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true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 01:55 PM

Giant Convention Center In Iloilo
June 29, 2012, 8:38pm

ILOILO CITY, (PNA) - Government and private sectors are very keen on taking advantage of Iloilo City’s booming potentials as ideal convention destination in the country.

Initial plans to put up convention centers in the metropolis are in the pipeline including facilities and amenities for hosting and organizing big events and gatherings here.

Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog is eyeing a city-owned lot in Molo district for the construction of convention center, noted Atty. Eduardo Peñaredondo, executive assistant for infrastructure.

A perspective with project name, Iloilo Convention Center, which includes construction of a building with office, has listed the City Government as client of the design as posted on website of Izumo Contractors, Inc.

Industry players were long vouching for a 5,000-seat facility for hosting of big events such as the annual AdCongress that is seen to boost the city’s capabilities as the next convention destination.

Designer firm T.I Vasquez Architects & Planners Inc. (TVA&P), of the proposed 15-hectare Gaisano Iloilo Center in Mandurriao district, is set to start early next year, said they are also considering putting up a convention center.

“We are happy to update you that the convention center is semi-approved from Gaisano Group. We are currently conducting a more comprehensive soil and site study to proceed with the next phase in design,” TVA&P said on its Facebook post.

TVA&P said they had a recent presentation with the owners that went very well and initial study schemes of additional structure will be posted when it’s ready.

“It is still under studies and discussions with our client. We’re looking at all options and possibilities we have to accommodate the required components while keeping the conceptualized romance of this proposed built environment intact,” TVA&P stressed, referring to the Manhattan-like business park with a centerpiece of 40-storey skyscraper.

“We want to generate enough activity to sustain the development. Arch. Topy Vasquez will be there first week of July along with his students for a field analysis,” the firm said.

Likewise, Megaworld Corp’s ongoing 54-hectare Iloilo Business Park will host the Le Grand Richmonde Hotel, a high-end counterpart of the 12-storey Richmonde Hotel Iloilo with convention facilities, to rise in the old airport property in Mandurriao district.

Furthermore, the Iloilo International Convention Hotel, with planned 500 rooms and 5,000-seat convention hall capacity, has a feasibility study funded with P500,000 in the 2013 budget of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Western Visayas regional office.
Link (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/363997/giant-convention-center-in-iloilo)

:naughty: :cheers: :D :banana: :baeh3: :cry: :hilarious: :lol:

Polkasilk

June 30th, 2012, 01:57 PM

"SM investments now operate 46 malls with the latest to open in General Santos. It is programming to build 4 new malls every year. We dropped by the SM City Mall in Iloilo and it was full of people on an ordinary working day. Congratulations to the Henry Sy family for providing employment to thousands." - Manong Maceda

Source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=822455&publicationSubCategoryId=64)

Is this the sign? ... hahaha ... btw, speaking of SM ... nag lagaw ko gina ... damo - damo gid ya tawo ... as in ... panaog ko halin third floor to second floor via escalator ... makita mo gid ya nga gutok - gutok ... :):):)

true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 01:57 PM

Hi mga peeps! especially sa mga mahilig mag tika-tika diri. :wave: :naughty:

arcabe

June 30th, 2012, 02:44 PM

Is this the sign? ... hahaha ... btw, speaking of SM ... nag lagaw ko gina ... damo - damo gid ya tawo ... as in ... panaog ko halin third floor to second floor via escalator ... makita mo gid ya nga gutok - gutok ... :):):)

kis-a iyawan ka pa pangita parkingan.:ohno:..hulat lang ta a, dali na lang.

Polkasilk

June 30th, 2012, 02:55 PM

kis-a iyawan ka pa pangita parkingan.:ohno:..hulat lang ta a, dali na lang.

gani nong ... hulat lang ta ... great things comes to those who wait ... ano gid dalian ta man? bal-an ta nga maabot gid na ...

redsnapper

June 30th, 2012, 03:12 PM

kag nga-a ginpunturahan pa sing blue ang support sang pillar man? ilam na lang sing john b. sini...living up sa impression ....sang kadam-an ---kabuki-an... wala na sila ya haw image consultant...abi university na kamo...improve an abi ay?!

Abi ko gani gn bakal sang procter and gamble ang building. Headquartes sang TIDE....amo man opinion ko daw wala nag tugma ang color correct ka guid pre abi ko ako lang ka notice. Hay naku

batusay

June 30th, 2012, 03:55 PM

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Visit the newly renovated FREEWAY at the Upper Ground Floor of SM City Iloilo

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 03:57 PM

Now Open! ACQUA SUISSE PERFUME BAR located at the
Upper Ground Floor fronting Folded N’ Hung, SM City Iloilo

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 03:58 PM

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 04:00 PM

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Link (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=333750886702836&set=a.333750883369503.78058.100002037825444&type=1&theater)

namiton69

June 30th, 2012, 04:25 PM

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yumyum:cheers:

Gcorneja

June 30th, 2012, 05:00 PM

My favorite tambayan at Central Philippine University

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/Gcorneja/DSC_0562.jpg

Gcorneja

June 30th, 2012, 05:01 PM

At Plazuela de Iloilo

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Gcorneja

June 30th, 2012, 05:02 PM

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Gcorneja

June 30th, 2012, 05:03 PM

K9 nga nagbakasyon lang diri sa Iloilo upod iya amo nga Ilonggo
Instant nga nainvite ini sa dog show sa sini nga july

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true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 05:28 PM

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Ka elegant guid ya sang plazuela... Tahum. :cheers:

batusay

June 30th, 2012, 05:52 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

Uptown Place

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 05:53 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

Uptown Place

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/545554_437715626261705_549767640_n.jpg

true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 06:21 PM

Thanks sa mga updates migo batusay... Sako gle palpaganay subong sa iloilo. :cheers: anu update sang GT mall sa molo? If may pics ka, i-share lang ah. :cheers:

batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:36 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:37 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:38 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:39 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:40 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:41 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:42 PM

Photo by Glen Opong

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 06:51 PM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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ark

June 30th, 2012, 06:57 PM

Megaworld update, time check 12:15 AM July 1, 2012
and the pokpokanay continues, karun naman na 3 AM, mag uyug, amo na na pog pog pog :bash::bash::bash::bash: aray! sakit a

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 07:02 PM

Megaworld update, time check 12:15 AM July 1, 2012
and the pokpokanay continues, karun naman na 3 AM, mag uyug, amo na na pog pog pog :bash::bash::bash::bash: aray! sakit a

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umpisa na sang 3rd Quarter Storm.......:banana::banana::banana:

ark

June 30th, 2012, 07:14 PM

daw la ga gwa pic ko haw, daw na amnesia na ako mg post d waaaaah toink

readytogo

June 30th, 2012, 07:14 PM

Megaworld update, time check 12:15 AM July 1, 2012
and the pokpokanay continues, karun naman na 3 AM, mag uyug, amo na na pog pog pog :bash::bash::bash::bash: aray! sakit a

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/gedalanga/DSCF2967.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/gedalanga/DSCF2943.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e116/gedalanga/DSCF2985.jpg

- repost ko lang kay daw di ma view pics mo....

readytogo

June 30th, 2012, 07:15 PM

daw la ga gwa pic ko haw, daw na amnesia na ako mg post d waaaaah toink

- ara na pre na repost ko pics mo. may iban pa da? hehe

ark

June 30th, 2012, 07:27 PM

thanx meg, yup... i post ko lg day pics, repost mo lang if indi kitaon

readytogo

June 30th, 2012, 07:30 PM

thanx meg, yup... i post ko lg day pics, repost mo lang if indi kitaon

- cge go! :banana::banana:

ken_7

June 30th, 2012, 07:34 PM

ari pa ang iban nga pic ni @ark :cheers:

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ark

June 30th, 2012, 07:35 PM

Megaworld Iloilo update

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 07:39 PM

Photo by @ark

Repost lang pre...

Megaworld Iloilo update

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ark

June 30th, 2012, 07:40 PM

sa dalan kilid Richmonde Hotel

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batusay

June 30th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Photo by ark

sa dalan kilid Richmonde Hotel

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true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 07:57 PM

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- repost ko lang kay daw di ma view pics mo....

Biskan gab-i ga waswas palpaganay sa megaworld haw? Daw ga dali sila haw? :D :lol:

ark

June 30th, 2012, 08:00 PM

batusay

June 30th, 2012, 08:03 PM

thanks gid mga pre sa pag repost, may mga inug post pa ako nga pics bwas paki follow up kg repost lang if wala ga gwa ha...

ano ang proper nga pag post pic? nalipat na ako b kay dugay na ako wala naka post d. thanks :nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

ari sample pre... kuwaon mo lang ang asterisk * sa umpisa ginputangan ko para makita mo.

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readytogo

June 30th, 2012, 08:16 PM

Biskan gab-i ga waswas palpaganay sa megaworld haw? Daw ga dali sila haw? :D :lol:

- Megaworld is really on the go!............unlike sa nabal-an ko nga eat sa go!. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 08:26 PM

- Megaworld is really on the go!............unlike sa nabal-an ko nga eat sa go!. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

:ohno: daw amo guid... :tiasd:

true blue ilonggo

June 30th, 2012, 08:26 PM

ark

June 30th, 2012, 08:28 PM

ari sample pre... kuwaon mo lang ang asterisk * sa umpisa ginputangan ko para makita mo.

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cge pre thanks gid. :banana:

ark

June 30th, 2012, 08:30 PM

- Megaworld is really on the go!............unlike sa nabal-an ko nga eat sa go!. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

bal-an mo Megamind na ila ya.... dako ulo :lol::lol::lol::lol::ohno:

batusay

June 30th, 2012, 08:31 PM

cge pre thanks gid. :banana:

..... thanks sa nga update photos pre:cheers::cheers::cheers:

maurosomodio

June 30th, 2012, 10:11 PM

"SOW A SEED ENDOWMENT FUND CANVASSING"

CPU ALUMNI ALL OVER THE WORLD, PLEASE MOVE NOW… HELP RAISED FUNDS….FOR YOUR GLOBAL QUEEN CANDIDATE:

Philippines....Ms Elim Moreno
Australia......Ms Linneah Laserna
Canada...Dr Elena Galanto
UK...Ms Andrea Colquhoun
USA...Ms May Celis Rogers

CORONATION NIGHT, SEPT 11, 2012, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

JollyGypsy

July 1st, 2012, 12:04 AM

Photo by Han Vasquez

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Guys amo man ini siya guihapon nga lugar sa may heritage building ni Cacho sa General Luna St.? Ay nano! Dapat pasaka-an ina resolosyon nga hatagan sang permanente nga location ang PNP! Dawsa wala respeto sa mga police inang klase nga opisina ka PNP man?!! :BASH: Paging President Noynoy! Iloilo City PNP is in dire needs of its location and building!! Squatter gale gua sining ang aton nga PNP sa Iloilo?!! :ohno: Maayo lang gani kay may ATON nga City Hall dira! Dios Mio!:ohno::bash::bash::bash::bash::bash:

angelkirk89

July 1st, 2012, 01:02 AM

My favorite tambayan at Central Philippine University

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h405/Gcorneja/DSC_0562.jpg

That's my 2nd favorite tambayan. :)

At Plazuela de Iloilo

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Amazing Plazuela! :cheers:

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- repost ko lang kay daw di ma view pics mo....

24 Hours ya Construction sa MW. :lol:

Lapit na lang ma open na ila Avenue ah. Amat amat lang. :cheers:

"SOW A SEED ENDOWMENT FUND CANVASSING"

CPU ALUMNI ALL OVER THE WORLD, PLEASE MOVE NOW… HELP RAISED FUNDS….FOR YOUR GLOBAL QUEEN CANDIDATE:

Philippines....Ms Elim Moreno
Australia......Ms Linneah Laserna
Canada...Dr Elena Galanto
UK...Ms Andrea Colquhoun
USA...Ms May Celis Rogers

CORONATION NIGHT, SEPT 11, 2012, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

I heard CPU is raising 250 Million for its endowment fund Nong Mau? Amu ni ang Sow A Seed?

arcabe

July 1st, 2012, 01:53 AM

and I heard CPU is planning to transfer Elementary and High School to a different campus.:)

Polkasilk

July 1st, 2012, 02:21 AM

and I heard CPU is planning to transfer Elementary and High School to a different campus.:)

diin kuno ang location?

R3Y 0n1

July 1st, 2012, 03:05 AM

http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/assets/2011/10/chieffy-caligdong-air-force.jpg

Family before football: Chieffy leaves Air Force; Azkals future in doubt

“Yung football, ‘di naman pang-habambuhay yan,” said Araneta, who grew up playing football with Caligdong from their childhood days at Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo until their days in the Air Force. “Syempre, iniisp din niya yung future ng pamilya niya.”

http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/family-before-football-chieffy-leaves-air-force-azkals-future-in-doubt

angelkirk89

July 1st, 2012, 03:25 AM

and I heard CPU is planning to transfer Elementary and High School to a different campus.:)

What?! A Big No No for me.

Lain gid kun ara ka ya sa main campus. Dako pa da bakante sa likod kun gusto nila mag expand. No need to transfer Elem and HS. :)

ark

July 1st, 2012, 04:09 AM

Richmonde Hotel, Megaworld :bash::bash::bash::nuts:

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:10 AM

Photo by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:12 AM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:13 AM

Photo by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:15 AM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:16 AM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:18 AM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:19 AM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:21 AM

Photos by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:22 AM

Photo by Han Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:22 AM

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angelkirk89

July 1st, 2012, 04:23 AM

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Pano na di magkadto man? Daw ka interesting sang lugar. :cheers:

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:25 AM

Richmonde Hotel, Megaworld :bash::bash::bash::nuts:

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nice....waswas guid obrahanay ah..:cheers:

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:32 AM

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...pa 3rd floor na ang injap tower ah...:)

ark

July 1st, 2012, 07:38 AM

Megaworld Update July 1, 2012 11:30 AM: Repair of the Old Airport Road

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barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 08:04 AM

- Megaworld is really on the go!............unlike sa nabal-an ko nga eat sa go!. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

its all just matter of time...:)

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 08:08 AM

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 08:11 AM

kis-a iyawan ka pa pangita parkingan.:ohno:..hulat lang ta a, dali na lang.

dali na lang ang ano? lol

wiljamesc1979

July 1st, 2012, 08:14 AM

wiljamesc1979

July 1st, 2012, 08:16 AM

dali na lang ang ano? lol

Basi madugang parkingan... Inang multi-level parkingan pareho sa Japan... Nga ang pwede lang maka park mga hi-end nga mga salakyan...hahaha

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July 1st, 2012, 08:52 AM

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barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 09:00 AM

Ang iban kung maka comment about sa Megaworld daw wla gapanumdum... Pwerte dayaw sa future CBD nila kunu ga hulag na gid... Biskan footwalk wala ka makit-an... Basta Megaworld no question na ina... It takes time but its development is grand...

lol..bay i da ah. kon patirahon mo gani sa IBP daw puno ka batwan ila baba..gaaspirar man nga mahabuyan grasya sang MW ah..lol

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 09:02 AM

Basi madugang parkingan... Inang multi-level parkingan pareho sa Japan... Nga ang pwede lang maka park mga hi-end nga mga salakyan...hahaha

lol parkingan? indi ako matingala kon mahimo na sila multi level parking sa ulihi kag dunganon indi by phase pareho sa iban.:lol:

nakalagaw man ako sa bag o nga concept sang SM Malls sa Conso..may haum haum naman ako kon ano chura sang "pangsyudad" indi "pampurok" nga SM Mall ah.

arcabe

July 1st, 2012, 09:11 AM

dali na lang ang ano? lol

dali na lang magwa ang luha sang iban pag abot sina.:nuts:

true blue ilonggo

July 1st, 2012, 09:11 AM

Ang iban kung maka comment about sa Megaworld daw wla gapanumdum... Pwerte dayaw sa future CBD nila kunu ga hulag na gid... Biskan footwalk wala ka makit-an... Basta Megaworld no question na ina... It takes time but its development is grand...

Megaworld Update July 1, 2012 11:30 AM: Repair of the Old Airport Road

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Diri na lang sila comment ah... Kay adaw-gab-i ga waswas si migo andrew tan sang megaworld. :D :lol: :naughty:

true blue ilonggo

July 1st, 2012, 09:13 AM

dali na lang magwa ang luha sang iban pag abot sina.:nuts:

Luha sang kasubo pre? O sang kasadya? Kay basi may mabatian naman ta bala nga "happy man kami para sa inyo ah..." :lol:

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 09:44 AM

Luha sang kasubo pre? O sang kasadya? Kay basi may mabatian naman ta bala nga "happy man kami para sa inyo ah..." :lol:
kon baklon mo baligya nila nga plastic eh..:lol:

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July 1st, 2012, 11:16 AM

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barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 11:19 AM

http://www.tribuneonline.org/sports/20120607spo10.html

Ladies’ PAL Interclub set in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo

Manila Southwoods defends its PAL Ladies’ Interclub title in September when Iloilo’s age-old Sta. Barbara layout hosts the second edition of the event’s revival, with organizers expecting an even bigger field compared to last year.

After being put on hold for more than two decades, the Ladies’ Interclub saw its rebirth last year at Rancho Palos Verdes in Davao, drawing 22 teams with the Carmona-based parbusters coming out on top.

Del Monte, starring the veteran Eva Miñoza, placed second to Southwoods and that rivalry is expected to spill over this year.

“The response we had last year in terms of team participation was indeed encouraging. We expect more teams to sign up this year for this event will be a permanent fixture in the local golf calendar,” says PAL executive Dina May Flores, chairman of the event.

Adopting the theme “Fairways and Magic” this year, the tournament is now accepting entries from all over the world for the event set on Sept. 18 to 21.

Interested parties may course their inquiries through lalaine_navarro@pal.com.ph.

Players need to represent a local club to apply for inclusion in the event, while foreign-based participants need to form a team of 6 to 8 players to be able to compete in the four-to-play, three-to-count format.

Senior men’s Interclub rules will apply for the duration of the event.
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barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM

http://www.mindanaotimes.net/iloilo%E2%80%99s-belgian-lace/

Iloilo’s Belgian Lace

Two weeks ago, I made a sudden trip to Iloilo to accompany my cousin, Ruby Ebro Almeda, a New Yorker who has been in the fashion business for as long as I can remember. Ruby, unlike her other cousin Josie Almeda Cruz-Natori who creates her own internationally-renowned Natori fashion line, is a fashion purchaser for respected stores in the USA.

Ruby was born with an innate passion for fashion and things beautiful related to fashion. This is exactly what she lives for; and has done quite well in all these years in her field of choice. “I am so sick and tired of mass produced fashion and accessories made in China proliferating all over the globe,” she told me as we covered several stores in Davao City for creatively designed and well-made products she could bring back to the USA with her. Naturally, having been gone for so long, she was amazed with the proudly made-in-Davao products of Maricris Floirendo-Brias, Ann Tiukinhoy-Pamintuan, Baby Maceda-Montemayor and of course, Mae and Carmaela Braceros Alcantara. Oh yes, she brought a lot of Davao-made products to bring home with her to show to prospective clients. “At least, I am now starting to do my share in helping the country and my fellow Filipinos,” she stated....

..While visiting Iloilo for the sole purpose of purchasing pina, hablon and sinamay hand-woven fabrics of life, which she said she hopes would catch the attention of foreign buyers who are now focused on organic textiles, we took a side trip to Santa Barbara to check on the tip of Mrs. Cecilia Gison Villanueva of the House of Sinamay of Arevalo. “Have you heard of Belgian laces handmade in Iloilo?” was what the queen of Iloilo’s sinamay and pina fabrics asked us. I’ve been to Iloilo several times in the past but never did I hear of Belgian laces handmade in Iloilo. Of course, Ruby decided immediately to go to the place right away. To think that we still had to have lunch and it was already 3:00 p.m. Of course, I complained to her that I was no New Yorker! She was determined to have her way though.

It was about a thirty minute drive to get to Santa Barbara’s Western Visayas Sanitarium from downtown Iloilo. We had to ask pedicab drivers along the way for its exact location as my cousin Margot Magallanes-Valderrama’s driver didn’t know the place. Santa Barbara’s Western Visayas Sanitarium houses the Women United Through Handcrafted Lace and Embroidery, Inc. (WUTHLE, Inc.), a project which turns bobbin lace-making and embroidery into a livelihood for women ex-Hansenites (ex-lepers) and their talented relatives.

Bobbin lace is a lace textile made by braiding and twisting lengths of threads which are wound on bobbins (like small wood pegs) to manage them. As the work progresses, the weaving is held in place with pins set in a lace pillow with the placement of the pins usually determining a pattern. Bobbin lace is one of the two major categories of handmade laces, the other being needle lace. It originated from braid making or passementerie in 16th century Italy. Women then took to the craft to earn a better income than they would in sewing, spinning, and weaving textiles. European towns which had lace as a major industry included Belgium, Spain, Northern Portugal and France. It was the wealthy nobility which supported this industry centuries ago.

“It all started with a birthday gift given to a Belgian ICM missionary sister named Sr. Madeleine Dieryck some time in 1985. Sr. Madeleine, who was working and taking care of Hansenites (lepers) at the Western Visayas Sanitarium in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, was given a beautifully embroidered handkerchief by two young girls who were daughters of Hansenites. Sr. Madeleine later asked the girls to embroider some more hankies to be sent as tokens of gratitude to the Sanitarium’s benefactors. These hankies were so appreciated that orders came for more. The two girls had to teach other women, ex-Hansenites, as well as relatives, and the project grew miraculously,” explained Sr. Jessy Augustine, ICM, who manages WUTHLE.

“However, Sr. Madeliene’s attention was caught by many women who suffered from deformities on their hands and who could not hold a needle. While on home-leave in Belgium, the kind sister studied how to make bobbin lace and a new artistic skill was soon taught among the ex-Hansenites in WUTHLE Iloilo. The livelihood project grew rapidly and in 1996, it became a corporation. At present, embroidery and lace-making is a valuable means of income to the women here in WUTHLE,” revealed the missionary sister.

My cousins Ruby Ann E. Almeda, Liliana Araneta Lopez and I were amazed with the dexterity of the nimble fingers of the old ladies of WUTHLE in producing lace and embroidery works from almost primitive equipments. Oh, how it was to watch the ladies at work. There were no pretty lace pillows to stick the pins into but small wooden tables covered with plastic sheets were more than satisfactory. Indeed, the products the ex-Hansenites turn out are priceless. To borrow Sen. Loren Legarda’s words, each of these laces and embroideries is a foundation that shapes and builds a community. Every piece of bobbin lace and embroidery tells a story; and every thread supports a precious livelihood. “There’s a social dimension. It’s not simply aesthetics,” as Sen. Loren Legarda would aptly describe it.

SamwiseGamgee

July 1st, 2012, 11:25 AM

dali na lang magwa ang luha sang iban pag abot sina.:nuts:

Te daw Lacion man gid kuno tsura ya sunu kay BB --------- Gandanghari??? :D

Polkasilk

July 1st, 2012, 11:34 AM

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antoniogregorio

July 1st, 2012, 11:54 AM

g'pm, I just passed by that elevated vacant lot in front of Queen's court at Jalandoni Street, Mandurriao may gina patindog nga mga kubo, may dagko may gagmay sa tunga dw may lapad nga part sa kilid yah may divided parts nga dow rooms...

bsi restaurant xa or dow mini hotel... cnu may balita da...? hehe... wala ko glg pics kay ga rain.. hehe... sa sunod try ko ah or bsi may iban man mkalabay to ;D

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 12:54 PM

Te daw Lacion man gid kuno tsura ya sunu kay BB --------- Gandanghari??? :D

ang sulod Lacion gid pero ang gwa hybrid pre..hihihi :lol:

kon ano kataas ang existing amo man ang extension. lol

indi naman tani mabudlayan pangita parking kay biskan gaulan wala problema ah..:nuts:

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 12:55 PM

barbas_bigote

July 1st, 2012, 12:59 PM

:):):):):)

bati ko may naglain lang gamay..:)

steadyasweroll

July 1st, 2012, 01:53 PM

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ReDeFiNe @11

July 1st, 2012, 02:08 PM

as of 12:36am cge pamulpog sang MW..bation di sa balay :lol:

kagina sg aga mga mu man na oras bation gd ang pulpog sg pile driver dri sa molo, bugtaw ko mga 6 am, cge man japon.. b ko sa uptown place ky lapit lg d samon, iya gle sg megaworld ky halin sa mandurriao gd ang pulpog..

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:24 PM

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nice....:cheers::cheers::cheers:

true blue ilonggo

July 1st, 2012, 04:29 PM

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15 years from now... May mga hotels and recreational centers na dira sa vcinity. :cheers:

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July 1st, 2012, 04:40 PM

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:52 PM

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nice...d guid prob sa expansion in the future...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:59 PM

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 04:59 PM

Photo by Hans Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 05:00 PM

Photo by Hans Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 05:02 PM

Photos by Hans Vasquez

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 05:04 PM

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 05:42 PM

pili na kamo ah kung ano nami lantawon....... :D

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July 1st, 2012, 06:08 PM

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 07:21 PM

nice update Parianon2 pre...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 07:41 PM

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batusay

July 1st, 2012, 07:44 PM

Globe expands market network in Visayas, opens 13 concept stones

......Globe also opened concept stores in the following areas in the Visayas — SM Bacolod and Robinsons Place in Bacolod City; SM City Iloilo and SM Delgado in Iloilo City; San Jose, Antique; Ayala Center and Elizabeth Mall in Cebu City; Gaisano Grand Price Club in Mactan, Cebu; Carcar City; Dumaguete City; and Tanjay City in Negros Oriental.

Full story (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=823048&publicationSubCategoryId=71)

CGI2

July 1st, 2012, 07:56 PM

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^^ Wow, an on-site thermo pipe jointer, this is better than using a conventional metal flange. :) thanks sa mga pictures pre!:cheers:

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 08:40 PM

Mass tree planting on July 14

ILOILO City – Twenty-seven sites in the districts of Jaro, La Paz, Molo, Mandurriao and Arevalo have been identified by the City Agriculturist’s Office (CAO) for a mass tree planting.

Some 4,000 jackfruit seedlings will be planted on July 14. It will be provided by the CAO.

Each office or department of city hall is assigned to plant in a particular site.

Every group will converge in their respective assembly points before 7 a.m.

The mass tree-planting is in line with the thrust of Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog towards preserving and protecting the environment.

Mabilog initiated the activity last year in support of the National Greening Program of President Benigno S. Aquino III.

A similar simultaneous tree-planting activity was conducted June 11, 2011 in different barangays here. (LMS, Iloilo City PIO/PN)
Link (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7:mass-tree-planting-on-july-14)

batusay

July 1st, 2012, 08:42 PM

angelkirk89

July 2nd, 2012, 03:45 AM

Preparar na ang hate page ni Toto Frank. For sure mabuta naman ina sa kahisa...:lol:

Bago lang gani launch ang Jalaur pro. Wala gid ya untat ang grasya... :lol:

:cheers:

lewdsaint

July 2nd, 2012, 03:56 AM

Preparar na ang hate page ni Toto Frank. For sure mabuta naman ina sa kahisa...:lol:

Bago lang gani launch ang Jalaur pro. Wala gid ya untat ang grasya... :lol:

:cheers:

Kaso masacrifice gid ang isa ka project pero ok lang kay mas kinahanglan gid. :D

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 03:56 AM

Preparar na ang hate page ni Toto Frank. For sure mabuta naman ina sa kahisa...:lol:

Bago lang gani launch ang Jalaur pro. Wala gid ya untat ang grasya... :lol:

:cheers:

ano naman ina?:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 03:58 AM

Kaso masacrifice gid ang isa ka project pero ok lang kay mas kinahanglan gid. :D

sacrifice pre? pwede magit ang term nga DEFER. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:07 AM

Preparar na ang hate page ni Toto Frank. For sure mabuta naman ina sa kahisa...:lol:

Bago lang gani launch ang Jalaur pro. Wala gid ya untat ang grasya... :lol:

:cheers:

ano buot silingon.... may gina luot duman na bag o.....hmmmm am sure namit guid na..:lol::lol::lol:

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 04:18 AM

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:21 AM

THANK YOU SENATOR FRANKLIN "TOTO" DRILON
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manugtapos na ina ah.... hmmmm next project ba???:cheers:

angelkirk89

July 2nd, 2012, 04:27 AM

THANK YOU SENATOR FRANKLIN "TOTO" DRILON
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Checking his current project and bringing more for the benefit of all the Ilonggos.

Truly, A Big Man with A Big Heart for his hometown. :cheers:

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 04:27 AM

ESPLANADE

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batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:29 AM

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batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:31 AM

nice update zynet pre....:cheers:

zynet

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July 2nd, 2012, 04:53 AM

ILOILORADIAL ROAD R4

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batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:56 AM

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 04:56 AM

Floodway bridge (connect C1)

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zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 04:57 AM

nice... tahum guid kag nami kay ara guid ang lam post par d madulom sa gab i pag nagbyahe ka:cheers::cheers:...

amo ni pakadto sa Pototan zynet pre?

:yes:

R3Y 0n1

July 2nd, 2012, 04:58 AM

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Ilongo steeplechaser, 80% na nga handa para sa London Olympics
Thursday, 28 June 2012 16:08

ILOILO CITY – Otsenta porsyento na ang kondisyon sang Ilongo athlete nga magapasakop sa 2012 London Olympics sa patag sang 5,000 meter run.

Sa interview sang Bombo Radyo Iloilo kay Rene Gamarcha Herrera sang Jordan, Guimaras bwas nga adlaw magatulak siya padulong sa Hong Kong para sa Hong Kong Inter-City Athletic Championship Open Meet sa Hulyo 1.

Sa Hulyo 4 naman ang iya byahe padulong sa London para sa isa ka bulan nga training antes ang Olympic games.

Suno diri, wala man sang problema sa iya training kag may yara sila sang nagakaigu nga suporta halin sa Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

Bilang solo nga Ilongo sa 11 tanan ka atleta nga na-qualify para sa 2012 London Olympics, ginakalipay kag ginapabugal sang 5-time Southeast Asian Games steeplechase champion nga iya nalab-ot ang handom nga makapasakop sa Olympics sa labing una nga kahigayunan.

Disiplina sa kaugalingon, focus sa training kag pangamuyo sa Diyos ang armas sini bilang atleta.

DYFM Bombo Radyo Iloilo fb

arcabe

July 2nd, 2012, 04:59 AM

nice update pre Zynet.

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 05:03 AM

:yes:

:okay:

angelkirk89

July 2nd, 2012, 05:07 AM

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 05:09 AM

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IMPRESARIO

July 2nd, 2012, 05:21 AM

lewdsaint

July 2nd, 2012, 05:58 AM

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barbas_bigote

July 2nd, 2012, 06:09 AM

barbas_bigote

July 2nd, 2012, 06:13 AM

^^nice updates on the esplanade, thanks!:cheers:

pwede na matandog ang sa tabok esplanade? :)

Gcorneja

July 2nd, 2012, 06:14 AM

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 06:47 AM

pwede na matandog ang sa tabok esplanade? :)

hmm. ang tabo opposite bank of river?

kung amo na gina mean mo pre? ti may ara na inog bidding nlang :cheers::cheers:

barbas_bigote

July 2nd, 2012, 07:26 AM

hmm. ang tabo opposite bank of river?

kung amo na gina mean mo pre? ti may ara na inog bidding nlang :cheers::cheers:

oo, tani indi na maabtan ang election ban ba..para dirediretso ang development.. ang sa pampang sang Prime estates ya Z? storyaha niyo na lang bla si Chusuey PPP ya..pahimoan lang plano kay Arch. P.A. :)

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 07:37 AM

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a flattering angle for the new city hall.

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 07:49 AM

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 08:23 AM

Can Western Visayas attract 10 million tourists by 2016?

ILOILO City – The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Western Visayas targets to draw 10 million tourists to Region 6 by 2016.

It recently passed three major resolutions to boost the region’s tourism industry.

The first seeks the formulation of an “Action Plan for Tourism Development Areas” (TDAs).

For this, RDC plans to hold a two-day conference-workshop with the Department of Tourism as lead agency.

There are currently four tourism development areas (TDAs) in the region:

* Metro Iloilo and Guimaras

* Bacolod-Silay

* Boracay, Northern Antique and Kalibo; and

* Capiz.

The workshop slated in September will be attended by provincial and city tourism officers, planning and investment officers, leaders of tourism-related organization, policymakers and tourism stakeholders in Western Visayas.

The RDC also seeks the creation of a permanent position for tourism officers in local government units (LGUs). This is required under Republic Act 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009).

Many local government units have yet to create the said position, RDC observed.

This has affected tourism promotion efforts and tourism report generation which is vital in planning, stressed RDC.

The council also called on local government units to develop and market regional products through various strategies, including promotion in tourism sites, major events and local stores.

It likewise urged local governments to assist households and communities in producing goods and services needed by tourism-related establishments.

This would also mean additional income for families and communities in their areas, RDC stressed. (PIA-6/PN)
Link (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89:can-western-visayas-attract-10-million-tourists-by-2016&catid=39:iloilo&Itemid=13)

domestic tourism would always be the long term and viable initial catalyst in making this possible. the DOT should make the following routes a priority within the next 12 to 24 months:

1.) ILO-PPS
2.) ILO-ZAMBOANGA
3.) ILO-CLARK

and possibly,

4.) ILO-LEGASPI
5.) ILO-CAMSUR

also, add frequencies to the ILO-CGY route since it is always fully booked and many passengers in that route can't get tickets in time because demand always outstrips supply in that route. make the expansion of the airport NOW and make the antique airport operational.

it's really a no brainer. if all these domestic routes will be opened and the airport in antique will become operational, that 10 million tourists target is well within reach. when all these domestic routes are taken cared of, then the viability and sustainability of the overseas ones are not far fetched.

lewdsaint

July 2nd, 2012, 08:48 AM

Payless Plaza sang una

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July 2nd, 2012, 08:51 AM

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July 2nd, 2012, 09:29 AM

Esplanade inauguration on August 18

By Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO CITY – All set for the completion and inauguration of the P70 million Esplanade project along the Iloilo River on August 18, 2012.

This was reported by Department of Public Works and Highways Reg. Dir. Ed Tayao to Senator Franklin M. Drilon and Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog on Monday, July 3 during the Iloilo Batiano River Council meeting.

Tayao said the completion as assured by contractor Roprim Construction is targeted on August 15 complete with the greening and landscaping along the 1.2 kilometer Treñas Boulevard including the statue of a Dinagyang warrior and playground.

International architect Paolo Alcazaren was the project consultant of the Esplanade patterned after the esplanade project of Singapore.

City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the inaugural rite is part of the overall jubilee celebration and activities of the Iloilo City Charter slated on August 24, 2012.

The Esplanade inauguration will include an early morning fun run and fluvial parade with muses at the river, mini dragon boat competition, balsa, baroto race and swimming competitions and awarding of prizes in the afternoon.

The celebration will be capped by fireworks and entertainment concert in the middle of the river.

On the other hand, Drilon said another project along the river, the Esplanade II will take off early next year. A 700 meter road along the Medical City Hospital with be funded with P37 million and the amount will be included in the 2013 national budget of the public works department.

Esplanade II is an extension of Esplanade I in making the river as an important ecotourism site in the city. Surplus block materials from the Iloilo flood control project will be used in the project and will not be used so that it will not be expensive than the other one.

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 09:54 AM

zynet

July 2nd, 2012, 09:58 AM

oo, tani indi na maabtan ang election ban ba..para dirediretso ang development.. ang sa pampang sang Prime estates ya Z? storyaha niyo na lang bla si Chusuey PPP ya..pahimoan lang plano kay Arch. P.A. :)

Q1. ari na pre sa news ang gin pamangkot mo pre :
On the other hand, Drilon said another project along the river, the Esplanade II will take off early next year. A 700 meter road along the Medical City Hospital with be funded with P37 million and the amount will be included in the 2013 national budget of the public works department.

Q2. tig-a na pre. may proposal tani na da road pero gin cancel ato kay tig-a istoryahon.. may winning bidder na gani. ang budget gin re align nlng sa iban nga lugar..

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 10:33 AM

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Glors Hambuger
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eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 10:35 AM

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Discover Tigbuan, Iloilo

Dinuguan
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eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 10:38 AM

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eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 10:42 AM

starting 'em young.

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somewhere in zarraga, iloilo
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IMPRESARIO

July 2nd, 2012, 11:48 AM

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IMPRESARIO

July 2nd, 2012, 11:55 AM

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indig0

July 2nd, 2012, 12:01 PM

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i like.. =) nami ni guro i try sa google earth flight simulator hehe..

btw naka labay ko kagina sa villa baybay.. daw may village ang sta lucia didto nga gna construct.. la ko ka kwa pic kay ga dali ko kag ako lang isa sa salakyan.. dugay na ni or is it a new sprout?

R3Y 0n1

July 2nd, 2012, 12:04 PM

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Rene Herrera, silver medalist sa HK
Monday, 02 July 2012 12:06

ILOILO CITY - Nakakuha ang olympic contender sang Pilipinas nga si Rene Herrera sang silver medal sa 5,000 meter run sa ginpatigayon nga Hong Kong Inter-City Championship Open Meet kahapon.

Sa interview sang Bombo Radyo Iloilo kay Herrera, ini ang kabahin sa ila pre-competition kag training para sa London Olympics.

Ginpahayag ni Herrera nga may kahigayunan kuntani nga siya ang nagpanguna apang nakaapekto sa iya performance ang malain nga panahon.

Si Herrera ang tumandok sang Jordan, Guimaras kag magahampang sa 5,000 meter run sa London Olympics.

Samtang, isa pa ka Ilonggo ang nakakuha sang medalya sa nasambit nga event sa Hong Kong.

Ini amu si Alejan Edgando Jr. sang Naslo, Pototan, Iloilo nga nagpangaduha sa 400 meter run.

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IMPRESARIO

July 2nd, 2012, 12:35 PM

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Glors Hambuger
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^^ :drool: :cheers:

i miss glors burger. tani mag branch out man sila.

Gcorneja

July 2nd, 2012, 12:59 PM

May area sa Zarraga nga ginabakbak naman kilid sang dalan. May road widening asta Zarraga @Zynet?

SamwiseGamgee

July 2nd, 2012, 01:41 PM

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Glors Hambuger
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Indi ko ni malipatan ang Glor's Hamburger kay diri kami dungan kaon sg Chem 101 instructor ko nga crush ko sadto. Piyak lang sya galing nga table... :colgate:

SamwiseGamgee

July 2nd, 2012, 01:44 PM

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Ano na ang taas sa unhan? Grand Dame Hotel na?

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 01:56 PM

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:00 PM

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:10 PM

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nice makeover there!

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:11 PM

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:15 PM

WELCOME
TO ILOILO CITY & PROVINCE
THREAD 176!

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Aduana
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Nelly's Garden
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Old Iloilo Aerial
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Iloilo Airport
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Iloilo River
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Royal Course

Your tides' spirit is mostly calm
Flowing through your gentle kingdom
Of people with a singsong tone
Like the smooth, winding course you own

You were once the blue, royal scene
Where riches were docked for your Queen
Jewel of the crown that was made
And given because of your trade

The city's fortune is your wife
In trying times and renewed life
Abound again, will your fishes
Both divine and man made riches.

-Eonynx-

ILOILO CITY & PROVINCE BANNERS in SKYSCRAPERCITY!

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***** AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS *****

2009 Palladium BSC Hall of Fame (http://www.thepalladiumgroup.com/about/hof/Pages/HofViewer.aspx?MID=135) - Iloilo City is the First Philippine Awardee

The Hall of Fame award honors organizations that have achieved business excellence through the use of the BSC, the world’s preeminent performance management system. The BSC is based on the simple premise that “what gets measured is what gets done.” Created by Palladium Group co-founders Drs. Robert S. Kaplan and David P. Norton, the BSC is also a performance management philosophy and system that links strategy to operations.

2010 LivCom Gold Awardee & Finalists (http://www.livcomawards.com/2010-awards/winners.htm)

Environmentally Sustainable Projects:
Natural:

Iloilo, Philippines River Development Project – Gold Award

Finalist
Iloilo, Philippines: Wastepickers Livelihood Training Programme
Iloilo, Philippines: Community-based Water & Sanitation System
Iloilo, Philippines: Community-based Disaster Preparedness Planning

2011 LivCom Special Project Awardee (http://www.livcomawards.com/2011-awards/winners.htm)

Iloilo City – post LivCom, Advancing the Iloilo River Development Initiatives for Integrated Sustainable Management

BluPrint Magazine's One of the Worlds Most Livable Places - 1st Issue for 2011 (http://www.gigsilonggo.com/bluprint-magazine-features-iloilo-city-as-one-of-the-worlds-most-livable-places.html)

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Divided, We are GREAT... United, WE are UNSTOPPABLE!
Waswas ILOILO, Hanot ILONGGO!

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:17 PM

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL
Truly World Class!

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PHILIPPINE REPRESENTATIVE TO:

World Folklore Festival in Portugal - 1998

World Expo in Portugal - 1998

Chinggay Festival & Parade in Singapore - 1999 & 2000

Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Annual Parade 2007
State of Minnesota, USA
Best Parade Crown Pleaser

36th Texas Folklife Festival 2007
State of Texas, USA

St. Patrick's Day Annual Parade in Ireland - 2009

International Dance Congress in Manila - 2009
Opening Performance

Philippine Independence Day Celebration Parade
New York, USA - 2010 & 2011

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CONSISTENT ALIWAN FIESTA WINNER:

2003 - 2nd Place
2004 - Grand Champion
2005 - 3rd Place
2006 - 2nd Place
2007 - 2nd Place
2008 - 2nd Place
2009 - 3rd Place
2010 - Grand Champion
2011 - Grand Champion
2012 - Grand Champion

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LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

Festival of Excellent Folk Choreography - 2005 - NCCA

Best Tourism Event of the Philippines - 2006, 2007, 2008 - ATOP & DOT

HALL OF FAME: 2009
Best Tourism Event of the Philippines -ATOP & DOT

Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame - 2009 - Palladium Asia

Festival with Best Executing Strategy - 2009 - Palladium Asia

Queen Festival of the Philippines - 2010 - ATOP & DOT

The International Awards for Liveable Communities 2011 (LivCom)
Iloilo City: 2011 Iloilo Dinagyang Festival
SILVER AWARD

Best Practice in the Promotion of the Localization of the
Millennium Development Goals - United Nations Development Program

Best Practices of the City Government - Institute for Solidarity in Asia

Best Practice in Public and Private Cooperation - Asian Devt Bank

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:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:Hala Bira Iloilo! Dagyang ta!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

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eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:19 PM

:banana::carrot::pepper::cucumber: Kasadyahan Festival:cucumber::pepper::carrot::banana:

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Aliwan Fiesta Participations

Aliwan Fiesta 2003
*No entry from Kasadyahan -

*Aliwan Fiesta 2004*
2nd Place - Tribu Kahilwayan
(Kahilwayan Festival Champion of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)

**Aliwan Fiesta 2005**
Grand Prize - Tribu Pintados de Passi
(Pintados de Passi Festival Champion of Passi City, Iloilo)

2nd Place - Tribu Kahilwayan
(Kahilwayan Festival Champion of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)

Aliwan Fiesta 2006
3rd Place - Tribu Pintados de Passi
(Pintados de Passi Festival Champion of Passi City, Iloilo)

5th Place - Tribu Kahilwayan
(Kahilwayan Festival Champion of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)

7th Place - Tribu Tultugan
(Tultugan Festival Champion of Maasin, Iloilo)

Aliwan Festival 2007
10th Place - Tribu Kahilwayan
(Kahilwayan Festival Champion of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)

Aliwan Festival 2008
5th Place - Tribu Saad
(Saad Festival Champion of Leganes, Iloilo)

Aliwan Festival 2009
2nd Place - Tribu Kasag
(Kasag Festival Champion of Banate, Iloilo)

*Tribu Paraw Regatta - as Guest Performers
(Grupo del Oeste - Samba de Regatta Champion 2009)

***Aliwan Festival 2010***
3rd Place - Tribu Kasag
(Kasag Festival Champion of Banate, Iloilo)

4th Place - Tribu Paraw Regatta
(Grupo Fuerte Baile - Samba de Regatta Champion 2010)

****Aliwan Festival 2011****
2nd Place - Tribu Pantat
(Pantat Festival Champion of Zarraga, Iloilo)

*****Aliwan Festival 2012*****
Runner Up - Salakayan Festival
(Salakayan Festival Champion of Miag-ao, Iloilo)

*ALIWAN FIESTA 2004 1-2 COMBO
Grand Prize: Dinagyang Festival Tribu Atub-Atub
2nd Place: Tribu Kahilwayan (Kahilwayan Festival of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo)

**ALIWAN FIESTA 2005 1-2-3 COMBO
Grand Prize: Tribu Pintados de Passi (Pintados de Passi Festival of Passi City, Iloilo)
2nd Place: Tribu Kahilwayan (Kahilwayan Festival ofSta. Barbara, Iloilo)
3rd Place: Tribu Silak, Dinagyang Festival, Iloilo City

***ALIWAN FIESTA 2010 1-3-4 COMBO
Grand Prize: Dinagyang Festival -Tribu Paghidaet
3rd Place: Tribu Kasag (Kasag Festival of Banate, Iloilo)
4th Place: Tribu Paraw Regatta represented by Grupo Fuerte Baile - Samaba de Regatta Champion of Iloilo City)

****ALIWAN FIESTA 2011 1-2 COMBO
Grand Prize: Dinagyang Festival - Tribu Pan-ay
2nd Place: Tribu Pantat (Pantat Festival of Zarraga, Iloilo)

*****ALIWAN FIESTA 2012 1-R COMBO
Grand Prize: Dinagyang Festival - Tribu Pan-ay
Runner Up: Salakayan Festival (Salakayan Festival of Miag-ao, Iloilo)

*Also added fact that all Iloilo Contingents are always winners since 2003.

Kasadyahan Festival in Iloilo - Philippines

One of the two important events that compose the famous and appealing Dinagyang Festival in the province of Iloilo, Kasadyahan Festival reveals the true culture and history of Ilonggos. Every year, many locals and tourist spend some time in Iloilo City to view this splendid, attractive, and interesting. At this celebration, people can watch enjoyable and beautiful cultural presentations that depict the culture of early people in the province. At this festival, tourists can also enjoy different delicacies in Iloilo since participants and local government prepare a feast for everyone.

How to Get to Iloilo City

Every last weekend of January, Kasadyahan Festival is annually held in the beautiful and historic City of Iloilo. Individuals from the other regions of the country who want to observe this celebration should travel to some of the major Philippine cities like Cebu City and Manila City to take flights to Iloilo airport, or they can also ride in roll-on roll-off vessels bound to Iloilo seaport. From the ports, people can easily find taxis and jeepneys that can transport them to Iloilo City. Estimated travel time from the Iloilo airport and seaport to the city proper is half hour.

What to See in the Festival

For those who want to be informed about the culture and history of Ilonggos, they should spend some time watching the cultural presentations at Kasadyahan Festival. Dance presentations at this special celebration usually feature different groups that represent or depict early tribes in the place. Some of the tribes that are commonly featured at this event are Tribu Tultugan, Tribu Madiaas, and Tribu Kasag. Aside from these, people can also have a glance at the culture of Tribu Kahilwayan and Tribu Bayhulay through the dance numbers represented by some dance groups in Iloilo.

History

With the aim of promoting the culture and history of Iloilo, Kasadyahan Festival is conceptualized by the local residents and provincial government in the late 1900s. Every year, dance groups, private corporations, and nonprofit organizations in Iloilo support this special celebration. To attract local groups to participate in the cultural presentations, the government gives special cash prizes to winners. For those who want to observe this event, they do not need to allot huge amount to money as their budget just to see the festival. For less than 500 pesos, including their transportation expenses from Iloilo airport and seaport, as well as their food allowance for a day, they can already have a good and remarkable time watching the special events featured at this celebration.

SOURCE (http://www.iloiloboard.com/kasadyahan-festival.php)

Credits:
www.byahilo.com www.exploreiloilo.com www.gigsilonggo.com Google Images, Search

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:21 PM

The Iloilo Paraw Regatta
Written by Jonathan Grant

Now on its 39th year, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta is the oldest traditional craft event in Asia, and the largest sailing event in the Philippines. The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation currently organizes the activities, with leading support from the Iloilo City and Provincial Governments and the Department of Tourism, along with private sector donations.

Activities have been expanded to spread over a week. On the Saturday of the climactic weekend there is slalom racing on a course by the beach to facilitate crowd participation. On the Sunday, the thirty-kilometer distance race is sailed on a course in the Iloilo Strait, running up the coast of Panay and then down the coast of Guimaras, before returning to the finish at Villa Beach. Participant exposure to the events is in the tens of thousands.

The geophysical shape of the Iloilo Strait provides year round breezes. Thus the working sailboat still predominates. In these times of high fuel costs, and polluting oil spills, one can appreciate the simple ecology of the traditional paraw. Nevertheless, the skills needed to sail are far more complex.

The objective of the Regatta is to celebrate the skills of the paraw sailors, and bring a fiesta spirit into their lives. And with the colorful painted sails, this spirit is brought into the lives of participants and tourists as well.

SOURCE (http://www.iloiloparawregatta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6:iloilo-paraw-regatta&catid=5:the-race&Itemid=5)

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^^
2012 is Paraw Regatta's (http://www.iloiloparawregatta.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=7&Itemid=8) 40th year!

And the Ilonggo seafaring tradition lives on...

:cheers::cheers::cheers:Let's set sail! Onwards to progress! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:22 PM

iloilo city @ 175

"the city's continuously ..... Rising!"

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:dance::dance:

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:23 PM

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SAVANNAH CITY

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AYALA

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eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:25 PM

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painting them by the click of the light.

eonynx

July 2nd, 2012, 02:28 PM

guys, the new thread is up!:cool:

arcabe

July 2nd, 2012, 03:29 PM

happy 176th thread sa tanan..:cheers:

ladiesman217

July 2nd, 2012, 03:34 PM

Dasig 176 na nga thread bah..:banana::banana::banana:

barbas_bigote

July 2nd, 2012, 03:37 PM

Dasig 176 na nga thread bah..:banana::banana::banana:

SRDCPND ka pre?

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:11 PM

congrats at thread 176 na ta ah....:banana::banana::banana:

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:15 PM

UP College of Medicine to survey source of leptos in Iloilo

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) – The University of the Philippines (UP) College of Medicine will conduct a survey on the animal vector of leptospirosis in Iloilo province to contain the increasing number of cases.

Iloilo provincial veterinarian Dr. Silvino Teodosio said the UP College of Medicine will conduct the survey in the coming days to determine what animal causes leptospirosis, that affected mostly Ilonggo farmers who everyday have to submerge their feet on the infected water on their farmlands.

“As of now, what we believe to be the primary source of leptospirosis is the rat,” Dr. Teodosio said.

He said UP will get blood samples from animals suspected to cause leptospirosis.

This as monitored leptospirosis cases in Iloilo province totaled 249 with 10 deaths from Jan. 1 to June 23. Of the cases, seven with one death are monitored by the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) from June 17-23.

But aside from the UP survey, the provincial veterinary office will also develop information, education and communication materials to be distributed to the public to increase their awareness and take the necessary precaution from the deadly disease. (PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=436291)

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:16 PM

Iloilo City crime rate drops

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) – Crime incidence in the metropolis continues to dip compared to last year, according to the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO).

ICPO statistics for the whole month of June show a crime volume of 95 incidents, much lower than the 133 posted during the same period in 2011.

“We are pleased with this development for this shows that the anti-criminality measures of our policemen are paying off,” Mayor Jed Patrick E. Mabilog said.

Index crimes recorded for June 2012 totaled only 60, compared to 105 recorded last year.

Theft topped the list of index crimes with 25 incidents, followed by physical injury, 19 and robbery came in third with 14.

Non-index crimes, on the other hand, reached 35 against 34 in June 2011.

In a recent interview, Sr. Supt. Marietto Valerio, ICPO director said, the city continued to be “generally peaceful”.

He said most crimes that were highlighted in the media happened in the province and not in the city.

“In fact, Iloilo City has the lowest crime incidence in the whole Western Visayas,” he said.

An intensified information gathering, networking with other law enforcement agencies, conduct of checkpoints, and active community involvement contributed a lot to the decline in crime volume, Valerio said. (PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=436429)

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:17 PM

Ilonggos hold massive clean-up drive

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) –- Ilonggos from different walks of life led by Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor, Sr. and Mayor Arcadio Gorriceta held a massive clean-up drive against dengue in the municipality of Pavia Monday morning despite of a slight rainshower.

The clean-up drive was held after the usual Monday morning flag-raising ceremony in the municipal town hall of Pavia and a foot parade of the students and placard-bearing people.

Bayan Partylist Representative Teddy Casino, who is visiting Iloilo, also came to help in the activity. He pledged P100,000 as financial support to the province's campaign against.

Iloilo Gov. Defensor said this re-launching of the “Do Day” or massive clean- up against dengue is being done in order to emphasize the importance of properly disposing garbage which serves as breeding sites for mosquitoes.

The governor particularly appealed to the people to adopt the 4 o’clock habit of cleaning their surroundings.

According to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO) headed by Dr. Patricia Grace Trabado , dengue cases monitored from Jan. 1 to June 23 have now reached 735 with 13 deaths, or a rise of 315 percent from the same period of 2011.The number of dengue cases in 2011 were only 565 with 11 deaths.

Gov. Defensor called on all sectors, particularly the mayors of the 42 towns and one component city of Iloilo province to spearhead the simultaneous 'Do Day' because of fear that the 2010 dengue outbreak could be repeated. In 2010, Iloilo province experienced a dengue outbreak where there were 6,500 cases with 32 deaths monitored.

In response, Pavia Mayor Gorriceta rallied all Pavianhons – the municipal officials and employees, barangay captains and tanods, teachers and students, to join in the 'Do Day'.

Mayor Gorriceta also thanked Gov. Defensor for helping them address the problem on dengue by conducting the clean-up and providing three truckloads of sand and gravel for the manholes that serve as breeding sites.

Pavia, according to the data of IPHO, is second topmost municipality in terms of dengue with 74 cases and three deaths now. It is next to Dumangas where there are 77 cases and two deaths due to dengue.(PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=436308)

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:18 PM

Complete installation of CARP beneficiaries in Iloilo town eyed this year

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is looking at the complete installation of its agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the municipality of Balasan before the year ends.

Municipal Agrarian Reform Officer Joy Fuentes said they have completed 91 percent of the installation covering villages of Tingui-an, Maya, Ipil, Pani-an and Lawis.

He said the remaining beneficiaries are situated in Tingui-an.

Once completed, the areas that will be covered under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) will be 964.8722 hectares.

Just recently, DAR officials led by Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes were in Balasan for the turnover of various support services to the agrarian reform communities (ARCs).

The projects included farm-to-market roads and a potable water system which have been envisioned by the beneficiaries more than 10 years ago.

During his visit, he assured that more support services will pour in to the municipality, as he urged local officials to communicate the needs of their ARCs to the department for them to be included in the preparation of budget. (PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=436369)

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:22 PM

WV Nutri Media Circle leads veggie planting, feeding of Leganes school children

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) – Officers and members of the Western Visayas Nutri Media Circle led today the vegetable gardening and feeding of Leganes school children with nutritious food.

The Nutri Media Circle is led by its president Elena Pabiona of Radyo ng Bayan together with National Nutrition Council (NNC) Program Coordinator for Region 6 Nona Tad-y and Leganes Mayor Enrique Rojas in conducting the activity that also heralds the opening of the 38th Nutrition Month celebration.

Tad-y said that the Nutri Media Circle has decided to conduct the activity to convey to school children the importance of growing and eating vegetables for their body nourishment.

These days, most children would like to go to fast food chains for their burgers and fries. But the Nutri Media Circle that has been formed through the encouragement of the NNC would like to transmit the information to children that they have to prefer eating veggies and other nutritious foods so to become healthy.

The Nutri Media Circle, aside from planting vegetables in the school garden, fed some school children with vegetable soup to inspire and showcase to others the importance of vegetables. (PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=436389)

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:23 PM

P105M up for improvement of Iloilo Fish Port

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) – A P105-million fund is now available for the construction of a 200-meter breakwater at the Iloilo Fish Port in order to allow fishing vessels to moor even during inclement weather.

This was announced by Senator Franklin Drilon in today’s meeting of the Iloilo River Development Council (IRDC) as he stressed that the project would address the concern of fish boat owners.

The improvement of the breakwater is part of the efforts in the cleaning up of the Iloilo River. Drilon, during past meetings of the IRDC, had instructed that fishing vessels should no longer be allowed to anchor at the Muelle Loney area and instead at the fish port.

However, he was informed of the danger of berthing at the fish port during inclement weather due to the lack of breakwater to prevent the harbor from the impact of big waves.

The senator said that the money is already there and it will be subjected to bidding soon.

He likewise directed Public Works and Highways director Edilberto D. Tayao to coordinate with the officials of the Fish Port for the needed dredging in the area.

“For the next year’s budget I will allocate and see to it that the necessary funds are placed there so that we can rehabilitate the fish port and it becomes a source of livelihood and economic activity for Iloilo City because that is an abandoned place,” he assured.

Drilon said that there is still a need to put in additional funds to complete the 350-meter breakwater. (PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=436378)

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:23 PM

Drilon says Iloilo’s multi-billion dam project is safe

ILOILO CITY, July 2 (PNA) - Senator Franklin Drilon today reiterated that the Jalaur River Multipurpose Project Stage II (JRMP II) is not situated on a fault line, dismissing fears of possible hazards in case of earthquakes.

The P11.2-billion dam, the biggest outside of Luzon, will be constructed in Barangay Agcalaga, Calinog. The reservoir will cover an area of 800 hectares with a depth of 100 meters, he said.

The senator cited that a fault certification has been issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) stating that the “site of the project is not prone to ground rupture brought about by the movement of active fault line.”

Further, the proposed main dam and reservoir is located 11 kilometers away from the nearest active fault line in the area which is West Panay Fault.

Drilon said that within the next 10 days a loan-agreement will be signed between the Government of Korea, Export-Import Bank and Government of the Philippines (GOP).

The Korean government through its Export-Import Bank’s Economic Cooperation Fund will extend P8.95 billion official development assistance while the GOP will have P2.2 billion as counterpart fund.

“This is the biggest official development assistance Korean has granted to the Philippines,” he said, adding that the loan is payable in 30 years with a 10-year grace period and an interest of .15 percent.

“The potential for eco-tourism is very great and this is something that will really improve the lives of the people here,” he stated.

Once completed, the project will irrigate some 32,000 hectares of rice land, provide 85,000 cubic meters of bulk water to Iloilo City and its neighboring towns and generate seven megawatts of hydropower.

During the construction stage, it will provide jobs to some 17, 000 Ilonggos.

The project was launched by President Benigno Aquino III during his visit here last month. (PNA)
Link (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=436415)

batusay

July 2nd, 2012, 04:27 PM

Updated Western Visayas Maps Pushed
By TARA YAP
July 2, 2012, 4:42pm

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo – Two Google Geo advocates in the Philippines are urging the update of user-generated maps all across Western Visayas.

“No one else knows your locality better than you,” Google Geo advocate Bernardo Arellano III told representatives of local government units (LGUs) during the Google mapUp in Iloilo City last June 30.

In partnership with Department of Tourism (DOT-6) and Smart Communications Inc., Arellano and Wayne Manuel introduced technical utilization of Google Map Maker, a user-generated internet application allowing individuals to add locations or update locations in a map.

The mapUp was initially aimed to update mapping of tourism sites, restaurants, hotels, bus terminals, seaports, airports, and shopping centers in the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental.

DOT-6 acting regional director Atty. Helen Catalbas said she considers Google Map to have a long-term socio-economic benefit for Western Visayas.
Link (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/364318/updated-western-visayas-maps-pushed)