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yikarei
June 15th, 2012, 04:26 PM
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9879/53422110150941371398643.jpg

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:00 PM
54 hectares may six lane nga mainroad human na, hotel, offices, mall and shopping strip under construction na...ini tanan mahikap, makita, matandog

pamangkot:nga mapin-ot gid dughan namon? kung kaagi ikaw grade 1 diin ang dako?

55hectares..or...7 hectares..

R3Y 0n1
June 15th, 2012, 05:01 PM
nga hindi makita ang 174 thread sa iloilo thread main page

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:12 PM
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: remember may yayala man kami doble ang kadakuon sa yayala ninyo :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: next month july na...:banana::banana::banana::banana:... :nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts: congrats kay ok na makastart na ang yayala ninyo para mabawasan man ang kapin-ot niyo happy gid kami para sa inyo..

true blue ilonggo
June 15th, 2012, 05:20 PM
54 hectares may six lane nga mainroad human na, hotel, offices, mall and shopping strip under construction na...ini tanan mahikap, makita, matandog

pamangkot:nga mapin-ot gid dughan namon? kung kaagi ikaw grade 1 diin ang dako?

55hectares..or...7 hectares..

Simple mathematics pre ah... Hehehe. :lol: :cheers:

true blue ilonggo
June 15th, 2012, 05:21 PM
Hi lang da sa tanan ah... :wave: :lol:

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:24 PM
Simple mathematics pre ah... Hehehe. :lol: :cheers:
dako pre fonts ko kay indi ka kita kag indi kabalo mag-isip ang mga diabetic kay apektado na mata nanda amo na dako para makita kag maintindihan nila .... now sino ang BITTER kag sino ang BETTER

BETTER
54

BITTER
7

wiljamesc1979
June 15th, 2012, 05:31 PM
54 hectares may six lane nga mainroad human na, hotel, offices, mall and shopping strip under construction na...ini tanan mahikap, makita, matandog

pamangkot:nga mapin-ot gid dughan namon? kung kaagi ikaw grade 1 diin ang dako?

55hectares..or...7 hectares..

Toto Ilonganon relax lang...hahaha Basta mga illogical nga tinuga iIllogical man na ang sabat...hahaha Good luck na lang sa ila... Hopefully masuguran na ang ginapalak sang tatay tatay nila kay kung indi wala gid siya suporta sa mga social climber...hahaha

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:31 PM
BETTER
20 BILLION WALA LABOT ANG LOCATOR:banana::banana::banana:



BITTER
6 BILLION:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:39 PM
Toto Ilonganon relax lang...hahaha Basta mga illogical nga tinuga iIllogical man na ang sabat...hahaha Good luck na lang sa ila... Hopefully masuguran na ang ginapalak sang tatay tatay nila kay kung indi wala gid siya suporta sa mga social climber...hahaha


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: sakit tyan ko kadlaw diri pre

oboi
June 15th, 2012, 05:49 PM
Come August 2, 2012 ILO will have 19 MNL-ILO & vice versa flights.

Wala pa nadala sa isip ang CEB, CGY, DVO kag GES.

Sa 4th quarter madugang ang PPS sa domestic kag para sa international ang HKG kag SIN.

Seat sale or not damo naga byahe sa ILO.

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:51 PM
Come August 2, 2012 ILO will have 19 MNL-ILO & vice versa flights.

Wala pa nadala sa isip ang CEB, CGY, DVO kag GES.

Sa 4th quarter madugang ang PPS sa domestic kag para sa international ang HKG kag SIN.

Seat sale or not damo naga byahe sa ILO.
thats BETTER

oboi
June 15th, 2012, 05:57 PM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/villanueva.jpg

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 05:59 PM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/villanueva.jpg
MUCH BETTER

ilonganon
June 15th, 2012, 06:00 PM
dp

oboi
June 15th, 2012, 06:04 PM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/arch.jpg

oboi
June 15th, 2012, 06:09 PM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloilorestorenight.jpg

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Will bring my tripod next time when I do my night shots. :D

oboi
June 15th, 2012, 06:15 PM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/tugs.jpg

Alric_ozziee
June 15th, 2012, 06:59 PM
Come August 2, 2012 ILO will have 19 MNL-ILO & vice versa flights.

Wala pa nadala sa isip ang CEB, CGY, DVO kag GES.

Sa 4th quarter madugang ang PPS sa domestic kag para sa international ang HKG kag SIN.

Seat sale or not damo naga byahe sa ILO.


Nice, good thing I didn't book a ticket to HKG and SIN. I'll just wait for these Int. Flights to start. :)

blackchrome85
June 15th, 2012, 07:15 PM
Hello!! congrats sa new thread.... ask lng ko if may nakabalo kng anu nada ang ma ulhot sa ginatampukan nga space in front of Arroyo elem school sa fundidor? sako balik ka trucks eh.. Anyway, post ko anay newly painted flyover ta.. kag busy gd sbng repainting ka mga street lines ah lab-ot na arevalo dugay2x...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562093_439455562745253_1364290898_n.jpg

batusay
June 15th, 2012, 07:27 PM
http://www.thedailyguardian.net/images/places%20for%20june16-1712a.PNG

batusay
June 15th, 2012, 07:28 PM
Mangrove area developed to cut carbon emissions
Friday, June 15, 2012

ILOILO CITY – The 35-hectare mangrove area in Barangay Ingore and Hinactacan in La Paz district here is being developed to cut carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

Global Business Power Corporation, through its subsidiaries Panay Energy Development Corp. (PEDC) and Panay Power Corp., now develop this mangrove area as a bird sanctuary and wetland eco-park -- in a five-year project partnership with the City Government, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the local communities near the adjoining power plants.

PEDC plant manager Engr. Nilo Madrid said the project also aims to provide a recreational area for the community to enjoy and at the same time, increase awareness for the protection and management of the ecosystem.

Carbon sequestration through forestry plays a significant role in solving global environmental problems such as accumulation of greenhouse gases and climate change.

The project also aims to educate the public to be more conscious in protecting and conserving the environment.

Madrid said they are also developing an additional seven hectares as an ecological park on top of rehabilitating and enhancing the natural mangrove area. It will include a mangrove nursery, nursery rearing shed, jetty port, and floating bar. Already in place are the wooden pathwalk of more than 200 meters and two park gazebos.

It will become an integral part of the coastal eco-tourism project of the city. At present, it is home to 14 different species of mangroves and more than 50 species of migratory and endemic birds. (Lydia C. Pendon)
Link (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/local-news/2012/06/15/mangrove-area-developed-cut-carbon-emissions-227013)

batusay
June 15th, 2012, 07:31 PM
City awards security of land tenure to 53 onsite beneficiaries
Friday, June 15, 2012

ILOILO City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog recently spearheaded the awarding of contract to 53 onsite landless urban families as their concrete security of land tenure.

The beneficiaries include an initial 33 families of more than 100 beneficiaries in Barangay Navais, Mandurriao district and 20 families out of more than 200 beneficiaries in San Isidro, Jaro district.

Mabilog said the beneficiaries need to pay some P150 to P200 per month to the City Government in a ten-year period before a permanent land title is awarded to them.

The papers of the remaining families are still being processed by the Iloilo City Urban Poor Affairs Office (Icupao) to determine the veracity of the residents.

Mabilog, Councilor Joshua Alim of the City Council committee on the urban poor, and Icupao director Wilfredo Jurilla jointly awarded the contracts to the beneficiaries at the City Hall. (Lydia C. Pendon)
Link (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/local-news/2012/06/15/city-awards-security-land-tenure-53-onsite-beneficiaries-227012)

irong206
June 15th, 2012, 07:55 PM
MUCH BETTER

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/arch.jpg

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloilorestorenight.jpg

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Will bring my tripod next time when I do my night shots. :D

kanami sang mga bag-o nga mga renovated old buildings sang iloilo city.tani uboson na lang nila renovate tanan para nga masanag sa panan-awan sang tanan.

irong206
June 15th, 2012, 07:56 PM
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/tugs.jpg

clear and clean iloilo river!baskog e.

irong206
June 15th, 2012, 07:58 PM
[QUOTE=blackchrome85;92402808]Hello!! congrats sa new thread.... ask lng ko if may nakabalo kng anu nada ang ma ulhot sa ginatampukan nga space in front of Arroyo elem school sa fundidor? sako balik ka trucks eh.. Anyway, post ko anay newly painted flyover ta.. kag busy gd sbng repainting ka mga street lines ah lab-ot na arevalo dugay2x...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/562093_439455562745253_1364290898_n.jpg[/

traffic man dyapon biskan may flyover na ba.damo na gid tawo sa syudad pati na dira guro ang aton mga bisita sa iban nga probinsya.

