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spacewagon1

August 10th, 2007, 06:30 PM

Old city hall demolition to cost P1.3M
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The existing city hall will be demolished before the end of this month. The demolition will cost P1.3 million.

The structure will be torn down to give way to a new city hall, said Mayor Jerry Treñas.
Treñas said the city government pegged the demolition at P1.5 million. During the bidding, BF Solis offered P1.3 for the demolition works. Another firm, RB Dolar, offered P1.4 million. The Bids and Awards Committee gave its nod to the lower bid.

The demolition will start 10 days after the tender is awarded, Treñas said.

The architectural firm Coscolluela and Associates is designing the new city hall.

The plan to build a new city hall started during the time of then Mayor Mansueto Malabor. The city government then considered constructing it on its lot in Brgy. San Pedro in Molo district.

Treñas envisions an eight-storey city hall with a total floor area of 14,000 square meters on its present location. The ground floor and the second, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh floors shall occupy offices while the third floor will be the parking area.

A conference room shall be positioned at the eighth floor.

The building shall also have three elevators – two elevators for public use and one for executive service.

“We plan to have the edifice a heritage look … not extravagant but elegant in design,” Treñas added.

At present, the offices of the city government are temporarily accommodated at Robinsons Place Iloilo mall.

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

spacewagon1

August 10th, 2007, 06:32 PM

Interskills Development
Foundation, Inc. Visits Iloilo City

INTERSKILLS Development Foundation, Inc. – one of the sending organizations duly accredited by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in sending qualified Filipino skilled workers for technical skills upgrading in Japan under the TESDA and Japan International Training Company (JITCO) Skills and Technology Transfer program (STTP) will be visiting Iloilo Province on August 16-18, 2007 in search for possible trainee applicant who would like to avail of the training program. The training shall introduce new technologies and promote cultural exchange with the help of Japanese counterparts.

Interskills Development Foundation, Inc. is a major service network involved skill and training and development, transfer of livelihood technologies, creation of job and livelihood opportunities and the grounding of individual in character building philosophies. Interskills Development Foundation, Inc. is actively participating in all aspects of technical skills training program especially the programs offered by TESDA with the cooperation of Philippine sending companies, cooperatives and other small and medium enterprises.

The objective of the organization is to develop mutual assistance and strengthen care group and cooperatives in the areas where Interskills Development Foundation, Inc. is located. It organizes special trainings, seminars for appropriate technology transfers in various technical fields.

In Iloilo, Interskills Development Foundation, Inc. will visit TESDA Regional Office on August16, 2007, 9 AM and in LNCA, Leon, Iloilo at 1 PM. On August 17, 2007 the group will be at New Lucena Polytechnic College 9 AM. We invite all those companies and cooperatives to send their employees on the above mentioned dates and places. Trainings will be conducted especially for Farm Cultivators, Vegetable planters, cattle raisers, welders, carpenters and masons.

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

alimol

August 11th, 2007, 12:18 AM

hi space...yes, indi na gid ko ya kahulat...gadali na gid ko mapuli. Daw butongon ko na gani ang mga inadlaw...hopefully, maka meet man ta tani sang iban nga mga forumers dira sa iloilo ba...

I will take lots of pictures especially sa airport, sa ciudad kag sa aleosan area. Damo na gid siguro ang mga development dira sa aleosan especially sa san miguel. I've heard nga mapatindog sila estatwa (ni san miguel?) dira sa ila plasa which is the tallest statue kuna sa bilog nga panay...lantawon ta lang eh...

beautiful pictures of Pacific. Madamo gid nga salamat, Noy.

Alimol, welcome back. Looking forward ka na gid magbakasyon sa aton. Enjoy and don't forget to take lots and lots of pictures. Cheers !

kirby21

August 11th, 2007, 05:48 AM

nice to read all great developments onging sa aton ciudad kag probinsiya sang Iloilo. Tani sige-sige na ini.

Ti, lurker lang ko diri for the meantime kay medyo ako naman ang masako.

kirby21

August 11th, 2007, 06:04 AM

very nice features. Keep them coming guys. I've never knew that fashion is so "in" in Iloilo today. Awesome !

kirby21

August 11th, 2007, 07:43 AM

Hey guys! Kumusta ang tanan? Miss ko na mag post di ah. By the way, lots of good development recently ah. Excited na gid ko magpuli da sa october ba. Dira gid ko ma landing sa bag-o nga airport...yehey!

enjoy guid sa imo bakasyon, alimol. Keep us updated diri kung indi ka masako pagpauli mo. Would love to see your best Iloilo shots straight from home.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 11th, 2007, 07:51 AM

Iloilo Onfoot (http://www.iloiloonfoot.blogspot.com) Photos

Jaro City Hall
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/917607248_51478ff310.jpg

I love this shot! Nice cloud formation for a backdrop!

Is Jaro City Hall newly painted?:)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 11th, 2007, 09:23 AM

Since 2007 is the Centennial Year of Iloilo Golf and Country Club this is worth posting:
____________________________

Iloilo Golf Club belongs to ‘Society of 1907 Golf Clubs’

THE STA. Barbara Golf Course, which turns 100 next year, belongs to that rare and prestigious association called "Society of 1907 Golf Clubs," composed of golf clubs all over the world which have been in existence since 1907. Of the 38 member-clubs of the Society, the only one in Asia is SBGC, now owned and managed by the Iloilo Golf and Country Club, Inc. (IGCCI), since the 1980s, Continental Europe also counts with only one, in Lake Como, Italy, while the rest are in Scotland (where the game of golf was invented), Ireland, England and Wales. Member-clubs share reciprocity, meaning their members may play in any of the other member-clubs in the world, a privilege which IGCC members are happy to enjoy.

The Sta. Barbara Golf Course is the country’s oldest existing golf course, with official recognition as such from the National Historical Institute, Federation of Gold Clubs of the Philippines, Inc., National Golf Association of the Philippines, Office of the Sangguniang Bayan and the Sangguniang Panglalawigan and Sangguniang Panglungsod of Iloilo.

For its centennial celebration next year, the IGCCI has invited several officers and members of the Society of 1907 memberclubs to visit Iloilo. Lined up are such events as a major golf tournament and the unveiling of a National Historical Marker in the modern new clubhouse.

As the SBGC Centennial looms in the very near future, the 208-strong membership and even bigger number of corporate stockholders of the IGCC forge ahead with their vision to make SBGC a premier golf destination and among the top tourist attractions in the Philippines. Posing a challenge to players of all handicaps is Sta. Barbara’s 6,056 yardage playing to a par 70 on a tricky terrain full of slopes and undulations, very rich in history.

Additional information on the Iloilo Golf and Country Club at Sta. Barbara and its centenary activities may be obtained through (Manila) 632-8122595 or (Iloilo) 6333-5239779.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/11/29/SPRT2006112981024.html

kirby21

August 11th, 2007, 09:59 AM

^^ good one for Iloilo Golf and Country Club. Three :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

WawaY[625]

August 11th, 2007, 10:03 AM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/Iloiloprimero00047.jpg

very impressive for a 1960s Iloilo :D

basing on the pics, i have the impression that most spots in iloilo are in walking distance from each other (except siguro SM City)..am i correct?

eonynx

August 11th, 2007, 11:09 AM

^^ yes waway, pwede mo talagang lakarin. kahit nga papuntang sm city kung gusto mong mag walkathon pwede, hehe!:lol: iloilo is a compact city. hopefully though, we'll add some sprawl because of this MIGS thing. it is the inclusion of the different adjacent towns in the urban and economic planning of the city. masikip na kasi within the city mismo.

eonynx

August 11th, 2007, 11:13 AM

mukhang bagong pinta yata ang jaro city hall

alimol

August 11th, 2007, 12:11 PM

hey kirby...tuod gid nga gadali ko mauli...ga katol na gid gani dapa-dapa ko kay mangita binaylehan sa uma...maan kon uso man ina gihapon dira sa aton?

where is wecky? he's just disappeared without a trace...wala na gid sya ga post di...ikaw man gani daw talagsa na lang...kulang na di ang mga EUROBOYS sa forum...

anyway, I will try to take pictures to some wonderful development in our area..

enjoy guid sa imo bakasyon, alimol. Keep us updated diri kung indi ka masako pagpauli mo. Would love to see your best Iloilo shots straight from home.

alimol

August 11th, 2007, 12:23 PM

korekong ka gid waway! Edifices and spots in Iloilo are only few walks away from each other. It is a very compact city with a small land area and a large density. You can also walk to SM City if you want as it's not that far. When I was in Iloilo, I used to walk from Jaro (where I used to live) to Gaisano City to Atrium cause it's not that far and then lately from Iloilo Doctors Hospital (where I used to work) to SM City. But if your lazy enough to walk or if its too hot and sunny, then you can ride in PUJ which will only take you few minutes to go to places.

;14740801']http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/Iloiloprimero00047.jpg

very impressive for a 1960s Iloilo :D

basing on the pics, i have the impression that most spots in iloilo are in walking distance from each other (except siguro SM City)..am i correct?

Pacific_leopard

August 11th, 2007, 12:53 PM

mukhang bagong pinta yata ang jaro city hall

yup... medyo ok gawa ang color ya compared sa iban nga public buildings:)

habagatcentral1

August 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM

yup... medyo ok gawa ang color ya compared sa iban nga public buildings:)

Amo na lang tani ang kulay nga ginpinturahan nila sa Public Market. The blue and yellow colours are not appropriate with the art deco design, which is usually either pastel, maroon/brick red or monochromatic grey.

WawaY[625]

August 11th, 2007, 08:44 PM

wait, jaro is a separate city? how far na siya from downtown iloilo?

SM City is walkable? lols pila ka hours sab? :D

buti pa kayo, i actually like iloilo's development style nga compact and dense, sa davao kasi more on sprawl and sprawl and sprawl..hassle pag mag bar hop ka or if you transfer from one mall to another, i remember just last week, going from G-Mall to SM took us an hour :(

WawaY[625]

August 11th, 2007, 08:49 PM

ILOILO ONFOOT (http://www.iloiloonfoot.blogspot.com) PHOTOS

Riverside Boardwalk
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1081/1068014983_ed22dc3922.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1426/1068877432_a976989617.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1394/1068009803_0dfb6043ca.jpg

Churrisguresque Church of Tigbauan

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1428/1061364951_bd1ee24a63.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1093/1061364921_f886853df9.jpg

Cabatuan Church and Plaza

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1408/864329816_336ceb1ec1.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/993435914_58c19646c9.jpg

Santa Barbara Convent

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1007/864329804_8bc82fb01e.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1358/864329794_2e34a583a6.jpg

nice shots! unsa nang riverwalk? gimikan? is it like MTS sa Davao (asking bernie here kay murag nakadto naman siya MTS)

spacewagon1

August 12th, 2007, 01:39 AM

definitely great shots from Pacific.

spacewagon1

August 12th, 2007, 01:42 AM

I'm sure there will be more workshops and catwalks to come.:)

COLLIN JASPER

August 12th, 2007, 05:36 AM

Boracay tourists to reach 1 M by 2010

ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Aklan is optimistic that it can reach its target of one million tourists in Boracay by 2010, says Aklan Provincial Planning Officer, Engr. Roger Esto.

Esto said nearly 600,000 tourists were recorded to have visited Boracay Island in 2006. He noted that the flights direct from South Korea to Aklan boosted the number of tourists in the island.

Likewise, he disclosed that starting next month, another direct flight from China will start in September, but said he will announce the name of the airline company at the proper time.
Further, Esto said Boracay is getting a good exposure with the island now becoming a venue for major international conventions.

This week, the island plays host to the 18th ASEAN Senior Officials on Environment (ASEON) meeting with the participation of the three senior officials on environment of Japan, Korea and China.

Likewise, a group of journalists from China also visited the island a month ago. (PNA)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 12th, 2007, 07:43 AM

;14743873']wait, jaro is a separate city? how far na siya from downtown iloilo?

SM City is walkable? lols pila ka hours sab? :D

buti pa kayo, i actually like iloilo's development style nga compact and dense, sa davao kasi more on sprawl and sprawl and sprawl..hassle pag mag bar hop ka or if you transfer from one mall to another, i remember just last week, going from G-Mall to SM took us an hour :(

Used to be... but its now a district of Iloilo City.

Well, you are welcome to visit here anytime. Being compact has advantages and disadvantages too... like sprawl is. And yes most of establishment here are sort of walking distance... like in downtown Iloilo... you can walk from Atrium Mall then pass thru Amigo Mall then Sm Delgado and MaryMart and then Robinsons Place and its like only less than 2-3 kms. :D

To think Amigo, MaryMart and Sm Delgado share same streets (Delgado & Valeria)

And from Gaisano City to Atrium is like slightly more than a kilometer... I used to walk a lot when I was in HS and College... from SM City to City Proper its only like 4-5 km)

From Robinsons Place if you take a jeepney Going to Sm City its only around 10-15 mins :D

Paikot ikot ka lang :D

chymera00

August 12th, 2007, 08:25 AM

-edited-

spacewagon1

August 12th, 2007, 09:21 AM

^^ impressive Boracay developments. Wow !:banana:

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Used to be... but its now a district of Iloilo City.

Well, you are welcome to visit here anytime. Being compact has advantages and disadvantages too... like sprawl is. And yes most of establishment here are sort of walking distance... like in downtown Iloilo... you can walk from Atrium Mall then pass thru Amigo Mall then Sm Delgado and MaryMart and then Robinsons Place and its like only less than 2-3 kms. :D

To think Amigo, MaryMart and Sm Delgado share same streets (Delgado & Valeria)

And from Gaisano City to Atrium is like slightly more than a kilometer... I used to walk a lot when I was in HS and College... from SM City to City Proper its only like 4-5 km)

From Robinsons Place if you take a jeepney Going to Sm City its only around 10-15 mins :D

Paikot ikot ka lang :D

sipag nyo naman maglakad :D walkable to me is only 1 km :D NCCC Mall to SM is about 1 km and yun kaya ko lakarin, but 3 km? hehe

FrancisXavier

August 12th, 2007, 10:37 AM

Ang galing ah.. Jaro used to be a separate city pala.. Yung iba, humihiwalay, dito nagmemerge..hehe

kaya ko maglakad hanggang 3 km pag mainit.. up to 6 kung lilim..

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 10:42 AM

Ang galing ah.. Jaro used to be a separate city pala.. Yung iba, humihiwalay, dito nagmemerge..hehe

kaya ko maglakad hanggang 3 km pag mainit.. up to 6 kung lilim..

when did Jaro merge with iloilo? well mukhang malapit nga lang naman ang jaro

oi lew, OT na to, but how far is LKK from SM cdo?

SamwiseGamgee

August 12th, 2007, 10:48 AM

;14752440']sipag nyo naman maglakad :D walkable to me is only 1 km :D NCCC Mall to SM is about 1 km and yun kaya ko lakarin, but 3 km? hehe

:D Actually, The Atrium is only about 1.2 km on foot from Robinson's Place. But along the way, you would pass by Amigo Plaza, Marymart Mall and SM Delgado. Five big shopping centers within 1.2 km is really dense.

Towards the other side, Gaisano City is only about 500 meters from The Atrium, the most centrally located shopping center in Iloilo.

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 10:51 AM

wow! pwede ka mag mall-hopping on foot ha..galing! sam, diba youve been to davao, so i guess you understand what im griping about eh? :D

FrancisXavier

August 12th, 2007, 10:51 AM

;14752495']when did Jaro merge with iloilo? well mukhang malapit nga lang naman ang jaro

oi lew, OT na to, but how far is LKK from SM cdo?

ewan..basta sabi lang ni METROPOLITAN used to be a separate city diba? Anyway, cguro nasa 10-15km ang distance ng SM at LKK.Hala..bat di ako makatype sa ssc.. ginagawa ko sa word muna then copy and paste sa ssc..Tsk!

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 10:53 AM

im really interested sa riverside ng iloilo, are there plans to develop something (siguro kahit boardwalk or riverside promenade) there? what about informal settlers? meron ba sa riverside?

SamwiseGamgee

August 12th, 2007, 11:01 AM

;14752535']wow! pwede ka mag mall-hopping on foot ha..galing! sam, diba youve been to davao, so i guess you understand what im griping about eh? :D

Yeah, I know what you are griping about. ;)

Unfortunately, I have never been to NCCC, and SM Davao was non-existent yet when I was there. So my mall-hopping was limited to JS Gaisano, Gaisano Mall and Victoria Plaza. Your Gaisano Mall is a better version of our Gaisano City while your VP is a better version of our Marymart Mall.

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 11:04 AM

maybe before, you should see VP now, parang harisson plaza na :lol: i barely go there, pumupunta lang ako para bisitahin ang barkada ko who works at cebu pacific :lol:

so about the riverside? any plans to develop it anytime soon? sana meron noh? parang napaka romantic ng dating

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 11:08 AM

teka, so maliban sa SM City, SM delgado, Robinsons and Gaisano, may iba pang major malls sa iloilo? dami ha! i mean, for a city of under a million people, dami nyong malls..great!

i wonder though if affected ang vibrancy ng areas outside the malls (esp downtown iloilo) with these malls as i always think nga ang malls contribute to the donwfall of once vibrant commercial districts..

SamwiseGamgee

August 12th, 2007, 11:15 AM

;14752495']when did Jaro merge with iloilo? well mukhang malapit nga lang naman ang jaro...

ewan..basta sabi lang ni METROPOLITAN used to be a separate city di ba?...

Jaro, just like the other districts were once independent municipalities with their own municipios and plazas, until the 1930's when Iloilo City was formed incorporating the six municipalities of Iloilo, Molo, Arevalo, Mandurriao, La Paz and Jaro.

Jaro is exactly 3 km from the Arroyo Fountain.

SamwiseGamgee

August 12th, 2007, 11:27 AM

;14752624']maybe before, you should see VP now, parang harisson plaza na :lol: i barely go there, pumupunta lang ako para bisitahin ang barkada ko who works at cebu pacific :lol:

Ganon ba? So I would say that MaryMart Mall is better than VP now. :D

;14752624']so about the riverside? any plans to develop it anytime soon? sana meron noh? parang napaka romantic ng dating

There are. They plan to develop the north bank of the Iloilo River from Gaisano City up to the Carpenter Bridge in Mandurriao. That's about 3 km of river bank protection, railings, promenade, landscaping, pocket parks and roads, and will look similar to what we have already; maybe even better.

;14752646']teka, so maliban sa SM City, SM delgado, Robinsons and Gaisano, may iba pang major malls sa iloilo? dami ha! i mean, for a city of under a million people, dami nyong malls..great!

Yeah, you can say that. :D

;14752646']i wonder though if affected ang vibrancy ng areas outside the malls (esp downtown iloilo) with these malls as i always think nga ang malls contribute to the donwfall of once vibrant commercial districts..

In some ways, yes. But the good thing is, these malls are within downtown or near downtown. ;)

WawaY[625]

August 12th, 2007, 12:33 PM

thats good to hear (re: riverwalk) sana ma implement agad, im really interested to see iloilo (hanggang pier lang kasi ako) budget and time na lang ang problema :lol:

SamwiseGamgee

August 12th, 2007, 01:39 PM

;14753263']thats good to hear (re: riverwalk) sana ma implement agad, im really interested to see iloilo (hanggang pier lang kasi ako) budget and time na lang ang problema :lol:

When you have done so, please tell us about your impression of Iloilo. I felt at home kasi when I was in Davao. I found the ambiance very similar with Iloilo's. :)

lewdsaint

August 12th, 2007, 02:26 PM

Para kay waway.....

Courtesy ni totopurz

Here are some perspectives of the plan (most of these were prepared by the San Ag Architecture with Arch. Manny Tingson):

Rehab the Fort Sn Pedro Parola, as it gives visitors their first impression of the city:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/PortSnPedroParola.jpg

repair old buildings:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/oldbuildings.jpg

mixed use arcades & night spots along river wharf (back of YMCA to Aduana):
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Riverwharfarcadedthemeshop.jpg

the jalandoni bridge area:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/perspectivejalandonibridge1.jpg

green & blue park across the jalandoni bridge:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Nabitasangreenbluepark.jpg

boardwalks for strolling, bikes, fishing:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/boardwalk.jpg

regulated fish fence for river navigation:
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o271/totopurz/Fishpensnavigationalclearance.jpg

SamwiseGamgee

August 12th, 2007, 02:30 PM

^^ Yes. And these are planned also @waway. :)

lewdsaint

August 12th, 2007, 02:36 PM

Para kay waway uli. :)

Courtesy of Bernie...

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/45/500x500/23/Iloilo026.jpg?et=cJF58Q8Bt085G1e1C0sOfw
Riverside Boardwalk, Iloilo City

FrancisXavier

August 12th, 2007, 02:39 PM

may ferry service na rin ba sa ILOILO river? That'd surelly be a wonderful cruise.

habagatcentral1

August 12th, 2007, 04:19 PM

;14752495']when did Jaro merge with iloilo? well mukhang malapit nga lang naman ang jaro

oi lew, OT na to, but how far is LKK from SM cdo?

Jaro, just like the other districts were once independent municipalities with their own municipios and plazas, until the 1930's when Iloilo City was formed incorporating the six municipalities of Iloilo, Molo, Arevalo, Mandurriao, La Paz and Jaro.

Jaro is exactly 3 km from the Arroyo Fountain.

Yupyup

Ganon ba? So I would say that MaryMart Mall is better than VP now. :D

There are. They plan to develop the north bank of the Iloilo River from Gaisano City up to the Carpenter Bridge in Mandurriao. That's about 3 km of river bank protection, railings, promenade, landscaping, pocket parks and roads, and will look similar to what we have already; maybe even better.

Yeah, you can say that. :D

In some ways, yes. But the good thing is, these malls are within downtown or near downtown. ;)

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/17/photos/43/500x500/18.JPG/P1130351.JPG?et=sRT5bwgpMgDNVL1cS0%2BDcg
You're right manong Sam. Exactly 3 kilometers out from Arroyo Fountain. :D

La Ciudad de Jaro, along with Iloilo, Molo, La Paz, Villa de Arevalo and Mandurriao were separate political entities until 1930's.

The old city hall is now the art-deco police prescient of Jaro while the old municipal hall of LaPaz is now the fire truck station and health clinic (i think).

;14752624']maybe before, you should see VP now, parang harisson plaza na :lol: i barely go there, pumupunta lang ako para bisitahin ang barkada ko who works at cebu pacific :lol:

so about the riverside? any plans to develop it anytime soon? sana meron noh? parang napaka romantic ng dating

may ferry service na rin ba sa ILOILO river? That'd surelly be a wonderful cruise.

According to the City Planning Officer (Butch Peñalosa), they are planning to have the Riverside boardwalk stretching from Gaisano LaPaz towards the end of the old Mandurriao airport, more or less 2 kilometers of pedestrian roads, open park similar to Marikina's Riverside and a recreational facility since Iloilo City lacks one. They are planning to finish it by 2010.

Regarding the River cruise, the river taxis are not feasible or even profitable to an average commuter yet they are planning to have a river cruise similar to that of CDO's or San Antonio's. The recreation starts from the Capitol area all the way to Molo area.

habagatcentral1

August 12th, 2007, 04:37 PM

SSC Iloilo guys, I'm planning to donate at least P500 to P1000 (if I have extra here) for 20/12 BC Project of the Archdiocese of Jaro in line of renovating the Cathedral of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (known as the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral). Is it ok if I use Skyscrapercity Iloilo for the donation?

