government to study.


DR. FEDERICO SARABIA, SR.In 1906, Dr. Federico Sarabia Sr. went home to marry his childhood friend, Rosalia Gonzales. Soon after they moved to Iloilo City and established the first Sarabia Optical Clinic.

A couple of years later, the Sarabias would move to Manila where Dr. Federico would quickly establish himself as the First Filipino Optometrist. His patients include Presidents Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmena as well as Dona Trining, sister of Dr. Jose Rizal. The glasses worn by Trining, which is part of the Rizal memorabilia at Fort Santiago, are clearly marked "anteojos de Federico Sarabia." In 1928, President Quezon appointed Dr. Sarabia as Chairman of the Optometry Board of Examiners. He would also found the Philippine College of Optometry.

As Dr. Sarabia's practice flourished, he engaged in other businesses -- an hacienda in Negros, a sugar farm in Mindoro, sausage making, even a year-long carnival in Davao.

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Dr. Federico Sarabia Sr


World War II interrupted everything. But, immediately after liberation, Dr. Sarabia would resume his practice in earnest, reopening the clinics in Escolta and Iloilo. Within the next couple of years, he would open branches in Cebu, Bacolod, Davao, and Roxas City.

Dr. Sarabia succumbed to a heart attack in September 14, 1954. But his children would carry on the tradition. Five of his children 13 children -- Antonio, Salvador, Federico Jr., Jesus, and Salvacion -- became optometrists. Salvacion became the first lady Board Examiner in Optometry and Dean of the College of Optometry. Federico Jr. followed suit and became chairman of the board. To Dr. Salvador Sarabia Sr., would go the honor of managing the First Sarabia Optical clinic in Iloilo.

Today, the 3rd generation of Sarabias, the grandchildren of Dr. Federico, have not only lived up to their old man's legacy they have brought Sarabia Optical into the modern world with modern technology and equipment. The tradition continues, the legacy lives on.
Thanks to the Sarabias. Iloilo will always be proud of you!

Btw, how's the preparation for Iloilo Golf and Country Club Centennial Celebration next year? Care to share the info?

BRIDGING THE GAP
By Henry F. Funtecha
Business establishments in Iloilo City, late 1940s

Immediately after the liberation of Panay and Iloilo City had been rid of the presence of Japanese troops, business establishments revived their operations. Old ones re-opened and even new ones emerged and provided the city with a semblance of newfound commercial outlook. Many of these establishments put up advertisements in locally printed materials, like the Almanaque Panayanhon.

The most known plow to farmers in Panay during that time was the Vargas. It was manufactured by the Vargas Plow Factory located at Delgado Street not far from the campus of the present U.P. in the Visayas. It advertised itself as "Fabricante Sang Bantog nga Arados 'Vargas' kag Iban Pa nga Kasangkapan sa Panguma."

Some eateries in the city also advertised themselves. These were: Eddie's Lunch Counter, Arts Cafe, and Mammy's Halo-Halo Stand at the Central Public Market; Loling's Carinderia y Cafeteria at Ledesma Street and Everybody's Inn Carinderia-Cafeteria. The publicized bakery, on the other hand, was the Panaderia de Molo at Iznart Street.

For the transportation needs of the people of Iloilo and Panay, those that advertised themselves were F.F. Castro Transportation at Iznart Street, D.B. Gorriceta Transportation in the same street and in La Paz, Serantes Transportation in Jaro near Central Philippine College, and the Visayan Shipping Co. at Muelle Loney that had boats plying the routes Cotabato and Zamboanga. Then, there was the S. Mercado and Sons that advertised itself as "Dealer in all kinds of Trucks and Auto Spare Parts."

There were also pharmacies that opened up, among them: Teasy's Drug Store at Rizal Street that wanted itself known as "The cheapest store in town, sympathetic attention to customers' needs" and Botica Deleste at Ledesma Street.

Service-oriented establishments were the Zaldivar Painters, In and Outdoor Advertising at Ledesma Street that had the publicity, "In All Kinds of Painting Problems See Us, We Will Handle Them Always With Care", Plumbing, Water Installation and Repair Shop at Iznart Street; Lix and Co. Inc. Printing Press at Ledesma Street with this come-on: "You will be pleased with our low rate charges and you are assured of our craftmanship. Your inquiry is courteously attended and given prompt attention"; and M. Larraga Electrical Shop, Nickel and Chromium Plating at Ledesma Street. Even an insurance firm, the Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada already had an ad in the Almanaque Panayanhon.

The most publicized group of business establishments was those involved in fashion and grooming services. They were a testimony to the fondness of the Ilonggos for up-to-date fashion and looks. These were the Index Tailoring at Guanco Street involved in dry cleaning and laundry; Washington Tailoring that professed to be "the ROTC Official Tailor of the San Agustin College and Iloilo City College"; the Novelty Tailoring and Dry Cleaning at the Hormillosa Building, Iznart Street; Chiu Hong Tailoring at Ledesma Street; J. M. Trespeses Dry Goods Store at Aldeguer Street, in front of the Central Public Market; Centro de Moda at J.M. Basa Street; Eddy's Tailoring at Guanco Street; Model Tailoring, Barber Shop and Dry Cleaning at Ledesma Street; A. Dichoso Tailoring at Ledesma Street, Gotico Tailoring, Gents' Tailor at J.M. Basa Street, Sport Models Tailoring at Iznart; Ramos Rubin Store and Tailoring at J.M. Basa Street; and Gonzales Tailoring and Harderdosier.

Beauty parlors abound in the city, among them: Up to Date Beauty Saloon at J.M. Basa Street; Nemy's Beauty Saloon and Violeta Beauty Service, both at Ledesma Street; Aljoe's Studio and Beauty Parlor, and Eagle Studio and Lyric Beauty Parlor at J.M. Basa Street. One that sold beauty products was the Photo and Beauty Supplies at J.M. Basa Street.

Certain schools put up ads to call the attention of the public to enroll in them. These schools were Panay College at Burgos Street, Luna, La Paz; Parisienne School of Fashion; Iloilo Accounting School at Bonifacio Street; Central Radio Electronic School at Plazoleta Gay that offered Radio Operator Course, Radio Mechanic, and Radio Technician; and the Iloilo Business School at Iznart Street.

Finally, there were funeral homes that had advertisements. There was Funeraria Somo at Ledesma Street that advertised itself having "Beautiful Caskets, Coronas and Lapidas, De Luxe Funeral Cars, Presidential Hearse drawn by 2, 4, or 6 horses". There was also Funeraria Bernal at the same street that had this sales ad: "Received Embalming, Day and Night Services."

(from: The News Today)

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/14/new.iloilo.airport.jpg

Nice airport.. I like the aerobridge.. The scheme/design is similar to Hongkong's.. It already incorporates arrivals and departures...

Notice that there are two ramps in the aerobridge, the one going down is for the arrivals..

Congrats to Iloilo!-The Pride of the Visayas. For me Iloilo is the 4th city of the Philippines now and this Int'l Airport Terminal (most modern outside Manila) is a testament of the continued dynamism of Iloilo City :)

Philippine Coconut Authority
targets 20% rise in production

ILOILO City – Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Administrator Oscar Garin said the major thrust of his office at present is to increase production in 2007 to address market demand.

Garin said PCA has devised ways to increase production through the cultivation or fertilization of standing coconut trees and replanting.

Through cultivation, the PCA will be able to increase production by 20 percent next year, according to Garin.

Annually, the country produces only 2.4 million tons of copra.

The PCA chief also said that the agency will develop its own organic fertilizer that will be used exclusively for coconuts, to hasten cultivation.

Garin vowed to make Iloilo the pilot area for the use of organic fertilizer that they will develop.

"We need twice or thrice times more coconut. We have a wide open market, both foreign and local," he said.

Replanting is just a secondary option, according to Garin, but still, the PCA is willing to provide seed nuts to interested farmers at an affordable rate. He said the PCA was forced to sell the seed coconuts because many farmers were interested in buying.

Garin stressed farmers should think of going into this industry because there is money in coconut. He said in addition to copra, which used to be the most common product, there are other by-products that they could eye, like virgin coconut oil.

The PCA chief noted there is a sure market for coconut growers in the country.


(article from: Panay News)

Wow! i've been gone for a week or so, and here we are on a new thread! Still here in London, been reading the posts, keep 'em comin guys, great news from iloilo.

although there are "trolls" lurking around, guised in crappy and sometimes "foreign" names. the best thing is just to pay them no attention. hehehe

Here is an update on the New IloIlo Airport. Hala Bira!!!!!



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Despite the inclement weather this week, work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara area. The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) earlier projected that the NIADP will be completed by the end of this year.


Notice to forumers: How come trolls luv to stalk the IloIlo thread when the true Ilonggo forumers don't even care to peep on their thread. Is this a sign of insecurity or what?!

Nice...I'm seeing it na! Pagbalik ko ya sa Iloilo indi na guid ihaboy ang bagahe kag manaog kag mabasa sa ulan sa tarmac! Nice! Padayon lang!

By the way, sa pihak pa nga thread ko pa ginpamangkot sini, basi may kabalo.

Does anyone know about who, when, where and how did the sleek design of Iloilo's jeepneys came to be? Kay unique bala ang ina sa aton nga probinsya kag syudad. Hambal sang iban, daw abi mo gasakay ka sa luxury van biskan public utility jeep ta.

7 Panay ports up for improvement

THE national government has prioritized the improvement of seaports in Panay Island to fast track the flow of economic investments.

At least seven proposed port development projects in the island were identified as infrastructure priorities in the Central Philippines mega-region plan for 2006-2010.

These multimillion proposals got the nod of the national government during the joint Regional Development Council and Cabinet meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang Tuesday.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, who was present at the meeting, disclosed the list of projects dubbed “Linking the Islands through Efficient Transportation Facilities”.

The Central Philippines mega-region which includes regions 4-B (Mimaropa), 5 (Bicol), 6 (Western Visayas), 7 (Central Visayas) and 8 (Eastern Visayas) will receive some P79 billion worth of projects.

Treñas said Western Visayas got the bulk of the projects.

Iloilo City will get two water transport facilities – the International Container Port Complex (ICPC) worth P350 million and the P65-million San Pedro Port rehabilitation project.

These projects, which will be implemented by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), are expected to begin next year and operational by 2009 to improve the port operations.

In Iloilo province, the Estancia Port was allotted P15 million for the widening of its wharf and rehabilitation of fenders.

Antique province made two proposals – P40-million expansion of the Lipata Port in Culasi and the extension of the San Jose Port pier and repair of the breakwater worth P75million.

A P43-million three-level passenger terminal building will be constructed at the Culasi Port in Capiz while the Dumaguit Port in New Washington, Aklan will receive P60 million for improvement works.

Funds for these projects will be sourced from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) while construction works are set to start next year until 2008.

(source: The Guradian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories7.php)

Glad to read that aside from the upcoming Iloilo International Airport, Iloilo City and province ports are up for upgrading as well. Isn't it nice?

Go far Iloilo! Hala Bira!

Anti-poverty projects boost countryside

BAROTAC Viejo, Iloilo – Multimillion worth of poverty alleviation projects have improved the quality of life of residents in far-flung villages in this province.

For one, Barangays Gen. Luna and del Pilar of this municipality have benefited from a P7.8-million grant for a three-year project cycle of the Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services: Kapangyarihan at Kaunlaran sa Barangay (KALAHI-CIDSS:KKB)

The said barangays have received a P1-million water system and small rice mill for cycle 1.

In Cycle 2, they again availed of a P1-million high school science laboratory and P800,000-budget for the health center.

Implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-6) through funding assistance from World Bank, KALAHI-CIDSS:KKB is “a revolutionary approach of the government to reduce poverty through empowering communities and improving local governance.”

More than the community support services, KALAHI-CIDSS gives emphasis on empowering people in depressed barangays by involving them in the project implementation.

The barangay assemblies serve as venue for the community to assess their problems and identify the project proposals to be presented before the Municipal Inter-barangay Forum (MIBF).

The communities choose the projects that will be prioritized.

The local government unit and residents also provided counterpart funds for the projects.

Barangay Captain Roselyn Pecasis of Gen. Luna said the potable water system project has improved the health condition of her constituents.

“Most of the residents before got sick because of unsafe water coming from deep well near the farm which is contaminated by insecticides that seeped into the water source,” Pecasis said.

Pecasis said they were able to establish a safer water system from a mountain spring by installing a 3-kilometer pipeline and a concrete tank for water storage.

Pecasis said they formed an organization to handle the project fees collected from consumers are deposited in a bank to finance maintenance and operations and future expansion of the facility.

Other KALAHI-projects completed and already operational in various parts of the region include farm-to-market roads, day-care centers, pre-and-post harvest facilities, school buildings, hanging bridges, electrification system, pump-boats, emergency vehicles and mini-public markets.

(source: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories6.php)

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Let's continue helping our unfortunate kasimanwas. All hail for this project! :)

done the category template for "Expore Iloilo" section of the site (http://www.exploreiloilo.com)

see it in action here: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/category/explore-iloilo/history
I need comments before implementing the style to all categories of "Explore Iloilo"

Next task: Implement template to all categories of Explore Iloilo, change some of the category names to vernacular like "Simbahan" for "Church", Museo of "Museum" etc...

images from flickr

Molo Church Interior

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[B]Science High School in Lambunao.... I keep forgetting the name, coz it's Japanese[B]

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Calle Real

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Young artists hold another exhibit
By Ramel dela Cruz

THE young and talented students of Tatsulok Artisans' summer art workshop showcased their masterpieces in an exhibit called "Children Artworks Exhibit" last June 28 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

The exhibit ran for three days and it was in line with the National Conference on Tricycle Transportation Development (NCTTD) on June 28 to 30.

Emma Acevedo, facilitator of NCTTD, invited the group to hold such exhibit.

"We were instructed by Mrs. Acevedo to be here hoping that some officials of non-government organizations (NGOs) might sponsor us if they happen to like the artworks," according to Jose Baqueran, organizer. He revealed that apart from the students' works, also exhibited were the works of the Tatsulok Artisan's instructors and senior members.

Richard Dela Cruz, instructor, said, "This is a good opportunity for us and also for our students to expose our talent in the public to the public. We in Tasulok aim to share our talents to these kids." He said that they teach students as young as four years old.

The students were given full control on what to do with their works. "We let our students decide if they want to sell or just display their artworks, Dela Cruz said. Some were for sale and some even won in competitions. One of them was "Kapid" by Alex Ordoyo, a finalist in the Petron Art Contest 2005 and "Couples for Crisis" of Jonathan Jaleco, a finalist in the Metro Bank Painting Contest 2005.


(source: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/07/15/life/young.artists.hold.another.exhibit.html)

Wow! i've been gone for a week or so, and here we are on a new thread! Still here in London, been reading the posts, keep 'em comin guys, great news from iloilo.

although there are "trolls" lurking around, guised in crappy and sometimes "foreign" names. the best thing is just to pay them no attention. hehehe

more to come, Incognito. Keep enjoying London to the max, amigo. After few days of article regarding the new and most-modern International Airport, the 15billion-approved Road Project, here comes another one, a multi-million Port Expansion project, 2 ports of Iloilo City and 1 port for Iloilo province. Gee, seems like, "when it rains, it pours!". Thanks for the mega-region proposal.

Bautiful pictures, Chymera. Keep up the good work. And pleas keep us informed too of any updates, improvements on your very own website, "EXPLORE ILOILO!". Congrats btw. :)

Good saving for the city government, just in case. And thanks to CUI for helping Iloilo City meeting its objectives. Good job everyone! :cheers:
I agree gid. Any savings for the city is an absolute addition. Wishing more success for Iloilo City and CUI/CIDA team up for MIDC. Cheers! :)

Bautiful pictures, Chymera. Keep up the good work. And pleas keep us informed too of any updates, improvements on your very own website, "EXPLORE ILOILO!". Congrats btw. :)

Congrats Chymera for your new website.Tani damo gid ang mag-bisita sa site mo migs. Kinahanglan makagalanyat ang imo intro. Pm ko lang akon suggestions ko. Pero oks gid.

Hala Bira Chymera!

www.exploreiloilo.com

WoW!

Wow! i've been gone for a week or so, and here we are on a new thread! Still here in London, been reading the posts, keep 'em comin guys, great news from iloilo.

although there are "trolls" lurking around, guised in crappy and sometimes "foreign" names. the best thing is just to pay them no attention. hehehe
:)

Just enjoy your vacation in United Kingdom, Incognito. You really deserve it.

7 Panay ports up for improvement

THE national government has prioritized the improvement of seaports in Panay Island to fast track the flow of economic investments.

At least seven proposed port development projects in the island were identified as infrastructure priorities in the Central Philippines mega-region plan for 2006-2010.

These multimillion proposals got the nod of the national government during the joint Regional Development Council and Cabinet meeting with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang Tuesday.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, who was present at the meeting, disclosed the list of projects dubbed “Linking the Islands through Efficient Transportation Facilities”.

The Central Philippines mega-region which includes regions 4-B (Mimaropa), 5 (Bicol), 6 (Western Visayas), 7 (Central Visayas) and 8 (Eastern Visayas) will receive some P79 billion worth of projects.

Treñas said Western Visayas got the bulk of the projects.

Iloilo City will get two water transport facilities – the International Container Port Complex (ICPC) worth P350 million and the P65-million San Pedro Port rehabilitation project.

These projects, which will be implemented by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), are expected to begin next year and operational by 2009 to improve the port operations.

In Iloilo province, the Estancia Port was allotted P15 million for the widening of its wharf and rehabilitation of fenders.

Antique province made two proposals – P40-million expansion of the Lipata Port in Culasi and the extension of the San Jose Port pier and repair of the breakwater worth P75million.

A P43-million three-level passenger terminal building will be constructed at the Culasi Port in Capiz while the Dumaguit Port in New Washington, Aklan will receive P60 million for improvement works.

Funds for these projects will be sourced from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) while construction works are set to start next year until 2008.

(source: The Guradian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories7.php)

More than anything else, we're developing. And suportado na siya sang gobyerno. Gina-pan-aw ko na nga if these ports will functional to its fullest, dako gid nga bagay magbag-o sa aton ekonomiya. Panay, with Iloilo leading the bid, will surely propel to the new heights of economic progress. Go Panay and Guimaras!

images from flickr

Molo Church Interior

http://static.flickr.com/24/190730164_c48944a365.jpg?v=0
http://static.flickr.com/72/190730165_fb6d160c1e.jpg?v=1153059445

Science High School in Lambunao.... I keep forgetting the name, coz it's Japanese

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Calle Real

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you made me curious of this Science High School in Lambunao. Biskan sa itsura nya pa lang, iconic na. Tani makabisita man ta sa Lambuano someday ba .. manami picture-ran ang every angle niya.