Iloilo City and Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 63

spacewagon1

February 15th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Kadamo gali special zones ta sa Iloilo yet none of them seems successful sa panulkan ko lang iya ha. So why keep on creating more zones pa. We can always promote these areas to investors. Isn't it nga kada zone nga ini may chairman or committees nga naga-handle sa ila? Or basi wala man. I-declare lang ang area nga special economic zone and leave it as is. Abi, basi may idea kamo? Kay Pavia was RAIC ages ago pa. Only to realise til the present nga indi man gid damo nga heavy industries dira sa Pavia, Rather, Pavia is becoming more of a residential towns where bigger subdivisions are found. I want to see Pavia hosting more industries (heavy or light) to make up sang iya titulo nga Regional Agro-Industrial Center of Western Visayas since Aquino regime pa.
I-change ta ang title sang Pavia from RAIC to RRC (Regional Residential Center) Puwede ina ayhan? Puwede gid ma-enumerate ang mga industries dira sa Pavia like Coca-Cola, San Miguel (?), Vitarich, B-Meg ano pa? Help me out here to list all industries located in Pavia, Iloilo. Even sa Leganes, I haven't heard any light industries nga ara didto. I-try ko abi surf ang different towns sang proinsiya and kung ano ang mga economic indicators and investments sa ila area subong.

Wowoweeeeee! Ma-start na gali ang construction sang bag-o nga city hall next month. Well, another good news sa mga city residents. Other than that, indi man siguro ma-pierde ang Robinson's Iloilo in exchange of their free hosting bangud sa there'll be more people visiting sang ila mall. All people na naga-transact negosyo, etc sa city will be visiting Robinson's na. More or less, ang wala gana mag-shopping, maganyat na lang mag-shopping kundi alang-alangon.
That's right. At least we have the budget na. And sigurado na gid ini amidst election ban. Pero two years of construction? Daw kadugay gid ini iya haw? It's only a seven-storey building. Siguro puwede naman nga for a year lang. Sabagay, one year nga bukbukanay sang old city hall and one year nga construction sang bag-o. he he.

spacewagon1

February 15th, 2007, 05:27 PM

nice promotion for Dinagyang and Iloilo City. Amo ina iya ang tunay nga world-class, Kung diin ang United Nation forum, ato man ang Dinagyang. I hope Dinagyang Festival will continue to live up to UN's expectations. They're there to promote UN's MDGs and v.v. with UN helping in other way promoting Dinagyang and Iloilo City across the globe. Kung si Manoy Wecky pa, keep 'em coming !
Biskan diin bato. Wala pa man siguro makatupong sa Dinagyang subong. I'm glad UN chose Dinagyang as their instrument for promotion their development goals. Ti, libre na ina nga promo ta sang ciudad kag probinsiya sang Iloilo worldwide. Yohooooo ! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

It doesn't sounds too bad for me. Besides, Lopez-Jaena is an Ilonggo national hero BUT (there's always a big "but") it would better if they leave the name of the airport as Iloilo Airport or Iloilo International Airport. Renaming to happen anytime after a year or two. Wala pa gani ka-abri sang airport, damo na gusto mag-dip-in sang ila mga kamot. Hoy, mahuya-huya man kamo ay!

And yes, si Dr Acanto ang presidente subong sang Gracian Lopez Jaena Memorial Foundation, Inc. A nice move indeed in such a very early time.
I agree with you, mate. After 2-3 years siguro puwede na. If we're taking international flights already. With number of Koreans nd and other foreign nationals increases in our city, we'll surely open the airport to international carriers sooner than we expected. All we need is a good support from our national and local officials.

paano kay manami gid pamangkot niya about sa Arroyo Fountain. Kabudlay may dig mga artifacts unless naka-archive siya. Tani may makita lang ko nga article about it. :)

well, curious lang ako. Basi nag-appear pa ang ngalan sang manag nga nag-reklamo. Ano ina ayhan nga year man? Siguro grabe pa ka Maria Clara ang mga taho sang una. Tani ginbayu-an na lang nila silk for the meantime. he he.

spacewagon1

February 15th, 2007, 05:29 PM

Chinese New Year celebration committee created
February 2007

ILOILO CITY – Preparations are underway for the conduct of the Chinese New Year, another ethnic spectacle that is attracting its share of tourists to this Southern metropolis. To ensure that the celebration of the festivity goes smoothly as planned, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has designated the Iloilo Chinese Filipino Cultural Foundation here to oversee the flow of various activities lined up for the event.

Treñas said the foundation has already created a committee to spearhead activities which will be held on February 17th, or the eve of this year’s Chinese New Year.

“Like all other major activities in our city, it is best to assign a core group made up of individuals coming from the private and public sectors to see to their successful execution,” Treñas said.

This year’s Chinese New Year celebration committee is composed of Treñas as the honorary chair; executive assistant Francis Te to represent the city government; Charlie Ho as liaison officer for the mayor; Henry Chusuey as chair; Roland Uy as vice-chair; Lee Chuan as director and public relations officer; Reynaldo Navarro as director and secretary; Fr. Manuel Uy as director and program committee head; and Councilor Ramon Cua-Locsin, Felipe Uy Gongco, Jose Santos, Tan Cheng Gee, Francis Sio and Monita Pama as directors.

The activities will start with an afternoon parade from the Provincial Capitol to Iznart Rotunda. A food festival showcasing Chinese cuisine in Iznart Street by the Iloilo Hotels and Restaurants Association will start earlier. There will likewise be lion and dragon dances and other cultural presentations by the Sun Yat Sen High School, Iloilo Central Commercial High School, Ateneo de Iloilo-Sta. Maria Catholic School, Iloilo Scholastic Academy and Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and a world-class fireworks display sponsored by Tessie Sy Coson of SM malls after the presentation.

Awards will also be given out to the well-decorated kiosk and most authentic display of Chinese cuisine.

Treñas said this is the fourth year that the city has been celebrating the Chinese New Year and is the first in the country that has a full day of activities to commemorate the event.

The mayor said the occasion is the city’s way of thanking the Chinese community for the continuing assistance it has been extending to the Ilonggos.

Treñas also cited the three Chinese volunteer fire brigade associations - the Iloilo City Action Group, the Federation of Fil-Chinese Fire Brigade and JB Lucky - for their assistance during conflagrations and in cleaning up after the Chinese New Year celebrations. (Eireen A. Manikan/PIO)

source: Iloilo City Official Website (www.iloilocity.gov.ph)

FrancisXavier

February 15th, 2007, 05:30 PM

OT: daw gina aman aman na apply ang tutorial ni bernie haw..hehe

spacewagon1

February 15th, 2007, 05:46 PM

Guys, please visit this site.
http://iloiloupclose.wordpress.com/

I guess this is a blog of Mr. Manuel "Boy" Mejorada. It's very enlightening for us Ilonggos especially with regards to our political situation in Iloilo Province. Some of the entries are very touchy whilst others are funny especially regarding Mr. Armada. I'm glad to say, we all stand for a progressive and democratic Iloilo. The stand that gain support worldwide, Ilonggos and non-Ilonggos, of things happened to our capitol during "sedition". It's a political and historical landmark in our province, which put Iloilo in the map and front pages of national and international papers. I hope we learned something out of this horrible time in our beloved province. Again, Ilonggos will always stand for what is right, it's where we best remembered.

Another article from his site:

New airport to open April 12
Posted January 30th, 2007 by Manuel Mejorada
Categories: Business

Time for a little break from politics.

The P8-billion Iloilo airport of international standards will commence operations on April 12.

This is the most modern and state-of-the-art airport facility in the country today.

It can accommodate the Airbus 320 and 330 easily, hence, flying into Iloilo from neighboring countries like South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore won’t be a problem.

The new airport is about 30 minutes away from the city proper.

The old airport site in Mandurriao will be sold off through an auction and developed into a business center, just like the Ayala center in Cebu which sits on the old Lahug airport.

The new airport is a dream come true. It will serve as gateway of Iloilo to the world.

Once it starts operating, the business climate in Iloilo will never be the same again.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will inaugurate the airport on April 5 when she celebrates her birthday.

Last week, Senator Franklin M. Drilon, the man who moved heavens to get the project going and completed, visited the facility and expressed great pleasure at what he saw.

Drilon said the contractor, Taisei-Shimizu, really did an outstanding job!

habagatcentral1

February 15th, 2007, 06:14 PM

hehehehe!!! pwede ko na gali maka-apply trainer sa company namon, wahehehe!!! :lol:

@Chy, acknowledged your text message. See you on Sunday. I'll be in Iloilo by Saturday morning.

spacewagon1

February 15th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Iloilo City to ‘sell’ Dinagyang to Nepal

ILOILO City – After the recent successful staging of Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City will showcase it in Kathmandu, Nepal during a conference organized by the United Nations sometime in April.

According to Iloilo City Tourism Officer Benito Jimena, who is at the same time executive director of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc., Dinagyang was cited by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a “best practice” in terms of private-public partnership in promoting the success of a tourism event in Asia.

The festival also showcases the efforts of the foundation and the Iloilo City government in promoting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as depicted in the choreography of the performing tribes.

Dinagyang Festival has been endorsed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the only festival in the world to be used in the promotion of the MDG.

It complements the attempt of the city to champion its localization of the MDGs after it was chosen as one of the pilot cities in the country for the MDG Localization.

Jimena said he will not be bringing the Dinagyang tribes to Nepal but he will be sharing with them Iloilo City's experience.

Meanwhile, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas said this city is now starting to become a model for other local government units.

"Our gain is that we see that the practices we have been doing are acknowledged not only by the national but the international community as well," he said.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news4.htm)

chymera00

February 15th, 2007, 06:54 PM

yey .... matakdan na ko Smart Bro sa bwas, too bad indi ko man gyapon magamit by next week kay medyo sako :(

Post lng ko anay new pics in flickr...

Jaro Cathedral

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Tribu Ilonganon

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Moorish Order in Sta. Barbara Church

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pics by quaknet

Valeria St. afternoon rushhour

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pic by ValMan

as of this posting there's 4,542 pics ni flickr with the keyword iloilo, and 1185 of them are mine.

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 12:38 AM

ewww ! rush hour sa Iloilo is really bad. I just hate traffic. Galingin ulo ko sina even magtan-aw lang sang picture mo Chy. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 12:49 AM

I-change ta ang title sang Pavia from RAIC to RRC (Regional Residential Center) Puwede ina ayhan? Puwede gid ma-enumerate ang mga industries dira sa Pavia like Coca-Cola, San Miguel (?), Vitarich, B-Meg ano pa? Help me out here to list all industries located in Pavia, Iloilo. Even sa Leganes, I haven't heard any light industries nga ara didto. I-try ko abi surf ang different towns sang proinsiya and kung ano ang mga economic indicators and investments sa ila area subong.
bag-o ina nga title sang Pavia? Pavia, WV's RRC. Sin-o mayor sang Pavia subong si Gorriceta man gihapon or iba na? Ngaa nga daw wala niya ini gina-follow-up? It's no use having RAIC kung wala man industrial investments dira. Albeit, more on housing ang nagakatabo dira sa Pavia iya. We're not complaining too much since ang mga subdivisions dira are dalagku-an man. But hey, we have to make use of Pavia, being the agro-industrial center of the region. They really need to start looking at this matter. Sayang lang ina ang project ni Cory sa Pavia kung wala man lang gali ma-utilise.

That's right. At least we have the budget na. And sigurado na gid ini amidst election ban. Pero two years of construction? Daw kadugay gid ini iya haw? It's only a seven-storey building. Siguro puwede naman nga for a year lang. Sabagay, one year nga bukbukanay sang old city hall and one year nga construction sang bag-o. he he.
yep Space. Four-months per floor ang pagguba. Di ba four-storey ina dira subong or basi three pa. Grabe man sa pagkadugay sang iya construction days. Ang madugay man lang ang foundation niya. Puwede ayhan sila kahimo sang underground parking area? Mas maayo pa gid ini kung tan-awon mo. Diin na to gani design nga gin-post ni Mr. Chymera ah?

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 01:04 AM

Biskan diin bato. Wala pa man siguro makatupong sa Dinagyang subong. I'm glad UN chose Dinagyang as their instrument for promotion their development goals. Ti, libre na ina nga promo ta sang ciudad kag probinsiya sang Iloilo worldwide. Yohooooo ! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
amo man migs. Libre gid tuod eh. At least, kung mag-promote sila, may kabuluhan na. Why look at Asia when we can conquer the world :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: .. dako gid ini nga joke iya migo. Slowly but surely kuno so wala man ginamadali ina tanan. At least may pruweba. Nano naman after Nepal Noy? Actually, I like UN's choice of places. Gakadto sila sa country nga wala pa ma-exploit sang tanan. It'll surely help the country itself. Imagine ang mga dignataries nga nagakadto or naga-attend sang meeting? Puwede mangin UN rep?

I agree with you, mate. After 2-3 years siguro puwede na. If we're taking international flights already. With number of Koreans nd and other foreign nationals increases in our city, we'll surely open the airport to international carriers sooner than we expected. All we need is a good support from our national and local officials.

tani, tani and tani lang. Uy, Kalibo will soon have direct flights na. Baskog it mga Akeanon ta nga brothers and sisters. I'm so happy for them. At least, indi na ang mga turista manghapit-hapit pa kung diin-diin nga airport to go to Boracay. It's a pain in the arse to keep changing flights, and I can sympathise with them. We've been tourists to several cities here in Europe so we know how boarding and reboarding do. Anyhow, i hope this is just a good start for Akeanons and Aklan. Sooner, we'll join the league as well.

well, curious lang ako. Basi nag-appear pa ang ngalan sang manag nga nag-reklamo. Ano ina ayhan nga year man? Siguro grabe pa ka Maria Clara ang mga taho sang una. Tani ginbayu-an na lang nila silk for the meantime. he he.
:lol: :lol: siguro Noy influential gid to nga babayi kay ginpabayu-an nila dayon ang estawa eh. Basi friend to ni Rizal. :nuts:

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 01:06 AM

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 04:00 AM

big pics Chymera. I'll scan flickr later on for Iloilo photos.

How's explore iloilo doing? Haven't visited the site for 2 weeks. I hope to see more photos and articles in your website Chymera. Godbless !

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 04:02 AM

Thanks for the link Space. I'll visit it soon after postings ko diri.

There you go, may ara na gali nga tentative (or final) date for inauguration. No less than The President of the Philippines will open the airport. Ano birthday gift niya sa iya kaugalingon? Touche'.
Keep on reading them, mate. It sure will make you laugh to death at times. I kinda like how Boy phrases his words and everything. He can be a good writer for all I know.

BYAHILO

February 16th, 2007, 04:52 AM

CHY> free ka bwas? sugaton nyo ko ni Gian ha. 620AM ko maabot, unless kung may delay na naman.

see you tomorrow!!!

habagatcentral1

February 16th, 2007, 09:20 AM

whyte

February 16th, 2007, 10:21 AM

I-change ta ang title sang Pavia from RAIC to RRC (Regional Residential Center) Puwede ina ayhan? Puwede gid ma-enumerate ang mga industries dira sa Pavia like Coca-Cola, San Miguel (?), Vitarich, B-Meg ano pa? Help me out here to list all industries located in Pavia, Iloilo. Even sa Leganes, I haven't heard any light industries nga ara didto. I-try ko abi surf ang different towns sang proinsiya and kung ano ang mga economic indicators and investments sa ila area subong.

Indeed after how many years of being the RAIC, Pavia doesn't have enough industries and far from being an agricultural center.I hope that the new airport could help in a very big way.

Regional Residential Center?
its like naming the new airport
ILOILO INTERNATIONAL-FLIGHTS-READY AIRPORT

Originally Posted by kirby21
It doesn't sounds too bad for me. Besides, Lopez-Jaena is an Ilonggo national hero BUT (there's always a big "but") it would better if they leave the name of the airport as Iloilo Airport or Iloilo International Airport. Renaming to happen anytime after a year or two. Wala pa gani ka-abri sang airport, damo na gusto mag-dip-in sang ila mga kamot. Hoy, mahuya-huya man kamo ay!

And yes, si Dr Acanto ang presidente subong sang Gracian Lopez Jaena Memorial Foundation, Inc. A nice move indeed in such a very early time.

AGREE gid ako nga wala pa gani nag open ang airport damo na nag agaw eksena.
I would rather see it as ILOILO AIRPORT and INTERNATIONAL be added after international flights commence.Im against naming it to ANY Ilonggo hero (not that Im not proud of them....)

IMPRESARIO

February 16th, 2007, 10:33 AM

ewww ! rush hour sa Iloilo is really bad. I just hate traffic. Galingin ulo ko sina even magtan-aw lang sang picture mo Chy. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

^^WB Kirby, indeed,grabe ang traffic,look also at the electric/telephone wires too,uneven pa ang mga street lights.

CHY> free ka bwas? sugaton nyo ko ni Gian ha. 620AM ko maabot, unless kung may delay na naman.

see you tomorrow!!!

^^Wow,my welcoming party pa,may banda pa cguro.:)

Almost 1/4 of Flickr photos tagged for Iloilo is his. Kudos Chy! :D

^^Iloilo's Topman in Flickr,kewl!

whyte

February 16th, 2007, 10:39 AM

IMPRESARIO

February 16th, 2007, 11:33 AM

Oo nga, nga-a sa Nepal e-held man? pwede man sa Eritrea and Timor Leste,or pwede sa Liechtenstein na lang, para europe and sosyal a bit,hehehe

IMPRESARIO

February 16th, 2007, 11:34 AM

The Westown Hotel and Convention Center by MO2 in Smallville,Iloilo City
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IMPRESARIO

February 16th, 2007, 12:05 PM

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:banana: Hala Bira! 35th Iloilo Paraw Regatta! :banana:

BYAHILO

February 16th, 2007, 12:16 PM

lapit na lng paraw regatta. its my first time to see the event!!!

ive been ding research about it since last week, and sadly, halos mga outdated infos and images na ang nakita ko about it.

Iloilo needs to promote the regatta agressively, the way they did to the dinagyang.

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 01:20 PM

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 01:30 PM

ewww ! rush hour sa Iloilo is really bad. I just hate traffic. Galingin ulo ko sina even magtan-aw lang sang picture mo Chy. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
as in. Kalaw-ay tan-awon. Daw sa Manila na ang traffic kung mag-rush hour sa aton. Tani indi lang ta magpareho sa Manila when it comes to traffic. Halos wala na nagalakat ang salakyan kung mag-amo sina. Kabay pa nga ang lokal ta nga gobyerno will do something to ease this problem.

bag-o ina nga title sang Pavia? Pavia, WV's RRC. Sin-o mayor sang Pavia subong si Gorriceta man gihapon or iba na? Ngaa nga daw wala niya ini gina-follow-up? It's no use having RAIC kung wala man industrial investments dira. Albeit, more on housing ang nagakatabo dira sa Pavia iya. We're not complaining too much since ang mga subdivisions dira are dalagku-an man. But hey, we have to make use of Pavia, being the agro-industrial center of the region. They really need to start looking at this matter. Sayang lang ina ang project ni Cory sa Pavia kung wala man lang gali ma-utilise.
Pavia should start promoting itself. Ti, daw gahulat man lang mayor nila dira sa Pavia eh. Wala man nagahulag. Syjuco is from Pavia, ano ang iya mga projects sa segundo distrito? Daw wala man. Aside from a very delayed road project, wala gid ko nabal-an nga ginhatag ni Syjuco nga maayo nga improvement sa segundo distrito. Weck, we're both from the second district. Ano ayhan ang proyekto ni Mr and Mrs Syjuco sa tagsa-tagsa ta ka banwa? Tani indi lang madala ang mga botante sa kuwarta ba. Sayang lang to boto naton sa iya.

yep Space. Four-months per floor ang pagguba. Di ba four-storey ina dira subong or basi three pa. Grabe man sa pagkadugay sang iya construction days. Ang madugay man lang ang foundation niya. Puwede ayhan sila kahimo sang underground parking area? Mas maayo pa gid ini kung tan-awon mo. Diin na to gani design nga gin-post ni Mr. Chymera ah?
awaiting for more inputs about the new city hall's construction.

BYAHILO

February 16th, 2007, 01:30 PM

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 01:44 PM

amo man migs. Libre gid tuod eh. At least, kung mag-promote sila, may kabuluhan na. Why look at Asia when we can conquer the world :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: .. dako gid ini nga joke iya migo. Slowly but surely kuno so wala man ginamadali ina tanan. At least may pruweba. Nano naman after Nepal Noy? Actually, I like UN's choice of places. Gakadto sila sa country nga wala pa ma-exploit sang tanan. It'll surely help the country itself. Imagine ang mga dignataries nga nagakadto or naga-attend sang meeting? Puwede mangin UN rep?
lango-lango ka gid 'ya. Daw happy mood ka gid subong migs ah. Makita sa mga postings mo eh. Let's just say we're lucky enough. I hope this promotion (and more to come pa) will give back greater benefits for our city and province. We used to sit around lazily whilst the rest of the world is busy promoting their respective city. I think it's high time for us to catch up with the promotion as well. Time to be awaken from a long sleep. Who knows?

tani, tani and tani lang. Uy, Kalibo will soon have direct flights na. Baskog it mga Akeanon ta nga brothers and sisters. I'm so happy for them. At least, indi na ang mga turista manghapit-hapit pa kung diin-diin nga airport to go to Boracay. It's a pain in the arse to keep changing flights, and I can sympathise with them. We've been tourists to several cities here in Europe so we know how boarding and reboarding do. Anyhow, i hope this is just a good start for Akeanons and Aklan. Sooner, we'll join the league as well.
One thing I loved Aklan with. Simply lang. But I really liked the place. It used to be my father's palyground. Halos every 2 months during my HS days ara kami sa Kalibo. And Boracay is nowhere near pa sa iya present look subong. Sang una biskan diin lang ang bangka ma-dock and barato pa. Now, it's too much. But I think they deserves it really well. All they need in Aklan is continue progressing infras. Amo lang ina ang una nila nga i-develop. They already have the best arm for tourism. Basta maayo lang infra plus the entry of international carriers, Aklan will surely double or triple its tourism industry. In Iloilo, we still need major push when it comes to tourism. Not all Ilonggos are aware of Iloilo potentials. Few discovers the beauty of noerthern towns and very little info were dessiminated. We need to tighten up more our tourism promotion. We're just starting. Let's kep the ball rolling.

:lol: :lol: siguro Noy influential gid to nga babayi kay ginpabayu-an nila dayon ang estawa eh. Basi friend to ni Rizal. :nuts:
never mind the statues then. Let's leave it that way, clothed and decent. haha. That fountain is one of Iloilo's symbol.

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 01:57 PM

ahh oki.. now i know why paraw is always under the shadows of dinagyang. pirmi lang naga kadulman sang kasikatan sang dinagyang.....

i hope to see a better better, and improving paraw in the next few years now that theres a foundation that runs this event
It has always been under the shadow of Dinagyang although Paraw started earlier than Dinagyang. It's quite a hard fete promoting sea festival considering the risk and vastness of area it covers. Though lately they injected few more activities to hasten up Paraw's promotion. There used to be a "Porma Balas" contest, which most of us loved to watch but I don't know if this activity is still ongoing. There was even a time where there's a concert or battle of the bands in Calumpang area during Paraw's season and a showcase of jetskis enthusiast. Otherwise, new activities are lined up for this year Paraw Regatta. Well, let's just wait and see. The foundation has their own set of objectives. And I hope they'll soon speed up the promotion of Paraw Regatta.

Rolls-Royce

February 16th, 2007, 01:57 PM

Is Disneyland a member of United Nations? Pamangkot ko lang.

spacewagon1

February 16th, 2007, 01:59 PM

Chinese New Year, Paraw Regatta slated this weekend
By Lory Ann B. Bilbao

THOUSANDS of spectators are expected to once again witness the Chinese community's New Year fest and the city's annual sailing race --- Paraw Regatta this weekend.

On Saturday the City Government and Ilonggos join the Chinese community's 5th celebration of a New Year, now a Year of the Boar.

On Sunday colorful sails will be seen as the Paraw Regatta race begins.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, who would also join and will be among the frontliners in these celebrations, consider the two as major tourist magnets.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year here, which was dubbed the first of its kind outside Manila' Chinatown in Binondo gained support from the City Government.

The government made the triangular streets in downtown area --- JM Basa-Aldeguer-Iznart streets as Iloilo Chinatown through a legislation of the City Council.

Joining and supporting the Chinese community is also one of the ways in recognizing their contribution to the city's economy, among others.

The celebration begins with a cultural parade, which displays Chinese cultural dances, from the Capitol area to the Chinatown at 3 pm on Saturday.

One of the highlights will be an SM City sponsored-fireworks display, the finale of the fest.

The next day, the 35th annual sailing competition-Paraw Regatta would begin at the beach in Arevalo district.

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta, is a race of colorful sailboats in a 36.5-kilometer route in the strait between the island-province of Guimaras and Iloilo City, is considered the oldest and largest in Asia.

Other events included are the mini-paraw contest, baroto and rowing races, fishing cup, samba dance showdown, search for Mr. and Miss Paraw Regatta, photo exhibit, Pinta Paraw painting tilt, food festival and beach volleyball.

source: Sunstar ILOILO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/02/16/news/chinese.new.year.paraw.regatta.slated.this.weekend.html)

BYAHILO

February 16th, 2007, 04:20 PM

bye all!! ara na ko iloilo later...

kiung hei huat tsai

habagatcentral1

February 16th, 2007, 06:26 PM

bye all!! ara na ko iloilo later...

kiung hei huat tsai

Oi, paano nyo ko sugaton sa Pier ni man? Temprano ko bala mapa-Iloilo, waaahhh!!! :cry:

JuIcYdUdE22

February 16th, 2007, 07:46 PM

bale langoy2x ka lang tapos pa bunit ka. hehehe joke

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 08:31 PM

KUNG HEI FAT CHOI ! ! !

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

:dance: :dance: :dance:

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 08:33 PM

Iloilo City’s Tsinoys
celebrate New Year
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Chinese-Filipino community in this city is welcoming the Year of the Fire Boar with a bang.

The grandest Chinese New Year celebration outside Metro Manila is taking place today here with a surefire crowd-drawer -- the cultural presentation this afternoon to be participated by Chinese-Filipino schools in the metropolis.

The show is “tailored after the Year of the Fire Boar,” said businessman Henry Chusuey, chairman of the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation, Inc. (ICFCFI).

One of the honored guests in today’s celebration is Kaisa Heritage Foundation President Teresita Ang-See, revealed Chusuey, also the president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Panay, Inc (FFCPI).

The ICFCFI has also invited business mogul Lucio Tan, the Ambassador of China, and the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry National President Francis Chua.

There will also be lion and dragon dances to “drive way evils spirits” and bring good luck.

At 1 p.m., the whole stretch of Iznart Street in Iloilo City’s Chinatown will give way to a food festival showcasing sumptuous and authentic Chinese cuisine.

Several Chinese restaurants, fast food chains and family associations will be selling their products.

Mayor Jery Treñas said the city government will be awarding P10,000 to the booth that will be declared as best decorated with Chinese accessories.

The booth that will display the most authentic Chinese cuisine will also be awarded a similar amount.

The cash prizes aim “to encourage stall holders to make good their preparations,” explained Treñas.

The mayor acknowledges the contributions of the Chinese-Filipino community in the continuing progress of Iloilo City.

The cultural presentation begins at 5 p.m. The performers will showcase Chinese culture and tradition through songs and dances at the Plazoleta Gay after a parade from the Capitol grounds that will start at 4 p.m.

The participating schools and their presentations are:

• Sun Yat Sen High School -- tribal dances of China featuring the Xin Jiang Tribe and the Mongolian Tribe
• The Ateneo de Iloilo - Sta. Maria Catholic School -- Jubilation of the Fire Boar
• Iloilo Scholastic Academy -- The World Celebrates
• Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus -- Good Day-Story of Spring; and
• Iloilo Central Commercial High School -- Transcending Diversity; and the finale “Revelry.”

After the cultural presentation, there will be a 20-minute fireworks display.
A live band performance will entertain the crowd at the food festival are until midnight.

The Iloilo City Police Office will be deploying policemen to ensure security and safety of revelers.

The ICFCF is composed of Region 6’s two biggest Filipino-Chinese organizations -- the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo and the FFCPI – and 22 Chinese family associations in this city.

taken from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news2.htm

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 08:42 PM

^^ ^^ thanks for the pictures of the new Westown Hotel and Convention Center in Smallville Complex, Incognito. Another proof of an increasing tourism industry in our city.

Eric, I wish they'll promote Paraw Regatta well, too. But the Regatta Foundation was just formed last or two years ago . I think this is their first time they're going to run the festival.
so it's MO2 Westown Hotel and Convetion Center gali. Sadya na dira sa Smallville kay duwa na ka hotel naga-atubangay - the Iloilo Business Hotel and the MO2 Wetown Hotel and Convention Center. Other than cafe's and restos, I think the complex including the Riverside will be a haven for new hotels in the city. Daw dira siguro nga area sila mapatindog kay daw maayo gid ang location. INdi malayo sa city proper and dako ang access sa Diversion. So they can travel without much of a traffic to think about. Thank you for the photos, Incognito.

as in. Kalaw-ay tan-awon. Daw sa Manila na ang traffic kung mag-rush hour sa aton. Tani indi lang ta magpareho sa Manila when it comes to traffic. Halos wala na nagalakat ang salakyan kung mag-amo sina. Kabay pa nga ang lokal ta nga gobyerno will do something to ease this problem.
daw nagalala na gid everyday. Ano naman ayhan ang ila traffic scheme subong? Dapat ma-start na sila sang re routing subong. Muelle LOney area and other roads wala gid ma-utilise sang maayo.

Pavia should start promoting itself. Ti, daw gahulat man lang mayor nila dira sa Pavia eh. Wala man nagahulag. Syjuco is from Pavia, ano ang iya mga projects sa segundo distrito? Daw wala man. Aside from a very delayed road project, wala gid ko nabal-an nga ginhatag ni Syjuco nga maayo nga improvement sa segundo distrito. Weck, we're both from the second district. Ano ayhan ang proyekto ni Mr and Mrs Syjuco sa tagsa-tagsa ta ka banwa? Tani indi lang madala ang mga botante sa kuwarta ba. Sayang lang to boto naton sa iya.
gahulat grasya sa langit ah. Daw wala gid man nagahulag local officials dira sa Pavia. Sayang lang gid tuod nga ang RAIC dira nila ginbutang kay wala gid industrial nga makita dira. Kung may ara man, sus, puwede maisip sa imo nga tudlo.

kirby21

February 16th, 2007, 08:46 PM

Is Disneyland a member of United Nations? Pamangkot ko lang.
Disneyland is a theme park run by Disney Group of Companies. There are few Disneyand around the globe - Anaheim, California, USA (first Disney), Florida, USA, Paris, France, Tokyo, Japan and HongKong, China (newest).

Ngaa man Rolls? May plano ka nga ipa-perform ang Dinagyang sa Disney? Puwede gid to si Dagoy. :lol: :lol:

spacewagon1

February 17th, 2007, 05:40 AM

Paraw Regatta sails for ‘greener seas’
Jeehan V. Fernandez

Iloilo’s colorful annual Paraw Regatta kicks off today “sailing for greener seas” with aims to bring back the old glory of Villa Beach, protect marine resources and provide nautical scholarships to poor but deserving children of seafarer-participants.

Now on its 35th year, the sailing contest which is touted to be the oldest and largest of its kind in the Philippines as well as in Asia will make splashes and waves along shorelines and waters of Villa Beach in Arevalo district starting today with the highlights Sunday.

Villa Beach is popular for its array of seafood restaurants offering by-the-sea fine dining ambience.

However, informal settlers who have sprouted like mushrooms in the area through time have changed the scenery of what once the city’s top tourism attraction.

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation (IPRF) now wants to actively promote the sailing festival to relive the city’s shorelines tourism industry.

“We are making Iloilo famous for sailboat races as well as honor the paraw which was responsible for the promotion of trade and commerce long time ago,” stressed Manuel Villa Jr., chair of IPRF.

Included in the Department of Tourism (DOT-6) Calendar, the annual sailboat race aims to help develop local tourism industry and showcase the paraw as a legacy from the earliest period of Ilonggo history.

“We have to preserve the historical value of paraw which replicates the sailboats way back in 1212 AD used by settlers from Borneo in search of greener pastures in the island of Panay,” said Pepito Palmares of IPRF.

“The designs we are using now are similar to that of our forefathers. This native sailboat has also become relevant in these times of crises as it discourages the use of oil as fuel. It is also pollution-free in addition to the sports and tourism potentials,” Palmares explained.

The race also aims to develop the spirit of sportsmanship.

Instituted in 1973, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta is a race among seafarers of colorful sailboats in the strait between the island of Guimaras and Iloilo City.

Called “paraw” in the local dialect, the native outriggers survived the centuries and became a vital part of the Ilonggo seafaring life.

“We stage the event as we want to remember the people during the yesteryears and honor the Ilonggo heritage as well as let the new generation carry over the festival which became so colorful,” said Lito Duran of IPRF.

The paraw race yearly draws thousands of spectators to the beach lines of the 36.5-km race route from Tatoy’s Manokan to Fort San Pedro, Sto. Rosario in Buenavista, Puting Balas straight to Morobuan in Jordan and back to the finish line at Villa Beach.

The city and provincial governments and DOT-6 have been supporting the sailing competition that brings out the best skills of local seafarers.

The first Iloilo Paraw Regatta was organized by DOT-6; Iloilo City government; municipalities of Oton, Iloilo, Jordan and Buenavista in Guimaras; Philippine Coast Guard; Negros Navigation; the late Antonio de Oteyza; Iloilo Boat Club; Panay Amateur Radio Club; Iloilo Jaycees; Anhawan Beach Resort and a host of other paraw enthusiasts.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1867)

spacewagon1

February 17th, 2007, 05:43 AM

Chinoys upbeat on Year of the Pig
Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE big Chinese-Filipino community here is in a festive mood as they welcome the Year of the Fire Pig today, Feb. 17 – the eve of Chinese New Year which falls on Feb. 18 based on the Lunar Calendar.

Now on its 4th year, the Iloilo City’s Chinese spectacle is spearheaded by the Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation (ICFCF) led by Henry Chusuey – chairman, Roland Uy – vice-chairman, Fr. Manny Uy – executive director, Reynaldo Navarro – secretary, Francis Sio – treasurer, Lee Chuan – PRO, and Charles Ho – liaison officer.

ICFCF directors are Francis Te, Councilor Ramon Cua-Locsin, Felipe Uygongco, Jose Santos, Tan Cheng Gee and Monette Pama.

The celebration will kick off with a foot parade from the Capitol through “Chinatown” along JM Basa, Aldeguer and Iznart streets. Participants will don Chinese costumes while they perform street-dances especially the lion and dragon dance amid colorful floats.

After the road-show, a cultural presentation will be staged at Plazoleta Gay with a spectacular fireworks display in the evening as finale.

The gathering will also include food festival showcasing Chinese foods and bazaar displaying good luck charms’ items, clothing, pictures and other wares.

“It is with pride and great joy that we celebrate the Chinese New Year to showcase our rich culture. Every year brings a lot of new things and hope – this will be an exciting year for us,” said Fr. Manny Uy.

“The Chinese New Year is being celebrated publicly because we want to share the wealth of Chinese culture with the bigger community. Before, we only celebrate it with our family, parish and in Buddhist temples. Now, we want to show the oneness with the Ilonggo community,” Fr. Uy added.

Chusuey, for his part, said the festivity will be joined by Chinoys business groups, Chinese family associations and Chinese schools in the metropolis.

The city is home to several associations of business leaders with mostly Chinoy members including Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Iloilo, Inc. (FCCCI-Iloilo); Iloilo Shipping Operators and Allied Service, Inc.; Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Panay, Inc. (FCCC-Panay); Iloilo Multi-Sectoral Business Association; Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo, Inc.; Ilonggo Producers’ Association; and Iloilo Business Club, Inc. (IBC).

Chinese-focused institutions established in the city are Iloilo Central Commercial High School (ICCHS), Ateneo de Iloilo-Sta. Maria Catholic School, Iloilo Scholastic Academy, Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus and Iloilo Sun Yat Sen High School.

Chusuey added they have invited Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Li Jinjun, tycoon Lucio Tan, Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FFCCCI) president Francis Chua, and anti-crime advocate Teresita Ang See to grace the affair.

Mayor Jerry Treñas lauded the contributions of Chinoy traders to the city’s growth through their bustling businesses.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1866)

spacewagon1

February 17th, 2007, 06:22 AM

mga parekoy, indi niyo pagkalimti post sang mga nakuha niyo nga letrato di sa aton thread. Hala Bira Iloilo !

kianshi

February 17th, 2007, 11:48 AM

BYAHILO

February 17th, 2007, 12:01 PM

habagatcentral1

February 17th, 2007, 12:39 PM

Kung hei huat tsai!
Happy Chinese New Year from Iloilo!

IScijgm1Ups

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More pix later... ;)

habagatcentral1

February 17th, 2007, 12:56 PM

IMPRESARIO

February 17th, 2007, 01:41 PM

Ang Hublas na Kamatuoran!
[CENTER]
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Arroyo Fountain during the American Colonial Era and notice something?
(Museo Iloilo)

^^emmmm....the fountain is working? hehehe, Hublas guid man gle ang mga statues,their barebreasted. hehehe.

nagkadto ka gle sa Museo,good, i was curious how it looked,heheh.

nice pix of the Paraw and Chinese New Year Celebration,keep 'em commin' Good Job!:banana:

bukid

February 17th, 2007, 03:20 PM

Kung hei huat tsai!
Happy Chinese New Year from Iloilo!

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More pix later... ;)

wow, party sa kalsada. cool! :bow:

kiong hei huat tsai! have a prosperous new year!

IAMME

February 17th, 2007, 04:13 PM

kirby21

February 17th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Hello sa tanan!.Sa leganes underconstruction sbung ang NEW MARKET COMPLEX nila and those market vendors were moved to the Leganes Plaza temporarily..
My rendering nman ang Mission Hospital para sa New Medical Building..If I'm not mistaken,4 or 5-storey sya..:)
Kianshi, can you take photos of the Iloilo's Mission's New Medical Building prespective? I kinda wondering what'll be the building looks like. I'm thinking of something like the new Doane Church. Anyway, keep us informed. It was supposedly started last year pa but was delayed due to some tiny-weeney things.

The Leganes having a new market complex? I think it's almost the same as the new ones in Oton. MY relatives told me that it looks like a mini-mall. Something like the old version of MaryMart Mall daw. Inang time nga open pa ang Marymall Mall and indi pa fully air-conditioned. How I wish na may mga photos diri. The Oton Public Market is almost finished na kuno and waiting for occupants soon na.

Thanks for the info anyway. Kumusta naman iya ang Dumangas?

kirby21

February 17th, 2007, 07:31 PM

Ang Hublas na Kamatuoran!
[CENTER]
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Arroyo Fountain during the American Colonial Era and notice something?
(Museo Iloilo)

There you go buddy. The fountain in all it's "old glory". Maayo diggings mo Bernie ah. I'm glad the Museo people allowed you to take a photo of their archived material. I guessed I'm right anyway about the top nudity of the statues. Kay it was patterned ina sa mga European counterparts niya. It doesn't look too bad anyway unless you get to put meaning into it. Pero I believed that during those days, medyo conservative pa man gid ang mga taho. So far, so good. The fountain looks distorted sa pic, maybe tungod sa kadugayon na gid man. Thanks mate for posting the olf Arroyo Fountain. Now, everyone curiosity's satisfied na. :)

kirby21

February 17th, 2007, 07:39 PM

kiung hei huat tsai!!!!

grabe kapoy kapoy gd ako wala pa ko tinulugan since yesterday. nag libot kmi nga duwa sa mga heritage churches and cemeteries sang iloilo.. and i must say.. i was really amazed by its beauty...

lunch time nag meet kmi ni bernie kag nag pa villa kmi then nag pa chi new year.
diin kamo nga mga churches nagbisita, Eric? Maayo kay nakaya mo man nga wala tulugan ba? I hoped you enjoyed your visit liwat sa Iloilo. One thing I'm jealous about sa inyo dira. Ti, 'how I wish naman nga ara ko da eh'. Diin kamo naka-station ni Bernie sa Villa? Villa Regatta, Villa Rosa by the Sea, Tatoy's or Breakthrough?

kirby21

February 17th, 2007, 07:43 PM

It's been a long while... I don't know if I can even read all the posts I missed...
Anyway, I noticed the Iloilo Central Market has a fresh coat of paint. It looks much neater now, but more can be done, especially inside.
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Happy New Year!
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Wow! Really nice pictures, IAMME. The Central Market looks better. Way better from its unkept white paint in the past. And the Chinese New Year Celebration looks really grand.

Please post all (you, Bernie, Eric, Chy and Pacific) your Chinese New Year and Paraw Regatta pictures here in our Thread. Madamo nga salamat sa liwat.

kirby21

February 17th, 2007, 08:01 PM

The journey that is the Iloilo Paraw Regatta
(2nd of 2 parts)

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta has grown from a half-day sailboat race into a multi-event festival that it is now. This year's edition has Samba de Regatta Parade which starts from the Department of Tourism Region 6 office and culminates at the Freedom Grandstand where a competition among the parade participants takes place ( Feb 10, 5 p.m.).

A paraw regatta photo exhibit is mounted Feb 12-16 at SM City Iloilo where the presentation of Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta takes place Feb 13 5pm. Pageant and coronation night is on Feb 15 7pm at the Freedom Grandstand. Feb 16 is occupied with Baroto Race and Rowing Competition that starts at 1pm at Gaisano Bridge to Jalandoni Bridge.

Feb 17 is a busy day with the Paraw Slalom Sailing Championship 9 a.m., Pinta Paraw (Sail Painting Competition) and Beach Football 1 p.m. at Tatoy's Manokan and Seafoods. The Governor's Cup Fishing Competition takes off at Fort San Pedro 11 a.m. and Beach Volley is set to exciting action at Villa Regatta 1 p.m. of the same day.

Feb 18 is the big day. Pinta Paraw judging takes place 7 a.m. at Villa Beach shoreline. After the opening ceremony at Tatoy's Manokan and Seafoods 8 a.m., Class A Distance Race Sail starts 9 a.m. as Class B takes off 15 minutes later, Samba de Regatta follows at 9:20 a.m., Mini Paraw Sailing Championship 10 a.m., Beach Football Competition 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Anglers' Association Judging 11:30 a.m. and Grand Raffle and Awarding of Prizes 1 p.m. Beach Volleyball takes place 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Villa Regatta while Bongga sa Paraw Regatta happens at Breakthrough Restaurant 10:45 a.m.

This is the 3rd year that Iloilo Paraw Regatta is organized and managed by the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation supported by the Department of Tourism Region VI, City of Iloilo, Province of Iloilo and Province of Guimaras. Major sponsors include Petron Corporation, Congressman Raul Gonzalez Jr., and SM City Iloilo.

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta is primarily aimed at helping develop the local tourism industry and preserve the paraw as a legacy from the earliest period of Ilonggo history. It also aims to dramatize the need for energy conservation particularly in these times of energy crisis while at the same time develop the spirit of sportsmanship among hosts and participants.

This year's theme is "Nurture Our Marine Heritage".

article taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/02/16/the.journey.that.is.the.iloilo.paraw.regatta.2.html

wecky

February 17th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Great pictures !
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

wecky

February 17th, 2007, 09:15 PM

Iloilo street scenes 2007

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wecky

February 17th, 2007, 09:18 PM

SM City Iloilo - January 2007

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80% of all my lunches took place here last January - Breakthrough, Villa

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wecky

February 17th, 2007, 09:20 PM

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR and PARAW REGATTA FESTIVAL

to all !

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spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 02:22 AM

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 02:23 AM

^^ ^^ Weck: I always like Breakthrough's setting compare sa Tatoy's. Even sa food, mas pili-on ko siguro sa Breakthrough magkaon. Mas manamit and damo ka pili-an. Thanks sa mga pictures. :banana:

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 05:37 AM

It's been a long while... I don't know if I can even read all the posts I missed...
Anyway, I noticed the Iloilo Central Market has a fresh coat of paint. It looks much neater now, but more can be done, especially inside.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/392912749_c51887bc59.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/392912758_ea9f6006bf.jpg

Happy New Year!
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How I wish I'm there munching all Chinese foods in the streets. Ganda! The gold, read, etc is so firy! You can almost feel a Chinese New Year Spirirt all over the city.

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 07:04 AM

Kung Hei Fat Choi!!!

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 10:30 AM

wow, party sa kalsada. cool! :bow:

kiong hei huat tsai! have a prosperous new year!

huhuhu, miss ko ang event na to!!! any pix of the fireworks display?

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 10:59 AM

How I wish I'm there munching all Chinese foods in the streets. Ganda! The gold, read, etc is so firy! You can almost feel a Chinese New Year Spirirt all over the city.
maski siopao lang sang KongKee and Chicken Bihon Guisado sang Roberto's, okay na ina sa akon. Iba gid iya pagkaon sa aton @Space. Dasig ka lang matambok iya. Ambut kung ngaa amo sina. hehehehe. We'll just wait and see (and wish) na lang ta sini sa mga pictures nga i-post nila diri sa aton nga thread.

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 11:01 AM

huhuhu, miss ko ang event na to!!! any pix of the fireworks display?
Hi @Leii.otmo. Tani may nakakuha gid man sang ila fireworks display subong nga tuig. Mas maayo pa gid kung ara siya sa you tube para may tan-awon man ta.

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 11:04 AM

wow, party sa kalsada. cool! :bow:

kiong hei huat tsai! have a prosperous new year!

do include colegio del sagrado corazon de jesus. Five of them are offering Chinese subject. Of course ang pure Chinese schools gid dira iya ang Chinese Com (HuaSiong), SunYatSen (TiongSan - not sure with exact spelling) and Iloilo Scholatic Academy.

yes thanks i have not included Colegio del sagrado Corazon de Jesus, and i am in doubt kung chinese school cla, kay CSCJ is a sister school ka Colegio de San Jose (happens to be my alma mater and during my high school time CSJ and CSCJ has the same principal) in Jaro and it is run by sisters of the Daughters of Charity and i guess lately nalang sila cguro naging related being chinese school because they introduces chinese language as part of there curriculum.

niways!!! kung hei fat choi!!!ÜÜÜ

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 11:07 AM

Hi @Leii.otmo. Tani may nakakuha gid man sang ila fireworks display subong nga tuig. Mas maayo pa gid kung ara siya sa you tube para may tan-awon man ta.

ay amo gid wecky...sa london ka gli weck?my cuzin ako dra sa nottingham sila, balan ko layo sa inyo pero sometimes ga pa london mn sila...puli sila this month sa iloilo..Ü wait ta nalang mga postings nila sa chinese new year a...:banana:

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Ang Hublas na Kamatuoran!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100388.jpg

Arroyo Fountain during the American Colonial Era and notice something?
(Museo Iloilo)

Patilaw sa Paraw!

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Chinese New Year Celebrations in Iloilo would be posted later.
@Bern: you're really showing your artistic side. The black and white looks really nice; the red and gold is definitely the best catch. Btw, I like the shot by the sea. The serenity of the photo really get into me. It's eautiful. How I wish I'm there to witness the beautiful Paraw Regatta. Sadya gid tani ba.

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 11:16 AM

ay amo gid wecky...sa london ka gli weck?my cuzin ako dra sa nottingham sila, balan ko layo sa inyo pero sometimes ga pa london mn sila...puli sila this month sa iloilo..Ü wait ta nalang mga postings nila sa chinese new year a...:banana:
medyo layo gid ang nottingham but the place looks really nice. I haven't been there yet but I heard so much about the place. Damo man ko upod nga nag-move na sa countryside espcially sa mga may pamilya. Anyhow, hulat-hulat lang ta diri.

Diin ka sa Dubai? I have three cousins working man dira. Sang last year lang nakalakat ang pangatlo. Then one of our family friend is waiting sang working visa na lang pakadto man dira. I hope to visit Dubai next year kung maka-tiempo. I even plan to move and work their for 9 months as I'll take my career break. Dako kuno suweldo basta British ka na. Triple ang pay.

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 11:24 AM

^^ ^^ Weck: I always like Breakthrough's setting compare sa Tatoy's. Even sa food, mas pili-on ko siguro sa Breakthrough magkaon. Mas manamit and damo ka pili-an. Thanks sa mga pictures. :banana:
I agree migs. Breakthrough it is. Though basta mag-abot ko da, Tatoy's gid ang mauna. Then after sina, wala na. I prefer to dine in Coastal Road-Dumangas area, sa Elizabeth's place. Mas matawhay. Then imo background, Siete Pecados. And indi magutok sa Coastal Road. Medyo malayo-layo lang sa ciudad but it's worth the time, travel and gasoline. Lately pagkadto namon to nadula na ang aviary nila nga diutay. But my cousins and y friend's children loves to watch and feed fishes sa ila payag-payag.

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 11:43 AM

medyo layo gid ang nottingham but the place looks really nice. I haven't been there yet but I heard so much about the place. Damo man ko upod nga nag-move na sa countryside espcially sa mga may pamilya. Anyhow, hulat-hulat lang ta diri.

Diin ka sa Dubai? I have three cousins working man dira. Sang last year lang nakalakat ang pangatlo. Then one of our family friend is waiting sang working visa na lang pakadto man dira. I hope to visit Dubai next year kung maka-tiempo. I even plan to move and work their for 9 months as I'll take my career break. Dako kuno suweldo basta British ka na. Triple ang pay.

jejeje,layu gid e...famous ang nottingham because of robinhood...

bur dubai ako gastay, pero ang work ko sa jebel ali free zone, mga 30 to 45 min from bur dubai, din sila sa dubai ang mga cuosins mo? ako gani medyo visit visa pa gyapon gahulat na visahan mn ka boss ko, end of the month ma exit naman, maexpire na visa ko e...try mo work dri kasu kung summer grabe kaiinit, ako hopefully hambal ka cousin ko invite niya ako magkadto sa ila, so subong masupot na ako para may igasto ako magkadto sa ila sa nottingham...Ü

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 11:51 AM

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 11:54 AM

hello Leii. How's you day?

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 11:55 AM

joining you guys. Ay abaw manoy wecky, may plano ka pa gali magpa-Dubai. Upda ta Noy. Daw maayo inang promo nila haw. Besides, change of scenery naman ta ah. Excited ko kung mag-amo sina. Basta British, triple ang bayad, sugot ako iya.

wecky

February 18th, 2007, 11:59 AM

@Space: Don't worry. I-PM ko sa imo ang aton racket naman. Business with pleasure na ini migs. Lagaw naman ta sa land sang mga donkeys eh. May ara man kuno to nga ice skating sa ila, so wala gid problema and wala man madula sa aton. Dugang pa gani lagawon naton Noy.

Ti, daw wala pa kabutwa ang mga forumers sa Pinas haw?

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 12:03 PM

^^ ^^ ok migs. Hulat-hulaton ko lang PM mo. 'musta weekend ta? Nag-abtanay gid man ta duha diri ba.

Btw, did you see Bernie's photo of the old Arroyo Fountain? Nadiskubrehan gid man ni migo Bern ang mga ginatago sa Museo Iloilo.

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 12:10 PM

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 12:17 PM

yes thanks i have not included Colegio del sagrado Corazon de Jesus, and i am in doubt kung chinese school cla, kay CSCJ is a sister school ka Colegio de San Jose (happens to be my alma mater and during my high school time CSJ and CSCJ has the same principal) in Jaro and it is run by sisters of the Daughters of Charity and i guess lately nalang sila cguro naging related being chinese school because they introduces chinese language as part of there curriculum.

niways!!! kung hei fat choi!!!ÜÜÜ
actually, I have no idea why Sagrado is considered part of Chinese schools in Iloilo na. The first four, sigurado gid ako sina. Actually, Iloilo Scholastic Academy is a late addition na. I only see it in photos lang. The original three Chinese schools back home were Chinese Com (HuaShong), SunYatSen (TiongSan) and Sta Maria (now Ateneo de Iloilo-SMCS). Basi nagpa-convert na si sister ah.

Pacific_leopard

February 18th, 2007, 12:29 PM

nice Paraw Regatta Pics... sang una simple lang ang mga paraw, subong damu na designs...

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 12:42 PM

shyaman

February 18th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Hello hello sa tanan!

Talagsa lang ko makatugda di kay pirti gid ko kasako. Indi na ko kapangawat magSSC sa work.

Wecky and Space, dya dulang kamo magsalyo sa Australia. I have 4 colleagues who were hired within the past 6 months from London. They’re on working visa here but are now planning to apply for permanent residency. Our Director is also from London kay UK-based man ang amon company. They like it here better than London kuno.

According to them, the weather is better, cost of living is less than half as London's, people are much more polite, cleaner environment, public transport is more efficient.

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Shy, I've heard about it, too. Damo gid man British nga mas prefer nila mag-settle sa Australia subong. Aside sa low cost of living, sunnier and ang beach kuno superb. Sydney is the place to be gid tuod migs, hambal nila. Regaridng sa movement, si Wecky siguro kay he has a liberty to roam around and work. Especially that his sister, who's working here in UK as well, are looking for works in Australia subong. So more or less he'll grab the opportunity, too. The hospital he's working are giving them an option to take 9-month career break with benefits of not losing their original posts here sa London. So mas advantageous sa iya kay other than he can work dira, dala na gid man lagaw niya sa Australia. I wish we're in the same position though. But nurse siguro mas madali mag-travel. Amo ina naman budlay pag indi ka nar-es kay basi sa pihak nga isla iba naman imo job title. Australia is a very nice country. Ma-bisita lang takon kanimo diyan sa pira ka adlaw.

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 12:51 PM

ang isa @Leii Product Consultant siya sa Al Mulla Plaza. Ambut kung ano ina iya obra. hehehehe. Sa Lifestyle Nutrition group of companies. Ang duwa wala ko makuha ang exact address.

Actually, I'm bit excited sa offer sang Dubai. I'll probably be there for 9 months or less lang. Dala na lagaw. Pero depende pa ina if my boss will allow me to take 9 month career break. After Dubai, Australia na naman. We can work there for a year depende sa hospital. And pagbalik ko di, amo man gihapon ang position nga ginauyatan ko so no worries gid iya. Ang lagas ko lang sa Duai is British citizens are paid three times more than its counterparts sa aton. Free tax, free lodging, free tanan including a fare ticket from Dubai to London. And ang obra managerial lang. How I wish ma-grant lang. BUt I'll update you kung madayon.

@Leii, kung mag-expire kuno you can look other alternatives like Doha, etc kay lapit lang kuno. I've heard so much about it. Pero as in "pero" makakuha ka sang visa coming here sa UK, grab the opportunity gid migs. I'm sure you'll enjoy Europe more than anything else.

How's the construction of Burj Dubai? Ka-tunog gid ina diri sa amon. And even our work colleagues prefer to tour Dubai right now than countries in our east side.

i senxa indi ako familiar sang al mulla plaza, kalapad mn abi sang dubai and dmu establishments..

baw mayu kapa lagaw lagaw lng, tni mag abut mn ang time na lagaw lagaw mn ako, gusto ko gid e tour ang world, thats why i decided mag abroad, first dubai lang ta anay a..jejeje... dako gid potential mo kung mag work ka dri they prefer those na halin sa iban na country, and knowing Filipino ka, dali kalang kita work dri kag as you say triple salary mabatun mo...mo lng na di mayu sa dubai tax free and sweldo kasu and accomoodation dri is tama ka mahal okay kung ang company mo mo ga provide accomodation allowance...

and gina preparahan ko na gni ang pag kadto ko dra, hopefully lang gid things will go my way...masupot ko anay pang gastos ko dra...jejeje...excited na ako makita ang europe specially london and nottingham...ever since gusto ko gid na kadtuan europe like italy france germany nammi sang mga places...

things is doing good sa construction sang burj dubai, every day pirme ko malabyan ang burj dubai, sa subong 108 storeys palang ang na construct nila day by day magiging 168 na ina am not sure lng, ky this is supposed to be the tallest building in the world getting the title of malaysias petronas tower, and another exciting thing is the ongoing construction of dubai land, the biggest amusement park in the world home to the worlds largest shopping mall the mall of arabia and the future The Great Wheel i guess similar to londons eye, but sure after its completions it will also become the largest look up wheel in the world, grabe ang turista dri sa dubai, aside sa oil tourism ang gabuhi sang economy ka dubai and UAE, laban pagid british..

well hope to see you soon here in Dubai!!!Ü

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 12:57 PM

hello Leii. How's you day?

hi ya!!! well its pretty good!!! alang masyoadong work gni medyo todo post...jejeje...Ü

leii_tomo

February 18th, 2007, 01:01 PM

actually, I have no idea why Sagrado is considered part of Chinese schools in Iloilo na. The first four, sigurado gid ako sina. Actually, Iloilo Scholastic Academy is a late addition na. I only see it in photos lang. The original three Chinese schools back home were Chinese Com (HuaShong), SunYatSen (TiongSan) and Sta Maria (now Ateneo de Iloilo-SMCS). Basi nagpa-convert na si sister ah.

true ang apat siurado gid na chinese schools...ang ISA (iloilo scholastic academy) daw 2004 or 2005 lng na ina sila nag open...

laban gid spacewagon dy sister nagpa convert gid e...hehehe

basta mahambal ko lng, sa sta maria church ang statue ka ila na Virgin Mary and Jesus Chinese,,....Ü

spacewagon1

February 18th, 2007, 01:03 PM

medyo layo gid ang nottingham but the place looks really nice. I haven't been there yet but I heard so much about the place. Damo man ko upod nga nag-move na sa countryside espcially sa mga may pamilya. Anyhow, hulat-hulat lang ta diri.

Diin ka sa Dubai? I have three cousins working man dira. Sang last year lang nakalakat ang pangatlo. Then one of our family friend is waiting sang working visa na lang pakadto man dira. I hope to visit Dubai next year kung maka-tiempo. I even plan to move and work their for 9 months as I'll take my career break. Dako kuno suweldo basta British ka na. Triple ang pay.
Other than Elizabeth, Beach Bum, ano pa ang mga kala-an dira sa Coastal Road area? Daw puro man ina dira talabahan? Sang wala and highway nga ina sang una, pala-isdaan na dira ang kadam-an. Most Dumangasanons own a fishpond. Pag-manghaw-as sila bangrus dira, kabarato gid sa bili aside sa preska kag dalagku-an pa.

shyaman

February 18th, 2007, 01:03 PM

kianshi

February 18th, 2007, 04:09 PM

@pacific.-Migo,kaw na lang take picture sang rendering sang mission medical bldg kay kaw nman ang maduty da sa Mission..Kay ma-community nko yah..
@all-wala ko digicam,cp ko lang..try q gid magkuha kay busy gid tuo sbong school eh.

BYAHILO

February 18th, 2007, 04:18 PM

ari na ko manila.. kapoy lagaw. kahapon nag lipot kmi ni gian sa cabatuan, pavia, januiay , etc

kagina naman ya miag ao asta san joaquin.
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BerN & GIAN> wala ko gali na dakpan sang manghod ko nga iloilo destination ko kag indi pampanga. pag abot ko sa balay ng akon plane ticket kag boarding pass gin pang haboy ko tanan dayun. ang airline magazine kag pasalubong ara pa sa bagko subong wala ko gina pa gwa kay basi madakpan kag mamangkot naman kung ngaa may biscocho sa pampanga. ehihihi

ang pics ko basi bwas lng ko post kapoy pa gid ako. back to work ako dayun.

to all: kiung hei huat tsai!

chymera00

February 18th, 2007, 04:49 PM

kiung hei huat tsai!!!!

grabe kapoy kapoy gd ako wala pa ko tinulugan since yesterday. nag libot kmi nga duwa sa mga heritage churches and cemeteries sang iloilo.. and i must say.. i was really amazed by its beauty...

lunch time nag meet kmi ni bernie kag nag pa villa kmi then nag pa chi new year.
ahay kahilisa guid ya, ala guid ta ya eric ktanay ... if I would have reached the city 30min earlier from Calinog, ktanay pa ta tani. Barely 30min after you left for Manila, nag meet kmi ni Bernie dayon sa SM right after I arrived :) Kwa kami dayon nightshots in downtown together with ferrersky, who coincidentally saw us on his way home.

BYAHILO

February 18th, 2007, 04:54 PM

ahay wala man kmi ka kitaay ni ferresky.

Gian> i sent u PM in friendster.

kapoy kapoy gid ko ya subong. hay monday pa naman bwas tambak na naman ang ubra :(

neways im planning to submit my shoots nga kuha ko todayand tomorrow sa cebu pacific photo contest :D

kung mag daug ako, amo na ni ang pag ka buking sang byahe ko sa iloilo. lol

BYAHILO

February 18th, 2007, 05:02 PM

chymera00

February 18th, 2007, 05:11 PM

There you go buddy. The fountain in all it's "old glory". Maayo diggings mo Bernie ah. I'm glad the Museo people allowed you to take a photo of their archived material. I guessed I'm right anyway about the top nudity of the statues. Kay it was patterned ina sa mga European counterparts niya. It doesn't look too bad anyway unless you get to put meaning into it. Pero I believed that during those days, medyo conservative pa man gid ang mga taho. So far, so good. The fountain looks distorted sa pic, maybe tungod sa kadugayon na gid man. Thanks mate for posting the old Arroyo Fountain. Now, everyone curiosity's satisfied na. :)
At last there's proof that the ladies were indeed naked. I can just imagine how big a stirr it had created in the old days kay maski guro subong na tinion daw big deal na guro ina (just like David's statue in Davao).

@kirby: Waay kaso mag kwa pictures sa museo. As quoted by the Zafiro Ledesma II, in charge of the Museo Iloilo. "You can take all the pictures you want"

Kianshi, can you take photos of the Iloilo's Mission's New Medical Building prespective? I kinda wondering what'll be the building looks like. I'm thinking of something like the new Doane Church. Anyway, keep us informed. It was supposedly started last year pa but was delayed due to some tiny-weeney things.

The Leganes having a new market complex? I think it's almost the same as the new ones in Oton. MY relatives told me that it looks like a mini-mall. Something like the old version of MaryMart Mall daw. Inang time nga open pa ang Marymall Mall and indi pa fully air-conditioned. How I wish na may mga photos diri. The Oton Public Market is almost finished na kuno and waiting for occupants soon na.

Thanks for the info anyway. Kumusta naman iya ang Dumangas?
I've passed by Oton's new market last week, the structure is indeed finished. Also passed by Leganes' new Public Market and took a pic of the perspective, which I'm going to post later siguro.

It's been a long while... I don't know if I can even read all the posts I missed...
Anyway, I noticed the Iloilo Central Market has a fresh coat of paint. It looks much neater now, but more can be done, especially inside.
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Happy New Year!
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Bilib na guid ko ya sa photographic skill mo IAMME, perfectionist guid ya katama. Ano pa ayhan kung SLR na guid guina dala mo
How I wish I'm there munching all Chinese foods in the streets. Ganda! The gold, read, etc is so firy! You can almost feel a Chinese New Year Spirirt all over the city.
Ako man wala guid ko kaatend kay fully booked sched ko sang saturday, how I wished I could've witnessed maski ang Fireworks display lang man.
Hi @Leii.otmo. Tani may nakakuha gid man sang ila fireworks display subong nga tuig. Mas maayo pa gid kung ara siya sa you tube para may tan-awon man ta.
Tani lang weck, hambal kuno sang friend ko nga naka kita, it was indeed grand (for Iloilo's standard at least)
daw wala na gid man Porma Balas di. Probably because it is more associated siya sa Boracay compare sa Iloilo Paraw Regatta. Last year, most winners came from the province of Guimaras. Ambut lang tis year kung amo man sa gihapon. I wish to see more Paraw's pictures. :)
I was at the finish line kanina and a lot of the participants from Leganes finished first. I'm not sure if they won though because the judges still have to look into the technicalities (kung may deductions gui man) before declaring the winners.

chymera00

February 18th, 2007, 05:14 PM

btw bernie> that incident in tigbauan (?) kagina with the oldie is a classic. it will always be remembered. ahahahahahahahahahha

asta subong indi ko ma punggan kaugalingon ko sang kadlaw.

blame that effin' basket.
Abi care to elaborate man b sa Tigbauan incident since you mentioned it already.
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Kita ko pictures niyo ni Bernie sa Official SSC Cebu Cam kaguina when we had a snack sa Langford in SM. Grabe guid ya kamu ya, bilib na ako sa pagka kabalan niyo duwa, hehe...

bukid

February 18th, 2007, 05:17 PM

the road is nice and clean.

chymera00

February 18th, 2007, 05:18 PM

Pictures found in flickr (not mine)

New Airport Sunset

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Miagao Church Altar

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JuIcYdUdE22

February 18th, 2007, 05:35 PM

really nice good job :applause: :applause: :okay:

chymera00

February 18th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Centennial Resort and Convention Center

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West Visayas State University - Roxas Hall

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Passi City Map Relief

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Duenas Church

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Moroboro Suspension Bridge

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Moroboro Dam

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Dingle Church

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Tubungan Church

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Tubungan Church Ruinas at the back

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Tubungan Church and Municpal Hall

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chymera00

February 18th, 2007, 06:27 PM

Guimbal Church

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Old Guimbal Church Convent

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Miagao Church

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Miagao Church Adoration Chapel

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Kuta Watchtower

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Passi Church

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kirby21

February 18th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Leganesnon boatmen rule Paraw Regatta
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Boatmen from Leganes, Iloilo dominated the 35th Iloilo Paraw Regatta as thousands of boat racing enthusiasts flocked the long stretch of Arevalo District’s shores where the finish line was.

Paraw Regatta – considered the premier sailing event in the Philippines – is a race of native outriggers. The race was open to all seaworthy paraw solely dependent on wind for its power or motion, subject of the specific requirements and qualifications.

Yesterday’s race traversed a 30-kilometer sailing course in the Iloilo Strait, running up to the coast of Panay and then down to the coats of Guimaras, before returning to the finish line at Villa Beach in Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo.

This year’s race had two categories, ruled by the natives of Brgy. Camangay in Leganes, Iloilo. Category A was for paraws having a waterline length ranging from 16 feet and below and made strictly of indigenous materials.

The entry Arlyn owned and built by Orlando Demetillo bagged the P12,000 first prize plus trophy. Arlyn had a water line length of 16 feet.

Category B was for paraws having a waterline length of 16.1 feet up to 22 feet with the paraws’ hull strictly made of wood; the use of aluminum outriggers, however, was allowed.

This category was topped by the entry Din Din and Kent owned by Ulysses Torino, also of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes.

The paraw, with a water length of 22 feet, was built by Winnie Demetillo. It took home the P15,000 first prize and trophy.

The competition had 30 participants in Category A. Category B saw 15 contenders.
The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation Inc. organizes the annual event, with support from the city government and the provincial governments of Iloilo and Guimaras.

Other winners in Category A were:

• 2nd place – Joseph I, owned by Rogelio Gareza of Guimbal, Iloilo. The paraw, with a waterline length 15.7 feet, was built by Federico Tantiado Jr.
• 3rd place – Princes Mae, owned by Pablito David Jr. of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes. It was built by John Jaruda. It had a waterline length of 16 feet.
• 4th place – Piranha 3, owned by Victor Gordoncillo of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo. The 16-foot paraw was built by Winnie Demetillo.
• 5th place – Karen and Kevin, owned by Oscar Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City. The paraw, built by Henry Tañagras, had a waterline length of 15.11 feet.

Other winners in Category B were:

• 2nd place – Kristine of Oscar Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City. It grabbed the P12,000 prize. Built by Henry Tañagras, the paraw had a water line length of 21.8 feet.
• 3rd place –Angel Rose, owned and built buy Jimmy Gange of Brgy. San Isidro in Sibunag, Guimaras. It had a water length of 23.7 feet.
• 4th place – Justine, owned by Danny Diomon of Jardeleza Subd., Brgy. Poblacion, Leganes, Iloilo. The paraw, with a waterline length of 21 feet, was built by Winnie Demetillo.
• 5th place – Nene Esay, owned by Melvin Minerva of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo city. The paraw, with a waterline length of 21.8 feet, was built by Henry Tañagras.

In both categories, the 6th to 10th placers received P2,000 each.
All other participants that were able to finish the race received P600 each.
All trophies were donated by the Department of Tourism.
Here are the results of other events related to the 35th Paraw Regatta:

MINIATURIZED PARAW RACE
Category A -- 1st place – Green Yellow A-17; 2nd place – Green A-14; 3rd place – Green Red A-15
Category B -- 1st place – Botet B-9, 2nd place – Rading, 3rd place – Nante
Category C -- 1st place – Niña 4, 2nd place – Marjhonec Green, 3rd place – Ma-Mat

SLALOM RACE
Category A – 1st place – Arlyn, owned by Orlando Demetillo of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo; 2nd place – Josep I, owned by Rogelio Gareza of Guimbal, Iloilo; 3rd place – Bryan, owned by Jayde Pochano of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo; 4th place – Blue Angel, owned by Alejandro Elemento of Sibunag, Guimaras; 5th place – Karen and Kevin, owned by Oscar Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo
Category B -- 1st place – Kristine, owned by Oscar Espinosa of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo; 2nd place – Sea Angel, owned by Jayde Pochano of Brgy. Camangay, Leganes, Iloilo; 3rd place – Blue Angel, owned by Alejandro Elemento of Sibunag, Guimaras; 4th place – Mulawin, owned by Alejandro Tamayo of Brgy. Parara, Tigbauan, Iloilo; 5th place – Nene Esay, owned by Melvin Minerva of Brgy. Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo

PINTA PARAW
1st place – Khyle John
2nd place – Toto Buka
3rd place – D’N” Jeeners and Gefgef

taken from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news1.htm

kirby21

February 18th, 2007, 08:16 PM

At last there's proof that the ladies were indeed naked. I can just imagine how big a stirr it had created in the old days kay maski guro subong na tinion daw big deal na guro ina (just like David's statue in Davao).

@kirby: Waay kaso mag kwa pictures sa museo. As quoted by the Zafiro Ledesma II, in charge of the Museo Iloilo. "You can take all the pictures you want"

I've passed by Oton's new market last week, the structure is indeed finished. Also passed by Leganes' new Public Market and took a pic of the perspective, which I'm going to post later siguro.

Bilib na guid ko ya sa photographic skill mo IAMME, perfectionist guid ya katama. Ano pa ayhan kung SLR na guid guina dala mo

Ako man wala guid ko kaatend kay fully booked sched ko sang saturday, how I wished I could've witnessed maski ang Fireworks display lang man.

Tani lang weck, hambal kuno sang friend ko nga naka kita, it was indeed grand (for Iloilo's standard at least)

I was at the finish line kanina and a lot of the participants from Leganes finished first. I'm not sure if they won though because the judges still have to look into the technicalities (kung may deductions gui man) before declaring the winners.
Thanks Chy. It's good nga gina-allow nila makakuha photos, etc sa Museo Iloilo. Here i you Europe, indi puwede. Kung may nakakuha pictures patago lang most of the times. Especially ang mga dalagkuan nga museums, kuhaon gid ya sang security guard imo camera and ipa-erase ang letrato.

May ara ka perspective sang Lganes Market? Even sa Oton. Daw curious ako sa description nga it looks Marymart Mall minus air conditioned or Marymart during the olden days.

Anyway, thanks for your pictures again.

kirby21

February 18th, 2007, 08:23 PM

maski siopao lang sang KongKee and Chicken Bihon Guisado sang Roberto's, okay na ina sa akon. Iba gid iya pagkaon sa aton @Space. Dasig ka lang matambok iya. Ambut kung ngaa amo sina. hehehehe. We'll just wait and see (and wish) na lang ta sini sa mga pictures nga i-post nila diri sa aton nga thread.
hidlaw man ta siopao Noy. Diri siopao sa aton indi manamit. Ina kung siopao gid man. Biskan sa itsura indi ma-consider nga siopao. Sabagay Weck, gadako ka gid man gulpi sa Iloilo. Ambut kung ano to iya pinang-obra mo. Sige lang gid guro ka-on mo to since nag-abot ka. ha ha.

I agree migs. Breakthrough it is. Though basta mag-abot ko da, Tatoy's gid ang mauna. Then after sina, wala na. I prefer to dine in Coastal Road-Dumangas area, sa Elizabeth's place. Mas matawhay. Then imo background, Siete Pecados. And indi magutok sa Coastal Road. Medyo malayo-layo lang sa ciudad but it's worth the time, travel and gasoline. Lately pagkadto namon to nadula na ang aviary nila nga diutay. But my cousins and y friend's children loves to watch and feed fishes sa ila payag-payag.
depende kung ano imo-orderon. I still prefer Tatoy's though. Nami-an ko sang ila luto Sa Breakthrough naman, dinuguan akon gina-upakan dira.

@Space: Don't worry. I-PM ko sa imo ang aton racket naman. Business with pleasure na ini migs. Lagaw naman ta sa land sang mga donkeys eh. May ara man kuno to nga ice skating sa ila, so wala gid problema and wala man madula sa aton. Dugang pa gani lagawon naton Noy.

Ti, daw wala pa kabutwa ang mga forumers sa Pinas haw?
basi puwede kasabay sa raket niyo nga duha. Medyo kapoy na gid man di. Basi sa pihak nga parte sang kalibutan, iba naman iya ang lakwatsa to.

kirby21

February 18th, 2007, 08:28 PM

nice Paraw Regatta Pics... sang una simple lang ang mga paraw, subong damu na designs...
may ara ka pics sang recent Paraw Regatta, Pacific?

here's a pic from Panay News:
http://www.panaynews.com.ph/images/headline%20pic.jpg

Hello hello sa tanan!

Talagsa lang ko makatugda di kay pirti gid ko kasako. Indi na ko kapangawat magSSC sa work.

Wecky and Space, dya dulang kamo magsalyo sa Australia. I have 4 colleagues who were hired within the past 6 months from London. They’re on working visa here but are now planning to apply for permanent residency. Our Director is also from London kay UK-based man ang amon company. They like it here better than London kuno.

According to them, the weather is better, cost of living is less than half as London's, people are much more polite, cleaner environment, public transport is more efficient.
Shy, promoter ka gid sang Australia ba. But I guess you're right to mention all those things. Indeed, it is true. Weather and cost of living are the foremost consideration of why British people are moving to Australia. We have a lot of Australian colleagues here as well. At times, I prefer to be with me. They're more down to earth people than some of the Britons around.

kirby21

February 18th, 2007, 08:30 PM

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The unbeatable. And it's really beautiful. Til now, I'm mesmerize and awe with its grandeur. Thanks Chymera.

whyte

February 19th, 2007, 02:52 AM

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 02:54 AM

‘GOOD NICHE FOR BUSINESS’
Ang-See lauds Ilonggos for acceptance of Chinoys
Jeehan V. Fernandez

FILIPINO-Chinese anticrime crusader Teresita Ang-See lauded Iloilo City’s own Chinatown at JM Basa-Aldeguer-Iznart streets as a haven for Chinoys living and doing businesses in the metropolis.

Ang-See, head of the Citizens Action Against Crime (CAAC), and a staunch advocate of anti-kidnapping campaign in the country, was the special guest of Iloilo City’s Chinese New Year celebration Saturday.

“I am really amazed by the synergy of the Chinese-Filipino community here working very hard for a successful celebration even as we have the total acceptance of the Ilonggo community,” said Ang-See.

Ang-See said the festival serves a reunion of Chinese families and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are coming back home to spend the occasion with their loved ones.

Ang-See added that Chinoy businessmen have found a niche in the city’s economic center as seen in the teeming establishments in the area.

“There are still nice old buildings here which have been established since the 1920s. We should preserve this Chinese history as we go beyond the tikoy, lion dances and firecrackers – we have to preserve the legacy of our ancestors,” Ang-See told fellow Chinoys during the festivity.

Iloilo Chinese-Filipino Cultural Foundation Inc. (ICFCFI) chair Henry Chusuey also commended the support of the city government, Department of Tourism and the private sector for the staging of the Chinese New Year.

“We anticipate better things, progressive and vibrant life ahead. The New Year would lead us to greater heights and achievement of success and I am confident that it would give positive outlook on our business undertakings and opportunities,” said Chusuey.

Chusuey said they will pursue working with the city for programs and projects for greater development.

“We no longer define ourselves as Chinese but Chinese-Filipinos. We aspire for the betterment, progress and development of Iloilo City. Our only difference is the physical attributes but we have adapted and tolerated such diversity – our hearts belong to the Ilonggos,” Chusuey stressed.

“I am counting on our Chinese businessmen to be the Ambassadors of Goodwill in inviting investors from abroad to do business in Iloilo,” he added.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said the influence of Chinese culture from siopao, pancit Molo to Lapaz batchoy have been integrated to the Ilonggos’ way of life.

He said the Chinese event here is becoming bigger and a crowd-drawer.

The city’s Chinese spectacle is touted to be the biggest of its kind outside of Manila’s Chinatown in Binondo.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1883)

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 02:58 AM

Paraw allots P500T for seafarers’ scholarships
Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation (IPRF) will “sail poor youngsters into greener seas” through a scholarship program that will send to school deserving children of participants to the annual wind-driven boat race in the strait between Iloilo and Guimaras.

IPRF chair Manuel Villa said they have been thinking every year of a legacy that could make a difference in the life of Ilonggos.

And that legacy is a scholarship program that will benefit the children of seafarers who are long-time participants to the Paraw Regatta which capped its 35th edition at Villa Beach over the weekend.

“The qualified applicants could take up marine and nautical courses so they can have the opportunity to work abroad and earn more. We have allotted P500,000 to start off the scholarship program which will initially benefit four scholars in the two courses,” Villa said.

Villa said they tied up with John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (JBLCF), a maritime school in the city, to implement the scholarship program.

The IPRF is eyeing a 50-percent discount on four-year maritime courses of JBLCF during the class opening in June.

Earlier, Villa said JBLCF head Marylou Arcelo has been working out an agreement with the Norwegian government to support study grants for poor but deserving children of local seafarers.

He said Norway has started developing their nautical industry only in the last 15 years and “they want to get most of their instructors and hire personnel from the Philippines.”

Villa said Iloilo City has some 20,000 seamen working overseas while the maritime workforce is touted as a major human resource potential of the country.

Meanwhile, the IPRF with the support of Department of Tourism, Iloilo city and provincial government units and private companies, envisions the colorful sailboat race to become a major festival attracting more visitors and foreign sailboat enthusiasts.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1885)

IAMME

February 19th, 2007, 05:26 AM

Surprise.. surprise...
Dozens and dozens of dump trucks rolling back and forth led me to this area.
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BYAHILO

February 19th, 2007, 05:51 AM

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 07:02 AM

IAMME: is the dredging/excavation part of Iloilo Flood Control Project?

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 07:05 AM

Ateneo de Iloilo paper: Best HS newspaper in 2nd SanAg Awards

FOUR AWARDS were raked in by Ateneo de Iloilo Publication, The Ripples, including the Best High School Newspaper, in the 2nd SanAg Awards held February 15 at the University of San Agustin Conference Hall.

The Ripples is the official student publication of Ateneo de Iloilo-Santa Maria Catholic School High School Department. SanAg Awards, on the other hand, is an award-winning body installed last year by the USA in due recognition for the outstanding contribution of campus writers to service and literature through journalism and creative writing.

Competing against participating college and high school publications in Western Visayas, Ripples was also acclaimed as the publication with the Best Literary Page. According to the judges, mostly Palanca awardees and seasoned practicing journalists, the paper got their nod due to the Jesuit school’s 48-page literary magazine i-portfolio (titled: i-core). The said paper has been in yearly publication since 2003. It offers venue for Ateneo students to publish their literary works from poems, essays, short stories, song compositions, caricatures and visual artworks without fear of prejudiced censorship.

Victor Robinson III, Ripples editor-in-chief, also shined before his college counterparts and won the Jigger S. Latoza Award for Best Columnist and the Isidro M. Cruz Award for Best Poet.

Last year, Ripples also banked the Best Sports Page honors.

All the awards, to note, have corresponding trophies, medals and cash prizes courtesy of the SanAg Awards organizers. The four Ateneo awards have elevated the school paper in the level of college publications such as Silak and Forum of West Visayas State University as one of the Best Performing publications this year.

This is, by far, Ateneo’s 6th overall regional award (as champion or as best performing school for journalism and creative writing) in the school year 2006-2007. Others were the Golden Pen Awards (for five consecutive years), Regional Literary Conference, 4th Regional Broadcasting Conference (for two consecutive years), Basic Journalism Seminar of the Philippine Information Agency 6 (for 3 consecutive years), and the School Paper Competition (Bracket B) of the Department of Education. The school was also the best performing Chinese-Filipino publication for English and Filipino categories in the National Quintin Yuyiting Awards 2006.

This year, Ripples has 40 editors and staff and the same number of apprentices in high school. It also trains its grade school counterpart as one of its in-school outreach activities. This early February, it has already published two tabloids, three magazines and seven newsletters this school year. It is also set to hold its 6th Summer Journalism and Creative Writing Course this March and April.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1892)

Animo

February 19th, 2007, 08:42 AM

Really nice photos Chy! I hope you guys also post them in the Iloilo Heritage thread. I don't get the chance to browse all the threads in this forum alot. I'll post them in that thread so that other's can appreciate it too!

Cheers! :)

habagatcentral1

February 19th, 2007, 08:54 AM

@Chy, ari na ko Cebu. Looking forward to go back there by late March or early April.
@Rest....Hold on, because pictures will flood again. :)

SugarFreak

February 19th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Early april that's will be the PANAAD SANG NEGROS FESTIVALS @ Bacolod! xcited kay lapit lang hauz namon da.

habagatcentral1

February 19th, 2007, 09:53 AM

Paraw Regatta!
35 Years of Sailing
First Part

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Starting the day with a Mini-paraw to play with

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And there's more to come... ;)

habagatcentral1

February 19th, 2007, 10:16 AM

IAMME

February 19th, 2007, 10:57 AM

IAMME: is the dredging/excavation part of Iloilo Flood Control Project?