R3Y 0n1
June 15th, 2012, 08:20 PM
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401783_238614796256341_1151469101_n.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_the_Philippines

blackchrome85
June 15th, 2012, 08:58 PM
traffic man dyapon biskan may flyover na ba.damo na gid tawo sa syudad pati na dira guro ang aton mga bisita sa iban nga probinsya.

rush hour nisa kag may good flow man. gapatimaan lang sang market ah:)

blackchrome85
June 15th, 2012, 09:02 PM
RED PLAZA
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/521430_439487509408725_671418643_n.jpg

blackchrome85
June 15th, 2012, 09:24 PM
Share kolang Ms. Silka Iloilo Pageant winners
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223929_439513422739467_1840888645_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:07 AM
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534221_10150941371398643_647925496_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:09 AM
Bon Appetea
Hotel Del Rio, Iloilo City
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/s720x720/523416_420953931261284_558442373_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:11 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Padala

CILANTRO Flavors of Vietnam along Jalandoni Street City proper
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556186_476035045755525_913489055_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:12 AM
INDEPENDENCE DAY celebrations
Sta Barbara, Iloilo
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600534_474841032541593_1157148209_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:19 AM
from DPI by
HH
photo by
G DLR
Sinamak @ Central Market
Iloilo City
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/s480x480/252710_3755787885915_1032342711_n.jpg

ano kuno english sang sinamak? that's the question posted on the fb wall of DPI. it's spiced or seasoned venigar.

habagatcentral1
June 16th, 2012, 01:20 AM
RED PLAZA
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/521430_439487509408725_671418643_n.jpg
Formerly William Bayani Building. It's now like a mini mall beside the city hall. :D

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:22 AM
growing up in the company of books and throwing volumes of them in her episodes of intellectual theatrics. belated HBD!

from DPI
by HH
photo by
L Ganchero
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/428431_3389483696429_1661249260_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:24 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
B Andone

Molo Church
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526874_424341537597259_1538555193_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:27 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
AR Evasco

life on the farm(s)
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600347_424337900930956_136145371_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318260_424337520930994_1313758918_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598793_424337210931025_603467236_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:30 AM
all around the world, advance happy father's day to all the handsome and hardworking fathers of the ssc-iloilo group!:cheers:

FATHERS Are Wonderful People
(Helen Steiner Rice)

Fathers are wonderful people
Too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises
As often as we should...

For, somehow, Father seems to be
The man who pays the bills,
While Mother binds up little hurts
And nurses all our ills...

And Father struggles daily
To live up to "HIS IMAGE"
As protector and provider
And "hero or the scrimmage"...

And perhaps that is the reason
We sometimes get the notion,
That Fathers are not subject
To the thing we call emotion,

But if you look inside Dad's heart,
Where no one else can see
You'll find he's sentimental
And as "soft" as he can be...

But he's so busy every day
In the grueling race of life,
He leaves the sentimental stuff
To his partner and his wife...

But Fathers are just WONDERFUL
In a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments
And accolade of praise,

For the only reason Dad aspires
To fortune and success
Is to make the family proud of him
And to bring them happiness...

And like OUR HEAVENLY FATHER,
He's a guardian and a guide,
Someone that we can count on
To be ALWAYS ON OUR SIDE.

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:33 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
IM Posa

crispy baby squid with mango and cucumber salad
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600452_424179570946789_24738558_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:35 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
Oboi

ILOILO ESPLANADE
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269360_424159964282083_1389992743_n.jpg
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/556867_424159854282094_323752365_n.jpg

angelkirk89
June 16th, 2012, 01:40 AM
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534221_10150941371398643_647925496_n.jpg

Looks familiar...:lol:

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx131/kirk0389/July%201%202011/043.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:43 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
L Torrico

tigbauan ricefields.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547234_10150841322895870_951992430_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:45 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
L Torrico

going to Brgy. Hall
Brgy. Napnapan Sur
Tigbauan, Iloilo
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/303586_10150841310660870_1813681155_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:47 AM
Looks familiar...:lol:

http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx131/kirk0389/July%201%202011/043.jpg

all for the love of Il♥Il♥!:lol:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:49 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
H Vasquez

Iloilo City's Bird Sanctuary & Wetland Park @Ingore-Hinactacan, La Paz
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527840_3881792097120_1563551960_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:54 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
foodieschoice.com

Mr. Misono
Iloilo City
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/581099_424161344281945_69203482_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:57 AM
from DPI
by HH

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182550_424158837615529_2060219060_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:05 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
L Torrico

SAYCO
BRGY. NAMOCON
Tigbauan, Iloilo
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/206121_371052069628460_1089712842_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:08 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

fruit salad tree. hahaha!
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/525949_423539867677426_614075001_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:10 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
D Ignacio

Balbagon Island, Carles Iloilo
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/179986_4149514385036_2038650652_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:15 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
Aklan Camera Org

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/421479_423680217663391_1027785930_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:19 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Padala

PASTA at Afrique's (Smallville Complex)
ILOILO CITY
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540606_423619977669415_768499108_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:21 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
C Leanda

Bearland Resorst
Tigbauan, Iloilo
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/538254_429735503726191_118319596_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:23 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
A Estancia

"Visit the new Iloilo City Hall..dont forget to drop by in their Gallery..its cool..Be proud as Ilonggos."
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198390_481482391866227_1034118664_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:26 AM
mark my world: i have an elephant's memory of the diatribes posted against iloilo!:cool::lol::cheers:

from DPI
by HH
photo by
PJ

Calinog Plaza
Calinog, Iloilo.
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/527708_393131740724336_538407381_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:30 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
MD Socorro

"Dragon fruit salad... manamit ini pirme may upod na pinya."
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540088_10150873617466272_149276867_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:34 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
R Magbanua

according to the caption, this is called kinaray-a nga
pizza. garagumo sa kanamiton!:lol:
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556129_423243201040426_820598764_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:39 AM
all in the family. region 6 is it! the others are just feelers that they belong here. you are by your lonesome. always have been. might as well make it official. now na!:lol:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/317984_323263871086697_2107326451_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:44 AM
CONCEPCION, ILOILO
photo by Aklan Kamera Org
from DPI
by HH

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/550828_423689717662441_876950757_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:50 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
VickyB Banaynal

marbuena island resort (Ajuy, Iloilo)
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601774_2216818476123_1472825811_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:54 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

sa uma ni HH somewhere in iloilo!:lol:
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537668_423082551056491_1086865659_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:55 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Padala

LA PAZ BATCHOY
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534239_423081871056559_2103968965_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:57 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Padala

LELING'S BINGKA
STA. BARBARA, ILOILO
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537756_423077664390313_356909028_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:00 AM
nature's abode. silvery carpets of water and golden curtains of light.

from DPI
by HH
photo by
D Soque

FISHING BOAT AND SUNSET
DUMANGAS, ILOILO
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560693_423025324395547_869360646_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:04 AM
from DPI

KALABASA PIE
POTOTAN, ILOILO
Photo by Ivy Mari Posa
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208862_423002871064459_801008241_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:07 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
M Steward

ISLA DE GIGANTES
CARLES, ILOILO
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/306986_422952497736163_1061693862_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:08 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
Jennie From

ISLA DE GIGANTES
CARLES, ILOILO
Photo by Jennie From
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250609_422951864402893_1257404992_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:10 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
P Bopip

ISLA DE GIGANTES
CARLES, ILOILO
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/598938_422951497736263_1400268209_n.jpg

habagatcentral1
June 16th, 2012, 03:37 AM
7UP, Now Only 10 centavos! (and some establishments today sell it as 10 pesos! haha!)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540617_2160012576960_1461445291_n.jpg
From Old Iloilo FB (http://www.facebook.com/groups/351483144882199/)

lewdsaint
June 16th, 2012, 03:49 AM
Photo By: Han Vasquez

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521551_3723974711784_1606263400_n.jpg

rene65
June 16th, 2012, 04:05 AM
Photo By: Han Vasquez

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521551_3723974711784_1606263400_n.jpg

LOPEZ ANCESTRAL HOUSE was declared a HERITAGE HOUSE by the NATIONAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE last March 13, 2002.

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 04:31 AM
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/06/16/12/megaworld-eyes-40-hike-reservation-sales-p35b

...MANILA, Philippines - Megaworld Corp. is eyeing a 40-percent growth in reservation sales this year to P35 billion, according to a top company official.

In his speech during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting yesterday, Megaworld chairman and president Andrew Tan said the company is poised to grab growth opportunities in the real estate sector as it expects increasing income from a slowly stabilizing economy, continued influx of foreign investors, and a low interest rate regime to drive property sales.

