Iloilo City and Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 54

spacewagon1

November 15th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Heavy Flow at Smallville
By Nonoy D. Ybiernas

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Some invitations are hard to ignore. Just like when Flow celebrated its second anniversary recently. It was such a night in trendy Smallville when Iloilo's top and definitely the most swank nocturnal club ever Flow celebrated its second "flowing year" with an open bar party for their close friends and regular hipsters. And boy what a night it was!

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From right: Flow's resident DJs B-bong
and Christian with friends.

By midnight, everyone, as in everybody, was seen enjoying themselves. It was a packed mixed crowd of adorably quaint young party goers dressed outrageously, fashionably and expensively; also seen were preppy suburbanites; and some after-event spillover people in formal wear staking out the dance floor.

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Nonoy Ybiernas, Richie Garcia, Dinah
Desquitado and Naci Hechanova.

Everybody was in high emotions as master spinner Jayvee Villaruz, together with resident DJs B-bong, Christian and Jason, played a powerful mix of R n' B, progressive and house music.

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Cedric and Engel Loring.

The club was so squeezy that by the time you navigate across the room, you're wearing somebody else's make up.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/15/heavy.flow.at.smallville.html)

spacewagon1

November 15th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Iloilo - Guimaras economic
council strengthens goals

ILOILO City – The Metro Iloilo - Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) conducted a Strategic Mapping Workshop to determine its priority goals by undertaking specific approaches, assisted by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) and the Local Governance Development Program (LGDP) of the Australian government.

CUI project manager Francis Gentoral said that the workshop was expected to provide a framework for the preparation of balances scorecard for the preparation of the strategy map for the MIGEDC.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Trenas, MIGEDC chairperson, said in his remarks that the council was created to provide an effective governance body that will showcase business, growth centers for social and human development and tourism. He added that it will, therefore, necessitate the crafting of strategies and priorities, for the council to move forward.

The MIGEDC evolved from the Metro Iloilo Development Council (MIDC) that was earlier established by Iloilo City and four neighboring municipalities in February 2001.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo formally established the council through Executive Order 559 signed on august 28, 2006. and was designed to address the areas’ problems brought about by urbanization and the spatial development challenges of tourism and economic development.

The MIGEDC is a work alliance of the City of Iloilo, the towns of Oton, San Miguel, Pavia, Leganes, Sta. Barbara and the province of Guimaras. Through EO 556, Guimaras and Sta. Barbara were added.

The province of Guimaras assumes the role of agri-eco-tourism center; Pavia as agro-industrial center; Leganes as the center for light industries; San Miguel as the agricultural basket; Oton as the dormitory and Santa Barbara as the international air travel gateway.

Iloilo City remains as the residential, financial commercial, governance and educational hub not only for Guimaras island and the five “satellite” municipalities but also for the entire Western Visayas region.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news2.htm)

AIM Policy Center to hold
‘competitiveness’ workshop
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center will conduct a Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) - Iloilo City Workshop today and tomorrow.

The workshop aims to introduce and discuss the results of the PCCRP to the various stakeholders of the city, and to gather collective views and specific ways to make this city more progressive.

The City of Iloilo aims to become a Premier City by 2015. It is one of the five most competitive cities in the country for 2005, according to the AIM Policy Center.

PCCRP assesses the capability of cities to provide an environment that nurtures dynamism of its local enterprises and prosperity of its residents.

The study gauges competitiveness on cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, linkages and accessibility, quality of human resources and training, infrastructure, responsiveness of the local government unit to business needs, and quality of life.

Also, this allows cities to know their resources, advantages and weaknesses to craft a strategic plan for their development that shall include multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary phases to cater to the various needs of its residents and constituents.

During the two-day workshop, the different stakeholders should be able to identify and thoroughly discuss the key strengths and weaknesses of the city, determine specific key areas for improvement, and draw policy recommendations incorporating all insights that will aid in the overall development strategy of the city.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm)

oboi

November 15th, 2006, 07:01 PM

Kansi @ Pat-Pat's in E. Lopez St., Jaro
It's cheap ... just 75 for "Lawas and Unod" (Comes with the bone and the bone marrow, which tastes good) and P65 for "Puro Unod" (which is just plain meat)

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@Chymera... Thanks for posting these pictures of Pat-Pat's. These images brought back good memories of the good old days... great food yet really cheap! The prices hardly changed at all. :)

taga uma

November 15th, 2006, 07:35 PM

taga uma

November 15th, 2006, 07:59 PM

from Panay News Lapsus Calami.

Another good development for Iloilo's power sector. I wish to see more energy investors come and invest in Iloilo's growing energy market. It's the emerging department left untapped. Kudos to Rural Bank of Balasan, Iloilo.

Mayad gid dya ka namon sa uma nga waay pa makalab-ot kuryente. Indi karun mag gamit ka kingki kung mag palipas oras. hehehe.:cheers:

death327

November 15th, 2006, 08:33 PM

NHA should provide relocation site--Treñas
By Maricar M. Calubiran

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The lot occupied by the fire victims was already sold to a group of Chinese doctors for P53 million. The site is reportedly reserved for the construction of a new hospital. Bolilao is considered as one of the city's commercial area. A conditional deed of sale was already signed between the NHA and the buyers to pave way for the construction of a hospital in the area.

source: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/15/nha.should.provide.relocation.site.html
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Another proposal? Does anyone know about this?

IMPRESARIO

November 15th, 2006, 10:26 PM

BYAHILO

November 15th, 2006, 11:06 PM

Nakit-an sa Corbis Photography...
Chy and Eric, tani mag-upload na kamo sa GettyImages and Corbis.

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ehehe bernie im not used to posting images nga indi akon....

cge lang. kay sa january ill do a full cebu-silay-iloilo- and hopefully guimaras nga series.

ill be in angono rizal next week.

shyaman

November 16th, 2006, 12:19 AM

Baw linte, gaturulo man laway ko ba! Salamat gid sa mga pictures! Namit pa gid kung may five years. :cheers:

Ay abaw dipuga, diin timo nagpanago taga uma kag bag-o ka lang nagbutwa? Sako ka gid sa patubog ka karbaw mo?

Baliki bala ya post #131. Waay mangud timo kasugpon sa roll call ta dya.

shyaman

November 16th, 2006, 12:34 AM

@Chymera... Thanks for posting these pictures of Pat-Pat's. These images brought back good memories of the good old days... great food yet really cheap! The prices hardly changed at all. :)

Buot mo hambalon oboi dugay na nang Pat-Pat's? Ngaa nga daw waay ko ya kabati sina haw? Sang san-o pa na sila da?

Pero grabe gid man kanami sang kuha ni Chy. Kita mo gid nga gadanlak ya utok sa tul-an. Katululagak laway ko di. To hell with cholesterol!

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 03:02 AM

Baw linte, gaturulo man laway ko ba! Salamat gid sa mga pictures! Namit pa gid kung may five years. :cheers:

welcome back taga_uma! Diin timo nagpanago amigo? Daw sako guid dira sa South Caligornia nga dugay ka guid kag nakabutwa?

Keep on posting lang di. Damo na mga updates. Last thread wala pa isa ka-semana, tapos na. Subong medyo hang-hagan na diutay basi duwa na ka-semana. :lol: :lol:

Anyway, welcome back to SSC Iloilo. Please register your name sa listahan sang SSC Iloilo forumers.

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 03:06 AM

^^I think this is the Proposed Chinese General Hospital(if i'm not mistaken), dugay ko na ina nabati-an(College pa ako that time) pero i thought wala man sang kamatu-oran, now comes this news that they (The Chinese Doctors) have a lot in Bolilao, so it is really true... nice!

OMG! Tama ka guid Incognito. It was huring-huring sang una, subong nagtuhaw na ang kamatuoran. Ti, may ara guid man gali plano ang Chinese Gen nga magpatindog sa Iloilo City. And I guess, subong na siguro ang right time for them to invest sa city. Soon, aside from battle of unis, restos, etc., battle of hospitals services na naman in few years time. The economic climate of Iloilo City is revolving and progressing. Making it one of the best and competitive cities in the country.

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 03:10 AM

^^ ^^ The MIGEDC is stretching its muscles to improve facilities, services, employment and promote the metropolis for potential investors in the future. It's nice to know individual function and role of every municipality belonging to the approved Metropolitan Iloilo area. Kudos to MIGEDC and its international counterparts! Cheers !

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 03:12 AM

^^ Thanks for posting pictures and link of CPU Centennial Celebration 2005. Cheers to Bernie and Space.

Hala Bira! :banana:

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 03:42 AM

The re-launching of the Iloilo Provincial Government Website
By Ian C. Espada

looking forward to the new and updated Province of Iloilo Website. Few more days to go ! :banana: :banana: :banana:

whyte

November 16th, 2006, 08:21 AM

BYAHILO

November 16th, 2006, 08:22 AM

wow very impressive map.

clap clap!!

whyte

November 16th, 2006, 08:55 AM

thanks ERIC :D

* its really NOT THAT ACCURATE because I've made it more tourist friendly thus explaining the GRID like streets na in reality are diagonal etc.pero it still is very useful i assume :D

FrancisXavier

November 16th, 2006, 09:13 AM

Nice one whyte.. Dami palang river sa downtown..

whyte

November 16th, 2006, 10:58 AM

The BATIANO is the main "river" (though its only an arm of the sea) and all others are just tributaries/creeks except for Jaro River :)

spacewagon1

November 16th, 2006, 11:23 AM

33 exhibitors showcase crafts during Kawayan Market Week
By Ramon C. Salvilla

SOME 33 exhibitors showcased their furniture and craft during the third Iloilo Kawayan Market Week, which opened last November 13 at the Robinsons’ Place Iloilo.

The Iloilo Kawayan Week is an annual event that started in 2004. This aims to promote Iloilo as the Bamboo Capital of the Philippines through the showcase of local manufacturers' furniture, crafts and accessories with bamboo as the component material.

The 33 are key players in the One Town One Product (Otop) of selected municipalities. Otop is a priority project of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, which aims to develop entrepreneurship and create jobs in the countryside.

The participants were Pinili Home Decor, Barangay Pal-agon, Pavia, Iloilo; Purewood Marketing, Barangay Bigki, Leganes, Iloilo; Montblanc, Barangay Bigki, Leganes, Iloilo; Bambu International Corp, MH del Pilar St., Jaro Iloilo City; Boyel Marketing, Barangay San Nicolas Oton; Cemer Enterprises, Rizal St., Iloilo City; Isaf Furniture Design, Barangay Baldoza Lapaz, Iloilo City; Maasin Kawayan MPC, Maasin, Iloilo; Maasin Bamboocraft & Furniture Makers Association, Maasin, Iloilo; Iloilo Kawayan Marketing, Maasin, Iloilo; Al ger Laurente, Maasin, Iloilo; Ceballos Bamboocraft, Barangay Inabasan, Maasin, Iloilo; Maasin Victory Bamboo, Maasin, Iloilo; Kapawa, Maasin, Iloilo; Damires Multi-Purpose Coop, Barangay Damires, New Lucena, Iloilo; Artiquel Fshion Jewelry, Lapaz, Iloilo City; Cabayogan Multi-Purpose Coop, Barangay Cabayogan Badiangan, Iloilo; Merlfrance Bamboocraft and Furniture, Barangay Abangay Janiuay, Iloilo;

Handwoven; Connie's Handwoven, Barangay Indag-an, Miag-ao, Iloilo; Natinga's Handwoven Products, Barangay Indag-an, Miag-ao, Iloilo; Miag-ao Hablon Weaving Center, Barangay Indag-an, Miao-g-ao, Iloilo; Facto's Woven Products, Barangay Indag-an, Miag-ao, Iloilo; Indag-an Multi-Purpose Coop, Barangay Indag-an, Miag-ao, Iloilo; Oton Woven Products, Barangay Cagbang, Oton, Iloilo; Lambuyao Sea-K, Barangay Lambuyao, Oton, Iloilo; J&L Hablon, Sta. Cruz, Arevalo, Iloilo City; Tuburan Abaca Weavers Association, Barangay Tuburan, Janiuay, Iloilo; Sweet J San Joaquin Bandi, Barangay Quianan, San Joaquin, Iloilo; Barotac Viejo Nutri-Food Plant, Inc., Barotac Viejo, Iloilo; Badiangan Ginger Planters and Producers Coop, Barangay Iniligan, Badiangan, Iloilo;

Rural Improvements Club-Passi, Passi City; Dingle Gov't Workers Credit Cooperative, Dingle, Iloilo and Nimfel Pasalubong Center.

The Iloilo Kawayan Market Week is a project of the Iloilo Provincial Government, Iloilo City Government, Maasin LGU, Department of Trade and Industry - Iloilo (DTI-Iloilo), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Environment and National Resources (DENR), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda), WESVARRDEC, Ilonggo Producers Associations, Inc. (IPA), Iloilo Small and Medium Enterprise Development Foundation , Inc. (ISMEDF), ABS-CBN, Iloilo Furniture Manufacturers Association, Inc. (IFMA), UPV School of Technology and the Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees.

The exhibit is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Nov. 19, 2006.

source: Sunstar ILOILO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/11/16/bus/33.exhibitors.showcase.crafts.during.kawayan.market.week.html)

spacewagon1

November 16th, 2006, 11:24 AM

very impressive map, Whyte. :cheers: :okay: :okay:

makoantz

November 16th, 2006, 12:01 PM

kulang ang balay namon sa "U" sa Burgos, atubang WVCST. Ooops, major landmarks lang gali. :)

nice map, ginpangabudlayan gid. :)

Pacific_leopard

November 16th, 2006, 12:48 PM

Iloilo Airport of International Standards in Cabatuan, Iloilo approaches completion

Iloilo City (12 July) -- Visiting Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Deputy Director-General Leon Omoso was given today a tour of ongoing civil works for the new international airport here in Cabatuan district. He was briefed by Engr. Manuel Lauden, DOTC Deputy Project Manager.
Philippine Information Agency Deputy Director-General Leo Omoso listens to Engr. Manuel Lauden, DOTC Deputy Project Manager for NIADP, as the latter explains the work going on and overall status of the project. In Photo are PIA - AMO 6 operations in-charge Nena Magalona and Phil-JAC Deputy project manager Engr. Celso de la Cruz and another deputy project manager. (PIA 6)
Workers continue to do finishing work on the runway of Iloilo's Airport of International Standards in Cabatuan, Iloilo. According to the DOTC project managers and consultants, the airport is expected to test the equipment and facilities before the year ends. (PIA 6)
Work at the control tower and the passengers' terminal continues at the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP), as the Department of Transportation and Communication expects the facilities and equipment to be tested before end of this year. (PIA 6)

source:http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060712.htm&no=88

Pacific_leopard

November 16th, 2006, 12:52 PM

ILOILO AIRPORT OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS UPDATE

P20-M lost in Silay airport attack
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

SILAY CITY -- Airport authorities estimated the damage to properties caused by the early morning attack of members of the New People's Army on the Japanese-funded international airport being built in the Silay City at P20 million.

The Maoist guerrillas, disguised as policemen and armed with assault rifles, barged into the construction site, disarmed guards then destroyed a computerized batching plant, cement-making facility and a standby power generator using homemade bombs and kerosene, police said.

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The guerrillas fled after seizing 18 pistols, three shotguns and seven two-way radio sets from civilian guards.

The rebels did not harm any workers in the attack on the 187-hectare site at Silay City in Negros Occidental province, but the attack could delay completion of the project by about two months, said Transportation and Communication Assistant Secretary Ricardo "Cano" Tan.

The P5-billion-project is being funded under the 25th Yen Loan Package of the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC). Tan said the project is already a month delayed because of the bad weather.

The attack he said will further delay the completion of the project that is 69 percent at present. The target completion of the project is scheduled on the first quarter of 2007 and operation starts on the second quarter of next year.

"This is an act of terrorism, an act of economic sabotage," Silay Police Chief Celestino Guara said.

Guara said the motive could be linked to guerrilla efforts to extort money from a construction company.

Silay City Mayor Carlo Gamban appealed to the rebels to help and cooperate instead of attacking the project, which he said is for the poor folks and Negrenses in general.

Western Visayas Police Director Geary Barias said had Han Jin informed the authorities of the demand letters sent by the rebels since last year the incident could have been prevented.

Han Jin received letters from the rebel group demanding revolutionary tax but the Korean firm has ignored this until early Sunday's incident.

It was not immediately known how much was being demanded by the rebel group as revolutionary tax.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Public Information Officer Bartolome Bacarro condemned the attack and said the incident was more evidence the insurgents have turned to banditry because the public do not support them.

However, he said, the rebel offensive will not hamper the military's resolve into crippling the insurgency problem within the next few years.

"They (NPAs) launched the attack to show that they are still in a position of strength," said Bacarro, who nevertheless admitted that the communists are still the "primary threat" in so far as the AFP is concerned.

Army troops and policemen were trying to pursue the attackers in Silay, a sugarcane-producing region 470 kilometers southeast of Manila, while a detachment was set up to augment the "outnumbered" security guards.

Police will also be setting up a police detachment at the new Iloilo airport, which is still being constructed in Cabatuan town, to avert the same incident.

He theorized that the primary motive of the rebels in attacking the airport facilities is to embarrass the two foreign construction companies, the National Government and the Police and Army authorities.

Meanwhile, Mayor Gamban said sabotaging the project will mean sabotaging the lives of the poor people who are expected to benefit from this airport.

He also said the Silay airport will eventually change the economic landscape of Negros Occidental from 90 percent agricultural to industrial and commercial province.

"This is for our children and for us. We don't want our children to go to Manila anymore to look for a job. Instead, we will prepare them an area where they could only work here so they could no longer be apart.

The rebels have about 7,200 fighters operating in five percent of all villages nationwide and attack rural troops, police and businesses who refuse their extortion demands, according to the military.

Two years ago the rebels withdrew from Norwegian-brokered peace talks on ending 37 years of insurgency, saying the Manila government was not making efforts to remove them from US and European lists of terrorist organizations. (With reports from AP/VR/Sunnex)

source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2006/10/09/p20.m.lost.in.silay.airport.attack.html

Pacific_leopard

November 16th, 2006, 01:00 PM

IAIS Update

City allays fears of families affected by airport privatization
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THE 230 families that might be affected by the privatization of the Domestic Airport in Mandurriao, Iloilo City have nothing to fear because the lot's buyer will be responsible for their resettlement.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas considered this a development in the efforts of selling the airport lot while the new one in Cabatuan is expected to be finished by March and operational in April 2007.

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The news was received from Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary John Philip Sevilla during his meeting with Iloilo City Urban poor Affairs Office (Icupao) Chief Roy Firmeza and City Planning and Development Office Chief Butch Peñalosa last Monday.

Tackled were the concerns on the families squatting on the 54-hectare airport lot.

There were 200 families within the airport area plus the 30 families of the Air Transportation Office (ATO) employees.

Treñas said DOF is "trying to resolve the issue" before selling the lot.

What transpired during the meeting was that buyers of the lot shall be responsible for the resettlement of the families located exactly on the sold area.

The 54-hectare lot to be marketed in January was assessed to cost around P900 million.

Treñas said there are interested clients.
sourceKhttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/11/03/news/city.allays.fears.of.families.affected.by.airport.privatization.html

Opening of Iloilo airport to boost tourism, economy of WV : Drilon

ILOILO CITY - Western Visayas' tourism and economy will get a big boost with the opening of the international airport in Iloilo next year.

The P8.759 billion-airport straddling the towns of Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan, around 24 kms west of Iloilo City, will be open to commercial flights on April 15, Sen. Franklin Drilon said.

Drilon said all structural and electrical works will be finished by the end of the year while testing of lights and navigational facilities will be conducted in the first quarter of next year. The facility will be formally turned over by the Taisei-Shimizu Joint Venture to the Department of Transportation and Communication on March 17.

The project is funded by the Special Yen Loan Package of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.

The airport constructed in a 188-hectare area will help address the increasing number of passengers and cargo traffic in Iloilo.

The current Iloilo City airport in Mandurriao District here is the fourth busiest in the country in terms of the number of passengers next to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and the Mactan (Cebu) and Davao international airports.

The new airport will include state-of-the-art facilities including a modern terminal, control tower buildings, and landing and navigation systems. It will have a runway measuring 2,500 m x 45 m, a passenger terminal with 12,000 sq. m space and a 1,281 sq. m-cargo terminal.

The 54-hectare site of the old airport is being eyed to be converted into a commercial and light industry complex. The Department of Finance has placed the value of the site at P1 billion.

Drilon said that after the opening of the new airport, the old site should be disposed to generate additional revenues for the government.

Another international airport worth P5.751-billion will also open in July next year in Silay City in Negros Occidental.

The two projects are part of the construction and upgrading of infrastructure projects under the Western Visayas Medium Term Public Investment Program reaching P46.053 billion.

Around P179 million in improvements and expansion of the airport in the capital town of Kalibo in Aklan, gateway to Boracay Island, will be completed on April 2008.

The bulk of the funds will be used to build or improve networks in the provinces of Iloilo, Guimaras, Antique, Aklan, Capiz and Negros Occidental costing P15.125 billion. The other allotments are on airports (P14.689 billion), flood control projects (P13.759 billion) energy (P2.4 billion) and seaports (P.080 billion), according to the Department of Tourism.

Tourism Sec. Joseph "Ace" Durano earlier said that the projects will help consolidate the position of the region in the international tourism market.

Visitors to central Philippines reached 4.23 million last year or 28 percent of the country's total regional travelers. Western Visayas had the most number of visitors with 1,599,670 followed by Central Visayas with 1,460,739, said Durano.*NPB
source: http://www.visayandailystar.com/2006/November/14/businessnews2.htm

whyte

November 16th, 2006, 01:01 PM

heheh updated na ang map ko pero damo pa gyapon kulang
also please bring to my attention any misplaced/mistake sa map :)

sugarboy

November 16th, 2006, 01:09 PM

SSC ILOILO THREAD ACTIVE FORUM MEMBERS

Census:

Total Active Posters in the Iloilo Thread: 24
Currently based in Iloilo: 4
Currently based in other parts of the Country: 9
Currently based Abroad: 11

LEGEND:
Username... Present Base City/Country... Hometown... Alma Mater... Profession...

kirby21... London, United Kingdom... Jaro, Iloilo City... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

SamwiseGamgee... Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia... Jaro, Iloilo City... University of San Agustin... Civil Engineer...

chYmera00... Iloilo City, Philippines... Mandurriao, Iloilo City... Assumption, INHS-SSC, currently in WVSU... wala diri wala didto - Student Nurse, Amateur Photographer and Web Developer...

wecky... London, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

incognito_rn... Baltimore,Maryland,USA... Arevalo,Iloilo City... SYSHS, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University... Nurse...

berniemacksouthcentr(al) ... Nabagatang Pilipinas (SouthCentral Philippines)... Iloilo, Mindanao and Cavite... UP Visayas - Miag-ao Iloilo... Soon to be Unemployed...

spacewagon1... Europe (based office: Dorset, England / Barcelona, Spain... Aleosan District... Central Philippine University... International Liaison Officer...

caloy... UK (pwede man Japa-UK) lol... Jaro, Iloilo City... Assumption, CPU, WVSU... nars kuno...

IAMME... Iloilo City, Philippines... Jaro District, Iloilo City... PSHSWV, soon UPV Miagao... Aquaculture Student, etc...

lewdsaint... MM kag LA...guna / Pi'nas... Iloilo City... Western Institute of Technology, etc... REE, RMElect., Sr. IC Pkg. Dev't. Eng'r...

oboi_1... Makati/Mandaluyong...in and out most of the time... Jaro, Iloilo City... Universidad Central de Filipinas... Manager-cum-Graphic Artist/De facto Road Navigator...

daks2003... New York, Iloilo City, Philippines, USA (hehehe)... Jaro, Iloilo City... CPU puropuro... Businessman (minding my own business hehehe)...

Alimol... Burton/Nottingham, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... gid!... University of Iloilo... Nurse... kag frustrated singer/composer/musician man kon kaisa...

zyndtel... Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental... Molo, Iloilo City... USA, UPV, CPU... ECE but now Negosyante (intsik nga naputo)...

shyaman... Sydney, Australia... Passi City, Iloilo... CPU to the max!... CE / Construction Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor...

pacific_leopard... Cabatuan,Jaro, Iloilo City... Cabatuan&Janiuay;... currently in CPU!... Student Nurse-Architect, author, part time sidewalk vendor:lol:...

adelro2049... san francisco,ca/usa... molo, iloilo city... university of san agustin... accounting @ ccsf

ericd001, Screen name: Eric Dee (screen name gid ya!) ehehehe… Makati City… Bacolod City… University of St. La Salle… Technical Support Engineer / Freelance Photographer

Metropolitan_ILOILO San Miguel, ILOILO, ILOILO CITY... Pasig City/Mandaluyong City/Makati City... SPUI, PT now Sr Account Specialist, ILONGGO gid ya! :lol:

soulmaker27, Screen Name: Kent Yee, Iloilo City ... Quezon City, Philippines ... Not Applicable... Data Manager

freezing_pt... Quezon City, Philippines ... LaPaz, IC ... WVSU-SLS (high school ko) ... Research Specialist

zhock2001... iligan city, lanao del norte... calinog, zarraga... SPUI...

kianshi... iloilo city... dumangas, iloilo... cpu... nursing student

Eli2008 ... Miami, Florida ... San Joaquin, Iloilo ... Nurse Anesthesia Resident-Florida International Univ-Mt. Sinai Med(Miami Beach); aspiring DNSc./DNP fellow kuno.

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there you go Eli. Gindugang ta na ka sa listahan. Yehey ! :banana: :banana: :banana:

ahay ako ya wala sa listahan? pasi lang ko ya gali? :nuts:

sugarboy

November 16th, 2006, 01:12 PM

sa diin gid nayon ang new airport sa iloilo? which road does one take?

Pacific_leopard

November 16th, 2006, 01:17 PM

heheh updated na ang map ko pero damo pa gyapon kulang
also please bring to my attention any misplaced/mistake sa map :)

I think your map is fine, whyte. its very tourist friendly... try lang galing ibutang ang new SM sa Jaro bala lapit sa jaro town square... kag ang Casa Plaza(i think inn na siya...inn guid man) But i like your map that way, its not confusing sa mga tourist.

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lapit nalang mahuman ang gym sa CPU, the new design is quite smaller than the first one.

iyawan ko pangita bago na updates sa airport la pa gyapon... i saw the video from ratsada, 80+ something percent na ang acomplishments nila... I'm excited na sa pagmerge sang sta. Barbara golf course centenary kag IAIS debut.:) galing di man ko kabalo magolf...:lol:

Pacific_leopard

November 16th, 2006, 01:20 PM

sa diin gid nayon ang new airport sa iloilo? which road does one take?

sta. barbara, by-pass road...which is now being renovated from a two-lane to a four-lane highway... yey... they are now installing the concerte frames on the islands...and there are few elevations, kagina gani, digto kami naglabay sa Sta. Barbara town kay gin close anay ang by-pass, mayo man kay nakasightseeing nanman ko.

Pacific_leopard

November 16th, 2006, 01:36 PM

may nakita na ko... sont know if this has been posted yet

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Iloilo int’l airport on track for 2007 opening

By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.
Inquirer

Posted date: November 14, 2006

ILOILO CITY -- Western Visayas' economy is expected get a big boost from the opening of the international airport in Iloilo in 2007.
The P8.759-billion airport straddling the towns of Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan, around 24 kilometers west of Iloilo City, will open to commercial flights starting April 15 next year, Senator Franklin Drilon said.

Drilon said all the structural and electrical works will be finished by the end of the year while the testing of lights and navigational facilities will be conducted in the first quarter of next year.

The contractor Taisei-Shimizu Joint Venture will formally turn over the facility to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DoTC) on March 17, 2007.

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) provided the funds for the project through a special yen loan package.

Built on a 188-hectare area, the airport was designed to accommodate the increasing number of passengers and cargo traffic in Iloilo.

The current Iloilo City airport in Mandurriao District here is the fourth busiest in the country in terms of the number of passengers next to the Ninoy Aquino, the Mactan Cebu and the Davao international airports.

The new airport has state-of-the-art facilities, including a modern terminal, control tower buildings, and landing and navigation systems.

It will have a runway measuring 2,500 m x 45 m, a passenger terminal with 12,000 sq. m and a 1,281 sq. m-cargo terminal.

There are plans to convert the 54-hectare site of the existing airport into a commercial and light industry complex. The Department of Finance has valued the site at P1 billion.

After the opening of the new airport, the old site should be disposed to generate additional revenues for the government, Drilon said.

Another airport, worth P5.751 billion, will also open on July next year in Silay City in Negros Occidental.

The two projects are part of the construction and upgrading of infrastructure projects under the Western Visayas Medium Term Public Investment Program, with total investments reaching P46.053 billion.

Around P179 million in improvements and expansion of the airport in the capital town of Kalibo in Aklan, gateway to Boracay Island, will be completed on April 2008.

The other projects include the construction of road networks, flood control systems, energy and seaports.

Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano earlier said that the projects would help consolidate the position of the region in the international tourism market.

Visitors to central Philippines reached 4.23 million last year or 28 percent of the country's total regional travelers.

source:http://services.inq7.net/print/print.php?article_id=32551http://services.inq7.net/print/print.php?article_id=32551

whyte

November 16th, 2006, 01:44 PM

SUGARBOY
ara sa lower left ang directions.
2-3 towns away from the city

PACIFIC
ok thanks.nadelete ko gali ang casa plaza lol
only UNIQUELY ILONGGO restos/food outlets are identified.
i think damo pa ako kulang

isa pa gali i need some more info sa la paz and mandurriao plaza area :)

lewdsaint

November 16th, 2006, 01:51 PM

Milo marathon last September sa Iloilo

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Courtesy of Westbridge School for Boys Iloilo
Site : http://www.westbridge.de.vu/

lewdsaint

November 16th, 2006, 01:58 PM

Paulino Alcantara - Barca All-Time Leading Scorer
Contributed by: Ian Estenor

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Filipinos and football? What an odd concept.
Although basketball has become a national obsession in the Philippines, some Filipinos have found "football" to be much more to their liking. The world’s most popular sport has a loyal following in the Visayas, particularly Iloilo.

Panay’s most populated province serves as a hotbed of talent. At Central Philippine University in Jaro, footballers from the school and around the area often gather to play matches. Santa Barbara, Barotac and LaPaz are several of the communities where the sport thrives in popularity.

Since football is overshadowed by America’s most popular export, the stars of the game live in relative obscurity. But earlier in the century, Iloilo-born Paulino Alcantara made his mark. To this day, he is still the all-time leading goalscorer for Futbol Club Barcelona of Barcelona, Spain with 374 goals in 375 games.

FC Barcelona, or "Barca," as it is known in football circles, is considered the world’s wealthiest professional football club. It boasts the largest stadium in Europe with a seating capacity of 115,000 and also has a club membership of over 100,000 people worldwide.

Paulino Alcantara is considered one of Barca’s legendary players because of his goalscoring exploits. He lacked the build of a stereotypical athlete, but he possessed the killer instincts of a matador. This offensive machine knew where the goal was and often made sure that the ball was in it.

Alcantara was born in Iloilo in 1896 to a Spanish father, who was in the Spanish Army that was stationed in the province. He began playing football at a very young age and took a liking to it. In 1910, he traveled to Barcelona to continue his education.

While in school, he played for a club formed by his classmates called, "Galeno." But his heart belonged to Barca, and he ended up joining their youth squad, where his talent made an immediate impression. On the evening of August 14, 1912, at 15 years of age, Alcantara made his debut with Barca’s first team, the professional team. He scored three goals in an 8-2 win.

In football, most professional clubs field reserve and youth squads to supplement the first team – the professional team. The reserve and youth squads play separate schedules. Players often work their way up the ladder for promotion to the professional team by playing on the youth squads as youngsters, then moving up to the reserve squads as they grow older.

The concept of drafting players out of high school and college does not exist in professional football. It is the responsibility of the team to develop players and not the schools.

From 1916 to 1918, Alcantara went back to the Philippines. During this time, he played with a team called the Bohemians of Manila.

After coming back to Barca, he played defense, an unusual position because he was accustomed to scoring goals instead of preventing them. The British coach, Jack Greenwell, made the decision to play Alcantara outside of his normal role. His decision was short-lived. Barca’s club membership, "Los Socios," demanded that Alcantara be switched back to his normal position. The paying members received their wish. Alcantara went back to scoring goals on a usual basis.

In 1920, Spain selected him for the Olympic team, but he turned down the offer because of his medical studies. Since school was his priority, he only represented Spain in international football competition five times. He scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Belgium in his first international match at the age of 25. He also played for the Philippine National Team. Alcantara is on record as being the first player from Barcelona born outside of Europe to represent Spain in international football competition.

He officially retired on July 5, 1927. The Spanish National Team and Barcelona played a "testimonial" that day, a game in honor of Alcantara. At age 31, he felt it was time to dedicate his life to his profession.

But it was not a definite goodbye to football as a whole. He briefly served on the coaching staff of Spain’s National Team in the 50s – three matches against Switzerland, Belgium and Sweden. He won one game and tied the other two.

Paulino Alcantara died in Barcelona on February 13, 1964. With his goalscoring titles, he also won five Spanish Cup championships and 10 Catalonia championships (Barcelona being the capital of the province of Catalonia).

Alcantara is not only one of Spanish football’s most revered legends, but a revered legend in the sport of football as a whole. He represents not only Spain, but the Philippines also. He represents success not only in Catalonia, but also in Iloilo.

Barca will celebrate its 100-year anniversary as a football club on November 28. It is more than likely Alcantara will be honored along with the other great players who have passed through this region of Spain.

Filipinos and football. What a wonderful concept.

For further readings, please check out:
http://www.imperios.com/ethosa/alcantara.html
http://www.vasia.com/jester/lateo/

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/300px-Alcantara_Poster.jpg
Alcántara Poster Memorabilia, shows his trademark dribbling style.

For more info about this man :
http://dumangas.tripod.com/articles/article015.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulino_Alc%C3%A1ntara

spacewagon1

November 16th, 2006, 07:21 PM

ahay ako ya wala sa listahan? pasi lang ko ya gali? :nuts:

Sugarboy, list your details and idugang sa listahan. Follow lang sang order sang mga detalye nga ihatag mo. Every Ilonggo forumer is welcome gid to join the list. Gin-umpisahan ina ni Shyaman sa last thread. Thank you.

spacewagon1

November 16th, 2006, 07:27 PM

sa diin gid nayon ang new airport sa iloilo? which road does one take?

Iloilo Airport is located in tri-boundaries of Cabatuan-San Miguel-Sta Barbara towns. Ang main nga alagyan pakadto sa airport is ang way going to Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan, Maasin. Before you reach Sta. Barbara town (right after Pavia's poblacion), may ara dira nga new road leading to the airport. I'm sure indi ka gid magtalang.

I think later on, there will be more access road leading to this airport kay halos ang mga towns na lapit sa iya, the road is uderconstruction na. San Miguel for once and Alimodian are paving new roads to the international airport.

spacewagon1

November 16th, 2006, 07:32 PM

I think your map is fine, whyte. its very tourist friendly... try lang galing ibutang ang new SM sa Jaro bala lapit sa jaro town square... kag ang Casa Plaza(i think inn na siya...inn guid man) But i like your map that way, its not confusing sa mga tourist.

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lapit nalang mahuman ang gym sa CPU, the new design is quite smaller than the first one.

iyawan ko pangita bago na updates sa airport la pa gyapon... i saw the video from ratsada, 80+ something percent na ang acomplishments nila... I'm excited na sa pagmerge sang sta. Barbara golf course centenary kag IAIS debut.:) galing di man ko kabalo magolf...:lol:

Pacific, may ara ka-picture sang bag-o nga design sang CPU Gym? Pila na lang subong capacity niya? Pamangkot abi dira? Bit excited sa new gym. If I'm not mistaken, othern than hosting the international ice show this January, the gym will also play a main host in PRISAA National next year nga hiwaton sa Iloilo City.

spacewagon1

November 16th, 2006, 07:42 PM

sta. barbara, by-pass road...which is now being renovated from a two-lane to a four-lane highway... yey... they are now installing the concerte frames on the islands...and there are few elevations, kagina gani, digto kami naglabay sa Sta. Barbara town kay gin close anay ang by-pass, mayo man kay nakasightseeing nanman ko.

nice to know nga naga-road widening na dira sila. Mas madasig ang access mag-travel sa access road nga ina. Pacific, are they building islands sa sa access road nga ini? Wow! I really could not wait for the airport's opening. Very impressive gid kaayo sa mga turista especially if this road leading to the airport will be all green. Just like what the Germans used to say - it's like Bavaria.:banana:

oboi

November 16th, 2006, 09:04 PM

Buot mo hambalon oboi dugay na nang Pat-Pat's? Ngaa nga daw waay ko ya kabati sina haw? Sang san-o pa na sila da?

Pero grabe gid man kanami sang kuha ni Chy. Kita mo gid nga gadanlak ya utok sa tul-an. Katululagak laway ko di. To hell with cholesterol!

Siguro mga 7-8 years or more na sila probably. Was still in college sang nag-open sila if my memory serves me right. Indi pa man ako kasing edad mo abi so wala mo na ini siguro naabtan. ;) I was 25lbs. slimmer then. Good for the stomach, bad for your health. Have to go to Tagaytay pa kon weekends para maka-enjoy sang isa ka yahong nga makahari-blood nga sabaw. It's worth it though but the price here is kinda steep at P250-P300 kumpara sa P75 dira. The closest one we've got here is RJ's Bulaluhan in Mandaluyong. Regular nila si Boy Abunda and some celebrities. Open sila 24 hours and it has a native ambiance daw a la Nato and Helen sa Bolilao ang dating. Downside is the karaoke/videoke crowd. :lol:

Btw, open pa gihapon ang Nato and Helen sa may Bolilao? Didn't they expand Jalandoni St. into a four-lane road and Nato and Helen stands on government property? May ara man sila sa may Rizal St. dapit UI. Didto ang ulihi ko nakan-an nga branch ila. Kabay pa nga open pa ini. Love their food. Great food but light on the budget! :)

oboi

November 16th, 2006, 09:22 PM

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 11:07 PM

very, very nice pictures ! Thanks Lew and Space. Cheers everyone !

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 11:25 PM

^^ Oboi, tama ka guid. It was back 1990's when they plan to build Chinese General Hospital along Dversion Area. I don't know the exact reason why it did not push through considering that they already paid the lot. With the recent news coming from NHA itself, it looks like they're going to revive the construction of the said Medical Center. Maka-compete siya ayhan sa Iloilo Doctor's Hospital-Medical Center or St Paul's Hospital? These two are the most established private hospitals not only in the city but the entire region. The Iloilo Mission Hospital comes near especially now that they are expanding their facilities and bed capacity. Soon it will be a medical center too since it is the based hospital Central Philippine University College of Medicine (CPU-COM).

Another plan medical institution to rise in Iloilo City is the University of San Agustin Medical Center. They're just awaiting the right time to start the facilitation of the new institution in Iloilo, located at their present Jaro Campus, which houses its basic education (kinder, elem and high school).

In terms of Tertiary government or semi-government hospital, Western Visayas Medical Center tops the list undoubtedly but West Visayas State University Medical Center is catching up really fast. With further development and future plans for the WVSU-Medical Center, surely, it can "soon" topple down the ONLY tertiary DOH-based hospital in the region, the WVMC in Mandurriao.

More good news on Iloilo's Healthcare Sector Providers.

Hala Bira !

kirby21

November 16th, 2006, 11:32 PM

Pacific, may ara ka-picture sang bag-o nga design sang CPU Gym? Pila na lang subong capacity niya? Pamangkot abi dira? Bit excited sa new gym. If I'm not mistaken, othern than hosting the international ice show this January, the gym will also play a main host in PRISAA National next year nga hiwaton sa Iloilo City.

Wala nila mamitlang sa report nga gin-downsize nila. All they reported was, "construction resumed". Hmmm. They've been downsizing all the plans back in CPU. Ano natabo sa ila?

Anyway, please post the pic Pacific kung puwede. We're really, really excited sa bag-o nga gym sang CPU. Hopefully, all its facilities will be at par internationally kay basi butangan lang nila electric fan dira sa sulod. Mamungol guid sila sa mga alumni diri sa sagwa.

Si Nong Mauro to nagawakal sang Henry Luce III Library nga fully air-condiioned na and so with Rose Memorial Hall. Ano ayhan nga facilities ibutang nila sa sulod sang bag-o nga gym?

Btw, ara man guihapon ang halampangan sa idalum sang University Church? May ping-pong-ngan man guihapon da?

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 12:06 AM

please DO NOT QUOTE tam an gid kadaku abi :D

still UNFINISHED :D
i still need INPUTS from you guys
esp. sa LAPAZ/MANDURRIAO areas

SCHOOLS/SHOPPING CENTERS/CHURCHES/LANDMARKS

daw gutok na gid gani
ang DIVERSION road bare pa sya
plus wala ko pa maindicate ang mga kalan an :D

Whyte, salawayon guid ko. Gin-quote ko guid less your map na lang .. ha ha.

Here's few things not found in your map:

-Star Plaza in Jaro
-Smallvile - pls indicate Smallville complex (Iloilo Business Hotel is the only prominent structure that you posted in the complex)
-Riverside Boardwalk near Medicus Medical Center
-St. Joseph School in Diversion
-TTK Tower
-Bombo Radyo City Tower
-Iloilo Chinese Commercial School
-St Therese Hospital - Univ. of San Agustin's side
-Riverfront International Hospital
-St. Agustine School of Nursing and Midwifery - bet. Gaisano City and The Grand Dame
-City Library
-ABS-CBN Iloilo Office
-MIWD (Metro Iloilo Water District - Business Center)
-Westbridge High
-DOST Regional (near Iloilo Sports Complex)
-DOH Regional (Mandurriao - back of WVMC)
-DFA Regional (near Robinson's Place Iloilo)
-CHED Regional
-Philippine National Police Regional Command (Camp Delgado)
-NEDA Regional
-Ombusdman in the Visayas - Regional (newly-opened near Robinson's)
-PRC Regional
-NBI Regional
-NFA Regional
-DOT Regional
-DTI Regional
-DepEd Regional
-Div. of Iloilo - Schools - Office of the Superindentents.

*ps. you can indicate these regional offices by number and put it all in legend. These are very important offices for tourists and visitors alike.

I'll think more.

Overall, VERY VERY IMPRESSIVE MAP. It's one of the best map tourists and visitors can download when visiting Iloilo City. Cheers for your best effort, Whyte!

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 12:16 AM

Sugarboy, list your details and idugang sa listahan. Follow lang sang order sang mga detalye nga ihatag mo. Every Ilonggo forumer is welcome gid to join the list. Gin-umpisahan ina ni Shyaman sa last thread. Thank you.

I-dugang imo detalye sa listahan, Sugarboy. Go, go, go !

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 12:20 AM

More on CUI and CIDA assisted Heritage prospects in Iloilo City and Iloilo Province?

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 12:24 AM

National Historical Institute Press Statement

The National Historical Institute congratulates the Iloilo Golf and Country Club for keeping alive the legacy of the Santa Barbara Golf Course, which serves as memorial to the colorful history of Iloilo.

The beginning of Santa Barbara Golf Course runs parallel with the development of the railway system linking Iloilo to other towns of Panay in 1907. During this period, the British Engineers of the Philippine Railway Corporation tasked to build the railways also built the golf course on a 2000 yards 9-hole layout. They subsequently formed the Santa Barbara Golf and Country Club with British and American members, and later Filipinos, one of them was Tomas Confessor, a hero of the Philippine Revolution and Governor of Iloilo during the American period. Another Filipino member of the Golf Club was Fernando Lopez, who became Vice President of the Philippines. The golf course withstood time to witness the Second World War, which according to eyewitness accounts, was used by the Americans as barracks during the liberation.

The Santa Barbara Golf Course became the social hub of families of foreign nationals and Filipinos since the early American period. It can be said that it has created socio-economic and tourism advantage to Santa Barbara because its numerous tournaments draw crowds of golf enthusiasts, and provide employment and income-generating opportunities to the residents. It has contributed professional golfers in the history of golf in the Philippines like Mario Siodina, Jose Rates, Jr., Miguel Sequito and Cecil Hechanova (former chair of the Philippine Sports Commission). It is recognized by the National Golf Association of the Philippines (NGAP) as the oldest in the country.

In view thereof, the National Historical Institute hereby formally recognizes the Santa Barbara Golf Course as the “oldest existing golf course in the Philippines” through the Centennial Marker that will be installed in the year 2007. The text of the Centennial Marker reads:

Santa Barbara Golf Course

Founded 1907. Oldest Existing Golf Course in the Philippines under the Santa Barbara Golf and Country Club. Now known as the Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc.

source: www.iloilogolfclub.com

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 12:30 AM

Sta. Barbara Golf Course
Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc.

Club Presidents

Pre-war Era

Year President

1917-1919 --- Pfleider
1920-1924 --- Col. Frank Hodsholl
1925-1927 --- R.R, Hancock
1928-1929 --- W.E. Greenbaum
1929-1930 --- Collin Marshall
1931-1932 --- A.J. Macintosh
1932-1933 --- G.M. Alexander
1933-1934 --- D.A. Brisbane
1934-1937 --- E. Lewis
1937-1939 --- Alex Taylor
1939-1941 --- C.H.W. Churchill

Post-war Era

1946-1948 --- Wallace McGregor Davis Sr.(Strachan & McMurray)
1949-1950 --- Vicente Arenas (1st Filipino President)
1950-1952 --- Carlos Jalandoni
1952-1954 --- Jose Ma. Locsin
1955-1956 --- Ignacio Salazar
1956-1958 --- Francisco Jison
1958-1960 --- Francisco Maravilla
1961-1962 --- Juan M. Cacho
1962-1983 --- Carlos Jalandoni
1984-1994 --- Francisco Maravilla
1995-1997 --- Rolando Padilla
1997-1998 --- Dennis Locsin
1998-2005 --- Alejandro Rivera, Jr. M.D.
2005- present --- Frankie Locsin

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:21 AM

Whyte, salawayon guid ko. Gin-quote ko guid less your map na lang .. ha ha.

Here's few things not found in your map:

-Westbridge High
-DFA Regional (near Robinson's Place Iloilo)
-CHED Regional
-Ombusdman in the Visayas - Regional (newly-opened near Robinson's)
-DepEd Regional
-Div. of Iloilo - Schools - Office of the Superindentents.

*ps. you can indicate these regional offices by number and put it all in legend. These are very important offices for tourists and visitors alike.

thanks for the LIST

Ive already updated some of them but still madamo pa gyapon ang kulang

ang bilin sa list mo sa babaw ang indi ko pa naindicate kay i need the exact location

ill be making a legand soon :)
thanks
- ano nga DFA office ang tupad sang MIDTOWN HOTEL?nagsaylo na bala sila?

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:35 AM

Please help me fill up the "RESTAURANT/FOODIE guide" part of our map :D
- of course ang medyo may dating man indi lang ang mga kilid kilid hehehehe

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 02:36 AM

Whyte, DFA is Department of Foreign Affairs. Thought it is located across Robinson's Iloilo. It's where we get our passports, etc.

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 02:38 AM

^^ ^^ hi Kirby. Ari ka di gali? :lol: :lol:

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:40 AM

Whyte, DFA is Department of Foreign Affairs. Thought it is located across Robinson's Iloilo. It's where we get our passports, etc.

where exactly?
im confused coz i applied for my passport sa DFA sa tupad sang MIDTOWN hotel :D

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 02:44 AM

Listed below are the city's problems identified by AIM during their visit to Iloilo City to assess and report on how the city could improve its bid to become the most competitive city in the future. This data/article is a great source of information and help on how our city will move in the next few years. What do you think our city government will do to address these issues? Please share your thoughts.
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OBSTACLES TO ILOILO’S GROWTH
Poor roads, traffic woes, expensive power dragging WV’s capital city

ILOILO City must improve its infrastructure, power and transportation sectors to sustain its bid of becoming the most competitive urban center in the country.

This was the assessment of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) during the presentation of the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) 2005 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center Thursday.

Dr. Federico Macaranas, executive director of the AIM Policy Center, briefed local officials and representatives from the academe, media and business sectors on the PCCRP results, particularly on the performance of Iloilo City.

Iloilo City ranked as one of the most competitive mid-sized cities, which have a population of at least 300,000, in the 2005 PCCRP along with Bacolod, Batangas, Iligan and San Fernando in Pampanga.

The PCCRP ranks cities based on seven drivers of competitiveness – cost of doing business, dynamism of the local economy, linkages and accessibility, quality of human resources, infrastructure, responsiveness of LGU to business needs and quality of life.

The performance of the city was determined through surveys conducted by the University of San Agustin, the academic partner of the 2005 PCCRP in Iloilo, and impressions of business leaders in the city.

Macaranas said Iloilo City scored high in the quality of human resources because of the presence of universities and colleges, jointly organized training programs and relevant IT-based programs.

Iloilo is also one of the business friendly cities because of affordable commercial space rents, access to communication facilities, recreational facilities, presence of international ports and airport and easy access to financing schemes.

But Macaranas said the city must resolve some weak points such as the high cost of power for commercial use, traffic congestion, unreliable power supply, poor road condition and water supply.

In terms of traffic congestion, Macaranas said there is no need to build more roads which is the automatic reaction of most cities.

“What you need is traffic management such as regulating the entry of private vehicles in the city,” Macaranas said.

Since Iloilo City has an edge in human resources, Macaranas said the city has a comparative edge in IT and knowledge management industries.

Macaranas said Ilonggos in other countries can help the city attract investors without relying on “imperial Manila.”

“Ilonggos in New York can invite a chief executive officer to see the potentials of Iloilo. Iloilo is an old city and you have to seek new ventures and opportunities where you can have a comparative edge,” Macaranas said.

The AIM also suggested to local officials and business leaders to study and replicate the best practices of other cities and communities in the country.

“Small cities can teach you a lot,” he said.

After the PCCRP presentation, the AIM conducted a workshop with the participants to identify the problems the city must tackle.

The result of the workshop and the recommendations will be presented to Mayor Jerry Treñas today.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories1.php)

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 02:48 AM

where exactly?
im confused coz i applied for my passport sa DFA sa tupad sang MIDTOWN hotel :D

Nagsaylo na sila office? We used to apply sang passport near Robinson's. I'm not sure with Iloilo Midtown Hotel. Basi guid man Whyte nagsaylo na sila lately sa area nga gin-mention mo to accomodate easier access for people applying for passports coming from Guimaras and Negros.

Hi man sa imo Space. Out na ko migs kay 1am na di. Duty pa buwas. C u. Wrong timing guid.

Whyte, I'll update you more sa mga restos. Ang mga nadumduman ko lang.:)

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:49 AM

yup. power. traffic. infrastructure gid man ang naga pugong sa pagdasig sang development naton.

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:52 AM

hehehehe
daw latest gid man ang DFA sa tupad sang midtown
2002 or 2003 lang ko nag apply

thanks.

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 02:54 AM

Cry of Sta. Barbara, Kahilwayan festival today

THE municipality of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo holds two historical celebrations today – the 108th Cry of Sta. Barbara and the 6th Kahilwayan Festival.

The venue of the twin festivals is the Don Herminio Maravilla Memorial Cultural and Recreational Center located at the town plaza.

The celebrations will open with a dawn mass at 6am and the flag-raising and wreath-laying at the monument of Ilonggo revolutionary hero, Gen. Martin Delgado, and the “Cry Marker” also in the plaza.

Sta. Barbara holds the historical distinction as the first town outside of Luzon to raise the national flag and declare independence from the Spanish colonizers on November 17, 1898. It was also the same date that Gen. Delgado organized the Revolutionary Government of the Visayas.

Kahilwayan is a cultural festival that relives the heroism of Sta. Barbara revolutionaries under the saber of Gen. Delgado. The festival got its name from the Ilonggo word for “freedom.”

The Kahilwayan is known for the acrobatic performances of Sta. Barbara dancers using bamboo poles and energetic fight scenes.

Sta. Barbara has earned honors in the Aliwan Festival in Manila because of Kahilwayan’s unique performance.

Mayor Isabelo Maquino will lead the people of Sta. Barbara in the twin-celebrations.

Other dignitaries expected to grace the affair are Tesda director-general Augusto Syjuco, Iloilo 2nd district Rep. Judy Syjuco, Governor Niel Tupas Sr., and Tourism regional director Edwin Trompeta.

In the evening, the municipality will honor Sta. Barbaranhons who excelled in various fields during the 2006 Pasidungog Awards.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories2.php)

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 02:55 AM

^^ No probs Kirby. :)

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 02:57 AM

Repair works on Moroboro dam in Feb 2007

THE Jalaur Dam in Brgy. Moroboro, Dingle, Iloilo which is being feared to collapse and cause heavy flooding in the province of Iloilo is up for P30-million rehabilitation works by February or March 2007.

National Irrigation Administration (NIA-6) administrator Felix M. Razo said they have been preparing the rehabilitation plan before the conduct of the bidding process.

“We have found a foundation fault or cracks underneath the water facility. Although it is not really big but there is seepage which loosens the ability of the structure to hold big volume of water,” Razo added.

He said they had initially implemented repairs worth P15 million but will be continued when the dam is closed from receiving water coming from the river.

Razo said the repair works are done in phases but they can’t start working because the dam still contains water.

The rehabilitation expected to be finished in May in time for irrigation activities would cost a total of P60 million.

Razo said the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)-Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) allotted P24.7 million for the project. The balance of P5.3 million will be shouldered by the NIA.

Newly-installed NIA chief Arturo Lomibao said they have a P7-billion budget this year, P2 billion more than last year’s P5-billion budget.

Popularly known as Moroboro dam, the structure can hold 12,500 cubic meters of water during “normal period” to irrigate some 12,000 hectares of ricefield.

The dam is supplying irrigation water to agricultural lands which account 38 percent of Iloilo’s rice production covering the towns of Pototan, Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Zarraga, Dingle, Anilao, Mina and New Lucena.

Razo said the dam needs urgent rehabilitation in order to avert the effect of strong water current during the rainy season.

“The initial works would be done as remedial measures so as not to aggravate the affected foundation of the dam’s downstream portion while the riverbed had been scoured to a depth of eight meters and about 50 meters long forming a pool,” said Razo.

A NIA report added that “excessive leaks were observed in almost all of the gates and the steels were corroded. The concrete floor below the gates was eroded and the steel reinforcements are already exposed and deteriorated.”

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories6.php)

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 03:01 AM

hehehehe
daw latest gid man ang DFA sa tupad sang midtown
2002 or 2003 lang ko nag apply

thanks.

damo suggestions si migo Kirby. Damo lang siya nakita iya. Masipat iya mata. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Whyte, very impressive map of Iloilo City. It'll surely help any tourist find places without a doubt. It's well-labeled, easy-to-read and very handy. Keep up the good work!

spacewagon1

November 17th, 2006, 03:16 AM

First of its kind in ILOILO ! I hope to see the beautiful Batiano River comes to life. It is touted to become the future site of "RiverCruises" around Iloilo City.

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BALSA, HOTEL DEL RIO’S FLOATING RESTO LAUNCHED
Pagemaker
By Zedrick Señeres

Balsa, the name of the floating resto made of bamboo and nipa hut situated in Cosmo Iloilo’s historical Batiano River next to the poolside of the legendary Hotel del Rio was launched last month.

Well after all, according to history, Iloilo got its name from the Hiligaynon word Ilong-Ilong, which means “nose-like formation” of this river.

The resto launch gathered the country’s top-notch travel and tourism movers and shakers who came to Cosmo Iloilo in time for the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly.

Balsa, will be in full operation next month, will serve the best Ilonggo native cuisine and the best of the best Thai favorites to suit the discriminating tastes of guests—foreign and local.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle6.jpg
The party cum launching scenes.

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Microtel and Paramount Property Management Bigwigs.

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(L-R) Travel Agents Maribel Cantada, Margie Ples, Carol Maala and Luciene Sol.

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Tourism Movers (L-R) Felix Alegre, Kats dela Peña, Sanim Lim, Estela Pagsuyuia and Cathy Mendoza.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle10.jpg
(L-R) Action Holiday's Ferdinand Morales, Zeny Punzalan, Ursula Gonzales, and Wilna Panganiban.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle2.jpg
DOT Regional Director Edwin Trompeta with Hotel del Rio's Manager Cris Cuevillas.

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Emilion bigwigs GM Manuel Greunberg and entrepreneur Emil Diez.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle4.jpg
Sarabia Manor Hotel GM Roberto Laygo with Cesar Cruz, incoming PHILTOA prexy.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle5.jpg
(l-r) Frank Buckley with couple Earl and Mel Cozzins

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(L-R) Hotel del Rio's GM Manolette "Tata" Loring, your Pagemaker and Microtel's Chief Marketing Officer Patrick"Pato" Gregorio.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle12.jpghttp://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle1.jpg

freezing_pt

November 17th, 2006, 04:00 AM

freezing_pt

November 17th, 2006, 04:08 AM

freezing_pt

November 17th, 2006, 04:41 AM

Whyte...

I dont know if this would be helpful: indicate where's north.

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 05:26 AM

Whyte...
I dont know if this would be helpful: indicate where's north.

:wave:

already done that
its at the TOPMOST RIGHTHAND CORNER
though approximate lang naman yun
give or take 10degrees :D

thanks.

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

oboi

November 17th, 2006, 05:47 AM

Nagsaylo na sila office? We used to apply sang passport near Robinson's. I'm not sure with Iloilo Midtown Hotel. Basi guid man Whyte nagsaylo na sila lately sa area nga gin-mention mo to accomodate easier access for people applying for passports coming from Guimaras and Negros.

@Whyte

What a great job you did! :master: You map is a good source of information for visitors and non-visitors alike.

@Kirby
Yup. DFA regional office used to be sa ibabaw ka Metrobank dira sa may Mabini St. near Ledesma St. Dugay na sila naghalin tupad ka Iloilo Midtown Hotel or is the building part of Midtown since the hotel expanded. :)

shyaman

November 17th, 2006, 06:08 AM

shyaman

November 17th, 2006, 06:30 AM

Big time ang Cebu city! Gabarakang ila banner subong ba. Teh, diin na ang aton? Paging da mga batinggilan ta nga banner-makers. :speech:

Indi na naton pag ibutang low rise buildings sang ciudad sa banner. Basi mahikayan pa ta coz it would look very ordinary. Dapat the banner should focus on historical structures and/or cultural events. With the Dinagyang Festival fast approaching, its very timely to advertise it in the banner maski isa lang ka adlaw. Hamak mo, unprecedented worldwide audience ang ad!

IMPRESARIO

November 17th, 2006, 08:12 AM

^^yup indeed, amo pa ina ang guin vote ko nga banner,heheh
@whyte, thanks for the map.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 08:32 AM

Treñas: Let’s build child-friendly city
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – “Fighting for the welfare of our children is actually fighting for our future as a nation,” Mayor Jerry Treñas said before a number of children and parents.

Treñas delivered his state of the children (in the City of Iloilo) address at the Jaro Covered Gym, Wednesday, in line with the Children’s Rights month.

“We must continue to build the future we want for Iloilo City -- a future where every child receives an education and a diploma; where our children can grow up safe; where every family has the opportunity to lead a better life,” stressed Treñas, also the President of the League of Cities of the Philippines.

cont'd: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm
source: Panay News

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Citibank Savings Inc. launching

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/17/citibank1.jpg
The ceremonial ribbon cutting done by
CSI President Jeff Choa, Mr. Romeo Go,
Mrs. Benita Young, Mr. Felipe Uygongco
and Miss Angie Cayabyab.

Huge names in the business sector were present during the inauguration program of Citibank Savings Inc. Iloilo (CSI) last October 11, 2006. The big day started with a motorcade at 10 o'clock in the morning and was then followed by the traditional lion dance. Citibank Savings Inc. President Jeff Choa together with his wife Yeye Choa came directly from Metro Manila to grace the event.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/17/citibank6.jpg
IDC's Mandy Rivera, TNT's Marichel
Magalona, Bench and Play Telecom's
Jackie Tinsay, CSI Area Head for VisMin
Poch Villanueva, Bench and Play
Telecom's Paul Tinsay and Teddy
Magalona.

The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was done by CSI President Jeff Choa, Mr. Romeo Go, Miss Benita Young, Mr. Felipe Uygongco and Citibank Savings Inc. Iloilo Branch Manager Angie Cayabyab. Distinguished guests enjoyed the delectable foods courtesy of culinary empress, Al Dente's Pauline Gorriceta-Banusing.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/17/citibank2.jpg
Gary Robite, Dr. Felix Villa,Karat World's
Trix Gorriceta, Allan Sy, Gerald Chua and
Shuan Garcia.

Citibank Savings Inc. Iloilo, one of its 25 branches in the country, aims to maximize your monetary potential by providing world-class banking to its clients. CSI is located at the Ground Floor of Insular Life Building, General Luna Street, Iloilo City. The branch has been accommodating transactions since July 24 of this year.

source: The News Today

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 08:44 AM

@Whyte

What a great job you did! :master: You map is a good source of information for visitors and non-visitors alike.

@Kirby
Yup. DFA regional office used to be sa ibabaw ka Metrobank dira sa may Mabini St. near Ledesma St. Dugay na sila naghalin tupad ka Iloilo Midtown Hotel or is the building part of Midtown since the hotel expanded. :)

wala na. Out na ako di. ha ha ha. Medyo nadula na ko sa mga regional offices sa aton. See, it's nice to know all these things. Damo na gali nagbag-o. I had my passport year 1995 pa and renewed it 1998 asap, and I went there all the time (sa atubang where Robinson's standing right now). Ti, kung gusto ko gali mag-apply dual citizenship, wala na ko kabalo kung diin magkadto.

Thanks for the info. Please update sang mga regional and provincial offices sa aton. Cheers !

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 08:49 AM

This is really a GREAT idea. Dumduman ko lang ang sa Loboc, Bohol na floating resto sa river din didto. Excited na ako to see it.

The major challenge is maintaining the river. Salamat kag medyo malimpyo pa ang dira ayun nga parte.

i always loved rivercruising. Diri sa Europe popular guid ina. Every time ga-visit kami sa bag-o nga ciudad, we always make sure nga makasakay kami sa ila rivertours. Something in rivercruising that makes the city romantic and tranquil.

Tani may ara kita rivercruises sa ciudad especially now nga wala na ang mga masabad nga kawayan nga nagatindog sa tunga sang river for fishing.

I'm sure this is the first step to a better river tour in the future.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 08:52 AM

:wave:

already done that
its at the TOPMOST RIGHTHAND CORNER
though approximate lang naman yun
give or take 10degrees :D

thanks.

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

like your mini-banner Whyte. Cool (and colourful) :cheers:

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http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/17/fvr.tee.off_tn.jpg

Former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos does the ceremonial tee off to officially open the 9th Bamboo Tee Invitational Golf Tournament at the Iloilo Golf and Country Club in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo yesterday, November 16. The Iloilo Golf and Country Club, the oldest existing golf course in the Philippines, will celebrate its Centenary next year.
(source: The News Today)

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Grabe...damo na gid hospital ang iloilo kung matabo...that would be ok considering na center of medical education ang aton syudad.

I hope new medical institutions will be relocated outside the city area. I've heard Iloilo Doctor's Hospital is expanding and looking for new lot within the city (or outside of it) to build another medical center.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 09:07 AM

Please help me fill up the "RESTAURANT/FOODIE guide" part of our map :D
- of course ang medyo may dating man indi lang ang mga kilid kilid hehehehe

ok Whyte. I'll try to reminisce my food trips back home. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Btw, nalipat ka ibutang ang Iloilo Supermart branches in Mandurriao, Molo and Jaro. Ti, kinahanglan guid nga ara siya sa mapa kay "Aton Guid Ini".

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 10:32 AM

ok Whyte. I'll try to reminisce my food trips back home. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Btw, nalipat ka ibutang ang Iloilo Supermart branches in Mandurriao, Molo and Jaro. Ti, kinahanglan guid nga ara siya sa mapa kay "Aton Guid Ini".

May ara ang MOLO and JARO
im sure kon diin nayon sa mandurriao ang ILOILO SUPERMART so wala ko pa ginbutang anay pati gani nag church

Ang mini banner ko I was planning to put it sa signature ko pero indi gale pero ang IMG tags GRRRR

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 11:05 AM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=409171

LEADING na si CHYMERA

by the way

I need help para malista ang mga restaurants sa
SMALLVILLE
- krua thai/bluejay/regatta
RIVERSIDE BOARDWALK
-
ROADHOUSE
- emillion/jd/mamma marias
PASEO ILOILO ROBINSONS
- mang inasal/
TERASA MARYMART CENTER
- andoks/american legacy
thank you in advance

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 12:35 PM

Wala nila mamitlang sa report nga gin-downsize nila. All they reported was, "construction resumed". Hmmm. They've been downsizing all the plans back in CPU. Ano natabo sa ila?

Anyway, please post the pic Pacific kung puwede. We're really, really excited sa bag-o nga gym sang CPU. Hopefully, all its facilities will be at par internationally kay basi butangan lang nila electric fan dira sa sulod. Mamungol guid sila sa mga alumni diri sa sagwa.

Si Nong Mauro to nagawakal sang Henry Luce III Library nga fully air-condiioned na and so with Rose Memorial Hall. Ano ayhan nga facilities ibutang nila sa sulod sang bag-o nga gym?

Btw, ara man guihapon ang halampangan sa idalum sang University Church? May ping-pong-ngan man guihapon da?

i'm sorry, the size is still the same( i think), they only changed the construction personels and the new poster/billboard which shows the 'will be' appearance of the gym. the design looks more smaller, pro, the size is till the same, kay yung sa bago nga poster, lain ang angle, mas closer ata compared to the older one.

about the University Church, Yup! Student Center is still alive. haha, dira ko gapaugat sang summer. ehehe, take note: it's the only church na may bilyaran sa dalum. hehe, But I like the architecture of the church, a Malayan inspired edifice, very filipino. :)

makoantz

November 17th, 2006, 12:53 PM

may bilyaran sa dalum

may bilyaran na subong? table tennis lang ginahampang namon da sang una.

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 01:18 PM

may bilyaran na subong? table tennis lang ginahampang namon da sang una.

yup, take not that billiards is an emerging sport in the Philippines, many students are geting involved in this sport POSITIVELY.:lol:

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 01:25 PM

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 02:09 PM

Iloilo Airport is located in tri-boundaries of Cabatuan-San Miguel-Sta Barbara towns. Ang main nga alagyan pakadto sa airport is ang way going to Sta. Barbara, Cabatuan, Maasin. Before you reach Sta. Barbara town (right after Pavia's poblacion), may ara dira nga new road leading to the airport. I'm sure indi ka gid magtalang.

I think later on, there will be more access road leading to this airport kay halos ang mga towns na lapit sa iya, the road is uderconstruction na. San Miguel for once and Alimodian are paving new roads to the international airport.

i don't think there's a Pavia-Sta Barbara access road to the airport, the only access road is in Sta-Barbara- Cabatuan- by pass road. According to those who work in the airport, The Airport, including all of its facilities is located in Cabatuan and are Two Baranggays away from the Municipality of Sta. Barbara. Constant barricades in one of these barangays made the japanese construction agency transfer the airport entrance from Tabucan, Cabatuan to Duyan duyan Sta. Barbara. People sometimes say that the airport is in Sta. Barbara only, but much of the airport was already built in Cabatuan before the access road was transfered. According to our teacher, even if the real geographical location of the airport is in Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara will still be gaining much the advantages of the airport, i do agree since Sta. Barbara is nearer the city compared to Cabatuan. The billboards of the project only adress the airport to Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara.

My conclusion: The airport is not located in the boundaries of these two towns but the advantages of the these towns were merged into one, the accessibility of Sta. Barbara, and the flat surfaced land Area of Cabatuan. These towns do not compete for the real location of the airport. If you take one of these towns out of the map, then the airport may not be functional. There is a mutual relationship between these towns which contributes to genuine success of the airport.

i hope i did not make it more confusing.:lol:

anyways, maybe new jeepney routes will be created.

Cabatuan-->Airport---->Iloilo City
Sta. Barbara---->Airport------Iloilo City
Janiuay---->Airport---->Iloilo City
hehe... basi palang:lol:

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:16 PM

have you included buto't TIJUANA cAFE? By the way la ko makita ang duwa ka JOLIBEE?

sa diin ina ayun man? gen luna?
damo pa ko nalimtan sa gen luna kag diversion area

only those "unique" to ILOILO are labeled
fastfood/etc are just usual

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 02:22 PM

sa diin ina ayun man? gen luna?
damo pa ko nalimtan sa gen luna kag diversion area

only those "unique" to ILOILO are labeled
fastfood/etc are just usual

ooops! i did not notice the typographical error.. its just Tijuana no buto't Tijuana... i was supposed to put buto't balat but I found it on your map. Tijuana is a large cafe with an art gallery(few of my artworks are in there..ambot kun asta subong ato man giyapon?) but yeah... the name is very Ilonggo daw ADUANA.hehe but its in front of San Agustin Univ.:lol:

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 02:22 PM

about the University Church, Yup! Student Center is still alive. haha, dira ko gapaugat sang summer. ehehe, take note: it's the only church na may bilyaran sa dalum. hehe, But I like the architecture of the church, a Malayan inspired edifice, very filipino. :)

IMO the additional shed in front of the church degraded the grand structure.
i hate that shed it "defaced" the grandeu of the church

re; bilyaran... tani isaylo na lang nila ina sa GYM. pati na nag pingpongan and make the student center cater to something else

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 02:27 PM

IMO the additional shed in front of the church degraded the grand structure.
i hate that shed it "defaced" the grandeu of the church

re; bilyaran... tani isaylo na lang nila ina sa GYM. pati na nag pingpongan and make the student center cater to something else

yeah... and its seems so ironic that according to the plaques on the gazebos, they were built to improve the church's grandeur... hahaha... i doubt... its a careless installment... like the church of Tigbauan... there seems to be a negative contrast between the church's colonial facade and the newly installed pseudo-belfries...

the best belfry installation so far....
sta. barbara church
Guimbal Church
San Joaquin Church

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Since the new airport is not located along the national highway going to Capiz and Aklan, I think the next most important infrastructure to be done is the upgrading of the national road linking the airport towards the 2 provinces via Calinog. In fact, this route was the original road before the current national highway. Or maybe the most economical and shortest way is to upgrade the road from Cabatuan to Pototan via Maasin so that the national highway passing Passi City will still be the main artery towards northern Panay.

my concepts for the Iloilo banner:

1) Iloilo Domestic Airport of International Standards
2) Skycraper Belfries of, Iloilo

Molo Church- dominates the view from Iloilo river
San Jose Church- has a four level belfry which is not common in Iloilo
Jaro Belfry- Dominates Iloilo's skyline, the tallest belfry in Iloilo
Cabatuan Church- Twin Belfries vissible from the mountains of Maasin
Lambunao Belfries- Twin Belfries of Neo-Baroque stills

3) Cemeteries of Iloilo
ranked from the most significant
1)San Joaquin
2)Janiuay
3)Cabatuan
4)Miagao
5)Guimbal
6)Pototan

4) Iloilo Customs House and the Provincial Capitol
5) Capitol Grounds

6) Windows of Churches
Dumangas- Gothic Renaissance
Pavia- Byzantine
Molo- Geometric Romanesque
Leon- Renaissance
Miagao- Baroque

weird sang mga ideas ko a..hehe

chymera00

November 17th, 2006, 02:43 PM

Pacfic: The black t-shirt with the brown/ish print is perfect ... Amo na ina ang final design or ma vote pa kita?

May ara ang MOLO and JARO
im sure kon diin nayon sa mandurriao ang ILOILO SUPERMART so wala ko pa ginbutang anay pati gani nag church

Ang mini banner ko I was planning to put it sa signature ko pero indi gale pero ang IMG tags GRRRR
ari whyte ang map guin himo ko sang una, for reference ...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y54/chymera00/iloilocitypics/MonteRosaLocation.gif

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=409171

LEADING na si CHYMERA

by the way

I need help para malista ang mga restaurants sa
SMALLVILLE
- krua thai/bluejay/regatta
RIVERSIDE BOARDWALK
-
ROADHOUSE
- emillion/jd/mamma marias
PASEO ILOILO ROBINSONS
- mang inasal/
TERASA MARYMART CENTER
- andoks/american legacy
thank you in advance
Tani ako lang madaug :D hehe ...

Smallville
Maki/Regatta then Flo then Club Verse (closed) then Krua Thai then Tazza then Zageka then Blue Jay then Iloilo Business Hotel then across the street is Coffee Break Smallville (nearing completion) then Pirates/Shipwreck sa other side naman is Emcor then a Hotel and Convention Center (nearning completion dunno the name) then MO2 and MO2 Annex ... don't forget Riverside Boarkwalk which is located just beside the 8 story medicus building (not familiar about the tenants there though)

PASEO ILOILO ROBINSONS

Mang Inasal beside it is Planetarium Cafe, on the other side is Biscocho House and Kawayan ... amo lang na balan ko dira

La Terraza, Markmart

American Legacy, Coffee Break, Coffee Shop ... McDo, Greenich, Andok's
i don't think there's a Pavia-Sta Barbara access road to the airport, the only access road is in Sta-Barbara- Cabatuan- by pass road. According to those who work in the airport, The Airport, including all of its facilities is located in Cabatuan and are Two Baranggays away from the Municipality of Sta. Barbara. Constant barricades in one of these barangays made the japanese construction agency transfer the airport entrance from Tabucan, Cabatuan to Duyan duyan Sta. Barbara. People sometimes say that the airport is in Sta. Barbara only, but much of the airport was already built in Cabatuan before the access road was transfered. According to our teacher, even if the real geographical location of the airport is in Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara will still be gaining much the advantages of the airport, i do agree since Sta. Barbara is nearer the city compared to Cabatuan. The billboards of the project only adress the airport to Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara.

My conclusion: The airport is not located in the boundaries of these two towns but the advantages of the these towns were merged into one, the accessibility of Sta. Barbara, and the flat surfaced land Area of Cabatuan. These towns do not compete for the real location of the airport. If you take one of these towns out of the map, then the airport may not be functional. There is a mutual relationship between these towns which contributes to genuine success of the airport.

i hope i did not make it more confusing.

anyways, maybe new jeepney routes will be created.

Cabatuan-->Airport---->Iloilo City
Sta. Barbara---->Airport------Iloilo City
Janiuay---->Airport---->Iloilo City
hehe... basi palang
Di ko familiar about sa streets, highways and bypasses outside Iloilo. Pacific, are you saying that the highway from Iloilo City to Cabatuan (the one we passed sang una) is expanding to a 4 lane highway or is it another highway that is expanding ... confused ako ... basi ang access road lang from the main highway ang i expand?

Pacific_leopard

November 17th, 2006, 02:58 PM

Pacfic: The black t-shirt with the brown/ish print is perfect ... Amo na ina ang final design or ma vote pa kita?

Di ko familiar about sa streets, highways and bypasses outside Iloilo. Pacific, are you saying that the highway from Iloilo City to Cabatuan (the one we passed sanguna) is expanding to a 4 lane highway or is it another highways that is expanding ... confused ako ... basi ang access road lang from the main highway ang i expand?

---->i think amo nalang na ang final design since unanimous naman lang kita tanan kag la naman iban nga 'nominees'..

--->i think its the entire by pass road in sta. barbara. kay ginkakas nila yung asphalt... tani makadto ta sa airport this week para makita taman ang ila nga acheivements makita ko lang ang pics sang airport sa friendster(na almost completely painted awestrucked dayon ako....

chymera00

November 17th, 2006, 03:12 PM

this is the most info that I can get about Wifi hotspots in Iloilo since they are not well-documented ... I think I'm the only person who've done this so far

If you people know of more ... post nyo lang:

Wifi hotspots in Iloilo:

Al Dente Ristorante Italiano
Sarabia Manor Hotel, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City

Citrus Bistro and Wine Bar
Sarabia Manor Hotel, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo city

Bo’s Coffee Club
SM Delgado, Valeria St., Iloilo city

Vienna Kaffeehauz
Robinson’s Iloilo, Iloilo city

Blue Jay Cafe
Smallville Business Complex, Mandurriao, Iloilo City

Coffee Shop
La Terraza-Marymart, Delgado St., Iloilo City

Gateway Internet Cafe
Luna St, Lapaz, Iloilo City

Chino’s
General Luna St., Iloilo City

EON Centennial Hotel
Jalandoni St., Iloilo City

Centennial Hotel and Convention Center (in preparation of its December opening)
Alta Tierra, Jaro, Iloilo City
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I just spent the whoOOOOle afternoon picture whoring ... lots of pictures to come :D bwas la nmn klase sa afternoon so ma lagaw naman ko, hehe

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 04:35 PM

May ara ang MOLO and JARO
im sure kon diin nayon sa mandurriao ang ILOILO SUPERMART so wala ko pa ginbutang anay pati gani nag church

Ang mini banner ko I was planning to put it sa signature ko pero indi gale pero ang IMG tags GRRRR

Again, I like your mini-banner Whyte. Very colourful and alive.

Sige isugpon lang da ang Iloilo Supermart soon. Manumdum pa ako para mas mag-tourist friendly pa guid. Then i-print ko di nad ihatag sa gusto maglakat sa Iloilo City nga indi taga-aton or probably taga-Iloilo man galing dugay na nga wala ka pauli.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 04:37 PM

^^ ^^ with the list of many restos and cafe's, I guess I'm really lost. Whyte, I think I need the map more than anyone else. I used to go Vienna Kaffehaus sa La Fiesta Hotel pa sang una. Other than that is Blue Jay in Smallville. The rest mentioned by Chymera and Pacific, wala ko guid makadtu-an. Hopefully, ara pa sila in two years time pagpauli ko.

chymera00

November 17th, 2006, 04:39 PM

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 04:39 PM

my concepts for the Iloilo banner:

1) Iloilo Domestic Airport of International Standards
2) Skycraper Belfries of, Iloilo

Molo Church- dominates the view from Iloilo river
San Jose Church- has a four level belfry which is not common in Iloilo
Jaro Belfry- Dominates Iloilo's skyline, the tallest belfry in Iloilo
Cabatuan Church- Twin Belfries vissible from the mountains of Maasin
Lambunao Belfries- Twin Belfries of Neo-Baroque stills

3) Cemeteries of Iloilo
ranked from the most significant
1)San Joaquin
2)Janiuay
3)Cabatuan
4)Miagao
5)Guimbal
6)Pototan

4) Iloilo Customs House and the Provincial Capitol
5) Capitol Grounds

6) Windows of Churches
Dumangas- Gothic Renaissance
Pavia- Byzantine
Molo- Geometric Romanesque
Leon- Renaissance
Miagao- Baroque

weird sang mga ideas ko a..hehe

good concept Pacific. Post di sa aton thread before mo i-submit sa mga moderators. Cheers !

shyaman

November 17th, 2006, 04:41 PM

i always loved rivercruising. Diri sa Europe popular guid ina. Every time ga-visit kami sa bag-o nga ciudad, we always make sure nga makasakay kami sa ila rivertours. Something in rivercruising that makes the city romantic and tranquil.

Tani may ara kita rivercruises sa ciudad especially now nga wala na ang mga masabad nga kawayan nga nagatindog sa tunga sang river for fishing.

I'm sure this is the first step to a better river tour in the future.

Dumduman ko siling ni nanay, sang mga 1960s pirte pa katinlo inang Iloilo River. Gapaligo pa gani kuno sila dira banda sa likod sang Gaisano City.

Daw sa indi na gid siguro mabalik sa 1960s condition ang suba nga ni. Pollution of rivers at urban areas is a perrenial problem in the Philippines. Due to poor city planning in the past, it is now very hard to rehabilitate the river due to pollution. Instead of discharging directly to the river or sea, it will be a very drastic and costly measure to rerout all existing sewers to a new sewage treatment plant before releasing wastewater to our waterways. Imagine what will happen to the city if a total overhaul of drainage and sewer system will be implemented. There will be excavation everywhere for several years. In order to attain the appropriate gradient of sewer lines so that water flows towards the treatment plant, almost all existing lines will be adjusted. In some cases, elevation will be deeper to attain the desired inclination. Once done, intrusion of river water into the sewer lines during high tide or flooding will not be a problem because there are no more channels directly connecting sewer/drainage lines with the river.

Like any other cities in the west, there should also be a separate line for domestic wastes. Houses in these cities don't have septic tanks to store their wastes (poso negro kung sa aton). Ang ila higko kag tubig halin sa kasilyas, banyo kag lababo, derecho sa tubo installed entirely for this purpose. Daw pareho lang sa linya kang tubig nga kada balay kinahanglan naka-konektar. These wastes also pass through a treatment plant before discharging it to open water.

Teh, indi bala daw waay gid tsansa nga ma-attain sang ciudad naton this level of progress. In 50 years time maybe?

Ano sa imo Kirbs, we can never experience a river cruise at Iloilo River in our lifetime. Let's keep on dreaming na lang.

The most feasible means that I could think to improve Iloilo River's condition is to dredge it. Remove accumulated (hardened?) silt that I believe is more than a meter deep in order to increase its water volume. Since water seeks its own level, sea water can replenish the river once additional depth is made available.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 04:43 PM

may bilyaran na subong? table tennis lang ginahampang namon da sang una.

Huo man. Table tennis pa ina sang una. Kung hapon gani sang HS pa kami, ginahimo ina siya nga indoor practice area sang mga badminton try outs (that includes me .. he he). Aside from Table Tennis, chess, millionaires game, etc including "dama" kung kaisa. Pero billiard under the church is wierd concept. Ano natabo sa ila? Sobra na guid sila sa open-minded subong? ha ha. Actually, mahal man abi ang billiar-ran sa kilid sang CPU HS sang una (College of Commerce na subong).

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 04:47 PM

New City Hall (haha ... I'm the first to post this online, got it kguina sa Office of the Mayor). Out of the 3 designs (the other 3 being the 11-storey building in the present site, and the spacious 2 story building in the molo site). This one is the best, I like it ... I hope it pushes through (hopefully sa Molo tani and not in the city proper)

http://static.flickr.com/106/299411336_d07133ff27.jpg

from: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-city-hall.html

I spent the whole afternoon picture whoring ... Started from the DOT, Museo Iloilo, Capitol, then went up the 2 tall buildings in Iznart St. (the pink one and the GSIS/Imperial building), proceeded to City Hall, went to St. Paul's Hospital, and the Jalandoni Bridge ... and oh, walked the whole time from 2:30 to 6:30 ... hehe, good exercise :D

post ko lang anay iban nga pictures...

Iloilo River

http://static.flickr.com/122/299410511_56b3c0334b.jpg

JD Roadhouse

http://static.flickr.com/106/299410516_676041905f.jpg

Christmas is Coming

http://static.flickr.com/112/299410525_4c03559096.jpg

Bonifacio Drive

http://static.flickr.com/101/299410529_faba586f81.jpg

Torture House in Bonifacio Drive

http://static.flickr.com/117/299410658_a4f16f3dbc.jpg

Museo Iloilo and Provincial Capitol

http://static.flickr.com/106/299410659_e55eb7caaf.jpg

Ati exhibit in Museo Iloilo

http://static.flickr.com/113/299410662_1aa2b0be5e.jpg

The old and the new

http://static.flickr.com/99/299410663_cdee3ff506.jpg

on top of the pink building

http://static.flickr.com/117/299410664_6c369d2f24.jpg

I loved them all! Nami-nami guid pictures mo iya Chy. Ka-claro. Impress na guid ko sa imo abilidad ah.

The new city hall design is absolutely grand and I hope it will push through. The earlier they start the construction, the better. Tani lang guid sa Molo ibutang para sa atubang puwede pa sila ka patindog fountain and more landscaping pa ang matabo. Anyway, biskan diin na basta dayunon na nila kay granted na ang ila loan. Yehey ! :banana: :banana:

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 04:51 PM

sample of "misplaced" canopy LOL

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/UC.jpg

http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~camiling/sanluis_church.jpg

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 04:57 PM

CHYMERA
great pics really loved that black bursting with colors ILOILO RIVER SHOT

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 05:14 PM

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

this was supposed to be part of my signature BUT it was too late (nahimo ko na ini) when I found out na IMG tags are not allowed in SIGNATURE

IMPRESARIO

November 17th, 2006, 05:17 PM

Chymera, nice pics!
re:New City hall design, i thought they took some inspiration from the old city hall design (UPV),Masonic temple,etc, daw wala man ang influences diri sa design nga ini?,i was expecting the scultpures from the UPV facade especially, kag daw nag gamay sya haw? 4 stories?
anyways this will look nice,daw similar sila sang Provincial Capitol kon matabo. :)

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 05:22 PM

C/O OYCHIE'S OF PEX

ROBERTO'S Lomi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/bhausrobertos.jpg
BISCOCHO Haus Iznart

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

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

EMILLION Roadhouse
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/emillion.jpg

MAMMA MARIA'S PIZZA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/mammamaria.jpg

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 06:16 PM

Tani ako lang madaug :D hehe ...

your next entry pwede ang MUSEO-CAPITOL

IAMME

November 17th, 2006, 07:13 PM

whyte

November 17th, 2006, 07:20 PM

Whyte, kindly post your updated map. Tan-aw lang ko kung ano ang mga bag-o nga lana-an sa aton sa Iloilo.

Sa mga Ilonggos diri sa abroad, I've heard a lot about Villa Regatta. And manami gid kuno (apart of course from a classic Tatoy's and Breakthrough). I'm wond'rng kung sin-o may pictures sang Villa Regatta diri. Please post lang.

VILLA REGATTA
Feast under the cabana
Text and photos by Jinki Beldia

http://www.thenewstoday.info/restaurants/villaregatta/villaregatta.html

http://www.thenewstoday.info/restaurants/villaregatta/villaregatta1.jpghttp://www.thenewstoday.info/restaurants/villaregatta/villaregatta2.jpg
http://www.thenewstoday.info/restaurants/villaregatta/villaregatta3.jpghttp://www.thenewstoday.info/restaurants/villaregatta/villaregatta4.jpg

Food addicts must simply troop to Villa Regatta for authentic Ilonggo home-cooked goodness and a new kind of seafood cooking. Villa Regatta boasts of its serene and clear beach front that is why customers can dine in one of their cabanas and listen to the waves of the water, or take off their shoes and feel Boracay under their feet. They can even rent the kayaks and row boats here if they are in the mood to be adventurous.

Pauline Banusing, who also runs Al dente Ristorante Italiano, Citrus Global Bistro and Wine Bar and Ground Coffee, tells us more.

Why the name Villa Regatta?

My husband Gus was thinking of something associated with Villa Beach besides seafood and he thought of the Paraw Regatta. That is why you can see in our decorations a nautical theme.

What made you decide to put up this business venture?
Villa Regatta

For me, Villa Beach has always been a part of the life of every Ilonggo. If only well-developed and taken cared of, it can be a tourist attraction since it has a great view of Guimaras. Imagine, a beach just a few minutes away from the city proper.

Personally, Villa Beach has been a part of my childhood memories. My father would usually bring the whole family to Villa every Sunday to have lunch and I remembered the beach being still very clean and my brothers and I would swim. My mom would pack us lunch and we would buy along the road lechon and native chicken. It had to be native chicken.

My husband and I wanted to offer an alternative to the Ilonggos and to the visitors of Iloilo City. We wanted them to have a choice. Our trips to Singapore and Vietnam made us realize that there is potential in our native cuisine only if offered in a unique way. There are still many ways to explore our native cuisine.

What are you specialties at Villa Regatta?
Villa Regatta

We have a seafood bar where the customer can choose fish of their choice from our fresh catch of the day. The can have it cooked in four kinds of ways---grilled, sinigang, sizzling and our signature cooking which is Regatta Papilotte. Papilotte or simply fish nga gin luto sa papel is a way of cooking where we wrap the fish in paper and we drizzle it with flavored scallion olive oil. This is cooked over charcoal and this is the healthiest and most natural way of eating seafood. The juices of the fish are kept and can be savored.

We also have Regatta Crabs. They are crabs that are marinated in milk, seasoned and deep fried and topped with sweet chili sauce.

We also offer baked oysters with different flavors---thermidore, oriental, chili oil and garlic and lemon butter sauce. We have our native lechon manok, but what we are proud of is our Native Fried Chicken, which is cooked so tender.

What makes you different from the others?

For one, I ensure consistent quality by sharing with my kitchen crew the proper and sanitary way of cooking seafood. We only serve the freshest seafood and oysters.
Also, I can say that our prices are very affordable. Let me say...we are the cheapest.
As Ilonggos, our taste in food are maturing and we don’t want the same dishes to be cooked the same way over and over again. I offer traditional Villa Beach food but it is a new kind of seafood cooking and with a twist.

Villa Regatta

Aside from our regular menu, we will be having featured dishes and specials. With the beautiful beach front, good service and very affordable recipes, you will appreciate Regatta’s food even more and champion its aim to be Ilonggo’s choice for real Ilonggo cuisine. Villa Regatta is located at Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City. For reservations, call 5001331.

death327

November 17th, 2006, 08:41 PM

oboi

November 17th, 2006, 08:44 PM

Please help me fill up the "RESTAURANT/FOODIE guide" part of our map :D
- of course ang medyo may dating man indi lang ang mga kilid kilid hehehehe

^^Maybe you can include Peppy Thai Deli sa may Dungon/Sambag dapit. Tastes like the authentic Thai cuisine.

Nato and Helen - fresh seafoods and other grilled stuffs.

We used to eat at Conning's in Calaparan, Arevalo before. It's not a fabulous eatery (thatch roof, bare earthen floor, rickety wooden benches and ancient calendar models posted on the walls with a forever Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Banner :D) but we love the way they cook our food - it has a personal touch to it. You pick the stuffs you want them to cook from their freezer and tell them how you want it done. Manong (forgot the name of the owner) does the cooking himself and the food tastes great. It used to be cheap. Since we were regular patrons, we noticed that they're slowly jacking up the prices whenever we come back. So it the end he lost his legion of food junkies. :ohno:

Other places I love to eat are in Dumangas (along the coastal road - we were a regular in one of the restaurants that I just text them the order and it's ready when we get there)... Hilltop in Brgy. Culasi, Ajuy - the view is awesome at their gazeboo right at the hilltop overlooking Guimaras Straight and Victorias City, Negros Occidental is seen in the distance... Tiolas, San Joaquin... and the last one though is not in Iloilo, it's in Sira-an, Anini-y, Antique - nice hot spring (open 24 hours) and great "Sira-an Chicken" they've got! :) Whew! Oh, I miss those days... :)

oboi

November 17th, 2006, 08:52 PM

ooops! i did not notice the typographical error.. its just Tijuana no buto't Tijuana... i was supposed to put buto't balat but I found it on your map. Tijuana is a large cafe with an art gallery(few of my artworks are in there..ambot kun asta subong ato man giyapon?) but yeah... the name is very Ilonggo daw ADUANA.hehe but its in front of San Agustin Univ.:lol:

Is Tijuana still in the former Palmares Art Deco Mansion? It used to be 58 Rio before another set of investors took over the place. I think the name Tijuana came from Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico. I could be wrong... and aduana is Spanish for customs or customs house. :)

oboi

November 17th, 2006, 09:03 PM

New City Hall (haha ... I'm the first to post this online, got it kguina sa Office of the Mayor). Out of the 3 designs (the other 3 being the 11-storey building in the present site, and the spacious 2 story building in the molo site). This one is the best, I like it ... I hope it pushes through (hopefully sa Molo tani and not in the city proper)

http://static.flickr.com/106/299411336_d07133ff27.jpg

from: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-city-hall.html

I spent the whole afternoon picture whoring ... Started from the DOT, Museo Iloilo, Capitol, then went up the 2 tall buildings in Iznart St. (the pink one and the GSIS/Imperial building), proceeded to City Hall, went to St. Paul's Hospital, and the Jalandoni Bridge ... and oh, walked the whole time from 2:30 to 6:30 ... hehe, good exercise :D

post ko lang anay iban nga pictures...

Iloilo River

http://static.flickr.com/122/299410511_56b3c0334b.jpg

JD Roadhouse

http://static.flickr.com/106/299410516_676041905f.jpg

Christmas is Coming

http://static.flickr.com/112/299410525_4c03559096.jpg

Bonifacio Drive

http://static.flickr.com/101/299410529_faba586f81.jpg

Torture House in Bonifacio Drive

http://static.flickr.com/117/299410658_a4f16f3dbc.jpg

Museo Iloilo and Provincial Capitol

http://static.flickr.com/106/299410659_e55eb7caaf.jpg

Ati exhibit in Museo Iloilo

http://static.flickr.com/113/299410662_1aa2b0be5e.jpg

The old and the new

http://static.flickr.com/99/299410663_cdee3ff506.jpg

on top of the pink building

http://static.flickr.com/117/299410664_6c369d2f24.jpg

And Chymera just made my day! Thank you for these great pics of our dear city. :okay: :applause: :cheers:

I must admit that the new city hall render looks very promising. Congrats to all! :pepper:

oboi

November 17th, 2006, 09:16 PM

sample of "misplaced" canopy LOL

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/UC.jpg

^^taken from my photobucket account... :lol:

I posted this picture of the University Church first at the Philippine Churches Thread if I remember it right. The initial design of UC calls for a canopy but it doesn't resemble closely to the one that was actually built. The one built is so angular and devoid of that unique character that the main structure have. My dad was involved in the contruction of this Malayan inspired architecture during the late 60's. Another feature I like is the mosaic (using 1"x1" tiles) behind the altar that depicts the Jordan River in Israel.

oboi

November 17th, 2006, 09:29 PM

Huo man. Table tennis pa ina sang una. Kung hapon gani sang HS pa kami, ginahimo ina siya nga indoor practice area sang mga badminton try outs (that includes me .. he he). Aside from Table Tennis, chess, millionaires game, etc including "dama" kung kaisa. Pero billiard under the church is wierd concept. Ano natabo sa ila? Sobra na guid sila sa open-minded subong? ha ha. Actually, mahal man abi ang billiar-ran sa kilid sang CPU HS sang una (College of Commerce na subong).

Hang-out ko man sang una ang Student Center. Regular ako ni Ma'am Villalobos. I don't think billiard is weird. Any kind of sports or recreational activity is ok basta wala lng pustahanay. Kon tan-awon mo gin tolerate pa gani ka-CPU admin ang billiards sa may Chico Bar nga tupad ka former HS Shop (now Appropriate Technology Center).

Btw, Mary J. Thomas Hall is now home to the College of Computer Studies. ;)

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 10:41 PM

tama gali Oboi. It's College of Computer Studies righyt now. Thanks for an update.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 10:46 PM

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 10:56 PM

Dumduman ko siling ni nanay, sang mga 1960s pirte pa katinlo inang Iloilo River. Gapaligo pa gani kuno sila dira banda sa likod sang Gaisano City.

Daw sa indi na gid siguro mabalik sa 1960s condition ang suba nga ni. Pollution of rivers at urban areas is a perrenial problem in the Philippines. Due to poor city planning in the past, it is now very hard to rehabilitate the river due to pollution. Instead of discharging directly to the river or sea, it will be a very drastic and costly measure to rerout all existing sewers to a new sewage treatment plant before releasing wastewater to our waterways. Imagine what will happen to the city if a total overhaul of drainage and sewer system will be implemented. There will be excavation everywhere for several years. In order to attain the appropriate gradient of sewer lines so that water flows towards the treatment plant, almost all existing lines will be adjusted. In some cases, elevation will be deeper to attain the desired inclination. Once done, intrusion of river water into the sewer lines during high tide or flooding will not be a problem because there are no more channels directly connecting sewer/drainage lines with the river.

Like any other cities in the west, there should also be a separate line for domestic wastes. Houses in these cities don't have septic tanks to store their wastes (poso negro kung sa aton). Ang ila higko kag tubig halin sa kasilyas, banyo kag lababo, derecho sa tubo installed entirely for this purpose. Daw pareho lang sa linya kang tubig nga kada balay kinahanglan naka-konektar. These wastes also pass through a treatment plant before discharging it to open water.

Teh, indi bala daw waay gid tsansa nga ma-attain sang ciudad naton this level of progress. In 50 years time maybe?

Ano sa imo Kirbs, we can never experience a river cruise at Iloilo River in our lifetime. Let's keep on dreaming na lang.

The most feasible means that I could think to improve Iloilo River's condition is to dredge it. Remove accumulated (hardened?) silt that I believe is more than a meter deep in order to increase its water volume. Since water seeks its own level, sea water can replenish the river once additional depth is made available.

you made a point Shy. Now I'm a little depressed. I really want to see Iloilo River teeming with new businesses coupled with grand Iloilo River Cruise. Actually, you're right to say that the silt in the river is way too high already and needs immediate dredging to save it. I wish the Iloilo River Management will be successful in its endeavour to revive the majestic river surrounding downtown Iloilo area.

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 11:03 PM

^^taken from my photobucket account... :lol:

I posted this picture of the University Church first at the Philippine Churches Thread if I remember it right. The initial design of UC calls for a canopy but it doesn't resemble closely to the one that was actually built. The one built is so angular and devoid of that unique character that the main structure have. My dad was involved in the contruction of this Malayan inspired architecture during the late 60's. Another feature I like is the mosaic (using 1"x1" tiles) behind the altar that depicts the Jordan River in Israel.
don't know what type of architecture it is but its style is patterned with Noah's Ark. And it looks really imposing and grand. Proabbly, the best architectural building inside Central Philippine University campus.

Hala Bira !

kirby21

November 17th, 2006, 11:10 PM

sample of "misplaced" canopy LOL

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/UC.jpg

http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~camiling/sanluis_church.jpg

Thanks Whyte.

Diin iya makita ang second church nga guin-post mo? Looks magnificently old.

Cheerio !

whyte

November 18th, 2006, 12:50 AM

MISPLACED CANOPY
Its SAN LUIS CHURCH In Pampanga. I had to search pages of threads only to find that the link of the pic i was looking for IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE. maayo ara ang name sang church.

OBOI
yeah.got it from your post sa CHURCHES thread, one of my FAVE threads in SSC

UNIV CHURCH is of MALAYAN ARCHITECTURE as read before in some books about cpu.I wondered what made them ADD that HUMUNGOUSLY UGLY canopy.daw ilong ni BAKEKANG :lol:

OYCHIE of PEX was one of my online "guest" for Iloilo.she ask help about the what/where/when/etc of ILOILO and i had literally DUMPED :D ILOILO infos and glad to know she enjoyed her brief stay in Iloilo based on her post and pics

TIJUANA
hehehehe now i remember.ive been to TIJUAN before.sort of mini reunion namon.so its still standing?basi i identify ko tapos lain ang maabtan sang mga tawo didto lol just like manfreds inn LOL

PEPPY THAI/NATO AND HELEN
already place peppy thai.
where exactly is NATO/HELEN?

and are there TWO AFRIQUEs RESTOS in the city?
diin isla ayun

thanks for all your infos

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 01:05 AM

"It Must Be Heaven" looking at these pictures before my eyes. It's really, really beautiful and awesome. Baskog mga letrato niyo guys.

Whyte, your Iloilo City Guide Map is really brilliant. I'm sure more and more visitors will going to use it when visiting Iloilo City.

Final na ina imo mapa or kulang pa. I hope Chymera can post it in Explore Iloilo.

Chy, just reviewed your "Explore Iloilo" website and it's teeming with beautiful photos, articles and more visitoes leaving messages of encouragement and praise.

Padayon ang pag-promote sang Ciudad kag Provincia sang ILOILO !

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 01:16 AM

New City Hall (haha ... I'm the first to post this online, got it kguina sa Office of the Mayor). Out of the 3 designs (the other 3 being the 11-storey building in the present site, and the spacious 2 story building in the molo site). This one is the best, I like it ... I hope it pushes through (hopefully sa Molo tani and not in the city proper)

http://static.flickr.com/106/299411336_d07133ff27.jpg

from: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/iloilo-city-hall.html

I spent the whole afternoon picture whoring ... Started from the DOT, Museo Iloilo, Capitol, then went up the 2 tall buildings in Iznart St. (the pink one and the GSIS/Imperial building), proceeded to City Hall, went to St. Paul's Hospital, and the Jalandoni Bridge ... and oh, walked the whole time from 2:30 to 6:30 ... hehe, good exercise :D

Picture Whoring? Wow ! Whatta term ! It could mean so many things to many people. :) For me, you're like romancing the city of love with your photos Chymera. It shows how you love to take pictures and getting your perspectives right. The camera just simply give away your emotion of love and pride for the City of Iloilo. Kanami siya tulukon. Simply the best.

The new design of Iloilo City Hall looks really grand. Not imposingly tall but iconic in its own right. If this means they fused several great building facades of the past to make up the new city hall, then Iloilo City Hall is a thing every Ilonggo residents of the city should look forward to.

post ko lang anay iban nga pictures...

Iloilo River

http://static.flickr.com/122/299410511_56b3c0334b.jpg

JD Roadhouse

http://static.flickr.com/106/299410516_676041905f.jpg

Christmas is Coming

http://static.flickr.com/112/299410525_4c03559096.jpg

Bonifacio Drive

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Torture House in Bonifacio Drive

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Museo Iloilo and Provincial Capitol

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Ati exhibit in Museo Iloilo

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The old and the new

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on top of the pink building

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Can't comment more. I'm awestruck ! :bow: :bow: :eek2: :eek2:

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 01:23 AM

DOST: Philippine bamboo products have high acceptability in world market

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/17/pia.kawayan.jpg
Dr. Florence P. Soriano, director of the Forest
Products Research and Development Institute,
Department of Science and Technology declares
the acceptability of the Philippines bamboo
products in the world market, during the opening of
Iloilo Kawayan Market week at Robinsons Place,
the other day. Photo also shows DTI VI Director
Dominic Abad, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Iloilo
Governor Niel Tupas' representative Nielex Tupas,
and First Lady Rosalie S. Treñas, among others.
(T. VIllavert/PIA)

The acceptability of the Philippine bamboo products in the world market appears high as indicated by the upward trend of export and increasing number of country-destinations of Philippine bamboo products.

This was declared by Dr. Florence P. Soriano, director of the Forest Products Research and Development Institute, Department of Science and Technology in yesterday's opening of the 3rd Iloilo Kawayan Market at Robinsons Place, Iloilo City where 33 exhibitors are showcasing export quality home furnishings and accessories with bamboo as one of the component material.

The Iloilo Kawayan Market which has become an annual event that started in 2004 aims to promote Iloilo as the "bamboo capital of the Philippines."

Dr. Soriano noted that in August 1996, an international organization sponsored the First National Bamboo Congress where technologies on furniture and handicrafts as well as other applications in constructions and other industrial uses were presented.Ten years after, Soriano said the Ilonggos have demonstrated significant activity in transforming those technical papers for presentations into successful business and livelihood for small and medium enterprises.

She said that Philippine bamboo products are exported in 36 countries including the United States of America, Japan, Spain, France, Australia, Italy and the Netherlands.

The director of forest products research and development institute said that the aesthetic, socio-economic and environmental value of our bamboo products provide a potential area for demand creation and enhanced acceptability.

She emphasized that partnership between the Department of Trade and Industry's One Town One Product (OTOP) and the DOST's Small Enterprises Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) must be highlighted and it would be the key to further upgrade the technology so that our production will become more efficient in terms of volume and quality.

Dr. Soriano challenged the Ilonggos to keep the enthusiasm and show the world what Iloilo bamboo plantations and industries have become, to prove that it is truly the bamboo capital of the Philippines.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/17/dost.philippine.bamboo.products.have.high.acceptability.in.world.market.html)

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 01:25 AM

whyte

November 18th, 2006, 01:41 AM

"It Must Be Heaven" looking at these pictures before my eyes. It's really, really beautiful and awesome. Baskog mga letrato niyo guys.

Whyte, your Iloilo City Guide Map is really brilliant. I'm sure more and more visitors will going to use it when visiting Iloilo City.

Final na ina imo mapa or kulang pa. I hope Chymera can post it in Explore Iloilo.

sort of TEMPORARY-PERMANENT :D
from time to time ill be EDITING it to include/delete some so it'll never be final but the IMAGE LINK will still be the same.
besides all changes will be affecting less than 5% of this map

contributions/comments/suggestions are always welcome

whyte

November 18th, 2006, 01:43 AM

Can't comment more. I'm awestruck ! :bow: :bow: :eek2: :eek2:

me too
i always love COLORS in BLACK/WHITE photos

whyte

November 18th, 2006, 03:17 AM

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 03:44 AM

sample of "misplaced" canopy LOL

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/UC.jpg

http://www-rcf.usc.edu/~camiling/sanluis_church.jpg

The second photo is not here in Iloilo. hehe... I have read an article about this church before, and the new canopy ya para lang may mabutangan "DONATED BY"... the political and Fame Races here in the Philippines are getting risky...haaay...

by the way, an architectural remark on CPU University Church, its the only church in the visayas with flying butresses,

Other churches in Iloilo with slanted Butresses:
Miagao Church: Found on both sides of the church
Cabatuan Church: Butresses flank the Eastern and the Western Facades

lewdsaint

November 18th, 2006, 07:29 AM

Fewer flights for new Iloilo airport
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

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INTER/NATIONAL
Iloilo's new national airport boasts of international standards with fewer but bigger daily flights, sure to accommodate the peak volume of travelers. (Tara Yap photo)

THE opening of new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area April next year will see fewer flights but bigger airplanes, Air Transportation Office (ATO)-6 Chief Alan Java said yesterday.

“When we have bigger airbuses, the number of flights will be reduced. The new airport will feature wide-bodied airplanes just like those in an international standard facility,” Java said.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be flying its Airbus 330 that can accommodate more than 300 passengers, while its sister company Air Philippines may be replacing its 737-200 and 737-400 planes with bigger aircrafts to accommodate more passengers.

Java said the old Iloilo airport in Mandurriao serves 1,200 passengers boarding 13 flights daily.

During peak seasons like summer and Christmas, the influx of daily passengers reaches 2,000.

The civil works – airport terminal, runway, earth-walk, embankment, pavement and drainage system and the three-kilometer access road linking the airport to the main high-way - is 92 percent complete.

Other utilities are also nearing completion such as the water supply (94 percent), water storage (100 percent), water distribution system (97 percent), electrical system (91 percent) and sewage treatment (81 percent).

The P6.187-billion New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) is financed by P5.259-billion loan from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) while the Philippine government allotted a counterpart budget of P928 million.

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

lewdsaint

November 18th, 2006, 08:00 AM

The many charms of Iloilo City

AMBIENT VOICES By MA. ISABEL ONGPIN
Many other sights and things to do await the local tourist in Iloilo. And best of all are its warm, innately cultured people, now happy to share their treasures and city with those who appreciate them.

Just back from a Museum Foundation cultural trip to Iloilo City and Province. Among many highlights were Ilonggo cuisine and food delicacies such as managat fish and fresh oysters, batchoy, biscuits, barquillos and dulce gatas. They made for many enjoyable meals and happy memories setting the stage for the tours.

The Iloilo churches, made mostly of coral stone and dating from the 16th century in their first incarnation, are outstanding. Iloilo City is the second oldest city in the Philippines after Cebu and antedates Manila and urbanization started early here. The plazas of the city and province are huge and symmetrical, set in front of the churches and city halls. The Miag-ao Church and the San Joaquin Church outside the city with their carved facades are outstanding examples of Filipino religiosity and art. Their incredible and distinctive ultimately native design make one’s soul soar to the Deity in awe and thanksgiving for their encompassing spirit and beauty.

Iloilo City and its environs of Jaro, Molo and Arevalo have innumerable vintage houses, some of them about 200 years old, when Iloilo was a the beginning of its economic ascendancy with the opening of the Iloilo port to world commerce, when its weaving industry was at its peak, when sugar as a commercial crop was creating wealth. It would subsequently be the richest city in the country. Most of its houses date from the 1920s and 1930s when sugar demand was at an unparalleled high after World War I. From this period, the houses are mostly in the Art Deco style but with the inevitable Filipino earmarks such as native carvings, paintings, folk art and furniture. A good number of public buildings and commercial structures in the city date back to this time. Sometime in the early 1940s Iloilo experienced an economic decline vis-à-vis Negros, a decline that only recently is beginning to reverse. The downside of economic decline we all know but the silver lining is that those years of inertia probably saved its houses and buildings for today. Now they may be threatened by rapid urban sprawl precipitated by increased commercial activity. Fortunately, the present mayor, Jerry Treñas, and his councilor, have demonstrated an initial appreciation for what Iloilo City has in terms of heritage and taken steps for a preservation program.

On the private-sector side, Iloilo City residents are proud of their cultural treasures and willing to make the effort to preserve them with their own moves for conservation. The Iloilo City Museum is their own institution and thrives purely on private initiative and funds. It is lovingly managed and stocked by Iloilo City citizens who are responsible for keeping at heart a gracious and cultured community despite threats of thoughtless commercialization.

The Iloilo River is one of our best city rivers, wide and relatively clean, an asset in terms of environmental beauty and local history. Our hotel, the Del Rio, located along the river, exuded a homey provincial charm that symbolized the city and its inhabitants.

Iloilo City is an education center for Western Visayas with important and large universities in the city, such as the University of Western Visayas, which has a medical school, the Central Philippine University dating from early in the American times and the University of San Agustin. The University of the Philippines has its Iloilo and Miag-ao campuses, the latter encompassing 1,200 hectares. And Ateneo de Manila has started its Ateneo de Iloilo branch.

For sentimental reasons my favorite is the Assumption Iloilo School dating from 1911 and built along the banks of the Iloilo River, on the same street as our hotel. Its original building, erected in 1912, still exists with capiz shell windows intact. It also has a 1934 auditorium in Art Deco and a lovely chapel renovated in the 1950s with a beautiful statue of Our Lady of the Assumption looking down from a niche above the altar. With a thousand students, it has managed to balance school buildings with open spaces which feature expanses of grass, a number of grand trees and flowers and a beautiful city campus.

A dear teacher and nun, Sister Cristina, herself from Iloilo City, took us around showing us the new high school building, the gumamela bushes with varicolored flowers, the new nuns’ quarters (the last to be built after every building needed was in place) and the river along the school. It was a magic moment early Sunday morning just after the quiet 6 a.m. Mass with the nuns, when Sister Cristina took us around. That moment defined Iloilo City to me.

Many other sights and things to do await the local tourist in Iloilo. There are beautiful handicrafts from hand-woven piña, jusi and hablon cloth to woven baskets as well as the irresistible food items. And best of all are its warm, innately cultured people, now happy to share their treasures and city with those who appreciate them.

Link : http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=56509

lewdsaint

November 18th, 2006, 08:07 AM

The Iloilo City government is now discussing to build an I.T. park 'kuno'. They are now talking with some consultants. The building cost is 100M pesos.
Do you have any news about this?

Thunderflip

November 18th, 2006, 08:28 AM

SSC ILOILO THREAD ACTIVE FORUM MEMBERS

Census:

Total Active Posters in the Iloilo Thread: 27
Currently based in Iloilo: 6
Currently based in other parts of the Country: 10
Currently based Abroad: 11

LEGEND:
Username... Present Base City/Country... Hometown... Alma Mater... Profession...

kirby21... London, United Kingdom... Jaro, Iloilo City... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

SamwiseGamgee... Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia... Jaro, Iloilo City... University of San Agustin... Civil Engineer...

chYmera00... Iloilo City, Philippines... Mandurriao, Iloilo City... Assumption, INHS-SSC, currently in WVSU... wala diri wala didto - Student Nurse, Amateur Photographer and Web Developer...

wecky... London, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

incognito_rn... Baltimore,Maryland,USA... Arevalo,Iloilo City... SYSHS, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University... Nurse...

berniemacksouthcentr(al) ... Nabagatang Pilipinas (SouthCentral Philippines)... Iloilo, Mindanao and Cavite... UP Visayas - Miag-ao Iloilo... Soon to be Unemployed...

spacewagon1... Europe (based office: Dorset, England / Barcelona, Spain... Aleosan District... Central Philippine University... International Liaison Officer...

caloy... UK (pwede man Japa-UK) lol... Jaro, Iloilo City... Assumption, CPU, WVSU... nars kuno...

IAMME... Iloilo City, Philippines... Jaro District, Iloilo City... PSHSWV, soon UPV Miagao... Aquaculture Student, etc...

lewdsaint... MM kag LA...guna / Pi'nas... Iloilo City... Western Institute of Technology, etc... REE, RMElect., Sr. IC Pkg. Dev't. Eng'r...

oboi_1... Makati/Mandaluyong...in and out most of the time... Jaro, Iloilo City... Universidad Central de Filipinas... Manager-cum-Graphic Artist/De facto Road Navigator...

daks2003... New York, Iloilo City, Philippines, USA (hehehe)... Jaro, Iloilo City... CPU puropuro... Businessman (minding my own business hehehe)...

Alimol... Burton/Nottingham, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... gid!... University of Iloilo... Nurse... kag frustrated singer/composer/musician man kon kaisa...

zyndtel... Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental... Molo, Iloilo City... USA, UPV, CPU... ECE but now Negosyante (intsik nga naputo)...

shyaman... Sydney, Australia... Passi City, Iloilo... CPU to the max!... CE / Construction Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor...

pacific_leopard... Cabatuan,Jaro, Iloilo City... Cabatuan&Janiuay;... currently in CPU!... Student Nurse-Architect, author, part time sidewalk vendor:lol:...

adelro2049... san francisco,ca/usa... molo, iloilo city... university of san agustin... accounting @ ccsf

ericd001, Screen name: Eric Dee (screen name gid ya!) ehehehe… Makati City… Bacolod City… University of St. La Salle… Technical Support Engineer / Freelance Photographer

Metropolitan_ILOILO San Miguel, ILOILO, ILOILO CITY... Pasig City/Mandaluyong City/Makati City... SPUI, PT now Sr Account Specialist, ILONGGO gid ya! :lol:

soulmaker27, Screen Name: Kent Yee, Iloilo City ... Quezon City, Philippines ... Not Applicable... Data Manager

freezing_pt... Quezon City, Philippines ... LaPaz, IC ... WVSU-SLS (high school ko) ... Research Specialist

zhock2001... iligan city, lanao del norte... calinog, zarraga... SPUI...

kianshi... iloilo city... dumangas, iloilo... cpu... nursing student

Eli2008 ... Miami, Florida ... San Joaquin, Iloilo ... Nurse Anesthesia Resident-Florida International Univ-Mt. Sinai Med(Miami Beach); aspiring DNSc./DNP fellow kuno.

Van1975 ... cpu man ko...civil engineering...gaubra sa isa ka mol sa iloilo

makoantz ... Calamba, Laguna ... La Paz, IC ... CPU, ECE ... Test Engineer

Thunderflip ...Mandurriao, Iloilo City...Pilar, Capiz...Athens, Greece... Paranaque, Metro Manila...Berlin,Germany...University of San Agustin... 1st year Political Science student

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 08:33 AM

sort of TEMPORARY-PERMANENT :D
from time to time ill be EDITING it to include/delete some so it'll never be final but the IMAGE LINK will still be the same.
besides all changes will be affecting less than 5% of this map

contributions/comments/suggestions are always welcome

ok Whyte. Maayo gid siya himuon nga guide. Napuno man mata ko tan-aw kung ano ang mga restos available along Diversion and Delgado areas.

Btw, ara pa ang BBQ Park sa Diversion? Atubangay gid ina sila sang Marina Restaurant.

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 08:37 AM

Wilkommen Thunderflip !

Enjoy posting in SSC-Iloilo ! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

November 18th, 2006, 08:42 AM

Is Tijuana still in the former Palmares Art Deco Mansion? It used to be 58 Rio before another set of investors took over the place. I think the name Tijuana came from Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico. I could be wrong... and aduana is Spanish for customs or customs house. :)

Yes Oboi! That is the place then at the 2nd floor of the mainbuilding is the Skinetics Medical Day Spa. I love the chicken there and the Music every Tuesday and Friday Night.

looking forward to coming home to chill out by Tijuana. try also the mudslide in their Coffee Shop. Its the Best!:)

:banana:

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 08:42 AM

The Iloilo City government is now discussing to build an I.T. park 'kuno'. They are now talking with some consultants. The building cost is 100M pesos.
Do you have any news about this?

Lew, is this the proposed IT Park in the old Mandurriao Airport site? Other than that, no article suggested a creation of more IT Parks back home (in the city). On the other hand, Iloilo Provincial Government is eyeing a lot in Magsaysay Village in LaPaz for its own IT Park as well.

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 08:49 AM

-- yung Medicus ba ay functional na?
I guess so Soul. Open na bala ang Medicus for business so medyo damo-damo na da subong ang nagakadto sa area nga ina. INdi na siya barren tulukon.

-- Akala ko ba mag-oopen na yung Castle Hotel? Any update with the construction status?
looks like The Castle Hotel is forever underconstruction. Ambut kung ano gid kanami sang ginahimo nila kay kadugay nga renovation. More than a year na. Aside from extending the hotel sa likod and sa kilid, daw wala na man damo gindugang dira? Sa kadugayon sang contruction, puwede na siya siguro mangin 10-star. :lol: :lol: (joking)

-- This will be a good Heritage Museum.

-- Sana ginawang Museum na lang ang old capitol at tsaka inayos yung likod. Pangit tingnan!
amo man. Kung ngaa pinbay-an lang sang provincial government ang old capitol nga ina. Tani gin-renovate lang nila para mas mapuslan. Of course, mas maayo pa gid kung himuon nila ang Old Capitol Building nga extension sang Museo Iloilo.

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 08:54 AM

Concepcion coal plant awaits ECC

CONCEPCION Mayor Raul Banias yesterday said there is no stopping the construction of the proposed 100-megawatt coal-fired power plant of DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI) on a 600-hectare site in Sitio Puntales, Barangay Nipa, some 4 kilometers from the town proper.

Banias said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) might award the DMCI’s Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) in two weeks.

“There were no major problems in the application for the ECC. The project is welcome to most resident,” Banias said.

Banias said the DMCI is already negotiating the acquisition of the project site.

Korean power firm Kepco initially planned to build a $150-million coal plant by Korean power firm Kepco in Ajuy.

Kepco then moved the project to Banate amid strong opposition from various sectors and the provincial board who came up with a resolution February 2004 rejecting the project.

The Korean firm later transferred to Naga, Cebu and built a 200-MW coal plant.

“If the DENR issued an ECC for a coal plant in Cebu, why not in Iloilo which badly needs electricity,” Banias said.

Banias, a doctor by profession, dismissed concerns that the coal-fired power plant will affect the people’s health, saying the facility will use safety and high-technology equipment.

He said they will create a multipartite monitoring team to ensure that the plant follow standards set by the DENR.

“As a doctor, I don’t want to put the public health at risk. There are allegations of mercury poisoning by a coal plant; but there’s no case on that,” Banias said.

Banias said that whatever turns out of the plan would be an “informed decision.”

The municipal and barangay councils of Concepcion and Nipa already passed “resolutions interposing no objection” to the project.

Nipa barangay captain Rodolfo Villaruz said majority of his constituents in the six sitios have endorsed the project while the number of oppositors decreased from 13 to 8 percent.

The municipal government entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with DMCI December 2004.

The DMCI it will run the environment-sound technology as presented in its Environmental Impact Assessment subject for review by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-6.

EMB’s review committee will determine whether an ECC will be issued to DMCI for the project to begin.

source: The Guradian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories4.php)

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Hang-out ko man sang una ang Student Center. Regular ako ni Ma'am Villalobos. I don't think billiard is weird. Any kind of sports or recreational activity is ok basta wala lng pustahanay. Kon tan-awon mo gin tolerate pa gani ka-CPU admin ang billiards sa may Chico Bar nga tupad ka former HS Shop (now Appropriate Technology Center).

Btw, Mary J. Thomas Hall is now home to the College of Computer Studies. ;)

Rumbuhan sang manug billiard sang una, Chico's Bar. ha ha. Kis-a sa practical Arts, nagakadula ang mga estudyante. Ato na gali ga-billiard sa Chico. :lol: :lol: :lol: Manug-tan-aw lang ako iya. Bulig panggamo sang mga nagahalampang. You know how young men used to bicker and banters around. Hasta subong indi gid ko kabalo mag-pool ah. Bowling lang kay game gid ako. Suki sang St Elizabeth sang una.

freezing_pt

November 18th, 2006, 10:38 AM

I hope new medical institutions will be relocated outside the city area. I've heard Iloilo Doctor's Hospital is expanding and looking for new lot within the city (or outside of it) to build another medical center.

Yup...tama gid na kirbs...so that those in the province need not travel far in order to avail the best hospital services. They should be distributed to other districts (at least) in the province.

shyaman

November 18th, 2006, 11:48 AM

shyaman

November 18th, 2006, 12:03 PM

SSC ILOILO THREAD ACTIVE FORUM MEMBERS

Census:

Total Active Posters in the Iloilo Thread: 27
Currently based in Iloilo: 6
Currently based in other parts of the Country: 10
Currently based Abroad: 11

LEGEND:
Username... Present Base City/Country... Hometown... Alma Mater... Profession...

kirby21... London, United Kingdom... Jaro, Iloilo City... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

SamwiseGamgee... Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia... Jaro, Iloilo City... University of San Agustin... Civil Engineer...

chYmera00... Iloilo City, Philippines... Mandurriao, Iloilo City... Assumption, INHS-SSC, currently in WVSU... wala diri wala didto - Student Nurse, Amateur Photographer and Web Developer...

wecky... London, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

incognito_rn... Baltimore,Maryland,USA... Arevalo,Iloilo City... SYSHS, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University... Nurse...

berniemacksouthcentr(al) ... Nabagatang Pilipinas (SouthCentral Philippines)... Iloilo, Mindanao and Cavite... UP Visayas - Miag-ao Iloilo... Soon to be Unemployed...

spacewagon1... Europe (based office: Dorset, England / Barcelona, Spain... Aleosan District... Central Philippine University... International Liaison Officer...

caloy... UK (pwede man Japa-UK) lol... Jaro, Iloilo City... Assumption, CPU, WVSU... nars kuno...

IAMME... Iloilo City, Philippines... Jaro District, Iloilo City... PSHSWV, soon UPV Miagao... Aquaculture Student, etc...

lewdsaint... MM kag LA...guna / Pi'nas... Iloilo City... Western Institute of Technology, etc... REE, RMElect., Sr. IC Pkg. Dev't. Eng'r...

oboi_1... Makati/Mandaluyong...in and out most of the time... Jaro, Iloilo City... Universidad Central de Filipinas... Manager-cum-Graphic Artist/De facto Road Navigator...

daks2003... New York, Iloilo City, Philippines, USA (hehehe)... Jaro, Iloilo City... CPU puropuro... Businessman (minding my own business hehehe)...

Alimol... Burton/Nottingham, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... gid!... University of Iloilo... Nurse... kag frustrated singer/composer/musician man kon kaisa...

zyndtel... Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental... Molo, Iloilo City... USA, UPV, CPU... ECE but now Negosyante (intsik nga naputo)...

shyaman... Sydney, Australia... Passi City, Iloilo... CPU to the max!... CE / Construction Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor...

pacific_leopard... Cabatuan,Jaro, Iloilo City... Cabatuan&Janiuay;... currently in CPU!... Student Nurse-Architect, author, part time sidewalk vendor:lol:...

adelro2049... san francisco,ca/usa... molo, iloilo city... university of san agustin... accounting @ ccsf

ericd001, Screen name: Eric Dee (screen name gid ya!) ehehehe… Makati City… Bacolod City… University of St. La Salle… Technical Support Engineer / Freelance Photographer

Metropolitan_ILOILO San Miguel, ILOILO, ILOILO CITY... Pasig City/Mandaluyong City/Makati City... SPUI, PT now Sr Account Specialist, ILONGGO gid ya! :lol:

soulmaker27, Screen Name: Kent Yee, Iloilo City ... Quezon City, Philippines ... Not Applicable... Data Manager

freezing_pt... Quezon City, Philippines ... LaPaz, IC ... WVSU-SLS (high school ko) ... Research Specialist

zhock2001... iligan city, lanao del norte... calinog, zarraga... SPUI...

kianshi... iloilo city... dumangas, iloilo... cpu... nursing student

Eli2008 ... Miami, Florida ... San Joaquin, Iloilo ... Nurse Anesthesia Resident-Florida International Univ-Mt. Sinai Med(Miami Beach); aspiring DNSc./DNP fellow kuno.

Van1975 ... cpu man ko...civil engineering...gaubra sa isa ka mol sa iloilo

makoantz ... Calamba, Laguna ... La Paz, IC ... CPU, ECE ... Test Engineer[/QUOTE]

Thunderflip ...Mandurriao, Iloilo City...Pilar, Capiz...Athens, Greece... Paranaque, Metro Manila...Berlin,Germany...University of San Agustin... 1st year Political Science student

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Sugarboy... kon sa diin ka man, sugpon ka na diri...

shyaman

November 18th, 2006, 12:07 PM

CHYMERA
just saw your latest photos sa flickr

really loved the ILOILO CITY aerial pic you "took" from the mayors office

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

i just tweaked some portions ;)

WOW! I like this shot Chy. Mayo nakuhaan mo. Naglisensya ka? :D

Karon ko lang narealize how compact Iloilo City is. The downtown area from Forbes Bridge all the way to Fort San Pedro looks very small.

chymera00

November 18th, 2006, 01:41 PM

CHYMERA
great pics really loved that black bursting with colors ILOILO RIVER SHOT
thanks whyte ... the shot woud've been better if not for the pixelated appearance of the lights. 80 ISO nman ato ...

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

this was supposed to be part of my signature BUT it was too late (nahimo ko na ini) when I found out na IMG tags are not allowed in SIGNATURE
hehe ... The only thing you can do is place the code after every post you make
Chymera, nice pics!
re:New City hall design, i thought they took some inspiration from the old city hall design (UPV),Masonic temple,etc, daw wala man ang influences diri sa design nga ini?,i was expecting the scultpures from the UPV facade especially, kag daw nag gamay sya haw? 4 stories?
anyways this will look nice,daw similar sila sang Provincial Capitol kon matabo. :)
I thought too, medyo indi guid obvious and pag fuse nila. This is the second design made of the 6-storey building, the first one didn't have the arched windows in the first floors. I hope they do some more tweaking to the design too ... because daw ka boxy katama. Nevertheless, it'll be a great addition to Iloilo's iconic structures.
C/O OYCHIE'S OF PEX

ROBERTO'S Lomi
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/bhausrobertos.jpg
BISCOCHO Haus Iznart

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

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

EMILLION Roadhouse
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/emillion.jpg

MAMMA MARIA'S PIZZA
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v22/whyte/ILOILO/mammamaria.jpg

your next entry pwede ang MUSEO-CAPITOL
Oohh .... nice pictures whyte ... thanks for sharing
Excellent photos Chy! I suppose the blue sky inspired you.
About the city hall, it looks like a school building. Nevertheless, it's much better than the previous designs. gtg! :runaway:
Ala man ... natyambahan lang nga blue ang sky, hehe ... medyo dominating guid man ang blue kay guin edit ko sa photoshop .. decreased the shadows then increased contrast ... kay kung makwa daan pictures during mid-day the structures in the picture looks very dark because of the bright light.
-- yung Medicus ba ay functional na?

-- Akala ko ba mag-oopen na yung Castle Hotel? Any update with the construction status?

-- This will be a good Heritage Museum.

-- Sana ginawang Museum na lang ang old capitol at tsaka inayos yung likod. Pangit tingnan!
@Medicus - Functional na ang Lab, but I'm not sure if the upper floors have been occupied already.

@Castle Hotel - The construction is ongoing, they are now doing the interiors and the details sa exterior ... It looks lice it's going to be very nice, tuod guid man that they are installing an indoor swimming pool?
^^Maybe you can include Peppy Thai Deli sa may Dungon/Sambag dapit. Tastes like the authentic Thai cuisine.
You're in luck ... just ate sa Peppy Thai kaguina ... It's my first time eating there and their food is just delicious and the price is very reasonable ... Duwaq kami nagkaon P195 lang bill namon and nabusog guid kami, hehe.... post about it later because I'm going to feature it sa site ko.
MISPLACED CANOPY
Its SAN LUIS CHURCH In Pampanga. I had to search pages of threads only to find that the link of the pic i was looking for IS NOT WORKING ANYMORE. maayo ara ang name sang church.

OBOI
yeah.got it from your post sa CHURCHES thread, one of my FAVE threads in SSC

UNIV CHURCH is of MALAYAN ARCHITECTURE as read before in some books about cpu.I wondered what made them ADD that HUMUNGOUSLY UGLY canopy.daw ilong ni BAKEKANG :lol:

OYCHIE of PEX was one of my online "guest" for Iloilo.she ask help about the what/where/when/etc of ILOILO and i had literally DUMPED :D ILOILO infos and glad to know she enjoyed her brief stay in Iloilo based on her post and pics

TIJUANA
hehehehe now i remember.ive been to TIJUAN before.sort of mini reunion namon.so its still standing?basi i identify ko tapos lain ang maabtan sang mga tawo didto lol just like manfreds inn LOL

PEPPY THAI/NATO AND HELEN
already place peppy thai.
where exactly is NATO/HELEN?

and are there TWO AFRIQUEs RESTOS in the city?
diin isla ayun

thanks for all your infos
Afriques:

1. Along Gen. Hughes highway about 20-30m from Plaza Libertad
2. In Hotel del Rio ... along M.H. del Pilar St.
"It Must Be Heaven" looking at these pictures before my eyes. It's really, really beautiful and awesome. Baskog mga letrato niyo guys.

Whyte, your Iloilo City Guide Map is really brilliant. I'm sure more and more visitors will going to use it when visiting Iloilo City.

Final na ina imo mapa or kulang pa. I hope Chymera can post it in Explore Iloilo.

Chy, just reviewed your "Explore Iloilo" website and it's teeming with beautiful photos, articles and more visitoes leaving messages of encouragement and praise.

Padayon ang pag-promote sang Ciudad kag Provincia sang ILOILO !
Thanks ... ako man I was surprised about the new commments on the guestbook. It certainly inspires me to improve the site ... kadamo sang kinanglan i-rennovate ...
The Iloilo City government is now discussing to build an I.T. park 'kuno'. They are now talking with some consultants. The building cost is 100M pesos.
Do you have any news about this?
A 7 storey building was posted here thread ago and it was commisioned by the Iloilo City Government ... that's as far as I know about any I.T.-related construction by the City Gov't ...

Meanwhile, the Iloilo Provincial Gov't will be building an I.T. Park in Brgy. Magsaysay, La Paz behind the Iloilo Sports Complex.

Thunderflip ...Mandurriao, Iloilo City...Pilar, Capiz...Athens, Greece... Paranaque, Metro Manila...Berlin,Germany...University of San Agustin... 1st year Political Science student
ey Thunderflip, Ilonggo ka pla :D
ok Whyte. Maayo gid siya himuon nga guide. Napuno man mata ko tan-aw kung ano ang mga restos available along Diversion and Delgado areas.

Btw, ara pa ang BBQ Park sa Diversion? Atubangay gid ina sila sang Marina Restaurant.
Yes, the BBQ Park is still open ... next time dira naman destination ko, my friend said the sunset there is amazing ... and sa Mundo, ala pa ko to kakad2 but namit to kuno (galing mahal man)
WOW! I like this shot Chy. Mayo nakuhaan mo. Naglisensya ka? :D

Karon ko lang narealize how compact Iloilo City is. The downtown area from Forbes Bridge all the way to Fort San Pedro looks very small.
Ala ko gani ka lisensya, hehe. I was thinking that it was posted on a public building so okay man siguro if I take a picture of it kay public domain man siya ... but ofcourse I give credit to the Iloilo City Hall and the Photographer who took it.

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 01:53 PM

old world architecture in Iloilo

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1522.jpg
-Spanish Terraces

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1526.jpg
-Art Deco explosion

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 02:04 PM

sta. Teresita Church,

a fusion of art and symmetry
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1445.jpg

NeoGothic Splendor
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1443.jpg

Afternoon Luminance
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1441.jpg

Facade
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1637.jpg

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 02:08 PM

chymera00

November 18th, 2006, 02:12 PM

Here I go again with more pictures ....

SM City Iloilo taken from Jalandoni Bridge

http://static.flickr.com/122/299411605_97b4007d99.jpg

Gaisano Iloilo and Forbes Bridge, taken from Jalandoni Bridge

http://static.flickr.com/108/299411603_71155c537b.jpg

The Atrium, taken from a very tall tree .... joke, sa St. Paul's Hospital

http://static.flickr.com/116/299411585_36a1abd731.jpg

Gaisano City and the Cross of the chapel in St. Paul University, taken from St. Paul's Hospital

http://static.flickr.com/122/299411582_ca650652b2.jpg

St. Paul's Hospital Expansion

http://static.flickr.com/99/299411578_7529f74a00.jpg

Gen. Luna St., from St. Paul's Hospital, inspired from IAMME's great photo of it

http://static.flickr.com/120/299411575_b9a8a74ddc.jpg

Sunset, from the overpass

http://static.flickr.com/116/299411339_c1aeef912e.jpg

Iloilo City Aerial from the Iloilo City Hall ... credits to the Iloilo City Hall and the photographer who took this

http://static.flickr.com/99/299411338_0b82d67f5f.jpg

At the rooftop of TTK Tower (GSIS and Imperial)
http://static.flickr.com/101/299411332_69b2419d10.jpg

The subject of this picture is the paradise that is Guimaras ...

http://static.flickr.com/110/299411331_871dc5257b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/101/299411098_4c2eb4eb7c.jpg

MCDO in the city ... mga "art" shots nman ni ang duwa

http://static.flickr.com/118/299411335_6524ab8b49.jpg

Staircase of the TTK Tower (7 storeys + basement)

http://static.flickr.com/102/299411099_81eb1210cc.jpg

Atop the Pink Building in Iznart, 6 storeys

http://static.flickr.com/103/299411094_024f78ca23.jpg

The unoccupied office space, where I took the shot from (art shots again)

http://static.flickr.com/112/299411096_338b9b2644.jpg

The staircase

http://static.flickr.com/109/299411093_b8c2a30b30.jpg

IMPRESARIO

November 18th, 2006, 02:28 PM

chy,thanks for the pics! it's the bomb! =)

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 03:00 PM

here are photos i borrowed from someone who works in Iloilo Airport of International Standards. Tomorrow makadto ko to, try ko kun pwede makasulod.

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

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

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

slamat guid kay Cristine of Pavia sa mga photos nga ni...salamats

chymera00

November 18th, 2006, 03:24 PM

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 03:27 PM

cool ... thanks for the pics Pacific ... almost finished na guid man, it seems the opening with go on as scheduled.

they're on the 80+% na... but the buildings are already painted, nami paguid ang view sa gab-i kun magpuli ko kay nagasiga ang tower...

chymera00

November 18th, 2006, 03:33 PM

Temple of Godess Mother

Oriental Wonder
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1512.jpg

A Temple of Earthly Colors
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1513.jpg

sorry bout sa quality sang pics, Camphone lang dan gamit ko. :)
Diin ni siya Pacific? its my first time seeing this.

Tani madayun ka man guid bwas, I don't think I'll be going though gusto ko tani ... I'll be up all night finishing a lot of stuff ... subong lang ko ngadaan free, duty naman pag ka monday

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 03:43 PM

Diin ni siya Pacific? its my first time seeing this.

Tani madayun ka man guid bwas, I don't think I'll be going though gusto ko tani ... I'll be up all night finishing a lot of stuff ... subong lang ko ngadaan free, duty naman pag ka monday

hehe... ambot a... kun sa diin ni nga street, basta, tupad ni siya sang eskuwelahan(elementary)... ginsugo man lang ko mabakal sa Robinsons, naglabay ko di kag ginkuwaan ko pics... namian ako... gusto ko tani magsulod galing close yung gate tapos la man caretaker.

hehe... madayon guid na... ako pa... hehe... ako man damo man ko ulubrahon pro kaya na...

i'm still working on my new novel: The Chronicles of Purprackle, Book One: The Protettrice
>its about a destined warrior, Atlantis' protector; a girl from earth called the protettrice who has a powerful significance; A magician/sorceress, who will aide the warrior and the protettrice and a Tribe warrior who will protect the protettrice.

a basta... gusto ko siya mapacritic cause there's alot of historical datas, and i don't know if they're accurate..

IMPRESARIO

November 18th, 2006, 04:48 PM

^^ty,Pacific, nice pics as well! Wow,author ka rin pala ha!, you'll be the JRR Tolkien of Iloilo, =)

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 04:53 PM

^^ty,Pacific, nice pics as well! Wow,author ka rin pala ha!, you'll be the JRR Tolkien of Iloilo, =)

actually I've already made two books, mga classmates ko lang gabasa...

now I'm on the fourth chapter of my new book... ginakudog pa kamot ko samtang gatype kay galantaw sila di Many-Erik... ti ginakulbaan ako kay daw mapirdi si Many...hehe...

IMPRESARIO

November 18th, 2006, 05:01 PM

wow trilogy na ;) ,^^nagahampang na sila? just got out of work...

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 05:03 PM

haha... la gali ah... ang ginalantaw nila replay palang gali hahahaha...

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 05:07 PM

wow trilogy na ;) ,^^nagahampang na sila? just got out of work...

wala a, replay lang ang ginalantaw nila...hehe
yeah: my book one is "The Protettrice"(italian word for protettrice)
tapos yung book two probably dira na mastart ang war...

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Ang Chinese Temple nga ini Pacific lapit lang sa Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus? Looks nice in the pic. Malabyan mo gid ina siya along the way going to Robinson's from Tanza or Molo.

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 05:14 PM

Ang Chinese Temple nga ini Pacific lapit lang sa Colegio de las Hijas de Jesus? Looks nice in the pic. Malabyan mo gid ina siya along the way going to Robinson's from Tanza or Molo.

yup!... it's very nice paguid sa personal... it really caught my attention.

IMPRESARIO

November 18th, 2006, 05:15 PM

^^ Ahahay! abi ko man naga rumble na sila sa vegas, :lol:

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 05:16 PM

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 05:17 PM

^^ Ahahay! abi ko man naga rumble na sila sa vegas, :lol:

hehe... la a...replay lang... by the ways kun gusto mo mabasa ang chapter1 to chapter3, i PM ko simu backup data ko sa internet? critic nalang dayun, kay daan damo da grammatical errors...hehe

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 05:17 PM

yup!... it's very nice paguid sa personal... it really caught my attention.

the temple looks really nice and picturesque. Bal-an mo naman kung ano ka-colorful ang mga Chinese Temples. Though may taas siya nga gate, you can take photos outside tungod nga elevated ang temple nga ini.

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 05:19 PM

the temple looks really nice and picturesque. Bal-an mo naman kung ano ka-colorful ang mga Chinese Temples. Though may taas siya nga gate, you can take photos outside tungod nga elevated ang temple nga ini.

yup.. kaso lang may building nga naga flank siya sa left side... pro nami man siya gyapon.

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 05:23 PM

IMPRESARIO

November 18th, 2006, 05:27 PM

hehe... la a...replay lang... by the ways kun gusto mo mabasa ang chapter1 to chapter3, i PM ko simu backup data ko sa internet? critic nalang dayun, kay daan damo da grammatical errors...hehe
^^sure,just send it,pm lang,mabasa kita:)

spacewagon1

November 18th, 2006, 05:31 PM

yup.. kaso lang may building nga naga flank siya sa left side... pro nami man siya gyapon.
indi dako iya lugar. Tani ginbutang na lang nila outside the city para makahimo sila garden and better landscaping. But the place looks really good. Been there once pero outside lang ko. Nag-upod ako sa friend ko nga Chinese magbisita sa temple ugaling wala lang ko magsulod kay nahuya ako. Basi makibot sila nga indi man ako singkit kiag naga-bow-bow ko iya sa sulod sang templo.

Pacific_leopard

November 18th, 2006, 05:47 PM

indi dako iya lugar. Tani ginbutang na lang nila outside the city para makahimo sila garden and better landscaping. But the place looks really good. Been there once pero outside lang ko. Nag-upod ako sa friend ko nga Chinese magbisita sa temple ugaling wala lang ko magsulod kay nahuya ako. Basi makibot sila nga indi man ako singkit kiag naga-bow-bow ko iya sa sulod sang templo.

relihiyon man ina kag indi rasa,hehe.. but yeah, i agree, they should've built the temple above a hill, tapos a narrow stair sprawls approaching it... ay abaw a classic chinese view...

fundraiser

November 18th, 2006, 05:51 PM

http://static.flickr.com/99/299411578_7529f74a00.jpg

Diin plano sang St Paul's Hospital ma-expand? Daw wala naman lugar ina dira unless they transformed the school campus into a hospital extension. Pero baskog siya no? Kanami sang design niya. Ti, daw matuod gid man gali nga ma-expand ang mga medical institutions around the city. IDC, IMH, WVSUMC, and now St Paul's Hospital.

mag eexpand din ang st. pauls hospital? their counterpart here in cebu, the perpetual succuor hospital is undergoing expansion too. dami talagang money ang SPC sisters ah. by the way, maraming ilonggo nagwowork sa perpetual succuor.

sugarboy

November 18th, 2006, 06:55 PM

Lain guid ya basta may balikan ... inspired guid ya :| hehe ... you take great pictures, the one you entered sa urban photo contest was amazing, and to think nga cam phone lang to.

SSC ILOILO THREAD ACTIVE FORUM MEMBERS

Census:

Total Active Posters in the Iloilo Thread: 26
Currently based in Iloilo: 5
Currently based in other parts of the Country: 10
Currently based Abroad: 11

LEGEND:
Username... Present Base City/Country... Hometown... Alma Mater... Profession...

kirby21... London, United Kingdom... Jaro, Iloilo City... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

SamwiseGamgee... Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia... Jaro, Iloilo City... University of San Agustin... Civil Engineer...

chYmera00... Iloilo City, Philippines... Mandurriao, Iloilo City... Assumption, INHS-SSC, currently in WVSU... wala diri wala didto - Student Nurse, Amateur Photographer and Web Developer...

wecky... London, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

incognito_rn... Baltimore,Maryland,USA... Arevalo,Iloilo City... SYSHS, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University... Nurse...

berniemacksouthcentr(al) ... Nabagatang Pilipinas (SouthCentral Philippines)... Iloilo, Mindanao and Cavite... UP Visayas - Miag-ao Iloilo... Soon to be Unemployed...

spacewagon1... Europe (based office: Dorset, England / Barcelona, Spain... Aleosan District... Central Philippine University... International Liaison Officer...

caloy... UK (pwede man Japa-UK) lol... Jaro, Iloilo City... Assumption, CPU, WVSU... nars kuno...

IAMME... Iloilo City, Philippines... Jaro District, Iloilo City... PSHSWV, soon UPV Miagao... Aquaculture Student, etc...

lewdsaint... MM kag LA...guna / Pi'nas... Iloilo City... Western Institute of Technology, etc... REE, RMElect., Sr. IC Pkg. Dev't. Eng'r...

oboi_1... Makati/Mandaluyong...in and out most of the time... Jaro, Iloilo City... Universidad Central de Filipinas... Manager-cum-Graphic Artist/De facto Road Navigator...

daks2003... New York, Iloilo City, Philippines, USA (hehehe)... Jaro, Iloilo City... CPU puropuro... Businessman (minding my own business hehehe)...

Alimol... Burton/Nottingham, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... gid!... University of Iloilo... Nurse... kag frustrated singer/composer/musician man kon kaisa...

zyndtel... Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental... Molo, Iloilo City... USA, UPV, CPU... ECE but now Negosyante (intsik nga naputo)...

shyaman... Sydney, Australia... Passi City, Iloilo... CPU to the max!... CE / Construction Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor...

pacific_leopard... Cabatuan,Jaro, Iloilo City... Cabatuan&Janiuay;... currently in CPU!... Student Nurse-Architect, author, part time sidewalk vendor:lol:...

adelro2049... san francisco,ca/usa... molo, iloilo city... university of san agustin... accounting @ ccsf

ericd001, Screen name: Eric Dee (screen name gid ya!) ehehehe… Makati City… Bacolod City… University of St. La Salle… Technical Support Engineer / Freelance Photographer

Metropolitan_ILOILO San Miguel, ILOILO, ILOILO CITY... Pasig City/Mandaluyong City/Makati City... SPUI, PT now Sr Account Specialist, ILONGGO gid ya! :lol:

soulmaker27, Screen Name: Kent Yee, Iloilo City ... Quezon City, Philippines ... Not Applicable... Data Manager

freezing_pt... Quezon City, Philippines ... LaPaz, IC ... WVSU-SLS (high school ko) ... Research Specialist

zhock2001... iligan city, lanao del norte... calinog, zarraga... SPUI...

kianshi... iloilo city... dumangas, iloilo... cpu... nursing student

Eli2008 ... Miami, Florida ... San Joaquin, Iloilo ... Nurse Anesthesia Resident-Florida International Univ-Mt. Sinai Med(Miami Beach); aspiring DNSc./DNP fellow kuno.

Van1975 ... cpu man ko...civil engineering...gaubra sa isa ka mol sa iloilo

makoantz ... Calamba, Laguna ... La Paz, IC ... CPU, ECE ... Test Engineer

sugarboy ... Metro Manila ... Bacolod ... various schools including La Salle,LCC, and a school tucked away in Notting Hill (London) ... Multipreneur/Retirement Strategist/Artist (i've never really had the luxury of stating one specific profession at a given moment :( )

oboi

November 18th, 2006, 07:32 PM

@Castle Hotel - The construction is ongoing, they are now doing the interiors and the details sa exterior ... It looks lice it's going to be very nice, tuod guid man that they are installing an indoor swimming pool?

You're in luck ... just ate sa Peppy Thai kaguina ... It's my first time eating there and their food is just delicious and the price is very reasonable ... Duwaq kami nagkaon P195 lang bill namon and nabusog guid kami, hehe.... post about it later because I'm going to feature it sa site ko.

^^ CASTLE HOTEL - Medyo madugay-dugay na gid man nga underconstruction/renovation ang Castle Hotel. May ara nga indoor pool sila nga ibutang as confirmed to me sang bata ka tag-iya. Siguro may problema lang sa funding ngaa medyo mahinay ang pag-obra.

PEPPY THAI - Gusto ko magka-on da liwat sa pagbalik ko. Love Thai food. Spicy! Paborito ko ang Pad Thai (dry without da sabaw) nila. Tried other Thai restos sa Iloilo but nothing beats them sa pagka-authentic nga Thai cuisine. The owner is a Filipino missionary who lived in Thailand for 11 or so years. Before we just eat under the mango tree. Subong may ara na sila nga 2 storey nga building. Great food and reasonably priced! :)

oboi

November 18th, 2006, 07:34 PM

sugarboy ... Metro Manila ... Bacolod ... various schools including La Salle,LCC, and a school tucked away in Notting Hill (London) ... Multipreneur/Retirement Strategist/Artist (i've never really had the luxury of stating one specific profession at a given moment :( )

Sir Lloyd, thanks for posting... Daw gina kulit ka gid ni Shy nga idugang imo ngalan sa listahan. :lol:

sugarboy

November 18th, 2006, 07:37 PM

glad to be on the list and in the company of wonderful kasimanwas :okay: btw, may gin PM ko da sa imo

death327

November 18th, 2006, 07:45 PM

Fewer flights for new Iloilo airport
By Jeehan V. Fernandez
….

THE opening of new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan area April next year will see fewer flights but bigger airplanes, Air Transportation Office (ATO)-6 Chief Alan Java said yesterday.

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

-- Maybe during the first period of the operation we would expect few flights. But sooner or later, definitely the flight would grow exponentially.

old world architecture in Iloilo

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1522.jpg
-Spanish Terraces

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1526.jpg
-Art Deco explosion

-- oh my oh my… my heart is captivated by the romance of these old structures.

Temple of Godess Mother

Oriental Wonder
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1512.jpg

A Temple of Earthly Colors
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/18-11-06_1513.jpg

sorry bout sa quality sang pics, Camphone lang dan gamit ko. :)

-- This is what I was telling Chy few months ago… The Temple of Goddess… malapit sa tanza.

indi dako iya lugar. Tani ginbutang na lang nila outside the city para makahimo sila garden and better landscaping. But the place looks really good. Been there once pero outside lang ko. Nag-upod ako sa friend ko nga Chinese magbisita sa temple ugaling wala lang ko magsulod kay nahuya ako. Basi makibot sila nga indi man ako singkit kiag naga-bow-bow ko iya sa sulod sang templo.
-- the temple was already there before the building was erected. The problem with the temple was that they built it within City Proper. It would be better if they built it somewhere suburban. Maybe it was because of its nearness sa Chinese Cemetery.

@CHYMERA – greate pics dude. I noticed you are getting better with night photography. Keep it up dude!

Here I go again with more pictures ....

St. Paul's Hospital Expansion

http://static.flickr.com/99/299411578_7529f74a00.jpg ]

-- I think they need to finish the school campus first somewhere in La Paz before they can completely implement this expansion.

Iloilo City Aerial from the Iloilo City Hall ... credits to the Iloilo City Hall and the photographer who took this

http://static.flickr.com/99/299411338_0b82d67f5f.jpg

-- Chy would you know kung diin na ang aerial shot sang city in 1970’s? I am not sure basi gin islan na nila ang picture. Remember ko sang una pirmi ako sa City Library pag nagasaka ako sa City Hall may ara sang dako nga nakaframe na Aerial picture sang city somewhere 1970’s or 1980’s.

The subject of this picture is the paradise that is Guimaras ...

http://static.flickr.com/110/299411331_871dc5257b.jpg

-- Nature and Urbanity

MCDO in the city ... mga "art" shots nman ni ang duwa

http://static.flickr.com/118/299411335_6524ab8b49.jpg

-- Hey this is a good photo art… MCDO invasion? Anyway good concept!

chymera00

November 18th, 2006, 08:19 PM

http://static.flickr.com/105/300211747_d2ee79e2d5.jpg

Peppy Thai Deli, located in 212-D Diversion Road, Sambag, Jaro, Iloilo City, is reputed in Iloilo as serving delicious authentic Thai food at reasonable prices. They are open from 10am to 2pm, Mondays to Saturdays.

http://static.flickr.com/119/300211743_b3ccfb0d35.jpg

Fried Rice with egg - P42
http://static.flickr.com/103/300211740_f9527fe9bf.jpg

Tofu - P37
http://static.flickr.com/112/300211738_46a7c73966.jpg

Peppy Thai Deli is owned by a Filipino missionary who lived in Thailand for 11 or so years. The business started as a small hut under a mango tree. Now, it has expanded to a 2 level Thai-inspired building to accommodate the increasing number of customers they’ve attracted over the years. The mango tree is still preserved to this day, as a sign of good luck.

http://static.flickr.com/118/300211733_5b8dbb2795.jpg

You will know once you're near Peppy Thai because you will notice quite a number of cars parked at the roadside.

oboi

November 18th, 2006, 09:00 PM

@Chymera... Thanks for the fabulous shots of Peppy Thai. :cheers2: Gin gutom mo gid ako bisan 12mn na ako nagpanyapon kagina (mga 3 hrs pa lng nagligad). The fried rice with egg is already a meal! :)

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 12:39 AM

yum, yum, yum .. amo na lang ina akon midnight snack diri over the net. I love Thai foods a lot. Anything Asian actually pag-abot sa pagkaon, okay ako. Food trip guid iya si Chymera.

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 12:42 AM

Thunderflip ...Mandurriao, Iloilo City...Pilar, Capiz...Athens, Greece... Paranaque, Metro Manila...Berlin,Germany...University of San Agustin... 1st year Political Science student

Thuderflip, welcome guid gale diri sa aton thread. Sa pagkalawig sang imo addresses. Sige bira na post dira buddy !

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 12:47 AM

Sad to say, I don't like the design by the looks of it. It's not an imposing structure. If I am a first-time viewer of the edifice, I will not be awestruck. I'm expecting a hall that would represent or enhance Iloilo City's heritage. Tama si IAMME, masal-an ko pa siguro nga educational institution coz it looks like a school building.

Or maybe it's the artist's impression? Panan-aw ko daw indi well-scaled ang rendition. Look at that beetle. It looks so big.

It seems that our local government prefers contemporary over old world-inspired new government buildings. Look at the new Provincial Capitol. If not for it's size, it will not create a good impression to me. The design should blend with the old capitol's architecture.

actually Shy, maayo-ayo lang ini siya sa 11-strey box type nga model sang una. That one is a total disappointment. Ang bag-o sini nga design (present one) would medyo naga-complement sa architecturally fortress Iloilo Custom's House.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

November 19th, 2006, 06:11 AM

Iloilo's economy gets better: FVRBy Lory Ann B. Bilbao

FORMER President Fidel Valdez Ramos (FVR) lauded Iloilo Governor Niel D. Tupas Sr. for his industry and complimented that the province's economy is better than Pangasinan, the Ramos's home province.

Iloilo's economy will get further boost with the impending Iloilo International Airport at Sta. Barbara, Iloilo.

"We have many investors on the new airport," Tupas told FVR.

The former president, who has a degree in Civil Engineering, was invited to attend a national convention of Civil Engineers and was elected an honorary president last Thursday.

He was also the keynote speaker during the opening of a golf tournament at the Sta. Barbara Golf Club, which is turning 100 on January next year.

"Iloilo is very productive and very reproductive," FVR said to Tupas during his visit to the new Capitol at the Governor's Office Friday.

While the province is lucky to soon have an airport of international standards, FVR advised Tupas that there should be synchronized energy (synergy) between the City of Iloilo and the Province on the development of the airport.

According to FVR, whose wife is a native of La Paz, the City Government should be given three hectares out of the 54-hectare airport as its part to develop.

A library, museum, and a Department of Tourism office among others shall be installed.
............more on:
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2006/11/19/news/iloilo.s.economy.gets.better.fvr.html

Pacific_leopard

November 19th, 2006, 06:41 AM

haha... tuod na ni ya... nagumpisa na ang fight ni Morales kag PACMAN...
gakantahanay na sila sang national anthems...

Pacific_leopard

November 19th, 2006, 07:06 AM

3 rounds!!! daug si Manny... pirde si Morales...yEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! nagsurrender si Eric....kaluoy man...

shyaman

November 19th, 2006, 07:48 AM

SSC ILOILO THREAD ACTIVE FORUM MEMBERS

Census:

Total Active Posters in the Iloilo Thread: 28
Currently based in Iloilo: 6
Currently based in other parts of the Country: 11
Currently based Abroad: 11

LEGEND:
Username... Present Base City/Country... Hometown... Alma Mater... Profession...

kirby21... London, United Kingdom... Jaro, Iloilo City... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

SamwiseGamgee... Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia... Jaro, Iloilo City... University of San Agustin... Civil Engineer...

chYmera00... Iloilo City, Philippines... Mandurriao, Iloilo City... Assumption, INHS-SSC, currently in WVSU... wala diri wala didto - Student Nurse, Amateur Photographer and Web Developer...

wecky... London, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

incognito_rn... Baltimore,Maryland,USA... Arevalo,Iloilo City... SYSHS, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University... Nurse...

berniemacksouthcentr(al) ... Nabagatang Pilipinas (SouthCentral Philippines)... Iloilo, Mindanao and Cavite... UP Visayas - Miag-ao Iloilo... Soon to be Unemployed...

spacewagon1... Europe (based office: Dorset, England / Barcelona, Spain... Aleosan District... Central Philippine University... International Liaison Officer...

caloy... UK (pwede man Japa-UK) lol... Jaro, Iloilo City... Assumption, CPU, WVSU... nars kuno...

IAMME... Iloilo City, Philippines... Jaro District, Iloilo City... PSHSWV, soon UPV Miagao... Aquaculture Student, etc...

lewdsaint... MM kag LA...guna / Pi'nas... Iloilo City... Western Institute of Technology, etc... REE, RMElect., Sr. IC Pkg. Dev't. Eng'r...

oboi_1... Makati/Mandaluyong...in and out most of the time... Jaro, Iloilo City... Universidad Central de Filipinas... Manager-cum-Graphic Artist/De facto Road Navigator...

daks2003... New York, Iloilo City, Philippines, USA (hehehe)... Jaro, Iloilo City... CPU puropuro... Businessman (minding my own business hehehe)...

Alimol... Burton/Nottingham, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... gid!... University of Iloilo... Nurse... kag frustrated singer/composer/musician man kon kaisa...

zyndtel... Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental... Molo, Iloilo City... USA, UPV, CPU... ECE but now Negosyante (intsik nga naputo)...

shyaman... Sydney, Australia... Passi City, Iloilo... CPU to the max!... CE / Construction Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor...

pacific_leopard... Cabatuan,Jaro, Iloilo City... Cabatuan&Janiuay;... currently in CPU!... Student Nurse-Architect, author, part time sidewalk vendor:lol:...

adelro2049... san francisco,ca/usa... molo, iloilo city... university of san agustin... accounting @ ccsf

ericd001, Screen name: Eric Dee (screen name gid ya!) ehehehe… Makati City… Bacolod City… University of St. La Salle… Technical Support Engineer / Freelance Photographer

Metropolitan_ILOILO San Miguel, ILOILO, ILOILO CITY... Pasig City/Mandaluyong City/Makati City... SPUI, PT now Sr Account Specialist, ILONGGO gid ya! :lol:

soulmaker27, Screen Name: Kent Yee, Iloilo City ... Quezon City, Philippines ... Not Applicable... Data Manager

freezing_pt... Quezon City, Philippines ... LaPaz, IC ... WVSU-SLS (high school ko) ... Research Specialist

zhock2001... iligan city, lanao del norte... calinog, zarraga... SPUI...

kianshi... iloilo city... dumangas, iloilo... cpu... nursing student

Eli2008 ... Miami, Florida ... San Joaquin, Iloilo ... Nurse Anesthesia Resident-Florida International Univ-Mt. Sinai Med(Miami Beach); aspiring DNSc./DNP fellow kuno.

Van1975 ... cpu man ko...civil engineering...gaubra sa isa ka mol sa iloilo

makoantz ... Calamba, Laguna ... La Paz, IC ... CPU, ECE ... Test Engineer[/QUOTE]

Thunderflip ...Mandurriao, Iloilo City...Pilar, Capiz...Athens, Greece... Paranaque, Metro Manila...Berlin,Germany...University of San Agustin... 1st year Political Science student

sugarboy... Metro Manila... Bacolod... various schools including La Salle, LCC, and a school tucked away in Notting Hill (London)... Multipreneur/Retirement Strategist/Artist

shyaman

November 19th, 2006, 07:49 AM

3 rounds!!! daug si Manny... pirde si Morales...yEEEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!! nagsurrender si Eric....kaluoy man...

YEHEY!!! MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS!!!

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 08:30 AM

Yup...tama gid na kirbs...so that those in the province need not travel far in order to avail the best hospital services. They should be distributed to other districts (at least) in the province.

what we have in outskirts are districts hospital, which obly provide very basic facilities. Nga kung may emergency, i-refer pa naton sa ciudad and that wil take more time and money kay every transport sang ambulance, gapatak man ang bayad mo. Besides, facilities in district hospitals are very basic ga kung puwede lang indi sila mag-admit pasyente.

I've been to work as a student nurse sa almost all districts hospitals sa aton and I'm srry to say nga kalayo guid sang ila standard of care. Ang services indi pa maayo, and since patients are not paying, ang attention nga ginahatag sa ila, daw sa pabaya man. I hope we will improve sa bagay nga ini. Siguro, they need competition from private sector to augment for them to move and bring their services at par to that of pay hospitals.

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 08:37 AM

relihiyon man ina kag indi rasa,hehe.. but yeah, i agree, they should've built the temple above a hill, tapos a narrow stair sprawls approaching it... ay abaw a classic chinese view...

ha ha ha . Wala hill sa ciudad so ginpataas lang nila siguro. Ako wala pa ka kadto dira pero nalabayan ko na inang temple sa may tanza. Lapit siya sa Tanza Church ah. Pero tuod ina hambal ni Space, kagamay sang iya lugar. Pero the structure is imposing so kung maglabay ka da, indi mo gid ma-miss unless sa pihak ka nga direction naga-abutang. ha ha. Ambut kung open ina for public?

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 08:45 AM

hehe... ambot a... kun sa diin ni nga street, basta, tupad ni siya sang eskuwelahan(elementary)... ginsugo man lang ko mabakal sa Robinsons, naglabay ko di kag ginkuwaan ko pics... namian ako... gusto ko tani magsulod galing close yung gate tapos la man caretaker.

hehe... madayon guid na... ako pa... hehe... ako man damo man ko ulubrahon pro kaya na...

i'm still working on my new novel: The Chronicles of Purprackle, Book One: The Protettrice
>its about a destined warrior, Atlantis' protector; a girl from earth called the protettrice who has a powerful significance; A magician/sorceress, who will aide the warrior and the protettrice and a Tribe warrior who will protect the protettrice.

a basta... gusto ko siya mapacritic cause there's alot of historical datas, and i don't know if they're accurate..

bilang-bilang Pacific. Baskog ah? Damo ka lang iya talent migs.
Your book sounds whimsically interesting. Ginpa-serialized mo na ini?
All the best amigo ! :cheers:

kirby21

November 19th, 2006, 08:56 AM

Pacific_leopard

November 19th, 2006, 10:27 AM

bilang-bilang Pacific. Baskog ah? Damo ka lang iya talent migs.
Your book sounds whimsically interesting. Ginpa-serialized mo na ini?
All the best amigo ! :cheers:

haha... ginPM ko kay incognito ang URL sang back up ko sa internet... la ko pa ma serialized... la pa siya matapos... i'm currently working on my chapter 5, the first book is only an introduction... the war will begin sa book two... kag ang final book, dira maend ang war... haha...

Sala ang nabutang ko na title: Book 1: A Tale of Seven Cities
Book 2: The Protettrice
Book3: ???? la pa ko maisip

haha.. whimsical guid e... its a mixture of chivalry and fantasy...

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:07 AM

IMPRESARIO

November 19th, 2006, 11:14 AM

^^Welcome hmmp ;) ,another ilonggo,halabira! I hope you will be one of the more active iloilo-ssc forumers here.

re:San Agustin dev't plans, Wow! I hope this really happens in the next couple of years,A new Hospital and relocation of colleges, so ibalik naman nila gle ang HS sa main campus? When i was in HS we were second to the last batch to graduate in the main campus before they moved the HS dept. to sambag.

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:15 AM

mangkot lang ko, san-o magiging METRO ILOILO ang ILOILO CITY man?!!

tani i-expand ang "city" naton para maging METRO na!

Pacific_leopard

November 19th, 2006, 11:16 AM

^^ good news for Iloilo... the number of nursing students is undeniably growing and few schools in Iloilo can't occupy this nursing population. I hope that this school will teach with quality para nga indi madula ang reputation sa Iloilo as one of the best producers of nurses. :lol:

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:22 AM

^^Welcome hmmp ;) ,another ilonggo,halabira! I hope you will be one othe the many active iloilo-ssc forumers here.

re:San Agustin dev't plans, Wow! I hope this really happens in the next couple of years,A new Hospital and relocation of colleges, so ibalik naman nila gle ang HS sa main campus? When i was in HS we were second to the last batch to graduate in the main campus before they moved the HS dept. to sambag.

actually, ginshare lang na sa amon ni maam, sini lang nga November..nakibot man kami gani nga mga estudyante nya...sya kuno ang ginkuha ni Father Vergara as Human Resource Manager..subong, sige na plano nila...

Ang plano pa gani, majority sang employees ay dapat from San Ag maliban na lang kung may-ara nga taga-iban nga school nga ok ang qualification.

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:25 AM

ginlango-lango pa gani namon si teacher nga dapat may discounts ang alumni..hambal ya, "why not?!!"...i-suggest nya kay Father Vergara!

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Sa mga Agustinian kag alumni diri, gasugod na ang renovation sang Auditorium sang San Ag nga ara sa Urdaneta Hall...That's why ang mga Med-tech & Pharmacy students ara na sa amon building(CBAA) habang gina-renovate, pati Nursing.

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:28 AM

Hello sa mga ari dri subong!! :)

hmmp

November 19th, 2006, 11:30 AM

tani madayon ang Metro Metro mall diri sa aton....pati Ayala Center!

BYAHILO

November 19th, 2006, 10:07 PM

maayung aga sa mga taga iloilo, kag sa iban nga ara sa western seaboard sang USA maayung ugto sa nyo.

here's the arroyo fountain kuha ko sang january, when i was in iloilo

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/R001-016.jpg

BYAHILO

November 20th, 2006, 02:18 AM

Hala bira Iloilo!

lapit na lng dinagyang

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/R001-008.jpg

spacewagon1

November 20th, 2006, 08:38 AM

welcome hmmp to SSC-Iloilo thread.

Enjoy posting !

spacewagon1

November 20th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Treñas: Residents want New City Hall

A NEW City Hall for Iloilo City will result in better delivery of government services, said Mayor Jerry Treñas.

Treñas said the new government center will house all city departments under one roof which will result in easier transactions.

“The residents really want a new City Hall because they find it hard to transact official documents with separate offices at the Iloilo Terminal Market and the City Engineer’s Office in Fort San Pedro,” said Treñas.

He added: “We have scattered offices and our target is to house these offices in one building. Business applicants are forced to jump from one office to another just to process their business permits.”

The mayor said a “one-stop shop” at the City Hall will provide convenience to the public, particularly the business sector.

Treñas is eager to finish the new City Hall project in his third and last term.

Initially, P30 million has been set aside from the city coffers to finance the project while a P350-million loan from Land Bank of the Philippines will augment the funding requirement.

The project is estimated to cost P250 million but it might go up due to the rising prices of construction materials.

The Treñas administration wants to put up a seven-storey City Hall on the 2,100 square-meter lot on which the old government center stands.

The new City Hall will have a total floor area of 12,000 sq.m. with a one-storey parking space.

Meanwhile, the City Bids and Awards Committee (CBAC) will hold anew the bidding for the location of the temporary City Hall.

The first bidding last week failed as only Robinsons Place Iloilo submitted a bid tender to the CBAC.

The CBAC, which is chaired by city legal officer Edgar Gil, has required Robinsons Place to submit within seven days beginning Nov. 14 details of rents and lessees and post the required bid bond before the committee can award the contract to the said mall.

The Treñas administration initially planned to move out of the old building to give way for the construction works for the new building December this year but it was moved to March 2007.

Departments such as the City Health Office, City Treasurer’s Office, Registrar and Assessor or employees catering to “urgent” public transactions will transfer to the old COA building adjacent to the City Hall site for accessibility.

Treñas also assured transparency in the project.

The mayor has requested Department of Budget and Management (DBM) secretary Rolando Andaya to send a DBM consultant to monitor and examine all bidding procedures.

Treñas said if the bidding process is completed, the project will push through despite the 90-day pre-election ban on public infrastructure works.

He added that pre-construction phases like demolition will take one month and stock-piling another two months while the construction works might start after the elections.

source: The Guardian Iloilo (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories5.php)

spacewagon1

November 20th, 2006, 08:57 AM

Hala bira Iloilo!

lapit na lng dinagyang

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/R001-008.jpg

yep Eric. Two more months to go na lang. Dinagyang 2007 na ! Tani i-cover siya sang ABS-CBN / TFC para makatan-aw kami diri sa abroad.

spacewagon1

November 20th, 2006, 09:04 AM

BEWITCHING NITE @ OXENS CAFÉ

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle/photo/lifestyle.jpg

The prevailing raindrop smidgen one cool evening could not stop the Halloween-themed party bash of Cosmo Iloilo’s coolest party haven, the Oxens Café downtown.

Well, with Oxens’ charming tinsel-town ambience transformed into a horrendous scenario—complete with cobwebs and black spiders, bats hanging all around, plus the red candles glowing in the dark, Cosmo Iloilo’s party animals surely had a bewitching fun—cool drinks amidst the charging swanky music in the air till the face of the moon vanished in the dark clouds.

source: The Guradian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/lifestyle.php)

BYAHILO

November 20th, 2006, 09:11 AM

yep Eric. Two more months to go na lang. Dinagyang 2007 na ! Tani i-cover siya sang ABS-CBN / TFC para makatan-aw kami diri sa abroad.

oo lapit na lng ang dinagyang!

ga stat na ko research ko for sinulog, reviewing my photog books again kaymapasinulog man ako.

tribu ilonganon is aleady starting their rehearsals. same with thelumad basakanon of cebu sinulog.

hope to see u all sa iloilo...

habagatcentral1

November 20th, 2006, 09:13 AM

^^ Sa diin na? Anyway, Bag-o lang ko kagwa sa hospital confinement and tnx to SSC Cebu for the company (mga watchers hehehe!)

Basi na late na ako, ari pa isa ka pic sang airport from the Guardian.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/topstories3.jpg

@Pacific. Sin-o si Christine man nga halin sa Pavia? Ka-access sya sa sulod kang airport. Basi kaila na sya sang erpats ko.
@Chy. Nice! Nakakadto ka na gali sa City Hall kag nakakuha sang pix sina. Tani ginagyan mo si Sir Ben didto sa Administrator's Office kay icheck mo kon me ara na sila sang daw electronic brochure about Iloilo City and Dinagyang. Hambalon mo nga si Bernie nga pirmi ga-email halin Cebu. :)

@All. NAHIDLAW KO SA INYO (4 DAYS OF ABSENCE lang gani) :lol: Musta na Iloilo?

IMPRESARIO

November 20th, 2006, 09:48 AM

^^didn't know u were sick bern, awwww,wawa man,heheh, ok ka na? ako man gani gadula-dula diri sa forum, kay na-urongan sa Medieval Total War 2 (computer game) hehehe.

habagatcentral1

November 20th, 2006, 10:02 AM

^^ Tan-aw sa mga pix nga ginpost nila sa PhotoAlbums sa Samahan and sa SSC Cebu Meet thread para makit-an nyo kon ano natabo sa akon. Precursor na ina sa resignation sa company ko, ahehehehe! :lol:

al_teeway

November 20th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Iloilo is a fast-growing city. Tani masolusyunan ang problema sa trapiko kag basura.

habagatcentral1

November 20th, 2006, 11:16 AM

Iloilo is a fast-growing city. Tani masolusyunan ang problema sa trapiko kag basura.

Imaw Akeanon? Owa ko kaantigo it Akeanon pero maayo nag-upod ka sa amon.

Ro anwang na nagaeog-gaeog sa eogan-eogan. :)

Pacific_leopard

November 20th, 2006, 11:41 AM

[QUOTE=berniemacksouthcentr;10549761]@Pacific. Sin-o si Christine man nga halin sa Pavia? Ka-access sya sa sulod kang airport. Basi kaila na sya sang erpats ko.
[QUOTE]

i have no idea kun ano apelyido niya...hehe i know her by her first name, and we're not that close either...hehe.. sa internet lang kami nagaistoryahanay pro magsugatanay kami daw la lang...haha but gawork to iya father sa airport mu na nga may pics siya...

shyaman

November 20th, 2006, 11:48 AM

Pacific_leopard

November 20th, 2006, 12:44 PM

Finally, na-deliver na ang inorder ko on-line nga novel sang isa sa mga forumers naton diri, si Rolls-Royce. Ugaling daw masako gid sya kay dugay na waay kabutwa. Here's the image of the book's front and back cover:

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/918/deadlycoquetryfrontlg8.jpg http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1689/deadlycoquetrybackhl6.jpg

The copy that I received today was published by AuthorHouse in the US (copyright 2005) maski UK based si Rolls.

We should be proud of this achievement by a fellow Ilonggo. :master: I haven't started reading it yet though.

BTW, Rolls is from Passi City.

wow.... i wish i could be like Rolls... hope my novel will be published someday... this is so great...we're proud of you rolls...
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to those who crave for the Gymnasium of CPU.. Here's the pic... construction's still on the way.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/20-11-06_0832.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/20-11-06_0834.jpg

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here are my pictures of Jalandoni bridge, kitanay pa kami sang CI cng CPU nursing sa JD's bakeshop, kay digto ko nanyaga... ang halohalo ko la ko pamaubos kay nahadlok ko maIR(nakauniform pa bi ko) digto ko nanuhot sa kilid sang mga tray para indi ako makita... grabe kulba ko gina... dalagan dayun... kanugon sang halohalo ko la ko pamatunga to kaon...huhu...

playing chess
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/20-11-06_1237.jpg

untrimmed ornaments
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/20-11-06_1235.jpg

IMPRESARIO

November 20th, 2006, 03:50 PM

^^Wow,Thanks for the pics pacific, at long last may update guid man sa CPU Gym, happy naman ini ang mga Centralians,hehheh, Excel CPU!

habagatcentral1

November 20th, 2006, 03:58 PM

looks like The Castle Hotel is forever underconstruction. Ambut kung ano gid kanami sang ginahimo nila kay kadugay nga renovation. More than a year na. Aside from extending the hotel sa likod and sa kilid, daw wala na man damo gindugang dira? Sa kadugayon sang contruction, puwede na siya siguro mangin 10-star. :lol: :lol: (joking)

^^ There are rumors that because ghosts from WW2 haunt the place.

IMPRESARIO

November 20th, 2006, 04:03 PM

^^
ngeh! spooky...wooooohhhhh....malapit pa sya sa "Torture House" ,bweheheheh, diin na si Padre Damaso man? para ma bendisyonan sang ma-ayo,jkl.

oboi

November 20th, 2006, 04:43 PM

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Air Transportation Office (ATO) Manager Alan Java said the Iloilo airport of international standards in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan is likely to go with its schedule for test operation on April 12, 2007 as the over-all physical accomplishment already posted to 87 percent.

Based on the report provided by the contractor to the ATO, the total work accomplishment for the civil works is already 92 percent. This includes airport construction, construction of runway and earthworks. The construction of access road and borrow pit is 92 percent, utility work 91 percent and electrical works 91 percent.

The budget for the new Iloilo airport of international standards reached to P6.187 billion. Of the total budget, P5.259 billion is a loan from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and P928 million as counterpart of the Philippine government.

ATO foresees a decrease of local flights when the international airport becomes operational. Java said the decrease could be the result of the entry of big aircrafts. There are a number of local flights at the Iloilo airport since airline companies are flying airplanes with small seating capacity.

He cited that the Philippine Airlines (PAL) can already fly their Airbus 330 at the new international airport. It has a capacity of more than 300 passengers. It is also fuel efficient. Other airline companies are also acquiring bigger airplanes to compete.

Bigger and tougher competition among the airline companies are seen with the opening of the new international airport. Business activities will likewise flourish along the area, Java said.

Source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/test.operation.for.new.iloilo.airport.set.html)

IMPRESARIO

November 20th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Theme park to replace old
Mandurriao airport – Treñas

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – A theme park may be built at the Mandurriao airport here once the new Iloilo airport of international standards starts operating in April next year.

The present Mandurriao airport sits on a 54-hectare lot. Mayor Jerry Treñas said the land will be privatized.

Treñas looks forward to an “Enchanted Kingdom-type” theme park but disclosed that here were already proposals from CB Richard Ellis, the airport consultant for privatization, to erect establishments in the area....

link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm Nov. 20 2006

^^I've always wanted a similar thing to be built in Iloilo, glad to know that Mayor Tenas also thinks the same. :)

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Trans-Visayas friendship bridge
project to tap foreign sources

MANILA – Local government officials in Visayas agreed to tap foreign funding for the construction of the proposed Panay-Negros bridge.

The proposed bridge is the first of the ambitious Trans-Visayas Friendship Bridges that will link all the Visayan islands.

Negros Occidental Governor Joseph G. Maranon said the bridge would cost P10-billion.
It will start from Tomongtong point in EB Magalona town in Negros Occidental to San Juan Point, Banate town in Iloilo on Panay island, Maranon said.

“We are targeting the project to be completed three to four years and we would need foreign assistance considering the magnitude of the project,” Maranon said.

The Trans-Visayas Friendship Bridge aims to boost tourism, trade, commerce and investments in all three Visayas regions.

“This is part of the Arroyo administration’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH). The bridge will link Panay, Negros, Cebu, Mactan (Cebu), Bohol and Leyte.

Panay, Negros Occidental and Guimaras islands make up the Western Visayas region while Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol and Siquijor island comprise Central Visayas.

On the other hand, Leyte and Samar islands make up the Eastern Visayas region.

He said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) initially proposed to construct a bridge connecting Panay to Guimaras island and another bridge connecting Guimaras to Negros island.

But the Negros-Guimaras bridge, with a length of 2.3 kilometers would be more expensive than a direct Negros-Panay link, with a length of only 15.5 kilometers from Tomongtong and San Juan Points.

He estimated that construction would cost P1-billion per kilometer but a more accurate figure would be determined by a feasibility study.

“The bridge seems a far-fetched goal but we have to start now. If not, then, when? If we will not do it, who else will?," Maranon asks.

He said the bridge would be accessible because Banate, the Iloilo end of the proposed bridge, is only two kilometers from the national road while Tomongtong, the Negros end of the bridge, is about three kilometers from the national road.

source:panaynews.com

^^^^bypassing guimaras? i hope the original proposal is considered. its much better.imho.

OT: Here's PacMan vs Morales III fight on youtube: http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/Mikextreme02/mannypacland.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gffxSs1YpDghttp://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/Mikextreme02/mannypacland.gif

shyaman

November 21st, 2006, 12:45 AM

Trans-Visayas friendship bridge
project to tap foreign sources

MANILA – Local government officials in Visayas agreed to tap foreign funding for the construction of the proposed Panay-Negros bridge.

The proposed bridge is the first of the ambitious Trans-Visayas Friendship Bridges that will link all the Visayan islands.

Negros Occidental Governor Joseph G. Maranon said the bridge would cost P10-billion.
It will start from Tomongtong point in EB Magalona town in Negros Occidental to San Juan Point, Banate town in Iloilo on Panay island, Maranon said.

“We are targeting the project to be completed three to four years and we would need foreign assistance considering the magnitude of the project,” Maranon said.

The Trans-Visayas Friendship Bridge aims to boost tourism, trade, commerce and investments in all three Visayas regions.

“This is part of the Arroyo administration’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway (SRNH). The bridge will link Panay, Negros, Cebu, Mactan (Cebu), Bohol and Leyte.

Panay, Negros Occidental and Guimaras islands make up the Western Visayas region while Cebu, Negros Oriental, Bohol and Siquijor island comprise Central Visayas.

On the other hand, Leyte and Samar islands make up the Eastern Visayas region.

He said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) initially proposed to construct a bridge connecting Panay to Guimaras island and another bridge connecting Guimaras to Negros island.

But the Negros-Guimaras bridge, with a length of 2.3 kilometers would be more expensive than a direct Negros-Panay link, with a length of only 15.5 kilometers from Tomongtong and San Juan Points.

He estimated that construction would cost P1-billion per kilometer but a more accurate figure would be determined by a feasibility study.

“The bridge seems a far-fetched goal but we have to start now. If not, then, when? If we will not do it, who else will?," Maranon asks.

He said the bridge would be accessible because Banate, the Iloilo end of the proposed bridge, is only two kilometers from the national road while Tomongtong, the Negros end of the bridge, is about three kilometers from the national road.

I can’t see the logic why a 15.5 km direct-link bridge between Panay and Negros will be cheaper than a 2.3 km Guimaras-Negros bridge plus a shorter span (maybe 1.5 km?) between Panay & Guimaras or roughly 4 km total. Even if you add the cost of a new road within Guimaras between these bridges, I think it will still cost less than the 15.5 km bridge. If only the sea between these islands is not subject to large sea vessels traffic, it will be cheaper to build causeways instead of bridges. Causeways are relatively lower in elevation with respect to sea level and are appropriate for linking land masses with wide-open seas in between similar to the one in Florida Keys (US). To those who are not familiar with the term, you might have seen one in the movies: it’s a bridge that looks like a highway sitting on top of the water. Not all ships can pass underneath though due to height restrictions.

Alas! Finishing the project in 3-4 years? If a 40-storey building needs at least 3 years of construction, how much more for this humungous project. Give or take, I reckon 15 years to complete it, sans the red tape.

This is a very ambitious project that only developed countries can normally manage to stage. But I do like Marañon’s statement: “...we have to start now. If not, then, when? If we will not do it, who else will?"

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 02:02 AM

Dinagyang fest set to invade Metro Manila

ILOILO City -- The city government of Iloilo and the Dinagyang Foundation are all set to bring the country's best tourism event, the Dinagyang Festival, to international and national audiences on December 9-10.

Dinagyang Festival Executive Director Ben Jimena said preparations were being finalized in bringing the Dinagyang tribe and dancers to Marikina City for special performances hosted by Marikina City Mayor Marides Fernando on December 9.

The next day, the Dinagyang Festival and official mascot Dagoy will be at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City for the formal launching of Dinagyang 2007 and a press conference for international and national media exposures.

Invited to the launching are Manila-based travel writers and news reporters of broadsheets, magazines, radio and television networks. Also invited are foreign reporters.

The launching is timely since thousands of foreigners are in Metro Manila for the upcoming Asean Summit to be held in Cebu on December 11-15, 2006.

The biggest shopping mall in the country is expected to be full of people to see the sights and hear the sounds of Dinagyang. Ilonggos who cannot go home to Iloilo on January are invited to see the Dinagyang Festival.

A photo exhibit and video presentation will be held the whole day at the Mall of Asia.

Jimena said that thousands of foreign delegates would still be in Manila waiting for the arrival of 17 heads of states on December 12 to go to Cebu. The foreign delegates through their Manila embassies were invited to see how Ilonggos celebrate the festival and venerate the Sto. Niño as official patron saint of Iloilo City.

Dinagyang's Tribu Atub-Atub will be focal performer to drum up the festivities slated in Iloilo City on the last week of January 2007.

Mascot Dagoy of Dinagyang is also slated to go around the major cities of the Philippines to invite and show-off the Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news12.htm)

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Performing live na si best friend mo Dagoy, Kirby! Launching na sang iya stardom ! Yohooooo ! Hala Bira Dagoy !

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 02:06 AM

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 02:11 AM

ATO foresees a decrease of local flights when the international airport becomes operational. Java said the decrease could be the result of the entry of big aircrafts. There are a number of local flights at the Iloilo airport since airline companies are flying airplanes with small seating capacity.

He cited that the Philippine Airlines (PAL) can already fly their Airbus 330 at the new international airport. It has a capacity of more than 300 passengers. It is also fuel efficient. Other airline companies are also acquiring bigger airplanes to compete.

Bigger and tougher competition among the airline companies are seen with the opening of the new international airport. Business activities will likewise flourish along the area, Java said.

Source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/test.operation.for.new.iloilo.airport.set.html)

as said, a very exciting times awaiting for Iloilo City and Province. The opening of the new international airport will surely boost the province's economy and city's business climate. There will be more investors coming to Iloilo to invest not in the city alone but surrounding area of the airport sute specifically members of Metro Iloilo-Geuimaras Development Council group. Also, it will further enhance MIGEDC stance to create the Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Corridor.

More to come for Iloilo. May God Bless Us All !

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 02:12 AM

^^didn't know u were sick bern, awwww,wawa man,heheh, ok ka na? ako man gani gadula-dula diri sa forum, kay na-urongan sa Medieval Total War 2 (computer game) hehehe.

Hope you're doin fine now, Bern. Look after yourself, mate. Don't overwork. Enjoy-enjoy man kung kaisa.

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 02:29 AM

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 02:48 AM

PIA sets multi-media workshop
By ULYSSES ESPARTERO

KALIBO, Aklan – The Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Area Management Office 6 has set a Multi-Media Workshop on December 4-6, 2006 at Iloilo Grand Hotel.

Atty. Janet C. Mesa, PIA Assistant Director General for Visayas, said the event will be attended by Information Officers, Community Development Information Officers (CDIOs), tourism officer, planning officers and representatives from other PIA networks.

“We encourage the information officers to participate in this training for them to be equipped with the basic technical skills in newsletter preparation, use of digital camera and power point preparation,” Mesa added.

It aims to create interest and motivate participants into using electronic media in their work to enhance their capability in meeting their responsibility effectively.

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

LAWYER JEROME M. TURGA

THE people of Antique should be proud that one of its successful sons, Lawyer Jerome M. Turga, is connected with the Office of the President as Special Assistant of the Executive Secretary’s Office.
Nonoy Jerome, as we call him, was president of Central Philippine University Student Republic.
A bright and consistent honor student, Jerome passed the Bar with flying colors.
He was hired by then Senator Gringo Honasan as legal consultant and political strategist until he was recruited by the Office of the Executive Secretary with his immediate boss, Usec. Ricardo “Ric” Blancaflor.
Jerome hails from San Remegio, Antique.

Centralians, kilala niyo ini siya? Met him several times sa campus sang college days ko pa. I'm sure for Centralians nga politically-driven sa campus, indi niyo gid ma-miss ang taho nga ini. A very decent and inspiring job para sa ka-tropa natin. :)

Miag-ao, Guimbal top Clean and Green tilt

ILOILO -- The municipalities of Miag-ao and Guimbal topped the 2006 Project Cleaning and Greening in Category A (1st to 3rd class municipalities) and Category B (4th and 6th class municipalities), respectively.

Each winner will take home P50,000 for the cash prize and trophies during the awarding ceremonies which also coincide with the celebration of Kaadlawan sang Iloilo slated in April.

Miag-ao garnered an average score of 99.91 percent while Guimbal got the rating of 99.90 percent.

Other winners in the municipal level, Categoty A are: San Joaquin with 99.66 percent, Janiuay with 99.53 percent, Lambunao with 99.49 percent and Sta. Barbara with 99.43 percent.

In Category B, the winners are: New Lucena, with 99.78 percent; Alimodian, 99.72 percent; Tubungan, 99.67 percent; and Maasin, 99.54 percent.

In the barangay level, for the third time around, Brgy. Cabugao in the Municipality of Lambunao retained its crown as the Cleanest and Greenest Barangay in the Province with 99.86 percent rating. Brgy. Nueva Invencion, Barotac Viejo placed second; Igcadios, Leon capped third place, Siwaragan, San Joaquin placed fourth and Pandan, Dingle came fifth.

The top three placers will bring home P50,000, P35,000 and P20,000, respectively, in each category.

For Inland Bodies of Water, Jalaur River landed first place, followed by Jaro River, Suage River, Barotac River and Sibalom River.

The evaluators, composed of representatives from the Department of Education, Provincial Health Office, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Agricultures, Information and Environment and Natural Resources Offices, conducted two separate evaluations to determine winners for this year’s search for the cleanest and greenest municipality and barangay in the Province of Iloilo.

Criteria for the 2006 search included Physical Conditions – 75% which covers absence of eyesores; well-maintained facilities; presence of healthful and environment-friendly practices; Urban Space Greening – 25% and Support System with 25% which include equipment and manpower, functional structure, budgetary requirements, and community mobilization and civil society’s participation in environmental protection and management.

The aim of the project, which is the sustainability of cleanliness and greening of countrysides, has been positively achieved. The adoption of environmental-friendly practices such as the proper disposal of solid wastes has been implemented in accordance to Republic Act 9003 otherwise known as the Solid Waste Management Act.

It can be recalled that this project has propelled the province to achieve national recognition in the Gawad Pangulo Sa Kapaligiran wherein it has achieved the top rank in the Region for four consecutive years and 2nd runner-up in the national level for two consecutive years.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news11.htm)

^^ ^^ pasok ba town ninyo? i-try check lang po mga fellow Ilonggos. Sa ALEOSAN wala gid ni isa nga nakasulod. waaaaahhhhh .... metro, wecky, alimol, ano ang natabo sa aton mga banwa? :nuts: :nuts:

BYAHILO

November 21st, 2006, 03:00 AM

pag wala ako duty sa dec 10 ill go to mall of asia.

question is ---> ngaa atub atub haw? tani ang silak naman kay sila 1st runner up or bola bla nag 2nd runner up.

spacewagon1

November 21st, 2006, 03:04 AM

BYAHILO

November 21st, 2006, 05:01 AM

may invitation ang kada isa sa ila, Eric. This time it's Tribu Atub-Atub's turn na naman. Since then, I'm a supporter of Atub-Atub and I like seeing "es 'n' m" joining their dance group. It's the group SM's supporting since early 80's pa. Before it's always Atub-Atub versus Halimaw. Lately lang ina ang mga Silak iya or Ilonganon. They have more to prove pa. Yehey !

:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse:

okies..

hhehee i jaz hope i can get to see them hre in manila. ill also invite my friends here to go to MOA mag launching. to let them "see" the events nga kina kadtuan ko pirmi.

im scheduled to go to cebu sinulog and ilil dinagyang 2007. ehehe kitakits!

whyte

November 21st, 2006, 06:35 AM

ok Whyte. Maayo gid siya himuon nga guide. Napuno man mata ko tan-aw kung ano ang mga restos available along Diversion and Delgado areas.

Btw, ara pa ang BBQ Park sa Diversion? Atubangay gid ina sila sang Marina Restaurant.

if my memory serves me right daw ara man gyapon LOL :D

whyte

November 21st, 2006, 06:52 AM

* try ko man magkadto sa mall of asia sa dec9 or 10.good work for dinagyang organizers sa ila nga campaign for dinagyang
* kilala ko gid ina sa jerome turga hehehe upod ko na sya anay sa cpur house of representatives sang HS ako. then sang college acquaintance man kami gyapon
* thanks for the ILOILO AIRPORT pics/PEPPY THAI and other additional infos :)

BYAHILO

November 21st, 2006, 07:14 AM

oboi

November 21st, 2006, 09:37 AM

I can’t see the logic why a 15.5 km direct-link bridge between Panay and Negros will be cheaper than a 2.3 km Guimaras-Negros bridge plus a shorter span (maybe 1.5 km?) between Panay & Guimaras or roughly 4 km total. Even if you add the cost of a new road within Guimaras between these bridges, I think it will still cost less than the 15.5 km bridge. If only the sea between these islands is not subject to large sea vessels traffic, it will be cheaper to build causeways instead of bridges. Causeways are relatively lower in elevation with respect to sea level and are appropriate for linking land masses with wide-open seas in between similar to the one in Florida Keys (US). To those who are not familiar with the term, you might have seen one in the movies: it’s a bridge that looks like a highway sitting on top of the water. Not all ships can pass underneath though due to height restrictions.

Alas! Finishing the project in 3-4 years? If a 40-storey building needs at least 3 years of construction, how much more for this humungous project. Give or take, I reckon 15 years to complete it, sans the red tape.

This is a very ambitious project that only developed countries can normally manage to stage. But I do like Marañon’s statement: “...we have to start now. If not, then, when? If we will not do it, who else will?"

I agree with you Shy, our resident engineer sa SSC Iloilo. I think the bridge can be a combination of causeway and an arch bridge or any other type of bridge which allows ships to pass through below (like the famous San Juanico Bridge).

Here are pictures of the Seven Mile Bridge that connects Florida Keys to the US mainland, which we can follow for our future bridges that will connect Panay, Guimaras and Negros Islands.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/bridge03.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/bridge02.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/bridge01.jpg

Rolls-Royce

November 21st, 2006, 06:35 PM

Thanks for your support kasimanwa Shy, iririmaw taton, although you're from Aussie. And sa imo man Space. Burubutwa-butwa lang ko di kay medyo busy ko, sa research ko, pwede man nyo ko idugang sa active? forumers nyo. my details,
Rolls-Royce....location - Derby,UK, 500 meters away from Rolls-Royce Aero Engine factory spiritual home of Rolls-Royce, (that's where I got my name from ah) ... hometown - Passi, Iloilo...profession- Nurse(used to be) school- outside Iloilo

IMPRESARIO

November 21st, 2006, 08:40 PM

'Clash of the titans' in Guimaras with Lopez comeback?

By Florence F. Hibionada

The political arena in the Province of Guimaras will reportedly see a major battle of the island's power-brokers with the purported comeback of former Governor and Congresswoman Emily Lopez....

....TNT also gathered information of 'secret' visits in Guimaras by businessmen and corporate personalities identified with the Lopez Group of Companies Interests are reportedly renewed on Lopez-backed initiatives of a Guimaras ecozone, completion of the Guimaras feeder airport, a five-star golf course investment and the multi-billion planned Guimaras bridge that will link the province to other Western Visayas provinces.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/clash.of.the.titans.in.guimaras.with.lopez.comeback.html

^^ exciting events in Guimaras Politics, hoping that these projects be realized though,regardless whoever wins the elections. :)

oboi

November 21st, 2006, 09:16 PM

kirby21

November 21st, 2006, 10:58 PM

Performing live na si best friend mo Dagoy, Kirby! Launching na sang iya stardom ! Yohooooo ! Hala Bira Dagoy !

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Ay abaw! Si Dagoy popular na dugay-dugay. Upod niya Space ang paborito mo nga si es n em sa Mall of Asia soon :lol: :lol: .

kirby21

November 21st, 2006, 11:06 PM

SSC ILOILO THREAD ACTIVE FORUM MEMBERS

Census:

Total Active Posters in the Iloilo Thread: 29
Currently based in Iloilo: 6
Currently based in other parts of the Country: 11
Currently based Abroad: 12

LEGEND:
Username... Present Base City/Country... Hometown... Alma Mater... Profession...

kirby21... London, United Kingdom... Jaro, Iloilo City... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

SamwiseGamgee... Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia... Jaro, Iloilo City... University of San Agustin... Civil Engineer...

chYmera00... Iloilo City, Philippines... Mandurriao, Iloilo City... Assumption, INHS-SSC, currently in WVSU... wala diri wala didto - Student Nurse, Amateur Photographer and Web Developer...

wecky... London, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... Central Philippine University... Nurse...

incognito_rn... Baltimore,Maryland,USA... Arevalo,Iloilo City... SYSHS, University of San Agustin, Central Philippine University... Nurse...

berniemacksouthcentr(al) ... Nabagatang Pilipinas (SouthCentral Philippines)... Iloilo, Mindanao and Cavite... UP Visayas - Miag-ao Iloilo... Soon to be Unemployed...

spacewagon1... Europe (based office: Dorset, England / Barcelona, Spain... Aleosan District... Central Philippine University... International Liaison Officer...

caloy... UK (pwede man Japa-UK) lol... Jaro, Iloilo City... Assumption, CPU, WVSU... nars kuno...

IAMME... Iloilo City, Philippines... Jaro District, Iloilo City... PSHSWV, soon UPV Miagao... Aquaculture Student, etc...

lewdsaint... MM kag LA...guna / Pi'nas... Iloilo City... Western Institute of Technology, etc... REE, RMElect., Sr. IC Pkg. Dev't. Eng'r...

oboi_1... Makati/Mandaluyong...in and out most of the time... Jaro, Iloilo City... Universidad Central de Filipinas... Manager-cum-Graphic Artist/De facto Road Navigator...

daks2003... New York, Iloilo City, Philippines, USA (hehehe)... Jaro, Iloilo City... CPU puropuro... Businessman (minding my own business hehehe)...

Alimol... Burton/Nottingham, United Kingdom... Alimodian, Iloilo... gid!... University of Iloilo... Nurse... kag frustrated singer/composer/musician man kon kaisa...

zyndtel... Dumaguete City, Negros Occidental... Molo, Iloilo City... USA, UPV, CPU... ECE but now Negosyante (intsik nga naputo)...

shyaman... Sydney, Australia... Passi City, Iloilo... CPU to the max!... CE / Construction Cost Planner / Quantity Surveyor...

pacific_leopard... Cabatuan,Jaro, Iloilo City... Cabatuan&Janiuay;... currently in CPU!... Student Nurse-Architect, author, part time sidewalk vendor:lol:...

adelro2049... san francisco,ca/usa... molo, iloilo city... university of san agustin... accounting @ ccsf

ericd001, Screen name: Eric Dee (screen name gid ya!) ehehehe… Makati City… Bacolod City… University of St. La Salle… Technical Support Engineer / Freelance Photographer

Metropolitan_ILOILO San Miguel, ILOILO, ILOILO CITY... Pasig City/Mandaluyong City/Makati City... SPUI, PT now Sr Account Specialist, ILONGGO gid ya! :lol:

soulmaker27, Screen Name: Kent Yee, Iloilo City ... Quezon City, Philippines ... Not Applicable... Data Manager

freezing_pt... Quezon City, Philippines ... LaPaz, IC ... WVSU-SLS (high school ko) ... Research Specialist

zhock2001... iligan city, lanao del norte... calinog, zarraga... SPUI...

kianshi... iloilo city... dumangas, iloilo... cpu... nursing student

Eli2008 ... Miami, Florida ... San Joaquin, Iloilo ... Nurse Anesthesia Resident-Florida International Univ-Mt. Sinai Med(Miami Beach); aspiring DNSc./DNP fellow kuno.

Van1975 ... cpu man ko...civil engineering...gaubra sa isa ka mol sa iloilo

makoantz ... Calamba, Laguna ... La Paz, IC ... CPU, ECE ... Test Engineer[/QUOTE]

Thunderflip ...Mandurriao, Iloilo City...Pilar, Capiz...Athens, Greece... Paranaque, Metro Manila...Berlin,Germany...University of San Agustin... 1st year Political Science student

sugarboy... Metro Manila... Bacolod... various schools including La Salle, LCC, and a school tucked away in Notting Hill (London)... Multipreneur/Retirement Strategist/Artist

Rolls-Royce ... Derby,UK, 500 meters away from Rolls-Royce Aero Engine factory spiritual home of Rolls-Royce, (that's where I got my name from ah) ... Passi, Iloilo...profession- Nurse(used to be) - (school) outside Iloilo

adelro2049

November 21st, 2006, 11:14 PM

^^ ^^ I like the theme park project for the old airport site. There was a news before that a Canadian group is locating for them park relocation outside the city. It was even rumoured it would be put up in Sta Barbara or Pavia? Any more input?

isn't the old airport site too small for a theme park? if ever they build one i would prefer that they do it in santa barbara where there is more open space for the theme park and ample parking area, plus its proximity to the new airport. just like orange county airport (john wayne airport) which is close to disneyland. this will help perk up the area where hotels/condotels can be built to cater to travelers using the airport and vacationers visiting the theme park. likewise, this can also help to make downtown sta. barbara into a trendy historic town (just like what they did to sonoma, ca). plus, the iloilo golf and country club which is in the same town, they can promote this as a complete "leisure package".

kirby21

November 21st, 2006, 11:30 PM

newbie here!!

***
Hambal sang teacher ko sa Management Audit nga naging teacher ko man sa Human Resource Mgt., Research kag Business Plan, nga 2 years from now, mapatindog sang ST. AUGUSTINE MEDICAL CENTER AND SCHOOL FOR NURSING AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. Ang location ay sa Univ. of San Agustin High School Campus sa Sambag. All Basic Education nga ato digto, isaylohon sa USA Main Campus sa Gen. Luna, kag ang Nursing, Pharmacy kag Med-Tech digto na sa Sambag campus para lapit sa hospital. :)

Welcome, welcome, welcome "hmmp"!

Join the club ! Birahi na post dira.

Re: St. Agustine Medical Center
- very good move for USA kung matabo ini considering that they're the only school in Iloilo City nga naga-offer nursing nga wala base hospital. In the same way as UI, ugaling UI's based hospital used to be Don Benito until WVSU bought the property and rename the hospital into WVSU Hospital (now Medical Center). It's high time na for USA to take a lead in infras progress kay after opening a new campus in Sambag ages ago, daw nag-untat na ila expansion or building construction. I'm sure may fund guid ang Agustinian kay even in Vatican/Rome, they are considered one of the most well-funded sectors in terms sa theological education and rsearch.

Hopefully, the plan medical center and center for nursing and med technology will push thru. We're lacking hospital beds back home since we are not only catering Iloilo City's health market but the entire province, neighbouring provinces in Panay Island and the whole of Western Visayas region and more. At times of emergency, wala bed nga available from three biggest private hospitals (IDH, SPH, IMH) sans the already overcrowded WVMC and now WVSUMC. Smaller hospitals in the city like Seamen's, St Therese, Our Lady of Perpertual Clinic, Riverfront International (?), etc. can't accomodate more plus facilities-wise kulang man sila. At the end of the day, puro referral ang nagakatabo sa aton. We need bigger medical institutions and I hope nga in the next few years this concern will be addressed by new players in the market like the revival of the plan Chinese General Hospital and also St Agustine Med Center.

Anyway, thanks for the info, hmmp.

kirby21

November 21st, 2006, 11:40 PM

isn't the old airport site too small for a theme park? if ever they build one i would prefer that they do it in santa barbara where there is more open space for the theme park and ample parking area, plus its proximity to the new airport. just like orange county airport (john wayne airport) which is close to disneyland. this will help perk up the area where hotels/condotels can be built to cater to travelers using the airport and vacationers visiting the theme park. likewise, this can also help to make downtown sta. barbara into a trendy historic town (just like what they did to sonoma, ca).

I agree with your comment, adelro. I go with Sta. Barbara, Pototan or Btac Nuevo as well, not Iloilo City (host). The city is too crowded already to house a theme park. And it's a bit greedy if we all locate turistic site/s within the city alone. I'm sure Sta Barbara will have ample of space to cater bigger and better theme park than in Iloilo City. Reiterately, the plan of converting the old airport site into a mixed commericial-corporate offices-CBDs type is a more welcome move than building a theme park. Hope the city government will reconsider this project.

kirby21

November 21st, 2006, 11:54 PM

Celebrations 2: The event
By Janice V. Busil

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/2celebration1.jpg
The Debutants and The Brides

The previous week was probably one of the most hectic in terms of fashion events. Despite the numerous glamorous shows, Emilion's Celebrations emerged to be the most talked-about and undeniably the most successful of all.

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Angelette Ragus

Combine the city's six most-celebrated fashion gods and goddesses and what do you get? Two overwhelming events oozing with enthralling elegance that truly left Iloilo's elite population in awe! Thanks to the innovative ideas of Celebration's event coordinator Aldrich Aparicio and Emilion's Manny Gruenberg and Emil Diez.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/2celebration3.jpg
Jaki Peñalosa

The spacious and exquisite function room of Emilion roadhouse was turned into a style haven as both exhibitors and designers flaunt their best and brightest ideas in terms of weddings and debuts last November 10-12, 2006.

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Eric de los Santos

The creations of Jaki Peñalosa, Angelette Borja-Ragus, Bo Parcon, Eric de los Santos, Bo Constantino and Grace Clavel gained myriad positive verdicts and innumerable camera flashes from the crowd as their respective models walked through the aisle with the Strums Band's soulful music. Likewise, the wedding and debut apparels of Stitchline, Roy Sesbreño and Claire Jarantilla were displayed.

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Bo Parcon

Mr. Eric Divinagracia's enticing voice blended perfectly with the classy ambiance on both nights.

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Bo Constantino

The event was well-supported by 1031 Productions, AF Fajardo Photography and Video, Burgos Bakery, Cakeworks Sugar Arts and Crafts, Event and Wedding Ensembles, F & C Jewelry, Ideas Happen, J & R Family Studio, Karat World, Paloma Photography, Personalize Expressions, Smiles and Clicks, Sue's Cake and Sara Lee.

link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/celebrations.2.the.event.html
article from: The News Today

kirby21

November 21st, 2006, 11:57 PM

:okay: :okay: :cheers1: :cheers1:
Guys, if you have time, visit Iloilo City Official Website Forum. You can actually post your query/ries regarding Dinagyang 2007 celebrations to Mr. Ben Jimena himself. Cheers!

shyaman

November 22nd, 2006, 12:01 AM

isn't the old airport site too small for a theme park? if ever they build one i would prefer that they do it in santa barbara where there is more open space for the theme park and ample parking area, plus its proximity to the new airport. just like orange county airport (john wayne airport) which is close to disneyland. this will help perk up the area where hotels/condotels can be built to cater to travelers using the airport and vacationers visiting the theme park. likewise, this can also help to make downtown sta. barbara into a trendy historic town (just like what they did to sonoma, ca).

Yes! Yes! Yes! Kag Yes pa gid! Agree gid ako katama sa imo migo. Welcome back adelro.

The old airport area is too precious to be converted into a mere theme park. Theme Parks are distinct attractions that people will pursue to visit even if it is located on a far-flung area. Staging it within the city limits is not a good idea.

Ga inano ning mga politico ta ya man. Daw kada isa sa ila naga-paindisanay bala sang ila grand projects maski waay nagahirinuno. Para lang may news report item about their big plans for the development of the city, they resort to frivolous concepts. The Old Airport area is Iloilo City’s last frontier of significant proximity to the city center to be developed as a CBD of some sort. The theme park proposal is simply ridiculous.

kirby21

November 22nd, 2006, 12:19 AM

^^ ^^ I like the theme park project for the old airport site. There was a news before that a Canadian group is locating for them park relocation outside the city. It was even rumoured it would be put up in Sta Barbara or Pavia? Any more input?
wala na ma-followup inang balita sang una. Tani lang sa Sta Barbara nila ibutang ang theme park para ligwa and indi magdugang traffic sa ciudad. Usually sa mga theme parks, they require bigger spaces and mostly located outside city's business-commericial perimeter. Let's just wait and see. I'm also looking forward for a theme park in Iloilo, just in case. Para may kadtuan man ang mga bata and mga batang isip kung ma-bored na sa kagahod sang ciudad.

Hope you're doin fine now, Bern. Look after yourself, mate. Don't overwork. Enjoy-enjoy man kung kaisa.

^^ ^^ pasok ba town ninyo? i-try check lang po mga fellow Ilonggos. Sa ALEOSAN wala gid ni isa nga nakasulod. waaaaahhhhh .... metro, wecky, alimol, ano ang natabo sa aton mga banwa? :nuts: :nuts:
special mention ang tatlo diri. :) Though the three towns of Aleosan district are absolutely fine and clean, Guimbal and Miag-ao deserves the title. I've been to these two towns and I can attest how clean, beautiful and well-maintained their plazas and street. Congrats to the winners.

may invitation ang kada isa sa ila, Eric. This time it's Tribu Atub-Atub's turn na naman. Since then, I'm a supporter of Atub-Atub and I like seeing "es 'n' m" joining their dance group. It's the group SM's supporting since early 80's pa. Before it's always Atub-Atub versus Halimaw. Lately lang ina ang mga Silak iya or Ilonganon. They have more to prove pa. Yehey !

:horse: :horse: :horse: :horse: :horse:
Sinang una pa ina nga mga tribus ang ginpang-mention mo Space. Pero til the present, daw ga-entra man sila gihapon sa Dinagyang esp the Atub-atub. Actually, damo pa ang mga batikan nga tribu sa Dinagyang nga hasta subong, ara pa amidst sa mga bag-o nga grupo. It's nice to know how Dinagyang revolves in twenty or thirty years' time.

Iloilo is a fast-growing city. Tani masolusyunan ang problema sa trapiko kag basura.
more problems need higher attention - traffic, waste management, squatter relocation, small roads, high electricity rate, floods, higher population, etc. But I'm positive that the present government is slowly addressing the problem one by one.

to those who crave for the Gymnasium of CPU.. Here's the pic... construction's still on the way.

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http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/20-11-06_0834.jpg

Pacific, any more info of CPU Gymnasium? Pila ayhan iya seating capacity? Ano nga mga facilties ang ibutang nila dira? Tentative opening date? etc.?

Kung may ara ka updates about these, please post it here, too.

Madamo guid nga salamat.

shyaman

November 22nd, 2006, 12:25 AM

I agree with you Shy, our resident engineer sa SSC Iloilo. I think the bridge can be a combination of causeway and an arch bridge or any other type of bridge which allows ships to pass through below (like the famous San Juanico Bridge).

Here are pictures of the Seven Mile Bridge that connects Florida Keys to the US mainland, which we can follow for our future bridges that will connect Panay, Guimaras and Negros Islands.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/bridge03.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/bridge02.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/bridge01.jpg

May tama ka oboi! A combination of a causeway and a short span arched bridge is a good concept. I think there’s one of this type in Macau. Basi may time ka, search for this photo and kindly post it here.

Salamat sa photos of the Seven Mile Bridge. As the name suggests, it’s 7 miles long or more than 11 kilometers! Try to imagine driving on that causeway where all you can see on both sides is wide-open sea. With a similar structure within our reach soon this will be a spectacular tourist attraction. Problem is, how soon is soon. :D

Could anyone answer these questions please:
Is the shortest distance between Guimaras and Negros 2.3 km as what the news item posted by incognito states? It seems too short. If not, then what’s the exact figure? What about between Panay and Guimaras?

shyaman

November 22nd, 2006, 12:34 AM

kirby21

November 22nd, 2006, 12:41 AM

Ramos: Make present airport site Panay's gateway
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Former President Fidel Ramos suggested that the present Iloilo Airport site in Mandurriao district be converted into a high-end project that could be used as a gateway for business in the entire Panay Island.

The Iloilo Airport site in Mandurriao would be sold in a public auction once the new airport in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara area becomes operational next year.

As proposed, the Mandurriao site would be converted into an economic hub.

Ramos observed that there should be urban planning and economic management in the conversion of the area. He said other aspects should be considered not only tourism.

To note, several companies and corporations have already expressed intentions to acquire the property.

Ramos said the area should be utilized as a venue for presentation of culture not only of Iloilo City but the entire Western Visayas.

The former president said the economic upsurge in China was realized because of the planning and long foresight for its future economic activities. China's economy is fast moving like Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia.

link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/11/20/ramos.make.present.airport.site.panays.gateway.html
article taken from: The News Today

^^ bit conflicting news. Damo lang sila plano for the old airport site. How about news, info or article coming from CB Ellis. I want to read their own report rather than all these "proposals". With a month more to go before the bidding (as said in news earlier that bidding of the old airport site will be before the year ends), I'm positive that CB Ellis has a "good notion" what will be the foremost plan for the old Mandurriao's site. Spill the bean ! :banana: :banana: