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spacewagon1

October 21st, 2006, 05:47 AM

for Ilonggo partygoers (obviously I'm not .. haha). Ari naman ang bag-o sa Ciudad de Iloilo. Kung may pictures kamo sang PIER 16, post lang diri.

Pier 16 3rd Anniversary sizzles with weekend night party series

Ilonggo partygoers should watch out for a series of parties series this October as the hottest party place in the city, Pier 16, marks its 3rd Anniversary.

For owner Rose Montejo, Pier 16 has gone a long way since their formal opening on October 28, 2003.

Since then, Pier 16 has become the center of action for party-animals from all walks of life what with the nightly acoustic and show bands from Monday to Saturday.

For its 3rd anniversary celebration, Pier 16 has put up a series of weekend parties ranging from reggae, rock and comedy themes.

Reggae fanatics are in for a treat from Tropical Depression on October 13 for just P150 for every ticket.

Meanwhile, one of the most popular bands in the country, Itchyworms, will heat up Pier 16 on October 21 for a P150-ticket with free drinks.

Also, comedy fanatics will get their funny bones tickled by the antics of funny duo Jose and Wally who are known mainstays of the noontime show Eat Bulaga on October 28. Tickets for the Jose and Wally show are sold at P200 each while gift certificates will be given away to lucky members of the audience.

“The night-long parties are going to be more fun. We also have good food to suit the customers’ discriminating taste,” Montejo said.

Montejo said they are serving “lutong-bahay” dinner buffet every Friday and Saturday at an affordable rate of P99.

Pier 16 will also offer an array of coffee brews and some exciting new drinks.

For those who want a more quiet place to get jiggy, Pier 16 has set up the “Tambayan” or umbrella-type dining tables in the parking area.

Pier 16 takes pride in bringing to the city the hottest and favorite bands in the country.

“We can hold a big crowd during shows for the popular acts to perform in Iloilo. We don’t want to be left out by other major concert venues the reason why we bring in those crowd favorites here,” Montejo asserted.

So far, Pier 16 takes pride of the jampacked Bamboo concert last July 21.

Pier 16 also brought in Brownman Revival, True Faith, Sugarfree, Stagecrew, Retrospect and Coffee-break Island, among other sought-after bands in the music scenes.

While the Holiday season is coming, Montejo said they will start receiving bookings for Christmas parties for a maximum of 700-sitting capacity.

The good news is that Pier 16’s packages for set meal or buffet will be available and be adjusted depending on the budget of customers.

SOURCE: The Guardian Iloilo (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/special.php)

whyte

October 21st, 2006, 05:57 AM

spacewagon1

October 21st, 2006, 05:58 AM

^^ ^^ Salamat Nay Isa and to all other women of revolution.

We salute you.

spacewagon1

October 21st, 2006, 06:05 AM

I'll go for KongKee basta siopao, Whyte. Wala na sang iba. Roberto's' next in line though. Pero sa Roberto's iya ang bihon guisado ang akon gina-udakan. Daw magutom naman kita sini.

Not fond sang IC before. Sang una ang daw bottle bala sang MK, FM sang Bombo, ang 99.5) then ang Love Radio. Pero kung sa hit lang sang advert pag-estoryahan, IC beats them all. Kita mo hasta subong ara man gihapon ang kanta nga ina.

Next time mo makapuli sa Iloilo, Whyte, ikaw naman kuha sang pictures. At least diri biskan sa litrato lang mabulong kahidlaw ta.

whyte

October 21st, 2006, 06:17 AM

SIO PAO
damo kuno namit nga sio pao (which is subject to personal taste)
there's kong kee, dinagyang, tibiao. havent tried dinagyang yet.
pero personal fave ko pa gyapon ang wewins :D
so thats why i though of buying as many choices para macompare LOL
and after sio pao damo naman ang masunod

isa sa mga frustrations ko last time nga ipatilaw sa mga visitors ko was NANG PALANGS BUKO PIE in OTON.way better than the famouse colletes of laguna.

RADIO STATIONs
before the so called "most listened/number 1 station" battle MK na gid ako.
then came the proclamation of Z100 as the #1 then sunod sunod na.
before LOVE RADIO it was called/known by their 2 letter "suffix" thus MB MK RF NU etc etc

di ba RF for rogelio florete hehehe

subong damo damo na gid radio stations

but it is my guilty pleasure (when in iloilo) to tune in to 87.7 mhz
gma6 iloilo signals enters that range so i can listen to TV anytime anywhere (sa car, thru cellphone,etc etc)

whyte

October 21st, 2006, 06:20 AM

* isa pa gle sa mga "projects" ko ang mga jeepneys.tanan nga klase from the jaro cpu cimmaron-type (tsakto na? ) to the ultra modern ala SUV/AUV pasad type.

* syempre indi madula ang mga bago nga gimikan,hotels, restaurants,malls, etc etc.

spacewagon1

October 21st, 2006, 06:32 AM

Love Radio is formerly MB. Wala ko ga-tune in sa Z100 kay kontra partido. Pero daw wala na gid ko subong may nabal-an nga station except sang iya sang "Rhythm of the City" by Bombo (Star FM), Basi kung makapuli ko one thime, mamati na naman ako ah.

About sa paghkaon depende kung ano ang palatable sa imo. And of course, taste is relative so may ara choice ang kada isa. But it's funny how these things are in Iloilo. Kanya-kanya choice puwera lang kung gutom na gid. Kung ano na lang ang malapit, okay na.

Re: sa jeepneys etc, post away, Whyte. Stuck akon mind sa "Kimberly" pa sang una. Baskog magpadalagan. Daw personal service mo lang. Wala pa sila ga-pick up pasahero kung kaisa. haha.

spacewagon1

October 21st, 2006, 06:34 AM

BOY MEJO OFF TO GERMANY

ILOILO Provincial Administrator Boy Mejorada is leaving for Germany this weekend for a two-week conference and study tour in various places of that highly progressive European country.
Boy will definitely learn many things from this visit to that nation; it is hoped that these could be applied in Iloilo province.

another clip from Panay News Lapsus Calami.

Mayo pa si Boy Mejo, lagaw-lagaw lang obra niya subong. :) :dunno: :runaway:

kirby21

October 21st, 2006, 12:08 PM

Baskog postings niyo nga duha. Space, si Boy Mejo naman ginabantayan mo subong? Kadto di gale siya sa Europa. Maayo man ina. Naka-study leave siya?:)

habagatcentral1

October 21st, 2006, 02:53 PM

chymera00

October 21st, 2006, 06:23 PM

Was in the neighborhood of Alta kaguina, saw the new Centennial Resort and Convention Center ... nothing high-rise, just a decent low-rise horizontal development. Can't wait till for opening

:wave:

ara pa gyapon nag DYMK
pero also known as CAMPUS RADIO radio
JOHN C (the famous "MKs best" during sundays jock is now the station manager of GMA 6 iloilo)

CHYMERA
thanks sa pictures sang boardwalk
irepost ko naman ina sya sa other forums :)
... my pleasure ... thanks man for reposting the pictures sa PEX, I haven't have much time to visit other forums ngadaan. pero once in a while I like to peep there man
was thinking before of "ranking" the best sio pao in iloilo city :D syempre tapos picturan kag post diri
It's kongkee for me ... pero pork lang guin guina order ko to

IMPRESARIO

October 21st, 2006, 06:42 PM

@Chymera, Re:the new Centennial Resort and Convention Center, so no high rise structures? 2-3 stories wala guid? hope u can have a pic of the place and the proposed dev't. thanks!

chymera00

October 21st, 2006, 06:49 PM

@Centennial Resort ... wala guid ko pics, lest I request one from the owner themselves, hehe. Wala man sila billboard about the project or anything ... They had just a few buildings put up and the existing 2 storey buildings rennovated. The driving range, tennis courts, swimming pool, and other amenities are still there. that's all I can gather

some photos of Villa Beach ... I remember when this was still a decent place for a weekend family destination ...

http://static.flickr.com/100/275347159_36285d8890.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/85/275347157_809e6a6d2c.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/110/275347148_cbf2b0fd86.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/109/275347145_f2c3c93a9c.jpg

A hidden old mansion in jaro

http://static.flickr.com/108/275347150_ecf614ec59.jpg

Jaro town Square (SM Savemore).
http://static.flickr.com/97/275347154_2ee92ee6f7.jpg

kirby21

October 21st, 2006, 08:09 PM

Iloilo’s feverish preparations

Iloilo plunged into last-minute feverish preparations for the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly which formally opens Monday, Oct. 23, at the SM City Activity Center.

Tomorrow, Sunday, will be the ingress of participants from all over the region and the final fine-tuning of the travel exhibit booths at the SM City Mall.

On Monday, the opening of the travel exhibit will usher in the opening program. The Edwin Duero Dance Company will perform and the participants will be presented with gifts.

This will be followed by the Ang Bahandi sang Nakatunday Kabisayana (A walk through the region’s cultural heritage).

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano will be the guest speaker in the opening ceremonies.

The program starts with the Doxology and the singing of the Pambansang Awit.

Western Visayas Regional Development chairwoman, Antique Gov. Sally Zaldivar-Perez, and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, who chairs the host committee, will welcome the delegates to the assembly.

Most of the local officials in the region are expected to be present since their respective provinces will showcase their tourism festivals.

They will be formally introduced to the participants in the assembly.

The festival showdown will also be choreographed by Edwin Duero.

This will also be lightened up by the presentation of the candidates to Miss WV Tourism. Each province or major city will have its own bet for the title.

Cocktails will then be served by the DOT VI. There will be several presentations by various groups from the different provinces.

Regional tourism director Edwin Trompeta will welcome the delegates.

The Tuesday program is the one that attracted by attention. For the first time, I learned that Ibahay will present the Ati-ati, the original version of the more famous Ati-atihan street dancing.

Aklan, I learned, will showcase not only the Ati-ati of Ibajay and the Kalibo Ati-atihan, but also the Nabas Bariw Festival.

Bariw, the Nabas festival, celebrates the town’s patron saint, St. Isidor the Worker.

Bariw is a plant whose fiber is woven by Nabas indigenous people into handbags, hats, mats and other products.

The plant is endemic in the Nabas countryside and is the backbone of a thriving cottage industry of the townsfolk.

The highlight of the festival is a street dancing participated in by the 20 Nabas barangays.

Nabas Mayor Romeo Dalisay is expected to attend the affair. And he will most probably brief the audience on the value of the Hurom-hurom tourist spot. As a matter of fact, one of its major features is a spring from the base of the mountain that serves as a boundary between Antique and Aklan and empties into the village where my family has a swimming pool that is forever fresh and cool.

There are many other bathing spots which visitors frequent, including the more ornate resort beside our small niche there.

But the one that has always won my admiration is the Ibajay Ati-ati. This has managed to retain its religious and cultural purity. It succeeded in preventing its commercialization despite the persistent attempts by big firms to join the Ati-ati.

Ibahay is the most populous town of Aklan province. It is near Boracay and also boasts of wide beaches, although not as white as those on the resort island.

What makes Ati-ati unique is that it has retained its aboriginal reputation as a truly religious and cultural practice over the years. The legend is that the image of the Sto. Niño (the Holy Child Jesus) at the parish convent was discovered by a fisherman in one of the town’s fishing villages. He brought it home but it disappeared later. Sometime afterwards, it was installed in the parish church but disappeared again. It was finally found again on the spot where it had originally been discovered.

Perhaps, no town in the country has as many professionals abroad as Ibajay. Yet every year, they come home just to fulfill their vow to pay tribute to Sto. Niño. It is usually to thank Sto. Niño for a favor granted or to ask Him to listen to their prayers.

The most touching is that every barangay has its own float. The decorations are the main products of the village. As I had previously mentioned, once I thought that one float was decorated with pink-colored flowers, but upon close examination, I discovered that they were shrimps and lobsters with barbecued fish on sticks.

And, yes, a bystander may ask the festival participants for food which are carried in packets in their canes or walking rods.

Well, I hope to be able to see you at the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly in Iloilo.

(source: Philippine Star
link: http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200610219904.htm)

kirby21

October 21st, 2006, 08:31 PM

* yup MK tapos naging Klite bala then campus radio kwela man sang tanan nga DJ sang 95IC ginpirata.mas nagboom ang career nila kay may mother station nga backer kag AM-FM-TV ang ila nga exposure unlike sa iban ng dira lang gid.

* was thinking before of "ranking" the best sio pao in iloilo city :D syempre tapos picturan kag post diri

* most pictures sa PEX are from google so its just open sa tanan.mas nami ang mga pictures diri because they are not onyl taken for the sake nga may remembrance kundi for promotion (and some pambawi sang homesickenss :D ) ill be also doing that when the right time comes ;)

Wala na ako idea kung ano ang mga radio station sa aton. Besides, pareho guid kami ni Space. Outdated na nga mga estasyon ang ginpamati-an. It goes with the age kuno. he he he. But it's nice to reminisce sang good 'ol days especially during high school. Man puro lang kakulitan ang nabal-an. Well, beforehand (or maybe hasta subong) Star FM man ko guihapon. Suki na ako sina. Ano gani ang estasyon sang ABS-CBN sa aton ah? Ang equivalent sang DWRR sang Metro Manila?

Whyte, okay tour-guiding mo sa PEX ah. Carry on, my friend.:okay:

kirby21

October 21st, 2006, 08:36 PM

@Centennial Resort ... wala guid ko pics, lest I request one from the owner themselves, hehe. Wala man sila billboard about the project or anything ... They had just a few buildings put up and the existing 2 storey buildings rennovated. The driving range, tennis courts, swimming pool, and other amenities are still there. that's all I can gather

Good one then. I'm more into amenities sang isa ka hotel. Kung may ara iya casino, mas maayo pa guid tani. he he. As long maayo ang mga bars or kalan-an sa sulod and security is good, okay naman ina. Later na lang sila magpatindog tag-as nga building if the demand arises na. Just like sang Sarabia Manor. Flat and monotoned man ang design niya before nila ginpatindog ang building sa unahan niya. So, that's alright. Besides, ang ila convention hall, pila ayhan ma-accomodate sina? If bigger and better than Kalatiao Hall of Sarabia, mas ok guid.

kirby21

October 21st, 2006, 08:47 PM

more to learn about Iloilo's past.

Kumusta na ang Save Calle Real project? Any idea? Or development ongoing?

habagatcentral1

October 22nd, 2006, 08:25 AM

Kumusta na ang Save Calle Real project? Any idea? Or development ongoing?

Nagmamanhid na ang ICCHCC! Im getting a bit frustrated with these people. No concrete action is visible as of this moment.

oboi

October 22nd, 2006, 09:29 AM

some photos of Villa Beach ... I remember when this was still a decent place for a weekend family destination ...

http://static.flickr.com/100/275347159_36285d8890.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/85/275347157_809e6a6d2c.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/110/275347148_cbf2b0fd86.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/109/275347145_f2c3c93a9c.jpg

^^Thanks Chy for the eloquent pictures of Villa Beach. Even at its the current state, your pictures doesn't fail to evoke the once pristine beach we all once knew.

It's such a waste that the beach was overran by squatters and wasn't mitigated by our local government. Sans the squatters, the boulevard is a nice location to develop more hotels and resorts just like in Miami or Roxas Boulevard. Sad to say but the level of E. coli is so high today that only a few would dare swim its waters. Also, the place is proliferated with "short time" beach resorts.

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 09:49 AM

I think the new Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center has a lot of potentials. I think the people that are currently developing it can make it better than Punta Villa.

The former Marikudo property is really grand had it not been for the neglect of its former owners. I'm confident to say that this is not just a name changing thing that they are doing. I know they will be infusing millions to the redevelopment of this property. The quickest route to get here is through that street beside Petron and Wewin's (is it still existing there?) across the LTO office. There are quiet a few turns to take before you get to reach its gates. Right at the gates are two bridges over a creek.

One huge building dominates the other two. This is not a teeny tiny building but a massive two storey building with looks like a fortress. To the right is another building which houses the squash courts. At the left is another two storey building but smaller in scale. I think this is a former bar or cafe. It offers a good view of people teeing their golf balls. Further back is a free-style swimming pool and a short walk to the left are four or five tennis courts. Even with these former developments, there are still plenty of areas to be developed.

I heard that Marikudo used to have a golf course. A large portion of it, including the golf course, was sold and was later turned into subdivision. Since they lost their golf course, they built a driving range for golfers instead. This I have yet to verify.

This is the Marikudo I once knew.

Congrats to the new Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center!

Thanks for a more in-depth information, Oboi. I hope it'll be a good start of bigger and better hotels and convention centers relocation outside city proper area.

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 09:56 AM

here's the link to the ILOILO forum in PEX caters mostly to manila residents who have visited or will visit ILOILO.unlike here and in dinagyang where we talk about everything ILOILO, there its like "selling" ILOILO and following it up :D
most of the time daw tourguide ako hehehe
most pictures come SSC and dinagyang

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167467

Haven't visited PEX at all. It's another good forum, Whyte. Cheers for posting the link.

Tama to hambal ni Space, puno guid pagkaon. I'm sure want a butterscotch for pasalubong. The Biscocho's Haus Butterscotch siguro. Don't want to settle for less.:|

Ok ka guid Whye mag-tour guide. I wanted to be "one" but I guessed my idea was way too remote lest its the usual hangout places I've known.

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:13 AM

Mangkot nga matuod:

Ano ang radio station nga ginabatian nyo sa Iloilo?
Kay daw wala man variety ang radyo sa aton. Pirmi na lang late. Laos na sa iban nga lugar sa Pilipinas, amo pa man na magsugod nga mag-sikat ukon mag-uso sa aton. Puros novelty!

Nag e-mail ko kis-a sa KillerBee. Gusto nila tani magpatukod sang Radio Station ugaling wala na bakante sa radio frequency (shared with Bacolod ang radio frequency ta) kag franchise na lang ang kaya.

Sa san-o pa kabati ang Iloilo sang updated nga music man?

I don't think there's any radio station in town much more updated than what's in the past. With technology and everyone's hooking at the MTV nowadays, and with cable stations playing their own set of tracks, FM radios are the least of recent's consideration. So forget about topchart listing every weekend when you can just turn your telly and watch the most recent music from other countries. Way much better and works for me, I guess. Besides, internet's music industry is speeding up to be the "in" for the new century. Even concerts for an inspiring singers can be viewed via internet now. It's how they promote things here in UK lately. Just get into the site if you want to view band's playing live over the world wide web. And it's much cooler. It's just like watching live concert at home.

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:23 AM

ah ok. Sin-o si Markoak? Daw wala ko man ina siya makita di.

nice compilation btw.

then visit Dinagyang.Com once in a while, Mr Space. Another great addition to a good list of forums dedicated to Iloilo and the Ilonggos. You can also start "stomping your feet and go with the clashing of cymbals and drumbeating" with our kasimawas as everyone's echoing your so called "Hala Bira!"

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:24 AM

Indeed frustrating. Who heads the ICCHCC again?

habagatcentral1

October 22nd, 2006, 02:32 PM

Indeed frustrating. Who heads the ICCHCC again?

Peñalosa. He's somewhat the coordinator from the City Hall. I don't want to think of it na anay kay basi magparehas na kami sang nawung sang Calle Real. Needing a facelift.

IMPRESARIO

October 22nd, 2006, 04:36 PM

No cityhood for Pototan
While the Senate had approved on its second reading the proposed conversion of 24 towns into cities, Pototan may find it hard to become a city, according to Iloilo 3rd district Rep. Arthur Defensor.

The proposal seeks to exempt the said towns including Pototan from the minimum annual income requirement of P100-million to gain the cityhood status. Pototan’s yearly income posts about P80-million.

Defensor said he was campaigning for Pototan to become a city before an amendment passed February 2001 had raised the income requirement which was originally set at P20-million.

Passi which became the first component city of Iloilo was able to comply before the law was approved prior to the start of the campaign period of 2001 elections. Defensor said.

The Ilonggo solon even branded such rule as “half-baked....

con'td: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php

habagatcentral1

October 22nd, 2006, 04:38 PM

Start na buas sang WestVisayas Tourism Assembly. Any updates?
Me ara na ga-practice subong for Dinagyang?

(OT) By the way, don't text me at my number. My phone was stolen last night... :cry:

IMPRESARIO

October 22nd, 2006, 04:46 PM

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/images/people%20pic.jpg
WV’s Parade of Festivals

ILOILO City -- On October 27, the streets of downtown Iloilo City will be transformed into a sea of colors. In the Regional Parade of Festivals, 20 of the region’s more than 100 festivals will march along the streets in a vibrant and collective celebration that intertwines culture, history and religiosity.

As one of the eight major events of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, it highlights the biggest festivals from the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental in a half-day extravaganza that culminates at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

Of the six provinces, Iloilo has the most number of performing festivals. It includes the famous Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta of Iloilo City, as well as Tinu-om of Cabatuan, Pandayan of Badiangan, Saad of Leganes, Lanot of Janiuay, Cry of Jelicuon of New Lucena, Kahilwayan of Sta. Barbara, Pakuyang sa Tangyan of Igbaras, Banaag of Anilao, and Pintados of Passi City.

Negros Occidental is presenting three of its major festivals. From the capital of Bacolod City is MassKara while Bago City has the El Cinco de Noviembre and Babaylan.

Aklan will showcase two festivals with the world-famous Ati-Atihan of Kalibo and Bariw of Nabas. Likewise, Antique also has two festivals with Binirayan and Pahinis of Laua-an.

The provinces of Capiz and Guimaras will showcase its Sinadya sa Halaran and Manggahan, respectively.

The parade kicks off 8.a.m at the promenade of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. From there, it will pass along the streets of Iznart, J.M. Basa, Ortiz, Rizal, and De Leon. The junction in Iznart and Solis Sts. will be the first performing area and the culminating performance is at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

Organizers have clarified that this is purely a showcase of festivals. It is not a competition, although special awards will be given.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/people.htm

IMPRESARIO

October 22nd, 2006, 04:53 PM

Western Visayas Tourism
Assembly opens today

ILOILO City -- All roads lead to this city today as the 2006 Western Visayas Tourism Assembly opens. The assembly promises to be a spectacular regional event and will showcase the rich tourism potentials of six provinces.

This cultural and tourism event is being held in lieu of the annual “WOW Philippines” Best of the Regions, usually held in Intramuros, Manila. For several years, the region has been actively participating in this annual affair, never ceasing to amaze both Manileños and Western Visayans based in Metro Manila with each province’s colorful booths and stunning cultural presentations.

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

Tourism assembly to explore
WV tourism dev’t priorities

ILOILO City - The tourism potentials of Western Visayas will be like an open book showcasing colorful and unique destinations and attractions on October 23-29.

Director Edwin Trompeta of the Department of Tourism here said the activity is in line with the government’s development and investment plan for the country in recognition to the tourism industry’s role as one of the major engines for socio-economic development.

“Our focus is domestic tourism but we have to ensure that our local destinations are in synch with the promotional thrust of the national government,” Trompeta said

link... http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news4.htm

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:02 PM

great articles from Panay News. Looking forward for more infos re: WV Tourism Assembly starting tomorrow?

Sin-o ang first exhibitor gani? Taga-Capiz?

Nalipat ko post sang article about them kahapon. I think sa Panay News man siguro to or sa The Gurdian Iloilo.

Keep posting updates.

Cheers!

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:06 PM

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/images/people%20pic.jpg
WV’s Parade of Festivals

Of the six provinces, Iloilo has the most number of performing festivals. It includes the famous Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta of Iloilo City, as well as Tinu-om of Cabatuan, Pandayan of Badiangan, Saad of Leganes, Lanot of Janiuay, Cry of Jelicuon of New Lucena, Kahilwayan of Sta. Barbara, Pakuyang sa Tangyan of Igbaras, Banaag of Anilao, and Pintados of Passi City.

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/people.htm

Out of curiosity lang. Paano mag-parade ang Paraw Regatta sa Iloilo? Will they bring their paraws for procession? ha ha. And how will they perform?

Gee, 11 festivals from Iloilo alone. Think the performance will last til the late afternoon. Damo pa preparation nga daan ang kada-isa though ang performance is only 10-15 minutes only.

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:10 PM

taking the discussion outside the city, here's another article of proposed project in Tigbauan

Multi-million planned rehab of Tigbauan market stirs vendors, town execs

By Florence F. Hibionada

A multi-million planned rehabilitation of the public market in Tigbauan, Iloilo stirred anew local officials and the project's stakeholders, the town vendors and business community here.

With a huge billboard displayed prominently by the market's entrance, residents were presented with a three-storey building described by a top executive here as "the mayor's vision."

(more info: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/20/multi.million.planned.rehab.of.tigbauan.market.stirs.vendors.town.execs.html
source: The News Today

Btw, will it be possible for Tigbauan and Cabatuan to be part of MIGEDC?

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:13 PM

Start na buas sang WestVisayas Tourism Assembly. Any updates?
Me ara na ga-practice subong for Dinagyang?

(OT) By the way, don't text me at my number. My phone was stolen last night... :cry:

guess more updates will be downloaded tommorow. :dj: Let's check kung ano ang natabo during the Opening of Western Visayas Tourism Assembly. I'm bit excited sa gathering sang mga locals sa Iloilo to witness the assembly.

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:28 PM

kirby21

October 22nd, 2006, 10:30 PM

^^Thanks Chy for the eloquent pictures of Villa Beach. Even at its the current state, your pictures doesn't fail to evoke the once pristine beach we all once knew.

It's such a waste that the beach was overran by squatters and wasn't mitigated by our local government. Sans the squatters, the boulevard is a nice location to develop more hotels and resorts just like in Miami or Roxas Boulevard. Sad to say but the level of E. coli is so high today that only a few would dare swim its waters. Also, the place is proliferated with "short time" beach resorts.

I agree with you Oboi. We can turn Villa-Calumpang into a great boulevard sans squatters residing the area. It's a good plan indeed.

spacewagon1

October 22nd, 2006, 11:50 PM

Baskog postings niyo nga duha. Space, si Boy Mejo naman ginabantayan mo subong? Kadto di gale siya sa Europa. Maayo man ina. Naka-study leave siya?:)

hey Kirbs. Nadaranan lang sa postings. Boy Mejo is not my target at all. I like some of his perspective though. Tani, he's study leave will bear good fruit sa aton sa Iloilo. Go, go, go for Boy Mejo. Kita mo iya nga blog? patay niya to katira si Boboy. haha.

spacewagon1

October 22nd, 2006, 11:55 PM

spacewagon1

October 22nd, 2006, 11:59 PM

then visit Dinagyang.Com once in a while, Mr Space. Another great addition to a good list of forums dedicated to Iloilo and the Ilonggos. You can also start "stomping your feet and go with the clashing of cymbals and drumbeating" with our kasimawas as everyone's echoing your so called "Hala Bira!"

I'll try later. Gotcha!

spacewagon1

October 23rd, 2006, 12:12 AM

DOT-6 to bestow Excellence Awards

ILOILO City -- Major players in the tourism industry will compete with each other in the Regional Tourism Excellence Awards, one of the eight grand events of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.

To be given by the Department of Tourism 6 (DOT-6), it seeks to recognize and honor the region’s best of the best in a dinner ceremony on October 25 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

There is the Regional Director’s Award. DOT Regional Director Edwin Trompeta will present it to either an individual or institution that has greatly helped in the overall development and promotion of tourism in Western Visayas.

Seven major awards are up for grabs – Institutional Awards, Individual Awards, Creative Awards, Environmental Tourism Awards, Best Destination Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Regional Director’s Award.

With 10 different categories, the Institutional Awards will be given to those that have achieved excellence in quality of service or facility. Institutions are vying to be chosen as the Best Hotel, Best Resort, Best Accommodation, Best Restaurant, Best Tour Operator, Best Tourism Event, Best Tourism Convention/Marketing Bureau, Best Tourism Council/Association, Best LGU, and Best Tourist Transport Operator.

The Individual Awards will honor those who have achieved a reputable track record. The Best Tour Guide, Best Tourism Frontliner, Best Taxi Driver, Best Tourist Transport Driver, and Best Tourism Officer will be chosen.

The Creative Awards will acknowledge either individuals or institutions that have promoted the region through travelogues, feature articles, marketing, and advertising.

The categories are Best Travel Publication, Best Travel Writer and Best Tour Package.

There are two categories in the Environmental Tourism Awards. One will be awarded to the Best Eco-Tourism Product and the other to an institution with the Best Eco-Business Practice.

The Best Destination Award will recognize the overall feat of a specific town or city with both LGU and private sector working together in the development of its tourism industry.

A Lifetime Achievement Award will be bestowed upon a person who had an outstanding career and has made a lasting impression in the region’s tourism industry.

SOURCE: PANAY NEWS (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news5.htm)

spacewagon1

October 23rd, 2006, 12:21 AM

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Wherever your travels take you in Iloilo, you will experience the unique charm of this historic province. A relatively short trip, and you are magically transported to a totally different environment, an extra ordinary destination of remarkable sights.

Standing at the crossroads of the Orient and the developed Western world, ILOILO lies in the Heart of the Philippines, stretching 4,663 square kilometers. This strip of land is cut by the Iloilo and Salog Rivers, looking like a nose, hence, the name "Irong-Irong," and later, Iloilo was given. Occupying the southern and northeastern portion of Panay Island, to the north of Iloilo lies the Province of Capiz and JIntotolo Channel, Guimaras Strait washes its southern shores, to the eastern side, the calm waters of Panay Gulf and Iloilo Strait, and the Province of Antique is our western neighbor.

Composed of 42 municipalities and a component city, Iloilo is readily accessible to the different regions of the country. Its unique location has made Iloilo the commercial, cultural and intellectual center of Western Visayas from the dawn of history. Strategically, it is considered as one of the main tourist’s entrance here in the region. Iloilo City, the vibrant provincial capital, is a booming financial center.

The provinces’ geographical structure and makeup has, in fact proven to be an advantage to the traveler, particularly the adventurous, daring and enterprising. The province is connected by a network of modern roads and bridges that traverse towns in the south with their old churches and Antillan houses; the cool, mountain haven of pine trees, flowers and wildlife sanctuaries in central Iloilo; and the stunning land and seascapes with strings of resorts in the north.

But, for many visitors to Iloilo, their enduring memory of their travel will always be the people. Considered as the birthplace of Malayan civilization in the Philippines, present-day Ilonggos are a complex lot, most come from Malay stock, with varying infusions of Chinese and Spanish ancestries. Ilonggos are gregarious, fun-loving people whose hospitality is legendary. Their amiable faces, always ready with a warm smile and a cheery welcome, embodies a beautiful culture with pleasing voices that echo a proud past. Ilonggos are proud of their legacy as people normally entertaining their guests with tales of their cultural affluence. Moreover, Iloilo is steep in historical significance. Its contribution to history is valuable. It is home to freedom fighters, outstanding legislators, legal geniuses, noted business pioneers and famed musicians. Ilonggo’s zest for life has made us a world-class professional human resource.

Wherever your travels take you in Iloilo, you will experience the unique charm of this historic province. A relatively short trip, and you are magically transported to a totally different environment, an extra ordinary destination of remarkable sights and attractions: a rendezvous of street dancing in January, retreat in April, beachcombing in May, from June to October, it is bustling education center, and the closest thing to white Christmas in December

There will definitely never be a dull moment here. Many who visit over and over again, and who have definitely fallen in love with the place, would attest to the charm, beauty, and magnetism of Iloilo.

(SOURCE: ILOILO OFFICIAL WEBSITE (http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=176&Itemid=180)

spacewagon1

October 23rd, 2006, 12:23 AM

mga amigos y amigas:

nag-start na ako sang bag-o nga thread. Please come and visit Iloilo @ 25.

Have a good day to all !

spacewagon1

October 23rd, 2006, 12:27 AM

Welcome to Iloilo City and Province

Thread 25

Hala Bira ! ! !

spacewagon1

October 23rd, 2006, 12:29 AM

Out of curiosity lang. Paano mag-parade ang Paraw Regatta sa Iloilo? Will they bring their paraws for procession? ha ha. And how will they perform?

Gee, 11 festivals from Iloilo alone. Think the performance will last til the late afternoon. Damo pa preparation nga daan ang kada-isa though ang performance is only 10-15 minutes only.

that I agree.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

spacewagon1

October 23rd, 2006, 12:34 AM

http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/images/banners/ILO.gif

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 03:46 AM

mga amigos y amigas:

nag-start na ako sang bag-o nga thread. Please come and visit Iloilo @ 25.

Have a good day to all !

thanks for starting the new thread, Space.

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 03:48 AM

Wow ! Very, very impressive gif. Cheers amigo!

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 03:50 AM

Iloilo - Heart of the Philippines

25

Sinjin P.

October 23rd, 2006, 03:56 AM

Locked, Archived

Sinjin P.

October 23rd, 2006, 03:58 AM

The Previous Iloilo Threads:
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IMPRESARIO

October 23rd, 2006, 04:27 AM

WELCOME TO
ILOILO CITY and ILOILO PROVINCE !
THREAD 25 !
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IMPRESARIO

October 23rd, 2006, 05:08 AM

Originally Posted by Kirby:

I agree with you Oboi. We can turn Villa-Calumpang into a great boulevard sans squatters residing the area. It's a good plan indeed.
__________________

^^That is a great idea! palaparon ang dalan into 4 lanes ,make a boardwalk with hotels/restos. high rise condos around, nami guid tani kun may ara determination and will ang local gov't towards this.:|

WawaY[625]

October 23rd, 2006, 05:38 AM

paki baha naman itong thread na to ng pics ng old and new iloilo...tagal ko na kasi gusto pumunta dyan

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:13 AM

Medicus Philippine Paramedical and Technical School of Iloilo, Inc.'s 1st Foundation Anniversary
Text by Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan

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MPPTS 1st anniversary

Medicus Philippine Paramedical and Technical School of Iloilo, Inc. (MPPTS) celebrated its 1st Foundation Anniversary with a bang. The two-day affair kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by MPPTS bigwigs from Iloilo and Davao, followed by a mass and school blessing officiated by no less than Archbishop Angel Lagdameo. MPPTS 1st anniversaryOther activities included a motorcade participated by the different day and night batches as well as a grand open house. For the piece de resistance, no celebration is complete without a night of fun, food and dancing. School officials, teachers and students momentarily forgot exams, MPPTS 1st anniversary lectures and hospital duties and trooped to the ballroom of Iloilo Grand Hotel for MPPTS's anniversary-cum-acquaintance party. Truly it was an unforgettable night -- a fitting ending to MPPTS's two-day anniversary celebration and a perfect way to begin a new chapter of excellent education. To MPPTS -- more power and congratulations!

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/23/medicus.philippine.paramedical.and.technical.school.of.iloilo.html)

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Another addition to an already long list of tertiary schools in Iloilo City. Congratulations ! And Happy 1st Anniversary !

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:22 AM

Convention center to rise in Iloilo
By Ramel dela Cruz

A NEW form of accommodation was launched last Oct. 10, 2006 at the Centennial Hotel, Iloilo City.

This is the "Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center", considered as the grandest and biggest convention center in Western Visayas.

"This will be an international world class convention center," Felix Tiu, chief operating officer, said.

The resort is being constructed in Alta Tierra Village, Jaro and is estimated to be finished by January 2007. However, it will open as early as December this year.

Tiu said this resort is being made for people who wanted to conduct seminars and conventioneers here; be provided with their wants and needs and to open doors for tourism in the province.

"We are not here to compete but to complete the convention facilities," Tiu said.

It was reported earlier that Iloilo City had a hard time attracting conventions because of the lack of accommodations, and such is being answered by the Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center.

It has six restaurants offering different cuisines. Those who like Asian, Italian, into seafood, coffee and pastries, barbecue and grill and small meals patterned after fast food chains, have something to choose from.

Miner del Mundo, chief chef, said that their food is being prepared as you would at home - homemade quality.

The resort/hotel has two beautiful gardens that are perfect for weddings, birthdays and proms.

They also have a covered gym, pools, fantasy playground for the kids and many more.

They won't be charging for entrance fee, so everyone who's interested to relax and have fun can go inside.(RDLC)

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This is the second Centennial Hotel in Iloilo City? I guess both of them have the same owner, Mr. Tiu. With a little bit descriptions above, looks like Mr. Tiu is cooking up with something, making Sarabia Manor Hotel and Covention Center a rundown of its market. Sarabia, considered to be the biggest convention center in the region at present will have a direct competition in Jaro by January. What a good way to stir hotel business in Iloilo! And did the the new convention center claim to be the biggest and grandest centre as well? We'll see in few months' time. :|

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:29 AM

Ilonggos dominated Asian League
By Eugene Original

ILONGGO shooters-Uygongco, Jardeleza and Chua are now the talk of the practical shooting community in the country and in the world.

This was after the recent Asian League Championship held at the CPRA firing Range in Mactan, Cebu on October 9-14, 2006, which proved the mettle of the Ilonggo shooters by outgunning shooters from all over the Asean Region.

more info: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/23/sports/ilonggos.dominated.asian.league.html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

Durano to grace opening of W. Visayas Tourism Assembly

TOURISM Secretary Joseph Ace H. Durano of the Department of Tourism (DOT) will be here in Iloilo City for the grand opening ceremonies of the weeklong extravaganza, Western Visayas Tourism Assembly Monday.

A motorcade along the main thoroughfares of the city will jumpstart at SM City Iloilo today.

An opening ceremony follows which will be held at the SM City Activity Center at 4p.m., cocktails will follow.

This weeklong extravaganza features eight equally captivating and enlightening events dubbed " the best of the region."

A Cultural Showcase at SM City Iloilo will highlight the provinces or cities historical and cultural heritage.

Today will be Iloilo City's Day, Antique Day on 24th, Aklan Day on the 25th, Guimaras Day on the 26th, Negros/ Bacolod City Day on the 27th, Capiz/Roxas City Day on the 28th and Iloilo Province Day on the 29th.

An off shot of "WOW Philippines, Best of the Regions", Western Visayas Tourism Assembly is a project of the Department of Tourism 6 (DOT 6), spearheaded by Director Edwin Trompeta and the City Government of Iloilo.

This is also supported by the Regional Development Council 6 (RDC 6), Iloilo City Conventions Bureau (ICCB), Negros Island Tourism Inc. (NITI), Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), Philippine Tour Operators Association (Philtoa), Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA), WVSU Cultural Center, and SM City Iloilo (RCS)

link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/23/news/durano.to.grace.opening.of.w..visayas.tourism.assembly.html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

habagatcentral1

October 23rd, 2006, 01:18 PM

you're way too young for a facelift, Bernie whilst Calle Real is way too old and needs a real makeover. he he. Seriously speaking, unless they turn Calle Real into a cafe shops haven and signature branded accesories sanctuary, reviving its old glory is far from reality. It needs a pool of drawers to enliven the place. The only thing I can suggest is to make it like any high streets here in UK or streets like Piccadilly, Bond or Oxford Circus, where all branded shops lined the long stretch. It would be very ambitious but a good probability once the city government put its hand and mind into it. Problem is, will these brands entice the Ilonggo public? Who knows?

Knowing how Ilonggos wouldn't let go of their fortunes in their pockets, hehehe! :D

Calle Real really needs to be revitalized but preservation is far too expensive than destroy and build scheme. Cebu right now has plans to close Colon St but almost the majority of the jeepney routes in the city starts here, and so is Calle Real. That's just one of the obstacles. PECO and other establishments such as the street vendors are giving an eyesore.

We couldn't do it very drastically. We can do it gradually. But lest, Im getting frustrated with ICCHCC. Sorry to say, either it is for "image" thingy that this body is doing or its just not functioning as of this moment at all. They haven't started educating the public thoroughly on how these heritage treasures are so important in Ilonggo society. Basi ato sila, nag-session liwat kag nagbakal sang ice cream para magkaon.

We need concrete action and not just on words!

habagatcentral1

October 23rd, 2006, 01:32 PM

Ey, any images of the West Visayas Tourism Assembly? :)

IMPRESARIO

October 23rd, 2006, 02:25 PM

you're way too young for a facelift, Bernie whilst Calle Real is way too old and needs a real makeover. he he. Seriously speaking, unless they turn Calle Real into a cafe shops haven and signature branded accesories sanctuary, reviving its old glory is far from reality. It needs a pool of drawers to enliven the place. The only thing I can suggest is to make it like any high streets here in UK or streets like Piccadilly, Bond or Oxford Circus, where all branded shops lined the long stretch. It would be very ambitious but a good probability once the city government put its hand and mind into it. Problem is, will these brands entice the Ilonggo public? Who knows?

^^thats an ambitious proposal kirby, I've been to Picadilly,Oxford Circus and Bond Streets, they are fabulous places!With regards to CAlle Real: I think we should get rid of all the ugly wires and posts around that area, improve the sidewalks and rennovate all the old buildings , have a big budget, improve the street and traffic in the area, remove eyesores like ugly signboards, posters,placards,etc. that do not seem to jive with the area. Its needs alot of political will and determination and cooperation with the present owners and tenants of the area for sure. But it will really be a sight to behold if it would be renewed to its once former glory.:|

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 03:09 PM

Tourism assembly to incorporate tourism, new marketing strategies
By Maricar M. Calubiran

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Tourism Assembly logo

The weeklong Western Visayas Tourism Assembly which opens today, October 23, aims to incorporate tourism and marketing strategies in order to sell the festivals and tourism places in the entire region. The department is also looking into the full swing promotion of domestic tourism apart from the foreign tourism industry.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said they want to focus on the regional tourism and marketing which is also in response to the current trend on the tourism industry. The tourism department is also expected to present its tourism action plan initialized in 2005 during its tourism summit.

He said, the holding of the tourism assembly will address the regional issues and concerns confronting the tourism industry. There are several issues raised during the tourism summit in 2005 which could be addressed during the assembly, added Trompeta.

Trompeta said the assembly is purposely designed "to get everybody involved as one regional destination."

"It is not to compete with each other's festivals but to compliment with each other," he said.

Among the highlights in the weeklong activities is the Parade of Festivals scheduled on October 27, 2006. Seventeen festivals in the region including the various festival queens will parade in the city's major thoroughfares on that day.

The parade of festivals will showcase El Cinco de Noviembre of Bago City; Paraw Regatta Festival of Iloilo City; Sto. Nino Festival of Kalibo, Bariw Festival of Nabas, Aklan; Pahinis Festival of Laua-an, Antique; Sinadya sa Halaran of Capiz; Tinu-om Festival of Cabatuan; Pandayan Festival of Badiangan; Saad Festival of Leganes; Lanot Festival of Janiuay; Cry of Jelicuon Festival of New Lucena; Manggahan Festival of Guimaras; Kahilwayan Festival of Sta. Barbara; Masskara Festival of Bacolod City; Binirayan Festival of Antique; Babaylan Festival of Bago City; Pintados de Passi of Passi City; Banaag Festival of Anilao and Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City.

Trompeta said the successful promotion of the domestic tourism is only a matter of arranging and packaging. The promotion of the domestic tourism is a lifeblood of the nation.

Trompeta cited the case of Japan where more than 4 million Japanese tourists visit the tourist destinations in Japan itself surpassing the number of foreign tourists.

However, the success of the domestic tourism depends on the support and cooperation of the local government units concerned. The executive and the legislative departments should be synchronized to attain the purpose in the promotion of domestic tourism, Trompeta said.

"Nothing will happen if the mayor and the council are at war with each other, said Trompeta.

Also part of the activities in the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly is the giving of awards to stakeholders who have made contributions in the development of local tourism industry to be held on October 25.

There will also be a Western Visayas Tourism Forum the whole day of October 25 where significant topics related to the tourism industry will be discussed by the invited speakers.

(link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/23/tourism.assembly.to.incorporate.tourism.new.marketing.strategies.html
source: The News Today)

chymera00

October 23rd, 2006, 03:15 PM

IMPRESARIO

October 23rd, 2006, 04:09 PM

^^Can't wait to see 'em Chy! lookin forward to see the pics! yey!

habagatcentral1

October 23rd, 2006, 04:32 PM

The number one eyesore in CalleReal: LYING SPAG CABLES

chymera00

October 23rd, 2006, 05:06 PM

Me, Pacific, and IAMME had little meet today. Coudn't contact pacific so it was only me and IAMME who went up Balaan Bukid in the morning, stayed there till noon and went down to SM to see the opening of the Western Visayas Tourism Forum, where we coincidentally met pacific.

Here's the pics:

from SSC Iloilo (pardon my handwriting)

http://static.flickr.com/112/277286603_e717d038be.jpg

Dare Devil

http://static.flickr.com/80/277286598_47711d6e42.jpg

View of Guimaras

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IMO, Antique had the best looking booth. Though all of them could've done better.

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Cultural Performance

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Perspective of the new Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center, which is having a soft opening in December. It will be in full swing on March 2007 (just in time for the opening of the new Iloilo airport)

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Haven't properly edited the pics because my Photoshop just broke down, it'll be a while before I can post more pictures esp. the hi-res panorama of Iloilo City.

IMPRESARIO

October 23rd, 2006, 05:28 PM

^^Wow! Great Pics! busog naman ang mga mata namon! heheh,cheers!!!! Guimaras looks so prestine,thanks Chy!

chymera00

October 23rd, 2006, 06:22 PM

Centennial Resort and Convention Center

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The Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center occupies a 4-hectare complex conveniently located inside Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines.

The Centennial Resort Hotel and convention Center is a first class year-round family destination. A resort within the city where diverse leisure, entertainment, adventure, dining, beauty and wellness are specially packaged to your satisfaction. Every event is a celebration that promises personalized service and hospitality that is genuinely -Ilonggo.

Amenities

Business Center
Transportation Rental
39 Rooms (21" flat TV, free WiFi access, etc...)

6 Restaurants
1. Asyana - Asian Fusion
2. Marikudo Seafood - Fresh Seafood
3. La Trattoria - Italian Specialties
4. Oasis - Casual dining
5. Barbeque Plaza - Native Grilled Food
6. Sidewalk Cafe - Coffee and Pastries

Adventure Camp
1. Go Kart and ATV Tracks
2. Wall Climbing
3. Air Soft War Games Facility
4. Zipline
5. Golf Driving Range
6. Camping
7. Obstacle Race
8. Archery

Sports
1. Bowling Alley
2. Billiard Hall
3. Swimming Pool
4. Table Tennis
5. Footsal
6. Basketball Court
7. Badminton Court
8. Shooting Range

Wellness
1. Mandalay SPA
2. The GYM
3. Jacuzzi Circle
4. The Salon

Iloilo International Convention Center - 2,800 seat capacity
Centennial Grand Ballroom - 400 seat capacity
Centennial Royal Ballroom - 250 seat capacity

IMPRESARIO

October 23rd, 2006, 06:57 PM

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3815/collage26dh1.jpg
- pics courtesy of Chymera:|

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:10 PM

wonderful pictures Chymera. Again, thanks for all the effort.

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:22 PM

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:26 PM

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Wonderful and Beautiful GUIMARAS ... as ever.

kirby21

October 23rd, 2006, 09:54 PM

that and a lot more. I believed, too, that if we'll be able to entice good companies to open their speciality stores within the area, things will start to change. The approach will a reverse domino effect. Old and historical buildings' interiors will be renovated wonderfully, good shoppers will flood the center, then maybe the government of the city will take more interest in improving the area. Especially the area going to the Iloilo Central Market. Let's turn Plazoletagay into something like of NY's Time Square or London's Piccadilly Circus. Take all those horrible billboards and change them into a dazzling neon lights display at night time. Make the street as incandescent as ever. It would be a great start. But of course, like Incognito always says, it takes a good political will and collaborative effort from NGOs, businessmen and government agencies to make it a very successful project.

Again, it's way too ambitious but we have to aim for the best rather than settle for less. It's a challenge not only for the city government but for the entire Ilonggos in the region. And I don't believe that Ilonggos are way too tight-fisted when it comes to money matters. We just want quality that'll satisfy however much we pay for it. If its really good shops, I'm sure Ilonggos will be in no doubt take advantage of it. Just have a look and feel around the city's vibration. It's not only cheap shops that prosper. More than that is a good list of middle-class shops and high ends stores that make good money in Iloilo City at present.

IAMME

October 24th, 2006, 04:55 AM

I fell asleep immediately after eating dinner last night. I guess I was tired.
Chy's aerial pics of Iloilo are 4x better than mine so I'll leave it to him to post those.:)

While waiting for Chymera, I took time to take pics of the Ledesma House:
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The real live eagle:
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Chymera taking shots
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Another daredevil:D
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Taking even more shots
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I'll post the rest in the Guimaras thread

In the Tourism Assembly, Dagoy was there!
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/100_0613.jpg

The crowd substantially increased when the Ms. Western Visayas Tourism candidates were presented
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/100_0624.jpg

Western Visayas Tourism Assembly Cultural Presentation
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/th_100_0621.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/?action=view&current=100_0621.flv)

IMPRESARIO

October 24th, 2006, 06:23 AM

^^Great Pics IAMME! thanks for the great shots!
I like this one the most...
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/100_0571.jpg
chymera taking pictures of Iloilo, heheh

habagatcentral1

October 24th, 2006, 08:10 AM

^^ I guess si Chy na. :D

WawaY[625]

October 24th, 2006, 08:38 AM

imagine the view 10-20 years from now, that skyline will be filled with skyscrapers

kirby21

October 24th, 2006, 11:16 AM

WV promotes tourism straight from home

After two years of taking tourism promotions to Intramuros, Manila, Western Visayas yesterday launched its first weeklong tourism assembly in Iloilo City. At the staging of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) until October 29, the region’s tourism sector now attracts tourists and visitors from the heart of culture itself.

Antique Governor Salvacion Perez, Regional Development Council (RDC-6) head, said bringing the promotions to Manila had been both costly and difficult as very few visitors take a glimpse of the region’s attractions.

“It’s about time the visitors see, enjoy and savor all the best the region’s tourism can offer,” Perez said.

(more info: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php
source: The Guardian Iloilo)

Forum highlights tourism issues, priorities

The Department of Tourism 6 (DOT 6) is all set for the Regional Tourism Forum. As one of the eight events of the on-going Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, it will be held at the Kalantiao Hall of Barceló Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center on October 25.

Designed for all stakeholders, it will identify and explore issues, resolve priorities, and establish linkages aimed at the development of regional tourism. The whole-day forum will tackle four main issues: destination management, heritage tourism, medical tourism, and tourism education.

(more info: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories7.php
source: The Guardian Iloilo)

kirby21

October 24th, 2006, 11:23 AM

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/100_0613.jpg

Dagoy, my fave mascot. Hala Bira Dagoy !

:pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
:pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper: :pepper:
:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse:

kirby21

October 24th, 2006, 11:26 AM

wonderful pics and video, IAMME. Ledesma Antillan House looks really grand. Eagles at their best !

habagatcentral1

October 24th, 2006, 01:20 PM

;10214056']imagine the view 10-20 years from now, that skyline will be filled with skyscrapers

If they will solve the energy crisis and "old political handling" in Iloilo, then why not?

I'm just concerned on what happened a few years ago when Soriano of San Miguel Corp withdrew its construction of San Miguel Brewery due to a former politician who wants to have an additional "tong" each beer case it releases.

Also, the infrastructures in Iloilo are being eyed by "vultures" that are a constant threat to the city. Remember, Iloilo lost its glory because of the "seige of Muelle"?

And finally, although IMO progress is slow, but hopefully the new breed of Ilonggos would seek to see her motherland rise from the graves of oblivion.

:)

IMPRESARIO

October 24th, 2006, 01:46 PM

^^What eloquent words bern! "graves of oblivion"....yey! =)

habagatcentral1

October 24th, 2006, 01:55 PM

^^ Those words best describe what Iloilo was and will NOT be.

Sa pihak nga bahin sang balita:
Guess what song is this and who sang it?:

Tani mahambal sa kanta kong ini
Tanan nga ginagusto sining taguipusuon ko
Tani sa bisan diin pakatdo sa kabuhi
May paghigugma, may paglaum, kalipay kag pulos;
Tani sa tagsa-sandali matilawan pa,
Kanami sang ulupdanay kag simpelng kalipay
Ta' na sakay na, basi...
Ara da, ara da, ang guinapangita mo...
^^ Just for fun, guintranslate ko. Ini isa ka kanta nga nagpasikat sa isa ka VJ subong sa MYX.

Nalingaw ako sa pagtranslate sang kanta pa-Hiligaynon. Try nyo magtranslate sang kanta nga paborito nyo sa Ilonggo. (mas maayo kon Tagalog or Bisaya ang i-translate para indi mabudlay magtranslate)

Just for fun lang. :D

IMPRESARIO

October 24th, 2006, 03:45 PM

^^Budlay man ina man, indi pa ako daan updated sa mga musik dira subong sa pinas...heheh

kirby21

October 24th, 2006, 11:47 PM

W. Visayas tourism fest opens
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Assembly highlights 22 fiestas of region
By the PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

ILOILO CITY — The Western Visayas’ version of Wow Philippines, the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly which gathered various festivals in the region, opened Monday at the lower ground floor of the SM Activity Center.

Antique Governor Salvacion Zaldivar-Perez, who chairs the Regional Development Council (RDC), one of the lead sponsors of the event, cited the region, which she said has a lot to contribute to tourism.

"The No. 1 tourist attraction is here. We, in Panay are very fortunate to have a crown jewel in tourism, which is Boracay," she said.

She said the idea for the assembly was born from her discussion with Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, who mentioned the need to refine the promotion of the festivals and destinations in the region in a way that the mere mention of a festival would already serve as a recall for the destination itself.

Meanwhile, City Councilor Jose Espinosa, who represented Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, said the holding of this event is the region’s response to the challenge of President Arroyo for this region to become one of the frontliners in the promotion of Central Philippines as haven for tourists.

Western Visayas boasts of 22 festivals. In 2005, Espinosa said this region was able to attract 1.5 million visitors, which in turn contributed P28 billion to the country’s coffers.

"Let us give importance to our tourism industry. Let us help attract more tourists from Japan, Australia, Taiwan, Russia, China and Korea," he said.

The eight-day festival opened with a caravan along the major thoroughfares of Iloilo City.

A simultaneous opening of the tourism exhibit and fair, travel exchange/mart and a showcase of cultural shows highlighted the first day of the regional event.

The theme of this event is "Sustaining Domestic Tourism: Turning Ideas Into Action".

The opening ceremonies was attended by Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab, local officials from the various provinces and cities in the region and the regional heads of national government agencies in Western Visayas.

(source: Manila Bulletin
link: http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2006102577981.html)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

October 25th, 2006, 04:04 AM

zyndtel

October 25th, 2006, 06:45 AM

Baw dasig mapuno ang Iloilo thread ah!

WawaY[625]

October 25th, 2006, 07:28 AM

what is this "seige of Muelle"?

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2006, 07:56 AM

;10227479']what is this "seige of Muelle"?

Forgive my poetic license and for being so overly-romantic with history, hehehe! Much appropriate pa siguro kung "Fall of Muelle". I was the one who made that phrase but very comparable to this scenario in the 50's:

According to Alfred McCoy's work "The Queen Dies Slowly", it refers to the period when Iloilo's River Wharf (back then Iloilo's port only refers to the river wharf known as Muelle Loney) was under the conflict of two labour unions (more likely stevedores or arrastres: the Consolidated Union of the Philippines (CLUP) and the Federacion Obreros de Filipinas (FOF)) in order to seize control of the port.

From its opening to international trade in 1855 onwards before World War II, Iloilo's wharf was really raking money, thus the famous slogan: "Ang Kwarta, ginapiko kag ginapala." ushered. Many people would want to control this lucrative infrastructure back then because the flow of money from sugar was immense. All sugar products from the vast planations in Negros Occidental are exported internationally through Iloilo City before World War II. remembrance of the British Vice-Consul who ushered in the era of sugar boom by introducing modern farming techniques and enocuraging sugar trade in Negros and Panay. Egro, he is known as "The Father of Philippine Sugar Industry"

After the Japanese Occupation, Iloilo's prominence in the Visayas and Mindanao was already waning because of the opening of a direct access of sugar factories to ports in Negros Occidental in Pulupandan and Bacolod. Also, since the sugar economy was already declining after World War II, many workers complained about their minimal wages, lay-offs and mismanagement.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/253376606_28fd4e2a3b.jpg**

The conflict between the two labor unions reached to the point where the Caltex Depot was bombed by mid-50's. Iloilo port's infamy reached the shores of Manila and Cebu and it discouraged the entrepreneurs and invstors to open up business in Iloilo. Passengers who are coming from different parts of the country feared of the port since not only these arrastres are rumored to do extortion to shipping companies and businessmen, but also pickpockets. The merchants fled the dying city. Thus, the "Death of the Queen" was inevitable.

That is how important an infrastructure is to a city. What brought life to the city also brought death upon it.

The wharf has witnessed the the abandonment of her sons and daughters for better opportunities outside Iloilo back then. This was one of the reason of Iloilo's demise. A victim of monocrop agricultural industry and as what Ambeth Ocampo said "Prosperity without progress".

A bitter medicine that is hard to swallow and a lesson learned the hard way. But nevertheless, hope was never lost in every Ilonggo spirit. And now, they are moving forward, despite the recent adversities that hit the Ilonggo heartland.

Hala Bira Iloilo! Sulong sa pagbag-o!

*Alfred McCoy, A Queen Dies Slowly: The Rise and Fall of Iloilo City. The Philippine Social History (7). Asian Studies Association of Australia: South East Publicaion Series, pp.297-358.

**Image courtesy of Chymera00 of exploreiloilo.com

kirby21

October 25th, 2006, 12:20 PM

WV has key role in mega-regions project
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The Western Visayas region has a very significant role in the Arroyo administration's mega-regions project as far as tourism promotion is concerned.

This was given emphasis by Regional Development Council (RDC) chair Governor Sally Perez of Antique during the opening of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly last Monday.

Perez said the region has many resources which could be used in the tourism promotion. This includes the white-sand beach of Boracay Island. She said Boracay is considered the first of the three jewels in central Philippines. The other two are Cebu and Bohol. "We are very fortunate that we have the crown jewel," Perez noted.

In her opening speech, Perez also expressed that the holding of the assembly will enable the people in the region to see, enjoy and savor the best that the region can offer. "We should concentrate on the promotion of provincial tourism," she said.

The holding of the tourism assembly here is meant to incorporate tourism and new marketing strategies in order to promote the tourism industry of Western Visayas. The tourism assembly is sponsored by the Department of Tourism Region 6 and the Iloilo City government.

Perez thanked the cooperation of the various local government units in the region with regard to the holding of the weeklong affair. She ushered the officials concerned to make the event highly successful.

Part of the event is the exhibit of products native to every province of Western Visayas. Venue of the exhibit is SM City Iloilo. Each day, every province will also present a cultural showcase.

Meanwhile, Tourism Secretary Ace Durano is the keynote speaker in today's (Wednesday) Westrn Visayas Tourism Forum. In the forum several topics will be discussed. Among the topics in the forum are: "Destination management: Making tourists look forward for another visit"; "Heritage tourism: Looking back to the future"; "Wellness tourism: Shaping a healthy tourism industry; and Relevant tourism education: Molding globally competitive tourism professionals."

In the forum, it is also expected that the department will give an update on the implementation of Western Visayas Tourism Action Plan for 2010.

(source: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/25/wv.has.key.role.in.mega.regions.project.html)

kirby21

October 25th, 2006, 12:26 PM

In tourism promotion destinations and festivals should go together, says DOT exec

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary for Tourist Services & Regional Offices Oscar Palabyab encouraged officials in the region to develop a scheme where places could be promoted along with festivals in order to become competitive as far as tourism promotion is concerned.

Palabyab said there is a projected 120 million traffic of tourists in the Asia Pacific region in the coming year and the region should have its share of the tourist arrivals.

He said the country is targeting to attract foreign tourists more particularly from Japan, Australia, China, Korea, Russia and Taiwan.

(more info: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/25/in.tourism.promotion.destinations.and.festivals.should.go.together.says.dot.exec.html
source: The News Today)

Forum to tackle tourism issues and priorities

The Department of Tourism 6 (DOT 6) is all set for the Regional Tourism Forum. As one of the eight events of the on-going Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, it will be held at the Kalantiao Hall of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center on October 25.

Designed for all stakeholders, it will explore, identify issues, resolve priorities, and establish linkages for the development of regional tourism. The whole-day forum will tackle four main issues: destination management, heritage tourism, medical tourism, and tourism education.

(more info: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/25/forum.to.tackle.tourism.issues.and.priorities.html
source: The News Today)

A showcase of festivals

On October 27, the streets of downtown Iloilo City will transform into a sea of colors. In the Regional Parade of Festivals, 20 of the region's more than 100 festivals will march along the streets in a vibrant and collective celebration that intertwines culture, history and religiosity.

As one of the eight major events of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, it highlights the biggest festivals from the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental in a half-day extravaganza that culminates at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

(more info: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/25/a.showcase.of.festivals.html
source: The News Today)

kirby21

October 25th, 2006, 12:29 PM

Chy ty sa mga Pics kag info.
I'll try to visit that come Jan 07.
Regards to all ILONGGO FORUMERS!
Hala Bira! Lapit na!
Can you hear the beat??? :dj:

Hi there Metro. Long time, no hear amigo.
More or less ga-umpisa na sila practice subong for Dinagyang. Nagka-start na sila launching bala for Dinagyang 2007 sang opening guid sang Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.:)

kirby21

October 25th, 2006, 12:40 PM

Looking through Iloilo's glorious heritage
By Roilo Vincent G. Laguna

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

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

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

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

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

The Macavinta House

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josefa Segovia Student Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jalandoni's Old House

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avanceña House

This is now known as Camiña Balay nga Bato.

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

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

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

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

These are some of the many heritage houses in Iloilo. We can feel how blessed we are in terms of history and important structures in the country. This, we pay tribute to the lessons and experiences it shared in the development of Iloilo.

Time may run so fast but it cannot tarnish the memories shared by our forefathers; though the physical built up are now slightly damage, the history is priceless.

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

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

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

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

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

*article taken from: Sunstar Iloilo

chymera00

October 25th, 2006, 02:38 PM

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2006, 02:49 PM

^^ Wa'ay naglupok Chy, thank God! KSP lang gaubra sina sa Iloilo! Pang-ginamo!

Ari Article sa Inq7.net
click lang ang link na ini para sa dugang nga impormasyon:
http://newsinfo.inq7.net/breakingnews/metroregions/view_article.php?article_id=28656

On the lighter side, you have the right to go there at Amigo. Although flattering but its Intelectuall Property Rights were saying here. You deserve the credit after taking that shot.

By the way, featured sa eMagazine ng CebuPacific Air "Smiles" ang roadtrip sa Panay.

Ari samples:
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/panayana.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/panayana2.jpg

Source: CebuPacificAir.com
Ledesma, Lester. "Romancing the Road". Smile Magazine. PPA Publishing. October 2006. Singapore pp.27-30;

If you want to read the article, click on the link below:
http://www.cebusmile.com/2006/10/01/road-tripping/

IMPRESARIO

October 25th, 2006, 05:18 PM

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/10/25/masskara.girl_tn.jpg

A performer in the recently concluded Masskara Festival of Bacolod City takes a rest after a tiring performance. Contingents from the region's various festivals will march the streets of Iloilo City on Friday, October 27, as part of the weeklong Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.:|

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2006, 05:27 PM

A performer in the recently concluded Masskara Festival of Bacolod City takes a rest after a tiring performance. Contingents from the region's various festivals will march the streets of Iloilo City on Friday, October 27, as part of the weeklong Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.:|

Chy, prepare your camera and mediapass. Tani mag-meet kamo da sa WVTA. Magsinadya kamo da! :)

chymera00

October 25th, 2006, 05:34 PM

Chy, prepare your camera and mediapass. Tani mag-meet kamo da sa WVTA. Magsinadya kamo da! :)

I've already got my media pass .... the problem is, may class ako that day (whole day) ... grr, dapat ga enjoy ko subong sembreak

chymera00

October 25th, 2006, 05:36 PM

please visit the Iloilo Infra Thread and see "The List" .... hope you can make additions and contributions :D Especially on whether the projects are really ongoing or proposed

http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=371157&page=8

Wa'ay naglupok Chy, thank God! KSP lang gaubra sina sa Iloilo! Pang-ginamo!

Ari Article sa Inq7.net
click lang ang link na ini para sa dugang nga impormasyon:
http://newsinfo.inq7.net/breakingnews/metroregions/view_article.php?article_id=28656

On the lighter side, you have the right to go there at Amigo. Although flattering but its Intelectuall Property Rights were saying here. You deserve the credit after taking that shot.

By the way, featured sa eMagazine ng CebuPacific Air "Smiles" ang roadtrip sa Panay.

Ari samples:

Source: CebuPacificAir.com
Ledesma, Lester. "Romancing the Road". Smile Magazine. PPA Publishing. October 2006. Singapore pp.27-30;

If you want to read the article, click on the link below:
http://www.cebusmile.com/2006/10/01/road-tripping/
mau lang ba ...

@Amigo Brochure: kad2an ko to gani bwas or sa fri kung pwede :D just look at the exact similarities

http://static.flickr.com/92/279101694_77c10a9267.jpg
http://static.flickr.com/63/202888875_fe8a088253.jpg

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2006, 05:42 PM

I've already got my media pass .... the problem is, may class ako that day (whole day) ... grr, dapat ga enjoy ko subong sembreak

Hala, sin-o magkuha sang mga pix sa Parade of Festivals? :uh: Kon hapon sya nga daw sa opening salvo sang Dinagyang, teh ok lang na. Pero kon sa aga na....thats a problem indeed.
Tani kapuli ko da.

Basi sa Dinagyang Chy me ara ka duty, ahay...

IAMME

October 25th, 2006, 06:18 PM

Iloilo City Panorama taken by Chymera from Balaan Bukid: (quite large)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCity3.jpg
Nami tani i-label, galing kay ka-damu gid sang buildings.:)

chymera00

October 25th, 2006, 06:25 PM

Iloilo City Panorama taken by Chymera from Balaan Bukid: (quite large)
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCity3.jpg
Nami tani i-label, galing kay ka-damu gid sang buildings.:)
Ay mau kay na ubra na siya. My PC can't handle it, hehe. Tried stitching each 6MP photo one by one, half-way pa lang 1.4GB page file na consumed :| grabi lag

Alingatong

October 25th, 2006, 06:33 PM

'Baw! ganda gid. fresh na fresh. First time ko nakakita ng Iloilo panorama na ganito kalapad. Sa amon nga mga bisaya " Dili sumo tan-awon. Lahi sad ang view!"

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Ako na mag-label para sa inyo mga toto. :D

IAMME

October 25th, 2006, 06:47 PM

I used 1.4MP photos which Chy sent me to stitch that. It could have even been more wonderful if we could stitch those raw 6MP pics.:) Just imagine how large those tiny buildings could get.:)

SuperDog

October 25th, 2006, 06:53 PM

It looks like a pleasant city in Latin America. very nice.

Alingatong

October 25th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Galing nyo talaga. I've noticed na flat pala halos ang Iloilo. Wala man lang bundok o hills at wala rin masyadong matataas na buildings. Ilang storeys ba ang pinakamataas na building?

habagatcentral1

October 25th, 2006, 07:03 PM

Ari. Pasensya na guid. hehehe! Wa ko PC nga akon nga daan diri. :D
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/IloiloCity3-2.jpg

@Alingtong. 8 floors so far ang pinakamataas sa Iloilo. Dahil sa clay ang foundation kaya nalimitahan ang pagtaas ng buildings. The nearest hill in Iloilo is 15 kilometers away. Iloilo has a lot of land to expand with but mind you, the size of the city itself is as small as 56 square kilomemters but already has a population of 365,820 as of 2000 NSO. It is a highly-compact city.

shadow_can2003

October 25th, 2006, 07:09 PM

Wow! Iloilo is emerging. Hope it can sustain it's development.

IAMME

October 25th, 2006, 07:25 PM

For a higher-res pic of the pano, click here (http://www.freewebtown.com/fish0/iloilocity3.jpg). I guess I am never satisfied when it comes to resolution...:D

WawaY[625]

October 25th, 2006, 07:45 PM

wow..ok sa iloilo ah, pwede lakarin ang Robinsons-SM delgado-Gaisano City!

its a friendly city para sa mahilig maglakad..:) nice

re: tallest building..arent medicus and that hotel in smallville taller than 8 storeys? i think they are more than 10...(parang nabilang ko noon sa pic) ok ok you guys should know better kay wala pa manko kadto iloilo hehe..pero basi nasipyat ra ka ihap bern..:D

IAMME

October 25th, 2006, 07:57 PM

;10232964']wow..ok sa iloilo ah, pwede lakarin ang Robinsons-SM delgado-Gaisano City!

its a friendly city para sa mahilig maglakad..:) nice

Iloilo City is indeed compact, especially the city proper area. However, Robinsons, SM Delgado, and Gaisano City aren't as close as they look in the pano. It's because of the zoom that they look that close to each other. Robinsons-SM delgado-Gaisano City is actually about 1.5km accdg. to Google Earth. Still walkable.:)

death327

October 25th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Great pic chy and IAMME... summer next year you should get the same pano. The background will be better... the high mountains of Madias-Baloy complex.

oboi

October 25th, 2006, 10:43 PM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/IloiloPanorama-1.jpg

shyaman

October 26th, 2006, 02:24 AM

spacewagon1

October 26th, 2006, 02:48 AM

spacewagon1

October 26th, 2006, 02:55 AM

Oboi1 and Bernie, salamat sa pag-label sang pano ni Chymera. Ayos gid mga migs.

Alingatong, Waway, shadow_can and SuperDog, Welcome to Iloilo Thread. Hope you'll enjoy more pics and entries here in our thread.

Chy and IAMME, halong sa pagsaka niyo. Si Chymera daw puwede na palidon sa Cross sang Balaan Bukid. haha. Well-deserved accolade for both of you and your endearing efforts to bring us the latest pics straight from the heart of the Philippines.

Keep the ball rolling mga migs !

D'Transporter

October 26th, 2006, 03:05 AM

Impressive panorama!! Nice to see Iloilo progressing so much!!

spacewagon1

October 26th, 2006, 03:06 AM

;10232964']wow..ok sa iloilo ah, pwede lakarin ang Robinsons-SM delgado-Gaisano City!

its a friendly city para sa mahilig maglakad..:) nice

re: tallest building..arent medicus and that hotel in smallville taller than 8 storeys? i think they are more than 10...(parang nabilang ko noon sa pic) ok ok you guys should know better kay wala pa manko kadto iloilo hehe..pero basi nasipyat ra ka ihap bern..:D

Waway, if you want to mallshops in Iloilo, better start with Gaisano City Mall in LaPaz District - passing Forbes Bridge (Metro Iloilo Water District-Iloilo Hall of Justice- The Iloilo River Queen Hotel - The Castle Hotel - Museo Iloilo - Department of Tourism Regional - Iloilo Provincial Capitol - Doane Baptist Seminary) - The Atrium Mall, then SM Delgado, then MaryMart Mall and lastly Robinson's Place Iloilo. If by walking (without dropping in every mall) you can spend at least 30-min to an hour walk, which I believe is not bad at all especially in a fair day.

You can even have a quick look at Payless Plaza at the back of SM Dlegado, or The Amigo Mall (barely 5-minute walk from SM Delgado) or proceed to the old Gaisano Department Store after Robinson's Iloilo. I'm sure you'll enjoy strolling in Iloilo City's Downtown Area. It's where shopping really takes place (lest Diversion Road and Jaro District).

spacewagon1

October 26th, 2006, 03:13 AM

o no ... I've just heard sa TV Patrol about a bomb (didn't hear if it went off or was just discovered) planted in the 2nd floor of Robinson's Place Car Park Building. Hope noone got hurt, argghh ... Those losers can go to hell >: (

Anyways, just been with pacific, iamme, and ferrersky again to discuss some ssc agendas, mostly about the T-shirt. We've already produced the semi-final design, pacific is just going to put the final work in paper and we'll be posting it here for final approval :D so you guys can tell us if you would want to order.

We're also thinking of doing this "mini-project", but it's just on the planning stage so we can't post about it yet, hehe.

Also, after gathering some brochures sa Travel Exchange and sa LGU Booths, IAMME saw a picture that was familiar in the brochure of AMIGO Terrace Hotel. It seems they took my picture (I'm already 99% sure that it's mine) without my permission. So I need to go to their mall office to clear things up, hehe. Actually, I'm more flattered than anything ... I told them that I'd appreciate it if they'd put credits on the photo and that I have a lot more photos of Iloilo if they're interested :D

Keep the sniffing dogs everywhere .. haha. We need them all. Security of every Ilonggos and their visitors should always be considered, first and foremost.

Btw, Chy may similarity gid man ang pic if not totally the same. Just try to be discreet to ask kung diin nila kinuha ang pic. Probably, pareho lang kamo angle nga ginkuhaan and same day lang, so may possibility nga pareho gid inyo letrato. But if sa imo gid ina, I hope they'll be brave and fair enough to give you the credit. You deserves it really well.

Chy, biskan wala pa, ma-order na ako iya. Padala ko lang sa maabot dira sa January ang akon bayad. haha. Oks? Medium lang kung wala free size.

spacewagon1

October 26th, 2006, 04:07 AM

Durano: WV vital to super regions program

THE national government is eyeing to make Western Visayas “a pillar of tourism” by pouring P49 billion worth of infrastructure projects under the central Philippines “super regions program.”

Speaking at the Western Visayas Tourism assembly forum yesterday, Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano said Region 6 is vital in making central Philippines the tourism cluster of the country.

The forum was held at the Kalantiao Hall of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Known for their rich natural, cultural and historical sites, the Central Philippines is composed of 27 provinces from Regions 4 to 7 and the Caraga.

The super regions program of the Arroyo administration aims to develop growth in the countryside by developing specific industries in four regional groupings.

Under the mega-grouping, North Luzon will be the agri-business quadrangle, Metro Luzon will be the urban beltway, Central Philippines will focus on tourism, and

Mindanao will focus on agri-business and serve as the cyber-corridor.

Durano said the key to making Western Visayas the pillar of the tourism sector is “to open regional and secondary gateways to the six provinces of the region.”

Among the major projects cited is the expansion of the Kalibo airport and the construction of two airports of international standards in Iloilo and Negros Occidental, a modern seaport in Guimaras, the Iloilo City flood control project and highways connecting provinces and towns to air and seaports.

Durano said the completion of the Iloilo and Silay airports are “very much anticipated” by the national government.

“Once these airports are operational, we can now package and market Western Visayas to international tourism agencies. The two airports will also mean more direct international flights to Panay, home to the world-famous Boracay Island, and Negros Occidental,” Durano said.

The national government is also addressing the electrical power demand of Western Visayas to sustain the tourism industry. The tourism chief said the 40-megawatt geothermal power plant in Bago City, Negros Occidental and the upgrading of transmission lines in Panay are key energy projects in support of the “tourism cluster vision.”

Durano assured political and tourism industry leaders in Western Visayas that the funds for the multibillion projects are already in place.

“The vision of making central Philippines as the tourism cluster of the country is a materializing and evolving reality. With the natural, cultural and historical attributes of the region complemented with infrastructures, I am confident that Western Visayas will become a pillar of the country’s tourism industry,” Durano said.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories3.php)

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gist:

Western Visayas : A Pillar of the Country's Tourism Industry

Hala Bira !

whyte

October 26th, 2006, 05:39 AM

:wave:

news thread na gali kita

thanks as usual for the great photos and articles

will be contributing MORE by december

repost ko man ang iban nga mga pics diri sa pex :)

Christendom

October 26th, 2006, 07:48 AM

habagatcentral1

October 26th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Updates from Iloilo courtesy of Sir Ben:

Bernie,

You're right, WVTA is about to have a grand parade of 19 festivals tomorrow at 8 A.M. Yesterday we had our Tourism Congress and Awards at the Sarabia Manor Hotel, which was attended by about 300 pax, and the Fiesta Trak project of ArtistShop was inaugurated. Friday evening we are choosing our Ms WV Tourism.

For 2007, Dinagyang plans to have international involvement through the UN Campaign. We are promoting the Millennium Development Goals. Dagoy will tour the Philippine Cities, fluvial procession will be more grand, and we are venturing into a fund raising project - the International Ice Show.

See you January with lot of your friends.

Ben Jimena

habagatcentral1

October 26th, 2006, 09:49 AM

habagatcentral1

October 26th, 2006, 10:34 AM

Iloilo City is located on an alluvial plain

Another panorama but low-res campix from my phone (before it was stolen :cry: )
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/60815965_48bee817ec_b.jpg

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 12:02 PM

balik naman ko di after 5 days of absence. Sako sa trabaho. Nice pics and articles guys. Medyo lawig-lawig pa ta basahon sini.

Shyaman, WELCOME GID DIRI SA ATON THREAD

where are you at? Australia? Or EU? Post lang di migs. Indfi lang mag-settle sa basa. We need all your input here. Tanan nga input maayo gid basta ang intention maayo man.

Kirbs, wala na ako kasabat imo email. Dir na lang ako mag-PM amigo. Tan-awa lang da.

How's the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly? Halos tanan diri nga entry about sa WVTA. And all of them are great!

Again, Hala Bira ILOILO !

Madamo guid nga salamat sa imo amigo.

Welcome back. Sako guid subong tanan. Barely a month more to end the first sem so magutok ang library. Musta na da?

Of course, WELCOME, WELCOME kag WELCOME guid para sa utod naton, Shyaman. Kabay pa nga malipay ka man magbasa-basa diri sa aton hilo.

Cheers everyone !

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 12:18 PM

Another confab in Iloilo City. The list is getting longer everyday sa mga conventions, seminars, general assembly, workshops nga gina-held sa aton ciudad. Iloilo is becoming a present convention haven. Even sa sports meet, Iloilo will be hosting the NATIONAL PRISAAA next year. Di ba, this year kita nag-host sang Palarong Pambansa to stage it comeback? Ano na ang natabo? Right now, aside from The Western Visayas Tourism Assembly, Iloilo is also hosting the 1st Bangus Congress. Tani more and more of this conventions will be held in Iloilo. Anyway, here's another update for the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly:

Showdown of Festivals slated October 27th

THE major highlight of the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly will be a presentation of the various festivals in the region on Friday, October 27th, in the streets of downtown Iloilo City.

Nineteen tribes from the different provinces of Region 6 will showcase their festivals at Freedom Grandstand starting at 8 a.m.

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The Top 5 festivals will be chosen as winners with a cash prize of P5,000.00 each.

The Paraw Regatta and Dinagyang Festivals of Iloilo City are excluded from joining the said dance competition.

During the parade and showdown of festivals, Iznart, JM Basa and Ledesma Streets will be closed and traffic will be re-routed from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.

more info: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/26/news/showdown.of.festivals.slated.october.27th..html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

Fair game for all other festivals. Tani may video to capture sang Festival Showdown sa aton. Hala Bira!

College press confab set in November

The 2007 Regional Press College Conference (COPRE) and Awards spearheaded by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) happens November 29, 2006 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City.

An annual gathering of college paper writers who have been participants to the series of basic journalism seminar workshops conducted by the PIA, the summit will hold writing contests in various categories to be joined in by some 200 college paper writers.

more info: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories10.php
source: The Guardian Iloilo

P29B upgrades W. Visayas infrastructures: Tourism exec

THE National Government is investing P29 Billion in Western Visayas to upgrade its various infrastructure projects to bolster the region’s tourism industry, Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said Wednesday at the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly at the Sarabia Manor Hotel.

........

The tourism secretary said that Central Philippines is host to 51 weekly international flights. These include 5 flights to Japan; 16 to South Korea; 2- Taiwan; 14- Hong Kong; 12- Singapore and two flights to Malaysia.

“Seven out of ten most visited beaches in the country are located in Central Philippines, and the top visited beach is here in Western Visayas,” Durano said.

He further said that the once the construction of the new Iloilo Airport is completed in year 2007, the DOT “is really looking forward to this, because with this new airport we can already package and aggressively promote this part of the country to our foreign tour operators”.

“Western Visayas is a tourism cluster by itself, it can now really be pushed internationally, and I can say with confidence that this region of the Central Philippines as the country’s tourism cluster is boosted by its natural, cultural attributes complemented with good infrastructures,” the tourism secretary concluded. (T.Villavert/PIA)

more info: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/26/news/p29b.upgrades.w..visayas.infrastructures.tourism.exec.html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 12:27 PM

Updates from Iloilo courtesy of Sir Ben:

thanks for the posting the update Bernie, straight from the horse's mouth. he he. Don't take it literally (for Ben Jimena). Basi maakigan ta sini bala.

Ano nga International Ice Show ang himuon nila? Are they putting an Ice Skating Rink sa aton? Abi hambal si Sir Ben nga klarohon niya ini? Si Dagoy i-pa Ice Skating nila. Go, go, go Dagoy!

Dagoy is going international na. It has been learned that Dinagyang Festival will be the first festival to carry the United Nation's (UN) Millenium Development Goals. Making it more internationally-acclaimed as ever. Any idea kung diin nga mga places si Dagoy mabisita sa Pinas? Tani aga pa ang kalibutan palibuton na nila si Dagoy to start the drumbeating.

Hala Bira Dagoy! Hala Bira Dinagyang !

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 01:24 PM

Waway, if you want to mallshops in Iloilo, better start with Gaisano City Mall in LaPaz District - passing Forbes Bridge (Metro Iloilo Water District-Iloilo Hall of Justice- The Iloilo River Queen Hotel - The Castle Hotel - Museo Iloilo - Department of Tourism Regional - Iloilo Provincial Capitol - Doane Baptist Seminary) - The Atrium Mall, then SM Delgado, then MaryMart Mall and lastly Robinson's Place Iloilo. If by walking (without dropping in every mall) you can spend at least 30-min to an hour walk, which I believe is not bad at all especially in a fair day.

You can even have a quick look at Payless Plaza at the back of SM Dlegado, or The Amigo Mall (barely 5-minute walk from SM Delgado) or proceed to the old Gaisano Department Store after Robinson's Iloilo. I'm sure you'll enjoy strolling in Iloilo City's Downtown Area. It's where shopping really takes place (lest Diversion Road and Jaro District).

In fact, we're cool with walking here in Europe, Space. Sang una lakat man kita ah. And I still loved to walk and stroll, and enjoy the soothing coolness of the wind. Nalipat ka i-include ang CitySquare-Marketplace. he he. Joke lang migs.

BYAHILO

October 26th, 2006, 03:12 PM

daw pila lng ka adlaw na dula ako .. 25th thread na ang iloilo. ehehhee

jaz came back from bacolod. sorry gid wala na ko kahapit sa iloilo kay super tight gid sked ko. in fact gin drop ko na lng ang iban ko nga itinerary.

see you in january 2007!

shyaman

October 26th, 2006, 03:17 PM

whyte

October 26th, 2006, 03:30 PM

mga suki sang thread as of now

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shyaman

October 26th, 2006, 03:41 PM

In fact, we're cool with walking here in Europe, Space. Sang una lakat man kita ah. And I still loved to walk and stroll, and enjoy the soothing coolness of the wind. Nalipat ka i-include ang CitySquare-Marketplace. he he. Joke lang migs.

Korek ka dyan Kirbs. During my high school years, CitySquare-Marketplace was the bargain-hunter's paradise when it comes to shirts. Before that there was Walkshoppers across the street competing with Gaisano sa pabaratuhanay.

I also remember there was a Hotel Centercon (?) whose entrance is along a pedestrian "pasilyo" connecting JM Basa & Iznart Streets (short-cut). Beside the hotel along JM Basa is a Chinese restaurant where I frequently ordered for merienda the maki soup. Baw sa kanamit gid. It's a hidden treasure that tastes like no other. Tapos sa ingod ya may second-run theatre nga nagapagwa sang mga bold films nga ginasal-utan sang triple x scenes. Eyewitness account gid ko ya nga daan, proven without reasonable doubt hehehe. What happened to this area?

whyte

October 26th, 2006, 04:02 PM

I also remember there was a Hotel Centercon (?) whose entrance is along a pedestrian "pasilyo" connecting JM Basa & Iznart Streets (short-cut). Beside the hotel along JM Basa is a Chinese restaurant where I frequently ordered for merienda the maki soup. Baw sa kanamit gid. It's a hidden treasure that tastes like no other. Tapos sa ingod ya may second-run theatre nga nagapagwa sang mga bold films nga ginasal-utan sang triple x scenes. Eyewitness account gid ko ya nga daan, proven without reasonable doubt hehehe. What happened to this area?

ang hotel centercon is now known as CANADA HOTEL if im not mistaken
ang chinese resto could have been SUMMER HOUSE

oboi

October 26th, 2006, 04:18 PM

I also remember there was a Hotel Centercon (?) whose entrance is along a pedestrian "pasilyo" connecting JM Basa & Iznart Streets (short-cut). Beside the hotel along JM Basa is a Chinese restaurant where I frequently ordered for merienda the maki soup. Baw sa kanamit gid. It's a hidden treasure that tastes like no other. Tapos sa ingod ya may second-run theatre nga nagapagwa sang mga bold films nga ginasal-utan sang triple x scenes. Eyewitness account gid ko ya nga daan, proven without reasonable doubt hehehe. What happened to this area?

^^That cinema is the infamous MARIZ. It's common knowledge to all (maybe not?) that they show XXX movies during the twilight of its existence. :D

The portion of the building were MARIZ Theater used to be was renovated and renamed as CALLE REAL CENTRE. A portion of which is occupied by ACSI, a computer school.

This is all I know since I'm no longer based in Iloilo. :)

IMPRESARIO

October 26th, 2006, 05:24 PM

nice pics Chy and IAMME, aba 3rd placer ako sa mga suki sa thread, hheheeh,welcome to all newbies in this group! Hala Bira Iloilo!

shyaman

October 26th, 2006, 05:40 PM

IMPRESARIO

October 26th, 2006, 06:02 PM

^^di bala daw lapit lang dira ang Fatima Restaurant, namit man didto mag kaon...wla na cguro subong =(

IMPRESARIO

October 26th, 2006, 06:31 PM

diin ayhan ibutang ang "Ice Show" sa Iloilo during dinagyang man? Sa San Ag Gym, cguro ay.... daw mini Madison Square Garden,lol

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 08:25 PM

Thank you gid space and kirbs. Nagatulululo man luha ko ba :cry:. Na-touch gid ko sa pag-welcome nyo.

Space, ari ko di ya sa Sydney. Gasinentimos di ah.

Kirby, Wecky, etc etc... Centralian man ako. Tupaday man lang building ta anay. CE 91. I doubt that we know each other though coz when I was in 5th year, both of you were probably on 1st year or still in high school. I remeber during our time, we still have minor subjects in our 3rd or 4th year curriculum such as "Pilipino" while its on the 1st year curriculum of the Nursing course naman. That's why our Pilipino class back then is a combination of students from different courses, dominated by engineering & nursing studes. Daw ka sadya lang anay kay man enhinyero kag nar-es nga daan kung mag-updanay sa klase, labugay gid.

I'm glad to read all these developments in Iloilo. Does someone out there has a picture of Jollibee in Passi City? I was told that its a big 2-storey branch, even bigger that most branches in Iloilo City.

you're welcome Shyaman.:cheers2:

Ayti palareho na lang ta di nga mga Centralians. We're all over the world. he he. Akon classmates sang una sa Pinoy engineering man kay naulihi ako pa-enroll. Na-close-san ako isa ka subject so set in ko sa iban nga mga course though block sectioning ang nursing. Sadya man ah. Sadya pa gani engineering updon kay puro lang kadlaw obra niyo sa sulod sang classroom.

Thanks for reminding Jollibee-Passi City. Sa kadamo balita nalipatan na. I hope sombody can post it here. Pati na guid man ako nga gin-review mo ang thread 1 to 25. he he. Ako nagakalipat na kung diin nga thread kay kung kaisa matapos ang isa ka thread, wala na masabtan ang mga pamangkot sa previous thread. But there you go. Masulpot lang ina galing.

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 08:31 PM

^^di bala daw lapit lang dira ang Fatima Restaurant, namit man didto mag kaon...wla na cguro subong =(

daw ara pa bala ang Fatima Restaurant, Incognito. Dira man ko sang una gakaon or probably since bata pa ako kay ang ginalagas ko da ang ila display nga isda sa aquarium. he he.

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 08:35 PM

diin ayhan ibutang ang "Ice Show" sa Iloilo during dinagyang man? Sa San Ag Gym, cguro ay.... daw mini Madison Square Garden,lol

and turned it into like Jurassic Park .. he he. Nalipat ko sang movie ni Matthew Broderick nga ina. It was filmed in Madison Square where mommy dino layed all her eggs and feed them with fishes. Creepy ..

ha nadumduman ko na. Godzilla gali. yahoo!

kirby21

October 26th, 2006, 08:50 PM

^^That cinema is the infamous MARIZ. It's common knowledge to all (maybe not?) that they show XXX movies during the twilight of its existence. :D

The portion of the building were MARIZ Theater used to be was renovated and renamed as CALLE REAL CENTRE. A portion of which is occupied by ACSI, a computer school.

This is all I know since I'm no longer based in Iloilo. :)

sorry pero naabutan ko pa ang Mariz. haha. Kinda revealing. Iban namon nga classmates sang high school isog guid iya, isugan dungan. Even sang college pa. Siguro mga 1992 or 1993 na nila gin-close ang Mariz Theater. Ang Golden (or ano gani ngalan sang sinehan dira sa City Square ah?) sang una on and off may gina-sal-ot man sila.:| Ano na subong ngalan niya Oboi, Calle Real Center? Di ba dira ang una nga Summer House sa Iloilo? Dira pa ko sang una gapamakal T-shirt sa ground floor area kay barato pa dira ang YSL tee. Ambut kung nadumduman niyo pa ang pag-uso sang Crispa shirts? Such was the famous 80's. Sin-o abi makalipat sang Lee Garden, the nightly band show sa Sugbahan, a weekend swimming sa The Seaside Beach Resort. Ano pa gani nga famous sang 80's sa Iloilo City. Manumdum pa ako. Ano gani dira ang pubhouse lapit sa Super ah? he he

Rolls-Royce

October 27th, 2006, 01:02 AM

Maayong adlaw lang sa tanan. I've been lurking on this forum for quite some time now... tried to backtrack reading all of the previous threads. Ti batas timo, binasa ko halin thread 1. Maulhot-ulhot lang ko di ah.

Rolls Royce, kasimanwa gali kita. I read about the plugging of your debut novel here. I tried to look for it in the web and found out your real name. Nagsuspetsa dayon ko nga taga aton ka because of your last name. You lately confirmed through one of your posts that you are indeed from where I am. Ti ano pa bi mahimo ko kundi nag-order dayon ko libro mo eh kay curious gid ko mabasa libro mo para ma-sentensyahan ko man. I ordered it from an on-line bookstore here. They ordered it in the US pa and its expected delivery is on the 1st week of November. Kamahal kang libro mo ba. I got it for A$43 including postage. Sige lang kay sa pinasahi gid dya nga accomplishment ka kasimanwa ko.

Thank you gid nga duro. Abaw mayad lang hay nakita mo, lihog man ko promote dyan sa Oz if you've got time. Though we're in the wrong thread I'd like to thank you personally. Don't worry, I've mentioned something about Iloilo and Jaro Cathedral in my next novel. Lihog lang ko sulat ka review kung sa amazon.com kaw o kundi gani sa barnesandnoble.com kaw nagbakal, maskin ano lang comment mo, i can take whatever comments, negative or otherwise, lol. Cheers mate!

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 02:54 AM

Updates from Iloilo courtesy of Sir Ben:

they're joking, aren't they? Pila kuno ila subong budget nga year? Pamangkot pa gid tani, how long will they staged the International Ice Show? Basi ang gina-mean diri nga Ice Show is Ice Carving. Daw Edward Scissorhand ang style galing Ice lang. Galing diin naman ayhan nila i-display. Pero biskan ano man ina, okay gid and highly recommended, I guess considering nga support ina to the UN Millenium Development Goals. So I guess, it's for the good cause.

Bern, wala pa nila ma-post ang list of activities for Dinagyang 2007 no? Gusto ko mabalan-an tani nga apart from Kasadyahan and Dinagyang Ati-Ati Proper Contest, ano pa gid ang mga activities nga gin-line up sang Iloilo City prior the festival proper? And ano ang role sang ciudad in promoting the UNMDGs. Since they want a festival with social relevance, then it's just right lang siguro mabal-an naton to where Dinagyang 2007 is heading. Pero of course, malayo pa man. But IDFI I'm sure is busy finalizing the programme and committee already.

D'Transporter and zyanz, welcome to Iloilo thread.

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 03:07 AM

Ay abaw! Salamat oboi & whyte. Nabuko mga idad ta ba. It was indeed Mariz Theater and Summer House. Ang iba nga daan sang una, pagkatapos pabalhas sa Mariz (wa-ay nga daan aircon), derecho higop sabaw sa Summer House :laugh:. Gatururagas balhas mo. Count me out of this experience. May nag-istorya lang sa akon sang-una, mga tinonto bala nga sugilanon.

haha. Indi ka gid magpadakop Shyaman. Mariz is gross to some extent pero enjoy man gihapon tanan nga nagatan-aw ah.

Kadamo na nga mga old theaters ang wala sa aton dira sa Iloilo. One is Mariz (of course - center of Ilonggos raging hormonal inuendos .. haha), then ang Golden, Cinema, Crown kag ang kumpetensiya sang Mariz nga diutay nga sinehan lapit sa may Super Terminal. Pero English naman iya ginapaguwa. Btw, ano na lang ang mga sinehan dira sa aton? Ara pa ang Regent? Allegro? and two cinemas in Star Plaza Jaro? Damo na gid nagbag-o subong no? Halos ara na abi tanan sa mall ginabutang eh.

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 03:12 AM

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 03:53 AM

shyaman
welcome.tanan nga madumduman naton ishare lang naton sa tanan
hehehehe

FATIMA
i have great spaghetti memories there
is this the same as la veranda de fatima?

WAFFLE near SOCCORO DRUG
eversince ginabalikbalikan ko gid ang waffle dog and cheese nila

CINEMAS
the malls have killed almost (if not) all the stand alone
today kundi indi ukay ukay o bargain store na lang sila, basi abandoned na lang

LEE GARDEN/SUGBAHAN/LUGAWAN SA ILOILO
kanami lang panumdumun hehehe

SUMMER HOUSE
nagsaylo na sila sa may midtown hotel near amigo
brought my visitors there last september
and they cant stop "craving" for the pancit bihon (which for me is just ordinary hehehe )

MANSION HOUSE
pancit guisado memories at its best

DAINTY RESTAURANT
though ara man sila gyapon but i miss their old building
a classic chinese style ambiance
namit ila asado roll hehehe

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 04:13 AM

ang hotel centercon is now known as CANADA HOTEL if im not mistaken
ang chinese resto could have been SUMMER HOUSE

pardon my innocence pero diin ini dampi ang Canada Hotel (formerly Centercon)? Haven't been there all along.

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 04:14 AM

re: CALLE REAL rehab

yup i agree that first and foremost it should be closed to traffic (just like avenida rizal in sta cruz manila)
mostly ang jm basa lang from socorro to lets say plaza libertad or freedom grandstand

then let iznart street (central market area) take most of the rerouting though it'll be a nightmare since traffic volume will almost double
also make use of the iloilo river street as an alternate route

then comes the restoration of the building, street and its sidewalk.
also include those wires :D and that center island/railings have to go

will businesses be affected?
not really (hopefully not) since it the project once in full swing and finished can be an added attraction itself drawing not only the locals but also tourists.

a great mixture of the old and the new would enliven the street

now, how about the streets intersecting JM basa?
they could still be used only by private vehicles
OR they can be "makeshuft" parking spaces

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 04:18 AM

In fact, we're cool with walking here in Europe, Space. Sang una lakat man kita ah. And I still loved to walk and stroll, and enjoy the soothing coolness of the wind. Nalipat ka i-include ang CitySquare-Marketplace. he he. Joke lang migs.

tama ka migo. Lakat man gid tanan. Paano kay mostly high streets naman ang tira nila diri sa Europe. You don't need to drive kung puwede man. Mas maayo kay wala gasto sa pamasahe.

Ara pa ang Marketplace and Citysquare? Daw wala na mabati-an abi eh. Sa area dira daw wala na gid ko ka kadto. Kung makapuli ako sa aton, wala naman ako galabay sa downtown area eh. Dira lang ko pirmi sa Diversion, then Villa and anywhere outside the city proper perimeter. Sa pagkagutok gid sa downtown. Okay lang dira kung may transaction ka nga himuon. Kung wala, sa SM City na lang. Ara man ang tanan.

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 04:30 AM

pardon my innocence pero diin ini dampi ang Canada Hotel (formerly Centercon)? Haven't been there all along.

kon tsakto ako canada hotel na nag new name sang centercon

ara dampi paglampas mo sa THE COMMONER.

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 04:34 AM

tama ka migo. Lakat man gid tanan. Paano kay mostly high streets naman ang tira nila diri sa Europe. You don't need to drive kung puwede man. Mas maayo kay wala gasto sa pamasahe.

Ara pa ang Marketplace and Citysquare? Daw wala na mabati-an abi eh. Sa area dira daw wala na gid ko ka kadto. Kung makapuli ako sa aton, wala naman ako galabay sa downtown area eh. Dira lang ko pirmi sa Diversion, then Villa and anywhere outside the city proper perimeter. Sa pagkagutok gid sa downtown. Okay lang dira kung may transaction ka nga himuon. Kung wala, sa SM City na lang. Ara man ang tanan.

daw city square na lang bilin
yup.most of us tend to be where the action and the happening is so malls and bars are the main attractions
for those who grew up with/in the "old iloilo"
nostalgia purposes na lang cguro ang pagbisita sa downtown and some personal businesses.

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 04:45 AM

kon tsakto ako canada hotel na nag new name sang centercon

ara dampi paglampas mo sa THE COMMONER.

I know where The Commoner is sa Calle Real. Pero daw wala man ako makita nga hotel dira. Don't worry Whyte. It's probably me. It's be a while nga wala na ako nakapuli sa Iloilo or basi kung nakapuli man ako and nakalabay dira pero wala ko lang matalupangdan.

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 04:47 AM

baskog food trip mo Whyte ah. Been to few places you've mentioned. Man kung makapuli sa aton, kung ano ang bag-o amo man ang ginakadtuan. But I missed dining in sa Dainty, Roberto's and Wewins.

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 05:04 AM

I know where The Commoner is sa Calle Real. Pero daw wala man ako makita nga hotel dira. Don't worry Whyte. It's probably me. It's be a while nga wala na ako nakapuli sa Iloilo or basi kung nakapuli man ako and nakalabay dira pero wala ko lang matalupangdan.

imagine yourself standing at soccoro durgstore and walking towards freedom grandstand

1st you'll passby soem assorted shops
then seven seven trading then commoner through a narrow sidewalk
then comes a portion na medyo naglapad ang sidewalk kay medyo away from the street ang building
dira ang centercon/summerhouse sang una

:D

ako gina try ko lang naman nag mga hambal nila nga namit for a 1st hand experience and share sa mga istoryahanay :D

pagpuli ko queen sio pao sang robertos target ko liwat hehehehe

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 05:38 AM

ngaa queen haw? Curious lang ko. ha ha

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 05:39 AM

mapicture out ko na Whyte. Thanks gid though I wish to drop by sa hotel nga ina soon. OKay man siya. Even sa list sang mga hotels sa Iloilo City, indi mo siya makita-an.

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 05:45 AM

PARADE OF FESTIVALS
Reg’l Tourism Assembly
shrugs off security threats
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – In a vibrant and collective celebration that intertwines culture, history and religiosity, 19 of Western Visayas’ more than 100 festivals will march along the streets of downtown Iloilo City today.

The Regional Parade of Festivals of the 1st Western Visayas Tourism Assembly will transform this city into a sea of colors – one of the eight major events of the assembly. It will highlight the biggest festivals from the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental in a half-day extravaganza that culminates at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

The parade will start at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Regional Office on Bonifacio Drive, going to the first staging area at corner Iznart-Solis Streets going to the Freedom Grandstand.

Tonight, the Miss Western Visayas Tourism beauty pageant will be held at the West Visayas State University Cultural Center on Luna Street, La Paz. The pageant starts at 8 p.m.

Of the six provinces, Iloilo has the most number of performing festivals today. It includes the famous Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta of Iloilo City, as well as Tinu-om of Cabatuan, Pandayan of Badiangan, Saad of Leganes, Lanot of Janiuay, Cry of Jelicuon of New Lucena, Kahilwayan of Sta. Barbara, Pakuyang sa Tangyan of Igbaras, Banaag of Anilao, and Pintados of Passi City.

Negros Occidental is presenting three of its major festivals. From the capital of Bacolod City is MassKara while Bago City has the El Cinco de Noviembre and Babaylan.

Aklan will showcase two festivals with the world-famous Ati-Atihan of Kalibo and Bariw of Nabas. Likewise, Antique also has two festivals with Binirayan and Pahinis of Laua-an.

The provinces of Capiz and Guimaras will showcase its Sinadya sa Halaran and Manggahan, respectively.

The parade kicks off 8.a.m at the promenade of the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. From there, it will pass along the streets of Iznart, J.M. Basa, Ortiz, Rizal, and De Leon. The junction in Iznart and Solis Sts. will be the first performing area and the culminating performance is at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

Organizers have clarified that this is purely a showcase of festivals. It is not a competition, although special awards will be given.

Meanwhile, 11 even candidates from various festivals of the region – Dinagyang (Iloilo City), Ati-Atihan (Aklan), Binirayan (Antique), Sinadya sa Halaran (Capiz), Manggahan (Guimaras), Panaad (Negros Occidental), Paraw Regatta (Iloilo City), Binanog (Lambunao), Pintados de Passi (Passi City), Carabao-Carroza (Pavia), and Masskara (Bacolod City) – shall vie for the title of Miss Western Visayas Tourism 2006.

SOURCE: PANAY NEWS (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/main%20news.htm)

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 05:57 AM

ngaa queen haw? Curious lang ko. ha ha

as far as i know may ara man sila KING sio pao LOL
pero mas gamay syan
cgruo basi sa SIZE kay tam an gid man ka daku ang sio pao nila
and mahal na for Iloilo standards IMO

Queen's sio pao
(chicken & pork adobo with bacon,egg and hcinese sausage)
Available for only 3days a month.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/queensiopao.jpg

mapicture out ko na Whyte. Thanks gid though I wish to drop by sa hotel nga ina soon. OKay man siya. Even sa list sang mga hotels sa Iloilo City, indi mo siya makita-an.

even though i havent been/stayed there
i would not not let my self be caught dead there LOL
its not even a standard class hotel IMO
mas ok pa ang pensione houses
though i maybe wrong because as ive said na wala pa ko kastay didto

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 06:04 AM

haha. good then. better sa mga motels na lang sa aton siguro. Mas maayo pa.:|

Btw. Roberto's Siopao is really nice. Yummy!

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 06:09 AM

The Guardian wins tourism plums

THE Guardian was awarded two special prizes at the Regional Tourism Awards of the ongoing Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.

Western Visayas’ most read and respected newspaper was hailed Best Travel Publication while The Guardian columnist Bassinette Noderama was chosen one of the Best Travel Writers in the region.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Kalantiao Hall of the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center Wednesday evening.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary Salvador “Dong” Sarabia Jr. and DOT Regional Director Edwin Trompeta gave the plaques to the awardees.

cont reading ...
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories3.php)

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 06:12 AM

good idea Whyte. Fingers crossed.

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 06:29 AM

haha. good then. better sa mga motels na lang sa aton siguro. Mas maayo pa.:|

Btw. Roberto's Siopao is really nice. Yummy!

hahahaha
kay man ang location nya daw malaw ay
and i believe its clientele is you know what :D

isa sa mga ginalagas ko sa sio pao ay ang hardboild egg
thats why okay sa akon ang queen kag ang wewins

cant wait to have my sio pao comparative study LOL
with pictures :D

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 06:38 AM

they're joking, aren't they? Pila kuno ila subong budget nga year? Pamangkot pa gid tani, how long will they staged the International Ice Show? Basi ang gina-mean diri nga Ice Show is Ice Carving. Daw Edward Scissorhand ang style galing Ice lang. Galing diin naman ayhan nila i-display. Pero biskan ano man ina, okay gid and highly recommended, I guess considering nga support ina to the UN Millenium Development Goals. So I guess, it's for the good cause.

FIRE & ICE !
(DINAGYANG '07 & INT'L ICE SHOW)
:dance:

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 06:40 AM

kadlaw ka gid haw? so mas maayo pa ang Queen's Court gale? harhar. Can't wait for your display of siopaos, Whyte. Dugang gutom ko subong. Gusto mo coke? Almost 5am na diri sa amon pero gatungga pa ko Coca Cola.

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 06:44 AM

1 billion cguro or more needed for the renovation,close the street and make it into a park/garden,open space for pedestrians. it can be done.

oboi

October 27th, 2006, 07:28 AM

Miss ko na maglibot-libot liwat sa aton nga ciudad kapin pa dira sa Calle Real. Halos tanan ta nga kinahanglanon sa pagtu-on yara dira nagasentro sang una. Ang SHOE MART (ukon SM Shoe Mart sa iban... hehe) ang pinakasosyal nga kaladtu-an. Pero kon ikaw praktikal, didto kay sa SEVEN-SEVEN TRADING ukon sa THE COMMONER mamakal ka imo school supplies. Para sa mga unipormi - dira kami pirmi sa DIAMOND SHOPPING CENTER (daw sa ka dako pamati-an kon base lng sa ngalan :D) nagabakal ukon mabakal ka tela sa mga telahan para ipatahi nga pantalon. SAM'S kag CENTER SHOE PALACE and sikat nga sapatosan sng una.

Pero kon window shopping ukon lagaw-lagaw lng trip ko, dira ko sa Amigo Plaza gapana-ug. Libot-libot dira sa PAYLESS kag sa mall tapos malakat pakadto sa PLAZOLETA GAY diretso SEVEN-SEVEN asta makalab-ot sa CITY SQUARE kag MARKET PLACE. May cinehan pa diri sng una nga MAIN THEATER. Nagsira na ini kag gin-ukopar na ka City Square sng nag-expand sila. Pagkatpos diri, diretso ako sa GAISANO GUANCO. Halin diri makadto ako sa MARYMART MALL. Dira ako malibot sa CENTRAL MARKET pakadto Iznart St. kag Ledesma St. padiretso sa MARY MART sa Valeria St. Ang last stop ko... SM SHOEMART! Mapabugnaw didto kaw airconditioned... Hehehe.... :)

Btw, and cinehan lapit sa SUPER amo ang KUWEBA Mini Theater... hehehe... Kita ko lng ni... :D

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 08:09 AM

Sa COMMONER ako anay guina dala sang lola ko, dira ako niya guina baklan Matchbox Toy Cars if i do good in my Tests in School, syempre damo akon Matchbox,heheh, GI Joe pa guid gle...hehhe

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 08:37 AM

^^ Again, restoration is much expensive than "demolish and rebuild" thingy.

Kinahanglan na guid sang konkreto nga aksyon.

Cebu is also having the same dilemma as Iloilo right now. They're trying to close Colon but again...same as what Iloilo is experiencing (the project on the other half was set aside by the current mayor of Cebu since it is not his "priority"; ICCHCC and the LGU on the other hand, lacks actions but is part of the program).

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 09:20 AM

Oboi, Kuweba is a pubhouse. Dumduman ko na subong ang ngalan sang sinehan dira sa may Super - Vision Cinerama. Tihanan mo ina?

Akon sa Commoner man ako gabakal sang school supplies. Then my lola used to do her grocery in the New Island Bazaar kay gabaton sila cheque so dira na lang ginasinsilyuhan.

Aside Commoner, ara man ang Seven-Seven. School supplies and toys namon nga mga mag-tuod wer obtained from them. Loved to visit them every weekend to shop kay bag-o pirmi akon gamit. I was a bit of lola's boy in the past so basta shopping gani upod gid ko dayon. Then dira pa kami ga-market sa may Central. May bitbit pa ko na kung kaisa nga plastic bag. Inang di colour sang una nga plastic-knitted one. Daw bayong ah pero indi pa ina ma-consider nga bayong. What a great life indeed.

Then pag-weekend swimming pa gid sa Fort San Pedro bulong kuno sa hapo ko.

Christendom

October 27th, 2006, 09:22 AM

naka sulod nako da sa Canada Hotel sa babaw gid (formerly Centercon Hotel). dira ko nakilala na gin rename gali na. invite ko sang chatm8 ko.

kapoy pa ko kay naglantaw ko festival parade. Masskara & Babaylan festival ara. kag ang Lin-ay sng Negros '06 kag ang Miss Masskara '06.

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 09:34 AM

Sa COMMONER ako anay guina dala sang lola ko, dira ako niya guina baklan Matchbox Toy Cars if i do good in my Tests in School, syempre damo akon Matchbox,heheh, GI Joe pa guid gle...hehhe

GI Joe and toy cars of different kinds indeed. Pasampukon ko ina dayon. Pati lastiko para sa pitik-pitik ara sa The Commoner para damo colour and palaba sang salapid sang lastiko sa school. Ahay kasadya lang. Those were the days, my friend/s!

Basta sapatos, SAMS dayon !

spacewagon1

October 27th, 2006, 09:40 AM

daw city square na lang bilin
yup.most of us tend to be where the action and the happening is so malls and bars are the main attractions
for those who grew up with/in the "old iloilo"
nostalgia purposes na lang cguro ang pagbisita sa downtown and some personal businesses.

so wala na sila grocery store Whyte? Purely department store na lang?

Damo lang sang una rumbuhan sa Iloilo.

Remember Sofilems? Then pag-uso sang white shirts, halos tanan naka-Crispa. Ano pa gid ang mga brands sang una man?

Sang HS after clase sakay dayon Jaro_CPU then lagaw sa downtown, sa Calle Real. Til now, Calle Real man gihapon ang tawag dira. Think some things never changed.

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 09:45 AM

By the way guys,the name of Iznart Street from Central Market/maria Clara to Plazoleta Gay was changed to F.Caram Avenue.

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 10:28 AM

tanan nga madumduman naton ishare lang naton sa tanan
hehehehe

FATIMA
i have great spaghetti memories there
is this the same as la veranda de fatima?

WAFFLE near SOCCORO DRUG
eversince ginabalikbalikan ko gid ang waffle dog and cheese nila

CINEMAS
the malls have killed almost (if not) all the stand alone
today kundi indi ukay ukay o bargain store na lang sila, basi abandoned na lang

LEE GARDEN/SUGBAHAN/LUGAWAN SA ILOILO
kanami lang panumdumun hehehe

SUMMER HOUSE
nagsaylo na sila sa may midtown hotel near amigo
brought my visitors there last september
and they cant stop "craving" for the pancit bihon (which for me is just ordinary hehehe )

MANSION HOUSE
pancit guisado memories at its best

DAINTY RESTAURANT
though ara man sila gyapon but i miss their old building
a classic chinese style ambiance
namit ila asado roll hehehe

In addition sa comments mo migo, ari akon share of 80's & early 90's memories of Iloilo:

FATIMA: Ever popular gid man ini nga resto. Basta makapa-ciudad kami ni nanay sang gamay pa ko, always fatima gid kami naga-lunch. Isa pa, one of their cooks, cook anay sa sikat na carinderia sa atubang sang balay namon. Sang ulihi, may ara na sila branch sa atubang sang SM Delgado.

CINEMAS: Favorite ko anay tan-awan sine Cinema kag Golden. Along with Regent, these were the theatres showing the latest films (maski na a month or more delayed compared to Manila's screening dates). Labi na gid sang mauso mga Hongkong-produced films ni Jacky Chan, Cyntia Luster, Cindy Rothrock, etc. pagutok gid ko ya. Sang gin-showing ang Ghost, gatululagak balhas ko mo. Blockbuster nga daan. Pila man ka semana pinilahan si Demi Moore ba. Ang Riviera kag Allegro man ya usually showed kinda old double programs ano pa nami man matan-aw kay sulit gid bayad mo. Ang Regent waay ko gawa ginakadtuan kay daw sa malayo sa centro.

SUMMER HOUSE: As stated sa previous post ko, maki soup ang ginaudakan ko da.

SUGBAHAN PLAZA: Daw dira kami kakita away anay mo. Waay kami ya ga-pang-away, natripan lang guro grupo namon. Imbes magginamo, umeskapo na lang kami. Mga talawit ayhan hehehe.

Plus ari pa:

BAMBOO (?) RESTAURANT sa may Iznart St, malapit sa pasilyo pakadto sa Hotel Centercon. Namit man sud-an nila.

Mga CARINDERIA sa Central Market along Iznart St.: Sa liwat, sang gamay pa ko, dira kami nagapamahaw sa aga. Ginalagas ko nga sud-an nila, extra large chorizo ano pa ginaslice kag relyenong kasag.

"SINGLE-DOUBLE" makeshift streetside eatery somewhere near the intersection of Ledesma & Quezon Sts. The food was soup-based, daw sa papaitan nga style sang luto. It was known only as "single-double" to the folks who ate there. Di lang ko sure if what they meant for "single-double" is the serving size. Basta kami anay pag nag-order single lang pirme.

I also remember there was a KONG KEE RESTAURANT near Dainty which also served good pancit bijon and siopao.

NANDING'S sa atubang sang CPU 3rd gate. Nami man batchoy nila didto, a very satisfying alternative sa Teds.

DUNKIN DONUTS sa ingod sang Allegro. It was the first ever successful non-Iloilo based fast food chain na nagbukas sa Iloilo. Years before there was already a Mister Donut in front of Regent along Calle Real pero daw sa waay man sang gabakal. Daw sa manol gid ya mga Ilonngo sa Dunkin sang una. Hamak mo nga ang tawo nga gusto magbakal naga-awas asta sa gwa. Di lang pila, dis-uganay gid ya. But it was a flash in the pan lang gali. After a few months, nagtulutawhay man. What's nice about that branch it was open 24 hours, manami magpangape after a night's gimik.

SMOKEY'S: There was a time where Smokey's (yes, that hotdog chain) had several branches in the city. There was one along Ledesma in front of Golden Theater and another along Iznart beside Amigo. Eventually, Smokey's just disappeared, even in Manila. Outlets in MM are now reduced to kiosk types inside the malls.

STRAWBERRY MEGGY malapit man sa Allegro and Dunkin. It was a small bar with live acoustic performer kon kis-a. Ugaling, daw sa waay man kalab-ot isa ka tuig life span ya.

DISCOTHEQUE: Paborito namon anay kadtoan ang discohan sa may Hotel del Rio. I just can't remember the name. Talagsa man lang ko ya naga-disco ah, kung mahagaran lang. Kung maka-upod kag waay ko klase the day after, ti ginaka-agahan man sa discohan eh. Uso pa nga daan sadto nga music "I'm So Excited". Labugay gid sa dance floor mo.

Manumdom pa ko sang iba...

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 10:32 AM

By the way guys,the name of Iznart Street from Central Market/maria Clara to Plazoleta Gay was changed to F.Caram Avenue.

I believe it was renamed F. Caram since the 90's. If I remember it right, there was once a politician by the name Caram (a woman I think) in the 80's or 90's which triggered the renaming of the street. I'm not so sure though.

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 10:35 AM

^^ But like Jones Avenue of Cebu, Iznart is still Iznart despite the change of name and even the new generation still call that Iznart.

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Sa COMMONER ako anay guina dala sang lola ko, dira ako niya guina baklan Matchbox Toy Cars if i do good in my Tests in School, syempre damo akon Matchbox,heheh, GI Joe pa guid gle...hehhe

Ay abaw, pareho gid kita Incognito. Nagamururudlat mata ko da sa display nila nga mga matchbox. Maayo ka imo ya damo koleksyon. Ako ya daw sa 4 lang guro kabilog. Ingod sang Commoner ang Seven-Seven. Paindisanay sila nga duha kay man they sell variety of goods ala mini department store. Daw sa kagutok lang ugaling. Suki si nanay ko sa duha ka store nga na kay may sari-sari store kami, dira sya nagapangumpra schools supplies, etc. Kis-a gani sang-una, nagapamista pa sa amon mga despachadora nila.

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 10:42 AM

^^ But like Jones Avenue of Cebu, Iznart is still Iznart despite the change of name and even the new generation still call that Iznart.

You are very right. No matter what name they want to call that street, it's still Iznart to everyone, even the new generation don't dig that "new" street name. Most of us don't even know who Fermin Caram is.

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 10:47 AM

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 11:01 AM

Btw, and cinehan lapit sa SUPER amo ang KUWEBA Mini Theater... hehehe... Kita ko lng ni... :D

Hala Oboi... aminin! Nga-a nga daw sa memorable gid ya sa imo ang Kuweba aw? Nahagaran ka siguro ni Toyang Ermitanya. :D

I don't know if some of you still remember that PAYLESS EMPORIUM was located at one of the buildings between LBP and Casa Plaza along Iznart. This was before Amigo Plaza was constructed. After its transfer to Amigo, the building was occupied by a bank (BPI I guess), I don't know if it still is. Memorable sa akon ang Payless dira kay sang nauso ang Game & Watch didto ko kabakal.

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:03 AM

I'll catch up with you guys. Daw reminiscing the good 'ol days ang natabo diri. Glad to know nga halos palareho man kita ginakadtuan before. Probably, you're not that Ilonggo kung wala ka ka-shop sa Calle Real. Wow! Impressive discussion guys. Cheers!

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:08 AM

Ay hu-o gle Namit guid man dira sa "Nandings" infront CPU, namit Batchoy kag Arroz Caldo...MMmmmmmm, makadto to didto bala pag mapauli ako,hehehe

I Still prefer to call JM Basa St. as "Calle Real" somehow it just sticks to me and endears me to the place.

Incognito, ok gid man ang Nandings til somebody destroyed their reputation dira sa CPU about sa ila batchoy. Mr Nanding's son is my classmate sang High School sa CPU, no pa libre kami pirmi caldo. Ako gina-order dira pirmi Arroz Caldo with Egg plus puto. he he.

Calle Real is still the bst place to shop or window shops. Ara man gihapon ang mga daan na nga mga stores like Diamond kung diin barato tanan. Pirmi lang sale sa Calle Real hasta subong. My sis used to but crafts sang iya embroidery and stitch project dira sa Calle Real. Lipat na ako pangalan niya. Even ara siya sa America kung may magpuli gapadala man siya gihapon sang mga hilo niya da.

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:11 AM

I believe it was renamed F. Caram since the 90's. If I remember it right, there was once a politician by the name Caram (a woman I think) in the 80's or 90's which triggered the renaming of the street. I'm not so sure though.

I don't know kung ang F is Fermin. Tita Caram, the wife was as popular as the husband as well. :| No matter how they renamed the street amo man gihapon tawag sa aton. Like Calle Real. Wala pa ko kabati sa mga bata kag tigulang nga gahambal nga mapa-JM Basa ta. Rather mapa-Calle Real ta and so with Iznart and the rest. Very significant gid ina sa aton culture.

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 11:16 AM

Heritage Homes in Iloilo City
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shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 11:17 AM

Before there was a National Bookstore at Iloilo malls, I can only name two shops that sell paperback novels. One of them is Yuhum Bookstore along Calle Real, malapit sa Guangco. Mga daan lang ugaling mga baligya nila kay daw waay man sang gabakal. Madarag na ang kilid sang libro, ti abe.

Then China Rose Trading along Iznart (on the same building with Queen City Development Bank), had few selections of paperbacks at bargain prices kayman old printings na. I have to thank China Rose for introducing me to novels. Sa China Rose branch man nga ni ka makakita sang manami nga mga shirts and fashion accessories.

oboi

October 27th, 2006, 11:21 AM

Hala Oboi... aminin! Nga-a nga daw sa memorable gid ya sa imo ang Kuweba aw? Nahagaran ka siguro ni Toyang Ermitanya. :D

I don't know if some of you still remember that PAYLESS EMPORIUM was located at a building located between LBP and Casa Plaza along Iznart. This was before Amigo Plaza was constructed. The building is occupied by a bank (BPI I guess), I don't if it still is. Memorable sa akon ang Payless dira kay sang nauso ang Game & Watch didto ko kabakal.

Hehehe... minor de edad pa ko sang buhi pa ang kuweba. Wala ko da ka sulod. :D

Isn't that building called "Rosales Arcade" or something like that before it was bought by BPI? BPI only built a new facade but basically its still the same building.

@incognito_rn & kirby21: Mga batang Nanding's kita gle diri. Pirmi ga kaon ila arroz caldo kag batchoy kon kis-a take out. :)

@bernie - Yes Iznart has been renamed as F. Caram but I still call it Iznart. For me, renaming streets only adds confusion especially if there is no proper implementation (i.e. lacking in disseminating information about the name change; updating of street signs - saw a sign near Casa Plaza that says Caram St. but it's hardly noticeable; it's usage must be enforced to all concerned esp. businesses along the affected street; etc.). Another cause for the lack of recognition is the lack of acceptance of the new name.

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:24 AM

In addition sa comments mo migo, ari akon share of 80's & early 90's memories of Iloilo:

FATIMA: Ever popular gid man ini nga resto. Basta makapa-ciudad kami ni nanay sang gamay pa ko, always fatima gid kami naga-lunch. Isa pa, one of their cooks, cook anay sa sikat na carinderia sa atubang sang balay namon. Sang ulihi, may ara na sila branch sa atubang sang SM Delgado.

CINEMAS: Favorite ko anay tan-awan sine Cinema kag Golden. Along with Regent, these were the theatres showing the latest films (maski na a month or more delayed compared to Manila's screening dates). Labi na gid sang mauso mga Hongkong-produced films ni Jacky Chan, Cyntia Luster, Cindy Rothrock, etc. pagutok gid ko ya. Sang gin-showing ang Ghost, gatululagak balhas ko mo. Blockbuster nga daan. Pila man ka semana pinilahan si Demi Moore ba. Ang Riviera kag Allegro man ya usually showed kinda old double programs ano pa nami man matan-aw kay sulit gid bayad mo. Ang Regent waay ko gawa ginakadtuan kay daw sa malayo sa centro.

SUMMER HOUSE: As stated sa previous post ko, maki soup ang ginaudakan ko da.

SUGBAHAN PLAZA: Daw dira kami kakita away anay mo. Waay kami ya ga-pang-away, natripan lang guro grupo namon. Imbes magginamo, umeskapo na lang kami. Mga talawit ayhan hehehe.

Plus ari pa:

BAMBOO (?) RESTAURANT sa may Iznart St, malapit sa pasilyo pakadto sa Hotel Centercon. Namit man sud-an nila.

Mga CARINDERIA sa Central Market along Iznart St.: Sa liwat, sang gamay pa ko, dira kami nagapamahaw sa aga. Ginalagas ko nga sud-an nila, extra large chorizo ano pa ginaslice kag relyenong kasag.

"SINGLE-DOUBLE" makeshift streetside eatery somewhere near the intersection of Ledesma & Quezon Sts. The food was soup-based, daw sa papaitan nga style sang luto. It was known only as "single-double" to the folks who ate there. Di lang ko sure if what they meant for "single-double" is the serving size. Basta kami anay pag nag-order single lang pirme.

I also remember there was a KONG KEE RESTAURANT near Dainty which also served good pancit bijon and siopao.

NANDING'S sa atubang sang CPU 3rd gate. Nami man batchoy nila didto, a very satisfying alternative sa Teds.

DUNKIN DONUTS sa ingod sang Allegro. It was the first ever successful non-Iloilo based fast food chain na nagbukas sa Iloilo. Years before there was already a Mister Donut in front of Regent along Calle Real pero daw sa waay man sang gabakal. Daw sa manol gid ya mga Ilonngo sa Dunkin sang una. Hamak mo nga ang tawo nga gusto magbakal naga-awas asta sa gwa. Di lang pila, dis-uganay gid ya. But it was a flash in the pan lang gali. After a few months, nagtulutawhay man. What's nice about that branch it was open 24 hours, manami magpangape after a night's gimik.

SMOKEY'S: There was a time where Smokey's (yes, that hotdog chain) had several branches in the city. There was one along Ledesma in front of Golden Theater and another along Iznart beside Amigo. Eventually, Smokey's just disappeared, even in Manila. Outlets in MM are now reduced to kiosk types inside the malls.

STRAWBERRY MEGGY malapit man sa Allegro and Dunkin. It was a small bar with live acoustic performer kon kis-a. Ugaling, daw sa waay man kalab-ot isa ka tuig life span ya.

DISCOTHEQUE: Paborito namon anay kadtoan ang discohan sa may Hotel del Rio. I just can't remember the name. Talagsa man lang ko ya naga-disco ah, kung mahagaran lang. Kung maka-upod kag waay ko klase the day after, ti ginaka-agahan man sa discohan eh. Uso pa nga daan sadto nga music "I'm So Excited". Labugay gid sa dance floor mo.

Manumdom pa ko sang iba...

Wow! Almost palareho ta Shyaman except sang Strawberry Meggy, Discotheque, Single Double and Bamboo:

Here's my addition:

TRY ME ! - very Ilonggo fast food chain way before Jollibee and Mc Donalds came to Iloilo

ILOILO BAKESHOP AND PANCAKE HOUSE - direct competitor sang Try Me chains pag-abot sa Ice Cream-man.

JOURDIN SHOPS sa Amigo: mga display-display sa sulod sang balay

CHINA ROSE and CHINA ART: when it comes to school supplies. Dira ang pinakamanami.

BUHO: Bakeshop lapit sa UI. Kita kamo sina?

KONG KEE, FATIMA, WEWINS: for snack and lunch

DUNKIN DONUT: pirmi lang kami gapaaga didto or after sa Fort dira ang deretso kay Dunkin man ang first 24 hrs store nga open sa Iloilo. Way before Chowking pa.

BIRD's HOUSE: All the sweets dira then bowling sa St Elizabeth.

TREASURE HUNT DISCO : once Iloilo's disco maniacs haven.

... damo pa.:|

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 11:31 AM

Oboi, Kuweba is a pubhouse. Dumduman ko na subong ang ngalan sang sinehan dira sa may Super - Vision Cinerama.

Tama ka space. Vision gid man gali. Nagtalang si oboi kayman daw ga-atubangay lang bala kuweba kag vision. Ukon basi ginalangkoy man ni oboi pamasyar sa duha k alugar nga na. :D

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:33 AM

Hala Oboi... aminin! Nga-a nga daw sa memorable gid ya sa imo ang Kuweba aw? Nahagaran ka siguro ni Toyang Ermitanya. :D

I don't know if some of you still remember that PAYLESS EMPORIUM was located at one of the buildings between LBP and Casa Plaza along Iznart. This was before Amigo Plaza was constructed. After its transfer to Amigo, the building was occupied by a bank (BPI I guess), I don't know if it still is. Memorable sa akon ang Payless dira kay sang nauso ang Game & Watch didto ko kabakal.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Naku ha .. controversial gid ... OHHHHH BOY!

Shy, sang una building lapit sa Casa Plaza daw iya man sang Herway (and few other beauty networking stuffs) ina dira, or maybe Tupperware before pa sila nag-transfer sang ila gid nga building sa Molo.

Dira guid man nag-umpisa ang Game n Watch. Sadya pa to sang una ang "teatres" (don't know kung amo guid man ini ang spelling niya).

Btw, ang YMCA sang una maayo-ayo pa. Ambut lang subong? Daw wala na mabati-a ang Iloilo YMCA. Ara pa ang building niya pero open pa ina ayhan?

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 11:36 AM

@incognito_rn & kirby21: Mga batang Nanding's kita gle diri. Pirmi ga kaon ila arroz caldo kag batchoy kon kis-a take out. :)

Count me in oboi. Iririmaw taton sa Nanding's. Kaso I don't like arroz caldo. Batchoy miswa gina-order ko ya kag syempre puto.

Question: Ara pa da ang Nanding's?

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:36 AM

haha. good then. better sa mga motels na lang sa aton siguro. Mas maayo pa.:|

Btw. Roberto's Siopao is really nice. Yummy!

space, naggaguwa guid ang nabal-an mo. Suki ka guid sang Queen's Court sang una ay?

Siopao: KongKee forever!

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Naku ha .. controversial gid ... OHHHHH BOY!

Shy, sang una building lapit sa Casa Plaza daw iya man sang Herway (and few other beauty networking stuffs) ina dira, or maybe Tupperware before pa sila nag-transfer sang ila gid nga building sa Molo.

Dira guid man nag-umpisa ang Game n Watch. Sadya pa to sang una ang "teatres" (don't know kung amo guid man ini ang spelling niya).

Btw, ang YMCA sang una maayo-ayo pa. Ambut lang subong? Daw wala na mabati-a ang Iloilo YMCA. Ara pa ang building niya pero open pa ina ayhan?

TETRIS kirbs. Damo man nagbuluang sang game nga na. Pero kita ya Game & Watch generation. There was even a news outbreak during G&W craze about a boy crossing the street while playing G&W who was hit by a car.

Oboi narecall ko na. The building which housed the former location of Payless is ROSARIO ARCADE, not Rosales. It was a popular shopping destination second to SM Delgado before there was an Amigo Plaza.

YMCA? Daw halin sang una, mga 80's pa, dilapidated condition na na sya. Daw indi na sya bagay nga venue for young men. :D

oboi

October 27th, 2006, 11:45 AM

Wow! Almost palareho ta Bern except sang Strawberry Meggy, Discotheque, Single Double and Bamboo:

Here's my addition:

TRY ME ! - very Ilonggo fast food chain way before Jollibee and Mc Donalds came to Iloilo

ILOILO BAKESHOP AND PANCAKE HOUSE - direct competitor sang Try Me chains pag-abot sa Ice Cream-man.

JOURDIN SHOPS sa Amigo: mga display-display sa sulod sang balay

CHINA ROSE and CHINA ART: when it comes to school supplies. Dira ang pinakamanami.

BUHO: Bakeshop lapit sa UI. Kita kamo sina?

KONG KEE, FATIMA, WEWINS: for snack and lunch

DUNKIN DONUT: pirmi lang kami gapaaga didto or after sa Fort dira ang deretso kay Dunkin man ang first 24 hrs store nga open sa Iloilo. Way before Chowking pa.

BIRD's HOUSE: All the sweets dira then bowling sa St Elizabeth.

... damo pa.:|

@KIRBY21: Baw.. nangin controversial pa ako di! Si Kuweba kag Vision Super Mini gid mo!:D

@SHYAMAN: Rosario Arcade gle... Thanks. Nag-iririmaw gle ang mga suki ka Nanding's diri :)

TRY ME! is where I got my first experience of an ice cream house. I got a banana split. Gin kurog ako. Nag pancit molo ko in between para maubos ko. hehehe... Kon indi natungod sa "labor problems" tani bukas pa ini subong.

BUHO BAKESHOP: and pancho or pan de coco ang ginabakal naman dira pirmi thru the namesake 'buho.'

JAMES RESTAURANT, SUMMER HOUSE, MANSION HOUSE (Mansion Garden na subong): Chinese Restaurant nga ginakan-an namon sng una.

KAMALIG: Native pinoy food kag kamalig gid sya. Sa may Marymart Bldg. C sya sng una gatindog.

KILID BAYBAY: now Breakthrough...

JO's CHICKEN INATO: una ko natilawan sng ara pa sila sa Cherry building dapit First Gate ka CPU.

WEWIN's: Diri ko natilawan ang one of the best hamburgers in town. Open pa sila gihapon dira sa Iznart tupad ka Mercury Drug tabok ka Allegro/Rivera Theater?

BIRD'S HOUSE: Great pastries! My fave is their thin crust pizza (daw crackers). :okay: Downside lng is they close at 7pm. :(

Manumdom pa ko...

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 11:47 AM

Try me Ice Cream haus: heheh, i still recall their catchy jingle...

Buho : namit ila produkto, suki man kami, kay sa Sun Yat Sen High School ako
daan from kinder to elementary...heheh

Bird House: Yup delish pastries! sans rival...

Kongkee : Siopao, classmate ko isa sa mga bata sang owners sang
elementary,heheh

Fatima/Wewins/Try Me: Yup best restaurants before fastfood chains like
Mcdo and Jollibee set up stores, they are Iloilo originals!
:| :| :| :| :|

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 11:57 AM

TETRIS kirbs. Damo man nagbuluang sang game nga na. Pero kita ya Game & Watch generation. There was even a news outbreak during G&W craze about a boy crossing the street while playing G&W who was hit by a car.

Oboi narecall ko na. The building which housed the former location of Payless is ROSARIO ARCADE, not Rosales. It was a popular shopping destination second to SM Delgado before there was an Amigo Plaza.

YMCA? Daw halin sang una, mga 80's pa, dilapidated condition na na sya. Daw indi na sya bagay nga venue for young men. :D

Venue for younger men (bata diutay) na lang eh. hahaha. Wala-wala guid ina ang YMCA. Tani kay-uhon nila. Diri sa abroad, ang ila YMCA livable pa kag younge people -friendly. Dira sa aton pinabay-an ta lang. Paano kay pati bowling alley nila dinumaan man. Halin ta na lang siguro ang remnants sang YMCA sa Museo Iloilo.

G&W generation, Shy. Power to the people. Wala na maka-pierde pa sina iya, hasta subong.

Once lang ko kakadto dira sa Rosario Arcade. Indi guid masyado klaro sa akon ang mga ginabalgya dira.

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 12:22 PM

DPWH starts billboard clearout

The Department of Pubic Works and Highways (DPWH)-6 has started dismantling unsafe and illegal billboards on orders of Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.

The demolition of giant billboards is in compliance with Administrative Order No. 160 issued by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the aftermath of typhoon Milenyo.

Milenyo knocked down billboards in Manila resulting in the death of a passenger, injuries, road blockage and damage of electric posts and wires and other utilities.

As more typhoons are expected to hit the country in the next months, the DPWH is strictly complying with AO-160 to prevent similar disasters.

DPWH Regional Director Rolando M. Asis has also directed district engineers to de-clog creeks and remove illegal structures within the road-right-of-way of all national roads.

(article from: The Guardian Iloilo)

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 12:30 PM

Major roads close for Parade of Festivals
By Ramon C. Salvilla

ILONGGOS have to bare traffic inconvenience as some major roads in Iloilo City will be closed Friday for the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) Parade of Festivals.

Ledesma, Iznart and JM Basa Streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

The parade's route is from Bonifacio Drive to Iznart Street or F. Caram Avenue, J.M. Basa Street, right turn to Ortiz Street, right turn to Rizal Street, right turn to Iznart Street, left turn to J.De Leon Street until Mabini Street, the dispersal area.

Traffic Management and Engineering Unit Chief Bob Foerster discussed the traffic scheme.

He added that they would utilize the traffic enforcers to organize the flow of traffic.

more info: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/27/news/major.roads.close.for.parade.of.festivals.html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

Maximum security set for tourism assembly
By Ruby P. Silubrico

THE Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) will deploy more personnel and augmentation forces along the main roads to secure spectators in relation to Friday's Western Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA).

City Police Director Norlito Bautista said more than 50 uniformed personnel would be dispatched Friday when 19 tribes will parade from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bautista along with Police Regional Director Geary Barias checked Thursday the deployment of troops to assure the safety of spectators in the event that will start from the Freedom Grandstand to Provincial Capitol, Iznart and J.M Basa St.

Sniffing dogs will also be around to detect those who may plan to sabotage the event.

There are also force multipliers that would augment and assist the police. These are the school cadets, police interns, Bantay Bayan and Barangay Tanod members.

"Our men are all ready to safeguard people who would witness today's festival," Bautista said.(RPS)

link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/27/news/maximum.security.set.for.tourism.assembly.html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

SM City holds Boo-tiful and Enchanted Halloween

LOADS of surprises are in store for all the kids and the whole family this Halloween at SM City Iloilo.

Enjoy the Halloween Specials on October 27 to 31, 2006 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and avail of up to 50 percent off on great selections mall wide.

On October 31, 2006, come to the much awaited Halloween Costume Contest and Trick or Treat that will bring smiles and enjoyment to kids in their Halloween costumes.

more info: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/10/27/life/sm.city.holds.boo.tiful.and.enchanted.halloween.html
source: Sunstar Iloilo

chymera00

October 27th, 2006, 02:15 PM

thanks for the posting the articles Kirby :)

Too bad I had class the whole day ... I wasn't able to see the Parade of Festivals, would've been a great photo-op :(

Nyways, got my photoshop fixed yey

Iloilo Provincial Capitol

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My photo of Molo Church is in the brochure of Amigo Terrace Hotel ... they just took it from one of my accounts and didn't even tell me or at least gave credit, hmpphh ...

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La Sallette Rennovation and SM Delgado Expansion

you can see the open air cafes being constructed in the ground floor

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Pretty soon Iloilo's coffee lovers will have more choices of cafes where they can drink fresh brews. Marymart already has its "La Terraza" put up, across the street SM Delgado is constructing a new building that is going to have spaces available for Cafes and Restaurants and across the street from SM Delgado is La Terraza, which is currently rennovating its ground floor into a strip of open-air cafes and restos.

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habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 02:18 PM

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 02:21 PM

Ang sa Afrique's dugangan! Pagpuli ko da, dira ta mangaon! My treat! (yon eh kon me kwarta pa kag kon wa pa ako ka-resign sa work ko, hehehehe! :lol: )

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 02:30 PM

Wow! Almost palareho ta Shyaman except sang Strawberry Meggy...

Strawberry Meggy was a short-lived bar which was eventually replaced by a branch of Try Me. Ang Try Me branch bala sa ingod sang Riviera/Allegro theatres anay.

Sad to say, I've never tried dining at any Try Me branch. Don't know why... Karon ko lang namulalungan hehehe.

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 02:36 PM

Ey Shayman! Maayong pag-abot sa Iloilo thread sang SSC! Good thing you joined us. Got YM account? (PM lang sa akon) :)

Thanks bern. Good that I find enough time to participate in this forum today. Waay ko abi nagsulod sa work, nag sick leave ko. Time ko lang to do this is usually at night. Our time here is 2 hours ahead sa Pinas.

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 02:41 PM

Taga-diin ka sa aton Shy?

@ the rest of the people:

Nakahiumdom bala kamo kon sa diin naghalalin ang mga paryente nyo paagi sa ila nga primero nga letra sa ila nga apelyedo?

Halimbawa:
Jaro = Javellana, Jaena, Jocson, Jover; LaPaz = Lopez, Luzurriaga, Ledesma; Guimbal = Gelvezon, Garin, Gargarita; Santa Barbara = Sumagpao, Sumagaysay, etc?

Santa Barbara = S
Miagao = N/M
Calinog = C
Pototan kag Passi = P
San Joaquin/Siwaragan = S
Pavia = G/J (kay tungod na sa una ang banwa sang Pavia parte sang Jaro)
Iloilo (proper) = Y/Z
Tigbauan = T
Leon = C (C is the beginning of the old name of Leon)
Alimodian = A
Igbaras = E/I
Dueñas = L (old name of Dueñas was Laglag)
Passi kag San Enrique = P
Barotac Nvo. = B
Molo = M/P
San Miguel = S
Lambunao = L

dugangan lang kon may kabalo pa kamo. Salamat guid! :)

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 02:54 PM

Taga-diin ka sa aton Shy?

@ the rest of the people:

Nakahiumdom bala kamo kon sa diin naghalalin ang mga paryente nyo paagi sa ila nga primero nga letra sa ila nga apelyedo?

Halimbawa:
Jaro = Javellana, Jaena, Jocson, Jover; LaPaz = Lopez, Luzurriaga, Ledesma; Guimbal = Gelvezon, Garin, Gargarita; Santa Barbara = Sumagpao, Sumagaysay, etc?

Taga-Passi ko migo. Yes, it was because of the Spanish conquistadores that our ancestors adapted the first letter of the town they lived in as the first letter of their family names. For proper identification bala mo. Sa Passi, mga tumandok didto mga apelyido nagastart sa "P" like Palmares, Panes, Palmes, Panizales, Palomo, Pamplona, Panizal, etc. Sa Pototan letter P man pero lain man nga mga apelyedo. Sa Leon, it's letter "C" because the former name of Leon starts with the letter C. I believe it is only in Iloilo where you find this "phenomenon".

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 02:57 PM

Passinhon ka gali? Me ara ka mga paryente sa Cotabato? Sa Mindanao?

IAMME

October 27th, 2006, 02:58 PM

If Chy's pic came out in Amigo's brochure, my pic came out in Handum's shirt design:
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http://static.flickr.com/88/280525774_63122ac16f.jpg
I got this pic in high school. Since Handum shirts is owned by my high school classmate, I know exactly who put that there...:evil:

Anyway, I got pics of the parade earlier. I'll post them in a while..

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 03:02 PM

That's great IAMME.
Kamu ya mga Toto dira daw gasikat na kamo. Pero behind the shadows lang ugaling. Have your talents utilized.

Amo na ya ang Ilonggo. Abi mo pa-relax relax lang pero may ibugal sya sa kalibutan. Padayon! :)

@IAMME: Sin-o pa mga history teachers ang ara pa 'to sa UP? If you happen to know John Niño Crauz, basi nag-instructor man sya. Ikamusta mo ko gali kay Mam Isay. :D

Another question to our Ilonggo forumers:

Me ara bala kamo mga paryente sa Mindanao? Lalo na sa dampi Soccsksargen area (Cotabato)?

shyaman

October 27th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Passinhon ka gali? Me ara ka mga paryente sa Cotabato? Sa Mindanao?

Daw may ara bala sa South Cotabato or Maguindanao but I don't know their whereabouts. They were the folks who tried their luck in the "promise land" and eventually liked it there. I had a 2nd cousin from Mindanao who once attended high school for a couple of years in Passi. No contact of him since then.

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 04:09 PM

lookin forward to the pics IAMME, sadya gle da subong sa Iloilo,nice!

IAMME

October 27th, 2006, 04:22 PM

That's great IAMME.
Kamu ya mga Toto dira daw gasikat na kamo. Pero behind the shadows lang ugaling. Have your talents utilized.

@IAMME: Sin-o pa mga history teachers ang ara pa 'to sa UP? If you happen to know John Niño Crauz, basi nag-instructor man sya. Ikamusta mo ko gali kay Mam Isay. :D

Pareho lang ta bala edad bernie.. a few months ahead ka lng guro. Ma'am Torio will be my Soc Sci 10 next sem. Dr. Mabunay is Vice Chancellor so i guess she's not teaching. Sorry, I'm not really familliar with the History dep't.:D Graduate na gali si Niño? I thought he was my batchmate.. Nope, he's not teaching...

It was really hot this morning I didn't stay very long. It was very crowded too so taking pics was difficult. I didn't have many pics.

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http://static.flickr.com/94/280566045_633036ca92.jpg

Sorry I forgot this festival and from where they came from:
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Pintados de Passi
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http://static.flickr.com/89/280566309_139c7ae5e2.jpg

I'm not sure if this is from Masskara:
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The Freedom Grandstand
http://static.flickr.com/115/280566525_46b5b7d6be.jpg

I don't know what festival these people are from:
http://static.flickr.com/106/280566853_86e1b9705b.jpg

The sun was blazing. With the accelerated evaporation, water vapor started to condense hinting at imminent precipitation so I left...
http://static.flickr.com/89/280566756_f37eebfac2.jpg

I ate lunch at Grand Hotel. There I found out that the dancers from Capiz, La Carlota, and another place(forgot) were also staying there. They entered the hotel extremely tired. Many were limping, some had wounds on their feet, some had to be carried piggy-back to their rooms. What do they get as an incentive?

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 04:25 PM

I don't know what festival these people are from:
http://static.flickr.com/87/280555249_7b59c09757.jpg

Amo na ya ang sa Bacolod Masskara. Ang mga nagdaug: Barangay Alijis contingent. Syempre, ginhuba nanda ang masks kay tam-an ka guin-ot sang adlaw kagina. :)

oboi

October 27th, 2006, 04:29 PM

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 04:31 PM

Depende man. Di man na ang opisyal nga listahan sang mga apelyedo. Base man lang na sa guintuon ko sa una sa college kag sa obserbasyon. :D

oboi

October 27th, 2006, 04:37 PM

Depende man. Di man na ang opisyal nga listahan sang mga apelyedo. Base man lang na sa guintuon ko sa una sa college kag sa obserbasyon. :D

Yup. That's what I was told during my elementary years. Pero asta subong indi ko pa matrace kon sa diin gid halin ang pamilya ka amay ko. Nabal-an ko taga-Barotac Viejo sila pero hambal sng mga katigulangan halin sila sa Passi. Ti asta lng diri ang nabal-an ko kag daw sa indi man common ang apelyido namon dira sa Passi maski sa Barotac Viejo man...:)

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Amo na ya ang sa Bacolod Masskara. Ang mga nagdaug: Barangay Alijis contingent. Syempre, ginhuba nanda ang masks kay tam-an ka guin-ot sang adlaw kagina. :)

^^Mahahay....lol, that Hot huh?! lol:|
Thanks IAMME for the Pics.

habagatcentral1

October 27th, 2006, 04:43 PM

Pero nami bala panumdumon tungod sini. Kay indi tanan nga probinsysa sa Pilipinas amo na ya ang trend. Didto gani sa Mindanao, pagnagmangkot ka sa taga-Marbel kon ano iya apelyedo, tendency tana mga tumandok kang Iloilo pangitaon kon sa diin nag-halin si ano kay ang iya apelyedo nagasugod sa kwan dason mabal-an mo guid ya kon sa diin sanda naghalalin. Amo na nga hapos lang guid i-trace kang ancestry kang mga Ilonggo, especially ang mga naghalalin pakadto didto sa Cotabato.

@JC. Amo na ya ang tyempo di sa Visayas subong. Diri gani sa Cebu, "alimuot" ukon humid dason magulan sang kusog. Daw amo man ang nagatabo sa Iloilo and the rest of Visayas due to InterTropical Convergence Zone. :D

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 04:53 PM

^^Mainit gle dira subong katama, hay, i was just laughing 'coz u said nga super init so guin guba nila ila maskarra,lol...diri iya sa Maryland, tugnaw tugnaw na, 49 degrees Fahrenhiet....heheh

IAMME

October 27th, 2006, 05:27 PM

Pahabol...
It's nice seeing the parade pass beneath these wonderful historic buildings
http://static.flickr.com/103/280594646_4cd36dc279.jpg

Some spectators:
http://static.flickr.com/106/280592535_821a7d8244.jpg

Video!
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/th_100_0795.jpg (http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/iloilo/?action=view&current=100_0795.flv)

vaL|um

October 27th, 2006, 05:36 PM

Pacific_leopard

October 27th, 2006, 06:07 PM

im not about to put another flame here but those buildings could have been preserved much better, it looks kinda dirty. old buildings doesnt have to look shabby to feel "old", oh well, just a thought. nice pano by the way.

Welcome back Valium! nice to see you here again.

--->it's been a while since i haven't visited SSC... grabe kasako guid sang kabuhi ko... kadamo lang sang gakalatabo... haay...
gud evening everyone...

death327

October 27th, 2006, 06:08 PM

im not about to put another flame here but those buildings could have been preserved much better, it looks kinda dirty. old buildings doesnt have to look shabby to feel "old", oh well, just a thought. nice pano by the way.

You are correct. Honestly, we are quite frustrated with ICCHC project Save Calle Real. We haven’t seen any concrete action for months already. The buildings should be refurbished and restored so that they would look cleaner in the eyes of the tourists.

thanks for the posting the articles Kirby :)

Too bad I had class the whole day ... I wasn't able to see the Parade of Festivals, would've been a great photo-op :(

……

La Sallette Rennovation and SM Delgado Expansion

you can see the open air cafes being constructed in the ground floor

Pretty soon Iloilo's coffee lovers will have more choices of cafes where they can drink fresh brews. Marymart already has its "La Terraza" put up, across the street SM Delgado is constructing a new building that is going to have spaces available for Cafes and Restaurants and across the street from SM Delgado is La Terraza, which is currently rennovating its ground floor into a strip of open-air cafes and restos.

http://static.flickr.com/117/280507583_45940d4309.jpg?v=0

I just noticed that most new buildings in Iloilo are having vibrant coating… like this one… apple green…exciting and burning to the eyes. Is it really the trend in the city?

Pareho lang ta bala edad bernie.. a few months ahead ka lng guro. Ma'am Torio will be my Soc Sci 10 next sem. Dr. Mabunay is Vice Chancellor so i guess she's not teaching. Sorry, I'm not really familliar with the History dep't.:D Graduate na gali si Niño? I thought he was my batchmate.. Nope, he's not teaching...

Pintados de Passi
http://static.flickr.com/116/280566597_9c7a716acb.jpg

I don’t like the roof of freedom grandstand. The design is inappropriate and it is adjunct with the rest of Calle Real. Is it a half salakot? They have to create a new style roof for the whole grandstand.

vaL|um

October 27th, 2006, 06:09 PM

Welcome back Valium! nice to see you here again

haha, thanks, il be staying longer...

:evil: :evil: :evil:

IAMME

October 27th, 2006, 06:38 PM

im not about to put another flame here but those buildings could have been preserved much better, it looks kinda dirty. old buildings doesnt have to look shabby to feel "old", oh well, just a thought. nice pano by the way.
Welcome back valium! Yes, we hope they repainted tham and got rid of the oversized billboards, signboards, etc. The signages should have been like these:
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/sign.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/sign2.jpg

Images from Conservation Planning and Development Guidelines for the
Downtown Central Business District (CBD) Heritage Zone. Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC)

--->it's been a while since i haven't visited SSC... grabe kasako guid sang kabuhi ko... kadamo lang sang gakalatabo... haay...
gud evening everyone...
Hello Pacific! Please update us on the shirt designs when you have the time. Thanks!

You are correct. Honestly, we are quite frustrated with ICCHC project Save Calle Real. We haven’t seen any concrete action for months already. The buildings should be refurbished and restored so that they would look cleaner in the eyes of the tourists.

And our eyes too.

I just noticed that most new buildings in Iloilo are having vibrant coating… like this one… apple green…exciting and burning to the eyes. Is it really the trend in the city?

I don’t like the roof of freedom grandstand. The design is inappropriate and it is adjunct with the rest of Calle Real. Is it a half salakot? They have to create a new style roof for the whole grandstand.
I noticeds that buildings here tend to follow the color scheme of their neighbors. La Salette's color I think is taken from SM Delgado.

The Roof of the freedom grandstand puzzled even while it was still under construction. It looks awful.

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 06:54 PM

REMINISCING TIME liwat :D

KONG KEE
an institution when it comes to sio pao.i can still remember sitting in the restaurant waitin for a sio pao order.will go back there pag puli ko

OAK BARREL
sa lasalette bldg ini sang una.lapit sya sa paradahan sang sta barbara nga jeep sa kilid san sm delgado so kaon kami dira bag mag sakay.ang ila nga pulunkuon oak barrel ang hitsura thus the name.sayang it didn't survived.mostly batchoy lang kami namon

NANDINGS
the famous batchoy place in fornt of cpu even more famous when it was pointed out as the main culprit in the hepatitis epidemic that downed more than 300 cpu students including me last 1993

JD BAKESHOPPE
its more famous NOW than before.great job for the owners for making it survive with flying colors at this time when almost everything is expensive yet they are still consumer friendly

TIBIAO BAKERY
another great bakery.sio pao.hamburger.butterstick hehehe. am a freuqent patron sa st pauls branch nila. oh i forgot their royal bibingka.namit gid

JO'S CHICKEN INATO
how can iforget their chicken inasal/garlic rice for only 39 that time
tapos maybuko halo pa.tupas sang cpu old branch plus ang ara sa commsion civil.namit.havent been there at present but if i compare how my taste buds "reacted" ot their inasal its still way better than the hyped mang inasal nowadays

CHELFOODS near CPU
hahaha a carinderia very famous during my elementary years.grabe pirme gutok. nothing special naman but damo gid ya tawo.maybe hrotage of carinderias that time.

DUNKIN DONUTS
i remember the long queue durings its opening.the 1st 24 hour place in the city frequented by study groups.excited gid kami sang una.was considered for a while the IT place lol.my favorites donut is choco web choc filled spider web designed toped with cherry.cant seem to find it here in manila

SMOKEYS
another fastfood to enter 1st in the city.mahal sya durign that time for my budget lol excited pa ako sa chili?dog but was dismayed to know nga puro onions lang gali ang toppings sang hodog.abi ko chilimeatsauce so i was down sa wraparound.sad to say coz its price it didnt last in those fastfood style stores and now reduced to stalls in malls

WEWINS
a byword when it comes to pasalubong.its very famous for its biscocho.daw condensed milk ang ila gamit sa top.syempre sio poa nag lagas ko dira subong.though their branch in iznart needs to improve greatly in sanitation

BURGERBELL marymart
a forerunner of the fastfood business.sa marymart gid kami pirme tambay because of this.i remember our group in hs always meet durign saturdays at the cushioned seats for a burger

HANS BAKESHOP
another childhood memory.hamburger and spaghetti and jelly roll.namit namit.pirme gid kami diri.nag open sila sang aircon 2nd floor but i think i havent even got near the stairs leading to it lol.sad to say its now the tambayan sang mga yaya sang chinese commercial hs

FELY's/F's
in front of cpu.owned by the family of a former classmate (whom i hit with a ball in the face while on top if the slide when i was in kinder 1 LOL ) hamburger-spaghetti nag usual order ko.until i was in college suki gid ako diri
ang F/s naman daw mini Fely's puro icecream lang ang bakal ko dira

JOLLIBEE SM DELGADO
the 1st jollibee in the visayas if im not mistaken.laba lala pila/damo damo tawo sang opening nila.gutok gutok ang 1st week.grabe excited gid nag mga ilonggo that time

TRY ME
pancit lomi namit namit guid tapos ang halohalo nga eat all you can/make your own.kumpleto may ice cream pa.suki gid ako sa may delgado branch then sa may queson branch nila sang una.sayang wala na sya now.though they can still come back in malls esp sm city

ILOILO ICECREAM AND PANCAKE HOUSE
all i can remember is they made an instant commercial when vandolph and alma moreno ate in the resto.though i think wala gid ako nakakadto diri

LUGAWAN SA ILOILO
tubang sang sm delgado.open air style nga kaklan-an when it was new mabakal until it lost to better restaurant

TAVERN
sa kilid sang sm delgado.used to be what i know of "sosyal" nga kalan an in which later i found out na medyo classy lang nga carinderia

NATS
has more generous serving of batchoy and ingredients than teds.damu damu atay lol

S'TABLE/ROBERTOS
though the latter is more famous,it was only last vacation that i tried eating there ther lol bisan ano kasikat sang robertos san una daw wala gid ako kakaon
ang stable naman reminds me of just one thing MEATBALLS i was addicted when i young i wonder why matilawan liwat pagouli

RESTAURANT SA SULOD SANG SM DELGADO BUILDING 2
back when sm delgado consited of two separate buildings. there was this ONLY restaurant operating inside which TOOK 100 years to serve your order.amo langi na macomment ko

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OLD ILOILO SUPERMART VALERIA
still remember that crowded supermarket that when you enter sa left side ang baggage coutner then kon derecho mo may mezzanine for no ngrocery items tapos may sort of restaurant.hay kanami lang magreminisce lol

SM DELGADO
naabtan ko pa nga single building lang sya.stil remember i played with the rotating postcard display tapos ginaplibot ko todo.natumba kag naglalapta ang mga postcards.
then it had its 2nd building just like a twin.tapos trapal lang ang roof sa alagyan in between nila then nagpaconstruct na sila sang steel roof.
then came the rides every december bala helcopter etc etc
then came the fusin of the two buildings and their annual xmas display sa likod and nowi ts conversion into a mini mall

JORNDINS
its still standing in amigo mall.the ulktimate place for items nami gid for gifts projects.i remember one time i have to buy something but my 100 peso bill turned out to be fake hambal sang cashieer so puli ako dayun huhuhuhu

YMCA
spent most of my 2nd year to 4th year HS sundays sa ymca because i was a member of the badminton team.the outdated gym plus its outdated structure and accomodation makes this one a candidate for restoration if not demolition

COMMONER
it still stands.the owner is a friend of my father.my mother still buys this and thats even until now.lats time i myself bought a nail cutter lol.little has changed in the "quaint" shop laogn jm basa.do they still have thie noon break? lol

PAYLESS
as posted in the previous pages i still remember their 1st branch,you have to climb teh stairs sa side sang building for you to enter the shop.a great shopping place for me in my younger days esp for matchboxes lol

SEVEN SEVEN
same with th commoner.infact tupaday lang silafrom everything little thing daw makita mo gid.though some of what they sell seems like a year oold or even worse 2 years lol

UHUM/DTOPS/ST VINCENT/BOOKWORLD
bookstores galore pero daw DTOPS gid ako suki sang una. iremeber going up that staircase and liningu pfor inquiry.ang st vincent naman may number pa and wait for your tunrn though i think these 4 still stands

CHINAROSE
another department store that time killed.i remember accompanying my sister here always for her to look for some sweet vallet books lol ako naman nancy drew

HAMELEN TRADING
the ultimate party/sari sari store/trinkets grocery located in the obscure portion of iznart near central market.tanan nga klase sang dulce.shapres colors taste ara dira.a paradise for kids who are amazed with quantity of candies.sad to say nasunog na ini and havent heard anythign since then

PORT SAN PEDRO/ROTARY PARK
my ultimate playground when i was a kid.running around.sitting on benches watching the ships/bots pass by.having picnics.the memory worth remembering

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 06:59 PM

WB @Valium! ...Strangely, i was thinking early this morning where have u been all this time, and then suddenly,Voila! you're here! lol :doh:

ICCHCC task for the remainder of the year is only organizing itself and catalogueing all heritage structures in the city and also raising funds...no actual restoration is being undertaken or planned for this year(I've read it somewhere in the web,probably a month ago), but rest assured they are there working...
i hope:| hehheh

whyte

October 27th, 2006, 07:06 PM

http://static.flickr.com/117/280507583_45940d4309.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/93/280507581_6d82a5183c.jpg?v=0

nice to know that the concept of open air cafes/bars/restos and "clustering" is now the latest trend in the city.with two venues already in full sing and some on the rise hope this would make NOT ONLY improve the nightlife but the city's appeal in classy and trendy yet not so expensive scene

by the way i like the design of the building n the top picture
ang site sang mercury durg na bala sa may tupad sang over pass.
ang daw maily railing sa rooftop

pwede man sya (ang building) maredeisgn into a clustered gimik place i mena the building is dominated by restos so why no convert it into a trendy/hip resto/cafe/bar building with some party place at the top

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 07:51 PM

http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/9936/cauirz8.png
pdf files from Canadian Urban Institute Website for ICCHCC
http://www.philippines.canurb.com/callereal/guidelines01.pdf
http://www.philippines.canurb.com/callereal/guidelines02.pdf

source: http://www.philippines.canurb.com/callereal.htm

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 08:06 PM

thanks for all the photos and input. Whye, mahilig ka guid sa reminiscing. You're bringing out thebest of Ilonggos in all of us. Great read. Cheers!

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 08:17 PM

SM DELGADO
naabtan ko pa nga single building lang sya.stil remember i played with the rotating postcard display tapos ginaplibot ko todo.natumba kag naglalapta ang mga postcards.
then it had its 2nd building just like a twin.tapos trapal lang ang roof sa alagyan in between nila then nagpaconstruct na sila sang steel roof.
then came the rides every december bala helcopter etc etc
then came the fusin of the two buildings and their annual xmas display sa likod and nowi ts conversion into a mini mall

that and all, Whyte. damo lang naagyang ang SM Delgado. From a mere one-building stand alone department store to two building to a mini-mall at present. In few years time, may dugang na naman especially kung madayon ang ila expansion. Tani indi lang restos idugang nila but extension sang mini-mall. Nahidlaw na ko foodcourt sang una nga SM. Pungko ka lang sa foodcourt, magbakal diutay nga pagkaon then magpa-aircon, okay na. That's why SM is so dear sa aton mga Ilonggos kay damo lang ta memories sa old SM Delgado. Nakit-an ta kung paano siya nag-progress as times go by. Tani may mga photos ka da sang old SM. hehe.

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 08:31 PM

^^ Chy, kadtuan na bala ang Amigo Terrace.

Ahay, kanugon. Waay ta pix sa Parade of Festivals. Grabe ang nursing dira sa West. Di na guid ko magtingala ngaa numero uno ang WVSU sa nursing exams. hehehe! Padayon lang! :)

Ey Shayman! Maayong pag-abot sa Iloilo thread sang SSC! Good thing you joined us. Got YM account? (PM lang sa akon) :)

@Kirbs. Received your PM. Try ko pangitaon sa Pavia. Tani taga-banwa lang sya kay hapos lang pangita sang mga tawo sa banwa guid kay daw kilalahay ang tanan.

Nice, Bern. Let's see kung ano iya view sang nagakatabo sa aton? I'm keener to know sa mga ideas sang taho halin diri sa sagwa and kung ano ila ginahimo to help back sa aton ekonomiya dira. Anyway, keep me updated. Gin-PM ko man si Chy, Pacific and the rest of Iloilo based forumers.

West is unstoppable sang ila success when it comes to nursing board. It shows iks nga. Hala Bira !

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 08:34 PM

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 08:42 PM

Strawberry Meggy was a short-lived bar which was eventually replaced by a branch of Try Me. Ang Try Me branch bala sa ingod sang Riviera/Allegro theatres anay.

Sad to say, I've never tried dining at any Try Me branch. Don't know why... Karon ko lang namulalungan hehehe.

Shy, indi guid ko malipat sa Try Me tungod sang ila Eat All You Can nga Halo-halo. Dira amon puntirya sang HS kami. And when you're young everything seemed so funny. INdi pa ina kami ma-kuntento sang eat all you can. When finished, kuhaon na namon ang kaya namon makuha and i-mix-mix then bayaan. Ang pinadako nga kamalsana, ang kalamay kay sigurado paghalin namon ubos guid ina tanan. Total bratty. Pero ti, hambal nila daw wala ka pa man buot ah, so forgivable pa daw. he he.

Dira amon hangout sa Try across SM Delgado. Ambut kung ano na ina subong dira. Haven't been to other Try Me outlets though I know nga halos anum ila branches that time sa ciudad sang Iloilo.

IMPRESARIO

October 27th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Whyte
SM DELGADO
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.......then it had its 2nd building just like a twin.tapos trapal lang ang roof sa alagyan in between nila then nagpaconstruct na sila sang steel roof.
then came the rides every december bala helcopter etc etc
then came the fusin of the two buildings and their annual xmas display sa likod and nowi ts conversion into a mini mall.
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^^Hu-o man, Nahidlaw na ako sa mga annual Christmas Show nila sa atubang anay sang old SM delgado, kanami pa man adto kay mechanical,with music. I was looking forward to it each Christmas season...hayyy,memories

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 09:03 PM

nice compilation of ancestral houses back home in Iloilo, Incognito.

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 09:05 PM

Ang sa Afrique's dugangan! Pagpuli ko da, dira ta mangaon! My treat! (yon eh kon me kwarta pa kag kon wa pa ako ka-resign sa work ko, hehehehe! :lol: )

I'll take the offer, Bern. Daw sa makapuli guid ko. Sayang ba. I love Afrique's Pizza. Mananam !

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 09:07 PM

^^Mahahay....lol, that Hot huh?! lol:|
Thanks IAMME for the Pics.

feeling hot, hot, hot ba?

soweee, I just loved the song.:|

kirby21

October 27th, 2006, 09:12 PM

^^ ^^ Incognito, you're right, amigo. I liked their annual Christmas Show. Gina-alternate nila yearly between SM Delgado and SM Jaro during that time. Ara pa ina dira? I haven't heard that the present SM City in Diversion staged the classic SM Christmas Special. Ano na natabo? Crowd drawer guid to plus of course ang Lantern Festival sa MaryMart Mall. People from interior towns flocked the city area tungod sa mga display and show nga ini.

daks2003

October 27th, 2006, 09:45 PM

La Sallete Bldg is looking good :)

Dugay man ta wala ka post di bah!! hehehe

Animo

October 27th, 2006, 10:16 PM

Hi folks! I can scan you guys the interior photos of some of Iloilos mansions. I'll try to do it when im not busy anymore. :)

spacewagon1

October 28th, 2006, 01:38 AM

sadya estorya ninyo diri ba? Keep it up guys !

Post lang ko dugay-dugay.

spacewagon1

October 28th, 2006, 02:44 AM

La Sallete Bldg is looking good :)

Dugay man ta wala ka post di bah!! hehehe

Welcome back Daks. Post lang di sa aton thread. There's an ongoing new developments sa ciudad, and things are slowly changing (hopefully) for the better.

spacewagon1

October 28th, 2006, 02:56 AM

Tama ka space. Vision gid man gali. Nagtalang si oboi kayman daw ga-atubangay lang bala kuweba kag vision. Ukon basi ginalangkoy man ni oboi pamasyar sa duha k alugar nga na. :D

ngaa may lulusutan sa sulod haw? har har har. Kakadto na ko sa kuweba upod akon amay sang una kag the rest of the family kay kilala sang amay ko ang tag-iya. Dira kami sa balkonahe nila sang una nagatan-aw sang Dinagyang, judging area no. 4. Pero sayang, wala gid ko ka witness sang mga shows sa sulod. basi bala mapitikan ko dalunggan indi sa oras.

spacewagon1

October 28th, 2006, 04:06 AM

Applause, confetti rain on Festivals parade

A SPECTACLE of colors, history and culture.

Thus was the description of local and foreign audience who witnessed the Parade of Festivals of the West Visayas Tourism Assembly at downtown Iloilo City Friday morning.

The much-awaited parade featured 19 festivals from various provinces and towns in Region 6.

One Nicky Samuelson, an American national, only knew of the Ati-Atihan of Aklan, Dinagyang of Iloilo City and the Masskara of Bacolod City. But yesterday’s affair was enough to convince Samuelson to tour the rest of Western Visayas.

“I did not know that there are more festivals in other parts of Western Visayas. It’s good that they came up with this assembly and parade of festivals so that other spots and events will be given media mileage and promotion,” Samuelson said.

South Korean John Song said he will relay what he saw at the parade to his compatriots and encourage them to visit the Philippine particularly Region 6.

Department of Tourism Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said the parade drew attention to other tourist destinations of Western Visayas.

“This is one good example of how unity and harmony can lead to positive results. We hope to sustain the success of this activity in the coming years. It will be a yearly affair as long as we have support from the local governments,” Trompeta said.

But some spectators at the Freedom Grandstand noticed the low turnout of people in the parade.

Ramon Chaves of Jaro district said it would have been better if the parade was held on Saturday to allow more people to see the festivals.

“And they need more media mileage to inform potential tourists of the activities. But this is a good start for the region,” Chaves said.

SCENE STEALERS

Despite the thin crowd at the festival, Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival managed to steal the thunder from host Iloilo City.

Wearing bright red costumes and colorful props, this year’s Masskara champion from Brgy. Alijis, Bacolod City, awed the audience at the Freedom Grandstand with their medley of dance steps and choreography.

What made the crowd go up on their feet was Masskara’s “explosive” finale using confetti cannons.

And it was explosive enough to trigger a brownout in the downtown area after some of the confetti got caught and tripped off Panay Electric Co.’s (Peco) distribution lines.

Kahilwayan Festival of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo showed acrobatics using bamboo poles and platforms, to the chagrin of Peco maintenance and organizers who were concerned that the dancers will also get caught in the power lines.

While it did not perform in the parade, the Paraw Regatta stole the scene as “macho dancers” on board an Elf truck. Paraw organizers said the scene was meant to highlight the “beach fun” concept of the annual sailboat race.

Sinadya sa Halaran, the foremost festival of Capiz province and Roxas City, also made a sterling performance at the parade.

Featuring the celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception which falls on December 8 of every year, “Sinadya sa Halaran” literally means Joy in Sharing and showcases the rich cultural heritage of Capicenos and deep devotion to the Almighty through its Patroness, the Immaculate Conception. It is also the time for thanksgiving for all the blessings received from the Almighty the whole-year round.

The Capiz presentation was performed by the Sinaot tribe of President Roxas, Capiz under the leadership of Mayor Raymund Locsin and sponsored by the provincial government under Capiz Gov. Vicente Bermejo.

Parade of Festivals spectators found Sinadya sa Halaran a unique presentation as it is the only performance which depicts the bounty of both land and sea.

“Mermaids and Mermen” garbed in colorful costumes earned the applause of the audience in their-seven minute performance at the Freedom grandstand.

SOURCE: THE GURADIAN ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories3.php)

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October 28th, 2006, 04:10 AM

Way up for local tourism

Domestic tourists alone are already a flourishing market to boost the tourism industry, said Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas at the city’s first and weeklong Western Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) that will wrap up Sunday.

An offshoot of WOW Philippines-Region 6 previously conducted in Intramuros, Manila for the last two years, WVTA sought to attract more tourists to visit Western Visayas.

Local government units (LGUs) in the region decided to stage the active tourism promotions straight from home because bringing the travel showcase to Manila was costly and only few visitors could really see the region’s attractions.

“Doing the promotions locally would generate domestic tourism and economic activities at the same time as we highlighted our major destinations. We are even spending less compared before but we are getting our money’s worth,” Treñas told reporters.

With the influx of tourists coming from all over the country, he said the hotels experienced high occupancy rate while food stores and taxi services were also on the run for more than the usual number of clients.

If sustained, Treñas said the WVTA might keep the visitors coming back and bring a great help to the local economy.

A well-traveled executive himself, Treñas noted from his China experience that domestic tourism in the world’s most populous country was booming.

Noting his talks with a Shanghai official, Treñas said he asked whether the “ambitious target” on the tourist arrivals during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing is attainable.

The mayor added that the said official proudly replied that there are a lot of local visitors, meaning there is already a domestic market.

Treñas even hinted that Boracay, the region’s top tourist-drawer is fueled by domestic tourism.

“Although there are peak periods for foreign travelers, the hotels, bars and restaurants are frequented by local guests all year long. The pump-boat operators are also earning more from the domestic visitors,” he said.

Treñas said that the tourism sector here would be able to establish networks with around 45 tour operators that gathered during the assembly to actively promote both the festivals and familiar places.

SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)