Tan emphasized that the residential, commercial and office segments of the domestic property market continue to show significant growth in both the number of projects and in sales. “If this continues on to 2012 and beyond, we should expect the Philippines to eventually become replete with bustling metropolitan areas with modern skylines and complete mega-communities,” he said.

Megaworld senior vice-president Kingson Sian said the company is extremely optimistic on prospects of net earnings growing double-digit this year from P8.1 billion in 2011. “We believe the winning sectors continue to be the property and BPO sectors. This is our decade,” he said.

Sian added that the anticipated rating upgrade for the country to investment grade status will augur well for the real estate sector.

Megaworld, which has been acknowledged as the country’s leading residential condominium developer, has acquired a landbank of around 230 hectares located in key growth areas, including 55 hectares of land in Iloilo and 25 hectares in Cebu. Within Fort Bonifacio, the company has 7.1 hectares of the former Napolcom land near the international schools and 8.5 hectares at the North Central Business District....


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

Galaba pa gid bungot ko kon makabasa ako mga balita pareho sini..hehehe

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:37 AM
from DPI
by HH
FRESH LUMPIA
Photo by Alfe Guieb Racimo
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/551760_424534430911303_412590460_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:39 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

LITSONG MANOK STUFFED WITH TANGLAD
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547320_424523150912431_761788148_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:40 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

PUSO KA SAGING NGA MAY SINUGBA NGA TIIL KA BABOY
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197757_424522614245818_1592142832_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:43 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by HH

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/270808_424158730948873_1687313046_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:44 AM
WBC International minimumweight champion
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428380_375520015842831_976451175_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:46 AM
Received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600866_375521362509363_62779923_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:47 AM
Pura Garcia Villanueva
Beauty Queen, Writer, Feminist

*The first Filipina beauty queen (1908).
* Queen of the Orient
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251917_372098432851656_1219175316_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:48 AM
Kiefer Ravena
Athlete

*Basketball Player Blue Eagles
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544846_327551450639688_426310084_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:48 AM
Giselle Sanchez
Comedienne, TV Personality
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533129_329270827134417_787013974_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:49 AM
Quintin Salas
Revolutionary Leader

*Revolutionary leader in Panay during the American Occupation
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/558492_342591042469062_1832596414_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:50 AM
Efrain B. Treñas
Lawyer, Constitutional Commissioner
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/578998_349573465104153_1646707100_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:54 AM
sourced from J Padala

Proposed STA. BARBARA ECO-ADVENTURE PARK
(sa may Irrigation Dam)
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/603045_471096406249389_572904463_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 05:59 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

MAJA BLANCA
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/525953_424556060909140_359415205_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 06:01 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

LECHE FLAN
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/527782_424543574243722_616016511_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 06:02 AM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
D James

for long-life
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229982_462991710378592_1388344880_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 06:05 AM
shelled offsrpings in sicogon island

from DPI
by HH
photo by
A Jimoga-on

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533323_4278813335361_633256942_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 06:07 AM
my ears will slurp
your tasty chirp

from DPI
by Hh
photo by
JD Astro

pspis sa may amon.
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182383_448840411802532_1316935444_n.jpg

lewdsaint
June 16th, 2012, 06:42 AM
Naputo kuno ang Padi's. :lol:

Kadlaw lang ako sa nagmuno. Hehehe!

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 06:45 AM
Naputo kuno ang Padi's. :lol:

Kadlaw lang ako sa nagmuno. Hehehe!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

pero sigurado gid ko ya nga Naputo ang Gerry's Grill :lol:

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 06:47 AM
sa mga tatay da ah.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/8013_3777163921057_970147073_n.jpg

Hapi Pader's day!!

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 06:51 AM
Naputo kuno ang Padi's. :lol:

Kadlaw lang ako sa nagmuno. Hehehe!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

SZsa_of5MXQ

Huwag mo nang intanong kanakoooon!

di ko rin naman paga sabton!

oboi
June 16th, 2012, 06:55 AM
Giselle Sanchez
Comedienne, TV Personality
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/533129_329270827134417_787013974_n.jpg

She's my niece. :)

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 06:59 AM
^^aba'y pagakaganda gandang pamangkin naman yaan! seksi, funny at matalino pa!

oboi
June 16th, 2012, 07:05 AM
^^aba'y pagakaganda gandang pamangkin naman yaan! seksi, funny at matalino pa!

indeed! :colgate:

Panayanhon
June 16th, 2012, 07:05 AM
Kadlaw ko to sa pihak binalandra ika 5 lima sila sa cargo. mag muwna, indi na

kinanghanglan expand, concentrate na lang kamo sa kargo.:lol: kag ang kwarta nga e gasto

dun na lang sa airport sa iban probinsya nga ga kinahanglan.:bash:

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 07:23 AM
Kadlaw ko to sa pihak binalandra ika 5 lima sila sa cargo. mag muwna, indi na

kinanghanglan expand, concentrate na lang kamo sa kargo.:lol: kag ang kwarta nga e gasto

dun na lang sa airport sa iban probinsya nga ga kinahanglan.:bash:
sssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
istorya lang sang aton indi iya sang iban ang iportante wala kita ginapasilabtan kag wala may nagasaylo didto,,,, pero bantayi lang sa july may bag-o naman nga accoubt ang matuhaw diri

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 07:25 AM
pre eonynx bag=o lang ako bugtaw ginutom ako dayon sang mga pictures mo ba

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 07:40 AM
Naputo kuno ang Padi's. :lol:

Kadlaw lang ako sa nagmuno. Hehehe!

Hehehe. Padi's point? Di puga. Wala na di guina sapak sa manila... Mga buki lang kag manol ang ga kadto diri sa manila. Kung taga manila ka kag mabati-an a nga ma gimik ka sa padi's, makadlawan ka pa. :lol:

Pero, ang gerry's grill ya... All around na nga resto. For the family to eat, sa mga barkadas mag inuman, etc... Kung malugi pa na sa lugar nyo, te ambot na lang. :lol: :lol: :lol:

oboi
June 16th, 2012, 07:44 AM
2009
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/aer-mandjpg.jpg

2012
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloiloaerial01.jpg

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 07:48 AM
Naputo kuno ang Padi's. :lol:

Kadlaw lang ako sa nagmuno. Hehehe!
:ohno::ohno: natural lang ina sa negosyo may nagakaputo kung naputo ang padi's basi indi maayo amg location.

oboi
June 16th, 2012, 07:53 AM
2009
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/aer-ctpropjpg.jpg

2012
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloilopano01.jpg

wiljamesc1979
June 16th, 2012, 07:55 AM
Kadlaw ko to sa pihak binalandra ika 5 lima sila sa cargo. mag muwna, indi na

kinanghanglan expand, concentrate na lang kamo sa kargo.:lol: kag ang kwarta nga e gasto

dun na lang sa airport sa iban probinsya nga ga kinahanglan.:bash:


Hipus... Basi lupadun ka sa sobra ka hangin sa tabuk uga... Halung halung lang da...hahaha Focus lang ta di sang aton ah... Sa kadamuon sang development sa siyudad wala na ta time para sa mga witi witi... Besides katalaka magentertain sang mga illogical reasoning...

Kaltehitze Red Blade
June 16th, 2012, 08:50 AM
Public service anay, an announcement from CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY:

CPU offers new academic courses
Central Philippine University (CPU) will offer new courses starting June 2012.

Among the new programs seen to provide competitive careers to future
professionals are

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management
Diploma in Environmental Resource Management and Technology
with Solid Waste Management
Diploma in Agriculture, major in

• Crop Science
• Animal Science

Certificate in Environmental Planning and Socio-Economics
Certificate in Environmental Management Technology
Commercial Baking Course

Doctor of Ministry, major in

• Church Leadership and Management
• Practical Studies

CPU is one of the best schools in the country with an autonomous status
granted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It is a University
committed to Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL) and is responsive
to the need of the total person and the world.

For any inquiries and more information about these courses, please call the
CPU Information Office at telephone number 320 8899 or 3291971 local 2129
and the CPU Registrar’s Office at telephone number 3291971 local 2179.

http://www.cpu.edu.ph/main_news.php

tinz
June 16th, 2012, 08:51 AM
2009
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/aer-mandjpg.jpg

2012
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloiloaerial01.jpg

Awww...nice before and after pics! Another 3 more years and its going to change again.

Thanks oboi :cheers:

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 09:13 AM
Naputo kuno ang Padi's. :lol:

Kadlaw lang ako sa nagmuno. Hehehe!

Mayo lang gani kay waay nagkagat ang mga taga iloilo sa padi's... Otherwise kabuki guid sang dating. Mas mayo pa ang mga bars sa smallville. :lol: :cheers:

zynet
June 16th, 2012, 09:36 AM
post ko lng liwat ahh kanami tan awon

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2420/57926843278266674074514.jpg
By zynetiloilo (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/zynetiloilo) at 2012-06-13

zynet
June 16th, 2012, 09:38 AM
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/7325/ppav.jpg
By zynetiloilo (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/zynetiloilo) at 2012-05-30

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 09:40 AM
post ko lng liwat ahh kanami tan awon

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2420/57926843278266674074514.jpg
By zynetiloilo (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/zynetiloilo) at 2012-06-13

Kanami guid tan-awon sang yayala iloilo pre... Kalapad kag kasakit sa mata. :cheers: :lol:

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 09:42 AM
2009
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/aer-mandjpg.jpg

2012
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloiloaerial01.jpg

Tahum guid... Thanks oboi. :cheers:

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 09:44 AM
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/3687/mamothproject.jpg

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::tiasd:

zynet
June 16th, 2012, 09:48 AM
Kanami guid tan-awon sang yayala iloilo pre... Kalapad kag kasakit sa mata. :cheers: :lol:

gani man pre more info to come ahh..
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

kanami lang sang future sang iloilo ahh. soon magabalik na sila sa iloilo kay ari na di ang opportunity

1. stable power
2. foods
3. facility
4. jobs

panay island can offer everything. ka DIVERSE sang isla nga ini indi MONO CROP :nuts::nuts:

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 09:52 AM
post ko lng liwat ahh kanami tan awon

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2420/57926843278266674074514.jpg
By zynetiloilo (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/zynetiloilo) at 2012-06-13
umpisahi na baligya yayala unit nyo kay makuha na ako...

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 10:09 AM
gani man pre more info to come ahh..
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

kanami lang sang future sang iloilo ahh. soon magabalik na sila sa iloilo kay ari na di ang opportunity

1. stable power
2. foods
3. facility
4. jobs

panay island can offer everything. ka DIVERSE sang isla nga ini indi MONO CROP :nuts::nuts:

Wala man na problema kung nagbalik sila... We will welcome them with open arms ah. :cheers: :wave: Kung diri na sila magsaylo, pirmi pa sila maka kadto sa boracay. Hehehe. :cheers: :lol:

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 10:11 AM
2009
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/aer-ctpropjpg.jpg

2012
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2012/iloilopano01.jpg

Speechless! Elegance at its best. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

zynet
June 16th, 2012, 10:12 AM
Wala man na problema kung nagbalik sila... We will welcome them with open arms ah. :cheers: :wave: Kung diri na sila magsaylo, pirmi pa sila maka kadto sa boracay. Hehehe. :cheers: :lol:

kag guimaras pre hehehehe:lol::lol:

Panayanhon
June 16th, 2012, 10:22 AM
gani man pre more info to come ahh..
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

kanami lang sang future sang iloilo ahh. soon magabalik na sila sa iloilo kay ari na di ang opportunity

1. stable power
2. foods
3. facility
4. jobs

panay island can offer everything. ka DIVERSE sang isla nga ini indi MONO CROP :nuts::nuts:


Diri sa Panay labi na gid sa Iloilo may sustainability nga ginatawag kag efficient

ang food production, diversified pa gid. Indi sa mahangin nga lugar nga

pabugal dako income consistent kuno, pero damo malang angod imol pila na ka

dekada.Kag daw nag ala we are the world food for africa sang dekada 80 ang

lugar nila damo malnourished, pasalamat ang panay wala naka agi sining

trahedya.:ohno:

true blue ilonggo
June 16th, 2012, 10:29 AM
kag guimaras pre hehehehe:lol::lol:

Makalagaw lagaw pa sila dayon sa longest outdoor shopping strip sa pinas... courtesy sang megaworld. Kag hapos pa magkadto sa singapore kag hongkong. Bwehehehe! :D :cheers: :lol:

zynet
June 16th, 2012, 10:36 AM
Makalagaw lagaw pa sila dayon sa longest outdoor shopping strip sa pinas... courtesy sang megaworld. Kag hapos pa magkadto sa singapore kag hongkong. Bwehehehe! :D :cheers: :lol:

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3923/11747306542199433805226.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/11747306542199433805226.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
https://www.facebook.com/jedpatrickmabilog

WVpremier_91
June 16th, 2012, 10:44 AM
Pwede may ma post sang megaworld sa santa barbara kag iya sang filinvest?Daw nadula sa kahanginan..

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 10:49 AM
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/3923/11747306542199433805226.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/37/11747306542199433805226.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
https://www.facebook.com/jedpatrickmabilog
BETTER

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 10:52 AM
Diri sa Panay labi na gid sa Iloilo may sustainability nga ginatawag kag efficient

ang food production, diversified pa gid. Indi sa mahangin nga lugar nga

pabugal dako income consistent kuno, pero damo malang angod imol pila na ka

dekada.Kag daw nag ala we are the world food for africa sang dekada 80 ang

lugar nila damo malnourished, pasalamat ang panay wala naka agi sining

trahedya.:ohno:
SSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WVpremier_91
June 16th, 2012, 11:05 AM
Ang Pinaka Bag-o Sa Iloilo
http://i1055.photobucket.com/albums/s515/leo_912/429914_387614934582937_638676154_n.jpg

wwwinz
June 16th, 2012, 11:07 AM
Diri sa Panay labi na gid sa Iloilo may sustainability nga ginatawag kag efficient

ang food production, diversified pa gid. Indi sa mahangin nga lugar nga

pabugal dako income consistent kuno, pero damo malang angod imol pila na ka

dekada.Kag daw nag ala we are the world food for africa sang dekada 80 ang

lugar nila damo malnourished, pasalamat ang panay wala naka agi sining

trahedya.:ohno:

ang right term to sang time is MILK FOR NEGROS

labeth
June 16th, 2012, 11:31 AM
Wala man na problema kung nagbalik sila... We will welcome them with open arms ah. :cheers: :wave: Kung diri na sila magsaylo, pirmi pa sila maka kadto sa boracay. Hehehe. :cheers: :lol:

Korek guid. Indi na kilang-lang mag hulat pa sa Sky Pasada para lang mag pa Boracay. :lol:

rockche
June 16th, 2012, 12:12 PM
nami naman sa iloilo damu naman developments, same man sa Negros OCC.:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:ASTIG

rockche
June 16th, 2012, 12:19 PM
BETTER gid PRE..lapit lang gid..gasto mg pa cebu or manila para lang sa amu ni nga flights..




NEGRENSE, ILONGGOS, ANTIQUENOS, CAPIZNON and AKLANON can BENEFIIT THIS ONE, kaso my KIA na, minus na lang ang AKLAN..:):):):):):)





taga U.M.A. ako

indig0
June 16th, 2012, 01:24 PM
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/600175_4137097910838_1581752463_n.jpg

test .. nalabyan ko lang kagina

thanks @barbas

guess nyo kung diin ni hehe..

ang sa tabok ya existing nga building tas gina renovate.. daw same contractor guro... matyag ko same owner..

arcabe
June 16th, 2012, 01:25 PM
happy 174th thread a..:cheers:

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 01:27 PM
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4137097910838&l=e103ee6ba6 test .. nalabyan ko lang kagina

liwata pre..right click ang photo kag pangitaa iya URL.:cheers:

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 01:28 PM
Korek guid. Indi na kilang-lang mag hulat pa sa Sky Pasada para lang mag pa Boracay. :lol:

wala man ato nadayun..lol nasked pero wala may nakasarang sang 4000 pesos...lol abi ko may lifestyle...:lol:

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 01:29 PM
happy 174th thread a..:cheers:

bag o lang butwa pre?..sako gid...sang relax sa tawhay sang palupad mo da eroplano? hehehehe

arcabe
June 16th, 2012, 01:30 PM
happy guid mga cousins ni mrs.kay may Singapore Flight na sa ILO, next time via ILO na sila before magpuli sa Bacolod.:cheers:

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 01:30 PM
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/600175_4137097910838_1581752463_n.jpg

test .. nalabyan ko lang kagina

thanks @barbas

guess nyo kung diin ni hehe..

ang sa tabok ya existing nga building tas gina renovate.. daw same contractor guro... matyag ko same owner..

diin ni pre?:cheers:

indig0
June 16th, 2012, 01:33 PM
diin ni pre?:cheers:

tabok sang inayan building sa la paz.. near plaza..

arcabe
June 16th, 2012, 01:33 PM
bag o lang butwa pre?..sako gid...sang relax sa tawhay sang palupad mo da eroplano? hehehehe

pwede na ka leave pre kay indi sako, nag entertain lang ta mga visitors from Singapore, medyo happy sila sa upcoming flt ta a..indi na gasto magpa Manila.:lol:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:46 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
JD Astro

Kalayaan
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/269303_446028212083752_1904498124_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:47 PM
hey pating...croooooting.....croooooting!:lol:

from DPI
by HH
photo by
JD Atro

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181273_446026148750625_80115336_n.jpg

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 01:48 PM
Sin o may update da sang Go Hotel man? TYIA

bamboo03
June 16th, 2012, 01:48 PM
Pls vote myrtle sa Pbb...

barbas_bigote
June 16th, 2012, 01:48 PM
pwede na ka leave pre kay indi sako, nag entertain lang ta mga visitors from Singapore, medyo happy sila sa upcoming flt ta a..indi na gasto magpa Manila.:lol:

kon makasaylo ka na di..manoktok lang ko to sa tore mo ah..lol

bamboo03
June 16th, 2012, 01:49 PM
Anuhon na jan sang ceres ang sa buhang man?new terminal na jan nila?

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:50 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
PJ

Lawas kag Kansi somewhere in Iloilo City
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181837_391433254227518_419376337_n.jpg

yikarei
June 16th, 2012, 01:53 PM
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Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
https://www.facebook.com/jedpatrickmabilog


Time flies so fast! How many more days to go? :cheers:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:53 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
LT

FLAME TREE
OTON PLAZA, ILOILO
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579450_421409071223839_726822232_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:55 PM
the beetle design has a timeless buzz.

from DPI
by HH
photo by
JC Penascosa

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318274_457922694220570_316852162_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:57 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
JC Penascosa

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599353_457882804224559_1930344698_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 01:58 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
JC Penascosda

Saint Clement's Church - La Paz, Iloilo
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/165922_457881560891350_831195842_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:00 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
Lambunaonon Takon

GINAT-AN NGA PANTAT
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180199_421316891233057_1951080572_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:01 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
IM Posa

HOME MADE BUKO PIE
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/542282_421306241234122_1385908072_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:02 PM
^^
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250940_421306044567475_1622668718_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:04 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
PJ

Red, white, and blue!
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/198326_391285250908985_1246989439_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:05 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
IM Posa

CARLES, ILOILO
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/380184_421216151243131_1182533227_n.jpg
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576585_421215944576485_1785692864_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:07 PM
from DPI
by HH

BUKO ILONGGO
GAISANO OTON, ILOILO
Photo by Migs Flores
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599154_421215177909895_136258365_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:09 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by HH

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601085_421209977910415_1682494429_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:10 PM
from DPI
by HH

BANATE, ILOILO
Photo by Dripping Faucet
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285768_421209091243837_363402790_n.jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/578260_421208557910557_1577139395_n.jpg

bulabog jalaur
June 16th, 2012, 02:10 PM
Iloilo Focuses On Packaging Industry

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo – The business community in the city and in the province of Iloilo has vowed to look into the packaging industry seriously.

“While there is lack of awareness, it is time for Ilonggo manufacturers and producers to look into potentials of packaging in the overall socio-economic development,” said Iloilo Business Club (IBC) executive director Lea Lara.

Iloilo will host Global Pack 2012, an international packaging conference and trade exposition on July 22-28.

Lara noted that it was right for the Central Philippine University (CPU) to jumpstart the interest among Iloilo’s business circle having offered Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering since 2006 and setting up the Philippine Center for Packaging Engineering and Technology.

However, Lara admitted there is no packaging industry in Iloilo. She said the closest initiative besides CPU is the Packaging and Labeling Assistance Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-6).

Dr. Lejo Braña, the Ilonggo packaging expert who played a pivotal role in setting up the first packaging school in the Philippines, urged the business sector to change their mindset about packaging.

LINK (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/362359/iloilo-focuses-on-packaging-industry)

I hope the concerned group can motivate our local business to established

packaging plant here in iloilo.:cheers: During the golden years we established

a textile, followed by sugar, and for the present maybe packaging industry will

be a new sunshine industry for iloilo.:)

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:12 PM
from DPI
by HH
Photo by Dripping Faucet
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/253284_421208301243916_1632077808_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:14 PM
caterpillar eating frenzy.

from DPI
by HH

Photo by Dripping Faucet
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/487062_421208134577266_105725375_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:16 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
PJ

"tarsier, monkeys, and arowana?"
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547625_391233480914162_251232543_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:18 PM
it's not '"Full" string' but '"Pull" string".

from DPI
by HH
photo by
Ako si Oloy

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/389173_321515667930250_789718599_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:19 PM
from DPI
by HH

DANNY'S P TALABAHAN AND SEAFOODS RESTAURANT
OTON, ILOILO
Photo by Ramzkie G. Lumawag
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/552791_421069817924431_1495674773_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:20 PM
from DPI
by HH

SWEET AND SPICY PASAYAN
RIVERPEARL - DUMANGAS, ILOILO
Photo by Bro Dellota
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599765_421067284591351_555540951_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:21 PM
from DPI
by HH
CABUGAO SEAFOODS HAUS
OTON, ILOILO
Photo by Ramzkie G. Lumauag
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579258_421059691258777_2050091067_n.jpg

Gcorneja
June 16th, 2012, 02:21 PM
Anuhon na jan sang ceres ang sa buhang man?new terminal na jan nila?

Ang plano is obrahon na tani nila nga terminal nila kag garahe. Galing di sila pagsugtan kay may tagbak terminal man. So garahe nlng.

Pero ngaa nagpatindog sila sang muna nga "mas nami" kesa sa Ungka? Ngaa nagbakal sila lapad nga duta kag gindevelop into a terminal? Kay ang byahe sa Panay, amo ang mas profitable kumpara sa kun diin pa man. Amo na ang gabuhi sa ila.

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:22 PM
from DPI
by HH
UPWAY SEAFOODS AND RESTAURANT
OTON, ILOILO
Photo by Ramzkie G. Lumauag
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564185_421059354592144_1959809769_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:22 PM
from DPI
by HH
ALLAN'S TALABAHAN
OTON, ILOILO
Photo by Ramzkie G. Lumauag
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/526877_421058764592203_1010856494_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:23 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
AC Terania

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/547129_3104208176232_613223827_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:24 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
PJ

Savasnnah Football Field
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/319853_391020697602107_896620775_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:25 PM
from DPIby HH
photo by
AR Postolero

Plazuela Iloilo
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/526743_10151819390985724_1423727592_n.jpg

bulabog jalaur
June 16th, 2012, 02:27 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
JC Penascosda

Saint Clement's Church - La Paz, Iloilo
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/165922_457881560891350_831195842_n.jpg

Miss this church for almost half a decade, hope this year i can drop a visit, I think

this the only church in iloilo with carillon? Hope im correct.:)

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:27 PM
from DPI
by Hh
photo by
KD

Taytay sa Zarraga
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543213_3349191735203_745567391_n.jpg

arcabe
June 16th, 2012, 02:32 PM
kon makasaylo ka na di..manoktok lang ko to sa tore mo ah..lol

roger that..:cheers:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:32 PM
from DPI
by HH
from
MD Cansancio-Bender

Panay-Bukidnon women performing one of their songs.

By Stacy Anne Villarias with Hannah Chrissanne Montaño and Katherine Santillan
Photo file of K. Santillan
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255455_10150865309391272_1576897657_n.jpg

The soft sound of the gong and the merry singing of the men and women blended with the festive air. The mouth-watering smell of food filled the nostrils of those who were going to a medium-sized nipa hut where the celebration was going on.

The music and the sounds grew stronger as they approached it— and the people, wilder. Everyone clapped and stomped to the rhythm of the music; everyone sang and raised their voices following the lead of the older ones.

Red, yellow and white overpowered the other colors in the costumes of the young and old present in the event. Antique coins served as jewelry adorning their bodies—tinkling as their bodies swayed to the rhythm of the music. Laughter filled their eyes as different stories of the past travelled around the room. The children listening intently to the Grandpas and Grandmas were in awe as excitement engulfed their young bodies.

This is only one of the countless celebrations of their undying culture and traditions. The neighbourhood gathered and retold the different stories of the past through dance, music, and endless tales.

This is one of the moments wherein Mr. Frederico Caballero, an elder of the Panay-Bukidnon tribe, is able to see and evaluate the learned individuals through their different performances. He would be able to see the fruits of his labor in teaching his treasured art to the new generation through the School for Living Traditions.
A major jumpstart

The School for Living Traditions (SLT) or the Balay Turun-an (Centra Panay School for Living Traditions), started 10 years ago in year 2000 in Barangay Garangan, Calinog after Mr. Caballero was awarded as “Gawad-Manlilikha ng Bayan” (GAMABA) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in that same year.

The establishment of the SLT had been made possible through the help of the NCAA, the University of the Philippines in the Visayas-Center for West Visayan Studies, National Commission on Indigenous People, and the municipal governments of Calinog, Iloilo and Tapaz, Capiz.

In order to maintain the pre-cultural education that they give to the people, Mr. Caballero receives monthly allowance from the NCAA that came with his award. It is the way of NCAA to encourage indigenous people such as Mr.

Caballero to teach and inculcate their culture to the young and willing ones through the different incentives that they give.
Not only that the SLT is a way to learn about our ancestors and their ways, it is also a means to teach honesty and a meaningful way of life to the people.
Join the rhythm

Dancing had always been a part of the Philippine culture. We have different dances such as the “Tinikling”, “Karatong” and the Philippine national dance “Cariñosa” that we have learned from our ancestors and from the different nations that occupied the Philippines.

The Panay Bukidnons, on the other hand, have their own version of a cultural dance called the “Binanog”, taken from the famous Filipino pastime — cock-fighting. Through the SLT, the art of dancing is continued by teaching it to the younger generation.

“Binanog” has two versions. One is taken from the scene of a cock courting a hen to be his mate. In this dance, the male dancer is trying his best not to be captured or “indi dapat masi-od” by the female dancer with her bandana and at the same time is dancing with her in a rhythmic, circular motion as a way of courting her. When the time comes that the male dancer is already under the female dancer’s bandana, it means that the male has been defeated in his pursuit for love.

The other version tells about the actual cock-fighting scene wherein two male dancers are dancing as if they are fighting.
Both versions of the dances follow the rhythm of the musical instruments being played and the chanting and howling of the people, especially the elders, around.

Anyone can actually learn the dance “Binanog”. In the village, even kids as young as five years old, know how to dance properly. That is why, whenever that there is a special occasion, the people hold a contest on who dances the “Binanog” best.

Nights and Tales

History is an art for the Panay Bukidnons. One way of transferring history to the different generations is through the oral traditions. In the School for Living Traditions, these oral traditions are still being practiced and transferred. It is actually the main purpose why the SLT was established — the transferring and teaching of the oral traditions to the younger ones so that our beloved culture will not fade away just like that.

Every Saturday, Mr. Caballero himself together with his brothers, teach these oral traditions to the willing ones that come. These oral traditions are commonly known to the Panay Bukidnons as the “Sugidanon”.
“Sugidanon” is an epic story about the gods and goddesses, heroes and the supernatural that used to rule the world. It is composed of 3,500 pages and 10 epics or “Humadapnon”.

Using the ancient “Karay-a” tongue (which has deep words that are not anymore used in the modern “Karay-a”), the story is being chanted by the storyteller. The “Sugidanon” is said to be a very long story of a hero’s journey in the supernatural world that it would take three nights for it to be finished. Mr. Caballero is the living proof himself since he has memorized and understood all the tales.

The “Sugidanon” may take in many forms. It may be used as an “ambahan”— a way to praise or insult a friend through a song, an “ulawhay”— may be used in courting, or a “duruyanon”—which is another way of insulting a friend. These are only some of the examples of the many forms of “Sugidanon”.
Get to the Beat

Music for the Panay Bukidnons is incomplete without their precious musical instruments. In the School for Living Traditions, these instruments are still being kept and are used mainly during special occasions.

One of their most treasured instruments is the “agong” or gong that was in the Caballero family’s possession. Way back in the 18th century, another instrument is the “tambol” or drum made of deerskin that is 10 years old. Remaking history would never be perfect without the native instruments such as “subing”, “tulali”, and “sugangang” used by the Panay Bukidnons in the past. Most of the time, the elders play these instruments since they were the ones who were experienced in using it. They use different beats that their ancestors taught them.

Cut to measure

Aside from teaching the musical and oral traditions of the Panay Bukidnon, the SLT is also a place wherein one can learn about the ethnic costumes of the tribe. Headed by Mr. Caballero’s wife, the making of these costumes doesn’t require any technical abilities besides from learning how to sew.

Using only good proportion skills, these costumes are made without measuring any kind of cloth. They would simply sew the shirts, pants, blouses and skirts directly and ornately adorn it with different embroideries such as flowers and zigzagging lines. As narrated earlier, red, yellow, and white are the most dominant colors found in these costumes. Amazingly, these costumes would perfectly fit the person who requested for it.

The ethnic attire will never be complete without the jewelleries made of old coins and beads. Aside from being an additional embellishment to the costumes, it also serves a purpose with its tinkling sound when the dances begin.

The Panay-Bukidnon culture will continue to live as long as the School for Living Traditions is still around and the succeeding generations are involved. It will serve and continue to be a living tradition that should be treasured and loved more than wealth and power. Culture will never die. Not until we stop dancing, singing, retelling stories and clapping our hands and stomping our feet to the rhythm and the beat.

Limuell
June 16th, 2012, 02:33 PM
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/600175_4137097910838_1581752463_n.jpg

test .. nalabyan ko lang kagina

thanks @barbas

guess nyo kung diin ni hehe..

ang sa tabok ya existing nga building tas gina renovate.. daw same contractor guro... matyag ko same owner..

gasolinahan ina sa ang tabok inayan, may baligyaan lang a gamay sa kilid..daw indi bagay pantindogan gasolinahan:ohno:

bulabog jalaur
June 16th, 2012, 02:34 PM
from DPI
by Hh
photo by
KD

Taytay sa Zarraga
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543213_3349191735203_745567391_n.jpg


Looks like the big pipe are for the bulk water supply of Iloilo? Which i think

belong to florete group of companies. Hoping soon it will alleviate the lack of

potable water supply in the city and encourages more investor to come to

the city.:cheers:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:36 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
VB Banaynal

Dugong. it's supposed to be an endagered/protected specie. this one here is already lifeless.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/544705_2208096178071_1726791400_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:38 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Gadong

si Purang
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/180290_472684389425133_545739896_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:39 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
R Dorilag

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535835_420806184617461_1232959262_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:40 PM
^^
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/601513_420803247951088_1193000380_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:41 PM
from DPI
by HH

The new Iloilo City Hall with facade elements from the Old City Hall (now UPV Main Lib), Masonic Temple, and Customs House.
Photo by Raphael Dorilag
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/197742_420802917951121_1545388880_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:42 PM
from DPI
by HH
SAN JOSE DE PLACER CHURCH
ILOILO CITY
Photo by Raphael Dorilag
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250836_420802324617847_403865716_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:43 PM
i wanna be a lumberjack! i always admire the skills of the best ones. with just one or a few strokes, they could cut clean a hardy tree.

from DPI by
HH
Photo by Isabelo Santos
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248154_420788681285878_1215887774_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:44 PM
damu diri sa ssc nami tiradoron!:lol:

from DPI
by HH
TIRADOR
Photo by I Santos
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223846_420788397952573_1757288331_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:47 PM
from DPI
by HH

BANANA CANDY
Photo by Lito Yan Torrico
from Discover Tigbauan Iloilo
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181311_420783591286387_865972952_n.jpg

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:49 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
N M Canonicato

WAFFLE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE JAM
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600287_420781641286582_1869807048_n.jpg

bulabog jalaur
June 16th, 2012, 02:50 PM
from DPI
by HH
from
MD Cansancio-Bender

Panay-Bukidnon women performing one of their songs.

By Stacy Anne Villarias with Hannah Chrissanne Montaño and Katherine Santillan
Photo file of K. Santillan
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/255455_10150865309391272_1576897657_n.jpg

The soft sound of the gong and the merry singing of the men and women blended with the festive air. The mouth-watering smell of food filled the nostrils of those who were going to a medium-sized nipa hut where the celebration was going on.

The music and the sounds grew stronger as they approached it— and the people, wilder. Everyone clapped and stomped to the rhythm of the music; everyone sang and raised their voices following the lead of the older ones.

Red, yellow and white overpowered the other colors in the costumes of the young and old present in the event. Antique coins served as jewelry adorning their bodies—tinkling as their bodies swayed to the rhythm of the music. Laughter filled their eyes as different stories of the past travelled around the room. The children listening intently to the Grandpas and Grandmas were in awe as excitement engulfed their young bodies.

This is only one of the countless celebrations of their undying culture and traditions. The neighbourhood gathered and retold the different stories of the past through dance, music, and endless tales.

This is one of the moments wherein Mr. Frederico Caballero, an elder of the Panay-Bukidnon tribe, is able to see and evaluate the learned individuals through their different performances. He would be able to see the fruits of his labor in teaching his treasured art to the new generation through the School for Living Traditions.
A major jumpstart

The School for Living Traditions (SLT) or the Balay Turun-an (Centra Panay School for Living Traditions), started 10 years ago in year 2000 in Barangay Garangan, Calinog after Mr. Caballero was awarded as “Gawad-Manlilikha ng Bayan” (GAMABA) of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in that same year.

The establishment of the SLT had been made possible through the help of the NCAA, the University of the Philippines in the Visayas-Center for West Visayan Studies, National Commission on Indigenous People, and the municipal governments of Calinog, Iloilo and Tapaz, Capiz.

In order to maintain the pre-cultural education that they give to the people, Mr. Caballero receives monthly allowance from the NCAA that came with his award. It is the way of NCAA to encourage indigenous people such as Mr.

Caballero to teach and inculcate their culture to the young and willing ones through the different incentives that they give.
Not only that the SLT is a way to learn about our ancestors and their ways, it is also a means to teach honesty and a meaningful way of life to the people.
Join the rhythm

Dancing had always been a part of the Philippine culture. We have different dances such as the “Tinikling”, “Karatong” and the Philippine national dance “Cariñosa” that we have learned from our ancestors and from the different nations that occupied the Philippines.

The Panay Bukidnons, on the other hand, have their own version of a cultural dance called the “Binanog”, taken from the famous Filipino pastime — cock-fighting. Through the SLT, the art of dancing is continued by teaching it to the younger generation.

“Binanog” has two versions. One is taken from the scene of a cock courting a hen to be his mate. In this dance, the male dancer is trying his best not to be captured or “indi dapat masi-od” by the female dancer with her bandana and at the same time is dancing with her in a rhythmic, circular motion as a way of courting her. When the time comes that the male dancer is already under the female dancer’s bandana, it means that the male has been defeated in his pursuit for love.

The other version tells about the actual cock-fighting scene wherein two male dancers are dancing as if they are fighting.
Both versions of the dances follow the rhythm of the musical instruments being played and the chanting and howling of the people, especially the elders, around.

Anyone can actually learn the dance “Binanog”. In the village, even kids as young as five years old, know how to dance properly. That is why, whenever that there is a special occasion, the people hold a contest on who dances the “Binanog” best.

Nights and Tales

History is an art for the Panay Bukidnons. One way of transferring history to the different generations is through the oral traditions. In the School for Living Traditions, these oral traditions are still being practiced and transferred. It is actually the main purpose why the SLT was established — the transferring and teaching of the oral traditions to the younger ones so that our beloved culture will not fade away just like that.

Every Saturday, Mr. Caballero himself together with his brothers, teach these oral traditions to the willing ones that come. These oral traditions are commonly known to the Panay Bukidnons as the “Sugidanon”.
“Sugidanon” is an epic story about the gods and goddesses, heroes and the supernatural that used to rule the world. It is composed of 3,500 pages and 10 epics or “Humadapnon”.

Using the ancient “Karay-a” tongue (which has deep words that are not anymore used in the modern “Karay-a”), the story is being chanted by the storyteller. The “Sugidanon” is said to be a very long story of a hero’s journey in the supernatural world that it would take three nights for it to be finished. Mr. Caballero is the living proof himself since he has memorized and understood all the tales.

The “Sugidanon” may take in many forms. It may be used as an “ambahan”— a way to praise or insult a friend through a song, an “ulawhay”— may be used in courting, or a “duruyanon”—which is another way of insulting a friend. These are only some of the examples of the many forms of “Sugidanon”.
Get to the Beat

Music for the Panay Bukidnons is incomplete without their precious musical instruments. In the School for Living Traditions, these instruments are still being kept and are used mainly during special occasions.

One of their most treasured instruments is the “agong” or gong that was in the Caballero family’s possession. Way back in the 18th century, another instrument is the “tambol” or drum made of deerskin that is 10 years old. Remaking history would never be perfect without the native instruments such as “subing”, “tulali”, and “sugangang” used by the Panay Bukidnons in the past. Most of the time, the elders play these instruments since they were the ones who were experienced in using it. They use different beats that their ancestors taught them.

Cut to measure

Aside from teaching the musical and oral traditions of the Panay Bukidnon, the SLT is also a place wherein one can learn about the ethnic costumes of the tribe. Headed by Mr. Caballero’s wife, the making of these costumes doesn’t require any technical abilities besides from learning how to sew.

Using only good proportion skills, these costumes are made without measuring any kind of cloth. They would simply sew the shirts, pants, blouses and skirts directly and ornately adorn it with different embroideries such as flowers and zigzagging lines. As narrated earlier, red, yellow, and white are the most dominant colors found in these costumes. Amazingly, these costumes would perfectly fit the person who requested for it.

The ethnic attire will never be complete without the jewelleries made of old coins and beads. Aside from being an additional embellishment to the costumes, it also serves a purpose with its tinkling sound when the dances begin.

The Panay-Bukidnon culture will continue to live as long as the School for Living Traditions is still around and the succeeding generations are involved. It will serve and continue to be a living tradition that should be treasured and loved more than wealth and power. Culture will never die. Not until we stop dancing, singing, retelling stories and clapping our hands and stomping our feet to the rhythm and the beat.



This shows only, why this island of panay became cradle of civilization as

manifested by aboriginal people such Ati and this indigenous remaining

malay ancestry as manifested by sulod/bukidnon people, thus only uplift why

panay is center of culture for ilonggo race.:)

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:50 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo from
Soo Pinoy

CRISPY PATA
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:51 PM
from DPI
by HH
PJ

Tinapayan, Atrium Mall.
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:53 PM
a live mang inasal wearing adidas!:lol:

from DPI
by HH
photo by
M Temporosa
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:54 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo0 by Saru

"( Ga baligya ma ko ka sinamak ) - Negosyo dya ni Saru"
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:57 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
JD Lozada

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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 02:58 PM
ohhh....sweet!

from DPI
by HH
Photo from Pinas Dekada 80

Cotton Candy
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:00 PM
from DPI
by HH

PLASTIC BALLOON
Photo from Pinas Dekada 80
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:02 PM
from DPI
by HH

RICE WINE FROM POTOTAN, ILOILO
Photo by P M Guanco
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yikarei
June 16th, 2012, 03:02 PM
a live mang inasal wearing adidas!:lol:

from DPI
by HH
photo by
M Temporosa
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Chicken Run! :lol:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:03 PM
from DPI
by HH

WHITE RABBIT
from Pinas Dekada 80
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:05 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
B Gerona

ILO
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:07 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

An area around Robi Iloilo
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:08 PM
from DPI
by HH

SANDBAR, CONCEPCION, ILOILO
Photo by Frances Pauline
from Choose Philippines
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:09 PM
this is a big and large flag.

from DPI
by HH
photo by
KD

STA. BARBARA, ILOILO
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:10 PM
^^

from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Padala

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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:11 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
EC Lopez

Egg Pie
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:13 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
L Gamefarm

"Plotosus Canius"...Gray "Bigmouth" eeltailed Marine Catfish! known as the "Gray Alimusan"...found mostly in Thailand, Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia...
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:15 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
LE Ritters

suman
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:16 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
FLI

NATIVE COFFEE ON THE GO
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:17 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
AR Postolero

the 70's at Sm City Iloilo
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:19 PM
DPI by
HH
SINABAWANG MANOK SA BUKO
Photo by IM Posa
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:20 PM
^^
PRESKA NA SINUGBA
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:22 PM
^^
FRIED SQUID
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:22 PM
^^
BLUE CRAB
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:27 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
B Rose

an area fronting molo church
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:28 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
B Rose

fort san pedro drive in
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:31 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
LE Ritters

Lilies floating on the pond
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Hawili Hurom
June 16th, 2012, 03:32 PM
Mangrove area developed to cut carbon emissions
Friday, June 15, 2012

ILOILO CITY – The 35-hectare mangrove area in Barangay Ingore and Hinactacan in La Paz district here is being developed to cut carbon emissions in the atmosphere.

Global Business Power Corporation, through its subsidiaries Panay Energy Development Corp. (PEDC) and Panay Power Corp., now develop this mangrove area as a bird sanctuary and wetland eco-park -- in a five-year project partnership with the City Government, Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the local communities near the adjoining power plants.

PEDC plant manager Engr. Nilo Madrid said the project also aims to provide a recreational area for the community to enjoy and at the same time, increase awareness for the protection and management of the ecosystem.

Carbon sequestration through forestry plays a significant role in solving global environmental problems such as accumulation of greenhouse gases and climate change.

The project also aims to educate the public to be more conscious in protecting and conserving the environment.

Madrid said they are also developing an additional seven hectares as an ecological park on top of rehabilitating and enhancing the natural mangrove area. It will include a mangrove nursery, nursery rearing shed, jetty port, and floating bar. Already in place are the wooden pathwalk of more than 200 meters and two park gazebos.

It will become an integral part of the coastal eco-tourism project of the city. At present, it is home to 14 different species of mangroves and more than 50 species of migratory and endemic birds. (Lydia C. Pendon)
Link (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/local-news/2012/06/15/mangrove-area-developed-cut-carbon-emissions-227013)

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Photo by Han Vasquez
from DISCOVER... PANAY ISLAND by Hawili Hurom
Iloilo City's Bird Sanctuary & Wetland Park @Ingore-Hinactacan, La Paz

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:34 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
J Padala

Kadyos, manok kag ubad
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:37 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
R Flores

West Visayas State University - College of Medicine
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do2i
June 16th, 2012, 03:38 PM
Food trip ang ssc lilo ba..... good ...nagutom ako!

good to know eatsago na gali ang controversial project sa tabuk uga... malinong na gali liwat sini diri sa thread ta...wala na lurkig lurking.... hay busy busy na sila sa ila...happy for them.... go go go ILOILO ! basta humble - ginabugayan gid!!!

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:38 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
A Jimoga-on

kinilaw nga manlot (Giant Clam)
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indig0
June 16th, 2012, 03:38 PM
from DPI
by HH

WHITE RABBIT
from Pinas Dekada 80
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diin ayhan subong maka bakal white rabbit nga pwede kan-on ang iya papel man? awwwwww... childhood memories.. :nuts:

ilonganon
June 16th, 2012, 03:39 PM
baw saturday night party party naman amo na malinong gid.... amo ni insakto no kayod sa weekdays..... happy happy sa weekends...... enjoy mga katribu..... balik man ako di karon kung kapuli na kamo..... :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:40 PM
good, old style and rustic cooking.:cool:

from DPI
by HH
photo by
A Terania

(Kadios, Baboy, Langka)
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Hawili Hurom
June 16th, 2012, 03:42 PM
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ANOTHER TABUAN LUNCH FOR DPI MEMBERS... FROM 15 TO 40 ATTENDEES
SPONSORED BY AN ANONYMOUS DONORS

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:44 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
A Terania

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Hawili Hurom
June 16th, 2012, 03:45 PM
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from Han Vasquez

It's official, the city will adopt and hold this activity on august 18. We shall open the esplanade on the same day, with a concert from a manila band and fireworks in the evening. We are now officially open to whoever wants to partner or host the activity with us. Please do submit you formal letter of intent to the Office of the Mayor, City of Iloilo, Iloilo City Hall Building, Plaza Libertad, Iloilo City.

---Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:45 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
AR Postolero

Jaro Cathedral Belfry
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:48 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
MD Cansancio-Bender

Gumamela/Hibiscus Tea... manamit sa puto-bingka.
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:50 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
FLI

Sta. Barbara, Iloilo's PUTO-LIKE BINGKA
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:52 PM
and i thought beef should be combined only with white wine!?!

from DPI
by HH
photo by
EG Gambalan

braised beef cooked in red wine.
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:54 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
MR Subade

Bahay Kubo sa Garin Farm
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:56 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
LP Ramos

Kasag
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 03:58 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
HH

Freska Ilonggo Seafood
Lapaz Batchoy Station
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 04:03 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
LY Torrico

Las Conchas Del Mar
Tigbauan, Iloilo
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 04:06 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
JR Pioquinto

Iloilo's Arm of the Sea at night...
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METROPOLITAN_ILOILO
June 16th, 2012, 04:08 PM
Congratulations for the new thread SSC - ILOILO! :okay:

Thread 174 and counting! :banana:

Padayon Iloilo, padayon sa pag-uswag! :cheers:

eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 04:11 PM
from DPI
by HH

ULAMAN
BREAKTHROUGH - VILLA BEACH
ILOILO CITY
Photo by Hawili Hurom
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 04:12 PM
SIZZLING CRAB MEAT
BREAKTHROUGH - VILLA BEACH
ILOILO CITY
Photo by Hawili Hurom
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 04:14 PM
from DPI
by HH
photo by
ajuylgu
Ajuy, Iloilo
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eonynx
June 16th, 2012, 04:16 PM
^^
CULASI FEEDER PORT
AJUY, ILOILO
from Ajuylgu Iloilo
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batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:25 PM
nagutom ako sa nga pic mo eonynx pre ah....:)

padayun lang sa pag uswag ILOILO..... :)

batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:27 PM
Pototan Town Hall
Constructed:
From October, 1955 to October, 1956 from funds
provided for in Republic Act Nos. 920 & 1200 thru the sponsorship of CONGRESSMAN RICARDO Y. LADRIDO with the cooperation of GOVERNOR MARIANO B. PENAFLORIDA, MAYOR FLORENTINO PEREZ & Municipal Officials.

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batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:28 PM
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batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:33 PM
Coming Soon...

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batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:34 PM
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batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:35 PM
from a friend...

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batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:37 PM
cool....

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Link (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=442164822474516&set=o.196258413790494&type=1&theater)

batusay
June 16th, 2012, 04:42 PM
Iloilo’s rich history a come-on for tourists

ILOILO CITY, June 16 (PNA) – The rich socioeconomic history of Iloilo will surely entice more local and international tourists to visit this part of the country, according to a professional tour guide here.

<“You have not been to Iloilo if you have not visited Jaro Cathedral, Molo Church, ancestral houses and our food and delicacies,” Mario A. Lazarito of the Iloilo Tour Guides Cooperative said.

He said that in one month, he could tour at least six buses full of tourists. He noted that currently, there are 14 of them serving as active professional tour guides in Iloilo.

“There’s a great volume of tourist arrivals in Iloilo City,” he said.

Lazarito added that they can provide a tour package because tourists are not familiar with what places to visit when they reach a certain place.

The Jaro Archdiocese is one of the oldest dioceses in the country. It serves as a seat of Roman Catholicism in Western Visayas.

The Jaro Cathedral is unique not only because it is the only church in the country with a belfry that is separated from the main structure but it also plays host to mostly male saints.

The image of the Our Lady of Candles mounted in a terrace before the cathedrals’ façade was the only Marian icon in the Philippines that was canonically crowned by Blessed Pope John Paul II and was recently declared as a National Shrine.

In contrast, the Molo Church is being referred to as the “women’s church” as it houses 16 near life-sized images of female saints. It is believed that national hero Jose P. Rizal dropped by the church on his way to Dapitan.

Various heritage buildings and ancestral houses are scattered in several districts of Iloilo: a manifestation of the many affluent Ilonggo families during the Spanish period. Some landed and powerful families in Negros Occidental traced their roots from this city, particularly in Jaro district.

Further, Iloilo City takes pride of being the gastronomic capital of Western Visayas, with each of the city’s seven districts having their own specialized delicacy, the most famous of which are the batchoy in Lapaz district, molo soup from Molo district and the Bischocho from Jaro district.

Meantime, Lazarito hopes that with the boom in the tourism industry, the city government could act fast on the proposed amendment on the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance that prevents the entry of big buses in the city’s downtown area.

The downtown area, also known as the Central Business District (CBD), takes pride of its heritage buildings which are currently being restored.

Lazarito said that while the city is ready in terms of accommodation facilities due to sufficient hotels and pension houses, it is yet to act on the proposal that would make downtown Iloilo friendly to tourists.

Currently, tour operators are lobbying before the Sangguniang Panlungsod that buses with a measurement of 10.5 to 11 meters long be allowed entry. But according to Lazarito, the council is not keen on giving in to their proposal as the counter offer is only 10.2 meters or similar to mini-buses.

Lazarito said that if the city so decides with the 10.2 meters, then they would be asking for a moratorium to allow enough time for operators to produce such mode of transportation.

Vice Mayor Jose Espinosa, on the other hand, said that they would try to come up with a win-win solution such that they could properly respond to the need of the tourism industry without disregarding the interest of other sectors.

Espinosa admitted that there are apprehensions as regard the length of buses because it would also mean appropriate infrastructure to accommodate the facility.

“We asked Councilor Nielex Tupas to study further the repercussions, identifying destination areas,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog assured that he will sit down with members of the city council to discuss the issue.

Earlier, the mayor announced that the city is ready for tourists following the successful tour that was held for delegates of the Philippines International River Summit here recently.

The delegates were offered a city tour by the cooperative visiting churches, heritage buildings and houses in Molo and Jaro districts, River esplanade and the Iloilo City Wetland and Bird Sanctuary.

On the other hand, Iloilo will be more accessible to tourists with the slated opening of international flights to Hong Kong and Singapore from the Iloilo airport of international standard sometime on the third quarter of this year

A direct domestic flight from General Santos City is currently available and soon from Puerto Prinsesa City once the international flights kick off. (PNA)
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