Thanks! :)

FrancisXavier

August 12th, 2007, 04:44 PM

Regarding the River cruise, the river taxis are not feasible or even profitable to an average commuter yet they are planning to have a river cruise similar to that of CDO's or San Antonio's. The recreation starts from the Capitol area all the way to Molo area.

yung sa amin actually river taxi sana..pero walang sumasakay kasi mahal, so ginawa nlng parang cruise..mga turista lang ang sumasakay.. pati yata yung sa manila, hindi rin profitable..

eonynx

August 12th, 2007, 05:51 PM

^^ observation ko lng dito sa maynila kasi hindi nila nilinis yung river mismo. with makeover being done dyan sa iloilo river, hopefully it will be a diferent story!

habagatcentral1

August 12th, 2007, 07:01 PM

^^ observation ko lng dito sa maynila kasi hindi nila nilinis yung river mismo. with makeover being done dyan sa iloilo river, hopefully it will be a diferent story!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/976422786_6a45237c9f_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1041/1047047424_f9a7c6dea3_b.jpg

chymera00

August 12th, 2007, 07:37 PM

I think even a river cruise lang would not be feasible at this time because there's a lack of attractions. It would be better if it is implemented after the riverside boardwalk is developed with all sorts of establishments. So that the cruise will start at Parola (at the mouth of the river/estuary), then will pass my Iloilo's old river wharf and will end at the boardwalk where "cruisers" can leisurely enjoy their time along the riverbank.

spacewagon1

August 13th, 2007, 01:01 AM

Rivercruising will definitely help make Iloilo a haven of tourists and more attractions. I hope this project will be realised..... soon.

uymarcelo

August 13th, 2007, 08:32 PM

;14752646']teka, so maliban sa SM City, SM delgado, Robinsons and Gaisano, may iba pang major malls sa iloilo? dami ha! i mean, for a city of under a million people, dami nyong malls..great!

i wonder though if affected ang vibrancy ng areas outside the malls (esp downtown iloilo) with these malls as i always think nga ang malls contribute to the donwfall of once vibrant commercial districts..

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

Si WAWAY gustong gusto talaga makita ang mga malls sa Iloilo:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://static.flickr.com/28/95597769_0b32e50de4.jpg?v=0
Mary mart Mall yan libre shopping mo:lol: dami dyan mga maalwan nga mga tigulang ga pang libre pamahaw:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://static.flickr.com/116/299411585_36a1abd731.jpg

ATRIUM MALL yan:lol: may hidden cam :nuts: sabi ng kilala ko:lol:

http://static.flickr.com/122/299411582_ca650652b2.jpg

GAISANO ILOILO :lol: Dami chicks dyan:lol: :lol: andyan si Hazel ng Jolibee pretty girl yan..pakilala ko sa yo:lol: :lol: :lol:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/497814917_5cab140d7e.jpg?v=0

AT ayan dyan itatayo ang bagong SM ng Lapaz malapit sa bahay ng Lola ko:lol: :lol:

source:explore.ilo .by chymera

habagatcentral1

August 14th, 2007, 03:53 AM

City to impose new schedule for streetlights

By Maricar M. Calubiran

City Mayor Jerry Treñas has ordered new lighting schedule for the city's streetlights in order to save on electricity bills. As this developed, the Task Force Boltahe of the City Engineers Office was ordered to cut-off electrical connections in the gymnasiums with very high electrical bills.

The new lighting schedule for the city's streetlights and the cutting of electrical connections in different gymnasiums is the city's answer to the soaring electrical bills and to contain electricity pilferage.

Treñas said the street lights will now be turned on starting 6:30 in the evening until 5:30 the following morning. He said the city residents wanted a well-lighted streets but they have also to exercise saving measures.

He added that they could not also cut-off electricity power in the city's different streets as it will encourage the commission of crimes. The city's solution is to cut-short the lighting time.

Treñas, on the other hand, did not identify the gymnasiums which will incur disconnection of electricity. He said the bill of one gymnasium alone cost P80,000 per month.

He believes there are people who have illegal electrical connections not only in the city's street lights but in the different gymnasiums.

The chief executive also asked the residents to help in the campaign against electrical pilferage. This is not only the business of the city government but of all the people, he said.

Source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/13/city.to.impose.new.schedule.for.streetlights.html)

habagatcentral1

August 14th, 2007, 04:02 AM

WV cities may lose P90M IRA

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Sixteen cities in Western Visayas risk loosing an estimated P90 million from its Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for 2008 due to the recent conversion of 18 municipalities to cities.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), said that of the 16 cities in the region, only the highly urbanized cities of Iloilo and Bacolod will not be drastically affected.

Treñas said some of the services of the city government might be affected due to the reduction of its IRA share despite the fact that the City of Iloilo is barely 40 percent dependent on its IRA share in executing its plans and programs.

“We are less dependent on IRA but requirements increase…” Treñas said.

According to Alfonso Bedonia, Department of Budget and Management director in-charge in the region, the slash in IRA shares on the existing 118 cities shall take effect next year.

Bedonia said the IRA is equivalent to 40 percent of the revenue collected by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for the third preceding fiscal year, and is divided among provinces (23 percent), cities (23 percent), towns (34 percent) and villages (20 percent).

From these shares, Bedonia explained that the IRA is allocated to the local government units based on allocation criteria observed – population (50 percent), equal sharing (25 percent), and land area (25 percent).

For the barangays, a different criterion is observed with the distribution based on the population (60 percent) and equal sharing (40 percent).

The conversion of the 18 municipalities into cities had been opposed by the country’s city mayors because it will feed on the money pie of the existing cities’ IRA, creating a big slash in the shares of their metropolises.

For example, the City of Kabankalan in Negros Occidental with an IRA of P426,810,018 for 2007 shall only be receiving P413,768,082 for 2008 – slashing P13,041,936 of its IRA share. Without the conversion of 18 towns, the City of Sipalay shall have an IRA share of P467,515,579 for next year. It has the biggest cut on IRA shares compared to other cities in the region.

“We are still hopeful that the Supreme Court considers our plea,” Treñas said.

The LCP sought the intervention of the higher Court to nullify the conversion of these towns into cities, arguing that “they did not meet the requirements.”

Treñas reiterated that the Local Government Code of 1991 provides that for a town to become a city, it should meet the standard of P100-million annual income, 10,000-hectare land area, and at least 150,000 population.

The municipalities had asked for exemptions from the requirements set by the amended provision of the Local Government Code of 1991 for a town to become a full-fledged city.

Iloilo City, whose IRA share for 2007 reached P395,629,242 is expected to get P433,188,732 for 2008 but with the conversion of new cities, it shall only get a share of P400,737,228 – loosing more than P30 million.

Bacolod City has an IRA share of P470,270,256 for this year. For 2008, it shall only have a share of P475,457,151 instead of the P515,291,377 without the emergence of the new cities.

Only the cities of Iloilo and Bacolod shall experience an increase of their IRA shares – all the rest will have a reduced amount.

While the existing cities suffer reductions in their IRA shares, new cities shall enjoy a big slice of the pie. The newly-converted cities shall have an increase of 74 percent to 287 percent increase of their IRA shares as cities.

For example, newly-converted City of Tabuk, Kalinga shall receive an IRA share of P359,198,677 from the present P96,831,643 – a whooping increase of P262,367,034, equivalent to 270 percent increase of IRA shares.

The newly-converted cities are Navotas and San Juan in Metro Manila; Tabuk, Kalinga; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Tayabas, Quezon; Bogo, Naga and Carcar, Cebu; Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; Borongan, Eastern Samar; Baybay, Leyte; Catbalogan, Western Samar; Lamitan, Basilan; El Salvador, Misamis Oriental; Mati, Davao Oriental; Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte; Bayugan, Agusan del Sur; and Tandag, Surigao del Sur.

Source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo2.htm)

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Treñas: No IRA increases for Iloilo, Bacolod cities

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO CITY Mayor Jerry Treñas, chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP), yesterday said the metropolises of Iloilo and Bacolod will have no reductions in their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) shares next year.

But these two existing cities stand to lose their IRA increases because of the 18 new cities that will feed on the IRA pie, said Treñas.
The mayor said they have secured a copy of the “2008 Estimated IRA of Existing Cities after Considering Conversion of 18 Municipalities to Cities” from the Department of Budget and Management as basis of the city’s deliberations of its 2008 annual budget.

“The IRA reduction will affect our budget preparations. Thus, we get the indicative for next year’s IRA though this is not yet final,” Treñas explained.

He added that the population census being conducted by the National Statistics Office this August would also affect the IRA shares of cities according to their respective total number of constituents.

The P180-billion IRA is being split among local government units – 33 percent for cities, 23 percent for provinces, 24 percent for municipalities, and 20 percent for barangays, depending on the levels of their respective own-generated funds and the number of constituents they serve.

Treñas initially assessed the effects of the entry of 18 new cities in the IRA allocations of Western Visayas’ 16 old metropolises.

For instance, Treñas said Iloilo City with P395-million IRA this year will only get P400 million of the projected P433 million next year or P33 million less.

“It’s not really a reduction but Iloilo City will be deprived of the 1.29 percent IRA increase. Only Iloilo and Bacolod will have no IRA reductions,” Treñas told reporters.

Passi City with P222 million present IRA is supposed to get P243 million next year but will only receive P215 million or even losing P7 million.

Roxas City with P216 million current IRA is expected to get P236 million next year but will only obtain P213 million, thus losing P3 million.

Aside from Bacolod City, 12 other cities in Negros Occidental will also lose about P5 million to P13 million projected increases in their IRA shares for 2008.

It can be noted that the LCP which is composed of 120 cities has been strongly opposing the emergence of 16 new cities because they were not able to comply with the minimum requirement of P100 million locally-generated income as prescribed by the Local Government Code (LGC) for the creation of a city.

This is aside from the fact that the “rising cities” have threatened to get a big chunk of the IRA of “real cities.”

The newly-created cities have asked for exemptions from the requirements set by the amended provision of the LGC for them to become a full-pledged city.

Treñas, a lawyer, said the six cities “failed to meet the LCG requirement, thus they are not qualified for the city-hood status.”

Treñas said they are not protesting the establishment of newest cities of San Juan and Navotas in Metro Manila because their income and population projections met the standards of a city.

The new cities include Tabuk (Kalinga), Batac (Ilocos Norte), Tayabas (Quezon), Bogo, Carcar and Naga (Cebu), Guihulngan (Negros Oriental), Baybay (Leyte), Borongan (Eastern Samar), Catbalogan (Samar), Lamitan (Basilan), El Salvador (Misamis Oriental), Mati (Davao Oriental), Bayugan (Agusan del Sur), Cabadbaran (Agusan del Norte) and Tandag (Surigao del Sur).

Source: The Daily Guardian Iloilo (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

^^ Its time that the cities find alternative sources of income other than IRA. We have to create ways in reducing dependency with the Internal Revenue Allotment.

death327

August 14th, 2007, 08:51 AM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/497814917_5cab140d7e.jpg?v=0

AT ayan dyan itatayo ang bagong SM ng Lapaz malapit sa bahay ng Lola ko:lol: :lol:

source:explore.ilo .by chymera

Where in Lapaz is the new SM Supermarket/Mini SM? What street? Is it confirmed?

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:02 AM

Gov't okays Megaworld's offer to buy old airport site
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The government's Privatization Council has reportedly approved the offer of real estate developer Megaworld Corp. to buy the 54-hectare old airport site in Mandurriao district.

As such, Atty. Giovanni Miraflores of the City Legal Office said the contract between the national government and Megaworld will be forged in a matter of one month.

Megaworld Corp., a giant property developer, offered to buy the old airport site for P1.2 billion after previous biddings failed.

Miraflores who represents the city government in the talks over the sale of the property said there are few details that are being ironed out as the transaction involves different agencies such as the Department of Transportation and Communication, Department of Finance, Department of Budget and Management and Air Transportation Office.

Miraflores said the buyer vowed to pay the government in cash.

Earlier, the Department of Finance approved the proposal of Megaworld to acquire the property for P1.2 billion. The proposal was later referred to the Privatization Council for approval.

New economic activities in the area will bring development to the city from job generation, taxes and investments of different kinds. The sale of the property includes agreements for the establishment of a theme park, Information Technology center, and modern hospital among other others.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/14/govt.okays.megaworlds.offer.to.buy.old.airport.site.html)

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:08 AM

Dallas-style parking scheme mulled
By Ronilo L. Pamonag

The city's traffic authorities are planning to adopt an "imported" parking scheme to solve the city's traffic problems.

As a stop-gap measure, the city will be reverting to the parallel parking system starting this week.

Councilor Erwin Plagata said that the Traffic Technical Working Group is studying a "two-hour parking scheme," similar to the one used in Dallas, Texas.

"That is on the drawing board already," he said.

He said that a visiting Filipino based in America suggested the idea to him.

This is just one of the many ideas proposed to us, Plagata said.

Under the scheme, vehicles are allowed to park in the same place for up to two hours only.

"This is to give others the chance to park," Plagata explained.

In the US, he said, a traffic inspector writes the date and time of parking. The inspector regularly goes around checking on vehicles which have been parking in the same spot for more than two hours.

Violations are penalized with a fine, he said.

There is a good chance that the scheme will work, Plagata said.

He observed that there are vehicles which have virtually turned the road shoulders into their personal parking areas, staying there the whole day.

"We all have the right to avail of these parking spaces, but are often deprived," he said.

Plagata said that a legislation is still needed.

The TTWG, he said, is studying the scheme, after which it will come out with its recommendation for the City Council and the Office of the Mayor.

The parallel parking scheme has been observed in the previous years, but was not observed lately.

"Observing the parallel parking system means more space on the roads," Plagata said.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/14/dallas.style.parking.scheme.mulled.html)

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Mabilog plans to meet prov'l board to discuss economic agenda
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog will seek the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod to have a private breakfast forum with the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to discuss socio-economic concerns between the city and province.

Mabilog said he will ask the council's endorsement over his plan to meet with the officials of the province in this Wednesday's regular session. He said he could not just take a step without the authorization of the entire city council.

The primary purpose of the breakfast forum is to come up with a common legislative agenda that will focus on the socio-economic issues between the city and the province. The development of the city also means development in the province, said Mabilog.

Mabilog is looking forward for the council's authorization over his plan. Should he be allowed by the entire council, this is the first tine the city council and the provincial board will meet and talk on the legislative measures for the development of the city and province.

The economic development that will take place in the 54-hectare old Mandurriao airport and the operation of the new Iloilo airport of international standard in Sta. Barbara are among the points of discussions apart from other projected developments here.

The jobs to be generated once the development is made at the old airport will not only benefit the city residents but also of those in the province. The operation of the new airport will not only bring forth development to the province but also in the city.

The road network from city and province particularly in going to Sta. Barbara is also placed in the priority projects funded by the national government to ensure better delivery of services and promote economic activities.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/14/mabilog.plans.to.meet.provl.board.to.discuss.economic.agenda.html)

habagatcentral1

August 14th, 2007, 11:15 AM

^^ Please hopefully these 2 parties won't quarrel because of personal or partisan agenda.

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:17 AM

I don't think they will. Amidst party difference, the city and province are working hand in hand right now to fasttrack development coing to Iloilo. On a sideline, a neck-on-neck battle between the city and province when it comes to investments, etc in few years time. The New Iloilo Airport will improve the province's economy whilst the old Mandurriao Airport (MEGAWORLD) will continue the bullish economy of the city. I can see more and more investors coming to Iloilo in few months time. Sadya na ini.:banana: :banana:

habagatcentral1

August 14th, 2007, 11:19 AM

Like what happened to that GoGo Fiasco that happened before the election? It was almost the day that the City and the Province had a quarrel over it. Hay! Ilonggo politicians! Anyway, hopefully they are for the better and not for the worse.

Investors, few months time to few years time and kabay pa nga madayon lang ni.

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:25 AM

Madayon gid Bern. :banana: :banana: :banana: he he

With regards to the quarrel between the city and the province, it's an old story. I hope our politicians in Iloilo nag matured na sa bagay nga ini. If Rolex and Tupas are keen to develop and make the province more competitive, I have no reservations on why they will not liaise with people in the city hall. This is indeed a great opportunity for all of them to prove their worth sa mga pumuluyo nga nag-boto sa ila. I hope to see the city and province of Iloilo (officials) working hand in hand to further progress Iloilo into the future. :)

habagatcentral1

August 14th, 2007, 11:28 AM

How I wish that they did mature. Apektado ta diri bilang pumuluyo kon mga desisyon nila magsala-sala.

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:29 AM

i'm positive that they are. and I fully supportive with our city and provincial government's agenda for progress.

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 11:33 AM

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

Si WAWAY gustong gusto talaga makita ang mga malls sa Iloilo:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://static.flickr.com/28/95597769_0b32e50de4.jpg?v=0
Mary mart Mall yan libre shopping mo:lol: dami dyan mga maalwan nga mga tigulang ga pang libre pamahaw:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://static.flickr.com/116/299411585_36a1abd731.jpg

ATRIUM MALL yan:lol: may hidden cam :nuts: sabi ng kilala ko:lol:

http://static.flickr.com/122/299411582_ca650652b2.jpg

GAISANO ILOILO :lol: Dami chicks dyan:lol: :lol: andyan si Hazel ng Jolibee pretty girl yan..pakilala ko sa yo:lol: :lol: :lol:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/226/497814917_5cab140d7e.jpg?v=0

AT ayan dyan itatayo ang bagong SM ng Lapaz malapit sa bahay ng Lola ko:lol: :lol:

source:explore.ilo .by chymera
is this for real really? I mean how many more SM stores are they going to build in Iloilo City. This is indeed good news but SM is saturating Iloilo's market tremendously. Do you have reliable about this matter, uymarcelo? They've just recently opened the 4th SM (2nd SM in Jaro) store in Quintin Salas, are
they really sure with this idea? What happened to Gaisano, Robinson's, Iloilo Supermart, etc? Soon it will be a battle of all SM stores in Iloilo City and not SM with ther mall/shopping center na .

death327

August 14th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Hindi naman cguro mall-type. Baka supermarket type lang. Pero ang weird, it means Ilonggos love to buy food? Ang daming grocery stores sa Iloilo, excluding pa ang mga supermarkets.

habagatcentral1

August 14th, 2007, 12:11 PM

^^ They say that our simple luxury in life in Iloilo is simply food. Food. Food. Ilonggos may be very extravagant in spending their money on food rather than branded clothes. That's what I've noticed.

eonynx

August 14th, 2007, 05:29 PM

^^ you're right about that bernie. typically, people in iloilo are prudent. i heard back then about 10-12 years ago that it has one of the highest savings rate. i don't know if this is true! but i also have the same observations as you do. by and large, we are not that brand conscious.

uymarcelo

August 14th, 2007, 06:09 PM

is this for real really? I mean how many more SM stores are they going to build in Iloilo City. This is indeed good news but SM is saturating Iloilo's market tremendously. Do you have reliable about this matter, uymarcelo? They've just recently opened the 4th SM (2nd SM in Jaro) store in Quintin Salas, are
they really sure with this idea? What happened to Gaisano, Robinson's, Iloilo Supermart, etc? Soon it will be a battle of all SM stores in Iloilo City and not SM with ther mall/shopping center na .

Where in Lapaz is the new SM Supermarket/Mini SM? What street? Is it confirmed?

Our Bgry Captain told me about that..:) coz as far as i know Brgy Captains always assist investors or projects which are to implemented within his territorial jurisdiction..kaya permi ko ga pamangkot sa iya:lol: :lol: :lol:. Seven years palang ko di ya ga istar sa Iloilo kaya limitado kag gamay palang nabal an ko diri sa Iloilo:lol: :lol: for me Brgy Captains plays a very important role to tell its people about whats happening around, because he is the head of Baranggay:lol: ang mini sm ari gid na di sa iya baranggay:lol: time pa ina kuno sang una ni Malabor sang gina proposed ini upod ang isa ka Hospital nga kadaku daku..pero daw sm lang ang posible ang hospital wala pa balita:lol: sya na ang source ko..indi lang pag mention baranggay...wait and see nalang :lol:

death327

August 14th, 2007, 06:28 PM

^^ Let me verify that. Taga-Lapaz ako pero my Dad did not mention anything about the new SM. Hmmm.. anong barangay? I think my Dad knows all the Brgy Captains in LaPaz area.

eonynx

August 14th, 2007, 06:35 PM

i'm just wondering why if there's an imminent plan to open a lapaz branch, then why is it not in the news!

uymarcelo

August 14th, 2007, 06:59 PM

tyempo pa ina ni Malabor na mga proposal:bash: :lol: pero hambal ya daku ang posibilidad ang SM save more ang madayon pero indi subong nga tuig patindugon :lol: :lol: may tyempo gid na...

may nabasa ko gani di ang isa ka post sang isa man sa taga Bacolod parte sa sm sa lapaz bal an ya man nga may ga patindugon nga sm sa lapaz..damu pa gali nabal an ang taga Bacolod parte sa negosyo sa iloilo kaysa sa mga tumandok sang lugar:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: basi ma duwa an pa na ka tuig:lol:

spacewagon1

August 14th, 2007, 09:16 PM

Revival of Panay railways project urged by NEDA

ILOILO CITY — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is urging officials of Panay Railways to restudy their plan of reviving a railway project in Iloilo province.

NEDA OIC-Regional Director Arturo Valero said the proposal was submitted twice to NEDA but was returned to Panay Railways for further study.

The director said the proposal needs an in-depth study because it requires big financing in its implementation and compel the government to borrow big amounts of money from international funding agencies.

Valero said the first proposal involved a budget of P31 billion. A difference of P19 billion was noted in the second proposal after the proponent increased it to P50 billion.

The increase was brought about by additional components such as power generation.

He said if Panay Railways plans to adopt the concept of an MRT with its plan to link Iloilo City to the Cabatuan airport route, then it is logical that they generate their own power considering the limited supply in Iloilo.

"If we borrow funds and the project will not have economic benefits, it is better to allocate that P50 billion to other projects," Valero clarified.

Last week, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) conducted a public hearing in Iloilo City to get the sentiment of stakeholders regarding the proposed project.

During the consultation, Panay Railways Chairman Ofelia Bulaong presented the plan for the railway project which includes the Iloilo to Sta. Barbara route under Phase I and the Iloilo to Roxas and Caticlan to be included in Phase II of the project. (PNA)

source: Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20070815100379.html)

IMPRESARIO

August 15th, 2007, 12:09 AM

^^this project has a long ways to go before implementation, from P30b to P50 billion, sigh!

IMPRESARIO

August 15th, 2007, 12:16 AM

kirby21

August 15th, 2007, 02:28 AM

great projects and proposals are starting to realise. It's definitely a challenging times for all of us Ilonggos !

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 03:51 AM

Our Bgry Captain told me about that..:) coz as far as i know Brgy Captains always assist investors or projects which are to implemented within his territorial jurisdiction..kaya permi ko ga pamangkot sa iya:lol: :lol: :lol:. Seven years palang ko di ya ga istar sa Iloilo kaya limitado kag gamay palang nabal an ko diri sa Iloilo:lol: :lol: for me Brgy Captains plays a very important role to tell its people about whats happening around, because he is the head of Baranggay:lol: ang mini sm ari gid na di sa iya baranggay:lol: time pa ina kuno sang una ni Malabor sang gina proposed ini upod ang isa ka Hospital nga kadaku daku..pero daw sm lang ang posible ang hospital wala pa balita:lol: sya na ang source ko..indi lang pag mention baranggay...wait and see nalang :lol:
if this happens, I'll transfer to LaPaz district na lang siguro. he he. Uymarcelo, we are not questioning this SM thingy but it's bit odd for SM to have another branch in LaPaz. If SM wants to expand in Iloilo, I figure it'd somewhere beoutside the city area ie Pavia, Sta Barbara and Oton. The market of Iloilo can only hold as much at present, SM City Iloilo, SM Mini-Mall Delgado, SM Jaro, SM Quintin Salas and two or three of them are planning of expansion, etc as well. I really believe that Iloilo City market is growing really fast lately but I'm thinking of other players to step forward for future expansion ie Robinsons, Gaisano, new players from Manila and of course, the local counterpart, Iloilo Supermart. In saying this, Iloilo Supermart is planning to brach as well in LaPaz. That's what I've heard recently but no definite confirmation yet. I think they are positioning their supermarkets and mall to compete with bigger and richer SM as well.

^^ Let me verify that. Taga-Lapaz ako pero my Dad did not mention anything about the new SM. Hmmm.. anong barangay? I think my Dad knows all the Brgy Captains in LaPaz area.
It would be nice if this thing happens and I will be glad for LaPaz District and for the whole city of Iloilo. Imagine a national superstore company has almost had a branch in Iloilo's six districts? There already 1 in City Proper, 1 in Mandurriao and 2 in Jaro. That leaves LaPaz, Molo and Arevalo as districts not saturated by SM yet.

i'm just wondering why if there's an imminent plan to open a lapaz branch, then why is it not in the news!
I agree. But SM in Iloilo is not by anyway announcing anything at all except when they plan to build the SM City. Even reconstruction of SM Delagdo and its expnasion has never been mentioned until such time that the picture appears here in the thread. Even SM Jaro refurbishment, wala man na-mention and so with SM Quintin Salas. They never mentioned anything sa Iloilo about SM expnasion. Makibot ka na lang nga may magpatindg nga plackard saying, on this site will rise a new SM store.

tyempo pa ina ni Malabor na mga proposal:bash: :lol: pero hambal ya daku ang posibilidad ang SM save more ang madayon pero indi subong nga tuig patindugon :lol: :lol: may tyempo gid na...

may nabasa ko gani di ang isa ka post sang isa man sa taga Bacolod parte sa sm sa lapaz bal an ya man nga may ga patindugon nga sm sa lapaz..damu pa gali nabal an ang taga Bacolod parte sa negosyo sa iloilo kaysa sa mga tumandok sang lugar:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: basi ma duwa an pa na ka tuig:lol:
I think you are right, Marcelo. We're not too keen on knowing what's going on in our neighbourhood. We simply too pre-occupied with so many things. I'm glad other takes notice for all of us and I'm so glad for informing us. Cheers.

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 03:54 AM

8 Ilonggo special athletes join Olympics in China
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

AT LEAST eight Ilonggo special athletes will see action in the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China on Sept. 28-Oct. 12.

They are part of the classes for mentally-challenged of SPED-Integrated School for Exceptional Children (SPED-ISEC) at Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City.

They will also be accompanied by coaches Emelita Gepigon (gymnastics); Mary La Verne Iquiña and Edvin Cabrera (aquatics); and Mary Gen Mahinay and Gilbert Cang (table tennis).

“It gives us great pride and honor to inform that SPED-ISEC, being the only special education public school here, will be sending 8 special athletes, 5 coaches and 3 support staffs to China. They will be competing with 7,000 special athletes from 160 countries all over the world in aquatics, gymnastics, table tennis and power-lifting,” the coaches said in a statement.

“The Special Olympics brings joy of sports to special athletes and their families by giving them opportunity to participate in a rewarding competition. More importantly, it helps break down the negative label about people with intellectual disabilities by showing the world that they are capable of athletic performances equal to those of their normal counterpart,” they stressed.

The coaches likewise said: “The Special Olympics verbalizes the spirit and determination of our special athletes as expressed in the motto: ‘Let me win, but if I cannot win… Let me be brave in the attempt’. ”

The SPED-ISEC delegation’s participation in the global sporting event is hoped to inspire them, their parents and coaches; contribute to the development and welfare of people with special needs; and positive consciousness among the general public.

SPED-ISEC mission is to promote relevant and quality education attuned to the special needs of the gifted, special children – that will prepare them when integrated into the mainstream of the regular school system, workplace and eventually the community where they belong.

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

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 03:57 AM

P400-M FLYOVER
Workers start installing flyover
By Jeehan V. Fernandez
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ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas said construction workers have started installing the superstructure of the P400-million Infante Flyover Project after the materials arrived from Cebu.

“The project completion is on track with its Aug. 31 deadline,” he said.

The mayor disclosed that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will inaugurate the project upon its completion even as “she is very excited to grace the opening of the city’s first flyover.”

link:http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/
I hope to see the flyover to finish soon. Will this flyover project in Iloilo be inaugurated by GMA as well? This is the first of the 4 flyovers GMA gave to Iloilo City residents. Thanks.

great projects and proposals are starting to realise. It's definitely a challenging times for all of us Ilonggos !
Looks like it Kirbs. Howdy, mate?
Seems we are very comeptitive lately. With approval of all depaetment for Megaworld, Iloilo will surely soar high economically. Keep the ball rolling !

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 04:07 AM

Another good thing happening in Iloilo at present. Another boost of confidence to our incoming investors. Hala Bira ILOILO !

PECO CUTS RATE
Napocor interconnection
cited for 67-centavo slash
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – Concessionaires of Panay Electric Company (Peco) will see their bills go down by 67 centavos per kilowatt-hour due to the company’s sourcing of cheaper power from the state-owned National Power Corporation (Napocor).

The reduction will be reflected in the bills for the months of July and August.

Peco, the sole power distributor here, charges its concessionaires an average rate of P9.8745 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). With the reduction, consumers will be paying P9.1957/ kWh only.

Randy Pastolero, Peco’s special assistant to the president and chief executive officer, said Peco signed in June a firm contract with Napocor for the supply of 15 megawatts (MW) – equivalent to a total energy of 9,486,000 kWh monthly – for one year.

The same contract was completed with a Transmission Service Agreement with the National Transmission Corporation (Transco), Pastolero added.

The reduction, however, only covers generation-related charges (generation charge, transmission charge, and systems loss charge) and taxes (local franchise tax, value added tax or VAT on transmission, and VAT on generation).

Peco’s distribution-related charges (distribution charge, supply charge, and metering charge) remain the same.

“The reduction is a result of the interconnection (with Napocor). The distribution charges are regulated by the Energy Regulation Commission; it is fixed. Generation is dynamic depending on the factors involved,” Pastolero explained.

Pastolero said that this months’ reduction rate of P0.6788 might vary for the succeeding months’ billing depending on the cost of fuel, peso-dollar exchange rate, and the procurement level of Peco from Napocor.

“The bigger energy we source from Napocor, the higher the reduction,” he said.

Aside from Napocor, Peco also gets power from Panay Power Corporation (PPC).

Without tax, Peco gets energy from Napocor (including the cost of transmission through Transco( at a rate of P3.45/kWh. From PPC, it gets it at P7.65/kWh.

Pastolero said the energy supplied by Napocor represents 30 percent of Peco’s power distribution with the remaining 70 percent is dependent on PPC.

Peco’s contracted energy source from PPC is 72MW “but actual procurement is only around 60MW,” he said.

Peak loads in the metropolis reach 76MW, Pastolero added.

“If we were not able to interconnect with the grid, we shall be experiencing rotational brownouts almost everyday. The units of PPC have lots of deficiencies,” Pastolero revealed.

Pastolero said PPC has six generators at Plant 1 capable of generating 12MW per unit and “if all its units are in perfect running condition, it could net out 68MW.”

But for several weeks now, residents of the metropolis have been experiencing recurring brownouts caused by intermittent power supply. Only last week, PPC’s unreliable power engines conked out again.

Around 10:30 a.m. of Friday, a two-hour rotational brownout was effected by Peco in the different districts of this city just to relay power. Residents of the metropolis have been hoping that the interconnection of Peco and the state-owned Napocor to augment the intermittent power supply in this city could avert recurring brownouts.

That Friday, Amanda Garcia, Peco’s information staff, said they were having a hard time communicating with PPC on when they could restore power since some districts (Arevalo and Calumpang, Molo) had no power for over five hours.

“We are trying to address the outages in our franchise area. We plan to extend our contract (with Napocor) for two more years with an additional supply of five megawatts,” Pastolero said.

In earlier interviews, PPC through Peco assured city residents and the city government that it has ample power supply, and that its engines are being checked and maintained regularly.

Mayor Jerry Treñas, the City of Iloilo needs to have a reliable power source.

“With the surge of investments and infrastructure developments in the region’s economic center, it is best for capitalists to put up a reliable energy base load in the metropolis,” stressed Treñas, also the chairman of the League of Cities of the Philippines.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/headline.htm)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 15th, 2007, 05:16 AM

Our Bgry Captain told me about that..:) coz as far as i know Brgy Captains always assist investors or projects which are to implemented within his territorial jurisdiction..kaya permi ko ga pamangkot sa iya:lol: :lol: :lol:. Seven years palang ko di ya ga istar sa Iloilo kaya limitado kag gamay palang nabal an ko diri sa Iloilo:lol: :lol: for me Brgy Captains plays a very important role to tell its people about whats happening around, because he is the head of Baranggay:lol: ang mini sm ari gid na di sa iya baranggay:lol: time pa ina kuno sang una ni Malabor sang gina proposed ini upod ang isa ka Hospital nga kadaku daku..pero daw sm lang ang posible ang hospital wala pa balita:lol: sya na ang source ko..indi lang pag mention baranggay...wait and see nalang :lol:

This is true... Brgy Captain are usually approach. Maybe this is to give Gaisano City a run for their money... considering strong gyapon ang Gaisano City sa Lapaz mainly sa mga taga Lapaz pa lang kita na. Dako man Market sang Lapaz... Ang sa Hospital dako nga possibility with the opening of coastal road and all... dira subong mga bago nga investment magatupa.

I just wonder what hospital that would be.

Revival of Panay railways project urged by NEDA

ILOILO CITY — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is urging officials of Panay Railways to restudy their plan of reviving a railway project in Iloilo province.

NEDA OIC-Regional Director Arturo Valero said the proposal was submitted twice to NEDA but was returned to Panay Railways for further study.

The director said the proposal needs an in-depth study because it requires big financing in its implementation and compel the government to borrow big amounts of money from international funding agencies.

Valero said the first proposal involved a budget of P31 billion. A difference of P19 billion was noted in the second proposal after the proponent increased it to P50 billion.

The increase was brought about by additional components such as power generation.

He said if Panay Railways plans to adopt the concept of an MRT with its plan to link Iloilo City to the Cabatuan airport route, then it is logical that they generate their own power considering the limited supply in Iloilo.

"If we borrow funds and the project will not have economic benefits, it is better to allocate that P50 billion to other projects," Valero clarified.

Last week, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) conducted a public hearing in Iloilo City to get the sentiment of stakeholders regarding the proposed project.

During the consultation, Panay Railways Chairman Ofelia Bulaong presented the plan for the railway project which includes the Iloilo to Sta. Barbara route under Phase I and the Iloilo to Roxas and Caticlan to be included in Phase II of the project. (PNA)

source: Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20070815100379.html)

Todo na ni! Wow! Wow 32B for pahse 1 and 50B for pahse 2? OMG! That is a BIG AMOUNT of Money! Waaaa! :)

P400-M FLYOVER
Workers start installing flyover
By Jeehan V. Fernandez
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ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas said construction workers have started installing the superstructure of the P400-million Infante Flyover Project after the materials arrived from Cebu.

“The project completion is on track with its Aug. 31 deadline,” he said.

The mayor disclosed that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will inaugurate the project upon its completion even as “she is very excited to grace the opening of the city’s first flyover.”

link:http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

Go go go! More!

kirby21

August 15th, 2007, 06:12 AM

An SM Superstore in LaPaz? Wow ! Go SM go !

kirby21

August 15th, 2007, 06:21 AM

‘Call for coal-fired power plant to go on despite PECO reduction’
By Niña Jane A. Souribio

Mayor Jerry Treñas yesterday said the search for another alternative power source like coal-fired power plant will go on despite the announcement of Panay Electric Company (Peco) to lower its power charges this August.

“We have been experiencing brownouts because of unreliable power source and transmission lines. We have benefits of the interconnection of Peco and NPC. Sige man dyapon ang pangita ta sa other power source even the reduction.,” Treñas told the reporters yesterday.

Peco announced yesterday it will reduce P0.6788 in every kilowatt hour in the electric bills of Peco consumers for this August due to the procurement of power from the NPC (National Power Corporation).

NPC is supplying 15 megawatts and total energy of 9,486,000 kilowatt hour per month as agreed on the contact signed in by NPC and Peco last June.
Peco now also eyes to extend its contract with the NPC and procure more power supply whenever it is available from the Cebu-Negros-Panay Grid.

“The city should still be open for other sources as long as it’s cheap and renewable. One thing is the coal-fired power plant,” said Treñas.

The city government has formed a task force composed of businessmen, non-governmental organizations, religious sector and academe headed by Noel Hechanova of the City Environment and Natural Resources to look into the technology of coal-fired power plant so as to ensure the safety of the city residents.

Earlier, Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog disclosed that a team that will look for investors to put up a coal-fired power plant that is expected to solve the power crisis in Iloilo City.

The team has started searching for companies with good track record on environmental concerns and that can meet the fast growing power demand of the metropolis.

If a coal-fired power plant will be put up here, about P2 to P3 will be reduced from the present power rate every kilowatt hour, he stressed.

from: Iloilo Daily Informer
link: http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1336&Itemid=137

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 15th, 2007, 06:38 AM

kirby21

August 15th, 2007, 06:41 AM

We're fully support of Coal-fired power plant in Iloilo/Iloilo City using new technology. I'm sorry but I am not buying what the RISE is talking at present.

kirby21

August 15th, 2007, 06:49 AM

think this will be the next thread I'm going to review everytime there's an updates. Cool.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 15th, 2007, 07:02 AM

We're fully support of Coal-fired power plant in Iloilo/Iloilo City using new technology. I'm sorry but I am not buying what the RISE is talking at present.

YES I agree with RISe for GREEN!

but for the MEAN TIME... as of this MOMENT we need POWER real quick... so we are batting for COAL... because green power alone takes years for studies/feasibilities... siguro bago mapatindog ina gagamit na ta kingke or gahalalin na investor ta or paying EXORBITANT RATES ang mga tao.

COAL is for emergency power... and later on when everything is STABLE we can then start looking for GREEN Energy.

I am only for COAL for NOW! For the needs NOW of the City and Province... :)

kirby21

August 15th, 2007, 07:44 AM

if they want "kingki", sila na lang. I think we have our own choice here. I'm okay with Green but I hope they can source funds privately and make it quick. I have no intention of using battery all day long. :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

habagatcentral1

August 15th, 2007, 08:21 AM

Another good thing happening in Iloilo at present. Another boost of confidence to our incoming investors. Hala Bira ILOILO !

PECO CUTS RATE
Napocor interconnection
cited for 67-centavo slash

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/headline.htm)

Am I dreaming or what?! Hopefuly this continues all the way to the global competitive rate. I mean that our power rates will not only cheap in Philippine standards but as well as the regional rates. It would make Iloilo and our country competitive.

As for Green Energy, i go for it. As for coal, i dunno but I prefer it to be a remedy rather than a long term solution for our energy crisis.

And as for coal, i wanted to know "what are the new technologies" are they talking about. They should present it to the public for information. If indeed that they are using "green tech" for coal-power, then they should present it so that they will have defense in the argument. Its not clear what "new technology" are we talking about since they are not presenting any scientific explanation about it. Still, burning fossil fuel will add up carbon emissions in the atmosphere, and that is still the mindset of most of the public. In short, they have to explain and clarify what "new technology" means to the coal-power plants.

_________________________________

I'm praying that one day, Ilonggos would dare to invest their money, time, effort and lives for Iloilo. They'll come back to invest like it was before, only that we've experienced the best and the worst things in life in our history. Hopefully we Ilonggos would defy the common notion that Filipinos do not learn from their past mistakes. We had the glories and we had our tragedies, and now its time to rise up.

The diaspora of Ilonggos to different lands was painful to the city and the province in the 50's. Hopefuly, with new investors, new jobs would be created, minimzing the need for going out.

I'm hoping that this time, this pushes through unlike earlier attempts in the 90's that was quite frustrating.

IAMME

August 15th, 2007, 09:25 AM

rapuy

August 15th, 2007, 10:00 AM

Arriving at Sicogon, passing by the north side of the island.
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Buaya beach near the fishing village facing the "Tambalisa" island...
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View from the top of Mount Upao...

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with the old air strip, the island used to have a world class facility with its own airport... also notice an inland lake that is dried up already.

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daw kanami mag snorkeling...

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Hard Ball

August 15th, 2007, 10:02 AM

^^ Sicogon should be developed again....... this could be the flagship tourism destination for Iloilo... :cheers:

SamwiseGamgee

August 15th, 2007, 10:21 AM

habagatcentral1

August 15th, 2007, 10:27 AM

Someone told me that the original owner of the resort island went kaput and now the island was under the bank. Bombette told me that today, the island has many owners today.

It is a lost treasure in the Visayas after Boracay stole the limelight sometime in the 90's. I posted an advertising page of Sicogon Island, once a premier tourist destination in the Philippines, now a lost yet it was reverted to its virginal beauty.

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From Explore Philippines (early 90's yearbook)

And there are a lot of unspoilt beaches in northern Iloilo. Too bad that tourism is not a priority of the Provincial government. If only we can convince our politicians to look also for alternative source of living and income for the province.

death327

August 15th, 2007, 11:30 AM

This is one of the idle tourism assets of Iloilo. Somehow, someone will try to reintroduce this place in tourism market.

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 11:48 AM

Am I dreaming or what?! Hopefuly this continues all the way to the global competitive rate. I mean that our power rates will not only cheap in Philippine standards but as well as the regional rates. It would make Iloilo and our country competitive.

As for Green Energy, i go for it. As for coal, i dunno but I prefer it to be a remedy rather than a long term solution for our energy crisis.

And as for coal, i wanted to know "what are the new technologies" are they talking about. They should present it to the public for information. If indeed that they are using "green tech" for coal-power, then they should present it so that they will have defense in the argument. Its not clear what "new technology" are we talking about since they are not presenting any scientific explanation about it. Still, burning fossil fuel will add up carbon emissions in the atmosphere, and that is still the mindset of most of the public. In short, they have to explain and clarify what "new technology" means to the coal-power plants.

_________________________________

I'm praying that one day, Ilonggos would dare to invest their money, time, effort and lives for Iloilo. They'll come back to invest like it was before, only that we've experienced the best and the worst things in life in our history. Hopefully we Ilonggos would defy the common notion that Filipinos do not learn from their past mistakes. We had the glories and we had our tragedies, and now its time to rise up.

The diaspora of Ilonggos to different lands was painful to the city and the province in the 50's. Hopefuly, with new investors, new jobs would be created, minimzing the need for going out.

I'm hoping that this time, this pushes through unlike earlier attempts in the 90's that was quite frustrating.
I agree and I think they need to start educating people. An open forum, a paid news or radio reports, etc. Anything to make the people aware of the pros and cons of the new technologies. What irate me more is for them to defy these investors to air their sides and answer questions pertaining to the coal-fired power plants. I'm sorry but I am not into any brainwashing at all. I would like to have my option all open than take sides without knowing. Right now, I take the same stand with Kirby of supporting coal plants in Iloilo. If they can provide Ilonggos better alternatives on where to source out energy in a very short period of time and with corresponding finances, then probably I'll take their route. We need to be practical this time. And I dare say that not all advocacies and preaches of environmental groups are gospel to the people. Again, more info to the people and allowing these companies to present their sides. This is the best way to inform the people and not holding a rally or walkathon thingies.

if they want "kingki", sila na lang. I think we have our own choice here. I'm okay with Green but I hope they can source funds privately and make it quick. I have no intention of using battery all day long. :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:
if ever we go back to that era of existence, sila na lang. Blackout is an absolute mess and derogatory mark of civilisation. In my years of stay here in UK, I have never experienced any blackout, even an hour or less, at all. If ever the Philippines will reach this point of stability, maybe then I will say we conquered at least a portion of first-world status. Otherwise, it's useless. Imagine what an unstable power supply can do with the country or province or city's economy? Duh !

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 11:49 AM

chymera00

August 15th, 2007, 03:04 PM

^^ OMG, Sicogon is so beautiful ... I wanna go there real badly

tj_brewed

August 15th, 2007, 03:08 PM

hi chymeraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...i saw u in Istambay sa Mindanao blog....exhange links ta!

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Task force to study coal power
plant proposal for city
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – A task force to study the pros and cons of a coal-fired power plant here has been created.

Mayor Jerry Treñas tasked Engineer Noel Hechanova, head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), to lead the task force.

Global Power Business Corp. has proposed to build a coal-fired power plant here to address the growing energy needs of the city.

“We shall evaluate the merits and demerits of the coal plant. More specifically, its impact to health. The main issues are the pollutants (that might be emitted or released from the plant),” Hachanova told members of the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps yesterday.

Pollution-mitigating measures will also be studied, and the measures the World Health Organization and the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency are taking regarding coal-fired power plants.

“We have invited the proponent to present its proposal,” Hechanova said, and oppositors to the coal plant proposal will also be engaged.

The task force shall then present its findings to the city government and its international partners – the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and the United States Agency for International Development.

Today, members of the task force shall fly to Pampanga to visit a coal-fired power plant there. This will be “at the expense of the proponent,” Treñas said.

In an earlier interview, Treñas had said he wanted Iloilo City to have a stable source of power and a coal-fired power plant in the city is not such a bad idea.

“We need reliable power for investments,” he stressed.

Members of the task force include the City Planning and Development Officer Jose Roni Peñalosa, City Health Officer Dr. Urminico Baronda, Pollution Control Division chief Engineer Samson Guillergan, Iloilo Business Club executive Director Leah Lara and University of the Philippines Associate Professor Jonifer Sinugaya, among others.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo3.htm)

spacewagon1

August 15th, 2007, 06:29 PM

Prov'l treasurer to SP: 'We have over P606.5M cold cash in the Capitol'
By Florence F. Hibionada

Over P606.5 million in cold cash are in the coffers of the Iloilo Provincial Government with another P58 million more expected by the end of this month.

As such, the Capitol is in very sound financial health with a total of P664 million spending money by month's end. This, a top official here disclosed as she expressed confidence that there is also more than enough provincial funds to pay all obligations.

So financially healthy, members of the 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) were told yesterday, that there is even a projected increase in the Capitol's income come December. Yet there is a catch for everything to run smoothly saying, "full support (specifically the financial aspect)" is further requested of the Legislative Branch." In particular of said support, the SP body was also asked, was for "revenue-generating projects such as construction of government center to be leased out to Non-Governmental Agencies, IT park and others."

Such and more formed part the official response of Provincial Treasurer Melba Sullivan as submitted to Vice Governor Rolex Suplico and all board members relative to an earlier request on the province's financial health.

Sullivan's response also carried the letter of Governor Niel Tupas Sr. that came with a message, "the data contained therein are substantial and sufficient to your requirements."

The Governor likewise added, "there is no need for the department heads to appear in the regular sessions of that honorable body."

Sullivan's much-awaited response totaled twenty pages with the questions as asked responded to point by point.

The Capitol's financial health came into view following the privilege speech of First District Board Member Richard Garin. The questions on the other hand were prepared ahead and furnished the office of the Provincial Treasurer. Some questions were not responded to though with Sullivan telling the SP body that the best person to ask is the Provincial Accountant.

Particular of the questions passed on Provincial Accountant Lyd Tupas was the query on the Capitol's total net worth and total asset. Yet other questions that needed the Provincial Accountant's data were also quoted by Sullivan such as the one on the provincial government's savings. Here Sullivan told the SP body that the Capitol's General Fund "as per trial balance of the Provincial Accountant's" has over P120 million while over P2.6 million is in the Special Education Fund.

Meantime a definite "yes" was also the reply of the Provincial Treasurer to the question raised on expected expenditure of the provincial government. At the rate of Capitol's spending, Sullivan said "the answer is definitely yes" on said expenditure increase courtesy of the 10% across the board salary.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/15/provl.treasurer.to.sp.we.have.over.p606.5m.cold.cash.in.the.capitol.html)

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 06:02 AM

COUNTRY COOKING
Soup is for the soul

By Micky Fenix

MANILA, Philippines -- Down and out with the flu for three days, the last thing I wanted to think about was food.

Knocked out by a combination of hilot and Western medicine on the first day, I did not feel hunger pangs the next day when I managed to open my eyes. But my cook knows that when someone’s sick, you always make soup.

So it was sinigang for lunch. I managed to take two sips, but felt my throat react to the harsh, acidic broth. Then it was back to sleep again.

In the evening, there was arroz caldo. Again, two sips of the broth and that was it.

In my wakeful minutes, I thought of soup. Not from hunger but for something better to think about than my sorry state and that of the world as seen on television.

Soup was my introduction to an essay on Iloilo food. One of my interviewees on a second, more intensive research trip took issue with that.

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Rafael Jardeleza of Mundo, a restaurant by the Iloilo city river, said pancit molo and batchoy shouldn’t be what came to mind when thinking of Iloilo cooking.

Those are Chinese, he said. Though he didn’t mention anything, after going through the cuisine for several weeks in several towns and restaurants, I realized what he meant.

True Iloilo soup

Over at one of his tables was binacol. It’s sliced native chicken, nothing but, mixed with buko water and strips and cooked inside a bamboo tube. The top is sealed with banana leaves then the upright bamboo is placed on a bed of charcoal.

Binacol can also be cooked in a coconut shell but for most people, there is nothing that can duplicate the aroma of bamboo. Some people told me, however, that adding fresh bamboo sprouts is even better. So that set me thinking. Was binacol what Jardeleza was talking about? Its presence could be a not-so-subtle hint.

It was only when winding up my research that I realized how soups formed a big part of the Iloilo menu. I took some comfort in that because I was right to say that soups came to mind.

It was just that they should not only be pancit molo and batchoy. But I include those again because any food, no matter its provenance, becomes ours when we make it so.

Festival for a soup

My culinary guides brought me to Cabatuan town to taste tinu-om na manok. Apparently, the dish made the town famous. There is even a festival featuring their favorite chicken soup.

Tinu-om means to cook in banana leaf, so tinu-om na manok is chicken cooked in banana parcels. There’s much more to the exercise, however.

The one tasked to show me how it was done was the town’s acknowledged tinu-om cook, Aurelio Sera. It’s not his daily job but he will do it for officials who have to treat guests to the best the town has to offer. Of course, the town fiesta and the festival are when he’s busiest.

Only the upper portions of the banana leaves can be used. There should be three leaves in all, arranged in layers so the soup can be held properly.

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Watching Sera chop the chicken is like watching old cooks working in their haphazard fashion, each piece too small and, of course, bone splinters all around. It’s what we hope the new generation of cooks will unlearn.

He distributes the chicken into several packets. Each packet will have water, ginger, onions, garlic, lemon grass, potato and a bit of margarine or liquid seasoning. The edges of the banana leaves are then gathered and tied with a strip of banana leaf. The cooking involves steaming.

While the dish was cooking, we left briefly to look at the only tinu-om restaurant in town. Leah’s is a small shack where people order their daily dose of chicken soup. One order is good for two if you take it with one of the dishes displayed in the escaparate (glass case) such as grilled squid.

The packet is lifted out of the steamer and placed in a clay pot. With a pair of scissors, the cook cuts the leaves just under the strip that ties them together. When it opens up, the steam and the aroma from the lemon grass are so welcoming. It is clean tasting with just the right balance of flavors.

We went back to Sera’s version. It had a slightly different flavor but only just so. We thought it was the margarine added.

Perhaps the strangest soup is the linagpang. The recipe is simple. Charcoal-broiled chicken or fish and banana leaf-wrapped guinamos or shrimp paste.

The chicken is then shredded, the fish de-boned then placed in a bowl. The guinamos is unwrapped and placed with the main ingredient. Sliced tomatoes and onions are added. Chopped siling labuyo is next. Now this is the surprise. Boiling water is added to all that.

Students of cooking would think that broth, at least, should be added. But no, it’s just water. When we had it at Ruth Padilla’s place, it was invigorating and good.

Boiled water is also poured over chopped pork tenderloin with slices of ginger and scallions to make bas-oy.

There are so many more soups in Iloilo to write about. But those that came to mind while I was flat on my back helped me regain a little bit of appetite. Soup, indeed, is for the soul.

^^ Gastronomical indeed!!!

Source: Inquirer.net (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view_article.php?article_id=82813)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 16th, 2007, 06:20 AM

^^

Yup... batchoy sa tag ulan... kag pansit Molo :D

Bakal di Molo sa Jolibbe sa amon nga building.

TAni irpomote liwat ang Sicogon... hope we can find an investor...:)

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 06:45 AM

This is true... Brgy Captain are usually approach. Maybe this is to give Gaisano City a run for their money... considering strong gyapon ang Gaisano City sa Lapaz mainly sa mga taga Lapaz pa lang kita na. Dako man Market sang Lapaz... Ang sa Hospital dako nga possibility with the opening of coastal road and all... dira subong mga bago nga investment magatupa.
Gaisano City in LaPaz are well-alive and kicking. A relative informs me that Gaisano City amidst strong competition coming from SM and Robinsons still caters good number of shoppers particularly students coming from area of LaPaz. How can a mall go bankrupt when students of WIT and St Agutine made Gaisano as their hangout places during lunch time til the afternoon? Not to mention other schools nearby as well where students flank the mall for window shopping. The only loophole in this Gaisano mall is the quality of shoppers visiting the place. In as much as wala man nagapngikay but the mall is catering class D shoppers or partly C. Other than buying cheap in their department stores and eating on their foodcourts, Gaisano leasees tend to shy away due to lack of B/C market to sustain their operation. Gaisano itaself has no problem as they are still gaining money. It's the shops who are leasing that got the problem of earning well.

I just wonder what hospital that would be.
No idea whatsoever. The only hospital nga matunog in the past to branch sa Iloilo is the CHINESE GENERAL HOSPITAL but it's not in LaPaz, it's in Mandurriao naman. Dira sa may housing dampi. And I think they are finghting for their acquired property now. Wonder when are they going to start the construction?

Todo na ni! Wow! Wow 32B for pahse 1 and 50B for pahse 2? OMG! That is a BIG AMOUNT of Money! Waaaa! :)

Go go go! More!
Big amount indeed. I hope they'll start fasttracking the construction of these trains servicing Sta Barbara-Iloilo City and Iloilo City to Roxas City with further option to extend it to Catclan.

An SM Superstore in LaPaz? Wow ! Go SM go !
needs confirmation but a very welcome development indeed. Another store of SM in Iloilo City means another income for the city and accessible grocery center for the district's residents.

YES I agree with RISe for GREEN!

but for the MEAN TIME... as of this MOMENT we need POWER real quick... so we are batting for COAL... because green power alone takes years for studies/feasibilities... siguro bago mapatindog ina gagamit na ta kingke or gahalalin na investor ta or paying EXORBITANT RATES ang mga tao.

COAL is for emergency power... and later on when everything is STABLE we can then start looking for GREEN Energy.

I am only for COAL for NOW! For the needs NOW of the City and Province... :)
Well, we have to act now. We can't afford to wait for decades in just sourcing out funds. I'm fine with other nations going green but look at those nations batting for it. Those nations with a very stable power supply for the next 10-25 years as projected. Sa Philippines ayhan may ara kita stable power supply? These nations, too, have best alternative powers such as nuclear, diesel and some environmental energy. Their journey to look for environmentally-friendly power supply is for the benefits of their additional power in the next 30 years maybe. In the Philippines, we haven't even touch the bottom of power stability to gruesomely ruling out the benefits of coal. Have you read that these first world countries with coal power plants announcing the closure of their coal plants now? I don't think so. Because they know what they are doing. We can be choosy but to certain extent only. For Iloilo who's always experiencing blackout lately and ignoring the best possibility of a cheap and stable power supplier coming to invest is a big slap on its face. I wonder how long we will be subjected to this holier than thou inuendos.

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 06:51 AM

Webpage making contest opens
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

WANT to create your own group's website?

The Iloilo Foundation for Information Technology (IFIT) is inviting computer-savvy students taking up IT courses to join the "Wordpress Themed Mini-Website Creation Contest," which is as one of the highlights of the 2nd IT Week on Sept. 4-7.

Participants should be bona fide students of any IT-related course from the same institution, organization or group to form a team of 3-4 members composed of a website administrator, programmer, graphics designer, and content specialist.

The website administrator will serve as Search Engine Optimizer and Project Manager who will plan the project from birth to completion and make sure that the pages of the mini-website to be created are optimized for the search engines.

The programmer and graphic designer will be in charge of coding and designing the site's template - either two or just one person can function as graphics designer and programmer - depending on the preference and human resources available to the group.

The content specialist will be in charge of providing theme-related images and text for the mini-website to be created.

The deadline of submission of names and positions of the team members will be on Aug. 22 to be emailed to Claire Bretaña at claire.b@agentsofvalue.com.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The theme of the site's web design must be IFIT's IT Week celebration as the content for the site will be given to each participating team for them to place on the web pages.

The team's members will start working on the project on Aug. 23 onwards to study the Wordpress files they will need to customize to fit the specified theme.

The instructions include: download the free Wordpress CMS files from http://wordpress.org/latest.zip; follow the installation procedure as given at http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress; and start creating your website's themed template.

The criteria for judging include Design - 25 percent (5 percent each for Header, Main Body, Sidebar, Footer and Overall Impact); Codes - 25 percent (9 percent for CSS and 8 percent each for HTML and PHP/MySQL); Optimization - 25 percent (5 percent each for Keyword Density, Meta Tags, ALT Tags, TITLE Tags, and Links); and Content - 25 percent (7 percent for Images and 9 percent each for Articles/Posts and Keyword Research).

The mini website's links must be functional and the pages completed before they can be submitted for the prejudging review and the final competition.

Each template must have the logo of Eversun Software Philippines Corp. which links to http://www.agentsofvalue.com/ with the words "Sponsored by:" before it to be located in the footer of the page.

Eversun-Iloilo employees and their relatives up to the second degree of family relations are prohibited to join.

Participants must provide and set up their own PCs/laptops and other peripherals that would aid in presenting the project to the judges on the prejudging review and on the final competition.

The organizers will only provide the projector and white screen for the presentations.

There will be a prejudging competition for the participating teams from each school at the 2nd floor of the DTI building on Aug. 30 from 1 pm-5 pm.

Each team is given 20 minutes to present their finished website template to the set of judges.

From the participating teams, only four of the best designs will be chosen for the final competition on Sept. 7 at the Mary Mart Mall from 2 pm-5 pm to be presented to the judges for review.

The judges' decision is final and irrevocable.

The announcement of winners and awarding of prizes will be on Sept 7 5:30 pm during the closing ceremonies at the Mary Mart Mall.

For inquiries, interested parties may contact Bretaña at telephone numbers 300-0733, 338-3160, mobile 0919-292-9980 or email at claire.b@agentsofvalue.com.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 06:53 AM

P80-M Capiz-Iloilo
road now passable
By FELIPE CELINO

DUMALAG, CAPIZ--- The P80-million concreting of the Capiz-Iloilo road straddling Dao, Cuartero and Dumarao towns is now passable.

Second District Engr. Teodoro Castillo said the concreting of the six-kilometer road was completed before the project’s deadline of August 15, 2007.

The project, which started on March 15, 2007, was funded by the General Appropriation Acts through Second District Cong. Fredenil Castro.

The San Rafael-Dacuton road in Dumarao has an ongoing concreting with a budget of P20 million, which will include the construction of its rip-raping.

Castillo said Castro is also seeking for funds for the construction of the Lapgupan Bridge that collapsed last year and for the concreting of the Poblacion road in Dumarao.

The Poblacion road was used as a detour route when the Lapgupan Bridge collapsed.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/capiz2.htm)

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 06:59 AM

By hour’ parking for private vehicles mulled
By Niña Jane A. Souribio

Councilor Erwin Plagata is now eyeing to limit the parking of private vehicles to help decongest the traffic flow.

The Technical Working Group (TWG) composed of Plagata, tasked by Mayor Jerry Treñas to address the traffic woes, has no specific guidelines yet on the proposed scheme but Plagata said it is likened to that implemented in the US.
Private vehicles will be given few hours to park in designated areas.

“Uso na na sa US. The time will be counted from sa time posted sa pag-park sang salakyan,” Plagata said.

TWG is composed Traffic Management and Engineering Unit (TMEU), the City Planning Office and the City Engineering’s Office.

TWG believes that once the parking of private vehicles will be regulated, the traffic may improve particularly in narrow streets.

Treñas, on his part, said his office is still waiting for the recommendations of the TWG on its assessment on the worsening traffic problems in the metropolis.

Recently, Plagata earned the ire of pedicab and tricycles drivers after they were prohibited to ply several city streets.

Several members of the Iloilo City Alliance of Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (Icatoda) held a picket last week asking for an alternative route where they can take many passengers and traffic aides will not apprehend them.

Plagata, chairman of the Council committee on transportation, meanwhile, said he had met with the tricycle groups and came up with an agreement “in principle” that they would observe the traffic rules and regulations as embodied in city ordinances and existing laws on transportation.

Plagata observed there have been many unregistered tricycle drivers plying in the metropolis particularly in national roads, or so-called strikers

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1343&Itemid=137)

^^ ^^ same here in UK and Europe. People are paying for private parking on the road by hour. Nice move. Cheers.

IAMME

August 16th, 2007, 07:07 AM

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 07:09 AM

I think they will open it to other students as well of different courses. Try to ask or e-mail them, IAMME. I know you and Chymera can make better site compare to these students. Unless they'll treat you as professionals in webmaking already. I'm not patronising but I guess both of you are. :)

IAMME

August 16th, 2007, 07:46 AM

P80-M Capiz-Iloilo
road now passable
By FELIPE CELINO

DUMALAG, CAPIZ--- The P80-million concreting of the Capiz-Iloilo road straddling Dao, Cuartero and Dumarao towns is now passable.

Second District Engr. Teodoro Castillo said the concreting of the six-kilometer road was completed before the project’s deadline of August 15, 2007.

The project, which started on March 15, 2007, was funded by the General Appropriation Acts through Second District Cong. Fredenil Castro.

The San Rafael-Dacuton road in Dumarao has an ongoing concreting with a budget of P20 million, which will include the construction of its rip-raping.
...
source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/capiz2.htm)

This road at Capiz is made of concrete and concrete only! I have been observing its (very long) construction everytime I pass by. One time I saw them pouring concrete and there were no reinforcing bars!:bash: Written everywhere on the equipment, trucks, and signboards: "Gugma ni Castro" :ohno:

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 07:52 AM

^^ Gugma ni Castro to whom or where? Gugma sa iya bulsa? Pleaseeeeeee. It's their job to look after their constituents and help build infra, not because of his love. It's his job and he's been commisioned to do that. Such a hypocrite politician. Sorry but here, I haven't seen any project in UK bearing the name of politician. The strategy of Philippine politics is crap. No wonder we are so slow in movement. Daw kabalaslan ta pa nga ginpa-concrete niya ang road. Well, sod off (to him).

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 07:55 AM

And whenever there is a change of candidates for a post, the platforms always change too. Because all politicians in the Philippines wants to have something as a legacy to the people kuno.

Therefore risking continuity of good projects or "good governance" too.
That is how democracy is here in Pinas and I don't think that habit will go away sooner.

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 07:59 AM

think so. Somehow, we're the one to blame sa bagay nga ini because we vote for them or we sell our vote to them. Ending, kita ang naga-sakripisyo. Anyway, enough of politics back home. It's the development I wanted to know and not how Philippine politics evolves. It's a sad case already. Let it die in peace na lang. :lol: :lol:

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 08:02 AM

Well, economy and politics here in Pinas are very intertwined with each other. If the politics is full of conspiracies, controversies and scandals, then the economy will also be affected.

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 08:10 AM

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 08:13 AM

But we are consumers, we have a lot to say as well. :) That's why I loved Makati back home. I think it's the only city in the Philippines not dependent of any politics. It grows at its own pace sans political affiliations. Undeniably, a thing other city should look up to. I've read that recently, only 30-40% of Iloilo income is from its IRA. Nice, at least we are slowly moving out of government's hand. Hopefully in few years to come we can lessen this dependcency to 10-20% IRA only.

Thats what you think about Makati but really, they were hurt whenever there is a political rally staged in Ayala Avenue, especially during the "Hello Garci Days" when Business Clubs and businessmen were pissed off by allowing rallies to disrupt transactions. Ang iban gani akig kay Binay tungod sina, amo na nga isa sa rason ngaa damu gusto mag-relocate sa Taguig ukon Pasig.

By the way, are those USA (San Ag) Employees still on strike? Its like taking forever already since that strike started when I was already graduating. And now after a year...wala pa gihapon?

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 08:16 AM

Really? So Pasig is becoming more efficient than Makati today? Hmmm .... the only thing Hello Garci brings to us here abroad is the higher exchange of dollars. he he. Otherwise, nothing new.

Any more commercial developments back home?

Btw, is Passi still exisiting? I haven't heard much about Passi lately. he he

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 08:18 AM

Yeah. Pero lie-low. Lets ask Nong Shyaman. :D

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 08:21 AM

By the way, are those USA (San Ag) Employees still on strike? Its like taking forever already since that strike started when I was already graduating. And now after a year...wala pa gihapon?
OMG. The priests must be really stubborn. How can a strike last for that long time? Poor employees. I think they better look for another job rather than staying outside the school premise. USA is a private institution and rules are set by institution and not the other way around. It's a sad case but really stupid. If I'm the employee affected by the strike, I'll just leave and find another job. This muc in store for me than lying hopeless outside USA's gate. Be practical. If you are not happy then leave. You can't beat the system and change it for your benefit. You have to simmer into the system and live with it or better get your own business and be your own boss.

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 09:18 AM

Treñas joins international body on environment
By Lydia C. Pendon

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas is set to join an international body that calls on tangible improvements in global sustainability with special focus on environmental conditions in all countries in the world.

An invitation was forwarded to the city mayor recently by Regional Director Vic Aquitania of the International Council on Local Environmental Initiative (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability to join the international body and be a member of the executive committee to represent ICLEI countries in Southeast Asia.

ICLEI maintains a world secretariat based in Toronto, Canada and seven other secretariats throughout the world. These are the Africa Secretariat based in Cape Town, South Africa; East Asia Secretariat that covers Japan and Korea, European Secretariat based in Germany, Latin American and Caribbean Secretariat based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, North America Secretariat that covers Canada and the United States, Ocenia Secretariat that covers Australia and New Zealand, and the South East Secretariat based at the Ateneo de Manila University that covers countries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

The executive committee is composed of elected local government representatives from all continents to oversee the implementation of the Strategic Plan and ICLEI operations.

Aquitania said that with Treñas bringing his exemplary performance as a local chief executive to the excom, his presence “will be an assertive voice in sharing the experiences and challenges faced by local governments in developing countries.”

Aside from being city mayor for his third and final term, Treñas is also the outgoing national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP). He will soon be inducted by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as chairman of the LCP with Mandaluyong city mayor Benhur Abalos as new league president.

source: Iloilo City Official Website (http://www.iloilocity.gov.ph/autogeneratedpagenews.php?id=75)

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 09:23 AM

OMG. The priests must be really stubborn. How can a strike last for that long time? Poor employees. I think they better look for another job rather than staying outside the school premise. USA is a private institution and rules are set by institution and not the other way around. It's a sad case but really stupid. If I'm the employee affected by the strike, I'll just leave and find another job. This muc in store for me than lying hopeless outside USA's gate. Be practical. If you are not happy then leave. You can't beat the system and change it for your benefit. You have to simmer into the system and live with it or better get your own business and be your own boss.

I have no idea what's happening inside USA with Father Vergara and the Employees Union people but I hope they could resolve this (or I think it is already).

shyaman

August 16th, 2007, 09:59 AM

Btw, is Passi still exisiting? I haven't heard much about Passi lately. he he

Yeah. Pero lie-low. Lets ask Nong Shyaman. :D

Last time I checked, it's still in the map. :D

But yeah, you're right @bern. Lie-low. Super lie-low. The incumbent mayor won with a very narrow margin. So it seems logical that 3 more years of hiatus is looming. Haven't heard of any future developments in the works. But I don't know what's brewing in Passi these days. Let's just hope for the best to come.

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 01:26 PM

I have no idea what's happening inside USA with Father Vergara and the Employees Union people but I hope they could resolve this (or I think it is already).
I hope na-resolve na ini. Really this thing is already annoying. For me, it's not only Fr Vergara that should be condemned, it's the employees as well. Sometimes, employees tend to overestimate the capacity of the corporation to give in to what they wanted. Business exists due to profits and not the other way around. We can only ask as labourers to a certain limit and not to instigate rally inorder the company management to give in. If this will be the case all the time, no one will ever put business anymore. The best way really is, if you're not happy then leave. Ideally it's the case scenario here. We have choices, far better than others. We set our own standards. If you think the company is not working for your own benefit, maybe it's high time to assess the situation and start packing around. You can't work properly in an irritable environment. You can only take as much. Besides, that work may not be for you - it's not the same like gunky food that are shove in our mouth if we don't like it? But really, this should be stopped. Either way, the management and the employees are on its losing end. It's just sad that it happened in a parochially educational institution back home.

Last time I checked, it's still in the map. :D

But yeah, you're right @bern. Lie-low. Super lie-low. The incumbent mayor won with a very narrow margin. So it seems logical that 3 more years of hiatus is looming. Haven't heard of any future developments in the works. But I don't know what's brewing in Passi these days. Let's just hope for the best to come.
gee. I'm joking when I ask if it's still existing. Luckily, it is. Thanks Shyaman.

Where Passi City is not gaining much, other member towns of MIG is moving smoothly and progressively. How I wish Passi will take a cue and start gaining momentum as well. It is a city and therefore has a capacity to develop in a much faster pace. However, this is not what happening to Passi at all at present. I wonder if its politics or the vested inefficiency of the local politicians that hinders its progress. Passi lies in the midst of Iloilo, Roxas and Kalibo, which made its location very strategic for exchange between these three major cities/town in Panay. It's just that they overlooked this advantage or it is simply ignored. I just wish to see more developments in Passi in few years time. It's time for them to claim the title as the industrial center of northen Panay or the sugar capital of Iloilo.

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Mirant Global eyeing coal-fired power plant in city?
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Mirant Global Corporation which operates the 72-megawatt diesel power plant in Brgy. Ingore, La Paz reportedly offered to operate a coal-fired power plant in the city.

A reliable source told The News Today that Mirant Global was the first to show interest of putting up a coal-fired power plant in the city following the concerns raised by City Mayor Jerry Treñas regarding the need to have a stable power supply.

The same source said Mirant Global is even inviting the city officials to visit their existing coal-fired power plant in Thailand.

The inclusion of Punong Barangay Wilfredo Jurilla of Brgy. San Isidro, La Paz as a member of the task force created to evaluate the proposal for the establishment of a coal-fired power plant even raised speculations over the interest of Mirant Global on the coal-fired power plant project.

Jurilla is the only barangay captain included in the task force headed by City Environment and Natural Resources Office chief Engr. Noel Hechanova.

The other members of the task force are City Planning and Development Officer Jose Roni Peñalosa; City Health Officer Urminico Baronda; Health Specialist II Dr. Andres Dolar; Land Transportation Office Assistant Regional Director Eric Tabaldo who represents the Metro Iloilo Air Shed and Engr. Samson Guillergan, Ph.D., chief of Pollution and Control Division of the Environment Management Bureau VI.

