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wecky

January 8th, 2007, 09:02 PM

All systems-go for Iloilo Provl Liga gab
By Florence F. Hibionada

Some 5,000 barangay officials from Iloilo's 1,721 barangays are expected as the city hosts on Thursday the 7th Provincial Liga Convention.

With Senate President Manny Villar on top of the forthcoming convention guests, confirmation was also reached on the arrival of Senator Richard "Dick" Gordon and Secretary Augusto "Boboy" Syjuco of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

With the theme "Citizen participation and neighborhood collaboration in the local development process, " Board Member Angelo Briones, Provincial Liga Federation President said that among the focus of this year's gab will be on the issues surrounding comprehensive juvenile justice and welfare system.

And it's "all systems go" Briones continued with last minute preparations and adjustments taken cared of over the weekend.

TESDA Secretary Syjuco will brief and update the liga assembly on the "Ladderized Education," -- the new President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's way.

Further still, the barangay officials will have a closer look on the government's insurance scheme in a dialogue set to be led by Josefina Valera, Senior Vice President, General Insurance Group of the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Financial Center.

"Every year we take time out and gather together so the liga can be apprised of current government policies, programs and projects that we can bring back to our respective communities. With the massive preparations underway, we are hoping to have a bigger attendance than the previous years," Briones added.

-The News Today
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Comment:
It's good to know that national bigwigs will grace local gatherings here in Iloilo. Iloilo is a very political-inclined province since then. It became the hotseat of several national and local politicians. I only wish that their presence will further strengthens Iloilo political system and brings better infras and services to the province.

Pacific_leopard

January 9th, 2007, 02:48 AM

just finished my new blog:banana:

www.lingganay.blogspot.com (http://www.lingganay.blogspot.com)

its all about iloilo heritage churches, Photos by Chymera gali...:)

shyaman

January 9th, 2007, 03:10 AM

^^ Noy, waay ka pa kapamasyar to sa Samahan thread naton. Gina-boljak ka na didto :D.

spacewagon1

January 9th, 2007, 03:21 AM

spacewagon1

January 9th, 2007, 03:27 AM

Foreign dignitaries to witness Dinagyang

MAYOR Jerry Treñas described Dinagyang as the best avenue to promote Iloilo City here and abroad.

“The city has been using the festival as a vehicle to promote Iloilo. We cannot quantify the return on investments but there is a lot of attention given to Iloilo (because of Dinagyang).”

The mayor credited the media for the strong publicity given to the city’s premiere celebration which has been recognized as the country’s best tourism event.

“In terms of media hype – if we are featured on television, broadsheets and radio – the exposure would be very big. Ultimately, that is what we are trying to achieve – that we continuously promote Iloilo not only for tourism but hopefully for investments (too),” Treñas said.

He added several dignitaries and their families are set to grace the Dinagyang highlights on Sunday, Jan. 28.

Initially, he counted among the foreign visitors Belgian Ambassador to the Philippines Gregoire Vardakis, US Embassy’s Vice Consul James Greene, Greg Bernstein and cultural affairs officer Bruce Armstrong.

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Calderon, Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Robert Tan and Petron’s vice-president for legal Atty. Jose Laurel also confirmed their attendance.

The United Nations (UN) might also send a delegation to witness Dinagyang.

Meanwhile, Treñas said a “Donor’s Forum” will be held during the Dinagyang to present to various funding agencies the city’s priority projects needing financial assistance.

Treñas expects representatives for some 50 funding organizations including the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to attend the forum.

“Dinagyang is becoming more popular and we expect more visitors to come.”

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories5.php)

Dinagyang 2007 cost: P12M

THE budget needed to ensure the successful staging of this year’s Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City’s grandest fiesta, is getting bigger.

Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday said the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) is trying to raise P10 to P12million for the 2007 Dinagyang which, as usual, will be highlighted by the ati-ati tribes contest Jan. 28.

Last year IFDI operated on a P10-million budget, thanks to the P8-million sponsorship of telecom giant Smart. This year, however, Smart will only give P2million. Rival Globe will also donate P2million. If plans don’t miscarry, Globe will also distribute 1 million pieces of special edition pre-paid cards embossed with Dinagyang theme to help with its promotion.

IDFI executive director Ben Jimena said they expect to receive the sponsorships of the two telecom networks this week.

Treñas is optimistic the festival will overcome the budgetary constraints as more donations are pouring in. So far, the IDFI has generated P9million in pledges.

“I think even with the reduction of support by Smart, we can cope with our financial obligations.”

City Hall, for its part, shelled out P3million for Dinagyang this year. Treñas said the city government shelled out only P1million for Dinagyang last year.

To help Dinagyang, the Department of Tourism (DOT) also pledged to extend P1million.

“I talked with Secretary Durano and he said the P1-million budget is approved (and) the papers are already in the accounting,” said Treñas.

Earlier, Treñas said the United Nations (UN) gave P520,000 for Dinagyang to promote its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which aims to alleviate poverty.

Iloilo City Lone District Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr. earmarked from his pork barrel P500,000 while DOT regional director Edwin Trompeta initially committed P185,000.

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

spacewagon1

January 9th, 2007, 03:44 AM

just finished my new blog:banana:

www.lingganay.blogspot.com (http://www.lingganay.blogspot.com)

its all about iloilo heritage churches, Photos by Chymera gali...:)
Bilib gid ako iya sa imo Noy, Pag-abot sa simbahan, una ka gid sa listahan ko.
Pacific, your blog is absolutely great. And I hope you'll continue featuring Ilonggo tales, mythology, etc. You have started with "LabawDungon". Keep going migs !

spacewagon1

January 9th, 2007, 03:47 AM

^^ Noy, waay ka pa kapamasyar to sa Samahan thread naton. Gina-boljak ka na didto :D.
grabe man imo term nga gingamit Shy. Boljak gid iya? Dugay ron takon wala kabati ka diya nga termino. It's a kanto(nese) words. har har. Kabati timo pirmi sang: ... "Boljakon ta ka karon ay" or "Boljaka bala. Mga hijo de ____"> Baw sa pagka-Ilonggo gid iya nga pamuyayaw. Madulaan timo dungog gulpi. :lol: :lol:

spacewagon1

January 9th, 2007, 04:13 AM

Space, i-translate man bi ang thread title ta:

La Metropoli Real - ????
Pais de Dinagyang - ????

Kalelintian! Nagagirinual na utok ta sang lain-lain nga karay-a, dinugangan mo pa.
sige lang. Dugang pa di-a.
Ara na sa ibabaw, gin-translate na ni Wecky.:)

NTB

January 9th, 2007, 06:24 AM

May ngalan na gali ang bag-o ta nga airport: Iloilo International Airport (IIA). Amo na ni ayhan ang official ya nga ngalan? Mayo tani pamatian no? :D

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I think that's it na. Although naging controversial na the past 6 months kay may ara mga politicians who wanted it change to include Western Visayas or Panay to its name.

Hi everyone! Musta na kamo? Baw subong lang ko butwa kay daw super busy guid the past few months!

shyaman

January 9th, 2007, 06:29 AM

Uy nabanhaw ka NTB. Daw sa nalipatan ka na gani namon sa kadugayon mo mag-ulhot liwat. Abi palista ka to anay sa Samahan thread naton para always present ka maski gadula-dula kon kis-a.

NTB

January 9th, 2007, 06:35 AM

Comment:
It's good to know that national bigwigs will grace local gatherings here in Iloilo. Iloilo is a very political-inclined province since then. It became the hotseat of several national and local politicians. I only wish that their presence will further strengthens Iloilo political system and brings better infras and services to the province.

Hambala pa Weck. Iloilo has definitely made its mark last presidential election. Politicians who want to make it big in the national scene considers Iloilo as a must-see and must-win area for them to sway the votes in the Visayas (second to Cebu).
Hopefully, such belief would fully reflect in the city and province of Iloilo. So far, indi na guid man maulihi ang Iloilo kumpara sa iban. May this be another good year for all of us!

Hope to see you all this Dinagyang Festival!

NTB

January 9th, 2007, 06:42 AM

Uy nabanhaw ka NTB. Daw sa nalipatan ka na gani namon sa kadugayon mo mag-ulhot liwat. Abi palista ka to anay sa Samahan thread naton para always present ka maski gadula-dula kon kis-a.

Hahaha! Bi ko gani indi nako kabalik pa. Ok Shy ah!

BYAHILO

January 9th, 2007, 06:49 AM

ka ulugtasan di sa office ang akon VL wala pa na approve. pero most probably ma apporove ini by this week.

shyaman

January 9th, 2007, 06:52 AM

Amo na ang mabudlay gid man Eric. Daw sa ginatutdan buli mo. Kahalawat-hawat bala, basi mabulilyaso ya plano.

BYAHILO

January 9th, 2007, 07:29 AM

shayaman, pag na deny VL ko i still have plan B. malupad gid ko ya pa iloilo sa aga, balik ko last flight. on the same day.

amo man na plan B ko for cebu.

peroi think my VL this time will be approved kay ako ang #1 sa priority sa mga nag file eh. I filed my VL sang july 2006 pa. ehehehe

shyaman

January 9th, 2007, 07:37 AM

Grabe ka migo. Advance planning ka gid ya. By hook or by crook, lupad ka gid ya gali. Lagawan to the max! :lol:

akaiski_2074

January 9th, 2007, 12:50 PM

^^ Read in one of Ilonggo dailies that Iloilo City will have another sister city in Spain ( Bilbao would be the said city).:) nice...

habagatcentral1

January 9th, 2007, 12:57 PM

^^ Read in one of Ilonggo dailies that Iloilo City will have another sister city in Spain ( Bilbao would be the said city).:) nice...

As in Chorizo de Bilbao? hehehehe! :lol: :jk:
Well, that's good news. What's next, Seville and Pamplona then Barcelona? Why not? Padayon Ilonggo! :)

wecky

January 9th, 2007, 01:37 PM

NTB, welcome back.
Balik na naman kita diri. Sige padayon lang pag-uswag sang Iloilo.

PS.
More comments to be posted later. Lagaw ko sang makadali lang.

wecky

January 9th, 2007, 01:42 PM

^^ Read in one of Ilonggo dailies that Iloilo City will have another sister city in Spain ( Bilbao would be the said city).:) nice...
Good one. Bilbao is also a progressive city in Spain's northern county. It is (in fact) the largest city in Basque area, and the most important commerical metropolis in northern part of Spain.

@Akaiski: Diin ini siya nga daily? Puwede mo i-scan and i-post diri?

chymera00

January 9th, 2007, 01:45 PM

one of my favorite dailies in Iloilo is now online ... mau gd

The Daily Informer
http://www.dailyinformer.info/

They are just like the Guardian, which has a lot of business and infra-project articles ... the only difference is that they use permanent links in their website (so hapos lang mag link sa site, just like TheNewsToday and Sunstar) unlike sa Guardian nga ga lain ang articles everytime they update.

I wonder kung profitable man ni nga venture for local dailies, or is it just the latest trend? ... padala sa uso

http://dailyinformer.info/templates/waterandstone/images/logo.gif

FrancisXavier

January 9th, 2007, 01:47 PM

is that a subsidiary of PDI?

chymera00

January 9th, 2007, 01:56 PM

Dignitaries to grace Dinagyang Festival By Lydia C. Pendon
Several dignitaries have already confirmed their attendance to see the nationally famous Dinagyang Festival this coming January 26-28, 2007 in Iloilo City.
Similarly, there is now a scramble for hotel rooms here as tour packages and visitors vie for the remaining hotel rooms available.
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas said that even with the opening of two new high end hotels here, the rooms are not enough for the guests of Dinagyang.
Opened two weeks ago was the Centennial Resort and Convention Center in Jaro district. The newly refurbished Castle Hotel along Bonifacio Drive is set to be opened this month while the Riverside Inn of the newly constructed Times Square along Gen Luna St. is being rushed to accommodate spilled over guests during the festival.
Dinagyang Festival, celebrated every fourth week of January, is selected as the Best Tourism Event in the country by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP).
Among the early confirmed guests are Philippine National Police Chief Gen Oscar Calderon, Presidential Chief of Staff Secretary Michael Defensor, Ambassador Gregoire Vardakis of Belgium, US Embassy Vice Consul James Greene and Greg Bernstein, Cultural Affairs Officer Bruce Armstrong, Department of Finance Undersecretary Robert Tan, Petron VP for Legal Affairs Atty. Jose Laurel, and delegates of the USAID, UNICEF, USAEP, GTZ, AUSAID, JICA, CIDA and the United Nations Development Programme who will be attending the Donors Forum in Iloilo City on January 24-25, 2007.
Trenas also said he was informed that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is going for a state visit to Switzerland and might not be able to go to Iloilo for the Dinagyang Festival but will grace the Kalibo Ati-atihan Festival in Aklan.
On the other hand, the festival continue to receive financial assistance from donors and the amount has already reached more than P9 million as of this date. Last year, Dinagyang was able to get more than P10 million to spend for its expenses.
This year’s donors include Globe with P2 million, Smart with P2 million, Department of Tourism P1 million, Cong. Raul Gonzalez Jr. P500,000, UNDP P500,000, Iloilo City government P3 million and DOT RD Edwin Trompeta P85,000.
Other donors are yet to be collected this month before the start of the festival highlights.

http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=791&Itemid=137

Another sister city in Spain for Iloilo

Ilonggos with Spanish relatives or working in Spain will soon realize a sisterhood pact between Iloilo City and Bilbao, Spain.
This was announced yesterday by Department of Foreign Affairs Consul Sarah Salcedo, herself an Ilongga from the Municipality of Sara, Iloilo.
Salcedo, formerly DFA regional director based in Iloilo City, was in Iloilo City recently to finalize plans for the sister city relationship between the city and Bilbao, Spain where many Filipinos are residing.
Salcedo said that Bilbao is a beautiful Spanish city and the city officials there are raring to meet their local counterparts here for a sister city agreement and in exchange of technology, investments and other socio-economic and cultural programs.
Iloilo City had notched sisterhood pacts with Stockton, California in the United States, Xing Jiao in the China mainland and Vancouver in Canada. Makati City in Metro Manila is also a sister city. (Lydia C. Pendon)

http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=793&Itemid=137

akaiski_2074

January 9th, 2007, 02:00 PM

Good one. Bilbao is also a progressive city in Spain's northern county. It is (in fact) the largest city in Basque area, and the most important commerical metropolis in northern part of Spain.

@Akaiski: Diin ini siya nga daily? Puwede mo i-scan and i-post diri?

^^ Page 2 sang Daily Informer wecks... and online naman sila :)

chymera00

January 9th, 2007, 02:25 PM

^^ Page 2 sang Daily Informer wecks... and online naman sila :)
Only knew about it kguina sa ila newspaper

@FrancisXavier: I'm not sure .... but it's probably not

FrancisXavier

January 9th, 2007, 02:29 PM

oh..i thought it's just like Cebu Daily. Color scheme wise, seems to be. :)

alimol

January 9th, 2007, 07:09 PM

IMPRESARIO

January 9th, 2007, 10:08 PM

^^ yey! welcome back alimol! we miss you and your "nagaragumo" posts, hehehe, relax and take it easy sa imo studies, consider SSC.com as your downtime from that.

wecky

January 9th, 2007, 10:33 PM

Local, foreign VIPs to grace Dinagyang

ILOILO City – Several dignitaries confirmed their attendance to the Dinagyang Festival on January 26-28.

Dinagyang, celebrated every fourth week of January, has been selected as the Best Tourism Event in the country by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP).

Among the confirmed guests are Philippine National Police Director General Oscar Calderon, Presidential Chief of Staff Secretary Michael Defensor, Ambassador Gregoire Vardakis of Belgium, US Embassy Vice Consul James Greene and Greg Bernstein, Cultural Affairs Officer Bruce Armstrong, Department of Finance Undersecretary Robert Tan, and Petron Vice President for Legal Affairs lawyer Jose Laurel.

Likewise expected are delegates of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), US-Asia Environmental Partnership (USAEP), German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Australian Agency for International Development (AUSAID), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) who will be attending the Donors Forum in Iloilo City on January 24-25.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said he was informed that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be on a state visit to Switzerland and might not be able to attend the Dinagyang. But she will grace the Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival in Aklan.

Meanwhile, there is now a scramble for hotel rooms here as tour packages and visitors vie for the remaining hotel rooms available.

Treñas said even with the opening of two new high-end hotels here, rooms are not enough for the guests.

Opened two weeks ago was the Centennial Resort and Convention Center in Jaro district. The newly refurbished Castle Hotel along Bonifacio Drive is set to open this month while the Riverside Inn at the newly constructed Times Square on Gen. Luna Street is being rushed to accommodate spill-over guests during the festival.

Dinagyang Festival continues to receive financial assistance from donors and the amount has reached more than P9 million as of this date.

Last year, the organizers were able to get more than P10 million.

This year's donors include Globe Telecom which gave P2 million; Smart Telecommunications, P2 million; Department of Tourism, P1 million; Cong. Raul Gonzalez Jr., P500,000; UNDP, P500,000; Iloilo City government, P3 million; and Department of Tourism, P85,000.

Other donors pledged to give their share before the start of the festival.

- Panay News
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Comment:
Do you have any photos of Riverside Inn and Times Square Hotel? INdi ayhan ang Riverside Inn nga ini ang River Queen Hotel before or iba pa gid iya? New hotel players flooding Iloilo City market. It's a very good proof of our very resilient and progressive economy in the city. Any new hotel/s outside the city?

wecky

January 9th, 2007, 10:38 PM

City hall opens sidewalks
to Dinagyang fest kiosks
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Sidewalks along the main thoroughfares of the metropolis are now open for applicants aspiring to put up kiosks during the Dinagyang Festival from January 26 to 28, 2007.

Engineer Ely Bagtasus, chair of the Committee on Kiosks, announced that applications for booths during the weeklong festivities are now being accepted.

There are about 510 spaces allotted for booths covering an area of 2.5 meters by three meters.

An applicant will be required to pay the fees which include: P960 for the space, plus P200 for the Bureau of Internal Revenue privilege tax.

Each kiosk shall have an electric line with a bulb (50 watts).

Bagtasus said there will be an additional P100 per day for the use of (electrical) appliances like refrigerators or freezers, P50 a day for a cooler, microwave oven or karaoke, and P25 daily for water dispensers and electric fans.

Kiosk shall only be allowed to sell beers and softdrinks in cans or in plastic bottles. Also, booth owners will be asked to maintain the cleanliness around the area and must provide garbage bags for customers.

Aide from this, holders shall be responsible to put up its kiosk and dismantling it the day after the festival – January 29, 2007. Interested booth applicants may reach Bagtasus at 338-0982 or visit his office at Phi Beta Enterprises in Ledesma Street.

- Panay News

wecky

January 9th, 2007, 10:47 PM

Hambala pa Weck. Iloilo has definitely made its mark last presidential election. Politicians who want to make it big in the national scene considers Iloilo as a must-see and must-win area for them to sway the votes in the Visayas (second to Cebu).
Hopefully, such belief would fully reflect in the city and province of Iloilo. So far, indi na guid man maulihi ang Iloilo kumpara sa iban. May this be another good year for all of us!

Hope to see you all this Dinagyang Festival!
all the good efforts from our local officials, employees, NGOs and all Ilonggos are bearing fruits na gid man. @NTB, ano ang thrust sang provincial capitol iya when it comes to tourism? Daw medyo mahina ang promotion sang capitol ikumpara mo sa ciudad? Any idea about this subject, i-update man kami di. Thank you so much.

wecky

January 9th, 2007, 10:50 PM

mayad lang dyan nga adlaw sa tanan ta nga mga amigo ah...lurker lang ko anay tulad kay stressed gid ko sa akon studies....kay basi maka umpisa ako, waay ron ti turog-turog dya...punggan ko lang anay lima ko mag post kag mag comment...lol

shy, diin dampi di-a ang gina ku-on mo samahan thread man? paano kaadto didto?
Yohooo kasimanwa. Idya ro man taton. Mayad lang kay nagbalik ikaw. Ok ron to ang gin-PM mo ah. Ako na ang bahala. Sige medyo hagan-hagana lang computer kung medyo masako gid. Kag balik gid diya kung indi ka man masako (pareho kanakon ah). Kuwa-an ko gid to rako nga pictures ang Alimodian kag i-post diya para indi kita maurihi. Budlay ron.

IMPRESARIO

January 9th, 2007, 11:18 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/139/330986330_f3f4c94993.jpg
Wecky, cguro this is the Riverside Inn that was mentioned in the news that you posted,
Kay guin mention nga ang Location is in Gen. Luna and this is infront of San Agustin.
The whole building might be called Times Square. (ka gamay naman to be called as such,IMO):nuts:

Maybe our peeps based in Iloilo can enlighten us more.

alimol

January 9th, 2007, 11:38 PM

^^ yey! welcome back alimol! we miss you and your "nagaragumo" posts, hehehe, relax and take it easy sa imo studies, consider SSC.com as your downtime from that.

hello gid incognito!!! hidlaw man ko gani kaninyo...maan man gani ah...waay man ta gani nag met personally pay iwan tu daw ka kulang adlaw ko kon indi ko dya magpamasyar. amo lang dya gani akon kalingawan dya, ang magbasa kang mga post kon waay ko gatubang sa libro kag ga search sa internet....

alimol

January 9th, 2007, 11:50 PM

Yohooo kasimanwa. Idya ro man taton. Mayad lang kay nagbalik ikaw. Ok ron to ang gin-PM mo ah. Ako na ang bahala. Sige medyo hagan-hagana lang computer kung medyo masako gid. Kag balik gid diya kung indi ka man masako (pareho kanakon ah). Kuwa-an ko gid to rako nga pictures ang Alimodian kag i-post diya para indi kita maurihi. Budlay ron.

wecky, salamat gid ha...ang gina mean ko nga t-shirt, ang t-shirt ta dya bala sa SCC nga may molo church nga background kay nanami-an gid ko...kanday kirby, space, etc dyan sa london, mapadara man? basi makapa-london man ko soon, bul-on ko personally kanimo...

baw ah, ti, nami gid kon mabul-an mo ti rako nga picture ang aton nga banwa eh...basi may mga development nga bag-o didto, bul-i gid...regards lang ko to sa aton mga friends and relatives ah...

sa mga UK forumers, meet man ta bala bisan kaisa lang sa london kay daw duro man kamo dyan or dya sa midlands (birmingham, derby, nottingham, etc) para tunga-tunga...sadya siguro ang tanan kon magkiritaay ta....

al_teeway

January 10th, 2007, 05:30 AM

May bag-o na gali nga thread ang iloilo kag Bag-o nga Hospital(Saviour International Hospital)!!

Congrats!! wala na ko di daad gawa nakabisita sa SSC.. after ati-atihan nalang!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 10th, 2007, 06:04 AM

$5-M investment for Iloilo ?

IF plans turn out successful, Iloilo City stands to host a $5-million investment from a multi-national call center company.

Mayor Jerry Treñas identified this company as TeleTech, which will assess prospective applicants during a two-day jobs fair at SM City on Jan. 20-21.

“The jobs fair will be very crucial for the decision-making of TeleTech to pool potential applicants. They will look at the quality of our human resources,” Treñas said even as he encouraged more applicants to try their luck in the jobs fair.

The mayor boasted that Ilonggos have a high hiring rate of 50 percent for ePLDT Ventus, the first call center company to open in the metropolis in 2005.

“The said percentage is trainable and immediately hirable. Even the President is very proud of our hiring rate.”

He added the city’s potential for the booming call center business is higher than the national hiring rate which is three percent.

Treñas said TeleTech has already hired Ilonggo workers based in Bacolod and Cebu cities.

TeleTech executives met with Treñas last week to discuss the company’s plans of branching out in the city.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories3.php)

WOW! 30th THREAD!!!

Weee! Daw sang san-o lang gid man! COngrats to the 30th thread and more POWER to us all! (Though Im not so active as I used to be)

This is really great News! I might go back to ILOILO! I really miss ILOILO... If this will push thru I might apply for TELETECH ILOILO!

Anyways nice to see a lot of very good developments like the SAVIOUR HOSPITAL... it will give SPH, IDH, IMH a run for their money. :cheers:

Regards sa tanan! :cheers:

Hala Bira! :banana: :banana: :banana:

BTW: hows the update to the TSHIRT? When will I send the payment?

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 06:42 AM

Metropolitab_Iloilo, al_teeway and NTB, welcome back sa inyo nga tanan! Visita gid diri sa aton nga thread to get more recent infos ongoing sa aton ciudad kag probinsiya sang Iloilo.

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 06:49 AM

Iloilo City mulls ties with Spanish city

ILOILO City is planning to strengthen its ties with a metropolis in Spain, the European country that ruled the Philippine islands for 333 years.

This, after Philippine Consul to Spain Sarah Salcedo, who is an Ilonggo, visited Mayor Jerry Treñas at the City Hall Monday to talk about a sisterhood pact.

The mayor said that Salcedo has identified Bilbao City to become Iloilo’s sister city.

Why Bilbao City?

“It is because of their many exchanges between us,” said Treñas.

He added Iloilo City’s port at Muelle Loney Street had established historical links with Spain when it became one of leading Philippine ports during Spanish era.

Citing a book entitled “Basques in the Philippines,” Treñas said the Port of Iloilo was identified as early as 1855.

“When the Port of Iloilo was opened to international trade in 1855, it quickly became a center of Basque commercial activities and immigration,” the book said.

Treñas said he might visit Bilbao after the May elections to taste their specialty “chorizo de Bilbao.”

If realized, the Bilbao pact would be the seventh sisterhood accord for Iloilo City both domestic and international.

Among Iloilo City’s “sister cities” are Makati City, Philippines; Stockton, USA; Honolulu, Hawaii USA; Qing Dao, China; Dedo City, Guam USA; and Guigang City, China.

Treñas said the city government can promote the city’s tourism and economic potentials through the sisterhood agreements.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/topstories5.php)

Hotels fully booked for Dinagyang 2007

HOTELS in the city are now fully booked for visitors who will grace the Dinagyang Festival though only 90% has so far confirmed their reservations

With some guests already arriving, Luis Leocario, head of committee on reception of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI), said yesterday they have been busy welcoming and billeting the guests.

Leocario, who is also the president of Association of Iloilo Tour Operators (AITO), said they expect all reservations to be confirmed in the coming days.

As a new IDFI member, Leocario said the AITO serves as the welcome committee.

Leocario said they have 48 tour member-agencies with transport services waiting for the arrival of City Hall-invited guests at the airport and seaport and to accompany them to their respective accommodations.

However, Leocario said that the city’s existing hotel rooms cannot accommodate all the booking requests of visitors who want to witness the grand celebration.

“We have not yet offered the pension houses because tourists might not find these comfortable.”

He said he turned down the proposed hotel reservations of at least 15 foreigners because “there are no more available (hotel) rooms.” He explained their request for reservations came in late.

“We started to receive bookings in September through a Travel Mart but the responses were always inquiries and were not definite thinking that they could still get a hotel room in December. But the late requests did not make it,” Leocario said.

Leocario said they also offer standard packages to tourists which include panoramic, adventure in Guimaras Island and culinary and museum tours in the city.

The AITO, which is also a member of Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB), is positioning Iloilo as convention hub.

AITO has 15 DOT-accredited tour guides. They also tap tourism students to lead visitors in going around local attractions.

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

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 07:00 AM

Uncovering Lambunao through Binanog Festival
By Bombette G. Marin

TO greet the new year, a promising festival will open to enthrall visitors with a lasting impression of the rich history, legacy and culture of the people of Lambunao. The Binanog Festival highlights the town's most highly developed art---its binanog dance, an integral part of the customs and traditions of the Bukidnons in Lambunao. It depicts the coupling mechanism of banog birds (dapay or hawk) to the symbolic beating of a gong that synchronizes the pulsating movements of the feet and hands of the dancers and reaches its climax as the female dancer catches her male counterpart with the use of her handkerchief. The dance may be either in a form of a celebration known as the Inagong Sayaw-Sayaw or Dinagmay, a courtship dance.

The municipality often described as a premier for natural destination in the province is celebrating its 5th Binanog Festival. The Binanog Festival of Lambunao has spread its influence to greater heights, attracting more visitors with its neighboring provinces. It is a major tourism attraction in the province, rich in cultural heritage. Celebrated annually, the weeklong festivity started in Jan. 8, 2007 with an Opening Salvo alongside the Agro-Industrial Fair and Food Festival. The festival culminates with the tribe competition.

Witness Binanog Festival in Lambunao, a town rich on various attractions of all kinds. A 48-kilometer or an hour leisure trip by either van or bus from the city then one can further enhance the experience of being one with nature, filling his eyes with magnificent views of verdant landscape teeming with life.

Lambunao's natural character is located northwest from Iloilo City. Home to 61,084 (2000 Census on Population) people, the town is bounded in the north by Calinog; Duenas and Pototan in the east; in the south by Janiuay and Badiangan; and a portion of Janiuay and Valderama of Antique in the west. Its 73 barangays live peacefully in its 40,709-hectare land area.

It's amazing how much Lambunaonons care for Mother Nature. Located at the West Visayas State University College of Agriculture and Forestry in Barangay Jayubo is the Mari-it Conservation Park, a Rescue and Captive Breeding Center for exotic birds like Dolongan and Tarictic Hornbill, White-spotted Deer, Warty Pigs, Racquet-tail Parrot (Dangag or native pikoy) and other species in the brink of extinction. Another plus factor about this place is its close proximity to Inas, Montillano and Aguas Falls, three of the more popular and accessible falls for first-time or visiting tourists. Boasting of lush greens and majestic trees, the area around these falls provide refuge to various floras endemic to the area or hear birds singing an ode to Mother Nature, making it an ideal camping site for those who like to commune with nature.

One of Lambunao's stable and growing industry is its lakatan. Much of the best produce is grown in Pupanta Arc situated in Barangay Pughanan, an area that boasts of two freshwater springs over its lush vegetation that offer visitors an exciting outdoor adventure where they can go rock climbing, fishing and bird-watching.

As tourism initiatives in Lambunao strive for ecological progress and industry leadership, a wide variety of programs and projects are expected to strengthen the town's overall appeal to its many visitors. Under the leadership of Mayor Ignacio L. Ramirez Jr. these programs and projects are backed-up by supportive and peace-loving people and are assured to shape the present and will continue to shape the future landscape of tourism promotion not only for the town itself, but for the province of Iloilo in a globalized world.

source: Sunstar ILOILO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/01/10/feat/uncovering.lambunao.through.binanog.festival.html)

whyte

January 10th, 2007, 07:24 AM

whyte

January 10th, 2007, 07:32 AM

* 7th sister city coming up?good news indeed and hopefully indi lang asta NEWS ina lol

* hotels fullybooked for dinagyang? nice to hear that pero sad to say kulang pa gid gale ang hotels.hopefully 2007 will bring more "rooms" to the city.a new airport and a new "city" sa old airport site. (caslte hotel/mo2 hotel amo pa man?)

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 07:35 AM

^^ ^^ newly opened Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center.
Vtw, ano naman ini iya ang Times Square? Diin naman kita namudyot sini nga bagay? ha ha ha. Kadamo lang bag-o. Basi mapuli ta to, iba na mga ngalan sang streets. Pang tiradoron ko gid sila.

shyaman

January 10th, 2007, 07:57 AM

METROPOLITAN, ato to sa Samahan thread ang orderanay sang t-shirt. Go to Samahan section...

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 07:58 AM

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Anyways nice to see a lot of very good developments like the SAVIOUR HOSPITAL... it will give SPH, IDH, IMH a run for their money. :cheers:

A challenging time for the first three private medical institutions in the city.
Metro, di bala, ma-expand man ang St Paul's? There's a perspective posted by Chymera regarding St Paul's RISE. Something like a highly integrated specialised department. All of them are planning to expand.
Ang Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center has a new eight-storey building underconstruction.
Iloilo Mission Hospital nag-groundbreaking na sang bag-o nila nga Medical Arts Building cum Nurse's Dormitory.
Not to mention the:
-proposed Medicus Medical Center
-proposed Chinese General Hospital in Iloilo City-they are now fighting sang ila lupa dira sa Diversion
-hopefully, Seamen's Hospital will expand, too.
Overall, it'll definitely be a tougher competition ahead for Iloilo City's health care services and providers in 5 years time.

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 08:28 AM

As in Chorizo de Bilbao? hehehehe! :lol: :jk:
Well, that's good news. What's next, Seville and Pamplona then Barcelona? Why not? Padayon Ilonggo! :)
Barcelona will a be a good target for sisterhood. We can definitely learn a lot from Barcelona when it comes to tourism. It is now considered the 1st tourist destination in Europe beating Paris, Rome, Venice and London. The city is so beautiful. The Olympic Village is second to none. I'm sure anybody who visits Barcelona will surely feel in love with the place. Hola Barcelona !

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 10th, 2007, 08:40 AM

A challenging time for the first three private medical institutions in the city.
Metro, di bala, ma-expand man ang St Paul's? There's a perspective posted by Chymera regarding St Paul's RISE. Something like a highly integrated specialised department. All of them are planning to expand.
Ang Iloilo Doctor's Medical Center has a new eight-storey building underconstruction.
Iloilo Mission Hospital nag-groundbreaking na sang bag-o nila nga Medical Arts Building cum Nurse's Dormitory.
Not to mention the:
-proposed Medicus Medical Center
-proposed Chinese General Hospital in Iloilo City-they are now fighting sang ila lupa dira sa Diversion
-hopefully, Seamen's Hospital will expand, too.
Overall, it'll definitely be a tougher competition ahead for Iloilo City's health care services and providers in 5 years time.

Shyaman thanks for the info. Space thanks for the warm welcome.

Yup, 3-5 years from now ILOILO Health services will be very competetive and the Quality is Great to say the least. Competition brings better price and better service.

This is one of the areas that ILOILO excels...hopefully we might be able to bring medical tourism soon to our city. Long way to go but we make good steps and some leaps every now and then. :cheers:
Not to mention University of San Agustin is also planning their own Hospital. We'll see.... the future is full of DEVELOPMENTS in this key sector.

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Hala Bira!

Rolls-Royce

January 10th, 2007, 12:49 PM

Barcelona will a be a good target for sisterhood. We can definitely learn a lot from Barcelona when it comes to tourism. It is now considered the 1st tourist destination in Europe beating Paris, Rome, Venice and London. The city is so beautiful. The Olympic Village is second to none. I'm sure anybody who visits Barcelona will surely feel in love with the place. Hola Barcelona !

Barcelona is indeed a beautiful city, although second only to Prague, Czech Republic in my list of 10 best cities. I wish they could transform Calle Real into sumthin' like the La Ramblas. Barcelona, once a sleepy and spooky Catalan city, was regenerated because of the Olympic Games. It is now a vibrant city and tourists come in their millions. It is somethin' in Iloilo that we can only dream about. I do hope that the sisterhood with Barcelona could bring a lot of benefits to our city.

habagatcentral1

January 10th, 2007, 03:00 PM

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 10:43 PM

Shyaman thanks for the info. Space thanks for the warm welcome.

Yup, 3-5 years from now ILOILO Health services will be very competetive and the Quality is Great to say the least. Competition brings better price and better service.

This is one of the areas that ILOILO excels...hopefully we might be able to bring medical tourism soon to our city. Long way to go but we make good steps and some leaps every now and then. :cheers:
Not to mention University of San Agustin is also planning their own Hospital. We'll see.... the future is full of DEVELOPMENTS in this key sector.

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Hala Bira!
Laban sa amo gid ina ang matuod, Metro. But above all else, I'm glad to note that almost all aspects of industry, Iloilo is improving. Amo ina nga pinaka-importante sa tanan. Wala kita sa status quo, rather we're really moving forward for the better. Let's keep it that way.

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 10:47 PM

Barcelona is indeed a beautiful city, although second only to Prague, Czech Republic in my list of 10 best cities. I wish they could transform Calle Real into sumthin' like the La Ramblas. Barcelona, once a sleepy and spooky Catalan city, was regenerated because of the Olympic Games. It is now a vibrant city and tourists come in their millions. It is somethin' in Iloilo that we can only dream about. I do hope that the sisterhood with Barcelona could bring a lot of benefits to our city.
Prague is nice and one of my top 10 cities in Europe. I go for Barcelona, Rome and Paris - these three are my favourite. I hope we'll link with Barcelona soon.

spacewagon1

January 10th, 2007, 10:49 PM

Ahem...UK people Kadamu bala sa inyo dira. Pa-sister city for Iloilo City beh?! :lol:

@hotels overbooked. normal na yan kon me ara event. same that is happening here in Cebu. Hotels must be built within the city area.
mabudlay diri Bern . Pero kung ako lang papili-on, in UK, Iloilo City should pact a sisterhood with Birmingham. Diri kuo damo concentration sang mga Ilonggo. Tani lang.:)

wecky

January 11th, 2007, 04:31 AM

Malaysian firm to join Dinagyang trade fair

DINAGYANG Festival is becoming an avenue for product promotions – even the imported ones.

Engr. Ely Bagtasus, chair of kiosk committee of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) yesterday said a Malaysian firm wants to display its products during the Dinagyang highlights Jan. 26-28.

Bagtasus said the company will promote vitamins and energy drinks to the revelers during the merry-making.

The city’s grandest fiesta usually spurs businesses in the metropolis – from the small vendors to giant companies selling their merchandise to people who flock the “best tourism festival” in the country.

Bagtasus added that a Nueva Ecija-based trading company also plans to showcase 16 products.

Likewise, Bagtasus said Manila-based bread maker Gardenia committed to rent 15 kiosks.

“They will utilize two kiosks and give out the remaining 13 to vendors for free. We have encouraged the vendors and companies to sell their products for livelihood as well as establish links with local entrepreneurs,” said Bagtasus.

He said the kiosks will be positioned in strategic places in downtown area where the crowd converges to watch and join the Dinagyang revelry.

Bagtasus said bottling companies have pledged to donate several kiosks including Coca-Cola (P180,000), San Miguel (P200,000), Pepsi (P180,000) and Beer na Beer (P200,000).

These firms did the same scheme as part of their promotional project.

But the kiosks should only sell beer and softdrinks in can or plastic bottles and they are strictly prohibited from serving liquors to minors.

Bagtasus said they have been accepting vendor applicants November last who want to use the 512 kiosks, 75 percent of which were already sold out.

Some 15 percent of the kiosks made down payments but Bagtasus said the lessees should pay their rents before the Jan. 15 deadline of their reservations will be given to other interested vendors.

The 2.5m x 3m kiosk can be rented for P960 for the three-day festival highlight. Interested lessees may contact 338-0982 or visit Phi-Beta Enterprises along Ledesma Street.

Bagtasus said the vendors will be provided with free electrical lines and light bulbs while 15 electricians will maintain the lines.

If they use appliances, the lessees should pay an additional P100 per day for freezers and refrigerators and P25 daily for karaoke, television sets, water dispensers and electric fans.

Bagtasus said the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) also wants to collect P200 privilege tax from each vendor.

The staging of concerts requires the organizer to pay P3,000.

Bagtasus said they will install some 17 portable toilets costing P4,500 each for sanitation purposes.

He added they shelled out P22,000 for electric bills last year while 20 percent of the profit went to garbage collection fees.

Bagtasus said the kiosk committee remitted P370,000 net profit to the IDFI last year.

-The Guardian Iloilo

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Comment:
I hope to see more international and national companies joining trade fair during Dinagyang Festival in the years to come. This might be a good beginning for a city's thrust to further promote Iloilo as a good venue for investors and businessmen to invest.

wecky

January 11th, 2007, 04:38 AM

wecky, salamat gid ha...ang gina mean ko nga t-shirt, ang t-shirt ta dya bala sa SCC nga may molo church nga background kay nanami-an gid ko...kanday kirby, space, etc dyan sa london, mapadara man? basi makapa-london man ko soon, bul-on ko personally kanimo...

baw ah, ti, nami gid kon mabul-an mo ti rako nga picture ang aton nga banwa eh...basi may mga development nga bag-o didto, bul-i gid...regards lang ko to sa aton mga friends and relatives ah...

sa mga UK forumers, meet man ta bala bisan kaisa lang sa london kay daw duro man kamo dyan or dya sa midlands (birmingham, derby, nottingham, etc) para tunga-tunga...sadya siguro ang tanan kon magkiritaay ta....
ok ah. Wala gid problema, @alimol. ti sin-o pa da mapadala kay kuhaon ko na lang to kag i-post sa inyo di pagbalik ko. i-PM lang sa akon. @alimol: kabay pa nga damo tiempo ko maka-stay sa alimodian. Basta indi lang masako, laban gid nga didto ko mapahuway-huway kay maluya man sa ciudad kung aga. Post ko lang di mga letrato ah. See you in 4 weeks time migs.

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 04:50 AM

It would seem investments in ILOILO city are still too small.Wonder what the LOPEZES are doing?

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 04:58 AM

It would seem investments in ILOILO city are still too small.Wonder what the LOPEZES are doing?

wecky

January 11th, 2007, 05:07 AM

You're right @GoodSuccess. Commerical investments in Iloilo are not that big yet but are increasing in numbers. The city is starting to be filled up and it's just good to know that we are improving and developing.

With regards to Lopezes, we have no idea at all. Besides, there's only a handful of Lopez-owned companies in Iloilo City. Most of their businesses are located in Manila right now. The only Lopez family who runs business ventures in the province is that of Albertito.

By the way, welcome to Iloilo Thread.

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 05:15 AM

The Lopezes should invest in iloilo.They are the big boys in the Phils.They owe everything to Iloilo.They should return back the favor....I hope everybody get my point here.To spur Iloilo's economy we need investors like the Lopezes...Got my point?

wecky

January 11th, 2007, 05:22 AM

Hopefully they will. But it is not only Lopezes that we need to increase Iloilo's commercialism. We need a lot of investors to speed up economic success though you're right to say that it is much better if Lopezes should invest in Iloilo since its where they come from. But it all depends on their company. Consumers dictate investment and so our local government. We could not force one to open a business when it is not neccessary or not within their speciality.

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 05:43 AM

I agree with you that we need all investors in Ilolio.But these investors will not be interested if they cant see any big investment being put up in ILOILO.IMO,the Lopezes should start the ball rolling in iloilo.If they could put up ABS/CBN,POWER PLANT MALL,MAYNILAD,MERALCO,what else?I mean they can use their think tank to set up appropriate businesses in our province.Why not a food industry or Tourism industry type of businesses.

I have one food project in my mind which the PROC will be very interested in.The project is in the final stages of production reseach by a very big vehicle production company based in JAPAN.In fact China and japan are jointly undertaking the research on this BIGTIME busineess venture.I am sure they are looking for PHIL.partners,because the main engredient can be easily grown in the agricultural soils of the Phils.This is bigtime cos 3BILLION chinese will be the ready market.The finished product will be a regular staple in the chinese dinner table.

I am quite sure the Lopezes are aware of this project.Why not go for this project and implement in the island of PANAY?

NTB

January 11th, 2007, 06:06 AM

all the good efforts from our local officials, employees, NGOs and all Ilonggos are bearing fruits na gid man. @NTB, ano ang thrust sang provincial capitol iya when it comes to tourism? Daw medyo mahina ang promotion sang capitol ikumpara mo sa ciudad? Any idea about this subject, i-update man kami di. Thank you so much.

Hi Weck! Ingod ko subong Provincial Tourism Officer namon nga si Mr. Bombette Marin. Siya masabat sa imo:

Maayong udto abyan, i bet you have'nt logged in to our provincial website, www.iloilo.gov.ph, the latest so far in Western Visayas. you can view tourism page and just click on the following icons: natural destination, historical destination, cultural, man-made and activities. also take note of our industry and culinary. you can visit me at my office, 3rd floor PPDO, i can give you the first ever FESTIVAL Brochure in Western Visyas, choose from any of our documentaries: Natural, historical, man-made, culinary, industry, and capitol update. or better just type my name in the search column, BOMBETTE MARIN and feast your eyes with my tourism articles. Have a wonderful day! by the way, 09196317331, at your service, your friendly provincial tourism officer.

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 06:41 AM

Wecky, Bon Voyage !

Aga ka pa nagbugtaw ba? Excited na gid no? Safe trip amigo to Iloilo. Di ba daw 11am pa ang flight mo? Enjoy your holiday. And post a lot of pictures !

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 06:48 AM

It would seem investments in ILOILO city are still too small.Wonder what the LOPEZES are doing?
Welcome to Iloilo Thread, GoodSuccess!
Keep putting all of your thoughts here. And keep challenging Iloilo business community. Hala Bira !
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 07:03 AM

Hi Weck! Ingod ko subong Provincial Tourism Officer namon nga si Mr. Bombette Marin. Siya masabat sa imo:

Maayong udto abyan, i bet you have'nt logged in to our provincial website, www.iloilo.gov.ph, the latest so far in Western Visayas. you can view tourism page and just click on the following icons: natural destination, historical destination, cultural, man-made and activities. also take note of our industry and culinary. you can visit me at my office, 3rd floor PPDO, i can give you the first ever FESTIVAL Brochure in Western Visyas, choose from any of our documentaries: Natural, historical, man-made, culinary, industry, and capitol update. or better just type my name in the search column, BOMBETTE MARIN and feast your eyes with my tourism articles. Have a wonderful day! by the way, 09196317331, at your service, your friendly provincial tourism officer.
Ako na lang mamangkot di kay daw offline na si Wecky subong. Gahimos na siguro pakadto sa airport. He'll be in Iloilo by 8pm tom bala. 11 am ang flight niya halin diri sa London today. Indi lang ko sigurado. I'll let him know thru his email sang sabat mo di. Thanks to NTB btw.

Regarding sa website, most of time down ang inyo nga server. And very slow ang updates sang balita halin sa capitol (and amo man sa city hall thru their own website). Ang problema diri sang mga Ilonggo who are trying to access the provincial website is the availability of the site when needed. Kabudlay mag-promote sang Iloilo sa mga foreigners kung wala ka ipakita. But we acknowledged the effort of everyone in helping sa promotion. What we are trying to avail at present is a brochure purely of Iloilo Province and places of interests, etc to show them to our friends here abroad. Tani may ara ka. I'll ask Wecky to get in touch with you to collect them kung may ara ka.

Can you enlighten us sang mga projects/programs sang DOT Provincial kag kung anu-ano nga mga aktibidades sa aton probinsiya to raise tourism awareness?

Sa liwat, madamo gid nga salamat.

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 07:12 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 11th, 2007, 07:15 AM

It would seem investments in ILOILO city are still too small.Wonder what the LOPEZES are doing?

I have been making guesses as well about this for a long time. I mean I've been throwing questions about this as well in the Dinagyang Forum. Lopezes origin is ILOILO (Eugenio Lopez etc )yet they have few investments here compared to other places.

The active Lopez is only Albertito... his son Tito Jr, (TICEL Corp. etc etc) have few investments so far considering that ILOILO is the Land of MEDIA Giants like (BOMBO RADYO/STAR FM of Florete and of course ABSCBN of the Lopezes) with this alone ILOILO should have great Media mileage but it seems that its not the case. What I always notice is that it is in GMA 7 that Iloilo got more media mileage and the Irony is that in ILOILO, GMA is the #1 Tv station which is actually the place of the Lopezes. I could simply conclude in this scenario that since the Lopezes abandoned the ILONGGO Populace the Ilonggos abandoned them as well... (IMHO).

I actually LAuded the Chan Family (Jose Marie Chan hails from Molo) though they have relocated their business in Cebu they actually invested il ILOILO thru the MOST MODERN Sugar Mill in the country today: the P2B Central Azucarera de San Antonio in the boundary of Passi and Duenas.

The only visible contribution as well was the SOLAR ENERGY from Mr. Puckett (Lopez) and the Bantay Bata 163 (1st outside MM) as part of the service in ILOILO by the Lopezes and of cousre before the DOn Benito Hospital (now WVSUMC)... aside from that nothing more in terms of big investment like the Uygongcos (amigo Terrace Hotel, Gen. Milling in Lapuz etc.) I could say mayo pa mga Intsik they have more investments so far...plus of course the University of ILOILO by the Lopezes (which was rumored before that they're planning to sell at P1B to FEU which would become FEU ILOILO including the big campus in Ungka)

With the wealth of the Lopezes they could actually invest in the power sector in ILOILO to challenge the monopoly of PECO...just a wishful thinking though... (currently our power rates in the city is higher than Manila and Cebu thats is the leading factor why call centers are shying away from ILOILO due to high cost of electricity though we have dynamic and many qualified manpower here)

Just MHO. :)

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 07:23 AM

Iloilo City has a new logo
By Lydia C. Pendon

The city’s slug line “Iloilo City: the next big thing!” will soon carry a new logo that depicts the economic development strides of a highly urbanized city in the Visayas.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Trenas said the new official logo will be incorporated in all official correspondence and documents of the city government.

The winning logo was submitted by contestant “Dondon” and will win for the author P5,000 from the Iloilo Foundation of Information Technology (IFIT).

The logo was dubbed “Cuadro” which comes from the Spanish word that means frame-plan, assemble or model. Big Buildings are letters “I” and “L” in word Iloilo. It signifies a progressive city with limitless capacity to become big and famous as the next Queen City of the South.

The Rising Sun is the third letter and the first “O” in the word Iloilo. It signifies a bright future of the city and a guiding light to every Ilonggos. Its great rays spread proudly, bringing a great message that Iloilo has the best Tourism Event in the Country.

Ati Warrior is the last letter “O” in word Iloilo that signifies the Dinagyang Festival, as the Best Tourism Event in the Country that makes the city well-known locally and internationally.

The Nose Shape under the buildings signifies the Iloilo River that connects Ilonggos through its bridges and ports.

The Blue and Red Color at the bottom signifies a ribbon that binds Ilonggos for one cause.

The Human Shape at the bottom signifies the Ilonggos helping together to make Iloilo City: the next Big Thing!

source; Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=802&Itemid=137)

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 07:28 AM

DOT looks forward to more challenges in 2007

The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Western Visayas is looking forward to more challenges this 2007 posed not only against the tourism industry but also against the country's booming economy.

"Definitely with the tourism industry, we are looking at it very brightly and optimistically," DOT Regional Director Edwin Trompeta said.

Trompeta cited the advantages to be drawn from the opening of two new airports of international standard in Silay, Negros Occidental and Iloilo. The two airports are slated to commence operation middle of this year.

Trompeta said the two airports could help them move to another level of tourism promotion such as organizing direct charter flights to Iloilo and Silay.
"This will be the beginning of establishing these two destinations as international destinations by way of direct flights," he explained.

Likewise, he said the upbeat economy would mean employment as well as added and disposable income. The disposable income, he said, would translate to travel and tourism.

Furthermore, the stable economy worldwide is very favorable to tourism. At present, he said, there has been an unprecedented growth in the "tourist outbound traffic" in China while North America has registered more than eight percent increase in tourism in 2006.

"We are hoping that with the new program that is focused on East Asia and the new program for North America, we would be able to sustain the growth that we have experienced in 2006," he said.

The regional director also cited the relative peace and order situation as one of the causes for the positive growth of the tourism industry.

"These are all signs for tourism and for the economy especially for the Philippines. The only fly in the ointment, if I may say so, would be the coming elections because if it will prove to be tainted with violence or politically related incidents that might catch the attention of our tourists, then it would not be good for us," he pointed out. (PNA)

source: Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=13&Itemid=132)

habagatcentral1

January 11th, 2007, 07:30 AM

It would seem investments in ILOILO city are still too small.Wonder what the LOPEZES are doing?

Hopefully they will. But it is not only Lopezes that we need to increase Iloilo's commercialism. We need a lot of investors to speed up economic success though you're right to say that it is much better if Lopezes should invest in Iloilo since its where they come from. But it all depends on their company. Consumers dictate investment and so our local government. We could not force one to open a business when it is not neccessary or not within their speciality.

I don't know. But the latest news feature about the Lopezes are that they're bringing their legacy back in Iloilo. I don't know if its true.

But as compared to the last decade, Iloilo City back then was a far cry from what it is now. Backwater, ever neglected and most of all non-business friendly LGU. Its decline from being "Queen City" was due to politics and world market.

Its better that investments are pouring in bit by bit rather than nothing. Were not hurrying anyway.

Welcome GoodSuccess! :)

Hi Weck! Ingod ko subong Provincial Tourism Officer namon nga si Mr. Bombette Marin. Siya masabat sa imo:

Maayong udto abyan, i bet you have'nt logged in to our provincial website, www.iloilo.gov.ph, the latest so far in Western Visayas. you can view tourism page and just click on the following icons: natural destination, historical destination, cultural, man-made and activities. also take note of our industry and culinary. you can visit me at my office, 3rd floor PPDO, i can give you the first ever FESTIVAL Brochure in Western Visyas, choose from any of our documentaries: Natural, historical, man-made, culinary, industry, and capitol update. or better just type my name in the search column, BOMBETTE MARIN and feast your eyes with my tourism articles. Have a wonderful day! by the way, 09196317331, at your service, your friendly provincial tourism officer.

^^ Nice efforts from fellow Iskolar ng Bayan! Txtan ko nga karon. :)

@Metropolitan. Yep. Ur right! We really need to put down that damn PECO monopoly. Its putting up pain in our consumers!

NTB

January 11th, 2007, 07:32 AM

Ako na lang mamangkot di kay daw offline na si Wecky subong. Gahimos na siguro pakadto sa airport. He'll be in Iloilo by 8pm tom bala. 11 am ang flight niya halin diri sa London today. Indi lang ko sigurado. I'll let him know thru his email sang sabat mo di. Thanks to NTB btw.

Regarding sa website, most of time down ang inyo nga server. And very slow ang updates sang balita halin sa capitol (and amo man sa city hall thru their own website). Ang problema diri sang mga Ilonggo who are trying to access the provincial website is the availability of the site when needed. Kabudlay mag-promote sang Iloilo sa mga foreigners kung wala ka ipakita. But we acknowledged the effort of everyone in helping sa promotion. What we are trying to avail at present is a brochure purely of Iloilo Province and places of interests, etc to show them to our friends here abroad. Tani may ara ka. I'll ask Wecky to get in touch with you to collect them kung may ara ka.

Can you enlighten us sang mga projects/programs sang DOT Provincial kag kung anu-ano nga mga aktibidades sa aton probinsiya to raise tourism awareness?

Sa liwat, madamo gid nga salamat.

Hi Space! Just got back. I think Bombette's having lunch right now. I left him to answer Weck's query an hour or so ago. Gin bangga-an ko lang siya before siya magsulod kay Gov. Sige lang kay he's planning to sign up para masabat niya. I'll see him again later so I'll just update him of your inquiries. By the way, may ara ang Tourism nga brochure.

Thank you for helping promote Iloilo.

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 08:04 AM

I like the idea of snowball-rolling. It only takes one person to headstart the game then everyone follows. I wish Lopez will look at once again in Iloilo business. And you're right to say, too, that they can hire think tank to make a right project for their home province.

Anyway, sa diin ka subong naka-base?

I am everywhwere!Cebu,L.A.,Miami,Cayman Islands.and of course Ilolilo.Im opening a resto in Jaro.Maybe a call center by june,when i got the contacts in hand already.Im a small businessman.

btw;i am a representative for a SAN FRANCISCO based import company distributing Phil products throughtout the USA.If there is any exportable prodyct from the PANAY ISLAND anybody can contact me at mootskie50@yahoo.com.

We are interested in functional decorative household items made of wood and shellsIn PANAY we are looking for bamboo products,sinama or anything that you think we can sell in the USA.We have our WAREHOUSE in MANILA and soon in Cebu.Below are the products we sell to one of our buyers;

http://zgallerie.com/shop/viewmult.asp?sku=gtbt007003

http://www.wagascrafts.com/main.html

I hope this can help.

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 08:11 AM

impressive GoodSuccess! Thanks for that. I hope you can help spur Iloilo's economy. Sige buligan ta. You're into business, I'm for tourism.

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 08:12 AM

Hi Space! Just got back. I think Bombette's having lunch right now. I left him to answer Weck's query an hour or so ago. Gin bangga-an ko lang siya before siya magsulod kay Gov. Sige lang kay he's planning to sign up para masabat niya. I'll see him again later so I'll just update him of your inquiries. By the way, may ara ang Tourism nga brochure.

Thank you for helping promote Iloilo.
Ok NTB. We love to hear what our officials say. Go Iloilo Tourism !
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

BYAHILO

January 11th, 2007, 08:12 AM

mayung ugto! it 9days to go ang bakasyon ko na! jan 20-29

lapit na lng cebu sinulog kag iloilo dinagyang!!!

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 08:13 AM

Viva Eric ! Ang mga Dinagyang photos mo, di pagkalimti!

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 08:15 AM

I don't know. But the latest news feature about the Lopezes are that they're bringing their legacy back in Iloilo. I don't know if its true.

But as compared to the last decade, Iloilo City back then was a far cry from what it is now. Backwater, ever neglected and most of all non-business friendly LGU. Its decline from being "Queen City" was due to politics and world market.

Its better that investments are pouring in bit by bit rather than nothing. Were not hurrying anyway.

Welcome GoodSuccess! :)

^^ Nice efforts from fellow Iskolar ng Bayan! Txtan ko nga karon. :)

@Metropolitan. Yep. Ur right! We really need to put down that damn PECO monopoly. Its putting up pain in our consumers!

Thank you for the welcome.

Yes the power rates in ILOILO is expensive.

spacewagon1

January 11th, 2007, 08:18 AM

^^ That's our main problem left untouched. Otherwise, Iloilo City and Iloilo Province is progressing. :banana: :banana: :banana:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 11th, 2007, 08:23 AM

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 09:40 AM

Yes it is! But what compensates for that are the large pool of talented manpower as well as the satisfactory infrastructure and telcos. I can attest to that because I know a lot of Ilonggos here in Metro Manila doing great in call centers...

I myself included. :)

Darned that Peko-Peko again. Wish somebody bully them (because they bully the Ilonggos) by putting up a huge POWER PLANT twice the size but having a rate twice lower than Peko-Peko!:bash:

By the Way: Welcome GoodSuccess to ILOILO 30th Thread!

Thank you very much for the welcome.

btw;i will be into call center in a small scale basis by June 2007,once i get hold of the contracts.I am hoping and bullish about this business.

shyaman

January 11th, 2007, 10:41 AM

Wow! I hope Mr. Bombette Marin would indeed register here in SSC and become a regular forumer. We really need incumbent government officials in our threads so that we can have straightforward answers about our queries regarding Iloilo's development. Kon kis-a abi, chismis lang nabasahan o nabatian ta without any confirmation of its veracity.

It's a job for NTB! Kinahanglan maganyat mo guid si Mr. Marin.

shyaman

January 11th, 2007, 10:47 AM

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 11:40 AM

akaiski_2074

January 11th, 2007, 11:41 AM

:banana: Ma welcome man ko kay GoodSuccess ah... maoyo ni kay may upod na ko di nga baye :banana:

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 11:46 AM

GoodSuccess, you should upgrade your user name to MuchSuccess :D.

Another successful Ilonggo entrepreneur we got here at Iloilo thread. You could have a business deal with one of our entrepreneurs here, si Sugarboy.

You've been to Cayman Islands... hmmm... popular for its liberal banking laws. You're not there for a holiday, do you? :jk:

Welcome GoodSuccess.

My name is just enough.....Dont worry im not into money laundering.I have a contract for a call center in 3 big hotels out there.Almost done as of this time.

btw who is sugarboy?

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 11:50 AM

:banana: Ma welcome man ko kay GoodSuccess ah... maoyo ni kay may upod na ko di nga baye :banana:

Thank you for the welcome.The girl in my avatar is my daugther.sHE IS 5'8" tall and she is a model.:)

akaiski_2074

January 11th, 2007, 11:54 AM

Thank you for the welcome.The girl in my avatar is my daugther.sHE IS 5'8" tall and she is a model.:)

:bash: waaah laki ka? abi ko pa naman may upod na ko di nga baye.. :ohno:

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 12:05 PM

Welcome to Iloilo Thread, GoodSuccess!
Keep putting all of your thoughts here. And keep challenging Iloilo business community. Hala Bira !
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

If you guarantee that big businessmen in iloilo are browsing here,i would be glad to share my ideas here.Modesty aside ,i was an eyewitness and got involved in the CEBOOM phenomenom.I was the special assistant to the jap managing director of the biggest electronics company in the PHILS.We put up the cebu factory and we employed 26,000 workers during my time.Now it is an institution.It was reffered to as "the miracle of Cebu".

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 12:17 PM

impressive GoodSuccess! Thanks for that. I hope you can help spur Iloilo's economy. Sige buligan ta. You're into business, I'm for tourism.

Let us help each other.:banana: :banana:

akaiski_2074

January 11th, 2007, 12:31 PM

^^ ummm on sad note guys and girls.. Cebu based ilonggo journalist Ivan Suansing died earlier today.. Full details of story on The News Today......

GoodSuccess

January 11th, 2007, 12:37 PM

^^ ummm on sad note guys and girls.. Cebu based ilonggo journalist Ivan Suansing died earlier today.. Full details of story on The News Today......

My condolences...

Pacific_leopard

January 11th, 2007, 02:06 PM

wow! the scc iloilo community is growing---FAST!...welcome Goodsuccess..

JuIcYdUdE22

January 11th, 2007, 06:19 PM

by blood and heritage, since 1605

death327

January 11th, 2007, 08:02 PM

I am everywhwere!Cebu,L.A.,Miami,Cayman Islands.and of course Ilolilo.Im opening a resto in Jaro.Maybe a call center by june,when i got the contacts in hand already.Im a small businessman.

btw;i am a representative for a SAN FRANCISCO based import company distributing Phil products throughtout the USA.If there is any exportable prodyct from the PANAY ISLAND anybody can contact me at mootskie50@yahoo.com.

We are interested in functional decorative household items made of wood and shellsIn PANAY we are looking for bamboo products,sinama or anything that you think we can sell in the USA.We have our WAREHOUSE in MANILA and soon in Cebu.Below are the products we sell to one of our buyers;

http://zgallerie.com/shop/viewmult.asp?sku=gtbt007003

http://www.wagascrafts.com/main.html

I hope this can help.

Hi GoddSuccess welcome to Iloilo's Thread! Try to contact Carmelite Sisters in LaPaz and Asilo de Molo... they have good products that would be marketable in the US. Also, the best office to contact is DTI-Iloilo. They can provide you good list of producers of the Province as well as of the region!

death327

January 11th, 2007, 08:05 PM

by blood and heritage, since 1605

Hi Juicydude be aware of the rules on Signature.... the mods might catch you... :)

Welcome to Iloilo's thread!

ferrersky

January 12th, 2007, 03:58 AM

Yo! Wazzup!!! Kamusta na ang mga plans for Dinagyang Meet? Has anyone mentioned about it???

whyte

January 12th, 2007, 04:21 AM

:wave:

DINAGYANG FEVER na bala dira?
hehe

enjoy na lang ang makakadto dira and post some pics and info ;)

shyaman

January 12th, 2007, 05:33 AM

Yo! Wazzup!!! Kamusta na ang mga plans for Dinagyang Meet? Has anyone mentioned about it???

Migo, ato to sa Dinagyang thread (Heritage Sub-forum) kag Pinalangga sang Iloilo (Samahan sub-forum) ang mga labay-labay istoryahanay.

IAMME

January 12th, 2007, 08:19 AM

Waaah! Ngayong lang ako nakaaccess ng SSC! Ang dami ko nang babasahin na post... but I have to go. But before that I have a few pics of the arroyo fountain I took last week (i dunno if someone posted this already):
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/348994352_377d81b35f_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/348994357_2483375e32_o.jpg

IMPRESARIO

January 12th, 2007, 10:17 AM

^^ ^^

:applause: :applause: :master: :master:
OMG! thats sooo beautiful! wow!!! Love it!!! Thanks IAMME.:)
:eek2: :eek2:

habagatcentral1

January 12th, 2007, 01:35 PM

Thank you for the welcome.

Yes the power rates in ILOILO is expensive.

Yes it is! But what compensates for that are the large pool of talented manpower as well as the satisfactory infrastructure and telcos. I can attest to that because I know a lot of Ilonggos here in Metro Manila doing great in call centers...

I myself included. :)

Darned that Peko-Peko again. Wish somebody bully them (because they bully the Ilonggos) by putting up a huge POWER PLANT twice the size but having a rate twice lower than Peko-Peko!:bash:

By the Way: Welcome GoodSuccess to ILOILO 30th Thread!

Constructing a power plant is not enough. This too must be realized by the city government and they too must take action against as such. The government has the right to take over an power utility if the management of PECO went over the scale. Political Will please... :bash:

Don't they dare try to blackmail Iloilo City with their "loss of profit leads to blackout" scenario again. Why is it that they charge so expensive yet their service so mediocre?!!!! Is it too much of capitalism for them? :bash: :bash:

Its because of unreliable and expensive electric utility that drove 2 call centers away from Iloilo last year, despite the efforts of the LGU to attract them and a great pool of talented manpower. IT depends on electricity that is reliable. Its driving any potential investor away because of this UNREASONABLE EXPENSIVE POWER RATE.

Gees! I hate PECO! ILECO na lang ta! :D

Wow! I hope Mr. Bombette Marin would indeed register here in SSC and become a regular forumer. We really need incumbent government officials in our threads so that we can have straightforward answers about our queries regarding Iloilo's development. Kon kis-a abi, chismis lang nabasahan o nabatian ta without any confirmation of its veracity.

It's a job for NTB! Kinahanglan maganyat mo guid si Mr. Marin.

We can invite him as well so that he knows not just of the opinions and the latest news and developments from fellow Kasimanwas but also can get ideas from other places and benchmark Iloilo from the others (benchmark is constructive comparing, not destructive as others did here before in SSC) as well. So that we can improve more on marketing Iloilo through tourism.

Thank you for the welcome.The girl in my avatar is my daugther.sHE IS 5'8" tall and she is a model.:)

Where is she? She's cute. :)

If you guarantee that big businessmen in iloilo are browsing here,i would be glad to share my ideas here.Modesty aside ,i was an eyewitness and got involved in the CEBOOM phenomenom.I was the special assistant to the jap managing director of the biggest electronics company in the PHILS.We put up the cebu factory and we employed 26,000 workers during my time.Now it is an institution.It was reffered to as "the miracle of Cebu".

If we can only insist our Ilonggo businessmen to go back or contribuite something for the betterment of the homeland, then why not? But I cannot compare Cebu's progress to that of Iloilo's because its very obvious. Instead of just comparing, lets concentrate our efforts in improving the homeland. We don't have to rely to sugar barons anymore as like the way before.

Maybe its time that Ilonggo money that our kasimanwas have been depositing their banks for decades after the "Great Fall" to go back to the economic circulation.

I want to slap them in their faces and scold them to move on but I can't. I hate mediocrity in the city and the province. I hate empty promises. What Ilonggos want are actions and not just words!

Iloilo at least right now, is dusting herself off and slowly, she'll stand once more. It depends on the hands of the Dowager's sons and daughters will help her rise again.

^^ ^^

:applause: :applause: :master: :master:
OMG! thats sooo beautiful! wow!!! Love it!!! Thanks IAMME.:)
:eek2: :eek2:

And thus, when JC saw his favorite icon in its nightly beauty, he was astonished. :D

Elegante ang Fuente Arroyo! Hopefully the whole year na ina! Nice IAMME! :okay:

shyaman

January 12th, 2007, 02:22 PM

Baskog guid sang kuha mo sang Arroyo Fountain IAMME. Is the fountain continuously working? Tani may daytime shot ka man nga kuha. Post lang di kon makuhaan mo migs.

Pacific_leopard

January 12th, 2007, 04:25 PM

^^ the photos of the arroyo fountain are astonishing... grabe ang effect niya...Bilib na ako sa imo, Iamme... your pics are genuinely breathtaking...

IMPRESARIO

January 12th, 2007, 10:35 PM

‘Sell’ WV airports now – Gordon

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The government should start promoting the two airports of international standards in Western Visayas even before they fully operate to catch investors’ interest and to boost the tourism potentials of the region, a senator said....

“Even if you have an international airport and you do not have the hotels, kakalimutan kayo (they will forget you),” Gordon also stressed in a press conference at Tatoy’s Manokan in Arevalo district here.

He said that once the airports in Silay City and the New Iloilo Airport opens, hotel rooms will be a necessity.

Gordon stressed that Iloilo City, being the center of commerce in Western Visayas, must address the need.

AIRPORTS

Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. disclosed Friday that the New Iloilo Airport straddling the municipal boundaries of Cabatuan and Sta. Barbara towns here is 98 percent finished.
The P6.1-billion New Iloilo Airport, which sits on a 188-hectare airport complex, aims to meet the increasing air passenger and cargo traffic in Iloilo and as well boost economic development in the region.

On January 26, 2007, Tupas said a test flight shall be conducted to assess operation of aviation facilities prior its full operation in April this year.

Former Senate President Franklin Drilon and Transportation and Communications Secretary Leandro Mendoza will come over for the test flight, Tupas said.

Also, the P4.5-billion new Silay City Airport is expected to be operational by the middle of the year despite the delays in construction due to rebel attacks made at the construction site in October last year.
Reports said about 50 suspected members of the New People’s Army blew up P30-million worth of construction equipment including a computerized batching plant and paving equipment owned by Hanjin International of South Korea, and a power generator by Takenaka-Itochu of Japan. The two airports are financed under the Yen Loan Package of the Japan Bank of International Cooperation.

LACK OF HOTELS

In the past years, one of the problems the City of Iloilo encountered with the influx of foreign and local tourists is the billeting accommodation capacity of hotel rooms and lodging houses.
Foreign and local tourists flock the region’s center of commerce, especially during annual festivities like the Dinagyang Festival. This, Mayor Jerry Treñas said despite “most of the local tourists coming over for the festival have friends and relatives to stay here (to accommodate them not in hotels and lodging houses).

Being short of hotel rooms, Treñas said some of the tourists tend to stay in the nearby island province of Guimaras. A 30-minute ride on a ferry would bring tourists to the City of Iloilo.
Also, “some stay in Bacolod City and just ferry during the highlights of the activity,” he added. However, Treñas is confident that the lack of hotel rooms is no obstacle for local and foreign tourists to enjoy, see and experience the Dinagyang festivities.

During this occasion, the city government is encouraging some shipping lines to operate floating hotels during the arrival of tourists, particularly on occasions as big as the Dinagyang Festival.

“Hopefully, these demands would encourage entrepreneurs to put up more structures needed for the visitors,” he said.

For 2007, Treñas said there will be several hotel establishments to open this month anticipating the famous festival celebration.

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

GoodSuccess

January 13th, 2007, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by GoodSuccess
If you guarantee that big businessmen in iloilo are browsing here,i would be glad to share my ideas here.Modesty aside ,i was an eyewitness and got involved in the CEBOOM phenomenom.I was the special assistant to the jap managing director of the biggest electronics company in the PHILS.We put up the cebu factory and we employed 26,000 workers during my time.Now it is an institution.It was reffered to as "the miracle of Cebu".

If we can only insist our Ilonggo businessmen to go back or contribuite something for the betterment of the homeland, then why not? But I cannot compare Cebu's progress to that of Iloilo's because its very obvious. Instead of just comparing, lets concentrate our efforts in improving the homeland. We don't have to rely to sugar barons anymore as like the way before.

Maybe its time that Ilonggo money that our kasimanwas have been depositing their banks for decades after the "Great Fall" to go back to the economic circulation.

I want to slap them in their faces and scold them to move on but I can't. I hate mediocrity in the city and the province. I hate empty promises. What Ilonggos want are actions and not just words!

Iloilo at least right now, is dusting herself off and slowly, she'll stand once more. It depends on the hands of the Dowager's sons and daughters will help her rise again.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Brod,I am not comparing Iloilo and Cebu.There is no comparison at all between the two.But i would rather cite the achievements of the Cebuanos for the Ilonggos awakening.Read my thoughts for it is not too late as of yet.

The terrain of Cebu province is basically 70% mountainous.The soil or land use is not suited for Agriculture.The CEBUANOS before are not self realiant as far as basic food is concerned,which is rice.So the cebuanos planted corn which is suitable to plant in their mountainous terrains.Again their shorelines are not bountiful of fishes and other basic seafood products.They cannot build fishponds cos the nature of their shorelines are not siuted for growing bangus or other seafoods.Their beaches are sandy,wala lutak..

The odds in life are better for ILONGGOS compared to Cebuanos.

And so this situatuion challenged the Cebuanos to strive harder in order to survive or live a rather comfortable life.They tried to discover themselves and dug deeper into their talents so as they could earn a decent living.Soon the inate talent of the cebuanos emerge from within their aspirations to survive hunger.They dont have fertile lands to till,so they tilled their brains to become respected designers of handicrafts and skillful ,disciplined workers.The rest is history...

On the other hand,we ilonggos still pride on our vast ricelands and haciendas and always saying "we dont need to work in factories,because we wont go hungry anyway."We continue to believe that we are the masters of the Visayan islands and never took efforts in catching up with the worldwide trends.Look at the beaches in CEBU now,can you say that a one hectare of fishpond will earn more than a one hectare of beach resort?

Classic illustration?

It is not too late my dear brothers,let us all wake up and work together.I am not saying we aspire to put up export factories in PANAY.That is not my vision.We should continue to work on our original advantage.The vast fertile ,plain agricultural land of Iloilo.We take away our haciendero,senorito,will never go hungry psyche.That gina piko gina pala myth should be buried.Let us remove our foolish pride and accept reality that we are left behind by our neighbor province.

I have a unique development concept suited to the innate resources of iloilo.I can give hints here if i am requested to do so.The direction is not the same as CEBU"S.This is a concept for ILOILO alone.

btw my kid ika is in CEBU now.:)

GoodSuccess

January 13th, 2007, 06:26 AM

IMPRESARIO

January 13th, 2007, 06:59 AM

^^I agree with most of your comments, Iloilo needs alot of work. But as they say "build it and they will come" I hope this (Airport)will energize all our industries. And will start a boom in our economy and development. We have lagged behind for so many years now but I believe we our slowly but surely making progress.

GoodSuccess

January 13th, 2007, 07:13 AM

IMPRESARIO

January 13th, 2007, 07:33 AM

Thanks IAMME for the lovely pic of the Arroyo Fountain, I hope you don't mind me making additions to it :)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/8342/iloilofuentepd2.gif

chymera00

January 13th, 2007, 07:50 AM

This is not the way things should be done.Senator GORDON is fooling himself.He is politicking.:ohno:

Even with adequate hotel facilities and an airport with international standards,no body will come to ILOILO.Think about what a tourist wants?Are there enough tourist spots in iloilo?What can a tourist see in ILOILO that is worth his money and time?

That airport of whatever standards ,is not a timely project.IMO it is a waste of money.

Fix the house first before inviting the visitors to stay in....:ohno:
Hello GoodSuccess :) welcome to SSC and the Iloilo thread ...

I don't agree with the new airport being a waste of money and IMO its quite timely since we are now seeing Iloilo's economic awakening, even if it is quite slow. The new airport will serve as a catalyst to further Iloilo's growth.

It's about time Iloilo replaces the decades old airport in Mandurriao, which is already in a dilapidated state and not able to accommodate the growing incoming/outbound traffic, which is the fourth highest in the Philippines next to NAIA, Mactan IA, and the Davao IA.

Iloilo already has the natural and cultural destinations. The concern today is promotion, adequate support from the local gov't, and infrastructure (which the airport will help address but the real problem is in Iloilo's Road Infra)

hedr-

January 13th, 2007, 08:49 AM

hello guys! i've been reading forums here for a while already.. mga sobra a year na... subong lng ko naka post kay la ko nacomplete ang registration..hehe..:lol: anywaysss, try ko mag contribute dri pra makabulig sa city ta....

GoodSuccess

January 13th, 2007, 10:04 AM

Hello GoodSuccess :) welcome to SSC and the Iloilo thread ...

I don't agree with the new airport being a waste of money and IMO its quite timely since we are now seeing Iloilo's economic awakening, even if it is quite slow. The new airport will serve as a catalyst to further Iloilo's growth.

It's about time Iloilo replaces the decades old airport in Mandurriao, which is already in a dilapidated state and not able to accommodate the growing incoming/outbound traffic, which is the fourth highest in the Philippines next to NAIA, Mactan IA, and the Davao IA.

Iloilo already has the natural and cultural destinations. The concern today is promotion, adequate support from the local gov't, and infrastructure (which the airport will help address but the real problem is in Iloilo's Road Infra)

As you said the real problem is the road system,then why not just expand and improve first the existing airport and allocate the funds to make good roads.I cant imagine how they could pay up the loan on a airport without international traffic coming in.Iloilo has still has no big industry to show at this time.I wonder what type of businessmen will invest here in the next 5 years.

Of course the JICA has undertaken a study re the feasibility of the airport.In my experience the ODA will extend loan to benefeciaries if the area has some japanese investors presently located in the area or these japanese investors has a business plan in our province.I dont know about this,but i hope there is a business plan that is easily implementable.Otherwise i would think the airport was built for some peoples benefit.

Who will pay for the interests in case?My two cents folks.

IAMME

January 13th, 2007, 11:37 AM

As you said the real problem is the road system,then why not just expand and improve first the existing airport and allocate the funds to make good roads.I cant imagine how they could pay up the loan on a airport without international traffic coming in.Iloilo has still has no big industry to show at this time.I wonder what type of businessmen will invest here in the next 5 years.

Of course the JICA has undertaken a study re the feasibility of the airport.In my experience the ODA will extend loan to benefeciaries if the area has some japanese investors presently located in the area or these japanese investors has a business plan in our province.I dont know about this,but i hope there is a business plan that is easily implementable.Otherwise i would think the airport was built for some peoples benefit.

Who will pay for the interests in case?My two cents folks.

The sale of the current airport will pay for the new airport. We do need to replace the old one because it is too expensive to extend. Rivers/creeks line the northern and southern tip of the runway which is only 2.1km long. The new airport has a 2.5km runway with plenty of room to expand. Also, buildings around the city are limited only to a certain height because ATO standards cannot allow tall buildings near airports. Taller buildings in the city will be more possible in the near and far future once the Mandurriao airport is gone. I hope (and believe) that this airport will be the reason why more industries and businesses will be brought to Iloilo.

GoodSuccess

January 13th, 2007, 12:13 PM

habagatcentral1

January 13th, 2007, 01:21 PM

Ok you gave me a technical answer and i believe you.It seems ILOILO is now hardpressed to wok on the success of the airport.What sales are we talking about?Where will the money come from?From rentals,airline fees,warehousing,parking,etc.?Can you pls specify,because i could not believe this airport of international standards can generate enough funds to pay up the loan.

This is just a clarification.

We are. Because to be honest, that airport will serve as a catalyst (hopefully) for the progress of Iloilo just like what happened in 1855 when the seaport was opened to international trade.

As what I've read earlier in local dailies, the money that will be generated in selling the old airport to potential private investors will be paying the loan as what the President wants it to be. There are already potential investors who are already showing interest (some others only waiting for a "go" signal from the local gov't) in buying the airport lot.

IMO, Iloilo NEEDS a new airport. Iloilo may not be touristy but the passenger & aviation traffic are increasing and the old airport is in a sorry state and cannot be expanded no more. Infrastructure is needed in order for a place to progress. It is a plus factor. For me, it was never a waste of money.

@Good Success. May we request you give us hints regarding tapping the innate potential that Iloilo has? Manpower is one of them I think. Also attitude-wise I think? Like "Ang Kwarta Ginapiko Ginapala" thing? We cannot rely on PCCR (Philippine Cites Competitive Ranking Survey) of AIM alone and to be honest, I don't want any mediocrity in my city if ever I be a mayor and never will I prefer pessimism and apathy be a trend among the Ilonggo people.

Thanks! :)

GoodSuccess

January 13th, 2007, 02:01 PM

Pacific_leopard

January 13th, 2007, 02:34 PM

The sale of the current airport will pay for the new airport. We do need to replace the old one because it is too expensive to extend. Rivers/creeks line the northern and southern tip of the runway which is only 2.1km long. The new airport has a 2.5km runway with plenty of room to expand. Also, buildings around the city are limited only to a certain height because ATO standards cannot allow tall buildings near airports. Taller buildings in the city will be more possible in the near and far future once the Mandurriao airport is gone. I hope (and believe) that this airport will be the reason why more industries and businesses will be brought to Iloilo.

very well said, IAMME!!!

@goodsuccess

let's just look at these things positively, the old airport is quite obsolete. We need alot of good and modern facilities. sa transportation naman naton, it's a must to improve our existing streets(highways or not) since we don't have much of them and they are not that wide to occupy the city's growing traffic. The new Iloilo airport which is out of the city will also boost Pavia and Sta. barbara's economy, It will also boost Iloilo province tourism industry since it covers more area compared to the older which is only situated in the city, what I mean is that, more interesting places wether from the province or the city will be promoted. The airport may also absorb iloilo's unemployed graduates...

electricity(power)-problem is a major hindrance which blocks Iloilo's economy from improving. I think they should make this as one of their major priorities.

On tourism, I have chatted with someone who works under DOT, she said, Iloilo has a lot of tourist destination, however our tourist facilities are not that competent. Like for example, waterfalls, virgin islands and other natural tourist destination doesn't have comfort rooms, inns to stay or camp sites(in spite of this, installing such facilities would ruin our natural destinations' virginal appeal...

IMPRESARIO

January 13th, 2007, 02:43 PM

I know you believe in what i say at the start of your post only....anyway whatever you say too..peace.:)

...well some of your comments anyway...like most of the forumers here I'm optimistic of Iloilo's future.:)

hello guys! i've been reading forums here for a while already.. mga sobra a year na... subong lng ko naka post kay la ko nacomplete ang registration..hehe..:lol: anywaysss, try ko mag contribute dri pra makabulig sa city ta....

welcome to SSC @hedr- ,Hala Bira!:banana:

habagatcentral1

January 13th, 2007, 02:50 PM

IMPRESARIO

January 13th, 2007, 03:18 PM

IDFI cancels plan to eliminate five tribes

By Maricar M. Calubiran

The Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) decided to maintain 20 competing tribes in the upcoming Dinagyang Festival.

IDFI earlier planned to reduce the competing tribes to 15 so they could be given enough resources.

The executive committee, however, in a meeting decided to withdraw the plan.

IDFI executive director Ben Jimena, however, said that the proposal could be implemented in next year's Dinagyang Festival as agreed upon by the Association of Tribes in Iloilo........

con'td: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/01/12/idfi.cancels.plan.to.eliminate.five.tribes.html

kianshi

January 13th, 2007, 04:07 PM

Fil-Estate says it will spend P2.5B this year

Inquirer
Last updated 06:46am (Mla time) 01/12/2007

PROPERTY firm Fil-Estate Land Inc. said Thursday it was setting aside P2.5 billion for high-end and middle-income housing developments this year and put into use 3,000-hectare land holding.

Company chairman Robert John Sobrepeña said the projects included Twin Lakes, envisioned as a leisure community, tourism and retirement village in Laurel town in Batangas province; the 1,269-hectare Nasugbu Harbor Town also in Batangas; a condotel at the Renaissance complex in the Ortigas business district; and the next phase of the Manila Southwoods project.

Fil-Estate, claiming to be now debt-free, said it would also complete this year its condotels at the Fairways and Blue Waters resort on Boracay Island and was planning to develop a second hotel in the Camp John Hay leisure estate in the northern city of Baguio. In the central Philippines province of Iloilo, it plans to build a residential and golf estate in Santa Barbara town, the company said.The company said its board had approved a plan to raise its authorized capital to P5.0 billion from P2.8 billion.

Last October, Fil-Estate said foreign real-estate funds Lim Asia Alternative Real Estate Fund and Lim Asia Arbitrage Fund had agreed to buy P80 million worth of Fil-Estate Land shares. With INQUIRER.net

Pacific_leopard

January 13th, 2007, 04:45 PM

^^wow! a new residential and golf estate in Sta. Barbara...

FrancisXavier

January 13th, 2007, 05:17 PM

That's the price brought about by the new airport..

anyway, has any interior pic of the new airport been posted here in? Im so excited to see how it would look like.. Im guessing it...it may be having a NAIA-2 -ish touch.. :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 14th, 2007, 02:32 AM

You mean the sale of the old ILOILO airport? Ah ok,now i understand.ok indeed a laudable project VERY GOOD and BRILLIANT!

THATS THE ILONGGO BRAINS....REAL AND CUNNING.

I will give you my piece about ILOILO resources later.:)

Hmm This is very interesting. We'll be looking forward to that.

Btw, call center and medical trancription would be a good investment in ILOILO.

I myself envisioned thie kind of business to be invested in ILOILO. I myself got plans before but I dont have the necessary resources.

Hala Bira!:banana:

shyaman

January 14th, 2007, 03:26 AM

Guys, unknown to most of us, it’s the 2nd YEAR ANNIVERSARY of SSC Iloilo thread last January 08.

The 29th edition of Iloilo thread drew to a close on exactly the same date as the conception of the very first SSC Iloilo thread on January 08, 2005.

And who started it all? It’s no other than chymera. With the contributions of wecky, whyte, sandrin and sugarboy, they got the ball rolling. They were the peeps who are instrumental in making Iloilo threads a continuous success since then.

Here’s something that might be of interest to all of us… a rundown of total postings at Iloilo threads, from the 1st edition to the 29th.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p1.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p2.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p3.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p4.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p5.jpg

… and now, the stats:

Total Number of Posts: 14,230

Longest Thread Duration: 132 days (1st ed)

Shortest Thread Duration: 2 days (12th ed)

Most Accumulated Number of Posts: 1. kirby – 2,608 (sobrang adik!); 2. wecky – 2,147 (adik!); spacewagon - 1,167 (adik-adik!)

Most Number of Posts on a single thread edition: 1. wecky – 329 on 2nd ed (64% of total posts of 511); 2. wecky – 293 on 5th ed (58% of total posts of 502); 3. wecky – 292 on 4th ed (58% of total posts of 510)… Grabe ba! Grand slam si wecky! Gold, silver and bronze medals! Binuraw mo guid ya amigo…

Highest Post Average per thread edition (computed from 1st thread the user started posting): 1. kirby – 118…since 7th ed (certified adik guid ya!); 2. spacewagon – 83… since 15th ed (indi man manigar ang pagka-adik!); wecky – 77… since 1st ed (ang lagay eh may mga months na naging busy sya sa schooling kuno, paano pa kaya kung di sya busy)

Missing in Action Old-timers: JikJik – (last post 20th ed); lex_99 (last post 18th ed); marsleg (last post 22nd ed); Skyblade (last post 13th ed); Weina (last post 22nd ed)… Diin na ayhan ni sila! They were very active once…

Supporting roles (Distinguished non-Ilonggo forumers who made it a habit to post during the first year of Iloilo threads): fundraiser, GreyX, Jhaelnis, kiretoce, Kulaskusgan, kyle@1008, mhe-ann, rustyboi, slerz, ThisFire, tigs, tyronne

Single Post Wonders (believers of “once is enough, two is too much” maxim, at least on Iloilo threads; excluding 29th ed): akasha9 (7th ed), angelkirk89 (23rd), ashley12 (11th), bernardo (13th), boju (23rd), brodix (21st), bustero (1st), cyrusal (7th), damienkarl (9th), davaoeagle (24th), demented_pigeon (12th), dreamboat1987 (5th), drfeelgood17 (5th), drwho (8th), Dvorak (3rd), Edmundtanso (1st), ergitzz (21st), Felixpo (7th), flymordecai (24th), Forumwalker (3rd), Global_Davao (27th), Halfilipina1 (15th), ianers_ianized (13th), iloiloonline (28th), JAMAISCUS (14th), kevinb (21st), kush (5th), laffer_077 (2nd), Mango (4th), marcigerber (13th), MarcoMarco (28th), Miguel (1st), ramvingar (10th), Renkinjutsushi (1st), ritche (12th), Rodel (18th), Rodrigo (20th), Room27Master (26th), rowell_sk (7th), rmb (8th), seekers_tj (10th), Sera (21st), shadowcan_2003 (25th), simply_me (3rd), SuperDog (25th), The_Lone_Sailor (23rd), weirdo (5th), Wind_Shear (16th), xDieselJockx (3rd), XetraDax (1st), xzibit31 (17th), Yuber0000 (11th), zhock2001 (27th)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 14th, 2007, 03:44 AM

Guys, unknown to most of us, it’s the 2nd YEAR ANNIVERSARY of SSC Iloilo thread last January 08.

The 29th edition of Iloilo thread drew to a close on exactly the same date as the conception of the very first SSC Iloilo thread on January 08, 2005.

And who started it all? It’s no other than chymera. With the contributions of wecky, whyte, sandrin and sugarboy, they got the ball rolling. They were the peeps who are instrumental in making Iloilo threads a continuous success since then.

Here’s something that might be of interest to all of us… a rundown of total postings at Iloilo threads, from the 1st edition to the 29th.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p1.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p2.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p3.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p4.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p5.jpg

… and now, the stats:

Total Number of Posts: 14,230

Longest Thread Duration: 132 days (1st ed)

Shortest Thread Duration: 2 days (12th ed)

Most Accumulated Number of Posts: 1. kirby – 2,608 (sobrang adik!); 2. wecky – 2,147 (adik!); spacewagon (adik-adik!)

Most Number of Posts on a single thread edition: 1. wecky – 329 on 2nd ed (64% of total posts of 511); 2. wecky – 293 on 5th ed (58% of total posts of 502); 3. wecky – 292 on 4th ed (58% of total posts of 510)… Grabe ba! Grand slam si wecky! Gold, silver and bronze medals! Binuraw mo guid ya amigo…

Highest Post Average per thread edition (computed from 1st thread the user started posting): 1. 1. kirby – 118…since 7th ed (certified adik guid ya!); 2. spacewagon – 83… since 15th ed (indi man manigar ang pagka-adik!); wecky – 77… since 1st ed (ang lagay eh may mga months na naging busy sya sa schooling kuno, paano pa kaya kung di sya busy)

Missing in Action Old-timers: – (last post 20th ed); [B]lex_99 (last post 18th ed); marsleg (last post 22nd ed); Skyblade (last post 13th ed); Weina (last post 22nd ed)… Diin na ayhan ni sila! They were very active once…

Supporting roles (Distinguished non-Ilonggo forumers who made it a habit to post during the first year of Iloilo threads): fundraiser, GreyX, Jhaelnis, kiretoce, Kulaskusgan, kyle@1008, mhe-ann, rustyboi, slerz, ThisFire, tigs, tyronne

Single Post Wonders (believers of “once is enough, two is too much” maxim, at least on Iloilo threads; excluding 29th ed): akasha9 (7th ed), angelkirk89 (23rd), ashley12 (11th), bernardo (13th), boju (23rd), brodix (21st), bustero (1st), cyrusal (7th), damienkarl (9th), davaoeagle (24th), demented_pigeon (12th), dreamboat1987 (5th), drfeelgood17 (5th), drwho (8th), Dvorak (3rd), Edmundtanso (1st), ergitzz (21st), Felixpo (7th), flymordecai (24th), Forumwalker (3rd), Global_Davao (27th), Halfilipina1 (15th), ianers_ianized (13th), iloiloonline (28th), JAMAISCUS (14th), kevinb (21st), kush (5th), laffer_077 (2nd), Mango (4th), marcigerber (13th), MarcoMarco (28th), Miguel (1st), ramvingar (10th), Renkinjutsushi (1st), ritche (12th), Rodel (18th), Rodrigo (20th), Room27Master (26th), rowell_sk (7th), rmb (8th), seekers_tj (10th), Sera (21st), shadowcan_2003 (25th), simply_me (3rd), SuperDog (25th), The_Lone_Sailor (23rd), weirdo (5th), Wind_Shear (16th), xDieselJockx (3rd), XetraDax (1st), xzibit31 (17th), Yuber0000 (11th), zhock2001 (27th)

Weee! thanks for the info! So i started posting on the 9th Thread! Then The highest posting I did was on thread 19th at 32 POSTS.

Wehehe! Almost right since i started upon the invitation of Chy, Wecky and Caloy and Kirby as well from Dinagyang.com forum!

Wow been a long way already!

Hala Bira!

blueguy

January 14th, 2007, 09:16 AM

Guys, unknown to most of us, it’s the 2nd YEAR ANNIVERSARY of SSC Iloilo thread last January 08.

The 29th edition of Iloilo thread drew to a close on exactly the same date as the conception of the very first SSC Iloilo thread on January 08, 2005.

And who started it all? It’s no other than chymera. With the contributions of wecky, whyte, sandrin and sugarboy, they got the ball rolling. They were the peeps who are instrumental in making Iloilo threads a continuous success since then.

Here’s something that might be of interest to all of us… a rundown of total postings at Iloilo threads, from the 1st edition to the 29th.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p1.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p2.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p3.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p4.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/SSC-p5.jpg

… and now, the stats:

Total Number of Posts: 14,230

Longest Thread Duration: 132 days (1st ed)

Shortest Thread Duration: 2 days (12th ed)

Most Accumulated Number of Posts: 1. kirby – 2,608 (sobrang adik!); 2. wecky – 2,147 (adik!); spacewagon (adik-adik!)

Most Number of Posts on a single thread edition: 1. wecky – 329 on 2nd ed (64% of total posts of 511); 2. wecky – 293 on 5th ed (58% of total posts of 502); 3. wecky – 292 on 4th ed (58% of total posts of 510)… Grabe ba! Grand slam si wecky! Gold, silver and bronze medals! Binuraw mo guid ya amigo…

Highest Post Average per thread edition (computed from 1st thread the user started posting): 1. 1. kirby – 118…since 7th ed (certified adik guid ya!); 2. spacewagon – 83… since 15th ed (indi man manigar ang pagka-adik!); wecky – 77… since 1st ed (ang lagay eh may mga months na naging busy sya sa schooling kuno, paano pa kaya kung di sya busy)

Missing in Action Old-timers: – (last post 20th ed); [B]lex_99 (last post 18th ed); marsleg (last post 22nd ed); Skyblade (last post 13th ed); Weina (last post 22nd ed)… Diin na ayhan ni sila! They were very active once…

Supporting roles (Distinguished non-Ilonggo forumers who made it a habit to post during the first year of Iloilo threads): fundraiser, GreyX, Jhaelnis, kiretoce, Kulaskusgan, kyle@1008, mhe-ann, rustyboi, slerz, ThisFire, tigs, tyronne

Single Post Wonders (believers of “once is enough, two is too much” maxim, at least on Iloilo threads; excluding 29th ed): akasha9 (7th ed), angelkirk89 (23rd), ashley12 (11th), bernardo (13th), boju (23rd), brodix (21st), bustero (1st), cyrusal (7th), damienkarl (9th), davaoeagle (24th), demented_pigeon (12th), dreamboat1987 (5th), drfeelgood17 (5th), drwho (8th), Dvorak (3rd), Edmundtanso (1st), ergitzz (21st), Felixpo (7th), flymordecai (24th), Forumwalker (3rd), Global_Davao (27th), Halfilipina1 (15th), ianers_ianized (13th), iloiloonline (28th), JAMAISCUS (14th), kevinb (21st), kush (5th), laffer_077 (2nd), Mango (4th), marcigerber (13th), MarcoMarco (28th), Miguel (1st), ramvingar (10th), Renkinjutsushi (1st), ritche (12th), Rodel (18th), Rodrigo (20th), Room27Master (26th), rowell_sk (7th), rmb (8th), seekers_tj (10th), Sera (21st), shadowcan_2003 (25th), simply_me (3rd), SuperDog (25th), The_Lone_Sailor (23rd), weirdo (5th), Wind_Shear (16th), xDieselJockx (3rd), XetraDax (1st), xzibit31 (17th), Yuber0000 (11th), zhock2001 (27th)

Mayo. mayo gid...daw indi ta ya tama ka sako haw? Hehehe... but thanks for the info...

shyaman

January 14th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Mayo. mayo gid...daw indi ta ya tama ka sako haw? Hehehe... but thanks for the info...

Waay ko abi nakalagaw subong nga weekend van. Masakit buol ko... may injury. :D Ti, kondi pabato sa computer eh.

wakeuptoreality

January 14th, 2007, 11:56 AM

ilo-ilo is sooooooooooooo crowded.. but still its nice... :)

WawaY[625]

January 14th, 2007, 12:03 PM

^^ oi galing naman nung tally..paano nyo ginawa yan? 15th post in iloil0 thread for me then :D

shyaman

January 14th, 2007, 12:13 PM

Way, dugo at pawis lang naman pinuhunan. :jk:

Konting tyaga at panahon lang, ok na. I have the whole day yesterday to do it but of course you need to plan what details you wanted to show so that once you already have the data, madali lang i-set up ang spreadsheet (excel lang).

WawaY[625]

January 14th, 2007, 12:20 PM

ahh akala ko may tool sa SSC para gawin yun :)

NTB

January 14th, 2007, 12:23 PM

Ok NTB. We love to hear what our officials say. Go Iloilo Tourism !
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

hehe. tani eh. galing magamo subong diri Space. Gin announce DOJ Gonzales nga dismiss Gov kag serbihan sang perpetual disqualification para indi na maka run for Governor. Talks have it nga ma take oath Armada tom.

shyaman

January 14th, 2007, 12:37 PM

;11297377']ahh akala ko may tool sa SSC para gawin yun :)

Partly, there is a tool in SSC to find out post counts of each user on every thread. I dug the Archive section and on the thread listings, pick the post count of the thread under the "replies" column and you will see the count per user name. Then consolidate and tabulate everything.

habagatcentral1

January 14th, 2007, 12:40 PM

hehe. tani eh. galing magamo subong diri Space. Gin announce DOJ Gonzales nga dismiss Gov kag serbihan sang perpetual disqualification para indi na maka run for Governor. Talks have it nga ma take oath Armada tom.

Uhmm...What happened? :? Is it that damn politicking again? :bash: Because as far as I know, Tupas is Drilon and Sec.Gonzales is Arroyo.

On what grounds did that old man from DOJ accused Tupas of?
What will happen to the Airport Project?

Shessh!!! Philippine Politics!!!! :ohno: Lapit na guid sang eleksyon!!! gaginamo na! :bash:

Sinjin P.

January 14th, 2007, 12:42 PM

@shyaman: Thanks for posting the statistics, they are interesting. But one thing though, we should not let those statistics shift the focus of the thread from Iloilo ;)

habagatcentral1

January 14th, 2007, 12:48 PM

A look on Iloilo's New Airport inside the terminal

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/topstories1.jpg
Photos by The Guardian

shyaman

January 14th, 2007, 12:49 PM

No worries Jhaelnis... it's just an ice-breaker. ;)

FrancisXavier

January 14th, 2007, 02:42 PM

Partly, there is a tool in SSC to find out post counts of each user on every thread. I dug the Archive section and on the thread listings, pick the post count of the thread under the "replies" column and you will see the count per user name. Then consolidate and tabulate everything.

pansin ko lang, bakit walang thread 6? Didnt find it?

shyaman

January 15th, 2007, 12:12 AM

pansin ko lang, bakit walang thread 6? Didnt find it?

That's right... can't find it. The link in the Archive thread doesn't work.

whyte

January 15th, 2007, 06:36 AM

A look on Iloilo's New Airport inside the terminal

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/topstories1.jpg
Photos by The Guardian

hopefully next time naton dira na mahugpa ang PLANE nga sakyan ta

:banana: :banana:

shyaman
grabe gid ba.ginpangabudlayan mo ang statistics sang ILOILO thread.
:banana:

shyaman

January 15th, 2007, 08:54 AM

shyaman
grabe gid ba.ginpangabudlayan mo ang statistics sang ILOILO thread.
:banana:

Huo eh. Galing kay daw waay ka imo ya award migo. Nagpahuwayhuway ka abi mo. Ti kondi mirisi. :D

whyte

January 15th, 2007, 11:13 AM

Huo eh. Galing kay daw waay ka imo ya award migo. Nagpahuwayhuway ka abi mo. Ti kondi mirisi. :D

sunggod ako kay waay ako awards LOL :bash:
food addict na lang LOL bwahahahaha :lol:

at least ara ako sa list mo sa ibabaw hehehe http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/images/smilies/hihi.gif

habagatcentral1

January 15th, 2007, 12:14 PM

News from Iloilo:

Na-dismiss na officially si Governor Tupas upod sang Pasay City Mayor due to charges of corruption.

@NTB. Please confirm.

And the Election Period starts now. Isa kabuhi peryahan na ni asta sa Mayo. :nuts:

Christendom

January 15th, 2007, 12:19 PM

opening salbo na sng Dinagyang sa 16. pirmo ko d ga tan-aw practice sng tribu Parianon sa plaza molo evry night.

Pacific_leopard

January 15th, 2007, 12:21 PM

the new political issue here in ILoilo is kinda bad...
have you heard about the crisis in the capitol? daw indi manami nga welcome sa dinagyang haw....hmmm...

habagatcentral1

January 15th, 2007, 12:28 PM

the new political issue here in ILoilo is kinda bad...
have you heard about the crisis in the capitol? daw indi manami nga welcome sa dinagyang haw....hmmm...

So, daw mag-Makati na ang Iloilo? Is it a political maneuvering of the Arroyo wing against the Drilon wing of the political party? The usual "corruption" cases? :? Sin-o kuno ang manugpungko anay kag sin-o ang mga manug-dalagan sa gubernatorial seat sa Iloilo? :?

akaiski_2074

January 15th, 2007, 12:32 PM

habagatcentral1

January 15th, 2007, 01:40 PM

^^ teh garot gid diri sa Iloilo, amo na siling nga if your in the opposition teh kaluoy ka lang.. aga pa kaina mga tawo sa capitol.. i dunno kung nadayon ang oath taking ni vice gov kaina..:ohno:

Daw nadayon na guid ang oath-taking ni Vice Gov Armada kaguina. Nalipat na ko kon sa diin pero amo na ni: Bisan ano pa ang hambalon sa Ombudsman or DILG, para sa Ilonggo may bahid pulitika ang nagatabo sa aton subong.

Ari na ang pinaka-daku nga teyatro nga kada 3 ka tuig nagatabo diri sa maragtas sang pungsod Pilipinas. Eleksyon na!!!! :nuts:

Ang guinakulbaan ko ay kon ano ang epekto sini sa mga new Airport project? :ohno:

NTB

January 15th, 2007, 01:41 PM

Uhmm...What happened? :? Is it that damn politicking again? :bash: Because as far as I know, Tupas is Drilon and Sec.Gonzales is Arroyo.

On what grounds did that old man from DOJ accused Tupas of?
What will happen to the Airport Project?

Shessh!!! Philippine Politics!!!! :ohno: Lapit na guid sang eleksyon!!! gaginamo na! :bash:

double dismissal cases and perpetual disqualification from running. oh well, sabi mga lawyers mali halos lahat interpretation. no trial, no procedure. lagas lang sa isa. and the perpetual disqualification stems from the fact that Edu has backed out from the gubernatorial race and there's no admi candidate. Lala pa sa martial law. But that's politics right?! Daw theater ah.:nuts:

Christendom

January 15th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Ari na ang pinaka-daku nga teyatro nga kada 3 ka tuig nagatabo diri sa maragtas sang pungsod Pilipinas. Eleksyon na!!!! :nuts:

Ang guinakulbaan ko ay kon ano ang epekto sini sa mga new Airport project? :ohno:

oo gali...ang mga airports kag interconnecting bridges basi maapektuhan bala haw. tani indi lang gid. sayang wala ko kaabot pa register sa comelec kag wala pa agid kaagi boto. hambal nila importante gid ni nga daan mag graduate ka college.

habagatcentral1

January 15th, 2007, 01:47 PM

double dismissal cases and perpetual disqualification from running. oh well, sabi mga lawyers mali halos lahat interpretation. no trial, no procedure. lagas lang sa isa. and the perpetual disqualification stems from the fact that Edu has backed out from the gubernatorial race and there's no admi candidate. Lala pa sa martial law. But that's politics right?! Daw theater ah.:nuts:

Now the question:

Who will run for the Gubernatorial Seat for Iloilo? :?

This is Philippine Politics, Chapter 1: Before the Sun Sets (Pre-Election) :lol: :nuts:

Regarding the New Aiport Project: If Tupas' sun has already set, hopefully (PLEASE) they would still continue the opening, despite the project was said to be a Drilon project. For the airport and the sake of Ilonggo people (HOPEFULLY) they set aside first politics.

Sa Ciudad naman daw wala man ko kabalaka sa political arena so far.

NTB

January 15th, 2007, 01:53 PM

So, daw mag-Makati na ang Iloilo? Is it a political maneuvering of the Arroyo wing against the Drilon wing of the political party? The usual "corruption" cases? :? Sin-o kuno ang manugpungko anay kag sin-o ang mga manug-dalagan sa gubernatorial seat sa Iloilo? :?

Korek ka guid! "corruption" cases kuno. pero daw mas masakit kay gin dismiss na, indi pa puwede kapadalagan. Now it's your prob kon mayu ka mangalagad kag wala kontra. Pa dismiss ka lang ya kag taktakan perpetual disqualification. First time natabu sa bilog Pilipinas. Gin obra pa ang injustice sa isa ka ilonggo sang ilonggo man. And if I'm not mistaken, there's a total of 6 suspensions made by the Arroyo administration vs the opposition. Pinakalala lang ang Iloilo kay DISMISSAL guid.

Just a thought...GMA, who is popularly known to have a questionable legitimacy, could just; with her allies, kick out someone who was voted legitimately (with 160,000 plus votes ahead of his opponent). Are we going to the dogs? Duh, ask siRaulo.

By the way, Armada is now governor daw. While Gallar is Vice. Pilipinas, quo vadis?:ohno:

NTB

January 15th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Now the question:

Who will run for the Gubernatorial Seat for Iloilo? :?

This is Philippine Politics, Chapter 1: Before the Sun Sets (Pre-Election) :lol: :nuts:

Regarding the New Aiport Project: If Tupas' sun has already set, hopefully (PLEASE) they would still continue the opening, despite the project was said to be a Drilon project. For the airport and the sake of Ilonggo people (HOPEFULLY) they set aside first politics.

Sa Ciudad naman daw wala man ko kabalaka sa political arena so far.

The airport is good na. so i think there's no hassle.

Defensor, Gonzales, Suplico and Garin make politics now that Tupas is out. Or is he really? hehe.

akaiski_2074

January 15th, 2007, 02:06 PM

Korek ka guid! "corruption" cases kuno. pero daw mas masakit kay gin dismiss na, indi pa puwede kapadalagan. Now it's your prob kon mayu ka mangalagad kag wala kontra. Pa dismiss ka lang ya kag taktakan perpetual disqualification. First time natabu sa bilog Pilipinas. Gin obra pa ang injustice sa isa ka ilonggo sang ilonggo man. And if I'm not mistaken, there's a total of 6 suspensions made by the Arroyo administration vs the opposition. Pinakalala lang ang Iloilo kay DISMISSAL guid.

Just a thought...GMA, who is popularly known to have a questionable legitimacy, could just; with her allies, kick out someone who was voted legitimately (with 160,000 plus votes ahead of his opponent). Are we going to the dogs? Duh, ask siRaulo.

By the way, Armada is now governor daw. While Gallar is Vice. Pilipinas, quo vadis?:ohno:

^^ ang Gallar nga ina THE Gallar nga reporter sang una? WHAT THE!!!! :ohno:

habagatcentral1

January 15th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Shessh!!!! SiRaulo guid! :bash:

Anyway, what will happen next to the Capitol? Is it "under seige"?

I cannot discuss it no longer as this political character that Filipinos have has been like this since the age of the datus! :ohno:

BYAHILO

January 15th, 2007, 04:54 PM

Pacific_leopard

January 15th, 2007, 06:44 PM

^^basta politika wala wala gid... wala diri wala man digto(not all) kun kaisa ugaling, kun sino ang maayo ginadula, ang gakabilin ang mga ido buang... kadamo na sang cases na world wide... pro subong nga mga adlaw daw tanan nga mga politiko daw gina rabies sang kuwarta... tani magbalag-o na sila...waaaaa...

BYAHILO

January 15th, 2007, 08:11 PM

oh well, u know naman gian sa politika. mahirap mamatay ang masamang damo...

and if u have noticed ang trand sa phil politics, mostly kung sino ni ang mga honest, mga maayo, kag ang maymga hinimu-an sa ila syudad or constituents, kag myembro sang oposisyun, sila ni ang wala untat nga gina birada pirmi.

NTB

January 16th, 2007, 12:53 AM

^^ ang Gallar nga ina THE Gallar nga reporter sang una? WHAT THE!!!! :ohno:

The very same one.....:lol:

BYAHILO

January 16th, 2007, 01:22 AM

btw, i saw in ABS CBN here in Manila nag commercial na sila sang Dinagyang.... pero may fine print at the bottom of the screen

**broadcast available in Iloilo City only

...

its better kaysa wala, at least the people will now start to get curious kung ano gid ni ang gina tawag nga dinagyang.

...

btw, pila na lang ka adlaw dinagyang na ang website sang festival naga katulog man gihapon. may layout na but still full of deadlinks. wala gid pulos ang website, maayo pa ang sinulog may ara na. ang masskara sang last year september pa lang may functioning website na.

whyte

January 16th, 2007, 04:50 AM

:wave:

WELCOME TO ELECTION YEAR 2007
:D

* IMO the The Capitol Siege wont affect the INTL AIRPORT since its a national projectn, so come April and we'll have a new airport. ( a good campaign propaganda also LOL )
* Dinagyang is a religious and cultural event nga pilit gina updan sang pulitika every year.Now will this year's celebration be affected by the undergoing "salvo sa kapitolyo"?Lets just wait and see :0

whyte

January 16th, 2007, 05:49 AM

posted by BUSALIAN in dinagyang.com

------------------------------------
Try ko lang send liwat.

This is very good as the Riverside Boardwalk complements the Iloilo River Master Development Plan, started five years ago and halfway through its 10-year planning lifetime, but most people don't know or they just ignore the plan. Very frustrating if you have been with the planning process . . . at least we have the Riverside Boardwalk . . .

Here are some perspectives of the plan (most of these were prepared by the San Ag Architecture with Arch. Manny Tingson):

Rehab the Fort Sn Pedro Parola, as it gives visitors their first impression of the city:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/PortSnPedroParola.jpg

repair old buildings:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/oldbuildings.jpg

mixed use arcades & night spots along river wharf (back of YMCA to Aduana):
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Riverwharfarcadedthemeshop.jpg

the jalandoni bridge area:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/perspectivejalandonibridge1.jpg

green & blue park across the jalandoni bridge:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Nabitasangreenbluepark.jpg

boardwalks for strolling, bikes, fishing:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/boardwalk.jpg

regulated fish fence for river navigation:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Fishpensnavigationalclearance.jpg

IMPRESARIO

January 16th, 2007, 06:30 AM

^^Nice concepts, i've seen them before, i particularly like the green/blue park idea and the mixed use arcades.

spacewagon1

January 16th, 2007, 06:50 AM

wow! nice perspectives!

Hello guys ! Wala na gid kabalik sina Kirby kag Wecky. Guys, I hope y'all enjoying your vacations.

Weck, kumusta na ang Iloilo?

spacewagon1

January 16th, 2007, 06:56 AM

hehe. tani eh. galing magamo subong diri Space. Gin announce DOJ Gonzales nga dismiss Gov kag serbihan sang perpetual disqualification para indi na maka run for Governor. Talks have it nga ma take oath Armada tom.
I hope ma-resolve na ina ang bickering dira sa aton sa Iloilo, NTB. I just called Iloilo today. Though medyo magamo ang capitol, the city and the province remains very peaceful. Daw wala man gihapon nagbag-o. It's ironic that the governor we voted to serve our province was dismissed wihtout given due process. I hope justice will reign in our country.

spacewagon1

January 16th, 2007, 07:08 AM

Fil-Estate says it will spend P2.5B this year

Fil-Estate, claiming to be now debt-free, said it would also complete this year its condotels at the Fairways and Blue Waters resort on Boracay Island and was planning to develop a second hotel in the Camp John Hay leisure estate in the northern city of Baguio. In the central Philippines province of Iloilo, it plans to build a residential and golf estate in Santa Barbara town, the company said.The company said its board had approved a plan to raise its authorized capital to P5.0 billion from P2.8 billion.

sans politics in our provincial capitol, Iloilo is definitely awakening. And it's nice to be part of Iloilo City and Iloilo Province's success. I hope we'll continue our help in promoting our home province especially here abroad. I want to post sang gin-forward nga PM ni Kirby and Wecky.

Gian, thank you so much sa imo.

A week from now, the world will witness Dinagyang Festival. Ara na siya sa TFC by ABS-CBN. Ang GMA kuno hambal sang mga relatives ko paspas man sang promotion sa Iloilo. And almost all malls in the city may ara nga mga activities for Dinagyang.

spacewagon1

January 16th, 2007, 07:20 AM

20 Dinagyang tribes this year

ILOILO City -- The Dinagyang Foundation capitulated to the request of the Association of Tribes of Iloilo (ATI) to allow the 20 listed Ati-atihan tribes without any reduction to perform this year's edition of the Dinagyang Ati-atihan competition.

Dinagyang executive director Ben Jimena said the foundation executive committee and Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas approved the participation of all 20 tribes in deference to an early decision to reduce the number to only 15 tribes.

ATI president Carlos Ebro Jr. said it is already very late to disturb the dancing choreography of the top 15 tribes to absorb the warriors of five eliminated tribes.

Furthermore, the 20 tribes have already received their financial subsidy from the foundation and spent the money for their uniforms, snacks and transport allowance, he added.

Additional financial subsidy of P20,000 will be given to each Dinagyang tribe next week. Jimena said, however, the ATI is also amenable to the suggestion of reduction by 2008 staging of Dinagyang Festival should the last five tribes fall below the performance criteria.

source: Panay News (www.panaynews.com.ph)

whyte

January 16th, 2007, 09:35 AM

Defiant Iloilo gov says politics behind ouster move

A defiant Iloilo Gov. Niel Tupas Sr on Tuesday said that the dismissal order issued by the Office of the Ombudsman against him was a politically-motivated attempt to convince him to switch loyalties to the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

Tupas, in an interview aired over QTV’s Balitanghali news program, claimed his dismissal could be Malacanang’s “revenge" for his refusal to abandon Sen. Franklin Drilon, under whose Liberal Party wing the governor is allied.

“I am a victim of politics. I am paying my political dues for backing Sen. Franklin Drilon when he called for the resignation of President Arroyo in 2005," he said in Filipino.

Drilon’s LP wing joined former President Corazon Aquino, members of the political opposition and other critics of the Arroyo administration on July 8, 2005 in calling for the resignation of President Arroyo following allegations that the 2004 presidential elections were rigged in favor of the administration.

The allegations were based on a taped telephone conversation where the President supposedly tried to get an assurance from a male person - widely believed to be former elections commissioner Virgilio Garcillano - that she would win by a million votes in Mindanao for the 2004 presidential race.

Drilon and his allies in the LP have been at odds with the Arroyo administration since then

MORE http://www.gmanews.tv/story/27046/Defiant-Iloilo-gov-says-politics-behind-ouster-move

habagatcentral1

January 16th, 2007, 09:40 AM

hay ambot.. na intra na naman sa listahang suspension/dismissal carnical party.

tsk tsk this is definitely bad for iloilo...

honestly, daw wala na ko gani tani gana mag pa iloilo, its just that, i have already made commtiments for some people, kag nangin tradisyon ko na ang mag pa dinagyang every year..

i just hope that these smoke clears up before dinagyang.

Never mind politics. Its everywhere anyway. Endemic naman na. Anyway, it is discouraging to have this kind of politics lingering in our system for already generations.

Right now, we have 2 governors (one has taken oath, the other one who refused to leave the Capitol). Former is Armada and the latter is Tupas. Same thing that happened in Cavite a few months ago. But lets hope it will not be the end of Iloilo's progress.

Politicians will forever be politicians. :lol:

The talk of Iloilo this week: Politics

habagatcentral1

January 16th, 2007, 10:16 AM

Rewind <<<
This pic was taken in early 2006.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/BernieMack_66_1.jpg

habagatcentral1

January 16th, 2007, 10:18 AM

^^Nice concepts, i've seen them before, i particularly like the green/blue park idea and the mixed use arcades.

They are already in the DPWH Regional Office as Dioramas. Ang duta nga guinkalkal nila sa floodway project ang usaron nila para i-reclaim sa mga fishponds para makahimo sang parke nga lapit sa guinatawag nga "Iloilo Boulevard".

whyte

January 17th, 2007, 04:34 AM

:eek: natabunan na ang trhead naton kag sa page2 ko na ini nakita :lol:

personally, Id like the are between Diversion Road and Gaisano City to be a commercial area than a just a park though they have to "reclaim" that area first before building tall buildings and making big structures.

the "beautification" of muelle loney seemed to have been put in to "waste" since that area is still dead amidts the lights/the trees (may ara bala)/the "promenade" look etc.

id like the whole stretch of rotary/port san pedro be one big park (though mabudlay since seaport na gid sya subong) and the whole stretch of the batiano river be greened and "promenaded" :D

GoodSuccess

January 17th, 2007, 05:51 AM

GoodSuccess

January 17th, 2007, 06:15 AM

habagatcentral1

January 17th, 2007, 06:23 AM

Ti kita nyo ,ang mga politico sa ILOILO ,ang una nga mga masabad.We ILONGGOS take pride in our inherent intellegence.But look at the politicians we elect.Na sentensiyahan ,gina defy pa gihapon.Kahuluya gid!

How can i present my ideas here with this kind of environment in iloilo?It will be useless.IMO we need the likes of RENE VILLA as GOVERNOR there.Or even the likes of Jed Mabilog.But not Edu.....pls lang.

My two cents folks...

Kahuluya gid ining si TUPAZ.Doesnt he know that his actions are being feed worldwide thru ANC.He looked really dumb in his interview.Bal an na niya nga bungol sya sige pa gihapon pa interview live.

Hay ang mga amigo ko abroad ga tinawag kag ga kilinadlaw.

tsk tsk tsk.:ohno:

Politicians!!! Grabe ang pride sang Gov. Pero tuod man, may kulay pulitika guid sa pagkakas sa iya sa pagka-Gobernador. This is too feudal! :bash:

Old man politics! Katigulang na sa ila, ga-inaway pa sa atubang sang publiko!!! :bash: Kahuluya!!! Sec.Gonzales versus Governor Tupas, daw nagka-2nd childhood nanda! :nuts: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

This would affect negatively for the provincial business sector IF they continue this immature political behaviour. :ohno:

Pero so far, sa Ciudad naman, daw wala nahadlok kay ahem ehem.... pulitika guid ya sa Pilipinas. Its really a big theatre of clowns!!!!! :lol:

GoodSuccess

January 17th, 2007, 06:41 AM

Politicians!!! Grabe ang pride sang Gov. Pero tuod man, may kulay pulitika guid sa pagkakas sa iya sa pagka-Gobernador. This is too feudal! :bash:

Old man politics! Katigulang na sa ila, ga-inaway pa sa atubang sang publiko!!! :bash: Kahuluya!!! Sec.Gonzales versus Governor Tupas, daw nagka-2nd childhood nanda! :nuts: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

This would affect negatively for the provincial business sector IF they continue this immature political behaviour. :ohno:

Pero so far, sa Ciudad naman, daw wala nahadlok kay ahem ehem.... pulitika guid ya sa Pilipinas. Its really a big theatre of clowns!!!!! :lol:

Hey Bernie,you seem to be among the upright Ilonggos out there.I want to know more of you.Can you please send me a private message.:)

habagatcentral1

January 17th, 2007, 06:56 AM

Hey Bernie,you seem to be among the upright Ilonggos out there.I want to know more of you.Can you please send me a private message.:)

Hehehe!!! I'm not that upright, hehehe! :lol:

Anyway, sent you a PM.

Its just a political observation in Iloilo. Traditional Politics since the time of the Datus or even the 10 Bornean Datus, hehehe! :D

Because despite DILG or Ombudsman's claimed that it has nothing to do with politics or has no political colour, for the Ilonggo public: "Pulitika guid na ya biskan ano-anuhon mo pa na nga rason!"

And despite that if the Governor has maligned or abused his power or whatever his sins are, as part of the Human Rights: "Every Human Being is entitled to have a fair Trial". But where is it? It was all too sudden. No trial, just a perpetual dismissal ASAP. No wonder why our country cannot prosper! This is "justice" (or injustice) served for a politico/s, what about the ordinary people?

I'm not siding anyone in this case except for the common good of the Ilonggo public. Kon ano ang makaayo sang mga kasimanwa ta. Labot ko sa ila nga personal na interes sang mga pulitiko! Sa mag-abot nga Mayo, magboto sang husto, indi magpinalagpat! Kay sa aton man ni.

"The Authority of the Government Emanates from The People"

I apologize if I went a bit political here. Just for my two cents though. Any lighter news please? :D

lewdsaint

January 17th, 2007, 09:43 AM

thanks to busalian (from dinagyang.com)

we're helping develop and promote ecotourism sites, here are some sites:

maasin watershed, iloilo
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/panay%20ecotourism%20sites/VisitMaasinTarp.jpg

Naasug Point, Malay, Aklan (just across boracay island)
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/panay%20ecotourism%20sites/naasugposter.jpg

Malumpati-Bugang River, Pandan,Antique
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/panay%20ecotourism%20sites/malumpatiposter.jpg

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 17th, 2007, 09:57 AM

Japan funds P496-M road project in Iloilo

ILOILO City - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now accelerating the scheduled works of the P496-million Iloilo East Coast-Capiz Road or Contract Package 3 of the Arterial Road Links Development Project Phase 5.

Based on the directive of DPWH Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. to fast track all vital infrastructure projects especially in rural areas, DPWH Philippine Japan Highway Loan Project Director Vicente Perez reported that the road project is already 67.23 percent complete, ahead of 13.15 percent compared to its scheduled accomplishment rating.

The Iloilo East Coast-Capiz road project will cater to the transportation needs of 11 municipalities of Iloilo province.

Upon its completion, the project will pave way to socio-economic development as it provides reliable access roads going in and out of the beach resorts and other tourist destinations in Panay Island, Perez said.

more...

http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm

Now Bernie this is the lighter and Good news for today. :banana:

BYAHILO

January 17th, 2007, 09:57 AM

wow naasug is lovely! gusto ko mag kadto da!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 17th, 2007, 10:09 AM

Janiuay celebrates the 1st Lanot Festival
By Bombette G. Marin

WITH vast majority of the land usable for agricultural purposes, the largely agricultural economy of the town has proven resilient in troubled times. Janiuays' most important industry is the production of its chief crop---banana, commercially valuable not only because of its fruit and foliage, also its fiber---Lanot, extracted from the stalk of a banana plant, is the town's identified OTOP (One Town One Product).

The potential role of lanot as a major instrument for socio-economic development of the municipality of Janiuay cannot be overemphasized. This potential cannot be realized unless it is developed and promoted. The town has been at pains to promote itself as the lanot capital of the province of Iloilo.

more...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/01/17/feat/janiuay.celebrates.the.1st.lanot.festival.html

Hala Bira Janiuay!:banana: :banana: :banana:

IAMME

January 17th, 2007, 10:21 AM

Traffic scene at Bonifiacio Drive
gTF-RBjeG8M

habagatcentral1

January 17th, 2007, 10:27 AM

^^ Landmark of the week sa Iloilo. Very timely. Capitol, hehehe!!! :D

by the way, any updates sa shirt?

Pacific_leopard

January 17th, 2007, 12:48 PM

The Iloilo Customs House

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/360359139_1080eae051.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/360401649_e603fac24b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/360401651_5b63f85c9f.jpg

Calle Real

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/360359140_c00dac61fd.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/360359141_cb644637d5.jpg

Jaro Colonial Building by Kianshi

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/360401650_a4e051fbf7.jpg

and don't forget to visit...

http://http://farm1.static.flickr.com/140/360401652_213500c87a.jpg (http://www.lingganay.blogspot.com)

chymera00

January 17th, 2007, 01:06 PM

Anyway, speaking of Iloilo...ano na ang hitsura sang Iloilo haw? Ever sleepy before the big event?

Ara na ang mga stalls sa Delgado? What's new from the previous Dinagyang? May giant tarpaulins na ginabutang ang telcos? If there is, hopefully they won't ruin the view unlike 2 years ago when Smart covered with gigantic tarpaulins, the facades of heritage establishments.
There are already a lot of Dinagyang banners lining the streets and you can hear the beating drums during tribe practices in the evening. For the preparations in the city proper, I have yet to know because I was supposed to go there kguina from school (WVSU). Unfortunately, the roads to the capitol were closed because of the vehicle and other physical barricades, which I think will go on for a few more days. Grr...

BTW, first report guid sa TV Patrol ang Iloilo ... dasun pag interview sang isa ka capitol employee hambal ya kuno it's "business as usual" and that they have to serve "the clientil" ;) haha

A look on Iloilo's New Airport inside the terminal

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/topstories1.jpg
Photos by The Guardian
cool ... thanks for posting Bernie
:wave:

WELCOME TO ELECTION YEAR 2007
:D

* IMO the The Capitol Siege wont affect the INTL AIRPORT since its a national projectn, so come April and we'll have a new airport. ( a good campaign propaganda also LOL )
* Dinagyang is a religious and cultural event nga pilit gina updan sang pulitika every year.Now will this year's celebration be affected by the undergoing "salvo sa kapitolyo"?Lets just wait and see :0
I'm concerned too ... the Capitol Area is a venue for some events, it'll be unfortunate if the festival gets compromised because politics.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Nabitasangreenbluepark.jpg

Iloilo River Master Development Plan ... they are already starting to land-fill the fishponds extensively, I'll take a new pic if I get the chance ... Are the pictures just proposals, or are they the perspectives of the plans that will actually be built.

GoodSuccess

January 17th, 2007, 01:36 PM

Hehehe!!! I'm not that upright, hehehe! :lol:

Anyway, sent you a PM.

Its just a political observation in Iloilo. Traditional Politics since the time of the Datus or even the 10 Bornean Datus, hehehe! :D

Because despite DILG or Ombudsman's claimed that it has nothing to do with politics or has no political colour, for the Ilonggo public: "Pulitika guid na ya biskan ano-anuhon mo pa na nga rason!"

And despite that if the Governor has maligned or abused his power or whatever his sins are, as part of the Human Rights: "Every Human Being is entitled to have a fair Trial". But where is it? It was all too sudden. No trial, just a perpetual dismissal ASAP. No wonder why our country cannot prosper! This is "justice" (or injustice) served for a politico/s, what about the ordinary people?

I'm not siding anyone in this case except for the common good of the Ilonggo public. Kon ano ang makaayo sang mga kasimanwa ta. Labot ko sa ila nga personal na interes sang mga pulitiko! Sa mag-abot nga Mayo, magboto sang husto, indi magpinalagpat! Kay sa aton man ni.

"The Authority of the Government Emanates from The People"

I apologize if I went a bit political here. Just for my two cents though. Any lighter news please? :D

Lighter news?yes.....TUPAZ has got the TRO already thereby continuing his ........no comment!:)

habagatcentral1

January 17th, 2007, 02:32 PM

Lighter news?yes.....TUPAZ has got the TRO already thereby continuing his ........no comment!:)

Nakadto daw kagina ang mga Pulis kag pwersahan nila i-abre ang Capitol. Abi ko 2 days pa? Pero anyway, me ara na guid sya TRO for 2 months only,hehehe! :

Ari ang storya:

Iloilo governor gets 60-day TRO vs dismissal (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=44023)
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr., Carla Gomez, Felipe V. Celino
Inquirer.net

Guys, please update us regarding this situation. Were keeping eye over this "event". Kay kis-a tam-an guid ka-sensationalize guinapagwa sa National Media (especially Kapamilya channel kon kis-a).

whyte

January 18th, 2007, 05:28 AM

BAD publicity for ILOILO in time for DINAGYANG

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 18th, 2007, 06:19 AM

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Nabitasangreenbluepark.jpg

Iloilo River Master Development Plan ... they are already starting to land-fill the fishponds extensively, I'll take a new pic if I get the chance ... Are the pictures just proposals, or are they the perspectives of the plans that will actually be built.[/QUOTE]

Yup, this will push theu this is part of the Jalandoni Bridge project...

I hope to see these structures invade the horizon...:banana: :banana: :banana:

Hala Bira!

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

January 18th, 2007, 07:58 AM

FVR, British Ambassador Beckingham to grace golf tourney

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Former President Fidel V. Ramos and British Ambassador Peter Beckingham will grace the four-day Mayor Jerry Trenas- Dinagyang Golf tournament. The golf tournament will kick off on January 22, 2007 at the Sta. Barbara Gold Course.

Oscar Nava, chair of the golf tournament said Ramos and Ambassador Beckingham are among the long list of dignitaries who will attend the tournament. They are also expecting Manila Mayor Lito Atienza and other officials of the government.

The golf tournament is only one of the activities designed to give further color to the Dinagyang festival. There are other sports competitions which the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation and the city government have formulated.

Nava described the tournament as a major and international golfing event. He said they are expecting players from Australia, United States, Japan, Korea, Germany, New Zealand, Guam and also from Europe. Members of the Society of 1907, an oldest golf playing club formed in the United Kingdom. From local event, this become s an international event.

Currently, there are already 220 participants who have registered for the tournament. They are expecting some 600-800 participants. He said they want the golf tournament to start on January 22 as there is no other golf course in the city or province where the players can play. The Sta. Barbara Golf Course can only accommodate 150 players. After the tournament, there will be a grandiose awarding ceremony at the Nelly's Garden.

However, even if the golf tournament group have already planned for a grand tournament and celebration, Nava said they are looking for additional sponsors for the tournament.

***Another milestone for ILOILO, Dinagyang, Sta. Barbara and Golf in the Philippines!
Hala Bira!

lewdsaint

January 18th, 2007, 08:57 AM

Bay-i da anay ang pulitika...let's promote our Dinagyang Festival!!!

Experience and feel the beat of Dinagyang 2007

COME and witness Dinagyang 2007 in Iloilo City and experience the spectacle of the sights and sounds of the Best Tourism Event in the Philippines.

Come to Iloilo and be a part of the spectacle of Dinagyang 2007.

Link : http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/01/17/life/experience.and.feel.the.beat.of.dinagyang.2007.html

Hala Bira!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

NTB

January 18th, 2007, 09:40 AM

Kahuluya gid ining si TUPAZ.Doesnt he know that his actions are being feed worldwide thru ANC.He looked really dumb in his interview.Bal an na niya nga bungol sya sige pa gihapon pa interview live.

Hay ang mga amigo ko abroad ga tinawag kag ga kilinadlaw.

tsk tsk tsk.:ohno:

I pity you.

I'm definite you are not aware of the legal issues here sa capitol that's why ang napang commentaran mo ang pagkabungol sang tawo. You don't call somebody dumb just like that. Cause I won't EVEN call you that...By the way, it's TUPAS hija.

It's no longer a local issue, national na siya. With 5 governors of Western Visayas, The President and members of the Governors' League, Senators Pangilinan, Biazon & Drilon, Congressmen Aquino and Escudero and Mayor Binay denouncing the hastiness of the dismissal and what transpired yesterday.

Christendom

January 18th, 2007, 10:02 AM

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Try ko lang send liwat.

This is very good as the Riverside Boardwalk complements the Iloilo River Master Development Plan, started five years ago and halfway through its 10-year planning lifetime, but most people don't know or they just ignore the plan. Very frustrating if you have been with the planning process . . . at least we have the Riverside Boardwalk . . .

Here are some perspectives of the plan (most of these were prepared by the San Ag Architecture with Arch. Manny Tingson):

green & blue park across the jalandoni bridge:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Nabitasangreenbluepark.jpg

Like there in Bacolod. These people have a creative ideas on what will be the future of our city looks like. They were very visionary, for example the reclamation area will be called as the Masskara City. At the edge of the city at BREDCO there will be a Mask shaped human made island, very cool idea. These Architects and soon to be Architects have in common "Positive and Bright Future". go go ilonggos
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/zyanz/bacolod/S8000033.jpg

Visit their exhibit at Gaisano City Supermall - Araneta St., Bacolod City.

akaiski_2074

January 18th, 2007, 01:02 PM

GoodSuccess

January 18th, 2007, 02:14 PM

I pity you.

I'm definite you are not aware of the legal issues here sa capitol that's why ang napang commentaran mo ang pagkabungol sang tawo. You don't call somebody dumb just like that. Cause I won't EVEN call you that...By the way, it's TUPAS hija.

It's no longer a local issue, national na siya. With 5 governors of Western Visayas, The President and members of the Governors' League, Senators Pangilinan, Biazon & Drilon, Congressmen Aquino and Escudero and Mayor Binay denouncing the hastiness of the dismissal and what transpired yesterday.

First of all,the young lady in my avatar is my daughter and im her father.I dont need to know legal issues to tell your governor that he is bungol.Anybody who happened to see that live television interview would really say that your governor is bungol.And he knowing of his hearing deffect would still venture into grandstanding live on worldwide tv just to hold on to his position.That is why it is my personal opinion that he looked DUMB in that live interview.Have you noticed how abruptly the interview was cut off by ABS/CBN?Simply because it was a real dumb interview.Whats wrong with that.

Second,Tupas or Tupaz doesnt matter,we are not in a spelling bee contest.

Third you tend to show this forum that i am ignorant of the political goings on in ILOILO.And you tell me this is already a national issue,whats national on this event?The politicians you mentioned here are all oppositionist.I tell you ,rather this is an election related issue for eternal power and control.HASTY MOVE...so what do you expect the administration should do?Just let your governor go away with his case?

Common let us do away with hipocracy here.Landslide?Does this mean that if a candidate won by a landslide he is already above the law.The act of defiance by your governor,and the mention of the word LANDSLIDE VICTORY,shows the kind of governor you have and you as his believers.

Pathetic!

GoodSuccess

January 18th, 2007, 02:26 PM

^^ NTB, sensyaha lang wala sila kabalo nga landslide ang pagdaog ni Tupas last election. Daw wala man labot ang pagka bungol sa performance niya as Governor?

ari lang buot ko silingon in the form of a quotation "Luxury, is a way of being ignorant, comfortably. An approach to the open market of least information. "

Please read my post above and judge for yourself who is ignorant between the two of us.

Huh! Did i say that the governors being bungol affected his performance?
What are you talking about LANDSLIDE VICTORY....you are simply incoherent..

habagatcentral1

January 18th, 2007, 06:21 PM

Nakupow! Enough of Politics! Biskan anhon mo, pulitika guid ina!
Tan-awa, frontpage dayon ta sa balita kagina aga!
IMO, it was REALLY brutal on what happened yesterday. Kon ara man ko guro didto, ay ambot na lang. Biskan kon ano ang sala sang tawo, me ara pa sya guihapon right para tratuhon nga tawo. Basic Human Right na gani ina.

Bad Publicity for Iloilo right now. :ohno:

Since the Capitol Tension has subsided for a while:

Dinagyang na ta! :banana:

Kalimiti anay ang pulitika kag magsinadya ta! :banana:

@Wecky. ang airport pix mo ha, ayaw pagkalimtan. :D

FrancisXavier

January 18th, 2007, 06:25 PM

brutal naman talaga kasi ginawa nila sa capitol..

IMPRESARIO

January 18th, 2007, 07:59 PM

^^Indeed, i saw the TV-PAtrol video last night, yikes! nakakahiya. I'm not a big Tupas fan but that was really awful how they conducted themselves (police/DILG).

death327

January 18th, 2007, 09:58 PM

Magaling! Magaling! Magaling!:applause: :applause: :applause: What a fabulous, thrilling, active political drama... the actors are so stupid.

Well well... election time is nearing... it's time to make a scene. Baw daw magsisimbang gabi ako ngayong January ah!

whyte

January 19th, 2007, 03:08 AM

:lol: @ magaling!magaling!magaling!

GoodSuccess

January 19th, 2007, 03:27 AM

Please read my post above and judge for yourself who is ignorant between the two of us.

Huh! Did i say that the governors being bungol affected his performance?
What are you talking about LANDSLIDE VICTORY....you are simply incoherent..

^^Indeed, i saw the TV-PAtrol video last night, yikes! nakakahiya. I'm not a big Tupas fan but that was really awful how they conducted themselves (police/DILG).

Yes,it was brutal indeed!Mabait pa nga ang mga military eh.No gunshots heard and no casualties.Dapat ni ratrat na nila yon.Ikaw ba naman postingan sang NPA kag mga EX convicts from the provincial jail,what would you do?Do you expect the military to bring birthday cakes at the capitol building?Do you think the military will act that way without justification?Common guys...:ohno:

This is clearly a showcase of GREED OF POWER!If you think otherwise,so be it.But i will never surrender my ilonggo intellect to this power greedy dramatic family fuedalist.You can pity them cause they were dehumanized in a way,but i think they were asking for that reception.This governor thinks he owns the provincial capitol and continue to insists on his claim because of you.....blind and deaf believers.:bash:

shyaman

January 19th, 2007, 03:53 AM

Bad publicity indeed for Iloilo. My aunt and uncle who have seen the news footage here even asked me if it is safe to proceed to their holiday in Iloilo on February 04-13, in time for Passi’s fiesta. Kay daw magamo kuno. They were having this scenario that they will be caught in between street protests, riots, NPA-military urban clash, etc. Siling ko sa ila, confined lang sa provincial capitol ang ginamo. Sa gwa, normal tanan nga nagakatinabo.

lewdsaint

January 19th, 2007, 04:52 AM

Bay-i da anay ang mga pulitika nga ina! Let's focus sa upcoming Dinagyang Festival.

Experience and feel the beat of Dinagyang 2007

COME and witness Dinagyang 2007 in Iloilo City and experience the spectacle of the sights and sounds of the Best Tourism Event in the Philippines.

This year, the events are slated on January 27 and 28.

Hala Bira!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :banana: :banana: :banana:

lewdsaint

January 19th, 2007, 05:09 AM

Iloilo City Is Ready For Dinagyang 2007

Major thoroughfares in Iloilo City will be close this afternoon (january 19, 2007) for the Opening Salvo of Dinagyang 2007 Ati. The final count of 20 tribes will be traversing the dinagyang parade route. Mr Ben Jimena of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) over an interview with a local radio station said that the tribes, even though not in their contest uniforms which are kept secret until contest day, will be wearing colorful attires for tomorrows parade. Definitely, the parade will be a sign of things to come.

Mr Jimena further stated that the tribes for Kasadyahan competition increased to 9 tribes from 7. Eight of which are from various municipalities in the province of Iloilo and one coming from the province of Antique.

Dinagyang tickets for seats in judging area number 1 at Freedom Grandstand was already sold out. Tickets for other judging areas are still available, though.

Furthermore, the IDFI is talking to various beverage companies about selling beverages in plastic containers or cans instead of glass bottles to minimize the damage just in case fights takes place.

Hala Bira!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Mga Kasimanwa, pasensya lang kamo kung i-post ko puro dinagyang diri biskan may ara na nga Thread sa Dinagyang. Gusto ko lang matabunan ang topiko sa pulitika!!!

Sige....sugod na 'ta count down para sa dinagyang. Next week waswas na pasundayag sa Iloilo.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

GoodSuccess

January 19th, 2007, 05:23 AM

lewdsaint

January 19th, 2007, 05:31 AM

Ayos gid! I'm also visting that site regularly (pero lurker lang ako). Gung-an ka na gali digto. Hehehe!

Sorry but have to reply.Anyway have you seen the site i gave you?How was it?:)

lewdsaint

January 19th, 2007, 06:42 AM

DINAGYANG
The New Frontier in Power Festival

By Bombette G. Marin

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/tourism/photo/tourism2.jpg

Festivals bring people together and in the Philippine society, they play an important part as it celebrates something important in the life of the community. Normal life is suspended and the daily worries are forgotten for as long as the festival lasts.

The festival tradition of DINAGYANG started when the replica of the image of Sto. Nino (child Jesus) of Cebu was brought to Iloilo City in 1968. Headed by Fr. Sulpicio Ebderes, OSA, together with the delegation from the Cofradia Del Sto. Nino in Cebu , the image, up to this day, is enshrined at the San Jose Parish church.

Formerly called Iloilo Ati-atihan in 1969, the term Dinagyang was launched as the official festival name in 1977 by the late Mr. Pacifico Sudario, a writer and radio broadcaster. Dinagyang, coined from the Hiligaynon word “dagyang” or “to make merry,” is celebrated every last weekend of January. It is a grand presentation that features colorful costumes with huge props, accompanied by the pulsating rhythm of the drums where soot-painted dancers or warriors parade in a more lavish and choreographed steps that capture the spirit of the festival. It is Iloilo’s own way of thanking Sto. Niño for the many blessings He has showered to the Ilonggo populace.

Evidently, the Hala-Bira tradition in Iloilo originates from Kalibos’ Ati-atihan where the beating of the drums is tied together with the festival tradition of a group of dancers or performers parading and moving in different formations through the streets. With costumes incorporating natural objects together such as fabrics, shells, beads to create the dancers’ headdress and costume. Each object and combination of objects were to represent a certain idea or spiritual force.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/tourism/photo/tourism3.jpg

The Dinagyang music is a rich network of musical tradition that has developed all through the years. It has certain distinctive traits where it uses repetition as an organizing principle. There are many different modes of expression in the Dinagyang music. Normally, drum ensembles play interlocking patterns during the duration of the dance performances. Each drummer uses a special method of striking the drumhead to produce varying pitches and timbres. Others incorporate rattles and an iron bell, which is struck with a stick to produce a repeated pattern.

The Dinagyang beat is distinctive and an infectious sound. And in the recent years, the beat is rapidly inspiring audiences with its unique mixture of Brazilian beat and funky Latin dance groves. From the blissful rhythms to hip-hop riffs, tunes are playful, vital and energetic: they make one dance. It is intimate and exuberant.

Alongside the beating of the drums is the Dinagyang dance, varied in style and function. The dancing steps play a crucial role in the competition. Common dance patterns include team dances using formalized patterns, such as straight lines or circular formations; group dances that allow individuals to emerge and display their skills; and solo dances, often performed by a powerful individual or the most professional in the group. Bodily postures vary from the upright stance; to the earth-oriented movements, performing intricate foot and hand movements. Normally, dancers hold either a spear or a shield and the image of Sr. Sto Niño. The Dinagyang dance has also been affected by social change. Nowadays, frequently relying on symbolic gestures and magnificent costumes, dances often narrate stories based on mythology, historical events, and legends, with performances lasting for not less than seven minutes and not exceeding 10 minutes.

The rich colors of their costumes complements every skin tone. The flawless moves provide a discreet sparkle in the eyes of every dancer. Yet it is in the festive spirit of every performer that Dinagyang comes alive.

Come and witness Dinagyang Festival 2007 with 20 of the best tribes the Dinagyang Festival has ever-produced in its 39 years of existence in Iloilo on January 28, quietly attracting the world’s eyes with its power performances.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/tourism/photo/tourism1.jpg

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

NTB

January 19th, 2007, 10:23 AM

Yes,it was brutal indeed!Mabait pa nga ang mga military eh.No gunshots heard and no casualties.Dapat ni ratrat na nila yon.Ikaw ba naman postingan sang NPA kag mga EX convicts from the provincial jail,what would you do?Do you expect the military to bring birthday cakes at the capitol building?Do you think the military will act that way without justification?Common guys...:ohno:

This is clearly a showcase of GREED OF POWER!If you think otherwise,so be it.But i will never surrender my ilonggo intellect to this power greedy dramatic family fuedalist.You can pity them cause they were dehumanized in a way,but i think they were asking for that reception.This governor thinks he owns the provincial capitol and continue to insists on his claim because of you.....blind and deaf believers.:bash:

Saan ka ba galing? You don't even know how to spell Tupas before eh galing mo nang humirit. Ilonggo intellect? Aw, kiss my a....Paniwalang paniwala ka pa sa hambal nga NPAs and ex convicts ni Raul. Girl, the media should have been the first nga makapatunay nga may presence of ex convicts. Gosh, I pity you. Super kaalam panulukan mo sa kaugalingon mo. You don't even know the merit of the case. Stay ka na lang sa business mo. You're better off there!

It's just sickening that there are people like you who are ignorant yet very vindictive. The support of the people sa "bungol" nga governor is overwhelming. Funny pero it's a domino effect. Mapagwa na ang tanan nga city mayors and governors sang ila collective stand regarding this matter. Even Mayors Belmonte and Atienza, who are supporters of the President, have made their stand. It has become a national issue. You should be proud that Governor Tupas, together with Mayor Binay, has become a symbol against oppression. But it would be expecting too much from you. Now, who's the dumb one?

NTB

January 19th, 2007, 10:37 AM

^^ NTB, sensyaha lang wala sila kabalo nga landslide ang pagdaog ni Tupas last election. Daw wala man labot ang pagka bungol sa performance niya as Governor?

ari lang buot ko silingon in the form of a quotation "Luxury, is a way of being ignorant, comfortably. An approach to the open market of least information. "

Yup, figured that out Akai. She castigated the governor because of that one live interview which she thought was dumb. Nahuya siya kay nagwa pagkabungol gob Iloilo. Well I'd rather have one bungol governor, than this ms-know-it-all. Wake up hija, wala to siya gin cut cause dumb ang dating ya. Gin cut adto kay wala na time. Watch Bandila, para ma-update ka man bala sang gakatabo. Btw, that picture shows more of your character goodsuccess... good what? oh never mind.

akaiski_2074

January 19th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Yup, figured that out Akai. She castigated the governor because of that one live interview which she thought was dumb. Nahuya siya kay nagwa pagkabungol gob Iloilo. Well I'd rather have one bungol governor, than this ms-know-it-all. Wake up hija, wala to siya gin cut cause dumb ang dating ya. Gin cut adto kay wala na time. Watch Bandila, para ma-update ka man bala sang gakatabo. Btw, that picture shows more of your character goodsuccess... good what? oh never mind.

^^ @ NTB kadlaw na lang ko ah.. :nuts: panidugan ko na lang pagiging incoherent ko..: :rofl:

GoodSuccess

January 19th, 2007, 11:26 AM

Saan ka ba galing? You don't even know how to spell Tupas before eh galing mo nang humirit. Ilonggo intellect? Aw, kiss my a....Paniwalang paniwala ka pa sa hambal nga NPAs and ex convicts ni Raul. Girl, the media should have been the first nga makapatunay nga may presence of ex convicts. Gosh, I pity you. Super kaalam panulukan mo sa kaugalingon mo. You don't even know the merit of the case. Stay ka na lang sa business mo. You're better off there!

It's just sickening that there are people like you who are ignorant yet very vindictive. The support of the people sa "bungol" nga governor is overwhelming. Funny pero it's a domino effect. Mapagwa na ang tanan nga city mayors and governors sang ila collective stand regarding this matter. Even Mayors Belmonte and Atienza, who are supporters of the President, have made their stand. It has become a national issue. You should be proud that Governor Tupas, together with Mayor Binay, has become a symbol against oppression. But it would be expecting too much from you. Now, who's the dumb one?

So here you are now my dear princess.I now know who you are and i guess you still dont know me.Unless you were told already.I was trying to upload my real face in my avatar here,but so surprised it wont upload.Anyway,my present avatar is my symbol at the most popular boxing site in asia.That is king hulk in my avatar and that is me.

First you are asking where i come from?What do you mean by that?Its a broad question...Well i will be assuming now.I think you are asking whether i am somebody..To answer you directly...I am a nobody who takes pride in paying my taxes dilligently...Thats it,no more no less.

Second,Again we go back to the spelling of your FAMOUS FAMILY NAME....TUPAS....Inday why are you so concened about this matter?Are you going to become sick if i spelled it wrongly?In my mind now is,your family is in dreamland of having grandious thoughts about how your family is situated above the rest.Are you thinking you are God,that it is a sin to misspell your family name?

Ive got alot of wrong spelled words in my posts,why the hell are you so fucosed in your family name alone?Answer me why?

Third is about the intellegence report.

The military thrives on intellegence reports,if not ,then i will call them also dumb military.Just like the governors interview.This matter i wont delve on with you.wala ko diri labot ya.But my view on this is...let the judicial courts decide.

Fourth ...again you are name calling big politicians.Since you are equally big,i advise you to go on with your so called collective ..whatever i dont care.Mind you please dont ever mention the name BINAY .I always get sick hearing or seeing that name.

You call me ignorant and vindictive,its your choice,and i dont really care...MIND YOU AGAIN"HOW CAN ONE PERSON BE VINDICTIVE IF HE IS IGNORANT"?Maskin ang buang may rason kon nga a nag buang sya.....hay naku...fuedalism is the key word here.Grandiour minds and dreams.Ambitions of eternal power.GOVERNOR,BOARD MEMBER,MAYOR,..what else is there?I am sure at the very least you are a KB chairman/councilor in BAROTAC VIEJO.

Inday i am not a genius but i am not sleeping all the time.

I promise you i will stay within the area of my business,and i will not do business in iloilo for as long as the governor is deaf.But in the area of good governance,for as long as it is within the boundaries of the Phils...I will still make my voice heard no matter what.

Like i said i am a nobody,who pays taxes dilligently.

Watch out for me,i never run away from a good debate.:banana:

GoodSuccess

January 19th, 2007, 11:33 AM

^^ @ NTB kadlaw na lang ko ah.. :nuts: panidugan ko na lang pagiging incoherent ko..: :rofl:

Hoist!..read my post first...

now you can stay incoherent forever.....

btw thank me for you have learned the word incoherent.Thats what you are....awat!:banana:

IAMME

January 19th, 2007, 01:43 PM

Whoops.. easy, easy... we need to take a break!

Repost, repost...

Iloilo City as seen from Balaan Bukid, Guimaras
http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i80/IAMME00/IloiloCity3.jpg

Larger version here (http://freewebtown.com/fish0/iloilocity3.jpg) (as if this isn't large already)

chymera00

January 19th, 2007, 03:18 PM

Tapos na opening Salvo. It's Dingyang Season already!!! The best time to visit Iloilo ... and ofcourse Kalibo, home of Ati-atihan, the mother of festivals.

Makad2 ko to bwas, hehe ... gonna post pictures :)

FrancisXavier

January 19th, 2007, 03:23 PM

oh wow! the longest pano i've seen so far.. Nice one! ^^

BYAHILO

January 19th, 2007, 03:29 PM

its confirmed, after all the pagdududa of dropping dinagyang from my travel calendar....

i will be going to this year's dinagyang, malabay man ako sa bacolod, after my boss approved my 10-day vacation leave.

habagatcentral1

January 19th, 2007, 04:11 PM

Ooopssss... For the first time in a few months: ILOILO is frontpage in the Inquirer. Pero its a bad news nga lang ugaling....ahay!! Pulitika! :ohno:

Anyways, @NTB and @GoodSucess. Remember Pia Hontiveros' mantra:
"Make sure its nothing personal, it's strictly politics". ;)
I've got carried away by your posts and saddened that despite the bad publicity, there are some posts that seems to be below the belt. If I'll be the mod, I could've been warning you. Palihug, Buliganay, indi talangka-anay. No wonder why this da** country wouldn't progress!

If you would bash, do it on PM. Because, kahuluya man guid kon ipagwa sa publiko di bala?

On my opinion, even if Tupas is really a corrupt politician or whatever, everyone is still entitled to due process. The drama of Iloilo Capitol's seige has somewhat infuriated some people and WILL AFFECT US ILONGGOS. Damn politicians are making things complicated because of power. It was really brutal. And has already affected the Iloilo's image! Frontpage ta sa subong nga adlaw! Kalaw-ay pa sang balita!

Honestly, I don't like politicians but we have to live with them. Reality bites.

**Please PM me if you want to make clariffications. I'll be glad to straighten things out.

@Eric. Good! Makakadto ka na gali Iloilo. Pwede na ta ka i-guide sa duha ka syudad. The tale of two cities: Iloilo and Cebu, hehehehe! :D

@Chy. Waay ka sang pix sa opening salvo?

And before ko matulog and prepare for the procession here tomorrow, message lang:
Crab Mentality (in negative perspective) would not do any good to any common tao.

I'm so tired of politics! Get a life people! Dinagyang na ta!! :banana:

JuIcYdUdE22

January 19th, 2007, 04:20 PM

lets promote wise voting, this be sure we help our fellow voters to vote wisely, we cant afford another plump. we cant blame nobody but the majority who vote for who. anyways, malagaw ko sa dinagyang, may t-shirt kuno, tag-pila? PM me.

JuIcYdUdE22

January 19th, 2007, 04:22 PM

wahehe

death327

January 19th, 2007, 04:47 PM

I am so tired dealing with the drama in Iloilo's political arena.... my only answer is... it's just the same old story!

Ti ano Dinagyang na ta!

GoodSuccess

January 19th, 2007, 05:01 PM

Ma ayo pa ma DINAGYANG na lang ta...hala bira!!:banana:

habagatcentral1

January 19th, 2007, 05:02 PM

I'm so tired of politics! :bash:
Get a life people!

Dagyang na ta!! :banana:

Pacific_leopard

January 19th, 2007, 06:39 PM

DINAGYANG 2007

IT HAS BEEN AWAKENED!!! With the rising sound of the drums and jovial cheers of ‘Hala Biras’, Iloilo City once again revives her ancient beauty, showcasing her unique culture, expressing her unrivaled faith and displaying her unfading colors.
With the faces of fierce, strength, beauty and extravagance, Iloilo City’s streets liven up to commemorate a history driven by faithful souls and bridged by a genuine culture that is emblazoned on every Ilonggo heart.

History and Legends tell of a festival where the local Aetas danced for the Malays, as a thanksgiving ritual for the food shared by these two undivided races. As an offering to the Holy Child Jesus Christ, DINAGYANG, is truly a celebration of celebrations, a commemoration of Christianity and a tribute to a wide ranged cultural artistry.

HALA BIRA ILOILO!

JuIcYdUdE22

January 19th, 2007, 08:31 PM

whom should i contact this dinagyang. lagyo ko anay sa mga miembro el familia. yikes, buswak tyan ang gwa ko.

BYAHILO

January 19th, 2007, 10:22 PM

juicydude, ill be in iloilo this dinagyang. di ba ara ka sa bacolod, if u want dungan ta pa iloilo sa sat-sun

mabalik ko manila via cebu pacifc on Sunday after the ati contest.

shyaman

January 20th, 2007, 02:50 AM

Yogs, maayo pa kamo da maka-dagyang. Ti, indi nyo lang pagkalimti magpost sang mga kuha nyo da para maski sa pictures lang makalingling man kami sang inyo makit-an sa dinagyang.

Rolls-Royce

January 20th, 2007, 03:06 AM

Baw mayad pa kamo dyan ba. Ako kaisa lang gid kalantaw ka Dinagyang sa bilog ko nga kinabuhi. Maskin ako Ilonggo through and through, mula balat hanggang buto, pay waay gid takon nakatambong kadi-a nga pasundayag it more than once. Hopefully, sa pirang adlaw makalantaw gid ako kaday-a. Last ko pa nga lantaw 1995 pa. Lihog lang ako ka post ka pictures nyo para malingaw man kita dya sa iban nga lugar. Oks?!

spacewagon1

January 20th, 2007, 08:03 AM

Happy Dinagyang to all!Nag-opening salvo nakahapon sang pagtwag ko. Grabe ang traffic sa ciudad kuno. Guys, kung sin-o ara sa Iloilo, please post photos of Dinagyang. Tried to call Wecky kagina pero ara siya sa Boracay. Hambal niya si Chymera ara sa Kalibo naman for Ati-atihan. Weck and Chy, we're all waiting for the pictures! Hala Bira ! Hala Bira ! :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

January 20th, 2007, 08:15 AM

For Iloilo politics: All I can say is "let's support our elected officials kay kita ang nagboto ina sa ila nga makapungko sa puwesto!". I take pride pride that Iloilo (and Ilonggos) stood for what they believed and wala nahadlok sa Malacanang. It's a foul play for the governor's part biskan diin naton tulukon. I've seen it here in UK as well and I'm so sad sang ginpanghimo sang kapulisan, They should be investigated sang ila pagpangguba kag pagpamahog sa mga empleyado kag civilain nga ara sa kapitolyo.

spacewagon1

January 20th, 2007, 08:16 AM

spacewagon1

January 20th, 2007, 08:20 AM

spacewagon1

January 20th, 2007, 08:36 AM

City signs MOU with GTZ, DTI on streamlining of business registration

THE Iloilo City Government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) and the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) for the implementation of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development for Sustainable Employment Program (SMEDSEP) that will streamline business registration procedures (SBR) in Iloilo City on 21 December 2006.

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SMEDSEP's Streamlining of Business Registration Project aims to improve the local business & investment climate and the reduction of bureaucratic costs in the business registration process in Iloilo City.

The Iloilo City Government, as part of its responsibilities in the MOU will undertake the following:

Ensure the implementation of streamlining business registration activities;
Foster close cooperation between the government and private sector;
Promote private sector as engine of growth for employment and income generation; and

Provide counterpart contribution for undertaking the streamlining of business registration and the ISO certification.

On the other hand, DTI and GTZ will co-oversee the conduct of activities and documentation of the baseline data; co-facilitate the process of identifying procedural bottlenecks and the formulation of recommendations for improvement thru public-private participation.

source: Sunstar ILOILO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/01/18/bus/city.signs.mou.with.gtz.dti.on.streamlining.of.business.registration.html)

spacewagon1

January 20th, 2007, 08:38 AM

Pahabol: Pacific, ang Dinagyang Official T-shirt ta ara naman? Please post lang sang design niya diri liwat. Thanks.

WawaY[625]

January 20th, 2007, 09:18 AM

guys remember nyo pa yun mega Pano ng Iloilo? anong image site ang ginamit dun?

lewdsaint

January 20th, 2007, 10:36 AM

Let's celebrate Dinagyang. Ipahigan anay ang bangayay sa pulitika!
Hala.....................bira Iloilo!!!
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Iloilo celebrates Dinagyang opening salvo

By RN Joy Gaylan

ILOILO held the Dinagyang Festival's Opening Salvo Friday.

The participating tribes were Tribu Silak of Iloilo City National High School (last year's champion), Ilonganon, Tribu ni San Pedro, Parianon, Bantu, Atub-atub, Aninipay, Pag-asa, Ang Taga-Jaro, Dagyawta, Panaad, Sagrada, Paghidait, Baryohanon, Angola, Himala, Molave, Kalubihan and Hamili.

Most of the dancers were students from different schools.

The most colorful tribe was Tribu Ang Taga-Jaro with their colorful sarong and black tube top. Most of the tribes wore shirts from their sponsor. Some tribes used paint and tattoo on their body.

Aninipay's sponsor Tongniks distributed products.

There were different food stalls scattered all over the city for the food festival. Souvenirs and people who do tattoos were also present.

Main roads were closed at the time the opening salvo started and public utility jeepneys were rerouted. (RNJG)

Source : Sunstar Iloilo

toluene

January 20th, 2007, 11:31 AM

^^^
i thought Ilonganon ang champion last year...

hi guys... have a good day...

BYAHILO

January 20th, 2007, 11:43 AM

ilonganon gid man nag champion. its either inaccurate ang report, or its from an old news article

IAMME

January 20th, 2007, 12:25 PM

;11384484']guys remember nyo pa yun mega Pano ng Iloilo? anong image site ang ginamit dun?

Photobucket yun. Di kasi pwede sa Flickr ko ang matataas na resolution. At least sa Photobucket, 1MB ang size limit, no matter what the resolution.

BYAHILO

January 20th, 2007, 01:00 PM

may limit na ang photobucker 800x600

Pacific_leopard

January 20th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Pacific, kumusta na ang amon shirts?
From UK para sa Dinagyang 2007:

front

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/uk-front-1.jpg

back

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/uk-back-1.jpg

Enjoy guys and Happy Dinagyang !

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

yung sa dinagyang t-shirts, by monday tapos na, the UK t-shirts, ongoing pa... since damo siya... I changed the font to Gothic para mas classic ang effect...

IAMME

January 21st, 2007, 03:44 AM

Doeas anyone have a large pic of Dagoy? I somekindofa need it.. The IDFI website is, still, all dead-links.

ferrersky

January 21st, 2007, 03:56 AM

Hey! Its seems that all are ready, not to mention a very serenpitious publicity stunt made by some of the famous people here in the city. Sayang, the annex of SM Delgado is not yet alive to witness "DINAGYANG 2007!".

Also, wish luck sa mga naga-test-flight sa aton nga new airport in Sta. Barbs. May they be successful sa pag-test sang Airbus A320 diri. Heheh, I'd been playing the latest Sim City 4: Rush Hour. It's a city-building game you know... There I just realized the impact of having an International Airport when you build a big city. For one thing, an economic-minded leader would really take into consideration building a very effective transportation system for its city and country to improve. Access - one region would not be progressing if its has no connections with its neighbors.

Youh! I hope this page and the pages will be politics-free. Unless there is some good news about them...

ferrersky

January 21st, 2007, 04:07 AM

Sorry to shift the momentum, but when I was surfing the web, I saw something. Its a collague of the sicogon island feature by a japanese website: http://www.asahi.ph/real/sicogon-island/sicogon%206.jpg

http://www.asahi.ph/real/sicogon-island/sicogon%206.jpg

Look at that! Is that the present Sicogon Island??? I opined that our local officials must take the tourist spots in their own backyard very seriously...

IAMME

January 21st, 2007, 04:21 AM

^^Is that Sicogon? It looks so large an island... and so beautiful..WOW! Too bad we couldn't read the text in the website, but it is so wonderful!
http://www.asahi.ph/real/sicogon-island/shicogon-panay.jpg

IAMME

January 21st, 2007, 04:35 AM

I guess it is indeed Sicogon..
In the 1970s up to the early 1980s, Sicogon had a world-class resort which was supposedly visited by Hollywood celebrities and moneyed sun-worshippers from all over the globe. There even used to be a private airstrip and helipad on the island which was built by a Marcos crony. Unfortunately, the resort owner defaulted on his loan and the resort facility is now owned by the Philippine National Bank (PNB). To date, no developer is willing to touch the island because of this huge debt, which is said to run in the hundreds of millions of pesos.

read more (http://iloilocityboy.blogspot.com/2006/06/before-boracay-there-was-sicogon.html)

Ok, who is willing to lend me a few hundred million pesos and I will develop the place... I could build my dream fish cages there too.

shyaman

January 21st, 2007, 05:21 AM

I doubt those pictures are Sicogon's. The bird's eye view of the resort is too grand for Sicogon of the 70's or 80's. Plus the village looks Mexican... There's even a large church in the other picture that looks like Molo Church. The palm trees on the village and plaza scene is not tropical enough to be part of Sicogon.

Could it be that this is a Japanese company's vision of Sicogon back then? They could have collated several pictures of resorts from other parts of the world to make a good presentation of a Sicogon resort and community that they are planning to put up.

When I was still in elementary, I used to have a collection of Philippine post cards. One of them is Sicogon. It's a beach scene, dubbed as golden sand (not white), with several resort cottages made of native materials. Very similar to Boracay's resorts in the 80's.