Oh my, kakadevirginize pa pala ng Iloilo ng mga flyover :D I just hope the urban planners are building these to last and serve their purpose for the long term and not just a temporary solution to congestion. :)

Oh my, kakadevirginize pa pala ng Iloilo ng mga flyover :D I just hope the urban planners are building these to last and serve their purpose for the long term and not just a temporary solution to congestion. :)

Yes, dapat lang. Imagine the budget for this flyovers. Each flyover cost P400Million at imported pa ang material from UK.:ohno:

re: ILoilo flood control:
Ongoing naman ang construction at so far, when i passed somewhere in Pavia, medyo mahaba-haba na rin ang natapos. At yong daanan nya along quintin salas national highway right beside the entrance of Jaro Estates ay ready narin, tinambakan na ang gilid ng kalsada para e divert ang daanan ng mga sasakyan pag hinukay na ang kalsada. Ang itsura siguro nito pag natapos ay katulad sa Floodway ng Pasig River.

1. 2007
2. After Stoplight, SM City-Jalandoni, Jalandon-San Agustin & rumored Jalandoni/Bakhaw-E Lopez St Jaro.

The president approved already the budget for additional 2 flyovers esp the one in Jalandoni/Bakhaw-E Lopez st Jaro.

Congratulations to ILOILO, The Heart of the Philippines thread 37 !

Hala Bira !

The president approved already the budget for additional 2 flyovers esp the one in Jalandoni/Bakhaw-E Lopez st Jaro.
It has been approved already so we're just waiting the exact site of the next 2 flyovers. Indi pa man gid definite tanan esp ang location kay depende pa ini sa feasibility study sang DPWH.

Yes, dapat lang. Imagine the budget for this flyovers. Each flyover cost P400Million at imported pa ang material from UK.:ohno:
It's 1.4 billion pesos. Definitely a BIG amount. Puwede na ipatindog sang superhighway from Iloilo to Kalibo.

It has been approved already so we're just waiting the exact site of the next 2 flyovers. Indi pa man gid definite tanan esp ang location kay depende pa ini sa feasibility study sang DPWH.


It's 1.4 billion pesos. Definitely a BIG amount. Puwede na ipatindog sang superhighway from Iloilo to Kalibo.
Yes youre right space. Anyway bahala na sila mag desisyon.

16,000 trees planted at Alimodian

A total of 16,500 tree seedlings were planted last June 29, 2007 at Agony Hill, Alimodian, Iloilo as part of the Green Philippines Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region VI in line with the National Greening Program of Secretary Angelo T. Reyes.

The tree planting kicked off the six-month program of the DENR in coordination with the Philippine Army and the local government units, the private sector. This is also in line with the Greening Program of the Philippine Army who were mandated to plant about 1.5 million trees for the year.

The tree planting was supported by the DENR with 4,000 seedlings and the local government of Alimodian led by Mayor Juanito A. Alipao provided the balance of 12,500 seedlings. The 3,000 tree planters consisting of 2,000 students from the different schools like the Alimodian Comprehensive High School, the AMA Computer school and delegations from the University of San Agustin, Western Institute of Technology, and University of the Philippines in the Visayas were complemented by the PENRO Iloilo, CENRO Iloilo and DENR regional employees headed by Regional Executive Director Lormelyn E. Claudio.

In her message during the short program before the tree planting, RED Claudio emphasized that the Green Philippine Program of the DENR is only one of the measures that the DENR is doing to abate the global warming that is now considered as the worst disaster brought about by man and nature. Trees will serve as the carbon sink to trap the carbon dioxide before it will be released gradually into the air.

Mayor Alipao also touched on the subject of climate change as being felt by people all over the country but he emphasized on the need for convergence of all efforts and resources so that whatever developmental activity we may implement, it can be sustained throughout the years. He also gave credit to the youths who were the main recipient of benefits that may derive from the trees that were planted.

The tree planting of the 16,500 seedlings in a day is quite a record to boot that marks the beginning of the Upland Greening and making the Agony Hill a cooler place to go during the Lenten season.
source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/02/16000.trees.planted.at.alimodian.html)

@Kirby: Thanks bro! well update ko lang kamo permi sng mga latest dire sa syudad. Makahaladlok lang kon kis-a magkuha mga picture lalo na sa city proper kay basi ma snatch N93i cp ko ke wala pa ko digicam.

ponder on this: (from Mary Jean Corder, marketing manager of Amigo Terrace Hotel)

Iloilo has a lot to offer. It has a rich culture and heritage that a lot of cities do not have. We also have good food. Many famous food originated from Iloilo. We should promote these. The culinary, cultural and heritage aspects should be our focal point. Also, Iloilo is home to hospitable people and it is safe for tourists.

well .......

Yes youre right space. Anyway bahala na sila mag desisyon.

I have nothing against flyovers as long as they're placed properly to help decongest the traffic problem in our city. I hope these last two flyovers will be enough for us for the meantime. If ever there will be more, I hope ithey'll be all located outside the city perimeter.

Iloilo town eyeing export of mangoes

The town of Leon in Iloilo is eyeing the foreign market for its sweet mangoes which are just as sweet, if not sweeter than those grown in Guimaras.

Leon Mayor Romulo Cabana said they have received offers to export their products, but strict quality control standards pose a hindrance. For now, the town's fresh mangoes has found a market in Metro Manila.

"I believe that sooner or later, we will be able to meet their conditions. This will eventually lead to more profits for both the farmers and the traders," he added. Countries like Australia, Japan and the United States are imposing strict standards for fresh product exports.

At present, Leon exports its processed mangoes to Japan, the Great Britain, the United States, China and the Middle East.

Cabana said the combination of good soil and favorable climate allows their farmers to produce quality sweet mangoes.

Around 90 percent of the town's land area is suitable for mango growing.

Leon produces around 5,000 tons of mangoes yearly, a production volume that gives its farmers a minimum income of about P50 million.

The local government has already acquired a water heat treatment facility to allow mango fruits to undergo treatment procedure before they are cleared for marketing.
Cabana said water heat treatment can add value to their mangoes.

They will also put up plant for the processing of dried mangos, a project which is a joint venture between the members of the Integrated Area Development, including the towns of Leon, Alimodian, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara and New Lucena.*

Source: Visayan Daily Star
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really? I have no idea that Leon is exporting mangoes already. I hope they'll develop there industry to gain more international exposures. More money from their export industry. Paspas Leon !

Re: Flyovers invasion

I just have some few questions:
1. When was the first flyover in Iloilo built? Where?
2. How many additional flyovers are proposed to get built?

It's really ridiculous how they came up with the idea of putting flyovers on Iloilo City's narrow roads. But then, since money is already allocated to these projects (the President's Bridge Program something), they had no choice but to build bridges and flyovers, even if it is not practical to do so.

They could have done a lot with the budget for the flyovers, which is 400M per. That's 1.2B for three flyovers, which could be spent on road widenings, channelization of intersections, constructing loading and unloading slots along the sidewalks, and constructing more roads to divert traffic from choke points.

IMHO, the last thing we need right now for the city are flyovers. We can have them later when we already have the circumferential road and a fully developed diversion road.

P120-P250 range. From Jaro to Villa.

thanks so that means from airport to villa it could be 400 to 500 baw kamahal gale kon mag taxi

joining you guys once more. I'm still here in Belfast. Awaiting my already delayed flight going to London. Mairita ka naman sa mga checking diri.

I hope casel will join us here from Germany. He just PMd me galing kay wala pa siya naka-post message sa aton thread. I hope to bring more Ilonggo-Europeans sa thread nga ini.

Guys, thanks for updates. Ngaa wala na colour ang post ni Space haw? Space, mate, are you in a hurry? :)

really? I have no idea that Leon is exporting mangoes already. I hope they'll develop there industry to gain more international exposures. More money from their export industry. Paspas Leon !
Go, go, go for Leon. Tani sige-sige na ini. More markets to open as well.

@Kirby: Thanks bro! well update ko lang kamo permi sng mga latest dire sa syudad. Makahaladlok lang kon kis-a magkuha mga picture lalo na sa city proper kay basi ma snatch N93i cp ko ke wala pa ko digicam.

halungi lang cellphone mo. And take pictures with care Noy. panigurado lang migs. I go for N95 anyway but N93i is really good. San-o balik mo naman?

Out na ko guys. Boarding na kami. I'll see you all again in the next 2 days.

Hala Bira Iloilo !

Re: Flyover issue - let's see when the structures are completed if they are really worth P 400 M/each.

Watershed board implements
rainwater harvesting technology

ILOILO – The Tigum-Aganan Watershed Management Board (TAWMB) will implement the Rainwater Harvesting Technology in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

The technology will be piloted under the management of an Advisory Committee, for a period of six months to come up with several requirements involving the creation of a demonstration area and construction of water harvesting facility.

The initial activities are ultimately expected to bear impact on water quality and quantity and livelihood of people in the watershed area, considering the inadequacy of water supply which the watershed board considers its priority concern now.

TAWMB interim chairperson Jessica Salas of Kahublagan sang Panimalay Foundation (KSPFI) said the project will begin with a GIS Mapping which is actually done all over the country with the help of consultants.

The GIS Mapping activity will narrow down to the chosen demonstration area, which is identified as a micro watershed, of about 40 hectares, where rainwater harvesting facilities will be designed.

Salas said the suitability of the designs will be based on the results of the GIS mapping, which can be in the form of infiltration ponds, water retention ponds, rooftop technology and many more.

As the project gathers momentum with GIS mapping-based technologies adopted, an up scaling of the project will be done through advocacies with other watersheds, generating grants or loans for actual implementation of the technologies.

TAWMB has accepted the pilot project since the Tigum-Aganan is also piloting the implementation of Water Quality Management.

Earlier, the Iloilo Watershed Management Council (IWMC), chaired by Governor Niel Tupas, Sr., through provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada, approved the TAWMB’s role in the UNEP project.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story5.htm)

DA targets completion of 8
food terminals in this year

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) looks forward to producing more quality and affordable products from Western Visayas once the putting up of the eight food terminals is finally completed this year.

DA Regional Executive Director Larry Nacionales said they plan to prioritize the construction of two of the eight food terminals to be situated in Iloilo and Caticlan, Aklan.

The terminal in Iloilo will complement the AA slaughterhouse of Iloilo City which will become operational in November.

The food terminal will be provided with a chiller which is estimated to cost between P700,000 to P1 million. The chiller will ensure that the quality of the products will last until they arrive at their destination.

Nacionales specifically mentioned the pork in the box concept instead of shipping live hogs to Cebu and Manila.

Every week, around 8,000 hogs are being shipped to their markets in Cebu, Manila and some other parts of Luzon.

The food terminal, in addition to pork, can also accommodate other meat products, fruits, vegetables and fish.

Nacionales added that they have already put in place the needed hot water treatment for mango products. The DA will soon sign an agreement with the Iloilo Mango Growers for the P1.5 million hot water treatment facility.

The hot water treatment is a requirement for mangoes bound for export.

It will be installed somewhere in Pavia or Leganes.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

joining you guys once more. I'm still here in Belfast. Awaiting my already delayed flight going to London. Mairita ka naman sa mga checking diri.

I hope casel will join us here from Germany. He just PMd me galing kay wala pa siya naka-post message sa aton thread. I hope to bring more Ilonggo-Europeans sa thread nga ini.

Guys, thanks for updates. Ngaa wala na colour ang post ni Space haw? Space, mate, are you in a hurry? :)
Who's Casel, Noy?

Migs, gin-try ko lang ang all black kung manami gid man.

I hope to see more Ilonggos in Europe joing sa aton thread.

halungi lang cellphone mo. And take pictures with care Noy. panigurado lang migs. I go for N95 anyway but N93i is really good. San-o balik mo naman?

Tuod ina Collin. Halong lang. Thanks for the pictures by the way.

Ilonggo tops US essay contest

AN Ilonggo topped an essay competition held recently in the United States.

Seraph Munieza Galeno, a native of Tulatulaan, Dingle, emerged grand prize winner of the Rizal Essay Competition held in California.

This year’s contest theme was “Heroism in the 21st Century.” The multi-awarded graduate of the University of San Agustin was also last year’s winner in the poetry category.

Consuls of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles led the panel of judges. The awarding ceremony was held at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, one of the only four museums in the US dedicated to the arts of Asia and the Pacific.

Actor Raymond Bagatsing performed an excerpt from the play Luna Azul during the program. The well-applauded performance was directed by Jet Montelibano.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)


Rainwater harvesting pilots in Iloilo

RAINWATER harvesting technology, which authorities expect would help improve water quality in the province and augment the livelihood of people living in the watershed area, will be piloted in Iloilo.

The Tigum-Aganan Watershed Management Board (TAWMB) has accepted in a resolution during its June 26 meeting that it will implement rainwater harvesting technology in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

The technology will be piloted under the management of an advisory committee for a period of six months to come up with several requirements involving the creation of a demonstration area and construction of water harvesting facility.

The initial activities are ultimately expected to bear impact on water quality and quantity and livelihood of people in the watershed area, considering the inadequacy of water supply which the watershed board considers its priority concern.

TAWMB interim chairperson Jessica Salas of Kahublagan sang Panimalay Foundation (KSPFI) said the project will begin with a GIS mapping which is actually done all over the country with the help of consultants.

The GIS mapping activity will narrow down to the chosen demonstration area, which is identified as a micro watershed, of about 40 hectares, where rainwater harvesting facilities will be designed.

Salas said the suitability of the designs will be based on the results of the GIS mapping, which can be in the form of infiltration ponds, water retention ponds, rooftop technology and many more.

The TAWMB has accepted the pilot project since the Tigum-Aganan is also piloting the implementation of water quality msanagement.

Earlier, the Iloilo Watershed Management Council (IWMC), chaired by Governor Niel Tupas, Sr., through provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada, approved the TAWMBs role in the UNEP project.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

City, province can use old airport
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

IF YOU can’t sell it, give it back to Ilonggos. This was the solution suggested by Iloilo Vice Governor Rolex Suplico to the continued failure of the national government to sell the old Iloilo airport site in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

Suplico said the national government can transfer ownership of the property “without cost” to the city and provincial governments.

In a resolution he filed with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Monday afternoon, Suplico said the property can be used to spur the economic potentials of the city and province just like in Cebu.

Suplico said when the Mactan-Cebu International Airport opened, “the old Cebu airport property complex, which included the airport terminal, runway and their accessories, was transferred without cost by the administration of then President Corazon Aquino to the Cebu provincial government under Governor Lito Osmeña.”

“Osmeña then used the airport lot to jumpstart the economy of the entire Cebu City and province resulting in the island’s unprecedented economic boom,” Suplico added.

The vice governor added that the city and province of Iloilo, which always viewed the old airport as their own, can also use the property “to jumpstart their respective economies, by planning this valuable property’s join development.”

Transferring the old airport to the city and province is also timely after the national government’s failure to dispose the property to private developers.

FAILED BIDDING

The old airport is owned by the Air Transportation Office under the Department of Transportation and Communications Office.

The 54-hectare property is up for sale to private developers but interested bidders failed to reach the P1.2 billion floor price set by the Privatization Council.

Five companies pre-qualified to bid but only three went to the actual bidding on May 9.

Those who submitted bids for the airport property were Robinson’s Land Corporation which offered the highest bid at P1.089 billion; Empire East Holdings Inc. with P701 million; and SM Prime Holdings Inc., with P435.70 million.

Rockwell Land Corp. and Ayala Land Inc. did not join the bidding.

The Council, which is composed of the National Economic Development Authority, Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Budget and Management, Department of Justice and Department of Trade and Industry, held a conference for a negotiated sale of the property.

But the highest bidder, which is again Robinsons Land, offered a much lower P908 million for the property.

Suplico said his resolution will be taken up during the first regular session of the 9th Sanggunian today.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

Europe next stop for Dinagyang
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

AFTER its successful series of performances in the United States of America last month, Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival will invade Europe for international promotions come June next year.

This was revealed by Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) executive director Ben Jimena yesterday.

Jimena and IDFI president Lee Chuan led the 20-man cultural mission of the city government and the showcase of the metropolis’ major tourist drawer, Dinagyang, to the US during their three-week tour.

“We have to work out for full-blown global promotions of Dinagyang to Germany, Spain and Italy in June next year. We need better sponsorships for full performances of Dinagyang in Europe,” Jimena told reporters.

Jimena said they spent some P1-million for the US trip.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) earlier pledged P500,000 after they solicited support from the Office of the President while IDFI advanced a release for the remaining amount, he revealed.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said he has arranged Dinagyang’s European tour with Julius Caesar Flores, first secretary and consul of Philippine Embassy in Germany during his recent trip abroad.

He added that “Dinagyang was not really popular in the US until the cultural mission.”

“The cultural mission opened opportunities for Dinagyang to link with other communities abroad. It created awareness and promoted Dinagyang in the US where Sinulog and Ati-atihan are already known. We were able to bring things we are proud of and exposures of Filipino heritage,” Jimena said of their “nostalgic travel.”

He said the Iloilo contingent received warm receptions in the US even as he expects a bigger crowd with balikbayans coming home to witness Dinagyang festivities on Jan. 25-27, 2008.

Executed by 16 performers of Edwin C. Duero (ECD) Dance Co., Dinagyang amazed the Filipino-Americans.

“It was a very excellent performance,” Jimena said, adding the ECD dancers were precise and alert.

Jimena said Dinagyang made history performing at the opening ceremony of Folklife Festival held at the University of Texas grounds and in six shows of the three-day celebration at Aloha Stage in San Antonio City, Texas, USA.

He added they were supported by the Fil-Am of San Antonio group.

Likewise, Dinagyang was showcased in a two-show a day during the two-day full program of Pamana (Heritage) Festival at St. Mary’s Hall, a high-end high school in Minnesota.

Dinagyang dances also took center stage at the World Refugee Day program amid poetry readings and songs renditions of other participating delegations from around the globe.

Jimena said the ECD further conducted dance workshops and rehearsals to the teach Fil-Ams.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

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New Residential Subdivision folks.. Parang ok to just along the circumferential road and near the airport also. am thinking of purchasing a lot here. if you're interested pm me baka pede sabay tayo :)

City Hall, biz groups welcome coal plant
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas has welcomed the establishment of the first coal-fired power plant in the province.

This, after Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary Angelo Reyes issued the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) last May 27 for the 100-MW Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) coal plant project in Concepcion by DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI).

DMCI has been planning since 2004 to put up the coal-powered facility on a 600-hectare site in Sitio Puntales, Brgy. Nipa, some 4.5-km from the town proper.

The Korean power company Kepco initially planned to build a $150-million coal plant in Ajuy.

However, it was stalled amid massive protests from various cause-oriented groups here on the grounds of environmental and health hazards.

Kepco then moved the project to Banate but the Iloilo provincial board came up with a resolution rejecting the project in February 2004.

The Korean firm later transferred to Naga, Cebu and built a 200-MW coal plant.

“I support coal plant. A windmill is sustainable but it is costly which needs $5 million per megawatt while coal plant requires $2 million per megawatt to operate,” Treñas told reporters yesterday.

Citing his recent trip to Germany, Treñas said there are windmill farms in several areas depending on the wind currents.

“If windmills are viable here, there would be more interested investors because they would be qualified for carbon credits – of the Kyoto Protocol – an international fund they could avail of if they use sustainable energy like wind and solar,” Treñas explained.

“Coal plant will provide reliability because we don’t have reliable power. Cebu has cheap geothermal power source but agreed to coal to provide power for the developing and very progressive area. What is important is the reliability of power when investments are coming in,” he pointed out.

The mayor also allayed concerns raised by environmental advocates as to the operations of coal plant.

Treñas said: “Germany has coal-fired power plants within the city. I think they (environmentalists) should be open. If there are interested investors who will put up a coal plant in the city, I have no objections. If it is okayed in the province, why not in the city?”

He has been pitching for coal plant to address costly and unstable power supply here.

Citing the need for a cheap and reliable power source that will mainly attract investors to the city, Treñas strongly endorsed the installation of coal plant as a major alternative to the looming energy shortage.

Treñas’ endorsements came as the city is trying to lure investments particularly in the field of booming information and communication technology (ICT) which primarily considers the availability of adequate power supply.

He had confirmed that local power concerns experienced in the metropolis forced at least two call centers to relocate to neighboring Bacolod City because of cheap and stable electricity.

The companies first eyed Iloilo City as expansion site.

“A long term solution to the power problem will be an establishment of a base-load plant in Panay. And since we have no alternatives like hydro, wind and geothermal power, the only cheap source is coal plant,” said Treñas.

He added there is an urgent need to address a stable power while the demand is increasing due to local economic developments as well as to complement the investment priority programs of the national government.

“We should have to work out putting up of a coal plant while its construction would take about three to five years and start generating cheaper electricity. Once we already have sustainable power, it will be a big boost to the city,” Treñas asserted.

Panay Electric Company (Peco), the sole distributor, is currently relying on the supply of Panay Power Corporation (PPC) which operates a 72-MW diesel-fired plant in Barangay Ingore in La Paz district.

According to Peco, the city which has a peak load of 81-MW is experiencing brownouts since there is no power reserve that will address the outages.

Earlier, at least two major business groups in Iloilo and Panay had given their nods to the proposed coal plant.

The business groups pushed for the putting up of a coal plant to address the rising power demand brought by fast developments.

Iloilo Business Club, Inc. (IBC) president Antonio Jon said the business community here sees the need for a long-term solution to the local power concerns.

“Stable power is something that we had been asking for because we want to see Iloilo City grows. Definitely, we have to look at something on the long term – an alternative power source and lower rate,” said Jon.

Reynaldo Navarro, president of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FCCCII-Panay) said the city cannot just rely on expensive power to augment its energy demand.

“We cannot just totally depend on the power using diesel which is imported, thus costly. The opposition to coal plant could be solved easily because, as you see, even Australia is using coal plants,” said Navarro.

“That’s why we are encouraging the private sector if possible to put up a coal-fired power plant because our country possesses a lot of coal source especially in Semirara which is very near in Panay Island,” he added.

Navarro hinted that coal plant, aside from providing reliable power, will reduce electricity rate.

“Hopefully, we have at least two private groups who are interested to tap coal plant – they are interested to come in. While Iloilo City has expensive power rate, we might not be able to survive because of the high cost of electricity,” Navarro said.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

Iloilo embarks on early warning system for disaster mitigation

The provincial government of Iloilo has accepted the Korean-funded project for the installation of an Early Warning System for Disaster Mitigation.

The program concept was presented by the PAGASA team, headed by Dr. Prisco D. Nilo, during a briefing with the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council(PDCC), where Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas said he was willing to provide the province's counterpart for the project, specifically the provision of office space and the allocation of about P250,000 for operations.

Provincial Administrator Manuel Mejorada said he was happy with having a proactive PDCC which makes the province a step ahead in disaster management.

The province of Iloilo is among the three provinces piloted by the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) for the installation of the Early Warning System. The other two provinces are Lanao del Sur in Mindanao and Aurora in Luzon.

PAGASA Dir. Nilo said Iloilo was chosen based on the frequency of floods and other related disasters which seriously affected the region's agriculture sector.

KOICA will install an automatic weather station in Jalaur dam, which will involve a weather monitoring area of 1,503 square kilometers in southwestern Panay island, comprising of high mountains and hilly portions, more or less 156 meters above midsea level.

The project which begins this July and expected to be completed by October 2008, will involve two approaches which are the river basin approach or the delineation of a river basin in areas covered and the community-based approach.

Institutional support and linkages will also be provided by the DOST, the NIA and local government units concerned. The community-based approach will capitalize on local initiatives and cooperation for sustainability and maintenance of equipment and infrastructures that will be put up.

PAGASA explained that the warning system to be installed is more advanced, as it will utilize digital instruments, including programmed cellular phones that can be used to relay water level through short messaging system.

Dir. Nilo said the project seeks to support the goal of rice sufficiency under the Rice Program of the administration of President Gloria Arroyo.

He said effective climate monitoring is a critical element in rice production and agricultural development

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/03/iloilo.embarks.on.early.warning.system.for.disaster.mitigation.html)

3 more sisterhood pacts await signing
By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Tourism chief Ben Jimena said three more cities from abroad will become sister-cities of Iloilo City once their respective pacts are signed.

Jimena identified the two states as Tallahassee in Florida, San Antonio, Texas and Hao Shiong in Taiwan. The Tallahassee is the center of education, Texas is considered as heritage city and Hao Shiong as Ocean City.

The link up with Tallahassee is seen to benefit the University of the Philippines in the Visayas. Texas could be of help to the Ilonggos in promoting the arts, culture and festival of Iloilo City particularly the Dinagyang festival while in Hao Shiong, they could promote the Paraw Regatta.

Jimena and the Edwin C. Duero dance troupe recently ended their US trip in promoting cultural promotions of Dinagyang and other Filipino dances in the different US states.

In a related development, Jimena said their US trip is very fruitful and successful as they were able to promote Dinagyang to the fullest. The people only know about Sinulog and Ati-atihan but not Dinagyang. The trip created awareness among other nationalities living in the US.

With the US trip, they are expecting more foreign visitors in next year's Dinagyang festival.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/03/3.more.sisterhood.pacts.await.signing.html)

3 more sisterhood pacts await signing
By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Tourism chief Ben Jimena said three more cities from abroad will become sister-cities of Iloilo City once their respective pacts are signed.

Jimena identified the two states as Tallahassee in Florida, San Antonio, Texas and Hao Shiong in Taiwan. The Tallahassee is the center of education, Texas is considered as heritage city and Hao Shiong as Ocean City.

The link up with Tallahassee is seen to benefit the University of the Philippines in the Visayas. Texas could be of help to the Ilonggos in promoting the arts, culture and festival of Iloilo City particularly the Dinagyang festival while in Hao Shiong, they could promote the Paraw Regatta.

Jimena and the Edwin C. Duero dance troupe recently ended their US trip in promoting cultural promotions of Dinagyang and other Filipino dances in the different US states.

In a related development, Jimena said their US trip is very fruitful and successful as they were able to promote Dinagyang to the fullest. The people only know about Sinulog and Ati-atihan but not Dinagyang. The trip created awareness among other nationalities living in the US.

With the US trip, they are expecting more foreign visitors in next year's Dinagyang festival.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/03/3.more.sisterhood.pacts.await.signing.html)

I think they mean Kao Shiung Taiwan or may Hai Hsiong talaga?? sana check man lang nila spelling muna pero natutuwa ako at may sister city na rin sa taiwan ang iloilo :banana:

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New Residential Subdivision folks.. Parang ok to just along the circumferential road and near the airport also. am thinking of purchasing a lot here. if you're interested pm me baka pede sabay tayo :)
Pila kuno ang ila per sq m, Risk?
So this is another NEW in Iloilo's increasing gated communities? Looks like it's a combined project of Fil-Estate, Sta. Lucia and Uni-Asia? Sa diin ini dampi sa Pavia?

Pavia is now home to many first class subdivisions in the province today making them the fastest growing municipality in terms of population, property tax, etc. I'm sure we will be seeing more developments of Pavia in next few months. Now that the new airport is operational, Pavia is poised to take the lead in construction boom and development in southcentral Iloilo, maybe together with Sta. Barbara and San Miguel.

I think they mean Kao Shiung Taiwan or may Hai Hsiong talaga?? sana check man lang nila spelling muna pero natutuwa ako at may sister city na rin sa taiwan ang iloilo :banana:
Having sister cities is another indication of Iloilo City's drive to share, exchange, learn and yearn for more developments and resources to speed economic growth. I just wish that the province will do the same so we can learn and exchange resources from our neighbours regarding developments and initiatives.

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Please visit our other threads for more updates:

New Iloilo Airport : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=448888

Iloilo Infrastructure Thread III : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=461239

Iloilo (Mandurriao) Airport Auction : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=439272

Update on SM Jaro renovation:
The only noticeably difference inside are the new lights and airconditioning units (not yet functioning).
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the missing column is part of the kickback in the 400M project hehehe or maybe they are expecting that trucks will always pass on that side with two columns hehehehe :lol: :lol: :lol:

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New Residential Subdivision folks.. Parang ok to just along the circumferential road and near the airport also. am thinking of purchasing a lot here. if you're interested pm me baka pede sabay tayo :)


It is good news. Another addition in real estate development. Aside from the planned estate of Ayala and Santa Barbara Golf Estate of Filinvest, we have a new one from Fil-estate. So it means that they already sold every lot of Puerto Real de Iloilo.


DA targets completion of 8
food terminals in this year

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) looks forward to producing more quality and affordable products from Western Visayas once the putting up of the eight food terminals is finally completed this year.


source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

Another good news. At least we know that DA is serious in improving the agricultural capabilities of the region. I hope that our products will get more international exposure.

Libacao confident of solving
Iloilo’s water supply problem
By BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

LIBACAO, Aklan – Mayor Charito Navarosa expressed confidence that the hydropower project here will solve the water scarcity problem in Iloilo City.

An American firm will soon be implementing the hydropower project. The Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) is interested in sourcing water from this project.

“These two projects on water and electricity would eventually put this town into the eco-tourism and economic map for delivering the basic services to our people in Panay Island,” Navarosa said.

Navarosa also feels confident of the ongoing talks with MIWD Acting General Manager Edwin Reyes to provide sources of water for concessionaires of the city’s water district.

He stressed, “there is no other sources of water in Panay Island except the town of Libacao that could afford to solve the water scarcity in Iloilo City and the province.”

In fact, the technical personnel from MIWD have decided to conduct studies on the viability of the water level in Libacao’s tributaries and rivers under a foreign grant for engineering feasibility and survey.

Libacao, Navarosa said, is determined to assist MIWD in resolving water scarcity in the northern towns of Iloilo while the California Energy International Ltd (Cal En) finished the reconnaissance survey last week for its $420-million hydroelectric investments in Brgy. Dalagsaan, Libacao.

“This (hydro-project) is an opportunity for our constituents to pursue better jobs in the next three years and a sustainable and lower cost of electricity for the province of Aklan,” Navarosa stressed.

Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) is the sole power distributor in the entire province, including the island of Boracay and the northern towns of Antique.

Under a 20-year build-own-operate agreement, Akelco tapped an independent power producer Mirant Global Philippines to supply electricity with its Mirant 12.5-megawatt and 5-MW diesel-fired power plants in the towns of New Washington and Nabas.

Navarosa said the hydroelectric power plant targets to operate in 2010 with the far-flung barangays in the central mountains of Libacao and the nearby towns of Iloilo province as initial beneficiaries of the multi-million project.

“The natural spots of Libacao and Wild River adventures like kayaking and bamboo rafting would further benefit from the emergence of foreign investors out to pursue eco-tourism developments in the area,” the mayor said.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/aklan1.htm)

Iloilo City readies sister-city
pact with US, Taiwan cities

ILOILO City – This city will soon sign an agreement with three cities abroad in addition to its already existing agreements with China, Guam and the United States.

Iloilo City Tourism Officer Benito Jimena disclosed that there have been exchanges of documents between the City of Tallahassee in Florida and San Antonio, Texas and Iloilo City as part of the preparations.

The same is being done with the proposed sister-city agreement with Hao Shiung, Taiwan.

The agreement between Tallahassee and Iloilo City is being taken care of by the University of the Philippines in the Visayas.

Jimena said like Iloilo City, Tallahassee is known as an educational center in Florida. While San Antonio is known for its rich heritage with the famous Alamo area, site of the 19th century Texas revolution.

Jimena added that Iloilo City also has a very rich heritage such as old houses and mansions, commercial buildings and the like.

Hao Shiung also has its own version of the annual Iloilo Paraw Regatta or the race of sailboats dubbed as an Ocean City.

Iloilo City has an existing agreement with the City of Qing Dao, China, Dededo, Guam and Stockton, California.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story5.htm)

Transfer of old airport to
city, prov’l gov’ts sought

ILOILO City – Rather than bid it out to interested private corporations, the old Iloilo airport site in Mandurriao should be transferred to the management of Iloilo City and Iloilo Province so they could jointly plan for its development, said Vice Gov. Rolex Suplico.

Suplico intends to file a resolution during the first regular session of the Iloilo Provincial Board on July 10, urging President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to transfer without cost the old Iloilo airport to Iloilo city and province.

Suplico, who officially assumed office at the New Iloilo Capitol Building after winning in his vice gubernatorial bid in the May 14 elections, said that since there has been a failed bidding for the 54-hectare old Iloilo airport site last May 9 and a failure in the negotiated sale conference conducted by the Privatization Council last June 13, he is urging the President to let the local government units (LGUs) of Iloilo City and Iloilo province decide on the site development now.

The former congressman vited the Cebu experience when former President Corazon Aquino transferred without cost the old airport site to the provincial government headed then by Gov. Lito Osmeña.

Such asset that has been left vacant due to the transfer of the airport to Mactan jumpstarted the development in Cebu.

Suplico further contended that since the lifespan of the asset privatization thrust or the Privatization Council, if this is really the one, has already expired then he deems it proper that the LGUs should be empowered to plan up and take care of the old airport site though it is a national government property so “We can utilize the asset to our own advantage,” he said.

He also believes that the national government could take care of the P6.3 billion loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation that has been acquired to put up the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan towns.

“The loan payment could be raised through the income of the NIADP and revenues from the tourists,” Suplico said.

If the President would be amenable to his proposal, then the LGUs could explore the idea of leasing the old airport site to any private company for a long-term basis of about 50 years and be able to earn from it without disposing the property.

“Seldom can you see a property like that in the city at this time,” Suplico contended.

He said that since the property is located within the city of Iloilo then he will lobby the city council to jointly pass this resolution with the provincial government to be addressed to the President, hoping that it would be approved.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story6.htm)

Tupas to focus on power needs,endorses coal-fired plants
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

WILL there be enough power in Iloilo province in the next three to five years?

This is one concern that Governor Niel Tupas Sr. will address in his last term at the Capitol.

“This is a serious question arising from a serious concern. Iloilo, being on the tail-end of the Cebu-Negros-Panay power grid, essentially survives on the excess power that comes from the geothermal facility in Leyte and other sources in Cebu and Negros islands,” Tupas said in his inaugural speech delivered before the 9th Sangguniang Panlalawigan Tuesday.

The SP held its first session presided by Vice Governor Rolex Suplico, Tupas’ nephew.

Tupas said Iloilo and the rest of Panay are not getting enough power from the CNP grid “and it is projected that by 2010, we will already be suffering from a power supply deficit.”

To solve this problem, Tupas endorsed the construction of dependable base load power plants in Iloilo.

He cited the Global Business Power Corp. and D. M. Consunji, Inc. which are proposing to build a 100-megawatt coal-fired plants in Barotac Viejo and Concepcion, respectively.

“As governor of Iloilo, I am also determined to see these projects reach fruition. The future of the province depends on these two power plants. Iloilo will become power hungry as more businesses and industries settle in our province, and we have to make sure there is enough power for them,” Tupas said.

The re-elected governor also reiterated his call for unity with the SP.

“There comes a moment in our lives when we find ourselves in the company of people we may disagree with, but because of a formidable task that needs to be undertaken, we somehow surmount those differences of opinion and personality to work together so that common goals can be achieved,” he said.

Tupas said “the season for politics is over” and “the time for partisan bickering and intrigue are past.”

“It is now time for us to dialogue and seek understanding instead of conflict. We do not have to be friends to be able to work together. All we need to do is be willing to listen to what each has to say.”

Tupas said he is looking forward to working closely with the SP which is now dominated by allies of political leaders opposed to the governor.

“Suffice it to say that we are starting on the right foot. Let politics take backstage at the moment as we roll our sleeves to tackle the work at hand. If there be any politics in our work, that should be the politics of performance,” he said.

Tupas added: “Again, let me reiterate that we should not allow our differences in opinion, belief or principle to be a roadblock to development. Rather, we should draw from those differences more ideas and knowledge that would strengthen our policies, programs and projects.”

Tupas and Suplico are not in good terms because of the “ingrate” issue raised by the former against the latter.

But Suplico surprised everyone when he kissed First Lady Myrna Tupas inside the SP session hall.

The vice governor also shook the hands of Tupas and clapped his hands during the inaugural speech.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

really? I have no idea that Leon is exporting mangoes already. I hope they'll develop there industry to gain more international exposures. More money from their export industry. Paspas Leon !

Well, Its about time, Leon had been making names in Mangoes since in my college days so thats around 7-8 years ago. The advantage of Leon is that the Mango is a centennial mango graft (came from a 100+ year old mango tree) so its REALLY SWEET! Oh one more since summer whenever I buy WATERMELON here in MAkati or anywhere in MANILA, its 80-90% came from ILOILO particularly OTON. Matam-is gid ya ang paho ta kag sandiya. Now, since we have all these PROODUCTS its about time we look into FOOD PROCESSING, we can surely exploit that since we are mostly agricultural... ITS ABOUT TIME to IMPROVE on POST HARVEST FACILITIES and gear towards FOOD PROCESSING cos we have ready markets in US, ASIA and EUROPE. :cheers:

DA targets completion of 8
food terminals in this year

Now this is GOOD NEWS! More of this to come pa tani... :cheers:

ILOILO City – The Department of Agriculture (DA) looks forward to producing more quality and affordable products from Western Visayas once the putting up of the eight food terminals is finally completed this year.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

City, province can use old airport
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

IF YOU can’t sell it, give it back to Ilonggos. This was the solution suggested by Iloilo Vice Governor Rolex Suplico to the continued failure of the national government to sell the old Iloilo airport site in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

Hmm I think... this would work to our advantage... the province and city. Well if this pushes thru we might be seeing the better CBD... basi pa ma relocate da ang CONVENTION CENTER ni Tupaz or they could work with the City to came up with one WOLRD class Convention Center plus CBD (ICT) etc etc etc... or lease matood no? at least the property ara gyapon and the value will continue to appreciate as time goes by... I think we have something better here than selling the property. :banana:

Europe next stop for Dinagyang
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

AFTER its successful series of performances in the United States of America last month, Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival will invade Europe for international promotions come June next year.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

WELL, well its about the TIME the world knows about DINAGYANG! Good work Mayor Jerry and the rest of the Team! We have jsut began indeed. Daw mapuli na gid ako for 2008 DINAGYANG! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

City Hall, biz groups welcome coal plant
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas has welcomed the establishment of the first coal-fired power plant in the province.

This, after Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) secretary Angelo Reyes issued the environmental compliance certificate (ECC) last May 27 for the 100-MW Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) coal plant project in Concepcion by DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI).


source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

Hmm short term focus... long term headache. Im still against COAL. But with the current technology they might be able to at least lessen the negative imapct to the environment. If indeed the can justify this by UP And MORE INVESTMENTS (ICT & MANUFACTURING etc as well as low cost of Electricity )coming well... it might me "justified" Im keeping my fingers crossed on this topic.

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New Residential Subdivision folks.. Parang ok to just along the circumferential road and near the airport also. am thinking of purchasing a lot here. if you're interested pm me baka pede sabay tayo :)

Wow! This is another GOOD indicator of OUR VIBRANT economy here in ILOILO as we all know a REAL STATE co. wont go thru the next project unless they we were able to dispose or sell all or almost the previous project... with this rate... STA. LUCIA may in 5 years time open new subdivision once this one is sold... this all GOOD! :cheers:

Now, my question what happened to AYALA in San Miguel?
FF up as well in the ILOILO CITY HALL final design? (10flr? 8flr or 6 flr?)

Regards sa tanan!

Btw, ay te madayon to and sa Manila na SSC? My offs are Monday and Sunday night as well as half day of Tuesday! Ari lang ko di ah! So far naka DINAGYANG EB kami before with Flor, Joy, Jakeson and Soulmaker! :)

Who's Casel, Noy?

Migs, gin-try ko lang ang all black kung manami gid man.

I hope to see more Ilonggos in Europe joing sa aton thread.



Tuod ina Collin. Halong lang. Thanks for the pictures by the way.
I-PM ko na lang sa imo ah.

3 more sisterhood pacts await signing
By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Tourism chief Ben Jimena said three more cities from abroad will become sister-cities of Iloilo City once their respective pacts are signed.

Jimena identified the two states as Tallahassee in Florida, San Antonio, Texas and Hao Shiong in Taiwan. The Tallahassee is the center of education, Texas is considered as heritage city and Hao Shiong as Ocean City.

The link up with Tallahassee is seen to benefit the University of the Philippines in the Visayas. Texas could be of help to the Ilonggos in promoting the arts, culture and festival of Iloilo City particularly the Dinagyang festival while in Hao Shiong, they could promote the Paraw Regatta.

Jimena and the Edwin C. Duero dance troupe recently ended their US trip in promoting cultural promotions of Dinagyang and other Filipino dances in the different US states.

In a related development, Jimena said their US trip is very fruitful and successful as they were able to promote Dinagyang to the fullest. The people only know about Sinulog and Ati-atihan but not Dinagyang. The trip created awareness among other nationalities living in the US.

With the US trip, they are expecting more foreign visitors in next year's Dinagyang festival.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/03/3.more.sisterhood.pacts.await.signing.html)

More, more, more and more to come !

More, more, more and more to come !

Hopefully you guys in Europe would lobby for sisterhood for the city, hehehehe!!! Kadamu bala sa inyo dira sa Europa. :D

^^ the number is not enough though. I think the best thing Iloilo City can do is having a sister cities here in Europe (particluarly Germany) through the help of GTZ, being one of the proponents and international partners of Metro Iloilo - Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).

^^ What about there in UK or somewhere in Europe like Italy? Where in Europe does the Ilonggos number the most?

Transfer of old airport to
city, prov’l gov’ts sought

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story6.htm)

^^ And hopefully in the near future, if ever this pushes through, the city and the province would cooperate with each other or suffer the same controversy that is happening right now with Cebu (the governor and the city mayor are not in good terms and they are fighting over these lands). because if I'm not mistaken, Tupas is Drilon and Treñas is Arroyo. Hopefully partisan politics would not be a hindrance to progress.
^^

Well, Its about time, Leon had been making names in Mangoes since in my college days so thats around 7-8 years ago. The advantage of Leon is that the Mango is a centennial mango graft (came from a 100+ year old mango tree) so its REALLY SWEET! Oh one more since summer whenever I buy WATERMELON here in MAkati or anywhere in MANILA, its 80-90% came from ILOILO particularly OTON. Matam-is gid ya ang paho ta kag sandiya. Now, since we have all these PROODUCTS its about time we look into FOOD PROCESSING, we can surely exploit that since we are mostly agricultural... ITS ABOUT TIME to IMPROVE on POST HARVEST FACILITIES and gear towards FOOD PROCESSING cos we have ready markets in US, ASIA and EUROPE. :cheers:
we need to build more processing plants in Iloilo if we want to market our products internationally. Our agricultural economy is one of the best in the country, and so we need to export our products. I'm not so sure, how far KLT in Passi City is doing at present? We need more and bigger investors to tap this market in Iloilo.

I haven't heard much about Leon exporting mangoes as well til this article surfaced. It's best if Leon Mangoes will marketed well like their counterparts in Guimaras. We need to cover bases when it comes to technology and developments in our province and city if we want to improve.


Hmm I think... this would work to our advantage... the province and city. Well if this pushes thru we might be seeing the better CBD... basi pa ma relocate da ang CONVENTION CENTER ni Tupaz or they could work with the City to came up with one WOLRD class Convention Center plus CBD (ICT) etc etc etc... or lease matood no? at least the property ara gyapon and the value will continue to appreciate as time goes by... I think we have something better here than selling the property. :banana:
I don't think the provincial capitol has the right for the old airport's site. It's the city's property, as far as I know. The best thing the capitol needs to do if they want to build bigger convention center is to relocate it outside the city. I hope Tupas will not be stupid enough to put all big infras in the city. He needs to think that his area of concern is the whole province and the province needs to move. He's helping the city more by injecting all the projects in the city's periphery. The rest of the towns outside the city are so starved of developments. Tani diri siya ma-focus maayo.

Kung puwede lang, he needs to help improve Passi City kay amo ini ang main city sang province iya. Iloilo City is not considered as part of the province. And ironically, Iloilo City has even have bigger income compare to the whole province of Iloilo. I hope Tupas should start re-focusing things and address the province's economy. Kay ang matabo sina, daw duha na kabilog nagabulig pa-uswag sang ciudad pero ang probinsiya kaluluoy.


WELL, well its about the TIME the world knows about DINAGYANG! Good work Mayor Jerry and the rest of the Team! We have jsut began indeed. Daw mapuli na gid ako for 2008 DINAGYANG! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Go for it, Metro. Dinagyang at its best indeed. At least, international market na ang gina-promotan naton.


Hmm short term focus... long term headache. Im still against COAL. But with the current technology they might be able to at least lessen the negative imapct to the environment. If indeed the can justify this by UP And MORE INVESTMENTS (ICT & MANUFACTURING etc as well as low cost of Electricity )coming well... it might me "justified" Im keeping my fingers crossed on this topic.
I go for Trenas, Tupas and Space's stand, pro-coal. Let's go for it ! Yehey ! :banana:


Wow! This is another GOOD indicator of OUR VIBRANT economy here in ILOILO as we all know a REAL STATE co. wont go thru the next project unless they we were able to dispose or sell all or almost the previous project... with this rate... STA. LUCIA may in 5 years time open new subdivision once this one is sold... this all GOOD! :cheers:

Now, my question what happened to AYALA in San Miguel?
FF up as well in the ILOILO CITY HALL final design? (10flr? 8flr or 6 flr?)

Regards sa tanan!

Btw, ay te madayon to and sa Manila na SSC? My offs are Monday and Sunday night as well as half day of Tuesday! Ari lang ko di ah! So far naka DINAGYANG EB kami before with Flor, Joy, Jakeson and Soulmaker! :)
Indeed, a very good indicator of a progressive and vibrant economy.

Ang Ayala sa San Miguel, ginahulat-hulat pa. Accdg sa report, they'll do the groundbreaking by the 3rd quater of the year. Well, sa Philippines, 3rd quarter means December or next year pa. Siguro naman sanay naman kita sa delay, so maybe next year pa kung matabo.

^^ What about there in UK or somewhere in Europe like Italy? Where in Europe does the Ilonggos number the most?
The bulk of Filipinos (Ilonggo or otherwise) is based in Italy. Then Spain and UK respectively. Anyhow, with promotion of Dinagyang next year, I'm sure Iloilo City with make ties for sisterhood with other cities here in Europe.

^^ And make a move as SSC Iloilo in Europa, hehe!! :D I don't know if manong Mauro Somido of Australia is also lobbying for sisterhood in OZ.

^^ he's more into promoting Dinagyang. It is thru him that there's always Australian Delegates during Dinagyang Festival.

Coal plant in Iloilo City?

ILOILO City – The construction of a power plant here, specifically a coal-fired power plant, will augment the dwindling power supply in the city, said Mayor Jerry Treñas.

He described the building of the plant here as an urgent need.

Treñas allayed fears of environmentalists. “Power plants now are safe and environment-friendly,” he said.

“I have been to Germany and the United States and there, a coal-fired power plant looms right at the urban center. Residents are happy with the new technology,” he said.

Treñas also welcomes the proposed establishment of a coal-fired power plant in the municipality of Concepcion in northern Iloilo, saying this could help solve the perennial problem of power shortage in the province of Iloilo.

Iloilo City is currently experiencing alarming power shortage and frequent brownouts because power generator Panay Power Corporation (PPC) cannot meet the supply demand. Total demand runs to more than 81 MW and PPC can only supply less than 78 MW.

On the other hand, the National Power Corporation (Napocor) has sent Power Barge 101 to augment power supply of some 24 MW direct to its Visayas grid in Panay Island.

A direct interconnection was proposed for direct power supply to Iloilo City consumers between Panay Electric Company (PECO) and PPC on one hand, and Napocor. Another agreement will soon be inked between PECO and National Transmission Corporation (Transco) for using the transmission power lines.

Treñas said the city government is promoting the city as an important area in the Visayas suitable for investments. Thus, enough power supply is needed to entice the investors to come.

“With an additional modern power plant here, we are assured of power supply and investors to help our city grow,” Treñas said.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story4.htm)

Germany trip successful – Treñas

ILOILO City – A team sent by the national government to a two-week high level trip in Germany found the event successful as it brought home relevant information to the local government units (LGUs).

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, who represented the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), said the study tour gave them an overview of the federal system and decentralization which is working in Germany.

Likewise, he cited the significant role of local government units (LGUs) in pushing economic promotions in Germany.

Treñas cited similarities between the LGUs in Germany and in the Philippines such as the adoption of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) fund which is known as Equalization Fund back in Germany.

The concept, he said, is for the richer LGUs to provide funding support to poorer ones to level off the capacity of every LGU.

Treñas said they would soon work for an institutional arrangement with the Association of Cities in Cologne, Germany and the LCP.

The team will be in Iloilo this coming July 27-28 to discuss how they can apply the best practices that they have observed in Germany back here in the Philippines.

The team was composed of National Economic Development Authority Director Rolando Tumpalad, Negros Oriental Governor Jorge Arnaiz, Undersecretaries Jose Ferrer and Manny Gerochi of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Usec. Austere Panadero of the Department of Interior and Local Government and a representative from the League of Municipalities.

The two-week tour to Germany which started June 29 was financed by the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ).

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

^^ What about there in UK or somewhere in Europe like Italy? Where in Europe does the Ilonggos number the most?



^^ And hopefully in the near future, if ever this pushes through, the city and the province would cooperate with each other or suffer the same controversy that is happening right now with Cebu (the governor and the city mayor are not in good terms and they are fighting over these lands). because if I'm not mistaken, Tupas is Drilon and Treñas is Arroyo. Hopefully partisan politics would not be a hindrance to progress.
^^
I've got a positive vibe with our politics back in Iloilo. As said earlier, unity in diversity. Trenas and Tupas has long been working together amidst political affiliation for the last 6 years and I don't think they'll go against each other due to this difference. The city and province have (also) been working hand in hand for development and promotion of Iloilo. The mandate given to them by Ilonggos for their last terms in the office will surely boost Tupas and Trenas partnership in working for greater Iloilo. Actually, their speeches were all out, all looking for unity and cooperation amidst political ffiliation and working for better Iloilo. And since this is their last term, they will surely show what's best they've got to serve their mandate. Trenas will focus more on tourism, infra developments, networking, economy, and working towards the bid to become the premier city by 2015. On the other hand hand, Tupas role will be very complementary since most of latest project focuses on completing the city to become the convention center and information technology hub. The strength of Tupas will lie on the development and progress brought by the New Iloilo Airport. Soon, the province will take the lead in promotion other than developing agriculture and fishery industries alone.

Well, Its about time, Leon had been making names in Mangoes since in my college days so thats around 7-8 years ago. The advantage of Leon is that the Mango is a centennial mango graft (came from a 100+ year old mango tree) so its REALLY SWEET! Oh one more since summer whenever I buy WATERMELON here in MAkati or anywhere in MANILA, its 80-90% came from ILOILO particularly OTON. Matam-is gid ya ang paho ta kag sandiya. Now, since we have all these PROODUCTS its about time we look into FOOD PROCESSING, we can surely exploit that since we are mostly agricultural... ITS ABOUT TIME to IMPROVE on POST HARVEST FACILITIES and gear towards FOOD PROCESSING cos we have ready markets in US, ASIA and EUROPE. :cheers:
that's nice to hear. More and more Iloilo's sgri products are entering national and international market. I just hope we'll have better facilities back in Iloilo to transform this industry into a more profitable one. And yes, I'm also talking about the Food Processing Plant. This will be very advantageous to Iloilo's sustainable agricultural industry. With the present of processing plant, we'll surely looking for some innovation on how to market and package our products.

Hmm I think... this would work to our advantage... the province and city. Well if this pushes thru we might be seeing the better CBD... basi pa ma relocate da ang CONVENTION CENTER ni Tupaz or they could work with the City to came up with one WOLRD class Convention Center plus CBD (ICT) etc etc etc... or lease matood no? at least the property ara gyapon and the value will continue to appreciate as time goes by... I think we have something better here than selling the property. :banana:
Although there'll be advantages for the city and province to take over the old airport's site, I still believe the power of theprivate sector to hasten faster growth and development of the area. With private company running the old airport's sale, red tape and cutback will surely be minimised by almost 50%. The Old Airport site is a very promising venue due to its location and sale will surely picks up once some concerns will be cleared. I think Trenas vision of a new CBD is very good. It will then purports Iloilo City to progress more and attain its status as the country's premier city.

WELL, well its about the TIME the world knows about DINAGYANG! Good work Mayor Jerry and the rest of the Team! We have jsut began indeed. Daw mapuli na gid ako for 2008 DINAGYANG! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
The promotion of Dinagyang lies on the proactiveness of IDFI. If the promotion worldwide continues, without any doubt Dinagyang will make history of becoming the world's biggest festival. In as much as we want to push it harder to promote Dinagyang, time is of the essence plus the resources of course. I still remember Dinagyang in the past, very laidback, only for Ilonggos and highly religious. Today, Dinagyang take a higher step with a stake of becoming the ONLY festival in the world supported by United Nations. And with Dinagyang becoming more and more commercialised, more funds from national and local government will be poured to maintain its status. When Dinagyang contigents joined any festival, it's the promotion of the festival that counts, and I'm glad I'm seeing a very good and focused promotion of Dinagyang from the IDFI.

Hmm short term focus... long term headache. Im still against COAL. But with the current technology they might be able to at least lessen the negative imapct to the environment. If indeed the can justify this by UP And MORE INVESTMENTS (ICT & MANUFACTURING etc as well as low cost of Electricity )coming well... it might me "justified" Im keeping my fingers crossed on this topic.
I don't think the presence of coal plant in the city or province will be of short term benefits to the vibrant economy of Iloilo. And I'm very much open to say that the idea of bad coal will be erased once we are open and accepting of listening to the idea of new and modern technologies lessen the impact of environmental degradation brought by the plant. I'm pretty sure that these countries in the west and even our neighbours in Asia will not use or promote coal if they see a Very Hazardous effect it will do to their residents. In as much as we protect our residents back home, so are they. Needless to say, their standard may even be stricter compare to our own in the Philippines.

But of course, we have different opinions with regards to this issue. I just hope will be open enough to listen and hear what power experts have to say as well.

Wow! This is another GOOD indicator of OUR VIBRANT economy here in ILOILO as we all know a REAL STATE co. wont go thru the next project unless they we were able to dispose or sell all or almost the previous project... with this rate... STA. LUCIA may in 5 years time open new subdivision once this one is sold... this all GOOD! :cheers:

Now, my question what happened to AYALA in San Miguel?
FF up as well in the ILOILO CITY HALL final design? (10flr? 8flr or 6 flr?)

Regards sa tanan!

Btw, ay te madayon to and sa Manila na SSC? My offs are Monday and Sunday night as well as half day of Tuesday! Ari lang ko di ah! So far naka DINAGYANG EB kami before with Flor, Joy, Jakeson and Soulmaker! :)
speaking of economic vibrancy, we're just starting and its nice to observe and read what other developments are ongoing in our place. The increasing number of gated communities in Iloilo reflects the confidence of Iloilo's bugeoning economy and Ilonggos enthusiasm to invest back home. I think Ilonggos here abroad felt a better vibe of the present Iloilo. In a span of five years time, whoever will think that Iloilo will rise again from its limping economy? And whoever will think of the massive improvement of our infrastrucures? The opening of more and more first-class subdivisions signals Iloilo's comeback as a rising economic giant of the philippines. Remember the article in the past about the Ilonggos bank reserve that remains untouched at present? That deposits need to be moved ut of bank and make way to help Iloilo's progress.

‘Let’s be partners in search for innovation and change’
By Ariel B. Catubig

Governor Niel D. Tupas, Sr. yesterday urged new members of the Provincial Board to become active participants in his on-going “search for innovation and change of his administration.”

In his speech during the opening session of the 9th Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Tupas stressed that politics is over. He said: “It’s now time to for us to dialogue and seek understanding instead of conflict.”

“We don’t have to be friends to be able to work together. All we need to do is be willing to listen to what each has to say.” Tupas made his speech beside his nephew, Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico, who figured with him in political bickering during the campaign trail.

The duo’s apparent closeness during the session was lauded by most observers.

Tupas said: “All of us were brought together by the mandate of the Ilonggos to forge a common agenda for progress and development.”

Tupas has only three allies in the new provincial board while Suplico has seven.

He mentioned all the economic potentials of the province in relations to the operation of the new Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo which he envisioned to serve as “magnet for investment.”

“Because of this we need to harness our collective energies to get the job done,” said Tupas while acknowledging the various obstacles that may come his way.

“Three years is a short time, and we cannot afford to waste a single moment quarreling about trivial matters.”

He took the chance to tackle his major prospects in the next three years namely: dependable power supply for Iloilo and unwillingness of local government units to adopt to change.

The two, he said, are obstacles that his administration will try to address during his final term.

Tupas added, the local government units must be responsive to the changing time, as he intends to re-engineer the same at par with the needs of time.
“The Sangguniang Panlalawigan will be an important partner in this undertaking,” he said.

Much of his speech was centered on major accomplishments of his administration with his partnership with the private sectors.

Tupas also vowed to continue the fundamentals of his administration in illegal fishing, illegal gambling, cattle rustling and illegal drug.

Meanwhile, Vice Governor Suplico assured that the new provincial board “will work to protect its (Iloilo) welfare.

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1158&Itemid=137)

^^ ^^ sorry, I just post it cos I loved the title of the article. It's very timely and appropriate. I wish this will lead to a more progressive and active fora for Iloilo Province development. Let's wait and see what effect this statement has in their next 100 days in the office.

Guys, pila gid ka bilog fly-overs ang i-construct sa Ilo-ilo haw? :?

^^ ^^ I think it's 4. Yan pa lang ang na-approved talaga and with a budget. The first 2 has specific locations na whilst the next 2 awaiting feasibility study for future locations pa. Also, the Iloilo Flood Control Project is proposing (or should I say included) a flyover project as well on its third or fourth phase of implementation. All in all, 5 siguro.

And with the looks of it, at times, it doesn't suit the historical value of the city. Couple with narrow roads of the old city so the imposing might affect some good 'ol nice buildings. The problem also lies on the heaviness of the traffic within Downtown Iloilo area.

But we'll see how it goes. :)

Jeez, that's a lot for a, relatively, medium-sized city. :eek:

^^ maybe. :) I hope five will be the last number for the city's flyover or we'll look like a spider web afar. Well, we can change Iloilo into a Gotham City for Goblin and Batman to live harmoniously or we'll just import Spiderman so he can make his own webs within our city.

Anyhow, it's bit unnerving at times. And for Iloilo City's 70 sq km land area, 5 flyovers look like too much for it. Who knows, maybe they'll change their plan later and implement 4 flyovers only since the President approved the budget for 4 already. Mind you, aside from these flyovers, tens of overpasses can be seen all over city as well. :)

HELP program to bring more progress, development to Batad
By Florence F. Hibionada

The quiet town of Batad, Iloilo, 120 kilometers north of Iloilo City will see more health programs, better education projects, extensive livelihood trainings and intensified poverty alleviation undertakings.

All these as its new chief executive assume the town's leadership vowing to continue the good works started by her predecessor.

Now on the helm of the Batad Municipal Government is Mayor Elvira Alarcon, wife of former Mayor Pedro Alarcon.

In her inaugural speech, the lady mayor laid down priority programs in the next three years, all in consonance with the previous priorities pursued by the former mayor.

Dubbed "HELP program," Mayor Elvira intends to increase health advocacy programs in Batad with particular targets the schoolchildren and the elderly.

"Hamili nga manggad nga dapat naton halungan (Precious wealth that we should take care of)," she said of health as top priority.

And education as well, the lady mayor added, vowing to further improve existing facilities, build more school buildings, conduct trainings for teachers and introduction of more educational programs in various public schools here.

HELP program will also see more livelihood projects with Mayor Elvira stressing, "ang taga Batad mapisan kag may kinaadman. Buligan naton ang aton mga pumuluyo sa pagpatin-ad sang aton pangabuhian (the people of Batad are diligent and are skilled. Let us help our people to improve their lives.)

To complete the HELP program are plans that will directly address poverty alleviation here.

"Let us seize this moment on the road to our greatness," Mayor Elvira in her speech said while rallying the support of her counterparts in the Batad Municipal Council. "Sa inyo pagpili sa akon bilang bag-o nga Mayor sang Batad, indi ini panahon para sa paghandum sang maayo kundi sa pagtrabaho para sa kaayohan sang tanan. Indi ini panahon sa pangbinahin bahin kungdi sa pagtipon kag paghugpong. Indi ini panahon para sa pagpanug-an kundi panahon sang pagpangalagad. You and I are on the road to greatness. Upod sa inyo, magapanglakaton kita sa dalanon sang kadalag-an kag kauswagan (Now that you have chosen me as your new Mayor in Batad, let this not be the time to desire on what is good but the time to work for the good of many. Let this not be the time for individualism but a time to unite and work as one. Let this not be the time to make more promises but a time to serve. You and I are on the road to greatness. With you we shall head towards the road to progress and greatness) ."

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/04/help.program.to.bring.more.progress.development.to.batad.html)

^^ maybe. :) I hope five will be the last number for the city's flyover or we'll look like a spider web afar. Well, we can change Iloilo into a Gotham City for Goblin and Batman to live harmoniously or we'll just import Spiderman so he can make his own webs within our city.

Anyhow, it's bit unnerving at times. And for Iloilo City's 70 sq km land area, 5 flyovers look like too much for it. Who knows, maybe they'll change their plan later and implement 4 flyovers only since the President approved the budget for 4 already. Mind you, aside from these flyovers, tens of overpasses can be seen all over city as well. :)

I would like to emphasize this... ten "useless" overpasses can be seen around the city.

FLYOVER DELAYED
Construction suffers one-month setback
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

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ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday said the P400-million Infante Flyover Project has suffered a one-month delay after one of the holes in which the foundations will be installed collapsed.

Earlier, Treñas said no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was scheduled to inaugurate the project by July 31, finished or not. Its opening is slated August 31.

“There’s a delay caused by cave-in the project site. The contractor has to redesign the base and construct two new bored piles. They have to strengthen the structural foundation,” Treñas said.
According to the project contractor and the Department of Public Works and Highways, the project might be finished September 25.

He added that the pre-fabricated superstructure to be installed as flyover is already deployed in Cebu. It will be shipped here to be attached to the bored piles once these are fully-completed.

TRAFFIC JAM

The direct consequence of the flyover project is the traffic congestion to and from the Molo area.

Traffic Management and Engineering Unit (TMEU) chief Robert Foerster said they cannot do anything about the traffic jam area since they have used all alternative routes.

Molo-bound vehicles are using the San Rafael-Tabucan roads in Mandurriao. Vehicles going to the downtown area can use the right portion of MH Del Pilar or Timawa-Delgado streets.

“It’s hopeless. Our only chance is that the flyover will be finished soon. And we hope that it will be completed on the projected period,” Foerster said.

MORE FLYOVERS

Treñas said the city also awaits three more flyovers to decongest traffic in its busy intersections, as pledged by Arroyo.

Noting his talks with the President, Treñas said the national government has approved the plan to construct additional two flyovers in the city, aside from the initial two projects.

He said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-6) will determine the feasible areas for the flyovers.

Treñas has identified the portions of El 98-Diversion Road and Jalandoni-Commission Civil streets (Makro area) in Jaro district, and, Jalandoni Bridge to University of San Agustin in City Proper as the sites of the two proposed flyover projects.“It will depend on the DPWH to choose from the suggested project sites. They will conduct traffic count and soil testing in the said locations for the final say on these projects,” Treñas explained.

DPWH is currently supervising the construction of the Infante Flyover at the intersection of Infante-General Luna streets, City Proper which is expected to open of August.

About a month after, another flyover will be installed along SM City in Diversion Road to Jalandoni Extension in Brgy. Bolilao, Mandurriao.Commenced April 1, the Infante Flyover, the first for Iloilo City and even in Western Visayas topped the list of “high impact projects” of DPWH all over Region 6.

“The construction of 234-linear meter (lm) flyover and 71-lm approaches or a total of 305-lm aimed to decongest the traffic in the busy intersection,” the DPWH-6 said.The implementation of Rapidly Erected Permanent Urban Flyover under the “Tulay ng Pangulo sa Kaunlaran” Project is being undertaken by the President’s Bridge Program Office (PBPO) of DPWH-Central Office in Manila.

Earlier, PBPO executive director Emil Sadain, DPWH-6 regional director Rolando Asis and Treñas signed a memorandum of agreement at the City Hall for the establishment of flyovers here.

John Nicholson of Mabey, a UK-based construction firm that contracted several flyover projects all over the country said they are using construction materials imported from UK.“The flyover has quick and efficient construction process as well as requires low maintenance. It is a light superstructure with minimal noise and dust disruption on vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction,” Nicholson stressed.

Sadain said Iloilo City’s Infante Flyover is the fifth project to be constructed by Mabey after the same projects in Bocaue and Malolos, Bulacan and two in San Fernando, Pampanga. These projects were also funded by the President’s Bridge Program.

“We have identified 70 flyover projects nationwide to be implemented along the nautical highway to support the economic program of the national government in 40 sites with big economic impact. Iloilo City was included because we see the businesses here expanding,” he pointed out.

source:http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

^^ 4-5 more fly-overs at approx. P400 Million each!?! :gaah:

Big call center enters Iloilo City
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas yesterday said another major call center company will invest in the metropolis.
However, he did not reveal the name of the company that has been assessing a prospective location in the city.

“The call center company planning to branch out in the city is as big as TeleTech. This is a go – this is very good news,” Treñas told reporters.

Earlier, Treñas said TeleTech has been working on the establishment of 1,600-seater facility at SM City Iloilo which is set to open soon.

Meanwhile, he added that the new call center is still finalizing the site of their operations as they are going around in the city to fix their location.Treñas said the company initially planned to settle at Robinson’s Place Iloilo which has been accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as Information Technology (IT) building where investors can avail of several tax incentives.

The mayor said call centers can also locate at Amigo Terrace Hotel, the first PEZA-accredited “IT park” in the city.

“We have quality graduates here. The location is accessible. There is also an easy coordination with the local government unit (LGU),” Treñas pointed out as to the factors that may encourage call centers to expand in the city.

“Their expansion means we have more graduates who are qualified to do the job. Call center firms will not settle in areas where there’s lack of human resources. The entry of call centers in the city is a testimony of excellent human resources,” Treñas stressed.“We have registered a hit rate of as high as 17 percent which means more applicants are fluent in English compared with the national hiring average rate of only three percent,” said Treñas.The mayor said the operations of call centers here, aside from providing jobs to the Ilonggos, have propped up local economic activities.

“The entry of call centers will provide additional jobs which will result to more money in circulation. The restaurants, coffee shops, spas, department stores, and taxis, among others will also benefit from the spending of workers,” the mayor said.The economists describe the situation as “multiplier effect wherein many services are being benefited,” he explained.“I am very excited about the employment opportunities that the call centers will bring in,” said Treñas.

The city is host to existing call centers including Callbox, ePLDT Ventus, and Echo.

source: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

^^ Now that's more like it! :cheers2:

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^^ ^^ Long Live AMERICA ! Happy 4th of July !

Yap commits 3 dryers for Iloilo

AGRICULTURE Secretary Arthur Yap promised to give three flatbed mechanical dryers to the municipality of Badiangan, Iloilo.

Department of Agriculture (DA) regional director Larry Nacionales revealed this in an interview following the recent visit of Secretary Yap to Badiangan.

Nacionales said a flatbed dryer is one of the post-harvest facilities usually recommended by the DA to farmers in order to minimize losses during harvest season.

In one of his statements in several gatherings, Yap said that by putting up flatbed dryers, the country could save 8% losses in drying alone. With the expected palay production of 16.2 million metric tons in 2007, 1.3 million metric tons can be saved.

The agriculture secretary was in Iloilo to launch the hunger mitigation program in rainfed areas in Badiangan, and likewise conducted a forum with the farmers to impart the agenda of the agriculture department.

Other projects committed by DA in Badiangan, although Nacionales said they have yet to finalize the specifics, will include the rehabilitation of their existing small irrigation system and the deep well which also support their organic vegetable growing.

The farm-to-market road was also considered to support in this production area, Nacionales said as he emphasized that while Badiangan, Iloilo is noted for its ginger production, will require packaged proposal on how to expand their ginger (salabat) processing, to be funded under the Agricultural Competitive Enhance Fund (ACEF) program of the DA.

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

^^ maybe. :) I hope five will be the last number for the city's flyover or we'll look like a spider web afar. Well, we can change Iloilo into a Gotham City for Goblin and Batman to live harmoniously or we'll just import Spiderman so he can make his own webs within our city.

Anyhow, it's bit unnerving at times. And for Iloilo City's 70 sq km land area, 5 flyovers look like too much for it. Who knows, maybe they'll change their plan later and implement 4 flyovers only since the President approved the budget for 4 already. Mind you, aside from these flyovers, tens of overpasses can be seen all over city as well. :)

I loved it. Why not make it as the new "Krypton City"?

I would like to emphasize this... ten "useless" overpasses can be seen around the city.
those overpasses are useless (not all but most of them). Di ba projecyan ni Cong Gonzales? I hope it'll be not useles just like him. Tanong lang, what are Gonzales priority projects in Iloilo City? Daw wala nabati-an ah? Looks like Ilonggos in the city were bought by Gonzales money.Kaluoy man ciudad naton to have Gonzales as a congressman. I think he needs to concentrate on giving projects sa Iloilo City rather than he's personal parlour game.

those overpasses are useless (not all but most of them). Di ba projecyan ni Cong Gonzales? I hope it'll be not useles just like him. Tanong lang, what are Gonzales priority projects in Iloilo City? Daw wala nabati-an ah? Looks like Ilonggos in the city were bought by Gonzales money.Kaluoy man ciudad naton to have Gonzales as a congressman. I think he needs to concentrate on giving projects sa Iloilo City rather than he's personal parlour game.

inde man gid sya useless kon ang mga tawo mismo may disiplina, naga pahapos na lng, tamad na magsaka. ikaduha, dapat magbutang sila sng mga railings sa kalsada para wala na sng may magtabuk. ikatlo ang ordinance nga "jaywalking" daw wala na ina effect subong.ikaapat, cleanliness..sin-o man abi ang mag agi dira kon daw basurahan kg tangkal ang overpass lalo na sa marymart, payless plaza, kg ang sa tubang tourism ofc. kay ako mismo kita gd sng duha ko ka mata ang higko sng tawo dira (ATI) gin baboy na nila ang lugar.bisan ako gina sumpa ang mag agi dira sa tubang marymart. INDE MAABTAN ISA KA SEMANA I REKLAMO KO GD NA KG IPA LAB-OT SA BOMBO RADYO ANG AMO NA NGA PROBLEMA, MAS MAAYO PA GD CGURO KON IPA RATSADA SA GMA PARA MAHATAGAN AKSYON.:ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

^^ Collin, indi ka man guid akig Toto ah. Pa-Ratsada kag pa-Bombo dayon.
This kind of undesirable behaviour should never be tolerated. However, the traffic ordinance and management within the city is very lax. I hope they'll start to implement the ordinance properly. Reiterately though, I'm NO FOND of Gonzales projects in Iloilo City. Mostly, if not all, are useless. Aside from him being a member of "silent committee" in the house of representatives, he's performance as a congressman is absolutely POOR. Tani mahuya-huya man siya considering that his dad is always on the right track (so he believes). Tani man lang biskan beautification may ara siya since he's more into beauty (of the place). joke lang po. haha

Ateneo Law School honors Treñas

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has been named as one of the honorees of the Ateneo Law School (ALS) Red Mass which will be celebrated Tuesday, July 6th, at the Ateneo Professional Schools Chapel in Rockwell Center at Makati City.

In an invitation to Treñas, ALS Dean Cesar Villanueva said that the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Judicial and Legal Profession or “The Red Mass” will be followed by a testimonial dinner honoring Ateneans who are in public service.

“The Red Mass” is a legal and judicial tradition which started in the thirteenth century in Europe. The celebration is meant to implore God, the Holy Ghost and the third person of the Trinity to grant enlightenment and inspiration to lawyers doing their pleadings and to judges that they may dispense their duties well.

The tradition was so named because of the color of the vestments of the priest in celebrating this core ritual of the Church.

Treñas said he is looking forward to the event where he can have an opportunity to meet his ALS schoolmates who are now into public service.
“These events are likewise fertile grounds to meet individuals or groups who may be interested in what we are doing for the city and whom we may tap for future partnerships in projects that will be beneficial to Ilonggos,” Treñas stated.

The program for the honorees will begin with welcome remarks from law dean emeritus Rev. Joaquin Bernas, S.J.; an introduction of the honorees by Villanueva; a message from the Ateneo de Manila University president Rev. Bienvenido Nebres, S. J., and closing remarks from associate dean Sedfrey Candelaria. (PIO)

from: The Daily Informer
link: http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=13&Itemid=132

Big call center enters Iloilo City
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas yesterday said another major call center company will invest in the metropolis.
However, he did not reveal the name of the company that has been assessing a prospective location in the city.


Trenas is becoming more and more secretive or maybe clever enough not to name the company until the right time comes. I hope this new call center/s coming to invest in Iloilo/Iloilo City will be satisfied with the resources, etc Iloilo have. To make a very valid point is to emphasize the reliable and highly qualified human resource of the city and province. Being the center of education, with seven universities and several colleges, Iloilo can definitely supply better and trained professionals to man the call center. Literacy rate in the city and province is relatively high as well adding to a desirable and continuous supply of professionals for employment. On the other hand, the entrance of more and more call centers in the city and province can also be attributed to an increasing economic and business activies happening within Iloilo and the region at present.

Iloilo GAD team learns from Antique
By Ian C. Espada

THE Iloilo Gender and Development (GAD) team recently visited the province of Antique for a learning exposure on gender mainstreaming strategies. The province had successful GAD initiatives and programs.

The 14-member team was led by Alma P. Ravena, provincial government assistant department head of human resource management and development office, and provincial planning officer Evelina Sustento.

Other members of the Iloilo GAD Team delegation were Ma. Concepcion Jesusa Garrido, PPDO; Ian Espada, HRMDO; Ma. Cynthia Oñate, Administrator’s Office; Judy Caliwanagan, PSWDO; Thelma Pasaquin, PENRO; Mary Ann Llauderes, PPDO; Mae Abeja, PPDO; Rosalinda, PPDO; Nelida Tayong, PPDO; and Dolores Montaño, Agriculture.

Before the actual visit to various GAD-mainstreamed projects of Antique, the Iloilo GAD team with CALABARZON Regional GAD team joined Gov. Salvacion Perez and the Antique GAD team in a luncheon meeting where Antique’s Best Practices in GAD Mainstreaming were presented.

Perez, in her message, was so proud when she conveyed that GAD projects especially those that involved children and women were already in place and the mainstreaming of gender sensitivity in various programs and projects.

She said these projects and programs include Antique Integrated Area Development (ANIAD) Program, establishment of Provincial Women’s Desk, the creation of Committee on Women in Development of Sangguniang Panlalawigan and of Provincial Council for the Welfare of Children and Gender and Development (PCWCGAD), the approval of Gender and Development Code of the Province of Antique and the formulation of a three-year strategic plan for GAD, among others.

Other projects are: a children minding center, a form of day care service and is manned by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, and the Knowledge Center which holds statistical data on women and children and houses different books, statistics and other information on different national agencies.

Antique Development Foundation projects are productive skills building and a crisis center for women and children.

After the luncheon meeting, the team then headed to various Gender-mainstreamed projects of Antique with provincial social welfare officer Larry Petinglay as guide.

Ms. Wilhelmina P. Masinsin, head of CALABARZON Regional GAD team delegation, invited the Iloilo GAD team to visit Quezon provincial GAD office, the first GAD Regional Office in the country having full time human and technical resources.

from: The Iloilo Daily Guardian
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

^^ ^^ let's keep the idea of acquiring continuous learning from the center with best practices. I'm sure it will benefit Iloilo City to further improve its services, etc as a whole.

I. Infrastructure A

1. New Iloilo Airport (P8.759B) – Completed (Operational already). Proposal of international flights (INTERNATIONAL flights will soon land on the New Iloilo Airport (NIA) after it passes international safety and security standards). Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13709652&postcount=562)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13711415&postcount=563)[3] (http:// http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13717061&postcount=582)[4] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13732440&postcount=589)[5] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13736680&postcount=604)[6] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13751600&postcount=627)

2. Iloilo International Container Port Complex (P350M) - Proposed


3. San Pedro Port Rehabilitation Project (P65M) - Proposed


4. Estancia Port Widening (P15M) - Proposed


5. Iloilo Flood Control and Environmental Improvement Project (P58B) - Ongoing

Phase 1 done
Phase 2 includes:
Package 1 (P1.1B) - Ongoing
Construction of Jaro Floodway (4.75km) including four bridges (344m in total) from Aganan, Pavia to Brgy Balabago-Bito-on, one hydraulic structure, five drainage outlets, and two invert siphons
Improvement of Tigum River (2.90km) including one bridge (105m) and 17 drainage outlets
Improvement of Aganan River (3.88km) including one bridge (105m), one hydraulic structure, and 15 drainage outlets
The contractor, Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co., Ltd. (Korea), is expected to complete Contract Package 1 by February 18, 2009.
Package 2 (P507M) - Ongoing

Improvement of Iloilo River (4km) including one bridge (114m), riverside park improvement, and 12 drainage outlets
Improvement of Upper Ingore Creek (2.96km) including seven box culverts
Improvement of Jaro River Mouth (5.63km) including one box culvert at Ingore, outlet structure for Ingore diversion, and 13 drainage outlets
Contract Package 2 is under contract with China International Water & Electrical Corporation (China)


References:[1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13317982&postcount=208)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13686751&postcount=240)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13686751&postcount=240)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13345625&postcount=320)6. Panay Railways (P32B) – Removed already from NEDA’s website (uncertain yet with the implementation of this project). Private investors are needed.

7. Iloilo-Guimaras Pump Boat Terminal – Proposed Rotary Park Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13850860&postcount=248)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13850850&postcount=740)


8. Conversion of 22-hectare Calajunan Dumpsine into a Sanitary Landfill (P240 million) – ongoing Update:
[1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12612438&postcount=45)[1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13963315&postcount=921)


9. Iloilo River Rehabilitation Project – Ongoing

10. Iloilo-Negros Bridge and Iloilo-Guimaras Bridge – Proposed (Far Future) Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13977400&postcount=304)



II. Infrastructure B (Road, Bridges, Flyover, Overpasses Projects)

1. General Luna-Infante Flyover (P400M) – Under construction Update [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12619533&postcount=52)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13091661&postcount=194)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13611355&postcount=236)

2. Diversion-Jalandoni St. Flyover (P400M) – Proposed Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13890168&postcount=259)

3. El 98 Flyover (P400M) – Proposed Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13831326&postcount=246)


4. Jalandoni St-Commission Civil Flyover (P400 M) – Proposed Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13831326&postcount=246)

5. Jalandoni Bridge and Related Components Project (P272) - Ongoing

Phase I - Construction of Jalandoni Bridge which included the construction of 170 lineal meters of pre-stressed concrete girder bridge on bored pile foundation consisting two spans of 25 meters and four spans of 30 meters. It costs P55 million - Completed
Phase II - Construction of Jalandoni Bridge approaches including right-of-way and construction of 1,000-meter boulevard leading to Gaisano City Hall including right-of-way. It will cost P95 million - Ongoing
Phase III - Construction of 200 meters access road leading to diversion road including right-of-way and construction of 800-meter boulevard leading to diversion and with right-of-way. It will cost P60 million.
Phase IV - Construction of Dungon Bridge that will connect the proposed road to diversion road with a total cost of P32 million.
Phase V - Construction of 55 lineal meter fly over along Gen. Luna St. costing P30 million.6. Iloilo Boulevard (P175M) - On going

Related to Phase 2 of Jalandoni Bridge Project7. Circumferential road will be established in the metropolis linking Jaro, Mandurriao and Arevalo districts (P1B) – Proposed Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12702895&postcount=84)


8. World-class highway from Iloilo to Caticlan, Aklan (P2.664-billion) - Proposed


9. Iloilo-Sta. Barbara road rehabilitation starting from El 98 in Jaro district (P268M) – Proposed Ref: [1][2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13091661&postcount=194)

19. Lapaz-Molo Feeder Road Project (P200 M) – Proposed road from Gaisano City to Carpenters Bridge in Tabucan, Mandurriao. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13850964&postcount=249)

20. Modern Train Transport System (Iloilo City-New Airport) – Rumored/Ideation Stage. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13732440&postcount=589)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13751760&postcount=630)




Original Compilation: Chymera00
Updated: soulmaker27




I. Government

1. New Iloilo City Hall (P350M) - Proposed

new 6 storey building at the present site of the Iloilo City Hall
The exterior of the fifth and sixth floor will resemble that of the custom’s house semblance.
The 3rd floor shall be the parking place and the rest will be the offices.
The exterior design of the University of the Philippine’s Library will be adopted on the entrance while its windows will de designed like the Masonic Temple’s.
The construction will start on the first quarter of 2007.
Reference:[1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13343501&postcount=212)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13455218&postcount=381)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13593078&postcount=476)2. Iloilo Provincial Government Center (P350 M) – Proposed by Iloilo Provincial Government in Brgy. Magsaysay La Paz, Iloilo City right behind the Proposed IT Park. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13505588&postcount=403)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13859632&postcount=758)


II. Hotels, Resorts, and Convention Center (Accommodations)

1. 4 storey MO2 Hotel and Convention Center in Smallville Business Center, Mandurriao - Completed


2. 4 storey Hotel/Apartment Building along Gen. Luna St. - Completed


3. Rennovation of Castle Hotel (5 storeys) - Completed


4. Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention Center - Competed


5. Mixed-use Covention Center and Commercial and Gov't Office building by Iloilo Provincial Gov't (P350M) - Proposed

3,000 seat capacity Convention Center
Six storey building located beside the Iloilo Provincial Capitol in the present site of the former Iloilo Rehabilitation Center6. Waterfront G Hotel - Proposed




III. Commercial Buildings, Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops, IT


1. La Sallete Building Rennovation in Valeria St. (beside SM Delgado) - Completed

Open air row of cafes and restos on the first floor2. BPI Branch and Commercial Center (General Luna) – Ongoing

3. 4 storey commercial building (General Luna) - Ongoing


4. 2 storey commercial building (Smallville Business Center) – Ongoing


5. Riverside Boardwalk - Completed


6. 7 storey IT Building/Park in Brgy. Magsaysay, LaPaz - Proposed


7. Teletech 1000-seat Call Center – Proposed (SM City) Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12929685&postcount=486)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13005710&postcount=80)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13444862&postcount=374)[4] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13582872&postcount=465)


8. Callbox Expansion – Ongoing. Callbox is currently looking for a new space to accommodate at least 2,000 seats. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13552518&postcount=432)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13582872&postcount=465)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14095639&postcount=71)

9. eTelecare Call Center – Rumored. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13582872&postcount=465)


IV. Malls and other Retail-Shopping related developments

1. Mall by Philippine Estates to be built in Jaro Grand Estate - Proposed


2. SM Delgado Expansion – Ongoing (soon to open) Update [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13921556&postcount=283)

3. "Fiesta Strip" addition for SM City Iloilo – Proposed

4. Rennovation of SM Jaro into an SM Delgado-type mini-mall - Proposed


5. Jaro Town Square (with SM Savemore) – Completed

6. Market! Market! Gaisano-type development - Needs confirmation


V. Health

1. St. Paul's Hospital Expansion – Proposed St. Paul’s Integrated Center of Expertise to rise

2. 2 8-storey Saviour International Hospital Expansion - Proposed


3. 4-storey hospital of the future (WVSU-MC) – Ongoing

4. 8-storey condo-clinic (Iloilo doctor's Hospital) - Proposed


5. Medicus Medical Center (Ongoing)

8 storey condo-clinic - Completed
8 storey condo-clinic - Proposed
12 storey condo-hospital – Proposed6. 5-storey condo-clinic (Iloilo Mission hospital) - Proposed


VI. Education

1. Ateneo de Iloilo Campus - Proposed


2. New Campus of St. Paul's University – Ongoing


VII. Industrial, Agriculture, Power and Water

1. Central Azucarera de San Antonio Sugar Mill in Passi City (P1.7B) - Ongoing (We need update on this if this is completed or not) Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13328798&postcount=306)

includes a 14MW Biomass co-generation plant2. Leganes Industrial Growth Center (177.58 hectares) - Development in progress

3. Barotac Nuevo Industry & Economic Park (50 hectares) - Development in progress

4. Export Processing Zone near new airport of international standards – Proposed

5. Privatization of MIWD (Metro Iloilo Water District) – Proposed by November Ref
[1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12946726&postcount=7)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13067450&postcount=122)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13552518&postcount=432)[4] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13751704&postcount=629)[5] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14020913&postcount=968)

6. 100-MW Coal Fired Power Plant: Concepcion – Proposed DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI) Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12984399&postcount=42)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13071743&postcount=141)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13118007&postcount=183)[4] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14061765&postcount=36)

7. 100-MW Coal Fired Power Plant: Barotac Viejo – Proposed Metro Bank Group/Global Power Group Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12984399&postcount=42)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13071743&postcount=141)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14061765&postcount=36)

8. AA Abattoir (P20.6 M) – Ongoing. Ref [3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13831193&postcount=705)

9. 8 Food Terminals and Hot Water Treatment (DA) – Ongoing. The food terminal will be provided with a chiller which is estimated to cost between P700,000 to P1 million. The chiller will ensure that the quality of the products will last until they arrive at their destination. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14061314&postcount=30)

VIII. Commercial Complexes/IT Parks

1. Billboard Commercial Complex beside SM City Iloilo – Ongoing

2. Mixed-use Commercial Complex in the site of the present Airport in Mandurriao (after it's transferred to the new airport in Sta. Barbara-Cabatuan and bidded off) – Failed Bidding as of May 10, 2007 [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13091697&postcount=195). For Negotiated sale. Update/Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13126314&postcount=200)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13463539&postcount=226)[3] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13921556&postcount=283)[4] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13937957&postcount=297)[5] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13697264&postcount=558)[6] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13937546&postcount=890)[7] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14061570&postcount=33)

3. 7-storey Iloilo IT Park (P380 M) – Proposed by Iloilo Provincial Government in Brgy. Magsaysay La Paz, Iloilo City. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13505588&postcount=403)[2] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13859632&postcount=758)


IX. Parks/Landmarks/Monuments

1. New Rotary Park in Smallville Business Center - Proposed



X. Real Estate Projects

1. Ayala High End residential subd – Proposed (not sure if located in San Miguel) Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12644479&postcount=32)


2. Festival Villas by Fil Esate- Ongoing

3. Centro Verde – Proposed. Joint project of Santa Lucia, FilEstate, and Uni-Asia Properties. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=14061702&postcount=35)

6. Palisades Iloilo (St Rafael Dev Corp) – Ongoing Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13343261&postcount=312)

7. Santa Barbara Golf Estate (FilEstate) – Proposed. Ref [1] (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=13774776&postcount=646)



Original Compilation: chymera00
Updated: soulmaker27

I've got a positive vibe with our politics back in Iloilo. As said earlier, unity in diversity. Trenas and Tupas has long been working together amidst political affiliation for the last 6 years and I don't think they'll go against each other due to this difference. The city and province have (also) been working hand in hand for development and promotion of Iloilo. The mandate given to them by Ilonggos for their last terms in the office will surely boost Tupas and Trenas partnership in working for greater Iloilo. Actually, their speeches were all out, all looking for unity and cooperation amidst political ffiliation and working for better Iloilo. And since this is their last term, they will surely show what's best they've got to serve their mandate. Trenas will focus more on tourism, infra developments, networking, economy, and working towards the bid to become the premier city by 2015. On the other hand hand, Tupas role will be very complementary since most of latest project focuses on completing the city to become the convention center and information technology hub. The strength of Tupas will lie on the development and progress brought by the New Iloilo Airport. Soon, the province will take the lead in promotion other than developing agriculture and fishery industries alone.

Hopefully politics is over for them. Because I've got an insider regarding the current political relations between Tupas and Treñas and hopefully and im praying that this won't be another Gwen-Tom incident.

I would like to emphasize this... ten "useless" overpasses can be seen around the city.

Namely:
1. WVSU-Iloilo nat'l high
2. DOT-Bonifacio (eeewww!!! damu waste didto! and i mean, wasted na ang project, waste pa guid!!:ohno: )
3. Iznart-Amigo
4. Marymart-SM Delgado

add up those useless overpasses

those overpasses are useless (not all but most of them). Di ba projecyan ni Cong Gonzales? I hope it'll be not useles just like him. Tanong lang, what are Gonzales priority projects in Iloilo City? Daw wala nabati-an ah? Looks like Ilonggos in the city were bought by Gonzales money.Kaluoy man ciudad naton to have Gonzales as a congressman. I think he needs to concentrate on giving projects sa Iloilo City rather than he's personal parlour game.

Trenas is becoming more and more secretive or maybe clever enough not to name the company until the right time comes. I hope this new call center/s coming to invest in Iloilo/Iloilo City will be satisfied with the resources, etc Iloilo have. To make a very valid point is to emphasize the reliable and highly qualified human resource of the city and province. Being the center of education, with seven universities and several colleges, Iloilo can definitely supply better and trained professionals to man the call center. Literacy rate in the city and province is relatively high as well adding to a desirable and continuous supply of professionals for employment. On the other hand, the entrance of more and more call centers in the city and province can also be attributed to an increasing economic and business activies happening within Iloilo and the region at present.

And hopefully more investors because most of the graduates tend to go out of Iloilo City and province to seek greener pastures. That is why there are so many expat Ilonggos in MNL, CEB and the rest of the world.

I've got 2 schoolmates, and they are planning to return to Iloilo or Bacolod due to the influx of these call centers.

But again mind you, a job in a callcenter is not for all and most of them quit within less than 6 months.

^^yep, all that stress and anxiety as well as pressure and night shifts, plus a combination of nightlife and alot of coffee drinking, doctors now notice arise of patients coming from these profession.

^^yep, all that stress and anxiety as well as pressure and night shifts, plus a combination of nightlife and alot of coffee drinking, doctors now notice arise of patients coming from these profession.

Yeah. I was forced to resign because my BP went 140/110 which is alarming for employers already. Anyway, hopefuly the applicants are quite aware of the hazards of this work.

And hopefully Mayor Treñas and Gov Tupas would find other investors other than outsourcing since not all graduates or people are made for this job. Other alternatives would be better for the city and the province's benefit.

By the way I noticed that the largest export that Iloilo has right now is: human resource since 1950's pa.

6. 5-storey condo-clinic (Iloilo Mission hospital) - u/c.

Yeah. I was forced to resign because my BP went 140/110 which is alarming for employers already. Anyway, hopefuly the applicants are quite aware of the hazards of this work.

And hopefully Mayor Treñas and Gov Tupas would find other investors other than outsourcing since not all graduates or people are made for this job. Other alternatives would be better for the city and the province's benefit.

By the way I noticed that the largest export that Iloilo has right now is: human resource since 1950's pa.

hmm my friendly advice to those who aspire to work in a call center:

1. Don't take it personally! Never mind the "nice" word of clients/custumers. Remember they are angry at the situation and not you. :lol:

2. Enjoy your day offs, but love your body, take some needed rest and sleep.

3. Enjoy what your doin... as for me make it a learning experience everyday... (i haven't noticed Im almost 2 years in this job).

4. Get used to some really dumb questions thrown at you. :lol:

5. Put a smile in your voice everytime! :)

May you find a rewarding career in Call Center industry.

One other aspect that the good mayor and governor could look into is the Medical Transcription boom.

other areas too would be really to more LIGHT INDUSTRIES that would complement our agricultural economy specifically in FOOD PROCESSING, EXPORTING etc tec:)

bernie, I might go back homer to BCD or ILO for good before yearend. pero im still weighing my options.

ive just inked an ex-deal kasi eh. ill try to ask if they will allow me to move base there. im crossing my fingers .x..

Pila kuno ang ila per sq m, Risk?
So this is another NEW in Iloilo's increasing gated communities? Looks like it's a combined project of Fil-Estate, Sta. Lucia and Uni-Asia? Sa diin ini dampi sa Pavia?

just along the circumferential road. near the provincial bus terminals there. mga 20 mins drive kuno hambal sang broker ko to the airport. 10 to 15 minutes walk to the terminals.

re the prices: from 5k+ to 3k+ pero di pede kuno butang prices diri hambal sa iban nga thread basa masal an nga baligya but if you're interested with the prices pm me your email address i could forward to you the details of prices and sample computations sent to me by the broker.

guys may idea kamo where to get details of call centers in iloilo? how many call centers big or small players, nos. of seats, etc...do you think call center biz in iloilo is still sustenable for new players. if you where to suggest where do you think is a good venue for a new call center. just asking for some opinions here especially to those who are currently based on iloilo. damo gid nga salamat

Treñas seeks stable power
supply as investments surge
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – With the surge of investments and infrastructure developments in the region’s economic center, this city’s chief executive is encouraging capitalists to put up a reliable energy base load in the metropolis.

“Although (existing) power firms here assured us of enough energy for the city, we need to have an established power base load to address the power demand of our growing industries brought about by the influx of economic developments,” Mayor Jerry Treñas said.

At present, Iloilo City is dependent on its sole power distribution utility, Panay Electric Company (Peco), together with its power generation companion, Panay Power Corporation (PPC).

Treñas was earlier reported as saying he would welcome a coal-fired power plant in the city.

He also allayed fears of environmentalists. “Power plants now are safe and environment-friendly,” he said.

“I have been to Germany and the United States and there, a coal-fired power plant looms right at the urban center. Residents are happy with the new technology,” he said.

Among others, Treñas said there is a rapid expansion of business process outsourcing industries (or call center industry) in the metropolis. He said a new call center will rise in the city within three to four months.

“They conveyed interest of putting up the industry here (but) they are yet to orient me on the employment opportunities the company shall bring,” Treñas told the media.

Treñas refused to name the company because “I still do not have the liberty to divulge (it).”

Initially, he said, the company considers putting the business either at Robinsons Place Iloilo or at the second floor of the Amigo Terrace Hotel, accredited by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority as an Information Technology building.

“They can have other possible establishments to accommodate their industry,” he added.

Treñas said power supply in this city could address the demand “but the reliability is needed” particularly with the occurrences of localized power failures.

Last month, Peco initiated to tap power from the National Power Corporation (Napocor). Treñas said the Peco-Napocor interconnection has provided the city with adequate power supply to meet additional loads and satisfy even power intensive industries.

The interconnection has resulted in a 15-megawatt augmentation to the 84-megawatt already supplied by PPC to this city’s distribution utility – a total of 99-megawatt capacity against present peak demands of 76 megawatts.

Treñas asked the power firm to fix their distribution lines to minimize power failures.

Treñas also welcomed the proposed establishment of a coal-fired power plant in the municipality of Concepcion in northern Iloilo, saying this could help solve the perennial problem of power shortage in the province of Iloilo.

Treñas said the city government is promoting the city as an important area in the Visayas suitable for investments. Thus, enough power supply is needed to entice the investors to come.

“With an additional modern power plant here, we are assured of power supply and investors to help our city grow,” Treñas said.


source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story1.htm)

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LTFRB decides on new
airport taxi fare next week

ILOILO City – The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is set to issue a ruling next week on the petition of the Association of Taxi Operators in Panay (ATOP) for additional fare of P150 on top of the metered taxi fare in going to the new airport in Cabatuan, Iloilo from Iloilo City.

The new airport of international standards is some 24 kilometers away from the city and taxi drivers complained that they have few or no passengers to pick up from the airport to the city.

LTFRB Reg. Dir. Porfirio Clavel said a last public hearing held July 3, on the ATOP petition and the results of the consultation will be forward to LTFRB Commissioner Samson Lantion at the central office for evaluation.

Clavel said it is only the LTFRB, which can decide on the issue of the transport group. The government mandates the Board to decide and approve any transport fare petitioned by the transport industry.

On the other hand, Clavel also said that the gratuity fare of P80 urged by the Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) as tip of hotel guests to taxi drivers, was withdrawn.

A conference was called by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to settle the issue after it was known that ICVB issued flyers urging hotel guests to give an additional amount of P80 on top of the flagdown metered fare in going to the new airport.

Clavel maintained that taxi drivers or the ICVB should not burden the airport passengers with any additional amount since they are also paying the flagdown rate.

ICVB President Emil Diez said their group’s honest intention is to protect the hotel guests from overcharging of unscrupulous taxi drivers and to help maintain the good image of Iloilo City.

However, Diez said, they are bowing to the LTFRB ruling and he issued a withdrawal of all ICVB flyers effective immediately.

ICVB is composed of members from the hotel and restaurant industry, travel and tour agencies and lone taxi operator Light of Glory taxis.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

^^ ^^ Chy: :lol: :lol: :lol: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
wala na gid himuon ang iban. Pati mga movies pinag-diskitahan pa.

I loved it. Why not make it as the new "Krypton City"?
given, will it improve our city's economy? he he.

those overpasses are useless (not all but most of them). Di ba projecyan ni Cong Gonzales? I hope it'll be not useles just like him. Tanong lang, what are Gonzales priority projects in Iloilo City? Daw wala nabati-an ah? Looks like Ilonggos in the city were bought by Gonzales money.Kaluoy man ciudad naton to have Gonzales as a congressman. I think he needs to concentrate on giving projects sa Iloilo City rather than he's personal parlour game.
very bad Kirby. I think Raul Jr have several projects as well. Only that, they're most based in city's barangay level ie new brgy hall, giving money to brgy captains for continuous support, etc. Maybe the overpasses in the city are the highlights of his projects. Have you noticed that during his term, no road widening and opening of new roads were done? It's because Raul Jr is not too keen to help with the development. Mind you, I don't know what bill is he proposing in the lower house cos until now, he remains very timid and silent. He might brilliant but we don't want the geek to rule the city. Oh bless him.

Trenas is becoming more and more secretive or maybe clever enough not to name the company until the right time comes. I hope this new call center/s coming to invest in Iloilo/Iloilo City will be satisfied with the resources, etc Iloilo have. To make a very valid point is to emphasize the reliable and highly qualified human resource of the city and province. Being the center of education, with seven universities and several colleges, Iloilo can definitely supply better and trained professionals to man the call center. Literacy rate in the city and province is relatively high as well adding to a desirable and continuous supply of professionals for employment. On the other hand, the entrance of more and more call centers in the city and province can also be attributed to an increasing economic and business activies happening within Iloilo and the region at present.

will this be eTelecare or Clientologic? who knows?
I think Iloilo's human resource is indeed the biggest factor in luring all these new call center players to invest in our city. With bigger graduating population a year, Iloilo definitely is a cradle of professional development and resource.

6. 5-storey condo-clinic (Iloilo Mission hospital) - u/c.


Thank you kianshi.

Hopefully politics is over for them. Because I've got an insider regarding the current political relations between Tupas and Treñas and hopefully and im praying that this won't be another Gwen-Tom incident.
I don't think there's a smilialrity between the two incidents. Trenas and Tupas can still face each other well eye-to-eye. And I haven't heard any news between the two squabbling for some petty things. The only problem arisen between Trenas and Tupas was during the Capitol seige where Trenas tried his best to detail that the city remains safe for tourists and visitors during Dinagyang Festival.


Namely:
1. WVSU-Iloilo nat'l high
2. DOT-Bonifacio (eeewww!!! damu waste didto! and i mean, wasted na ang project, waste pa guid!!:ohno: )
3. Iznart-Amigo
4. Marymart-SM Delgado

add up those useless overpasses
how about the one in front of SM City Iloilo?



And hopefully more investors because most of the graduates tend to go out of Iloilo City and province to seek greener pastures. That is why there are so many expat Ilonggos in MNL, CEB and the rest of the world.

I've got 2 schoolmates, and they are planning to return to Iloilo or Bacolod due to the influx of these call centers.

But again mind you, a job in a callcenter is not for all and most of them quit within less than 6 months.
The entry of several investments in the city and province will lessen the impact of migration of Ilonggos outside Iloilo however, this is NOT applicable across the board. On whether thousands of investments will come and invest in Iloilo, Ilonggos will still wander around and look for job especially here abroad. It's more than the money that counts, it's prestige at times. But you'll see the trend of Ilonggo migration anyway - Manila then abroad or staying abroad indefinitely. And so, the presence of these new call centers will benefit the new graduates but for those who settles already in other areas, I doubt the these call centers will be the reason for Ilonggos to come back unless they're working in call center/s already. Realistically, call center jobs is just one of the many aspects for other Ilonggos to consider in staying back home. The problem lies with the poor system of the entire country. How can someone live properly for meager salary of 20 to 25k more when all the prices of foods, etc gone up to the ceiling? Where's justice and fairness in that account?

will this be eTelecare or Clientologic? who knows?
I think Iloilo's human resource is indeed the biggest factor in luring all these new call center players to invest in our city. With bigger graduating population a year, Iloilo definitely is a cradle of professional development and resource.
still is the biggest factor for a call center business. Iloilo can definitely provide a wide range of highly-skilled professionals with varied background and with a brilliant command of oral English. I'm pretty sure, that more and more call centers will relocate businesses in Iloilo. Other than human resource, Iloilo prides itself with better security and infrastructures.

given, will it improve our city's economy? he he.


very bad Kirby. I think Raul Jr have several projects as well. Only that, they're most based in city's barangay level ie new brgy hall, giving money to brgy captains for continuous support, etc. Maybe the overpasses in the city are the highlights of his projects. Have you noticed that during his term, no road widening and opening of new roads were done? It's because Raul Jr is not too keen to help with the development. Mind you, I don't know what bill is he proposing in the lower house cos until now, he remains very timid and silent. He might brilliant but we don't want the geek to rule the city. Oh bless him.
he's not timid Space. He simply has different priorities in life. Maybe to raise more millions secondary to the lovely pork barrel from national government. Of course, tuso man ina siya kay his father is tuso as well puwera haslo. Imagine, seeing Miriam and Raul at the same time? Sus, puro man tani maalam pero lukarets lang. :lol: joke po. Opinion lang naman.

6. 5-storey condo-clinic (Iloilo Mission hospital) - u/c.
nice to know it's underconstruction by now. Any rendering/s, Kians/

Treñas: Stable power will atrtract investors
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas is optimistic that the stable power supply in the metropolis brought about by the June 26 interconnection of Panay Electric Company (Peco) and National Power Corp. (NPC) will attract more investors to to the city.

Treñas called to a meeting Wednesday the representatives of Peco, Panay Power Corp. (PPC) and NPC to discuss the electricity supply and demand in the city.

“The Peco-Napocor interconnection has provided the city with adequate power supply to meet the increasing demands,” Treñas said.


Peco, the sole distributor, used to rely on the supply of PPC which operates a 72-megawatt (MW) diesel-fired plant in Brgy. Ingore in La Paz district.

The city, which has a peak load of 81-MW, suffered brownouts due to lack of power reserve previously, said Peco.

Treñas noted the interconnection has resulted to a 15-MW augmentation from NPC to the 84-MW being supplied by PPC for Peco’s distributions in the city.

“They (power officials) assured the city of a 24-hour, seven days a week uninterrupted service,” said Treñas.

With the Peco-NPC interconnection, the city has available power capaacity of 99-MW against the current peak demands of 76-MW.

The mayor also asked Peco to fix their distribution lines to minimize power interruptions and ensure reliability.

Likewise, Treñas hoped that the interconnection will ultimately result to reduced power rates, thus favorable to investments.

He said a cheap and reliable power source will mainly attract investors to the city, particularly in the field of booming call center industry which primarily considers the availability of adequate power supply.

Treñas said the stable power situation can properly promote Iloilo City to prospective call center locators.

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph

just along the circumferential road. near the provincial bus terminals there. mga 20 mins drive kuno hambal sang broker ko to the airport. 10 to 15 minutes walk to the terminals.

re the prices: from 5k+ to 3k+ pero di pede kuno butang prices diri hambal sa iban nga thread basa masal an nga baligya but if you're interested with the prices pm me your email address i could forward to you the details of prices and sample computations sent to me by the broker.
Risk, PM lang si Risk kay daw interesado guid siya eh. :)

To all newbies, here's our other threads in SSC-Philippines:

Philippine Projects On The Rise
***** Iloilo Proposals and U/Cs - (new)

Cities, Places, Travels and Geography
***** ILOILO - The NeXt Big Overture to Innovation - Thread 37

Transport and Infrastructure
***** New Iloilo Airport (NIA)
***** Iloilo Infrastructure and Urban Planning - Thread 3
***** Iloilo (Mandurriao) Airport Auction

Photography, Heritage and Architecture
***** La Lengua Panayana: Western Visayas Language - Thread 2
***** YLOILO: Campeon Filipino de la Herencia - Thread 2

The Economy, Industry and Development Issues
***** Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council - MIGEDC (EO559)

Samahan
***** Iririmaw ta Kasimanwa: The Ilonggo Samahan Connection - Thread 2

Please Visit:
Guimaras thread
Aklan thread
Roxas City and Capiz thread
Antique thread
Boracay thread

Missing:
Dinagyang Thread

Risk, PM lang si Risk kay daw interesado guid siya eh. :)

Kirby ga lingin ulo ko sa post mo. sin o interesado pm lang ko. para ma send ko sa inyo. ako man interesado diri kay daw kanami negosyuhan. manami kay ang tanan sa front sang subd. along gid sa circumferential road commercial area tanan. tapos may bag o kuno nga route sang jeep diri so indi problema ang salakyan kay te gwa ka lang ya may jeep na unlike sa iban nga subd kinahanglan mo gid may service. sa akon lang ni ya ha based on what my broker is telling me kay te la ko pa man makita. bakal na di kirbs para my neighbour man ko di sa ssc kon matabo, he he...i'm planning to buy condos tani sa manila pero gind cancel ko na dira na lang ko sa iloilo balik ah.

^^ I'm posting non-sense here. haha. it's actually "Risk, PM Space ... ". Blurry na akon mind. Anyhow, mas maayo tuod nga dira ka sa Iloilo magbakal duta. Our family will be renovating the old house so maybe indi pa ko kabakal duta dira subong or mangakig na akon parents. But would really love to acquire one once okay na ang tanan. I still want to have a house of my own in Iloilo. and yes, I'm not fond of condo/s at all. I want a detached one with my own garden. Mas manami pa guid kung ma-landscaped ang garden or front. Besides, sa louse and lot, imo guid iya ang lupa kag balay. Sa condo naman, okay lang kung bachelor ka. But anything happens, wala ka kuhaon. Limitado pa ang space for future expansion kung gusto mo.

Investors invited as power supply improves

The much-improved power supply in the city, occasioned by the recent interconnection by the Panay Electric Company (PECO) with NAPOCOR, has emboldened Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to invite investors to establish presence in Iloilo City.

Treñas said the PECO-NAPOCOR interconnection has provided the city with adequate power supply to meet additional loads and satisfy even power intensive industries. He said the interconnection has resulted in a 15-megawatt augmentation to the 84-megawatt already supplied by PECO and Panay Power Corporation (PPC).

In a conference at the executive office Wednesday, representatives of PECO, NAPOCOR and the PPC assured Treñas of a 24-hour, 7 days a week uninterrupted service. With the interconnection, the city now enjoys a total of 99-megawatt capacity against present peak demands of 76 megawatts. This supply can only be disrupted by events beyond the control of PECO and PPC. Even then, PECO’s special assistant to the president and CEO Randy Pastolero said that such disruptions, if and when they occur, would be isolated cases at most.

Treñas also asked the power firm to fix their distribution lines to minimize occurrences of localized power failures and to ensure systems reliability.

He said that aside from the reliability of supply, the interconnection will likewise result to reduced power rates - a development which the mayor added could provide more incentive for venture capitalists to consider Iloilo City as an investment site of choice.

from: Iloilo Daily Informer
link: http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1167&Itemid=137

Iloilo one-town-one product fair kicks-off

Quality Ilonggo processed foods, organic products, hand- woven products and gifts and house wares will dominate the One-Town, One-Product (OTOP) Fair on July 9-15, 2007 at SM Activity Center, Iloilo City.

Provincial director Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr. said the activity is undertaken to also commemorate the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Week, where we give focus to the role that the micro, small and medium enterprises play or contribute to energize our economy.

With the theme “Ang Galing Mo Pinoy ! Go Negosyo!”, Director Cadena said the exhibits will feature the different OTOP of different municipalities.

“Notable products like handloom woven products from Miag-ao, rice wine and other products from rice of Pototan, bamboo products from Maasin, San Enrique, New Lucena, and mango fruits of Leon, Igbaras and others”. Cadena said as he emphasized that this activity should not be missed by everyone.

He also acknowledged the participation of the Advocate for Philippine Fair Trade, Inc., where with their help has introduced several efforts in furthering the upgrading and developing our technology for our processed food sectors.
AFTI’s help can be gleaned through the kind of packaging and labeling of our Ilonggo entrepreneurs of their processed products, Cadena said.

The DTI-Iloilo director also said that few months ago, the Arroyo government intensified the implementation of OTOP through the P15 billion credit fund earmarked by the Development Bank, which could help stimulate local economic activity.

He said that one of the constraints of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise, is the access to funding and it’s good that DBP responded to the OTOP program, which is a priority project of President Arroyo designed to create more jobs and added income for the people in the countryside.

from: Iloilo Daily Informer
link: http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1165&Itemid=137

^^ I'm posting non-sense here. haha. it's actually "Risk, PM Space ... ". Blurry na akon mind. Anyhow, mas maayo tuod nga dira ka sa Iloilo magbakal duta. Our family will be renovating the old house so maybe indi pa ko kabakal duta dira subong or mangakig na akon parents. But would really love to acquire one once okay na ang tanan. I still want to have a house of my own in Iloilo. and yes, I'm not fond of condo/s at all. I want a detached one with my own garden. Mas manami pa guid kung ma-landscaped ang garden or front. Besides, sa louse and lot, imo guid iya ang lupa kag balay. Sa condo naman, okay lang kung bachelor ka. But anything happens, wala ka kuhaon. Limitado pa ang space for future expansion kung gusto mo.

ok kirbs. will wait na lang for space's pm. bout me, what change my mind in not buying a condo n manila is the airport and the recent developments there in iloilo. hopefully in the very near future mag cater na int'l flights ang iloilo. and anyway, malumlom lang ko anay sa mga family, friends ko didto sa manila or just stay in hotel anyway i won't stay there long. glad you're back gale daw dugay kamo nadula diri sa ssc.

I don't think there's a smilialrity between the two incidents. Trenas and Tupas can still face each other well eye-to-eye. And I haven't heard any news between the two squabbling for some petty things. The only problem arisen between Trenas and Tupas was during the Capitol seige where Trenas tried his best to detail that the city remains safe for tourists and visitors during Dinagyang Festival.

And hopefully really, politics is over. The Drilon-Arroyo faction may be finished by 2010 but I dunno.Im praying for the better for Iloilo and the rest of West Visayas.

how about the one in front of SM City Iloilo?

Not quite although there are so many jaywalkers (like yours truly) and it is still being used unlike those in LaPaz and City Proper.



The entry of several investments in the city and province will lessen the impact of migration of Ilonggos outside Iloilo however, this is NOT applicable across the board. On whether thousands of investments will come and invest in Iloilo, Ilonggos will still wander around and look for job especially here abroad. It's more than the money that counts, it's prestige at times. But you'll see the trend of Ilonggo migration anyway - Manila then abroad or staying abroad indefinitely. And so, the presence of these new call centers will benefit the new graduates but for those who settles already in other areas, I doubt the these call centers will be the reason for Ilonggos to come back unless they're working in call center/s already. Realistically, call center jobs is just one of the many aspects for other Ilonggos to consider in staying back home. The problem lies with the poor system of the entire country. How can someone live properly for meager salary of 20 to 25k more when all the prices of foods, etc gone up to the ceiling? Where's justice and fairness in that account?

^^ Well, for a single dude like me if i'm in Iloilo, I can have P25000. In a callcenter business, you may get at least P50000+ if you are promoted to the highest level but again, outsourcing is not for all people and especially for graduates.

Recommendation:
Don't drink coffee too much or else....:lol:

still is the biggest factor for a call center business. Iloilo can definitely provide a wide range of highly-skilled professionals with varied background and with a brilliant command of oral English. I'm pretty sure, that more and more call centers will relocate businesses in Iloilo. Other than human resource, Iloilo prides itself with better security and infrastructures.

Yet its better to see other sectors of IT or services that could serve as employment for the Ilonggo talent.

Hopefully the universities and colleges in Iloilo wouldn't just rest in the laurels as they can improve the quality of education to attract more investors and making an image of Iloilo as a city and a province concerned with education.


he's not timid Space. He simply has different priorities in life. Maybe to raise more millions secondary to the lovely pork barrel from national government. Of course, tuso man ina siya kay his father is tuso as well puwera haslo. Imagine, seeing Miriam and Raul at the same time? Sus, puro man tani maalam pero lukarets lang. :lol: joke po. Opinion lang naman.

^^ Nagkitaay guid sanda sang nag-apply si Miriam as Chief Justice. Siling kuno ni Raul "magmeet ka anay sa isa ka psychiatrist", hambal naman ni Miriam, "look who's talking". hahahaha!!! - This is true, it did happened I think last year or early this year. :lol: :lol:

@Chy:

Ara ang promotion sa CPU bala sa mga video dira, Attention Centralians!:D

@Wecky. Nong James said "regards" to you. :)

Investors invited as power supply improves




^^ Yup, hopefully the crisis is over. But I'm thinking about the long-term solution. Global waming anyone?


Iloilo one-town-one product fair kicks-off



^^ I hope that we can also empower our SMEs an our Ilonggo elite to invest in Iloilo. Ang budlay man sa aton y kay me ara guid nga "old school political thinking" ta.

We may suggest that the Ilonggo who have millions of pesos spend at least a few of their money so that the consumption power of the peso and the revolution of the money spark up the economy of the locality.



Sadto kag Subong...
The trend of Ilonggos to save money instead of spending it may actually hurt the economy in some way but it is beneficial to have the balance between spending and saving. This was not the case of Iloilo during its prime from 1870's all the way to 1950's. People then lavishly spent as if there is no tomorrow, giving the stereotypical Ilonggo as "gastador". There was flow of the money but it did hurt the economy in long-term as the sugar industry fell.

In other words, "too much of something is bad enough..." as according to Spice Girls. :D

Spender yesterday, saver today and hopefully by tomorrow, since Ilonggos learned a lot from the past and the present, will know how to take care of their local economy for sustainable growth. :)

City hosts meet on AusAID LGDP-backed tourism strategies, infra plans

A comprehensive integrated tourism strategy and action plan for Metro Iloilo-Guimaras alongside a detailed integrated infrastructure plan was unveiled yesterday.

This, as key players in the industry gathered for the 1st Stakeholders Meeting and Workshop on Implementation Plans for Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Tourism Strategy and Action Plan and Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Integrated Infrastructure Plan.

"Integration" was to be the keyword in both projects realized under the Australian Government AusAID initiative, Philippines-Australia Local Governance Development Project (LGDP).

For Partnership Adviser Francis Gentoral, yesterday's stakeholders' meeting jumpstart tourism and infrastructure plans coordination for Metro Iloilo and Guimaras that will enhance development efforts not only for the region but for the entire country.

"This is basically done in order to improve local economic development by strengthening and improving the effectiveness of local government unit-partnership structures and systems," Gentoral said. "The workshop got us closer and a step higher on our ultimate goal to have tourism strategies in place for Metro Iloilo and Guimaras, to have infrastructure plans identified and firmed up for Metro Iloilo and Guimaras. These will bring the right development for Western Visayas region and the country."

"Understanding the region" kicked off the day's discussions that got the stakeholders to address questions raised on strategic investments for the city and other local government units involved. Such alongside potential private sector investments in the forthcoming years.

Stakeholders include project support teams earlier formed that involved key local officials of Iloilo City, Metro Iloilo towns of Oton, Pavia, Sta. Barbara, San Miguel and Leganes and the Province of Guimaras alongside regional directors of concerned national Philippine government agencies. These Ilonggo officials have counterparts in project partners from the Australian Government, foreign project consultants and representatives from various tourism and infrastructure sectors in Metro Iloilo and Guimaras.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/06/city.hosts.meet.on.aus.aid.lgdp.backed.tourism.strategies.infra.plans.html)

^^ Ako ha, nga-a City lang haw kag MIGEDC? Akong hambalon na ni si Bombette to take opportunity of this offer. I know he knows this and it may be beneficial to the tourism of the Iloilo Province as a whole.

Cabilauan, New Lucena: a model barangay for ecotourism
By Bombette G. Marin

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/05/model.brgy3.jpg
A haven


*The area is now being developed for commercial and recreational purposes with native cottages ideal for picnic

Ecotourism is one of the most important tourism programs in the Philippines and is linked to the value we place on indigenous culture and to areas unspoiled by commercial development. The promotion and safeguarding of ecotourism areas is one priority program for it can be a source of income due to its tourist-drawing potentials.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/05/model.brgy4.jpg
A good source of water


For the province of Iloilo, identified ecotourism sites such as the Bulabog Puti-an Conservation Park in Dingle; Mari-it Wildlife and Conservation Park in the vicinity of WVSU in Lambunao, and; the pine-clad mountain ranges of Bucari in Leon, are well-promoted for its tourism potentials and seen to improve working conditions of the people in the community. However, the challenge is for the project stakeholders to ensure the best economic opportunities while maintaining these sites of cultural identity and heritage.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/05/model.brgy1.jpg
The prime movers with officials of
Brgy Cabilauan

In New Lucena, a town in the central part of the province, 28.4 kilometers away from the city of Iloilo, Barangay Cabilauan, a model barangay for ecotourism is seen to enhance the town's financial and technical resources as well as increase tourism.

Considered a growth center, Barangay Cabilauan, one of the 21 barangays comprising the town. The area is now being developed for commercial and recreational purposes with native cottages ideal for picnic and could be reached via tricycle that ply regularly in the area. With safe drinking water coming from a natural well, it can be enjoyed due to its safe and wholesome community and peopled by peace-loving and family-oriented individuals. The community established a union anchored on ecotourism centered on improving the plight of the people by reshaping the community through an appeal for generous sharing and the practice of social responsibility as a way of life for the people.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/05/model.brgy2.jpg
Prof Agustin Arcena, Elinda Sucaldito,
Prof Efren Sucaldito and Raffy Galan

With the ever-changing interplay of natural and human-made hazards to sites and compounded by varying political agendas, making the preservation of these areas becomes a complicated endeavor. However, with the dedicated efforts of ERLINDA GAN VALENSOY, proponent and chairman of Eko-turismo sa Barangay, the program has rapidly taken its root and galvanized into action for New Lucena. Also committed to the project are a team from the faculty of Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus namely Prof. Efren Sucaldito, Prof. Agustin Arcena, and Raffy Galan whose efforts, expertise and resources contributed to making ecotourism a by-word for the model barangay headed by Barangay Captain Felipe Sobremisana and members of his Sangguniang Barangay. The community learned that organizing this project promotes group identity, maintains the link with project partners, and preserves a sense of identity.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/05/cabilauan.new.lucena.a.model.barangay.for.ecotourism.html)

^^ Ako ha, nga-a City lang haw kag MIGEDC? Akong hambalon na ni si Bombette to take opportunity of this offer. I know he knows this and it may be beneficial to the tourism of the Iloilo Province as a whole.
Bombette needs to triple his workloads, Bernie. One person can only do a certain task. Si Bombette multi-task na gani siguro. The best suggestion for the capitol to create a group that will look at the tourism aspect of the province. Bombette needs to lobby to all provincial officials from governors down to SB to grant a fund or increase the budget for tourism. Nobody's superman. Kinahanglan niya gid sang bulig. Also, he can start tapping all universities offering BS Tourism course or related to that to ask for volunteership and training. Kadamo siya initiative nga mahimo. BUt first he needs to approach Tupas for resource buffers. he he.

I'm Waiting...for my flight to come :D

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@Space. Read my PM We've got some issues to settle.

Update ko lang ang ginpost ni Kent.

I Infrastructure

2. Iloilo International Container Port Complex (P350M) - Proposed <- is this another container port complex? where is the location? basi expasion sang International Port sa Luboc.


II. Infrastructure B (Road, Bridges, Flyover, Overpasses Projects)

19. Lapaz-Molo Feeder Road Project (P200 M) – Proposed road from Gaisano City to Carpenters Bridge in Tabucan, Mandurriao. Ref [1] <- This is already on-going

Additional : On-going construction of Promenade sa Rizal Lapuz Sur beside the Quirino Bridge. There is a proposal to put an alternate road from the said area going to Foremost/IDECO (now SAL fishing shipyard) to Caltex Depot at Brgy. Libertad, Lapuz.

I. Government

1. New Iloilo City Hall (P350M) - Proposed new 6 storey building at the present site of the Iloilo City Hall The exterior of the fifth and sixth floor will resemble that of the custom’s house semblance.
The 3rd floor shall be the parking place and the rest will be the offices.
The exterior design of the University of the Philippine’s Library will be adopted on the entrance while its windows will de designed like the Masonic Temple’s.
The construction will start on the first quarter of 2007.
Reference:[1][2][3] <- Problem is the demolition of the delapidated City Hall building. No local contractor put interest on the demolition job because of the very small contract price.


II. Hotels, Resorts, and Convention Center (Accommodations)

Addition : On-going construction of Arthurs Suite near JBLMU (may photo si Collin sini.


III. Commercial Buildings, Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops, IT


1. La Sallete Building Rennovation in Valeria St. (beside SM Delgado) - Completed
Open air row of cafes and restos on the first floor <-On-going pa.


5. Riverside Boardwalk - Completed <- Not yet completed. Wala pa ang boardwalk sa riverside, mga resto pa lang ang ara.

7. Teletech 1000-seat Call Center – Proposed (SM City) Ref [1][2][3][4] <- On-going na.

IV. Malls and other Retail-Shopping related developments

4. Rennovation of SM Jaro into an SM Delgado-type mini-mall - Proposed <- Ongoing na.


VI. Education

1. Ateneo de Iloilo Campus - Proposed <- Ongoing na.


X. Real Estate Projects


7. Santa Barbara Golf Estate (FilEstate) – Proposed. Ref [1] <-On-going na 'ni.

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wow! nice to know the ateneo de iloilo campus construction is ongoing na gale!:cheers:

I'm Waiting...for my flight to come :D

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@Space. Read my PM We've got some issues to settle.
okidoki. :)

wow! nice to know the ateneo de iloilo campus construction is ongoing na gale!:cheers:
daw gina-tapan pa lang bala ang area. I hope to see the buildings construction soon. Maybe towards the end of this year or early next year ma-start siguro.

^^ Ako ha, nga-a City lang haw kag MIGEDC? Akong hambalon na ni si Bombette to take opportunity of this offer. I know he knows this and it may be beneficial to the tourism of the Iloilo Province as a whole.
I think its only MIGEDC towns included in AusAid tourism agenda. The province needs to look for its partners. I hope they forge one in the next few months to accelerate tourism drive for the whole province of Iloilo. If you notice, there's no formal initiative launched by the province when it comes to tourism. We're still grappling in the dark. They really need to work doble or four-folds in the capitol to raise tourism awareness for the whole province of Iloilo. Suggestions, conduct seminars and workshops regularly with the mayor of every town and or their representative.

Update ko lang ang ginpost ni Kent.

I Infrastructure

2. Iloilo International Container Port Complex (P350M) - Proposed <- is this another container port complex? where is the location? basi expasion sang International Port sa Luboc.


II. Infrastructure B (Road, Bridges, Flyover, Overpasses Projects)

19. Lapaz-Molo Feeder Road Project (P200 M) – Proposed road from Gaisano City to Carpenters Bridge in Tabucan, Mandurriao. Ref [1] <- This is already on-going

Additional : On-going construction of Promenade sa Rizal Lapuz Sur beside the Quirino Bridge. There is a proposal to put an alternate road from the said area going to Foremost/IDECO (now SAL fishing shipyard) to Caltex Depot at Brgy. Libertad, Lapuz.

I. Government

1. New Iloilo City Hall (P350M) - Proposed new 6 storey building at the present site of the Iloilo City Hall The exterior of the fifth and sixth floor will resemble that of the custom’s house semblance.
The 3rd floor shall be the parking place and the rest will be the offices.
The exterior design of the University of the Philippine’s Library will be adopted on the entrance while its windows will de designed like the Masonic Temple’s.
The construction will start on the first quarter of 2007.
Reference:[1][2][3] <- Problem is the demolition of the delapidated City Hall building. No local contractor put interest on the demolition job because of the very small contract price.


II. Hotels, Resorts, and Convention Center (Accommodations)

Addition : On-going construction of Arthurs Suite near JBLMU (may photo si Collin sini.


III. Commercial Buildings, Restaurants, Bars, Coffee Shops, IT


1. La Sallete Building Rennovation in Valeria St. (beside SM Delgado) - Completed
Open air row of cafes and restos on the first floor <-On-going pa.


5. Riverside Boardwalk - Completed <- Not yet completed. Wala pa ang boardwalk sa riverside, mga resto pa lang ang ara.

7. Teletech 1000-seat Call Center – Proposed (SM City) Ref [1][2][3][4] <- On-going na.

IV. Malls and other Retail-Shopping related developments

4. Rennovation of SM Jaro into an SM Delgado-type mini-mall - Proposed <- Ongoing na.


VI. Education

1. Ateneo de Iloilo Campus - Proposed <- Ongoing na.


X. Real Estate Projects


7. Santa Barbara Golf Estate (FilEstate) – Proposed. Ref [1] <-On-going na 'ni.

ok kirbs. will wait na lang for space's pm. bout me, what change my mind in not buying a condo n manila is the airport and the recent developments there in iloilo. hopefully in the very near future mag cater na int'l flights ang iloilo. and anyway, malumlom lang ko anay sa mga family, friends ko didto sa manila or just stay in hotel anyway i won't stay there long. glad you're back gale daw dugay kamo nadula diri sa ssc.
Thanks for more updates, Lew. I hope all proposals will be on "ongoing" stage soon.

daw gina-tapan pa lang bala ang area. I hope to see the buildings construction soon. Maybe towards the end of this year or early next year ma-start siguro.[/QUOTE]

that's still good news nonetheless!:)

^^ yeah. Positive aspect, migs. Construction to commence soon.:banana:

‘City council will support
Treñas’ priority programs’

ILOILO City – Ilonggos can expect smooth working relationship between the executive and legislative branches of the Iloilo City government, according to Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog.

Mabilog, who sits as legislative chair, said he would try to ensure that the new council “could pass important and meaningful legislations and provide trainings and workshops to the legislative staff.”

“Let us come up with a common economic legislative agenda with the provincial board to ensure mutual economic development between the city and province of Iloilo and keep in touch with those in the grassroots,” he urged.

Moreover, he stressed that building a better future entails giving focus on the aspects of positive performance and by helping promote the potentials of the city.

The city council allotted its first regular session this Wednesday afternoon listening to the inaugural speeches of the new members.

The new comers include Councilors Lyndon Acap, Eldrid Antiquera, Nielex Tupas and Antonio Pesina.

Meanwhile, Mabilog said they would allot their session time next week to the election of committee chairmanships for the more or less 16 standing committees at the council.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

P1.5 M farm to market Road turned
over to LGU of Anilao

THE 1.9 kilometer rehabilitated Dangula-an farm-to-market road worth P1.5 M was turned over to the local government of Anilao and to the end-users, the farmer-beneficiaries, during a recent ceremony held at the project site in Barangay Dangula-an, Anilao, Iloilo.

Present during the ceremony to witness the turn-over were Matit F. Debuque, mayor elect and chief of staff of Congressman Ferjenel G. Biron, PARCCOM Chairman Ricardo P. Provido, Jr. with representatives from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), municipal and barangay officials.

The project was implemented by the local Government Unit of Anilao under the leadership of Mayor Joel A. Debuque on January 8, 2007 and was completed on March 14, 2007 under the locally funded project fund of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).

In a turn-over document signed by the project proponents, the project end-users assume full responsibility for the proper maintenance and upkeep of the said project.

Such infrastructure projects like farm to market roads for the benefit of the farmers is only part of the various interventions made by DAR being the lead agency in CARM implementation. As social justice program of our government, CARP’s mandate deals not only with land distribution to the landless but rather it must be coupled with the provision of the basic support services which will eventually redound to the improvement of the quality of life of the farmers in the countryside.

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

[/QUOTE]The entry of several investments in the city and province will lessen the impact of migration of Ilonggos outside Iloilo however, this is NOT applicable across the board. On whether thousands of investments will come and invest in Iloilo, Ilonggos will still wander around and look for job especially here abroad. It's more than the money that counts, it's prestige at times. But you'll see the trend of Ilonggo migration anyway - Manila then abroad or staying abroad indefinitely. And so, the presence of these new call centers will benefit the new graduates but for those who settles already in other areas, I doubt the these call centers will be the reason for Ilonggos to come back unless they're working in call center/s already. Realistically, call center jobs is just one of the many aspects for other Ilonggos to consider in staying back home. The problem lies with the poor system of the entire country. How can someone live properly for meager salary of 20 to 25k more when all the prices of foods, etc gone up to the ceiling? Where's justice and fairness in that account?[/QUOTE]

Well, the 20-25K salary is basically a starting salary for a regular agent or for entry level positions. As you stay more it tends to increase for some every 6 months or in a yearly basis. The salary range for seasoned agents are way much higher (they command higher starting salary). This 20-25k is exclusive of hazard pay, 20-30% night diffirential, food and transpo allowance, perf incentives and commissions, as well as attendance incentive etc etc (to some centers if you have perfect attendance you have addtnl of 4-6K/mo). I think this is better paying job compare to other jobs like in a government which has lower pay. This is already a better job compare to any other job back home. I have so many co workers in diff fields (bank tellers, med reps, clerks, med reps, med allies profs etc etc which has salary ranges from 7-9K) who testifies that they are much better compensated in a call center job compare to their line of work.

The call center industry contributed much to a lot of things whenever there is one. I say its not the best job in the world but it more than pays the bills. Now whereelse could find a job like that back home?

just my two cents worth :)

ciao! peace out!

The entry of several investments in the city and province will lessen the impact of migration of Ilonggos outside Iloilo however, this is NOT applicable across the board. On whether thousands of investments will come and invest in Iloilo, Ilonggos will still wander around and look for job especially here abroad. It's more than the money that counts, it's prestige at times. But you'll see the trend of Ilonggo migration anyway - Manila then abroad or staying abroad indefinitely. And so, the presence of these new call centers will benefit the new graduates but for those who settles already in other areas, I doubt the these call centers will be the reason for Ilonggos to come back unless they're working in call center/s already. Realistically, call center jobs is just one of the many aspects for other Ilonggos to consider in staying back home. The problem lies with the poor system of the entire country. How can someone live properly for meager salary of 20 to 25k more when all the prices of foods, etc gone up to the ceiling? Where's justice and fairness in that account?[/QUOTE]

Well, the 20-25K salary is basically a starting salary for a regular agent or for entry level positions As you stay more it tends to increase for some every 6 months or in a yearly basis. That salary range for seasoned agents are way much higher (they command higher starting salary. This 20-25k is exclusive of hazard pay, 20% night diff, food and transpo allowance, perf incentives and commissions. I think this is better paying job compare to other jobs like in a government which has lower pay. This is already a better job copmpare to any opther job back home. I have so many co workers in diff fields (bank tellers, med reps, clerks, med reps, med allies profs rnages from 7-9K)

The call center industry contributed much to a lot og things whenevr there is one. I must its not thje best job in the world but it more than pays the bills.

just my two cents worth :)

ciao! peace out![/QUOTE]


hi im back again.

i believe this statement is true. been there, done that.

kung pede ka man lang makakita cuarta nga dako, ngaa maantos ka ca gamay?

unless you have a sentimental reasons and values.

Hi caloy welcome back!

Is there a problem with Quote coding of SSC?

Hi caloy welcome back!

Is there a problem with Quote coding of SSC?

thanks soul.

actually i dont know. :lol: :lol:

nagtype lang po ako. kahit ako gulat nga eh. pero whatever...

pero ako ha, in terms of infrastructure, still as it is. i know that time changes things.

but can we make things work out without putting flyovers in the center of the city?

laway tulukon ah. tanawa bala ca taguig. taas man tani pero daw naglaway panulukan ko ah.

overpass gani, wala may nagapass nga tawo.
pero jeep man ya ca flyover. dangerous na ca mga balay around the flyover kay basi mafly ang mga vehicles at times bala kung may hubog. island gani da ca la paz pakadto jaro ca west, dumduman ko da cang una. pirme lang may suki nga vehicle gakabunggo.

fly fly fly, my butterfly...

opinion lang ni ha. ang magreact... gareact eh. hehehehehe...

Caloy, welcome back. How I wish to read more of your posts. Kumusta na 'to? Sako guid sa family life?

Filipino-Chinese businessmen induct officers

The Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce of Panay, Inc. (FFCCCPI) will hold its induction of officers and directors for 2007-2009 at 7:00 p.m. today at the Iloilo Grand Hotel.

Victor B. Valdepeñas. president and chief operating officer of Union Bank of the Philippines will be the guest of honor and speaker.

John K. Tan, president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (Manila) will induct incoming president Reynaldo M. Navarro, executive vice president Ramon Cua Locsin, vice presidents Roberto Chua, Alfonso Tan, Tan Cheng Gee and Chiu Den Tan; and members of the board Antonio Ang, Antonio Chua, Jose Chua, Leong Coo, Valentin Go, Lucio Lim, John Lo Kee, Ben Ong, Tony Sio, Manuel Sy, Jose Copayco Uy, John Woo, Francisco Chan, Peter Chua, Lee Chuan, Raymund Go, Vicente Go Pun, Manuel Limsiao, Eddy Ong, Francisco Sio, Nelson So, Eusebio Syching, Jose Uy and James Young

Among the invited guests from the national federation are Dr. Alfonso Uy, Henry Lim Bon Liong, Louie Lee, Jimmy Ching, Yiuso C. Chua (Robert), Julian Serrano, Dr. Fernando Gan, Pol Ongkinglok and Wilson Ong.

Federation members from Negros, Roxas and Kalibo will also grace the occasion.

Since its founding on July 25, 1954 FFCCCPI has accomplished numerous projects in the local community — with which “Operation Barrio School” has built around 120 school buildings throughout Iloilo Province.

The federation is noted for its charitable projects particularly during calamities and gift-giving during Christmas to the less fortunates. It has become a tradition of FFCCCPI to donate money, foodstuff and clothing to victims of typhoon, floods and earthquakes.

It was the federation that first organized a fire fighting unit that greatly helped the local fireman during destructive fires.

Composed of members who are Filipino of Chinese descent, the federation promotes a rich cultural heritage in Iloilo as a major partner in the Iloilo Chinese New Year annual celebration.

These achievements are largely attributed to the hard work and efforts of outgoing president Henry O. Chusuey.

Under the able leadership of incoming president Reynaldo M. Navarro, the Federation looks forward to the future with hope and confidence that it will continue to render even more meritorious services to their fellow Ilonggos

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

SPLIT ILOILO CITY
One city, two districts proposal revived
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

WILL splitting Iloilo City into two congressional districts be beneficial to everybody? Or is it just a ploy of some politicians who want to cling to power?

Reports are rife that local political leaders are planning to divide the city into two congressional districts for top officials to be “secured” of their public posts in the next elections.

Political observers broached the “creation” of two congressional districts as three-termer Mayor Jerry Treñas is reportedly eyeing the congressional seat while Rep. Raul Gonzalez, Jr. still has one more term left in 2010.

Pundits perceive that the proposal would do away with a possible Treñas-Gonzalez contest over the congressional post.

Politicians here expressed different views on the -called city’s division.

Vice-mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said he endorsed the creation of two congressional districts citing the additional CDF (Countryside Development Fund) the city could get.

CDF or popularly known as pork barrel is the funds allotted to every representatives for the implementation of development projects in their respective congressional districts.

“I’m in favor and amenable. The requirements might include population and income as Iloilo City has reached the P1-billion income level. Every congressman has a P45-million CDF – that would double – imagine how the amount can do for the improvements of the city,” Mabilog stressed.

Meanwhile, Kagawad Lex Tupas, a newcomer in the City Council said “we have to analyze the benefits and advantages of dividing the city.”

“I believe it would be better if the city is whole, aside from the present set-up which is united. We have also to deal with the legal aspects as to the requirements of a new congressional district,” Tupas told reporters.

He said the city’s total population of about 400,000 with 220,000 registered voters must be assessed if it meets the requirements of the law.

“We have to consult the districts, councilors as well as conduct collaborations with barangay officials to get their proposals on who will decide while the Sangguniang Panlungsod would ultimately stand as a whole on the issue,” Tupas explained.

“It needs proper decision-making. There have been more rumors about dividing the city but we have to lay down the facts, figures and proposals and keep an open-mind on this matter,” he said.

Tupas also acknowledged that Iloilo City, which is bigger than other provinces in Panay like Antique, Capiz and Aklan, is logically hard to manage.

“If it is intended for political accommodation, it will be unjust – but if it is for the benefit of the city, why not? Two congressmen would mean two CDFs,” he stressed.

Kagawad Stevie Rey Abitang, federation president of Sangguniang Kabataan in the city, revealed that the split issue would group Arevalo, Mandurriao and Molo into one congressional district while City Proper, La Paz and Jaro would be another district.

“I have no malice on the issue but I think it’s politically motivated. I don’t think the split is viable because the Congress is busy. I’m not amenable to it since it’s not clear yet. I’ve heard the proposals are being consulted with barangay captains,” said Abitang.

Reacting to the city’s split, come-backing Kagawad Tony Pesina said: “It seems that I smell some smokes but I can’t confirm whether there’s a fire.”

“I don’t know if that’s possible. It’s not a joke to divide the city into two congressional districts. It needs legislative enactments and it’s very difficult to do so. I’m also amenable but there will be difficulties. The problem is whether it would follow the requirements of the law. It’s also time-consuming,” said Pesina.

Pesina said the proposal should have been started in 2004 because the Congress as well Senate is busy attending to this concern, considering the significant legislative measures pending.

Though, Pesina added, “after all, it would be good if we have two congressmen".

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

And hopefully really, politics is over. The Drilon-Arroyo faction may be finished by 2010 but I dunno.Im praying for the better for Iloilo and the rest of West Visayas.
as long as they remain civil, that's okay. Like Tupas said, 'we might be affiliated in different (political) group but its the mandate given to us by the people to serve that counts the most". As simple as that na lang tani. I hope they'll remember this words. They are in the position not to make enemies and not to bring vengeance. They were there because people believe they are the best person to represent the best idea of the majority. Time to heal and collaborate to push better projects.

Not quite although there are so many jaywalkers (like yours truly) and it is still being used unlike those in LaPaz and City Proper.
imposing discipline back home is really a challenging job. Everything becomes too personal. I wonder why?


^^ Well, for a single dude like me if i'm in Iloilo, I can have P25000. In a callcenter business, you may get at least P50000+ if you are promoted to the highest level but again, outsourcing is not for all people and especially for graduates.

Recommendation:
Don't drink coffee too much or else....:lol:
That's right. tTwenty five thousand pesos monthly is not bad income at all. But the question lies on whether 90% of all workers back home are receiving 25K/month. As for me, there's no such single person in the Philippines. We're born with the idea to share whatever we have to the rest of the family (and maybe relatives as well). Unless the rest of the family are working and earning well.

About call center, I've limited ideas on how they run and how they treat their employees and what benefits you can get. If it pays for your insurance and can supply your needs and wants, then the job is really apt for the grab. Maybe why cities are trying their best to lure these call centers.


Yet its better to see other sectors of IT or services that could serve as employment for the Ilonggo talent.

Hopefully the universities and colleges in Iloilo wouldn't just rest in the laurels as they can improve the quality of education to attract more investors and making an image of Iloilo as a city and a province concerned with education.
a good challenge to all our universities and colleges back in Iloilo. But are we really resting with our laurels? I don't think so. We still continuously strive to offer the best.

^^ Nagkitaay guid sanda sang nag-apply si Miriam as Chief Justice. Siling kuno ni Raul "magmeet ka anay sa isa ka psychiatrist", hambal naman ni Miriam, "look who's talking". hahahaha!!! - This is true, it did happened I think last year or early this year. :lol: :lol:

@Chy:

Ara ang promotion sa CPU bala sa mga video dira, Attention Centralians!:D

@Wecky. Nong James said "regards" to you. :)
:lol: :lol: I loved their humour. Both of them are the real crazy. Go, go, go. Mind you, I still bow to Miriam's integrity and speaking ability. Indeed, a very brilliant lady.

bern, what's with the tape? And who's James? Ngaa gapa-regards guid siya kay Wecky haw? Hambala siya nga may mangakig na kuno. :lol:

One-Town-One Product fair kicks off July 9

IT’s a showcase of all the best the province can produce.

Quality Ilonggo processed foods, organic products, hand-woven products and gifts and house wares will dominate the One-Town, One-Product (OTOP) Fair on July 9-15, 2007 at SM Activity Center, Iloilo City.

Department of Trade and Industry provincial director Diosdado P. Cadena, Jr. said the activity is undertaken to commemorate the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Week which focuses on the role that micro, small and medium enterprises play to energize our economy.

With the theme “Ang Galing Mo Pinoy ! Go Negosyo!” Director Cadena said the exhibits will feature the OTOPs of different municipalities.

Notable products like handloom woven products from Miag-ao, rice wine and other products from rice of Pototan, bamboo products from Maasin, San Enrique, New Lucena, and mango fruits of Leon, Igbaras will be showcased, Cadena said as he urged the public not to miss the activity.

He acknowledged the participation of the Advocate for Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (AFTI) that has helped introduce several efforts in furthering the upgrading and developing technology for Ilonggo processed food sectors.

AFTI’s help can be gleaned through the kind of packaging and labeling of our Ilonggo entrepreneurs of their processed products, Cadena said.

The DTI-Iloilo director also said a few months ago the Arroyo government intensified the implementation of OTOP through a P15-billion credit fund earmarked by the Development Bank, which could help stimulate local economic activity.

He said one of the constraints of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise, is the access to funding and it is good that Development Bank of the Philippines responded to the OTOP program.


Iloilo marks SME Week with OTOP Fair

IN line with the efforts to promote and develop small and medium enterprises in the province, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in cooperation with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development (SMED) Foundation, Inc., the Advocate for Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (APFTI) and the Iloilo Business Club (IBC), a One Town, One Product (OTOP) Trade Fair will highlight the celebration of the SME Week.

The fair will run from July 9 to 15, 2007 with the theme: “Ang Galing Mo, Pinoy! Go Negosyo”. Out of the total 22 exhibitors, 20 are OTOP SMEs and 11 are APFTI-assisted firms producing fair trade products (products manufactured and processed adhering to fair trade principles).

An opening program will be held at the Lower Ground Floor of SM City on July 9, 2007 with APFTI Director Rommel Agustin as the main guest. Expected to be present are Governor Niel D. Tupas, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas and officers of the SMED Foundation, IBC and DTI.


The following activities have been lined-up for the whole week at SM City at the Food Court Area:The Iloilo SMED Foundation, Inc. is a multi-agency entity composed of government and private sector representatives that contributes to the promotion and development of SMEs. On the other hand, APFTI a non-government organization that promotes fair trade in the entire country provided business development services to selected participating firms

from: the Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

SM City Iloilo: Truly a tourism destination

In the many years that I have engaged in the tour guiding profession, I have come across different types of tourists with different expectations about what to find in Iloilo . Most of them are eager to visit the historical churches, old houses, beach resorts, food, and shopping places. For the last element, it is worth mentioning that tourists' shopping needs go beyond the obvious--souvenir items, such as t-shirts, key chains, paper weights and what-have-yous. Tourists often also look for a place where they can buy things such spare batteries and memory cards for their cameras and phones, extra pieces of luggage (just in case tourists decide to take home more of Iloilo than usual). This is not to mention a wide variety of food choices, enough to accommodate various food preferences and paying capacity. As tourists are varied, so are their needs.

SM City Iloilo happens to be, I have observed, the favorite of most of the tourists I have guided. This is true whether they be domestic or foreign, young or not-so-young, male or female.

I can recall one stand-out instance that may serve as an example. A few months ago, I guided a Japanese photojournalist that was commissioned to write about and take photos of churches in Iloilo, especially the Miagao Church in southern Iloilo . After getting that part of the job done, he requested to be brought to a Filipino restaurant nearby. For the rest of the afternoon, while waiting for his return flight to Manila, the same Japanese tourist wanted to have coffee and have a massage in place where there could possibly be a nearby place to download his photos. SM City was the most logical and preferred choice. Needless to say, that particular tour was a success, with the tourist getting his job done and leaving for home satisfied.

The same satisfaction is given by SM City Iloilo to many of my other clients. Students, teachers and LGU officials get to buy their must-take-home food items, such as biscocho, galletas, barquillos, etc. Souvenir t-shirts and knick-knacks are sold by tenants. And the craving for Ilonggo food (e.g. batchoy) is satisfied in the same establishment.

Regularly, unique tourism experiences also are offered by SM City Iloilo. I remember bringing a couple of Swiss tourists to the Fiesta in the City. There, my tourists and I were able to witness the Binanog dance presented by the Municipality of Calinog, Iloilo. They also were requested to take part in the ceremonial slicing of the biggest bibingka (rice cake). They were thrilled! They went home to Switzerland, taking with them more memories and stories to share with their family and friends. All comments I have heard, and expect to hear, from my clients regarding SM City Iloilo are positive.

SM City really is a tourism destination. At the very least, it supports all other tourist attractions by providing a convenient venue where several of tourists needs can be addressed. For this, many thanks are due to SM City Iloilo.

from: The News Today
link: http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/06/sm.city.iloilo.truly.a.tourism.destination.html

^^ oh bump. :)

That's right. tTwenty five thousand pesos monthly is not bad income at all. But the question lies on whether 90% of all workers back home are receiving 25K/month. As for me, there's no such single person in the Philippines. We're born with the idea to share whatever we have to the rest of the family (and maybe relatives as well). Unless the rest of the family are working and earning well.

About call center, I've limited ideas on how they run and how they treat their employees and what benefits you can get. If it pays for your insurance and can supply your needs and wants, then the job is really apt for the grab. Maybe why cities are trying their best to lure these call centers.

Heres the figure as far as I know that Call Centers offer as for health benefits for entry level and ordinary/regular agents 120k-500k medical insurance (with Affiliates like Makati Med, St. Lukes, Medical City to name a few big hospital). Plus if you're a regular employee you can enroll 2 dependents free of charge. For Supervisory & Managerial positions they range to a million. Now if any other private/public could top that(for entry level, I doubt so). That is why there is a lot of people shifting to call centers here in MM alone. The total package is good plus you have travel opportunities as well. Plus moving up to a higher position is FAST. Would you believe that my OM (Operation Manager is only 23 y/o? and earning 6 digits salary a month?) I myself has been promoted to TIER3 from TIER 1 in less than a year (that is already 2 promotions in less than 12 months...next is Supervisor or QA maybe.. ayoko dami na work nyan)

So just imagine the IMPACT if ILOILO CITY could host 5-8 Big Call centers (Etelecare, Teletech, ICT, People Support, Sykes, etc etc) with at least 500-1000 seater for eveyr Call Center in 2-3 years, Im pretty sure FAST FOODS like Mcdo and Jolibee will operate 24/7.

What I really like about call centers is that its an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY employer... it doesnt discriminate at all (you will see coworkers as young as 17y/o as old as 50+ y/o, I also have a coworker that goes to work in wheelchair, and you doesnt need to be a college graduate to work... as long as you have at least reached 2nd year in college pwede you may apply, gay or straight as well, bisan may tattoo ka pa nga daw preso pwede ka apply and work) as long as you pass and proficient in oral and written english. te sa gobyerno ya gradweyt ka pa kag makuha ka pa civil service exam...

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Early Morning in Downtown Iloilo

by etheriel (http://flickr.com/photos/etheriel/)

Iloilo City celebrates 70th anniversary as charter city

The Iloilo City will celebrate this July its 70th year as a charter city from its status as a municipality in 1937.

The highlight of the celebration would be Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas delivering his State of the City Address (SOCA) before the new set of the city council.

The celebration which falls on July 16, a Monday, prompted Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog to seek the concurrence of Mayor Treñas for a special session for the latter to deliver his SOCA.

Mabilog said they expect to listen to the programs and thrusts of the mayor so that they can align their legislative agenda towards the achievement of whatever priorities the mayor would lay down.

The vice mayor added that this will be followed up during their series of workshops for the formulation of the city’s Executive and Legislative Agenda (ELA), with the initial discussion earlier set on July 10.

The ELA which will be facilitated by the City Planning and Development Office seeks to synchronize the agenda of the two branches of the local government unit.

Iloilo City was declared as city government on Feb. 7, 1890 under the Becerra Law of 1889 during the Spanish regime. However, its status was reverted to municipality during the American rule.

It was on July 1, 1937 that it was again converted into a charter city. It was inaugurated as Iloilo City on August 25, 1937 and was dubbed as “Queen City of the South.” (PNA)

Hmm Im curious as to what will be the SOCA of Mayor Jerry! Tani new Projects i-announce na! Then announce the definite and final plan of New ILOILO City Hall! :cheers:

SPLIT ILOILO CITY
One city, two districts proposal revived
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

WILL splitting Iloilo City into two congressional districts be beneficial to everybody? Or is it just a ploy of some politicians who want to cling to power?

... Meanwhile, Kagawad Lex Tupas, a newcomer in the City Council said “we have to analyze the benefits and advantages of dividing the city.”
“I believe it would be better if the city is whole, aside from the present set-up which is united. We have also to deal with the legal aspects as to the requirements of a new congressional district,” Tupas told reporters...

Reacting to the city’s split, come-backing Kagawad Tony Pesina said: “It seems that I smell some smokes but I can’t confirm whether there’s a fire.”

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

^^ Who says we are splitting the city? We are not! We are not not making an Iloilo City North and Iloilo City South, right? :nuts:

We are just planning to increase our representatives to Congress. How can that be bad for us?

I see crab mentality on our honorable councillors' comments above. Are these the kind of people that we have at the city council now? :bash:

^^ Who says we are splitting the city? We are not! We are not not making an Iloilo City North and Iloilo City South, right? :nuts:

We are just planning to increase our representatives to Congress. How can that be bad for us?

I see crab mentality on our honorable councillors' comments above. Are these the kind of people that we have at the city council now? :bash:

Hmm For me it is to the advantage of ILOILO CITY as a whole. 2 districts 2 congressman = BIGGER BUDGET, 2 HEADS to LOBBY for more PROJECTS. Now the real story is IF the other district goes to RAul Jr and the other district goes to Mayor Jerry in the near Future, WHO WILL DELIVER the MOST IMPROVEMENTS and PROGRESS (infra, dev't programs, etc)? I think I'l go for the latter. In this scenario our City Mayor by 2010 then would be Vice Mayor Jed. Which I must say is more tahn qualified to take the job. Really interesting development. As a whole ILOILO CITY will definitely benefit from this proposal! Tani madayon gid!

SPLIT ILOILO CITY
One city, two districts proposal revived
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

WILL splitting Iloilo City into two congressional districts be beneficial to everybody? Or is it just a ploy of some politicians who want to cling to power?

...

Tupas also acknowledged that Iloilo City, which is bigger than other provinces in Panay like Antique, Capiz and Aklan, is logically hard to manage.

....

Though, Pesina added, “after all, it would be good if we have two congressmen".

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

What the heck splitting the city into two? That is something that they need to study carefully. If they will get more benefits for this set-up then that will be good if not better scrap it.

And... I think there is something wrong in the statement above. How will a congressman manage the city? Isn't it the responsibility of the mayor? Are they doing administrative job already?

MAX'S RESTAURANT SM ANNEX DELGADO BRANCH NOW OPEN!

The banners of Maxs saying Max's NOW OPEN spreading all over metropolis. This is the 2nd branch of Max's restaurant in Iloilo city. Chicken reastaurant are spreading around SM Delgado, In the front you will see the 2 storey Andoks Chicken, beside theres a Mang Inasal and Mc Donnalds. on the other side the Chicken Inato, and on the other side in front of SM Dept stores theres a newly opened Mang Inasal ground floor of La Sallette Bldg. Pictures of Max's Rest will be posted tomorrow

waaaaa!!! so many chicken house in iloilo!!! better check all of those chickens for bird flu!!! lolx ^_^

Bisan damo na chicken restaurant, but still all these restaurant are crowded during lunch and dinner time. Kasi iba ibang taste yan eh, pag medyo nag budget yong pera doon sila sa andoks at mang inasal dahil affordable at eat all u can ang rice, pag medyo class naman nasa Max or Shakeys, pag maraming anak nasa jollibee or Mcdo, pag galing abroad or manila nasa Ted's Lapaz batchoy.

^^ it only shows that iloilo city is a big market for these restaurant owners because even if there's now many of them, they still get crowded costumers during lunchtime!:lol: mostly students if i may add because of the many schools the city has. well, if the ateneo campus will be finished and starts accepting students, the trend of crowded restaurants during lunchtime will only continue!:lol:

Well, the 20-25K salary is basically a starting salary for a regular agent or for entry level positions As you stay more it tends to increase for some every 6 months or in a yearly basis. That salary range for seasoned agents are way much higher (they command higher starting salary. This 20-25k is exclusive of hazard pay, 20% night diff, food and transpo allowance, perf incentives and commissions. I think this is better paying job compare to other jobs like in a government which has lower pay. This is already a better job copmpare to any opther job back home. I have so many co workers in diff fields (bank tellers, med reps, clerks, med reps, med allies profs rnages from 7-9K)

The call center industry contributed much to a lot og things whenevr there is one. I must its not thje best job in the world but it more than pays the bills.

just my two cents worth :)

ciao! peace out!
That's really a good deal, I guess. As long as it can provide your needs and wants and without hassles, it's a good job. And you're right. It pays higher from other jobs in town, too.


hi im back again.

i believe this statement is true. been there, done that.

kung pede ka man lang makakita cuarta nga dako, ngaa maantos ka ca gamay?

unless you have a sentimental reasons and values.
Welcome back, Caloy. Nakayuhum man ako sa imo nga post. But you are right. It's just being practical, my friend. :)

pero ako ha, in terms of infrastructure, still as it is. i know that time changes things.

but can we make things work out without putting flyovers in the center of the city?

laway tulukon ah. tanawa bala ca taguig. taas man tani pero daw naglaway panulukan ko ah.

overpass gani, wala may nagapass nga tawo.
pero jeep man ya ca flyover. dangerous na ca mga balay around the flyover kay basi mafly ang mga vehicles at times bala kung may hubog. island gani da ca la paz pakadto jaro ca west, dumduman ko da cang una. pirme lang may suki nga vehicle gakabunggo.

fly fly fly, my butterfly...

opinion lang ni ha. ang magreact... gareact eh. hehehehehe...
ara man lang sa kilid sang city centre specifically General Luna Street. I hope that no flyover will be erected somewhere else in downtown Iloilo.


Heres the figure as far as I know that Call Centers offer as for health benefits for entry level and ordinary/regular agents 120k-500k medical insurance (with Affiliates like Makati Med, St. Lukes, Medical City to name a few big hospital). Plus if you're a regular employee you can enroll 2 dependents free of charge. For Supervisory & Managerial positions they range to a million. Now if any other private/public could top that(for entry level, I doubt so). That is why there is a lot of people shifting to call centers here in MM alone. The total package is good plus you have travel opportunities as well. Plus moving up to a higher position is FAST. Would you believe that my OM (Operation Manager is only 23 y/o? and earning 6 digits salary a month?) I myself has been promoted to TIER3 from TIER 1 in less than a year (that is already 2 promotions in less than 12 months...next is Supervisor or QA maybe.. ayoko dami na work nyan)

So just imagine the IMPACT if ILOILO CITY could host 5-8 Big Call centers (Etelecare, Teletech, ICT, People Support, Sykes, etc etc) with at least 500-1000 seater for eveyr Call Center in 2-3 years, Im pretty sure FAST FOODS like Mcdo and Jolibee will operate 24/7.

What I really like about call centers is that its an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY employer... it doesnt discriminate at all (you will see coworkers as young as 17y/o as old as 50+ y/o, I also have a coworker that goes to work in wheelchair, and you doesnt need to be a college graduate to work... as long as you have at least reached 2nd year in college pwede you may apply, gay or straight as well, bisan may tattoo ka pa nga daw preso pwede ka apply and work) as long as you pass and proficient in oral and written english. te sa gobyerno ya gradweyt ka pa kag makuha ka pa civil service exam...
wow. That's why almost all cities are trying their best lure these call centers to invest in their city.

^^ it only shows that iloilo city is a big market for these restaurant owners because even if there's now many of them, they still get crowded costumers during lunchtime!:lol: mostly students if i may add because of the many schools the city has. well, if the ateneo campus will be finished and starts accepting students, the trend of crowded restaurants during lunchtime will only continue!:lol:

Bisan damo na chicken restaurant, but still all these restaurant are crowded during lunch and dinner time. Kasi iba ibang taste yan eh, pag medyo nag budget yong pera doon sila sa andoks at mang inasal dahil affordable at eat all u can ang rice, pag medyo class naman nasa Max or Shakeys, pag maraming anak nasa jollibee or Mcdo, pag galing abroad or manila nasa Ted's Lapaz batchoy.

waaaaa!!! so many chicken house in iloilo!!! better check all of those chickens for bird flu!!! lolx ^_^
when it comes to food, ec Iloilo City is one of the best market in town. Amidst increasing number of these restaurants in the city, still you can see that there's more market to tap. Iloilo City population is getting bigger everyday and so visitors coming in and out of the city and province almost doubles recently brought by all these promotions, activities and conferences in our city.

MAX'S RESTAURANT SM ANNEX DELGADO BRANCH NOW OPEN!

The banners of Maxs saying Max's NOW OPEN spreading all over metropolis. This is the 2nd branch of Max's restaurant in Iloilo city. Chicken reastaurant are spreading around SM Delgado, In the front you will see the 2 storey Andoks Chicken, beside theres a Mang Inasal and Mc Donnalds. on the other side the Chicken Inato, and on the other side in front of SM Dept stores theres a newly opened Mang Inasal ground floor of La Sallette Bldg. Pictures of Max's Rest will be posted tomorrow
one of the biggest indications of our strong economy. Maxs, consider to be the high end resto when it comes to food chain will never expand if there's no market to cater. This is the good indication (somehow) that our economy has pick up recently hence opening of more resto esp Maxs. Well, awaiting for your pics, Collin. Btw, the best thing with Max is you can pay your Visa and Mastercard. Okay guid. At least you can treat friends without hassles and carrying cash on hand. :)

Hmm For me it is to the advantage of ILOILO CITY as a whole. 2 districts 2 congressman = BIGGER BUDGET, 2 HEADS to LOBBY for more PROJECTS. Now the real story is IF the other district goes to RAul Jr and the other district goes to Mayor Jerry in the near Future, WHO WILL DELIVER the MOST IMPROVEMENTS and PROGRESS (infra, dev't programs, etc)? I think I'l go for the latter. In this scenario our City Mayor by 2010 then would be Vice Mayor Jed. Which I must say is more tahn qualified to take the job. Really interesting development. As a whole ILOILO CITY will definitely benefit from this proposal! Tani madayon gid!
I think I am more leaning towards splitting the city into two districts for the same reason as well. But let's wait and see for the meantime. More developments will come soon. Besides this idea of dividing the city into two districts was conceived three to five years ago pa.

medyo favor ako ca splitting, medyo mas decentralized ang structure yet mas closely watched ang projects. If ever these will happen and two congressman will have a healthy competetion, panamiay distrito ah. kundi everybody happy. pero kung indi, palaway laway distrito ah.

pero tama to ang hambal before, ang mayor administrative, ang congressman, legislative. but it looks like nga there has this certain effect nga the congressman has bigger bucks to spend from their pork barrell. so, budget wise, if the congressman has influence, maybe we can have the benefit...

to space and kirbs, thanks sa pagwelcome back.

its nice to be back guid man... to all my fellow forumers... (ti daw ma oscar thank you speech, tama na)

back to topic, chicken?

hmmm. ang manok, manok kadamo na eversince pa, biskan kilid dalan, manok namit. di bala mga toto and mga inday?

sidewalk chickens are tasty. amo lang na gali halalongan... basi mahundred meter dash runner bala to the most comfortable place in the world.

its nice to know nga wala guid nagatahaw ang manok ca aton. nagadamo pa ano?

SPEECH OF GOVERNOR NIEL D. TUPAS, SR. DURING THE INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE
9TH SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN, JULY 3, 2007, AT 2:30 P.M.

Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico, distinguished members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan --- Honorable Richard Garin, Honorable Macario Napulan, Honorable Rodolfo "Boy" Cabado, Honorable June Mondejar, Honorable Art "Toto" Defensor, Jr., Honorable Mariano Malones, Honorable Shalene Palmares-Hidalgo, Honorable Jorge Demaisip, Honorable JR Salcedo, Honorable Jett Rojas, Honorable Jeneda Salcedo and Honorable Angel Briones, their spouses, children and other members of the family, my one and only Myrna Causing Tupas, department heads, other provincial officials, members of the media, friends, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon:


There comes a moment in our lives when we find ourselves in the company of people we may disagree with, but because of a formidable task that needs to be undertaken, we somehow surmount those differences of opinion and personality to work together so that common goals can be achieved.

This, I think, is the essence of democracy, and I am happy to find this concept at work as we embark on this new term as the elected officials of the Province of Iloilo. We may come from different political parties. We may come from different geographical districts. We may come from different backgrounds and persuasions. But all of us were brought together by the mandate of the Ilonggos to forge a common agenda for progress and development.

The season for politics is over. The time for partisan bickering and intrigue are past. It is now time for us to dialogue and seek understanding instead of conflict. We do not have to be friends to be able to work together. All we need to do is be willing to listen to what each has to say.

This is the singular message I have in mind as I speak before this august body on its inaugural session. There is much work that needs to be done. Iloilo province is poised to catapult itself forward and take its place as one of the economic pillars of the nation. The potential of the province is boundless. It is a province with a rich and fertile land, abundant marine resources, excellent transportation and communications infrastructure, outstanding educational system, and an intelligent, hard working people. Only our imagination can set limits to what we can do for the progress of Iloilo.

The just-inaugurated P8-billion Iloilo airport of international standards will certainly occupy center stage in all efforts to achieve development. It is an airport that each and every Ilonggo can be proud of. This airport is our gateway to the whole world. It will become a vital hub in the movement and transport of our products. It will usher tourists to our land. It will draw businessmen, the captains of industry. It will serve as a magnet for investments.

Because of this, we need to harness our collective energies to get the job done. It is not going to be an easy road that we have to travel. There are many obstacles along the way. We need to cooperate to remove those obstacles. Three years is a short time, and we cannot afford to waste a single moment quarreling about trivial matters.

The first great obstacle is power supply.

We need to build a dependable base load power plant in Iloilo to serve the growing needs not only of the province, but of its neighbors on the island as well, namely: Capiz, Aklan, Antique and Guimaras.

Almost always, the first question that potential investors ask me is: Will there be enough power in the next three to five years?

This is a serious question arising from a serious concern. Iloilo, being on the tail-end of the Cebu-Negros-Panay power grid, essentially survives on the excess power that comes from the geothermal facility in Leyte and other sources in Cebu and Negros islands.

Right now, Iloilo and the rest of Panay is getting barely enough power from the grid, and it is projected that by 2010, we will already be suffering from a power supply deficit. All of us know that development is fueled by power, notably cheap power, and the situation demands a call for action.

Hence, this plan to build dependable base load power plants in Iloilo.

At the moment, two big companies, Global Business Power Corp. and D. M. Consunji, Inc. are proposing to build 100-mW coal-fired plants using clean-technology, one in Barotac Viejo, and the other in Concepcion.

Both companies appear in earnest in pursuing these projects.

As Governor of Iloilo, I am also determined to see these projects reach fruition. The future of the province depends on these two power plants. Iloilo will become power hungry as more businesses and industries settle in our province, and we have to make sure there is enough power for them.

Another obstacle we need to dismantle is the seeming unwillingness of LGUs to adopt to change.

The Local Government Code of 1991 is now 16 years old, and there are so many deficiencies in the way our local government units were shaped by the Code that need to give way to innovation.

The bad habits of the past still seem to cling to many devolved departments, and their way of doing things to deliver basic services to our constituents have become irrelevant or ineffective.

During this term, I intend to pursue a dramatic re-engineering of our local government unit to bring the entire organization at par with the needs of the times. We will restructure departments, move personnel and even create new departments such as one for information technology with one goal in mind: make the Provincial Government truly responsive to the needs of Ilonggos and become an effective sparkplug for development.

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan will be an important partner in this undertaking.
I would urge each and every member to become an active participant in the on-going search for innovations and change. Let us focus our minds on how we can make the provincial government more relevant and effective in changing the lives of our people for the better.

The tasks placed upon the shoulders of the provincial government are Herculean in scope, and it has dawned upon me that our work can be enhanced by forging partnerships with the private sector and the national government.

On a smaller scale, such partnerships have already been established, and our experience has been very good.

For instance, we have partnered with Rotary International to run a milk supplementation program.

With an initial fund of $2,000 donated by the Rotary Club of Sae-Goyang, South Korea, this project has just received a grant of $12,000 from the Rotary Foundation to expand the project and feed more children with a glass of fresh cow's milk every day.

This project complements our own Batang Ilonggo Palangga Ko (BIP-K) where the provincial government has partnered with the National Dairy Authority and municipal governments to feed malnourished children with fresh milk every day.

These initiatives recently won the Province of Iloilo an award from Nestle Philippines as one of the top five health and nutrition programs in the whole country.

We will pursue such partnerships in other areas and strengthen existing collaborations such as the OISCA reforestation project in Ajuy, Iloilo.

Of course, I will continue the fundamental programs of this administration, which consist of the campaign against illegal fishing, illegal gambling, cattle rustling and illegal drugs.

During the past six years, we have shown what political will can accomplish to put a stop to many illegal activities. That political will is not going to slacken. It will not diminish. In fact, the resolve to eradicate these illegal activities will only be strengthened.

This is just the start of the term, and I look forward to working closely with each of you in the pursuit of our common goals. Suffice it to say that we are starting on the right foot. Let politics take backstage at the moment as we roll our sleeves to tackle the work at hand. If there be any politics in our work, that should be the politics of performance.

Again, let me reiterate that we should not allow our differences in opinion, belief or principle be a roadblock to development. Rather, we should draw from those differences more ideas and knowledge that would strengthen our policies, programs and projects.

With this, I say: Congratulations to the 9th Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Mabuhay ang Iloilo!

from: Province of Iloilo Official Website
link:http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=1

medyo favor ako ca splitting, medyo mas decentralized ang structure yet mas closely watched ang projects. If ever these will happen and two congressman will have a healthy competetion, panamiay distrito ah. kundi everybody happy. pero kung indi, palaway laway distrito ah.

pero tama to ang hambal before, ang mayor administrative, ang congressman, legislative. but it looks like nga there has this certain effect nga the congressman has bigger bucks to spend from their pork barrell. so, budget wise, if the congressman has influence, maybe we can have the benefit...
I think ball has roll in favour of splitting Iloilo City in two districts. I believe that this will be beneficial to all city residents due to the impact of funding and competition of two districts. They can regroup Jaro-La Paz-Mandurriao and City Proper-Molo-Arevalo. I hope this willgain strength in the coming days.

to space and kirbs, thanks sa pagwelcome back.

its nice to be back guid man... to all my fellow forumers... (ti daw ma oscar thank you speech, tama na)

back to topic, chicken?

hmmm. ang manok, manok kadamo na eversince pa, biskan kilid dalan, manok namit. di bala mga toto and mga inday?

sidewalk chickens are tasty. amo lang na gali halalongan... basi mahundred meter dash runner bala to the most comfortable place in the world.

its nice to know nga wala guid nagatahaw ang manok ca aton. nagadamo pa ano?

you're welcome.

Sta. Barbara in the process of revising land use
Saturday, July 07 2007 @ 06:33 PM BST

Provincial
The Municipal Government of Sta. Barbara is now on the process of revising its land use plan to give way for its development with the opening of the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) that will soon cater also to foreign flights.

Mayor Isabelo Maquino, who is now serving his last term as a local government executive, said that right now they are just waiting for the Provincial Land Use Committee to finish its review and approval of the revised land use plan that has been submitted by the municipal government of Sta. Barbara so they could implement it.

The mayor of Sta. Barbara said that since the NIADP has been inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last month there have been many banks, business investors that approached him for their proposal to put up businesses in the municipality.

"Because of the many investors wanting to invest in Sta. Barbara, we need to plan up well our land use so we would know where to locate these developments," Mayor Maquino contended.

He said the opening of the NIADP also brought new problems though like traffic congestion in their municipal roads particularly the ones leading to the airport that they would need to do some widening aside from rerouting the vehicles.

"The quarry sites near the airport that used to be classified as agricultural lands should also have to be reclassified as economic zone," Mayor Maquino contended.

He said that despite these many problems encountered, they are just too happy that Sta. Barbara is now moving fast economically with the new airport in operation there. (PNA)

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MAX'S RESTAURANT SM ANNEX DELGADO BRANCH NOW OPEN!

The banners of Maxs saying Max's NOW OPEN spreading all over metropolis. This is the 2nd branch of Max's restaurant in Iloilo city. Chicken reastaurant are spreading around SM Delgado, In the front you will see the 2 storey Andoks Chicken, beside theres a Mang Inasal and Mc Donnalds. on the other side the Chicken Inato, and on the other side in front of SM Dept stores theres a newly opened Mang Inasal ground floor of La Sallette Bldg. Pictures of Max's Rest will be posted tomorrow

Good news! Food business is really doing well in ILOILO! I hope my other favorite will come in ILOILO as well like TOKYO TOKYO, TERIYAKI BOY and Burger King.... tokyo because of eat all you can rice, Teriyaki boy for really good sauces, Burger King for bottomless drinks! wahehe Hopefully 711 will invade iloilo for more 24/7 chain of stores or even mini stop once teletech is operational (its in the business news of TPS right now that they are hiring for iloilo as well with 15K signing bonus! mayo pa gid na kung ara ka da kada referral mo na ma-hire you have like 4-6k) hala bira!

Sta. Barbara in the process of revising land use
Saturday, July 07 2007 @ 06:33 PM BST

Provincial
The Municipal Government of Sta. Barbara is now on the process of revising its land use plan to give way for its development with the opening of the New Iloilo Airport Development Project (NIADP) that will soon cater also to foreign flights.

Mayor Isabelo Maquino, who is now serving his last term as a local government executive, said that right now they are just waiting for the Provincial Land Use Committee to finish its review and approval of the revised land use plan that has been submitted by the municipal government of Sta. Barbara so they could implement it.

The mayor of Sta. Barbara said that since the NIADP has been inaugurated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last month there have been many banks, business investors that approached him for their proposal to put up businesses in the municipality.

"Because of the many investors wanting to invest in Sta. Barbara, we need to plan up well our land use so we would know where to locate these developments," Mayor Maquino contended.

He said the opening of the NIADP also brought new problems though like traffic congestion in their municipal roads particularly the ones leading to the airport that they would need to do some widening aside from rerouting the vehicles.

"The quarry sites near the airport that used to be classified as agricultural lands should also have to be reclassified as economic zone," Mayor Maquino contended.

He said that despite these many problems encountered, they are just too happy that Sta. Barbara is now moving fast economically with the new airport in operation there. (PNA)

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Good news again! yeah they should start rezoning and plan land use. I hope Cabatuan will do as well and some portions of San Miguel... hopefully they will be able to file a resolution that areas around NIA will be converted into an eco zone. Go go go!:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

^^ good for Sta Barbara. now is the time for reclassification or rezoning of land. At least they're quick to forward this concern to pave way for bigger investments along the area. Sta Barbara, above anything else, is the biggest gainer to the New Iloilo Airport Development Project. It will surely make Sta Barbara the new haven of business and investments in Iloilo. With rezoning of land, Sta Barbara will soon experience a boom in commercial, industrial and housing segment. Let's keep our fingers crossedthat this will be approved soon.

Good news! Food business is really doing well in ILOILO! I hope my other favorite will come in ILOILO as well like TOKYO TOKYO, TERIYAKI BOY and Burger King.... tokyo because of eat all you can rice, Teriyaki boy for really good sauces, Burger King for bottomless drinks! wahehe Hopefully 711 will invade iloilo for more 24/7 chain of stores or even mini stop once teletech is operational (its in the business news of TPS right now that they are hiring for iloilo as well with 15K signing bonus! mayo pa gid na kung ara ka da kada referral mo na ma-hire you have like 4-6k) hala bira!



Good news again! yeah they should start rezoning and plan land use. I hope Cabatuan will do as well and some portions of San Miguel... hopefully they will be able to file a resolution that areas around NIA will be converted into an eco zone. Go go go!:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
I go for BURGER KING. My fave burger chain biskan diri na ko sa London. namit guid man ila Burger kay grilled siya.

I hope to see the entry of 7/11 in Iloilo City soon. However, I would really love to have a bigger supermarket or department store opens 24 hours like here in UK - the 24 hours Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda. I loved to do my groceries at 4 am in the morning if not online.

With good salary, more shoppers will be in town. :lol:

An ecozone within the new airport's vicinity is a good welcome development. Sta Barbara, Cabatuan, San Miguel and Alimodian will definitely gain big from this new airport. I've heard they're build highways at the back ofthe airport going to Alimodian via San Miguel. Tiring, which the airport sits in is directly connected to the towns of San Miguel and Alimodian. More proposals for further development.

^^ good for Sta Barbara. now is the time for reclassification or rezoning of land. At least they're quick to forward this concern to pave way for bigger investments along the area. Sta Barbara, above anything else, is the biggest gainer to the New Iloilo Airport Development Project. It will surely make Sta Barbara the new haven of business and investments in Iloilo. With rezoning of land, Sta Barbara will soon experience a boom in commercial, industrial and housing segment. Let's keep our fingers crossedthat this will be approved soon.

Amen! Surely una mag abot da mga banks with ATMs...then other businesses!
Hopefully, Cabatuan follow suit and San Miguel to rezone because some area around can be used for depots, warehouses (wet & dry), light industry, terminals and maybe some mini hotels and foodshops etc etc:cheers:

I go for BURGER KING. My fave burger chain biskan diri na ko sa London. namit guid man ila Burger kay grilled siya.

I hope to see the entry of 7/11 in Iloilo City soon. However, I would really love to have a bigger supermarket or department store opens 24 hours like here in UK - the 24 hours Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda. I loved to do my groceries at 4 am in the morning if not online.

With good salary, more shoppers will be in town. :lol:

An ecozone within the new airport's vicinity is a good welcome development. Sta Barbara, Cabatuan, San Miguel and Alimodian will definitely gain big from this new airport. I've heard they're build highways at the back ofthe airport going to Alimodian via San Miguel. Tiring, which the airport sits in is directly connected to the towns of San Miguel and Alimodian. More proposals for further development.

Weee! hehe yup ur the man kirbs! Burger King Hamburger TASTE Juicy not bland like other burgers! Yes grilled taste better than fried. It brings out the meaty, juicy part the the patty. Well you can do some basic grocery at 7/11 or mini stop.

Wow! nice if they can PUSH thru with highway to airport for San Miguel, Alimodian connection. Then Alimodian/Leon can promote tourism. For example 7 Cities in Alimodian and Bucari in Leon can be promoted as ecotourism/summer destination with fresh produce like veggies & fruits. Wow mamahal na na da duta sa highway area. Maka inquire na bi sa Provincial Planner para makapwesto ta da lote kung diin dampikag maka negosyo sa highway in a very strategic location bwehehe:lol:

^^ we need to increase the number of private banks and ATMs outside Iloilo City. One thing we'd never experienced in the last 2 decades due to poor political will and or too much politics. Slowly, Sta. Barbara and Pavia will turn into new commercial hubs. Let just wait for another year to see more developments coming. MIGEDC is focusing well in terms of tourism, investments, infrastructures and economy. The city will further regain its strength and asserts its status being the regional capital of Western Visayas.

Weee! hehe yup ur the man kirbs! Burger King Hamburger TASTE Juicy not bland like other burgers! Yes grilled taste better than fried. It brings out the meaty, juicy part the the patty. Well you can do some basic grocery at 7/11 or mini stop.

Wow! nice if they can PUSH thru with highway to airport for San Miguel, Alimodian connection. Then Alimodian/Leon can promote tourism. For example 7 Cities in Alimodian and Bucari in Leon can be promoted as ecotourism/summer destination with fresh produce like veggies & fruits. Wow mamahal na na da duta sa highway area. Maka inquire na bi sa Provincial Planner para makapwesto ta da lote kung diin dampikag maka negosyo sa highway in a very strategic location bwehehe:lol:

burger king's yumy !

it's Wecky who told me about the proposed development. Alimodian, kuno, reclassified two years ago sang ila main roads from provincial road to national road for better funding and for preparation to the new airport. This means,they have to widen the roads into four-lane. Ambot lang how will they do it of butangan na lang nila pedestrian hub siguro sa kilid. However, wala pa kuno gin-budgetan tungod kay ang mayor before and Syjuco indi maayohay. Now, they're back in each other's arms so project will start pouring again. There's already a new road in Brgy Coline going to Tiring in Cabatuan, indi lang paved road pa. Then Coline to town center of Alimodian via the new bridge, Fernando Lopez Bridge. There will be more developments coming. Some of them indi lang nationally published kay pa-diutay-diutay lang ang development. Any idea sa San Miguel iya?

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paano magtago sini kay ma-change naman ang imae sa indi madugay. hmmm
(from Daily Guardian ini siya re Iloilo City's split up into 2 districts)

Btw guys, katalupangod kamo that Tupas SOPA this year is really vague? Wala na siya gin-highlight nga projects or etc? Why? Even the proposed New Government Center, IT Park in Magsaysay and Covention centre, wala guid na-mention.

burger king's yumy !

it's Wecky who told me about the proposed development. Alimodian, kuno, reclassified two years ago sang ila main roads from provincial road to national road for better funding and for preparation to the new airport. This means,they have to widen the roads into four-lane. Ambot lang how will they do it of butangan na lang nila pedestrian hub siguro sa kilid. However, wala pa kuno gin-budgetan tungod kay ang mayor before and Syjuco indi maayohay. Now, they're back in each other's arms so project will start pouring again. There's already a new road in Brgy Coline going to Tiring in Cabatuan, indi lang paved road pa. Then Coline to town center of Alimodian via the new bridge, Fernando Lopez Bridge. There will be more developments coming. Some of them indi lang nationally published kay pa-diutay-diutay lang ang development. Any idea sa San Miguel iya?

So far, All i now is that San Miguel will be part of the ILOILO CIRCUMFERENTIAL Road (not sure if C1, C2, C3 component) as well, I heard this from Gov. Tupaz long ago (2-3 years ago) sa SERBISYO PUBLIKO show sa IBC 13 hosted by Eddie Lacsi. So that if you"re from Oton you can Go directly to Leganes or Zarraga w/o passing thru Mandurriao, Molo and Jaro. Aside from that I know the Plans for San Miguel Public Market to be replaced by a modern 2 storey Market. Also the uncomfirmed reports of extension Hospital/Medical Facility of USA to San Miguel and Ayala Housing Development in San Miguel. Also the mayor is planning to build a ICONIC LANDMARKof St. Michael 50ft or 100ft so high( basta highest kuno in Panay, and visible several kilometers away) works to be done by HUBON MADIA-AS Group of Artists.

Other than that I have no other news from my beloved town.

Btw guys, katalupangod kamo that Tupas SOPA this year is really vague? Wala na siya gin-highlight nga projects or etc? Why? Even the proposed New Government Center, IT Park in Magsaysay and Covention centre, wala guid na-mention.

From what I notice Tupas usually highlights Projects that is almost done or already finished. Pag proposal pa lang hipos anay then pag underway na or U/C sigurado na ang press releases. Siguro para kung mention man ara gatupa na ang proyekto. Just wait for the NEXT SOPA.

How do you like the new SM Jaro colors?
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A flat-screen TV/DVD player spotted in an Oton Jeepney
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looks nice to me, napaka unique. i dnt know is there any floor on top of jollibee? narinig ko na gawing mini shopping mall daw, eh supermart lng naman ang nakita ko.

Mang Inasal Restaurant Time Square Brnch will start serving chicken to Ilonggo on July 16. WOW grabi 10th Branch na sang Mang Inasal sa Iloilo City.

Branches in ILOILO CITY:
1. MaryMart Mall
2. La Sallette Bldg
3. Regent Cinema Bldg.
4. Gaisano City
5. Molo Iloilo Supermart
6. Mandurriao Iloilo Supermart
7. Ledi Supermart Jaro
8. Robinsons Parking lot Bldg
9. SM City Iloilo
10. Time Square Bldg Gen Luna

Andok's Restaurant

1. Delgado St., infront of SM
2. Lapaz infront of Gaisano City
3. Diversion Road beside Honda Showroom
4. Jaro Plaza
5. Molo Plaza infront of Iloilo Supermart

Ang Bacolod Chicken nag closed na gli dugay na, the one infront of Sarabia Hotel. ang lote amo na ang ginpatindugan sang BPI Business Center kg Savannah Bldg.

Ace Hardware SM ANNEX maga bukas na this week,

Ace Hardware:
1. SM CITY
2. SM DELGADO
3. SM DELGADO ANNEX

BPI Business Center Gen Luna Highway Branch maga open naman this week.

IZUSU Showroom Diversion road NOW OPEN

From what I notice Tupas usually highlights Projects that is almost done or already finished. Pag proposal pa lang hipos anay then pag underway na or U/C sigurado na ang press releases. Siguro para kung mention man ara gatupa na ang proyekto. Just wait for the NEXT SOPA.

amo guid na ya dapat, kay kung magpropose sila people will expect, not just waiting for the time being tapos wala man kundi haslo.

as they open their mouth, people expect something to morph out ot their words into a physical evidence.

man kun magtikal ka lang, hanggang kapehan and inumanka lang. politics they need to make their words true or else, see you, so long farewell unless malakas kapit mo kag puwede o pa sila mauto.

medyo favor ako ca splitting, medyo mas decentralized ang structure yet mas closely watched ang projects. If ever these will happen and two congressman will have a healthy competetion, panamiay distrito ah. kundi everybody happy. pero kung indi, palaway laway distrito ah.

pero tama to ang hambal before, ang mayor administrative, ang congressman, legislative. but it looks like nga there has this certain effect nga the congressman has bigger bucks to spend from their pork barrell. so, budget wise, if the congressman has influence, maybe we can have the benefit...
I agree with you, mate. I think that dividing the city will be more of a positive outlook towards decentralisation and sourcing of funds. If you at the situation now, I think dividing the city into 2 congressional districts is a very good move. Why? Look at the projects of Raul Jr. They're all stupid. Wala sang ginahimo-an. Anyhow, let's keep the ball rolling in proposing the division of city congressional districts. Hala Bira !

to space and kirbs, thanks sa pagwelcome back.

its nice to be back guid man... to all my fellow forumers... (ti daw ma oscar thank you speech, tama na)

back to topic, chicken?

hmmm. ang manok, manok kadamo na eversince pa, biskan kilid dalan, manok namit. di bala mga toto and mga inday?

sidewalk chickens are tasty. amo lang na gali halalongan... basi mahundred meter dash runner bala to the most comfortable place in the world.

its nice to know nga wala guid nagatahaw ang manok ca aton. nagadamo pa ano?
Chicken na chicken talaga. Nice to see you around once again, caloy.

^^ good for Sta Barbara. now is the time for reclassification or rezoning of land. At least they're quick to forward this concern to pave way for bigger investments along the area. Sta Barbara, above anything else, is the biggest gainer to the New Iloilo Airport Development Project. It will surely make Sta Barbara the new haven of business and investments in Iloilo. With rezoning of land, Sta Barbara will soon experience a boom in commercial, industrial and housing segment. Let's keep our fingers crossedthat this will be approved soon.
It's high time for Sta Barbara. At least we see them moving and facing the challenge ahead. I also hope to see more bigger investments to be put up in the municiplaity. Sta Barbara, if doing well, will definitely benefits greatly from hosting the new airport and so with Cabatuan. But since the main entrance of the airport is located in Sta Barbara, no wonder Sta Barbara is starting to grip changes as early as now.

I go for BURGER KING. My fave burger chain biskan diri na ko sa London. namit guid man ila Burger kay grilled siya.

I hope to see the entry of 7/11 in Iloilo City soon. However, I would really love to have a bigger supermarket or department store opens 24 hours like here in UK - the 24 hours Tesco, Sainsbury and Asda. I loved to do my groceries at 4 am in the morning if not online.

With good salary, more shoppers will be in town. :lol:

An ecozone within the new airport's vicinity is a good welcome development. Sta Barbara, Cabatuan, San Miguel and Alimodian will definitely gain big from this new airport. I've heard they're build highways at the back ofthe airport going to Alimodian via San Miguel. Tiring, which the airport sits in is directly connected to the towns of San Miguel and Alimodian. More proposals for further development.
I agree with opening of new 24 hours convenience stores in the province. But of course, we have to assess the market first. Like Metro says, the entry of several call centers in the city and province will make a good impact on the city's 24-hr economic activities. Also, with more and more hotels sprouting around the city, and nightlife in Smallville is picking up, Iloilo City will definitely be lively 24 hours a day. But then again, we need bigger energy consumption, a price every major city to pay in the name of progress and developments.

^^ we need to increase the number of private banks and ATMs outside Iloilo City. One thing we'd never experienced in the last 2 decades due to poor political will and or too much politics. Slowly, Sta. Barbara and Pavia will turn into new commercial hubs. Let just wait for another year to see more developments coming. MIGEDC is focusing well in terms of tourism, investments, infrastructures and economy. The city will further regain its strength and asserts its status being the regional capital of Western Visayas.
good suggestion. The banks in Iloilo are highly concentrated within the city perimeter, making it the most number of banks outside Metro Manila. We need to start luring these banks to open branches in other towns outside Iloilo City. This will be start of devolution of economy in other areas of the province. And snce tourism and other economic activities are improving, it is very nice to make these ATMs available and accessible to all residents and visitors of Iloilo wherever they are. Also, another suggestion is building Jollibee, Mc Donalds and other fast food chain outside the city, preferrably a drive thru within the metro towns.

burger king's yumy !

it's Wecky who told me about the proposed development. Alimodian, kuno, reclassified two years ago sang ila main roads from provincial road to national road for better funding and for preparation to the new airport. This means,they have to widen the roads into four-lane. Ambot lang how will they do it of butangan na lang nila pedestrian hub siguro sa kilid. However, wala pa kuno gin-budgetan tungod kay ang mayor before and Syjuco indi maayohay. Now, they're back in each other's arms so project will start pouring again. There's already a new road in Brgy Coline going to Tiring in Cabatuan, indi lang paved road pa. Then Coline to town center of Alimodian via the new bridge, Fernando Lopez Bridge. There will be more developments coming. Some of them indi lang nationally published kay pa-diutay-diutay lang ang development. Any idea sa San Miguel iya?
Any development is a welcome move. We just need to act on it now. It's very important and vital to our development, and so we need to improve our infrastructures and service.

So far, All i now is that San Miguel will be part of the ILOILO CIRCUMFERENTIAL Road (not sure if C1, C2, C3 component) as well, I heard this from Gov. Tupaz long ago (2-3 years ago) sa SERBISYO PUBLIKO show sa IBC 13 hosted by Eddie Lacsi. So that if you"re from Oton you can Go directly to Leganes or Zarraga w/o passing thru Mandurriao, Molo and Jaro. Aside from that I know the Plans for San Miguel Public Market to be replaced by a modern 2 storey Market. Also the uncomfirmed reports of extension Hospital/Medical Facility of USA to San Miguel and Ayala Housing Development in San Miguel. Also the mayor is planning to build a ICONIC LANDMARKof St. Michael 50ft or 100ft so high( basta highest kuno in Panay, and visible several kilometers away) works to be done by HUBON MADIA-AS Group of Artists.

Other than that I have no other news from my beloved town.
very nice developments for San MIguel. I just hope they'll all be realised. San Miguel needs to assert their role in MIGEDC as well. Although the major role of San Miguel focuses on agri, food and housing, I think San Miguel's plain land is very conducive to host light industries as well including other big commercial establishments. The major impact on San Miguel development should there be, will be hosting a university or university extensions plus massive housing projects. I'm sure San Miguel is on the right track of development as well. They're just awaiting investors to come.

From what I notice Tupas usually highlights Projects that is almost done or already finished. Pag proposal pa lang hipos anay then pag underway na or U/C sigurado na ang press releases. Siguro para kung mention man ara gatupa na ang proyekto. Just wait for the NEXT SOPA.
This is a good strategy however, we're in limbo as to where our province's plans and vision in the next 3 years to come. Transparency of porposals, projects, etc, abve all else, is the best option in encouraging people to be proactive and entice businessmen to have a better look on th eprovince's development and strategy as well inorder to improve.

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looks nice to me, napaka unique. i dnt know is there any floor on top of jollibee? narinig ko na gawing mini shopping mall daw, eh supermart lng naman ang nakita ko.
By the looks of it, the expansion is seen to be very minimal. I hope they'll increase the leasable site by expanding horizontally and vertically. Siguro mga 3 storey and expanding on the entire parking space. Tani lang and indi lang facade sang building ang i-renovate.

Mang Inasal Restaurant Time Square Brnch will start serving chicken to Ilonggo on July 16. WOW grabi 10th Branch na sang Mang Inasal sa Iloilo City.

Branches in ILOILO CITY:
1. MaryMart Mall
2. La Sallette Bldg
3. Regent Cinema Bldg.
4. Gaisano City
5. Molo Iloilo Supermart
6. Mandurriao Iloilo Supermart
7. Ledi Supermart Jaro
8. Robinsons Parking lot Bldg
9. SM City Iloilo
10. Time Square Bldg Gen Luna

Andok's Restaurant

1. Delgado St., infront of SM
2. Lapaz infront of Gaisano City
3. Diversion Road beside Honda Showroom
4. Jaro Plaza
5. Molo Plaza infront of Iloilo Supermart

Ang Bacolod Chicken nag closed na gli dugay na, the one infront of Sarabia Hotel. ang lote amo na ang ginpatindugan sang BPI Business Center kg Savannah Bldg.

Ace Hardware SM ANNEX maga bukas na this week,

Ace Hardware:
1. SM CITY
2. SM DELGADO
3. SM DELGADO ANNEX

BPI Business Center Gen Luna Highway Branch maga open naman this week.

IZUSU Showroom Diversion road NOW OPEN

great commercial developments for Iloilo. More jobs for all Ilonggos and more rstos to dine inn. Let's continue promoting our city and the major hub of business of all types across the region. Iloilo City is developing by leap, which is a good indicator of our very robust economy at present.

Elementary school to get P1M
worth of projects for topping test
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – For topping the National Achievement Test (NAT) among elementary schools under the Division of Iloilo City Schools, Nabitasan Elementary School in La Paz district will be receiving P1 million worth of projects.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said this is Nabitasan Elementary School’s incentive.

“Starting with this, I will reward schools that will get the top slot in NAT every year, to encourage other schools to do their best,” Treñas told members of the City Hall Press Corps.

For school year 2006-2007, Nabitasan Elementary School had a Division Weighted Mean Percentage Score (DWMPS) of 64.79 placing second overall in the region, from its 15th place in 2006.

Guimaras topped in Western Visayas with 68.97 DWMPS.

Nabitasan Elementary School ranked first among the 52 elementary schools under the Division of Iloilo City. It obtained an average score of 85.39 percent in Filipino, Mathematics, English, Science and HEKASI subject areas.

Before entering first year high school, grade six pupils are required to take the NAT to assess their abilities and skills.

Nabitasan Elementary School also bested all other elementary schools in the region when it landed on the top spot in a reading test given to all Grade 3 pupils. The reading test includes both English and Filipino as subject areas.

Treñas lauded public elementary schools here for doing their share to reach the city government’s target of achieving zero non-readers by 2009.

The city government has initiated different kinds of interventions in public elementary schools to achieve its target.

The intervention programs are under Project JERRY (Joint Education Reading Recovery for the Youth). Since he assumed office as this city’s chief executive in 2001, Treñas made public school education among his top priorities.

Under Project JERRY are several programs – Project DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), Remedial reading, Adopt and Make More Readers Project, and the continuous conduct of trainings and seminars to improve the teaching skills and performance for teachers.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story2.htm)

Iloilo one-town, one product
fair kicks off today

ILOILO City - Quality Ilonggo processed foods, organic products, hand- woven products and gifts and house wares will dominate the One-Town, One-Product (OTOP) Fair on July 9-15, 2007 at SM Activity Center here.

Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena Jr. said the activity is undertaken to also commemorate the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Week, where we give focus to the role that the micro, small and medium enterprises play or contribute to energize our economy.

With the theme “Ang Galing Mo Pinoy ! Go Negosyo!”, Director Cadena said that the exhibits will feature the different OTOP of different municipalities.

“Notable products like handloom woven products from Miag-ao, rice wine and other products from rice of Pototan, bamboo products from Maasin, San Enrique, New Lucena, and mango fruits of Leon, Igbaras and others”. Cadena said as he emphasized that this activity should not be missed by everyone.

He likewise acknowledged the participation of the Advocate for Philippine Fair Trade, Inc., where with their help has introduced several efforts in furthering the upgrading and developing our technology for our processed food sectors.

AFTI’s help can be gleaned through the kind of packaging and labeling of our Ilonggo entrepreneurs of their processed products, Cadena said.

The DTI-Iloilo director also said that few months ago, the Arroyo government intensified the implementation of OTOP through the P15 billion credit fund earmarked by the Development Bank, which could help stimulate local economic activity.

He said that one of the constraints of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise, is the access to funding and it’s good that DBP responded to the OTOP program, which is a priority project of President Arroyo designed to create more jobs and added income for the people in the countryside.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

Iloilo City marks its 70th
anniversary as charter city

ILOILO City – This city celebrates this July its 70th year as a charter city from its status as a municipality in 1937.

The highlight of the celebration would be Mayor Jerry Treñas’ delivering his State of the City Address (SOCA) before a new set of city councilors.

The celebration which falls on July 16, a Monday, prompted Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog to seek the concurrence of Treñas for a special session for the latter to deliver his SOCA.

Mabilog said they expect to listen to the programs and thrusts of the mayor so that they can align their legislative agenda towards the achievement of whatever priorities the mayor would lay down.

The vice mayor added that this will be followed up during their series of workshops for the formulation of the city’s Executive and Legislative Agenda (ELA), with the initial discussion set tomorrow.

The ELA, which will be facilitated by the City Planning and Development Office, seeks to synchronize the agenda of the two branches of the local government unit.

The Municipality of Iloilo was declared a city on February 7, 1890 under the Becerra Law of 1889 during the Spanish regime. However, its status was reverted to municipality during the American rule.

It was on July 1, 1937 that it was again converted into a charter city. It was inaugurated as Iloilo City on August 25, 1937 and was dubbed as “Queen City of the South.”

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story4.htm)

Iloilo City to turn 70; Treñas to set priorities
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City will celebrate its 70th year as chartered city on July 16.

Vice-mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said the City Council is contemplating on having a special session on July 18 to celebrate the city’s birth.

Mabilog said he had talked with Mayor Jerry Treñas on the latter’s delivery of a State of the City Address (SOCA) to highlight the celebration.

“The special session might underscore the State of the City Address of the mayor for us to set the directions and priorities,” said Mabilog.

He added that Treñas’ SOCA might become the basis of Executive and Legislative Agenda to lay down the city’s priorities in the next three years.

How was Iloilo City born?

According to the city’s Socio-Economic Profile 2006, Iloilo City lies in graceful repose between the mouth of Iloilo and Salog (now Jaro) rivers – the strip of land so cut by the two rivers looks like a nose, hence, the name “Irong-Irong”, which means nose-like and later Iloilo.

According to the Maragtas legend, King Marikudo and his Queen Maniwang-tiwang bartered Aninipay (original name of Panay) for a golden “sadok” and a necklace to 10 Bornean datus who settled in the island.

One of the datus, Datu Paiburong was given the territory of “Irong-Irong” which is now known as Iloilo.

For 300 years before the coming of the Spaniards, the islanders lived in comparative prosperity and peace under an organized government and such laws as the Code of Kalantiaw.

When the Spaniards arrived in Panay, they establishment a settlement in La Villa Rica de Arevalo but the Spanish seat of power was then transferred to the village of “Irong-Irong” in 1581 to avoid the frequent attacks of marauders.

In 1616, a solid fort named Fort San Pedro was built near the mouth of the river to protect the Spanish settlement. The Spaniards finally established the capital of the province in “Irong-Irong.” The rapid economic growth of the place led to the opening of Iloilo Port to world trade in 1855.

On Feb. 7, 1890 under the Becerra Law of 1889, the City Government of Iloilo was established. Gov. Gen. Don Valeriano Wayler created the Ayuntamiento on Jan. 31, 1890, the date adopted by the Sanggnuniang Panlungsod as “Araw ng Lungsod ng Iloilo.”

By virtue of the Royal Decree of 1896, Iloilo City was given the Coat of Arms with inscription “La Muy Leal Y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo” in recognition of the people’s loyalty to the Spanish crown.

The people, however, were simply docile for when the fires of the Philippine Revolution spread, the Ilonggos took arms against the Spanish authorities.

On Dec. 25, 1898, Gen. Martin Delgado seized the city from the hands of colonizers.

Shortly after Gen. Delgado occupied Iloilo City, the Americans established its rule in the Philippines.

In 1901, Iloilo City was reverted the status of a municipality.

But Iloilo being a prosperous port, soon became the Center of Commerce and Trade in Panay and Negros.

Iloilo was converted into a chartered city on July 16, 1937. The surrounding towns of Jaro, La Paz and Arevalo were incorporated with the City of Iloilo which at that time only included Mandurriao and Molo.

Iloilo City was inaugurated on Aug. 25, 1937 and – in its flourishing age – was known as the “Queen City of the South.”

With the invasion of the Philippines by the Japanese, Iloilo City was occupied on April 16, 1942.

The Americans liberated Iloilo City on March 18, 1945 while the Philippine Civil Affairs Unit under the United States Army restored and rehabilitated the city.

Republic Act 1209 of April 29, 1955 authored by the late congressman Rodolfo T. Ganzon made the positions of mayor, vice-mayor and councilors elective. Ganzon became the first elected city mayor.

Today, Iloilo City, being the regional center and the major port in Western Visayas, steadily moves towards progress and development.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

^^ ^^ ^^ Guys: Watch out for the State of the City Address by Trenas. If ever it will be aired and printed, it will give us a good description on to where our city os heading. Take note of his priorities and projects. It looks like he's got so many things and laid out plans for Iloilo City in the next three years. Hala Bira ! :banana:

gud evening space, well its nice to know that the city is 70 years old. tigulang na gali ciudad ta.

Old but Renewing. The rise of the Phoenix kuno. he he.

Roadmap up on Metro Iloilo-Guimaras tourism, infra plan
By Florence F. Hibionada

Clear targets have now been established as tourism strategies and corresponding action plans and infrastructure plans for Metro Iloilo and Guimaras begin to shape.

In a recent workshop held with project proponents, a roadmap was drawn expected to bring a shared understanding of the project concepts. Shared understanding that will translate to better management of the project and ultimately, attainment of the deliverables or expected project results.

Participants from various government agencies, local government units and partners in the private sector worked on getting firsthand knowledge on tourism strategic directions and infrastructure strategic directions as strategy maps were then validated.

The Metro Iloilo-Guimaras integrated tourism action plan project and Metro Iloilo-Guimaras infrastructure plan is an Australian Government AusAID initiative under the Philippines-Australia Local Governance Development Program (LGDP).

The workshop as attended by working committees and technical groups involved laid down the system for better understanding of the teams involved. Validation was thereafter made on the earlier inputs gathered as targets were set alongside the introduction of LGDP functions in monitoring and evaluation.

The LGDP monitoring and evaluation component provides a system for establishing and aligning the performance measures of its multiple stakeholders. The workshop further provided the system that will ensure realization of what is envisioned by the local area development partnerships.

Monitoring and evaluation the LGDP-way is a four-step process that starts with target-setting then proceeds with monitoring, evaluating and rewarding.

Partnership Adviser Francis Gentoral explained that the workshop gave the participants the opportunity to be oriented with the "tools" needed in the said monitoring and evaluation process. From strategy maps to scorecards and measure dictionary, the roadmapping workshop pave the way for easier understanding of the project's components.

"Strategy maps" translates the vision and mission of local area development partnership sites into inter-related objectives. "Scorecards" on the other hand translates the strategy maps into measurable objectives and are the basis for tracking and measuring performance of the various stakeholders. While the "measure dictionary" serves as added reference document containing more detailed information on each measure as included in the scorecard.

source; {url=http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/roadmap.up.on.metro.iloilo.guimaras.tourism.infra.plan.html] The News Today[/url]

Investors invited as power supply improves

The much-improved power supply in the city, occasioned by the recent interconnection by the Panay Electric Company (PECO) with NAPOCOR, has emboldened Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to invite investors to establish presence in Iloilo City.

Treñas said the PECO-NAPOCOR interconnection has provided the city with adequate power supply to meet additional loads and satisfy even power intensive industries. He said the interconnection has resulted in a 15-megawatt augmentation to the 84-megawatt already supplied by PECO and Panay Power Corporation (PPC).

In a conference at the executive office Wednesday, representatives of PECO, NAPOCOR and the PPC assured Treñas of a 24-hour, 7 days a week uninterrupted service. With the interconnection, the city now enjoys a total of 99-megawatt capacity against present peak demands of 76 megawatts. This supply can only be disrupted by events beyond the control of PECO and PPC. Even then, PECO's special assistant to the president and CEO Randy Pastolero said that such disruptions, if and when they occur, would be isolated cases at most.

Treñas also asked the power firm to fix their distribution lines to minimize occurrences of localized power failures and to ensure systems reliability.

He said that aside from the reliability of supply, the interconnection will likewise result to reduced power rates - a development which the mayor added could provide more incentive for venture capitalists to consider Iloilo City as an investment site of choice.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/investors.invited.as.power.supply.improves.html)

Com'tee on domestic and foreign relations fit for Tupas, says Peñaredondo
By Maricar M. Calubiran

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Councilor Lex Tupas

A veteran City Councilor suggested that neophyte Councilor Lex Tupas be put as chair of the committee on domestic and foreign relations being one of the moneyed members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP).

Kagawad Eduardo Peñaredondo said Tupas is fit to the said post as he can afford to spend his own money in trips outside the country that calls for the presence or representative from the city government.

He, believes Tupas can afford the expenses and can wait for the reimbursements which usually come late. Official trips outside the country are being sanctioned by the government but subject to approval of all agencies concerned. However, there are overseas trips where the organizer shoulders the air fare and hotel accommodation of participants.

Peñaredondo's statement was in relation to the selection of chairmanships for the different SP committees.

The majority floor leader's statement was opposite to the pronouncement earlier made by Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, Sr. calling on the majority not to give committee chairmanships to opposition councilors Tupas and Perla Zulueta. It is public knowledge that the secretary and Tupas's father Gov. Niel Tupas Sr. had been at odds with each other.

Peñaredondo added that Tupas has the capacity to represent the city in international gatherings.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/comtee.on.domestic.and.foreign.relations.fit.for.tupas.says.penaredondo.html)

City Council's committee chairmanships up for completion
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) is expected to complete the chairmanships for its 27 different committees on this Wednesday's regular session. The filling in of the different committees is the council's first agenda in their second session.

The appointment of committee chairmen was agreed upon by the members of the SP's majority group after last week's first session of the council was devoted to the inaugural speeches of new and some old members of the city council.

Committees such the committee on ways and means and committee on environment are among the hotly contested ones. The two committees is presently chaired by opposition councilor Perla Zulueta.

The committee on ways and means is being eyed by Councilor Antonio Pesina while Councilor Eldrid Antiquiera wants the committee on environment.

Both, Pesina and Antiquiera belong to the administration or the majority group. Earlier, administration councilor Jeffrey Ganzon expressed interest in becoming chair of committee on ways and means but he later withdrew his plan after he figured in a verbal tussle with Zulueta.

Another important committee is the committee on appropriations. Currently, the committee on appropriations is chaired by Councilor Jose Espinosa III. None from the members of the majority expressed desire to get the chairmanship for committee on appropriations.

The position of majority floor leader is more likely to be retained by Councilor Eduardo Peñaredondo. While, Penaredondo's chairmanship at the committee on rules and ordinances is also being targeted by Antiquiera.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/city.councils.committee.chairmanships.up.for.completion.html)

Guv richest in Capitol at P25M declared worth, provl librarian 'poorest' at P30T
By Florence F. Hibionada

Governor Niel Tupas Sr. is the richest official in the Iloilo Provincial Government while the acting Iloilo Provincial Librarian is "poorest."

That is, if the sworn Statement of Assets and Liabilities (SAL) of said officials are to be considered. The document further bares self-declared business interests, financial connections and identification of relatives in government service.

The governor in a joint declaration with wife, executive assistant Myrna Tupas divulged P22 million worth of assets in various real properties built and purchased through the years.

The properties include the governor's hometown residence in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo with declared value of P750,000, a couple of agricultural lands with total value of P1.3 million and a beach lot also in Barotac Viejo worth P2 million. Other assets include a couple of mansions in Quezon City, one worth P5 million and the other P10 million. There is also another P3 million residence lot in Las Palmas, Jaro, Iloilo City.

Personal and other properties of Iloilo province's first couple include over P1.1 million in furniture and fixtures, over P1.3 million in jewelries, some P447,000 cash on hand and five vehicles.

The Tupas couple as per SAL declaration owes nobody a single centavo with no pending or outstanding loan or mortgages.

Actual net worth as declared by Governor Tupas stands at P25,662,771.01 with no business interest nor financial connections whatsoever.

A total of seven relatives were likewise declared by the governor starting of with children Raul Tupas, mayor of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo and daughter Niellette who also works in the governor's office. Tupas Jr. was not declared nor identified as a Tupas relative in government service. Other Tupases in government office are nephews Rolex Suplico ad lawyer Noel Tiampong and nieces Fioty Causing and Faith Balnig.

Meantime, in contrast to the governor's worth, acting Iloilo Provincial Librarian Noemi Viejon is the "poorest" among the officials of the Iloilo Provincial Government.

With net worth of P30,000, Viejon has one real property valued at P450,000, P30,000 in appliances and P30,000 in jewelries. However with loans and mortgages of P480,000 including a government loan and mortgage, Viejon's worth was down to P30,000.

The acting provincial librarian also has no business interest nor financial connections to disclose and has no relatives in government employ to declare.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/guv.richest.in.capitol.at.p25m.declared.worth.provl.librarian.poorest.at.p30t.html)

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Work continues in this portion of Brgy. Nabitasan, La Paz, near the Iloilo river, for a road going to the Benigno Aquino Avenue or the Diversion Road. The creation of new roads is one of the priorities of the current administration to decongest traffic in the city.
source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/)

^^ ^^ keep it all coming. More infra developments in preparation for more investors coming to invest in Iloilo. Kudos !


Nutrition council to hold 'Nutri-fun' Day in Maasin

The Provincial Nutrition Council of Iloilo will hold a "Nutri-Fun" Day on July 17, 2007 at Daja Elementary School in the municipality of Maasin as part of the province's Nutrition Month celebration this year.

Rosarie San Luis, Provincial Nutrition Program Coordinator, said the "Nutri-Fun" Day will feature several nutrition related activities to be participated in by the schoolchildren, mothers, members of the municipal and barangay nutrition committees and the local officials of Maasin.

The one-day affair will be opened by a program with Dr. Lilia Teves, Head of the Home Economics, Nutrition and Hotel and Restaurant Management Department of the University of San Agustin as keynote speaker. This will be followed by the opening of the food samples and games for the schoolchildren.

The event will also include the ceremonial planting of malunggay plants for the launching of the "Magtanum sg Malunggay" project.

San Luis said the project's objective is to promote the use of our indigenous foods with high nutrients contents.

"Malunggay is easy to plant and excellent source of Vitamin A and B and minerals such as calcium and iron. It could also go with any recipe, may it be fish, meat or chicken," said San Luis.

The town of Maasin has been chosen to be the venue of this year's nutrition month celebration of the province as it recorded the highest prevalence of malnutrition among pre-schoolers last year with 25.97 percent.

San Luis said through the holding of this activity they are encouraging local government units to sustain their local advocacies in nutrition programs.

Other local government units in the province were also urged to hold their own activities to highlight the celebration and hang streamers carrying the celebration theme: Healthy Lifestyle ng Kabataan, Landas sa Kinabukasan.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/nutrition.council.to.hold.nutrifun.day.in.maasin.html)

I think its confirmed...SM Jaro is being converted into a Hypermarket. The orange stripe tells it http://www.smhypermarket.com/


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looks nice to me, napaka unique. i dnt know is there any floor on top of jollibee? narinig ko na gawing mini shopping mall daw, eh supermart lng naman ang nakita ko.

speaking of Ted's Oldtimer...check this out :
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New Interiors of Ted's beside SM Delgado.
http://www.friendster.com/tedsoldtimer


Bisan damo na chicken restaurant, but still all these restaurant are crowded during lunch and dinner time. Kasi iba ibang taste yan eh, pag medyo nag budget yong pera doon sila sa andoks at mang inasal dahil affordable at eat all u can ang rice, pag medyo class naman nasa Max or Shakeys, pag maraming anak nasa jollibee or Mcdo, pag galing abroad or manila nasa Ted's Lapaz batchoy.

I think its confirmed...SM Jaro is being converted into a Hypermarket. The orange stripe tells it http://www.smhypermarket.com/
are they expanding the store or just basically changing the colour? Will it be a two-storey store or the same old one-storey Sm nga gin-refurburbished lang?

^^ ^^ I like the colur of TEDS. Very green, indeed refreshing to the eyes. Cool !

Coal-fired plant eyed in Iloilo City
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

A COAL-fired power plant might rise in Iloilo City if plans push through.

This was one of the proposals presented during a meeting between the Metrobank Group and its subsidiary Global Business Power Corp. (GBPC) with Iloilo City officials and business groups.

The Metrobank Group was led by its chairman Antonio Abacan Jr., First Metro Investment Corp. and GBPC president Francis Sebastian, GBPC executive vice president for commercial Arman Lapus, Metrobank regional head for Panay Lemuel Lao and GBPC assistant vice president for commercial Adrian Moncada.

GBPC operates the Panay Power Corp. and its expansion plant Avon River Power Holdings Corp. at Brgy. Ingore, La Paz, Iloilo City.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Councilors Eduardo Peñaredondo and Joe Espinosa III and Community Environment and Natural Resources officer Noel Hechanova represented the Iloilo City government.

Also present in the meeting were Ilonggo business executive Rex Drilon, president of the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, and Leah Lara, executive director of the Iloilo Business Club.

In a phone interview, Drilon said the meeting focused on the city’s growing demand for electricity and Metrobank’s desire to put up a coal-fired power plant in Iloilo.

Metrobank also wanted to find out how the local government unit can help in their proposed investment.

“It was a very interesting meeting as the Metrobank pushed the idea of helping the city’s power needs using coal-fired power plants. The Metrobank group said they will be using a proven, clean coal technology similar to the one used in Taiwan,” Drilon said.

Drilon said a Taiwanese firm, Formosa Heavy Industries, will be Metrobank’s industrial/technology partner in the proposed coal-fired power plant.

The Metrobank group initially eyed the town of Barotac Viejo as host of the coal-fired power plant.

But a proposal also came out to put up a plant right beside the GBPC’s existing plant in La Paz.

Drilon said it would be more practical and economical to put up a plant in Iloilo City “because the infrastructure is already there.”

“If the plant is located beside the existing plant in La Paz, the investor will not spend much in laying down transmission lines from a town to the city. We can do away with the P1/kwH wheeling charge billed by the National Transmission Corp. And this will redound to cheaper electricity for the city,” Drilon said.

Metrobank also assured that they can build the plant in just two years, Drilon added.

“If they start January 2008, the facility will be finished by 2010. It’s fast and that’s good for the city since we have a growing demand for electricity.”

Drilon said the business community is very supportive of Metrobank’s proposal “because a baseload plant is what we need to have a more reliable and cheaper power.”

“I respect the opinion of other groups and their proposals but the most viable is a coal-fired power plant. We hope that we will get enough people support for this project,” Drilon said.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

‘Split proposal’ doable
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

CREATING another legislative district in Iloilo City is possible if Iloilo City leaders can muster enough support in Congress.

Atty. Francisco Panes, legal counsel of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-6), said the Local Government Code (LGC) only provides rules and conditions on the creation of local government units (LGUs) and conversion of LGUs to another level.

“But as to the creation of legislative districts in a city, it depends on Congress. It is a congressional decision,” Panes said.

Panes said the requirements of land area, income and population stipulated in the LGC is on the creation of towns, cities and provinces.

Panes also said the Commission on Elections sets rules on the election of the provincial board members on a district basis.

“If there is such move of dividing Iloilo City into two legislative districts, we must study the case of Cebu and Davao cities which have two districts. It would be worthwhile to look into the charters of these cities,” Panes said.

Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter president Hans Sayno said Iloilo City could be ripe for the creation of another congressional district.

Sayno said dividing a city into two congressional districts “is a political statement,” there is a very big possibility that the proposal would be realized.

“If the population and the land area are enough, pwede gid (it’s very possible). As long as the areas to be divided are contiguous or near to each other, it’s doable. It’s a political statement of Congress,” Sayno said.

The 1986 Constitution (Article 6, Section 5, paragraph 3) sets the conditions of a legislative district: Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred fifty thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.

Paragraph 4 of the same section empowers Congress “to make a reapportionment of legislative districts based on the standards provided in this section.”

Based on the 2000 census of the National Statistics Office, Iloilo City has a total population of 365,820 with an annual population growth rate of 1.93 percent.

Based on The Daily Guardian’s calculation, the city’s population by 2007 could be more or less 418,000 if the 1.93 percent annual growth rate is followed.

Iloilo City’s total land area is 56 square kilometers or 5,600 hectares.

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr., a three-term Iloilo City congressman, has expressed his opposition to divide the city into two congressional districts.

In his message during the oath taking of Iloilo City officials last month, he said he resisted proposals to divide the city “because I want to preserve the honor of serving and leading the whole of Iloilo City.”

In his weekly cable TV program aired Sunday morning, Gonzalez said he still disagrees with the “split Iloilo City” proposal “but it is possible.”

The justice chief also cited the advantages of having two districts: “If I am a political leader, I can consolidate my leadership in one area. I can maximize my resources in helping my constituents.”

Gonzalez also said the number of city councilors will be increased and will be elected on a district basis.

The “split Iloilo City” proposal surfaced recently in view of the possible congressional race in 2010 between Mayor Jerry Treñas and Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr.

Most city councilors agreed with the proposal citing the economic benefits that two congressmen with P45-million pork barrel each can bring to the city.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

IBC, DTI: Iloilo has enough call center agents
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

BOTH the private and government sectors in Iloilo have assured enough human resources (HR) here to meet the needs of giant call centers in the metropolis.

Iloilo Business Club Inc. (IBC) executive director Lea Lara and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Iloilo) provincial director Diosado Cadena said a big pool of workers here can provide the call center companies with required manpower.

The executives were assessing the manpower requirement of Iloilo with the impact of call center boom.

“If only we could promote the industry so much not to saturate the local human resources. While we welcome call centers, we also invite Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) companies to come in. I think we have enough talents,” Lara told The Daily Guardian.

BPO includes call centers, medical and legal transcriptions, software development, architecture and animation.

Lara said the Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (I-FIT) will celebrate the 2nd IT week in August to actively promote the BPO sector even as a lot of key players already signified interest to support the activity.

“We look forward for more meaningful event like holding competitions among participants unlike before that we only had exhibits and lectures. We plan of contests on call handling skills, website preparations and software development, among others,” said Lara.

Cadena attributed the advantage of influx of graduates considering Iloilo City is touted as the educational center of Western Visayas, to fill-up the HR on call centers.

“We have 16,000 graduates annually – the local passing rate for call centers is also higher. If there will be companies coming in like those established in Manila and Cebu, there’s also the tendency for the Ilonggos to go home and work here,” Cadena explained.

Existing professionals might be also willing to work in call centers.

Likewise, the fresh graduates might not really ready to do the job but they are trainable.

Thus, Cadena said the I-FIT which has enjoined the academe should be ready for IT education.

“We have to enhance the readiness and capabilities of graduates to respond to the demand of IT-enabled industry,” he pointed out.

The DTI chief said existing call centers in the city including Callbox, ePLDT Ventus and Echo have employed around 2,000 workers.

There are also smaller companies starting to ride the fast-developing IT-driven bandwagon.

source: url=http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/] The Guardian ILOILO[/url]

‘Split proposal’ doable
By Francis Allan L. Angelo

CREATING another legislative district in Iloilo City is possible if Iloilo City leaders can muster enough support in Congress.

Atty. Francisco Panes, legal counsel of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG-6), said the Local Government Code (LGC) only provides rules and conditions on the creation of local government units (LGUs) and conversion of LGUs to another level.

“But as to the creation of legislative districts in a city, it depends on Congress. It is a congressional decision,” Panes said.

Panes said the requirements of land area, income and population stipulated in the LGC is on the creation of towns, cities and provinces.

Panes also said the Commission on Elections sets rules on the election of the provincial board members on a district basis.

“If there is such move of dividing Iloilo City into two legislative districts, we must study the case of Cebu and Davao cities which have two districts. It would be worthwhile to look into the charters of these cities,” Panes said.

Former Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter president Hans Sayno said Iloilo City could be ripe for the creation of another congressional district.

Sayno said dividing a city into two congressional districts “is a political statement,” there is a very big possibility that the proposal would be realized.

“If the population and the land area are enough, pwede gid (it’s very possible). As long as the areas to be divided are contiguous or near to each other, it’s doable. It’s a political statement of Congress,” Sayno said.

The 1986 Constitution (Article 6, Section 5, paragraph 3) sets the conditions of a legislative district: Each legislative district shall comprise, as far as practicable, contiguous, compact, and adjacent territory. Each city with a population of at least two hundred fifty thousand, or each province, shall have at least one representative.

Paragraph 4 of the same section empowers Congress “to make a reapportionment of legislative districts based on the standards provided in this section.”

Based on the 2000 census of the National Statistics Office, Iloilo City has a total population of 365,820 with an annual population growth rate of 1.93 percent.

Based on The Daily Guardian’s calculation, the city’s population by 2007 could be more or less 418,000 if the 1.93 percent annual growth rate is followed.

Iloilo City’s total land area is 56 square kilometers or 5,600 hectares.

Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr., a three-term Iloilo City congressman, has expressed his opposition to divide the city into two congressional districts.

In his message during the oath taking of Iloilo City officials last month, he said he resisted proposals to divide the city “because I want to preserve the honor of serving and leading the whole of Iloilo City.”

In his weekly cable TV program aired Sunday morning, Gonzalez said he still disagrees with the “split Iloilo City” proposal “but it is possible.”

The justice chief also cited the advantages of having two districts: “If I am a political leader, I can consolidate my leadership in one area. I can maximize my resources in helping my constituents.”

Gonzalez also said the number of city councilors will be increased and will be elected on a district basis.

The “split Iloilo City” proposal surfaced recently in view of the possible congressional race in 2010 between Mayor Jerry Treñas and Rep. Raul Gonzalez Jr.

Most city councilors agreed with the proposal citing the economic benefits that two congressmen with P45-million pork barrel each can bring to the city.

source: The Guardian ILOILO (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

as the saying goes, divide and conquer. time has changed, but the strategy always lingers.

split split split, with icing ha, banana split. namit.

I go for Division of Iloilo City as well. Divide Iloilo City ! Caloy, diin dampi balay ni Gonzales? Ano ayhan iya district kay pasayluhon ko na lang mga relatives ko kung diin wala siya. ha ha

I go for Division of Iloilo City as well. Divide Iloilo City ! Caloy, diin dampi balay ni Gonzales? Ano ayhan iya district kay pasayluhon ko na lang mga relatives ko kung diin wala siya. ha ha

tani wala cia ca jaro. :nuts: ambot ah, dont know where he live. dont care about him anyway.:lol: am i bovered? (well kung lapit cia ca amon, ti, computer says no guid eh).

I'm sure if the city will be split into two, Gonzalesrun district will be a laughable stuck of all. Because all the 45 million will be spent in building overpasses across his districts. I think it's the only project Gonzales Jr have for Iloilo City. I think he's a big joke in the lower house being a member of a very silent committee. In other words "pipi" siya. Pipitsugin aton congress__man?

^^ i think hes from molo. lol didto sya patindog sang overpass sa suba ahahah

^^ ^^ I think he's going to do it just to show how hi-tech his mind will be. Gabasa ayhan diri si acting Sec Gonzales? Remember siya bala ang proponent sang "wiretapping". Stupid little git ! Dapat pahalinon na ina siya ni Gloria. He's more a liability than an assets, or may an ass__ts.

what about the freedom of speech?
nano na lang na kung puro overpass. tani mga proposal niya guinapanumdon niya guid tani cing maayo.

haaay, basi mapahimo cia mga bago taytay, pero before cina, mapakutkot na cia anay pahimo suba.

^^ maybe. About sa freedom of speech, may ara gid man sa aton. Problem is pag siya ang nakontra mo kay madumot siya. I'm glad he's from Molo. He can stay there for all his life. I'm thinking tagaJaro siya kay kaluoy man ang Jaro just in case. Imagine how snotty the old man is? Isa pa, si acting secretary Gonzales, wala man. Puro lang hambal. Wala lang abi sang may nagapatol siya iya kay daw may tupak siya eh. I wonder why our government is hiring him. With Gonzales around, DOJ will always be DOI Department of Injustice.

In criticising Raul Jr's work in Iloilo City, I hope we can convey the message on how he's faring when it comes to projects, etc. At least biskan kurakot si Lopez Vito before, you can see some of his projects until now. The Diversion Road, the green signs all over the city (tani pinturahan bago), etc. With Gonzales, for six years as the city's congressmen, wala ako nakita pet project niya. All projects in the city is by the efforts of Trenas. Basi second the motion na lang siya. Puwede lang siya mangin runner up sa contest, indi na siya queen.

^^ oist, intriga na ha. anong queen?

favourite colour mo day?

Fuschia (ambot kung amo guid man na ang spelling).

Can you spell it?

Ha, ay puede red na lang?

kidding aside, gali? nano man na man, indi niya na project ang flyover?

gamay lang nga queen eh .... queenie.

The flyover is given directly by PGMA as requested by Trenas because of city's heavy traffic. It's not Gonzales project kay most of the congressmen's projects has a name attached to it. It's Tulay ng Pangulo project identifying 70 flyovers across the Philippines. The only flyover projects under construction at the moment are 2 in Bulacan, 2 in Pampanga and 4 in Iloilo. The rest of 62, I have no idea kung diin nila ginbutang. I'm sure will see more flyovers across the country soon. Baka Manila pa lang, 1/3 of 60 (20) are intended for them.

Frisbee fever grips Iloilo City
By Ma. Diosa Labiste
Inquirer
Last updated 03:07am (Mla time) 07/07/2007

ILOILO CITY – No longer would the Ilonggo people consider frisbee a game of catch for dogs after Iloilo City witnessed the first Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at La Paz district plaza on June 30.

Hosted by the 9-month-old Iloilo Ultimate Club, the event brought together players from Manila and Boracay, who were the favorites to grab the top posts.

It was the Iloilo club’s second time to join any tournament after the first in May in Boracay. While they finished last in a five-team round robin match on Saturday, the Ilonggo team considered it an honor to be throwing discs with the strong players in the country.

Just before dark, the rain-soaked players decided to declare two teams from Boracay in first place; Manila, second; Iloilo team 1, third; and Iloilo team 2, fourth.

Playing the game

Frisbee is played with a flying disc, but it is far from a mere throwing game. It combines the highpoints of popular sports—the passing and the fluidity of soccer, the jumps and pivots of basketball, and the thrilled touchdown of football.

Much like soccer and football, the game is played on a rectangular patch with end zones or scoring areas. It’s a fast-paced, almost no-contact sport that allows women to play alongside men, three to four in a team of seven in every game.

A growing sport, frisbee is under the watch of Philippine Ultimate Sport, which has at least 500 members spread in more than a dozen clubs all over the country.

Some clubs have online presence in websites, as well as Friendster, blogs and YouTube. They give insight into their growth, seriousness in promoting the game, and age level.

‘Arf, arf, arf’

Iloilo’s first taste of the ultimate frisbee came in July 2006 when a young Ilonggo professional, Dale John Sotelo, got a phone call from another Ilonggo yuppie, Felix Ray Villa, to play frisbee.

Villa didn’t know that he was a varsity player in New York’s Bronx Science High School from 1992 to 1995. In 1996, while on vacation in Iloilo City, Sotelo introduced the disc but it never caught interest then.

In September last year, Sotelo and his cousin, Rodolfo Besa, and two women friends, June Ann Rosales and Zaza Sermonia, brought the game to the football field of Central Philippine University. Instead of toasting the new game, bystanders were shouting “Arf, arf, arf.”

Sotelo and his friends moved to La Paz plaza and were able to assemble a team from bystanders and passersby, who could not resist tossing the disc.

Base of the game

In the next three months, the plaza became the base of the game, now having as players doctors, nurses, a lawyer, a policeman, students and pastors. From the converts came dedicated members like Angelo Robite, Paul Abaygar, Raessan Sancio, Noroding Batokapal, Esmael Sultan, Anabelle Bolivar and Janice Intila.

Abaygar and Sancio are nursing students who find time to play frisbee in between hospital duties and schoolwork. “It relieves us of stress and keeps us alert,” said Sancio.

Abaygar and Robite decided to bring back the game to the CPU and, this time, it drew many students.

The CPU group eventually provided the members of the Iloilo Ultimate Club that represented the city in the 2007 Asian Beach Ultimate Tournament in Boracay in May.

The club placed 12th out of the 16 teams that competed. It was composed of Sotelo, Abaygar, Sancio, Neco French Tupas, Olivier Togonon, Rey Ben Lataquin, Jonel Baulinao, P.R. Melo, January Conlu, Liza Marie Lacal and Sultan.

Sotelo said it was “not bad for their virgin experience in an official competition.”

The Iloilo Ultimate Club has 70 members, 20 of them women.

Sponsorship for the Iloilo tournament was not much of a problem, said Sotelo. Most of the donors were friends of the local players, and Sotelo took it as a sign that the ultimate frisbee game is on the rise.

source: The Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=75288)

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source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (www.dailyinformer.info)

DA trains Iloilo media to become entrepreneurs

The Department of Agriculture regional field unit six has started its training for media practitioners covering the agriculture beat for them to start their own income generating projects.

Together with the agricultural information officers from the provinces of Iloilo and Capiz, they underwent a “Media Entrepreneurial Skills Training on Meat Processing.” According to regional agriculture and fishery information division OIC chief Juvy Gaton, the media practitioners called as the DA Press Corps are the first to go through such training in the whole of Western Visayas.

“It is important that their income generating potential be given attention so that they can have added income and livelihood aside from their current jobs,” she said.

With the theme “Pagpalapnag sang Teknolohiya Paagi sa Media” (spreading use of technology through the media), the training seeks to educate and give information to the members of the media, especially about income generating projects.

Meat Processing Center chief Melba Lipardo gave a technological demonstration how to make “tocino” and native sausage.

Next to be conducted is the training on how to make cured ham, scheduled on July 20.

source : The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1186&Itemid=137)

gamay lang nga queen eh .... queenie.

The flyover is given directly by PGMA as requested by Trenas because of city's heavy traffic. It's not Gonzales project kay most of the congressmen's projects has a name attached to it. It's Tulay ng Pangulo project identifying 70 flyovers across the Philippines. The only flyover projects under construction at the moment are 2 in Bulacan, 2 in Pampanga and 4 in Iloilo. The rest of 62, I have no idea kung diin nila ginbutang. I'm sure will see more flyovers across the country soon. Baka Manila pa lang, 1/3 of 60 (20) are intended for them.

Hala, I think I can see how the new flyover looks like. Because if they are to follow the San Fernando-Gapan-Olongapo flyover in Pampanga, its like made mostly out of steel and asphalt. No wonder it has a very short span of construction period.

Regarding the division of Iloilo City into two districts, is it an economic motive or political motive? Usually when a place petitions for seperation from a mother congressional district or province, it has political motives or economic motives or both.

Pero one thing's for sure:
Drilon is from Molo, Gonzales is from Jaro. :D

^^ ^^ time to change the address if he's from Jaro.

Disaster management work
both of gov’t, communities

ILOILO City – What is good about disaster management is that government has been working with communities in mitigating effects of calamities, as well as if possible, even trying to prevent them from happening.

Iloilo Provincial Civil Defense Deputized Coordinator Jerry Bionat said the national government is conscious all the while that disasters can only be dealt with appropriately if people are involved in the process.

“With this higher level of consciousness on the part of the national government, the Local Government Units (LGUs), the agencies and the private sector are motivated to give disaster management serious concern, as an element of sustainable development,” Bionat said.

Civil Defense Director Rosario Cabrera, likewise, said that government through the National Disaster Coordinating Council, had set up its major thrusts in disaster management, which includes upgrading of the forecasting capabilities of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), capability building for local government units especially in vulnerable areas through trainings and exercises.

Cabrera, also the vice-chairperson of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC), said they have already conducted disaster management trainings in all provinces in the region and will be conducting more for newly-elected local officials.

Further, she said that the RDCC has been strengthening and intensifying its information and communications system, to keep the agencies informed of the situation so that appropriate and immediate action can be undertaken.

Cabrera added that improving relief and rehabilitation mechanism is one important task the RDCC and its councils are continuously doing.

Generally, she said that much has been done, especially in mitigating the effects of disasters and preventing massive destruction to lives and properties.

In Iloilo, Mr. Jerry Bionat said the involvement of the communities have been tapped in hazard mapping activities guided by local indigenous knowledge and capacities to determine geological hazards in their areas.

He also said that to better equip the flood prone areas with early warning system, the Iloilo provincial government and the Korean International Cooperation Agency have agreed to jointly set up an automated devise in the Jalaur dam which will send out warning to all areas affected before the onslaught of flooding.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

Nice for Iloilo City to have two legislative districts sooner or later. But 1st of all according to the law, the city must have at least 500,000 residents, so that each legislative district must have 250,000 residents. :)

Hala, I think I can see how the new flyover looks like. Because if they are to follow the San Fernando-Gapan-Olongapo flyover in Pampanga, its like made mostly out of steel and asphalt. No wonder it has a very short span of construction period.

Regarding the division of Iloilo City into two districts, is it an economic motive or political motive? Usually when a place petitions for seperation from a mother congressional district or province, it has political motives or economic motives or both.

Pero one thing's for sure:
Drilon is from Molo, Gonzales is from Jaro. :D

Musta na Berns? Saw Markiboi during the launch of Large 8 Photo exhibit sa mall

are they expanding the store or just basically changing the colour? Will it be a two-storey store or the same old one-storey Sm nga gin-refurburbished lang?

Renovated lang na. Iloilo is not yet ready to have a hypermarket.

IZUSU Showroom Diversion road NOW OPEN

Nice jasper...mayo man kay damu na gid gabukas sa Iloilo

Com'tee on domestic and foreign relations fit for Tupas, says Peñaredondo
By Maricar M. Calubiran

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/lex.tupas.jpg
Councilor Lex Tupas

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/guv.richest.in.capitol.at.p25m.declared.worth.provl.librarian.poorest.at.p30t.html)

In fairness guwapo si Lex Tupas. Or sa picture lang to?

Thanks for the update Van and welcome back!!

Renovated lang na. Iloilo is not yet ready to have a hypermarket.

Pardon me for the blurry pics.

I might as well post this Saviour International Hospital render
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6328/imgp0432ue8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I don't know where they will put those 8-storey buildings and where the original structure will go..
Here's how i looks like from across the river.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4221/imgp0427ls3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Some updates on the flyover construction:

They have started to dig for the approaches.
http://img162.imageshack.us/img162/5697/imgp0295ci0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I still don't understand what the extra pillar is for..
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9773/imgp0297vq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/4936/imgp0256wx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ And so Iloilo City is really experiencing the power of habagat nowadays. Amo man makita ko sa Unang Hirit kon magreport si Love Añover sa traffic update that includes Iloilo, Cebu and Davao using 3G. Anyway, any updates about the flood project? Expect one of these days that it will flood in Jaro again. Sa san-o pa ayhan matapos ang sini nga problema sang Jaro ai?

Interior shots of New Iloilo Airport Pre-Departure Area with a very very Ilonggo style of music (always during Sundays!) hehehehe!!!!
I9T79S55V4A

Pardon me for the blurry pics.

I might as well post this Saviour International Hospital render
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6328/imgp0432ue8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I don't know where they will put those 8-storey buildings and where the original structure will go..
Here's how i looks like from across the river.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4221/imgp0427ls3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



When the construction will start? Hopefully they can start by this year.

[QUOTE=IAMME;14195554]Pardon me for the blurry pics.

I might as well post this Saviour International Hospital render
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/6328/imgp0432ue8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I don't know where they will put those 8-storey buildings and where the original structure will go..
Here's how i looks like from across the river.
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4221/imgp0427ls3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

hmm maybe they're planning to reclaim the surrounding area?

- DTI names bamboo, processed foods, bangus ...


Provincial
10 - DTI names bamboo, processed foods, bangus as Iloilo's prime products

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has identified bamboo, processed foods and bangus as the top three selling products of Iloilo, making waves in the international market.

DTI Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena said bamboo has been continuously exported abroad. The produce, which is more of a mixed product, has caught the interest of the foreign market.

For her part, Iloilo Producers Association (IPA) Board of Director Agnes Tirol said that as an entrepreneur, she noticed that processed foods from Iloilo are penetrating the international market.

Most of these products are exported to the United States and Europe.

On the other hand, Cadena said Iloilo bangus production has also its own market in Europe.

He said some of these products are part of the One-Town, One Product (OTOP) program where the identified banner product of one local government unit is being developed and packaged to suit the taste of their target market.(PNA)


:banana:

P3 M potable water system for relocation site inaugurated today

By Maricar M. Calubiran

The P3 million potable water system project in Brgy. Sooc, Arevalo will be inaugurated today. The water system is a joint project of the Iloilo City government and the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD).


The water system will benefit the families who are living in the city's relocation site and those from families who are recipients of Gawad Kalinga (GK) housing projects. The non-availability of potable water supply is one of concerns of the relocated families.

According to Mayor Jerry Treñas, the city gave a counterpart of P2 million to the water system project. The remaining P1 million is the MIWD's counterpart. The residents are required to apply first with the water district to have a legal water connection.

Presently, the water district has a promotion wherein an applicant can pay on a staggered basis the calculated payment for water connection. This scheme has encouraged a lot of consumers to avail of the opportunity.

:banana:

The Saviour International Hospital expansion looks grand and I'm really looking forward to it. By the looks of it, they'll going to reclaim some land on its right side and nabakal na nila siguro ang lupa nga iban sa pihak nga gilid nila. It's not the big structure kung tan-awon mo. I think they have enough space gid for this expansion kay bati ko some lots surrounding the hospital, nabakal na nila. Plus the fact that the Carpenter's Bridge is due for expansion as well so timing gid ini. Another growth area within the city. Molo will see more business growth. Amo na nga damo suki ang Andoks kag Chowking sa Molo tungod sa SIH. Damo nagapa-deliver sang pagkaon from these two foodstores.

City officials urged to
revise traffic system
By Niña Jane A. Souribio

The transport sector here has urged the City Council to deliver swift actions to address the worsening traffic problems in the city even as they pushed for the appointment of Councilor Erwin Plagata to head the Council committee on transportation.

At least 13 transport groups, including the Iloilo City Alliance of Drivers' Association (ICADA), which had been divided for years now over transport issues and the City Loop Operators and Drivers Jeepney Association (CLODJA) have reportedly manifested their support to Plagata to replace Councilor Joe Espinosa III as committee chairman.

Although the City Council has not yet confirmed this, persistent reports have been coming out that Plagata will be the next transport committee chairman.

REPEAL THE PBO

The City Council, even way back the time of former Vice Mayor Guillermo Dela Llana, has been urged to repeal the controversial Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) as it failed to solve the perennial traffic problems in major city streets.

Plagata said he welcomed the support of the transports groups but denied he courted them to take the committee.

The complete line up of committee chairmanship is expected to be announced today as the City Council will have its second regular session this afternoon.

LINE-UP

Earlier, Vice Mayor Patrick Jed Mabilog said the line up would be decided on July 6. However, the City Council failed to finalize it as councilors reportedly were still disputing over several committees.

The administration-dominated City Council has not yet also formally announced if opposition Councilors Perla Zulueta and Nielex Tupas will get “juicy committees.”

Although the City Council still observes the principle of the equity of the incumbent, it is not yet certain if Zulueta will keep the committee on ways and means.

source: The ILOILO Daily Guardian (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1197&Itemid=137)

http://dailyinformer.info/images/stories/11%20july.jpg

OTOP program goes full swing in Iloilo

The One Town One Product (OTOP)program, a top economic project of the government, goes full swing in Iloilo province, including the capital Iloilo City.

Trade and Industry Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena said the 42 municipalities and one component city of the Province of Iloilo as well as Iloilo City have already identified their respective banner products under OTOP.

However, there are local government units whose OTOP can be considered as within the advance stage of competition while there are those that are yet to be developed.

The DTI director cited bamboo furniture and furnishings, hand woven products, abaca craft, pineapple wine, rice wine, organic wine, delicacies, processed foods and ginger brew as among the model products of OTOP.
These products were developed by the municipalities of Maasin, Miag-ao, Oton, Janiuay, San Joaquin, Pototan, Estancia, Leon, Tigbauan, Badiangan, Barotac Viejo, Passi City, and Iloilo City.

The model products are now being shown at the OTOP Fair that kicked off Monday at the SM City activity center, serving as one of the highlights of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) week celebration.

On the other hand, Cadena said other towns should look into developing their products by engaging their SMEs into further training, technology updating and attitudinal upgrading.

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=13&Itemid=132)

The Saviour International Hospital expansion looks grand and I'm really looking forward to it. By the looks of it, they'll going to reclaim some land on its right side and nabakal na nila siguro ang lupa nga iban sa pihak nga gilid nila. It's not the big structure kung tan-awon mo. I think they have enough space gid for this expansion kay bati ko some lots surrounding the hospital, nabakal na nila. Plus the fact that the Carpenter's Bridge is due for expansion as well so timing gid ini. Another growth area within the city. Molo will see more business growth. Amo na nga damo suki ang Andoks kag Chowking sa Molo tungod sa SIH. Damo nagapa-deliver sang pagkaon from these two foodstores.

Hehe dont forget as well na may call center da sa MOLO and ePLDT Ventus (babaw sang Molo Iloilo Supermart) thats why buhibuhi da ang Andoks kag Chowking... kag ang Coffe Break sa front sang ePLDT is 24/7 as well. Plus ara pa da ang SIH for expansion which is also 24/7 ay te. Thats how BIG is the IMPACT of a call center in the area. Yup, the design is really grand a welcome sight to an ever improving ILOILO Skyline...

nice pics IAMEE... ay lihog lang basi maka kadto ka Port Area may gin post ako sa Infra Thread about on going construction basi pa lng ma-picturan mo... TY in advance. :banana:

Renovated lang na. Iloilo is not yet ready to have a hypermarket.
Thank you Van. At least we are well-informed kung ano ang nagakatabo dira sa aton. How I wish they'll expand to cater more shoppers in town. But there you go, basta may improvement, okay gid ina. Besides kabudlay man gid mag-expand sang SM sa Jaro because residential na ang sa likod. And with easier accessibility sa halos tanan, I don't think the owner of those houses sa palibot will sell their properties sa SM.

Hehe dont forget as well na may call center da sa MOLO and ePLDT Ventus (babaw sang Molo Iloilo Supermart) thats why buhibuhi da ang Andoks kag Chowking... kag ang Coffe Break sa front sang ePLDT is 24/7 as well. Plus ara pa da ang SIH for expansion which is also 24/7 ay te. Thats how BIG is the IMPACT of a call center in the area. Yup, the design is really grand a welcome sight to an ever improving ILOILO Skyline...

nice pics IAMEE... ay lihog lang basi maka kadto ka Port Area may gin post ako sa Infra Thread about on going construction basi pa lng ma-picturan mo... TY in advance. :banana:
Nalipat gid ko tuod sang ePLDT Ventus. I think they're looking for a place for expansion too. Gee, MOlo, the old Iloilo district is turning into a 24 hour commercial districts slowly. And yes, the expansion of this hospital is a very good welcome indeed for people of Molo. By the looks of it, it can even beat any other tertiary private hospitals in the city. If IDC, IMH and SPH will not do anything for expnasion, I think SIH will get the bulk of high-end customers/patients in Iloilo City and neighbouring provinces in Western Visayas.

In fairness guwapo si Lex Tupas. Or sa picture lang to?

Gwapo gid man mga kabataan ni Tupas, Ive seen some of them personally like si JunJun (Jr) and the other one ang Mayor sang Barotac Viejo. Mga alamon pa...so expect to see more of Tupases in ILOILO politics in the coming years...

SMEs urged to observe good practices to reach int'l market
By Maricar M. Calubiran

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/10/otop.fair.jpg
From left, APFTI Exec. Dir Rommel Agustin, IPA Dir. Agnes
Tirol, DTI Provincial Dir. Diosdado Cadena, IBC Exec. Dir.
Lea Lara, and Mr Florendo Besana in a press conference
before the start of the One Town One Product Fair 2007.
A. Chris Fernandez photo

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena Jr. suggested that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the province should observe current good manufacturing practices and hazard analysis critical control points for their products to reach the international market.

The current good manufacturing practices includes the improvement of working areas lay-out, handling of equipment and other related facilities and proper of handling of the products itself especially the processed foods. While, the hazard analysis critical control points deal on the different levels or procedures that producers have implemented and are prone to defects. Its primary concern is on the sanitation and shelf-life of the products.

Currently, the department and other related groups involved in the One Town One Product (OTOP) program is focusing their efforts on the bamboo industry and processed mango products.

Mango processing which has as its products dehydrated mango, mango juice and jams, is made by the Trappist Monastery in the island-province of Guimaras.

Cadena lamented that even in the new Iloilo Airport of International Standards processed mango products displayed and sold inside the airport came from Cebu.

For the bamboo industry, Cadena said the bamboos coming from the town of Maasin are much better in quality compared with those coming from other areas in the country. However, there are no investors who could offer technical help in producing quality bamboo products.

Cadena, however, noted that producers should also strengthen and make themselves felt in the local market. He said producers should ensure quality on their products even in the domestic.

Cadena said there are certain segments in the domestic market that are particular of the products they are buying. They (producers) should not take for granted the purchasing capacity of the local consumers, he said.

In yesterday's press conference before the opening of the OTOP Fair 2007, Cadena stressed that local producers should adapt with the new technologies in order to succeed in their chosen business.

The trade fair will give the SMEs the opportunity for more exposures and same time enable their products to be showcased in different levels.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/10/smes.urged.to.observe.good.practices.to.reach.intl.market.html)

When the construction will start? Hopefully they can start by this year.



hmm maybe they're planning to reclaim the surrounding area?
Wit the upcoming construction of Saviour International Hospital expansion, I'm seeing a dawn of medical revolution and renewal for the City of Iloilo and Western Visayas and start of mid-rise building boom inthe metropolis.

Is the Iloilo Doctor's Hospital and Medical Center 8-storey Medical Arts Building can equal the rendering of the SIH? The battle of who rules the city's healthcare. But I heard that Iloilo Doctor' College nursing students and University of San Agustin nursing students will have an affiliation in this hospital soon. They're on the process of signing the memo at present.

anybody can post the rendering of the new dormitory-cum-MAB of Iloilo Mission Hospital and ...

the five-storey expansion of West Visayas State University Medical Center?

Thanks.

Welcome to the Iloilo Fashion Thread. This thread will look at several developments of Iloilo Fashion Industry, and how fashion evolves in Iloilo. Thanks.

A fashion flashback at SM

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It's a fashion blast from the past as SM takes on a retro vibe in its latest fashion collection!

Suddenly, what's old is hip and new again with fresh details for a new generation of fashionistas. And while it is said that fashion is a cycle and trends do make a comeback, never before has this been so high on the style agenda. Thanks to Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, the popularity of stylistic nostalgia, the selling of vintage clothes and retro chic began in 1980s. And it seems to become more popular as years go by.

Today's retro mood is a reprise of Diane von Furstenberg's iconic wrap dresses . . . the bubble dresses of the 1980s that gave a panache to the pouf, and graphic printed dresses -- all with fresh touches for the modern woman.

The collection is available at the Ladies Wear Department of all SM stores.

Available at the SM Department Store.

Photography by Erwin Barleta of Edge of Light.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/11/a.fashion.flashback.at.sm.html)

I'll try to retrieve some of the fashion articles in some of Iloilo's online parpers and post it all here. I'm sure we already missed a lot of those in the past.

Again, welcome to Iloilo Fashion World.

:banana: :banana:

Guys:

I just recently opened two threads in Photogtaphy, Heritage and Architecture Forum as I deemed it necessary to share the rising arts and fashion industry happening in Iloilo recently. I've posted only a bit of info there at present, however, I'll try to retrieve some more articles and photos from online paper archives and post them all there. I'll try to update the threads from time to time as well but it would be great indeed if you post and visit our new threads, too. Thanks.

new threads:

Iloilo's Thriving Fashion Industry

and

The Iloilo Arts Exhibits.

Flip-flops and High Fashion
By Nonoi Ybiernas
Photos by Harold Castro and Picture City

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A great everyday wear

Great fashion could be anything as they say, but one thing that really got the nod of the trendy, the unpredictable and the young spirited fashionistas these last many seasons is the Brazilian flip-flops famously known as HAVAIANAS.

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Bo Parcon with Pangging Rosales and
Jaki Peñalosa.

These flip-flops were first created in the 1960s with a Japanese sandals called the Zon as inspiration for the design. The designers of Sao Paulo Alpartagas S.A., makers of these superior quality rubber flip-flops were so fascinated by the relaxed island culture of Hawaii that they named the flip-flops Havaianas (ah-vai-yah-nas), which is Portuguese for Hawaiians.

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Don Protacio with Ditas Taleon and
PJ Arañador

For decades, Havaianas have been a Brazilian staple. From the Amazon natives to the stylish elites of Rio de Janeiro and San Paulo, just about every Brazilian sports these flip-flops. The dynamic creative team of Sao Paulo Alpatagas increasingly created various styles of Havaianas and the appeal of the brand rapidly spread beyond Brazilian borders.

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Eric delos Santos with Sarah Peña and
Marge Florete

Today, these slipper brand has a huge celebrity followings in Hollywood and around the world. Havaianas has transformed our local perceptions of slippers. These practical accessories are no longer confined to the home or beach. They are proudly worn anywhere and everywhere. Paired with everything from bikinis and boardshorts to jeans and skirts and even matched with dressier pieces, these flip-flops are now a wardrobe essential.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/06/28/havaiana1.jpg
Antoinette and Jet Locsin of
Negros Occidental, seller and
trader and sub-official
distributor of Hsvaianas in
Western Visayas

Recently, three of Iloilo's top young designers were tapped to create their fashion statements inspired with these comfy flip-flops in mind, titled "Havaianas Endless Summer" at the Robinson's Place Iloilo, Fountain Area.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/06/28/havaiana2.jpg
Pangging Rosales, Emmanuele Lopez,
Sarah Peña, Nonoi Ybiernas and
Bony Gaverza

Eric de los Santos showed off his carefree island escapade collection using black, acqua and fuschia as his color palettes, Bo Parcon paraded his military look with a sexy twist while Don Protacio unveiled his volume and dark clouds line.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/06/28/flip.flops.and.high.fashion.html)

Fete: A showcase of bridal designs


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Designs by PJ Arañador

Fête, according to Wikipedia is a French word meaning festival or holiday, which has passed into English as a label that may be given to certain events.

So, it's about right that SM City Iloilo named its wedding fair as Fete, which was held last June 10 at its Event Centre.

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PJ Arañador(Fourth from left) with the
models

Fete featured the designs of Iloilo's pride, Angelette Borja Ragus, Roy Sesbreño and PJ Arañador. Ragus's collection was rich, creative and playful; Sesbreño's was elegant and all-time high; while Arañador's was fit for a sunrise wedding in an island.

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Designs by Angelette Borja Ragus

The models' hair and makeup were done by Benji Sevilla and Nonoy Mosquera.

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Designs by Roy Sesbreño

Before the fashion show, the Iloilo Youth Orchestra performed children's classics with the use of their violins.

Indeed, a wedding calls for a celebration!!!

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/06/27/fete.a.showcase.of.bridal.designs.html)

Renovated lang na. Iloilo is not yet ready to have a hypermarket.

That can just be a renovation of SM Supermarket Jaro.

I don't believe Iloilo isn't ready for a hypermarket since we got 2 department stores and 4 supermarkets (the 4th one being known as Save More Supermarket in Brgy. Quintin Salas, Jaro). A hypermarket is a combo of supermarket and department store but of a lesser scale as opposed to having separate supermarket and department store.

What I think is more correct is that the Jaro Branch is not yet ready to be a hypermarket due to its proximity to SM City in Mandurriao. :)

^^Dude, Van is from SM guid. :D

I noticed that since last year, the fashion industry in the city is restless. It seems that the younger generation of Ilonggo Fashion designers is speeding up in developing new fashion concepts.

I hope someday we will be called the "Fashion Capital" of the Philippines.

To see more creation of one of the Ilonggo designers - check this http://jakipenalosa.multiply.com/ - Jake Penalosa's Multiply account.

^^ ^^
I have to agree with the last statement. SM is not yet ready to loss profit. :colgate:

it would be nice if iloilo city will have its own fashion and arts district.

Plaza beautification
contest launched
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Municipalities under the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) has launched the “Pretty Plaza, Banwa Gwapa (Beautiful Town)” contest.

“A plaza is the center of community activities. It ties together members from the different sectors within the public realm. An active, vibrant public plaza has the ability to make a city the next bit thing, by redefining and giving identity to the city,” Ben Jimena explained before the local leaders and tourism officers from the municipalities of Leganes, Sta. Barbara, Pavia, San Miguel and Oton and representatives from the City of Iloilo and the province of Guimaras.

Jimena, Iloilo City’s tourism officer, added that plazas also provide venues allowing the citizens to connect with one another in diverse events and gatherings aside from making available the numerous health and safety benefits.

Jimena noted that plazas nowadays only accommodates carnivals and rides during fiestas “destroying the image of the plaza.”

“The plaza is a public realm,” Jimena added during the launching of the activity at Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Iloilo, Tuesday.

Sta. Barbara Mayor Isabelo Maquino, MIGEDC chairman for tourism, emphasized that the competition “aims to awaken people’s awareness on the importance of plazas. It’s a place for see the sights and for relaxation. The plazas must be the model of our towns.”

He said that each local government unit must ensure that their plazas are enhanced.
“With or without a contest, we must beatify our plazas,” Maquino added.

The contest shall kick off next month covering three months for judging.

Each plaza will be evaluated on three occasions during the duration of the contest.

The panel of judges consisting of five members from the different sectors – Department of Tourism, architect, horticulturist, landscaper, and environmentalist – shall base their evaluation on cleanliness (20 percent), beautification (20 percent), safety and security (30 percent), and usefulness and sustainability (30 percent) of the plazas.

“We have to look back to our plaza as an important place to every municipality. It is apt to establish our plazas as a show window of our municipalities. Plazas illustrate the culture of the municipalities since it accommodates the different historical information,” explained Allen Españo, municipal councilor of Leganes.

Españo, who chairs the committee on tourism in Leganes town, stressed, “even though there are no contests, we have to maintain our plazas. Let this contest be an opportunity for all of us to give further importance and improvements to our plazas and restore its existing historical values.”

The first evaluation shall compose the 20 percent of the total achievement of the municipality; second evaluation, 30 percent; third evaluation, 40 percent; and the final presentation shall contain 10 percent of the total assessment of the plazas.

Jimena said the MIGEDC and the Iloilo City government shall endow P100,000 each for the prizes to be allocated to the winners. A P50,000 grand prize awaits the municipality with the most beautiful plaza.

The contest is divided in two categories – Iloilo City-wide which will have the public plazas in the six districts here to compete; and the inter-local government unit which covers the towns of Leganes, Sta. Barbara, Pavia, San Miguel and Oton.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story3.htm)

I noticed that since last year, the fashion industry in the city is restless. It seems that the younger generation of Ilonggo Fashion designers is speeding up in developing new fashion concepts.

I hope someday we will be called the "Fashion Capital" of the Philippines.

To see more creation of one of the Ilonggo designers - check this http://jakipenalosa.multiply.com/ - Jake Penalosa's Multiply account.

^^ hence the opening of this thread. If you read most of the online dailies of Iloilo, there are two things very common in their features: Arts and Fashion. I wonder why fashion becoming trend in Iloilo lately. Other than hand-woven pina, Iloilo boasts itself with internationally-acclaimed designers such as PJ Aranador, Jaki Penalosa and more. Time to give credit to Iloilo's Fashion Designers and introduce everyone to the grandeur of Iloilo's Fashion World.

it would be nice if iloilo city will have its own fashion and arts district.

we used to some several fashion academy in the city. Remember the MIRAMAR Fashion Academy. Even in 90's they still exist. I don't know today. There's also another school of fashion in Iloilo as well near JM Basa. Daw nagsara man. But I think fashion is part of our life being an Ilonggo that's why it's all coming back now.

Floodway project hits snag anew
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – As the rainy season sets in and residents here prepare for the perennial flooding, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced there might be another delay in the implementation of the Iloilo Flood Control Project (IFCP).

The project aims to solve the flooding, which annually displaces thousands of residents during heavy rains.

The implementation of the project shall necessitates traversing the middle of an existing subdivision in Jaro district. The property owner is seeking compensation for damages that will be wrought on his subdivision.

The IFCP is now in its construction stage. This includes the building of an embankment for a 4.7-kilometer channel with a width of 100 meters (including service roads on both sides) and depth of five meters.

“There might be slippage on the implementation of the project,” said Engineer Jerome Borjal, project manager of the IFCP.

“If you are a businessman … that’s the least that you can do. We are doing our best to settle the case the soonest time possible,” Borjal said regarding the subdivision developer’s asking for compensation.

If this concern is not resolved, there will be a delay in the implementation of the project. “The case may even reach the higher court,” he added.

Docketed as civil Case No. 06-29100, the DPWH filed expropriation proceedings on the properties of Alathea Senense, Pacific Rehouse Corporation (PRC), Florentino Diana, and the Philippine Estates Corporation (PEC) to “condemn” the property that shall be affected by the project “for public use upon payment of just compensation.”

Based on the computations made by the DPWH in its amended complaint on December 2006, the floodway project would only affect around 84,925 square meters of land area with zonal value pegged at P960 per square meters or equivalent to P81,528,000.

The DPWH made an additional assessment amounting to P35,448,599.55 for the improvements consisting of roads, drainage system, perimeter fence, guard house, field office, gate, demolition (road, fence, gate), two houses, and entrance landmark.
A subdivision was developed in the area, prior to the implementation of the floodway project.

In their answer, the property owners seek a total damage payment of P2,598,661,688.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/top%20story1.htm)

More infra to boost Panay’s
tourism industry

ILOILO City - Following the inauguration of the multi-billion-peso New Iloilo Airport, the Arroyo administration continues to strengthen the tourism industry of Panay Island.

The government guarantees the establishment of vital infrastructure facilities in the island as among the Central Philippines areas eyed for tourism development.

The notable projects to support the island’s tourism industry include the recently inaugurated multi-billion-peso New Iloilo Airport, upcoming construction of the New Kalibo Airport Terminal in Aklan and various ongoing road constructions, among others.

Last May, the region’s first international flight from South Korea landed in Kalibo to boost its status as a world tourist destination owing to its famous Boracay Island .

The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has also requested the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to conduct safety assessment on NIA for possibility of international flights.

“Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people. The area sweeps across Palawan and Romblon, the Visayas and Bicol, plus the northern Mindanao islands of Camiguin, Siargao and Dapitan,” the President Arroyo said.

The areas attract more than half of the foreign tourists to the Philippines.

About P372 billion will be spent by the government starting 2007 until 2010 to propel its super region strategy through various catalyst projects for the identified investment and development areas to spur economic growth in the countryside and eventually lead the Philippines to achieving First World status in the next two decades.

The projects will include the construction of railways, roads, airports, seaports and irrigation projects.

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

Iloilo’s prime products making
waves in foreign market

ILOILO City– Bamboo, processed foods and bangus are the top three selling products of Iloilo in the international market, says the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

DTI Provincial Director Diosdado Cadena said bamboo produce, which is more of a mixed product, has caught the attention of the foreign market while processed foods are doing the same.

“Most of these products are exported to the United States and Europe,” said Agnes Tirol, Director of Iloilo Producers Association (IPA).

On the other hand, Cadena said Iloilo bangus production has also its own market in Europe.

He said some of these products are part of the One-Town, One Product (OTOP) program where the identified banner product of one local government unit is being developed and packaged to suit the taste of their target market.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynews.com.ph/people%20&%20places.htm)

I think its confirmed...SM Jaro is being converted into a Hypermarket. The orange stripe tells it http://www.smhypermarket.com/

looks like it... well if im not mistaken the concept of hypermarket is similar with MAKRO so maybe they aim to challenge MAKRO since its in Jaro as well.

We'll about to see...

:banana:

Nice thread. I agree that Ilonggos are one of the most (*if not the most) fashion conscious people amongst the Philippine provinces. All the Ilonggos I met in the Philippines, Canada, and the US are smart dressers.
It is also common amongst Ilongga women to apply light make-up (regardless of the fact the they have beautiful facial bone structure) and keep their hair tidy. Ilonggas really stand-out in a crowd. Plus, their sweet accent is like music to the ears.

^^I don't think SM Hypermarket is aimed to compete head on with Makro. Hypermarket is retail while Makro is wholesale. Also, Makro Pilipinas is a joint venture between the Ayalas and the Sys. :)

Investors invited as power supply improves

The much-improved power supply in the city, occasioned by the recent interconnection by the Panay Electric Company (PECO) with NAPOCOR, has emboldened Mayor Jerry P. Treñas to invite investors to establish presence in Iloilo City.

Treñas said the PECO-NAPOCOR interconnection has provided the city with . . . 15-megawatt augmentation to the 84-megawatt already supplied by PECO and Panay Power Corporation (PPC).

. . .

He said that aside from the reliability of supply, the interconnection will likewise result to reduced power rates - a development which the mayor added could provide more incentive for venture capitalists to consider Iloilo City as an investment site of choice.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/07/09/investors.invited.as.power.supply.improves.html)


We felt vindicated when Peco finally complied with the December 2005 ERC order to reconnect with the grid. As we have been saying there is available renewable geothermal energy in the Negros-Panay Grid that should be tapped to provide Iloilo City with cheaper and more stable supply.

While PPC-Metrobank sells @ P7/kwh, electricity in the Grid costs only:

generation (NPC) = P2.90
plus transmission = 1.00
T O T A L = P3.90 per kwh


However, celebration with the 26 June 2007 Peco reconnection with the Grid immediately changed when we learn about the financial conditions imposed by Peco and PPC-Metrobank to consumers.

The Peco Firm Contract with NPC for 15MW baseload is equivalent to about 10million kwh per month. So with P3/kwh difference in the PPC-Metrobank rate with that of NPC, Iloilo consumers could collectively enjoy savings in electricity bills of more than P30million per month.

However, here's the catch, Peco has guaranteed to buy from PPC-Metrobank 31million kwh per month. To illustrate the situation we are in,
if the actual consumption is 35million kwh per month,

less electricity from the Grid (NPC) of 10million kwh,
PPC-Metrobank will be suppling Peco only 25million kwh
but Peco will still have to pay PPC-Metrobank for 31million kwh!


That is, Iloilo City consumers will be paying PPC-Metrobank 6 million kwh per month for ungenerated and unused electricity!

PPC-Metrobank, to be not so greedy, is now saying that they will not be charging P7/kwh of the unused electricity. They will waive the fuel cost (since they are not actually generating them) of around P4/kwh. PPC-Metrobank will just charge us consumers about P3/kwh for electricity that we will not use and that they have not also generated. How generous of them.

So, to get back with our example above, PPC-Metrobank will just charge us (6million kwh/month)(P3/kwh) = P18million per month for the ungenerated and unused electricity.

Dinalok gid ni ya mo! at the expense of the City and people's progress!

we used to some several fashion academy in the city. Remember the MIRAMAR Fashion Academy. Even in 90's they still exist. I don't know today. There's also another school of fashion in Iloilo as well near JM Basa. Daw nagsara man. But I think fashion is part of our life being an Ilonggo that's why it's all coming back now.

My mother was a graduate of a fashion school, or should I say a vocational school for dressmaking, in Iloilo City back in the 60s.

Here's a graduation photo of her donning her own simple creation :D.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/shyaman_king/Old%20Photos/NanaySolo4.jpg

By the way, my mum ended up as a famous "modista" in our town before she became a fulltime mother.

^^ ^^
Thanks for the explanation totopurz. So there is more than enough power to tap pa gali and yet we are being forced to accept coal power :ohno: :ohno:

^^ As of the moment, I do not fully understand the whole thing, but isn't it that their extra charge in our electric bills which is very much overpriced can be considered economic sabotage?

^^ A very fine classic example of capitalism in expense of the consumers. :ohno:

And what, coal perhaps?