Engr. Felix Ojario, PIO of the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines in Visayas; Ms. Jonifer Sinugaya, associate professor of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas ; Leah Lara, executive director of the Iloilo Business Club and Rev. Fr. Esperidion Celiz, parish priest of Mandurriao Parish, also composed the task force.

Treñas earlier expressed the need of having other sources of energy for the city in the wake of frequent power interruptions caused by the lack of power supply from the present sources.

At present, the city's sole power distributor, Panay Electric Company (Peco) gets bulk of its power needs from the Mirant-Panay Power Corporation.

An interconnection between Peco and National Power Corporation (NPC) was recently undertaken for the former to get its additional power needs from the latter.

Mirant-PPC earlier expressed that it could no longer meet the rising power demands of Peco.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/mirant.global.eyeing.coal.fired.power.plant.in.city.html)

spacewagon1

August 16th, 2007, 01:31 PM

Mabilog puts up lounge for reporters
By Maricar M. Calubiran

For the first time, reporters covering the affairs of the city government and the Sangguniang Panlungsod will experience comfort as Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog initiated a face lift of the media center.

The media room which is adjacent to the session hall of the city council was repainted and one computer unit will be installed thereat for the use of reporters. A couch will be added for reporters who want to relax during free hours.

Mabilog said the media center will soon be made a Wi-Fi zone for the reporters to avail free internet access. With the Wi-Fi connection reporters who have laptops could make their reports at the media center and have it emailed to their respective news rooms.

The physical change at the media center is only one of the perks given to the media center. Each media outlet is also given a flash drive to get a copy of the agenda from the SP. The use of the USB is one of the council's ways to eliminate the use of paper.

Reporters leave their USB in their designated pigeon hole every Tuesday and one of the vice mayor's staff will get it to load the agenda.

Vice Mayor Mabilog now prefers to call the once small room full of reporters every session as "media lounge." He said a secretary will be assigned to take charge of the media center. The secretary will also act as keeper of the things left inside the media center.

The media center will be exclusively for the members of the press. Previously, though it is designated as media center, people other than the reporters enter the place during the session.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/mabilog.puts.up.lounge.for.reporters.html)

eonynx

August 16th, 2007, 02:55 PM

OMG. The priests must be really stubborn. How can a strike last for that long time? Poor employees. I think they better look for another job rather than staying outside the school premise. USA is a private institution and rules are set by institution and not the other way around. It's a sad case but really stupid. If I'm the employee affected by the strike, I'll just leave and find another job. This muc in store for me than lying hopeless outside USA's gate. Be practical. If you are not happy then leave. You can't beat the system and change it for your benefit. You have to simmer into the system and live with it or better get your own business and be your own boss.

this has become a battle of attrition! and in a battle of attrition, someone has to blink first. at this point, niether side is willing to do that. or maybe, they could both just "patially" blink at the same time- concoct a compromise acceptable to both. that said, it's highly unlikely- unfortunately for the involved employees! because as far as USA is concerned, it's business as usual!

IAMME

August 16th, 2007, 03:29 PM

Speaking of San Agustin...

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4647/imgp0662xn5.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0662xn5.jpg)

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6499/imgp0659pi1.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0659pi1.jpg)

Flyover update:

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/1207/imgp0855hf0.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0855hf0.jpg)
The first segment installed

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3945/imgp0857gr6.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0857gr6.jpg)
So this is what those orange tripods are for...

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/9384/imgp0862cl2.jpg (http://img137.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0862cl2.jpg)
I wonder how much weight these could carry

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Some more blocks to play with

Now that it's starting to take shape, do you think this is worth 400 million pesos?

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 03:33 PM

^^ So they are pre-casted. I have the feeling that it has a similar flyover somewhere in the north, San Fernando that is.

IAMME

August 16th, 2007, 03:44 PM

^^ So they are pre-casted. I have the feeling that it has a similar flyover somewhere in the north, San Fernando that is.

These "Rapidly Erected Permanent Urban Flyover"s are being constructed all over the country so it is most likely similar to San Fernando's. Do we have a photo that?

FrancisXavier

August 16th, 2007, 03:50 PM

is it San Fernando or Malolos?

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 03:53 PM

I think this might give a glimpse of the San Fernando City Pampanga flyover

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IAMME

August 16th, 2007, 04:03 PM

habagatcentral1

August 16th, 2007, 04:08 PM

^^ That looks San Fernando Pampanga to me. :D

FrancisXavier

August 16th, 2007, 04:19 PM

I think this might give a glimpse of the San Fernando City Pampanga flyover

Jp6pkDX4zE0

i wonder how long did it take them to assemble those.. and that's not the first in the Philippines, i know some of the Skyway's ramps are built using similar materials.

IAMME

August 16th, 2007, 04:48 PM

A few days I guess. The flyover in that movie is temporary so they didn't have to bother with the foundations. Later, I think that was replaced with a permanent one as seen in the photo above.

As I browse the manufacturer's website, the permanent flyover would take only a few weeks to construct. Here in Iloilo, it is taking more than a FEW weeks. Similar flyovers in Panama were assembled somewhere else and the modules installed on site. It is a different case here. They are assembling it on site.

Let's just say the workers are still learning. When they proceed to build the next 3 flyovers, I hope they do it much faster. Thousands of man-hours are wasted due to rerouting and traffic congestion.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 17th, 2007, 04:34 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 17th, 2007, 05:13 AM

any updates here mga borjs? :)

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 09:01 AM

Province, City officials’ meeting to push through
By Niña Jane A. Souribio

A breakfast meeting among the officials of the province and city of Iloilo will push though next month, Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog assured yesterday.
Mabilog did not give specific when will be the gathering will take place but said it will be held sometime in the first week of September here.
Vice Governor Rolex Suplico is expected to the head the officials from the Provincial Board.

Mabilog said he would also lead the City Council in the gathering.
Among those issues to be discussed is the controversial Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) which limits the number of provincial public vehicles from entering the metropolis to decongest the traffic flow.

Recently, several transport groups have protested the orders of Councilor Erwin Plagata, chairman on the committee transportation to limit the routes of pedicabs and tricycles plying in the city streets.

Even the provincial transport groups also aired their complaints over the traffic scheme.

Plagata, also a member of the technical working group that is tasked to solve the worsening traffic woes in the city, had earlier vowed to enforce the full implementation of the PBO.

Economic, peace and order plans and other issues concerning both the city and the province will also be tackled, said Mabilog.

The meeting will be the first in recent years in the region.

Mabilog said they have started discussing the details of the event.

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1347&Itemid=137)

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 09:09 AM

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 09:48 AM

WVSU: More than a hundred years

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/wvsu4.jpg
The urn stands among the many symbols
of WVSU

* The WVSU was first opened as a tributary normal school on June 16, 1902

Highlighting the achievements of the West Visayas State University for more than 100 years, the Centennial Exhibits at the Mall was held last July 23, 2007 at SM City Iloilo.

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Mr and Mrs Manrico Lataquin and
Dr Lourdes Aranador

Dr. Lourdes C. Arañador and Mr. and Mrs. Manrico Lataquin, distinguished alumni of the University opened the exhibits. Family collections of the Lataquins about WVSU are among those featured in the exhibits.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/wvsu1.jpg
A WVSU alumnus looks at the old
photographs of the then Iloilo Normal
School

Earlier in June, the National Historical Institute led by Emelita V. Almosora, CESO IV, executive director, NHI and WVSU officials led by the University president spearheaded the unveiling, blessing, presentation, and signing of certificate of transfer of the University Symbol and Historical Marker.

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Dr Edna Dominguez, Prof Leilah de la
Llana, Dr Evelyn Tomambo, Dr Elnora
Loriega, Dr Emeliana Carmona and Dr
Merline Posecion

The WVSU was first opened as a tributary normal school on June 16, 1902 with its original seat in front of the old Iloilo Provincial capitol. It became a separate teacher --training institution in 1924, became a state college in 1965, and a state university in 1986.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/wvsu5.jpg
Prof Hilda Montano, Dr Lourdes Morano
Dr Elvira Arellano, Dr Ma Arlen Arellado
and Dr Edna Domiguez

The theme of the WVSU Centennial Celebration was "WVSU -- A Century and Beyond: Providing Equitable and Transformative Learning Environment Through Service, Harmony and Excellence".

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/wvsu.more.than.a.hundred.years.html)

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 09:53 AM

Of financials and photography

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/sunlife1.jpg
VP for Marketing Raoul Littaua and Iloilo
First Lady Rosalie Treñas

Sunlife Flexilink

Guests including this writer were invited to experience flying with Sunlife Flexilink. Well, it's more like getting into the Sunlife makeshift plane-cum-exhibit area held at SM City Iloilo recently. Armed with individual earphones and small monitors, the guests were given an idea as to what Sunlife Flexilink is all about.

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The Sunlife Flexilink Booth

The Sun FlexiDollar is a variable life insurance plan that provides financial protection plus maximized growth potential for one's money. Their investment professionals will carefully invest a portion of the premiums one pays -- so the client reaps the best out of his or her hard-earned peso or dollar.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/sunlife3.jpg
Lito Escoto, Malaya del Rosario and
Joemarie Lendio

It is actually a life insurance and investment package in one.
After the launching, the guests were treated to a sumptuous lunch at Max's Fried Chicken and there, more of Sunlife's exciting financial opportunities were discussed.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/olympus1.jpg
CEZ Young, Nino Estrada, Liezel Aqui
and Mitz Picardal

The Olympus Night

Team Panay, composed of Ilonggo photographers gathered one evening at Chino's to discuss the latest about their craft as well as get to know more about Olympus' new products. The speakers were Jay Alonzo, Ricky Ladia and Mitch Picardal.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/olympus3.jpg
TEAM PANAY Dr Israel Gonzalez, Peter
Jaena, Hannibal Ong, Bordoy Vitterbo,
Paul Sillorequez and Nygell Melitado

The next day, the team traveled to different parts of Iloilo Province. In this effort called "Unseen Iloilo", the team took photos of the province's different sceneries. The places they visited were Dumangas, Leganes, Maasin and Alimodian, to name a few.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/olympus2.jpg
A. Chris Fernandez of The News Today
and Carlos

"We would like to boost tourism through our photography," according to Jake Borres, a member of the team.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/olympus4.jpg
Seated are Daisy, Erwin, Dr Ruben,
Daisy's Daughter, Dr Cora while standing
are Jake, Cathy, Carlos and Dr Israel

Indeed, Iloilo is a haven of scenic sights. With Team Panay, hopefully, the boost that the province is getting will be stronger.
Kodus to Team Panay and Olympus for this effort.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/of.financials.and.photography.html)

eonynx

August 17th, 2007, 09:55 AM

^^ one of those good old ilonggo educational institutions offering quality education within the reach of the working and middle classes. through the years supplying the region with many quality teachers and doctors. their nursing program is tops and is consistently in the yearly top 5 best performing nursing schools in the whole country in terms of performance in the PRC administered Nurses Licensure Examinations. Congratulations WVSU on your 100th birthday!:)

IMPRESARIO

August 17th, 2007, 10:26 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 17th, 2007, 10:29 AM

^^

Congratulations to WVSU! For their Centennial Celebration!

And KUDUS as well... a student from WVSU is a 2nd Placer in the recent Board Exam for Physicians! :banana:

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 10:34 AM

the aerial view of Iloilo by Promenade looks really good.

Congratulations to WVSU for the Centennial Anniversary! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 11:10 AM

Toledo visits Thailand to finalize curriculum for Climate Field School

Dr. Ildefonso Toledo, Officer-in-Charge of the Provincial Agriculture’s Office visited Pathumthani, Thailand for a three-day internal workshop on module development for Climate Field School (CFS) last May 28-June 1, 2007.
This was in response to the invitation of Mr. A. R. Subbiah, Director of Climate Risk Management for the finalization of CFS module which will be piloted in Dumangas, Iloilo.

Toledo said CFS is a flagship activity under the “Climate Forecast Applications for Disaster Mitigation in Indonesia and Philippines Program” which aims to enhance the capacity of extension workers and farmers to understand and apply climate information to reduce flood and drought risk in agriculture.

The module development was led by Toledo with inputs from Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).

He said the finalized modules touched nine areas of concern such as 1) Climate, Pest and Crop Growth and Development, 2) Cropping Systems and Climate-Related Risks, 3) Weather and Climate, 4) Observation of Weather and Climate Parameters, 5) Weather and Climate Information Products and Sources, 6)Forecast Generation, 7) Forecast Interpretation, Translation and Communication, 8) Incorporating Climate Forecast in Decision-Making, and 9)Understanding Forward and Backward Institutional Linkages of Agriculture Sector.

In fact, he said, these modules were already used during the first tier training entitled “Training for Climate Filed School Facilitators” which was conducted in the Municipality of Dumangas last June 18-22, 2007.

Toledo said this was participated in by 15 provincial and municipal level agricultural technicians who will serve as facilitators for the Climate Field School for Farmers.

This program will run for 12 weeks, which has already started in June and will end in September as part of two-tier training program designed for different farmers’ groups.

He added the CFS Program aims to establish sustainable end-to-end institutional systems for the generation and application of locally-tailored climate information tools, build capacity to apply these in real-time in selected locations in Indonesia and Philippines and scale up the application nationally in other locations to mitigate the impacts of drought, floods and typhoons.

Toledo said further this is a collaborative program among ADPC, PAGASA, Provincial Government of Iloilo and the Municipal Government of Dumangas with support from the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance of the United States Agency for International Development (OFDA-USAID).

He said once effective and successful, the program can also be replicated in other municipalities in the Province of Iloilo and can even be shared to other provinces in the country.

Toledo said this will serve as legacy of Tupas administration to farmers of Iloilo Province.

source: [url=http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=405&Itemid=1] Province of Iloilo Official Website[/url

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 11:12 AM

Capitol extends financial assistance to women livelihood project in Miagao

The Iloilo Provincial Government through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office has extended a financial assistance worth P50,000.00 to livelihood project of women last August 2, 2007 at the Cultural Center of Miag-ao, Iloilo.

Beneficiary of this aide was the Women & Family Welfare Association which is composed of 50 women barangay officials.
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The livelihood program of the PSWDO focuses on the promotion of viable people's organization that effectively addresses the livelihood needs of the disadvantaged groups.

The ceremonial turning-over of the financial assistance was attended by Mayor Julieta N. Flores and Neneth Q. Pador, PGDH – PSWDO.

source: [url=http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=403&Itemid=1] Province of Iloil Official Website{/url]

habagatcentral1

August 17th, 2007, 11:34 AM

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/5631/iloiloriveril8.jpg
Iloilo River looks placid yesterday amid the intermittent rains brought by typhoon Egay which lashes in northern Luzon.
source:http://www.thenewstoday.info/# pic by EC Garcia

^^ Quite scary because the water level is as almost the same as the ground level. During the highest of tides, a section of Jalandoni St (San Agustin) is flooded but only ankle deep.

IAMME

August 17th, 2007, 04:48 PM

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 07:39 PM

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 07:45 PM

Metro Iloilo, Guimaras
to enter cyberspace
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Metro-Iloilo Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) is coming up with a website aimed to promote globally the attractions of Iloilo City and the municipalities under it.

The website will contain a brief history of the MIGEDC highlighting historical tourist attractions in the region, description of its people, and other information (like location, boundaries, climate, culture, etc.).

It shall also include photographs of people, places of interest and prominent mode of transportation like the tricycles and jeepneys.

There will also be news articles and calendar of events under MIGEDC.

On places of interest, website will include the location, the descriptive format of the site and accommodation facilities in the area.

It will also list places for dining and shopping, and the different tourism offices and agencies that can be contacted for information on a specific site or attraction.

The MIGEDC shall take into account licensed tourism establishments and tourism-oriented establishments in the metropolis.

The website also aims to preserve the cultural heritage and natural environment of MIGEDC member-areas, and involve communities in tourism programs.

The MIGEDC is scheduled to launch the website on November 10, 2007, in time for the festivities next year.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo3.htm)

^^ ^^ Whi says Metro Iloilo - Guimaras Economic Development Council is not working at all and just a plain huh ha? There you go. MIGEDC is moving as well. Well done ! :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 07:55 PM

Iloilo province puts in place
own local code for children

ILOILO – Iloilo Province has adopted its own Local Code for Children which was enacted by the previous Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).

The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) are now being prepared.

Provincial Ordinance 2007-067 cited that “children are important assets of the society and can only exercise their rights when their potentials are developed.”

The enactment would help in the integration of various support services for the children of Iloilo, officials said.

The code is an “essential step towards protection of children and ensuring that every Ilonggo child shall fully exercise his right to survival, protection, development and participation in an environment of peace, stability and progress.”

The code is one of the Four Gifts for children pushed by the United Nations Children International Fund (UNICEF) for local government units to create.

The others are a Local Development Plan, Local Investment Plan and the Local State of Children Report.

source: Panay Philippine News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo6.htm)

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Dumangas is a grand slam winner of Gawad Kalasag

THE Municipality of Dumangas in Iloilo , yesterday, received the grand slam award as the best Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council (MDCC) in the region for the year 2006.

The town of Dumangas is the three-time winner for the 2nd and 4th class category in the search for excellent Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance- Gawad Kalasag through the efforts of then Mayor Rolando Distura.

The 2006 theme was Safe ka ba? “Program Laban sa Kalamidad Tungo sa Pag-unlad.”

Other winners for communication and warning group are Smartcom, Capiz Volunteer Action Team, Iloilo Radio Association and Communications Inc., Kabalikat Civicom of Aklan, Estancia, Antique, Dumangas, Roxas City, Panay Amateur Radio Club Inc., Phil. Coastguard Auxiliary 601.5 Communication Division of 601st Squadron, Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary 606th Squadron, PNP Communication and Electronics Office 6 and members of the Media.

Winners for the best Provincial Disaster Coordinating Councils are Antique and Guimaras.

The best City Coordinating Council was grabbed by Iloilo City and Bago City, Negros Occidental for component cities.

The town of Puntevedra , Negros Occidental was adjudged as best MDCC in the 3rd and 4th class category while the town of San Enrique , Negros Occidental and Sibunag, Guimaras were the winners in the 5th and 6th class category.

Best Barangay Disaster Coordinating Council for rurals were Pis-anan, Sibalom, Antique and Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras.

Winners for most outstanding auxiliary/volunteer groups are Amity Volunteer Fire Brigade Inc., Negros Occidental, Royal Eagle’s rescue Volunteer Brigade Inc., Western Visayas College of Science and Technology Special Action Volunteer Group and Emergency Responder.

Meanwhile, Former Mayor Rolando Distura, now consultant of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center congratulated applauded the winners and urged them to keep on working hard for a safer place.

SOURCE: Sunstar ILOILO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/08/17/news/dumangas.is.a.grand.slam.winner.of.gawad.kalasag.html)

chymera00

August 17th, 2007, 08:43 PM

spacewagon1

August 17th, 2007, 09:31 PM

COLLIN JASPER

August 18th, 2007, 02:54 AM

I hope the next title of our thread will be:

ILOILO: The Shopping Mecca of Western Visayas

as it is the Home of:

SM City ILOILO (101,000+ sqm) - The Biggest in Western Visayas and second to SM City Cebu for Visayas and Mindanao area.

Robinson's Place ILOILO - (78,000 sqm) - The Biggest Robinson's Mall outside Metro Manila.

and

the largest concentration of SM Stores in Visayas and Mindanao - (1)SM City Iloilo-Mandurriao, (2)SM Delgado-City Proper, (3)SM Jaro-Jaro Plaza, (4)SM Jaro-Quintin Salas

other big malls:

Gaisano City ILOILO
MaryMart Mall
The Atrium
Amigo Terrace Mall

Nice title Space. well youre right Iloilo is the most numbers of malls in western visayas even in manila cannot beat the no. of Sm stores here. Wala pang malls na nag close dito sa atin, even gaisano mall, with the presence os giant mall like sm city and robinson, still ang Gaisano live na live pa rin. At wala pang nangyari na naging ghost town ang malls natin dito. Robinson place ga ginutok gyapon even weekdays tungod sng city hall sa third floor, daku kita sng mga food court kg fast foods.

Update: SM City Iloilo Dept Store, Food court under renovation.

kirby21

August 18th, 2007, 04:45 AM

^^ I think that one is a temporary flyover. Ours is permanent.

Here's a strikingly familiar structure taken from http://www.mabey.co.uk:

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strikingly brilliant. It look really nice. I hope it'll serve its purpose of decongesting city proper's traffic.

WVSU: More than a hundred years

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/wvsu4.jpg
The urn stands among the many symbols
of WVSU

* The WVSU was first opened as a tributary normal school on June 16, 1902

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/16/wvsu.more.than.a.hundred.years.html)
All the very best for West Visayas State University.
Happy Centennial WVSU !

the aerial view of Iloilo by Promenade looks really good.

Congratulations to WVSU for the Centennial Anniversary! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Serenity abounded Iloilo. The river seems really relax and clean. I hope we'll keep our river tidy as this is one of the potential tourism hubs of Iloilo.

^^ ^^ IAMME, can you describe more what's happening in your third photo? It looks like there a massive expansion of Port of Iloilo? Didthey extend it to the old Rotary Park? I hope so. God, this is really exciting for all of us. New Iloilo Airport, numerous infrastructures going around the city, metrotowns and whole of Panay, and now the Port of Iloilo is expanding as well? If this things are happening, I will really jump for joy. Indeed, prayers are all answered. Thank you.
Hinay-hinay lang Noy. hahahaha. Daw madala man ako sa excitement mo ba? But this is really brilliant. Like you've said all the said, most Iloilo developments remains "tago". However, it gives a little bit of surprise to all of us once it is finished. Nabasahan mo bala sa mga tabloid ang LaPaz development, expansion sang mga shopping centers naton, new roads, etc., daw wala guid or kung may ara man, very minimal ang info. But all of them are of great importance. That's the beauty of Iloilo, simply lang pero may dating. yeyeye !

kirby21

August 18th, 2007, 04:46 AM

IAMME

August 18th, 2007, 05:00 AM

^^ ^^ IAMME, can you describe more what's happening in your third photo? It looks like there a massive expansion of Port of Iloilo? Didthey extend it to the old Rotary Park? I hope so. God, this is really exciting for all of us. New Iloilo Airport, numerous infrastructures going around the city, metrotowns and whole of Panay, and now the Port of Iloilo is expanding as well? If this things are happening, I will really jump for joy. Indeed, prayers are all answered. Thank you.

They are installing piles to extend the wharf. Yes, it is now up to the Rotary Park all the way to the Iloilo River mouth; doubling its present length. I don't know if they will construct another terminal, I hope so!

kirby21

August 18th, 2007, 05:05 AM

I hope this doesn't turn out like what the Offcial website of Iloilo Province and Iloilo City look like :ohno: ...
ewww .... I hope not. I'll delete the MIGEDC in my favourite once it looks like the city official website. I'm so sorry to say but the city official website is awful and gagging. Do you think it's hightime the city replace their webmasters and get one with proper and brighter vision or ideas? It annoying to look at the website. You can't anything from it at all.

lewdsaint

August 18th, 2007, 06:17 AM

Fashion show at the Sanson y Montinolla Antillan house for the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage and Conservation Council. Mt collection is entitled 'Dark Clouds' inspired by the doubts that we experience when we are in love. An experiment in volume and lightness.

Here are the pictures : http://donprotasio.multiply.com/photos/album/10/Heritage_Fashion_Show

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 07:19 AM

less fashion drama this month. I'm waiting for dailies to post more articles about the city's rising fashion industry.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 18th, 2007, 07:30 AM

Coal-fired power plant eyed in Iloilo

By DANNY FAJARDO

ILOILO CITY — The city government has created a task force that will study the pros and cons of constructing a coal-fired power plant here.

Mayor Jerry Treñas created the task force after Global Power Business Corp. has proposed to build a coal-fired power plant here to address the growing energy needs of the city.

The mayor appointed Engineer Noel Hechanova, head of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), to lead the task force.

"We shall evaluate the merits and demerits of the coal plant. More specifically, its impact on public health. The main issues are the pollutants (that might be emitted or released from the plant)," Hachanova said.

Pollution-mitigating measures will also be studied, and the measures that the World Health Organization and the United States Environmental Protection Agency are taking regarding coal-fired power plants.

Hechanova said they have invited the proponent to present their proposals, as well as the oppositors to the coal plant proposal.

The task force shall then present its findings to the city government and its international partners – the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and the United States Agency for International Development.

Members of the task force shall fly to Pampanga to visit a coal-fired power plant there. This will be "at the expense of the proponent," Treñas said.

In an earlier interview, Treñas had said he wanted Iloilo City to have a stable source of power and a coal-fired power plant in the city is not such a bad idea.

"We need reliable power for investments," he stressed.

Members of the task force include the City Planning and Development Officer Jose Roni Peñalosa, City Health Officer Dr. Urminico Baronda, Pollution Control Division Chief Engineer Samson Guillergan, Iloilo Business Club Executive Director Leah Lara, and University of the Philippines Associate Professor Jonifer Sinugaya, among others.

http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20070818100680.html

Good! At least there will be a study, then discussion and implemntation. :)

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 07:38 AM

Nice title Space. well youre right Iloilo is the most numbers of malls in western visayas even in manila cannot beat the no. of Sm stores here. Wala pang malls na nag close dito sa atin, even gaisano mall, with the presence os giant mall like sm city and robinson, still ang Gaisano live na live pa rin. At wala pang nangyari na naging ghost town ang malls natin dito. Robinson place ga ginutok gyapon even weekdays tungod sng city hall sa third floor, daku kita sng mga food court kg fast foods.

Update: SM City Iloilo Dept Store, Food court under renovation.
well, we can prove that one even if we claim it since we have back up facts. However many our big malls in the city at present, we still feel that there's a need to add more. I kinda dreaming of hopping from one mall to the other in the next five years. That every district has its own bigg shopping center to decongest the city. In true fairness, I would really want to see new malls to e erected outside the city of Iloilo. Bigger and wider space plus the possinility of bigger parking area and better landscape facade. What do you think?

They are installing piles to extend the wharf. Yes, it is now up to the Rotary Park all the way to the Iloilo River mouth; doubling its present length. I don't know if they will construct another terminal, I hope so!
That's really good. I asked my friend yesterday and he told me so. Things are underconstruction at present due to increase number or volumes of passengers and cargoes coming to Iloilo. He has reiterately told me that NN has make Iloilo as their base seaport making the Port of Iloilo and ideal distribution center between Luzon and Mindanao. Things are perking up lately, and with economy's booming, we can see more developments in our city and province sooner than we expected.

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 07:50 AM

strikingly brilliant. It look really nice. I hope it'll serve its purpose of decongesting city proper's traffic.

All the very best for West Visayas State University.
Happy Centennial WVSU !

Serenity abounded Iloilo. The river seems really relax and clean. I hope we'll keep our river tidy as this is one of the potential tourism hubs of Iloilo.

Hinay-hinay lang Noy. hahahaha. Daw madala man ako sa excitement mo ba? But this is really brilliant. Like you've said all the said, most Iloilo developments remains "tago". However, it gives a little bit of surprise to all of us once it is finished. Nabasahan mo bala sa mga tabloid ang LaPaz development, expansion sang mga shopping centers naton, new roads, etc., daw wala guid or kung may ara man, very minimal ang info. But all of them are of great importance. That's the beauty of Iloilo, simply lang pero may dating. yeyeye !
he he. Bit hyper for more readings but absolutely sane enough with what to write or post. In the same way that I agreeing with your comments right now:) .

Iloilo River potential remains untapped. We know and they know that the river pose unparalleled tourism potential in the future for the city. I think they are just taking time and finding the right moment and investors to create massive development utilising the Iloilo River.

ewww .... I hope not. I'll delete the MIGEDC in my favourite once it looks like the city official website. I'm so sorry to say but the city official website is awful and gagging. Do you think it's hightime the city replace their webmasters and get one with proper and brighter vision or ideas? It annoying to look at the website. You can't anything from it at all.
Wishing the best for everything. MIGEDC promotes hope and creates positive economic atmosphere for the city and province of Iloilo, including the Province of Guimaras. All we need is to help the council in implementation their projects. Kanami tani pamati-an if every year there will be an MIGEDC Economic Summit to discuss economy of Iloilo and creating and planning better moves or strategy inorder for Iloilo and Guimaras to become more competetive.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 18th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Indeed the waters around the city were calm despite the stormy weather
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/83/imgp0874ai7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Iloilo Passenger terminal seems to be undergoing renovation and expansion
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4875/imgp0879qm1.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0879qm1.jpg)

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5880/imgp0875tr4.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp0875tr4.jpg)

^^
I think this is it:
This is from The Philippine Star July 11, 2007 (Psecial Section on PPA 33rd Anniversary)

PPA Project Development Department

ILOILO

1. ON GOING Project

Improvement of River Wharf 2006-2007
P 58.16M
Status: 100%
Completed on February 20, 2007

2. PHASE 1 - 2006-2008

Proposed ICPC Wharf Extension
P 318,888,800.00; 540c.d.
Date Started: February 20, 2007
Status: 35.889% ( As of 25 June 07)
Slippage: 21.397%
Completion Date: August 12, 2008

3. Fort San Pedro Improvement
2007-2009
P 181, 488,888.88; 540c.d.
Date Started: April 17, 2007
Target Completion Date:
07 October 2008
19.074% completed as of 25 June 2007

4.PHASE 2 - 2008 -2009
Back-up Area for ILOILO ICPC
Wharf Extension
P 1.7B

^^ ^^ IAMME, can you describe more what's happening in your third photo? It looks like there a massive expansion of Port of Iloilo? Didthey extend it to the old Rotary Park? I hope so. God, this is really exciting for all of us. New Iloilo Airport, numerous infrastructures going around the city, metrotowns and whole of Panay, and now the Port of Iloilo is expanding as well? If this things are happening, I will really jump for joy. Indeed, prayers are all answered. Thank you.

Yup, that is only the wharf extension and you will be seeing more once construction for Fort San Pedro Improvement peaks. Go go go! :) :banana:

do we need to really highlight this thing? We all know it. We don't need to rub it all along (as if).

Actually Space is not highlighting that info its a FACT. As a fact you need to provide the data... so maybe thats what he did. :D Peace Kirbs!

He is suggesting that for the next threads title. :)

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 07:59 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 18th, 2007, 08:44 AM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 18th, 2007, 08:48 AM

thanks for info Metro. So we're on the second phase pa lang. Wow! Three more phases to go! Lovely! And it cost billions as well !:banana: :banana: :banana:

Bay-i lang si Kirby kay indi ko na ina siya pagsapakon pagnanawag sa akon. he he

No prob space.

Tani somebody could post a pic of Moritz Hotel and also the on-going construction of the Iloilo Flood Control Project and the picture of SM City renovation. :D

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 18th, 2007, 09:39 AM

Ilonggo fashion, poetry at the Antillan House

By Hazel P. Villa
Inquirer
Last updated 01:15am (Mla time) 08/18/2007

ILOILO CITY – Sashaying to the live renditions of old Ilonggo favorites like Pinalangga (Beloved) and the more current Handumanan (Remembrance), models made their entrance up the burnished narra stairs, glided through antique rooms, and preened before an audience seated atelier-style on a balmy evening at the Sanson y Montinola Antillan House in E. Lopez Street, Jaro District, Iloilo City.

The Antillan House itself, one of the very few left intact in the country, was like a debutante dressed for a grand ball—its trademark yakal rooftop carved decors were restored and repainted, shuttered windows were cleaned, and the exterior was painted a more cheerful mocha and pastel blue even as the brick foundations were spruced.

It was not only because the Iloilo Heritage Gala was held at the Antillan House in May that Greg Sanson, the owner, decided to glam up his family’s turn-of-the-century ancestral home but also because heritage-conscious Ilonggos have once more revved up the advocacy machine calling for the preservation of Iloilo City’s heritage houses and buildings.

The Gala was but one of the activities of the 15 members that the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council (ICCHCC) spearheaded during the celebration of the National Heritage Month in May.

The ICCHCC has architect Antonio Sangrador as chair representing the private sector while Noel Hechanova, its director, represents the government.

“We must promote responsible appreciation of our culture. To preserve, we have to unite and beyond that, make people conscious of our heritage,” Bambi Harper, National Heritage Festival director, had said.

For their “exemplary act of ongoing preservation and stewardship,” the Iloilo City government recently awarded plaques of appreciation to the owners or managers of the following heritage buildings: Sanson Y Montinola Antillan House, Zafiro Ledesma Residence, Casa Mariquit of the Lopezes, Nelly Garden, Montinola Residence, Marquez Lim Residence of former Sen. Nikki Coseteng, and the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. in J.M. Basa Street.
Fashion, music, poetry

Soon after cocktails, the guests, numbering about a hundred with some dressed in formal wear, entered the Antillan House for a night of Ilonggo fashion, music and poetry—effectively setting an ambiance of greater appreciation for things uniquely Ilonggo.

The fashion show, topbilled by Ilonggo designers Don Protasio, Bo Parcon, Angelette Borja-Ragus and Jaki Peñalosa of the Designers Guild of Iloilo, started with two actors from the University of San Agustin Little Theater delivering excerpts from “Kawayan,” a poem by eminent Ilongga writer and poet Magdalena Jalandoni.

Tingug (Voice), a young vocal ensemble formed in August 2006 under the directorship of Gerardo Muyuela set the mood for young designer Don Protasio’s collection with their rendition of the upbeat but distinctly Hiligaynon performance of Benny Castillon’s “Kruhay!”

Though the fashion show’s motif was bamboo, avant-garde Protasio’s collection had models wearing mostly billowy black or gold dresses and blouses “as inspired by dark clouds, leaves and wind” for “dark romance” with bits and pieces of bamboo on the models as accessories.

Apropos with Bo Parcon whose collection was made distinctive by a rugged, earthy look with tiny bamboo pieces forming squares and rectangles in his creations as “inspired by windows” or with bamboo acting as embellishments on what could have been run-of-the-mill creations.

Bamboo gown, anyone?

Women designers Angelete Borja-Ragus and Jaki Penalosa hewed more to the bamboo fashion motif as they pleasantly surprised the audience with their ingenuity and innovations with bamboo and indigenous fabric.

Penalosa redefined the Philippine terno by marrying indigenous fabric such as hablon and raffia with contemporary designs with bamboo bits and pieces incorporated into either the beadwork of the gowns or into the shawls.

Borja-Ragus had a model wear a bustier made of geometrically arranged bamboo and one wore a cocktail dress with bamboo “tapestry.”

As if that wasn’t remarkable enough, another model came in wearing a skirt made of curled bamboo for that billowy look which you never thought was possible with such a hard material as bamboo.

Applause followed a model wearing a Borja-Ragus ball gown with bamboo shavings as embellishments on the gown itself, complemented by an intricate but elegant hairpiece made of bamboo shavings too.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view_article.php?article_id=83286

kirby21

August 18th, 2007, 09:55 AM

spot on. You'll forget the Iloilo Flood Control Project.

Chrismag

August 18th, 2007, 10:40 AM

I just wonder why this 3 months old event was just covered now, if it is/ was then so important....

habagatcentral1

August 18th, 2007, 10:49 AM

I hope this doesn't turn out like what the Offcial website of Iloilo Province and Iloilo City look like :ohno: ...

And I hope they don't steal pictures again like before. :nono:
Nakatilaw na sila kay Eric kag Toto Chy sang sina. Tani kon gamiton man, i-acknowledge sila kag kon sin-o pa man.

Anyway, I'll be in Iloilo City tomorrow. I'll be staying overnight at Eric Dee's family in Bacolod.

@SSC Iloilo-based people. We have a visitor coming from Manila this August 25. He would be gladly to meet you, especially Pacific. Something about Heritage Conservation. :)

I'll be in Iloilo starting tomorrow until August 27/28(?) Hope to see you. :)

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 11:11 AM

No prob space.

Tani somebody could post a pic of Moritz Hotel and also the on-going construction of the Iloilo Flood Control Project and the picture of SM City renovation. :D
i'm curious of the looks as well. I'm expecting it to be plain and box-like due to lack of space, etc but still my curiosity needs satisfaction. And yes, the Iloilo Flood Control Project, another multi-billion project in the city at present is still ongoing. Thanks for the reminders.

Coal-fired power plant eyed in Iloilo
By DANNY FAJARDO

ILOILO CITY — The city government has created a task force that will study the pros and cons of constructing a coal-fired power plant here.

keep the momentum moving. I want to hear and read more about this proposed coal-fired power plant/s for Iloilo City and Iloilo Province.

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 11:21 AM

^^ impressive feature by Ms Villa. Thank you.

rororo

August 18th, 2007, 02:35 PM

PNP arrests 12 Iloilo gun ban violators

ILOILO City – As of April 2007, the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) record shows that 12 persons were arrested for violating the Commission on Election (Comelec) gun ban since its implementation on January 14.

The same record shows that of the 12 persons arrested, two are members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) identified as PO2 Reynaldo Dequina and PO1 Junard Mahinay.

The ICPO has also filed a total of 13 cases in court for gun ban violations and confiscated a total of 16 long powered firearms during the period.

Meanwhile, the PNP noted a downward trend in election-related violence in the country. The 82 cases reported, as of April 26, of which 20 resulted to deaths were lower than similar incidents in the 2001 and 2004 elections.

The decline is attributed to the PNP's intensive campaign against private armed groups which have been reduced to 38 from 90 groups recorded in 2001, and loose firearms from which 1,762 firearms, 177 explosives, 291 deadly weapons were confiscated and 1,883 persons arrested.

On the other hand, around 89,000 police personnel are to be fielded to secure the different polling places in the country comes May 14.

The move is part of the government's resolve to have a peaceful and orderly election of candidates, election officers and the voters.

Also, elite Special Action Force will be deployed in critical areas of concern like Abra, Masbate and in some areas of Region 12 and 6 while soldiers will also be deployed in areas with serious armed threats.

Panay news..

The ineptitude of law-enforcement agencies has always been blamed for their failure to solve the crimes around the city..especially the hold ups, high way robbery etc. The bad consequence of this is that if a holp up men accused is acquitted by the court, the PNP cannot be compelled to continue going after the real culprits since the case is supposed to have been solved.:)

whyte

August 18th, 2007, 05:18 PM

habagatcentral1

August 18th, 2007, 05:36 PM

:wave:

after two months nabanhaw ako diri :D

been enjoying my stay in iloilo for the past few weeks
and guess where i am now?

in bacolod !!

:lol:

pero nami gid man ang design sang sm city nila diri

Ari ko Bacolod subong gab-i! Upod kami ninday Eric Dee! Tani gin_PM mo kami sa imo contact details. Mapa-Iloilo man ko for a week and 2 days. Tani man magkitaay ta bala! :)

rororo

August 18th, 2007, 06:06 PM

Northern Iloilo mayors bat for more police force to combat crime

by ES Subong

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/08/robber.jpg

Iloilo– Local chief executives in the northern towns of Iloilo where occurrences of hold-up incidents have been frequent, are requesting the Provincial Police Office (PPO) to reinforce their police force.

The Municipal mayors, who attended the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) said they have been consulting with their chiefs of police on how the recent spate of hold-up cases and other forms of crimes be avoided.

Sara Mayor Ermelita Salcedo said with only 20 policemen, the hinter barangays of her town can hardly be patrolled by law enforcers, while Concepcion Mayor Elizabeth Salcedo noted the perennial lack of policemen to man detachments which are vulnerable to attacks by lawless elements.

Mayor Arnold Betita of Carles, the farthest town in northern Iloilo, Mayor Restituto Mosqueda of Estancia and Mayor Elvira Alarcon of Batad were unanimous in their proposals of putting up detachments in different locations along the roads, random patrolling of areas, especially during early mornings.

The local chief executives also recommended that transport operators should provide emergency signs, like blinkers in their vans or buses to alert other commuters and the police that there are bad elements in the vehicles.

Iloilo Provincial Police Director S/Supt Melvin Moncal appealed for the deployment of force multipliers, like barangay tanods and other capable citizens to help patrol communities to deter occurrences of crimes.

Meanwhile, President Gloria Arroyo announced the other day that 3,500 new policemen will be hired next year as part of a sustained program to beef up the government’s capability to combat lawlessness, terrorism and maintain peace and order.

The President also directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to deploy its desk-bound personnel to “pound the streets” to increase police visibility as a deterrent to security threats and lawlessness all over the country. (PIA 6)

Cops nab 1 of 5 suspects in Ceres robbery

By Erly C. Garcia

Police yesterday presented to the media one of the five suspects in the robbery of a Ceres bus last Sunday in Brgy. Bantud, Batad, Iloilo.

Mar John Arcenas, 18 years old, was collared by the joint operatives of the Batad Police Station and the 603rd Provincial Mobile Group in a hot pursuit operation Monday afternoon in Brgy. Calaor of the same town.

Police Insp. Edencio Arenas, chief of Batad PNP, said Arcenas was positively identified by one of the passengers of the Ceres bus.

However, the four other unidentified suspects remain at large.

Arcenas, meanwhile, strongly denied the allegation that he was involved in the robbery.:):ohno: :ohno:

Newstoday Aug.8

habagatcentral1

August 18th, 2007, 06:15 PM

^^ Hay Pulis! Nevermind. :ohno: Gasakit lang ulo ko sa ila kis-a.

IAMME

August 18th, 2007, 06:32 PM

Di pa ata 'to napost eh..
by zhock
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/Bonifaciodrive_iloilo.jpg

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 06:46 PM

^^ Loved that photo, IAMME. :) Looks really nice nice.

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 06:48 PM

:wave:

after two months nabanhaw ako diri :D

been enjoying my stay in iloilo for the past few weeks
and guess where i am now?

in bacolod !!

:lol:

pero nami gid man ang design sang sm city nila diri
welcome back Whyte. It's nice to see you here sa aton thread. Keep posting.

Ari ko Bacolod subong gab-i! Upod kami ninday Eric Dee! Tani gin_PM mo kami sa imo contact details. Mapa-Iloilo man ko for a week and 2 days. Tani man magkitaay ta bala! :)
Welcome home, Bernie. :banana:

chymera00

August 18th, 2007, 06:51 PM

And I hope they don't steal pictures again like before. :nono:
Nakatilaw na sila kay Eric kag Toto Chy sang sina. Tani kon gamiton man, i-acknowledge sila kag kon sin-o pa man.

Anyway, I'll be in Iloilo City tomorrow. I'll be staying overnight at Eric Dee's family in Bacolod.

@SSC Iloilo-based people. We have a visitor coming from Manila this August 25. He would be gladly to meet you, especially Pacific. Something about Heritage Conservation. :)

I'll be in Iloilo starting tomorrow until August 27/28(?) Hope to see you. :)
I hope they don't coz if they do ambot lang guid ... pero, the designer of the Iloilo City Official Website has already asked permission from me to post some of my pictures (with credits na!) in a new website they are developing to replace the old boring (sorry lang guid, but it's true) one. Woohhoo!

Text mo lang ko berns, na PM ko nmn new number ko. Kilala ko na siya berns, Is it the same person you talked to me about months ago?

Ari lang man ko di ah anyways... timing guid na kay medyo tawhay na sched ko sa mga amu na nga inadlaw.
---
BTW, where is Mortiz Hotel?

spacewagon1

August 18th, 2007, 07:01 PM

^^ Moritz Hotel is the new hotel fronting CPU. Wala pa nag-open ah. Daw underconstruction man gihapon.

kirby21

August 19th, 2007, 04:50 AM

:wave:

after two months nabanhaw ako diri :D

been enjoying my stay in iloilo for the past few weeks
and guess where i am now?

in bacolod !!

:lol:

pero nami gid man ang design sang sm city nila diri
happy balik naman diri. any more updates Whyte? basi may mga huring-huring naman dira sa aton nga mga bag-o?

I hope they don't coz if they do ambot lang guid ... pero, the designer of the Iloilo City Official Website has already asked permission from me to post some of my pictures (with credits na!) in a new website they are developing to replace the old boring (sorry lang guid, but it's true) one. Woohhoo!

Text mo lang ko berns, na PM ko nmn new number ko. Kilala ko na siya berns, Is it the same person you talked to me about months ago?

Ari lang man ko di ah anyways... timing guid na kay medyo tawhay na sched ko sa mga amu na nga inadlaw.
---
BTW, where is Mortiz Hotel?
I think they're going to give credit the owner of the photos. It's a one off thing and they're also learning. If it happens again, then maybe we can say it's unforgivable na.

kirby21

August 19th, 2007, 04:53 AM

Di pa ata 'to napost eh..
by zhock
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p173/zhock2001/Bonifaciodrive_iloilo.jpg

Inspiring photo by zhock. However, if there will be a highrise in Ilolo, I want it outside the city proper area. mandurriao and jaro are two of the best places for high-rises.

zhock2001

August 19th, 2007, 09:54 AM

no big deal... just played with those ones i found here in ssc... heheh... it's right though, highrises should be somewhere outside the city proper area...

eonynx

August 19th, 2007, 07:45 PM

sorry guys! i just waxed poetic today!:lol:

nothing short of an awe
this earth called iloilo
cementing her glorious past,
by breaking grounds fast.

spacewagon1

August 19th, 2007, 09:35 PM

^^ great one, eonynx. Keep it coming.

spacewagon1

August 19th, 2007, 09:36 PM

Calinog still top nutrition awardee

ILOILO – The municipality of Calinog retained its Outstanding Nutrition Program Implementor Award for three consecutive years, besting other municipalities in the provincial evaluation conducted by the Provincial Nutrition Evaluation Team last May 21 to June 5, 2007.

The Provincial Nutrition Evaluation Team was composed of representatives of the different concerned agencies chaired by Elias Sandig of the Provincial Agriculture Office.

Iloilo Provincial Nutrition Program Coordinator Rosarie San Luis cited amongst others the efficiency and effectiveness of the nutrition program of Calinog.

Based on the results submitted by the evaluation team, the other top two awardees are the municipalities of New Lucena and Concepcion.

On the other hand, Brgy. Banban Grande of Calinog topped the barangay category with Bololacao, New Lucena, second, and Jamul-awon, Concepcion, third.

The evaluation team chose Hannah Paredes of Jamul-awon, Concepcion as Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) this year.

The other three BNS who made it to the top four were Daisy Mae Penit of Amurao, Cabatuan, Mercedita Patubo of Bololacao, New Lucena and Leonora Servidad of Siwaragan, San Joaquin.

San Luis said the search was spearheaded by the provincial government through its Provincial Nutrition Technical Working Group to recognize local government units who showed good performance in managing their nutrition plans.

“This is also to ensure that our local government units will include their nutrition plans amongst its priority programs and services”, said San Luis.

Winners will be recognized in a fitting ceremony that will be set on a later date.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo3.htm)

spacewagon1

August 19th, 2007, 09:41 PM

from: Panay News - Lapsus Calami

TWO CONTRACTORS’ ASSOCIATIONS
FOR the first time, there are now two associations of contractors in Iloilo.
This was the offshoot of the dissatisfaction and stubborn refusal to concede by one candidate for president.
And because of that, the loser created another association with only one member.
The old and genuine association is under the able leadership of Ronie Premaylon of Pototan, Iloilo.
And the other association - a new creation that is - is governed by a beautiful lady.
Is this true, Don Fonso?
Say mo, Inday Elena?
Jojo “dies-dies” laughing.

PAGING DPWH
WE are calling the attention of the regional office of the DPWH in Iloilo to properly supervise the construction of the road-widening project from Pavia to Sta. Barbara, Iloilo.
Many are apprehensive that the contractor, IBC owned by Don Fonso, would perform a half-baked and substandard job.
Sources claimed that the DPWH is lax in its supervision and monitoring job, and that it is happily contented on what is being done despite some alleged inadequacies and lapses in the road-widening project.
“Maybe there is a consideration,” one of the sources at the DPWH told Lapsus.
Well, we refuse to believe in this somewhat malicious allegation, if we may say.
The fact, however, remains that the P45-Million project comes from the pocket of Juan de la Cruz.
It is hard-earned money and it is but proper that public interest should be protected by the government through its implementing agency, the DPWH.
It is for this reason that we call the attention of Director Rolly Asis to strictly monitor the project because we are also afraid that the asphalt road would not last long.
What do you think, Jojo?

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/lapsus%20calami.htm)

spacewagon1

August 19th, 2007, 09:52 PM

WV disaster coordinating
councils get nat’l citations

ILOILO City - Three best local disaster coordinating council awards and a Hall of Fame award were bestowed to Western Visayas in the recent KALASAG awarding ceremony in Malacañang.

Director Rosario Cabrera of the Office of Civil Defense - Region VI said the awardees, along with other disaster coordinating councils in the country, were:

• City Disaster Coordinating Council of Bago City (Component City category)
• Pontevedra, Negros Occidental Disaster Coordinating Council (3rd & 4th Class Municipality); and
• Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council (MDCC) of Sibunag, Guimaras (5th & 6th class municipality).

The Hall of Fame award was bestowed to the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council of Dumangas, Iloilo.

Cabrera said no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo handed the awards to the country’s outstanding disaster coordinating councils, individuals and other major stakeholders for their valuable contribution in the effective implementation of the government’s risk management programs and projects.

KALASAG stands for Kalamidad at Sakuna Labanan, Sariling Galing ang Kaligtasan. This year’s National Disaster Consciousness Month celebration theme observed last July, is “Safe Ka Ba?: Programa Laban Sa Kalamidad Tungo sa Pag-unlad”.

The KALASAG Awards is a yearly activity recognizing individuals, groups or institutions who have sacrificed their own lives or safety to be able to save people at risk.
It also aims to inculcate among the Filipinos the true value of self-sacrifice, bravery and heroism in times of disasters and emergencies, as well as foster the spirit of bayanihan or volunteerism and mutual assistance in responding to disasters and emergencies.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo4.htm)

IMPRESARIO

August 19th, 2007, 10:43 PM

from: Panay News - Lapsus Calami

....Jojo “dies-dies” laughing.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/lapsus%20calami.htm)

^^what does this mean! :gaah: i dont get it!

IAMME

August 20th, 2007, 03:01 AM

^^what does this mean! :gaah: i dont get it!

Just translate it to Hiligaynon, literally:lol:

spacewagon1

August 20th, 2007, 03:19 AM

aw ah.

PINOYmeat

August 20th, 2007, 04:16 AM

no big deal... just played with those ones i found here in ssc... heheh... it's right though, highrises should be somewhere outside the city proper area...

akala ko totoo yung pic, i was awed pa naman, hehe

kirby21

August 20th, 2007, 05:29 AM

no big deal... just played with those ones i found here in ssc... heheh... it's right though, highrises should be somewhere outside the city proper area...
no biggies, mate. It's just an idea. Besides, when there's a great demand of highrises in Iloilo, I don't think we can choose where to put them. It's just an ideal scenario , if we'll have a choice. But I loved your photo. It's great.

IMPRESARIO

August 20th, 2007, 05:43 AM

Just translate it to Hiligaynon, literally:lol:
ay ammmbotttttt ah! buki!wala pulos! :lol:

kirby21

August 20th, 2007, 06:14 AM

reposting Ravencute post in Iloilo Mandurriao Auction thread:

Gov't okays Megaworld's offer to buy old airport site
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The government's Privatization Council has reportedly approved the offer of real estate developer Megaworld Corp. to buy the 54-hectare old airport site in Mandurriao district.

As such, Atty. Giovanni Miraflores of the City Legal Office said the contract between the national government and Megaworld will be forged in a matter of one month.

Megaworld Corp., a giant property developer, offered to buy the old airport site for P1.2 billion after previous biddings failed.

Miraflores who represents the city government in the talks over the sale of the property said there are few details that are being ironed out as the transaction involves different agencies such as the Department of Transportation and Communication, Department of Finance, Department of Budget and Management and Air Transportation Office.

Miraflores said the buyer vowed to pay the government in cash.

Earlier, the Department of Finance approved the proposal of Megaworld to acquire the property for P1.2 billion. The proposal was later referred to the Privatization Council for approval.

New economic activities in the area will bring development to the city from job generation, taxes and investments of different kinds. The sale of the property includes agreements for the establishment of a theme park, Information Technology center, and modern hospital among other others.

chymera00

August 20th, 2007, 06:26 AM

Just translate it to Hiligaynon, literally:lol:
aw a ... subong ko lang na realise, hehe. Thanks guid

lex_99

August 20th, 2007, 12:46 PM

spacewagon1

August 20th, 2007, 05:58 PM

is it not in Molo-Arevalo area?

spacewagon1

August 20th, 2007, 06:00 PM

2 Iloilo City schools get Brigada Eskwela citations
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Two schools in Iloilo City got recognition from the Department of Education (DepEd) as among the Most Innovative 2007 Brigada Eskwela Implementers.

Nabitasan Elementary School in La Paz district topped in the elementary level while Jaro National High School ranked sixth in the secondary level.

Records from the DepEd showed that Nabitasan Elementary School ranked first with a rating of 94.10 percent. The Nabitasan Elementary School got a higher percentage in the areas of scope of repair & maintenance/work completed with 30.19 percent and 29.06 percent in volunteer services.

The Gov. E. Gaston Memorial Elementary School in Silay City, Negros Occidental ranked second with 92.94 percent and Kalibo II Elementary School placed third with 91.84 percent.

The basis for the selection of the awardees are the scope of repair and maintenance/work completed; donations/materials/resources generated; volunteer services, over-all impact of Brigada Eskwela in the physical improvement of the school and other factors.

The Jose B. Puey Sr. Elementary School in Sagay, Negros Occidental ranked fourth with 88.25 percent; Laua-an Elementary School in Antique with 85.67 percent and Don Albino & Doña Dolores Jison Elementary School with 81.83 percent.

In the secondary level, the Jaro National High School ranked six in the 2007 Most Innovative Brigada Eskwela. The La Castellana National High School ranked first with 93.73 percent.

Maayon National High School in Capiz ranked second with 92.69 percent. It was followed by Doña Monserrat Lopez Memorial High School in Silay with 88.79 percent; Sagay National High School is fourth with 85.93 percent and Capiz National High School with 84.33.

According to DepEd Regional Director Atty. Victoriano Tirol, the first, second and third placers in both elementary and secondary levels will be the Region 6's entries to the national level.

The big six winners together with special awardees for both elementary and secondary levels shall be recognized in a fitting program to be arranged later by the regional office, said Tirol.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/20/2.iloilo.city.schools.get.brigada.eskwela.citations.html)

^^ ^^ congrats !

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August 20th, 2007, 06:13 PM

SP OK's Mabilog's plan to meet prov'l board
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The Sangguniang Panlungsod has granted the request of Vice Mayor Jed Mabilog to have a private breakfast forum with the members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to discuss socio-economic concerns between the city and province.

In last Wednesday's regular session, the city council gave Mabilog the signal to meet with the provincial officials provided the issues relative to the implementation of the Perimeter Boundary Ordinance (PBO) should not be tackled.

Prior to the SP's approval, Councilor Perla Zulueta raised doubts on whether the members of the provincial board will show in the breakfast forum. "What if they will not appear, it would be an insult to us," she commented.

She added that there are so many problems between the executive and legislative branch of the Iloilo provincial government.

While, Councilor Erwin Plagata said he hopes the discussion will not include the PBO. He said the breakfast forum should not be an avenue for lobby groups to soften the stand of the city government in the renewed implementation of the ordinance.

Councilor Jose Espinosa III said there is nothing wrong in having talks with the provincial officials since a similar move was made by previous councils. He said there was even a time when talks were made with the officials of Bacolod City.

On his part, Mabilog assured that there are already initial talks between him and the provincial board.

He said they can talk anything under the sun during the breakfast forum. Earlier, Mabilog said the primary purpose of the breakfast forum is to come up with a common legislative agenda that will focus on the socio-economic issues between the city and the province. The development of the city also means development in the province, said Mabilog.

The economic development that will take place in the 54 hectares old Mandurriao airport and the operation of the new Iloilo airport of international standard in Sta. Barbara are among the points of discussions apart from other projected developments here.

The jobs to be generated once the development is made at the old airport will not only benefit the city residents but also those in the province. The operation of the new airport will not only bring forth development to the province but also in the city.

The road network from city and province particularly in going to Sta. Barbara is also placed in the priority projects funded by the national government to ensure better delivery of services and promote economic activities.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/20/sp.oks.mabilogs.plan.to.meet.provl.board.html)

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August 21st, 2007, 11:26 AM

Dinagyang: One of MDGs ways to change the world

Dinagyang has added another feather to its cap when the festival was featured by Citynet, the Regional Network of Local Authorities for the Management of Human Settlements in its latest publication about Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) case studies from around the Asian Region.

The article on Dinagyang reports on mobilizing local resources to fund MDGs efforts: "The people of Iloilo City have demonstrated innovative leadership and community empowerment by incorporating their MDGs efforts into the Dinagyang Festival. Dinagyang has been a showcase of local Ilonggo religion and culture, celebrated through dance, drama, and devotion. The festival has also been used as an opportunity to promote the MDGs. Press releases and leaflets, parades and contests, even the Ms. Dinagyang Search, are all used to publicize the MDGs within the context of the festival. The project raises awareness and also builds local resources by attracting tourism."

Sometime in March 2007, the Dinagyang experience was submitted as best practice in an international conference on Localising the MDGs in Kathmandu, Nepal. Mr. Ben Jimena, executive director of the festival, made a presentation and submitted a case paper in the said conference. The inclusion of Dinagyang in its promotional booklet was a manifestation of Citynet's recognition and acceptance of the Iloilo initiative as one of the ways to change the world.

The article cites the MDGs commitment "to improving access to education, health care and clean water, as well as fighting poverty and hunger, gender inequality, environmental degradation, and HIV/AIDS" and how the governments of developing countries must implement the policies and allocate the budget necessary to achieve these Goals. It identifies good governance, accountability, and transparency as key factors in successful realization of the MDGs. It underscores the idea that "decentralization of these efforts to involve regional and local bodies will undoubtedly enhance progress and also allow for participatory monitoring by community stakeholders."

Under the heading, "Dinagyang Festival - Iloilo, Philippines", the feature articulates the government-private cooperation in the way the festival is run and recognizes such as a model on mobilizing local resources. It gives importance to generating funding at the local level to finance policies and program of local governments. While revenue from international agencies, the national government, and non-government bodies is necessary, municipalities and cities must also focus on raising funds locally. These efforts will serve to reinforce local accountability and increase demand for public goods and services as well.

The local fund-raising of Dinagyang and its resultant accountability work to promote quality in city services. The resources, used for local projects directly impacting the citizens, enhance public faith in local government. This in turn can facilitate an improvement in tax collection, as confidence in the allocation of local resources helps to generate greater incentive for the payment of taxes.

Aside from Iloilo City, there are two other cities in the Philippines -- Naga and Calbayog which participations in the MDGs have also been recognized. Naga was cited for localizing the Goals through empowerment of the local citizens and Calbayog for integrating these in the local plan.

Citynet, set up in 1987, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its inception this year. Beginning with just 24 members, the Network today has expanded its footprints to include 107 members representing the entire range of urban stakeholders. Its vision and work have grown in tandem with its reach and the impact of its programs is being felt across the Asia-Pacific region.

Iloilo City is one of the newest member-cities of the CITYNET and has been tapped as a resource city for the City-to-City cooperation. It has been invited to send participants in various conferences and capability-building trainings. It was featured as well in the August 2007 issue of the City Voice, the Network's newsletter.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/21/dinagyang.one.of.mdgs.ways.to.change.the.world.html)

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August 21st, 2007, 11:30 AM

Campus Fashionista 2007 second elimination

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L-R: Gian, Psyche, Kay Ann and Edvi

Four ladies and three gentlemen were chosen to vie for the Campus Fashionista 2007 title during the search's second elimination held at Robinsons Place Iloilo last Aug. 16, 2007.

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L-R: Junen, Michael and Peter

The winners were Edvi, Psyche, Kay Ann and Gian for the females and Junen, Michael and Peter for the males.

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L-R: Alona, Dyna, Kathlen, Zoe,and
Jalelah

They were judged according to their height, body, face, stage presence and the audience impact. The judges were fashion designer Eric delos Santos, journalist Kathy Villalon and model Luigi Deocades.

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L-R: Jayjan, Joecel, Reyvi, Gerry, Gringo,
Claudio and Dexter

Campus Fashionista is one of the said mall's greatest contributions to the fashion industry. Thus, it garnered not only a warm support from the public but from sponsors as well. Those who sponsored the event were GMA 6, Adidas, Conerse, Bayo, Face Value Facial Care and Spa Center, Levi's, Nike, Picture City and Paul Chiongson Photography.

The grand finals will be next month.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/21/campus.fashionista.2007.second.elimination.html)

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August 21st, 2007, 11:33 AM

A fantasy wedding fair

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Roger Chiu, Dr May Ann Zulueta, Jedah
Hernandez, Aty Jomar Pueblo, Butz
Peñalosa and Marie Jean Cordero open
the Kasalan exhibit

The two-day Kasalan III held at Amigo Terrace Hotel was a successful romantic affair highlighted by fashion shows featuring the designs of Iloilo's pride Jaki Peñalosa and Mel Varca and Antique's renowned designers Oscar Alabariz, Jojo Sariaza and Cesar Saru.

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DESIGNS BY MEL VARCA. Stephanie
Beltran, Tiffany Berjes, Sassy dela
Cerna, Amy dela Cruz, Diane Jainga and
Angel Hortillas

Amigo Terrace Hotel's General Manager Marie Jean Cordero was pretty in pink as she welcomed the throng of guests who attended the fashion shows and viewed the exhibitors' booths. Roger Chua of Kasal.com, the company behind this event was also present in all the events.

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Paloma Photography

During the opening, guests who waited for the fashion show to start were treated to delectable hors d'eouvres delicately prepared by the apt staff of Amigo Terrace Hotel. They were serenaded by Maria Acela and Froilan Navarro, formerly of the Troubadors.

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Couples who are getting married several months from now trooped to the fair. A couple interviewed by The News Today said that fairs like this are very important so that they'll have more choices and ideas to guide them in their special day. After all, in the Philippines, a wedding happens only once.

source: The News Today

eonynx

August 21st, 2007, 06:57 PM

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August 21st, 2007, 11:03 PM

City to get richer by
P9M on transfer taxes
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The city government may get hold of no less than P9 million in taxes from the buyout of the 54-hectare old airport property in Mandurriao district, revealed Mayor Jerry Treñas.

Property developer Megaworld Corp. is paying the taxes to the city government after it won the bidding for the airport property. It offered to buy the old Iloilo airport site for P1.2 billion.

Treñas said the city government shall have “three-fourths of one percent” of the bid sale as “transfer tax” equivalent to P9 million, notwithstanding the other taxes that might be applicable for payment from the winning bidder.

The property developer plans to convert the government lot into a new business district.
“They said they would pay the transfer tax to start developing the area,” Treñas said.

The former airport site, which is four kilometers from downtown Iloilo City, can be a center for major business process outsourcing companies that are interested to set up operations in the Visayas region, Megaworld earlier said.

“I do not know what other taxes may apply,” Treñas said.

Early this year, an auction of the property failed after all the bidders submitted offers below the floor price of P1.2 billion – Robinson’s Land Corp., P1.089 billion; Empire East Landholdings Inc., P701 million; and SM Prime Holdings Inc., P435.7 million.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo4.htm)

^^ ^^ now, it's confirmed. Megaworld will start paying taxes in Iloilo. Yehey ! Grabe. For transfer tax alone, Iloilo City is gaining 9million pesos. I think the city will get more taxes from other source not to mention businesses the Megaworld will be bringing Iloilo. Iloilo Airport site, definitely sold !

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August 22nd, 2007, 12:26 AM

More vocational course mulled
for city’s technical institute

ILOILO City – The city government has plans of further improving the livelihood training and other services of the Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC).

Mayor Jerry Treñas said it plans more vocational courses that will be accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

“The TESDA accreditation will be a big boost because it will now be able to offer opportunities for beneficiaries to work abroad or apply at higher paying jobs,” the mayor said.

Recently, Treñas signed an executive order integrating the operation, management and administration of the Helping Foundation, Inc. (HFI) with the TIIC.

HFI is a livelihood and training productivity center being run by the city government while the TIIC offers free technical college education to the youth of the city.

“Since both centers are being managed by the city government, it is best that they are integrated so that there will be similar forms of training, services and support that will be given,” Treñas said.

Some of the provisions of the executive fiat include subjecting the HFI to all the rules, regulations and guidelines of TIIC, and the integration of its budget with the budget of the Institute.

With Treñas’ order, the HFI will now be known as the TIIC – Bo. Obrero Campus and shall now be considered as the extension campus of the Institute and under the latter’s administration.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo7.htm)

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August 22nd, 2007, 01:46 AM

Cross Swords Fraternity marks golden anniv
By Nikko Chua

THE Cross Swords Fraternity of Central Philippine University (CPU) will be observing its Golden (50th) Anniversary September 1, 2007.

The fraternity was founded in 1957 by the late Alexander Confesor as one of the founders. Membership in the fraternity was exclusive to cadet officers (both basic and advanced) who take up the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Central Philippine University.

From their ranks many became career military and police officers who have distinguished themselves in the battlefield and others who proffered civilian life equally excelled in their chosen field.

The celebration which is times with the 102nd observance of CPU’s founding will be highlighted by a Testimonial Luncheon in honor of the fraternities third General in the person of Brigadier General Jerry Jalandoni of the Philippine Army, who is now the comptroller (J-6) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

The two other members who became generals ahead of him are major General Cicero Castellano of the Air Force and Brigadier General Ignacio Illenburger of the Philippine Marines. Gen. Jalandoni is a member of ROTC advance class 1974 and was Vice Fraternity Commander during that time. The testimonial and Recognition Ceremony will be held at the university dining hall of CPU starting 10 o’ clock in the morning of September 1, 2007.

There will be a motorcade at 7 o’clock in the morning from provincial capitol grounds to the CPU campus, followed by the registration of arrival of guests. Members belonging to a different branch of service of the AFP and PNP spread through out the country as expected to grace the reunion.

Commandants, tactical officers, sponsor advisers, sponsors and non commissioned officers are also invited to join the gathering. Socials will follow in the afternoon at Sicad’s Garden at Diversion Road Iloilo.

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

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August 22nd, 2007, 01:48 AM

P105T for the tidiest district
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

A TOTAL of P105,000 in cash prizes are at stake for personnel and barangay officials in a clean and green contest in Iloilo City due Sept. 10 which aims for a massive cleanup of public places tainted with campaign materials of the May elections.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said the inter-district beautification program urges barangay captains and kagawads, City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) personnel and street sweepers belonging to the General Services Office (GSO) to participate in the contest.

“We implement the contest for all districts to get rid of election propaganda posted all over the plazas, markets and streets,” Treñas stressed.
The cleanup activities-cum-competition covers the six districts including the City Proper, Jaro, Molo, Arevalo, Mandurriao, Arevalo and La Paz.

The cash prizes include P25,000 each for the winning district Association of Barangay Captains (ABC), Association of Barangay Kagawads (ABK), Cenro personnel and street-sweepers while the ABC president will get P5,000.

The judges are Cenro chief Noel Hechanova, City-DILG director Helen Mestidio, City Health Office (CHO) chief Dr. Urminico Baronda, City Tourism Office (CTO) chief Ben Jimena, Jay Presado of the Canadian Urban Institute and Fr. Rolando Haguisan of La Paz Parish Church while the evaluation is set on Sept. 5-6.

The criteria for judging are physical condition of built-up areas (70 percent) including absence of eyesores, presence of materials recovery facility, well-maintained greenbelt areas or streets and public plazas; and presence of support system (30 percent) consisting of existence of a functional barangay solid waste management committee and Gabay sa Mamamayan Action Center, and involvement of community and various organizations in environment-related programs.

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

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August 22nd, 2007, 02:41 AM

Memorial parks are lively investments
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

NOWADAYS, buying a property in a private memorial park is not just for the dead.

Why?

It’s because the living can make an investment in it—even as memorial parks in Iloilo have been transformed into flourishing real estate businesses.
This was the assessment of Jaresh Ng, resident manager of Prudentialife Memorial Park Iloilo, Inc.-Garden of The Ascension, a 17-hectare memorial park in Jibao-an, Pavia.

“Ilonggos are now open-minded with regards to purchasing a memorial lot. Some families suffer the brunt of expenses of a family member in case of urgent situations the reason why they buy the lot in preparation,” Ng explained.

“The investors also find it as a form of investment. As one of the pre-need sales, the client could avail it on easy terms. They could also sell the property. Another advantage is that the property not covered by real estate taxes,” said Ng.

For this year, Ng noted their sales has peaked up since January even as there are at least seven memorial park developers that have set foot in Iloilo since this industry’s boom in the late 90s to early 2000.

“There has been a mushrooming memorial parks industry in Miag-ao, Pavia and Sta. Barbara – it is a sprouting business,” Ng told The Daily Guardian.

So what are the advantages of investing in a private memorial ground?

“The memorial park industry is also an answer to crowded public cemeteries. The difference is you can own the property with a certificate of ownership. Public cemeteries only grant burial rights on a five-year period – there are also lack of maintenance, irrigation and drainage system. Thus, the Ilonggos have seen the difference,” Ng stressed.

He added: “With regard to interment service, it is cheaper. We have double-interment privilege as the lot is good for two. The investment is covered with a group credit life insurance.”

“The lots are transferable and assignable too. We don’t limit as to who buys the lot that it would be used exclusively. There is a lifetime maintenance included in the contract’s perpetual care fund (PCF). Talking of memorial parks is expensive but we are giving more to what the clients are paying – we go beyond their expectations – the clients are our priority,” Ng pointed out.

“Once fully-paid the clients are awarded with Certificate of Ownership to be sure of the property, free of charge.” he added.

Asked whether memorial parks would anyway compete with subdivisions, Ng clarified that although the bottom-line both are real estate developments, there’s “no conflict of interest.”

“Garden of The Ascension is not a typical memorial park as to its features and amenities. People who would visit their departed loved-ones would feel the ambiance of the park as they tend to go on biking, do rollerblades or spend time at the mini-park,” Ng averred.

“Aside from the different aspect, the location matters a lot – it’s flood-free and situated along the highway. There are no squatters around. We are very particular with security and safety. We are also flexible in terms of payments,” Ng affirmed.

Likewise, Ng said that only the Garden of The Ascension has an automatic underground water sprinkler system used to maintain the greeneries within the area – not just plain ground but rolling type like golf course covered with Bermuda grass and landscaping.

Only 60 percent of the area are memorial lots while 40 percent have aesthetic features, thus it “won’t be crowded” even as it has 8-meter wide roads and 16-meter entrance.

It offers a 300-400 seating capacity multi-purpose Pavilion, with clean comfort rooms, Gazebo, attractive lamp posts, professional memorial park personnel, pollution-free premises and concrete perimeter fence.

Ng boasted that they have the state-of-the-art lowering device made from Italy – a modern facility is another advantage.

Ng said: “When we are tripping clients to the site, they really get attracted to it – the park sells itself aside from the affordable price.”

As an abode of eternal rest for the departed and place of solace for the living, The Garden of The Ascension is designed to be the biggest, most beautiful and modern memorial park in the agro-industrial hub of Western Visayas.

“A tranquil haven that offers a variety of choices ranging form lawn/garden lots, memorial lots and spacious family estates, one could select a place of eternal rest and gain peace of mind knowing that you have pre-planned for your family.”

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

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 22nd, 2007, 07:45 AM

Hi guys, seems no one is talking about La Residencia, a new residencial subdivision in Iloilo by a local developer "friends and" something company. Where is this located exactly? Anyway, they have a nice office fronting Sarabia Manor. The design complements the beautiful and already booming General Luna. :)

Hmm Iloilo Based forumers could eventually provide us with pics and development :)

2 Iloilo City schools get Brigada Eskwela citations
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Two schools in Iloilo City got recognition from the Department of Education (DepEd) as among the Most Innovative 2007 Brigada Eskwela Implementers.

Nabitasan Elementary School in La Paz district topped in the elementary level while Jaro National High School ranked sixth in the secondary level.

Records from the DepEd showed that Nabitasan Elementary School ranked first with a rating of 94.10 percent. The Nabitasan Elementary School got a higher percentage in the areas of scope of repair & maintenance/work completed with 30.19 percent and 29.06 percent in volunteer services.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/20/2.iloilo.city.schools.get.brigada.eskwela.citations.html)

^^ ^^ congrats !

Great Job! :)

SP OK's Mabilog's plan to meet prov'l board
By Maricar M. Calubiran

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/20/sp.oks.mabilogs.plan.to.meet.provl.board.html)

I just hope something fruitful will come out of this meeting. Its nice of VM mabilog to initiate this city-provincial discussion. :)

Dinagyang: One of MDGs ways to change the world

Dinagyang has added another feather to its cap when the festival was featured by Citynet, the Regional Network of Local Authorities for the Management of Human Settlements in its latest publication about Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) case studies from around the Asian Region.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/21/dinagyang.one.of.mdgs.ways.to.change.the.world.html)

Hala Bira Diangyang!

City to get richer by
P9M on transfer taxes
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The city government may get hold of no less than P9 million in taxes from the buyout of the 54-hectare old airport property in Mandurriao district, revealed Mayor Jerry Treñas.

Property developer Megaworld Corp. is paying the taxes to the city government after it won the bidding for the airport property. It offered to buy the old Iloilo airport site for P1.2 billion.

Treñas said the city government shall have “three-fourths of one percent” of the bid sale as “transfer tax” equivalent to P9 million, notwithstanding the other taxes that might be applicable for payment from the winning bidder.

The property developer plans to convert the government lot into a new business district.
“They said they would pay the transfer tax to start developing the area,” Treñas said.

The former airport site, which is four kilometers from downtown Iloilo City, can be a center for major business process outsourcing companies that are interested to set up operations in the Visayas region, Megaworld earlier said.

“I do not know what other taxes may apply,” Treñas said.

Early this year, an auction of the property failed after all the bidders submitted offers below the floor price of P1.2 billion – Robinson’s Land Corp., P1.089 billion; Empire East Landholdings Inc., P701 million; and SM Prime Holdings Inc., P435.7 million.

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo4.htm)

^^ ^^ now, it's confirmed. Megaworld will start paying taxes in Iloilo. Yehey ! Grabe. For transfer tax alone, Iloilo City is gaining 9million pesos. I think the city will get more taxes from other source not to mention businesses the Megaworld will be bringing Iloilo. Iloilo Airport site, definitely sold !

THE BEST NEWS SO FAR! :)

More vocational course mulled
for city’s technical institute

ILOILO City – The city government has plans of further improving the livelihood training and other services of the Technical Institute of Iloilo City (TIIC).

Mayor Jerry Treñas said it plans more vocational courses that will be accredited by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

source: Panay Philippines News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo7.htm)

Go fo it! More Jobs more spending power = Good for economy! :)

Cross Swords Fraternity marks golden anniv
By Nikko Chua

THE Cross Swords Fraternity of Central Philippine University (CPU) will be observing its Golden (50th) Anniversary September 1, 2007.

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

My warmest Congratulations and more Power!

P105T for the tidiest district
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

A TOTAL of P105,000 in cash prizes are at stake for personnel and barangay officials in a clean and green contest in Iloilo City due Sept. 10 which aims for a massive cleanup of public places tainted with campaign materials of the May elections.

Mayor Jerry Treñas said the inter-district beautification program urges barangay captains and kagawads, City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) personnel and street sweepers belonging to the General Services Office (GSO) to participate in the contest.

“We implement the contest for all districts to get rid of election propaganda posted all over the plazas, markets and streets,” Treñas stressed.
The cleanup activities-cum-competition covers the six districts including the City Proper, Jaro, Molo, Arevalo, Mandurriao, Arevalo and La Paz.

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

mY bet: molo plaza! :)

Memorial parks are lively investments
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

NOWADAYS, buying a property in a private memorial park is not just for the dead.

“A tranquil haven that offers a variety of choices ranging form lawn/garden lots, memorial lots and spacious family estates, one could select a place of eternal rest and gain peace of mind knowing that you have pre-planned for your family.”

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

Good economy Dictates so! :D

More to come! not for the living but for the dead as well!

Pacific_leopard

August 22nd, 2007, 02:48 PM

Tienda Antigua, Jaro, Iloilo
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IMPRESARIO

August 22nd, 2007, 04:10 PM

DA commits P15-M to Iloilo Fishing Port facilities improvement

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has acceded to the request of the fishery sector in Iloilo to improve and strengthen the facilities of the Iloilo Fishing Port.

This was confirmed by DA regional executive director Larry Nacionales, who met with Secretary Arthur Yap in Manila last week.

Nacionales said the agency committed to release P15-million to be sourced at the Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (ACEF). However, it was not yet known when the fund will be made available.

Meantime, Nacionales lauded the move of their national office to provide support to the fishery sector here, adding that Western Visayas, Iloilo in particular, makes a great contribution to the country’s aqua-culture production.

Nacionales underscored the impact of the project to the fishery sector because it would hasten the processing of fish produce that will be shipped outside of Iloilo.

The regional director said Iloilo is making waves when it comes to municipal and commercial fishery and aqua-culture.

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/22/da.commits.p15m.to.iloilo.fishing.port.facilities.improvement.html

IAMME

August 22nd, 2007, 05:25 PM

I don't like this flyover but I am fascinated with its construction so here's yet another update:

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Based on this label, the parts were delivered to Subic from UK. From Subic, I guess it was brought to Cebu, and from Cebu to Iloilo.
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spacewagon1

August 22nd, 2007, 08:35 PM

Visayas resident ombudsmen in Iloilo for a 3-day confab
By Nestor P. Burgos Jr.

Resident Ombudsmen from the Visayas will attend a three-day convention starting today until Friday at the Sarabia Manor Hotel.

The annual convention with the theme "Resident Ombudsmen in the Era of New Technology" will be attended by around 100 participants from the three regions in the Visayas, said Director Virginia Santiago of the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas.

A discussion on Cyber Crime Investigation will be held this afternoon to be presided by Dir. Elfren Meneses Jr., chief of the Intellectual Property Rights Division of the NBI Central Office.

On Thursday, lawyer Rodolfo Elman, of the Office of the Ombudsman -Mindanao will give updates on the powers, proceedings and jurisprudence of the Office of the Ombudsman. This will be followed by a consultative conference with Ombudsman officials led by Over-all Deputy Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro.

Santiago said the participants will attend a briefing on environmental issues especially the oil spill in Guimaras when they will visit the island on Friday.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/22/visayas.resident.ombudsmen.in.iloilo.for.a.3day.confab.html)

spacewagon1

August 22nd, 2007, 08:37 PM

Business community welcomes proposal to set up coal-fired power plant
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The plan to set up a coal-fired power plant in order to address the growing power needs elicited positive response from the city's business community.

Iloilo Multi-Sectoral Group President Fanny Uy said the proposal for the establishment of a coal-fired power plant is a welcome development among the business group as it will decrease the cost of electricity. There are constant meetings among the business organizations in the city over the proposal and not one businessman objected it, said Uy.

Even the church especially Archbishop Angel Lagdameo was consulted on the plan to establish a coal-fired power plant. Unfortunately, the church strongly oppose the project, said Uy.

Earlier, it was reported that coal-fired power plant is being proposed in Barangay Ingore, La Paz. Several punong barangays in La Paz and Jaro districts and a task force chaired by Engr. Noel Hechanova, chief of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, were already sent to Mambalacat, Pampanga to observe the operation of a coal-fired power plant thereat.

Uy said the coal-fired power plant will lower the cost of electricity in the city. She said, it will also help the economy as businessmen can hire more employees because of the savings they get from the power cost.

"The cost of power has a domino effect in the city's economy. Additional employment and more business investments will come in because of the low power rates. The high cost of power affects business operation," Uy added.

On the health aspect, Uy believes that the presence of a coal-fired power plant will not cause any harmful effects to the people and the environment. A coal-fired power plant is visible in Cebu and residents did not oppose it.

Meanwhile, Mayor Jerry Treñas said the task force has yet to make an official written report over their trip to Pampanga. Initially, the task force has not received any report over the health hazard caused by the coal-fired power plant in the site.

Hechanova said the task force will submit their official report next week.

source The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/22/business.community.welcomes.proposal.to.set.up.coal.fired.power.plant.html)

kirby21

August 23rd, 2007, 02:56 AM

kirby21

August 23rd, 2007, 02:59 AM

City solid waste management board expands membership

Iloilo City mayor Jerry Treñas recently reconstituted the Iloilo City Solid Waste Management Board (ICSWMB) to expand the involvement of the private sector in solid waste issues.

“Involving the private sector in our various development projects, including solid waste management endeavors, will definitely enhance the board’s current capability to challenge and address development issues,” Treñas said.

The new ICSWMB is composed of Treñas as the chair; Ma. Luisa Segovia as the co-chair and official alternate; and Councilor Eldrid Antiquiera as the vice-chair.

The board members are Task Force Clean and Green chair Marilen Locsin; EMB-DENR6 regional director Bienvenido Lipayon; Fr. Rolando Haguisan from religious sector; Engrs. Helen Sotomil and Aurora Lim representing the academe; Lydia Pendon, chair of Iloilo City Hall Press Corps; Neonita Gobuyan from the press, General Services Officer (GSO) Agustin Sangrador, assistant GSO Raul Gallo, city environment and natural resources officer Noel Hechanova, city planning and development coordinator Jose Roni Peñalosa, city engineer Marito Amatorio, all Association of Barangay Captains presidents and representatives from the city police office.

The main function of the board is to prepare and implement plans and programs for the safe and sanitary management of solid wastes generated in areas under the city’s jurisdiction.

Their specific tasks include developing strategies that will aid the implementation of the SWM Sub-sector Plan which is part of the 1998-2010 Iloilo City Comprehensive Land Use Plan; integrating various SWM plans and approaches of barangays; adopting revenue-generating ways to ensure viability and sustainability of city’s SWM programs; and coordinating various barangays efforts in the implementation of community-based waste management activities.

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

mozartt

August 23rd, 2007, 03:25 AM

Iloilo City's bid to free itself from the tag "The Dirtiest City" in the Philippines after it landed last in the Clean and Green contest years back:ohno: :ohno:

The News Today Online

IMPRESARIO

August 23rd, 2007, 05:06 AM

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4528/fronta23gk5.jpg
SAFE FOR PUBLIC USE: Iloilo River is still an ideal place for bathing,
according to environment officials, despite the presence of structures
and occurrences of fish kills. (Tara Yap photo)

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

mozartt

August 23rd, 2007, 05:30 AM

Conditions in the river r lower than average flow, high water temperatures.organic matter is broken down by bacteria in river..:ohno:

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 23rd, 2007, 06:14 AM

thanks for posting updates, IAMME.
Too many great developments in Iloilo presently.

Yes, thank you so much for all the photo updates IAMME!

Wish you could posts here pics of ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT updates... as well as several road widenings and the ongoing RAdial Road Project..

:D Go go go ILOILO!:)

IAMME

August 23rd, 2007, 06:19 AM

Yes, thank you so much for all the photo updates IAMME!

Wish you could posts here pics of ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT updates... as well as several road widenings and the ongoing RAdial Road Project..

:D Go go go ILOILO!:)

Bulldoxers yesterday were clearing the cogon grass beside McArthur Highway. Seems like the floodway is soon to cross it. Then they should begin with the Buhang Bridge.

I'll be home this weekend, perhaps I can walk to the site. My bicycle's tire is flat :cry:

ferrersky

August 23rd, 2007, 06:47 AM

IAMME

August 23rd, 2007, 07:01 AM

It was a long time since I've last posted on SSC, though I was looking on it everyday.

Well, good news regarding the traffic situation in the city. A couple of ordinances are to be fully implemented next week, like the PBO (Perimeter Boundary Ordinance) which limits the routes of Leganes, Sta. Barbara, Oton and Sn. Miguel PUJs and another ordinance (I forgot the name) which also helps in the decongestion of major roads in the city. Let's see how these ordinances help the city upon their implementation...

That's good news! I've noticed traffic aides have begun to clear Jaro Plaza of waiting provincial jeepneys. There is much less traffic now. However, I do hope they do something about the "Leganes-waiting-terminal" on the other side of the road. It's really annoying.

Nevertheless, I think making Plagata the head of the committee on transportation was an excellent move. How many years has it been since a politician stood up against pedicabs plying main thoroughfares?

Perhaps the other ordinance you're referring to is the metered parking system. Did they revise PBO? What would be the new routes? Basi mag-talang naman kita sini:lol:

IMPRESARIO

August 23rd, 2007, 08:00 AM

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toluene

August 23rd, 2007, 08:13 AM

lex_99

August 23rd, 2007, 09:10 AM

Thanks Toulene! They've got pretty aggressive campaign. Billboards and streamers are almost evrywhere...

COLLIN JASPER

August 23rd, 2007, 11:35 AM

Iloilo City's bid to free itself from the tag "The Dirtiest City" in the Philippines after it landed last in the Clean and Green contest years back:ohno: :ohno:

The News Today Online

and were very proud that our city was choosen as ONE OF THE MOST CLEANEST, GREENEST, HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES 2006!:banana: :banana: :banana:

SamwiseGamgee

August 23rd, 2007, 11:44 AM

and were very proud that our city was choosen as ONE OF THE MOST CLEANEST, GREENEST, HIGHLY URBANIZED CITY IN THE PHILIPPINES 2006!:banana: :banana: :banana:

:dance:

spacewagon1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:17 PM

^^ that's the best we have. We learned from our lesson, and look at where we are now. It's ironic that we used to be the dirtiest city in the country, and now, one of the cleanest and greenest city of the philippines. We haven't reached a decade yet of decomposing and we already pulled ourselves. That I believe is the best attitude of Ilonggos today that I really admire. The more we are challenged, the better we get. And we are learning and we are learning really fast. Come to think of the next 3-5 years of all the things we've learned and need to apply to address them. Remmeber, international partner is helping Iloilo City with Solid Waste Management now. Today, the city solid waste management is one of the best in the country in terms of plans and futuristic view. It's the battle all of us Ilonggos we'll have everyday. A battle we're we are continuously learning from the old sod past we had. At the end of the day, it will be us who'll come out us victor as we're not clouded as we used to be.

Hala Bira ILOILO ! :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:21 PM

it's located in villa, along bonifacio street. the subdivision's almost sold out. it can i think only accomodate 40 units/houses. its units are spanish/italian inspired. La residencia, but its model houses are actually named after italian cities... :)

hi, ferrersky... belated!!!!! hahah

Thanks Toulene! They've got pretty aggressive campaign. Billboards and streamers are almost evrywhere...

That's good news! I've noticed traffic aides have begun to clear Jaro Plaza of waiting provincial jeepneys. There is much less traffic now. However, I do hope they do something about the "Leganes-waiting-terminal" on the other side of the road. It's really annoying.

Nevertheless, I think making Plagata the head of the committee on transportation was an excellent move. How many years has it been since a politician stood up against pedicabs plying main thoroughfares?

Perhaps the other ordinance you're referring to is the metered parking system. Did they revise PBO? What would be the new routes? Basi mag-talang naman kita sini:lol:

keep all the developments coming. Yehey ! It's good to see new developments coming our way. We have so much to catch up til today. No resting for the laurels. Keep moving and keep the ball rolling for sustainable development. Let's keep our focus and that's the best thing we have. Who would believed that the old, sleepy town of Iloilo will rise again like Phoenix. Just look at the city's infrastrcutures nowadays. The whole city is like underconstruction. And with Megaworld coming to invest in Iloilo, I think we really are coming back to life. Let's keep learning as we continue to traverse the road to progress.

More to come. Yehey ! :banana: :banana: :banana:

spacewagon1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:23 PM

City solid waste management board reconstituted

Wanting to expand the involvement of the private sector in solid waste issues, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas has reconstituted the Iloilo City Solid Waste Management Board (ICSWMB) to include new members.

"Involving the private sector in our various development projects, including solid waste management endeavors, will definitely enhance the board';s current capability to challenge and address development issues," Treñas said.

The new ICSWMB is composed of Treñas as the chair; Ma. Luisa Segovia as the co-chair and official alternate; and Councilor Eldrid Antiquiera as the vice-chair.

The board members Marilen Locsin (chair of the Task Force Clean and Green), Director Bienvenido Lipayon of EMB-DENR VI, Father Rolando Haguisan from the religious sector, Engrs. Helen Sotomil and Aurora Lim representing the academe, Lydia Pendon (chair of the Iloilo City Hall Press Corps), Neonita Gobuyan from the press, general services officer (GSO) Agustin Sangrador, assistant GSO Raul Gallo, city environment and natural resources officer Noel Hechanova, city planning and development coordinator Jose Roni Peñalosa, city engineer Marito Amatorio, all Association of Barangay Captains presidents and representatives from the city police office.

The main function of the board is to prepare and implement plans and programs for the safe and sanitary management of solid wastes generated in areas under the city';s jurisdiction.

Some of their specific tasks include developing strategies that will aid the implementation of the SWM Sub-sector Plan which is part of the 1998-2010 Iloilo City Comprehensive Land Use Plan; integrating various SWM plans and approaches of barangays; adopting revenue-generating ways to ensure viability and sustainability of city';s SWM programs; and coordinating various barangays efforts in the implementation of community-based waste management activities.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/23/city.solid.waste.management.board.reconstituted.html)

spacewagon1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:25 PM

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/08/23/rainbow.jpg

A rainbow appears over Iloilo City Wednesday morning as seen from the Guimaras Strait.

^^ ^^ such a wonderful site. Truly, we're really blessed.
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" :) :cheers:

IMPRESARIO

August 23rd, 2007, 12:44 PM

^^i love it!

habagatcentral1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:45 PM

Guys, lets get realistic. The possibility of having our river killed due to negligence is near. Last Saturday, residents here were surprised about the fish kill that happened in Iloilo River. Yet according to some sources, torrential rains have decreased the soluble oxygen levels in the river that made it murky and thus creating stress to aquatic life. (IAMME, please correct me if I'm wrong).

If we really wanted to maintain it clean, then we really have to take care of it from simple ways to the most expensive.

Again, we don't want to make Iloilo River, the biggest ahem in the city right? So we should act vigilant in protecting our environment. :)

Anyway, good thing Rex posted those pictures because here it was last night:

Infante Flyover (Stoplight-UP)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/140/IM000091.JPG?et=EewDKbPUdKymccZ0lkGUyw

And some updates of the Iloilo Flood Control Project in Pavia and Tacas, Iloilo City

In Pavia Area (Anilao/Pagsanga-an area)
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/141/IM000094.JPG?et=Jfvt0h%2C0xqugPH5dUiNgwA

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/142/IM000095.JPG?et=P%2CHvFdEDr9hwxCrsvXItew

Pagsanga-an Area. The area of the merger between the 2 rivers of Aganan and Tigum to form Jaro River. This is also the HQ of the Flood Control Project in the Pavia-Jaro Floodway.
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/143/IM000097.JPG?et=ZXF4dTkwfEasZJtm4A6q0A

Barangay Tacas, Iloilo City
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/144/IM000099.JPG?et=YeIgGFiuYyYAwUOArVI8Mg

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/4/photos/43/500x500/145/IM000100.JPG?et=Je%2Bk0TLxoX0TJmDCLrc37A
A new river from Tacas to Pagsanga-an

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/146/IM000101.JPG?et=aqJsANFvc2LC2%2BClaJVYUw
Tacas Bridge

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/147/IM000102.JPG?et=z2%2ClKJseds0vXl3VryMxJw

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/4/photos/43/500x500/148/IM000103.JPG?et=IB2XX%2CBBBCV8QnQsMyejkg
The new river under construction

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/43/500x500/149/IM000104.JPG?et=IzklKftFWs1%2CAfMWQKORcA

By the way, I thought those "rain-filled rivers" are shallow, but as what they say, the more placid, the deeper a river is.

spacewagon1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:48 PM

^^ ^^ The Multi-Billion ILOILO FLOOD CONTROL Project is really moving ! my oh my ! :banana: :banana: :banana: The best gid iya.

habagatcentral1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:52 PM

^^ Yeah and it was dusty when I went out of the Tacas road, wahehehe!! :D

But again, this would take 3 years to finish.

By the way, there is an ongoing discussion about a new t-shirt for SSC Ilonggo Nation on the Iririmaw thread. We'll be discussing what color will be appropriate for the new shirt? Any suggestions? Just click here. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=490291&page=19)

Madamu guid nga salamat! :)

spacewagon1

August 23rd, 2007, 12:56 PM

PPC starts info campaign on coal-fired power plant
By Wenceslao E. Mateo Jr.

PANAY Power Corporation (PPC), the sole private power-generating firm that supplies Panay Electric Company (PECO) the electricity it needs to distribute to its franchise area in Metro Iloilo, is also starting to think positive about a coal-fired power plant.

Known to be using bunker fuel to fire up its generating facilities, PPC has, in fact, started over the weekend an information campaign in the barangays surrounding its facilities at Ingore, Lapaz.

In this information campaign, led by PPC executive Adrian Moncada, PPC explained the viability of coal as a less expensive fuel and a source of less harmful emissions compared to bunker fuel.

“Unlike charcoal,” Moncada told a barangay gathering, “coal is mined and does not emit so much smoke like charcoal.”

“In fact,” he added, “coal has less harmful emissions compared to bunker fuel.”

This campaign for a coal-powered plant by PPC is seen as its own response to the recent call of the city government to look for other power sources to pump up the city’s growing demands for electricity, as well as meet the clamor of the public for cheaper electricity.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas and Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog announced over the weekend the city’s interest to entertain proposals for the putting up of a coal-fired power plant here, seen to reduce power rates by at least 50 percent.

The city has been experiencing endless incidence of brownouts and it seems present efforts just do not work to expectations, at all.

Solutions after solutions have been offered – the latest of which is the transfer of Power Barge 101 to the city from Cebu – yet they have never been enough to meet the ever-growing demands of a fast-pacing “Premier City by 2015.”

With a coal-fired power plant, just like what they have in Luzon and Cebu, Treñas and Mabilog must have seen the answer to this public clamor for cheap electricity and the biting edge in competiting with other cities in attracting investors to the city.

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1363&Itemid=137)