Yes. Sorry I was late for class so I wasn't able to write the description.

The construction of a new river in Iloilo City has begun. The pictures were taken at Brgy. Buhang in Jaro. It appears that they started construction of the floodway from its mid-section. The picture shows the channel being dug. Based on the markers I saw at the site, it is only half its width at this time. Already, massive amounts of earth has been excavated. This picture shows only a very tiny fraction of the more than 2km floodway that will connect Jaro River to the sea from Pavia to the shores of Brgy. Bito-on in, Jaro.
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My worry is if the water you see at the bottom of the channel is groundwater. Most, if not all of the people in the area of the floodway rely on wells for their water supply. If the floodway penetrates the water table, it could cause a depression in the water table and even subsidence. That means the wells will dry up because the groundwater will be drained away by the the deep channel of the floodway. In addition, withdrawal of groundwater will cause a void underground which could cause the soil to sink gradually.

Another concern is if the floodway will bring in seawater inland, it could cause accelerated rusting of metal objects in the surrounding areas.

I hope the engineers have forseen these possibilities and taken measures to address them. I live within 250 meters of this floodway so I am quite worried.:)

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 11:14 AM

here's a feature article of Westbridge High, the only all-boys school in Iloilo. Btw, congratulations for their 15th year foundation day. More to come !

________________
Superstart: Westbridge at 15
By Edison Sicad

THE year was 1992. Out of the hearts of a group of parents, a heroic task set forth: to put up a school for their sons that will serve as a testament to the importance of parents in the education of their children. And so, PAREF Westbridge School for Boys came into existence. A balanced and demanding academic and personal formation became its bastion, its sounding board.

The clarion call continues to reverberate and gets louder and clearer as the school reaches its landmark 15th year: the year the "superdads" return.

With the motto Duc In Altum, the parents, together with the teachers, lead the way and continue to go into the deep, securing the anchor of family solidarity.

And in this solid foundation rooted in Christian education, the school strives to nurture the students. Thus, these efforts bear fruit:

Almer Macahilo, a third year student got second place in the Department of Education Iloilo Division Mathematics Super Quiz Bee held at the Division of Iloilo City Cultural and Social Hall last October 14.

During the PRISAA 2006, Kim Pestaño placed second in binalaybay elementary level. Christopher Millora also grabbed second place in binalaybay high school level. Millora also got elected as the City Secretary during the Boys' and Girls' Week last September 25 to 29, 2006 sponsored by the Rotary Club of Iloilo City. He will represent Region 6 in the National Press Conference (NSPC) in Baguio this February 19-24, 2007, after qualifying in the top slots during the Regional Finals.

Jefferson Magbanua bagged second place in the PRISAA extemporaneous speaking contest high school level. Magbanua also became the 7th Councilor of Iloilo City during the 2006 Boys' and Girls' week celebration.

The Westbridge High School Mathematics team (Almer Macahilo, Franz Magbanua, Christopher Millora) won a bronze medal in PRISAA 2006, while Grade 1 student Jonathan Murga bested 91 other grade 1 students of public and private elementary schools of the Division of Iloilo City as he won first place in the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Mathematics Challenge at the Iloilo City Division Social and Cultural Hall last January 26, 2007. All the Elementary pupils and 3 out of 4 in High School students qualified for the 2nd level of eliminations this February. Some Westbridge boys emerged in the top 3 all over Iloilo City.

The Westbridge Debating Team composed of Jefferson Magbanua, Eusebio Dan Lopez and Marcelo Cacho. battled their way to the silver medal in the UPV inter-high school debate held last November 10, 2006. Eusebio Lopez was chosen as the Best Debater in the championship round against Colegio de San Jose.

In the Regional School Press Conference, Chris Millora won 2nd Place in Copyreading (Filipino), 4th Place in News Writing (Filipino) and 2nd Over-all in Individual Competitions; Jefferson Magbanua won 4th place in News Writing (English), 5th in Editorial Writing (English) and 4th Over-all in Individual Competitions; Nicolo Pijuan won 8th place in Photo Journalism. These winnings placed Westbridge in 4th Place among the schools participating in the Press Conference, which took place in Punta Villa, Arevalo, Iloilo City last November 30 - December 2.

In sports, the high school basketball team placed 3rd during the 7th Principal's Cup under-17 category while the Elementary basketball team placed 2nd runner-up in both the Milo Small Basketeers of the Philippines and the Under-12 category of the 7th Principal's Cup.

The Westbridge Football Club dominated the 2007 Mayor Jerry P. Treñas Monthly Football Festival by winning the gold medal in the Under-10 and Under-12 categories and settling for the silver medal at the Under-8 category.

Joey Lozada and Kim Pestano gave their best shot as they fittingly became the champion in PRISAA elementary badminton doubles.

Edsel Pasaporte on the other hand dived into the pool and emerged with 4 medals (two golds, 1 silver, 1 bronze) in the 2006 PRISAA swimming competition. Pasaporte continued his winning strokes by snatching 4 golds and 1 silver medal during the Iloilo Integrated Meet held at the Iloilo Sports Complex last December 17 - 21, 2006. He is now looking forward to raking in more medals at the Regional Meet at Bacolod City during the month of February 2007.

Joey Lozada, a Grade 5 student, will also be competing in Elementary Boys Badminton at the Regional Meet after being part of the Champion Badminton Team of the PRISAA Delegation at the Integrated Meet.

And of course, service to others is still the best way of teaching students how to be Christian Gentlemen. Thus last October 4, the Student Council spearheaded a school-wide outreach program and helped the families in Igbaras who were affected by the tragedy.

Last December 15, the virtue of generosity was in the air at the Westbridge campus as the students shared their food, goodies and talents with the pupils of Westbridge's adopted school, Nabitasan Elementary School. This yearly event gave the students the opportunity to live better the Christian Virtues of Generosity and Charity in the spirit of the Christmas Season.

Also last December, Westbridge had an Alumni Homecoming and had a good attendance of more than 50 considering the hectic family activities around December 23, Saturday.

Traditionally, the Fathers Day organizing committee aims to help the Scholarship Program. This year, they are raising an amount that would help in funding the scholarship grants that we have given to 8 students in the High School and 2 pupils in the Elementary. This is our way of extending the Westbridge education to more families in Iloilo, especially the underprivileged ones.

In Westbridge, they highlight the role of the dads in the upbringing of their sons. Further, they also believe that education starts at home. And the more dads get involved with the learning of their sons, the more their sons appreciate learning. The love of learning then becomes contagious. And this is what Westbridge wants to spread: That education is a family matter. And that fathers really matter. Everyone is involved. Here in Westbridge, we enroll not only the son, the parents are enrolled too! Hence, the School for Parents session.

Last February 18, Westbridge held an event called "My Dad, my Hero!"

It was a magnificent super show as the dads took center stage and the spotlight focused on their legendary prowess, Herculean achievements, and exceptional talents and skills. It's a celebration of the real heroes of the world, of the family, the dads.

The whole Westbridge family celebrated Fathers Day to highlight the primary role of the fathers in a school for boys. The Dad is the family's leader and guide especially in Education and Character Formation, and what Dads impart to their families will ultimately become part of society. In this light, a father's role is no small job. Dad's role has been waning in the West, but luckily in our society, the moms will never let this happen.

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Belated Happy Chinese New Year to all from Iloilo!

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now, I can identify them well. Bernie and Eric, starring gid gali kamo duha dira sang Iloilo Chinese New Year. Kulang na lang gid ang inyo outfit nga pang-Chino, puwede na. Bernie, thank you for sharing your photos. I'm sure you enjoyed your stay sa Iloilo (and so with Eric man). Ara gid iya mga Nonoy ang dragon sa likod ninyo duha. :banana: :banana: :banana:

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 11:18 AM

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my best choice, Bernie. The more colourful the paraws are, the better. Sin-o ini ang nagatalikod. Daw si Eric lang man ang makilala ko di.

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Leganes team wins in Paraw Regatta
By Marie Katherine Villalon

A TEAM from Camangay, Leganes won in Sunday's 35th Paraw Regatta, which was held at Sto. Nino Sur, Villa Beach.

The boat, named as Arlyn was manned by Orlando Demetillo and his crew Anthony, Rocky and Orly.

According to Demetillo, this is the 7th time that they became the champion in the paraw race and he had been joining this since 1972.

He and his crew's livelihood is fish diving. He said they prepared for this race by ensuring that the angler is in good condition. In fact, they didn't have any practice at all. "It's expensive," he said.

Their winnings would be spent on a new boat as Arlyn is already three years old.

Demetillo built Arlyn and named the boat after his first daughter.

The second place went to Joseph 1, manned by a team from Tigbauan. The team is composed of Federico Tantiado who had been joining for 15 years; Jojo Tantiado, a first-timer and Jono Tamayo, two years.

The fisherman said they were proud to have won even the second place. "We did everything just to win and we will give our best next time to ensure that we won first place," they said.

The third place went to boat Princess Mae, manned by Pablito David, Jun Jaruda and Eduardo Javares, all fishermen from Camangay, Leganes.

On what to do with their winnings, David said this will help them in their daily needs.

Bustling

Villa Beach was bustling with activity because of the Paraw Regatta. Some observers noted that more spectators flocked to witness the race, which celebrates the importance of fisherfolks, divers and boatmen in the city.

Restaurants were filled with diners while vendors were happy because of the brisk sales.

Some of the activities were the mini paraw contest, baroto and rowing races, fishing cup, samba dance showdown, search for Mr and Ms Paraw Regatta, pinta paraw, food festival and beach volleyball. The latter was held at Villa Regatta.

taken from: Sunstar Iloilo
link: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/02/19/news/leganes.team.wins.in.paraw.regatta.html

BYAHILO

February 19th, 2007, 11:45 AM

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 11:48 AM

:wave::wave:

lawig man aong nga binasa mga 5 pages cguro since lats visit ko sang friday lang

* re: DINAGYANG in NEPAL
- with the same time/money and effott thet spent (sa promo sa nepal) they could have better results bisan sa manila lang nila ini ginpromote liwat.i cant imagine nepalese flying all the way to iloilo just for this one.LIECHENSTEIN could have been better since most residents are well off.

* re: terminal market new paint
- daw twin sister sang robinsons are motif.nice job on the outside but all of us wouldl ike to see improvements in the inside and please also improve central market

* re: westown hotel
- glad to know a new hip hotel has opened in the hippest place to be in the city.the diversion area is an ideal place for small hip/boutique hotels.plus the area has a lot to offer.it'll be the "NEW CITY" of Iloilo city in the next 5 years (tani less than 5 years)

* as usual thanks for the articles and pictures
In response sa Dinagyang-Nepal post mo Whyte. I think you are misreading some articles about the UN feature. As UN's sole festival worldwide, IDFI is commissioned to promote MDGs. Paano na lang sila ka-promote sang MDGs if they're not going to attend UN's Summit? The very literal way of taking that Dinagyang is promoting sa Nepalese and Nepalese coming to Dinagyang is of irrelevant. The summit will feature Dinagyang to show to all its member nations how the Iloilo's premiere festival is getting into the picture inorder to meet its goals tasked for it by United Nations to do. Dinagyang is not promoting sa mga Nepalese kundi sa Summit ini sang UNDP iya ang promotion matabo. It just so happen lang nga ang summit subong will be held sa Nepal. It could be anywhere in the world, and still Dinagyang's IDFI rep will still be there promoting and presenting Dinagyang to all representatives of every nation. Of course, puwede mo bala i-compare ang economy sang Asia sa Europe? Sa pagkalayo gid siguro sang Leichenstein compare sa Nepal, for all's sake.

About Central Market, I agree with you nga tani pati sulod sang Central Market kay-uhon man nila and indi lang bag-o nga pinta sang facade. But the newly-painted facade looks really good. Tani ma-maintain lang.

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 11:52 AM

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 12:04 PM

About a month ago in the news, Australia was hiring nurses from UK kay "occupation in demand" ang classification sang nurses diri including engineers, accountants, chef, and other skilled professions. Siling ko gani, ngaa gapanglat-as pa sila kuha sang nurses sa UK nga ang UK gani naga-import man sang nurses. Tani sa Pilipinas na lang sila manguha just like UK and US to give more opportunity sa Pinoy nurses naton. I thing they prefer more siguro nurses trained at developed countries.
very interesting subject. I'll post something about it later. It becomes a trend naman ini subong. It's an exchange migration ang nagakatabo Shy. MOre British moves to Australia and vice versa man. Diri sa amon hospital, damo man mga Australians. Kapin pa diri sa ITU, the unit is run by Australian or Irish. But anyway, I'll comment later na lang about sini nga topiko.

habagatcentral1

February 19th, 2007, 12:07 PM

sa mga ara sa Iloilo naka SKY Cable.. ara kmi da ni bernie sa Chinese new year special coverage nila. ahahahahahahahah

kanami sang pic ko sa dragon.. ngaa daw kaniwang da ya sa akon haw? woot!! woot!!

hahahaahhaah

daw amo gid compare sa iban mo nga pics, Eric. Either tungod sa dagon or delayed ang snack ninyo ni Bernie? he he.

May ara you-tube feature inang sa sky. Daw nami gid tani magtan-aw sang Iloilo Chinese New Year.

Abi hatag ka di saysay mo sang mga nagkalatabo didto sa inyo.

^^ Hahahaha!!!! Gutom na bala kami sang tyempong ina. We're craving for the best Talaba ever!!!! Namit ah!!!! :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/talaba.jpg:cheers:

habagatcentral1

February 19th, 2007, 12:11 PM

shyaman

February 19th, 2007, 12:13 PM

Nice shots @bern. It could have been better without the clouds and the wing. next time indi ka magpungko sa ingod sang pakpak. :D

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 12:23 PM

wow. Ang talaba Bern, nanam gid iya. Yum .. yum. Dugay na ko wala katilaw talaba nga daan. Daw amo gid ina ang sumsuman namon sang una nga daan. he he.

kirby21

February 19th, 2007, 12:28 PM

Shyaman and other Passinhons, time to shine na. Now, Passi holds bigger role in shaping its economic future. Ina kung they'll use this thing to their own advantage.

Passi City tops Iloilo as 'vote-richest' town, Bingawan last
By Florence F. Hibionada

Passi City has yet another reason why it stands as the only component city in the Province of Iloilo.

Come May 14 elections, registered voters here will spell the difference for candidates vying posts in the provincial and national level. This, as official records from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) disclosed that Passi City is the "richest" in terms of source of votes from its 43,536 registered voters. It also has the most number of precincts at 302 not only for the Fourth District of Iloilo but for the entire province.

In comparison, the Municipality of Bingawan has the least number of registered voters at 7,118 from its fourteen barangays where the least number of precincts throughout Iloilo is also recorded here at 48 precincts.

As such, expected to get much of the candidates' visit is Passi City alongside a more 'exciting' and strenuous in-house campaign here for its local bets.

District-wise though, it is Iloilo's Third District that has the most number of combined registered voters at 201,831 followed closely by the Fifth District with 201,344 registered voters.

Precincts in the Third and Fourth Districts have an exact number placed at 1,405, a close-second to the Fifth District at 1,413 precincts.

Iloilo Province has 941,380 total registered voters from its 1,721 barangays. Votes will be cast in the 6,601 precincts recorded.

Breakdown of the registered voters are as follow, 1st District 188,100, 2nd District 152,592, 3rd District 201,831, 4th District 197,513 and 5th District 201,344.

taken from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/02/19/passi.city.tops.iloilo.as.vote.richest.town.bingawan.last.html

Rolls-Royce

February 19th, 2007, 12:41 PM

wecky

February 19th, 2007, 12:41 PM

^^ impressive shots @Bernie ! Well done, mate !

wecky

February 19th, 2007, 12:44 PM

now, I can identify them well. Bernie and Eric, starring gid gali kamo duha dira sang Iloilo Chinese New Year. Kulang na lang gid ang inyo outfit nga pang-Chino, puwede na. Bernie, thank you for sharing your photos. I'm sure you enjoyed your stay sa Iloilo (and so with Eric man). Ara gid iya mga Nonoy ang dragon sa likod ninyo duha. :banana: :banana: :banana:
maayo lang hambal mo nga wala nga makagat si @Bernie and @Eric. Cool pics guys. Puro guwapohon gid man ah.

Ano nga mga Chinese foods ang ginpakpak niyo namna to nga duha sa Iloilo?

BYAHILO

February 19th, 2007, 12:50 PM

for the record, we didnt eat chinese foods. kay sang pag hugpa ko pa lang ya sa airport i said to gian nga daapt makaon gd ako talaba, ti asta na lng sang gabi, nga request ko kay bernie nga talaba ang panyapo.

my golly i cant believe it. i finished 3 cups of rice kag talaba ahahahahah

neways some photos.... wala ko pa na kay o tanan.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-019-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-018-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-017-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-016.jpg

wecky

February 19th, 2007, 12:52 PM

One thing lang nga pwede ko masuggest dyan sa Calle Real kag Iznart dyan dampi sa obelisk. Nami daad kon himuon nanda ala-Times Square or Piccadilly Circus sa London nga may mga electronic billboards dyan sa mga buildings bala haw, mas attractive siguro lantawon. Hay dang may unitop nga hanggod kag sa may Socorro drug kalain lantawon. Ano ma say nyo mga pare, kag mga inday? Tourist attraction man di-a kon matabo, garing waay gid it budget kaday-a ya mga advertisers kag ya syudad mag pahimo ka mga electronic billboards. It would've been nicer lantawon di bala? Ang aton nga street dyan sa city has much more to offer than we thought, given the right facelift. Agree bala kamo tanan?
@Rolls, agree gid ako iya. This topic was once discussed here as well especially ang Plazoleta Gay making it like Piccadilly and Times Square. It would have been better gid man. Indin man gid kinahanglan budget cos most of it will come from the spnsors man. Like McDonalds and Coca-Cola nga naga-sponsor sang Piccadilly Circus sa London's West End. How I wish lang gid nga maisipan man nila ang bagay nga ini. Tuod ka gid migs, it would add sa tourist attraction sa aton ciudad.

chymera00

February 19th, 2007, 01:26 PM

gud am iloilo! karon lang ko ya ma post ka gina kapoy pa ko asta subong. ari na ko office duty na naman.

CHY> ti san o ta ya mapa northern iloilo? ang aton plano nga concepcion asta subong drawing man gihapon. ahehehe
oo man gani ... dpende nlng na
^^ Hahahaha!!!! Gutom na bala kami sang tyempong ina. We're craving for the best Talaba ever!!!! Namit ah!!!! :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/talaba.jpg:cheers:
nahisa ko a, hehe ...
One thing lang nga pwede ko masuggest dyan sa Calle Real kag Iznart dyan dampi sa obelisk. Nami daad kon himuon nanda ala-Times Square or Piccadilly Circus sa London nga may mga electronic billboards dyan sa mga buildings bala haw, mas attractive siguro lantawon. Hay dang may unitop nga hanggod kag sa may Socorro drug kalain lantawon. Ano ma say nyo mga pare, kag mga inday? Tourist attraction man di-a kon matabo, garing waay gid it budget kaday-a ya mga advertisers kag ya syudad mag pahimo ka mga electronic billboards. It would've been nicer lantawon di bala? Ang aton nga street dyan sa city has much more to offer than we thought, given the right facelift. Agree bala kamo tanan?
It's a nice idea, the structures immediately around the obelisk is an eyesore gd man (pero indi man tanan, no Bernie noh? ;) ).
for the record, we didnt eat chinese foods. kay sang pag hugpa ko pa lang ya sa airport i said to gian nga daapt makaon gd ako talaba, ti asta na lng sang gabi, nga request ko kay bernie nga talaba ang panyapo.

my golly i cant believe it. i finished 3 cups of rice kag talaba ahahahahah

neways some photos.... wala ko pa na kay o tanan.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-019-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-018-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-017-1.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-016.jpg
ohh ... naka Pavia and Santa Barbara kamo gali, asta diin kamo dangat? also, si Gian na sa pic?

chymera00

February 19th, 2007, 01:29 PM

A Walk in the Clouds
Aerial View of Downtown Iloilo
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100709-1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100711-1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/lapunta-1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100708.jpg
The Nabitasan "Relcamation"

WHOA!!! thnx thnx gd bernie for posting the pic of the city's aerials (I bet whyte is doing his labels right now, hehe)
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100708.jpg

perspective of this development

http://i16.tinypic.com/35i7sqo.jpg

BYAHILO

February 19th, 2007, 01:35 PM

CHY> oo si choy gian ina! ahah he used my hat sang aga nag libot kmi kay kainit.

chy i plan ta bi ma beach ta. PM mo ko ano usually mga free days mo.. hayyyyy

gusto ko mag beach... kagapon gina tusmaw2x ko lng tiil ko sa baybay sang villa kag san joaquiin.. ti kundi pag check in ko sa eoplano damo damo balas tiil kag chinelas ko

ahahahah

chymera00

February 19th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Paraw Regatta Pics ... bernie and eric were there during the start of the race, while I was able to witness the end.

The first place was a participant from Leganes

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/395219144_c4ad6afc8e_o.jpg

More pics:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/395220185_c74b068c87_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/395220105_a134e8af88_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/395220045_7b725de532_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/395220008_20bc8a7cec_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/135/395219952_bbc14dcd4e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/395219906_80530b39e5_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/123/395219783_a72c7a225e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/395219078_eec3c6c997_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/395219735_7de1dca36d_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/395219008_e0024dac05_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/124/395218961_d2f73b6bc3_o.jpg

chymera00

February 19th, 2007, 01:41 PM

random shots:

New Leganes Public Market

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/395219527_1c2c058a88_o.jpg

Jaro Plaza (now known as Graciano Lopez Jaena Park) Bandstand, newly repainted during the Jaro Fiesta.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/395219436_3482ad203a_o.jpg

Look how clean Calle Real is!!! ... well, not really .... but it's faaaar better than how it used to look before

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/166/395219380_b1c7933b2f_o.jpg

Scandinavian Chalet

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/395219302_083b0734e1_o.jpg

Times Square, now hotel. Laban basi seethrough elevator ina sa side sang building ...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/395219219_34d8e2f85e_o.jpg

leii_tomo

February 19th, 2007, 03:23 PM

miss ko na ang talaba!!!Ü

irong206

February 19th, 2007, 03:29 PM

kanami nami gid ya.beautiful iloilo!

view in paraw regatta is terribly awesome.nice picture chy.you guys made my day..

lewdsaint

February 19th, 2007, 04:18 PM

Digital Photographers are talking about Iloilo Kasadyahan & Dinagyang Festival 2007.

You can see amazing photos.

You can check out their forum :

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=3808&page=17

JuIcYdUdE22

February 19th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Early april that's will be the PANAAD SANG NEGROS FESTIVALS @ Bacolod! xcited kay lapit lang hauz namon da.

taga regent/alijis ka man haw? wahehehehe
or mansilingan?

IMPRESARIO

February 19th, 2007, 04:42 PM

As usual nice pics Chy!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/395219302_083b0734e1_o.jpg
I always thought it was a Victorian type of Architecture.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100709-1.jpg
Cool aerial pics Bern!:) very crisp...

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-017-1.jpg
Sam! Sam Milby?...hehehe, may model ka pa nga na kuha @Eric ha. :)

JuIcYdUdE22

February 19th, 2007, 04:48 PM

lingaw2 gid
yug nahisa ko ah,
cge lang mag panaad kay updanay man ta guro mga SSC ILOILO/BACOLOD

Pacific_leopard

February 19th, 2007, 05:07 PM

chymera00

February 19th, 2007, 05:37 PM

Pacific_leopard

February 19th, 2007, 05:45 PM

^^ haha.. hmmmm... haha.. no comment...

chymera00

February 19th, 2007, 06:46 PM

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 07:14 PM

A Walk in the Clouds
Aerial View of Downtown Iloilo
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100709-1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100711-1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/lapunta-1.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100708.jpg
The Nabitasan "Relcamation"
Awesome aerial photos! I'm always fascinated with the way photographers take pictures from above. It just like they're so omnipresent at a given moment.

Bern, Nabitasan Reclamation looks nice. Development is ongoing at this part of LaPaz district. Do you think its a residential or commmercial development?

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 07:29 PM

@Chy, ari na ko Cebu. Looking forward to go back there by late March or early April.
@Rest....Hold on, because pictures will flood again. :)
"asked and it shall be given unto you". There you guys. Bernie really posted their great moments during Iloilo Chinese New Year and Paraw Regatta. For me, Paraw is totally of different genre compare to Dinagyang, Chinese New Year and other festivals of the country. Besides, Paraw Regatta has definitely a following of its own right now. I couldn't believe that people nowadays are so excited with Paraw Regatta, which used to be an Ilonggo's way of showcasing it's culture and artistry on the beach side. Slowly, it's becoming more and more commercialised as well, which in due time will could equal if not surpassed Dinagyang in some respect.

Yes. Sorry I was late for class so I wasn't able to write the description.

The construction of a new river in Iloilo City has begun. The pictures were taken at Brgy. Buhang in Jaro. It appears that they started construction of the floodway from its mid-section. The picture shows the channel being dug. Based on the markers I saw at the site, it is only half its width at this time. Already, massive amounts of earth has been excavated. This picture shows only a very tiny fraction of the more than 2km floodway that will connect Jaro River to the sea from Pavia to the shores of Brgy. Bito-on in, Jaro.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/394857683_161d53553d.jpg

My worry is if the water you see at the bottom of the channel is groundwater. Most, if not all of the people in the area of the floodway rely on wells for their water supply. If the floodway penetrates the water table, it could cause a depression in the water table and even subsidence. That means the wells will dry up because the groundwater will be drained away by the the deep channel of the floodway. In addition, withdrawal of groundwater will cause a void underground which could cause the soil to sink gradually.

Another concern is if the floodway will bring in seawater inland, it could cause accelerated rusting of metal objects in the surrounding areas.

I hope the engineers have forseen these possibilities and taken measures to address them. I live within 250 meters of this floodway so I am quite worried.:)
Thanks for all the information and your personal input IAMME. I hope advantages outweighs the disadvantages of having to construct Floodway Control Project. It seems that the project took off really well and now, it is showing some effects, too, both in Iloilo's infras side and addressing minor issues of flooding. Soon, with all its componets finished, Iloilo Flood Control will make Jaro more business-friendly and residents-firendly, too. Some aspects of the project will given give rise to tourist or visitor's haven, etc.

sa mga ara sa Iloilo naka SKY Cable.. ara kmi da ni bernie sa Chinese new year special coverage nila. ahahahahahahahah

kanami sang pic ko sa dragon.. ngaa daw kaniwang da ya sa akon haw? woot!! woot!!

hahahaahhaah
That's it, Eric. Men of the hour (Bernie and Eric). Did they try to interview you guys for comments, etc?

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 07:39 PM

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/ericd001/r001-017-1.jpg
Batok ka man gali. When I saw Bernie, that's the first thing I noticed and I sort of snorted but when I got home and viewed the pic we had, mas batok pa gali ako sa iya, hehe.

... did you pose for the pic or did Eric enouraged you to pose, curious lng?

BTW, I'd like to remind everyone of the new rules of SSC (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=443519), sort of reinforced rules actually because they've been an issue long before pa. I'll just post the rules that contributors of this thread (including me) most often break.
huh? Pacific as Eric model? Hmmm ... toasted gid kamo migs. Imagine all day long sa beachside? Mangitom ka gid tuod. Let's put it in a very chic way - tan. People here loves to be tanned, etc. I don't know kung ngaa gusto nila. On the other hand naman iya, Pinoys naman gusto mangin puti. Ahay. Anyway, nice shot. And ang kuha ni Pacific baskog gid iya. Isogon gid. Seems the picture was taken with the eye of admiration. Whew! It's mind-blowing.

^^ Hahahaha!!!! Gutom na bala kami sang tyempong ina. We're craving for the best Talaba ever!!!! Namit ah!!!! :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/talaba.jpg:cheers:
now, you are a good tease Bernie. How can you do this to us? Bal-an mo na gid kung ano ang kahidlaw ta sang talaba, gin-picture-ran mo pa. Now, I'm the one nga nagutom. he he.

One thing lang nga pwede ko masuggest dyan sa Calle Real kag Iznart dyan dampi sa obelisk. Nami daad kon himuon nanda ala-Times Square or Piccadilly Circus sa London nga may mga electronic billboards dyan sa mga buildings bala haw, mas attractive siguro lantawon. Hay dang may unitop nga hanggod kag sa may Socorro drug kalain lantawon. Ano ma say nyo mga pare, kag mga inday? Tourist attraction man di-a kon matabo, garing waay gid it budget kaday-a ya mga advertisers kag ya syudad mag pahimo ka mga electronic billboards. It would've been nicer lantawon di bala? Ang aton nga street dyan sa city has much more to offer than we thought, given the right facelift. Agree bala kamo tanan?
tumpak ka gid migs. Tani lang no. Or tani may mag-sposor lang. Kay kung matabo ini, Plazoleta Gay will be haven and hordes of photographers around the city. Sigurado gid ako sina iya. Kulang lang gid kita siguro budget.

Digital Photographers are talking about Iloilo Kasadyahan & Dinagyang Festival 2007.

You can see amazing photos.

You can check out their forum :

http://www.digitalphotographer.com.ph/forum/showthread.php?t=3808&page=17
Very nice forum. And look, it's ONE MORE YEAR to go yet they are already planning for Dinagyang 2008 and hotel bookings, and Media Pass. All their pictures looks awesome. Iba gid man ang mga professional photographers. I don't know if they have the system in taking photos or what? Or basi may ara lang sila iba nga imahinasyon iya. Kudos to them. They're one of the best indeed !

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 07:47 PM

Suggest ko lng so that images of Iloilo could be found easier for future reference is to use flickr (http://www.flickr.com)to host images since it has a better search feature (than photobucket) and it has no bandwidth limit.

Using an 3rd party sofware makes it easy to upload 100s of photos. I currently use JUploadr (http://juploadr.sourceforge.net/) (Java 1.5 required (http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/java2se50release3.html)).

If you're concerned about other people stealing you images, you can put watermarks on them so that due credit is given each time the image is posted in other websites. I'm using a batch photo editor, called FastStone Photo Resizer (http://www.download.com/FastStone-Photo-Resizer/3000-2192_4-10349167.html?tag=lst-0-2), which can put watermarks on 100s of photos easily.
I'll try to visit flickr later. I'm a bit curious of different Iloilo photos around. In a given time, photos mirror the sentiments of a photographer. Dira mo makita iya artistry with a little bit of emotion involve "kuno" man. hahaha. Thank for info Chymera.

CHY> oo si choy gian ina! ahah he used my hat sang aga nag libot kmi kay kainit.

chy i plan ta bi ma beach ta. PM mo ko ano usually mga free days mo.. hayyyyy

gusto ko mag beach... kagapon gina tusmaw2x ko lng tiil ko sa baybay sang villa kag san joaquiin.. ti kundi pag check in ko sa eoplano damo damo balas tiil kag chinelas ko

ahahahah
take me to the beach, too. Dugay na ko wala ka pa beach dira sa aton though I live near the seafront/beachside here in England. South of England is probably the best place during summer. Kung may tiempo, makuha ko di pics and post 'em here. Wecky used to live a couple of miles away from Bournemouth (ara siya sa Poole area iya), also a beach-country and where richest men of UK lives. You can see all the yatch lining the front. As in grabe gid.

Paraw Regatta Pics ... bernie and eric were there during the start of the race, while I was able to witness the end.

The first place was a participant from Leganes

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/395219144_c4ad6afc8e_o.jpg

More pics:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/395220185_c74b068c87_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/153/395220105_a134e8af88_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/395220045_7b725de532_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/178/395220008_20bc8a7cec_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/135/395219952_bbc14dcd4e_o.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/395219906_80530b39e5_o.jpg

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In one word - AWESOME ! It's definitely a must-see Festival in the future.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 08:13 PM

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Chymera: what's with the Times Square? University Dorm, Riverside Inn, etc? Pamangkot lang kung tama ang pagbasa ko sina. But the bulding looks really modern to me. Okay siya ha. Halos gin-incorporate nila tanan sa isa lang ka structure. Dako man ining Times Square Complex?

IMPRESARIO

February 19th, 2007, 08:21 PM

^^Its just small @Space, maybe half the size of the Atrium. This one is infront of San Agustin in Gen. Luna.

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 08:50 PM

DOTC moves to make Panay
Railway viable to investors

THE Department of Transportations and Communications (DOTC) wants the proponent of the Panay railway rehabilitation project to be viable to become attractive to private investors, an official of the agency said Monday.

Panay Railways Inc. (PRI), a subsidiary of the Philippine Investment and Development Corp., is the proponent of the $658.41-million Panay railway project.

Guiling Mamondiong, DOTC undersecretary for Railway, told reporters the PRI is undergoing revisions to make it deficit-neutral for the government and attractive to private investors.

But right now, Mamondiong said, “there are no takers.”

Of the estimated total project cost, civil works amounted to $164.71 million; rolling stock, $168.97 million; engineering and maintenance, $104.67 million and the compensation of residents that will be affected by the rehabilitation $50 to $60 million.

The repair includes the miscellaneous items cost $100.94 million; right-of-way acquisition, $12.55 million and the interest payment of $25.79 million.

The project involves the rehabilitation and revival operation of the Panay Railway, a 117-kilometer railway transit system that would traverse the whole island of Panay in a northeast direction connecting major economic hubs of Panay, Ilolio and Roxas City.

It aims to enhance the transport network system between the cities of Iloilo and Roxas, as well as, to encourage the deviation of cargo traffic from road to rails in order to prolong the life of the existing road network.

Mamondiong said the project was originally proposed to be financed through a mix of ODA (overseas development assistance) from India; export credit from France, Germany, Austria; and commercial loan facilities from local and foreign banks.

The National Economic Development Authority has recommended that the project “be implemented as a commercial venture with the proponent bearing all the market risks and without necessitating a government budgetary support.” It reported that the government will provide right of way for the areas to be affected by the project.

“It should be fully undertaken by private companies,” Mamondiong said, adding the revised proposal of the proponent will be submitted to NEDA. “It is not a medium-term project but, as with the Cebu and Mindanao rail projects, the government wants to start important works as early as possible, even if completion could be beyond 2010.”

source: The Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/feb/20/yehey/prov/mainpro.html)

spacewagon1

February 19th, 2007, 08:59 PM

CPU JOINS NAT’L ARTS MONTH
Phil. Madrigal Singers to perform in Iloilo

ILOILO City -- Central Philippine University (CPU) has always been enthusiastic in cultural and artistic activities. This February in the celebration of National Arts Month, CPU, through the Cultural Affairs Office headed by Dr. Anita U. Illenberger (in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts), brings to Iloilo the Philippine Madrigal Singers in an entertainment of delightful music entitled “Madzitawanan”.

“Madzitawanan” will be held on February 23, 4 p.m., at the CPU Rose Memorial Auditorium. It is a concert that will show how beautiful life is and to boost up the moral of every individual amidst problems and concerns in the society through music and laughter.

The Philippine Madrigal Singers brought home the Grand Prize in the Florilege Vocal De Tours held in France on June 4, 2006. They won over 14 other choirs from all over the world and earned for them the Grand Prix de la Ville de Tours, an award given to the choir who gave the best overall performance during the entire competition. They will be competing in the 2007 European Grand Prix Chorale Singing in Arezzo, Italy.

A way of sharing their victory to the Filipino audiences in the province and to raise funds for the upcoming competition in Italy, the Philippine Madrigal Singers’ “Madzitawanan” is part of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Outreach Program.

Other activities that CPU prepared for the National Arts Month are a lecture forum entitled “Love Speak: Anything About Love”, a Teatro, Sining, Atbp. (CPU’s theater group) production “Love in a Music Box”, and the Physical Education Week celebration.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news4.htm)

IMPRESARIO

February 19th, 2007, 10:39 PM

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Lambunao?
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Is this the Yamato Int'l School in Lambunao?

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 02:42 AM

Improved infra, IT manpower attract investors
Elsa S. Subong

MORE infrastructures combined with abundant Information Technology (IT) and IT-capable manpower make the regions more attractive and potential areas for Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)-oriented services.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said these factors have made investors see the regions as profitable places for business activities.

Trade undersecretary for operations, Carisa Evangelista said in the past years there were no e-servers operating outside Metro Manila. With investors’ confidence, investments spilled over in the countryside.

She said that among the good BPO locations outside Metro Manila are Bacolod City, Baguio City, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Pampanga, Davao, Iloilo, Leyte, San Fernando, La Union, Subic, and Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

Evangelista said it is important that the country’s IT-competent cities and provinces be recognized in the global economy, to encourage more investments in the countryside.

To date, there are 38 BPO firms located in Bacolod, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Leyte, and Sta Rosa Laguna. (PIA)

taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1898

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 02:47 AM

More rural brgys get power
boost from solar energy

ILOILO City – In Iloilo Province now, there is a solar photovoltaic (PV) system being installed in Higantes island, about five hours by land and boat from Iloilo City.

With the government’s option of spending on infrastructure and social services to spur growth in the countryside, tapping of affordable and reliable energy sources has been a priority.

The Rural Power Project (RPP), designed as a roadmap to full electrification of all barangays and households nationwide, is looking into the maximum implementation of solar PV installations especially in the remotest areas where power grid extension is not technically and financially viable.

RPP Project director Mylene Capongcol said that RPP is a market-based program, which focuses on the participation of the private sector to promote public-private sector partnership in government’s electrification program.

Capungcol said that an innovative and decentralized electrification subprograms being introduced is Project Access or Accelerating Community electrification Using Sustainable Solar.

Under the project ACCESS is the Sustainable Solar market Packages which involves the clustering of barangays that will create a critical mass for any business undertaking.

Capungcol said communities have to be convinced that PV installation is good for them because it gives them access to information, helps children do their homework at night, protects health of the people against respiratory illnesses caused by kerosene lamp use, enhances peace and security in the areas, plus other benefits.

Other areas include Lanao, and other more or less 169 barangays in Mindanao, where despite security problems, government and private workers continue to work hard to bring electricity to the regions.

RPP was designed consistent with the vision of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.

taken from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 04:09 AM

One thing lang nga pwede ko masuggest dyan sa Calle Real kag Iznart dyan dampi sa obelisk. Nami daad kon himuon nanda ala-Times Square or Piccadilly Circus sa London nga may mga electronic billboards dyan sa mga buildings bala haw, mas attractive siguro lantawon. Hay dang may unitop nga hanggod kag sa may Socorro drug kalain lantawon. Ano ma say nyo mga pare, kag mga inday? Tourist attraction man di-a kon matabo, garing waay gid it budget kaday-a ya mga advertisers kag ya syudad mag pahimo ka mga electronic billboards. It would've been nicer lantawon di bala? Ang aton nga street dyan sa city has much more to offer than we thought, given the right facelift. Agree bala kamo tanan?
it would be better if it'll be sponsored by the private firm/s. Wal pa gasto ang gobyerno sang siudad sang Iloilo kag mas madasig pa. Aside from bedazzking the mini-plaza, it'd be a good way to make another tourist attraction out of this glitzzies.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 04:13 AM

^^ so what's the next step for making Panay Railways Rehab open for private investors? Any more recommendations from the DOTC?

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 04:14 AM

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Lambunao?
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Is this the Yamato Int'l School in Lambunao?
I guess you're right Incognito. It's the Yamato International School indeed.

whyte

February 20th, 2007, 04:39 AM

In response sa Dinagyang-Nepal post mo Whyte. I think you are misreading some articles about the UN feature. As UN's sole festival worldwide, IDFI is commissioned to promote MDGs. Paano na lang sila ka-promote sang MDGs if they're not going to attend UN's Summit? The very literal way of taking that Dinagyang is promoting sa Nepalese and Nepalese coming to Dinagyang is of irrelevant. The summit will feature Dinagyang to show to all its member nations how the Iloilo's premiere festival is getting into the picture inorder to meet its goals tasked for it by United Nations to do. Dinagyang is not promoting sa mga Nepalese kundi sa Summit ini sang UNDP iya ang promotion matabo. It just so happen lang nga ang summit subong will be held sa Nepal. It could be anywhere in the world, and still Dinagyang's IDFI rep will still be there promoting and presenting Dinagyang to all representatives of every nation. Of course, puwede mo bala i-compare ang economy sang Asia sa Europe? Sa pagkalayo gid siguro sang Leichenstein compare sa Nepal, for all's sake.

:lol: :lol:

my post was loosely based sa title sang article na "....TO SELL"
and admittedly wala ko gid ginbasa maayo ang article :nuts:

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 06:03 AM

gud afternoon peeps! karon lang ko ma flood photos. ahehe kapoy pa ko nag lakat na naman ko from greenbelt 4 to office. mga 20 minutes walk.

neways i love the header image today. Ortigas. that tall building on the right is my previous office. ara ko sang una sa 46th floor. thats One San Miguel Avenue Tower.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 06:33 AM

:lol: :lol:

my post was loosely based sa title sang article na "....TO SELL"
and admittedly wala ko gid ginbasa maayo ang article :nuts:
no worries, Whyte. We all did same mistake at times. Ka-catchy gani sang iya titulo eh. :)

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 06:38 AM

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 06:38 AM

Zulueta, Napulan guest in WVSU leadership forum

COUNCILOR Perla Zulueta (Iloilo City), Board Member Macario Napulan (1st district, Iloilo Province) and four other political leaders will speak on a symposium on transformative leadership organized by their alma mater.

The symposium “WVSU Alumni in Local Governments: Changing Communities through Transformative Leadership” is organized by the West Visayas State University Alumni Association and the WVSU Office of Alumni Affairs.

Both Zulueta and Napulan are alumni of WVSU. Other invited alumni in politics include Mayors James Esmeralda (Igbaras) and Jett Rojas (Ajuy) and Councilors Dennis Octaviano (Santa Barbara) and Aura Layese (Passi City).

The symposium on February 23, 9am at the WVSU Cultural Center is part of the yearlong centennial celebration of the university. Students, faculty, staff and alumni from the different colleges and external campuses will attend the occasion.

The panelists will expound on the theme, particularly the values they learned from their alma mater which helped them become political leaders. The following issues will be tacked during the open forum: broadcasters in politics, areas in local governance most vulnerable to unethical practices, local fiscal administration, and extent and effects of decentralization.

Also included in the program is the launching of the fund drive for the centennial main gate, path walk and perimeter fence of the university

taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1900

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 07:10 AM

IMPRESARIO

February 20th, 2007, 07:55 AM

habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 11:15 AM

GOTHICA
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Jeepney Sosyal!
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Plazoleta GayAttempted Nightshot
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Manong Pulot of Villa Arevalo
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Selling "pulot" or some sort of sweet syrup made similar to honey with a taste of coco jam. Its best eaten with bread. Manong is famed in the district since he has been selling this product for years and the restaurant owners of Breakthrough, Tatoy's, Villa Regatta & others acknowledges his presence.

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 11:27 AM

IMPRESARIO

February 20th, 2007, 11:41 AM

^^Fab shots @Eric! Bravo! The Lantern and Lion Shots are the Best.

Bern, I think i saw "Manong Pulot" when i was in Breakthrough, i wanted to buy but my Grandma would'nt because she has Diabetes,heheh,btw, cool pics too.

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 12:04 PM

grabe it was my first time to try pulot...

i almost consumed 1 container... as bernie jokingly said.. "Anak gid ako sang taga Negros" nanad gid mag kaon sang matam-is

ahahahah

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 12:10 PM

Eric and Bernie: Very impressive photos indeed. Loved all the shots. Chinese New Year is well-alived and grandly-celebrated as seen with your postings. Thanks for sharing them all to us.

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 12:12 PM

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Hey Guys,For those who missed the Dinagyang 2007, here's a site where you can watch the spectacle,:)
link: http://www.dinagyangiloilo.com/videos.php?p=2
watched several clips from this site. How I miss Dinagyang so much. The stomping of feets and beating of drums literally throw me out of my sit. It's spectacular. No wonder people loves it more as the years go by. Truly, a world-class presentation from the participants this year.

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 12:18 PM

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 12:20 PM

^^Its just small @Space, maybe half the size of the Atrium. This one is infront of San Agustin in Gen. Luna.
thanks incognito. INdi gale siya dako gid. Tani they'll expand the building. It looks really nice and with all restos around, okay gid ining building nga ini. Other than becoming a new haven for tourist and students, puwede naman sila siguro ka-expand and make it commercial to serve it next door neighbour consumers. They towered the Residence Hotel, which I believe looks terribily small by comparison sa Times Square. Now, I now that the new Residence Inn is located in Times Square Building. :)

habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 12:24 PM

^^ Migo Space, I suggest that you use the multi-quote feature of the forum so that our thread won't move that fast. ;)

Anyway, more pictures coming up. :)

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 12:34 PM

habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 12:39 PM

thanks for reminding me migo Bern. I would loved to do so yet it loses the appeal when you start quoting different people all at once. Sometimes it becomes more of a novel and a mere one-liner rather than a spur of a moment opinion. Anyhow, I'll take board all your suggestion.:)

No problem. :)

Anyway...after Eric, more of Kung Hei Fat Tsoi in Iloilo! Relatively palarehas kami sang pictures. :)

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IMPRESARIO

February 20th, 2007, 12:43 PM

^^nice, daw Tiong San guid na ang Dragon Dancers mo, i can't barely see the Chinese Characters in their shirts though, The float with the cute little girls though is Tiong San (SYSHS) guid. cool!

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 12:47 PM

ari anay hu. buena mano.. i jaz cant edit photos and do office work at the same time. neways RE: lose weight hay dugay na ko ga plano sina. i do mountain biking when i was still in bacolod. gin hatag ko lng sa magulang ko dayung ang bike ko after i left bcd.

diri sa manila pirmi man ko gina tawgan sang fitness first, prob ko is time. :)

hay wala gani ko time maka pa mall kag bakal cellphone, ma gym pa ayhan :(

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he he. Tama ka gid Eric. Budlay gid tuod ang mag-gym especially kung ga-shifting ka. Ang pagka-erratic sang schedule mo at times loses the drive to pursue fitness center. And speaking of mountain bike, I missed mine back home in Iloilo. It's my primary mode of transportation when visiting friends around neighbourhood.

The multi-cloured facade of Museo Iloilo is indeed a head turner. :)

chinese new year...

damo pa ko inug post eheh

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.......... but nothing beats the raging colours of a Chinese New Year. All bright colours, silky cloths and a dragon dance make it a perfect combination for a firy economy to come.

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Jeepney Sosyal!
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Pasarehong Sosyal jeepneys are all over Iloilo now. Especially those coming from interior towns of Iloilo (central Iloilo preferably), amo na ini ang means of transpo nila. At least, sigurado gid ta nga mabugal ta aton salakayan biskan diin lang - either private or public vehicles, Iloilo remains top of the list. Sa private naman, who would forget the six-door limousine of Junjie Lopez that til the present is plying in and out the city of Iloilo? I'm not 100% sure lang id on whether the Lopezes still owns the limo or it's Espinosa now?

DOTC moves to make Panay
Railway viable to investors

THE Department of Transportations and Communications (DOTC) wants the proponent of the Panay railway rehabilitation project to be viable to become attractive to private investors, an official of the agency said Monday.

Panay Railways Inc. (PRI), a subsidiary of the Philippine Investment and Development Corp., is the proponent of the $658.41-million Panay railway project.

still no takers yet? Amo na siguro nga sobra ka delay sang project. No funding agency nga na-mentioned. Now, with the scheme of making it more viable for private investors to fund the project, I think Panay Railways will be up and running soon. I really thought the project was shelved for good until today when this article was released in one of the national dailies. I wish Austrian or German will look into this project and hopefully, fund it for good. On the other hand, Panay governors should converge and cooperate in selling this project to prospective foreign investors and fasttrack its development and construction. I want to see a better railway project from Iloilo to Boracay (caticlan), Aklan.

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 01:12 PM

i guess mga two weeks ako.. i saw here in makati.. ithink its the only pasajero sosyal in manila.. naga byahe. subong daw wala ko na sya nakita. i was a bit surprised nga may ari diri sa manila ... hopefully their numbers would increase

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habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Be needing Noah's Arc here! Its flooding photos! Bandwith's going googoo, hehehehe!!! :lol:

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Centennial Hotel

2 Rich Districts and their poking skylines.
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Molo District at the south

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Jaro District at the north

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 01:25 PM

ngaa daw wala ko ina ya nakita sang nag lupad ko ya haw?

habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 01:26 PM

ngaa daw wala ko ina ya nakita sang nag lupad ko ya haw?

Kay gab-i ka bala naglakat ya! Im on seat FoxTrot as usual.

San Joaquin
the southernmost town in Iloilo. Bandi Central. Pasungay central

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BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 01:34 PM

ako man.. i always take the Alpha or foxtrot seat. pero sang aga pag abot ko wala ko man kita.

IMPRESARIO

February 20th, 2007, 01:58 PM

habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 02:04 PM

Distrito de La Villa Rica de Arevalo
Ciudad de Yloylo
Before there was Iloilo City, there was Villa. Cabisera of Panay after Oton, before Yloylo. Flowerpot district. Firecracker central of Iloilo. Paraw Regatta. Third Oldest Parish in the Philippines. Where the "Crown" is placed.

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Paraw Regatta

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Fiesta truck of DOT-6

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Historical Marker

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Casa

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Sinamay Dealer House

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vintage car inside the Sinamay Dealer in Arevalo

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The Replica of the Crown, symbol of the Queen Regent's appreciation to the Ilonggo loyalty to the Crown of Spain, thus giving the title "La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Yloylo" or the Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo...The Queen's City of the South from 19th Century all the way to World War II

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One of the Forgotten Personalities in our History: Sofia de Veyra

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Where do we go?

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habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 02:53 PM

Miag-ao
World Heritage Site. Salakayan Festival. Hidden Wonders. Hablon Weaving. UP campus. Banwang Pinalangga. (part1)

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Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church. World Heritage Site

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IMPRESARIO

February 20th, 2007, 03:11 PM

BYAHILO

February 20th, 2007, 03:40 PM

incognito ur from Villa?

whoa... i love villa for its TALABA!!!! aside from trip to miag-ao.. thats one of the things i included in my "must do" list this weekend.

and i must say that i never got disappointed..

IMPRESARIO

February 20th, 2007, 05:30 PM

Yup i'm from Arevalo! La Villa de Arevalo. ;)

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Rolls-Royce

February 20th, 2007, 06:35 PM

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One of the Forgotten Personalities in our History: Sofia de Veyra

Pareho man ka nakasulat sa amon nga eskuwelahan. Sa may Sofia de Veyra Hall malapit sa Lanai Garden. Nakabutang gid nga Ilongga si Sofia. Those were the days, nga nagapungko kami sa atubangan ka building sa CEU - Mendiola. Tanan gid bi nga naging President ka CEU may building nga named after kananda. Proud man ko bilang Ilonggo nga maskin paano may university president kami from Arevalo, Iloilo e.

Rolls-Royce

February 20th, 2007, 06:43 PM

Plazoleta GayAttempted Nightshot
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As I've said before, this part of the city could be a potential Piccadilly Circus in London minus Eros, kulang dulang electronic billboards given a chance. The obelisk though is somewhat, I dunno...odd or out of place? Anybody from UK, ano mahambal nyo? I hope somebody in here could conceptualize how it would look like, maskin kuno lang abi, LOL.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 07:45 PM

DILG implements performance mgt system for LGUs

ILOILO City – The self-assessment management development system initiated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) called Local Government Performance Management System (LGPMS) is already being implemented by the different local government units in the province of Iloilo.

DILG-Iloilo LGPMS Focal Person Rene Landazabal said all the municipal governments in the province including the Iloilo provincial government and the city government of Passi have already adopted the LGPMS.

LGPMS is an internet-based, self-assessment system that allows provinces, cities and municipalities to conduct a self-evaluation of their performance in the following service areas, namely: governance, administration, social services, economic development and environmental management.

Landazabal said the program is already existing prior to the implementation of the Local Government Code but has evolved into an internet based system as part of the continuing effort of the DILG to help local government units improve governance and enhance the delivery of basic services at the local level as well as to improve access to and use of data by stakeholders and provide inputs to policy makers.

"The program is used amongst others by our local chief executives in their State of Local Governance Report and in planning their programs and projects," said Landazabal.
He added that the program is a big help to the Sangguniang members in formulating their legislative agenda and department heads as bases for their plans of action.

Recently, Interior and Local Government Secretary Rolando Puno urged all local chief executives not yet adopting the LGPMS to team up with the DILG to help put this system in place in their respective localities so that they can effectively establish performance benchmarks and generate strategic data for the development of effective government policies at their level.

In line with this, Puno said, the Bureau of Local Government Supervision (BLGS) will conduct more seminars this year in various provincies, cities and towns that have yet to make use of the LGMPS to help local government units tap the advantages of information technology for effective governance.

taken from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news3.htm

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 08:03 PM

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 08:17 PM

As I've said before, this part of the city could be a potential Piccadilly Circus in London minus Eros, kulang dulang electronic billboards given a chance. The obelisk though is somewhat, I dunno...odd or out of place? Anybody from UK, ano mahambal nyo? I hope somebody in here could conceptualize how it would look like, maskin kuno lang abi, LOL.
why not take down the old billboard at the top of Socorro Drug? Instead, cover the whole second and third floors of Socorro Drug with electronic billboard. Make it more dazzling and glitzy at night time. Same goes with the Unitop store across Soccoro. Actually, those billboards hanging around the buildings' tops are nuissance. Manami ina siya nga area kay it's like four or five streets naga-converge sa Plazoleta Gay.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Miag-ao
World Heritage Site. Salakayan Festival. Hidden Wonders. Hablon Weaving. UP campus. Banwang Pinalangga. [CENTER](part1)

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Miag-ao looks really clean. And the church is awesome. I haven't a mass sa church nga ini. I wished I tried once in the past pero malayo gid. MOst of the times pag-ara ko sa Miag-ao, picture-picture lang sa church amon ginahimo.

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one of the best shots, for me. Kanami sang pagkakuha mo Bern. San Joaquin's full of hidden beauty. Di ba sa San Joaquin natabo ang Barter of Panay?

wecky

February 20th, 2007, 08:32 PM

wecky

February 20th, 2007, 08:33 PM

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Hey Guys,For those who missed the Dinagyang 2007, here's a site where you can watch the spectacle,:)
link: http://www.dinagyangiloilo.com/videos.php?p=2
Impressive link and feature @Incognito. Thank for posting them here sa aton nga thread. I missed Dinagyang. How I wished I stayed longer back home. Everyday's a party day kung ato ka sa Pinas. Diri, balik trabaho naman kita.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 08:37 PM

chinese new year...

damo pa ko inug post eheh

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too many dragons. he he. Diri nagtan-aw man ko Chinese New Year sa London's Chinatown. To think that this is a big city tapos ang Chinatown nila daw isa lang ka-street? Mas dako pa gani siguro dira aton selebrasyon sa Iloilo.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 08:44 PM

Pasarehong Sosyal jeepneys are all over Iloilo now. Especially those coming from interior towns of Iloilo (central Iloilo preferably), amo na ini ang means of transpo nila. At least, sigurado gid ta nga mabugal ta aton salakayan biskan diin lang - either private or public vehicles, Iloilo remains top of the list. Sa private naman, who would forget the six-door limousine of Junjie Lopez that til the present is plying in and out the city of Iloilo? I'm not 100% sure lang id on whether the Lopezes still owns the limo or it's Espinosa now?

amo pa gid ini ang akon na-miss. Ang sakay-sakay sa jeepneys. It's been awhile nga wala na gid ko kasakay jeep. Dumduman ko sang una nga naga-duty kami sa iban-iban nga district hospitals sa Iloilo. Kasadya gid iya. Pagpakadto puro kadlaw obra niyo, pagpuli, tuolg na ang mga taho kay kapoy kuno sa duty. Kapoy pananok sang sab-a nga saging ka mo especially kung ara ka sa community. Kadasig mag-revolutionised ang mga public jeepneys sa aton. And amo lang ina nagustuhan ko sa Iloilo kay even sa public jeeneys, matawhay imo panghulag and wala nagakalasang-it imo shirts kay indi gabukon. Pisli-an gid iya mga taho sa aton.

still no takers yet? Amo na siguro nga sobra ka delay sang project. No funding agency nga na-mentioned. Now, with the scheme of making it more viable for private investors to fund the project, I think Panay Railways will be up and running soon. I really thought the project was shelved for good until today when this article was released in one of the national dailies. I wish Austrian or German will look into this project and hopefully, fund it for good. On the other hand, Panay governors should converge and cooperate in selling this project to prospective foreign investors and fasttrack its development and construction. I want to see a better railway project from Iloilo to Boracay (caticlan), Aklan.
Take this as a challenge. I hope before the year ends, may ara na taker sang project nga ini. Panay Railways' is a very important means of public transpost sa aton. It will surely help boost the island's economy so tani suportahan ini siya sang mga governors sang apat ka probinsiya.

kirby21

February 20th, 2007, 08:54 PM

Manong Pulot of Villa Arevalo
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Selling "pulot" or some sort of sweet syrup made similar to honey with a taste of coco jam. Its best eaten with bread. Manong is famed in the district since he has been selling this product for years and the restaurant owners of Breakthrough, Tatoy's, Villa Regatta & others acknowledges his presence.
grabe feature mo Bern ba. I haven't tasted pulot yet. Btw, puwede na ini i-entry ang picture ni manong sa many faces of Filipino. Naka-smile pa oh.

grabe it was my first time to try pulot...

i almost consumed 1 container... as bernie jokingly said.. "Anak gid ako sang taga Negros" nanad gid mag kaon sang matam-is

ahahahah
ha ha. INang one container nga gina-mean mo Eric ang daw isa ka cut bamboo or bottle nga gina-bitbit ni manong? How does it looks like? Tani matilawan ko man ba. One fancy thing nga ginahimo ko kung dira ko sa Iloilo is kung may malabayan ako nga banana cue stand kapin pa kung nagalibot kami sa hapon, amo ina iya ang ginahapitan ko. Gakadlaw kung kaisa akon mga upod kay ngaa mga amo sina ang akon gusto kan-on. In fact, manamit gid man banana cue plus reminiscing my high school and college days nga kung diin-diin lang nagakina-on. So next time nga makapuli ako, pulot naman akon kan-on.

Eric and Bernie: Very impressive photos indeed. Loved all the shots. Chinese New Year is well-alived and grandly-celebrated as seen with your postings. Thanks for sharing them all to us.
I second the motion. Ayos gid man.

wecky

February 20th, 2007, 09:03 PM

could this be a good start of promoting renewable energy back home? Lopez Company (esp Puckett of UI) are founder of solar energy. I think some of them were already used sa Iloilo. CPU started with the biomass. Ano pa ang kinahanglan? We just need to start sourcing some of our powers through wind, etc. Dako gid ini mabulig niya sa aton. Btw, how about having new energy player in the city's power market?
the city officials are playing deaf and blind sa bagay nga ini, which is not good at all. They know there's a problem, they acknowledged it (actually) BUT tey're not doing anything to address the issue. Kadugay na inang problema sang ciudad sa PECO, tani man lag naghulag sila and make an effort to attract power investors sa aton ciudad. Samtang nagadugay, nagatahw na ang issue nga ini and will be brought back a surface liwat kung may problema na naman like increase power rate, brownouts, etc. NGaa indi amo sini ang tirahon sang Bombo Radyo all the time kay mahilig man sila sa komentaryo. One month ga adlaw-adlawon mo siguro ini sa Zona Libre, mabugtaw mna ina ang pagdumalahan sang siudad. Basi pa man lang ... hehehehe.

wecky

February 20th, 2007, 09:13 PM

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the stony beaches san joaquin....i've been there before!:)

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They need a better access road. the traffic was bad last time i went there for the New Nurses Oathtaking, the subdv. road is not enough. they should look at buying those lots behind their property. Its not very accessible, tourists/guests/visitors wouldn't know how to get there because you wouldn't think that an "Int'l Convention Center" exists inside a Residential Area. I hope the Tiu's are working on addressing this concern.:) IMO

Puwede gid siguro Incognito kay daw rice fields man inang likod niya? For me, the location and accessibility ang mangin problema sang Centennial later on especially if there will be new bigger players in the market. Besides sini nga duwa, ang number of rooms available pa ang problema. Though the Iloilo International Covention Center (within the compound) can hold 2,700 seats at a time, diin ang participants ma-stay kung may dalagko nga convention nga hiwaton sa ila since there are only 40 available rooms lang dira? They really need to expand their capacity if they want the cater bigger conventions and makes the center successful in handling bigger conferences as well. Right now, they have the advantage pa kay most conventions they are handling is within Panay or local pa lang, which at present doesn't need rooms for accomodation. The best adavantage sang resort hotel nga ini is security. Kay tungod sa sulod siya sang isa ka subdivision, mas maayo iya security.
@Incognito and @Kirby: Maybe (as in "maybe") they're also planning of expanding and making access road to get into their hotel in the future. I've been there twice when I was in Iloilo and I found that the resort hotel is still on its developing phase. I had spoken to the manager herself and she told us that there's still plenty of plans for development. Damo pa gid man kulang. They still have ample of spaces for building expansion. Better yet, verical expansion is the best option siguro. With regards sa access road nga ini, actually ako nabudlayan cos the buildings, etc are facing sa subdivision area. Kung makabutang man sila access road, sa likod na sa hotel malabay. And it's bit ridicule for visitors and guests alike nga ang ila entrance will be the beack portion of the resort hotel unless they're going to erect a building facing the other way around. :)

wecky

February 20th, 2007, 09:19 PM

a good break from festivals, infras and commercial developments:

Rice, corn production in WV up in 2006
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Rice and corn production in the region registered a dramatic increase in the year 2006 contributing 12 per cent to the national production.

This was revealed by Department of Agriculture (DA) OIC-Regional Executive Director Larry Nacionales over the weekend.

Nacionales said, rice production in Western Visayas increased from 1.8 million metric tons in 2005 to some 2 million metric tons in 2006. The rice production marked a 9 percent increase.

In the corn production, the region was able to produce 250,000 metric tons of corn in 2006. It is 33 percent higher compared in 2005. The corn production for 2005 is only 193,000 metric tons.

In last Friday's information caravan on rice and corn 2007, Nacionales said with the increase in the rice and corn production, the sufficiency level of Western Visayas posted as high as 113 percent. The region's contribution of 12 percent to the national production was already a big help.

Some 400 farmers attended the information caravan. In the same gathering, farmers sought clarifications on issues, policies and technology of the government in its rice and corn program.

The increase in rice and corn production could be attributed to the cooperation of the farmers and same time with the use of hybrid rice and corn seeds.

At the national government, Director Frisco Malabanan, of the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) hopes to attain a five to six percent increase in the rice and corn production in 2007. He counted much in the region's contribution to the palay production of the country.

The region has contributed 4.96 percent in the palay production of the country in 2006. The department is pushing for the growth in agricultural sector through the implementation of different programs for farmers who are into rice and corn production.

The News Today

There you go, the agricultural sector of the region is improving as well. More foods to be servd at our table then ...hahahaha. Padugang bug-at ah.

wecky

February 20th, 2007, 09:26 PM

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 09:36 PM

City all set for Paraw Regatta
February 15, 2007

ILOILO City -- The city is now all set for another popular tourism activity – the annual Paraw Regatta.

The regatta, a race among native wind-powered outriggers locally known as paraw, is slated on February 17th and 18th. Now more than three decades old, it has become a well-liked attraction, drawing tourists and boat racing enthusiasts from all parts of the Philippines and abroad.

The regatta made its presence more known after Mayor Jerry P. Treñas created the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation two years ago, to spearhead the activity. The foundation is chaired by businessman Manuel Villa, Jr. and is composed of individuals coming from the public and private sector.

Aside from the main event – the sailboat race at the Iloilo and Guimaras Straits – this year’s activity will likewise boast of many side events. There will be a pinta paraw (sail painting contest), baroto race, angling competition, sports events, Samba Regatta and Miss Paraw Regatta beauty pageant, among others.

The sailboat race itself will have two parts – the slalom and the regatta proper.

Meanwhile, the city mayor is expecting tourists to flock to Villa Beach this coming weekend; Villa Beach is home of the Regatta competition for more than thirty years now.

“Let us continually support this event where we give tribute to men with admirable sea-navigation skills. This is a unique activity, one that the city can truly be proud of,” Treñas stated.

The mayor also expressed his gratitude to the people behind the success of this annual sailing competition. He said that the Department of Tourism, the foundation, the media and the other partner agencies have significantly contributed to the smooth implementation of this annual event.

source: Iloilo City Official Website (http://www.iloilocity.gov.ph/autogeneratedpagenews.php?id=40)

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Treñas: City full of festivals and conventions for 2007
February 14, 2007

ILOILO CITY -- Mayor Jerry P. Treñas recently disclosed that the city is fast emerging as a festival and convention hub what with the various grand activities lined up for this year.

The mayor said that as of today, we already finished the staging of two successful events namely the Dinagyang Festival last month, followed by the Candelaria Feast in Jaro district last February 2nd .

The city is now all set to celebrate two major festivities slated for this weekend; the Chinese New Year on February 17th and the 35th Paraw Regatta on the 18th .

Treñas also stated that all these events are also in line with the call of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in making the Visayas as a super region for tourism activities. Because of this, the city government has lined-up a year-long tourism and cultural activities in close coordination with the private sector.

Treñas also acknowledged the effective cooperation of the Iloilo City Convention Bureau, Iloilo City Tourism and Cultural Council and the Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Association as the major players for the tourist influx in this southern metropolis.

The city mayor averred that the participation of the private sector is attributed to the successful staging of festivals and certain activities such as national conventions in the city. He also cited the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation which spearheads the world-renowned Dinagyang Festival and the Iloilo Regatta Foundation which leads in the annual Paraw Regatta Festival as effective private sector participation.

Meanwhile, conventions slated in the city for this year are also numerous. The month of March will see the holding of an international conference of Save the Children at the Centennial Resort and the national conference of surgeons with 1,500 physicians converging in the month of April. The Philippine Association of Civil Registrars, with more than a thousand members, is also scheduled to have their national convention here this June.

The chief executive is very elated about this development and hopes that the city will continually be known as a convention center this side of the country. “Aside from the very affordable prices in terms of food and lodging, our city has also long been known to be safe. These are important considerations that I know convention organizers take notice of,” Treñas further added.

source: Iloilo City Official Website (http://www.iloilocity.gov.ph/autogeneratedpagenews.php?id=39)

habagatcentral1

February 20th, 2007, 09:43 PM

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 09:48 PM

Amo gid ini siguro nga thread ang my pinakadamo nga photos. Grabe. Binaha niyo gid sang mga letrato diri ba. Guys, all pictures are fabulous, showcasing the beauty and culture distict for Ilonggos alone. Kudos !
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you're right Weck. That includes you posting your street scenes whilst in Iloilo.

Nag-historical searching kamo sa Arevalo @Eric and @Bernie? Is Arevalo considered the Athens of Iloilo or is it Molo? I'm bit confused sa bagay nga ni. Flower arrangement or anything pertaining to flowers, and of firecrackers, I always think of Arevalo district. The whole line of streets dira are filled with flower gardens, etc. Siguro of all the city's district, amo ini ang real "green" one kay residential pa lang halos tanan diri iya. Hambal nila, when May comes La Villa Rica de Arevalo BLOOMS.
I think it's Molo district who has the title "Athens of Iloilo or Athens of the Philippines" due to its old remnants and beautiful St Anne's Church. Arevalo is all way famous for its flowers and fireworks. Of all the six districts of the city, Arevalo I think is the most underdeveloped. Here, you can still breath fresh air, more greeneries around, suburbs and homey lifestyles, etc. Wala pa di kasulod ang commercialism sa Arevalo except for its beaches teeming with resorts and restos. Given a chance, Arevalo will developed more. And one things nga dapat nila i-improve sa Arevalo is the cleaning of Villa Beach. This is Arevalo's lifeblood when it comes to tourism and commercialism.

spacewagon1

February 20th, 2007, 09:55 PM

amo pa gid ini ang akon na-miss. Ang sakay-sakay sa jeepneys. It's been awhile nga wala na gid ko kasakay jeep. Dumduman ko sang una nga naga-duty kami sa iban-iban nga district hospitals sa Iloilo. Kasadya gid iya. Pagpakadto puro kadlaw obra niyo, pagpuli, tuolg na ang mga taho kay kapoy kuno sa duty. Kapoy pananok sang sab-a nga saging ka mo especially kung ara ka sa community. Kadasig mag-revolutionised ang mga public jeepneys sa aton. And amo lang ina nagustuhan ko sa Iloilo kay even sa public jeeneys, matawhay imo panghulag and wala nagakalasang-it imo shirts kay indi gabukon. Pisli-an gid iya mga taho sa aton.
I always see to it nga kung makapauli ako, nagasakay gid ko dyip. Two to three times. Siempre dala na dira pang-abi-abi mo sa mga kakilala mo sa inyo banwa. It still feel safe and nice riding Iloilo jeepneys. Kis-a hidlaw ka man makabit sa jeep or sit sa roof area sang salakyan. One time nga nagpauli ko, nag-hire kami jeep going to Shamrock Beach sa Guimbal. Ay ato gid ako iya sa unahan sang atop sang salakyan nag-puwesto. It's a different feeling migs.

Take this as a challenge. I hope before the year ends, may ara na taker sang project nga ini. Panay Railways' is a very important means of public transpost sa aton. It will surely help boost the island's economy so tani suportahan ini siya sang mga governors sang apat ka probinsiya.
more often than not, mas madasig pa gani kung private investors ang mauyat sang project nga ini. But what would be our selling point? Amo ina ang pamangkot. And when are they going to start and finish the project? Indi ayhan mas maayo if joint venture na lang sang government and a private company?

Rolls-Royce

February 21st, 2007, 01:54 AM

kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 03:07 AM

^^ lol. Grabe guid ang pagpangindi mo Rolls sa Athens haw? I've been to Athens two years ago, just right the Olympics and daw okay man siya Noy. Though it's not too impressive as we think it is. Other than the Acropolis and some ruins, indi man gid tuod maayo ang ila ciudad. Though I've to know nga damo sila gin-improve like their subways, ehere almost all stations has a look of a gallery on it, etc. One thing that's really good with Athens is when you go on cruising around the island. It's really, really beautiful and I totally recommend it. Rome otherwise offers different things being the seat of Roman Catholicism. I do agree that Rome is definitely right to be called an Eternal City.

kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 03:11 AM

City all set for Paraw Regatta
February 15, 2007

ILOILO City -- The city is now all set for another popular tourism activity – the annual Paraw Regatta.

Treñas: City full of festivals and conventions for 2007
February 14, 2007

ILOILO CITY -- Mayor Jerry P. Treñas recently disclosed that the city is fast emerging as a festival and convention hub what with the various grand activities lined up for this year.

City's officials website's bit too late in giving out this informations. They should constantly updating the website to make the tourists or visitors well-informed of what, when and whereabout of any happenings or activities within the city. I hope they'll continue to improve the site. It's of great importance in promoting the city worldwide.

chymera00

February 21st, 2007, 03:11 AM

Nag-historical searching kamo sa Arevalo @Eric and @Bernie? Is Arevalo considered the Athens of Iloilo or is it Molo? I'm bit confused sa bagay nga ni. Flower arrangement or anything pertaining to flowers, and of firecrackers, I always think of Arevalo district. The whole line of streets dira are filled with flower gardens, etc. Siguro of all the city's district, amo ini ang real "green" one kay residential pa lang halos tanan diri iya. Hambal nila, when May comes La Villa Rica de Arevalo BLOOMS.
I think Molo was given the distinction of "Athens of the Philippines" because back in the day, a lot of intellectuals and politicians came from molo.

Referred to as the "Athens of the Philippines" because of the numerous intellectual giants it has produced (seven senators, seven governors of Iloilo and four justices of the Supreme Court). Molo is noted for its coral Gothic-Renaissance church built in the 1800s, antique collection, Panaderia de Molo biscuits and original Pancit Molo.

kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 03:15 AM

SM City Iloilo bares Miniature Paraw winners

SM City Iloilo officially announced the winners of the Miniature Paraw Making Competition February 18, 2007.

Out of the 24 entries, entry number 9 of Arnold Pillado from San Nicolas, Oton emerged as the grand winner. Entry number 15 of Michil Odin Endencio and Entry number 12 of Eros Escaro Endencio bagged the 2nd and 3rd prizes, respectively—both are from Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras.

The Miniature Paraw Making Competition is a joint project of SM City Iloilo, Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation, City Government of Iloilo and Iloilo Provincial Government. The entries are on exhibit at the Upper Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo until February 28.

taken from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1916
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hu hu hu .. wala gin-post sang The Guardian ang pictures sang mini-paraws contest.

spacewagon1

February 21st, 2007, 03:18 AM

Pls, pls if you're comparing Molo to some city, pls compare it to Rome, not Athens, anything but Athens, it's not really a nice city unlike the eternal city of Rome. :ohno: Rome has more distinction than Athens and besides tama ka polluted ang Athens. Besides Rome has more ruins than Athens.
Other than remnants, I believe it's due to the prople that came from MOlo on why it is called the Athens of the Philippines. Athen is really nice IMO. :)

kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 03:22 AM

I think Molo was given the distinction of "Athens of the Philippines" because back in the day, a lot of intellectuals and politicians came from molo.
Good am Chy. I think you're right about it. Thanks for posting the link on why Molo is considered the Philippines' Athens. Speaking of Molo, naga-existpa ang Panaderia de Molo? I haven't haerd about it for a long time. It used to be like a pasalubong center pero lately daw wala na gid siya no? Pierde pa siya sang Biscocho Haus sa Jaro.

Since Molo is considered an "Athens" what about the Jaro district? Ano iya titulo iya?

lewdsaint

February 21st, 2007, 03:25 AM

Let's continue our discussion at
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kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 03:26 AM

@Incognito and @Kirby: Maybe (as in "maybe") they're also planning of expanding and making access road to get into their hotel in the future. I've been there twice when I was in Iloilo and I found that the resort hotel is still on its developing phase. I had spoken to the manager herself and she told us that there's still plenty of plans for development. Damo pa gid man kulang. They still have ample of spaces for building expansion. Better yet, verical expansion is the best option siguro. With regards sa access road nga ini, actually ako nabudlayan cos the buildings, etc are facing sa subdivision area. Kung makabutang man sila access road, sa likod na sa hotel malabay. And it's bit ridicule for visitors and guests alike nga ang ila entrance will be the beack portion of the resort hotel unless they're going to erect a building facing the other way around. :)
ha ha. Puwede man. They can acquire more lands first before expansion before sila makapatindog another building. Ang area sa gilid siguro puwede man nila mahimu-an new building and access road kung gusto nila. Again, depende man ini sa Alta Tierra Management sa part sini maapektuhan sila.

spacewagon1

February 21st, 2007, 03:28 AM

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February 21st, 2007, 03:29 AM

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spacewagon1

February 21st, 2007, 03:32 AM

Iloilo City gears for international convention
Jeehan V. Fernandez

AFTER staging four consecutive giant festivals, Iloilo City is gearing up to host big gatherings to project the place as the next convention destination in this part of the country.

Mayor Jerry Treñas is anticipating that the metropolis will have its first international convention which will be spearheaded by a global organization promoting children’s welfare. It will be held in a hotel resort in Jaro District in the coming months.

Treñas said the Save the Children has started communicating with City Hall regarding the affair that will gather delegates across the globe.

“They are organizing an international conference (and) are getting participants from all over the world,” he added.

Several national conventions have also been lined up for Iloilo City.

The mayor said the Association of Cooperatives slated its conference in the city in March while the conventions of the Association of Sheriffs, Association of Medical Technologists, and

Association of Philippine Surgeons with around 1,500 participants, are scheduled here in April.

Also, the Philippine Association of Civil Registrars with more than 1,000 members plans to organize their meeting in the city by June.

Treñas hopes that these will establish the city as a convention center in the Visayas.

“Aside from modern facilities and very affordable prices of food and accommodation, the city is also known to be a safe place for visitors,” Treñas said, adding the organizers could easily attract visitors with these factors.

“I am very happy to welcome these big conventions here. Because even if each participant will spend only P500, this would translate to millions of pesos as they stay in the hotels, dine in restaurants, shop at business establishments, visit tourist spots and buy souvenirs and pasalubong,” said Treñas.

“The economic impact will be really big out of these gatherings. Thus we really have to develop the culture of tourism for us to take advantage of the opportunities it brings,” Treñas explained.

Treñas lauded the Iloilo City Visitors Bureau (ICVB), Iloilo City Tourism and Cultural Council (ICTCC) and Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Association (IHRRA) as effective major players for drawing tourists to the city.

He also commended the private sector-led Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) and Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation (IPRF) for the successful celebration of Dinagyang Festival Jan. 28 and Paraw Reggata Feb. 18.

The city likewise saw the success of Jaro Fiesta Feb. 2 and Chinese New Year Festival Feb. 17.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=1906)

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February 21st, 2007, 03:45 AM

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Church of Saint Thomas of Villanova. Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines

g0Rs

February 21st, 2007, 03:52 AM

Thanks for the info @bernie. Ngayon ko lang nalaman ang totoong pangalan ng church. Akala ko kasi it's Miag-ao Church.:)

spacewagon1

February 21st, 2007, 03:55 AM

City's officials website's bit too late in giving out this informations. They should constantly updating the website to make the tourists or visitors well-informed of what, when and whereabout of any happenings or activities within the city. I hope they'll continue to improve the site. It's of great importance in promoting the city worldwide.
as always. Actually, you can contact or email Mak Yap (webmaster) about this Kirby. At least they know the feedback and maybe try to address them sooner rather than later. Nag-improved gid man siya but nothing that we're all expecting. Maybe limited lang bandwidth niya sini or what?

^^ lol. Grabe guid ang pagpangindi mo Rolls sa Athens haw? I've been to Athens two years ago, just right the Olympics and daw okay man siya Noy. Though it's not too impressive as we think it is. Other than the Acropolis and some ruins, indi man gid tuod maayo ang ila ciudad. Though I've to know nga damo sila gin-improve like their subways, ehere almost all stations has a look of a gallery on it, etc. One thing that's really good with Athens is when you go on cruising around the island. It's really, really beautiful and I totally recommend it. Rome otherwise offers different things being the seat of Roman Catholicism. I do agree that Rome is definitely right to be called an Eternal City.
Nothing is really nice city. I've nothing against Athen when I visited it in the past. Probably, we all see same things in a different light. IMO, it's cheaper roaming around Athens than in Rome. The place looks unattractive though all way from the airport to the city centre. Surely, you would not be impressed with their old architectures. BUt people loved it. Visitors loved them as well. Gee, I think we need more input from Rolls.

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They need a better access road. the traffic was bad last time i went there for the New Nurses Oathtaking, the subdv. road is not enough. they should look at buying those lots behind their property. Its not very accessible, tourists/guests/visitors wouldn't know how to get there because you wouldn't think that an "Int'l Convention Center" exists inside a Residential Area. I hope the Tiu's are working on addressing this concern.:) IMO
It's kinda tricky if you looked at the picture. I'm just looking on how and where are they going to build an access road going to Centennial Resort Hotel. I think they need to modify some bits and may add some as well, just in case.

BYAHILO

February 21st, 2007, 05:36 AM

maayung aga iloilo!

jaz asking.. ngaa gin lock na ang isa ka threqad kay post#480 pa lang? i thought we need to reach 500 to have it locked?

whyte

February 21st, 2007, 07:04 AM

gani man.damo pa ako balasahon didto :lol:

Sinjin P.

February 21st, 2007, 07:07 AM

maayung aga iloilo!

jaz asking.. ngaa gin lock na ang isa ka threqad kay post#480 pa lang? i thought we need to reach 500 to have it locked?

It has 502 posts :)

kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 08:01 AM

Welcome to Thread 32!
Eric, check in the archive, their 502/503 posts. I don't think they'll lock the thread for no reason at all 'cept when it reaches the minimum number of posts. Anyway, it's a new thead. And there's few things I really want to comment about in our previous thread, but there you go. Time to hit another round. This time I want a closing post. Thanks for Spacewagon for starting the thread. And a really nice opening entry. Cheerio.

kirby21

February 21st, 2007, 08:06 AM

as always. Actually, you can contact or email Mak Yap (webmaster) about this Kirby. At least they know the feedback and maybe try to address them sooner rather than later. Nag-improved gid man siya but nothing that we're all expecting. Maybe limited lang bandwidth niya sini or what?

Nothing is really nice city. I've nothing against Athen when I visited it in the past. Probably, we all see same things in a different light. IMO, it's cheaper roaming around Athens than in Rome. The place looks unattractive though all way from the airport to the city centre. Surely, you would not be impressed with their old architectures. BUt people loved it. Visitors loved them as well. Gee, I think we need more input from Rolls.

It's kinda tricky if you looked at the picture. I'm just looking on how and where are they going to build an access road going to Centennial Resort Hotel. I think they need to modify some bits and may add some as well, just in case.
I'll try to email Mark later this week. I hope his email will be working properly. There's nothing more I can say about Molo, being the country's Athens since Chymera posted the link in our previous thread explaining the reason on why he is called so. All I love to see is the towering St. Anne's Church. It defines Molo's skyline. It really stands out from the rest.

gani man.damo pa ako balasahon didto :lol:
Same here Whyte. There's few other things I wanted to quote in the thread. How your Iloilo City's map doing? Thanks for keeping them updated.