Iloilo City and Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 68

Risk Taker

April 5th, 2007, 08:42 AM

^^ actually i've just responded with your post in another thread. seems we're doing hide n seek here.:lol: actually somebody is selling me a lot there and it's in villa that's why i'm inquiring here before if this is near the future airport or not. you are in real estate biz sugarboy? But i'm still open for other opportunities. If you know some you can pm me. The budget depends on if i like the location or not. I prefer lots near the main road or very accesible to public transpo. Since i'm not planning to stay there a lot of times so buying a car would not probably be in the list.

@Incognito i don't know how to quote your post in the other thread so...anyway, yes i'm very interested with the developments of villa especially that house and lot of princedale since they said the front area would be made into a commercial area and last time i heard a rumor there's a plan for iloilo supermart i think to open near the plaza, i'm not sure if this is true. So you're living near Acropolis, is this the new subdivision near dulonan and the highway intersection? hope next time we can meet also since we would be future neighbours, i mean community. I am telling my brother based in Misamis to buy a unit there in princedale since it would be very near the area i am negotiating right now which is near the market of villa

sugarboy

April 5th, 2007, 08:59 AM

chymera00

April 5th, 2007, 09:41 AM

on the way to Concepcion ...

Barotac Viejo Market

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Ajuy, near Culasi Port (the views in Ajuy are very nice because the high elevation let's you see the whitesand beaches in nearby islands)

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Concepcion Islands, Northern Iloilo

The Tampisaw Festival of Concepcion is held during the 3rd week of April .... I really want to go because I haven't gone to Bulubadiangan Island yet, which has the snake-like white sandbar because the stayed at the opposite side of Pan de Azucar Island so medyo malayo.

Eric? alang2 kung makad2 ka di sa amo na nga dates? ... timing lang na nga open na ang new airport :)

Concepcion Mainland Sunset

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A Resort in Mainland Concepcion (3 flrs)

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Agho Island

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Malangabang Island

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Pan de Azucar Island

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Gravel breach in Malumpatan in Pan de Azucar (Nice rock formation and cove)

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Golden Yellow sand of Agho with Pan de Azucar and Sombrero Island in the BG

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Brown Sand in Sandbar of Bag-o Isi Island (lots and lots of big orange starfishes and sea urchins)

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The Moon (Pan de Azucar)

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Farms in Pan de Azucar Island (Namutong kami dayun after the long trek)

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This is the beach where we stayed, it was kind of dirty because of the garbage from the houses

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Still Pan de Azucar Is.

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habagatcentral1

April 5th, 2007, 09:49 AM

^^^ Waaahhh!!! Maayo ka pa nakakadto na sa Islas de Concepcion. Ako ya asta Poblacion pa lang.

Anyway, this part of Iloilo hasn't been tapped and most of it undeveloped.

Risk Taker

April 5th, 2007, 10:15 AM

Risk Taker

April 5th, 2007, 10:28 AM

hi risk taker. i'm not really into real estate as a profession but yes, we all are into real estate in one way or another.

i guess i'm in no position to verify how near or far this property being offered to you is with respect to the new airport.

i suppose we'll have to wait for the iloilo guys to verify it.

are you from iloilo too?

thanks sugarboy...btw somebody already answered me here last time i'm not sure if it's Wecky or Kirby tho..yes i was born there in jaro iloilo but my family is a nomad, npa so we hopped from one place to another :lol: that's why i'm thinking of going back there in Iloilo. i still identify myself with the place. that's why i was able to find this forum. anyway, if you know any or other real estate there in iloilo, websites probably, kindly pm me i'll really appreciate it.

fundraiser

April 5th, 2007, 11:05 AM

waaaaah, enchanting pics of pan de azucar and sombrero islands! its surreal. im glad i opened your thread guys! nice pics!

habagatcentral1

April 5th, 2007, 11:16 AM

waaaaah, enchanting pics of pan de azucar and sombrero islands! its surreal. im glad i opened your thread guys! nice pics!

I'm glad your OK now Pao. :okay:
Anyway, if you want, you can come with us in Iloilo this May 3 kuyog ni Mike (Rage@Cebu), P2000 man lang ang plete roundtrip unya dala lang ka og pocket money mo ug wa ka na problem sa accommodation and food. :)

fundraiser

April 5th, 2007, 11:40 AM

habagatcentral1

April 5th, 2007, 11:45 AM

thanks berns, im fine now, but this itchy bandage i have on my neck really bothers me, hehe, im just glad its not cancer.

so that would be on may 3, by then hopefully il be working for another company, il just see if the flexible time the company is offering will allow me to go with you guys. heh.

Sa diin ka man masaylo haw Pao? Anyway, hopefully you can be with us though. But its still several weeks away pa man so who knows. ;)

kirby21

April 5th, 2007, 11:55 AM

‘Iloilo City not yet overpopulated’
Jeehan V. Fernandez
2007-04-05

SEVERAL candidates for city councilor yesterday tackled the issue on population explosion in the country.

The discussion was timely what with the reported decision of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to phase out this year its contraceptive donations to the Philippines after 30 years.

Lawyer Eldrid Antiquera, an aspirant running under the administration party, said the government should take an active role in population program now without foreign support.

“One problem of the society is overpopulation. And one way for the government to curb it is to provide contraceptives especially to the poor,” Antiquera said.

Re-electionist councilor Eduardo Peñaredondo, however, said that Iloilo City is “not yet overpopulated.”

“We are even better at maintaining our growth rate at 3.2 percent compared to the national growth rate of 3.7 percent. We are very much ahead on our population programs…,” said Peñaredondo.

He added the City Population Office (CPO) should continue the education drive on family planning being implemented by the Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPOs) all over the metropolis.

“We are convinced that the City Population Office is very effective in their jobs. We have to support them by allocating more funds for population programs. We have also raised the honoraria of BSPOs,” Peñaredondo explained.

“The city could very well afford to purchase contraceptives for the use of indigents,” he further boasted.

Barangay Captain Bobby Divinagracia, another aspirant under the administration ticket, noted that as a village chief, they have started through a local assembly eight months ago the search for budget to sustain their contraceptives supply.

He said they have launched massive information and education campaign on how to address the growing population here.

Lex Tupas, an opposition aspirant, stressed that the family planning program should highlight the “couple’s choice as to what method to be used as well as its consequences.”

“People should be well-informed of family planning especially the squatters who believe that raising children might give them a better future. We should also try to ask for help from private companies on how they will be able to complement solutions,” Tupas said.

The city councilorables tackled the issue in a face-off during yesterday’s maiden broadcast of the “Candidates’ Forum” hosted by the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps and SKYCable.

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=2409

kirby21

April 5th, 2007, 12:01 PM

Pan de Azucar is absolutely AWESOME ! A wonderful tourist destination awaiting to be discovered.

kirby21

April 5th, 2007, 12:03 PM

New thread for iloilo???
wow...keep up d upd8s...hehehe

Just droping by lng cuz i mis LiLo sooo much. ='C
hoping 2 b back der soon...

n oh,
just lyk 2 say a big thank u 2 ol of u for posting lots n lots of pics. of wat has been goin on in ilo2x...
just a good feeling na still updated xa news.hehehe

welcome to SSC-Iloilo, Maisie Ann.

Enjoy posting !

chymera00

April 5th, 2007, 12:32 PM

^^^ Waaahhh!!! Maayo ka pa nakakadto na sa Islas de Concepcion. Ako ya asta Poblacion pa lang.

Anyway, this part of Iloilo hasn't been tapped and most of it undeveloped.
U hope I'm free during the first week of May, start na abi duty ko M-S 7-3PM. I still want to go to Bulubadiangan Island, the Islands and Falls of Ajuy, Mountains of Anilao, and the Seafood and Islands further up north in Carles and Estancia.
nice pics thanks for sharing, how to go here and how long from iloilo city?
Concepcion is a 2.5-3 hour bus/L3 ride from Iloilo City (the roads are new, so travel is very convenient). The islands range from 30min - an hour from the poblacion to reach.

waaaaah, enchanting pics of pan de azucar and sombrero islands! its surreal. im glad i opened your thread guys! nice pics!
Glad too that you like it :) Mt. Manaphag, the tallest in Pan de Azucar is one of my favorite natural landmarks in iloilo.
Pan de Azucar is absolutely AWESOME ! A wonderful tourist destination awaiting to be discovered.
Yeah, I asked the tourism officer if there are any resorts or places to spend the night in the islands for regular tourists, she said the accommodations can only be found in the poblacion ... The islands are very underdeveloped when it comes to tourist facilities.

IAMME

April 5th, 2007, 01:11 PM

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This pic shows me the "cliff" that we climbed halfway Pan de Azucar. The view there is spectacular. How much more when you're on top of the sentinel itself?
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I hope my classmates don't find their pictures here...:runaway:

shyaman

April 5th, 2007, 01:34 PM

Chy, your avatar doesn't look like you. :)

chymera00

April 5th, 2007, 02:06 PM

Chy, your avatar doesn't look like you. :)
really? maybe its because I'm always smiling in my avatar :) kag guin jack up ko ang brightness sa camera

wecky

April 5th, 2007, 02:33 PM

A New Thread for Iloilo

Congratulations !

Iloilo - The Heart of the Philippines Thread 34

Viva Iloilo Viva !

sugarboy

April 5th, 2007, 02:44 PM

thanks sugarboy...btw somebody already answered me here last time i'm not sure if it's Wecky or Kirby tho..yes i was born there in jaro iloilo but my family is a nomad, npa so we hopped from one place to another :lol: that's why i'm thinking of going back there in Iloilo. i still identify myself with the place. that's why i was able to find this forum. anyway, if you know any or other real estate there in iloilo, websites probably, kindly pm me i'll really appreciate it.

daw wala ako kabalo sang website nga real estate sa iloilo. mga abyan may nabal-an kamo? ako gusto man makahibalo what's on the market.

IMPRESARIO

April 5th, 2007, 02:48 PM

really? maybe its because I'm always smiling in my avatar :) kag guin jack up ko ang brightness sa camera
^^abah, may goatie ka pa, pwede na sa WVSUCN? incident report! :lol: :jk:

wecky

April 5th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Hi guys! Welcome to our new Thread! :hi:

Lets have a brief look back or review of the previous thread...

We started off (and actually ended :lol: )T33 with @whyte's convention center visions (nice visions btw :) )

@Kirby is back to his usual form with his reuters/associated press-like delivery of news with matching colored highlight effects postings :) even @wecky is now following in your footsteps,heheh

Ideas,opinions and alot more were exchanged regarding: a new Convention Center, new Commercial District and of course the upcoming opening of the New Iloilo Airport (Yeah!).

So keep the ball rolling guys, onward Iloilo! Soar High!

Hot topics::pepper:
No more brownouts? with the arrival of Power Barge 101
The Auction of the Old Iloilo Airport Site
Traffic Woes and Flyover constructions in the City
@Bernie's Better Days are coming...(what is this surprise news re:iloilo, that you've been keeping secret from us?!!:) )
Mayad studios "Next Big Thing" Video :okay:
Chymera is in Cebu Pacific's inflight Mag May issue ->http://www.cebusmile.com/2007/04/01/time-to-travel-2/ :)

Events to Look forward to:
National PRISAA Games in Iloilo City from April 15-21, 2007
New Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan/Sta.Barbara Opening ,2nd week of April
May 2007 Elections
'Pagtaltal sa Guimaras' on Good Friday
The Bidding of the Old Iloilo Airport -April 24

We Welcomed to our SSC-Iloilo Family : @RiskTaker, @Alvin6K (of mayad studios),@ronie :bowtie: Keep posting guys!

Thanks for wrapping up all the updates @Incognito. Kadamo man gale sang topiko nga na-touch naton sa last thread. I hope to see more and more topics of developments in our discussion this time. Kudos to all. Cheers !

IMPRESARIO

April 5th, 2007, 02:49 PM

daw wala ako kabalo sang website nga real estate sa iloilo. mga abyan may nabal-an kamo? ako gusto man makahibalo what's on the market.

^^try,chymera's www.exploreiloilo.com, it has a real estate section...

sugarboy

April 5th, 2007, 02:51 PM

thanks. sige abi tilawan ta.

wecky

April 5th, 2007, 02:52 PM

wecky

April 5th, 2007, 03:16 PM

thanks sugarboy...btw somebody already answered me here last time i'm not sure if it's Wecky or Kirby tho..yes i was born there in jaro iloilo but my family is a nomad, npa so we hopped from one place to another :lol: that's why i'm thinking of going back there in Iloilo. i still identify myself with the place. that's why i was able to find this forum. anyway, if you know any or other real estate there in iloilo, websites probably, kindly pm me i'll really appreciate it.

Here's the list of few new real estate developments in Iloilo

Savannah (Crown Asia) - Oton/Pavia/Mandurriao
Monte Rosa (Sta Lucia) - Mandurriao
Providence - Pavia
Acropolis (Sta Lucia) - Molo/Arevalo
Metropolis (Sta Lucia) - Jaro
Jaro Grand Estates (Phil Estates) - Jaro
Fiesta Villas (Fil Estate) - ?Jaro
Greenwood Heights - Jaro
Puerto Real (Fil-Estate) - LaPaz

and a lot more.

IMPRESARIO

April 5th, 2007, 03:22 PM

All set for Prisaa Games
BY PATRICK PANGILINAN

"It's all systems go" for the 2007 National Private Schools Sports and Athletics Association Games from April 15-21 in Iloilo City, Roger Banzuela, chairman of the Western Visayas PRISAA technical committee said yesterday.

Banzuela said the annual hostilities will draw an estimated 2,500 athletes from 16 regions who will compete in 14 sports disciplines. He added that they are close to reaching the safe hosting budget, projected at P1.8M despite their funding constraints earlier.

He also said the reason why the Iloilo City and provincial governments have not given more financial support in the preparation of the six-day tertiary school-based games is the election ban.

The Iloilo Sports Complex will be the venue of the women's basketball, football, and swimming while the matches for athletics, tennis, and men's basketball will be at the University of San Agustin Gym.

Lawn tennis will be played at the La Paz Plaza while Sportsville will host the badminton events.

The taekwondo, karatedo, table tennis, and chess tournaments on the other hand are scheduled at SM City while Central Philippine University will be the venue for baseball, softball, and sepak takraw. Iloilo Doctors' College will house the volleyball games.*PP

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/April/04/sportnews1.htm

IMPRESARIO

April 5th, 2007, 11:46 PM

River reclamation woes to be taken up in conference with contractor

By Maricar M. Calubiran

The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will have a technical conference today with the engineers of the China-International Water and Electrical Corporation (CIWEC) over the reclamation of a large portion of the river at the Carpenters Bridge in Tabucan, Mandurriao district.

The technical conference called by EMB-DENR Regional Director Bienvinido Lapayon will deal on whether there is a need to require the contractor to implement additional mitigating measures to address possible impacts of the reclamation to the environment.

The contractor reclaimed part of the river purposely to serve as "crane way " for their equipment when they start the construction of the new Carpenters Bridge. The crane will be positioned at the reclaimed part of the river for pile driving. It was not known who will represent CIWEC in the conference.

The reclamation of the river caught the ire of the fishpond owners because the reclamation constricted the river flow, thus affecting the volume of water that runs at the Iloilo River. The quantity of water that passes the river channel lessens because of the reclamation.

CIWEC is the contractor of the P230 million Iloilo Flood Control Project. The project package includes the construction of a new bridge between the district of Molo and Mandurriao which will replace the old Carpenter's Bridge.

The construction of the new bridge is under Phase II, Contract Package No. 2 of the Stage 1 of the Iloilo Flood Control Project. The construction started last March 1, 2006. The target date for the completion of project is February 12, 2009.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/04/04/river.reclamation.woes.to.be.taken.up.in.conference.with.contractor.html
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^^does it take that long to build a bridge???:weird:

sugarboy

April 5th, 2007, 11:48 PM

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 12:33 AM

^^does it take that long to build a bridge???:weird:

I think the whole project is what they are referring to. From the Jaro Floodway to the Carpenters Bridge.

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April 6th, 2007, 02:52 AM

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BYAHILO

April 6th, 2007, 03:11 AM

could somebody please confirm if it was the agustinian friars who ordered the costruction of the Santa Barabara Church/Convent.

sorry got no time do do research tambak gid ako ubra

TY

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 03:19 AM

could somebody please confirm if it was the agustinian friars who ordered the costruction of the Santa Barabara Church/Convent.

sorry got no time do do research tambak gid ako ubra

TY

Yup, its an Agustinian Church. Most of the Iloilo churches are Agustinian in origin except Molo and some other churches.

sugarboy

April 6th, 2007, 03:47 AM

Pwede kamo ka-post sang picture of Molo Cathedral?

IAMME

April 6th, 2007, 04:14 AM

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All these from flickr. Credits to respective photographers.

sugarboy

April 6th, 2007, 04:20 AM

thanks! post lang iban kun mayara pa gid. :bow:

Pacific_leopard

April 6th, 2007, 04:33 AM

Yup, its an Agustinian Church. Most of the Iloilo churches are Agustinian in origin except Molo and some other churches.

Yep... Sta. Barbara Church is under the Agustinian Order as a vicariate to Jaro... Molo is not an Agustinian Church(that's why its not included in the book "Angels in Stone") maybe its Dominican... Tigbauan, was first established by the jesuits, pro the present church daw was constructed under the Agustinians..

Other blur infos about Ilonggo Church History which are needed to be clarified.

-other documents state that Guimbal church was built under the regime of the dutch... however the enlargement was done by the spaniards...
-That there was no cathedral earlier or later than Jaro Cathedral so there's no such "Oton Cathedral" or "Molo Cathedral" or "The Cathedral of San Jose" Since, before Jaro, Iloilo Churches were under the Archdiocese of Cebu...
-the old Oton church was a 'turn-of-a-century church' since it wasn't built in the Spanish era but within the scope of the American colonization period, making it the youngest classical church in Iloilo.

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 05:07 AM

Molo Church (Iglesia de Santa Ana) is a Secular church, under the direct supervision of the Archdiocese of Jaro (back then, under the Archdiocese of Cebu).

Molo was Iloilo's Parian and most of its Chinese residents reside here.

Largely, Iloilo is of Agustinian territory while the Recollects dominate Negros Occidental.

Risk Taker

April 6th, 2007, 06:40 AM

Here's the list of few new real estate developments in Iloilo

Savannah (Crown Asia) - Oton/Pavia/Mandurriao
Monte Rosa (Sta Lucia) - Mandurriao
Providence - Pavia
Acropolis (Sta Lucia) - Molo/Arevalo
Metropolis (Sta Lucia) - Jaro
Jaro Grand Estates (Phil Estates) - Jaro
Fiesta Villas (Fil Estate) - ?Jaro
Greenwood Heights - Jaro
Puerto Real (Fil-Estate) - LaPaz

and a lot more.

^^ thanks, pero most of these subdivisions tuluyuon or kinahanglan may car ka. since i'm not planning to buy car there so gusto ko along the road lang nga subdivision very accessible sa public transpo like jeepneys. i've found one in villa that house n lot there at least pag gwa mo pede sakay dayon jeep. tapos hamabal nyo diri lapait man lang villa sa airport so ok lang siguro. pero la ko kabalo kon may available pa nga unit kay diutay man lang unit nila dira. tani may website man dira pareho sa manila and cebu about real estate ano. damo choices not only subdivisions. Pede man mga lots or farms sold by individuals. ga pangita ko sa internet daw wala gid ko makita.

adelro2049

April 6th, 2007, 07:48 AM

^^ thanks, pero most of these subdivisions tuluyuon or kinahanglan may car ka. since i'm not planning to buy car there so gusto ko along the road lang nga subdivision very accessible sa public transpo like jeepneys. i've found one in villa that house n lot there at least pag gwa mo pede sakay dayon jeep. tapos hamabal nyo diri lapait man lang villa sa airport so ok lang siguro. pero la ko kabalo kon may available pa nga unit kay diutay man lang unit nila dira. tani may website man dira pareho sa manila and cebu about real estate ano. damo choices not only subdivisions. Pede man mga lots or farms sold by individuals. ga pangita ko sa internet daw wala gid ko makita.

why don't you check out villa rosario beside asilo de molo along avancena street. very accessible to public transportation.

Risk Taker

April 6th, 2007, 08:21 AM

^^ thanks bag o ini sya? may website ini? sorry ha damo ko request

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:33 AM

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:35 AM

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All these from flickr. Credits to respective photographers.

The beautiful chuch of Sta. Ana. It looks really impressive !

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Chy, how far is Pan de Azucar from the Concepcion poblacion? Ano ang sakyan pakadto sa Pan de Azucar?

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Molo Church

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Girls/Women on the Aisle.

This church was one of the few secular churches in the province for majority of this religious edifices in Iloilo are built by the Agustinians.

IMO, this church really has a feminine touch both architecturally and interiors itself.

Molo Church really defined what Iloilo skyline is all about.

Risk Taker

April 6th, 2007, 08:41 AM

If you want to own a place near the new Iloilo Airport in Sta Barbara, why not buy one in the ongoing Paseo de Sta. Barbara, right at the entrance of the access road to the airport. Also, jeepneys or any public transportation will never be a problem at all in the future.

Wecky last time put it in the list of suggested subdivisions na, pero wala ako makita info sa net sini. Basi may nabal an ka da. Kirby bal an mo sin o developer sang Paseo nga ini? thanks again, sorry sa sinabad diri

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:47 AM

^^try,chymera's www.exploreiloilo.com, it has a real estate section...

needs more real estate inputs.

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:49 AM

Wecky last time put it in the list of suggested subdivisions na, pero wala ako makita info sa net sini. Basi may nabal an ka da. Kirby bal an mo sin o developer sang Paseo nga ini? thanks again, sorry sa sinabad diri

I think it's Fil-Estate. I'll check anyway.

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 08:50 AM

Anyone interested in old houses

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/DSCF0522.jpg
Baptist Conference of the Philippines, Jaro, Iloilo City

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100399.jpg
Villanueva House, Calle Quezon, Ciudad Iloilo

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100646.jpg
I forgot the name of this house but this is in La Villa Arevalo, Ciudad Iloilo

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100654.jpg
A house in Molo (just in front of Iloilo Supermart)

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:51 AM

Nope offence meant, Bernie. It's just a suggestion.

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 08:53 AM

Nope offence meant, Bernie. It's just a suggestion.

Nah...wa man offence bala. Buligan lang ta sya ya para magdamu ang inputs bala. :)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100400.jpg
:D
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100653.jpg
Iloilo Supermart-Molo and ePLDT Ventus

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100655.jpg
Carpenter's Bridge

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100537.jpg
Old Car in Sinamay House

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100658.jpg
The Old Lady as we bid farewell to her service

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 08:58 AM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/diwara.jpg
If UP Los Baños has its Kalabaw and Maria Makiling, UP Visayas has its own Diwata ng Dagat (designed and sculpted by National Artist Napoleon Abueva)
(Miag-ao, Iloilo)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100695.jpg
Jaro Cathedral at the north-east

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 09:01 AM

^^ ^^ cool. :banana: :banana:

sugarboy

April 6th, 2007, 10:07 AM

thanks bernie sa pics mo sang molo cathedral.

Risk Taker

April 6th, 2007, 10:35 AM

Anyone interested in old houses

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/P1100646.jpg
I forgot the name of this house but this is in La Villa Arevalo, Ciudad Iloilo

ngaa bern gabaligya ka 'old houses' haw:lol:

indi na sinamay house ang nasa picture?

sugarboy

April 6th, 2007, 10:47 AM

how about some pics of that "hansel and gretel" house up the road from breakthrough sa villa?

IMPRESARIO

April 6th, 2007, 11:15 AM

^^yeah the one that looks spooky. but looks very european
=)

Risk Taker

April 6th, 2007, 11:18 AM

^^ oh sa diin na sya dampi man daw wala ko ya may nakita sang pagkadto ko sa breakthrough

sugarboy

April 6th, 2007, 12:29 PM

it's not anywhere near breakthrough pero sa dalan about a kilometer away from breakthrough

BYAHILO

April 6th, 2007, 02:57 PM

spacewagon1

April 6th, 2007, 04:49 PM

Thanks for wrapping up all the updates @Incognito. Kadamo man gale sang topiko nga na-touch naton sa last thread. I hope to see more and more topics of developments in our discussion this time. Kudos to all. Cheers !
well, I'll catch up with some of the topics, Weck. Been out for a month and daw medyo lost pa ako sa iban nga gina-estoryahan diri. I'm sure there will be more developments nga baisan ta pa diri.

spacewagon1

April 6th, 2007, 04:51 PM

spacewagon1

April 6th, 2007, 05:03 PM

Here's the list of few new real estate developments in Iloilo

Savannah (Crown Asia) - Oton/Pavia/Mandurriao
Monte Rosa (Sta Lucia) - Mandurriao
Providence - Pavia
Acropolis (Sta Lucia) - Molo/Arevalo
Metropolis (Sta Lucia) - Jaro
Jaro Grand Estates (Phil Estates) - Jaro
Fiesta Villas (Fil Estate) - ?Jaro
Greenwood Heights - Jaro
Puerto Real (Fil-Estate) - LaPaz

and a lot more.

there are few more new subdivisions in Iloilo City and its neighbouring towns. Mandurriao and Jaro districts in Iloilo City, Pavia and Oton are few of the best sites for these new subdivisions. Joining them soon will be Santa Barbara and San Miguel towns in choosing the best location sites. It looks like San Miguel (town) is turning their economy from a purely agricultural-based ointp housing-commercial-industrial ones.

spacewagon1

April 6th, 2007, 05:08 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/233/446334891_193e1b163f_o.jpg

my best pick photo for Pan de Azucar. I'm starting to fall in loooove with the place.

david_sonic15

April 6th, 2007, 05:19 PM

Last time SSC was in San Joaquin, this cemetery was still undergoing restoration. Now, it is done.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/445921613_d313b3dcbd.jpg
We used to complain about the roof. I thought for a while the metal roof was a modern substitute for whatever was there originally. However, a very reliable source told me that we already had corrugated GI sheets during the Spanish occupation. The roof of the present capilla are still the original. They are said to be very thick.

In fact, the trusses have also been carefully restored. These are still the original trusses with only minor additions for broken parts.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/172/445917156_3fd8df1a90.jpg

For a long time, the capilla maintained steel grilles for its door. However, they found an old photo of the capilla with wooden doors so they replaced the steel grilles with wood which they patterned after the original door.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/445921231_d1e27a23d5.jpg

The capilla incorporated the Pieta, as suggested by the Archdiocese of Jaro.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/445917252_bbf69568dd.jpg

Here it is. A sparkling treasure restored by the people of San Joaquin, not for tourism, but simply because it is their cemetery.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/189/445921713_f4d25dea36_o.jpg

ang ganda ng san Joaquin...i hope nakasama ako.. anyways, IAMME,can you post also the Guimbal house thing??? ang ganda kasi talaga nun!!!:nuts:

IAMME

April 6th, 2007, 05:30 PM

ang ganda ng san Joaquin...i hope nakasama ako.. anyways, mr. IAMME,can you post also the Guimbal house thing??? ang ganda kasi talaga nun!!!:nuts:

But the owners might get mad.. hindi naman siguro. Ok, exteriors lang. It is a nice house anyway.. Quite a landmark in Guimbal.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/448406787_466d864259.jpg

daks2003

April 6th, 2007, 06:27 PM

This is the house of the Garzons....hehehe di na sila mangakig ah..daw mga buot man ni sila nga pamilya hehehe

But the owners might get mad.. hindi naman siguro. Ok, exteriors lang. It is a nice house anyway.. Quite a landmark in Guimbal.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/448406787_466d864259.jpg

daks2003

April 6th, 2007, 06:35 PM

chymera00

April 6th, 2007, 07:04 PM

It will be next week na. There's not too many articles about Iloilo's hosting the National PRISAA this year. By the way, where's this "Sportsville" in Iloilo City?
I think its the big building which looks like a warehouse from the outside in Dungon area in Jaro. It's been featured as a place where the badminton players in Iloilo go to ... especially the newbie socialite kind ..

kirby21

April 6th, 2007, 08:23 PM

^^ really beautiful house in Guimbal.

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2007, 10:54 PM

Rex, please take pictures of those Mansions in Miag-ao. hehehe!! :D

IMPRESARIO

April 7th, 2007, 03:44 AM

ang mansion sang mga Torres ara sa guimbal?

alvin6k

April 7th, 2007, 09:51 AM

leii_tomo

April 7th, 2007, 11:13 AM

naks, new thread!!!

WELCOME sa tanan na new ssc members!!!

death327

April 7th, 2007, 11:33 AM

@ADELRO249
my wish list:
borders
figaro
peets coffee or perhaps, a "japanese tea house"
a sports bar
a mexican taqueria

I read from somewhere that Figaro is planning to put a branch in Iloilo City but I haven’t heard any development on this.

@WHYTE

these are not high end shops they are just something we dont have and will probably have

look at max's and kenny rogers, iloilo is full of chicken inasal resto's e two were able to survive.
subway didn't coz lain gid ang iya nga target though peborit namon ina sang mother ko
ara pa gyapon ang pancake house?
it surpassed my 1 year life expectancy :lol

Subway is slowly closing its branches here in Philippines. I believe it is losing in PH market. Filipinos are not really fond of Delis.

Hey Mr. KENT YEE,Please email me about my biz proposal.:)

I am inviting everyone here,to register to the fastest growing boxing site.

Hey there GoodSuccess. Sorry I had been so busy lately and I on 5 days vacation leave. I will email you once I get back to the office next week.

habagatcentral1

April 7th, 2007, 11:46 AM

guys,
hope you can help me with this.
im making the dvd cover for the video that we made.
ga pangita ko tani nami nga photo for the cover.
can anyone offer me sang mga photos nila of iloilo?
ive been trying to reach exploreiloilo but i got no reps.
pero daw ari man d siya dba?
ill put the name of the owner on the cover
thanks

I'll send you his contact number later. Also try to PM IAMME. :)

Subway is slowly closing its branches here in Philippines. I believe it is losing in PH market. Filipinos are not really fond of Delis.

Subway also closed its branch in Cebu along with its Iloilo branch and I think they are downsizing their Philippine branches since as according to Kent and also my opinion, Pinoys are not really fond of eating expensive sandwiches. Being a "rice-oriented meal" people we are. :)

IMPRESARIO

April 7th, 2007, 11:54 AM

^^sarap pa naman ng Subway...mmmm...eat fresh! ;) i agree though that pinoys are not really big on delis...

habagatcentral1

April 7th, 2007, 11:57 AM

For me, I would still prefer Batchoy and Pan de Leche as my merienda (snack), or halo-halo (especially its so searing hot in here!)

IAMME

April 7th, 2007, 12:55 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/247/445916968_9ce546e547.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/445921063_c8f836cb30.jpg

Woven with hundred-year old looms

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habagatcentral1

April 7th, 2007, 12:57 PM

IAMME

April 7th, 2007, 01:05 PM

^^ Nice Rex. :okay: Its a good thing you're putting up your names in your pictures. Because here in Cebu, some people are already using SSC pictures without permission and acknowledgement. It happened earlier with Chy and Eric. We all have the right for intelectual property. :)

Try to go to Sinamay House in Villa too. Just set an appointment nga lang ugaling. Will you be in Iloilo still by May?

By the way, hope to see you guys in May. Matext na lang ako. :)

We were supposed to stop over the Sinamay House during Ma'am Joy's field trip but alas, the merienda offered by the Garzons was too delicious. We arrived in Villa too late... next time perhaps.

I'll still be in Iloilo in May, I think.

habagatcentral1

April 7th, 2007, 01:07 PM

We were supposed to stop over the Sinamay House during Ma'am Joy's field trip but alas, the merienda offered by the Garzons was too delicious. We arrived in Villa too late... next time perhaps.

I'll still be in Iloilo in May, I think.

Haven't met Sumagaysay but heard about her. (UPV Miami is one community). Hope to see you soon Rex.

Pacific_leopard

April 7th, 2007, 02:01 PM

For me, I would still prefer Batchoy and Pan de Leche as my merienda (snack), or halo-halo (especially its so searing hot in here!)

mee too... i'd rather eat the ones nga nakasanayan ko... And there are also cheap burgers around...

Pacific_leopard

April 7th, 2007, 02:02 PM

We were supposed to stop over the Sinamay House during Ma'am Joy's field trip but alas, the merienda offered by the Garzons was too delicious. We arrived in Villa too late... next time perhaps.

I'll still be in Iloilo in May, I think.

nice... so we can flood Bernie's house by then.. SSC shall dominate the Arelano Residence..hehe... Fiesta here we come!!!

habagatcentral1

April 7th, 2007, 02:13 PM

mee too... i'd rather eat the ones nga nakasanayan ko... And there are also cheap burgers around...

nice... so we can flood Bernie's house by then.. SSC shall dominate the Arellano Residence..hehe... Fiesta here we come!!!

Waaahhh!!!!! :runaway: Hehehehe!!!! :lol: :lol:
Anyway, you're all welcome in Pavia. Tani gani magpreparar kami sa Pyesta guid. Makatan-aw kamo tani sang karera sang karbaw bala. :)

BYAHILO

April 7th, 2007, 02:36 PM

^^sarap pa naman ng Subway...mmmm...eat fresh! ;) i agree though that pinoys are not really big on delis...

i love subway.. i like it turkey breast with mayo-mustard dressing and olive oil, topped with sliced olives.

its one full meal for me.

Pacific_leopard

April 7th, 2007, 02:40 PM

Waaahhh!!!!! :runaway: Hehehehe!!!! :lol: :lol:
Anyway, you're all welcome in Pavia. Tani gani magpreparar kami sa Pyesta guid. Makatan-aw kamo tani sang karera sang karbaw bala. :)

its usually held sa Pavia High, and may ara man parada sang mga karbaw... hehe... nami na xa..:)

BYAHILO

April 7th, 2007, 02:41 PM

uy gian and CHY> may summer class kmo? medyo na finalize ko na ang legazpi trip ko. finally after months of delay madayun na gid sa april 16.

after this, preparar na naman ako balik guimaras. i just hope nga may common sked kita nga tatlo para pag abot ko da lagaw ta dayun.

pero probably a week after elections na ko kadto da.

Pacific_leopard

April 7th, 2007, 02:50 PM

BYAHILO

April 7th, 2007, 02:59 PM

^^ ara ka naman. talagsa lang ko bala ga kadto da ha. ahahaha (talagsa? pang 3rd time ko na ni this year) hehehe

umandam ka lng. hahahahahahahaha

i badly needed to burn my skin before summer ends.

Risk Taker

April 7th, 2007, 04:08 PM

I think that house used to be the residence of Sam Boucher of Precious Moments...I remember during the 90's, there was a very malicious rumor being spread about that house which was actually not true(some crabs were telling that he used the Precious Moments Dolls to transport coccaine hehehe)...I guess that was the reason why he transferred to Kalibo and he put up Sampaguita Gardens...the rest is history hehehe

Oh so this is the house referred to by sugarboy. It's located in Sta. Cruz. i have precious memories on this place.:) Yes the mansion was owned before by Sam Butcher of Precious Moments Dolls & Sampaguita Garden in Aklan. Yes what Daks is saying here is true, he was accused before of drug trafficking. It's his own people, his own ilonggo staffs (the crabs) who was behind of everything. His trusted people his staffs even created rumors that caused his divorce with his wife. Politicking was very serious in this company before. Everyone is fighting to be the 'favorite' of Mr. Sam. mo ni budlay sa pinoy...crab mentality...anyway so after many issues here in villa the mansion was later given free to Iloilo Baptist Church and later IBC sold it to John B. Lacson (need to confirm this) which is the owner i think right now. IBC was selling the place before for 18M but after the fire incident in the church they sold it for 8M but later the buyer was able to buy it for 6M only i think. A very good buy i think. I am outrageous because i was asked if i'm interested with this place before when the price was at 18M tapos nabal an ko na lang nga naging 6m na lang:ohno: the last time i see the place it was already under renovation by the new owner. I am not sure what the new owner is planning to do with the place now. oh enough of this chismis na actually damo pa, he he he.

spacewagon1

April 7th, 2007, 11:46 PM

A Blessed Lenten to all ! Kumusta ang pag-celebrar ta da sang Cuaresma sa Iloilo? Anything new?

spacewagon1

April 7th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Oh so this is the house referred to by sugarboy. It's located in Sta. Cruz. i have precious memories on this place.:) Yes the mansion was owned before by Sam Butcher of Precious Moments Dolls & Sampaguita Garden in Aklan. Yes what Daks is saying here is true, he was accused before of drug trafficking. It's his own people, his own ilonggo staffs (the crabs) who was behind of everything. His trusted people his staffs even created rumors that caused his divorce with his wife. Politicking was very serious in this company before. Everyone is fighting to be the 'favorite' of Mr. Sam. mo ni budlay sa pinoy...crab mentality...anyway so after many issues here in villa the mansion was later given free to Iloilo Baptist Church and later IBC sold it to John B. Lacson (need to confirm this) which is the owner i think right now. IBC was selling the place before for 18M but after the fire incident in the church they sold it for 8M but later the buyer was able to buy it for 6M only i think. A very good buy i think. I am outrageous because i was asked if i'm interested with this place before when the price was at 18M tapos nabal an ko na lang nga naging 6m na lang:ohno: the last time i see the place it was already under renovation by the new owner. I am not sure what the new owner is planning to do with the place now. oh enough of this chismis na actually damo pa, he he he.
what a sad story. Ara man gale gihapon ang crab mentality sa aton. The house looks stunning and modern.

spacewagon1

April 7th, 2007, 11:57 PM

spacewagon1

April 8th, 2007, 02:40 AM

Iloilo Yearbook 2007 Contents

http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/images/iyb7.jpg
The Cover
Inside:
Calle Real through the Years | Muelle Loney, The Port of Iloilo | Then and Now, The Streets of Iloilo | The First Nurses of the Philippines | The Year in Review | Economy and Business | Education | Special Feature | Tourism | Flavors and Spices | Moving Iloilo towards the future | The world-class teacher and her planet | The Kabayao Family Quintet 120 | Ilonggo Way

http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/images/2007/callereal_tn.jpg
Calle Real through the Years
Revisit Calle Real’s magnificent past and take a closer look at its present state. In the age of mammoth malls and “super” markets, will the former “nerve center” of commerce ever regain its glory? Ilonggo historian Henry F. Funtecha writes the story, but you be the judge.

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Muelle Loney, The Port of Iloilo
The port of Iloilo has made its own promise – the promise that it will keep alive the memory of its legacy as the commercial hub of the once famous “Queen City of Southern Philippines.” Henry F. Funtecha tells us why the Port of Iloilo is the premier port in Western Visayas

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Then and Now, The Streets of Iloilo
From Calle Sto. Rosario to Calle Real (now J.M. Basa St.), from Iznart to Gen. Luna.
– walk the old (and new) streets of Iloilo City. Atty. Rex S. Salvilla guides the tour.

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The First Nurses of the Philippines
“The first epoch in the unfolding of the nursing profession in the Philippines got its humble, historic beginning at the Union Mission Hospital Training School for Nurses now popularly known as the Iloilo Mission Hospital in Jaro, Iloilo City.” Dr. Rodolfo P. Gumabong tells the story of the first three graduate nurses of the Philippines.

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The Year in Review
A review of the year that was 2006, chronicled and reported by The News Today news team, compiled and penned by its Editor-in-Chief Erly C. Garcia.

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Economy and Business
The Next Big Thing

Iloilo City adopts the slogan “The Next Big Thing”. Francis E. Gentoral gives a rundown of why Iloilo’s economy is booming.

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Education
Transcending the Four Walls

Educational institutions in Iloilo have markedly transcended the walls that used to isolate them from the larger milieu of which they are an essential part, says Jigger S. Latoza as he himself goes beyond the four walls of the academe to impart this bit of truth.

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Special Feature
Non-Government Organizations
NGOs in Iloilo

“A pump well for every barangay, a flush toilet for every household” – this was the simple maxim that started it all for Iloilo NGOs. Alain Russ Dimzon traces the roots of Non-Government Organizations in Iloilo and co-writes this piece with his wife Agnes Españo-Dimzon.

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Tourism
Regional Tourism Event of the Year

Tourism in Iloilo was very much alive in the year 2006, so declares Atty. Helen Camarista. Learn more about what transpired during the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly and why it was the biggest tourism event in Iloilo for the year 2006.

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Flavors and Spices
Distinct Culinary Delights – the Ilonggo Way

Iloilo in 2006 saw the influx of more bistros, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and other sources of gastronomic delight. Florence F. Hibionada writes the reason why Iloilo is the capital of gastronomy.

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Mayor Jerry P. Treñas: Moving Iloilo towards the future – one victory at a time
The most important political figure in Iloilo City shows his mettle. Rizandro C. Napone profiles Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, the man who inspires with his outstanding credentials and excellent leadership.

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The world-class teacher and her planet
One woman defied the word ‘impossible’ to redefine the concepts of teaching. Dr. Talamera-Biyo recounts how she got her own planet, literally, and shares her story with Janice V. Busil.

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The Kabayao Family Quintet
It is indeed more than just a musical collaboration as the Kabayao family continues to make beautiful music together on and off stage. Hacel Du listens in on the Kabayaos.

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Ilonggo Way
The Ilonggo Way is more than just platitudes and attitudes, it’s also about people. Joanne Marie Combong-Pijuan introduces some of Iloilo’s influential personalities for the year 2006 who all have two things in common: doing things with passion and doing them the
Ilonggo way.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/index.html)

IMPRESARIO

April 8th, 2007, 06:54 AM

http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/images/2007/firstnurses_tn.jpg
The First Nurses of the Philippines
“The first epoch in the unfolding of the nursing profession in the Philippines got its humble, historic beginning at the Union Mission Hospital Training School for Nurses now popularly known as the Iloilo Mission Hospital in Jaro, Iloilo City.” Dr. Rodolfo P. Gumabong tells the story of the first three graduate nurses of the Philippines.

^^ I'm proud of this ilonggo first, especially being a part of Iloilo Mission Hospital (formerly Union Memorial Hospital) and Central Philippine University. Again,I'm Proud to be an IMH/Centralian Nurse and Ilonggo!

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 07:04 AM

^^ Me, too. :cheers: ... a proud Centralian nurse .. always.

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 07:05 AM

thanks for posting the details of what's inside the new Iloilo Yearbook 2007. Cheers @spacewagon !

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 07:07 AM

A Blessed Lenten to all ! Kumusta ang pag-celebrar ta da sang Cuaresma sa Iloilo? Anything new?

same here. Happy Easter ILOILO !!!

Pacific_leopard

April 8th, 2007, 07:10 AM

^^ Me, too. :cheers: ... a proud Centralian nurse .. always.

hehe.. you guys are within the roll of the world's best nurses...hehe ako ayhan... ma nurse sa ulihi... daw mas gusto ko pa mangin architect hehe...

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 07:14 AM

go for it @pacific. Hambal nila, whatever makes you happy, go for it. we have choices kuno in life, di bala? hehehehehehe. Determination and persistence kuno will well paid off in the future. :) One word though, go for practicality. hehehehe

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 08:05 AM

Iloilo Yearbook 2007 Contents

http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/images/2007/callereal_tn.jpg
Calle Real through the Years
Revisit Calle Real’s magnificent past and take a closer look at its present state. In the age of mammoth malls and “super” markets, will the former “nerve center” of commerce ever regain its glory? Ilonggo historian Henry F. Funtecha writes the story, but you be the judge.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/images/2007/muelleloney_tn.jpg
Muelle Loney, The Port of Iloilo
The port of Iloilo has made its own promise – the promise that it will keep alive the memory of its legacy as the commercial hub of the once famous “Queen City of Southern Philippines.” Henry F. Funtecha tells us why the Port of Iloilo is the premier port in Western Visayas

^^ :cry: Sir Henry...waahhh!!!! Miss talking to him regarding everything about this. Pero, he's just a text away, hehehe!!! Hopefully I could borrow some of his archive pictures in Iloilo.

How was your Holy Week guys?

IMPRESARIO

April 8th, 2007, 08:36 AM

hehe.. you guys are within the roll of the world's best nurses...hehe ako ayhan... ma nurse sa ulihi... daw mas gusto ko pa mangin architect hehe...

^^ cgurado ka hinde fine arts? :)
K-QMQra7pxI
kon saan ka masaya teh,suportahan ta ka! ,lol

go for it @pacific. Hambal nila, whatever makes you happy, go for it. we have choices kuno in life, di bala? hehehehehehe. Determination and persistence kuno will well paid off in the future. :) One word though, go for practicality. hehehehe

^^Yeah, whichever makes you happy,you can finish nursing and then take up architecture later ,nothing is impossible these days,age is no longer an issue.

oboi

April 8th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Iloilo Yearbook 2007

http://www.thenewstoday.info/yearbook/images/iyb7.jpg

My copy arrived last week. Haven't been able to read it but was only able to scan the book. Had to go on a vacation and I don't wanna lose it. :)

The only thing I don't fancy is the ribbon on the cover. :ohno:

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 08:46 AM

My copy arrived last week. Haven't been able to read it but was only able to scan it. Had to go on a vacation and I don't wanna lose it. :)

The only thing I don't fancy is the ribbon on the cover. :ohno:

Because, it is a gift intended to investors, Ilonggos, overseas Ilonggos, homesick Ilonggos, businessmen, students, etc. :)

I have the first yearbook here. I'll just grab/buy one when I come back by May 3rd and will pass by the new airport (hopefully no delays please). :)

oboi

April 8th, 2007, 08:51 AM

IMO, it isn't practical especially it has to be read not to be displayed. Imagine, one has to untie the ribbon to be able to read it and tie it after. The ribbon will get frayed it due time.

Personally, a box/book case would be more appropriate if it was meant as a gift. :)

And my first copy (2005), the spine started to come apart in less than a week I had it. Not that I didn't handle it with care but the binding is bad. I hope this one will be better.

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 08:55 AM

^^ cgurado ka hinde fine arts? :)
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kon saan ka masaya teh,suportahan ta ka! ,lol

^^Yeah, whichever makes you happy,you can finish nursing and then take up architecture later ,nothing is impossible these days,age is no longer an issue.

everything is possible indeed. You could go for a better schooling here abroad whilst working as a nurse, earning whilst in school. Migo, the world is huge and there's a lot of opportunities everywhere. Depende lang gid sa imo kung paano mo i-take ang mga bagay-bagay sa palibot. :)

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 08:56 AM

IMO, isn't practical especially it has to be read not to be displayed. Imagine, one has to untie the ribbon to be able to read it and tie it after. The ribbon will get frayed it due time.

Personally, a box/book case would be more appropriate if it was meant as a gift. :)

At least they have the time putting up the red ribbon in the book para may "gift effect" ang book. Think about it, when was the last time that Iloilo had a yearbook before 2005? Just appreciate the efforts of those in Maki press of putting that red ribbon. :D

Ako wa'ay ko labot kon may ara ribbon ukon wa'ay, basta ako basahon ko na. Ang natabo sa red ribbon sang 2005 yearbook ko, ginhimo ko nga ribbon sa University medal nga guinhatag sa akon sa friend ko. :lol:

@Nong Wecky. Wa'ay ga YM haw?

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 08:58 AM

IMPRESARIO

April 8th, 2007, 09:00 AM

My copy arrived last week. Haven't been able to read it but was only able to scan the book. Had to go on a vacation and I don't wanna lose it. :)

The only thing I don't fancy is the ribbon on the cover. :ohno:

^^:cry: , i want one too, my mom wasn't able to buy one,because everyone was closed for the holy week, and today she's on her way to manila to send off my lola here to the US, next time na lang. i have last year's too.:)

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 09:01 AM

^^ ari ko di Bern sa hospital. Naka-lock ang chat setting niya kay long weekend subong. Lenten holidays kami from Good Fri day til Mon (easter monday). Duty ko iya kay double pay. hehehehehe.

oboi

April 8th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Ako wa'ay ko labot kon may ara ribbon ukon wa'ay, basta ako basahon ko na. Ang natabo sa red ribbon sang 2005 yearbook ko, ginhimo ko nga ribbon sa University medal nga guinhatag sa akon sa friend ko. :lol:

Tunay gid nga Ilonggo! Practical kag kabalo gid magrecycle. :D

About the ribbon on the cover: tani wala lng nila ginbuho-an ang kilid ka libro kag suokan ka ribbon. Pwede man lng nila mabutangan ribbon nga daw pareho sa regalo. :)

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 09:02 AM

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 09:04 AM

Tunay gid nga Ilonggo! Practical kag kabalo gid magrecycle. :D

Just like my grandmother. She almost recycled old things in the house, wahehehehe!!! :lol:

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 09:07 AM

Suggestion lang migs:
Whoever starts the new thread will have a title : "The Renaissannce" or "rebirth" in the Iloilo thread.

Unlike in the 90's, i never saw this city and province upbeat until the middle of the decade itself. :)

temprano pa plano mo @bern for the next thread. hehehehehe. I liked the title, too. Puwede man ang "The Awakening of the Sleeping Dragon". hehehehe

oboi

April 8th, 2007, 09:09 AM

Suggestion lang migs:
Whoever starts the new thread will have a title : "The Renaissannce" or "rebirth" in the Iloilo thread.

Unlike in the 90's, i never saw this city and province upbeat until the middle of the decade itself. :)

Good suggestion. Supportahan ta gid ikaw!

Just like my grandmother. She almost recycled old things in the house, wahehehehe!!! :lol:

OT: Kilala mo si Mrs. Arellano nga guidance counselor sa CPUES?

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 09:10 AM

^^:cry: , i want one too, my mom wasn't able to buy one,because everyone was closed for the holy week, and today she's on her way to manila to send off my lola here to the US, next time na lang. i have last year's too.:)
nice vacation for your grandma. My lola refused to go to the US this May although ara na iya visa and retun tickets. Ang guwa, nag-inaway sila sang uncle ko kay na-pissed off sa iya. hehehehe

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 09:17 AM

temprano pa plano mo @bern for the next thread. hehehehehe. I liked the title, too. Puwede man ang "The Awakening of the Sleeping Dragon". hehehehe

^^Dragon, Lion-Tiger Katol, hehehe!!! :lol: Pero it is something already right? Although most Ilonggos cannot still yet feel the effect but there is something brewing up back at home. :)

Good suggestion. Supportahan ta gid ikaw!
OT: Kilala mo si Mrs. Arellano nga guidance counselor sa CPUES?

If her husband comes from any Panay town, definitely she's my relative. My father himself is a Centralian and let me just ask him if he knows her. Do you know her full name? :)

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 09:23 AM

death327

April 8th, 2007, 09:24 AM

This is very weird political scenario:

Man and his wife face off for mayoralty post in Iloilo town

By ANNABEL J. PETINGLAY

ILOILO CITY (PNA) — A man and his wife are running against each other for the mayoralty post in the town of Sara, some 102 kilometers from this city, in the May 14 elections.

Reelectionist Mayor Neptali P. Salcedo, who is the official candidate of the Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI), is running against his wife, Ermilita "Inday" Salcedo, the mayoralty candidate of the opposition Liberal Party-Ugyon.

The municipality of Sara is in the fifth district of Iloilo Province headed by Governor Neil D. Tupas Sr.

Neptali has been mayor of Sara for nine years. But Ermilita was elected mayor in 1998-2001 to fill in the shoes of Neptali who had then completed three terms.

While she was Sara mayor, Ermilita endeared herself to her constituents because of her style of governance and projects for the town.

Neptali got interested in finding out who between him and his wife are closest to the heart of the people of Sara.

This political scene in Sara is so strange that even the daughter of the mayoralty candidates is amused.

The Salcedos are the only mayoralty bets in the town.

Jeneda Salcedo, Iloilo Sangguniang Kabataan provincial chairperson who is the couple’s third child, said her independent-minded mother is serious in her bid to run for mayor even against her husband.

Neptali consented to Ermilita’s candidacy because he recognizes his wife’s right to seek an elective post.

He even escorted his wife while campaigning in the barangays, and they openly discussed their platforms of government.

Jeneda said there is nothing wrong in the relationship of her father and mother, who "eat and sleep together."

The couple’s daughter is seeking the vice-mayoralty post under the banner of her mother’s ticket.

She is running unopposed and is now just waiting for her official declaration of her poll victory by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

In Ermilita’s ticket, the candidate for councilors belong to various parties.

Neptali is the lone KAMPI mayoralty bet and his son, Jesus Jr., is gunning for a provincial board seat as an independent candidate.

Jeneda said although the rivalry by her is rather amusing, they are both serious in their support for their respective parties.

Her father is committed to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and is supporting the administration candidates, she said.

She said her mother is with the opposition so she carries the LP-Ugyon bets.

"My father and mother though are one in supporting Governor Niel D. Tupas Sr.," Jeneda said.

from: http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2007040891382.html (Manila Bulletin)

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 09:25 AM

ambut na lamang ah. Ubuson ta ang titulo @bern. Mangita ta manami nga titulo ah. Wala pa ko comment iya about "brewing" issue. Daw ga-cheer man lang kami iya sa Iloilo subong. Whaaaa'ever ! hehehehehehe

Compare Iloilo in the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and today beh. At least we have a new and big infrastructure that was constructed within the first 5 years of the 21st Century.

wecky

April 8th, 2007, 09:27 AM

oboi

April 8th, 2007, 09:29 AM

If her husband comes from any Panay town, definitely she's my relative. My father himself is a Centralian and let me just ask him if he knows her. Do you know her full name? :)

Forgot her first name. More than 10 years (para indi obvious kon pila na ako) have passed since I graduated from CPUES. Pero ang madumduman ko lng, bata ya si Tatie.

This is very weird political scenario:

Man and his wife face off for mayoralty post in Iloilo town

By ANNABEL J. PETINGLAY

ILOILO CITY (PNA) — A man and his wife are running against each other for the mayoralty post in the town of Sara, some 102 kilometers from this city, in the May 14 elections.

from: http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2007040891382.html (Manila Bulletin)

This is one of the reasons why I don't like to stay in Iloilo (though I love the place). I'm not related to this branch of the Salcedo Family but before my dad's family and my mom's family are up against each other politically. We had to stay away and avoid being caught in between. Now both sides are friends. :)

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 09:32 AM

man sako pa ta to sang una ka-singgit nnga suportahan ang "Timawa Movement" ni Nong Roding @Bern. Ano for more than three decades natulugan kita iya. Ambut na lang kay anhing Roding ah. Madumduman ko gani, gapalanginit akon dulunggan. hahahahaha / grrrrrrr......

"The Colossus of the South" as what he was named. Sayang, the investors fled because of him.

Forgot her first name. More than 10 years (para indi obvious kon pila na ako) have passed since I graduated from CPUES. Pero ang madumduman ko lng, bata ya si Tatie.

Hmm...I'll just ask my dad regarding her. :)

@Soul. Weird article. Political dynasty guid. A manifestation of Philippine politics.

IMPRESARIO

April 8th, 2007, 10:18 AM

"The Colossus of the South" as what he was named. Sayang, the investors fled because of him.

Iloilo:"The Colossus of the South" -wahehehhe,ok na rin....

You know what,joking aside, i'd like to see that statue(colossus of rhodes)rebuilt in the mouth of the iloilo river,:lol: ari naman ako may flight of ideas,lol

Pacific_leopard

April 8th, 2007, 12:19 PM

Iloilo:"The Colossus of the South" -wahehehhe,ok na rin....

You know what,joking aside, i'd like to see that statue(colossus of rhodes)rebuilt in the mouth of the iloilo river,:lol: ari naman ako may flight of ideas,lol

pwede man e.. after the government gain extra 'profit', then they can build a new Icon... pwede man gani nga ang diwata sa Miagao bala, mahimu sila sang larger version mga 30 meters high tapos butang nila sa iloilo river... para iconic.hehe..

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 01:23 PM

^^ Nakuw! Reklamo gani ang estudyante sang guinpatukod nila si Diwata. hehehe!!! :lol:

BYAHILO

April 8th, 2007, 03:05 PM

dyosko, mag asawa kontrahanay sa eleksyon? oh my..

then who gets to utilize their house as campaign headquarters? ang basa sa dining room, ang asawa sa garahe? ahahaha

neways, happy easter peeps!

bernie, im 80% sure of legazpi april16-18 :D

habagatcentral1

April 8th, 2007, 07:37 PM

kirby21

April 8th, 2007, 08:41 PM

Happy Easter to all !

kirby21

April 8th, 2007, 08:51 PM

"The Colossus of the South" as what he was named. Sayang, the investors fled because of him.

Hmm...I'll just ask my dad regarding her. :)

@Soul. Weird article. Political dynasty guid. A manifestation of Philippine politics.

si Roding naman gin-chismis niyo diri. he he. Actually, it's a sad title given for a man who at present never ever grasp hold of Ilonggos' hearts. Rather than gaining respect, people tend to take his negative sides. One thing for sure, Iloilo City residents will never ever forget Roding's flight for city's declining economy in the past, especially during his time when he almost banned all chinese people to do business in the city.

About other political issue, no comment at present as our family is partly inclined with politics as well.

kirby21

April 8th, 2007, 08:59 PM

Suggestion lang migs:
Whoever starts the new thread will have a title : "The Renaissannce" or "rebirth" in the Iloilo thread.

Unlike in the 90's, i never saw this city and province upbeat until the middle of the decade itself. :)

that's true though. For more than three decades, Iloilo especially the city is in lackluster and in economic standstill. That's why it's nice to see Iloilo City rising again from its long slumber. I haven't had any idea of a sudden change going on in the city since early 2000s. Trenas really makes Iloilo City works.

Bernie, you can start the next thread if you want. Any title is apt to Iloilo's booming economu anyway.

spacewagon1

April 9th, 2007, 02:20 AM

since everyone here is greeting happy easter, HAPPY EASTER man dira sa inyo tanan sa Pinas ! Ti, nakita niyo na ang Easter Egg nga gintago sang neighbours niyo? :lol: :lol: Great read here guys. How I wish to read more and more developments for Iloilo City and Iloilo Province.

spacewagon1

April 9th, 2007, 02:28 AM

I like Bernie's suggestion regarding a new title for the next thread. Of 34 threads, ilang title na ba ang Iloilo?

Iloilo for me will always be the HEART OF THE PHILIPPINES whilst Iloilo City is the NEXT BIG THING ! Iloilo City slogan's "The Next BIG Thing" is very inspiring. It's like we're looking forward for another next big thing to happen around our place. The slogan suggests hope, re-invention and rennaissance. It's very appropriate and timely for Iloilo's rising economy at present.

spacewagon1

April 9th, 2007, 02:34 AM

si Roding naman gin-chismis niyo diri. he he. Actually, it's a sad title given for a man who at present never ever grasp hold of Ilonggos' hearts. Rather than gaining respect, people tend to take his negative sides. One thing for sure, Iloilo City residents will never ever forget Roding's flight for city's declining economy in the past, especially during his time when he almost banned all chinese people to do business in the city.

About other political issue, no comment at present as our family is partly inclined with politics as well.
wala na makita nga iban di si Nong Roding naman eh. Imagine if Ganzon is still Iloilo City's mayor? Basi wala na sang business nga mapatindog sa ciudad. Mapuno na lang kita sang squatters siguro. I'm just wond'ring why Roding had a bad feeling sa mga Chinese? Siguro kay wala sang tsikwang nga naga-suporta sa iya.

Regarding the title Colossus of the South, I don't think he deserved it. With his political bandwagon that brought Iloilo City into doldrums, he's nowhere near as political colossus. Rather a nemesis of Iloilo.

spacewagon1

April 9th, 2007, 02:52 AM

pwede man e.. after the government gain extra 'profit', then they can build a new Icon... pwede man gani nga ang diwata sa Miagao bala, mahimu sila sang larger version mga 30 meters high tapos butang nila sa iloilo river... para iconic.hehe..

build a dragon icon sa Fort San Pedro. :lol:

spacewagon1

April 9th, 2007, 05:30 AM

Yap orders BFAR to speed up shrimp hatcheries‘ accreditation
By Marianne V. Go
The Philippine Star 04/09/2007

Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap will order the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to speed up the accreditation of more P.vannamei hatcheries to meet the increasing demand for safe and viable broodstock.

Yap is responding to the call of local shrimp growers to accredit more shrimp hatcheries from the current three accredited hatcheries.

At the same time, Yap assured that the Department of Agriculture and the BFAR are not ignoring biosecurity concerns of local shrimp growers.

In an interview with The STAR, Yap stressed that specifically because of the DA’s strong concern about biosecurity, it took time to lift the ban on the importation of P.vannamei.

The DA, therefore, Yap assured, is not taking the continued biosecurity issue lightly.

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Board of the Philippines had recently appealed to Yap that the fledgling P.vannamei industry is already in danger due to the lack of viable and disease-free brood stock.

Only three hatcheries to date have been accredited to import P.vannamei brood stock, according to Chingling R. Tanco.

The three accredited hatcheries are Agri World Fisheries (with whom the BFAR initially tested the safety of P.vannamei), Jamandre Hatcheries in Iloilo and Philippine Super V Agri Fisheries Corp. in Bohol.

Because of the lack of more accredited hatcheries, local shrimp grower import illegally about 70 percent of the existing brood stock from Taiwan, China and Thailand which may carry some diseases which are likely to spread through the fledgling P.vannamei shrimp culture industry of the country.

Agri World is only able to supply about 30 percent of the required brood stock.

Furthermore, the existing brood stock is also questionable since they are not really brood stock but are "used" P.vannamei stock grown in Taiwan, China or Thailand.

According to aquaculture specialist Dr. Matthew Briggs of Epicore Bio Networks, brood stock have to be regularly refreshed as the female breeders do get "tired" and the quality of their eggs begin to deteriorate resulting in low quality shrimp larvae prone to disease.

Briggs also disclosed that of the 10 known P.vannamei hatcheries in Hawaii, only four are certified to have disease-free brood stock.

The four are High Health Aquaculture, Shrimp Improvement Systems, Kona Bay Marine Resources and Molokai Sea Farms.

Six Hawaiin hatcheries that are not certified by the US government to have disease-free brood stock are Paradise Shrimp Farm Corp., D & J Ocean Farms, Rainbow Hawaii Farms, Shrimp Production Hawaii, Hawaii Oahu SciSan Inc. and Island Aquaculture.

In the test conducted by the Department of Agriculture, the pathogen-free Pacific white shrimp used for the tests came from the United States.

The P.vannamei strain available in Taiwan is believed to contain pathogens that are harmful to other shrimp varieties in the Philippines.

source: The Philippine Star (http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200704090710.htm)

spacewagon1

April 9th, 2007, 05:35 AM

excerpts from news article entitled: Ayala exec: Trinoma to generate 'minimal' P100-M profit

"Of the 16.2 billion capital expenditures for the year, 55 percent would go to residential projects, 24 percent to shopping centers, 6 percent to corporate business and the balance to the strategic landbank management," Ysmael said.

Jaime Ayala, ALI president, added that the company decided to launch these new projects to meet the growing demand for properties from the overseas Filipino workers, who accounted for half of the company's P5.2 billion sales in 2006.

Ayala said these new projects would be located in Makati, Taguig, Laguna, Cavite, Pampanga, Bulacan, Antipolo, Manila, Bacolod, Iloilo, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. -GMANews.TV

any news about this Ayala Land residential project in Iloilo?

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 06:08 AM

Lower electricity rates seen

ILOILO City – Consumers can expect electricity rates to go down by as much as 36.26 centavos, days following the Holy Week after the state-owned National Power Corporation (Napocor) filed a petition with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

Napocor petitioned for the adjustment of its 8th Generation Rate Adjustment Mechanism (GRAM) and its 7th Incremental Currency Exchange Rate Adjustment (ICERA).

GRAM represents recoveries for the actual increased costs of fuel and power obtained from Napocor’s independent Power Producers (IPP), which are both local and foreign currency dominated.

The ICERA, on the other hand, takes care of the effects of the fluctuations in international currency exchange rates on Napocor’s cost of debt services and operating expenses such as spare parts, insurance costs and other generation-related costs.

Napocor president Cyril del Callar said the rate adjustment application was similar to the rate cut petition Napocor filed in November 2006 which resulted in a 30 centavo rollback in power rates.

The combined impact of the state firm’s 8th GRAM and 7th ICERA applications will lead to reductions of P0.0430 per kWh in Luzon, P0.3151 in the Visayas and P0.0045 per KWh for Mindanao.

Napocor was able to file petitions for these twin reductions in the GRAM and ICERA because of the stable foreign exchange rate and the minimal use of oil-fire power plants in the country.

from: Panay News
link:http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news13.htm

CPU STRENGTHENS LINKAGES
External Affairs Office now serves Centralian community

ILOILO City – Central Philippine University (CPU) wants to maintain its reputation as a strong and dynamic Christian University which is known in the country and abroad.

Recently, the University opens a new office, which caters to this purpose, the External Affairs Office. Headed by also Office for Student Affairs Director Rinand Escuban and assisted by Pastor Francis Neil Jalando-on, this was established by the CPU Board of Trustees in September of 2006 to carry out programs that will help in enhancing the prestige of the University as an institution of higher education that develops Exemplary Christian Education for Life (EXCEL).

The External Affairs Office has three goals, namely:

1) Public Relations, which focuses on making CPU a “popular choice for enrolment, employment, individual or institutional collaborations, and other partnerships”;
2) Linkages, which deals on strengthening and sustaining the existing networks of the University and build new ones, and;
3) Resource Generation, which emphasizes generating and tapping more resources for the school.

The Public Relations is headed by Dr. Felnor Importante with members: Assoc. Prof. Ricardo Patricio, Engr. Jeriel Militar, Evelyn Pearl Arroyo, Mercy Bedona, and Pastor Roger Quimpo.

The Linkages is led by Dr. Margen Java, with members Dr. Reynaldo Dusaran, Dr. Randy Pabulayan, and Rev. Jerson Narciso.

The Resource Generation is composed of Chairperson Engr. Dimpna Castigador, Dr. Anita Ilenberger, Prof. Fely Chin, Prof. Rowena Libo-on, and Rosalene Madero.

Members of the External Affairs Committee are Engr. Dimpna Castigador (Assistant to the President for Special Projects), Rev. Jerson Narciso (University Chaplain), Pastor Roger Quimpo (Senior Pastor, University Church ), Dr. Anita Illenberger (Director of Cultural Affairs), Mercy Bedona (Director for Human Resource Development), Rev. Edwin Lariza (Director for Outreach), Dr. Felnor Importante (Director of Publication and Information ), Dr. Randy Pabulayan (Director for Research), and Dr. Margen Java (Director of Scholarships).

from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news12.htm

City Hall Press Corps
launches candidates’ forum
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Hall Press Corps (ICHPC) launched a candidates’ forum in its aim to provide residents here ample idea on who their candidates are, and their platform of government.

Last week, the ICHPC, composed of representatives from the different tri-media organizations, made its initial broadcast with guest-candidates seeking positions for councilors in this city.

The ICHPC organized the candidates’ forum to come up with a more comprehensive picture of the candidates seeking position and to breakaway from the usual bickering of candidates against their rivals to capture the voters’ attention.

The candidates’ forum is aired live over SkyCable Community Channel 15 every Wednesday.

In the middle of this month, the organization plans to hold the discussion twice a week – Wednesday and Friday – to accommodate all aspirants and provide them similar chances along with other candidates.

The ICHPC candidates’ forum is limited only to candidates seeking positions in this city.

Re-electionist Mayor Jerry Treñas earlier expressed confidence that administration bets here led by him will win by a huge margin this May 14.

Thousands of supporters accompanied administration candidates here when they filed their certificates of candidacy. If anything, it showed the strength of the administration candidates, said Treñas.

An estimated 10,000 supporters joined Treñas and company from the Santa Maria Church where they first heard Mass, and marched with them to the Comelec office on March 24.

Treñas, who is seeking his third term, said he was only expecting some 2,000 supporters to join them. He was surprised by the turnout.

“I am very happy with the display of support of our constituents. I will not be surprised if we will post a very huge margin (over our opponents during the election),” a confident Treñas told reporters.

Treñas is clashing against former councilor Joshua Alim. Seven candidates for councilor under his ticket are re-electionists.

The splintered opposition candidates, meanwhile, are led by Alim, rivals for congressman former councilor Benjie Gengos and former mayor Mansueto Malabor.

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

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 06:11 AM

wala na makita nga iban di si Nong Roding naman eh. Imagine if Ganzon is still Iloilo City's mayor? Basi wala na sang business nga mapatindog sa ciudad. Mapuno na lang kita sang squatters siguro. I'm just wond'ring why Roding had a bad feeling sa mga Chinese? Siguro kay wala sang tsikwang nga naga-suporta sa iya.

Regarding the title Colossus of the South, I don't think he deserved it. With his political bandwagon that brought Iloilo City into doldrums, he's nowhere near as political colossus. Rather a nemesis of Iloilo.
no need to mention what is what with ganzon's political downfall. I'm glad Iloilo City residents are wide awake nowadays and had learned from the past. This is all what it takes to make Iloilo City once again a business friendly city in the country. Kudos to Jerry Trenas and his team for the jobs' well done !

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 06:34 AM

excerpts from news article entitled: Ayala exec: Trinoma to generate 'minimal' P100-M profit

any news about this Ayala Land residential project in Iloilo?
Sa diin kuno dampi ang ila development project? I'm pretty sure nga outside city of Iloilo ini nga project sang Ayala Land Inc.

daks2003

April 9th, 2007, 06:51 AM

speaking of roding...i remember sang hs ako may mga matahum ina sya nga mga apo nga assumptionistas hehehe amo lang na dumduman ko about sa iya hehehe

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 06:54 AM

OT: I posted this news article in Guimaras and MIGEDC thread. This is good news indeed (for Iloilo and Guimaras) considering that Guimaras is trying their best to become region's next tourism haven. In same way, as Guimaras hosted this Pagtaltal event with visitors coming from other countries, more or less, these visitors took sidetrip in Iloilo before proceeding to Guimaras. Guys, let's continue promoting Guimaras as we, too, in Iloilo will benefit from these international visitors one way or the other. Guimaras offers really good white sand beaches and an alternative lifestyle from the hustle-bustle of metropolis life. Guimaras til now remains untapped beauty spot in Western Visayas region.

Chinese teachers treated
to “Pagtaltal” spectacle

GUIMARAS – A group of young Chinese teachers from Fujian, China were treated to the “Pagtaltal” and other tourist sites in Guimaras during the Holy Week.

The educational tour was facilitated by Valentin Go and Cyrus Natividad.

During the Holy Week, Guimaras stages the “Pagtaltal” – a reenactment of the passion of Jesus Christ.

Started in the 1970s, “Pagtaltal” attracts thousands of devotees and tourists from all over the Philippines and abroad. This year, among the tourists who witnessed the “Pagtaltal” was this group of young Chinese teachers from Fujian.

“Pagtaltal” is a community endeavor. It made its debut in 1979.

The cast includes ordinary residents — tricycle drivers, policemen, housewives and farmers. In contrast, the audience has top honchos of the government and private corporations, and diplomats.

What sets “Pagtaltal” apart from other passion plays presented across the country?

In Jordan, a pilgrim or plain tourist is moved back in time. For one, the actors wear Roman costumes that match the island’s ambience.

From the amphitheater, where the play is staged, the actors and the spectators move to the streets, following Christ as he carries his cross to a hill. Roman guards line the streets.

Mt. Golgotha is a mound now fenced and maintained by the municipal government for the yearly event. And when Christ is put on the cross between two thieves in that mound, the scene is picture perfect.

Despite the hordes of people that follow the play to the hill, silence reigns. The people solemnly watch, pray and remember that Good Friday when Jesus died.

Aside from the “Pagtaltal”, Guimaras is also famous for its white sand beaches and mangoes which are considered to be the sweetest in the world.

from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news5.htm

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 06:55 AM

speaking of roding...i remember sang hs ako may mga matahum ina sya nga mga apo nga assumptionistas hehehe amo lang na dumduman ko about sa iya hehehe

baskog guid imo nadumduman Noy, Siguro may crush ka sa apo niya ay? :cheers:

IAMME

April 9th, 2007, 07:18 AM

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 08:55 AM

^^ bit of a contrasting truth. :lol: :lol:

IAMME, what will be Iloilo's Aquaculture fate having one BFAR accredited hatcheries in site?

IAMME

April 9th, 2007, 09:34 AM

Being BFAR accredited, Jamandre Hatcheries will be able to legally import these white shrimp breeders to produce their fry (they are not native to RP). Fishpond owners around the Philippines (who are up to date) will certainly look for these fry and Jamandre Hatcheries will be one of only three choices. Of course fishpond owners in Iloilo will be more likely to benefit from this. Growing shrimp for export is very profitable and if managed well, will bring a huge influx of $$. Let's hope they pay taxes right.

However, I think the capacity of Jamandre Hatcheries to produce shrimp fry is too low to meet the demand. In other words, they must expand and more hatcheries must pursue accreditation. Still, we don't have that many hatcheries in Iloilo since most closed down when the industry crashed in the 90s. There is a very bright future ahead for those who want to pursue this as a business. ;)

habagatcentral1

April 9th, 2007, 09:50 AM

The fact is the ENTIRE CITY was without electricity this morning from 8am -12noon.:mad2:

So is that the PECO's promise of better service and competitive "chorva" utility service as they promised in a forum with businessmen a few weeks back? :bash: :bash:

They (PECO) are stupid capitalists. Do you think they can lure more customers with that kind of expensive yet unreliable service? I say, they are not competitive as what they claim because of these outages and being the most expensive electric utility service provider in the Philippines. Its taking a toll for Iloilo City itself.

Dapat sa ila, ipatapon sa bulan kag didto magpatindog sa ila coop! :nuts:

IAMME

April 9th, 2007, 09:59 AM

habagatcentral1

April 9th, 2007, 11:01 AM

Pintados de Pasi 2007 @ Youtube
A 3-part presentation of the Festival in Ciudad Passi in Iloilo
by To2ed

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habagatcentral1

April 9th, 2007, 11:12 AM

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A leftover from the January party. Basta Ilonggo, Kapuso! :D

Sin-o diri taga Alta Tierra? Nice background music: "Ako ang Nagwagi, Maria Leonora Teresa..." ... Let me guess, taken on a Sunday ni! :D Amo na ni ang gusto pamatian sang mga Ilonggo kada Domingo. :D
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Roadtrip to Jaro!

chymera00

April 9th, 2007, 12:42 PM

chymera00

April 9th, 2007, 12:47 PM

Private cars, parking worsen traffic woes

Jeehan V. Fernandez
2007-04-09

TRAFFIC congestion in Iloilo City is one of the major issues being bantered by candidates vying for various city posts.

This, as several multi-million projects are being initiated to loosen the heavy traffic in the city.

City councilorables recently shared a piece of their minds as to the causes of traffic problems in the metropolis.

They also highlighted certain plans which they think are the ultimate solutions to the worsening traffic situation here.

Re-electionist Kagawad Eduardo Peñaredondo pointed to the rising number of private vehicles as the reason for the traffic jam in the city’s major thoroughfares, particularly during rush hours.

“We admit that there are more private vehicles plying the city’s main streets,” Peñaredondo said.

Peñaredondo added that the ratio of private vehicles to public utility vehicles is 10:1.

“We still have to build new roads and bridges. We are getting national and international aids to implement these infrastructures. We have to study traffic problems,” Peñaredondo said.

Peñaredondo is referring to the P400-million vehicular flyover project, the first in Western Visayas, to be constructed along Gen. Luna (fronting UPV) to M.H. Del Pilar, Molo (fronting Avescor Bldg.) starting Wednesday.

As of yesterday, the project contractor has started marking the areas on the road for the flyover’s pile driving works.

Another flyover will be constructed along the busy intersection fronting SM City Iloilo in Mandurriao district.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) also granted Iloilo City $500,000 or roughly P25 million for the formulation of a comprehensive transport and traffic development program.

Peñaredondo, who is also the majority leader of the city council, also cited the controversial Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO), which was fully implemented in February 2005, for addressing the city’s traffic woes.

“The PBO did not only reduce traffic congestion in the city but likewise avoided 11 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions, saving more than 4 million liters of fuel which is equivalent to P157 million yearly,” said Peñaredondo.

The PBO prohibits entry of provincial public utility vehicles (PUVs) to the city. PUVs can only load and unload at designated terminals, a system that earned flak from drivers who complained of expensive terminal fees.

The riding public also whined about the extra transportation cost in going to and fro the terminal areas.

But some terminals also fell short of the PBO requirements and have been the subject of several complaints.

“Illegal terminals” have also sprouted within the city boundaries.

“We will try to see to it that the terminal operators will comply with the requirements stipulated in the ordinance. It is the responsibility of the owners to construct pavement to prevent a dusty facility,” Peñaredondo said.

He added that they will call the attention of Kagawad Joe Espinosa III, chair of the committee on transportation of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, as regards the PBO implementation.

Lawyer Bert Liberiaga, a newcomer running under the opposition slate, questioned the efficiency of PBO saying “why there are still terminals inside the city area and why the City Hall cannot pull out these structures?”

Another opposition aspirant Jing Espinosa, who is reportedly the president of a pedicab association in the city, stressed that “cleaning the city’s main streets of illegally-parked vehicles would lessen the traffic.”

“From a two-lane street, there’s only one lane left for vehicles. Why is it that the City Hall cannot get rid of vehicles parked along the main streets? It is only a matter of political will,” said Espinosa.

The city councilorables faced-off during the maiden broadcast of the “Candidates Forum” hosted by the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps and SKYCable last week.

The forum will hold its next session this week with another set of candidates to tackle burning issues in the city.

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=2426

IAMME

April 9th, 2007, 01:18 PM

I feel so tired nag bike ako kaguina just for the heck of it from Mandurriao to Oton via Calajunan and Oton to Mandurriao via Arevalo then Tabucan then diversion. I got a lot of pics, which I'm going to share later of course. Goal ko is, After appropriate physical training I will be able to reach the town of Leon and back by bike before the summer ends.

BTW, the fiesta in the city will be held this last week of May, I've already committed to Mr Bombette Marin who will be overseeing the event to share my photos :)

I also just came back from biking around the floodway construction. It's already twice as wide since I last photographed it. About 100m wide. Too bad I didn't bring a camera. Looking forward to your pics!

You have an interesting article here. Let's dissect it.

Private cars, parking worsen traffic woes

Jeehan V. Fernandez
2007-04-09

TRAFFIC congestion in Iloilo City is one of the major issues being bantered by candidates vying for various city posts.

Re-electionist Kagawad Eduardo Peñaredondo pointed to the rising number of private vehicles as the reason for the traffic jam in the city’s major thoroughfares, particularly during rush hours.
...
“We still have to build new roads and bridges. We are getting national and international aids to implement these infrastructures. We have to study traffic problems,” Peñaredondo said.

While we do need more roads and bridges, please take note that for every one that you build, you make driving a slightly better experience. Thus you are also encouraging people to buy more private vehicles. Infrastructure must be carefully balanced with effective management.

Peñaredondo is referring to the P400-million vehicular flyover project, the first in Western Visayas, to be constructed along Gen. Luna (fronting UPV) to M.H. Del Pilar, Molo (fronting Avescor Bldg.) starting Wednesday.

Traffic rerouting will begin tomorrow. The section of Gen. Luna directly in front of UPV will be closed to vehicles. Infante and Delgado Streets will be absorbing the traffic.

Another flyover will be constructed along the busy intersection fronting SM City Iloilo in Mandurriao district.

This is something new.. I still need to look at the traffic situation in the area one more time.

The PBO prohibits entry of provincial public utility vehicles (PUVs) to the city. PUVs can only load and unload at designated terminals, a system that earned flak from drivers who complained of expensive terminal fees.

In my opinion, the terminal fees are indeed unreasonable. Somebody's earning too much...

Lawyer Bert Liberiaga, a newcomer running under the opposition slate, questioned the efficiency of PBO saying “why there are still terminals inside the city area and why the City Hall cannot pull out these structures?”

Yes, and these "illegal terminals" are such a pain in the neck. Imagine your jeepney having to stop at several points along the route to wait for passengers. Some wait for as long as 30 mins! Then the real terminal is reduced to a car-pass depository.

Another opposition aspirant Jing Espinosa, who is reportedly the president of a pedicab association in the city, stressed that “cleaning the city’s main streets of illegally-parked vehicles would lessen the traffic.”

“From a two-lane street, there’s only one lane left for vehicles. Why is it that the City Hall cannot get rid of vehicles parked along the main streets? It is only a matter of political will,” said Espinosa.
...
http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=2426
Absolutely!

Risk Taker

April 9th, 2007, 01:23 PM

If only I could afford those solar panels sold by the Lopezes (Solar Electric Company), I will switch to solar power entirely. It may be expensive at first, but it's much more reliable than PECO and cheaper in the long run.

care to expand more on this topic? How to avail of this and is this already available in Iloilo? Thanks

IAMME

April 9th, 2007, 01:36 PM

care to expand more on this topic? How to avail of this and is this already available in Iloilo? Thanks
Beside the Lopez Colonial Mansion along E. Lopez St., they have another house fully electrified by the sun. It was featured in magazines before. They were trying to promote it, but I don't know why people didn't pay much attention. Perhaps because it requires a very large initial investment.

If I'm right, the Lopezes own the Solar Electric company. They have a regional office in Iloilo. In fact I just found out they have a website (http://www.solarelectric.com.ph/index.php).

Right now, Shell is actively selling solar devices in some of their branches.

death327

April 9th, 2007, 02:28 PM

-delete

death327

April 9th, 2007, 02:35 PM

A feature from Mabuhay Magazine but not if it's recent or not.

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Pacific_leopard

April 9th, 2007, 02:48 PM

^^ nabasa ko ina sa library namun... very nice article indeed... kaso daw naguntat subscribe ang henry luz sa Mabuhay....

Risk Taker

April 9th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Beside the Lopez Colonial Mansion along E. Lopez St., they have another house fully electrified by the sun. It was featured in magazines before. They were trying to promote it, but I don't know why people didn't pay much attention. Perhaps because it requires a very large initial investment.

If I'm right, the Lopezes own the Solar Electric company. They have a regional office in Iloilo. In fact I just found out they have a website (http://www.solarelectric.com.ph/index.php).

Right now, Shell is actively selling solar devices in some of their branches.

thanks for the info and the link:)

Pacific_leopard

April 9th, 2007, 02:51 PM

death327

April 9th, 2007, 03:05 PM

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Iloilo Sunset

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This is really surprising - Malang's in Roberto's? Are these originals?

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Solers

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Risk Taker

April 9th, 2007, 03:44 PM

BYAHILO

April 9th, 2007, 06:25 PM

^^ RE: Malang's artworks in Robertos. i think those are genuime. i read somewhere, that these artwowrks were indeed done by Malang...

alimol

April 9th, 2007, 06:36 PM

kumusta lang dyan sa tanan ah...buhay ron ko waay ka tugda dya ba...duro man barasahon, sararakit mata ko ka lagas!

alimol

April 9th, 2007, 06:47 PM

pacifc, ang ma tugda ko lang... kon diin kaw malipay didto kaw, however, panumduman mo man kon diin kaw mag asenso.

basta kapa-abroad kaw, pwede mo mahimo gusto mo. manami pa idya mga university sa sagwa. pwede ka gid ka bu-ol kang mga courses nga gusto mo once didya ron kaw ang working as a nurse.

hehe.. you guys are within the roll of the world's best nurses...hehe ako ayhan... ma nurse sa ulihi... daw mas gusto ko pa mangin architect hehe...

alimol

April 9th, 2007, 06:57 PM

may pamangkot lang ko.

tudlu-i man ninyo ko magbutang kang picture sa avatar...lipong abi...he he he

oboi

April 9th, 2007, 07:21 PM

A feature from Mabuhay Magazine but not if it's recent or not.

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If I'm not mistaken, this picture was taken in a Spanish-era lighthouse ruins in Calabasa Island in Ajuy, Iloilo. The ruins is located on top of the hill and offers a good vista of the hills of Ajuy and the distant Victorias City in Negros Occidental. I've been here a number of times and I really missed the old steel light house structure, which was taken down to be put up instead at the Ajuy Public Plaza. Currently a new light house beacons to the passing ships.

Before, geting here is by way of a sail boat. Now, quite a number of motorized outriggers ferry passengers to and from the island. This island is barely inhabited while its neighboring island, Nasidman, has plenty of inhabitants.

chymera00

April 9th, 2007, 08:04 PM

Yesterday's Trip

Passed by the new steel bridge connecting NHA (housing) in Mandurriao to the highway (in Brgy Dungon, Jaro). The bridge is finished but the access road is not because they are still putting in a drainage system first. BTW, Dungon Creek is sooooo polluted.

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Passed by San-Ag Highschool Chapel

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St. Joseph the Worker Church

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CPU

Franklin Hall (looks very American Missionary Archi)
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Chapel

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Nursing Bldg.

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passed by an old house that bernie also posted a pic on

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then to La Paz ...

Makro

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chymera00

April 9th, 2007, 08:15 PM

the next day ... Bike trip to Oton via Calajunan naman

Seamen's Hospital

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Calajunan ... the conversion to a Sanitary Landfill has already begun but it was paused and will resume naman after the election

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The new Oton Church

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cool roots, huh? they are hiding what remains of the grand Oton Church.

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Oton Plaza

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Oton Cemetery ... it's so very very badly rennovated they should reconstruct the brick roof of the old cemetery.

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a very poorly done sculpture

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Oton Market

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then back to Iloilo via Arevalo ... may nabunguan pa ako nga guard, who was also riding a bike ... kahuluya coz the people were staring and stuff, pero ok lng.

Terminal at the boundary of Oton-Arevalo

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Sinamay Dealer

Flower District of Iloilo

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Acropolis

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Montessori

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chymera00

April 9th, 2007, 08:25 PM

didn't want to go home yet, so nag side trip ako sa Tabucan Areaa
the roads are 60% done, some parts are being reclaimed for some new developments.

Carpenters Bridge / Iloilo Flood Control Project. One of the locals were telling me the irony nga flood control project pero its construction is actually contributing to a rise of water levels upstream, which is affecting the fishponds in the area (daw something nga ang isda ga awas dayun gina kaon sang isa ka isda paguid?, hehe)

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dilapidated

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Tabucan-Diversion Road

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will probably be connected to Smallville

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beautiful sunset

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I hope they don't demolish the chimney, rather they use it as a rotunda or something since its very symbolic.

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Your days are numbered ... haha

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kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 08:48 PM

‘Radio war’ keeps
Iloilo airwaves alive
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Ilonggos woke up yesterday morning to two radio stations shrilly claiming airwave supremacy in this city and Iloilo Province.

DYFM Bombo Radyo Iloilo cited what it described as a “scientific, independent survey” to assert its dominance. On the other hand, DYRI RMN cited another survey to claim wider listenership.

The March survey of Random Access Consultants, Inc. (RACI), an independent survey firm composed of professors from the University of the Philippines, showed that Bombo Radyo-Iloilo remains to be the most dominant AM Station in Iloilo City.

“It settles the issue of who is No.1,” stressed Israel Vincent “Don” Dolido, Bombo Radyo-Iloilo station manager.

Dolido said the able leadership, guidance and supervision of the network’s President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rogelio Florete brought them to where they are now – dominating the Iloilo airwaves for 40 years.

“Despite of the challenge the house-to-house smear campaign of rival networks posed, the people continue to believe in the credibility and capability of Bombo Radyo-Iloilo in bringing the news first, fast and right,” Dolido said.

Dolido also said the survey result gave a clearer picture to advertisers on which radio station to place their commercials “the same way the Ilonggo listening public will put their trust and confidence for their daily dose of information and hard-hitting commentaries.”

With over 1,000 respondents, the survey conducted by RACI showed DYFM Bombo Radyo getting a huge slice of the listening public at 57 percent, followed by DYOK Aksyon Radyo with 23 percent; DYRI RMN-774 got 10 percent while DYSI Super Radyo got 3.6 percent.

According to RACI, Bombo Radyo was the preferred AM Station in all the districts in this city. Bombo Radyo dominated the audience share from City Proper (52.5 percent), Molo (61.6 percent), Arevalo (67.8 percent), Mandurriao (58.9 percent), Jaro (64.2 percent), La Paz (44 percent) and Lapuz (47.6 percent), leaving a wide margin to the AM Station next to it.

“The survey results will encourage the network to explore more public-oriented programs and projects as our expression of gratitude to our No.1 partner – our listeners,” Dolido said.

Dolido, who became station manager in December last year, said, “the buck does not stop here because even if we are No.1, we will not rest on our laurels. The horizon of the local broadcast industry is wide and bright.”

Bombo Radyo has 43 strong AM and FM stations throughout the country.

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

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 08:52 PM

‘Pulso Pulitika’ keeps
Ilonggos updated

ILOILO City – Aksyon Radyo-Iloilo is once again proving its trend-setting capability in delivering the fastest, most accurate and most comprehensive news.

Ranked No.1 among AM Stations by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and Radio Research Council, the station recently launched “Pulso Pulitika” to keep listeners abreast with the latest political trends in the province.

Saturating the 42 municipalities and one component city in the province of Iloilo, 162 Supercount volunteer reporters surveyed the latest standing of candidates for the positions of Governor, Vice Governor, Congressman, Board Member, Mayor and Vice Mayor.

Fifty respondents were randomly selected from each municipality.

The survey serves as a training ground for the Supercount volunteers to instill the values of integrity, honesty and competence.

The volunteers will be deployed to cover the May 14 elections.

Supercount 2007 will provide Ilonggos with the most comprehensive and credible “quick count” without compromising facts with speed and mediocrity.

Supercount 2007 is in collaboration and partnership with print media giant Panay News, Informatics Computer Institute, ABS-CBN TV 10, CableSTar Inc. and Marina-Pantalan Restaurant.

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

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 08:55 PM

DYRI-RMN claims
airwave supremacy

ILOILO City – In just 10 months of broadcast operation since its re-launching in June 12, 2006, DYRI Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) Iloilo claimed to have destroyed the 40-year-old Bombo Radyo empire in the home base of media magnate Rogelio Florete, owner of Bombo Radyo Philippines.

The latest Radio Audience Tracking (R.A.T.) survey conducted last March 2-4, 2007 showed that DYRI RMN Iloilo is the new No.1 in audience preference for News and Public Affairs with 39.7 percent, while Bombo Radyo has only 30.7 percent.

In audience preference for commentaries, DYRI RMN edged out Bombo Radyo with 40.1 percent against the latter’s 31.5 percent.

In terms of news source for political issues, DYRI RMN garnered 40.8 percent while Bombo Radyo has only 32.4 percent.

In drama category, DYRI RMN is already a strong No.2 with 24.2 percent.
Bombo Radyo claims that it has never been defeated in radio listenership surveys since its 40 years of broadcast operation in Iloilo, even if in the early years of its birth date, some claimed the supremacy of now the defunct DYRP Radyo Tagring.

“The ebb of tide is favoring us. We are grateful to our dear advertisers for the support and to the people of Iloilo and Western Visayas for the continued patronage even if we had transferred from Bombo to RMN,” said Novi Guazo, Program Director of DYRI RMN.

DYRI RMN Iloilo is home to former Bombo anchormen Guazo, Rhod Tecson, Ronel Sorbito, Emerson Labrillaso, Bert Ladera, Tina Ilustre, Joven Anisco and many others who sparked the “mass exodus” of more than 20 employees from Bombo Radyo.

“Mr. Florete must be emotionally electrocuted by this painful reality and I am saddened that his business empire has to end this way,” quipped Tecson, DYRI RMN’s chief-of-anchormen and Special Projects Director.

When sought for his reaction, Sorbito, the youthful Station Manager of DYRI RMN, said, “The survey result proves that despite Bombo Radyo’s left and right promotions, peddling of lies and character assassinations hurled against us, the public sentiment favored us. But knowing our former boss, we expect him to discredit the result as he is a man who cannot accept defeat.”

Guazo and Tecson are former Station Manager and Assistant Station Manager, respectively, who resigned from Bombo Radyo for reasons of oppression, unfair labor practice and inhuman management.

from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynews.com.ph/news7.htm

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 08:57 PM

The Battle of Radio Stadions in Iloilo begins ! Would you believe that the Home-based of Bombo Radyo Philippines will go for another radio stations? Is Bombo following Lopez' ABS-CBN fate?

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

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 08:58 PM

great pictures Chymera. Hala Bira amigo !

kirby21

April 9th, 2007, 11:29 PM

habagatcentral1

April 9th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Regarding sa being number 1 radio station: What's new? Everyone is claiming to be number one. hehehehe!!! :D

spacewagon1

April 10th, 2007, 12:00 AM

and here's more for Guimaras. Paspas na ! Again, very helpful and good contributor for Iloilo's booming economy.

Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras draws more than 50,000
by Lydia C. Pendon

Safe sea travel from Iloilo City to Jordan, Guimaras contributed to this year’s successful Holy Week celebration of the island’s pride “A Pagtaltal sa Guimaras.”

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer

spacewagon1

April 10th, 2007, 12:01 AM

Regarding sa being number 1 radio station: What's new? Everyone is claiming to be number one. hehehehe!!! :D
yes, yes, yes, yo! For me, basta Radyo, Bombo! Supporter ko iya ni Roger Florete bal-an.

spacewagon1

April 10th, 2007, 01:10 AM

Traffic rerouting for flyover project
Francis Allan L. Angelo
2007-04-10

A TRAFFIC rerouting will be implemented on General Luna Street, Iloilo City Proper to Molo district to give way for the construction of the P400-million flyover.

SPO4 Bernardino Quinto of the Traffic Management and Engineering Unit said they will implement the rerouting to give way for the Phase 1 of the project which begins today.

Phase 1 involves the pile driving of the skyway’s foundation on the northbound lane of Gen. Luna Street, adjacent to the University of the Philippines-Iloilo City campus.

Quinto said the construction work will disrupt the flow of vehicles coming from Molo district to the downtown area.

City loop vehicles such as Molo-Mandurriao, Villa and Oton will pass have to turn right to Infante St., turn left to Delgado St. en route to Ybiernas St. an exit to Gen. Luna St.

Vehicles going to Molo can still use the southbound lane of Gen. Luna across the UP campus.

Sta. Barbara vehicles will also traverse the Infante-Delgado junction en route to Jalandoni St.

Provincial public utility vehicles from San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Guimbal, Tigbauan, Igbaras and Tubungan going to the terminal market must pass through Avanceña St. to Lopez Jaena St., to Baluarte in Molo to Brgy. Tanza, Ledesma St., Jalandoni St. and Rizal, City Proper.

Quinto said they separated the routes of the city loop and provincial vehicles to avoid traffic congestion along Infante St. in front Iloilo Doctor’s Hospital.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=2439)

spacewagon1

April 10th, 2007, 01:25 AM

spacewagon1

April 10th, 2007, 01:27 AM

Chy, how I wish I can do biking back home dira sa aton magpauli ako. I missed riding my bike. Kanami guid tuod mag-biking ilai na guid sa mga hapun-hapon na sa Iloilo. For me, it's more romantic than driving my car. he he.
I do wish the same thing as well. Diri ga-bike-bike man ako especially when I'm around Barcelona. Kanami lang mag-bike and very healthy pa. Dala na dira ang exercise siguro.

spacewagon1

April 10th, 2007, 02:39 AM

A seaman's dream turns into reality
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation now a university
By Kathy M. Villalon

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JOHN Bautista Lacson first embarked as a seaman. Then, he gave up that profession in order to train his peers and young men about navigating the seas through the Iloilo Maritime Academy (IMA).

As the academy grew, it became the John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (JBLCF), now with campuses in Molo, Arevalo, Bacolod and Guimaras. And last April 2, it held its inauguration as the first privately-run maritime university in the country, and perhaps in Asia.

The third generation of Lacsons, according to JBLF Marine University Vice Chairman Raymund Lacson Sebastian, saw the sacrifices and struggles that JBL went through and that such victory is a source of strength and inspiration for them to face the formidable changes before them.

LEADING SUPPLIER

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According to Dr. Marilou Lacson Arcelo, the first chief executive officer of JBLFMU, the school is the leading supplier of the world's seafarers.

She recalled how the faculty struggled with their masters in order to attain better education as well as the students who worked hard amid the pressures. "Our hard work has paid off. We will sail on. And as we do, we will deal with the ever changing international maritime trends and we will have that global competitive edge," Arcelo's inaugural address went.

QUALITY EDUCATION

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She promised that her agenda for the university will stem from its vision and mission of providing quality education and training through instruction, research and extension and of becoming the major global supplier of competent, qualified and morally upright professionals.

In fact, she said that 80 percent of the faculty of the university have masteral and doctorate degrees and that the institution has a good scholarship program.

"We will enhance the curriculum and technological skills of the student. We will reach out to better high schools and recruit brilliant young men and women to become good seafarers of the world," she added.

BILATERAL PARTNERSHIP

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His Excellency Stale Torstein Risa, ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Norway, graced the inauguration and congratulated the men and women behind the university for its success.

Risa said that during his visit in the campuses before the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) made the foundation a university, he saw the educators' seriousness of purpose.

Risa also boasted of the partnership between the Philippines and Norway when it comes to sea navigation. "We have 30,000 Filipino seafarers navigating Norwegian sea vessels. We also have Norwegian ship owners in the Philippines. JBLFMU is one of the pillars of which our bilateral relationship was established."

Roy Firmeza, who came in behalf of Mayor Jerry P. Trenas exalted Dr. Arcelo for providing hope and inspiration to the Lacsonians. "I believe that she is the right person to bring the university to greater heights."

FERVOR

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To cap her inaugural speech, Arcelo urged everyone that may John B. Lacson's story be the story of every person's passage in life. "Let us navigate with fervor."

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/04/09/a.seamans.dream.turns.into.reality.html)

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 02:57 AM

comment lang ako regarding sa photo sang terminal going southbound. Medyo mahigko siya and needs more improvement. Di ba, private ini siya? Why not the owner/propietor/org handling this terminal improve the facilities. Make it look better and world-class by renovating and reconstructing loads of stuffs to make this terminal an eye-candy rather than an eyesore.

Thats not only the Southern Iloilo jeepney terminus, but also of going to North especially to Boracay, Kalibo and Roxas lines. The terminals are still dusty by the dry season, muddy during wet season. No shelter. Inappropriate waiting areas. Lacking of traffic management.

Same applies to Central Iloilo (Ungka), Ticud Terminal, Jibao-an-Aleosan Terminal and Antique terminal.

IMO, Mindanao bus and jeepney terminals have better infrastructures since they have appropriate shelter, concrete or asphalt terminals and waiting areas. Hopefully our city admin will be able to address this issue so that iy cannot be an eyesore. Just my 2 cents.

whyte

April 10th, 2007, 03:31 AM

:wave:
11 pages ang ginbasa ko nga pages since my last visit :lol:

random thoughts and comments

* as usual nice photos, aticles and discussions.ok kay may round up kita sang mga discussion sa last thread.

* 2 tulog na lang kag magabukas na ang airport naton.that is kung no hitches sa april 12 opening. a welcome treat for PRISAA delegates

* precious moments mansion.i remembered that this house was "transformed" into a haunted house in the early 90's and was able to go there.sad to note the "fall" of the precious moments brand based on the story

* the more pics of concepcion and the vicinity,the bigger our yearning to see it develop into an eco tourism destination.

* radio supremacy. just like in tv,the battle who is number one continues.it involves a big slice of the advertising pie esp during this election season.

* 400million for the flyover? 40million lang cguro?typo error.mapati ako nga 400million ina ang flyover kon may attached nga convention center sa idalom nya :lol: by the way I am still suggesting a NO LEFT TURN sa stoplight area once the flyover is finished

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 04:27 AM

post more opinions later. he he

whyte

April 10th, 2007, 04:37 AM

by the way PARAW REGATTA (if Im not mistaken) will be featured by SUZI ENTRATA this sunday on GMA as part of the stations summer special dubbed as PITONG PAGLALAKBAY

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 04:44 AM

by the way PARAW REGATTA (if Im not mistaken) will be featured by SUZI ENTRATA this sunday on GMA as part of the stations summer special dubbed as PITONG PAGLALAKBAY

^^ Hosted by Love Añover I think regarding that segment. Eric and I were there with the crew, hehehe!!! :D

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 04:50 AM

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 04:57 AM

Thats not only the Southern Iloilo jeepney terminus, but also of going to North especially to Boracay, Kalibo and Roxas lines. The terminals are still dusty by the dry season, muddy during wet season. No shelter. Inappropriate waiting areas. Lacking of traffic management.

Same applies to Central Iloilo (Ungka), Ticud Terminal, Jibao-an-Aleosan Terminal and Antique terminal.

IMO, Mindanao bus and jeepney terminals have better infrastructures since they have appropriate shelter, concrete or asphalt terminals and waiting areas. Hopefully our city admin will be able to address this issue so that iy cannot be an eyesore. Just my 2 cents.
as in. Iloilo Public Terminals for Jeepneys and Buses look ridiculously rough and unkept. Hopefully, the city government or provincial government will look at these terminals and suggest better ways to improve facilities and outlook to make it more tourist friendly.

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 05:00 AM

Bern, basi dala kamo sa feature. More and more of Iloilo's culture, heritage, developments, etc are featured nationally. I hope we can gain more international exposures as well to further boost our tourism potentials.

Eric is already exposed sa Blog Awards, hehe!! :D
I already did my part when Kuya Jay Taruc (I-Witness) went at Iloilo to shoot for the Panay Motorcycle ride as a contact for Mam Alice Magos and a tour guide. :D

as in. Iloilo Public Terminals for Jeepneys and Buses look ridiculously rough and unkept. Hopefully, the city government or provincial government will look at these terminals and suggest better ways to improve facilities and outlook to make it more tourist friendly.

IMO, terminals are not tourist friendly. Kahuluya kis-a makadto dira kay daw abi mo makadto ka sa disyerto ukon sa lutakan. :D

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:02 AM

and here's more for Guimaras. Paspas na ! Again, very helpful and good contributor for Iloilo's booming economy.

is there any data as of how many foreign travellers went to Guimaras this Lenten Week? Guimaras needs to attract more and more tourists. One way to introduce them to its beautiful white sand beaches is to encourage travel writers to visit Guimaras and tour them to all its scenic and turistic sites.

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:06 AM

Eric is already exposed sa Blog Awards, hehe!! :D
I already did my part when Kuya Jay Taruc (I-Witness) went at Iloilo to shoot for the Panay Motorcycle ride as a contact for Mam Alice Magos and a tour guide. :D

IMO, terminals are not tourist friendly. Kahuluya kis-a makadto dira kay daw abi mo makadto ka sa disyerto ukon sa lutakan. :D
the more exposures, the better. Congrats guys !

These terminals really look absurd. Imagine to step on less concreted jeepney and bus terminals? Dapat may ara sila time-tables or wide screen dira to show buses or jeepeneys schedules. Or maybe create an information center. This is another way to promote their places to tourists and visitors. How I wish we have the same faciltities back home pareho diri sa UK. It's very helpful and kept everyone's informed what's what with their travels.

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 05:10 AM

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:14 AM

yes, yes, yes, yo! For me, basta Radyo, Bombo! Supporter ko iya ni Roger Florete bal-an.
support our very own. Sin-o ang tag-iya sang RI haw?

IMPRESARIO

April 10th, 2007, 05:14 AM

Viva La Villa Rica de Arevalo!
The Fireworks & Flower Capital of Iloilo
Home of the 3rd Oldest Image of the Sto. Niño in the Philippines
Seat of the Alcadia of Panay- First site and the very first town in the country to bear the name of a Spanish town
I miss you na! My Home! :)

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Sinamay Dealer

Flower District of Iloilo
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Acropolis
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Montessori
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The only Spanish monument in the country located at Arevalo district.
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Salamat chy for the pix and bernie (for the last pic).

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 05:15 AM

I really want them to be sent to the moon! :bash:

City suffers 15-hour blackout

Francis Allan L. Angelo
2007-04-10

ILOILO City residents and businessmen endured more than 15 hours of power blackout after Panay Power Corporation’s (PPC) diesel-fired power plant at Brgy. Ingore, LaPaz suffered mechanical trouble yesterday.

PPC shut down its plant 12:45 am Monday for the regular maintenance of its 69KV switchyard until 6am.

But Amanda Garcia of Panay Electric Corp. said one of PPC’s circuit breakers malfunctioned while trying to restore power to the metropolis.

The problem extended the blackout to another eight hours.

Some residents were forced to go to malls to escape the searing summer heat but air conditioning units running on power generator sets were not enough to cool them down.

A group of children cooled their heels in the Iloilo River near the Drilon Bridge.

Some businessmen who refused to be identified complained of lost income because of the power outage.

Electricity was gradually restored beginning 1pm until 3pm.

Source: The Guardian Iloilo

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:17 AM

^^ Nakupow. Do not compare Pilipinas to UK. The private companies who own these terminals must also have the initiative to improve their terminals. It might be a burden to them, having that expensive electrity cost. At least in the South Iloilo Jeepney terminal, they already put on concrete in their terminal.

Start with something small. Not even Manila has those screens on their terminal.

Everything in Iloilo is interconnected. From consumer to entrepreneur to LGU to national. :)
No, I'm not comparing. It's something we need to emulate. Imagine kung amo man ini ang aton terminals sa Iloilo? Plus a very helpful information desk and/or tourist consultants? Mas manami guid kaayo. I hope they'll come up with better ideas. Again, terminals should be a tourist-friendly area cos it reflects the utmost progress of our city or province. Of course, this will not happen overnight but at least we shoudl start suggesting by now and move things forward.

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:23 AM

Is there any better angle for the Acropolis Subdivision? Big houses, etc but I would like to see the facade or entrance gate of the subdivision. The only imposing structure created by Sta Lucia in all its 3 subdivisions in Iloilo is the one in The Metropolis. It looks like a modern column erected at the entrance of a village. It's kinda iconic in its own right.

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 05:28 AM

No, I'm not comparing. It's something we need to emulate. Imagine kung amo man ini ang aton terminals sa Iloilo? Plus a very helpful information desk and/or tourist consultants? Mas manami guid kaayo. I hope they'll come up with better ideas. Again, terminals should be a tourist-friendly area cos it reflects the utmost progress of our city or province. Of course, this will not happen overnight but at least we shoudl start suggesting by now and move things forward.

Then we have to entice tourists first to go here in Iloilo. Tapping in more to tourism potentials in the province and Guimaras is one thing that we have to ponder about.

Bring something recreational like Camsur's Water Skating facility. We must lure tourists in the province because IMO the beaches in the Central and Southern Panay coast are not that attractive as of those in the northern Panay coast and Guimaras.

whyte

April 10th, 2007, 05:28 AM

:wave:

* re: iloilo transit system.
- :D it is still impractical the city is so small, the population cannot "support" it and economy wise it is not viable.

* re: terminals
- yup they are all "hideous".even though they only came into existence few years ago.hopefully,as in hopefully, if the ayalas bag the airport cbd,they can integrate a mini terminal to help commuters.and that can pave way for the improvement of the others :lol: daw walal gasanto ang akon nga comment LOL

* re: tourism
- exposure to just even national tv would be a big boost.thats why everytime i chance upon an Iloilo feature on national tv, i try to watch to see how it is.
- si love anover ba?but its suzi who was advertised on tv.the trailer caught my attention that time since it show miag ao church right in time for the voice over "MAGAGANDANG LUGAR SA PILIPINAS" :D and to think Iloilo is not your usual tourism destination and the only one (i guess as of now)among the 7 features that doesn't involve direct ecotourism(paraw regatta)

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:28 AM

pacifc, ang ma tugda ko lang... kon diin kaw malipay didto kaw, however, panumduman mo man kon diin kaw mag asenso.

basta kapa-abroad kaw, pwede mo mahimo gusto mo. manami pa idya mga university sa sagwa. pwede ka gid ka bu-ol kang mga courses nga gusto mo once didya ron kaw ang working as a nurse.
a good one, alimol. With better income and better opportunities, why not? You can definitely get whatever you wanted. Himuon mo na lang nga steeping kung gusto mo. You'll see better ideas kung diri ka na sa sagwa plus you can help implement and apply them back home kung gusto mo na magpauli and settle there for good.

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 05:33 AM

* re: tourism
- exposure to just even national tv would be a big boost.thats why everytime i chance upon an Iloilo feature on national tv, i try to watch to see how it is.
- si love anover ba?but its suzi who was advertised on tv.the trailer caught my attention that time since it show miag ao church right in time for the voice over "MAGAGANDANG LUGAR SA PILIPINAS" :D and to think Iloilo is not your usual tourism destination and the only one (i guess as of now)among the 7 features that doesn't involve direct ecotourism(paraw regatta)

Amo na ang hambal kuno sa amon sang research crew sang nagkita-ay kami sang Sabado sa Tatoys. Mangkuta si Eric bala. hehehe!!! :D

What happened to I-Witness' "Panay de Motor" episode of Jay Taruc (2006 April) was to explore the local myths of Panay from Aklan to Antique then Iloilo then Capiz. Ate Lea (Lea Llamoso-seg prod) told me its already a semi-travelogue on its own because it already feeatured some places in Panay Island that were never seen before. (Right now, I'm still having a difficult time getting a copy of that episode...damu bureaucratic processes).

Ang sa terminal naman: Ay abaw! Nami sang Airport, kalaw-ay sang land terminal! waaahhh!!!! :bash:

Another issue to be brought up:
Iloilo Passenger Terminal in Fort San Pedro. What happened to the aircon in the terminal?

I think our port (except for the river wharf) needs expansion but the dilemma is the historic Fuerza San Pedro, in which they have a plan of reviving it.

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:34 AM

Then we have to entice tourists first to go here in Iloilo. Tapping in more to tourism potentials in the province and Guimaras is one thing that we have to ponder about.

Bring something recreational like Camsur's Water Skating facility. We must lure tourists in the province because IMO the beaches in the Central and Southern Panay coast are not that attractive as of those in the northern Panay coast and Guimaras.
we still have to fill a BIG void when it comes to tourism and tourism promotion. We're still way, way far. We must eat, drink, and sleep "tourism" if we wanted to achieve higher tourists influx. The opening of more tourism and HRM schools in the city signals an impending bigger tourism promotion of both the city and province. We must not only set our sight in natural beauties Iloilo has to offer but other man-made iconic structures and bigger theme parks, amusements to lure more and more tourists. If the whole of Iloilo Province will act as one and take tourism seriously, we will surely achieve better targets every year. We just starting. Let's snowball (the promotion) to make it all even better.

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 05:37 AM

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 05:41 AM

whyte

April 10th, 2007, 09:05 AM

Amo na ang hambal kuno sa amon sang research crew sang nagkita-ay kami sang Sabado sa Tatoys. Mangkuta si Eric bala. hehehe!!! :D

will try to catch more of those teasers or just wait for the verdict this sunday
no matter who hosts hopefully he/she done a good job

What happened to I-Witness' "Panay de Motor" episode of Jay Taruc (2006 April) was to explore the local myths of Panay from Aklan to Antique then Iloilo then Capiz. Ate Lea (Lea Llamoso-seg prod) told me its already a semi-travelogue on its own because it already feeatured some places in Panay Island that were never seen before. (Right now, I'm still having a difficult time getting a copy of that episode...damu bureaucratic processes).

i think ive seen that one via inq7.net yata.
they even bought a bottle of "lana" aang alogn the way it "boiled" signifying an aswang was just around the corner :lol:

Ang sa terminal naman: Ay abaw! Nami sang Airport, kalaw-ay sang land terminal! waaahhh!!!! :bash:

the terminal improvmement should be shared by the city govt.provincial/municipal gov't after all it was the city which "shooed" the provincial pujs away :D

Another issue to be brought up:
Iloilo Passenger Terminal in Fort San Pedro. What happened to the aircon in the terminal?

I think our port (except for the river wharf) needs expansion but the dilemma is the historic Fuerza San Pedro, in which they have a plan of reviving it.

as ive suggested before, hopefully they will consolidate the the domestic/international/cargo/passenger terminals sa LOBOC area

davaoeagle

April 10th, 2007, 09:20 AM

Magnificent shots of the metropolitan-esque section of Iloilo City. So lovely...:cheers:

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whyte

April 10th, 2007, 09:31 AM

Chapel

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:bash: :bash: :bash:

i really hate that HIDEOUS looking canopy

they could have just sort of extended the front portion to serve as shed

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 09:33 AM

will try to catch more of those teasers or just wait for the verdict this sunday
no matter who hosts hopefully he/she done a good job
i think ive seen that one via inq7.net yata.
they even bought a bottle of "lana" aang alogn the way it "boiled" signifying an aswang was just around the corner :lol:

It was a memorable experience. Actually, Ate Lea (segprod) was skeptical at first but when she saw it on her very own eyes, the VCO also known as "lana" boiled, she reconsidered it and never slept for few days.

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It was difficult to interview the grandsons of Tinyente Gimo and gather reactions from officials in Dueñas after what happened in Kontrobersyal when the town was put on the bad light due to "sensationalism", thus prompting the LGU to decalre (it is in one of the municipal council resolutions) the shows of ABSCBN as non-grata and needs to apologize.

I'm Kapamilyang Kapuso..In other words, wa guid ko ga-side pero amo na ang natabo sa Dueñas.

leii_tomo

April 10th, 2007, 10:27 AM

check this out!!!

REEF MALL, DUBAI

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/52/23/14883225/866794258l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/52/23/14883225/916866322l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/52/23/14883225/758469122l.jpg

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 10:32 AM

^^ Abi ko mapuli ka na sa Pinas haw? :D

leii_tomo

April 10th, 2007, 10:52 AM

gni...still on the second thought kung puli ko or not...things are getting complicated and confusing to me...hay...

whyte

April 10th, 2007, 11:23 AM

IF ONLY Iloilo bridges (forbes/diversion/jalandoni) can this be well lighted, it could add attraction to the nightscape of the city

manila bridges
c/o www.superpasyal.blogspot.com

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y187/whytewhyte/bridge1.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y187/whytewhyte/bridge2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y187/whytewhyte/bridge3.jpg

Risk Taker

April 10th, 2007, 11:58 AM

^^ yes i believe it would be an added attraction but the problem is iloilo is one of the places with the most expensive power rates...manami man tani damo lights pero bulsa na naman na sang pumuluyo siguro mahalin ang budget dira kon matabo. tani i prioritize anay ang power/energy problem dira sa iloilo. the rest will just follow kon ma solusyunan na ini permanently kay basi sa sunod ang power barge dira ipahulam ukon halinon na naman sa iban nga lugar te antos na naman mga ilonggo sa brownouts eh.

Risk Taker

April 10th, 2007, 12:06 PM

IMPRESARIO

April 10th, 2007, 02:36 PM

^^sa kilid ina sya sang tienda,i believe. the road sa likod sang church bala mo.

death327

April 10th, 2007, 02:45 PM

IF ONLY Iloilo bridges (forbes/diversion/jalandoni) can this be well lighted, it could add attraction to the nightscape of the city

manila bridges
c/o www.superpasyal.blogspot.com

Ay sus... dugang lang na sa consumo sa kuryente.... black out pa mana pirme sa siyudad.

Risk Taker

April 10th, 2007, 02:53 PM

^^sa kilid ina sya sang tienda,i believe. the road sa likod sang church bala mo.

ah tuod ka kalibot ko dira pero wala ko na makita ya haw :lol: bulag gid ko ya:nuts:

death327

April 10th, 2007, 03:06 PM

I really want them to be sent to the moon! :bash:

POWER SHORTAGE? my god how can they lure investors if this is always happening to the city? Wake up People! Liberalize the Power Sector of the city! They need to find ways to stop this stupid Power System. :bash:

IAMME

April 10th, 2007, 04:23 PM

I'm so happy! :banana: I've just been granted permission to post aerial pics of Southern Iloilo. I've been dying to post them here since I got them. Later na lang mga yun...:banana:

Meanwhile a few updates...
Montinola Mansion Repainting
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/454008527_614bfafb39.jpg

I was very surprised.. I didn't expect it to look like this already.. And for a while I thought it was just going to be a bodega.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/453994674_5dab77b72b.jpg

Mang Inasal opens (yes, another one) at La Sallete Building.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/454008097_2ab539f783.jpg
Take not of the signage... Seems like they are following recommendations of the heritage council..:)

IAMME

April 10th, 2007, 04:58 PM

Weeee! I'm having a hard time choosing which pics to post... I'll start with Miagao.

Miagao Poblacion
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/455511519_0dd0069fe0_o.jpg

Church and Plaza
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/252/455497804_7638db8346_o.jpg

University of the Philippines in the Visayas Dorm Area (click for labels)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/252/455511731_d72ae2d34a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamme/455511731/in/photostream/)
(so much land still waiting to developed)

University of the Philippines in the Visayas Academic Area (click for labels)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/254/455511903_a57f05cc0e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamme/455511903/in/photostream/)

IMPRESARIO

April 10th, 2007, 05:43 PM

^^Thanks IAMME for the pix, indeed we are soaring high with those aerial pics!

Risk Taker

April 10th, 2007, 06:13 PM

^^ yeah thanks for the wonderful pics. i like the lift ups done to montinola mansion

ferrersky

April 10th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Hey, pips! I just heard this news a while ago but sorry if I post only now. According to a reporter of Aksyon Radio, the opening of the airport will be on April 16 for the president cannot make it earlier but she wanted to inaugurate the airport herself. Please help me confirm this news for its the latest that I've heard so far...

daks2003

April 10th, 2007, 06:27 PM

IMO, its a crappy renovation of the La Sallete Bldg., some prospective tenants(i heard it includes Teriyaki Boy tani) backed out becoz of excessive fees and daw wala man gin renovate, its just repainted hehehe subong its just Ted's and Mang Inasal ang ara da...gina renovate man gle and design sang Ted's subong...isa pa gle, i heard there is also a pastry shop/fusion resto sa tupad sang Ted's.

I'm so happy! :banana: I've just been granted permission to post aerial pics of Southern Iloilo. I've been dying to post them here since I got them. Later na lang mga yun...:banana:

Mang Inasal opens (yes, another one) at La Sallete Building.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/174/454008097_2ab539f783.jpg
Take not of the signage... Seems like they are following recommendations of the heritage council..:)

chymera00

April 10th, 2007, 07:38 PM

Thanks jc for reposting my pics :)

IMO, its a crappy renovation of the La Sallete Bldg., some prospective tenants(i heard it includes Teriyaki Boy tani) backed out becoz of excessive fees and daw wala man gin renovate, its just repainted hehehe subong its just Ted's and Mang Inasal ang ara da...gina renovate man gle and design sang Ted's subong...isa pa gle, i heard there is also a pastry shop/fusion resto sa tupad sang Ted's.I think so too, I was expecting the sidewalk to have at least some form of protection from the sun and the dirt/pollution from the busy street, which are a major problems that enter my mind (and consumers also) before eating in that area. Trees and more foliage would have make the place look so much better.

chymera00

April 10th, 2007, 07:49 PM

Weeee! I'm having a hard time choosing which pics to post... I'll start with Miagao.

Miagao Poblacion
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/454033858_02e34d15e0_o.jpg

Church and Plaza
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/230/454046223_3fee082a6e_o.jpg

University of the Philippines in the Visayas Dorm Area (click for labels)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/212/454033414_3dab0c344f_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamme/454033414/in/photostream/)
(so much land still waiting to developed)

University of the Philippines in the Visayas Academic Area (click for labels)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/179/454045317_54ad8ab430_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/iamme/454045317/in/photostream/)
Thanks IAMME for the pics :)
I'm so happy! :banana: I've just been granted permission to post aerial pics of Southern Iloilo. I've been dying to post them here since I got them. Later na lang mga yun...:banana:

Meanwhile a few updates...
Montinola Mansion Repainting
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/454008527_614bfafb39.jpg

I personally don't like what they did to the house (unless the colors are really the original). They didn't have to paint all of it, even improving the garden and repainting the roof would've made it look decent, charming, and full of history.

let's compare with a pic of the Montinola y Sanson House while its paint job was only starting:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/80/225956707_192eb55be0_o.jpg

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 08:45 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/453994674_5dab77b72b.jpg

is this the SM Delgado expansion already? Wow! It's so quick. Paspas ila ubra ah. When are they planning to expand SM City Iloilo btw?

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 08:53 PM

daks2003

April 10th, 2007, 08:55 PM

That would have been better. The way I look at it, they want the tenants to fix the building for them and not the other way around hehehe

Thanks jc for reposting my pics :)

I think so too, I was expecting the sidewalk to have at least some form of protection from the sun and the dirt/pollution from the busy street, which are a major problems that enter my mind (and consumers also) before eating in that area. Trees and more foliage would have make the place look so much better.

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 08:57 PM

IMO, its a crappy renovation of the La Sallete Bldg., some prospective tenants(i heard it includes Teriyaki Boy tani) backed out becoz of excessive fees and daw wala man gin renovate, its just repainted hehehe subong its just Ted's and Mang Inasal ang ara da...gina renovate man gle and design sang Ted's subong...isa pa gle, i heard there is also a pastry shop/fusion resto sa tupad sang Ted's.
Thanks for the info daks. The pic of the new LaSallette looks better though IMO. With the new painting, rental fees are expected to rise. he he. Mahal siguro bili sang boysen subong. :) But really, the place is good for business and very accessible sa tanan, maybe one reason why they raise the rental fee. Mang Inasal looks fab with its recent design for LaSallette. Very apt for a heritage building. Hopefully, other occupants will follow soon.

kirby21

April 10th, 2007, 09:00 PM

Nakupow! Don't want to comment about Panay Railways. In the Philippines, there is a certain requirement of a city or metropolitan area to have a city-metro system, I think it is about a million, and the MIGEDC alone is just half-way from it.

on a day's time, Iloilo City's population doubles or even triples due to business transactions, government and private offices' transactions, banking transactions, etc. If we're only looking for a million travellers a day, I'm sure Iloilo City population in a day's time have reach that certain level.

Right now, the 70 sq km. city population stands to more than 500,000. With all activities going on in the metropolis, it is very likely that a million mark is just a fair population on a regular weekdays for Iloilo. Remember, Iloilo City is the regional center of Western Visayas. It's not only serving Iloilo City and Province population but the entire Western Visayas region, and other guests and visitors from other places in the country and abroad.

daks2003

April 10th, 2007, 09:01 PM

I dont think there would be an expansion of SM City Iloilo anytime soon. Time and again, SM Delgado proved nga profitable gid sila gihapon. I dunno how true siling nila nga mas daku income ang dept store and supermarket sang SM Delgado kesa sa SM City...calling van...answer my question hehehehee

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/453994674_5dab77b72b.jpg

is this the SM Delgado expansion already? Wow! It's so quick. Paspas ila ubra ah. When are they planning to expand SM City Iloilo btw?

habagatcentral1

April 10th, 2007, 10:51 PM

kirby21

April 11th, 2007, 12:21 AM

Daks, I heard that one, too. SM Delgado earns more "daw" than the SM City Iloilo. It's the second best SM store when it comes to income daw next to SM City Cebu with SM City Iloilo tailing on the third spot. When it comes to supermarket, SM Jaro is on the fifth spot. Nalipat na ko kung diin ko nabati-an or nabasa ang report nga ini.

kirby21

April 11th, 2007, 12:23 AM

There would be, someday...hehehe!!! :D

someday meand in five years time. Damo pa i-prove ang SM City Iloilo when it comes to income-generating. SM Delgado is almost expanding every year or two. By that time, more and more stores will open in SM Delgado, for sure.

habagatcentral1

April 11th, 2007, 01:08 AM

someday meand in five years time. Damo pa i-prove ang SM City Iloilo when it comes to income-generating. SM Delgado is almost expanding every year or two. By that time, more and more stores will open in SM Delgado, for sure.

Hehehe!!! Basta lang. Got a reliable source. :D

Anyway, bwisit ang ini nga news:

BAD FOR BUSINESS
Bizmen blast PPC, PECO for blackout

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Several business establishments criticized Panay Power Corp. (PPC) and Panay Electric Company (PECO) for failing to inform commercial establishments of the power interruption that lasted for almost 15 hours last Monday, causing them huge losses.

The city experienced more than eight hours of blackout following the technical problem encountered by the city’s sole power producer, PPC.

Over the weekend, PECO – this city’s sole power distribution utility – issued a notice of selective power interruption for six hours only from 12 midnight Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday due to PPC’s preventive maintenance.

However, by 6 a.m. when the preventive maintenance should have been finished, the whole Iloilo City was instead plunged into darkness.

Days Hotel General Manager Scott Sarria said their air-conditioning system powered by four power generator sets was not enough “to run the whole place.”

Electricity was restored at the hotel around 4 p.m. Monday, Sarria said.

“A generator set with 60 liters of gasoline in full tank is only good for eight hours. We are paying PECO a flat rate (even) during brownouts. Even if we have not consumed electricity, we still pay our electric bills,” he lamented.

Sarria said power interruptions are not good for business. In the case of his, he said
the 70-room Class A four-star hotel’s services was affected, including the usage of air-con. The internet connection in the administration office was disrupted, and there was no cable television entertainment for the guests, among others.

“Our guests told us that Iloilo City has a high electricity rate yet there is always brownout,” Sarria disclosed.

LOSSES

John Nofuente, owner of Lynnit’s Restaurant, was enraged. This summer, Nofuente said, his place offers a good serve of halo-halo to cool customers.

“I decided to close my restaurant (on Monday). Everything melted,” he lamented.

By “everything”, Nofuente was referring to some eight gallons of ice cream and several blocks of ice.

The restaurant’s frozen goods – fish and meat products – got spoiled, too.

“There are a lot of business establishments here without generator sets,” said Robert Ferrer, manager of Harbor Town Hotel and president of the Iloilo Hotels, Restaurants and Resorts Association.

“(PECO and PPC) should update us (whenever there are) power interruptions. We always call PECO during power failures but nobody answers,” Ferrer said.

AVR CONKED OUT

According to PECO’s public relations staff Amanda Garcia, an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) ogave way during the synchronization of PPC’s Plant 1 and Plant 2, resulting to the blackout.

“When they closed the breaker of Plant 1 to synchronize with Plant 2, the AVR conked out,” said Garcia.

Garcia, when interviewed on Monday, admitted that the City of Iloilo has no electrical power but “(PPC) is in the process of gradual restoration of power supply (in the different districts here).”

She explained that the preventive maintenance done by PPC was to ensure that no brownout occurs during the elections next month.

UNSTABLE POWER

“This only shows how precarious the power situation in this city is,” said Mayor Jerry Treñas as he expressed concern over the power blackout.

“That is why we really have to come up with a sustainable solution to this problem,” he added.

After the elections, Treñas said, he would call for all the concerned agencies “to seriously sit down and look at the problem to come up with a firm resolution.”

Source: Panay News.

^^ The mayor should be very serious regarding this issue. or else everything that they're doing to promote Iloilo City would be in vain. :ohno:

Ang PECO naman, damu guid alibi. Ara man ang NAPOCOR, tani guinhatag na lang sa NAPOCOR ang kuryente in case that their PowerPlant has issues. Pwirting ka-mango sa ila nga capitalistic strategies ah! What's the purpose of having 2 Power Barges in the City? Cannot carry the load for the city? This is ridiculous! :bash: :bash:

SEND PECO TO THE MOON!!!! :bash: :bash:

Electricity is not reliable, then its very expensive, therefore for a businessman, especially in IT, it is not worthed to invest in Iloilo after all. Do we have to face another humiliation after 2 call centers transferred to Bacolod because of PECO? Damn PECO!!! :bash:

Hay PECO, miserere nobis! :cry:

wecky

April 11th, 2007, 01:37 AM

what a news! A lesson to be learned for all of us again, again, and again. But there's nothing in the news that needs to be highlighted with lest we take it through the city hall IMO. :) at present, Iloilo City needs to open its dowwrs (and windows) to all power investors who wanted to invest in the city.

wecky

April 11th, 2007, 01:38 AM

wecky

April 11th, 2007, 01:41 AM

I dont think there would be an expansion of SM City Iloilo anytime soon. Time and again, SM Delgado proved nga profitable gid sila gihapon. I dunno how true siling nila nga mas daku income ang dept store and supermarket sang SM Delgado kesa sa SM City...calling van...answer my question hehehehee

Actually, they should if they want bigger market. Robinson's and Gaisano City still enjoy good number of crowds, and with expansion of SM City, they'll probably eat 10-20% more from the shoppers of these two big malls in the city.

kirby21

April 11th, 2007, 01:43 AM

Hehehe!!! Basta lang. Got a reliable source. :D

wow. Now, it's getting it all in my nerves. ha ha. Spill the bean, Bernie. :nuts:

kirby21

April 11th, 2007, 01:44 AM

wecky

April 11th, 2007, 01:45 AM

all pictures are great. They really impressed me sang mga nagakatabo sa Iloilo. I hope to see more and more and more.

habagatcentral1

April 11th, 2007, 01:47 AM

wow. Now, it's getting it all in my nerves. ha ha. Spill the bean, Bernie. :nuts:

Don't want to tell, hehehe! Just wait for the right person to post it, hehehehe!!! :D

kirby21

April 11th, 2007, 01:50 AM

‘PRINCESS CITY OF THE SOUTH’
Agro-industry, tourism Iloilo's best potentials
Jeehan V. Fernandez
2007-04-11

Iloilo City may not be able to regain the title “Queen City of the South,” which is being held by Cebu City, but it is still the “Princess City of the South.”

The “princess title” was conferred on Iloilo City by the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

“Citizens and officials of Iloilo City, the regional center and main economic hub of Western Visayas, have a twin goal – the development of its agro-industry and growth of tourism,” the PCCRP said in its study report.

Iloilo, which is one of the first cities established by the Spanish colonizers, is known for its old churches and classic mansions, proofs of the metropolis’ glorious past.

“With the developed beach resorts, it is said to have great potentials for tourism. Iloilo is also considered an agricultural haven producing major crops being sold in the city’s markets. The vision towards agro-industrial development is seen to get a boost with the eventual operation of an airport of world-class standards,” the PCCRP report added.

“Dubbed as ‘The Princess City of the South’ because of its natural deep-water port, Iloilo City has a population of 365,820 according to Census 2000, making it one of the most populous cities in the Philippines.”

PCCRP assessed the city’s “capability to provide an environment that nurtures dynamism of its local enterprises and prosperity of its residents.”

The AIM study used seven drivers of competitiveness in measuring the cities edge over other urban centers – cost of doing business; dynamism of local economy; linkages and accessibility; quality of human resources and training; infrastructure; responsiveness of city government to business needs; and quality of life.

AIM recognized Iloilo City last Feb. 13, 2006 as an investment hub in a survey on the small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) which scrutinized the ability of leading and emerging cities to foster healthy businesses and communities.

Iloilo City ranked highest in quality of human resources and training.

“This maybe attributed to reasonable taxes and availability of avenues for continuing education.”

It also ranked high on dynamism of local economy with indicators such as the “availability of accessible financial institutions, high average household income and high market size.”

The quality of life in the city is linked to “adequacy of rest and recreational facilities and security environment for business needs.”

The responsiveness of city government to business needs is attached to the manifestation of local promotion campaign called “Buy Ilonggo.”

“Iloilo City is also an ‘infrastructure driver’ due to the improved internet service providers and accessibility of land and sea transportation like Ro-Ro, improving waste management and more banks and hotels which are beneficial to local producers,” the PCCRP explained.

“Improvements have also been observed in the processing of business documents with the procedures becoming easier and systematic. The service sectors are doing best, economically speaking, especially in the areas of telecommunications, hotels and restaurants, fast-foods, manpower and professional services,” it added.

The June to October 2005 survey identified Iloilo City’s strengths including high profitability of businesses; low wages; high growth of registered businesses; accessibility of international entry and exit; availability of good IT training; presence of private and public sector organized training programs; good ratio of tertiary educational institutions per 100,000 population; good administration of justice; transparent local government; effective city mayor’s leadership and conducive security environment for businesses.

Iloilo city along with its neighbor Bacolod City were adjudged most competitive mid-sized cities as results of PCCRP undertaken by AIM, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), The Asia Foundation and GTZ.

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=2447

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another title na naman. he he. Haven't we had enough of it? :lol:

wecky

April 11th, 2007, 01:51 AM

habagatcentral1

April 11th, 2007, 01:53 AM

[COLOR="Red"]Warning: The debate over who's Queen City of the South is long dead, and so for the malicious readers who wants to instigate war between Iloilo and Cebu or any other city in the Philippines...SSC is not for you![/COLOR

double post. Kirby got to post it first, hehehe!! :D

habagatcentral1

April 11th, 2007, 01:54 AM

another title na naman. he he. Haven't we had enough of it? :lol:

Kirbs, kon sin-o man ang maghimo sang war liwat tungod sa title, pagpabay-i na lang kay palayason sila guihapon. hehehe!!! :D

kirby21

April 11th, 2007, 01:55 AM

Flyover project causes monstrous traffic jams
Jeehan V. Fernandez
2007-04-11

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday appealed to owners of private cars to stay away from Gen. Luna St., City Proper to avoid the traffic jam caused by the construction of the P400-million vehicular flyover project which kicked off yesterday.

Treñas made the appeal as a traffic rerouting scheme was implemented along Gen. Luna St. to Molo district to give way for the construction of the flyover.

“Private cars don’t need to pass by Gen. Luna, particularly those from Arevalo, Molo and Mandurriao districts in going to City Proper. Instead, they could take Baluarte St. all the way to Ledesma St. Private vehicles going to and fro Diversion Road may pass by the Sports Complex. While the route is longer, there is no traffic there, so they may be able to drive faster,” he added.

The mayor said they have discussed the traffic concerns on Gen. Luna area with Traffic Management and Engineering Unit (TMEU) chief Robert Foerster to guide the riding public who will be affected by the flyover project.

“I am so worried about this but the inconvenience caused by the flyover project is only temporary. After that, the area will have a smooth flow of traffic,” Treñas said, adding that the construction works will only last 90 days.

SPO4 Bernardino Quinto TMEU said they implemented the rerouting for the project’s Phase 1, which involves the pile driving of the skyway’s foundation, on the northbound lane of Gen. Luna St., adjacent to the University of the Philippines-Iloilo City campus.

City loop vehicles such as Molo-Mandurriao, Villa and Oton must turn right to Infante St., turn left to Delgado St. en route to Ybiernas St. and exit to Gen. Luna St.

Vehicles going to Molo can still use the southbound lane of Gen. Luna across the UP campus.

Sta. Barbara vehicles will also traverse the Infante-Delgado junction en route to Jalandoni St.

Provincial public utility vehicles from San Joaquin, Miag-ao, Guimbal, Tigbauan, Igbaras and Tubungan going to the terminal market must pass through Avanceña St. to Lopez Jaena St., to Baluarte in Molo to Brgy. Tanza, Ledesma St., Jalandoni St. and Rizal, City Proper.

Quinto stressed they separated the routes of the city loop and provincial vehicles to avoid traffic congestion along Infante St. in front Iloilo Doctor’s Hospital.

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/localnews0.php?id=2450

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now, Iloilo City will see more traffic woes in the next few months? When will be the next flyover be constructed? Sadya na ni. he he