^^ I wouldn't be surprised by the requests of DPWH. Eversince then I was quite critical with their rhetorics. What can you ask about one of the most corrupt government departments in the country (as percieved by businessmen and IMO). :ohno:

They have almost the same reason why there was a delay of the opening of Jalandoni Bridge (linking SanAg/Gen.Luna to Nabitasan LaPaz). Integrity of the piers and the like. :ohno:

Indi na gid ko masurpresa sina kay sang natabo ang sa ASEAN Summit lamp posts sa Cebu sang nagligad nga tuig, nga-a ang original price sang isa ka lampost worth P30K (basi) nagdaku, nga mag-abot sa kantidad nga P300K?! Haynakupow!!! :ohno: :bash:

Daw mahuya ko bala sa sini nga dalagan sang gobierno naton nga ini. Hay! :(

Talk about their reputation.. the news has reached Barbados (http://bajan.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/jonathon-danoss-former-employer-mabeys-johnson-suspended-from-flyover-projectaccused-of-using-poor-quality-steel-what-steel-are-we-using-on-the-barbados-flyover-project-mr-danos/)

Because of this headache of the worsening traffic situation in Infante-Stoplight Junction, break ta anay. :D

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Ari ang kontrobersyal!!! :D

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La selyo de La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo

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From the distance. Molo skyline

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Office of Dinagyang Foundation at the Freedom Grandstand

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The recent award from ATOP

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Another kontrobersyal...wahhehehehe!!! (paging Tito Boy!!!) :D

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Mount Kanlaon of Negros as viewed from Iloilo Capitol

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Busy rush hour traffic at Iznart

Iloilo Airport scenes last night and earlier this afternoon:
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can anyone explain the symbols on the seal of the city?
that overpass in Iznart should be demolished, it really obstructs the view of the obelisk in Plazoleta Gay from the Capitol.

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Office of Dinagyang Foundation at the Freedom Grandstand

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The recent award from ATOP

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Another kontrobersyal...wahhehehehe!!! (paging Tito Boy!!!) :D

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^^what's kontrobersyal? skin color? i'm lost...wahehehe

BTW,proud guid ako sa Dinagyang Festival naton! Second year in a row na nga honored as top festival in the country, owow! ayan may mga trophies na nga pruweba. Kudos to all Ilonggos you have made it possible. :cheers2:

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La selyo de La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo


can anyone explain the symbols on the seal of the city?
that overpass in Iznart should be demolished, it really obstructs the view of the obelisk in Plazoleta Gay from the Capitol.


Hmm.. the larger part is just like the Philippine seal, we have the eagle from the US, lion from Spain, etc. The central circle shows Fort San Pedro along with Guimaras. That's pretty much all I can see.

^^ The birds there are supposed to be stars representing 6 districts of Iloilo. But let us also check the old seal itself of Iloilo.

"La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo" is translated as The Most Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo", given by the Queen of Spain to the Ilonggos because of their unfalterring loyalty with Espana during the 1896 Revolution in Manila and Tagaloglandia.

@Incognito. I'm referring to two controversials: 1.) Flyover; 2.) The Barter of Panay. :D

Substandard? Is it so hard to check these before they're used?
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/2594/substandardgy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The birds there are supposed to be stars representing 6 districts of Iloilo. But let us also check the old seal itself of Iloilo.
...

But there are only 5 birds.. :D

^^ Basta politika....hayayay!!! Sakit sa ulo!! :no:

Its just weird why is it that just now that they are questioning Mabey while they have been doing flyovers in Luzon already (San Fernando Pampanga and Malolos Bulacan are few examples)?

2nd Seminar on PHILIPPINE TOWNS AND CITIES:
Reflections of the Past, Lessons for the Future

09 November 2007
Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center

The main objective of this seminar series is to enhance civic engagement
with local governments units so the Heritage Conservation Society (HCS) can inform and guide them on the proper care and utilization of a valuable asset — built heritage resources. The first seminar was held last 8 November 2006, at the Development Academy of the Philippines, Pasig City.

In our towns and cities, wanton real estate speculation and
over-construction are often mistaken for modernization when in fact these
exert devastating pressure on the historic and cultural core of many of our
human settlements. As a result, a valuable economic resource – built
heritage — is left to deteriorate or is thoughtlessly demolished in the name
of progress. Concerted effort is imperative to protect heritage resources
because these are revenue and job-generating assets that can spark economic
revitalization, as the case of Vigan clearly shows.

However, there is a general lack of awareness at the local government level, which is precisely where policies should be formulated and ordinances passed to declare heritage districts and protect these as the town's or city's prime assets. Built heritage resources should be the core of any master plan for urban development and inner town/city revitalization. Livelihood opportunities are generated by adaptive re-use, the revival of traditional crafts for restoration work and an increase in tourism receipts.

Significantly, communities begin to feel a "pride of place".

The "Philippine Towns and Cities" seminar series is a communications
campaign to influence policy makers at the local government level. Through the "Mayors' Forum", best practices are shared. Other stakeholders in the Executive branch, the private sector and the academe are invited to participate because heritage conservation is a multi-disciplinary concern.

In a second seminar, the Heritage Conservation Society will take this
awareness and education campaign to the local governments of the Vizayas, where built heritage resources abound in the cities of Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, and many others.


PROGRAM

8:00am Registration
8:30am Invocation
National Anthem
8:40am Opening Remarks - Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta, President, Heritage
Conservation Society
Welcome Remarks - Hon. Jerry Treñas, Mayor, Iloilo City
9:00am Case Presentation # 1: ILOILO CITY – Mr. Jose Roni Peñalosa
9:30am Case Presentation # 2: ZAMBOANGA CITY – Ms. Ma. Icelle Estrada
"Zamboanga Hermosa: Orgullo De Mindanao
Transitions and urbanization from a citadela, garrison town, pueblo viejo,
and pueblo nuevo"
10:00am Coffee/Tea Break
10:30am Mayors' Forum: Heritage Conservation and Local Development
Mayor Jerry Treñas, Iloilo City, Iloilo
Mayor Danilo Mindanao, San Juan, Batangas
Mayor Rosauro Masilang, Sariaya, Quezon
Mayor Jose Montelibano, Silay City, Negros Occidental
Mayor Oscar Tetangco, Jr., Apalit, Pampanga
Mayor Canuto Senen Oreta, Malabon City
Mayor Celso Lobregat, Zamboanga City
12:00nn Lunch
1:00pm Case Presentation # 3: SAN JUAN (BATANGAS) – Arch. Leon M. Mayo
"The San Juan Batangas Legacy"
1:30pm Case Presentation # 4: APALIT (PAMPANGA) – Prof. Floro Quibuyen
"Sulipan, Apalit: A Lost Opportunity in Heritage Conservation?"
2:00pm Case Presentation # 5: SARIAYA (QUEZON) – Ms. Victoria de Villa
"Towards Sariaya's New Urban Vitality"
2:30pm Coffee/Tea Break
2:45pm Case Presentation # 6: MALABON – Arch. Richard Bautista
"Historical Accounting of the Colonial Town of Tambobong (Malabon and
Navotas):
Its Architectural and Community Development"
3:15pm Case Presentation # 7: SILAY CITY – Arch. Nathaniel von Einsiedel
"Silay City: Harnessing the Potentials of Natural and Cultural Heritage"
3:45pm Case Presentation # 8: ESTATE FORMATION IN THE 19th CENTURY – Prof.
Jaime Veneracion
"Hacienda Town: the Case of San Ildefonso, Bulacan"
4:15pm Reactions and Discussion
4:30pm Synthesis and "Next Steps"
4:45pm Closing Remarks
5:00pm Adjournment

For more information:
Heritage Conservation Society
G/F Museo Pambata Building
Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
Manila, Philippines
Tel. +632 521 2239

^^ The birds there are supposed to be stars representing 6 districts of Iloilo. But let us also check the old seal itself of Iloilo.

"La Muy Leal y Noble Ciudad de Iloilo" is translated as The Most Loyal and Noble City of Iloilo", given by the Queen of Spain to the Ilonggos because of their unfalterring loyalty with Espana during the 1896 Revolution in Manila and Tagaloglandia.

@Incognito. I'm referring to two controversials: 1.) Flyover; 2.) The Barter of Panay. :D

^^i was totally off, heheh,thanks for the info.

2nd Seminar on PHILIPPINE TOWNS AND CITIES:
Reflections of the Past, Lessons for the Future
09 November 2007
Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center

PROGRAM

8:00am Registration
8:30am Invocation
National Anthem
8:40am Opening Remarks - Ms. Gemma Cruz-Araneta, President, Heritage
Conservation Society
Welcome Remarks - Hon. Jerry Treñas, Mayor, Iloilo City
9:00am Case Presentation # 1: ILOILO CITY – Mr. Jose Roni Peñalosa



^^It's great that this event is being held in our city, SSC-Iloilo forumers are looking forward to covering this event. hope you guys get some more info and datas,etc.

:wave: basa-basa lang ko diri anay
tapos na ang MEGAWORLD "flash flood" of reports hehe
wait na lang kita sang next batch

Calinog leads 2007 nutrition awardees


THE municipality of Calinog led this year’s awardees during the Nutrition Month Culmination Program and Awarding Ceremony of the province of Iloilo spearheaded by the Iloilo provincial nutrition committee and the provincial government held at the Provincial Capitol, Monday, Nov. 5.

Calinog, declared 2007 Most Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Committee, won a P12,000 cash prize. The municipal nutrition committee of New Lucena was second with P6,000 cash prize; Concepcion, third with P5,000; Sta. Barbara, fourth with P4,000; and Janiuay, fifth with P3,000.

Brgy. Banban, Grande was the Most Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee followed by Brgy. Bololacao, New Lucena and Brgy. Jamul-awon, Concepcion.

Hannah Paredes of Brgy. Hamul-awon, Concepcion was adjudged as Most Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar while first runner-up was Daisy Mae Penit. Second runner-up was Mercedita Patubo while third runner-up was Leonora Servidad.

The Most Supportive Provincial Nutrition Committee Members were Mr. Mario Nillos of the Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, Ms. Neneth Pador of the PSWDO and Dr. Carmen Bayate of the Provincial Health Office (PHO).

Cited as Most Supportive PNTWG Members were Elias Sandig of the Provincial Agriculture Office, Evelina Sustento of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, Remedios Huesca of UP BIDANI, Jo Bayona of the PHO. Other awardees included Best Performing Nutrition Workers and Most Supportive Political Leaders in Nutrition Program.

Special awards for best practices in nutrition program were also presented during the awarding ceremony such as the milk supplementation program of the province of Iloilo dubbed as “BIP KA” and awarded as one of the 5 Most Outstanding Nutrition Program in the Philippines for 2007 by Nestle Philippines. Other special awardees include the “Kalusugan Para Sa Lahat” program of the Sta. Barbara and “Integrated School Health and Nutrition Program of Badiangan which were included in the top 10 of the Most Outstanding Nutrition Program in the Philippines by Nestle Philippines.

In 2006, the “Integrated Malnutrition Rehabilitation w/ Community Information” program of Calinog and “Integrated Health & Nutrition in a Community Managed Health & Nutrition Post” program of New Lucena were also included in the top 5 of the Nestle Philippines Award. (PIA)

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

Iloilo City hosts Philippine
Towns and Cities seminar

ILOILO City -- The city government will host the 2nd seminar on “Philippine Towns and Cities: Reflections of the Past, Lessons for the Future” on November 9 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center here.

The seminar is aimed at promoting heritage strategy for local urban development and inner-city rehabilitation and to creative an effective legislative agenda pertaining to this in every local government unit.

The highlight of the seminar will be the Mayors’ Forum on Heritage Conservation and Local Development where discussions will be conducted by local government executives from various towns and cities. Spearheaded by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, other local government officials expected to attend are Mayors Danilo Mindanao of San Juan, Batangas; Rosauro Masilang of Sariaya, Quezon; Jose Montelibano of Silay City, Negros Occidental; Oscar Tetangco, Jr. of Apalit, Pampanga; Canuto Senen Oreta of Malabon City and Celso Lobregat of Zamboanga City.

The gathering will also feature case presentations and “best practices” on heritage conservation done by the various towns and cities.

Meanwhile, Treñas has issued executive order number 55 creating various working committees to ensure the success of the event.

The various committees created are headed by and DOT regional director Edwin Trompeta, honorary; city tourism officer Benito Jimena, program; the Iloilo City Cultural Heritage Conservation Council for the exhibit; St. Therese MTC Colleges and University of San Agustin for academe liaison and cultural presentation, Iloilo City Visitors Bureau and the Iloilo Hotels Resorts and Restaurants Association, accommodation; and Iloilo Producers Association for trade fair.

Local government officials, heritage advocates from the private sector, college students and professors will be attending the conference.

This seminar is brought to the city by the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission represented by Gemma Cruz-Araneta.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras4.htm)

Foundation to stage
Paraw Regatta 2008
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Iloilo Paraw Regatta Foundation (IPRF) shall once again undertake the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival slated on February 16 and 17, 2008.

Yesterday, the city government and the foundation inked a memorandum of agreement for the foundation to organize, form committees, conduct and manage the festivity next year.

The Paraw Regatta is considered as one of the best tourism events in the country.

Mayor Jerry Treñas signed the agreement in behalf of the city government. Manuel Villa represented the foundation as its president.

The city government shall extend financial assistance and other support to the foundation for the implementation of various activities and major preparations for the festivity.

Under the agreement, the city government shall extend P600,000 to the foundation.

Aside from this, the foundation could boost its finances by solicit funds, donations, impose fees on advertisers and product promotions, collect fees fro, stallholders selling food and drinks, souvenir items, among others at the designated areas during the activity.

The foundation shall spend and disburse its fund for the celebration in accordance with the guidelines and activities applicable to the accounting and auditing procedures provided that any or all proceeds from solicitation, fess, donations, after deducting the expenses of the event “shall accrue as trust fund for future activities on Paraw Regatta.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras3.htm)

PNP, media plant 2,500
mangrove seedlings

ILOILO – The Philippine National Police 6th Regional Maritime Office, local police units and volunteers and personnel of RMN 774, a local radio station here, recently planted some 2,500 mangrove seedlings at the four-hectare mangrove plantation in Brgy. Pantalan, Anilao.

6th RMO regional supervisor Cornelio Salinas said they initiated the “Mangrove Enhancement Activity” to address the already depleting mangrove areas which if left unattended would impact on the marine ecosystem within the coastal lines.

Salinas cited that mangroves provide good sanctuaries to different species of shells, clams and fishes, prevent erosion and help revitalize marine ecosystem.

The 2,500 seedlings, he said, were planted in sparse areas of the 4-hectare mangrove plantation in the said barangay.

He said, personnel from the local police stations of Dumangas, Barotac Nuevo, Barotac Viejo, Banate, and Anilao and the 4th Provincial Mobile Group also participated in the activity.

Early this month, he mentioned that his office also joined efforts with the Boy Scouts of the Philippines Confesor Council in a separate mangrove enhancement activity in the adjacent municipality of Barotac Viejo.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras2.htm)

Ilonggo gives RP gold medal in muay thai games in Macau

AN unheralded Ilonggo former wushu player who shifted to muay thai after he was overshadowed by fellow Ilonggo, world and Asian wushu champion Rene Catalan, emerged as the country’s hero in the sport considered as national passion of the Thais in the recent 2nd Asian Indoor Games in Macau.

Ruben Zumido, who created a stir in the tournament by scoring an upset win over highly fancied Metta Khetnok of Thailand in the light welterweight finals last Nov. 3, was already a member of the Philippine wushu team but decided to shift to muay thai, said his former instructor Arnold Tinagan, owner of Tinagan Martial Arts gym here.

“Ruben started training in my gym when we were still in YMCA while he was still a (criminology) student at the University of Iloilo,” Tinagan said.

The Ilonggo instructor admitted that Zumido “never hit pay dirt” in wushu the reason why he left the event and transferred to muay thai, which is his first love.

Zumido’s former teammate in wushu, Catalan, became a world champion in 2005 and copped the gold medal in the 2006 Asian Games while Zumido failed to land in the medal column in the same event.

He also nearly didn’t make it to Macau for the second edition of Asia’s biggest indoor sports competitions after the Asian Games when he was meted a four-month suspension by the Muay Association of the Philippines (MAP) for punching a teammate in the face.

Zumido’s victory broke the Thai juggernaut in the sport they consider sacred, with Khetnok’s silver tainting their three-old muay thai haul.

Zumido’s two teammates who also fought for the gold but lost and settled for silver were flyweight Roland Claro who was manhandled by Hong Kong’s Chan Kai Tik and bantamweight Brent Velasco who was ambushed by Thailand’s Supachai Payunhan.

“When Zumido left Iloilo to find his luck in Manila, nobody had noticed him. Now that he is the golden boy of RP Team in the Asian Indoor Games, everyone is talking about him, of where he came from and who were his mentors,” Zumido’s former schoolmate and former university boxer Ronald Cuambot commented. (APV)

source: Sunstar ILOILO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/11/06/sports/ilonggo.gives.rp.gold.medal.in.muay.thai.games.in.macau.html)

an excerpt from Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20071107107937.html) news:


The city collected P571.7 million in real property taxes last year, an increase of R190 million in its collection in 2005, making the city on top of the first-class cities nationwide in terms of real property tax collection.

In business tax collection, Cebu City collected P493.6 million, tailing Davao City who raked in P587.4 million business taxes last year. Next to Cebu City are the cities of Sta. Rosa, Batangas, Cagayan de Oro, Ormoc, Lapu-Lapu, Iloilo, Calamba and Baguio.

In the collection of "locally-sourced income" or income derived from the implementation of ordinances, Cebu City remains the leader with P1.5 billion compared to Davao City ‘s P1.2 billion.

After Davao City, other first-class cities that have the highest locally-sourced income are Olongapo, Batangas, Calamba, Sta. Rosa, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Baguio and Mandaue.

Well done Iloilo. Great to know that we are improving and we are really working hard for it! Kudos ! :banana::banana::banana:

Stage 1 of flood control project complete by 2008, vows contractor

ILOILO City -- Contractors of the Iloilo Flood Control Project assured the public that Stage 1 of the P4.2-billion project will be completed in December next year.

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Stage 1 covers Tigum-Aganan and Jaro Floodway also Lapaz and Iloilo River Rehabilitation (all colored Magenta)
Stage 2 covers Jaro River Rehabilitation (all colored Blue)

Carpenter's Bridge

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Buhang Bridge (near Shell and Passad)

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MALIPAYON NGA PASKWA!!!

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Carpenter's Bridge

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Buhang Bridge (near Shell and Passad)

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^^where did you get this computer renderings van? looks good.

:wave: basa-basa lang ko diri anay
tapos na ang MEGAWORLD "flash flood" of reports hehe
wait na lang kita sang next batch
amo ina hambal nila Whyte nga:

"when it rains, it pours. When it pours, it floods"

new articles naman. And it's nice to learn how we are improving, evolving and developing as a sleepy city to a city with rising economy and business activities. I think we are learning and the power of reflection to help us achieve a better future is taken by all of us seriously.

In as much as I would like to see and read Megaworld development in our city, I would also want to know what other areas and aspects of developments are ongoing in other parts of the city and its peripheries.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/IFCPMap.jpg

Stage 1 covers Tigum-Aganan and Jaro Floodway also Lapaz and Iloilo River Rehabilitation (all colored Magenta)
Stage 2 covers Jaro River Rehabilitation (all colored Blue)

^^where did you get this computer renderings van? looks good.
one of the biggest project in Iloilo to date yet of very minimal media coverage. Iloilo Flood Control Project has a bigger budget. Maybe the same as the budget of the New Iloilo Airport. The first phase alone cost about 4 billion pesos. The second phase maybe costing the national government more. This project will not only help solving the floodings in the city but will increase economic activites on areas where the project is located.

^^ I wouldn't be surprised by the requests of DPWH. Eversince then I was quite critical with their rhetorics. What can you ask about one of the most corrupt government departments in the country (as percieved by businessmen and IMO). :ohno:

They have almost the same reason why there was a delay of the opening of Jalandoni Bridge (linking SanAg/Gen.Luna to Nabitasan LaPaz). Integrity of the piers and the like. :ohno:

Indi na gid ko masurpresa sina kay sang natabo ang sa ASEAN Summit lamp posts sa Cebu sang nagligad nga tuig, nga-a ang original price sang isa ka lampost worth P30K (basi) nagdaku, nga mag-abot sa kantidad nga P300K?! Haynakupow!!! :ohno: :bash:

Daw mahuya ko bala sa sini nga dalagan sang gobierno naton nga ini. Hay! :(
some things never changed. And some things gets even worst.

DPWH in our region is the worst and most corrupt department IMO. Watchdogs should be with them all the time to check and countercheck. Daw mga bata bala. :lol::lol::lol: Oh bless that department.

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/images07/081307/iloilo%20golf%20inside.jpg

Iloilo Golf and Country Club

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo4.htm)
Happy Centennial to Iloilo Golf and Country Club - Sta Barbara !

Tumbling ako dito sa tawa. Ha ha ha ha ha. :D

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Mukhang pagod ang lolo Manny mo ha.

^^^^^^
2 useless politicians...one is confused,can't make up his mind if he is a "CM" or a "VG"...ang isa ya lubaklubak dalan sa iya distrito hehehe

Ferj Biron looks really tired and aged, same as Manny Villar. Btw, have you noticed that Manny Villar is always in Iloilo nowadays?

Comments about politics and politicos, I'll leave them to Kirby. It's his speciality. he he

:lol::lol: It's not my speciality at all, Space. I've nothing against Manny Villar but the two persons on his sides are definitely worth dissecting.

Our vive governor should we say right now is more interested in national brouhahah of ZTE Broadband deal rather than doing his job as a vice governor of Iloilo. In saying this, I haven't heard anything good from him on how to make the province progress and ideas to work for the benefit of the province. I dared say that people mistakenly voted him and put him in the position where in fact he doesn't like it at all and is not effective IMO. It always doesn't go with who always squeals and squaks more are always right and will do right. I hope we can learn from this mistake.

With regards to Biron, well, he's first motive of running is not to serve. It's the CLOUT to help his business progress. I'm sad why we've been fooled by his promises. Is any of his promises come true? Hopefully so.

i think they hve a fashion mag already in the circulation. However I like the idea of featuring more pina, jusi, hablon, etc. during the shows, pageants and formal night outs.

‘DEADLY HIGH’

‘Rugby boy’ attempts suicide at flyover project (http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/)

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

A MINOR allegedly high on “rugby solvent” created a scene at the unfinished Iloilo City flyover project along General Luna-MH Del Pilar Streets past 5pm Tuesday.

Nel (not his real name), 14, of Molo, Iloilo City trekked to the highest portion of the flyover, climbed over the railings and literally danced with death.

No one among the crowd who saw Nel’s acrobatics was amused as he hanged on the railing with one hand while hopping on either foot. He also threw coins to the crowd below the flyover.


While Nel was smiling and laughing, the throng cringed and gasped at his dangerous performance.

Responding members of the Iloilo City Police Station (ICPS) 1, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) and rescue groups surrounded the structure in an attempt to persuade him to safety...

Happy Centennial to Iloilo Golf and Country Club - Sta Barbara !







:lol::lol: It's not my speciality at all, Space. I've nothing against Manny Villar but the two persons on his sides are definitely worth dissecting.

Our vive governor should we say right now is more interested in national brouhahah of ZTE Broadband deal rather than doing his job as a vice governor of Iloilo. In saying this, I haven't heard anything good from him on how to make the province progress and ideas to work for the benefit of the province. I dared say that people mistakenly voted him and put him in the position where in fact he doesn't like it at all and is not effective IMO. It always doesn't go with who always squeals and squaks more are always right and will do right. I hope we can learn from this mistake.

With regards to Biron, well, he's first motive of running is not to serve. It's the CLOUT to help his business progress. I'm sad why we've been fooled by his promises. Is any of his promises come true? Hopefully so.

He's preparing for the 2010 Senate race. Look what tv exposure did to Alan Peter Cayetano... :ohno:

On the other hand, we may soon see another Ilonggo at the Senate...

Whether it would be good or bad for us, remains to be seen. :D

He's preparing for the 2010 Senate race. Look what tv exposure did to Alan Peter Cayetano... :ohno:

On the other hand, we may soon see another Ilonggo at the Senate...

Whether it would be good or bad for us, remains to be seen. :D


Right now, he's one of the promotor of the impeachment (an endless headache issue) complaint against Arroyo. Hay, the sweet life of politics!:lol:

one of the biggest project in Iloilo to date yet of very minimal media coverage. Iloilo Flood Control Project has a bigger budget. Maybe the same as the budget of the New Iloilo Airport. The first phase alone cost about 4 billion pesos. The second phase maybe costing the national government more. This project will not only help solving the floodings in the city but will increase economic activites on areas where the project is located.
Right. Iloilo Flood Control Project will definitely bring importance in economic development of the city. Kudos to our National Government and City/Provincial Government for pushing this worthy project.

He's preparing for the 2010 Senate race. Look what tv exposure did to Alan Peter Cayetano... :ohno:

On the other hand, we may soon see another Ilonggo at the Senate...

Whether it would be good or bad for us, remains to be seen. :D
I hope he'll focus more on the province of Iloilo development first rather than the Senate. He still has a lot of things need to be doing before jumping into a Senate wagon. Well, I don't mind if he will BUT he is elected by Ilonggos as their vice-governor in a big hope he;ll deliver goods to the Ilonggo people.

^^ Idealistically he should but realistically unreal right now. Even Mejorada's got a headache with this guy sometimes because he always go to Manila and file impeachment complaints and ZTE something.

He's gaining national popularity by going national and going these opposition thingys in front of media.

Treñas to lead Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas is convening a summit of leaders from Iloilo City and the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras area where they can share ideas and actions on how to make the city and region a premier place of the future.

Calling it the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit, Treñas said there are a lot of ideas on how to make use of the various opportunities to proper the growth of the region but what is needed is for its leaders to come together as one and synergize all plans and programs, and maximize all energies and resources for the improvement of the quality of our lives.

"There are a lot of opportunities around us waiting to be tapped to propel our growth. Private sector and civil society organizations have been very supportive of government efforts. Infrastructure development offers more prospects for economic expansion. Our tourism industry is earning more attention, creating more investments and jobs for our people," Treñas said.

Treñas, also the chair of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) and the organizations supporting the summit recently launched a website, www.iloiloguimarassummit.com, to announce plans and activities for this historic event.

Convenors of the summit include MIGEDC, Iloilo City and the Department of Interior and Local Government, with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as presentors.

Under the theme "The Power of One," the summit is set on December 14, 2007 at the Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

"The Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit, as what I want this event called, is also a celebration of leadership. Our city and region has been leading in the application of innovative knowledge on how local governance should work, and this is an added factor in our quest for sustainability. Our leadership is this field has gained the attention of the nation and we must be proud of this," Treñas added.

Treñas noted that Iloilo City's Dinagyang Festival is already considered as best practice on public-private partnership on tourism development and a multi-awarded tourism event in the country. He also cited environmental initiatives like the Clean Cities Program and its involvement in the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) which has brought Iloilo City to the global conservation map.

Guimaras, for its part, has been awarded with the Galing Pook Award for its exemplary partnership program for tourism development.

"We have also been attracting big investments in real estate development. Just recently, we broke the ground for the development project of Megaworld at the old airport site where it will build business process outsourcing, condominium units, a hotel, a convention center, a themed commercial center, a recreation area, and a skills training center. We can also see similar development in areas that have become accessible due to infrastructure development," the mayor said.

Treñas also took pride of the completion of a comprehensive infrastructure and tourism plans for the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras region. "These plans are among our many legacies to our constituents as we work as one region," he said, noting that these should serve as inspirations in doubling all efforts for the greater glory of Iloilo City and the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras region.

"I urge every leader from the government, non-profit, private, labor and academe to work together on improving our local economy, developing skilled manpower, and pooling quality human resources for good governance and sustainable development," Treñas said.

He added: "Let us all work as one region. It is time to turn our ideas into actions, and address issues and problems that hinder our growth. Let us muster all our individual ideas and actions so we can act on them as one. The power of one lies in us. Let us use it."

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/07/trenas.to.lead.metro.iloilo.guimaras.leaders.summit.html)

^^ Idealistically he should but realistically unreal right now. Even Mejorada's got a headache with this guy sometimes because he always go to Manila and file impeachment complaints and ZTE something.

He's gaining national popularity by going national and going these opposition thingys in front of media.

so it's right to say that we've chosen a wrong vice governor in the name of Suplico. He 's elected by people of Iloilo to serve the Ilonggo Country but he's heart doesn't belong to its constituents where he is needed the most. I just feel that serving Iloilo and Ilonggos is only a second or maybe third priority of our elected VG Suplico. What a shame, indeed.

SP judgment on P350 M Capitol loan highlights special session
By Florence F. Hibionada

And the wait is finally over.

Or so it seems as the 9th Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) sets this week the official disclosure of the committee report on the controversial P350 million loan of the Capitol.

With a special session scheduled later this week, The News Today (TNT) got confirmation from Third District Board Member Arthur Defensor Jr., chair of the Committee of the Whole.

"It is set on Friday, November 9," Defensor Jr. said when pressed for specifics. The schedule, TNT further learned, was reached after series of pre-sessions and closed-door meeting with the entire SP body.

As such, two more days and it would be judgment day for the planned loan of the Iloilo Provincial Government following final days of evaluation and validation.

Previous pre-sessions heard a planned Motion that initially called for amendments on the loan authority given to Governor Niel Tupas. However succeeding discussions had majority of the SP body to agree that any and all loan agreement actions will be included in the Committee report.

Defensor Jr. has since clarified that as far as the SP is concerned, the planned construction of the P350 million convention center is not a go as of yet. And the province or the SP at least, is not bound by the bank condition that stipulates a go of the loan terms and conditions seemingly at all costs.

Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) has since wrote Defensor Jr. and the SP with the information of the approved loan conditions as recommended by Capitiol's financial advisor David Buenavacz.

To recall, top executives of three government depository banks were called in a committee hearing that directly addressed Resolutions passed relative to the planned P350 million loan of the Iloilo Provincial Government.

Resolution No. 2007-053 was passed that introduced amendments to yet another Resolution authorizing Governor Niel Tupas Sr. to negotiate and enter into a contract with Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). The amendment carried a further authority to include the Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB).

Then came Resolution No. 2007-057 that authorized the governor this time to enter into contract of loan with PVB and further still, to "take out" the Capitol's outstanding loans of P215.8 million and transfer such there.

Finally, Resolution No. 2007-058 that confirmed, approved and ratified all terms and conditions of the loan agreement with PVB in the amount of P350 million. The amount was to finance the proposed Convention Center and Office Building Project of the Iloilo Provincial Government.

Questions were raised on specific conditions stipulated in the PVB loan where categorically mentioned was that regardless of the SP composition with future queries on the loans, the earlier Tupas-PVB deal as inked is to be binding. As such, no changes shall be entertained or considered.

"The obligation of the BORROWER (referring to the Iloilo Provincial Government) with the LENDER (referring to the PVB) shall be binding and the BORROWER'S obligation shall not be subject to recall by the Sanggunian concerned for the entire term of the obligation regardless of any change in the compositioni of the Sanggunian thereafter if any," the specific loan condition in question stated.

Defensor Jr. in a "Memo of Facts" distributed to the SP body established a timeline of "loan events." Interestingly enough, the planned P350 million loan began with a Resolution that named only the DBP and the LBP. The amount also included restoration and rehabilitation of the old Capitol building to its original (pre-war) architectural design.

A month later, another request this time for the inclusion of PVB.

Latest developments failed to have the same planned construction works which likewise caused the SP body to press for more explanation.

Sentiments against the Capitol's planned construction of the P350 million convention center had since got the backing from known allies of the governor, the project's main proponent.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/07/sp.judgment.on.p350m.capitol.loan.highlights.special.session.html)

^^ I have no idea about his sentiments or I cannot conclude whether the Ilonggos wrongly chose him as VG. Anyway, the bulk of the provincial power is at the hands of the governor, the congressmen and the sanggunihang panlalawigan. The thing is that he is gaining national exposure and if Sam and the other Ilonggos think of it, he's gaining ground into a higher position in the government.

Iloilo Kawayan Market Week 2007 opens at Robinsons Iloilo

To affirm Iloilo's position as the Bamboo Capital of the country, the Iloilo Kawayan Market Week has been held annually for four (4) years now since its launching in 2004. The event highly contributed to the development of the local bamboo industry and created greater awareness and appreciation of the public on the potential of bamboo products.

For this year, the Iloilo Kawayan Market Week and Hablon Fashion Fair will feature the Bamboo Raw Material Showcase in coordination with the Bureau of Domestic Trade (BDT) – DTI's attached agency. This event will involve an exhibit of bamboo products including semi-processed bamboo that the Iloilo manufacturers can supply.

Other activities for the week-long event include: Hablon Moda (Nov. 12, 6 pm) – a fashion show featuring the creations of local designers using handwoven fabrics and Bamboo Symposium (Nov. 13, 1:30 pm) with the theme “Expanding Market and Business Opportunities."

Products of twenty-five (25) manufacturers of bamboo furniture and furnishings and hablon products as well as the designs of six (6) local designers will be displayed and sold at the fair. The exhibit is open to the public on November 12 to 18, 2007 at the Fountain Area and Ground Circle of Robinson's Place – Iloilo from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

An opening program will be held at the Fountain Area of Robinson's Place-Iloilo on November 12, 2007 at 4:00 pm with Presidential Assistant for Panay and Guimaras Hon. Raul N. Banias as the main guest. Expected to be present are Governor Niel D. Tupas, Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, First Ladies Mrs. Myrna C. Tupas and Mrs. Rosalie S. Treñas and heads of national and local government agencies.

The Iloilo Kawayan Market Week 2007 and Hablon Fashion Fair is organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI–Iloilo), Iloilo Provincial and City Governments, Maasin LGU, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), UPV-School of Technology, WESVARRDEC, Iloilo SMED Foundation, Inc., Ilonggo Producers Association (IPA), Iloilo Furniture Manufacturers Association (IFMA), and ABS-CBN. (DTI-Iloilo)

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/07/iloilo.kawayan.market.week.2007.opens.at.robinsons.iloilo.html)

^^ Susme!! Those titles are quite irritating IMO. First Festival Capital, then Bamboo Capital. What's next? :ohno: I know that we are to promote and we have the goal but sometimes some of our local LGU officers or NGOs or even media hype things.

There are some things that we need to prioritize first before these titles such as our power infrastructures and the like.

They should've taken consideration that other provinces have also festivals too and there are cities and towns in Luzon that specializes bamboocraft.

I apologize. Im just hype-allergic and hype-r-tensive. :D

Haynaku, break time muna! :lol:

Only in Iloilo (I think) would end up labeling their bottles like this:
http://images.dwata.multiply.com/image/3/photos/53/400x400/21/BernieAgua.JPG?et=7ZOpynPc2rc8fCdMxb81pg

http://images.dwata.multiply.com/image/4/photos/53/400x400/24/DSC00063.JPG?et=inHFBXwh2ddgHE8dY7kjhA
Fried Ice Cream Anyone?

http://images.dwata.multiply.com/image/4/photos/53/400x400/3/BernieMiagao.JPG?et=xF0QV9ISmy6bgZQdDcIWLA
Mga Bata kang Miagao

http://images.dwata.multiply.com/image/3/photos/53/400x400/15/DSC00043.JPG?et=H8n2UPTK2bMemNQmBf%2Cj%2Bg
Batchoy, pandesal kag coks

http://images.dwata.multiply.com/image/3/photos/53/400x400/27/DSC00067.JPG?et=%2BK2JxfeCyRPFPX7usNLe3A
Shoot!!

Images courtesy of Kara Mae Noveda

Carpenter's Bridge

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/CarpentersBr2.jpg
2 lanes?


Buhang Bridge (near Shell and Passad) (Shell and Passad are gone now)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a97/van1975/BuhangBr4.jpg

2 laner too?

Isa lang anay, next time na lang iban.

Old Railway Bridge
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/1903170803_bf418aabe2_o.jpg

Took some shots of one of the most beautiful sunsets in Iloilo I've seen.

^^ They should have it 4 lanes for MacArthur/Buhang Bridge and not another 2 lane bridge. It will be another bottleneck if it will be another 2 laner. Also, they should carefully lay out their road plans at this point since the eastern end of the bridge may be also an approach of a junction for the Iloilo Circumferential Road (in which I said earlier, the only thing that was funded is the section from MacArthur Highway all the way to Tacas, Jaro in which it will meet with Iloilo Radial Road (bound for Zarraga).

If they will still retain the 2 lanes for Buhang, then its another failure of foresight for our urban planners.

On the other hand, I think Carpenters would still be 2 lanes.

@IAMME & Chy. Ti, magpaconfirm pa ta sa Tourism Office sang mga pix?

Courtesy of Bombette Marin of the Prov'l Tourism Office

"ILOILO"
by Tumandok

Katahum diri sa Iloilo
Katam-is sang yuhum sang mga Ilonggo
Kanami sang talan-awon sa Iloilo
Kadamu sang kasadyahan sang mga Ilonggo

Chorus:
Sa Iloilo, mag-kadto na kita
Sa Iloilo, kita mag-sinadya
Iloilo, katahum nga banwa
Iloilo, akong pinalangga.
(sa Iloilo, Iloilo, sa Iloilo)

Gana ang kultura sang Iloilo
Kataw-hay sang pangabuhi sang mga Ilonggo
Katahum gid diri sa Iloilo
Kadamu sang kasadyahan ang mga Ilonggo

Repeat Chorus

The song was sponsored by Negros Navigation and is being played in Bombo Radyo and Star FM during signing off and on.

If you want to listen to the song, just click here (http://multiply.com/benefits/8?event=event9&xurl=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.habagatcentral.multiply.com%2Fsong%2F1%2F65%2Ffull%2FU2FsdGVkX1.f-O4MdEKAeqsuoQfDeOFJ5gRvO1xPwrlHfmgTK4L9BKnZJdtw2sHy%2Filoilo%2520theme.mp3)

^^where did you get this computer renderings van? looks good.

i did it (dati)

^^ They should have it 4 lanes for MacArthur/Buhang Bridge and not another 2 lane bridge. It will be another bottleneck if it will be another 2 laner. Also, they should carefully lay out their road plans at this point since the eastern end of the bridge may be also an approach of a junction for the Iloilo Circumferential Road (in which I said earlier, the only thing that was funded is the section from MacArthur Highway all the way to Tacas, Jaro in which it will meet with Iloilo Radial Road (bound for Zarraga).

If they will still retain the 2 lanes for Buhang, then its another failure of foresight for our urban planners.

On the other hand, I think Carpenters would still be 2 lanes.


sometimes, i dream of a throwback to the horse-drawn carriage days because of this persistent 2 laner tendencies.

:wave:

BERNIE
I really agree with you in regards to those TITLES some of our local officials are coming up with :lol:
tanan halos "superlative" in a sense kag kis-a kahuluya kon indi man kita maka "stand up" and defend that claim even sa mga forums much less in reality. :lol:

Ateneo de Iloilo embarks on a Journey

http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/07/ateneo.perspective.jpg

Ateneo de Iloilo (ADI)-Santa Maria Catholic School will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2008, with a grand launching set on November 30, 2007.

As a fitting pre-Golden Jubilee activity, the 2007 Silver Jubilee Batch in cooperation with the ADI-SMCS Alumni Association and the ADI High School Student Council presents: The Journey…A Walk thru Life. This fund raising event takes place on November 9, 2007 at the ADI-SMCS Gym with a matinee show for students at 3 PM and a gala show for benefactors, sponsors and friends at 6 PM.

Some 200 students, parents, alumni, teachers and even the Jesuit Fathers will venture into the ramp and attempt to capture the centerstage as The Journey chronicles the important and momentous events in the life of every Sta. Maria Atenean – from the first steps in pre-school to the exciting elementary and high school years and extending further to the challenges of the professional world.

Gifts and donations for The Journey will go to the construction of the new Ateneo de Iloilo campus in San Rafael, Mandurriao. The show is directed by Mr. Aldrich Aparicio and featuring the exciting and modern fashion designs of Ms. Grace Clavel. Ms. Bernadeth Rojo, Alumni Secretary, is at the helm as Production Manager.

The Journey is the first of many other activities of the ADI-SMCS Alumni Association headed by its Chairman, Mr. Benedict Uygongco, and President, Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida. Already slated for December 29, 2007 is the 2007 Alumni Homecoming, dubbed as the Ateneo Blue Jeans Party, at the Sarabia Manor Hotel.

ADI Father President Manuel Uy, S.J. is hopeful that these activities will effectively jumpstart a truly Golden Jubilee year for Ateneo de Iloilo.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/07/ateneo.de.iloilo.embarks.on.a.journey.html)

Just wanna share with you some pics of my recent vacation in Iloilo. Di ako kabalo mag-Ilonggo, kaya Taglish na lang yung mga subtitle ha... Hehehe...

View before leaving Manila
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHaTtI4RYI/AAAAAAAACds/IkDl1x2jluw/Picture%20007.jpg?imgmax=512

Iloilo Airport
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHae9I4ReI/AAAAAAAACec/xICRkykHMMc/Picture%20019.jpg?imgmax=512

Still at the airport
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHadtI4RdI/AAAAAAAACeU/oIYfz11fO7A/Picture%20018.jpg?imgmax=512

Makadto na kami sa balay ni Papa sa Cabatuan (tama ba?)
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHai9I4RgI/AAAAAAAACes/SGFNMjUxFxI/Picture%20025.jpg?imgmax=512

Chapel inside the Cabatuan Catholic Cemetery
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHaktI4RhI/AAAAAAAACe4/d68zIYRu6D0/Picture%20030.jpg?imgmax=512

Closer look of the top
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHamNI4RiI/AAAAAAAACfA/4XNW8aIS9Kk/Picture%20031.jpg?imgmax=512

Crucifix inside the chapel
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHazNI4RkI/AAAAAAAACfQ/7uodYFINpGQ/Picture%20034.jpg?imgmax=512

Sa tanda eh tinubuan na siya ng halaman
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHa1tI4RlI/AAAAAAAACfY/uFDzu2md9Dk/Picture%20036.jpg?imgmax=512

Sa mini-farm ni Papa... ayan na ang ulan!!!
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHa3NI4RmI/AAAAAAAACfg/mocsjPTpmJU/Picture%20041.jpg?imgmax=512

Parang mall yata to di ba... basta kinunan ko lang while inside a jeepney
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHa6tI4RnI/AAAAAAAACfo/QuSRZMz-A4k/Picture%20051.jpg?imgmax=512

Iloilo Capitol
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHa8dI4RoI/AAAAAAAACfw/dW43Vqs6tBY/Picture%20052.jpg?imgmax=512

Ganda sana kung wala lang ang spaghetti wires
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHa-dI4RpI/AAAAAAAACf4/6qf_wIjfkfs/Picture%20053.jpg?imgmax=512

Sa Port, on our way sa aming mga pariente sa Guimaras
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbD9I4RqI/AAAAAAAACgA/cXRYXr0uqvY/Picture%20054.jpg?imgmax=512

Guimaras shores
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbGdI4RrI/AAAAAAAACgI/IrUH7o87wEI/Picture%20064.jpg?imgmax=512

Rough road going to (the very far!!!) Cabalagnan, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbSNI4RwI/AAAAAAAACgw/sJQxxwby7e4/Picture%20075.jpg?imgmax=512

Palayan
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbW9I4RyI/AAAAAAAAChA/XojH09gGi6w/Picture%20123.jpg?imgmax=512

Balay ng Iyay namin
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbZtI4RzI/AAAAAAAAChM/Vs0QtSYKgxg/Picture%20124.jpg?imgmax=512

Sa Beach
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbc9I4R0I/AAAAAAAAChU/nS1z2ajeI0c/Picture%20158.jpg?imgmax=512

Panorama (Alubihod Beach)
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzKA7bK09RI/AAAAAAAACm8/7g6sYJJbfGI/Iloilo-Guimaras_Stitched_001.JPG?imgmax=640

Shell sa Buhangin
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbd9I4R1I/AAAAAAAAChc/fVrc2bzbGbI/Picture%20206.jpg?imgmax=512

Batu-bato sa beach, ang tamaan... sugat sa paa ang aabutin
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbfdI4R2I/AAAAAAAAChk/raUseERev6k/Picture%20221.jpg?imgmax=512

Cabatuan Church
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbhtI4R3I/AAAAAAAAChs/F0-FaGRdvLU/Picture%20241.jpg?imgmax=512

Cabatuan Church and Plaza
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb8dI4SHI/AAAAAAAACjw/o9n0Pen9-Qg/Picture%20419.jpg?imgmax=512

Altar of the Cabatuan Church
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbjdI4R4I/AAAAAAAACh0/Wdv-cJzQoPw/Picture%20243.jpg?imgmax=512

Cabatuan Municipal Hall
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb-dI4SII/AAAAAAAACj4/Al3C4gSL2MM/Picture%20420.jpg?imgmax=512

Si Manong nagpapatuyo ng palay
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHblNI4R5I/AAAAAAAACh8/d_rag1jlnzU/Picture%20315.jpg?imgmax=512

Tribute to a local hero
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbydI4SBI/AAAAAAAACi8/VnnKrCN8f08/Picture%20371.jpg?imgmax=512

Marker for General Delgado
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbttI4R_I/AAAAAAAACis/3oih6MmG7Oc/Picture%20367.jpg?imgmax=512

Sa Sta. Barbara... may mga pariente din kami dun eh
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbvdI4SAI/AAAAAAAACi0/bGLk9I7kWlI/Picture%20369.jpg?imgmax=512

Facade of Sta. Barbara Church
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb09I4SCI/AAAAAAAACjE/QM3j0nqu0lo/Picture%20373.jpg?imgmax=512

Sta. Barbara Church and School
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb2tI4SDI/AAAAAAAACjM/4cS0-u3_rCw/Picture%20376.jpg?imgmax=512

Up Close
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb3tI4SEI/AAAAAAAACjU/4qXmQ-FEcOc/Picture%20377.jpg?imgmax=512

At Sta. Barbara Plaza
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb5NI4SFI/AAAAAAAACjg/m9NPTvNcteY/Picture%20380.jpg?imgmax=512

Parang kamukha din ng nasa Pototan
http://lh4.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHb6tI4SGI/AAAAAAAACjo/fnGhDJWa5L4/Picture%20394.jpg?imgmax=512

Iloilo Flora
http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbKNI4RtI/AAAAAAAACgY/XqSOYYfHcKU/Picture%20070.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbodI4R7I/AAAAAAAACiM/htnAW5mZ7mM/Picture%20344.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbTdI4RxI/AAAAAAAACg4/OvCZXoWfYaA/Picture%20102.jpg?imgmax=512

http://lh6.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbrNI4R-I/AAAAAAAACik/r9LdURi7rz0/Picture%20358.jpg?imgmax=512

Morning mist
http://lh3.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHbqdI4R9I/AAAAAAAACic/x5kJWUEBJbA/Picture%20352.jpg?imgmax=512

Mountain Range taken from the airport
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzHcZ9I4SYI/AAAAAAAACl4/zePF7DkSJLI/Picture%20493.jpg?imgmax=512

Ba-bye Iloilo
http://lh5.google.com/moja.kalabaw99/RzKA7rK09SI/AAAAAAAACnE/EBvYiFI9wGw/Iloilo-Guimaras_Stitched_004.JPG?imgmax=640

^^ Thanks Kalabaw for sharing those pictures. I hope you had a wonderful time spending your vacation here. :)

Regarding the mall, that's really a Mall...Atrium Mall plus Days Hotel on the 2 highest floors.

:wave:

BERNIE
I really agree with you in regards to those TITLES some of our local officials are coming up with :lol:
tanan halos "superlative" in a sense kag kis-a kahuluya kon indi man kita maka "stand up" and defend that claim even sa mga forums much less in reality. :lol:

Its not that I'm a killjoy. I am also into promotion but the titles are so irritating gid! :bash:

Instead of bragging and bragging for titles, we should go first with improving our infrastructures and attracting investors. We still have a long way to go to be the next big thing right now. But I am glad that the city, after its 40 years in the shadow, is rising again as manifested by government infrastructure spending (bisan ano pa na sanda kakurakot, haha!! :D) and sprouting businesses.

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The allegory of Ilonggo politics: The local and the national scene. If you may have noticed, the flags and the poles have the same height.

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Rio Iloilo

The faces of the opposition and the administration in one event.
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Councilor Lex Tupas and City Mayor Jerry Treñas

^^ nice composition

great shots too kalabaw, thanks for sharing :)

more of the Iloilo river sunset shots

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Alimodian Pictures

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^^ Maayo ka kay naupload mo na ang Alimodian pix. :okay: Nice one. See you tomorrow by you know what time na Chy, wahehehe!! :D

Good luck to us all tomorrow

Final pic of the day:

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^^ nice composition

great shots too kalabaw, thanks for sharing :)

more of the Iloilo river sunset shots

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2129/1919022063_18bb8c1093.jpg

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Chymera you never fail to impress me. I swear you gave a new perspective to the city's sunset. Your shots here are exquisite and picturesque. Fabulous! :bow: :bow: :bow:

^^ditto! :cheers2:

Its not that I'm a killjoy. I am also into promotion but the titles are so irritating gid! :bash:

Instead of bragging and bragging for titles, we should go first with improving our infrastructures and attracting investors. We still have a long way to go to be the next big thing right now. But I am glad that the city, after its 40 years in the shadow, is rising again as manifested by government infrastructure spending (bisan ano pa na sanda kakurakot, haha!! :D) and sprouting businesses.

thats right.titles here and there, national or local in scope but most of them are just hype not to mention (well you just mentioned it) irritating :lol:

the latest ones like festival capital or bamboo capital makes me :ohno:
for i believe there are other places better deserve that title

id rather have a "title less" Iloilo and let the people/tourist enjoy themselves rather than them looking for proofs of those titles or standing up to prove them :lol:

BATCHOY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
title anyone:?:

how about BISCOCHO CAPITAL
:lol:

great pictures indeed CHYMERA :banana:

what's in a name anyway? a rose by any other name would be as fragrant! a venigar by any name would be as bitter. as usual, many (not all) politicians are fond of superlatives- to the degrees of comparizons only!

‘BAD RECORD’

UK firm’s other flyover projects were also cancelled

BY Jeehan V. Fernandez

THIS is one for the world record.

The controversial P400-million vehicular flyover along General Luna-MH Del Pilar Streets in Iloilo City is not the only project of United Kingdom-based Mabey and Johnson Limited that was cancelled.

The firm’s flyover projects in other countries have been terminated, too.

“I was told by the President that it’s not only the Philippines that cancelled the contracts of Mabey and Johnson. We are among the last of the countries that cancelled it,” said Treñas.

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Construction works of the flyover were suspended last month after the DPWH discovered that the steel reinforcing bars used in the piers or concrete foundations were substandard.

But Treñas said the President’s Bridge Program Office assured that “despite the violations in specifications, the flyover is still safe for public use.”

Mayor Jerry Treñas said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo informed him that the national government already cancelled its contract with Mabey and Johnson for “substandard” projects.

Mabey and Johnson had been hired by the Philippine government to undertake several flyover projects funded under the “Tulay ng Pangulo” or President’s Bridge Program all over the country.

Earlier, President’s Bridge Program Office executive director Emil Sadain said the Iloilo City flyover is the fifth project constructed by Mabey and Johnson after the completion of the same in Bocaue and Malolos, Bulacan and two in San Fernando, Pampanga.

Sadain, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-6) regional director Rolando Asis and Treñas earlier signed a memorandum of agreement at the City Hall where John Nicholson of Mabey and Johnson presented the program of works on the flyover project.

Nicholson had said they would be using construction materials imported from UK.

“The flyover would have quick and efficient construction process as well as requires low maintenance. It is a light superstructure with minimal noise and dust disruption on vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction,” Nicholson added.

The flyover, which aims to decongest heavy traffic in the metropolis’ busy intersection, was initially targeted to be opened in July but was delayed for quite sometime.

“They only wanted to make sure because Iloilo City is situated along the earthquake belt, thus they require the contractor to construct additional reinforcements,” Treñas stressed.

He said Asis has signed the documents with sub-contractor Philippine Rigid Corp. while the DPWH has been waiting for the release of additional P10-million to implement the reinforcements.

Treñas said the flyover is 95 percent complete and expects it to be finished by December.

link:
http://thedailyguardian.com (http://thedailyguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4014&Itemid=1)



^^this is another controversy for the Arroyo admin., how could the have not known about this company's track record.

^^ Let's hear the other side of the story. They should ask feedback from Mabey also and not just the side of the government.

Asus, 2 lanes man lang gali ining flyover, ngaa kamahal guid haw?

Kung cancelled ining project, will the government get back the payment for this project or regalo na lng to sa contractor?

^^ Pag structural...it's really very expensive...

Asus, 2 lanes man lang gali ining flyover, ngaa kamahal guid haw?

Kung cancelled ining project, will the government get back the payment for this project or regalo na lng to sa contractor?

Welcome back raph!

:wave:

halos the whole afternoon and early evening brown out diri.
nagtext gani si BERNIEMACK nga naghalin sa sya sm city kay ang internet connection dito guba :D
daw indi lang sa city ang brown out kundi halos pati sakop sang ILECO

by the way I chanced upon some Iloilo tourism video materials being shown on cable star's community channel. it could have been the latest one pero its about a year old.
there was a feature on dinagyang and festivals in Iloilo city.

the latter featured arevalo fireworks, jaro fiesta, chinese new year celebs, paraw regatta and of course the biggest of them all, dinagyang.

personally, im not really that impressed :lol: esp with the arevalo thing.why bother to include that i thing, i asked myself, when the fireworks display on the video itself was very dismal.nothing spectacular, in the short daw kahuluya.while we take pride in in that so called festival when what was shown was merely ..... never mind. i hope tat video was old and a new one is being developed, and if they cant find better videos of that arevalo thing, better scratch it than making a fool of ourselves. :D

the other features were just so-so. :(

^^ouch,that hurts, i live in arevalo, though honestly its much better if you watch the fireworks live in the plaza at night, its really nice. though i have not seen the vid myself, hope they can do a better feature on the fireworks festival.

sometimes what's seen on videos do not accurately show how things are in real life... it actually depends on the skill of the videographer... it may look better or worse, it depends...

most of the times, events like fireworks display and festivals are lot better if you are present while it happens than when you just see it in videos... dinagyang videos are in fact less exciting... but when you're there, you get high...

its the same with pictures... honestly, i am impressed with pictures of our city as posted by forumers... they are nothing less of breathtakers... however, when i see the places in actual, its frustrating... sometimes, i get to think how lovely it is to promote iloilo in cyber tourism coz it really is photogenic... only frustrating in reality...

regarding titles, the more we add them to our city, the more people get disappointed to see that our city doesn't really live by how it would like to be known by its titles... let's just do more works and less talks... let's leave titles to the eyes of the beholder...

Global Power, Formosa joint venture to invest US$500M in power generation

GLOBAL Business Power Corporation (Global Power), a member of the Metrobank Group of Companies, will have a signing on Monday, November 12, of its joint venture agreement with Formosa Heavy Industries (FHI) to construct power generation plants using clean coal technology that will involve an investment of more than US$500 million. At the same time Global Power will be executing an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build the initial 246 MW power plant at its Toledo Power Station in Cebu. A Memorandum of Understanding will also be signed by the two parties to expand Global Power’s Panay power plant with FHI both as an investor and EPC contractor. The new plant in Iloilo City will have a capacity of 164 MW.
Global Power is the largest independent power producer in the Visayas with a total capacity of over 230 MW using both coal and diesel technologies. It owns and operates the Toledo Power Station in Cebu which supplies VECO and CEBECO and the Panay Power Station which powers Iloilo City through PECO.

Formosa Heavy Industries owns and operates over 14,000 MW of coal fired plants in Asia, mainly Taiwan, China and Vietnam. It belongs to the Formosa Group of Companies – a global conglomerate and one of the largest plastics and petrochemical companies in the world.

The joint venture agreement completes the plans of Global Power to expand its power plants in Cebu and Panay in answer to the urgent need for more electricity in the Cebu-Negros-Panay grid. Construction of the Toledo expansion plant will begin in January 2008 for completion in early 2010. The expanded capacity will be sold to its existing customers like VECO, CEBECO and other cooperatives in the grid.

Aboitiz and Vivant Corporation will be the local partners of Global Power in these projects. Aboitiz Power is one of the leaders in the power industry in the Philippines, both in generation and distribution. Vivant Corporation has been in the power business for several decades particularly in the Cebu Island.

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

2007 Iloilo Kawayan Market Week

Celebrates Forms and Silhouettes

By Bombette G. Marin

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Photos by JV Perez (PALI) and Toby Pagulayan, Jr. (PALI)

Be there when the Department of Trade and Industry, provincial and city governments of Iloilo, DOST, TESDA, DENR, School of Technology-UP Visayas, Municipal Government of Maasin and WESVARRDEC open the doors to the fourth bamboo resource and fashion fairs.

The 2007 Iloilo Kawayan Market Week, a fair that will place the focus firmly on bamboo and hablon design that hope to bring out the ‘must have’ urge in every buyer.

The Bamboo Resource Fair showcases furniture and designs in the limelight, make new contacts and reach a new, international public.



With exhibits at the fountain area of Robinsons Mall, Iloilo will be swarming with designs during the fair, furniture exhibitors while handloom fabric displays are also open to the public.

The event has proved to be the ideal showroom for high-end bamboo furniture.

With the success of the debut of Iloilo Kawayan Market Fair in 2004, the vision of creating an elite event for good quality, design-focused products was realized.

This year 14 exhibitors from the towns of Oton, Pavia, Pototan, Janiuay, Leganes, New Lucena, Maasin and Iloilo City will participate in the fair.

With diverse exhibit items, the event stand true to the essence of the fair as each are characterized by quality and design flair.

As with the Hablon Fashion Fair at the ground circle fronting the supermarket of Robinsons mall, handloom fabrics from the towns of Miag-ao, Oton, Igbaras, Dueñas and the district of Arevalo are attracting greater numbers of buyers, exhibitors and designers.

Iloilo, known to many as the design capital of the region, is a key point on the national design map.

This will be a strong contributory factor in positioning the Iloilo Kawayan Market Week: Furniture and Fashion Fairs as emerging of the country’s leading design fairs in the coming years.

As home to many of the region’s most promising and popular furniture and fashion fairs, Iloilo has long since established itself as a design capital.

During the fair, there will be parallel activities throughout Robinsons mall as part of the celebration:

The opening ceremony of furniture and fabric exhibits with Hablon Moda fashion show featuring acclaimed Ilonggo designers Angelette Ragus, Bo Parcon, Claire Jarantilla, Eric de los Santos, Jaki Peñalosa, and International Lifestyle Designer PJ Arañador is set for November 12, 2007 at the fountain area, 5:30 pm; November 13, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. will have lectures on Livelihood Development Through Bamboo by Dr. I.V. Ramanuja Rao and Processing and Marketing of Bamboo by Glenda E. Dagdag.

The Iloilo Kawayan Market Week is a promotional event with government agencies and private sector working as partners and sharing a common interest of promoting the sale and recognition of bamboo furniture, related bamboo furnishing products and hablon fabric.

The events’ exhibitors represent more the 80% of Ilonggo bamboo furniture and handloom producers, which through their annual participation obtain a large number of advertising mileages and strengthen their competitiveness.

The event is acknowledged as an effective platform not only to tap into the national furniture market but also to reach out to the rest of the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 4th Iloilo Kawayan Market Week, the leading event for bamboo and hablon design, from the November 12-18, 2007.

Hay, this one should be built right-away to meet the ever increasing energy demand of the island.

Lewd, nashock man ko sa avatar mo ba. He he he he. :lol:

sometimes what's seen on videos do not accurately show how things are in real life... it actually depends on the skill of the videographer... it may look better or worse, it depends...

most of the times, events like fireworks display and festivals are lot better if you are present while it happens than when you just see it in videos... dinagyang videos are in fact less exciting... but when you're there, you get high...

its the same with pictures... honestly, i am impressed with pictures of our city as posted by forumers... they are nothing less of breathtakers... however, when i see the places in actual, its frustrating... sometimes, i get to think how lovely it is to promote iloilo in cyber tourism coz it really is photogenic... only frustrating in reality...

regarding titles, the more we add them to our city, the more people get disappointed to see that our city doesn't really live by how it would like to be known by its titles... let's just do more works and less talks... let's leave titles to the eyes of the beholder...

In other words:

"More Music, Less Talk" as what Star FM says. ;)

The reality of more roads have to be repaired, electricity problems, poverty as usual, and still few hotels and convention centers and politics are really headaches of the city. Urban headaches that is. Not unless someone has to do something or be in the disease of mediocrity.

But to my surprise of my guests whom I toured in the city and province, they are astounded by the intricate culture and degree of civility that we have in Iloilo despite being laidback and not that highly-urbanized.

Regarding the titles, I agree, bahala na ang gatan-aw sina. Daw natak-an na ko da pamati sa mga ina ina. Kinahanglan gid binuligay ta para magin tinuod ang atong mga handumanan sa atong pinalanggang banwa. :okay:


I watched "Tatak Ilonggo" show on Sky Cable, hosted by Councilor Joe Espinosa III. He is showing Iloilo and Negros Occidental to the world through videos and talks. Pero laban-laban sya lang makit-an ko, daw paagi ni guro sa pagdalagan sa 2010 ukon basi redemption from what their clan did in the 50's, wahehe!! :D But anyway, he discussed that Iloilo City now belongs to the Coalition of Clean Cities and the LGU is doing its job to make sure the city is clean. Looks like IMO they've got lots of things to do except to talk. And of course, he discussed the "clean coal" technology that the LGU saw in Taiwan.

Oh by the way, here's the group picture of the "2nd Conference of Philippine Towns & Cities" which was held in Sarabia Manor Hotel last November 09, 2007

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Photo courtesy of Ivan Anthony Henares

Global Power, Formosa joint venture to invest US$500M in power generation

GLOBAL Business Power Corporation (Global Power), a member of the Metrobank Group of Companies, will have a signing on Monday, November 12, of its joint venture agreement with Formosa Heavy Industries (FHI) to construct power generation plants using clean coal technology that will involve an investment of more than US$500 million. At the same time Global Power will be executing an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build the initial 246 MW power plant at its Toledo Power Station in Cebu. A Memorandum of Understanding will also be signed by the two parties to expand Global Power’s Panay power plant with FHI both as an investor and EPC contractor. The new plant in Iloilo City will have a capacity of 164 MW.
Global Power is the largest independent power producer in the Visayas with a total capacity of over 230 MW using both coal and diesel technologies. It owns and operates the Toledo Power Station in Cebu which supplies VECO and CEBECO and the Panay Power Station which powers Iloilo City through PECO.

Formosa Heavy Industries owns and operates over 14,000 MW of coal fired plants in Asia, mainly Taiwan, China and Vietnam. It belongs to the Formosa Group of Companies – a global conglomerate and one of the largest plastics and petrochemical companies in the world.

The joint venture agreement completes the plans of Global Power to expand its power plants in Cebu and Panay in answer to the urgent need for more electricity in the Cebu-Negros-Panay grid. Construction of the Toledo expansion plant will begin in January 2008 for completion in early 2010. The expanded capacity will be sold to its existing customers like VECO, CEBECO and other cooperatives in the grid.

Aboitiz and Vivant Corporation will be the local partners of Global Power in these projects. Aboitiz Power is one of the leaders in the power industry in the Philippines, both in generation and distribution. Vivant Corporation has been in the power business for several decades particularly in the Cebu Island.

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

this is what the city sorely needs right now! i hope its construction and completion will go on as scheduled!

For more information about flight schedules in Iloilo Airport, please click in the link below:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16411372&postcount=626

Para sa dugang nga impormasyon sa flight schedules sa Palupadan sang Iloilo, palihug i-click lang ang link sa idalum:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16411372&postcount=626

Bunga na sya sang diet ko! I lose 20lbs in 3 months time. hehehe!:lol:

But to my surprise of my guests whom I toured in the city and province, they are astounded by the intricate culture and degree of civility that we have in Iloilo despite being laidback and not that highly-urbanized.


^^people especially from Manila or Luzon, they think that cities and provinces outside manila are all " Bariotic" and usually they really get surprised when they visit these places (i.e. Cebu,Davao,CDO, Iloilo,BCD) and they see that its urbanized,very modern and up to date with the latest trends, and in some cases better than there own places, heheh,IMO

Oh by the way, here's the group picture of the "2nd Conference of Philippine Towns & Cities" which was held in Sarabia Manor Hotel last November 09, 2007

http://images.ivanhenares.multiply.com/image/10/photos/217/orig/7/DSC07467.jpg?et=FA8sCXekuh3rzZsgeO4RbQ
Photo courtesy of Ivan Anthony Henares

^^Thats Ivan,standing on far right,right? guys,diin na ang mga other picsfrom this event?

ouch,that hurts, i live in arevalo, though honestly its much better if you watch the fireworks live in the plaza at night, its really nice. though i have not seen the vid myself, hope they can do a better feature on the fireworks festival.

:wave: of course i meant no harm and was only talking basec on what was on the video.

guess what?they ran the video again few hours ago, and i decided to watch it again basi nagsala lang ang panan awan ko kagabi pero daw amo gid gyapon :lol:

well, what i really mean is that it was a PROMOTIONAL VIDEO sponsored by the City Government and what we got, well according to my taste, was the ordinary aerial fireworks display and some ordinary displays on the ground (i.e those mounted on bamboos,etc spelling words etc) so i asked my self why promote these ordinary things?is this what our city is all about?

sa tuod tuod lang kahuluya :D hopefully may ara na gid bag o nga promo vid

sometimes what's seen on videos do not accurately show how things are in real life... it actually depends on the skill of the videographer... it may look better or worse, it depends...

most of the times, events like fireworks display and festivals are lot better if you are present while it happens than when you just see it in videos... dinagyang videos are in fact less exciting... but when you're there, you get high...

its the same with pictures... honestly, i am impressed with pictures of our city as posted by forumers... they are nothing less of breathtakers... however, when i see the places in actual, its frustrating... sometimes, i get to think how lovely it is to promote iloilo in cyber tourism coz it really is photogenic... only frustrating in reality...

regarding titles, the more we add them to our city, the more people get disappointed to see that our city doesn't really live by how it would like to be known by its titles... let's just do more works and less talks... let's leave titles to the eyes of the beholder...

same thought here, there some photogenic/telegenic places and events but when in reality there do notl ive up to expectations.this is not limited only to iloilo or the phils in general,its everywhere.

we'll as ived said above, we should present the BEST if we are to SELL our city but the we really have to present it, hopefully, the way as it is so that disappointment will be minimized.

on the bright side, it is heartwarming to hear/read some good comments of tourists, despite the infrastructure shortcomings of the city, it is still the culture,history and the people they rave about and that what makes them want to come back :) :banana:

syempre nami nami gid ya airport naton.
in pictures or in reality :D:banana:

For more information about flight schedules in Iloilo Airport, please click in the link below:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16411372&postcount=626

Para sa dugang nga impormasyon sa flight schedules sa Palupadan sang Iloilo, palihug i-click lang ang link sa idalum:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16411372&postcount=626

daw nag dugang 5-15minutes ang MNL-ILO flights after the airport transferred to Cabatuan :D

:wave: of course i meant no harm and was only talking basec on what was on the video.

guess what?they ran the video again few hours ago, and i decided to watch it again basi nagsala lang ang panan awan ko kagabi pero daw amo gid gyapon :lol:

well, what i really mean is that it was a PROMOTIONAL VIDEO sponsored by the City Government and what we got, well according to my taste, was the ordinary aerial fireworks display and some ordinary displays on the ground (i.e those mounted on bamboos,etc spelling words etc) so i asked my self why promote these ordinary things?is this what our city is all about?

sa tuod tuod lang kahuluya :D hopefully may ara na gid bag o nga promo vid



same thought here, there some photogenic/telegenic places and events but when in reality there do notl ive up to expectations.this is not limited only to iloilo or the phils in general,its everywhere.

we'll as ived said above, we should present the BEST if we are to SELL our city but the we really have to present it, hopefully, the way as it is so that disappointment will be minimized.

on the bright side, it is heartwarming to hear/read some good comments of tourists, despite the infrastructure shortcomings of the city, it is still the culture,history and the people they rave about and that what makes them want to come back :) :banana:

syempre nami nami gid ya airport naton.
in pictures or in reality :D:banana:

for me its still important to promote even the most simplest of events, anything that helps people know about a certain place, it generates interest and activity. Why? look at Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta, these were mere simple events before and look what they have become now, in any celebration /event there is always an opportunity to improve. even Dinagyang,Ati-Atihan or Sinulog has its detractors and share of criticisms but it should not hamper its promotions. Simple/Ordinary, Ho-hum kind of event it maybe but eventually it might evolve into something great even the harshest critic would delight in. so, lets just continue improving and developing our events and the way it is promoted.

for me its still important to promote even the most simplest of events, anything that helps people know about a certain place, it generates interest and activity. Why? look at Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta, these were mere simple events before and look what they have become now, in any celebration /event there is always an opportunity to improve. even Dinagyang,Ati-Atihan or Sinulog has its detractors and share of criticisms but it should not hamper its promotions. Simple/Ordinary, Ho-hum kind of event it maybe but eventually it might evolve into something great even the harshest critic would delight in. so, lets just continue improving and developing our events and the way it is promoted.

in my own opinion, its the same as you are applying for a job. if you want to get hired, you need to do your best against other competitors.

that is how i see it, mapresent ka na guid lang, namion mo na guid lang eh.
simple yet effective if that is how i understand from your quote. which should be. as far as i know, only madyaas has the best iloilo video, the rest, just for curiousity, i watch it, but why settle for less if you can get the best?

from the different thread, kruhaaay katahum kang antique, is one of the best as well. very simple, yet catchy, and the accents, very original.

how i wish may ara man parehos sina ang yloilo.

Hay, this one should be built right-away to meet the ever increasing energy demand of the island.

can they make another private electric company? good competition, the consumers are the winners, thats how i see it.

in my own opinion, its the same as you are applying for a job. if you want to get hired, you need to do your best against other competitors.

that is how i see it, mapresent ka na guid lang, namion mo na guid lang eh.
simple yet effective if that is how i understand from your quote. which should be. as far as i know, only madyaas has the best iloilo video, the rest, just for curiousity, i watch it, but why settle for less if you can get the best?

^^Correct, there is always room for improvement. Hi Caloy! heheh

^^people especially from Manila or Luzon, they think that cities and provinces outside manila are all " Bariotic" and usually they really get surprised when they visit these places (i.e. Cebu,Davao,CDO, Iloilo,BCD) and they see that its urbanized,very modern and up to date with the latest trends, and in some cases better than there own places, heheh,IMO


So true...it was so disconcerting how ignorant some of my classmates in Manila were, back then. Just because you're from Visayas and you have this accent, you're so promdi and you're 'tanga'. They thought that the place where you're from was somewhat uncivilized.

my own observation about the young generation right now is that these biases are slowly being undermined (compared to my own colege days anyway) although they still do exist. maybe because of the internet and all. technologies can realy break down barriers. although in some cases, it tends to be accentuated further.

but all in all, students nowadays are way luckier!

Treñas to witness signing of Global Power, Formosa US$500-M joint venture today

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas will witness today the signing by Global Business Power Corporation (Global Power), a member of the Metrobank Group of Companies, will sign today, November 12, of its joint venture agreement with Formosa Heavy Industries (FHI) to construct power generation plants using clean coal technology that will involve an investment of more than US$500 million.

At the same time Global Power will be executing an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to build the initial 246 MW power plant at its Toledo Power Station in Cebu. A Memorandum of Understanding will also be signed by the two parties to expand Global Power’s Panay power plant with FHI both as an investor and EPC contractor. The new plant in Iloilo City will have a capacity of 164 MW.

The signing will be done in Malacañang Palace before President Gloria Arroyo.

Global Power is the largest independent power producer in the Visayas with a total capacity of over 230 MW using both coal and diesel technologies. It owns and operates the Toledo Power Station in Cebu which supplies VECO and CEBECO and the Panay Power Station which powers Iloilo City through PECO.

Formosa Heavy Industries owns and operates over 14,000 MW of coal fired plants in Asia, mainly Taiwan, China and Vietnam. It belongs to the Formosa Group of Companies – a global conglomerate and one of the largest plastics and petrochemical companies in the world.

The joint venture agreement completes the plans of Global Power to expand its power plants in Cebu and Panay in answer to the urgent need for more electricity in the Cebu-Negros-Panay grid. Construction of the Toledo expansion plant will begin in January 2008 for completion in early 2010. The expanded capacity will be sold to its existing customers like VECO, CEBECO and other cooperatives in the grid.

Aboitiz and Vivant Corporation will be the local partners of Global Power in these projects. Aboitiz Power is one of the leaders in the power industry in the Philippines, both in generation and distribution. Vivant Corporation has been in the power business for several decades particularly in the Cebu Island.

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

‘Dinagyang larger than life’
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

LARGER than life!

This is how Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) executive director Ben Jimena described the 40th edition of Dinagyang Festival on Jan. 25-27, 2008.

“Larger than life” means very confident, impressive, flamboyant and likely to attract attention.

The city’s premiere celebration was launched through a motorcade which kicked off at Plaza Libertad passing throughout City Proper, Jaro and Mandurriao districts and an opening program at SM City over the weekend.

Vehicles carrying the Sto. Niño image, the patron saint of San Jose Parish Church in Plaza Libertad, IDFI officials, Dinagyang mascot Dagoy, Miss Dinagyang 2007 Cara Jeanne Fernandez-Sullano, tribes, corporate sponsors, hotels, and travel agencies joined the parade which signaled the start of Dinagyang fever in the metropolis.

“We have shown a sample of Dinagyang for next year and informed everyone that Dagoy will be soon dark brown and will be dancing to Hala Bira (Iloilo’s hymn) every time he represents Dinagyang,” Jimena told the audience during the launching program.

The IDFI has adopted a dark brown color concept to give Dinagyang its own identity because other festivals have been also using black body paint.

“Dinagyang Festival has become larger than life continuously to gain recognition from different institutions. We have the achievements no other festivals receive,” Jimena stressed.

He said Dinagyang has been awarded back-to-back as Best Tourism Event in the country by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (Atop).

“Dinagyang has been recognized not only nationally but internationally by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) while United Nations (UN) has given Dinagyang the sole privilege for the festival to promote the localization of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs),” Jimena affirmed.

It can be noted that the ADB in a recently released book entitled “Managing Cities in Asia” cited Dinagyang “a best practice that illustrates an effective public-private partnership.”

ADB adjudged Dinagyang among three best practices – the other two are solid waste management (SWM) inventiveness in addressing pressing urban problems today.

The funding institution focused its Philippine Case Study on Metro Manila and Metro Iloilo-Guimaras.

For Dinagyang, ADB said the premiere festivity “continues to provide enormous benefits to Iloilo by showcasing the Ilonggo’s culture of excellence and unifying the community to work for the common good.”

“It has also instilled the value of discipline among members of the community who exert effort to keep Iloilo City very livable by maintaining cleanliness and continuous greening of the environment.”

The success of Dinagyang, according to ADB is due to its extensive promotions, larger community participation, greater global exposure and improved reporting mechanism while the city government provides financial assistance and support services like police, health and sanitation.

It has nurtured a workable partnership between the City Hall and government agencies, San Jose Parish church and private sector-led IDFI.

It also involves a multi-stakeholder participation of large corporations, civic organizations, civil society, youth, professionals and the media.

The city’s grandest fiesta has been hailed for hospitality among the guests which attracted flocks of people to grace the annual spectacle.

“Dinagyang has been creating goodwill for the city by providing entertainment to tourists and visitors resulting in the doubling of tourist arrivals for the past three years as well as promoting international friendship by having foreign dignitaries as special guests.”

“Over the long-term, the Dinagyang has created more jobs, increased income for the business sector and accelerated investments,” the ADB said.

The city’s main event sees fully-booked hotels and other accommodation facilities, peak sales from small vendors to large business establishments as well as “multiplier effect” of related industries and heightened promotions of giant companies.

Likewise, ADB said Dinagyang has becoming a medium for the local arts community to exhibit their talents and gain recognition.

Dinagyang’s “social artistry” has been proven after the UN supported the festival to promote the MDGs to alleviate poverty.

“Dinagyang has able to get away from the ordinary. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has recognized Dinagyang the best in folk choreography,” said Jimena.

During the launching activity, tribes Ang Taga Jaro in black and Atub-atub in brown staged a preview of “brownish” Dinagyang next year.

“We viewed the difference between black and brown body paint – they’re not much different. What’s in a color? Dinagyang after all is our festival. Let’s stop fighting over the color and come forward to declare the best Dinagyang forever,” Jimena clarified.

He was referring to various reactions over changing Dinagyang color to dark brown.

Department of Tourism (DOT) regional director Edwin Trompeta said Dinagyang which celebrated in honor of the Child Jesus is posted the DOT calendar for January which is the Sr. Sto. Niño Month.

“We believe that Dinagyang could be the best tourism event forever with the innovations, preparations, contributions and support extended to the festival,” Trompeta asserted.

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

Treñas lectures urban expert
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

AN URBAN planner for Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) got a lecture from Iloilo City mayor Jerry Treñas during a Metro Iloilo and Guimaras (MIG) mayors’ infrastructure forum at Days Hotel over the weekend.

A visibly irked Treñas who also chairs the MIGEDC expressed discontent with the solid waste management (SWM) plan study of Dr. Nathaniel von “Dinky” Einsiedel, chairman-CEO of Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning (Concep, Inc.).

MIGEDC is composed of Iloilo City, neighboring municipalities of Pavia, Sta. Barbara, San Miguel, Oton, Leganes and Guimaras working together for development roadmap.

Concep has been conducting workshops since July to MIGEDC local chief executives on infrastructure plan, a Local Governance Development Program funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

Concep has identified the development plan on SWM including dumpsite, sanitary landfill facility (SLF), integrated solid waste master plan, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and trucks and equipment.

In his presentation, Einsiedel talked about key challenges on SWM including increasing volume of solid waste generated in MIG; inadequacy of financial resources of local government units (LGUs) to implement SWM programs and projects; lack of properly engineered SLF; low compliance with the requirements of Republic Act 9003; and lack of technical capability.

RA 9003 or the Ecological SWM Act of 2000 mandates LGUs to implement waste segregation through MRFs and closure of open dumpsites through the establishment of SLF.

Einsiedel proposed for waste segregation at the household level; household or source-based waste processing; operating MRFs; collection, material processing and consolidation in a transfer station; disposal operation and residual management; and institutional and organizational strategies.

Treñas butted in that the City Hall has been conducting workshops for barangay officials on waste recycling but it has failed.

“The 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce and Recycle) never work,” said Treñas.

Einsiedel also suggested the formulation of an MIG SWM plan; establishment of MRFs in MIG; secure trucks and equipment for hauling materials and operation of transfer stations and landfill facilities; and conduct of thorough Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

However, Treñas got irritated hearing from Einsiedel the “basics of SWM.”

“We all know what (we are) supposed to do. The city could proceed with the sanitary landfill. That’s all found in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). We are talking about projects—we need suggestions or identification of project sites,” Treñas told Einsiedel.

“We all know that already. We have been conducting a lot of seminars and workshops with the DENR. At least in the future we could establish the sanitary landfill. What should we do, is it under the law, which is separately, or as a council (MIGEDC)? What are your recommendations—we want something suggested to us,” the mayor stressed.

Einsiedel replied: “The reason why I’m not specific is that it needs much deeper study. Unfortunately, my team member who is in charge of the solid waste management was not present.”

“Alam na namin ‘yan, Dinky. Ako inis na inis na (We already knew that. I’m already irritated. You have to come up with some recommendations, sa ngayon, bitin (for now it’s not enough). Your contract ends this November. We will do the rest,” Treñas stressed.

“That’s (the SWM study) no value for us. We’re already doing this. This is not what we want. Frankly speaking, ako’y nabibingi na, nabibingi na (I’ve already heard so much about it). Point us to a place where we (are) supposed to go,” the mayor said.

Treñas informed Einsiedel that he has been a member of the National Solid Waste Management Board as former president of the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP).

A check on his track record over the Internet shows that Einsiedel is a former regional coordinator of the Asia Pacific & United nations Urban Management Program based in Bangkok, Thailand.

An urban management specialist, licensed urban environmental planner and architect, Einsiedel has over 30 years experience in his field in government and the private sector.

He also served in international development agencies such as the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and USAID and UN-ESCAP.

As the Regional Coordinator for Asia-Pacific of the United Nations Urban Management Program from 1990-2003, he focused on capacity building for urban management.

Einsiedel is considered one of the country’s recognized experts in urban planning and management, with over 30 years of experience in urban development planning and management in the government and the private sector, as well as in technical assistance programs for developing countries.

As chairman and Managing Director of Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning, Inc. (CONCEP, Inc.), Einsiedel’s private sector projects have involved master-planned mixed-use communities, residential, institutional, and recreational developments.

A fellow of the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) and the Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP), Einsiedel holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of the Philippines, masters degree in urban planning from Columbia University (New York, USA), and PhD in public administration from the Pacific Western University (Hawaii, USA).

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

^^^^ he he I loved it when Trenas starts to moan about projects. Like he said, we want suggestions to how to improve and point us to where we should go, and not to lecture. Good Trenas ! Keep up the good work ! :banana::banana:

Release of P43M to towns,
component city assured

ILOILO – Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri assured the release of the P43-million fund for the 42 towns and one component city of the province of Iloilo.

Zubiri graced the closing of the culminating activity of the Cooperative Month celebration held at Badiangan, Iloilo on Friday, where he mentioned that each of the towns and the one component city will receive P1 million.

He expressed hoped that the Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) will be made available next week.

Zubiri said the money will be used for the construction of school buildings or other projects that are deemed significant in improving the condition of their constituents. (PNA)

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras2.htm)

BEACH MOOD: A Summer Resort Wear 2008 Forecast
By Bombette G. Marin
Photo by Romeo "Toby" Pagulayan, Jr. (PALI)

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Charlene Kasten in hablon sash

* Hand prints--- a labour intensive process, the quality of his hand printed fabric is so unique, the colors so rich and beautiful that the designer is committed to keeping this art alive.

Swimwear, trunks, kaftans, sarongs, cotton pants, cover ups, skirts, surf shorts and boardies… In the realm of resort wear fashion, no one can quite compare to the clean detailing and styling of International Lifestyle Designer PJ Arañador's creations. He is set to bring his much-buzzed-about creations (an exuberant mix of modern and functional custom resort wear) to Iloilo with BEACH MOOD, a summer resort wear 2008 forecast fashion show for the benefit of PALWA (Panay Loom Weavers Association) on November 10, 2007 at the SM City car park at 7 p.m.

This summer resort wear fashion show is a breath of fresh air, as most local shows takes the same route---all that's prim and proper. Beach Mood will carry high-impact, high style resort wear statements that the designer applies the same principles to his wardrobe. It's an inspiring formula for people who love style and comfort.

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Beach Mood

It will feature an evolving selection of casual resort fashion and accessories, anchored by cool, comfortable designer apparel, NAUTILUS, Arañadors' resort wear brand.His bold and brilliant designs became his signature. His dress code for resort wear is colorful and graphic with designs that breathe pure sophistication and with outfits that flatter every shape and curve.

Arañador will also feature accents that will define any individual's personality. Hand prints--- a labour intensive process, the quality of his hand printed fabric is so unique, the colors so rich and beautiful that the designer (one of the very few in the country) is committed to keeping this art alive.

His handbags are designed and handmade. His famous brown palm tree bags are made of beautifully textured, upholstery grade incorporated with local fabrics such as patadyong or hablon or upholstery grade canvas. There is a stiff interlining that holds the shape of the bag. All bags feature large zippers, with most of the handles are made with pure leather.

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Sketches of PJ Arañador

The allure of Aranador's resort wear fashion shows is in its connotations (sexy, clean, fresh) and its varying degrees of boldness. INVICTUS, a strategic communications and talent/ events management consultancy firm based in Iloilo will translate the designer's latest collections, inspired by beaches on the ramp----and watching it come to life with the country's supermodel Ria Bolivar with models on rise, Manila based Ilonggo models' Jonathan Ozbot, Dimples dela Cruz, Patrick Jamora, Francis Treñas and Iloilo's top fashion mannequins

No doubt, BEACH MOOD as mounted by INVICTUS, is good for Iloilo's fashion industry. Ilonggo talent and creativity deserves attention and recognition.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/09/beach.mood.a.summer.resort.wear.2008.forecast.html)

Metro Iloilo-Guimaras who's who in leaders summit

The Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit set on December 14, 2007 will be a gathering of the region's Who's Who, organizers of the historic event announced.

Leaders from Iloilo City and the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras area based locally as well as in other parts of the country will be invited to share their ideas and proposed actions on how to make the city and region a premier place in the future.

Officials from the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), which are both presentors of the summit, are also coming.

AusAID and CIDA are both supporting Iloilo City and the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras region in their various initiatives through the Local Governance Development Program (LGDP) and the Urban Partnership Program Philippines (UPPP) which is implemented by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI).

Mayor Jerry Treñas, lead convenor of the summit, will be inviting personalities that include Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo, international awardee Dr. Josette Biyo, and House Majority Floor Leader Arthur Defensor.

Also on the list of invitees are business and industry leaders like Rex Drilon, Marissa Segovia, Henry Babiera, Rev. Fr. Manuel Vergara, Dr. Glenn Aguilar and former Tourism Secretary Narzalina Lim.

The Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit aims to promote sustainable development of Metro Iloilo and Guimaras by sharing the recognized practices of Iloilo City , Guimaras and Metro Iloilo local governments.

With the theme "The Power of One," it also aims to foster sustainable partnerships with the business sector, donor organizations and non-government organizations in attracting investments for priority development projects.

The public can learn more about the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Leaders Summit by logging on to its website at www.iloiloguimarassumit.com.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/08/metro.iloilo.guimaras.whos.who.in.leaders.summit.html)

Para sa dugang nga impormasyon sa flight schedules sa Palupadan sang Iloilo, palihug i-click lang ang link sa idalum:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=16411372&postcount=626

Bern, you might be surprised that airport in Hiligaynon does not translate to palupadan, as what the Tagalogs did with paliparan.

I think what our locals use is hulugpaan. Just my two cents...

PGMA looks forward to developments from Megaworld investments in Iloilo City

ILOILO CITY, Nov. 8 (PNA) – President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyo is excited to see the impact of the various investments that Megaworld Corporation will soon establish in Iloilo City.

This was relayed by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas who was with President Arroyo for dinner with the Cities Alliance Policy Advisory Board in Malacañang on Monday.

Treñas said Megaworld executives informed the President of their plan to put up a five-star hotel in Iloilo, which will be the first in Western Visayas, and a business process outsourcing (BPO) center.

The two major projects will be constructed in the 54-hectare lot, which was purchased by the Megaworld from the Air Transportation Office.

“The President is excited because the investments would mean more developments and job opportunities here,” Treñas said.

Megaworld is expected to start with the construction of its proposed projects next year.

The company has hired the services of urban planner Architect Felino "Jun" Palafox to prepare the master plan for its 54-hectare property. (PNA)



A concrete plan to build a hotel in Iloilo. I read this news in Hublas Newspaper and they added a picture/rendering of a high rise hotel, estimated at 18 storeys. :)

Bern, you might be surprised that airport in Hiligaynon does not translate to palupadan, as what the Tagalogs did with paliparan.

I think what our locals use is hulugpaan. Just my two cents...

Hmmm...sure. No probs. Because I got used to palupadan because of paliparan in Tagalog is as close as paliparan.

Does hulugpaan refer to landing? If in this case, masurpresa gid ko kay instead nga mag-take-off, ma-landing gid ang ginausar nga tinaga, wahehehe!!! :D

^^ Right. That's what you call, language peculiarity.. ;)

^^ So instead of taking-off, the plane lands in this place. Therefore, hulugpaan. What if we use pauluparan from the term "lupad"? Hay, nice language discussions, wahehehe!!! Thanks nong Sam! :)

Fast fact:
For a 70 square kilometer area of Iloilo City:
It has a projected population for 2008 of about:

411,888 resident population
+
130,000 floating population
(referring to transients such as workers, students, businessmen or people who are transacting in the city everyday)

Population density is at 5,217 people per hectare yet the population growth rate is at 1.97%, lower than that of the national average.

Reference: City Planning and Dev't Office. Iloilo City

Here's a formal online invite to all Ilonggos for the upcoming event that would be significant to the business climate of Iloilo City and the Province.

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

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/untitled.jpg
Invite courtesy of Iloilo Business Club

Watch out for the coffeetable book which was believed to be funded by the Lopezes.

"Iloilo: A Rich and Noble Land"
Coming soon...

if it's from the lopezes, then it must have a touch of elegance. i hope to buy myself one if it's already out.

if it's from the lopezes, then it must have a touch of elegance. i hope to buy myself one if it's already out.

I think they will release 2 versions: the high-quality and the low-cost for educational purposes.

Because according to some that I've heard, unlike "ILOILO: THE BOOK" which was published and released in 1992, this would add up more meat (text and content) and mixed with images.


For the information of everyone, here's the latest flight schedule for Iloilo Airport


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MNL (Manila/Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport) - ILO (Iloilo Airport)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
05:10 06:35 PR139 A320
09:30 10:55 PR141 A320
15:05 16:30 PR143 A319/A320
18:30 19:50 PR145 A320

ILO (Iloilo) to MNL (Manila/NAIA)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
07:15 08:35 PR140 A320
11:35 12:55 PR142 A320
17:10 18:30 PR144 A319/A320
20:30 21:45 PR146 A320

For more information, flight schedules and connections, visit the website at www.philippineairlines.com (http://www.philippineairlines.com)

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MNL (Manila/Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport) - ILO (Iloilo Airport)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
05:00 06:05 5J451 A319/320
08:30 09:35 5J453 A319/320
16:50 17:55 5J457 A319/320
19:05 20:10 5J459 A319/320

ILO (Iloilo) to MNL (Manila/NAIA)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
06:35 07:40 5J452 A319/320
10:05 11:10 5J454 A319/320
18:25 19:30 5J458 A319/320
20:40 21:45 5J460 A319/320

ILO (Iloilo Airport) to CEB (Cebu/Mactan-Cebu Int'l Airport)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
09:05 09:40 5J161 A319

CEB (Cebu/MCIA) to ILO (Iloilo)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
08:00 08:35 5J161 A319

*ILO-DVO and DVO-ILO has a connection in CEB
For more information, flight schedules and connections, visit the website at www.cebupacificair.com (http://www.cebupacificair.com)


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MNL (Manila/Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport) - ILO (Iloilo Airport)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
05:00 06:05 2P987 B737
07:00 08:05 2P989 B737
16:05 17:10 2P991 B737

ILO (Iloilo) to MNL (Manila/NAIA)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
07:00 08:05 2P988 B737
14:20 15:25 2P990 B737
17:40 18:45 2P992 B737

ILO (Iloilo Airport) to CEB (Cebu/Mactan-Cebu Int'l Airport)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
08:35 09:15 2P021 B737

CEB (Cebu/MCIA) to ILO (Iloilo)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
13:10 13:50 2P020 B737

*Connections to DVO (Davao Int'l) and GES (General Santos) and vice versa has a connection in CEB (MCIA/Cebu)

For more information, flight schedules and connections, visit the website at www.airphils.com

for me its still important to promote even the most simplest of events, anything that helps people know about a certain place, it generates interest and activity. Why? look at Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta, these were mere simple events before and look what they have become now, in any celebration /event there is always an opportunity to improve. even Dinagyang,Ati-Atihan or Sinulog has its detractors and share of criticisms but it should not hamper its promotions. Simple/Ordinary, Ho-hum kind of event it maybe but eventually it might evolve into something great even the harshest critic would delight in. so, lets just continue improving and developing our events and the way it is promoted.

yup. everything has to start small and its through promotion and word of mouth that these become big. as ive said i have nothing against the promotion of these things, but if you want to promote something then its better be worth it. it all comes back to that video esp that of the arevalo fireworks festival. everybody knows that it is the fireworks capital of iloilo but upon seeing the supposed "best" caught on video it dismayes. im sure almost all of us will be dismayed if only we all have the chance to see that video (channel 15 cable star)

dinagyang/paraw/candelaria/chinese new year were also part of that video but of course i had to point out the worst :lol: but it doesn't make the remaining 4 features way better.

2nd flyover for Iloilo City scrapped
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City's second flyover, supposedly to be constructed across a mall along Diversion Road, will no longer be implemented.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas confirmed the cancellation of the second flyover project during the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Development Council (MIGEDC) Summit last Saturday.

Treñas said the government canceled its contract with Mabey & Johnson Ltd. for the latter's failure to comply with certain agreements in the construction of flyover projects in the country.

The vehicular flyover project is under the President's Bridge Program or Tulay ng Pangulo sa Kaunlaran program. Iloilo City is one of the ten cities in the country identified as recipient of the project.

The second flyover project is supposed to to be implemented after the completion of the Infante vehicular flyover.

However, even before the Infante flyover project was completed, the national government decided to cancel the contract with Mabey & Johnson Ltd. after the latter failed to comply with the project specifications.

The completion of the project is now being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with some P10 million additional budget needed.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/12/2nd.flyover.for.iloilo.city.scrapped.html)

Watch out for the coffeetable book which was believed to be funded by the Lopezes.

"Iloilo: A Rich and Noble Land"
Coming soon...
another Iloilo book worth owning of. I'm glad more and more books about Iloilo, its past, present and future will be out in the market soon. These books will not only serve as reference but a promotional item and an in-depth view of what, how and when in Iloilo. I'm grateful Lopezes are paving a way to create or make this one. Cheers.

Here's a formal online invite to all Ilonggos for the upcoming event that would be significant to the business climate of Iloilo City and the Province.

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

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/untitled.jpg
Invite courtesy of Iloilo Business Club
again, this is one of the best thing happening in Iloilo City and MIG. This event signals the realisation of Iloilo's economic path towards progress and development. It seems that every Ilonggos wanted to discuss things that will make Iloilo better. And I hope this investment forum will be a succes like any other business summit held and for the benefit of Iloilo.

Mind you guys, more business and economic gatherings will be up soon in Iloilo due to continuous brainstorming for a bigger and better Metro Iloilo - Guimaras in the future.

^^ So instead of taking-off, the plane lands in this place. Therefore, hulugpaan. What if we use pauluparan from the term "lupad"? Hay, nice language discussions, wahehehe!!! Thanks nong Sam! :)

Fast fact:
For a 70 square kilometer area of Iloilo City:
It has a projected population for 2008 of about:

411,888 resident population
+
130,000 floating population
(referring to transients such as workers, students, businessmen or people who are transacting in the city everyday)

Population density is at 5,217 people per hectare yet the population growth rate is at 1.97%, lower than that of the national average.

Reference: City Planning and Dev't Office. Iloilo City
this is just an average increase of population in Iloilo City. Iloilo City, I'm pretty sure, has a population of more than 600,000 to date (including squatters, illegal residents, etc). For a 70 sq km city, it's already a very big population and overcrowded one. Hence, we need to control pop growth or situate the squatters relocation outside the city right now. But this could be a difficult one since none of the MIG member towns are willing to host them except for some property of the city in Pavia. Well, let's see how the population grows in 2 years time. Looks like it will few more thousands persons per square kilometer. Oh bless !

I think they will release 2 versions: the high-quality and the low-cost for educational purposes.

Because according to some that I've heard, unlike "ILOILO: THE BOOK" which was published and released in 1992, this would add up more meat (text and content) and mixed with images.


For the information of everyone, here's the latest flight schedule for Iloilo Airport


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MNL (Manila/Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport) - ILO (Iloilo Airport)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
05:10 06:35 PR139 A320
09:30 10:55 PR141 A320
15:05 16:30 PR143 A319/A320
18:30 19:50 PR145 A320

ILO (Iloilo) to MNL (Manila/NAIA)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
07:15 08:35 PR140 A320
11:35 12:55 PR142 A320
17:10 18:30 PR144 A319/A320
20:30 21:45 PR146 A320

For more information, flight schedules and connections, visit the website at www.philippineairlines.com (http://www.philippineairlines.com)

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MNL (Manila/Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport) - ILO (Iloilo Airport)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
05:00 06:05 5J451 A319/320
08:30 09:35 5J453 A319/320
16:50 17:55 5J457 A319/320
19:05 20:10 5J459 A319/320

ILO (Iloilo) to MNL (Manila/NAIA)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
06:35 07:40 5J452 A319/320
10:05 11:10 5J454 A319/320
18:25 19:30 5J458 A319/320
20:40 21:45 5J460 A319/320

ILO (Iloilo Airport) to CEB (Cebu/Mactan-Cebu Int'l Airport)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
09:05 09:40 5J161 A319

CEB (Cebu/MCIA) to ILO (Iloilo)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
08:00 08:35 5J161 A319

*ILO-DVO and DVO-ILO has a connection in CEB
For more information, flight schedules and connections, visit the website at www.cebupacificair.com (http://www.cebupacificair.com)


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MNL (Manila/Ninoy Aquino Int'l Airport) - ILO (Iloilo Airport)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
05:00 06:05 2P987 B737
07:00 08:05 2P989 B737
16:05 17:10 2P991 B737

ILO (Iloilo) to MNL (Manila/NAIA)
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
07:00 08:05 2P988 B737
14:20 15:25 2P990 B737
17:40 18:45 2P992 B737

ILO (Iloilo Airport) to CEB (Cebu/Mactan-Cebu Int'l Airport)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
08:35 09:15 2P021 B737

CEB (Cebu/MCIA) to ILO (Iloilo)*
[Dep] [Arr] [Flight No] [Aircraft]
13:10 13:50 2P020 B737

*Connections to DVO (Davao Int'l) and GES (General Santos) and vice versa has a connection in CEB (MCIA/Cebu)

For more information, flight schedules and connections, visit the website at www.airphils.com

not bad, if I may say. But it would be better if we can even increase flights to and from Iloilo by one per airlines in the next two years. And I think this is an achievable one if we continue to promote Iloilo and lure more tourists and investors to visit our place. The frequency of flights could be a good indication of economic prosperity couple with the number of passengers boarding every plane. As said, we can even increase the number of flights in the future if we are serious enough with our promotion and tourism industry. We still have a long way to go !

UPV faculty’s poster paper wins top award

DR. Alice Joan G. Ferrer, a faculty member of the UPV Division of Social Sciences, bagged the Best Poster Presentation Award at the Forum 11-Global Forum for Health Research in Beijing, China October 29 – November 2, 2007.

The poster was about her research titled “Targeting Women for Maternal Health Care Services in Urban Poor Communities in the Philippines.”

Her paper qualified in the poster competition of young researchers under 40 years old whose papers were grouped thematically and was classified under “maternal deaths.”

Of about 40 entries from around the world under that category, Dr. Ferrer’s entry was chosen through the votes of the other participants who were asked to select the best poster presented.

Forum 11 carried the theme “Equitable Access: Research challenges for health in developing countries.”

The Global Forum for Health Research has become established as a premier annual event that brings together policy-makers, development partners, and the directors and users of research to debate critical gaps and mobilize campaigns that address the health needs of the poor and marginalized.

The Global Forum’s annual meeting provides the opportunity for presentations and exchanges of views on key issues on the global health agenda.

It brings together several hundred policy-makers, researchers and research leaders, and representatives of development agencies, research institutions and the private sector to address the gaps in health research.

Participants from a broad range of constituencies were present: health and development ministries, multilateral and bilateral agencies, research-oriented bodies and universities, NGOs and civil society, the private sector and, the media.

The result of the poster competition was announced during the closing ceremony when Dr. Ferrer was awarded a 160GB digital memory drive (and gained her spotlight) amidst the applause of the other participants.

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

2nd flyover for Iloilo City scrapped
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City's second flyover, supposedly to be constructed across a mall along Diversion Road, will no longer be implemented.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas confirmed the cancellation of the second flyover project during the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Development Council (MIGEDC) Summit last Saturday.

Treñas said the government canceled its contract with Mabey & Johnson Ltd. for the latter's failure to comply with certain agreements in the construction of flyover projects in the country.

The vehicular flyover project is under the President's Bridge Program or Tulay ng Pangulo sa Kaunlaran program. Iloilo City is one of the ten cities in the country identified as recipient of the project.

The second flyover project is supposed to to be implemented after the completion of the Infante vehicular flyover.

However, even before the Infante flyover project was completed, the national government decided to cancel the contract with Mabey & Johnson Ltd. after the latter failed to comply with the project specifications.

The completion of the project is now being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) with some P10 million additional budget needed.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/12/2nd.flyover.for.iloilo.city.scrapped.html)

^^fine, we don't need those overpriced infra anyway, esp. in that area., we should just make another way of improving the traffic flow in the city,in a more cost effective,safe way,

^^ They just need to make sure that the one they constructed in Gen Luna will be functional soon. If not, it will just be a white elephant and will cause so much headaches for Ilonggos.

^^fine, we don't need those overpriced infra anyway, esp. in that area., we should just make another way of improving the traffic flow in the city,in a more cost effective,safe way,

correct blessing in disguise gid ang natabo though, Im saddened by the fact na amo ina ang natabo sa Infante flyover.hoping na matapos na gid sya kag SAFE gid ang pagkahimo

^^ They just need to make sure that the one they constructed in Gen Luna will be functional soon. If not, it will just be a white elephant and will cause so much headaches for Ilonggos.

just like most, if not ALL, of the city's overpasses.

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo3.htm
Iloilo City proposes P930-M budget for 2008

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod has started hearings on the proposed annual executive budget for next year. Mayor Jerry Treñas proposed P930 million for 2008.

The bulk of the budget will be for the salaries of regular employees at City Hall, for statutory and mandatory obligations, and contractual obligations of the city government.

For 2008, Iloilo City has an Internal Revenue Allotment share of P450,533,093. The greater part of the budget comes from local revenues – real property taxes, local taxes, permits and licenses, among others.

However, of the P930,789,093 proposed budget, an estimated P125,351,304 was not included for the payment of casuals and legislative support program for two months; honorarium and allowances for three months; collective negotiations agreement, hazard pay and monetization fees.

Also, the proposed annual budget does not include the electricity payment of the city government from October to December this year estimated at P25.5 million, and the salary increase of employees next year.

Treñas said the salary increase is still pending Malacañang’s approval. He said the city government shall look for other sources of funds should the salary increase materialize.

The Committee on Appropriations which is conducting the budget hearings is chaired by Councilor Jose Espinosa III./PN

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approx. 48.44% dependent man kita gyapon sa IRA

sin-o ini ang sa photo credit man?
:D :lol:

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UPV faculty’s poster paper wins top award

DR. Alice Joan G. Ferrer, a faculty member of the UPV Division of Social Sciences, bagged the Best Poster Presentation Award at the Forum 11-Global Forum for Health Research in Beijing, China October 29 – November 2, 2007.

The poster was about her research titled “Targeting Women for Maternal Health Care Services in Urban Poor Communities in the Philippines.”

Her paper qualified in the poster competition of young researchers under 40 years old whose papers were grouped thematically and was classified under “maternal deaths.”

Of about 40 entries from around the world under that category, Dr. Ferrer’s entry was chosen through the votes of the other participants who were asked to select the best poster presented.

Forum 11 carried the theme “Equitable Access: Research challenges for health in developing countries.”

The Global Forum for Health Research has become established as a premier annual event that brings together policy-makers, development partners, and the directors and users of research to debate critical gaps and mobilize campaigns that address the health needs of the poor and marginalized.

The Global Forum’s annual meeting provides the opportunity for presentations and exchanges of views on key issues on the global health agenda.

It brings together several hundred policy-makers, researchers and research leaders, and representatives of development agencies, research institutions and the private sector to address the gaps in health research.

Participants from a broad range of constituencies were present: health and development ministries, multilateral and bilateral agencies, research-oriented bodies and universities, NGOs and civil society, the private sector and, the media.

The result of the poster competition was announced during the closing ceremony when Dr. Ferrer was awarded a 160GB digital memory drive (and gained her spotlight) amidst the applause of the other participants.

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

cheers to dr. alice joan ferrer! my economics professor during my college days!:cheers: brilliant! brilliant!:applause:

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo3.htm
Iloilo City proposes P930-M budget for 2008

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod has started hearings on the proposed annual executive budget for next year. Mayor Jerry Treñas proposed P930 million for 2008.

The bulk of the budget will be for the salaries of regular employees at City Hall, for statutory and mandatory obligations, and contractual obligations of the city government.

For 2008, Iloilo City has an Internal Revenue Allotment share of P450,533,093. The greater part of the budget comes from local revenues – real property taxes, local taxes, permits and licenses, among others.

However, of the P930,789,093 proposed budget, an estimated P125,351,304 was not included for the payment of casuals and legislative support program for two months; honorarium and allowances for three months; collective negotiations agreement, hazard pay and monetization fees.

Also, the proposed annual budget does not include the electricity payment of the city government from October to December this year estimated at P25.5 million, and the salary increase of employees next year.

Treñas said the salary increase is still pending Malacañang’s approval. He said the city government shall look for other sources of funds should the salary increase materialize.

The Committee on Appropriations which is conducting the budget hearings is chaired by Councilor Jose Espinosa III./PN

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approx. 48.44% dependent man kita gyapon sa IRA

the lower the percentage, the better! it means the city's economy is self-reliant and self-generating! this translates (at least in theory although frequently translates itself well into practice) to better allocation of financial resources to still more productive economic endeavors and consequently- gains!

^^what was the percentage as per IRA part of the budget last year? was it greater than 48% of the 2007 budget? its always good that we are not reliant on IRA as compared to other cites.

^^fine, we don't need those overpriced infra anyway, esp. in that area., we should just make another way of improving the traffic flow in the city,in a more cost effective,safe way,

^^ They just need to make sure that the one they constructed in Gen Luna will be functional soon. If not, it will just be a white elephant and will cause so much headaches for Ilonggos.

It will be a very pretty obvious white elephant worth tearing down if it will not be used. :no: But some good news though, even if it is so controversial and still unused, there are at least some activities that were done earlier in the posts. Some people were painting white lines in the perimeter of the posts.

But why was it that this could be the last Mabey project in the Philippines? This controversy will not only affect Iloilo but also Bacolod, Cebu and the rest of the cities that are recepient to the Tulay ng Pangulo Programme.

But why now? There are already flyovers in San Fernando, Pampanga, Malolos and Bocaue in Bulacan?

sin-o ini ang sa photo credit man?
:D :lol:


Ngak! Donation na lang gani na. :D

^^what was the percentage as per IRA part of the budget last year? was it greater than 48% of the 2007 budget? its always good that we are not reliant on IRA as compared to other cites.

Still, we have to move at least 30% or less dependency on IRA. Its a good news though that we are not intensely dependent on it. If a city can attract more investors, it will downsize our dependency at IRA, therefore more projects (and as in Pinoy politics, more money in the pockets, bwahahaha!!! :lol:) for the government for the improvement of the locality

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Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Cebu Pacific opens 3rd hub in Davao

By Nelson C. Bagaforo

Sunstar Davao


DABAWENYOS traveling to Singapore and Hongkong do not have to go to Manila or Cebu to get access to air service to reach their destination.


Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country's leading domestic airline, is set to expand its operations in Davao by making it the third hub after Manila and Cebu by May 8, next year.

The airline will base an A-319 aircraft and its necessary crew and support at the Davao International Airport (DIA) to service direct flights from Davao City to Singapore, HongKong and Iloilo.

Such move is expected to boost Davao Region's economy, with the future influx of tourists and prospective investors from both neighboring Asian countries.

"This is part of our commitment to develop Davao as a gateway into the Philippines and make Philippines, particularly Davao or Mindanao, a more attractive destination for tourism and trade," said Lance Gokongwei, CEB president and chief executive officer, in Monday's press conference at DIA.

The decision to make Davao as the airline's third hub is in preparation for a more expansive inter-island connectivity, as they plan to acquire more aircraft in the next few years.

He said their direct service from Cebu to Singapore and HongKong have been "very successful and there's no reason we can't do it in Davao."

"We recognize Davao as very attractive in terms of promoting trade and tourism... Davao offers the same potentials as Cebu," Gokongwei said.

Gokongwei said about 30 percent of the 75 percent traffic for direct international service to HongKong and Singapore comes from Davao.

New jobs for Dabawenyos will also be generated, he said, adding that support crew is needed for the maintenance of the aircraft.

"From our 40-man ground crew at present, we will increase it to about 60 as we need engineering support to the aircraft," he said.

The airline will also offer direct domestic flight to Iloilo.

Both services from Davao to Singapore and Iloilo will start on May 8 next year while service to HongKong on May 9. These new services will be introduced with a seat sale from November 13-20 this year.

"We will continue to expand our operations to achieve our goal of flying more travelers. And, with our continuous aircraft acquisition and base expansion, we hope to boost the country's tourism and trade agenda in the region," Gokongwei stated.

The airline also continues to pursue a 4th operational hub in Clark as soon as all the necessary government approvals to operate to Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, HongKong and Singapore are granted.

^^ Hay salamat. :banana: I can fly anytime to my relatives in Mindanao without the inconvenience. However I am also looking for ILO-GES flights too but anyway, this is a good news to all our relatives in Mindanao (South Central part of it!). Finally, we're more accessible to them than before.

Finally, the Gokongweis realize the profitability of having a direct flight from southern Mindanao to Western Visayas since most of the pangayaw Ilonggos are at Cotabato-Davao area.

No stop-overs to Cebu anymore!

Another flight would be added to Iloilo's roster of flight schedule due next year. Given the airline's growth and the new facility of Iloilo. :banana:

Sin-o sa Manila kag sa luwas Iloilo ang magpuli diri sa X'mas sa Iloilo? Tani magkit-anay ta. :okay:

Posted from Davao Int'l Airport thread

^^ Hay salamat. :banana: I can fly anytime to my relatives in Mindanao without the inconvenience. However I am also looking for ILO-GES flights too but anyway, this is a good news to all our relatives in Mindanao (South Central part of it!). Finally, we're more accessible to them than before.

Finally, the Gokongweis realize the profitability of having a direct flight from southern Mindanao to Western Visayas since most of the pangayaw Ilonggos are at Cotabato-Davao area.

No stop-overs to Cebu anymore!

Another flight would be added to Iloilo's roster of flight schedule due next year. Given the airline's growth and the new facility of Iloilo. :banana:[/LEFT]
a good news indeed. I hope to see good exchanges and movemennt of pssengers between Davao and Iloilo. And whenever anyone of us planning to visit Davao in the future, we won't be experiencing a delayed of time hanging around Cebu anymore.

Also, the Iloilo - General Santos should be given priority as well to have a direct flights considering a good number of Gen Santos and Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat students studying in Iloilo at present.

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo3.htm
Iloilo City proposes P930-M budget for 2008

By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod has started hearings on the proposed annual executive budget for next year. Mayor Jerry Treñas proposed P930 million for 2008.

The bulk of the budget will be for the salaries of regular employees at City Hall, for statutory and mandatory obligations, and contractual obligations of the city government.

For 2008, Iloilo City has an Internal Revenue Allotment share of P450,533,093. The greater part of the budget comes from local revenues – real property taxes, local taxes, permits and licenses, among others.

However, of the P930,789,093 proposed budget, an estimated P125,351,304 was not included for the payment of casuals and legislative support program for two months; honorarium and allowances for three months; collective negotiations agreement, hazard pay and monetization fees.

Also, the proposed annual budget does not include the electricity payment of the city government from October to December this year estimated at P25.5 million, and the salary increase of employees next year.

Treñas said the salary increase is still pending Malacañang’s approval. He said the city government shall look for other sources of funds should the salary increase materialize.

The Committee on Appropriations which is conducting the budget hearings is chaired by Councilor Jose Espinosa III./PN

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approx. 48.44% dependent man kita gyapon sa IRA

this is a good budgeting for the city government. However, the 930 million budget does not include a lot of things if we looked at it briefly. The operating budget of the city still at the high of 1.3 billion or probably more. But at least we are trying to cut down whatever is needed for us to save in Iloilo City for rainy days.

the lower the percentage, the better! it means the city's economy is self-reliant and self-generating! this translates (at least in theory although frequently translates itself well into practice) to better allocation of financial resources to still more productive economic endeavors and consequently- gains!
good analysis. We need to push for better self-reliant economy and not too dependent on IRA. The percentage of our IRA-reliant at present is still a bit healthy but we not rest from that all. We need to at least lower it to 30% in the next 3 years time for us to become more economcally-viable locality. I have a very strong impression that this 30% is reachable considering projects lining up for the city next year.

^^what was the percentage as per IRA part of the budget last year? was it greater than 48% of the 2007 budget? its always good that we are not reliant on IRA as compared to other cites.
Is it 48% or 43%? I'm bit confused here or my eyes just playing on me. he he. However, we past the mid 50% so I think it's acceptable. Right now, we are the only one in Western Visayas that reached this stage. And I hope we can help influence other cities of the region to work doubly hard to make our regional economy way, way better.

Solon: Dinagyang's religiosity should be maintained
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Iloilo City Representative Raul Gonzalez Jr. said the religiosity of the Dinagyang Festival should be maintained even if it has already become a tourism event in the entire country.

Dinagyang Festival is held every January in honor of Señor Sto. Niño.

Gonzalez Jr. said the people behind the festivity should not lose their sight on the religious aspect of the celebration. He said the people should not forget the decade of favors granted by the Child Jesus because of their eternal devotion to the Señor Sto. Nino.

Dinagyang Festival will already be on its 40th year this coming 2008.

Dinagyang Festival was recently chosen as the Best Tourism Event in the country by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (Atop). It was also given the sole privilege to promote the localization of Millennium Development Goals (MDG). The Asian Development Bank also cited Dinagyang as a best practice that illustrates an effective public-private partnership.

Gonzalez, in last Saturday's launching of the festival urged all the government officials and non-government organizations to support the Dinagyang celebration. He also recognized the effort of the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) in promoting the celebration.

Gonzalez said the decision of the 2001 elected officials both in the legislative body and the executive, of which he was then part as a city councilor, to turn over the management of the festival to the IDFI yielded positive result. "We never made a mistake when we decided that the festival will be managed by a private sector," said Gonzalez.

According to Department of Tourism (DoT) Regional Director Edwin Trompeta the month of January is listed as the "Sto. Nino month" in their calendar. January features different celebrations not only in Iloilo City and Kalibo, Aklan but other parts of the country where they have their own celebration in honor of the Sto. Nino.

Trompeta, just like Gonzalez, congratulated the IDFI for all their efforts in improving the festival every year. Through the foundation various innovations were initiated to attract the attention of tourists from all over the world.

IDFI executive director and City Tourism chief Ben Jimena added because of the transformation and evolution of the festival, Dinagyang has reached the peak of success with the positive response from both the local and foreign spectators.

This year's innovation includes the changing of the warrior's body paint from soot to dark brown. It even stirred varied public opinion. The IDFI has adopted a dark brown color concept to give Dinagyang its own identity because other festivals have been also using black body paint. "What's in the color? What is important is Dinagyang will be forever, " said Jimena.

The Tribu Taga Jaro whose warriors were painted with black and Tribu Atub Atub who are in dark brown body paint performed to the delight of the spectators.

The launching started with a motorcade in the city's main streets. IDFI officials and June Rivera of the Sto. Niño association of the San Jose de Placer Church joined the motorcade. Vehicles carrying the Sto. Niño image, Dagoy, the Dinagyang mascot and Miss Dinagyang 2007 Cara Jeanne Sullano also joined the motorcade which signaled the start of Dinagyang fever in the metropolis.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/13/solon.dinagyangs.religiosity.should.be.maintained.html)

Report bares call for recall of guv's authority on P350-M loan
By Florence F. Hibionada

The planned construction of a P350 million convention center by the Iloilo Provincial Government faces recall.

Recall, that is, for three Resolutions that gave Governor Niel Tupas the earlier nod to pursue the multi-million project.

In a 60-paged report of the Iloilo Sanggunian Panlalawigan's (SP) Committee of the Whole, the Committee summed up its recommendations on the recall of Resolutions 2007-057, 2007-053 and 2007-058.

Yet until Third District Board Member Arthur Defensor Jr. Committee Chairman officially presents said report before the SP body, the recommendations remain as such – mere recommendations.

The yet to be official SP stand stated further that the convention center set to be funded by a new loan "is a blatant violation" of a government policy.

"… it is not in the Province's local development plan and public investment program. It is not sound financing planning as it is not planned in terms of expected results because the Feasibility Study is wanting in all respects," excerpts of the committee report as obtained by The News Today (TNT) went.

About a two-inched thick set of documents formed part of the committee report's annexes. This, alongside a detailed disclosures and discussions of the statements gathered from resource persons in and out of government service.

"According to NEDA (National Economic Development Authority), there is a need for a more detailed feasibility study of the Project in all its aspects," the report continued. "The unavoidable conclusion is that, the Feasibility Study is not a feasibility study at all. At best, it only relies on the fact that the Province has capacity to pay the loan because of its IRA (Internal Revenue Allotment) which comprises 79.25% of its total revenues."

More issues against the project's Feasibility Study still particularly on how it supposedly failed to show that the project will finance itself.

The now all-too important Feasibility Study was courtesy of Capitol financial advisor to the Governor, businessman David Buenavacz.

"The Feasibility Study does not guarantee that the Project will be economically viable as to relieve the Province of its debt burden," the report stated. "If the viability of the Project is not certain, it becomes a gamble and at stake is the economy of the Province."

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/13/report.bares.call.for.recall.of.guvs.authority.on.p350.m.loan.html)

Mayors demand concrete plans, projects from experts

ILOILO City – Local chief executives from the member municipalities of the Metro Iloilo - Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) said they want the experts from Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning, Inc. (CONCEP) to already come up with more concrete, viable and practical recommendations to address pressing problems in the city.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, MIGEDC chair, said the mayors are eager to know what projects or infrastructures they can apply as solutions to problems like weak waste management, inconsistent water and power supply as well as the installation of synchronized and integrated mechanism for coordination and cooperation.

In the Infrastructure Forum held November 10, the consultants presented to the mayors and other stock holders the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras (MIG) Infrastructure Framework Plan, the sector studies and proposals to implement the recommendations based on the interviews, workshops an focus group discussions the consultants conducted.

Initial findings of the study revealed that the funding required for on-going and proposed projects in MIG was P30 billion while the resources available for the period was only P14 billion.

The study, which was funded by AusAid’s Local Governance development program, suggested a system of prioritization across the metro area that should serve as guide by the local government units to implement the more urgent projects, as needs and situations vary in each municipality.

Treñas said he was forward-looking in terms of solutions to the existing problems and exhorted those involved to be more proactive to avoid the pitfalls experienced by other rapidly urbanizing areas.

An MIGEDC press release said the national government ha committed government infrastructure investments in MIG the amount of P13.9 billion, for the period 2004-2010, which include the new Iloilo Airport, he Iloilo Flood control Project, the Iloilo-East Lapuz road, and the Sta. Barbara-Iloilo City road.

Additional national government infra investments in Metro Iloilo in the next three years showed that moderate growth in the national economy will bring about 7.3 billion pesos and high growth may likely provide about P17.5 billion.

As to local government investments, MIG records showed that the local governments of Iloilo City, Leganes, Oton, Pavia, San Miguel and Sta. Barbara an the province of Guimaras have invested about eight percent of total local income in capital outlays in their respective jurisdiction, from 2002-2006. they may be able to invest a maximum of 7-8 billion pesos in infrastructure investments through a combination of surplus funds and borrowing capacities. (ESS/PIA/PN)

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras3.htm)

gud eve iloilo

:banana:
great news gid ang DIRECT ILOILO-DAVAO route sang CEBPAC.
with Boracay, im sure international flights would come next

^^^^ here's a Panay News update:


Cebu Pacific to open
3rd RP hub in Davao

MANILA - Budget airline Cebu Pacific will be turning Davao into its third hub in the country for direct international flights.

Cebu Pacific currently flies from Manila and Cebu.

“This third hub is in preparation for more expansive inter-island connectivity, as we acquire more aircraft. We are initially dedicating a 150-seater A319 aircraft to operate from this hub,” said Lance Y. Gokongwei, Cebu Pacific president and chief executive.

Cebu Pacific said it will initially offer direct international services from Davao to Hong Kong and Singapore and a direct domestic service to Iloilo, making it the only airline to operate to Hong Kong and Iloilo and the only Philippine carrier to operate to Singapore.

Direct services from Davao to Singapore and Iloilo will commence on May 8, 2008, while the service to Hong Kong will start on May 9.

“We will continue to expand our operations to achieve our goal of flying more travelers. And, with our continuous aircraft acquisition and base expansion, we hope to boost the country’s tourism and trade agenda in the region," Gokongwei said.

Cebu Pacific also said it will still continue to pursue a fourth operational hub in Clark as soon as all the necessary government approvals to operate to Bangkok, Macau, Taipei, Hong Kong and Singapore are granted. (GMANews.TV/PN)

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/business2.htm)

Centro Verde unveiled

CENTRO VERDE, promises itself to be the new home for metropolitan Ilonggos. Located in the heart of the metropolis, Centro Verde presents itself complete with facilities Ilonggo families need: comfort, safety, beautiful homes and recreational centers.

On November 10, Centro Verde unveiled its landmark in Iloilo. A motorcade caravan was organized roundabout Iloilo City to promote Centro Verde’s opening. Unveiling of the billboard, groundbreaking and tree planting followed.

For the success of the project, a dinner party was thrown at the Grand Ball of the Amigo Terrace Hotel. After the post-dinner Spanish dance, the audience viewed an audio-visual presentation about the project.

Pleased with the success and the fulfilled appetites, Sitti, the Café Bossa of the Philippines, serenaded everyone and encouraged them to sing and sway with her relaxing music.

Spanish for “Green Center,” Centro Verde is a development of Sta. Lucia Realty and Development Inc., with the Fil-Estate Group of Marketing Companies as its marketing network and Uni-Asia as its landowner.

A project of three big companies, Centro Verde will be a big hit for the Ilonggos who have always been fans of comfort and beauty. /PN

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/business3.htm)

MOU for coal power plant
construction up

MANILA -- Metrobank group subsidiary Global Business Power Corp. is forging a memorandum of understanding to expand its Panay power plant with Formosa Heavy Industries (FHI) both as an investor and an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor.

The new plant in Iloilo City will have a capacity of 164 MW.

Meanwhile, just this Monday, Global Business Power Corp. sealed a joint venture agreement with FHI to construct a US$ 500 million worth power plant using clean coal technology.

The joint venture agreement completes the plans of Global Power to expand its power plants in Cebu and Panay in answer to the urgent need for more electricity in the Cebu – Negros – Panay grid.

Likewise, Global Power is executing an EPC contract to build the initial 246 MW power plant at its Toledo Power Station in Cebu.

Construction of the Toledo expansion plant will begin in January 2008 for completion in early 2010.

The expanded capacity will be sold to its existing customers like VECO, CEBECO and other cooperatives in the grid.

Global Power is the largest independent power producer in the Visayas with a total plant capacity of over 230 MW using both coal and diesel technologies.

Global Power owns and operates the Toledo Power Station in Cebu which supplies VECO and CEBECO and the Panay Power Station which powers Iloilo City through PECO.

Aboitiz Power and Vivant Corporation will be the local partners of Global Power in these projects.

Aboitiz Power is one of the leaders in the power industry in the Philippines, both in generation and distribution while Vivant Corporation has been in the power business for several decades, particularly in the Cebu Island.

On the other hand, Formosa Heavy Industries owns and operates over 14,000 MW of coal fired plants in Asia, mainly in Taiwan, China and Vietnam.

The Formosa Group of Companies, a global conglomerate and one of the largest plastics and petrochemical companies in the world, owns the Formosa Heavy Industries. (PNA)

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras5.htm)

Treñas: Coal plant investor serious
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ILOILO City mayor Jerry Treñas said Global Business Power Corporation (Global Power) is determined to invest in a coal-fired power plant in the metropolis.

Treñas attended Global Power’s presentation of their plans before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang Monday.

Global Power is a member of the Metrobank Group of Companies, which entered into a joint venture agreement with Formosa Heavy Industries (FHI) to construct power generation plants using clean coal technology that will involve an investment of more than US$500 million.

“They informed the President that they are serious in investing once they get all the necessary approvals of government agencies concerned,” Treñas told reporters.

The new plant in Iloilo City will have a capacity of 164 MW.

Treñas said the mayor of Toledo in Cebu, who was also present in the signing rites, has allayed concerns of health and environmental risks claimed by oppositors to the coal plant project.

“According to him, the coal plant has been there for a long time but they have not seen harmful effects on population in Toledo,” said Treñas.

“They (investor) still have to go through the usual government approval. I don’t think the government will allow the investor to put up the plant if it will be detrimental to the people,” he pointed out.

Treñas said he will also consult with Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo after the latter reportedly raised opposition to the proposed coal plant in the city.

He added that local business groups had sat down with Lagdameo to talk about concerns on coal plant.

“I’ll find time to be able to talk with the archbishop and ask for his opinion. The city’s coal plant evaluation task force has no final recommendation yet. All opinions have been listened to and their study is still on-going,” Treñas said.

“We have power problems. We hope there are proposals for other sources but there’s none yet. While we understand and appreciate the opposition, I think there should be an alternative if the proposal is not acceptable to them,” he explained.

Oppositors to the coal plant have been pushing for renewable energy source but their idea seems farfetched.

“Wind energy is site-specific. Indi man ta kabutang sang (We can’t put up) windmill, then ‘invite’ the wind. The Department of Energy needs the data to determine the areas with sufficient wind as to its magnitude. We are talking of renewable energy, if it’s available, why not? But we can’t just say ‘open sesame’ and it’s there,” Treñas clarified.

Asked about the claims of oppositors on health and environment hazards, Treñas said “the biggest (gaseous) emissions are coming from vehicles.”

Global Power is the largest independent power producer in the Visayas with a total capacity of over 230 MW using both coal and diesel technologies. It owns and operates the Toledo Power Station in Cebu which supplies VECO and CEBECO and the Panay Power Station which powers Iloilo City through PECO.

Formosa Heavy Industries owns and operates over 14,000 MW of coal fired plants in Asia, mainly Taiwan, China and Vietnam. It belongs to the Formosa Group of Companies, a global conglomerate and one of the largest plastics and petrochemical companies in the world.

The joint venture agreement completes the plans of Global Power to expand its power plants in Cebu and Panay in answer to the urgent need for more electricity in the Cebu-Negros-Panay grid.

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

Int’l network to boost Iloilo bamboo sector
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

A CHINA-based international network promoting the potentials of bamboo and rattan has set eyes on Iloilo’s flourishing bamboo industry and vowed to help boost its market.

Dr. I. V. Ramanuja Rao, program director for livelihood and economic development of Beijing-based International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) Monday graced the opening ceremony of Iloilo Kawayan Market Week at Robinson’s Place here.

He joined the bamboo fair upon the invitation of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
Rao also talked about Livelihood and Development through Bamboo during a Symposium on Expanding Markets and Business Opportunities at Robinson’s Place yesterday.

“We will support the solidarity to develop the bamboo sector through inter-government and international cooperation,” Rao told reporters, adding that INBAR has 34 member-countries.

“We will bridge the development to help through exchange of technology, production designs and train people. We will help you make the potential into reality together with the people here to make things happen,” said Rao.

He assessed that Iloilo is teeming with bamboo potentials which could provide employment to the residents.

“Iloilo has already a lot of bamboo available and the thing is there are also a number of people who can benefit from them—the poor people who have grown the bamboo—for them to find jobs,” Rao explained.

“The bamboos here are very good. You see the situation of removing some of the bottleneck in the supply chain and you should get the right quality of bamboo,” he said.

Established by a treaty in November 1997, INBAR is an international organization dedicated to improving the social, economic and environmental benefits of bamboo and rattan.

INBAR connects a worldwide network of partners from the government, private, and not-for-profit sectors in over 50 countries to define and implement a global agenda for sustainable development through bamboo and rattan.

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

:banana:
great news gid ang DIRECT ILOILO-DAVAO route sang CEBPAC.
with Boracay, im sure international flights would come next
A very welcome improvement in our increasing and developing air industry. I hope Cebu Pacific or Air Phil will choose Iloilo in the future as their next hub. But of course, we need to continue to promote and improve our tourism industry to entice more tourists to visit our place and further increase air traffic in our area.

At the same time, we need to continue promote the city, the metro area, the province and the region as a conducive investment hub with a lot of potentials for investors to give in the future. Iloilo, at present, remains a promising investment site in the country to date with a lot of potential developments ongoing. Initially, Megaworld will pave a beter way for investors to look at Iloilo as a business center and will help to propel and stir economic prosperity in the whole metro area, province and Panay region.

Report bares call for recall of guv's authority on P350-M loan
By Florence F. Hibionada


...The now all-too important Feasibility Study was courtesy of Capitol financial advisor to the Governor, businessman David Buenavacz....

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/13/report.bares.call.for.recall.of.guvs.authority.on.p350.m.loan.html)
^^David Buenavacz? is he the decathlete before who was once linked to Anjanette Abayarri? :)

Treñas: Coal plant investor serious
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

...The new plant in Iloilo City will have a capacity of 164 MW.[/COLOR][/B]...

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

^^do they have a site/location in mind already for this project?

^^David Buenavacz? is he the decathlete before who was once linked to Anjanette Abayarri? :)
he he. first thing first that came in my mind as well. But I don't hink so or maybe. I don't know. It's a wierd surname for a Filipino businessman in Iloilo. Well, Anjanette is from Passi City, Iloilo so it's no wonder. he he

^^do they have a site/location in mind already for this project?
i think it's the present site of PECO diesel plant in LaPuz. They'll be just expand the plant within the area. That as far as I know.

Wanted packaging engineers to boost SMEs

Experts on transport packaging told students enrolled in Bachelor of Science in Packaging Engineering that there are many opportunities where they can use their skills in helping small entrepreneurs sell their products through interesting technology based-packaging.

Lejo C. Brana, president of G Packaging Technology Partners, Inc., said in a press conference that transport packaging technology, especially among small entrepreneurs in the Philippines, is almost nothing at present and this increases risks of damage and reduces quality.

Brana said the present “crude containers” for Philippine products can be improved if package engineers use their creativity and imagination in designing and labeling products in the country, to make them more attractive and up for global standards.

Dr. Luna Almanzor of the Department of Science and Technology said is a shortage of people to help SMEs develop labeling and packaging designs for specific products so continuous support through research and development is very important.

Almanzor added that expertise of graduates of Packaging Engineering should be creatively utilized to the maximum through a network between government and the SME industry.

DOST Regional Director Engr. Rowen Gelonga said there are bright prospects for Packaging Engineers in the country as a significant number of packaging professionals are being sponsored by the DOST as scholars.

Packaging consultant Dr. Raul Hernandez said with emerging opportunities in packaging technology, students should not just become technocrats nor aim to just be employed, but should also think of becoming entrepreneurs themselves.

The first university in the Philippines to offer a degree program in Packaging Engineering is Central Philippine University through its five-year program in the College of Engineering.

Employment opportunities for the graduates of the course abound, as the experts noted that there are approximately 5,157 positions waiting to be filled up by packaging engineers, as mandated by Republic Act 9003, which are presently filled up by non-qualified, interim personnel. (PIA 6/ESS)

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

What are the upcoming projects of the city and province for 2008, both private and public?

@ Power Plant thingy - please check this, Iloilo City at a Crossroad (http://iloilocityboy.blogspot.com/2007/11/jaro-bishop-opposes-power-plant.html), a blogger's thoughts on the subject matter.

^^David Buenavacz? is he the decathlete before who was once linked to Anjanette Abayarri? :)

he he. first thing first that came in my mind as well. But I don't hink so or maybe. I don't know. It's a wierd surname for a Filipino businessman in Iloilo. Well, Anjanette is from Passi City, Iloilo so it's no wonder. he he

he is the one and only

as of now he's married to jessica rodriguez ata, another actress turned manager turned business woman

Wanted packaging engineers to boost SMEs

..........

Employment opportunities for the graduates of the course abound, as the experts noted that there are approximately 5,157 positions waiting to be filled up by packaging engineers, as mandated by Republic Act 9003, which are presently filled up by non-qualified, interim personnel. (PIA 6/ESS)

source: The Guardian ILOILO

hopefully some of them will help Iloilo's "pasalubong" industry have better "packaging"

^^and with this relatively new degree offering, it's about time that we reeally need to glaringly diversify beyond agricultural driven economy for easier employment opportunities for the graduates of this course.

^^ i think someone from SSC is a graduate of this course.

Anyway, for the city it has to diversify its economy. Remember what drove the education graduates in the 50's & 60's (its the counterpart of what is nursing today) to Manila and Mindanao? It was because of lack of employment and Iloilo is producing more graduates than it can employ.

So nagpalagyo sila sa Iloilo. Just a review from history. :D

Anyway, who wants to try ride a banca from Iloilo City to Hinigaran in Negros Occ? :D

Share ko lang pic ko
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/115/500x500/58/IMGP2416.JPG?et=GNylQ0FBT6%2BeQW56ZuUPmg
Hablon weaving in Miag-ao

P2 M port to serve Iloilo-Guimaras passengers mulled
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Two officials assured that the present Jordan and Buenavista ports serving passengers to and from Guimaras will stay even with the proposed construction of the P2 million Eco Port as part of the infrastructure program for the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Guimaras Gov. Felipe Nava said the old ports will stay as the local governments of Iloilo and Guimaras already agreed to maintain it. The closure is already a non-issue as the ports will continue to cater to the needs of the passengers to and from Guimaras.

In the proposed construction of the P2 million new port, the Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning said they should conduct a thorough study of the Iloilo-Guimaras ferry operations to define the market for the Eco Port and analyze the socioeconomic implications of the Eco port on existing ferry terminals to identify necessary actions. With the socio-economic implications come the issue on the closure or redevelopment of ports.

The consultants led by Architect Nathaniel von Einsiedel also proposed to consult with potential private sector investors for tourism and commercial facilities development.

Einsiedel said the construction of the Eco Port includes the construction of the terminal building. There should also be a tourism office inside the terminal building to guide and give information to the visiting tourists.

Einsiedel said the participation of the private sector in the construction and operation of terminal building should be encouraged. They can pour out their investment from the construction stage until the eventual operation of the port, he said.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/14/p2.m.port.to.serve.iloilo.guimaras.passengers.mulled.html)

DTI to establish assistance center for investors

It will be soon easier for interested investors in Western Visayas to secure requirements and other documents for their businesses with the proposed establishment of the National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) in the region.

NERBAC is now being pilot-tested in the cities of Cebu and Davao but Trade and Industry regional director Dominic Abad said they are looking forward to open the same center in Iloilo before the year ends.

Abad said the objective is to bring in all mandatory agencies under one center so that investors will no longer find difficulty in processing their documents.

NERBAC, he said, will be tied up with the Philippine Business Registry so that the processing of documents could be done simultaneously by different agencies.

"If you are a new investor, then probably in one week's time you can already complete your requirements," he said.

DTI has provided a space for the proposed center, which will be situated in the same building with the agency's regional office.

"We will have a soft launching first and we will make improvements later," he said.

In the meantime, Abad said they will also study how the center can make use of the present technology such as the computers and software programs in order that investors can secure other national requirements with the processing being done at the regional center.

"It's difficult because most of the forms and procedures are coming from their head offices. But we will try to see how we can make use of the present technology so that at least we can still comply with the national requirements we are already facilitating for the investors," he said. (PNA)

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/14/dti.to.establish.assistance.center.for.investors.html)

Ingore power plant seen to help solve power crisis
By Niña Jane A. Souribio

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas vowed to find ways to meet the power supply needed by giant property developer Megaworld Corporation as he also welcomes the construction of a power plant by Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) in Ingore, La Paz district here.

“They are serious in investing. Hopefully makabulig gid ni sa power supply ta,” said Treñas.

Earlier, Megaworld officials hinted that if power crisis will not be resolved immediately, the corporation might take a couple of years to complete its infrastructure projects in the old airport site here.

The convention centers, theme park and IT centers will need an estimated 35 megawatts of power supply, said Sian. During the construction alone, about 20 megawatts of power are required for the project.

Currently, the Panay Electric Company (PECO) is reportedly supplying about 14 megawatts to Iloilo City.

Megaworld Executive Director and Senior Vice President Kingson Sian, however, said during the formal turnover of the 54.5 hectare old airport lot to Megaworld in October they are “keenly aware of the power issues here but are confident that Ilonggos can rise to the occasion and solve it.”

As early as July, Treñas called for any investor that can put up a coal-fired power plant that will address the power shortage in the city.

Early October, Treñas left the country for a trip in Taiwan sponsored by Formosa Heavy Industries Corporation (FHIC) to visit the company’s coal-fired power plant there.

FHI is the mother company of GBPC which has signified its interest to put up a coal-fired power plant in Iloilo City.

When he returned here, Treñas denied insinuations there has been ongoing secret deal between the city government and the GBPC to seal the coal-fired power plant project in the city.

The city government, he said, has no “absolute power” to allow such project that has to go through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Some groups have expressed their opposition on the coal-fired power plant saying it poses numerous health hazards.

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1620&Itemid=137)

P2 M port to serve Iloilo-Guimaras passengers mulled

By Maricar M. Calubiran

Two officials assured that the present Jordan and Buenavista ports serving passengers to and from Guimaras will stay even with the proposed construction of the P2 million Eco Port as part of the infrastructure program for the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).
source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/14/p2.m.port.to.serve.iloilo.guimaras.passengers.mulled.html)

Uyy, consulted Sir Dinky ey. :D The question is when. When will this be implemented?


DTI to establish assistance center for investors


It will be soon easier for interested investors in Western Visayas to secure requirements and other documents for their businesses with the proposed establishment of the National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) in the region.


Thats good. I have a hunch that this might be located beside the Aduana.

Uyy, consulted Sir Dinky ey. :D The question is when. When will this be implemented?



Same question here... when?

@ power plant - build it now. The city desperately needs it.

Executive briefings, an eye opener – Banias

Presidential Assistant for Panay and Guimaras Assistant Secretary Raul N. Banias said the conduct of the Executive Briefings has elicited very positive responses from the three provinces of Aklan, Capiz and Antique.

“The activity provides us with understanding on what is happening on the ground – in the municipalities and the provinces, and, also, in one seating our municipal and provincial officials know what are the programs of the different national government agencies”, said Banias, in an interview.

Initiated by the provincial governments of Panay and Guimaras, Office of the Presidential Assistant for Regional Development (OPARD) and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) in cooperation with the Regional Association of National Government Executives (RANGE), the activity enables provincial and city governments and national government agencies identify areas of mutual concern and how best they can converge and work together to achieve their respective objectives of promoting development and uplifting the lives of the people.

Banias said that in the latest briefing they had a very good interaction in the province of Antique during the Executive Briefing participated in by the Governor, Vice Governor, Sangguniang Panlalawigan members, Mayors and around 34 Regional Directors and other officials of RANGE.

With the activity, Banias said they have now a clearer idea of what are the priorities and direction of the province of Antique and the national government agencies can now understand where they can complement so that the province can attain its goals and objectives.

One of the features of the activity is the presentation of the development plan and executive agenda of the provincial governments
Banias noted that the provinces of Aklan, Capiz and Antique have different development agenda based on their environment, resources and their needs but across all these development programs the provinces’ programs are geared towards alleviating poverty.

“They have beautiful programs and we can also align our local and national programs in the attainment of the development goals of President Arroyo”, said Banias.

The same activity will be conducted in the province of Guimaras on November 14 and in the city and province of Iloilo on November 16.

source: The ILOILO Daily Informer (http://dailyinformer.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1617&Itemid=137)

Pavia and Tacas Segments of the project

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2702.jpg
Pavia-Anilao Bridge

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2706.jpg
Floodway to Pavia

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2707.jpg
Tacas Bridge

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2708.jpg
Hanjin

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2709.jpg
Floodway to Buhang Jaro

I think they'll do reinforcements at the posts.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2715.jpg

So bwisit the grafitti!!! :bash:

great Iloilo Flood Control Projec Development. Thanks for sharing your photos, Bernie.

Mamati ta anay balita...

Kawatan nga nadakpan nagpangawat, kapin 20 ka oras wala makagwa sa manhole nga ginpanaguan (http://www.bomboradyo.com/bombonewsview.asp?ID=4498)
Ilonggo News

ILOILO CITY - Wala sa gihapon makagwa sa manhole nga ginpanaguan sini ang 18-anyos nga solterito nga nagpanago, matapos nga madakpan nga nagpangawat.

Kapin 20 ka oras na nga nagapanago sa manhole sa Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, ang suspect nga si Michael Bayani, residente sang barangay Sambag, Jaro, siyudad sang Iloilo, matapos nga nagpanago kahapon sang aga, sang ginlagas sang kapin 30 ka mga pumuluyo sang Bonifacio Drive, sang ini ang nanghold-up, upod ang isa pa ka suspect nga nadakpan naman sang kapulisan.

Ginbantayan ini sang mga residente nga maggwa apang tubtub subong wala pa makagwa sa ginpanaguan nga manhole.

Sobra naman ang pagkabalaka sang iloy sini, sa kahadlok nga mahimo napatay na ang anak sa sulod sang manhole kun ma suffocate ukon magutuman.

Pavia and Tacas Segments of the project

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2702.jpg
Pavia-Anilao Bridge

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2706.jpg
Floodway to Pavia

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2707.jpg
Tacas Bridge

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2708.jpg
Hanjin

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2709.jpg
Floodway to Buhang Jaro

Wow...3 years ago we are just making surveys in the area...

P2 M port to serve Iloilo-Guimaras passengers mulled
By Maricar M. Calubiran

Two officials assured that the present Jordan and Buenavista ports serving passengers to and from Guimaras will stay even with the proposed construction of the P2 million Eco Port as part of the infrastructure program for the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas and Guimaras Gov. Felipe Nava said the old ports will stay as the local governments of Iloilo and Guimaras already agreed to maintain it. The closure is already a non-issue as the ports will continue to cater to the needs of the passengers to and from Guimaras.

In the proposed construction of the P2 million new port, the Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning said they should conduct a thorough study of the Iloilo-Guimaras ferry operations to define the market for the Eco Port and analyze the socioeconomic implications of the Eco port on existing ferry terminals to identify necessary actions. With the socio-economic implications come the issue on the closure or redevelopment of ports.

The consultants led by Architect Nathaniel von Einsiedel also proposed to consult with potential private sector investors for tourism and commercial facilities development.

Einsiedel said the construction of the Eco Port includes the construction of the terminal building. There should also be a tourism office inside the terminal building to guide and give information to the visiting tourists.

Einsiedel said the participation of the private sector in the construction and operation of terminal building should be encouraged. They can pour out their investment from the construction stage until the eventual operation of the port, he said.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/14/p2.m.port.to.serve.iloilo.guimaras.passengers.mulled.html)

:bash::bash::bash:

daw parehos nga may bag o na kita nga airport tapos ang mandurriao airport sige gyapon operate :lol:
mas nami pa gid tani a bigger port that would serve GUIMARAS/BACOLOD ferries tapos separate ang DOMESTIC plus may ara pa gid INTL :lol:

^^that's is sooo true. P2million budget? is that enough?

I think they'll do reinforcements at the posts.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/IMGP2715.jpg

So bwisit the grafitti!!! :bash:

^^hoping that they finish the entire thing by December, then they can paint over the grafittis.

^^ very nice updates. Good news guid ang mga ini. Anyhow, I'll post some infos as well. :cheers:

IPPO to buy 10 police motorcycles
for anti-highway robbery drive

ILOILO -- The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) will soon have 10 new police motorcycles for its anti-highway robbery campaign.

The Sanggunian Panlalawigan (SP) recently approved P1.6 million to purchase the police motorcycles upon the recommendation of Gov. Niel Tupas.

The budget was part of the P24.7 million supplemental budget No. 4 approved by the SP.

IPPO Director Senior Supt. Ricardo dela Paz said the police motorcycles would boost their anti-highway robbery campaign.

Recently, the IPPO was faced with several highway robbery cases victimizing lending collectors.

Dela Paz said they have already discussed the matter with lending operators here and offered to provide escorts for their collectors.

The police official also urged community support in addressing the problem. (PNA)

from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras5.htm

Expanded infras for Iloilo, Guimaras

ILOILO City – Local infrastructures in areas covered by the Metro Iloilo Guimaras Development Council (MIGEDC) will be given additional push by local chief executives themselves.

A Mayor’s Infrastructure Forum was held November 10 here as experts from the Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning Inc. (Concep) batted for effective infrastructure service as a key to realizing the vision for a progressive Metro Iloilo Guimaras (MIG) region with focus on MIG going big this decade.

Chaired by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, the MIGEDC's covered areas are Iloilo City, the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Pavia, Ata Barbara and Leganes in the province of Iloilo and the municipalities of Jordan, Buenavista, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo and Sibunag in the island province of Guimaras.

An integrated urban and regional infrastructure plan project funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) local governance development program will be completed by December this year.

It is seen to integrate infra development in the areas and create greater economic benefits from public and private investments.

Among the infrastructure projects open for investments and discussed with the mayors were on the:

* proposed ecological seaport
* the new growth corridor created by the new airport in Sta. Barbara
* solid waste management
* central business district of the city
* water resources and supply
* traffic system and management
* housing
* public health
* power supply
* environmental management
* transport planning; and
* irrigation systems and wastewater management, among others. (PNA)
from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras6.htm

Sec. Syjuco bags multiple
Harris Fellow recognition

ILOILO – Another feather has been added to the cap of Secretary Augusto “Boboy” Syjuco, director-general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

Syjuco received the Multiple Harris Fellow Recognition from Luz Pacifico, president of Rotary Club of Muntinlupa Filinvest, during the club’s special national directorate meeting at the Women's Center in Taguig City last Wednesday.

“Secretary Syjuco's multiple award,” said Pacifico, “is in recognition of the successful partnership of TESDA and Rotary International in the implementation of the PGMA-Training for Work Scholarship Program (PGMA-TWSP) for select courses in the business process outsourcing industry.”

Secretary Syjuco qualified for multiple recognition, having been recognized twice before by other Rotary Clubs in Metro Manila.

The recognition comes with a pin, medallion and certificate.

In his presentation message, Guillermo Tumangan, past district governor of Rotary International District 3830, cited the contribution and commitment of Secretary Syjuco to the goals and purpose of the foundation.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition was established in 1957 in honor of lawyer Paul Harris, founder and benefactor of Rotary International.

Today, the award is given by Rotary Clubs to qualified members and individuals who have demonstrated selfless actions in improving living conditions and providing education and training opportunities for young people. (H. Vego/PN)

from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras4.htm

^^that's is sooo true. P2million budget? is that enough?

if the project is done honestly i think it would be enough.

its not exactly comparable to the caticlan jetty port pero if they could improve it then much better.

:wave:

aga pa gale kaina, ginticketan kami sang isa ka pulis.
nagcounter flow kami abi sa one way street (aldeguer) :lol:
wala man ko ya abi kabalo pati ang driver ko :bash:
okay lang at least indi man kotong cop ang nagdakop.
sala gid ini ng angelina buttered toasts :lol:

if the project is done honestly i think it would be enough.

its not exactly comparable to the caticlan jetty port pero if they could improve it then much better.
actually 2 million budget for the eco-port is way too small if we want it to be world-class or at par with the standards of good eco-ports. 2 million nowadays is nothing. The terminal building alone will cost more than 10 million so to say. Is Trenas not thinking when he says 2 million or he just joking about the budget issue?

Caticlan Jetty Port cost more than 30 million alone. 2million is not even 10% of Caticlan's budget. I hope he'll look at the budget proposal cos maybe he misread 20 to 2. he he.

:bash::bash::bash:

daw parehos nga may bag o na kita nga airport tapos ang mandurriao airport sige gyapon operate :lol:
mas nami pa gid tani a bigger port that would serve GUIMARAS/BACOLOD ferries tapos separate ang DOMESTIC plus may ara pa gid INTL :lol:
i hope they'll consider bigger and better ferry port. It's no use creating a new one if it is not good compare to the present two. Or actually worst than the present two wharves. It's a waste of resources and time. If ever they'll go down of this plan, i hope they'll revert the funds and just improve the exisitng 2 wharves in Iloilo. Maybe then, 1 million budget each will touch a little bit of the improvement for these two wharves. Oh bless.

^^that's is sooo true. P2million budget? is that enough?
my sentiment as well. How come he came up with this budget? Is he joking or he's having a big laugh of his life? How can you create a new eco-port with a budget of 2 million? Even a two-bedroom house in less than a 100 sq. m lot will have a budget of more than 2 million. Ano na lang iya ang itsura sang eco-port nga 2 million lang ang budget? Maybe sa park niya pa lang, 2 million pesos na. he he

^^ very nice updates. Good news guid ang mga ini. Anyhow, I'll post some infos as well. :cheers:
keep posting updates as well, Kirbs. At least may upod ko di ga-post updates sa aton thread.

Expanded infras for Iloilo, Guimaras

ILOILO City – Local infrastructures in areas covered by the Metro Iloilo Guimaras Development Council (MIGEDC) will be given additional push by local chief executives themselves.

A Mayor’s Infrastructure Forum was held November 10 here as experts from the Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning Inc. (Concep) batted for effective infrastructure service as a key to realizing the vision for a progressive Metro Iloilo Guimaras (MIG) region with focus on MIG going big this decade.

Chaired by Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, the MIGEDC's covered areas are Iloilo City, the municipalities of Oton, San Miguel, Pavia, Ata Barbara and Leganes in the province of Iloilo and the municipalities of Jordan, Buenavista, Nueva Valencia, San Lorenzo and Sibunag in the island province of Guimaras.

An integrated urban and regional infrastructure plan project funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) local governance development program will be completed by December this year.

It is seen to integrate infra development in the areas and create greater economic benefits from public and private investments.

Among the infrastructure projects open for investments and discussed with the mayors were on the:

* proposed ecological seaport
* the new growth corridor created by the new airport in Sta. Barbara
* solid waste management
* central business district of the city
* water resources and supply
* traffic system and management
* housing
* public health
* power supply
* environmental management
* transport planning; and
* irrigation systems and wastewater management, among others. (PNA)
from: Panay News
link: http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras6.htm

good that they were able to identify few projects that the metropolis needs inorder to grow. I hope they'll find sources for funds to fund these projects and make them all realised.

Is MIGEDC member-towns regularly doing this kind of stuff? (conference,forum, meetings, etc)

:wave:

aga pa gale kaina, ginticketan kami sang isa ka pulis.
nagcounter flow kami abi sa one way street (aldeguer) :lol:
wala man ko ya abi kabalo pati ang driver ko :bash:
okay lang at least indi man kotong cop ang nagdakop.
sala gid ini ng angelina buttered toasts :lol:
nabasulan pa si "angelina", Noy. he he :lol::lol:

AirPhilippines

Nov 26

Davao-Cebu 1140
Cebu-Iloilo 1310


:D

^^ Copy that Waway! Maayong pag-abot diri sa Iloilo! :D

ay sayang waway, sana sa january pumunta ka rin para magkita tayo lahat.

Watch out for the coffeetable book which was believed to be funded by the Lopezes.

"Iloilo: A Rich and Noble Land"
Coming soon...

^^i'm eager to know whats inside, i hope it has something about Arevalo District, i.e. History,pictures, miss ko na ang La Villa de Arevalo...waaahhh

pano mo gin ubra @incognito avatar mo? flash?

:wave:

* as usual nag brown out naman kaina from around 5pm to 8pm :bash:
* nagdul ong ako kaina sa airport and along the way i noticed somethings.got a pic of the pyramid and that builing that looks like to become a resto
* paseo de sta.barbara along the bypass road looks liek a cemetery :lol: will post pics by tomorrow

nabasulan pa si "angelina", Noy. he he :lol::lol:

:bash::bash::bash: kay Angelina :lol:
ang discount nga ginalagas ko by buying sa outlet nila makadto lang sa bayad sa LTO :lol:

;16495123']AirPhilippines

Nov 26

Davao-Cebu 1140
Cebu-Iloilo 1310


:D
welcome to Iloilo "soon", Waway. I hope you'll enjoy your stay in Iloilo. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

:wave:

* as usual nag brown out naman kaina from around 5pm to 8pm :bash:
* nagdul ong ako kaina sa airport and along the way i noticed somethings.got a pic of the pyramid and that builing that looks like to become a resto
* paseo de sta.barbara along the bypass road looks liek a cemetery :lol: will post pics by tomorrow
it becomes a habit now and Ilonggos are just ignoring it as it becoes the usual routine. I hope these brownouts happening in our province will not become a part of our daily lives and we'll just live with it. We need to press this concern every now and then. If we are very uch uncomfortable with the brownouts at home, how much more it affects businesses around the metropolis. Maybe then we can think how this will affect our lifestyles as well in Iloilo.

Whyte, please post the pyramids pics if you've got some. Also, the building you are talking about might be the same building that Pacific_leopard posted a month ago - the upcoming Landing Inn.

Paseo de Sta Barbara a cemetery? he he. I hope not. BUt IMO the look of its gate is alost the same as the Garden of Ascencion in Pavia. he he

:bash::bash::bash: kay Angelina :lol:
ang discount nga ginalagas ko by buying sa outlet nila makadto lang sa bayad sa LTO :lol:
he he. Buhi naman LTO sini.
Where's the outlet of Angelina Bakeshop by the way?

:wave:

* as usual nag brown out naman kaina from around 5pm to 8pm :bash:


????

why? anong problem?

Iloilo City hotels sited
for outstanding service

ILOILO City – Three hotels here were cited for outstanding service in the ongoing West Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) in Bacolod City.

The Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center was hailed as Best Hotel (1st class category).

The Grand Dame Hotel was declared the same in the standard category; and The Harbor Town for the economy category.

The Grand Dame also bagged the Best Hotel Frontliner Award during the Regional Tourism Excellence Awards night of the assembly on November 14 at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City.

The WVTA, which opened on November 12, will wrap up on the 18.

The Best Restaurant award went to Iloilo City’s Breakthrough; the Best Tour Guide award to Yehlen Camarista and Best Tourism Publication to the Iloilo Yearbook.

The WVTA is a week-long meet that promotes and showcases the diverse tourism attractions and facilities that Region VI has to offer. It aims to present a colorful display of arts, crafts, cultural events and investment opportunities.

Other activities in the week-long event are:
* Regional Tourism Fair at SM City Bacolod
* Regional Travel Exchange at Sugarland Hotel
* Regional Cultural Showcase at SM City Activity Center
* Regional Tourism Congress at L’Fisher Hotel
* Tourism Olympics at SM City
* Regional Food Festival at SM City Carpark
* Search for the Miss WV Tourism at the Provincial Capitol; and
* Parade of Festivals today.

City tourism officer Benito Jimena said the city’s two major festivals, the Dinagyang and the Paraw Regatta, will also join in the Parade of Festivals and the 2007 Miss Dinagyang will join in the Search for Miss WV Tourism tonight.

The Dinagyang Festival was recently named the Best Tourism Event for two years now by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines./PN

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras2.htm)

^^^^ congratulations to the top three hotels of the region. And I'm glad they all comes from Iloilo, beating other great hotels of Boracay IMO.

Also, congratulations to Breakthrough Resto, Ms Camarista, The Iloilo Yearbook and (again) The great Grand Dame Hotel for winning, too. Well done, guys ! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Who will be hosting next year's WVTA? I hope Kalibo or Boracay will.

Hala Bira mga Ilonggos ! Onward for our tourism development ! :banana::banana::banana:

P16.8M supplemental budget ok’d
By DAVID ISRAEL SINAY

ILOILO City – The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved the city government’s Supplemental Budget No. 5 amounting to P16,863,188.

The additional budget will be for electricity (P241,926), water (P266,000) and telephone line bills (P150,000); rental of heavy equipments at the dumpsite P3.6 million); improvement of Calajunan dumpsite (P2.8million); and purchase of inoculants and decomposting agents (P300,000).

Other areas where the budget will be spent are: traffic (P1.56 million), day care fund (P1.07 million), CESPEDIC (P1.7 million), and other programs and projects amounting to P1.06 million).

The budget included livelihood enhancement and productivity project for micro-economic enterprises (P.5 million) and micro finance projects of the federation of cooperatives (P.5 million).

However, what got the attention of the SP was the deficiency of budget allocations on the development projects of the city government totaling to P2,401,063.

City councilors wondered how did a development project with an appropriation become deficient.

The city government sourced its appropriation of the supplemental budget from the transfer tax of Megaworld, P9 million; internal revenue allotment for the month of November, P2,135,770; community tax, tipping fee and tourism fess, P 311,398.

Additional funds were taken from reversions of current year appropriations, barangay subsidy for electricity, reversion of accounts payable, reversion of continuing appropriation, and other fees totaling to P5.42 milllion./PN

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras3.htm)

^^^^ we always have too many supplemental budgets yearly. Problem is, they always try to lower the target budget for an annual operating fund then almost every three months, the SP is making additional budget proposals. he he. Sometimes, it's good to see that they are budgeting the fund of the city less (cos that means they are trying to save) and suddenly, two to three months after a new supplemental budget will come up that blows a massive additional funds for another project. he he. At the end, we are spending moe than 1.3 billion annually in Iloilo City. Time to save, guys !

P25-40 B needed for Metro Iloilo-Guimaras infra dev't
By Maricar M. Calubiran

The government needs about P25-40 billion for the medium term projects under the proposed infrastructure framework plan of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).

The P25-40 billion cost of infrastructure covers those medium term projects from 2011 to 2013. The short term projects from 2007-2010 are estimated to cost P21-30 billion.

Identified as possible sources of fund are private sectors, various fund sources such as the AusAID and good governance.

The proposal rendered by the Comprehensive Environmental Planning Inc. identified the peripheral urban zone and urban rural area as development zones. These areas have the characteristics of an agricultural, agri-tourism and tourism areas.

The report added that there should be an improvement in connectivity and mobility. An investment in tourism, protection of environment and reducing flooding and water pollution. Investment in improving living conditions such as housing, sanitation and health services. There should also be an expanded power capacities and new water supply resources.

The consulting firm also proposed that waste generation should be reduced and recycling should be promoted. Public transport efficiency and building of compact communities were also suggested. The improvement of marine biodiversity, agri-resources and conservation of land and water resources should also be counted in the future development of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras.

Mr. David Goodwins, program director of AusAID, Local Governance Development Program (LGDP), said improvement of infrastructure is needed for the development of the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras.

Goodwins, was in Iloilo City last week to observe in the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras local chief executives infrastructure forum as AusAID is one of the possible funding agency to help in the infrastructure development for areas covered by the MIGEDC.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/15/p25.40b.needed.for.metro.iloilo.guimaras.infra.devt.html)

^^^^ a whooping 21-30 billion for 2007 to 2010, and 25-40 billion for 2011 to 2013? Gee, such a humungous amount for the entire MIGEDC. Where will we get this fund then? The combination of IRA (8% per member) will only yield 7-8 billion pesos, the rest will be funded by private agencies and National Government. The question is how much of the national budget will GMA give for the development of MIGEDC and how much the AusAid, CIDA (CanUrb), GTZ, JICA, USAID, etc is willing to shed to reach this massive amount? To raise 40 billion for 6 years ia indeed a big task for this towns. Last year, they say they were able to raise 8billion from the tourists receipts. Do you think we can raise it further in the next few years? Iloilo City's contrinution is the biggest by far. I hope other Metro Iloilo towns will start contrinuting more. Right now, Guimaras will remain on the back side until their tourism starts to pick up. But I have really a big faith the Guimaras will make it big in two years time. We'll just help promoting Guimaras. And I hope commercial activities within the island will improve as well. Way to go Metro Iloilo-Guimaras ! :banana::banana::banana:

P350-M project ‘battleground’ between Tupas, Suplico

The proposed P350-million multi-purpose convention center being pushed by Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. is shaping up as the battleground that would test his leadership as against his nephew, Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico.

This developed as Suplico’s group seems intent in blocking this infrastructure project to the point of literally “bending the rules of the game” just so they could achieve their purpose.

Suplico made it clear from the time he assumed office that he will not allow the project to take off and poured his energies into forging a consensus among Sangguniang Panlalawigan members to scuttle it.

But for all his efforts, Suplico is falling short of the numbers needed to rescind the loan agreement already signed by his uncle with Philippine Veterans Bank.

Under the existing Internal Rules of Procedure, he would need two-thirds vote of all members of recall or rescind the Sanggunian resolution that granted Tupas authority to transact with PVB and obtain the loan.

A head-count of his allies in the Sanggunian shows that he is short by two votes.

That’s because Board Member Macario Napulan has publicly articulated his position that he cannot support the move. Another ally, SK Federation president Jeneda Salcedo, is on travel abroad.

At the moment, he can count only on the votes of board members Richard Garin, Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr., Jett Rojas, George Demaisip, J.R. Salcedo, Cecilia Colada and Mariano Malones.

That’s only enough to get a majority.

To get around this obstacle, Suplico, with help from Board Member Richard Garin, is pushing for major amendments in the Internal Rules of Procedure.

The new rules would change that vote requirement to just a simple majority of those members present.

Last Tuesday, Garin tried to get the measure approved by the Sanggunian under “other matters”, in what Tupas camp insiders described as a “sly and treacherous” means to undermine the project.

However, Board Member June Mondejar quickly saw through the ploy and questioned the move to get the new Rules of Procedure approved.

“I haven’t even read a single page of this document, and you want us to approve this?” Mondejar said as he objected to the motion.

After a lengthy argument between Garin and Mondejar, the former yielded and agreed to table the proposal.

The move to amend the Rules of Procedure is not as innocent as it may seem.

Two weeks ago, Board Member Arthur Defensor, Jr. submitted his Report on the investigation conducted by the Sanggunian constituting itself as the committee of the whole.

In his report, Defensor recommended the recall or rescission of the Resolutions that gave Tupas authority to transact for the loan with Philippine Veterans Bank.

But faced with the technical issue about the two-thirds vote, Garin moved to have the report “tabled” to allow the anti-Tupas group time to maneuver and change the rules of the game to favor them.

On Tuesday, the battle will be over the Rules of Procedure, which is just a preview of the bigger battle over the convention center.

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

^^^^ let the battle begins! I hope some opposition will take Tupas side this time. Not for anything else, but for the benefit of the Ilonggo populace. All the best for our Governor.

Iloilo to host 1st Investment Forum

THE first investment forum for Iloilo will be hosted by the Iloilo Economic Development Foundation and the Iloilo provincial and city governments Nov. 27, at the Kalantiao Ballroom of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Taking on the challenge of globalization, Iloilo gears up to embark on an aggressive campaign to attract local and foreign direct investments.

Opportunities on areas of tourism, agribusiness, information and communication technology (ICT) and infrastructure will be unveiled as Iloilo is launched as the new haven for investments in Asia.

Industries all over the world can once again maximize Iloilo’s strategic qualities to improve business operations, link up with new partners and expand market coverage.

The event will feature the keynote address of the chairman of the Lopez Group of Companies, Oscar M. Lopez as well as presentations by Atty. Lilia De Lima of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Prof. Winston Conrad Padojinog of the University of Asia and the Pacific, Arch. Nathaniel von Eisendiel of CONCEP, former tourism secretary Narzalina Lim, Francis Gentoral of Canadian Urban Institute, Mario Nillos of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, Dr. Rolando Dy of the University of Asia and the Pacific and Dr. Glenn Aguilar of the Iloilo Federation for Information Technology.

Prominent names in the local and national corporate world are expected to attend this one day investment forum, as well as representatives from the different business associations, the academe, socio-civic organizations and executives of national government agencies, international business associations and local media practitioners.

Inquiries on registration and information about the Investment Forum may be coursed through the Iloilo Business Club at telephone nos. (033) 3378341 and 3350333 or email address iloilobusinessclub@pldtdsl.net

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

Lopez Group of Companies chair to keynote Iloilo investment forum

THE Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc., Iloilo provincial and city governments will host the first Iloilo Economic Investment Forum Nov. 27, at the Kalantiao Ballroom of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Leading the powerhouse roster of guest speakers is the chairman of the Lopez Group of Companies, Oscar M. Lopez.

The Lopez family is world renowned for generations of dynamic leadership, strong entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to country.

Oscar Lopez’s presence in the forum will inspire potential investors to bring in investments to Iloilo and encourage companies who have already invested, to bring in more.

The Lopez Group of Companies has a wide range of interests from media and telecommunications to public utilities and land development.

Other speakers in the investment forum are Atty. Lilia De Lima of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Prof. Winston Conrad Padojinog of the University of Asia and the Pacific, Arch. Nathaniel von Eisendiel of CONCEP, former Tourism Secretary, Narzalina Lim, Francis Gentoral of Canadian Urban Institute, Mario Nillos of the Provincial Planning and Development Office, Dr. Rolando Dy of the University of Asia and the Pacific and Dr. Glenn Aguilar of the Iloilo Federation for Information Technology.

By far, the investment forum is the biggest collaboration of the local government and the private sector in the area of investment promotion and the organizers are expected to put forward the best of what Iloilo has to offer in the areas of infrastructure, agribusiness, information and communications technology and tourism.

Prominent names in the local and national corporate world are expected to attend this one day investment forum, as well as representatives from the different business associations, the academe, local media practitioners, socio-civic organizations, and executives of national government agencies, international business associations.

Inquiries on registration and information about the Investment Forum may be coursed through the Iloilo Buisness Club at telephone nos. (033) 3378341 and 3350333 or email address iloilobusinessclub@pldtdsl.net.

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

^^^^ looks like the Lopezes are coming back to Iloilo. I believe they are becoming more and more attractive to the city's business climate hence leading the investment forum. Lopezes as we all know comes from a known and wealthy family in Iloilo. I think it's high time for them to come back and re-invest in the province they left few decades ago. This Investment Forum will not only pave way for other businesses to come and invest in Iloilo but for the Lopez Group of Companies to take a good look of an improving and developing economic atmosphere in the city and the entire province of Iloilo. particularly the metro iloilo-guimaras area. In as much as the Lopezes would like to sell Iloiloto other companies, they, too, has a serious thoughts of putting major projects here as well. Tell me if I am wrong about this thing, but it looks like that they, too, will benefit from this investment forum.

Hala Bira ILOILO ! :banana::banana:

Iloilo City hotels sited
for outstanding service

ILOILO City – Three hotels here were cited for outstanding service in the ongoing West Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) in Bacolod City.

The Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center was hailed as Best Hotel (1st class category).

The Grand Dame Hotel was declared the same in the standard category; and The Harbor Town for the economy category.

The Grand Dame also bagged the Best Hotel Frontliner Award during the Regional Tourism Excellence Awards night of the assembly on November 14 at Nature’s Village Resort in Talisay City.

The WVTA, which opened on November 12, will wrap up on the 18.

The Best Restaurant award went to Iloilo City’s Breakthrough; the Best Tour Guide award to Yehlen Camarista and Best Tourism Publication to the Iloilo Yearbook.

The WVTA is a week-long meet that promotes and showcases the diverse tourism attractions and facilities that Region VI has to offer. It aims to present a colorful display of arts, crafts, cultural events and investment opportunities.

Other activities in the week-long event are:
* Regional Tourism Fair at SM City Bacolod
* Regional Travel Exchange at Sugarland Hotel
* Regional Cultural Showcase at SM City Activity Center
* Regional Tourism Congress at L’Fisher Hotel
* Tourism Olympics at SM City
* Regional Food Festival at SM City Carpark
* Search for the Miss WV Tourism at the Provincial Capitol; and
* Parade of Festivals today.

City tourism officer Benito Jimena said the city’s two major festivals, the Dinagyang and the Paraw Regatta, will also join in the Parade of Festivals and the 2007 Miss Dinagyang will join in the Search for Miss WV Tourism tonight.

The Dinagyang Festival was recently named the Best Tourism Event for two years now by the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines./PN

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/guimaras2.htm)

^^^^ congratulations to the top three hotels of the region. And I'm glad they all comes from Iloilo, beating other great hotels of Boracay IMO.

Also, congratulations to Breakthrough Resto, Ms Camarista, The Iloilo Yearbook and (again) The great Grand Dame Hotel for winning, too. Well done, guys ! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Who will be hosting next year's WVTA? I hope Kalibo or Boracay will.

Hala Bira mga Ilonggos ! Onward for our tourism development ! :banana::banana::banana:

^^wow,ang galing naman! maybe Roxas City will be the next venue or Boracay, heheh

pano mo gin ubra @incognito avatar mo? flash?
^^i used this website: http://www.bannersnbuttons.com/index.php
tapos, i just made the .gif animation as small as possible. i also used
faststone photo resizer (just look it up on the net, needs to be downloaded though).

Lopez Group of Companies chair to keynote Iloilo investment forum

THE Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc., Iloilo provincial and city governments will host the first Iloilo Economic Investment Forum Nov. 27, at the Kalantiao Ballroom of Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Leading the powerhouse roster of guest speakers is the chairman of the Lopez Group of Companies, Oscar M. Lopez.

The Lopez family is world renowned for generations of dynamic leadership, strong entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to country.

Oscar Lopez’s presence in the forum will inspire potential investors to bring in investments to Iloilo and encourage companies who have already invested, to bring in more.

The Lopez Group of Companies has a wide range of interests from media and telecommunications to public utilities and land development.

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

^^^^ looks like the Lopezes are coming back to Iloilo. I believe they are becoming more and more attractive to the city's business climate hence leading the investment forum. Lopezes as we all know comes from a known and wealthy family in Iloilo. I think it's high time for them to come back and re-invest in the province they left few decades ago. This Investment Forum will not only pave way for other businesses to come and invest in Iloilo but for the Lopez Group of Companies to take a good look of an improving and developing economic atmosphere in the city and the entire province of Iloilo. particularly the metro iloilo-guimaras area. In as much as the Lopezes would like to sell Iloiloto other companies, they, too, has a serious thoughts of putting major projects here as well. Tell me if I am wrong about this thing, but it looks like that they, too, will benefit from this investment forum.

Hala Bira ILOILO ! :banana::banana:

^^yeah, hoping that this will be a start of something big again for iloilo
with the presence of this prominent family with ilonggo lineage supporting it.
http://www.lopezmuseum.org.ph/img5/lopez_seal.gif

^^ very impressive updates and congratulations to Iloilo hotels as well for winning best hotels in the region in all categories.

Regarding Lopez Group chairing the Investment Forum for Iloilo, I think I can share the positive feeling that they'll start investing in the province or likewise resurrect old businesses they had in the past. This is a very likely observations though.

P350-M project ‘battleground’ between Tupas, Suplico

The proposed P350-million multi-purpose convention center being pushed by Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. is shaping up as the battleground that would test his leadership as against his nephew, Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico.

This developed as Suplico’s group seems intent in blocking this infrastructure project to the point of literally “bending the rules of the game” just so they could achieve their purpose.

Suplico made it clear from the time he assumed office that he will not allow the project to take off and poured his energies into forging a consensus among Sangguniang Panlalawigan members to scuttle it.

But for all his efforts, Suplico is falling short of the numbers needed to rescind the loan agreement already signed by his uncle with Philippine Veterans Bank.

Under the existing Internal Rules of Procedure, he would need two-thirds vote of all members of recall or rescind the Sanggunian resolution that granted Tupas authority to transact with PVB and obtain the loan.

A head-count of his allies in the Sanggunian shows that he is short by two votes.

That’s because Board Member Macario Napulan has publicly articulated his position that he cannot support the move. Another ally, SK Federation president Jeneda Salcedo, is on travel abroad.

At the moment, he can count only on the votes of board members Richard Garin, Arthur “Toto” Defensor Jr., Jett Rojas, George Demaisip, J.R. Salcedo, Cecilia Colada and Mariano Malones.

That’s only enough to get a majority.

To get around this obstacle, Suplico, with help from Board Member Richard Garin, is pushing for major amendments in the Internal Rules of Procedure.

The new rules would change that vote requirement to just a simple majority of those members present.

Last Tuesday, Garin tried to get the measure approved by the Sanggunian under “other matters”, in what Tupas camp insiders described as a “sly and treacherous” means to undermine the project.

However, Board Member June Mondejar quickly saw through the ploy and questioned the move to get the new Rules of Procedure approved.

“I haven’t even read a single page of this document, and you want us to approve this?” Mondejar said as he objected to the motion.

After a lengthy argument between Garin and Mondejar, the former yielded and agreed to table the proposal.

The move to amend the Rules of Procedure is not as innocent as it may seem.

Two weeks ago, Board Member Arthur Defensor, Jr. submitted his Report on the investigation conducted by the Sanggunian constituting itself as the committee of the whole.

In his report, Defensor recommended the recall or rescission of the Resolutions that gave Tupas authority to transact for the loan with Philippine Veterans Bank.

But faced with the technical issue about the two-thirds vote, Garin moved to have the report “tabled” to allow the anti-Tupas group time to maneuver and change the rules of the game to favor them.

On Tuesday, the battle will be over the Rules of Procedure, which is just a preview of the bigger battle over the convention center.

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

^^^^ let the battle begins! I hope some opposition will take Tupas side this time. Not for anything else, but for the benefit of the Ilonggo populace. All the best for our Governor.

this could be a good time to assess whether politics is more important than the people

New Branch of McDonald's is right across Emerald Tower along Luna St. La Paz, near WVSU and INHS. It's a stand alone. :)

haloo guys!!!! its been a year i was away with my city!!!! much have changed probably, or am sure!!! Dinagyang is becoming bigger and bigger!!! cant wait to come home!!!!

New Branch of McDonald's is right across Emerald Tower along Luna St. La Paz, near WVSU and INHS. It's a stand alone. :)
you beat me to it kid :D I knew of it a week ago but did not post about it since I thought it was just a rumor but recently they put up their banner. It's quite a good spot (not aesthetically though) because it's walking distance to schools (INHS and WVSU, and STI), hospitals (Iloilo Mission Hospital), and it's within a moderately dense residential area (a block from an apartment where I stay, yey!).

^^ Swerte ta mga estudyante eh noh ;)

it becomes a habit now and Ilonggos are just ignoring it as it becoes the usual routine. I hope these brownouts happening in our province will not become a part of our daily lives and we'll just live with it. We need to press this concern every now and then. If we are very uch uncomfortable with the brownouts at home, how much more it affects businesses around the metropolis. Maybe then we can think how this will affect our lifestyles as well in Iloilo.

well nagbrown out naman kaina :lol:
pero i was in the city the whole day kag nag siga na pag abot ko :banana:


Whyte, please post the pyramids pics if you've got some. Also, the building you are talking about might be the same building that Pacific_leopard posted a month ago - the upcoming Landing Inn.

hopefully the pyramid would look good in the said pic
i have a "rushed building pic" and have seen landing inn pero cant be sure kung pic=inn :lol:


Paseo de Sta Barbara a cemetery? he he. I hope not. BUt IMO the look of its gate is alost the same as the Garden of Ascencion in Pavia. he he

it looked like a cemetery but it wont be one.
its a residential estates.i also have pics of the billboard announcing that



he he. Buhi naman LTO sini.
Where's the outlet of Angelina Bakeshop by the way?

its beside socorro drugstore.tupad sang botica tsina

;16502545']????

why? anong problem?
ang pinakamatunog na dahilan is that its just a moro moro to get the people's "sympathy" para sa upcoming power plant na itatayo.

nagdrama sila in short para majustify ang pagpatayo.

:wave: RED RIBBON's 5th Iloilo City branch opened today at SM DELGADO
(in the place formerly occupied by KODAK)

sm city iloilo
robinsons place iloilo
in front of st. pauls
gaisano city
sm delgado

of course gin unahan nila ang goldilocks :D

ngapala, daw kanami ang ambiance sang COFFEE BREAK sa tupad sang OCEAN CITY
if only lots along that side of the river would be converted into restos that would be a big boost to the city's beauty and purpose

^^ Yahoo! Bag-o nga tambayanan, lapit lang sa UP! :D

Anyway, tomorrow it will be Kahilwayan Festival in Santa Barbara! :D

By the way, the Iloilo Biz Club is encouraging Ilonggos to go to the said Investors Forum this upcoming Tuesday. We'll be covering the event (tani).

^^wow,ang galing naman! maybe Roxas City will be the next venue or Boracay, heheh
Hopefully Boracay will host the next assembly to further enhance their tourism industry. Right now, Boracay has the facilties of convention after Iloilo and Bacolod due to number of hotels available in the island.

^^yeah, hoping that this will be a start of something big again for iloilo
with the presence of this prominent family with ilonggo lineage supporting it.
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I'm hoping, too. This could be a good start from the Lopez' Group of Companies to invest in Iloilo.

New Branch of McDonald's is right across Emerald Tower along Luna St. La Paz, near WVSU and INHS. It's a stand alone. :)

you beat me to it kid :D I knew of it a week ago but did not post about it since I thought it was just a rumor but recently they put up their banner. It's quite a good spot (not aesthetically though) because it's walking distance to schools (INHS and WVSU, and STI), hospitals (Iloilo Mission Hospital), and it's within a moderately dense residential area (a block from an apartment where I stay, yey!).
another good addition to the long list of fast food chains within the city.
Any idea of number of Jollibee and McDonalds store in Iloilo City right now?
Sin-o ang mas damo branches sa aton?
Kag sin-o ang may pinakamadamo nga stand alone stores between the two?

haloo guys!!!! its been a year i was away with my city!!!! much have changed probably, or am sure!!! Dinagyang is becoming bigger and bigger!!! cant wait to come home!!!!
welcome back, leii_tomo. Don't forget to post in our threads.

:wave: RED RIBBON's 5th Iloilo City branch opened today at SM DELGADO
(in the place formerly occupied by KODAK)

sm city iloilo
robinsons place iloilo
in front of st. pauls
gaisano city
sm delgado

of course gin unahan nila ang goldilocks :D
already? I only knew one and it's in SM City. Lima na gali ang Red Ribbon dira? Gee, kadasig sa ila mag-expand.

ngapala, daw kanami ang ambiance sang COFFEE BREAK sa tupad sang OCEAN CITY
if only lots along that side of the river would be converted into restos that would be a big boost to the city's beauty and purpose
I like this idea. Coffeshops, restos along the riverbank cum boulevard. I hope to see more of this kind in our city. It very scenic and refreshing gid sa panulukan especially during summer time.

^^ Yahoo! Bag-o nga tambayanan, lapit lang sa UP! :D

Anyway, tomorrow it will be Kahilwayan Festival in Santa Barbara! :D

By the way, the Iloilo Biz Club is encouraging Ilonggos to go to the said Investors Forum this upcoming Tuesday. We'll be covering the event (tani).
Damo na tambayan dira sa UPV. Sa pihak may Jollibee na and JD and McDonalds, di bala?

Are you covering Kahilwayan in Sta Barbara again, Bernie?

Lastly, I'm so impressed to hear you are covering the Investors Forum. Wow! You can hear all the infos straight from the horses' mouths. Keep us all updated here in SSC.

Hala Bira ILOILO ! :banana::banana::banana:

TNT's Iloilo Yearbook is 2007 Best Travel Publication
By Maricar M. Calubiran

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The Trophy

The Iloilo Yearbook published by The News Today was awarded as this year's Best Travel Publication in the ongoing Western Visayas Tourism Assembly (WVTA) hosted by the province of Negros Occidental.

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Iloilo Yearbook 2007

Launched in 2006, Iloilo Yearbook is part coffee-table book, part magazine and part almanac printed in full color on quality coated paper. It comprises current and authoritative information on the province and city; document major social, cultural and political events; record economic and recreational trends; showcase tourist destinations, festivals, and local products; as well as present pertinent and useful statistical and historical information.

Iloilo Yearbook has already come out with two editions—the first featured the historic Molo Church in its cover while the second featured the old Calle Real in the cover.

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TNT's Marketing Director Marichel Magalona recieve the award

TNT Marketing Director Marichel Teves-Magalona, project director of Iloilo Yearbook, received the award which was given at the Nature's Village Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental last November 14, 2007.

The other awardees from Iloilo are: Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center as the Best Hotel in the first class category; The Grand Dame Hotel in the standard category and The Harbor Town Hotel in the economy category.

The Grand Dame Hotel also garnered the Best Hotel Frontliner Award.

Other than the hotel awards, Iloilo City also got the award for the best restaurant and best tour guide. The Best Restaurant award went to Breakthrough Restaurant in Arevalo and Best Tour Guide to Yehlen Camarista, daughter of Department of Tourism (DoT) assistant regional director Atty. Helen Camarista.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas congratulated all the awardees saying the city is proud of them.

The WVTA is a week-long meet that promotes and showcases the diverse tourism attractions and facilities Western Visayas has to offer. It aims to present a colorful display of arts, crafts, cultural events and investment opportunities.

In the cultural events, Iloilo's Dinagyang and Paraw Regatta will also join in the Parade of Festivals to be held in the streets of Bacolod City this afternoon. Miss Dinagyang Cara Jean Sullano also represented the city in the Search for Miss Western Visayas Tourism.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/16/tnt.s.iloilo.yearbook.is.2007.best.travel.publication.html)

P350-M project seen as 'battleground' between Tupas, Suplico

The proposed P350-million multi-purpose convention center being pushed by Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. is shaping up as the battleground that would test his leadership as against his nephew, Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico.

This developed as Suplico's group seems intent in blocking this infrastructure project to the point of literally "bending the rules of the game" just so they could achieve their purpose.

Suplico made it clear from the time he assumed office that he will not allow the project to take off and poured his energies into forging a consensus among Sangguniang Panlalawigan members to scuttle it.

But for all his efforts, Suplico is falling short of the numbers needed to rescind the loan agreement already signed by his uncle with Philippine Veterans Bank.

Under the existing Internal Rules of Procedure, he would need two-thirds vote of all members of recall or rescind the Sanggunian resolution that granted Tupas authority to transact with PVB and obtain the loan.

A head-count of his allies in the Sanggunian shows that he is short by two votes.

That's because Board Member Macario Napulan has publicly articulated his position that he cannot support the move. Another ally, SK Federation president Jeneda Salcedo, is on travel abroad.

At the moment, he can count only on the votes of board members Richard Garin, Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr., Jett Rojas, George Demaisip, J.R. Salcedo, Cecilia Colada and Mariano Malones.

That's only enough to get a majority.

To get around this obstacle, Suplico, with help from Board Member Richard Garin, is pushing for major amendments in the Internal Rules of Procedure.

The new rules would change that vote requirement to just a simple majority of those members present.

Last Tuesday, Garin tried to get the measure approved by the Sanggunian under "other matters", in what Tupas camp insiders described as a "sly and treacherous" means to undermine the project.

However, Board Member June Mondejar quickly saw through the ploy and questioned the move to get the new Rules of Procedure approved.

"I haven't even read a single page of this document, and you want us to approve this?" Mondejar said as he objected to the motion.

After a lengthy argument between Garin and Mondejar, the former yielded and agreed to table the proposal.

The move to amend the Rules of Procedure is not as innocent as it may seem.

Two weeks ago, Board Member Arthur Defensor, Jr. submitted his Report on the investigation conducted by the Sanggunian constituting itself as the committee of the whole.

In his report, Defensor recommended the recall or rescission of the Resolutions that gave Tupas authority to transact for the loan with Philippine Veterans Bank.

But faced with the technical issue about the two-thirds vote, Garin moved to have the report "tabled" to allow the anti-Tupas group time to maneuver and change the rules of the game to favor them.

On Tuesday, the battle will be over the Rules of Procedure, which is just a preview of the bigger battle over the convention center.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/16/p350.m.project.seen.as.battleground.between.tupas.suplico.html)

^^ congratulations to The News Today's Iloilo Yearbook.

ILED Foundation holds Iloilo investment forum

The Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc. is the lead organizer of the forthcoming Iloilo Investment Forum 2007 on November 27, 2007 at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Also known as ILED Foundation, this non-government, non-profit organization was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission last February 2007 with a mandate to market and promote Iloilo as the next investment destination in Asia.

Prominent Ilonggos compose the officers of the foundation are Dr. Alfonso Uy of La Filipina Uygongco – chairman’ Rex Drilon II of Ortigas and Co. Ltd. Partnership - president, Antonio Jon of Iloilo Business Club, Inc. - vice president, Valerie Maravilla of the Ilonggo Producer’s Association - secretary and Fanny Uy of the Iloilo Multi-Sectroral Business Organization - treasurer.

The Board of Trustees include Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr., Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Director Diosdado Cadena of the Department of Trade and Industry, Reynaldo Navarro of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Panay, Inc., Dr. Roland Uy of the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Angel De Leon, Jr. of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo, Emil Diez of the Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lee Chuan of Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc., Narzalina Lim of Asia Pacific Projects, Ma. Luisa Segovia of Nissan Iloilo (S & J Motors), Inc., Federico Lopez of First Gen Holdings, Dr. Rogelio Florete of Bombo Radyo Holdings and Jose Mari Chan of A. Chan Sugar Corporation.

The Investment Forum is the launching project of the foundation and will feature topics such as PEZA’s Leadership Role in Enhancing the Country’s Investment Climate, Iloilo-Guimaras Infrastructure Master Plan, Iloilo-Guimaras Tourism Master Plan, Iloilo City Roadmap, Iloilo Province Strategic Roadmap, Iloilo Agribusiness Roadmap and Is Iloilo Ready for BPOs?.

Inquiries on registration and information about the Investment Forum may be coursed through the Iloilo Buisness Club at telephone nos. (033) 3378341 and 3350333 or email address iloilobusinessclub@pldtdsl.net.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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

Damo na tambayan dira sa UPV. Sa pihak may Jollibee na and JD and McDonalds, di bala?

Are you covering Kahilwayan in Sta Barbara again, Bernie?

Lastly, I'm so impressed to hear you are covering the Investors Forum. Wow! You can hear all the infos straight from the horses' mouths. Keep us all updated here in SSC.

Hala Bira ILOILO ! :banana::banana::banana:

Because I've got nothing to do in the house. It might be a passport to my next job, hehehe!!!

And also since I cannot afford to buy that book, amo na lang na ang compensation. Pero ang priority ko subong kay pangita sang stable nga job diri sa Iloilo ukon Bacolod.

109th Cry of Santa Barbara
7th Kahilwayan Festival
Santa Barbara, Iloilo

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Celebrating in what seems to be the spark of the Philippine Revolution in Iloilo, after Jelucuon in New Lucena, comes the 109th Cry of Santa Barbara.

The fight for independence against the Spanish colonial rulers that lasted a month and thus making Iloilo the last bailiwick of the Spaniards in the Philippines.

Today, the Santa Barbaranhons remember the dramatic event lead by Gen Martin Delgado that preeched the love of freedom.

^^Mabuhay! Kahilwayan Festival of Sta. Barbara! Ilonggo Freedom started here...

BROWN WARRIORS
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Dinagyang dancers now colored dark brown give Bacoleños a glimpse of the 2008 Dinagyang Festival, the best tourism event in the country, during the Parade of Festivals of the West Visayas Tourism Assembly in Bacolod City. (Tara Yap photo)
source: The DailyGuardian

Because I've got nothing to do in the house. It might be a passport to my next job, hehehe!!!

And also since I cannot afford to buy that book, amo na lang na ang compensation. Pero ang priority ko subong kay pangita sang stable nga job diri sa Iloilo ukon Bacolod.

who knows? You might meet your future employer in there. Just keep your option open. I hope this time, it will be the one you will really love and in line with your profession. Why not get involved in the Heritage Conservation Society of Iloilo? I think you'll do well in this job plus the fact that it gives you a good avenue to develop your skills in promotion and involve history which is your forte and all. All the best then.

109th Cry of Santa Barbara
7th Kahilwayan Festival
Santa Barbara, Iloilo

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I loved this photo. Ka-spontaneous sang kuha. You can really feel the innocence of the subject being photographed.

ILED Foundation holds Iloilo investment forum

The Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc. is the lead organizer of the forthcoming Iloilo Investment Forum 2007 on November 27, 2007 at Sarabia Manor Hotel and Convention Center.

Also known as ILED Foundation, this non-government, non-profit organization was formally registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission last February 2007 with a mandate to market and promote Iloilo as the next investment destination in Asia.

Prominent Ilonggos compose the officers of the foundation are Dr. Alfonso Uy of La Filipina Uygongco – chairman’ Rex Drilon II of Ortigas and Co. Ltd. Partnership - president, Antonio Jon of Iloilo Business Club, Inc. - vice president, Valerie Maravilla of the Ilonggo Producer’s Association - secretary and Fanny Uy of the Iloilo Multi-Sectroral Business Organization - treasurer.

The Board of Trustees include Iloilo Governor Niel Tupas Sr., Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, Director Diosdado Cadena of the Department of Trade and Industry, Reynaldo Navarro of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Panay, Inc., Dr. Roland Uy of the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Inc., Angel De Leon, Jr. of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Iloilo, Emil Diez of the Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau, Lee Chuan of Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc., Narzalina Lim of Asia Pacific Projects, Ma. Luisa Segovia of Nissan Iloilo (S & J Motors), Inc., Federico Lopez of First Gen Holdings, Dr. Rogelio Florete of Bombo Radyo Holdings and Jose Mari Chan of A. Chan Sugar Corporation.

The Investment Forum is the launching project of the foundation and will feature topics such as PEZA’s Leadership Role in Enhancing the Country’s Investment Climate, Iloilo-Guimaras Infrastructure Master Plan, Iloilo-Guimaras Tourism Master Plan, Iloilo City Roadmap, Iloilo Province Strategic Roadmap, Iloilo Agribusiness Roadmap and Is Iloilo Ready for BPOs?.

Inquiries on registration and information about the Investment Forum may be coursed through the Iloilo Buisness Club at telephone nos. (033) 3378341 and 3350333 or email address iloilobusinessclub@pldtdsl.net.This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

from: The Guardian Iloilo
link: http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph
the feature topics are very relevant and timely for Iloilo development and progress. This forum is a very positive move to help sell our city and province to the investors and businessmen. I'm pretty sure it will yield good results for all of us in Iloilo.

BROWN WARRIORS
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Dinagyang dancers now colored dark brown give Bacoleños a glimpse of the 2008 Dinagyang Festival, the best tourism event in the country, during the Parade of Festivals of the West Visayas Tourism Assembly in Bacolod City. (Tara Yap photo)
source: The DailyGuardian
Is brown the new black? I think it's gray ... he he ... it's for fashion IMO. he he

Bacolod warned vs. IT competition
BY NANETTE GUADALQUIVER

Commissioner Monchito Ibrahim of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology yesterday warned that local IT stakeholders that Bacolod City could be left behind by Iloilo City if they will not embark on the same initiative being undertaken by its neighboring city soon.

Ibrahim, one of the main speakers at the Uniting for Bacolod-Negros Occidental Educational Foundation for ICT Conference and Preparatory Workshop at the Grand Regal Hotel, lauded Iloilo City for the sale of its old airport property in Mandurriao to property firm Megaworld Corp. which will develop the area into a “city within a city.”

Reports said at least six offshoring and outsourcing companies are planning to locate at the 54-hectare Megaworld property where a business park will be build at an initial investment of P1.5 billion.

“This is the reason why I can see that Iloilo is going to move ahead of Bacolod in the next two years, if you don't have the same initiative (here),” Ibrahim said.

With the development in Iloilo , he said that outsourcing locators will also hire people from Bacolod and Negros Occidental. “I just wanted you to realize this,” he told the workshop participants, which included representatives from the academe, local government units, government agencies and IT locators.

However, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, convenor of Uniting for BNEFIT, said that Iloilo is not exactly a threat to Bacolod because it is “complementary to our strategic plans.”

Bacolod hosts three major call centers, Focus Communications, Teleperformance and TeleTech, and Convergys which will start its operations in the city early next year.

Both Iloilo and Bacolod are considered as the “next wave cities” under the Western Visayas Hub, according to the offshoring and outsourcing Roadmap 2010 of the Business Processing Association Philippines.

Their combined current full time employees is 4,000 and by 2010, their absorptive capacity is projected to reach 36,000 FTEs.

Among the regional hubs, Western Visayas is second to Central Visayas , which includes Cebu , Mandaue and Dumaguete, with 16,500 current FTEs and a potential absorptive capacity of 47,500 by 2010.

The goal of the Roadmap 2010 is to capture 10 percent of the global O&O market in the next three years, BPAP said

^^at least six new BPO's interested going to Iloilo, nice!

Ganbei...hope the Local Govt. can manage to address issues concerning the POwer shortage in the City.para indi naman mangindi ang mga investors!!!Ü

P350-M project seen as 'battleground' between Tupas, Suplico

The proposed P350-million multi-purpose convention center being pushed by Iloilo Gov. Niel D. Tupas, Sr. is shaping up as the battleground that would test his leadership as against his nephew, Vice Governor Rolex T. Suplico.

This developed as Suplico's group seems intent in blocking this infrastructure project to the point of literally "bending the rules of the game" just so they could achieve their purpose.

Suplico made it clear from the time he assumed office that he will not allow the project to take off and poured his energies into forging a consensus among Sangguniang Panlalawigan members to scuttle it.

But for all his efforts, Suplico is falling short of the numbers needed to rescind the loan agreement already signed by his uncle with Philippine Veterans Bank.

Under the existing Internal Rules of Procedure, he would need two-thirds vote of all members of recall or rescind the Sanggunian resolution that granted Tupas authority to transact with PVB and obtain the loan.

A head-count of his allies in the Sanggunian shows that he is short by two votes.

That's because Board Member Macario Napulan has publicly articulated his position that he cannot support the move. Another ally, SK Federation president Jeneda Salcedo, is on travel abroad.

At the moment, he can count only on the votes of board members Richard Garin, Arthur "Toto" Defensor Jr., Jett Rojas, George Demaisip, J.R. Salcedo, Cecilia Colada and Mariano Malones.

That's only enough to get a majority.

To get around this obstacle, Suplico, with help from Board Member Richard Garin, is pushing for major amendments in the Internal Rules of Procedure.

The new rules would change that vote requirement to just a simple majority of those members present.

Last Tuesday, Garin tried to get the measure approved by the Sanggunian under "other matters", in what Tupas camp insiders described as a "sly and treacherous" means to undermine the project.

However, Board Member June Mondejar quickly saw through the ploy and questioned the move to get the new Rules of Procedure approved.

"I haven't even read a single page of this document, and you want us to approve this?" Mondejar said as he objected to the motion.

After a lengthy argument between Garin and Mondejar, the former yielded and agreed to table the proposal.

The move to amend the Rules of Procedure is not as innocent as it may seem.

Two weeks ago, Board Member Arthur Defensor, Jr. submitted his Report on the investigation conducted by the Sanggunian constituting itself as the committee of the whole.

In his report, Defensor recommended the recall or rescission of the Resolutions that gave Tupas authority to transact for the loan with Philippine Veterans Bank.

But faced with the technical issue about the two-thirds vote, Garin moved to have the report "tabled" to allow the anti-Tupas group time to maneuver and change the rules of the game to favor them.

On Tuesday, the battle will be over the Rules of Procedure, which is just a preview of the bigger battle over the convention center.

source: The News Today (http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/11/16/p350.m.project.seen.as.battleground.between.tupas.suplico.html)

this has become a battle of attrition! each side digging deep in the political trenches of this huge proposed government infra! i wonder who will blink first!

Bacolod warned vs. IT competition
BY NANETTE GUADALQUIVER

Commissioner Monchito Ibrahim of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology yesterday warned that local IT stakeholders that Bacolod City could be left behind by Iloilo City if they will not embark on the same initiative being undertaken by its neighboring city soon.

Ibrahim, one of the main speakers at the Uniting for Bacolod-Negros Occidental Educational Foundation for ICT Conference and Preparatory Workshop at the Grand Regal Hotel, lauded Iloilo City for the sale of its old airport property in Mandurriao to property firm Megaworld Corp. which will develop the area into a “city within a city.”

Reports said at least six offshoring and outsourcing companies are planning to locate at the 54-hectare Megaworld property where a business park will be build at an initial investment of P1.5 billion.

“This is the reason why I can see that Iloilo is going to move ahead of Bacolod in the next two years, if you don't have the same initiative (here),” Ibrahim said.

With the development in Iloilo , he said that outsourcing locators will also hire people from Bacolod and Negros Occidental. “I just wanted you to realize this,” he told the workshop participants, which included representatives from the academe, local government units, government agencies and IT locators.

However, Councilor Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, convenor of Uniting for BNEFIT, said that Iloilo is not exactly a threat to Bacolod because it is “complementary to our strategic plans.”

Bacolod hosts three major call centers, Focus Communications, Teleperformance and TeleTech, and Convergys which will start its operations in the city early next year.

Both Iloilo and Bacolod are considered as the “next wave cities” under the Western Visayas Hub, according to the offshoring and outsourcing Roadmap 2010 of the Business Processing Association Philippines.

Their combined current full time employees is 4,000 and by 2010, their absorptive capacity is projected to reach 36,000 FTEs.

Among the regional hubs, Western Visayas is second to Central Visayas , which includes Cebu , Mandaue and Dumaguete, with 16,500 current FTEs and a potential absorptive capacity of 47,500 by 2010.

The goal of the Roadmap 2010 is to capture 10 percent of the global O&O market in the next three years, BPAP said
Great News! 6 BPO companies investing in Iloilo, hope even just one of them are involved in SEO.

Just want to react about the article implying such a competition between Bacolod and Iloilo. True or Not, both cities could go far if they work together in attracting investments.

^^^^
Chy...If you hear a mayor congratulating another mayor for an achievement but at the same time, trying to point out to the other that this blah blah's could not have happened if he was the mayor of his city when the other city ("allegedly") overtook the other....for me that's very callous to say hehehe

What I'm trying to say is that...Have you ever heard Mayor Jerry measuring up Iloilo to its closest neighbor?? hehehe

^^ he he. I don't think Trenas will be bothered with any competition right now. Trenas is so focus on his plan to make Iloilo City as the Premier City by 2015 rather than competiting with other cities. He's moving into analytical development of the city rather than physical reason why we are moving really forward. If there's a doubt, just review NCSB reports cos it is more statistically presented plus you can get a good analysis of what's going on right now. Suffice to say, we are doing and progressing well. :banana::banana:

Great News! 6 BPO companies investing in Iloilo, hope even just one of them are involved in SEO.

Just want to react about the article implying such a competition among Bacolod and Iloilo. True or Not, both cities could go far if they work together in attracting investments.

^^at least six new BPO's interested going to Iloilo, nice!

Ganbei...hope the Local Govt. can manage to address issues concerning the POwer shortage in the City.para indi naman mangindi ang mga investors!!!Ü
that's a big initial addition to our already exisiting call centers in Iloilo City. I hope they'll materialise as soon as possible. However, we need to address our power problem at present to pave way for better and brighter Iloilo in the future.

Treñas: I didn’t make a scene

ILOILO City – Mayor Jerry Treñas belied reports that he made a scene during the recent Metro Iloilo - Guimaras Local Chief Executives Infrastructure Forum where he reportedly got irked over a consultant’s presentation on solid waste management.

“I was never angry. What happened was just an open, healthy discussion of issues so that whatever is lacking in the study is addressed immediately,” Treñas said.

Treñas added that what was witnessed by the press who covered the forum was a manifestation of transparency and the culture of ideas-sharing that thrives in the Metro Iloilo - Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC).

“There never was an issue of personality there but only issues. I have nothing against Dinky (nickname of Architect Nathaniel von Einsiedel),” he clarified.

Von Einsiedel chairs the Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning Inc. which did the Metro Iloilo – Guimaras (MIG) Infrastructure Framework Plan, funded by the Australian Agency for International Development through the Local Governance Development Program.

According to newspaper reports, Treñas berated Von Einsiedel when he presented the solid waste management portion of the plan which the mayor found to be full of generalities and lacks specific recommendations.

“I have known Dinky for a long time and there is no reason for me to berate or disparage him before an audience,” the mayor said.

“In fact, after that I met with Dinky and representatives of the Asian Development Bank on what assistance the bank can provide MIGEDC over other plans and projects that the council has in mind,” he added.

Treñas disclosed that the ADB, under its Cities Development Initiative for Asia, will be Helping MIGEDC in the form of pre-feasibility study grants and other needed technical assistance.

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo5.htm

guys.. just edited stuffs in ILOILO ONFOOT (http://www.iloiloonfoot.blogspot.com) please visit :)

^^i just read thru it, good work gian!

Home cooking in a festive mood @ Fiesta Sarap!

http://thedailyguardian.com/images/stories/feat6Nov14.jpg
THERE’S no better way to dine in a resto offering home cooking in a festive mood!

Come and experience a lively gastronomic treat at Fiesta Sarap located at La Sallete Bldg., Valeria St., Iloilo City which opens today, Nov. 14. Fiesta Sarap boasts of a festive atmosphere catering sumptuous house specialties.It offers the taste of the food from a family whose cooking is considered a heritage.A third generation family member, Mark Zulueta, Fiesta Sarap manager, extends the company’s warm accommodation to fine diners in the metro.

The Zuluetas hail from Oton in southern Iloilo.“The company believes giving the best for what your money is worth.”One of the specialties of the house is chicken barbeque – but all the foods are also specialties!

The taste is all natural as the ingredients all also natural – no preservatives, no MSG.Fiesta Sarap also serves the all-time favorite Batchoy which is tastes better.And you don’t even have to watch your diet at Fiesta Sarap.Image

They have the sugar-free dessert and the spare ribs which is sweet tasting but low on sugar.The tasty danggit is also fished and processed by the Zuleta family. They also serve homemade chorizo.The ambiance accentuated by lively colors is purposely made to be very festive so that it will be enjoyable for the costumers. It’s a cool place!

All the products available for snacks and breakfast, lunch and dinner meals are priced better for the Ilonggos who have a very, very good appetite.For the best choice, best taste and best price – visit Fiesta Sarap

http://www.theguardianiloilo.ph/

^^ he he. I don't think Trenas will be bothered with any competition right now. Trenas is so focus on his plan to make Iloilo City as the Premier City by 2015 rather than competiting with other cities. He's moving into analytical development of the city rather than physical reason why we are moving really forward. If there's a doubt, just review NCSB reports cos it is more statistically presented plus you can get a good analysis of what's going on right now. Suffice to say, we are doing and progressing well. :banana::banana:
That's right, amigo. Well done for Trenas and his administration. They're definitely making a good impression of what's in Iloilo City at present.

Here's some of Trenas slogan for Iloilo City:

"Onward Iloilo"
"Progressive Iloilo"
"Iloilo - The NeXt Big Thing"

guys.. just edited stuffs in ILOILO ONFOOT (http://www.iloiloonfoot.blogspot.com) please visit :)
congratulations to your wonderful website! Well done, Pacific!

Iloilo - The Next Big Thing (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2007/11/iloilo-next-big-thing.html): A Tribute to Mayor Jerry Trenas and to all Ilonggos

Before the Commonwealth era ended, Iloilo City was the second most important population center of the country in terms of development, next only to Manila – Spain’s “Queen City of the Orient”.

After that, Iloilo started its economic decline, precipitated by the downfall of its single biggest industry and income generator – the sugar industry. The Port of Iloilo, an international port of entry and the busiest in the South, became a lethargic port, reflecting the state of the city’s economy.

Iloilo was at the lowest point of its decline when the title “Queen City of the South” ironically came into my awareness.

The late 80s saw the renaissance of Rodolfo Ganzon in local politics. Ganzon hammered into our consciousness, through his pretentious rhetoric, the notion that Iloilo, once the “Queen City of the South”, should reclaim the title. Ironically, Ganzon did nothing to achieve this dream. On the contrary, he did everything to scare investors away. His persecution of local Chinese merchants marked his tenure as city mayor. He drove potential investors away, just by being arrogant.

Ganzon’s successor at the city hall, Mansueto Malabor, somewhat continued his lackluster administration. Sensing that Iloilo cannot be “Queen City of the South” anymore, as that title fairly belongs to Cebu now, Malabor settled for another wishful title for his city – “City of Love”. He tried to revive the city’s economy, but by then, investor confidence was at an all-time low, and big government projects were non-existent. Iloilo’s economy stagnated at that level, its lowest point, for a very long time and upstarts like Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Gen. Santos had overtaken it.

However, Iloilo still had a quite high savings rate compared to the national average, as manifested by the big number of banks at such a rather small area. What prevented the city from sinking into the abyss and kept it afloat was the Province of Iloilo, with its productive farms and fishponds, and with its large number of overseas contract workers (OFWs) and seamen. It is no surprise then, that Iloilo had a relatively affluent consumer base. Henry Sy did not overlook this fact when he decided to saturate the city with his SM department stores and supermarkets.

From then on, there was nowhere for Iloilo to go but up. Complemented by the dynamic management of Mayor Jerry Trenas, the city’s economy slowly but surely, recovered. Trenas envisioned the city to be “The Next Big Thing”.

New businesses steadily set up shop, private educational and health facilities gradually sprouted, business process outsourcing (BPO) companies came in, national real estate developers moved in and stimulated local property developments, and several new hotels somewhat transformed Iloilo’s low skyline into a medium-rise one.

The city and province saw the implementation of huge infrastructure projects, with the P8B international standard new Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan as the most significant one. Undergoing construction is a P4B floodway project that will solve the city’s perennial flooding problem, while a circumferential road and a radial road that will connect the city with its metropolitan area, will commence construction soon. In the works are the replacement of several bridges and culverts, and the widening and improvement of main arteries leading to the new airport.

Megaworld Property Holdings, the new owner of the old airport property will pour an initial P1.5B on a new central business district (CBD) that will include medium-rise residential, commercial and office buildings, BPO facilities, a convention center, and possibly, a theme park, among others. Palafox Associates is preparing the master plan.

To complement the new provincial capitol building, standing grandly at the city center and built a few years ago through the efforts of the eminent Ilonggo leader Franklin Drilon, an equally imposing new city hall is undergoing construction, a city hall worthy of Iloilo – the most loyal and noble, the queen of the south, and the next big thing.

Different in culture, single in passion and dynamism. :D

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/7/photos/121/500x500/7/Image00087.jpg?et=1hr%2BC82M7lhbOs2fWrRTzg
Barangay Alijis of Bacolod and Tribu Atub-Atub of Iloilo (Masskara and Dinagyang. WVTA2007BCD)

congratulations to your wonderful website! Well done, Pacific!

guys... someone is copying almost every photo and article from Iloilo Onfoot... she did not even gave me the credits. the big problem is that I can't tell her because she is using multiply and that u can't comment on a multiply thinggy if you're not a member...

please take a look at this http://orangecup.multiply.com/ and click on the 'discover iloilo' and you'll see everything that she copied.

^^@ pacific, why don't you communicate with her and let her know about it!

Iloilo - The Next Big Thing (http://simpliving.blogspot.com/2007/11/iloilo-next-big-thing.html): A Tribute to Mayor Jerry Trenas and to all Ilonggos

Before the Commonwealth era ended, Iloilo City was the second most important population center of the country in terms of development, next only to Manila – Spain’s “Queen City of the Orient”.

After that, Iloilo started its economic decline, precipitated by the downfall of its single biggest industry and income generator – the sugar industry. The Port of Iloilo, an international port of entry and the busiest in the South, became a lethargic port, reflecting the state of the city’s economy.

Iloilo was at the lowest point of its decline when the title “Queen City of the South” ironically came into my awareness.

The late 80s saw the renaissance of Rodolfo Ganzon in local politics. Ganzon hammered into our consciousness, through his pretentious rhetoric, the notion that Iloilo, once the “Queen City of the South”, should reclaim the title. Ironically, Ganzon did nothing to achieve this dream. On the contrary, he did everything to scare investors away. His persecution of local Chinese merchants marked his tenure as city mayor. He drove potential investors away, just by being arrogant.

Ganzon’s successor at the city hall, Mansueto Malabor, somewhat continued his lackluster administration. Sensing that Iloilo cannot be “Queen City of the South” anymore, as that title fairly belongs to Cebu now, Malabor settled for another wishful title for his city – “City of Love”. He tried to revive the city’s economy, but by then, investor confidence was at an all-time low, and big government projects were non-existent. Iloilo’s economy stagnated at that level, its lowest point, for a very long time and upstarts like Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro and Gen. Santos had overtaken it.

However, Iloilo still had a quite high savings rate compared to the national average, as manifested by the big number of banks at such a rather small area. What prevented the city from sinking into the abyss and kept it afloat was the Province of Iloilo, with its productive farms and fishponds, and with its large number of overseas contract workers (OFWs) and seamen. It is no surprise then, that Iloilo had a relatively affluent consumer base. Henry Sy did not overlook this fact when he decided to saturate the city with his SM department stores and supermarkets.

From then on, there was nowhere for Iloilo to go but up. Complemented by the dynamic management of Mayor Jerry Trenas, the city’s economy slowly but surely, recovered. Trenas envisioned the city to be “The Next Big Thing”.

New businesses steadily set up shop, private educational and health facilities gradually sprouted, business process outsourcing (BPO) companies came in, national real estate developers moved in and stimulated local property developments, and several new hotels somewhat transformed Iloilo’s low skyline into a medium-rise one.

The city and province saw the implementation of huge infrastructure projects, with the P8B international standard new Iloilo Airport in Cabatuan as the most significant one. Undergoing construction is a P4B floodway project that will solve the city’s perennial flooding problem, while a circumferential road and a radial road that will connect the city with its metropolitan area, will commence construction soon. In the works are the replacement of several bridges and culverts, and the widening and improvement of main arteries leading to the new airport.

Megaworld Property Holdings, the new owner of the old airport property will pour an initial P1.5B on a new central business district (CBD) that will include medium-rise residential, commercial and office buildings, BPO facilities, a convention center, and possibly, a theme park, among others. Palafox Associates is preparing the master plan.

To complement the new provincial capitol building, standing grandly at the city center and built a few years ago through the efforts of the eminent Ilonggo leader Franklin Drilon, an equally imposing new city hall is undergoing construction, a city hall worthy of Iloilo – the most loyal and noble, the queen of the south, and the next big thing.

^^what a wonderful piece, cool!

guys... someone is copying almost every photo and article from Iloilo Onfoot... she did not even gave me the credits. the big problem is that I can't tell her because she is using multiply and that u can't comment on a multiply thinggy if you're not a member...

please take a look at this http://orangecup.multiply.com/ and click on the 'discover iloilo' and you'll see everything that she copied.

^^naughty,naughty...copycats,tsk!tsk!

Different in culture, single in passion and dynamism. :D

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/7/photos/121/500x500/7/Image00087.jpg?et=1hr%2BC82M7lhbOs2fWrRTzg
Barangay Alijis of Bacolod and Tribu Atub-Atub of Iloilo (Masskara and Dinagyang. WVTA2007BCD)

^^surreal but real,eheheh

From Lapsus http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/lapsus.htm

PARC REGENCY
PAVIA town is very fortunate to host Parc Regency’s Clubhouse, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on December 8, together with its adjoining 1,880-square meter covered multi-purpose gym.
The first class 1,000-square meter clubhouse is the biggest and most expensive and most beautiful building in the region.
There is also a 1,200-square m. kid and adult pools.
This new P88-Million “resort” will be the latest destination in Iloilo.
Developed through high-tech engineering design and structure, the 65-hectare state-of-the-art subdivision will constitute remarkable layers of growth in Iloilo.
Congrats to Mayor Cadio Gorrecita!
His sterling leadership and performance is part of a permanent legacy of his good name and reputation.

Iloilo bamboo gaining foothold
in domestic, foreign markets

ILOILO City – Through the Iloilo Kawayan (Bamboo) Week being held annually in the month of November, Iloilo’s bamboo is gaining foothold both in the domestic and foreign market.

The annual activity showcases Ilonggo ingenuity in developing quality products from bamboo materials.

For four years now, the Iloilo Kawayan Market showcases bamboo furniture, furnishings and construction / architectural materials, and the versatility of “hablon”, and indigenous fabric made particularly in the first Congressional District of Iloilo province.

“This is an annual event that was launched in 2004 by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI-Iloilo Office) in collaboration with the Local Government Units of the City and Province of Iloilo, the national government and the private sector,” said Diosdado Cadena Jr. of the DTI-Iloilo office, who is also the chairman of the Kawayan Market Week Executive Committee.

Cadena said they have also invited representatives from the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) which is based in China, to join during the bamboo symposium in order to provide a global awareness on the development of the bamboo industry.

The INBAR, Cadena said, is an international organization established by treaty in November 1997 aimed to improve the social, economic, and environmental benefits of bamboo and rattan.

Meanwhile, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Lito Atienza made known the Philippines’ efforts to continue with its role as one of the world’s best sources of bamboo and rattan during a forum among 34 countries that make up the INBAR held in Beijing, China recently.

The DENR press report disclosed that Atienza, citing studies by INBAR itself, said that the Philippines is now the world’s 4th exporter of bamboo and rattan products because of the many species grown here and innovative local designs.

He added that bamboo and rattan “must also be used, whenever applicable, in the ongoing rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems and idle production areas.”

The1997 Master Plan for the development of bamboo as a renewable and sustainable resource reported that there were 39,000 to 52,000 hectares (has.) of bamboo stand distributed as follows: 20,500-34,000 has. in the forest lands; 2,236 has. in government plantation; 3,037 has. of privately-owned plantations; and 13, 455 has. of “natural stands”.

A study made by DENR’s Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB) shows there are 62 species of bamboos in the Philippines, up from only 47 in 1991. A German-supported 1988 study also estimated total bamboo resources to be about 10.73 million linear meters, most of which are represented by climbing bamboos totaling 8,318 lineal meters, the DENR press report disclosed.

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo5.htm)

Florete gets KBP Lifetime Achievement Award

ILOILO City -- Media magnate Dr. Rogelio M. Florete was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).

Dr. Florete was given the distinction because of the phenomenal success of Bombo Radyo Philippines with 43 AM and FM Stations nationwide.

The President / Chief Executive Officer of Bombo Radyo Philippines was cited by KBP during the Golden Dove Awards held at the Oxford Hotel, Clark Field, Pampanga which coincided with the KBP's Annual Top Level Management Conference(TLMC), on Friday, November 16, 2007.

In receiving the award, Dr. Florete thanked his colleagues in the media for the KBP Lifetime Achievement Award which he accepted with all humility.

“Nothing is sweeter, no award is gratifying than accepting a Lifetime Achievement Award from your fellow brodkasters and leaders of the media industry in the Philippines,” Dr. Florete said.

The KBP Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award given by KBP to individuals who have contributed to the growth and vigor of the media industry.

For the past 15 years, there were 11 individuals cited including Eugenio Lopez Jr. (ABS-CBN), Abelardo Yabut Sr. (NBC), Henry Canoy (RMN), Fred Elizalde (MBC) and Menardo Jimenez (GMA), among the old hands in the industry.

Bombo Radyo Philippines, though yet to establish an AM station in Metro Manila, has built a name and has carved its niche into the national consciousness with a strong recall by a vast audience and following in 26 key cities nationwide.

Under his watch, Bombo Radyo Philippines became the No.1 radio network in the country -- an exemplary success for a “promdi” (from the province) radio network that was born in Iloilo City.

Dr. Florete's hands-on management, passion for excellence and hard work are the hallmarks behind of Bombo Radyo Philippines’ unique programing and on air execution that has made it a byword among radio listeners nationwide from Tuguegarao City in the top north to General Santos City in the bottom south.

The famous shout that reverberates in the airlanes says it all - “Basta Radyo . . . Bombo!”

source: Panay News (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo1.htm)

Renewable energy advocates open to coal, too

EVEN supporters of renewable energy are not opposed to the establishment of coal-fired power plants.

Prof. