Iloílo City and Province [Archive] - Page 602

spacewagon0001

March 6th, 2012, 09:54 AM

USAID sets economic aid to 3 Philippine cities seen as ‘key growth areas’ (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/27297/usaid-sets-economic-aid-to-3-philippine-cities-seen-as-key-growth-areas)

On the national paper...:)

ILOILO CITY, Philippines—The United States government has launched a comprehensive economic development program involving the pilot cities of Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and Batangas..........

“Iloilo City was selected as one of a small number of cities to become a ‘center of growth’ under the CDI because of its demonstrated economic potential. We applaud the commitment of Iloilo’s government to promoting good governance and attracting investment. It takes a strong partnership between the public and private sectors to work towards long-term and inclusive development,” Steele said............

The five-year project will include USAID’s technical assistance, feasibility studies and loan guarantees to stimulate investments and growth.:cheers:

^^

I hope the city government under JPM can utilize the USAID in developing its

industrial zone and logistic port along the shoreline of La paz and La puz

district.:)

^^

One thing more, the three cities choose by USAID, to be specific (Iloilo, CDO,

Batangas) have potential in heavy industry, the common of them, are that, they

have good sea port and have potential to expand and developed.

USAID will surely move Iloilo City forward in terms of progress and development. Indeed, exciting times ahead for The City of LOVE !!

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

spacewagon0001

March 6th, 2012, 09:57 AM

salamat gid sa mga pics metro.. bag-o lang ko butwa ba.. dugay man ko nag lurk mode ba.. hehee.. tani may mka post sang pics sang diversion21.. galalabaw na to ang kabilya pag halin ko da last monday. dalagko ang kabilya kag damo sa isa lang ka poste. tani taas pa ni sa smallville21 ba.. 'bout sa PIEX-PIEX nga nga hulat lang ko ah.. i can't stop my self not to wonder kung ano na.. basta bal-an ko good news na siya.. hehe

ang HH, 11-storey hotel siya, but we'll see. Looking forward for another hotel in Iloilo City. Tani may ara na render ba.:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

spacewagon0001

March 6th, 2012, 09:58 AM

WILL OPEN THIS 2012

GT PLAZA MALL
Molo, Iloilo City
http://obusinesscentral.com/kenneth/pics/iloilo/set2/GEDC2237.jpg

GAISANO CAPITAL - OTON
Oton, Iloilo
http://promoblitzph.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/gaisano-capital-oton.jpg

A MEGAWORLD LIFESTYLE MALL
ILOILO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Mandurriao, Iloilo City
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua_LlYaS3b4/TcPffA9x7RI/AAAAAAAAPA4/2JWFZhovos8/s1600/Megaworld%2BGroundbreaking%2BCeremonies%2B-%2BCommercial%2BStrip.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2011/megaworld.jpg

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

mall industry is indeed getting better and better ... not to mention a huge expansion of Robinsons Place ILOILO, too.

More, more, more for the City of LOVE !!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

spacewagon0001

March 6th, 2012, 10:02 AM

My guess is..could be Panay Island Expressway with Toll Entrance like SLex in Northern Luzon. A highway that will connect Iloilo-Capiz-Aklan-Antique. Nami pa guid kontani kon matuman ang Iloilo-Guimaras Bridge para completo na guid! CHEERS! :)

grabe gid nga tago ni zynet sang balita nga ni. Exciting ! Exciting ! Exciting !!
Padayon lang ILOILO !! Sulong sa Pagbag-o !!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

taga uma01

March 6th, 2012, 10:18 AM

nykz020732

March 6th, 2012, 10:20 AM

ang HH, 11-storey hotel siya, but we'll see. Looking forward for another hotel in Iloilo City. Tani may ara na render ba.:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

mu man na di hambal nila.. i don't know kung ano na ka reliable pu tani tuod nga 11-storey ba.. hehee.. i can't wait for the render.. :cheers:

angelkirk89

March 6th, 2012, 10:44 AM

Watched TV Patrol Panay. Gina check gid gale ni Sen. Frank Drilon ang iya mga projects sa Iloilo personally. He went to Iloilo River Esplanade to check. Gin make sure nia gid guro sa contractor nga matapos on time kag dapat ma sunod ang plans...:cheers:

taga uma01

March 6th, 2012, 11:15 AM

USS Chafee Departs Iloilo, Philippines

*ILOILO, Republic of the Philippines (Mar. 5, 2012) Guided-missile Destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) departed Iloilo on March 5 after a memorable port visit to support the US State Department program “America in 3D.” While in Iloilo, crewmembers participated in seven community service projects with local organizations, offering crewmembers a chance to engage with the local community.

*The events included two sports clinics, helping refurbish two Elementary School buildings, a 5k fun-run, and planting mangroves in the Iloilo River to help with a push for cleaning up the river. “I had a great time in Iloilo.* I really felt like my time and help while planting the mangrove saplings was helpful and meaningful to the city,” said Seaman Peter Davidson. “I was also really excited to be received so well by the people of the Philippines and would definitely love to return for another visit and to participate in further volunteering roles.”

*Sailors enjoyed their port visit to the fullest while learning about Ilonggo culture and language. The crew was grateful to have the opportunity for the port visit to Iloilo and help out in the community.* The USS Chafee is the first ship in many years to visit Iloilo. The crew could not say enough about the port visit and how friendly everyone was; the crew is thankful to have experienced so much in a very short amount of time. (From USS Chafee Public Affairs)

ApoNiDatuPaiburong

March 6th, 2012, 11:23 AM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
MIAG-AO TO IGBARAS ROAD
by Concepcion Leanda

dire na ga labay ang ceres halin sa igbaras pakadto sa miag-ao kag pa antique up to caticlan.

two times ko na ini na labayan. kag since gin obra ini nga dalan, damona mga balay nga nag tulobo along the road. mga balay nga kung sa iban nga lugar sa subdivisions mo lang makit-an.

silky

March 6th, 2012, 11:38 AM

stairway to lin-ay
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silky

March 6th, 2012, 11:41 AM

councilor's staffs workstation
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inside councilor's office
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silky

March 6th, 2012, 11:42 AM

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silky

March 6th, 2012, 11:43 AM

office of the city vice mayor
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silky

March 6th, 2012, 11:46 AM

outside session hall
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session hall media area
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inside session hall
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nguwerng

March 6th, 2012, 12:14 PM

Farm to Market Road

From Cong. JPT (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.268384513240160.60929.100002058395274&type=1)

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http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/425322_268384826573462_100002058395274_601832_858570468_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424317_268384919906786_100002058395274_601834_981600424_n.jpg

^^

From Brgy. Sooc, Arevalo to Brgy. Calajunan, Mandurriao

Thank you Cong. JPT! :applause:

Padayon Iloilo, Padayon!!!

Ask ko lang if this is a component of the Iloilo City C1 Circumferential Road? :)

Simplegurl18

March 6th, 2012, 12:42 PM

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2784/p0833060312.jpg

ayos ah, tatlo gid ang lilibitor..and 60x60 gid man ang tiles..kon ginhimo nila na vinyl, mautoy utoy gid ko kadlaw mo..Nice Job Mayor!!

nguwerng

March 6th, 2012, 12:45 PM

Drilon orders immediate
return of the Batiano River

By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO CITY – Senator Franklin M. Drilon ordered the immediate removal of fishponds constructed right in the middle of the Batiano River in Brgy. San Antonio, Oton and the return of the river to its 1913 original location.

Drilon led an ocular inspection of the area over the weekend and saw the actual condition of the river and some 10 hectares of fishponds reportedly owned by a Filipino Chinese businessman based in Iloilo City.

“The government has not approved any application for a foreshore lease agreement to anyone and I am sure there is no document legalizing these fishponds. I have checked with the concerned agencies and there is no record of allowing the proliferation of fishponds and dikes here in the river,” Drilon said.

The fishpond owner has diverted the river into a small canal outside his fishponds which flows out to the sea.

The Ilonggo senator maintained that the removal of illegal structures in the river that obstruct the river flow must be removed immediately as it cause frequent flooding in the area that also affects at least fiver river barangays in nearby Iloilo City and five in Oton.

Drilon assured that he see to it that the original river course will be restored as soon as the fishponds and high dikes are removed before the onset of the rainy season. Two houses also stood by the riverbanks and will be relocated as soon as possible.

WAngZY

March 6th, 2012, 01:08 PM

^^sin-o na ayhan ang Fil-Chi Businessman???...indi ayhan si RY???:bash:

well hopefully they will cooperate with the orders since they are obstructing the natural flow of the river...

IMPRESARIO

March 6th, 2012, 01:17 PM

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http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1899/p1215060312.jpg

^^ga lumpat guro ang councilor pakkadto sa iya seat, wala sya agyan. lol

xytherion

March 6th, 2012, 01:35 PM

Don't forget to share :)
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daks2003

March 6th, 2012, 01:44 PM

Kun si Plaridel Nava lang..ti ok lang na igo na sya sa kilid..kun si david jamora, ok lang kay lakadon ya lang ina...ang di da guro kaigo si Mr. Clean :lol:

^^ga lumpat guro ang councilor pakkadto sa iya seat, wala sya agyan. lol

bamboo03

March 6th, 2012, 01:59 PM

Also called "the wishing bridge" as per urban (or rural) legend, hold your breath while crossing the bridge while wishing. Hehe!!! :D
The olnly pure steel bridges build by roosevelt of U.S

bamboo03

March 6th, 2012, 02:05 PM

Dumangas was called ARAUT, daw prince of persia lang, hihihi

http://www.scribd.com/mcnod32/d/50067882/8-SALAMAT-SA-PINAGKUNAN-NG-MGA-SALIKSIK

Dumangas tawag sang Una is ilawod o halawod k ang Oton is Ogtong...may i right

bamboo03

March 6th, 2012, 02:18 PM

Paanu ma view liwat ang Thread 157 man?paanu?Please paki help..?tanx

ken_7

March 6th, 2012, 02:22 PM

ken_7

March 6th, 2012, 02:24 PM

naghapit man ako kagina sa Diversion 21 kag namangkot kung san-o ibutang ang render.. wala na lung-ong ang sikyu :lol: sya lang abi kit-anon sa sulod kay taas iya pwesto :lol:

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 02:31 PM

Maayong hapon sa tnan...gab i na gale!!!....padayon sa pag uswag iloilo...

virginmonkey

March 6th, 2012, 03:00 PM

very nice set of photos :applause: :applause: :applause:

may upod na ang backhoe sulod injap tower.. damu na sila :cheers: gina lang sang aga nag alalabut iban nga heavy equipments subong cge2x to ubra kag bati2x ko lang ha, ma pareho sila sa Richmonde Tower nga 24 hours (shifting) nga ubrahanay :)

Daw kasadya haw? Basi indi man bala magpaulihi ang SM kag mag-intra man sa pukpokanay. Ano ayhan? ha ha ha. . . :laugh::laugh::laugh:

paopaoAJ

March 6th, 2012, 03:01 PM

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7891/p12ac.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/834/p12ac.jpg/)

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/9939/p12bd.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/823/p12bd.jpg/)

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Paraw Regatta 2012 :banana:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

March 6th, 2012, 03:02 PM

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2006/iloilotrendinginyahoo.jpg

^^

:banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana:

ken_7

March 6th, 2012, 03:09 PM

3_NMOr_XXz0
by Illuminande
A 3 Min Entry presentation for the Contest in the
Iloilo City Tourism Contest for the Promotion of iloilo City

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 03:15 PM

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2006/iloilotrendinginyahoo.jpg

^^

:banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana:

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

ken_7

March 6th, 2012, 03:16 PM

mBQynXJEqck
by TeleTechTube
TeleTech Dance - Flash Mob in Iloilo

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 03:31 PM

‘It’s more fun in the barangay’ -– LnB-Iloilo

ILOILO CITY, March 6 (PNA) -– Barangay captains from 1721 villages in the province are expected to develop their tourism potentials in support to the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) initiative to promote the Philippines.

The strategies to strengthen the tourism industry in the barangay level will be discussed in the three-day provincial convention of the Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) –Iloilo Chapter starting March 6.

LnB-Iloilo Chapter President Jeneda Salcedo-Orendain said the convention aims to gather ideas on how the barangays can be pro-active in this particular aspect of the economy.

It also serves as venue for the barangay leaders to exchange practices for better governance and to develop further camaraderie.

Among the guest speakers expected to guide the local leaders in crafting and implementing policies in developing the tourism industry in the barangay level are Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Senator Allan Peter Cayetano, LnB National President Ricojudge Echiverri, Former Tourism Secretary now Philippine Red Cross Chairman Richard Gordon, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., Department of Interior and Local Government Regional Director Evelyn Trompeta, and DOT-6 Officer-in-Charge Atty. Helen Catalbas. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=6&sid=&nid=6&rid=410467

habagatcentral1

March 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM

3_NMOr_XXz0
by Illuminande
A 3 Min Entry presentation for the Contest in the
Iloilo City Tourism Contest for the Promotion of iloilo City
The first several seconds, the music may have come either from Up Dharma Down or Paramita. :D

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Special tour to aid Iloilo City tourism laws

ILOILO CITY, March 6 (PNA) –- The Iloilo City Tourism Council and the City Tourism Development Office will hold an actual city heritage tour for major players in the tourism industry and the city government on Thursday.

The tour is in connection with the proposed amendment of the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) that seeks to regulate the entry of buses to the city jurisdiction.

City tourism officer Benito T. Jimena said the ordinance must be reviewed and amended to grant tourist buses a special permit to enter the city’s historical, cultural sites and attractions.

Jimena said the city was the showcase of Western Visayas and home of the world famous Dinagyang Festival. It is the regional capital as well as center for education, social and health services and tourism.

Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists come to the city every week and the Dinagyang Festival held last January drew in more than a million spectators and visitors.

The city tourism office has drawn up a monthly list of tourism activities from January to December starting from the Dinagyang, Chinese New Year in late January to Jaro Fiesta in early February, Paraw Regatta in middle of February, Holy Week in first week of April, May Flower Festival for the whole month of May, City Charter Anniversary celebration for the whole month of August, and other festivities until December.

Jimena said the present tourism needs of the city demanded an amendment to the existing PBO, or a new city ordinance be enacted to showcase the city as a Museum City or Heritage City in line with the tourism and investment program enshrined in the tagline “My City, My Pride” recommended by city mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog.

The city tourism officer said the city heritage tour was in aid of legislation and participants included the chairman and vice chairman of the city council’s committee on transportation and tourism, TMTRO chief, ICPO chief of police or designates, executive assistant Dominador Co of the city mayor’s office, representatives from the permits and license division and other offices an agencies and the media.

The free-of-charge city tour will start 2 p.m. from the Freedom Grandstand, to Plaza Libertad, Fort San Pedro, Port of Iloilo and Muelle Loney, Nicolas Loney monument, JM Basa, Plazoleta Gay, Arroyo fountain, provincial capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Forbes Bridge, La Paz public market, St. Clement’s church, Boat House, Pink House, Colonial Mansion, WVSU, INHS, WVSU Medical Center, Nelly’s Garden, Sanson-Montinola Antillan House, Colegio de San Jose, Jaen Montinola House, St Vincent Seminary, Deocampo's Barquillos, Casa Mariquit, Lizares Mansion;

Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine, Graciano Lopez Jaena park and Jaro Plaza, Jaro Cathedral, Palazio de Arzobispo; Magdalena Jalandoni Museum, Philippine American Cemetery, Carpenter’s Bridge, Plaza Arevalo, Molo Plaza and church, JBLFMU and Hotel del Rio, UPV, Sarabia Manor Hotel, University of San Agustin, Assumption College, St Paul’s Hospital and university, University of Iloilo, Celso Ledesma House, Elizalde Building and back to Freedom Grandstand. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=6&sid=&nid=6&rid=410580

true blue ilonggo

March 6th, 2012, 03:53 PM

stairway to lin-ay
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http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/5899/p122001060312.jpg

councilor's staffs workstation
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inside councilor's office
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http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8199/p121601060312.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1899/p1215060312.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2784/p0833060312.jpg
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3152/p0831060312.jpg

office of the city vice mayor
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outside session hall
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/649/p082901060312.jpg
session hall media area
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inside session hall
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Gwapo gle ang sulod sang city hall ta... Squeaky clean and corporate office ang dating. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

true blue ilonggo

March 6th, 2012, 03:58 PM

WILL OPEN THIS 2012

GT PLAZA MALL
Molo, Iloilo City
http://obusinesscentral.com/kenneth/pics/iloilo/set2/GEDC2237.jpg

GAISANO CAPITAL - OTON
Oton, Iloilo
http://promoblitzph.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/gaisano-capital-oton.jpg

A MEGAWORLD LIFESTYLE MALL
ILOILO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Mandurriao, Iloilo City
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ua_LlYaS3b4/TcPffA9x7RI/AAAAAAAAPA4/2JWFZhovos8/s1600/Megaworld%2BGroundbreaking%2BCeremonies%2B-%2BCommercial%2BStrip.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2011/megaworld.jpg

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

Amo ni ang mga malls nga ara sa pipeline... Wala pa da ang mga condominiums, hospitals and expansion sang robinsons iloilo, inlcuding ang go hotel... Pero, wala ta ya ga huro-huro, kag ga palak-palak. Kalma lang ta ya. Hehehe. :lol: :naughty:

yikarei

March 6th, 2012, 04:25 PM

mBQynXJEqck
by TeleTechTube
TeleTech Dance - Flash Mob in Iloilo

NICE ONE! It's More Fun in Iloilo indeed!

yikarei

March 6th, 2012, 04:28 PM

Amo ni ang mga malls nga ara sa pipeline... Wala pa da ang mga condominiums, hospitals and expansion sang robinsons iloilo, inlcuding ang go hotel... Pero, wala ta ya ga huro-huro, kag ga palak-palak. Kalma lang ta ya. Hehehe. :lol: :naughty:

hambal sang kilala ko "akala ko SM lng mall sa Iloilo, madami pala": nagadamo pa gid.:)

ilonganon

March 6th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Bati ko halinon sang sm ang terminal nila sa tabok kilod ka injap tower, may plano gid guro ang sm sa area nga ina....... daw may masigabong gid sa ihalknan sang terminal sang sm...

dagyang_grandson

March 6th, 2012, 05:10 PM

3_NMOr_XXz0
by Illuminande
A 3 Min Entry presentation for the Contest in the
Iloilo City Tourism Contest for the Promotion of iloilo City

Daw kabitin...

dagyang_grandson

March 6th, 2012, 05:15 PM

Bati ko halinon sang sm ang terminal nila sa tabok kilod ka injap tower, may plano gid guro ang sm sa area nga ina....... daw may masigabong gid sa ihalknan sang terminal sang sm...

Yeap, SM property na da sa tabok...

habagatcentral1

March 6th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Is it just me or is the session hall a bit smaller than the one at Terminal Market?
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yikarei

March 6th, 2012, 05:40 PM

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/sitemedia/tuesday/pic-1.jpg

INSPECTION. Sen. Franklin Drilon (right) inspects the ongoing construction of the Esplanade Project along the banks of the Iloilo River together with Regional Director Evelyn Barroso of the Department of Public Works and Highways Region 6. The project is one of the many measures Drilon is instituting to enhance the tourism and economic potentials of the river.

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=39&Itemid=13

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 05:51 PM

US: Iloilo to become center of growth in Visayas

BY JEZZA NEPOMOCENO

ILOILO City – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed to help this city reclaim its crown as “Queen City of the South” by unlocking the city’s growth potentials.

USAID Mission Director Gloria Steele said they wanted the city to be the “center of growth” not only in region but in the wider Visayas.

To achieve this, Steele said, they will be working closely with the city government to address the key “constraints” to economic growth and investment here.

These key areas that are subject for US’ technical and financial support include education, energy, environment, health and business.

All these development initiatives from the American government will run for about five years beginning this year, she said.

Iloilo City has been chosen as one of the cities in the country that will directly benefit from USAID’s Cities Development Initiatives (CDI).

Others beneficiaries are Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao and Batangas City in Luzon.

CDI seeks to promote growth in urban centers by using a “cross-cutting” approach and strong private-public partnerships.

The memorandum of understanding between the two parties was signed on March 2.

The historic pact was executed by US Deputy Mission Chief Leslie Bassett, who signed in behalf of American Ambassador to the Philippines Harry Thomas Jr.; Steele for USAID; Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog for the city government; and Sen. Franklin Drilon as witness.

The signing was part of the “America in 3D” – a road show of America’s “Diplomacy, Development, and Defense” which ended on Sunday.

The initiative was part of the US-Philippines Partnership for Growth (PFG) which was launched in November 2011 during the signing of Statement of Principles by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario./PN

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4:us-iloilo-to-become-center-of-growth-in-visayas

habagatcentral1

March 6th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Good day,

Can someone please confirm the re-opening of Bourbon Street in Red Square at Smallville? Thanks!

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 05:55 PM

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/sitemedia/tuesday/front%20ship%20pic.jpg

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/sitemedia/tuesday/front%20navy%20pic.jpg

USS CHAFEE, a guided missile destroyer in United States Navy, in the waters off Guimaras Island.

A UNITED STATES Navy officer on USS Chafee, an active unit of the United States’ Pacific Fleet. The ship operates out of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Currently, USS Chafee is assigned to the Nimitz carrier group. It is manned by 300 officers and sailors.
http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/

virginmonkey

March 6th, 2012, 06:08 PM

hambal sang kilala ko "akala ko SM lng mall sa Iloilo, madami pala": nagadamo pa gid.:)

Yon din ang sabi ng friend kong Tagalog from Manila, who never had gone to Iloilo and first time nya noon. He said - kala ko SM City lang ang sa Iloilo maraming SM pala at dami ding malls at supermarkets - I just smiled and said kasi hindi naman mayabang ang Iloilo at hindi naman ganyan na pinapublish at di gaano nakikita sa dyaryo kaya what you expected was beyond your expectation - he he he. . . Sabi pa nga nya gusto nya bumalik to really explore the place at dahil pwedeng magbus papuntang Boracay, he would pass by Boracay before going back to Manila.

virginmonkey

March 6th, 2012, 06:10 PM

Bati ko halinon sang sm ang terminal nila sa tabok kilod ka injap tower, may plano gid guro ang sm sa area nga ina....... daw may masigabong gid sa ihalknan sang terminal sang sm...

You mean sa ginhalinan sang terminal sang SM? It's another great news kung amo sina. . . :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Kaloy

March 6th, 2012, 06:36 PM

i-occupy sng bourbon ang gin vacate sng mr. crab sa tupad, (currently gina renovate). their second floor will be used for aura's expansion. I don't think they are thinking of opening at red square right now.

Good day,

Can someone please confirm the re-opening of Bourbon Street in Red Square at Smallville? Thanks!

virginmonkey

March 6th, 2012, 06:40 PM

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2006/iloilotrendinginyahoo.jpg

^^

:banana::cheers::banana::cheers::banana:

Great, great, great for iloilo. . . :bowtie::bowtie::bowtie:

mark anthony

March 6th, 2012, 06:48 PM

Bati ko halinon sang sm ang terminal nila sa tabok kilod ka injap tower, may plano gid guro ang sm sa area nga ina....... daw may masigabong gid sa ihalknan sang terminal sang sm...

:banana::banana: additional terminal beside injap tower paga obrahon guid man ka SM city. sure guid ina hambal sang migo ko frm SM City mismo.:cheers: hinay hinay lng anay ang SM Iloilo ah!

habagatcentral1

March 6th, 2012, 06:51 PM

sa akon nahibal-an i-occupy sng bourbon ang gin vacate sng mr. crab sa tupad. their second floor will be used for aura's expansion.
Amu ni ang sa The Avenue no?

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 06:52 PM

PHIVOLCS to install intensity meter in Panay Island

An intensity meter will be installed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) in Panay Island this year.

This will preferably be installed in Iloilo as the center of the region, according to PHIVOLCS
http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?menu=2&webregion=R06&article=1001328241083

Kaloy

March 6th, 2012, 06:53 PM

yes, ang current location nila. I think matapos na by the end of this month
Amu ni ang sa The Avenue no?

rocketeer

March 6th, 2012, 06:58 PM

Yon din ang sabi ng friend kong Tagalog from Manila, who never had gone to Iloilo and first time nya noon. He said - kala ko SM City lang ang sa Iloilo maraming SM pala at dami ding malls at supermarkets - I just smiled and said kasi hindi naman mayabang ang Iloilo at hindi naman ganyan na pinapublish at di gaano nakikita sa dyaryo kaya what you expected was beyond your expectation - he he he. . . Sabi pa nga nya gusto nya bumalik to really explore the place at dahil pwedeng magbus papuntang Boracay, he would pass by Boracay before going back to Manila.

damo gd mn mga taga manila wla pa kabalo kng ano may ara sa iloilo..dumduman ko gd last 3 yrs ago kilala ko tga manila mangkot kng may taxi at sm mn daw sa ilo2..lol nag tawa mn ko..

batusay

March 6th, 2012, 07:05 PM

yeah I heard that avida towers will be a cluster of 2-5 buildings of 5 storeys, any news about the one front tower launching? just curious.

hmmmmm......is it true???

habagatcentral1

March 6th, 2012, 07:11 PM

damo gd mn mga taga manila wla pa kabalo kng ano may ara sa iloilo..dumduman ko gd last 3 yrs ago kilala ko tga manila mangkot kng may taxi at sm mn daw sa ilo2..lol nag tawa mn ko..
That's why it is best for us to promote Iloilo and be tourism ambassadors in our own little ways. A lot of them haven't gone to or gone back to the provinces. Much of them still thinks that it is still rustic or rural in the countryside.

I also talked to a lot of people, taxi drivers or those who have migrated in Manila and haven't gone home to their provinces for more than a decade, to return or visit back to their places of origin and see the difference...and potential opportunities for them when they go back. :)

JollyGypsy

March 6th, 2012, 08:04 PM

virginmonkey

March 6th, 2012, 08:18 PM

damo gd mn mga taga manila wla pa kabalo kng ano may ara sa iloilo..dumduman ko gd last 3 yrs ago kilala ko tga manila mangkot kng may taxi at sm mn daw sa ilo2..lol nag tawa mn ko..

Ay, oo. . . natingala sya sang pagkit-anay namon liwat hambal nya abi nya tricycle ang main mode sang transport, jeep gali kuni kag nagmian pa ang design kag dalagko. . . yes, kadlaw lang ko ah.

JollyGypsy

March 6th, 2012, 08:36 PM

mBQynXJEqck
by TeleTechTube
TeleTech Dance - Flash Mob in Iloilo

Very Nice Vid guys! Good Job! ;)

STARofLIFE

March 6th, 2012, 09:10 PM

virginmonkey

March 6th, 2012, 10:19 PM

12 major Phl languanges to be used as mediums of instruction
By Rainier Allan Ronda (The Philippine Star) Updated March 07, 2012 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Twelve major Philippine languages will be used as mediums of instruction in public schools from kindergarten to Grade 3 starting next school year. The move is part of efforts of the Department of Education (DepEd) to boost its Mother Tongue-Based Multi-Lingual Education (MTB-MLE) program aimed at raising student competency.

The 12 major Philippine languages are Tagalog, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Iloko, Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray, Tausug, Maguindanaoan, Maranao, and Chabacano.

SOURCE (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=784550&publicationSubCategoryId=63)

Ano na ang ginagamit subung haw? Indi na Hiligaynon? Sang una Hiligaynon na eh! Halin grade 1 asta grade 2. Sang una pa gane my libro sa grade one nga "Si Lati" tapos may "Pepe and Pilar" kag may "Maragtas" not sure though kung amo man ini guihapon. Ang Maragtas istorya na sang 10 Bornean Datu kag ang istorya sang bukid sang Madyaas - nga bulkan ina sya kuno nga may naga-istar nga god tapos akig sya sa mga tao amo na nga ginapalupok nya ang Madyaas. . . he he he. . .

Enteng

March 6th, 2012, 11:22 PM

^^

One thing more, the three cities choose by USAID, to be specific (Iloilo, CDO,

Batangas) have potential in heavy industry, the common of them, are that, they

have good sea port and have potential to expand and developed.

Yes! as I said before, I've rather like Iloilo to expand the port than to have an International Flight. And I think the DOTC and PPA really gets it. Good Job guys. A province will grow faster when have a international port than an international airport.
Just an example Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. 15 years ago, the local people there says the are ashame if they says they are from Kaohsiung because the place is a poor province, undeveloped, full of garbage and pollution. But since Taiwan put up their biggest port there the place dramatically change faster into a main City in the south. The equipments and developments grows rapidly. Some local people says it is even better than Taipei City and even featured as Mega City in national Geographic Channel.
Yes we also need an international airport for more tourist and local people travels easily, but we need to develop our province first, bring more equipments, materials and infrastructures first for them to come. We need our local groups to do the work first.

Business comes when more opportunity is there!:):):):):):)

xytherion

March 7th, 2012, 01:48 AM

:applause::applause::applause:
astig pre..ano gamit mo mag layout..Indesign? Photoshop? Illustrator? or combination of both?

illustrator for dagoy and photoshop for the rest :)

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 03:12 AM

JollyGypsy

March 7th, 2012, 03:40 AM

saint69sinner

March 7th, 2012, 04:11 AM

GOD bless AMERICA, and many THANKS!! AWESOME! :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:

I only wish for one thing first.... For Iloilo to have its own US Embassy :):):):)

batusay

March 7th, 2012, 04:38 AM

Andrew Tan's AGI investing P35B to expand business

MANILA, Philippines - Listed consumer and property conglomerate Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI) is investing P35 billion mainly to expand its real estate and tourism businesses while targeting to grow profits by close to 20 percent for 2012.

AGI, through units Global-Estate Resorts Inc., Megaworld Corp. and Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., plans to build 5,000 hotel rooms in five years to be located in Metro Manila, Cebu, Iloilo and Boracay.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/03/07/12/andrew-tans-agi-investing-p35b-expand-business

^^was was guid na ang MW.....padayun sa pag uswag ILOILO.....:cheers::cheers::cheers:

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 05:28 AM

030712 Update....

Uptown Place

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6438/1015437640x480.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1234/1015438640x480.jpg

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 05:33 AM

030712 Update....

Uptown Place

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6438/1015437640x480.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1234/1015438640x480.jpg

hmmm...I am counting 4 Piles standing..1 ang ongoing...7 waiting
Pila na ayhan ang fully nalubong na..

Interested gd ako particularly sa commercial units sa ground floor...Ano ayhan ang maging tenant(s)?

:):):)

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 05:33 AM

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 05:36 AM

Meanwhile U/C pa ang Uptown place....

Ari lang anay hu..mantinir kita sa perpective :)

http://www.injapland.com/theuptownplace/perspectives/images/perspectives_01.jpg

JollyGypsy

March 7th, 2012, 05:39 AM

I only wish for one thing first.... For Iloilo to have its own US Embassy :):):):)

AGREE 100%! Dugay ko man ina nga handum nga kontani may US EMBASSY kita sa Panay, kag sa ILOILO CITY iplastar!:):cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 05:39 AM

030712 Update....

Diversion 21 Hotel

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/3041/1015444640x480.jpg

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/6381/1015445640x480.jpg

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/816/1015446640x480.jpg

Oh...nice!

Galabaw na ang rebars :)

After the Pile driving..
Vertical going up na ang works nga makita ta sini sa site from time to time :)

wala galing signs kung magamit sila crane nu?

saint69sinner

March 7th, 2012, 05:41 AM

030712 Update....

Uptown Place

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/6438/1015437640x480.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1234/1015438640x480.jpg

OMG! Lapad gale Uptown place! :eek::eek::eek::eek:
Tani by 2013 matapos na yung IT park sang Megaworld para makabalik na ko sa Iloilo kag dira maubra..... I really love my hometown..... kadamu pa naman licensed ECE sa Iloilo nga wala da maubrahan.... sayang....

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 05:42 AM

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/3917/1015439.jpg

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8748/1015440.jpg

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/1263/1015442.jpg

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 05:51 AM

OMG! Lapad gale Uptown place! :eek::eek::eek::eek:
Tani by 2013 matapos na yung IT park sang Megaworld para makabalik na ko sa Iloilo kag dira maubra..... I really love my hometown..... kadamu pa naman licensed ECE sa Iloilo nga wala da maubrahan.... sayang....

Semiconductor, Electronics industry tani maka sulod sa Iloilo..

With regards to IT..Sa subong may Ayala Techno Hub kag Plazuela De Iloilo man nga space for such companies and BPO.

I wonder ano ayhan nag companies ang I bring in sang MW for Iloilo :)

saint69sinner

March 7th, 2012, 05:56 AM

Semiconductor, Electronics industry tani maka sulod sa Iloilo..

With regards to IT..Sa subong may Ayala Techno Hub kag Plazuela De Iloilo man nga space for such companies and BPO.

I wonder ano ayhan nag companies ang I bring in sang MW for Iloilo :)

I was hoping more of like what they have here in Global City (HP, MSI, Teradata, Accenture(lol Makati toh), HTC.....) and some big telecoms company like PLDT, SMART, GLOBE, Sun.... I think semicons should be placed more in Metro Towns... (Sta Barbara/Cabatuan areas are the perfect spot for this)... Pavia is more on food factory so most likely butang dah mebe Monde Nissin and such......

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 05:59 AM

Nami tani kung may ara man site ang Analog sa Iloilo biskan test site lang. hehehe! :D

Mas nami pa gid kung may ara Product kag Package development. :D

Laban-laban gid pre mabalik ka gid sa Iloilo.

Semiconductor, Electronics industry tani maka sulod sa Iloilo..

With regards to IT..Sa subong may Ayala Techno Hub kag Plazuela De Iloilo man nga space for such companies and BPO.

I wonder ano ayhan nag companies ang I bring in sang MW for Iloilo :)

saint69sinner

March 7th, 2012, 05:59 AM

AGREE 100%! Dugay ko man ina nga handum nga kontani may US EMBASSY kita sa Panay, kag sa ILOILO CITY iplastar!:):cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Me too!!! ehehehe... Hopefully butang da nila sa Kapideco Area.... Seems to me that Kapideco in the future will be more like of Tektite, Ortigas.... Parang may similarities kasi yung structure ng buildings dyan.

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 06:00 AM

Tinlo na subong ang Muelle Loney.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7994/1015434k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/1015434k.jpg/)

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lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 06:03 AM

http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/8858/1015433.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/9476/1015432.jpg

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 06:03 AM

Tinlo na subong ang Muelle Loney.

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/7994/1015434k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/812/1015434k.jpg/)

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Tinlo gid ba! Wala na eyesores

Na miss ko galing mga barko da nga ga dock, kay daw buhi gd ang wharf,
Maybe sa Ulihi pasugtan nila mag dock da ang mga private na yacht,boats :)

Wow...may tanom pa sila gin butang ha...Di ko galing type :)..hehehe...basi sa ulihi ah may mag donate..mas nami nga plant box kag mas nami nga mga tanum :)

What if abi may mag propose da sang Floating Restaurant? :)

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 06:16 AM

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3601/1015427.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1016/1015428.jpg

taga uma01

March 7th, 2012, 06:24 AM

[QUOTE=oboi;89165581]Took these photos early this year.
Iloilo-Antique Road
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/IMG_0890.jpg

Highway 1, Big Sur, Ca
http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/3249/dsc01112shq.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/dsc01112shq.jpg/)

Iloilo-Antique Road
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/IMG_0906.jpg

Highway 1, Big Sur, Ca
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/3937/dsc01142w.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/dsc01142w.jpg/)

Iloilo-Antique Road
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/IMG_1001.jpg

Highway 1, Big Sur, Ca
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/3176/dsc01135pi.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/dsc01135pi.jpg/)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1066/dsc01137vo.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/43/dsc01137vo.jpg/)

Wala lang...daw may similarities lang in some way. hehe. Took this photos on my way to San Francisco few years ago.

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 06:25 AM

Nami tani kung may ara man site ang Analog sa Iloilo biskan test site lang. hehehe! :D

Mas nami pa gid kung may ara Product kag Package development. :D

Laban-laban gid pre mabalik ka gid sa Iloilo.

Maski IT or anything related sa kurso ko na company (mayo mag sweldo kag mayo benefits) applyan ko basta sa Iloilo. :)

Pag may nag bukas (HP, MSI, Teradata, Accenture(lol Makati toh), HTC.....as saint69sinner mentioned) mapuli gd ko kag mapply

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 06:32 AM

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3601/1015427.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/1016/1015428.jpg

Sanon ayhan mag start ang ILO-BCD Fast Craft terminal project?
Any updates? :)

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 06:56 AM

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ReDeFiNe @11

March 7th, 2012, 07:02 AM

Tinlo na subong ang Muelle Loney.

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Nice ky my mga tanum na.. nami tani kung mga palm trees dra o d gne mga lamps pareho sa plazuela.. gna preparahan gd pra sa summit ds june.. :banana::banana::banana:

rocketeer

March 7th, 2012, 07:05 AM

That's why it is best for us to promote Iloilo and be tourism ambassadors in our own little ways. A lot of them haven't gone to or gone back to the provinces. Much of them still thinks that it is still rustic or rural in the countryside.

I also talked to a lot of people, taxi drivers or those who have migrated in Manila and haven't gone home to their provinces for more than a decade, to return or visit back to their places of origin and see the difference...and potential opportunities for them when they go back. :)

i agree.. kulang lng gd sa pag promote kag daw mau na sbng kay daw isa sa mga gna prioritize nla sbng ang tourism ka iloilo.. nice job dot oic catalbas..

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 07:06 AM

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rocketeer

March 7th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Ay, oo. . . natingala sya sang pagkit-anay namon liwat hambal nya abi nya tricycle ang main mode sang transport, jeep gali kuni kag nagmian pa ang design kag dalagko. . . yes, kadlaw lang ko ah.

hahaha wla cla kabalo ang pinaka nami nga mga jeep dire lng sa iloilo..pati taxi puro bag.o

rocketeer

March 7th, 2012, 07:08 AM

Ano na ang ginagamit subung haw? Indi na Hiligaynon? Sang una Hiligaynon na eh! Halin grade 1 asta grade 2. Sang una pa gane my libro sa grade one nga "Si Lati" tapos may "Pepe and Pilar" kag may "Maragtas" not sure though kung amo man ini guihapon. Ang Maragtas istorya na sang 10 Bornean Datu kag ang istorya sang bukid sang Madyaas - nga bulkan ina sya kuno nga may naga-istar nga god tapos akig sya sa mga tao amo na nga ginapalupok nya ang Madyaas. . . he he he. . .

may libro pko d gne asta sbng nga kinaray-a :)

Simplegurl18

March 7th, 2012, 08:08 AM

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 08:16 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/419106_374440422573909_100000238628310_1382216_266038595_n.jpg

fbi1692

March 7th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Let us support our very own boxing star, Denver Cuello, in his upcoming fight this Saturday at the Jaro Covered Gym against the Indonesian fighter. May duha pa gid ka Ilonggo boxers ang mahampang sa undercard fights.

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 08:26 AM

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ang_tagamolo

March 7th, 2012, 08:38 AM

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i really love how clean our river is. ok na gd mag open resorts along the river banks? (or more cleanup is needed?)

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 08:42 AM

i really love how clean our river is. ok na gd mag open resorts along the river banks? (or more cleanup is needed?)

Facing the photo, ang rightside sang picture ginaamat-amat dira clean up kag wala na mga derelict nga barko. Several months ago nagbisita si Drilon dira kag may plan ang city government nga obrahun ina nga Lapuz District Plaza kag may promenade.

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 08:49 AM

Facing the photo, ang rightside sang picture ginaamat-amat dira clean up kag wala na mga derelict nga barko. Several months ago nagbisita si Drilon dira kag may plan ang city government nga obrahun ina nga Lapuz District Plaza kag may promenade.

^^^^^^ Amo ni ginahulat2 ko nga ma official na gid kay another added attraction beside Iloilo River :) :) :) :)

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 08:51 AM

payrpaks

March 7th, 2012, 08:51 AM

maayong hapon sa tanan. marepost lng ko kung na post na ni subong ko lang gd abe nakita. proud gd ako sang dinagyang ah. kapila gd abe nagwa.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ_XZgtCfTY&feature=relmfu

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 08:53 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424384_3072848774525_1062816853_32539818_406973555_n.jpg

from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
ECO FARM
SAN ANTONIO, AJUY, ILOILO
by Macy Blas

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 08:55 AM

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/431707_316319081756128_100001341150658_776240_1311040994_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/420269_316312245090145_100001341150658_776230_577217539_n.jpg

from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
CARLES, ILOILO
by Ave Rex Andrada

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 08:57 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394128_340162055997533_100000112257579_1506852_1714890117_n.jpg

http://www.facebook.com/groups/discoverpanayisland/photos/

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 08:57 AM

^^^^
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/424384_3072848774525_1062816853_32539818_406973555_n.jpg

from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
ECO FARM
SAN ANTONIO, AJUY, ILOILO
by Macy Blas

Let me guess, sa Terra Verde Eco Farm ni? :)

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 08:58 AM

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430623_3329129541639_1070475889_33066761_488392517_n.jpg

from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
SCUAA 2012 Champion Team - ISCOF
by Vernan Jagunap

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 09:04 AM

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http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393622_10150470263108966_539028965_8535972_1848261919_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/381600_10150469455433966_539028965_8533188_1777325522_n.jpg

from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
OTON, ILOILO
by William James Escutin

angelkirk89

March 7th, 2012, 10:06 AM

Andrew Tan's AGI investing P35B to expand business

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/03/07/12/andrew-tans-agi-investing-p35b-expand-business

^^was was guid na ang MW.....padayun sa pag uswag ILOILO.....:cheers::cheers::cheers:

abaw ah. Pila ayhan aton sa 35 Billion nga na?:lol:

Im so glad that MW chose Iloilo... Imagine, sa pila lang ka cities ang ila investments: Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Iloilo. Ka swerte sa aton to have the number 1 BPO and Condo Developer in the Philippines...:cheers:

Hopefully, they'll start working on Le Grande Richmonde Hotel by the end of this year. Full Blast ang Megaworld-Iloilo Business Park construction subong- DAY and NIGHT...:lol:

030712 Update....

Uptown Place

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Katas ng Mang Inasal...:cheers:

Imagine, both Injap Tower and The Uptown Place are underconstruction. Lain gid man kun kwartahan ka ya...:lol:

Salamat Injap...I know, there are more to come...:lol:

030712 Update....

Diversion 21 Hotel

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Gaulhot na ang kabilya wala gihapon render?

Hello Mr Go! Basi may plano ka nga butangan picture sa tubang...thanks...:cheers:

angelkirk89

March 7th, 2012, 10:09 AM

nykz020732

March 7th, 2012, 10:13 AM

Kita ko gina ga start na demolish sa nasunog nga building sa tubang Jaro Plaza na da bala. A few months ago, may soil testing na dira...

Kagina kita ko may fence na sila gin takod plus damu na construction workers...Ano na da ayhan?

huo kita ko man na da nga gin fence na sa.. may nag soil test gali da? that means e-demolish nila ang bldg? sayang ah.... tani.. :ohno:. pu kung patindugan sang bag-o mas nami kag taas teh :cheers: cheers eh! hehe

angelkirk89

March 7th, 2012, 10:15 AM

huo kita ko man na da nga gin fence na sa.. may nag soil test gali da? that means e-demolish nila ang bldg? sayang ah.... tani.. :ohno:. pu kung patindugan sang bag-o mas nami kag taas teh :cheers: cheers eh! hehe

oo daw may nag soil testing na dira sang last time...pero dugay na to ya...daw last year pa gani guro...:lol:

tani taas ang building eh...pero kun low rise teh waay man kaso, ang importante may bago nga negosyo sa Iloilo...:cheers:

bulabog jalaur

March 7th, 2012, 10:17 AM

mBQynXJEqck
by TeleTechTube
TeleTech Dance - Flash Mob in Iloilo

^^
Cashing in on the boom in Business Process Outsourcing industry

Posted by Online on Mar 7th, 2012
Manila, Philippines – THE Philippine real estate market will continue to grow, largely due to the thriving Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry, that has boosted the demand for office space, and for residences. New business centers in Metro Manila and key provincial centers are reportedly growing up to 2015, also as a result of sustained growth of outsourcing and the call center industry.........

New office towers have risen in Quezon City, occupied by employees of outsourcing and call center firms. The same is true with Muntinlupa City. Many top BPO firms expanded beyond Metro Manila to cities like Baguio, Sta. Rosa in Laguna, Lipa in Batangas, Iloilo (http://www.tempo.com.ph/2012/cashing-in-on-the-boom-in-business-process-outsourcing-industry/#.T1cmOMDxp_Y):cheers:, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu City, and Davao to tap the services of fresh labor pools. JLLL said the BPO industry will continue to provide impetus to the office sector up to 2015......

nykz020732

March 7th, 2012, 10:26 AM

oo daw may nag soil testing na dira sang last time...pero dugay na to ya...daw last year pa gani guro...:lol:

tani taas ang building eh...pero kun low rise teh waay man kaso, ang importante may bago nga negosyo sa Iloilo...:cheers:

tani eh! btw any news bout sa one front tower?:)

angelkirk89

March 7th, 2012, 10:35 AM

tani eh! btw any news bout sa one front tower?:)

According to some sources, groundbreaking will either be March-June. No definite date. They are on pre selling now so we will expect it on the coming months.

It will be Iloilo City's 2nd High Rise Building after Injap Tower.

Can't wait to see our skyline by next year with these new buildings in Mandurriao

10 storey- Medicus Medical Center
12 storey-Richmonde Tower
11 Storey- Diversion 21 Hotel
21 Storey- Injap Tower
18 Storey- One Front Tower

not to mention the other Uhongs that will be launched this year...:)

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

bulabog jalaur

March 7th, 2012, 10:36 AM

Alliance Global earmarks P35b

Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, earmarked P35 billion in capital expenditures for 2012 primarily to fund tourism and real estate projects.........

AGI chairman Andrew Tan (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness_mstd.htm?f=//2012/March/7/business8.isx&n=business&d=/2012/March/7):cheers:said in an interview the conglomerate remained bullish about the tourism and real estate industries, which were expected to drive the company’s growth..........

Tan said tourism projects involve the construction of 5,000 hotel rooms over the next five years by the group’s three units — Megaworld Corp., Travellers International Hotels Group Inc. and Global Estate Resorts Inc........

The hotel projects will be built in Newport City and Manila Bayshore in Metro Manila as well as in Boracay, Iloilo and Cebu.

Other source... (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/03/07/12/andrew-tans-agi-investing-p35b-expand-business)

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 10:40 AM

Underconstruction na ini iya...wala na galutaw sa hangin. :lol:

Two pile drivers currently on construction site.

Alliance Global earmarks P35b

Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, earmarked P35 billion in capital expenditures for 2012 primarily to fund tourism and real estate projects.........

AGI chairman Andrew Tan (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness_mstd.htm?f=//2012/March/7/business8.isx&n=business&d=/2012/March/7):cheers:said in an interview the conglomerate remained bullish about the tourism and real estate industries, which were expected to drive the company’s growth..........

Tan said tourism projects involve the construction of 5,000 hotel rooms over the next five years by the group’s three units — Megaworld Corp., Travellers International Hotels Group Inc. and Global Estate Resorts Inc........

The hotel projects will be built in Newport City and Manila Bayshore in Metro Manila as well as in Boracay, Iloilo and Cebu.

Other source... (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/03/07/12/andrew-tans-agi-investing-p35b-expand-business)

Parianon2

March 7th, 2012, 10:42 AM

Special tour to aid city tourism laws
The Iloilo City Tourism Council and the City Tourism Development Office will hold an actual city heritage tour for major players in the tourism industry and the city government on Thursday.
The tour is in connection with the proposed amendment of the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) that seeks to regulate the entry of buses to the city jurisdiction.
City tourism officer Benito T. Jimena said the ordinance must be reviewed and amended to grant tourist buses a special permit to enter the city’s historical, cultural sites and attractions.
Jimena said the present tourism needs of the city demanded an amendment to the existing PBO, or a new city ordinance be enacted to showcase the city as a Museum City or Heritage City in line with the tourism and investment program enshrined in the tagline “My City, My Pride” recommended by city mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog.
The city tourism officer said the city heritage tour was in aid of legislation and participants included the chairman and vice chairman of the city council’s committee on transportation and tourism, TMTRO chief, ICPO chief of police or designates, executive assistant Dominador Co of the city mayor’s office, representatives from the permits and license division and other offices an agencies and the media.
The free-of-charge city tour will start 2 p.m. from the Freedom Grandstand, to Plaza Libertad, Fort San Pedro, Port of Iloilo and Muelle Loney, Nicolas Loney monument, JM Basa, Plazoleta Gay, Arroyo fountain, provincial capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Forbes Bridge, La Paz public market, St. Clement’s church, Boat House, Pink House, Colonial Mansion, WVSU, INHS, WVSU Medical Center, Nelly’s Garden, Sanson-Montinola Antillan House, Colegio de San Jose, Jaen Montinola House, St Vincent Seminary, Deocampo's Barquillos, Casa Mariquit, Lizares Mansion;
Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine, Graciano Lopez Jaena park and Jaro Plaza, Jaro Cathedral, Palazio de Arzobispo; Magdalena Jalandoni Museum, Philippine American Cemetery, Carpenter’s Bridge, Plaza Arevalo, Molo Plaza and church, JBLFMU and Hotel del Rio, UPV, Sarabia Manor Hotel, University of San Agustin, Assumption College, St Paul’s Hospital and university, University of Iloilo, Celso Ledesma House, Elizalde Building and back to Freedom Grandstand.*PNA

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 10:45 AM

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 10:48 AM

Meanwhile U/C pa ang Uptown place....

Ari lang anay hu..mantinir kita sa perpective :)

http://www.injapland.com/theuptownplace/perspectives/images/perspectives_01.jpg

030712 Update....

Uptown Place

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Ga waswas na ang condominium ni injap... Classy and trendy. May retail stores pa sa ground floor. :cheers: hehehe. :cheers:

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 10:51 AM

030712 Update....

Diversion 21 Hotel

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Another hotel nga guina obra sa syudad... Problema wala pa rendering. Hehehe. :lol::cheers:

bulabog jalaur

March 7th, 2012, 10:52 AM

Underconstruction na ini iya...wala na galutaw sa hangin. :lol:

Two pile drivers currently on construction site.

:okay:

Fresh from the national front, and backup from the words of mouth by Andrew

Tan himself.:)

WAngZY

March 7th, 2012, 11:23 AM

ralph fiennes

March 7th, 2012, 11:31 AM

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Great Shot!!! :cheers:

bulabog jalaur

March 7th, 2012, 11:50 AM

Eagle Trans Asia Airways (ETA Air) Corp

Sun star
By Katlene O. Cacho
Monday, March 5, 2012

Missionary routes

ETA Air yesterday started its domestic routes flying to Catarman, Calbayog and Tacloban. The airline will soon offer Cebu to Bantayan, Masbate and Camiguin routes.

ETA Air also has combined routes like Cebu-Roxas-Iloilo-Caticlan (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2012/03/05/local-carrier-buy-6-more-planes-209623) and vice versa.....

^^
It means ETA air already starting missionary flight from Iloilo to caticlan?

nykz020732

March 7th, 2012, 11:58 AM

According to some sources, groundbreaking will either be March-June. No definite date. They are on pre selling now so we will expect it on the coming months.

It will be Iloilo City's 2nd High Rise Building after Injap Tower.

Can't wait to see our skyline by next year with these new buildings in Mandurriao

10 storey- Medicus Medical Center
12 storey-Richmonde Tower
11 Storey- Diversion 21 Hotel
21 Storey- Injap Tower
18 Storey- One Front Tower

not to mention the other Uhongs that will be launched this year...:)

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

i wish 11 storey gid ang diversion 21 ba.. daw di ko mapahamtang kung di ko makita ang rendering... hehee... o basi below 10 storey lang ni kay wala man T-Crane? ang GO Hotel on the go na gid.. Go Go GO! ILOILO! :cheers::cheers:

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 12:08 PM

i wish 11 storey gid ang diversion 21 ba.. daw di ko mapahamtang kung di ko makita ang rendering... hehee... o basi below 10 storey lang ni kay wala man T-Crane? ang GO Hotel on the go na gid.. Go Go GO! ILOILO! :cheers::cheers:

Wala gid di sa aton insider sa Diversion21 project?

Naisip ko gani pwede man ta na guro kapamangkot sa bellboy sang smallville21 kung may idea sya...Sino gusto ma volunteer? :lol:

nguwerng

March 7th, 2012, 12:10 PM

nykz020732

March 7th, 2012, 12:20 PM

Wala gid di sa aton insider sa Diversion21 project?

Naisip ko gani pwede man ta na guro kapamangkot sa bellboy sang smallville21 kung may idea sya...Sino gusto ma volunteer? :lol:

gani.. wla gid ta insider info bout sa Diversion21 ba.. kung alagyan lang tani pwde ta malabyan kag mamangkot kung pila gid man ka storey... hahaa.. :nuts:

saint69sinner

March 7th, 2012, 12:20 PM

^^Correct me if I'm wrong...so MW's 1st phase will have 3 BPO Offices right?
one in the Richmonde Tower and two in the 5-storey twin towers...

...this is gonna be amazing hehehe

May list na kung anu nga BPO ma-occupy da? I'm thinking basi CVG or JPMorgan.... kay sang san-u daw nagjobfair sila sa Iloilo Business Hotel sang February.....

bulabog jalaur

March 7th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Pero ngaa Cebu-Roxas-Iloilo-Caticlan? daw nag balik pa ya haw?
why not Cebu-Iloilo-Roxas-Caticlan abi? :)

Observation lang :)

Good observation.:) in iloilo airport thread this was not mention or discuss by our

forumer there, but anyway will see it from Eta air website soon, and maybe some

of our Ilonggo forumer can update also.

nykz020732

March 7th, 2012, 12:30 PM

May list na kung anu nga BPO ma-occupy da? I'm thinking basi CVG or JPMorgan.... kay sang san-u daw nagjobfair sila sa Iloilo Business Hotel sang February.....

indi siguro CVG migs.. di daw sila kay almost 40-50% sang ila agents taga ilo2 and damu TL's nga taga ilo2 man.. kung ma put up daw sila center sa ilo2 basi kulangon ang ila agents for bacolod site.. Kung may ara lang isa ka callcenter nga makasulod sa ilo2 nga maka compete sa rate sang CVG im pretty sure nga amo man na japon matabo.. damo japon sa ila mga agents nga taga ilo2 ang masaylo...

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 12:48 PM

P52-million replacement of Dungon Bridge,
P37-million reconstruction of Buntatala Bridge,
P19.2-million road widening of the Iloilo-Capiz new route,
P50-million concreting of the Iloilo-Dumangas Road,
P46-million road widening of the Iloilo-Jaro Diversion Road,
P10-million additional pavement of the Iloilo-Capiz Road
P36-million rehabilitation / concreting of the Iloilo-Capiz Road (CPU Area)
Projects aided by Cong. JPT

:):):):)

According to some sources, groundbreaking will either be March-June. No definite date. They are on pre selling now so we will expect it on the coming months.

It will be Iloilo City's 2nd High Rise Building after Injap Tower.

Can't wait to see our skyline by next year with these new buildings in Mandurriao

10 storey- Medicus Medical Center
12 storey-Richmonde Tower
11 Storey- Diversion 21 Hotel
21 Storey- Injap Tower
18 Storey- One Front Tower

not to mention the other Uhongs that will be launched this year...:)

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ga lupok nga mga big time projects... Cheers! :cheers:

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 01:03 PM

Alliance Global earmarks P35b

Alliance Global Group Inc., the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, earmarked P35 billion in capital expenditures for 2012 primarily to fund tourism and real estate projects.........

AGI chairman Andrew Tansaid in an interview the conglomerate remained bullish about the tourism and real estate industries, which were expected to drive the company’s growth..........

Tan said tourism projects involve the construction of 5,000 hotel rooms over the next five years by the group’s three units — Megaworld Corp., Travellers International Hotels Group Inc. and Global Estate Resorts Inc........

The hotel projects will be built in Newport City and Manila Bayshore in Metro Manila as well as in Boracay, Iloilo and Cebu.

Other source...

blu.sparks

March 7th, 2012, 01:42 PM

Wala gid di sa aton insider sa Diversion21 project?

Naisip ko gani pwede man ta na guro kapamangkot sa bellboy sang smallville21 kung may idea sya...Sino gusto ma volunteer? :lol:

eight storeys lang na ah..conservative estimate :)
hambal sang kilala ko same lang na sa smallville21 eh.

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 01:43 PM

Introducing COSTA del SOL

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A residential lot located in Arevalo, Iloilo City

Features and Amenities

Fully landscaped entrance gate
Multi purpose clubhouse with swimming pool
Landscaped garden and prominades
Wide concrete road
Property perimeter wall for security and privacy
Basketball Court
Childrens playground
Complete Electrical Facilities

Php4,500.00 per square meter (PRE SELLING PRICE)

SOURCE (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.304152669644669.70383.100001498168937&type=3)

Another sta. lucia project in our province... Proof of iloilo's strong housing market. :cheers:

LuckyLady

March 7th, 2012, 01:46 PM

Yes! as I said before, I've rather like Iloilo to expand the port than to have an International Flight. And I think the DOTC and PPA really gets it. Good Job guys. A province will grow faster when have a international port than an international airport.
Just an example Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. 15 years ago, the local people there says the are ashame if they says they are from Kaohsiung because the place is a poor province, undeveloped, full of garbage and pollution. But since Taiwan put up their biggest port there the place dramatically change faster into a main City in the south. The equipments and developments grows rapidly. Some local people says it is even better than Taipei City and even featured as Mega City in national Geographic Channel.
Yes we also need an international airport for more tourist and local people travels easily, but we need to develop our province first, bring more equipments, materials and infrastructures first for them to come. We need our local groups to do the work first.

Business comes when more opportunity is there:):):):):):)

please check your facts before you make comparison. Taiwan Kaohsiung airport has been existing since the 1960's. And when they perhaps say Kaohsiung is full of garbage and pollution it's because the traditional/heavy industries (dirtier/more polluted) firms are located there contrary to the north where hi tech manufacturing firms are located. And Kaohsiung can never be better or can never replace Taipei because Taipei is the capital and the financial center of Taiwan.

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 01:47 PM

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 01:51 PM

nabasa mo na ang latest? hihihihi

Wala na ko nakabalik sa thread nga ni ah... Anu ang latest simplegurl? :cheers:

paopaoAJ

March 7th, 2012, 01:53 PM

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6674/smja.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/smja.jpg/)

The glowing new disc @ SM SaveMore Jaro :banana:

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 01:53 PM

eight storeys lang na ah..conservative estimate :)
hambal sang kilala ko same lang na sa smallville21 eh.

Biskan mag eight storeys lang, importante na mayo ang design kag gwapo... :cheers:

WAngZY

March 7th, 2012, 01:55 PM

^^di blah ang Diversion 21 will have retail spaces diba???...like a mini smallville plus the hotel?

WAngZY

March 7th, 2012, 01:57 PM

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6674/smja.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/smja.jpg/)

The glowing new disc @ SM SaveMore Jaro :banana:

^^looks great :okay: I thought SM Supermarket na da, Savemore gleh hehehe

pwo ang nauna ang Hypermarket to use the circular logo here in Iloilo noh?.

blu.sparks

March 7th, 2012, 02:01 PM

^^di blah ang Diversion 21 will have retail spaces diba???...like a mini smallville plus the hotel?

wala ko idea sa retail spaces pre.
hotel lang gid ang sigurado ko.
anyway lets just wait for the official render.
masabat gid na tanan speculations ta once mag gwa na ang render :)

WAngZY

March 7th, 2012, 02:09 PM

^^^^
yeah...hopefully by this month ma-release na ang render sng D21 Hotel...
...it's good that in that side of the Droad is slowly emerging with uhongs ;)

ken_7

March 7th, 2012, 02:26 PM

likod Skinetics sa smallville damu nato construction workers kagina :)

Enteng

March 7th, 2012, 02:34 PM

[QUOTE=angelkirk89;89219467]abaw ah. Pila ayhan aton sa 35 Billion nga na?:lol:

Im so glad that MW chose Iloilo... Imagine, sa pila lang ka cities ang ila investments: Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Iloilo. Ka swerte sa aton to have the number 1 BPO and Condo Developer in the Philippines...:cheers:

Hopefully, they'll start working on Le Grande Richmonde Hotel by the end of this year. Full Blast ang Megaworld-Iloilo Business Park construction subong- DAY and NIGHT...:lol:

Sa nabasahan ko sadto sa news Php 20 Billion bala ang invest nila sa Iloilo Central Business District until 2020. Pero ambot kung nadala na dra and Sta. Barbara Heights kag and expansion sang duta nila sa Manduriao. Very huge amount para sa Iloilo.

Enteng

March 7th, 2012, 02:50 PM

Pero ngaa Cebu-Roxas-Iloilo-Caticlan? daw nag balik pa ya haw?
why not Cebu-Iloilo-Roxas-Caticlan abi? :)

Observation lang :)

Siguro sa subra ka lapit sang Roxas Airport sa Caticlan. Pagka sa Iloilo maghalin medyo makaprepare pa sya maayo sa landing kaysa sa Roxas sya maghalin kinahanglang nya pa magdistansya.

Am I right, please correct me if I'm wrong, officers sang air traffic. :):):):)

paopaoAJ

March 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM

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http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/767/jf3f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/jf3f.jpg/)

Jaro Fiesta 2012 :banana:

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/6674/smja.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/smja.jpg/)

The glowing new disc @ SM SaveMore Jaro :banana:

Tahum... Thanks pre. :cheers:

likod Skinetics sa smallville damu nato construction workers kagina :)

Ano na da ang speculations pre haw? Anu ang mga huring huring? ^^

[QUOTE=angelkirk89;89219467]abaw ah. Pila ayhan aton sa 35 Billion nga na?:lol:

Im so glad that MW chose Iloilo... Imagine, sa pila lang ka cities ang ila investments: Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Iloilo. Ka swerte sa aton to have the number 1 BPO and Condo Developer in the Philippines...:cheers:

Hopefully, they'll start working on Le Grande Richmonde Hotel by the end of this year. Full Blast ang Megaworld-Iloilo Business Park construction subong- DAY and NIGHT...:lol:

Sa nabasahan ko sadto sa news Php 20 Billion bala ang invest nila sa Iloilo Central Business District until 2020. Pero ambot kung nadala na dra and Sta. Barbara Heights kag and expansion sang duta nila sa Manduriao. Very huge amount para sa Iloilo.

Oo pre... 20 billion na da investments nila. Pero, staggered ina... Depending on how the bpo market will respond. :cheers:

true blue ilonggo

March 7th, 2012, 02:59 PM

bamboo03

March 7th, 2012, 03:02 PM

3_NMOr_XXz0
by Illuminande
A 3 Min Entry presentation for the Contest in the
Iloilo City Tourism Contest for the Promotion of iloilo City

Daw sala man ni ang caption kang Iloilo provincial Capitol nanging Iloilo city Capitol..hahahaha...Which means to say gali ang city nanging province pah...cenxia gd ah pakiayus anay sang caption ka video..hehe

angelkirk89

March 7th, 2012, 03:09 PM

likod Skinetics sa smallville damu nato construction workers kagina :)

Hopefully, another mid rise will be constructed at the back part.:cheers:

daks2003

March 7th, 2012, 03:17 PM

Yups..tanan nga SM subong sa bilog nga Pilipinas ga amat ilis na sang amo na nga signage.. masanag and energy saver...may isa ka syudad ya nga abi nila ila lang SM nag upgrade suga :nuts: tanan sila dayon maka afford bakal propidad sa diversion area...ngita-an ko nila 2k per sq meter sa diversion kay baklon ko dayon karon..at least bal-an ta na nga pinakamahal didto is 20k per sq m lang..la gani gle katunga sa presyo sang ginbakal sang kilala ko :lol:

^^looks great :okay: I thought SM Supermarket na da, Savemore gleh hehehe

pwo ang nauna ang Hypermarket to use the circular logo here in Iloilo noh?.

habagatcentral1

March 7th, 2012, 03:18 PM

Parianon2

March 7th, 2012, 03:20 PM

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/8872/dpwhesplanade1.jpg
excited nako matapos ni para makabakasyon nako da sa iloilo:):):):)

Parianon2

March 7th, 2012, 03:31 PM

may offer summer ang CCNA sa CPU? :):):)

ken_7

March 7th, 2012, 03:32 PM

Repair / Rehab of Sea Wall (Wharf) at Fort San Pedro
from: Cong. Jerry Perez Treñas

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lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 03:39 PM

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Subedei

March 7th, 2012, 03:41 PM

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^^^^
Simple and yet elegant.:)
....Bravo TSKI!:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers::cool:

habagatcentral1

March 7th, 2012, 03:47 PM

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Yey! May amu na ni kami sa Pavia! :banana:
Wishing though that there would be an investor who would be willing to invest in Pavia for mixed-use residential-commercial property too. Hoping for an IT Park here as well or I hope that there would be an investor who would be willing to construct a business center outside Iloilo City and within MIGEDC.

lewdsaint

March 7th, 2012, 04:15 PM

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zephyr11

March 7th, 2012, 04:50 PM

Muelle Loney sadto. Old timers here may recognize this logo...
From Old Iloilo (http://www.facebook.com/groups/351483144882199/) as contributed by Steve Juanico
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I think this was taken in the 70's. There's a Mobil gas station near the back of YMCA that time. This looks like the area across the Uygongco flour mill.

Enteng

March 7th, 2012, 04:59 PM

please check your facts before you make comparison. Taiwan Kaohsiung airport has been existing since the 1960's. And when they perhaps say Kaohsiung is full of garbage and pollution it's because the traditional/heavy industries (dirtier/more polluted) firms are located there contrary to the north where hi tech manufacturing firms are located. And Kaohsiung can never be better or can never replace Taipei because Taipei is the capital and the financial center of Taiwan.

I didn't even know why they Taiwanese said that. I wonder how the place was called so dirty before because when I went there the place is so clean and organize. Even my American boss in the Philippines discourage me to work in Kaohsiung as he said the place was dirty and smelly. People suffers skin disease and the air is polluted. May be its because of lots of oil refinery and metal works there. But when I came there, its not the way I thought. The place is so organize and clean.

The local people says the place rapidly change a decade ago. The love river which is so dirty full of waste became a tourist attraction. They converted garbage landfields into parks with methane gas deposits converted into electricity. They are working 10 lines of mass transportation with 3 lanes already running. Maybe they just said that Kaohsiung is much better because Taipei City is too crowded already while Kaohsiung is newly developed, well planned urban area and still have plenty of area to develop. But obcourse, Taipei is still their capital City, but Kaohsiung's potential to be a better city is there.

The big port help them a lot to put up other business and industry in there with manufacturing companies also to established in and they develope their port. I think it is true, because Taiwan really lucks resources. They actually need to import raw materials to process it into finish products. It also helps a lot to improve their infrastructures with the new technologies that came there.

I think we should learn from other cities. We should have a good urban planning now for us not to suffer in the future. A well planned city makes it more faster to develop and will became a great place to live. We are not aiming to become better cities than the others right? we just want our province to be better place to live.

batusay

March 7th, 2012, 05:21 PM

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Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 05:31 PM

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SUNSET @ ILOILO RIVER
TAKEN FROM NABITASAN BRIDGE
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Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 05:36 PM

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Bolante sang tinanok nga mani kag itlog
Jaro Plaza, Iloilo City
by Norman Posecion

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 05:37 PM

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Manigonigo Island, Carles, Iloilo
by Ave Rex Andrada

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 05:42 PM

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 05:43 PM

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SUAGE RIS DAM
MINA, ILOILO
by JRMP-II
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Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 05:45 PM

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ILOILO SPORTS COMPLEX
by Ken Divinagracia

STARofLIFE

March 7th, 2012, 05:50 PM

Mayor vows reforms to spur city’s socio-economic growth

By: Tara Yap

MAYOR Jed Patrick Mabilog is pushing for policy reforms to spur the socio-economic growth of Iloilo City.

This is in response to Iloilo City having been chosen by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as one the three pilot sites for the Cities Development Initiative (CDI) program.

“I would like to express the city government’s commitment to key policy and institutional changes in order to achieve a sustained and high level of inclusive socio-economic growth for Ilonggos,” Mabilog said.

CDI is a five-year program of harnessing the potential economic growth of non-Manila urban areas under the U.S.-Philippines Partnership for Growth signed in November 2011 during the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Gloria Steele, USAID Mission Director for the Philippines, has earlier said Iloilo City has been selected as it has a lot of potential for economic growth.

CDI works on the premise that economic growth and employment opportunities are parallel with urban development.

Steele explained that once the economic potentials of Iloilo City are harnessed, it will pave way for the eventual development of nearby areas in the same manner that Metro Manila has grown.

Path to development

CDI is designed to find solutions on constraints of economic growth and development through a partnership between USAID, the city government, the business sector, civil society, and the academe.

“It is the city government’s intention to mobilize resources to address the most serious constraints to economic growth and development in Iloilo City,” Mabilog said.

CDI will tackle issues including lack of stable electric power and water supply, poor health facilities, and improving the conduciveness of doing business.

“This partnership provides a new framework for deepening and strengthening the engagement of Ilonggos and Iloilo City with the U.S. government,” Mabilog added.

USAID and the city government of Iloilo signed a memorandum of understanding during the three-day road show of the U.S. Embassy known as “America in 3D” last March 2-4.

Aside from Iloilo, Batangas and Cagayan de Oro are also CDI pilot cities.

SOURCE (http://thedailyguardian.net/index.php/local-news/8640-mayor-vows-reforms-to-spur-citys-socio-economic-growth)

STARofLIFE

March 7th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Maasin’s bamboo, abaca industry – model sustainable livelihood project

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

AN UPLAND community-based bamboo and abaca industry in Maasin, Iloilo has been hailed as a model for sustainable livelihood projects in environmentally critical areas.

The livelihood project of Katilingban sang Pumuluyo sa Watershed sang Maasin (KAPAWA-Maasin) is included in the “Guidebook on Environment and Natural Resources Enterprises Development and Management” of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

The handbook provides a step-by-step process in “establishing, managing and sustaining small enterprise that depends on forest products and at the same time conserving and protecting the upland.”

The DENR said the handbook highlights the link between economic activity and environmental protection and the capability of the People’s Organizations (POs) to become responsible forest stewards.

Known for its abundant bamboos and abaca, Maasin became the pilot area of the DENR upland project. The agency focused on bamboo mattresses and abaca hemp production of upland communities in the watershed area.

KAPAWA-Maasin has 1,253 members including 689 males and 564 females who underwent training in enterprise and capability enhancement.

The Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) extended technical support in the production and classification of abaca fibers while the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provided market outlets and promotion for the products.

DENR-6 Regional Executive Director Julian D. Amador said the also project provided tools and machinery to KAPAWA-Maasin.

Presently, KAPAWA-Maasin has purchased a delivery truck using their income for easy transportation of their products to the market. An air drier is also being constructed for faster processing and drying of abaca fibers.

Maasin is one of the Community-based Forest Management Project (CBFMP) sites in the region practicing sustainable forest management through the guidance of the DENR.

STARofLIFE

March 7th, 2012, 05:58 PM

IBC TACKLES MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ISSUES (Group seeks updates on road projects, int’l flights)

By: Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE PREMIER business organization in Iloilo will spearhead two activities focusing on major development issues.

Today, the Iloilo Business Club (IBC) will meet with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to get updates on ongoing road projects which the business club pushed to promote growth in Metro Iloilo area.

Ma. Lea Victoria E. Lara, IBC executive director, said that aside from updates, the DPWH will also present its convergence program with the Department of Tourism (DOT) which aims to construct and improve road networks to key tourism destinations.

“They will also present their proposed road projects for 2013 so that we can sit together and discuss what projects we will again endorse to the national government,” Lara said.

Lara said the Research, Education and Institutional Development (REID) Foundation will also help in the meeting-cum-workshop at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center. The foundation helped in formulating the rules and guidelines of the DOT-DPWH convergence program at the national level.

Aside from the REID foundation, the Asia Foundation and United States Agency for International Development are also assisting IBC in the project.

The IBC and REID foundation are responsible for the realization of the P1.9-billion circumferential road or C1 project spanning Jaro and Arevalo districts in Iloilo City via Pavia and Oton towns.

The 14-kilometer road will be constructed in five phases and covers 8.28 kms in Iloilo City, 2.70 kms in Pavia and 3.20 kms in Oton.

Aside from reducing traffic from the old route from Jaro to Arevalo-Oton areas, the new road is seen to boost growth in the areas where it will traverse.

The IBC also pushed for the construction of the P217-million Metro Radial Road and the widening of the highway from Tabuc Suba, Jaro to Zarraga town.

International flights
Lara said the IBC will also participate in a meeting of key national government agencies on Friday relative to the proposed international flights at the Iloilo airport in Cabatuan-Sta. Barbara towns.

The meeting will be attended by, among others, officials from the DOT, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Department of Justice and Bureau of Immigration, Department of Health and Bureau of Customs.

Top provincial and city officials will also join the discussion.

Lara said the meeting will discuss the concerns that hamper the launching of international flights from Iloilo airport.

During a brainstorming session at the DOT regional office last February 8, it was learned that problems of lack of customs, immigration and quarantine services (CIQS) hamper the entry of international carriers to Iloilo.

Another concern is the exorbitant fees for CIQS personnel who will be deployed at the airport, on top of the lack of viable market for international flights.

The Iloilo airport also operates on a limited time period instead of a 24-hour operation needed to cater to international flights.

Lara said they want to know from the agency what the problems are then find solutions.

“We will meet and find solutions instead of dwelling on the problems. The airlines are ready to serve international flights but these fine points must be addressed first,” she added.
SOURCE (http://thedailyguardian.net/index.php/local-news/8643-ibc-tackles-major-development-issues-group-seeks-updates-on-road-projects-intl-flights)

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March 7th, 2012, 06:08 PM

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batusay

March 7th, 2012, 06:13 PM

Iloilo City council holds session at the new city hall

ILOILO CITY, March 7 (PNA) – The Sangguniang Panglunsod on Wednesday holds its regular session at the imposing new city hall building now serving as its permanent home after transferring offices last week from the Iloilo terminal market building to the whole sixth floor of the new building.

City Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa III said that each city councilor is given a spacious room for their staff and visitors complete with new furniture such as cabinets, chairs and tables including a big executive table for each city councilor.

The spacious SP session hall is complete with new tables and chairs including observers and the media people covering the sessions every Wednesday afternoon.

Espinosa said they can now concentrate on their legislative work inspired by new and clean spacious surroundings with new furniture and space-planned offices.

The vice mayor said the new city hall building is a pride of city residents in having a presentable and world-class building of the people and for the people. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=410874

STARofLIFE

March 7th, 2012, 06:22 PM

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Uploaded by polarizedmedia on Jan 20, 2012

This documentary short won 2nd place at the Sineng Pambansa Iloilo International Film Festival sponsored by FDCP.

Jayfox Montero is no ordinary 12 year old kid. The moment he steps into the skate rink, he skates like he OWNS the park and with no helmet to boot. But outside the park, the harsh reality awaits him. He only finished grade 1 and does odd jobs at night to help sustain his family. He has a dream that one day, he'll have his own house and work as a nurse.

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Polarized Media Studio is Iloilo based filmmakers whose passion is to shoot videos. The team is composed of individuals who are versed in photograph,videography, and filmmaking. The company stands by its motto: Classy, timeless and memorable that you can treasure for a lifetime.

batusay

March 7th, 2012, 06:24 PM

batusay

March 7th, 2012, 06:28 PM

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 06:46 PM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
Naburot and Gigantes Island, Carles, Iloilo
by Ave Rex Andrada

bulabog jalaur

March 7th, 2012, 06:48 PM

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DINGLE, ILOILO
by Edwin Daguro
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:okay:

Nice panoramic view of great plains of panay. I guess, this viewed from

manyakiya mountain, home of nautod wall (http://climbphilippines.com/first-timers/what-to-expect/), one of the major rock-climbing

destination in the Philippines.:)

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 06:49 PM

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DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
Mangrove trees in Punta, Carles
by Ave Rex Andrada

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 06:52 PM

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BATIANO RIVER, OTON

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 06:53 PM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
LEGANES CHURCH
by Little Red

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 06:56 PM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
ANHAWAN BEACH RESORT
OTON, ILOILO

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 06:59 PM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
ILOILO FISH PORT COMPLEX (BREAKWATER)
by Jessie Eloja General

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 07:00 PM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
CAMPO SANTO (SAN JOAQUIN, ILOILO)
by Ramy Vincent Serilo

batusay

March 7th, 2012, 07:11 PM

City gets P14 million for health facilities

ILOILO City – The city government has received P13.6 million worth of projects from the Department of Health – Center for Heath Development Western Visayas (DOH-CHD WV) for the improvement of some health facilities in various villages here.

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the fund is part of the P71.4-million allocation approved by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the 2011 Health Facilities Enhancement Program of the DOH-CHD WV for both infrastructure and equipment components.

he Sub-Allotment Release Order from DBM has already been received by the regional DOH.

Mabilog said Cong. Jerry Treñas has helped make possible the funds for the improvement of nine health facilities here.

“We want to bring these health stations closer to the people in the community,” the mayor said.

The health facilities that are up for construction, repair, renovation or expansion are:

* Baldoza Birthing Clinic in La Paz district

* Arevalo Rural Health Unit

* barangay health stations in Palapala, Estanzuela and Esperanza, City Proper; San Pedro, Sambag and Balantang, Jaro; and Taal, Molo. (LMS, Iloilo City PIO/PN)

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75:city-gets-p14-million-for-health-facilities&catid=39:iloilo&Itemid=13

whyte

March 7th, 2012, 07:20 PM

FRESHLY MADE NOODLES for every order of noodle soup at TARZAN MAGIC LA MIEN along JM Basa Street.

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whyte

March 7th, 2012, 07:27 PM

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Sin-o mga techie da? Tani may maobra updated Apps for ILOILO for iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android devices... and QR codes for our historical markers :banana:

A giant telecom company is already interested in making that in Iloilo ;)
More info very soon

habagatcentral1

March 7th, 2012, 07:39 PM

taga uma01

March 7th, 2012, 08:08 PM

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nice shots!! looking forward for my Boracay trips via that road.:cheers:

Boracay via Antique-Libertad-Nabas-Caticlan route are exciting and fun. Don't forget to take pictures and share with us. Have fun!

Facing the photo, ang rightside sang picture ginaamat-amat dira clean up kag wala na mga derelict nga barko. Several months ago nagbisita si Drilon dira kag may plan ang city government nga obrahun ina nga Lapuz District Plaza kag may promenade.

This will compliment the other side of the river. Hopefully this will push through. This is great!:)

taga uma01

March 7th, 2012, 08:13 PM

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Nice composition.

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
BATIANO RIVER, OTON

Hopefully ma-relocate na ang mga naga istar sa kilid suba kag ma clear out kag mabutangan sang dike para iwas baha.

Hawili Hurom

March 7th, 2012, 09:40 PM

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ReDeFiNe @11

March 8th, 2012, 12:58 AM

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TAHUM ah.. :banana::banana::banana:

dba my 2nd building pa na cla ipatindog?

cruiseforum

March 8th, 2012, 01:05 AM

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ka tahum sang Iloilo River, pag matapos ang Iloilo River Esplanade it might trigger for new transporation here in our lovely Iloilo "The Water Taxi" from Muelle Loney to Oton with loading & unloading area at some points. this will likely ease the traffic congestion in the city.

GO! GO! GO! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

angelkirk89

March 8th, 2012, 01:16 AM

^^Tahum gid na sa personal ang TSKI Corporate Center, Nakalabay kami da sang last week. Very modern. Daw matingala ka ngaa sa Pavia may amu na ya...:lol:...

^^

Anyway, Iloilo River Esplanade is exciting indeed. Hopefully may ma byahe sa Iloilo River when it's done na...Kanami sang idea nga na...Say from Carpernter's Bridge to Mulle Loney. It will be a tourist attraction and at the same time, a good way to ease the traffic...:cheers:

WAngZY

March 8th, 2012, 01:17 AM

ka tahum sang Iloilo River, pag matapos ang Iloilo River Esplanade it might trigger for new transporation here in our lovely Iloilo "The Water Taxi" from Muelle Loney to Oton with loading & unloading area at some points. this will likely ease the traffic congestion in the city.

GO! GO! GO! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^there might a problem though...the old Carpenter's Bridge is too low for a river ferry to pass through...since it is already converted to a promenade connecting to the esplanade

virginmonkey

March 8th, 2012, 01:37 AM

This is an old article but love to post this. . .

http://www.bworldonline.com/weekender/content.php?id=536

Travel & Tourism
Posted on 05:03 PM, October 29, 2009

By Johanna D. Poblete, Reporter

Iloilo: Appreciating the past to prepare for the future

The past is still very much present in progressive Iloilo. Old
buildings have been converted into banks, restaurants or
schools (although century-old structures like the University of San Agustin from 1906 and the Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus from 1917 operate intact).

Furnishings take on antique accoutrements: the handles of coal-burning irons attached to cabinet doors, the pedal of a sewing machine as the base of a table, old railroad tracks and carriage wheels converted into a bench.

The Nelly Gardens in downtown Iloilo continue to be a popular party venue. Its Beaux Art style combines Gothic and Art Deco influences.

Well-represented is the traditional stone house (or “balay nga bato” as the Ilonggos say) as well as its fancier hybrid of “architectura mestiza.” The latter consists of Gothic revival and baroque churches, American colonial public buildings and Art Deco structures amidst malls and homegrown food establishments like the ubiquitous Mang Inasal.

You’ve even got the Casa Mariquit in Jaro, ancestral house of Mariquit Javellana Lopez (wife of former Vice-President Fernando Lopez), which by reputation is haunted and yet inhabited. While we tourists gawk at the imposing wood-and-stone structure, the inhabitants rush about on benign busywork. That’s the beauty of the Ilonggo lifestyle; they’re quite comfortable with their ghosts.

Museum and streetscape

Upon the invitation of the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation (ILED), we went to Iloilo last weekend where we were billeted at the newly-renovated Hotel del Rio (the oldest hotel in the city, built in 1965 by Manuel Loring, grandson of the former mayor of Iloilo City during the Spanish-American transition), Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center, and The Grand Dame Hotel designed by architect Gerry L. Contreras.

Midpoint between the hotels is the Museo Iloilo built by Ilonggo architect Sergio Penasales, with a bas relief by Ilonggo artist Tim Jumayao. (Entrance fee is P5 for children, P15 for adults. It stays open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Designs etched on stone at the entrance were donated by the family of Eugenio M. Jamerlan, local historian and member of the Heritage Council of Iloilo, who would prove an invaluable fount of information during our tour.

The permanent collection dates from the pre-colonial period (pottery and weaponry) and Spanish-era (textiles, an issue of the La Independencia, a cadaverous rebulto of Christ and a 17th-century carving of a suffering Christ by a local Panay carver) to WWII (Mickey Mouse money and a bombshell, among others).

The revolving exhibit usually features local artists. More will be added later this year, as the museum is scheduled for renovation. There are 750 small museums in the city -- managed by maritime schools, universities, churches -- and a project for the future is to create a tour linking all.

After the museum, one has several options for heritage hunting. Along Iznart Street and J.M. Basa (formerly Calle Real), buildings may date as early as 1910, designed by architect-engineers educated at the University of Rome and the University of Philadelphia. Some are commercially viable, others unkempt and merely used as storage. The old homestead of Serafin Villanueva now houses RCBC but has kept its 1920s look. Of the old theaters, the Cine Aguila is gone, and the existing Regent features bomba films.

At the Plaza Libertad, the defunct PNB building, the first bank in Iloilo built in 1916, still stands. What used to be the old Mirasol residence is now a branch of local restaurant Afrique’s. And on Rizal St., what used to be the Celso Ledesma town house designed by architect-engineer Mariano Salas is still intact and in use. And so it goes, depending on who owned the original structure and their views on heritage preservation.

Houses of repute

If one leaves the museum and moves along M.H. del Pilar St. down to San Pedro St., past Molo Church or Santa Ana Church (the oldest church in the city built in the neo-Gothic style in 1831, famous for its collection of all-female saints that gave succor to female weavers of the old Chinese district) and bypassing Panaderia de Molo which is even older than the church (incidentally, the eggwhites used to fortify wet cement used by church masons came from the panaderia, which used the egg yolks to make barquillos), one reaches Avanceña St.
Here, Avanceña House (formally the Camiña balay nga bato, home of Gerard and Luth Camiña) is the best example of an Iloilo-style bahay na bato. It was built in 1865 by Padre Anselmo Avanceña with hardwood brought in by carabao from the mountains (it took four-and-a-half years to complete, now all that wooden flooring takes P1,500 to wax).

The good padre is best known as someone who contracted cholera while aiding the sick and burying the dead during the cholera epidemic. He is also brother to Fernando Avanceña, and uncle to Ramon Avanceña, who was the legal adviser of the Philippine revolutionary government and would later be named Chief Justice -- the house still has his writing desk. Mr. Camiña would tell you, however, that he would rather memorize everything than risk sensitive information.

Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the city on the way to Jaro and its cathedral, Sta. Isabel de Ungria Cathedral circa 1874 (incidentally, the saints here are all male), is Nelly Gardens, the Beaux Art mansion built by Don Vicente Lopez (with the help of Engr. Salas) for his wife Elena Hofileña, on what is now E. Lopez St.

It’s built on two hectares of riceland that was sold for a mere P1 per square meter, and it’s a unique combination of European-influenced architecture, using local tindalo wood in a rare shade of red for the floors and narra for the walls, floral murals from the House of Puyat instead of wallpaper, and a dining room that whispers southern gentility.

The mansion is a remnant of another time, when duennas would stay on the balconies and gossip about the party-goers dancing below, and children would be circumspect in the background until their official debut into society. The mansion would have been destroyed along with other homesteads burned during WWII to keep the Japanese army out, on orders from guerilla leader Gen. Macario Peralta, but overzealous looting and the timely arrival of the occupying forces prevented it.

To this day, Elena Lopez Jison-Golez, granddaughter of Don Vicente and current resident of this “living museum,” ironically states that “The Japanese saved this house.”

You’ll find a portrait of the young Elena done by Fernando Amorsolo at the parlor, also with its own ironic tale -- they were bought for P200 from the then unknown painter in Quiapo, who offered another painting up for sale that her mother refused. The painting is now the most sought-after Amorsolo, “The Burning of Manila.”
It is these stories that give character to Iloilo city and its inhabitants and that flesh out impressions for the visitor.

These stories also remind Ilonggos of their ties to the place, and why keeping heritage structures alive is just as important as building upon that thriving commercial and entertainment district they call Smallville, or the latest SM mall on what were salt beds once upon a time.

“We’re thinking of making local heritage part of the curriculum from grade school to university... we want this program to interpret local history and make it more relevant, because otherwise people would be familiar with national history but won’t even appreciate what’s around them,” Mr. Jamerlan said.

“We have to involve the community... especially the old citizens who are the caretakers of memory. They have to understand that heritage is for everyone, not just the upper 10%; everyone is a participant,” he added.

cruiseforum

March 8th, 2012, 01:41 AM

^^there might a problem though...the old Carpenter's Bridge is too low for a river ferry to pass through...since it is already converted to a promenade connecting to the esplanade

you're right! but i think that could be addressed, say 1 point from Muelle Loney to Carpenter's Bridge then on the other side from Carpenter's Bridge to Oton

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

cruiseforum

March 8th, 2012, 02:21 AM

ka tahum sang Iloilo River, pag matapos ang Iloilo River Esplanade it might trigger for new transporation here in our lovely Iloilo "The Water Taxi" from Muelle Loney to Oton with loading & unloading area at some points. this will likely ease the traffic congestion in the city.

GO! GO! GO! :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

you're right! but i think that could be addressed, say 1 point from Muelle Loney to Carpenter's Bridge then on the other side from Carpenter's Bridge to Oton

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

in addition to that - the "Iloilo River Water Taxi", this would showcase the creativeness and ingenuity of the Ilonggos in making Paraws to be used as Water Taxis along the Iloilo River :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

maurosomodio

March 8th, 2012, 03:06 AM

Excellent idea, the paraw...as water taxis...ay abaw kon may magdesign sina...nami guid na...damu tana maskay sina...

in addition to that - the "Iloilo River Water Taxi", this would showcase the creativeness and ingenuity of the Ilonggos in making Paraws to be used as Water Taxis along the Iloilo River :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

saint69sinner

March 8th, 2012, 03:47 AM

indi siguro CVG migs.. di daw sila kay almost 40-50% sang ila agents taga ilo2 and damu TL's nga taga ilo2 man.. kung ma put up daw sila center sa ilo2 basi kulangon ang ila agents for bacolod site.. Kung may ara lang isa ka callcenter nga makasulod sa ilo2 nga maka compete sa rate sang CVG im pretty sure nga amo man na japon matabo.. damo japon sa ila mga agents nga taga ilo2 ang masaylo...

Aw. tsk tsk tsk. Kasubo man sina man.....

LuckyLady

March 8th, 2012, 04:02 AM

I didn't even know why they Taiwanese said that. I wonder how the place was called so dirty before because when I went there the place is so clean and organize. Even my American boss in the Philippines discourage me to work in Kaohsiung as he said the place was dirty and smelly. People suffers skin disease and the air is polluted. May be its because of lots of oil refinery and metal works there. But when I came there, its not the way I thought. The place is so organize and clean.

The local people says the place rapidly change a decade ago. The love river which is so dirty full of waste became a tourist attraction. They converted garbage landfields into parks with methane gas deposits converted into electricity. They are working 10 lines of mass transportation with 3 lanes already running. Maybe they just said that Kaohsiung is much better because Taipei City is too crowded already while Kaohsiung is newly developed, well planned urban area and still have plenty of area to develop. But obcourse, Taipei is still their capital City, but Kaohsiung's potential to be a better city is there.

The big port help them a lot to put up other business and industry in there with manufacturing companies also to established in and they develope their port. I think it is true, because Taiwan really lucks resources. They actually need to import raw materials to process it into finish products. It also helps a lot to improve their infrastructures with the new technologies that came there.

I think we should learn from other cities. We should have a good urban planning now for us not to suffer in the future. A well planned city makes it more faster to develop and will became a great place to live. We are not aiming to become better cities than the others right? we just want our province to be better place to live.

Maybe your american boss is an ignoramus. Tell him next time to visit Kaohsiung and ask him if what he said is still true.

As to you well i am just advising you to check your facts before you write something here especially about other places or countries. Not because the local says it is dirty, poor, etc...then it's already true. who knows maybe they're just too humble or maybe they just have higher standards, etc... And you've been there already and have seen that it's not true the more that you shouldn't have been writing it here. Yes, i agree that Kaohsiung is quite polluted AS A COMPARISON TO OTHER CITIES IN TAIWAN, for the reason i have already written here and that i know you're also aware that Taiwan traditional industries are located there, oil refineries, metal, and all those dirtier firms etc...etc...but it is changing now due to better management of their officials.

Kaohsiung have changed into a better place and i agree that the Love river we can learn a lot from it. It stinks before not until the new party DPP came into power there then everything changed. They transformed the river into one of the tourist spots in Kaohsiung. They also constructed a world stadium that hosted world events and put Kaohsiung into the world map. We in Iloilo can learn a lot from them. That stadium is solar powered, i don't know if it's first in the world or not.

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=chrf-ytbm&va=kaohsiung+taiwan+stadium

If only our officials would learn a thing or two from our neighbors i think we can do better than them. We have already examples of developments where we could learn so i think we have the chance to do better. It's not impossible to other places so is to our city or country:cheers:

LuckyLady

March 8th, 2012, 04:06 AM

batusay

March 8th, 2012, 04:12 AM

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SamwiseGamgee

March 8th, 2012, 04:33 AM

Hawili Hurom

March 8th, 2012, 04:50 AM

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Hawili Hurom

March 8th, 2012, 04:59 AM

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from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
ILOILO AIRPORT
by Jose Telesforo Limbaga

angelkirk89

March 8th, 2012, 05:31 AM

The Colors of Iloilo, The Colors of Love...:cheers:

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Very nice clip...:cheers:

batusay

March 8th, 2012, 06:02 AM

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virginmonkey

March 8th, 2012, 06:04 AM

Eheeem... Ano ka nga batch Pre sg elementary? :D

Libro sang nanay kag tatay ko! lol. . . pero ginabasa ko man. Sa LaPaz Elem ako. . . mid (?) pa. . . lol
Hambal ko gid may mamangkot mo. . . he he he.

batusay

March 8th, 2012, 06:28 AM

GarinFarm Inland Resort from the top.

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lewdsaint

March 8th, 2012, 06:33 AM

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batusay

March 8th, 2012, 06:39 AM

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lewdsaint

March 8th, 2012, 06:40 AM

Garin Farm

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JollyGypsy

March 8th, 2012, 06:55 AM

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Beautiful!:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

lewdsaint

March 8th, 2012, 06:57 AM

Sta Barbara Heights Township Phase 2! Coming very soon! Invest in Iloilo's CITY OF THE FUTURE!

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http://globalestateiloilo.com/projects/sta-barbara-heights-township/

Live in the City of the Future.

batusay

March 8th, 2012, 07:00 AM

Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog graced the first session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod today, March 7, at the 6th floor of the New iloilo City Hall.

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batusay

March 8th, 2012, 07:09 AM

repost....
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lewdsaint

March 8th, 2012, 07:14 AM

Para klaro ah!

From http://globalestateiloilo.com/projects/iloilo-business-park/

Iloilo Business Park

The Iloilo Business Park will adopt a concept of a mixed use master-planned community in a 54.50 hectare property in the old airport of Iloilo City. It will have BPO offices, hotels, a convention center, commercial and retail centers, skills training center, recreational facilities and a transportation hub, all at the heart of the new growth center in the Visayas.

Iloilo Business Park Project Overview
- 54.5 hectares total land area, the largest IT park yet of publicly-listed Megaworld Corporation
- P18B investment by Megaworld over the next 10 years
- P2.5 billion initial investment over the next two years to develop the road network
- Expected to create 24,000 BPO seats, 200,000 square meters of commercial space, and around 35,000 jobs.
- A six-lane highway will serve as the main artery running through the entire length of the property
- Philippine Economic Zone Authority certified (IT) park in January 2010. BPO locators will be entitled to income tax holidays, duty-free importation of office equipment and repatriation of earnings, among others.

Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Richmonde Tower
- 12-storey building
- Hotel component will host 90 guest rooms, which will cater to businessmen and tourists
- Seventh level amenities deck features play amenities such as a lap pool, children’s pool and fitness center, while the business center on the same level will include meeting rooms and a conference room.
- Richmonde Tower will occupy the second to sixth floors of the hotel, offering more than 9,000 square meters of prime office space for BPO locators.
- Projected completion in the last quarter of 2012

Festive Walk
- Two kilometers total length, which will be the longest shopping and dining strip in the Philippines
- Initial 200 meter section of the Festival Walk will be opened alongside Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Richmonde Tower

Le Grand Richmonde Hotel
- High-end Hotel counterpart of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo with convention facilities
- Construction to begin after the completion of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo

Two Addt’l BPO Towers
- Five storey twin towers
- Construction to begin after the completion of Richmonde Hotel Iloilo and Richmonde Tower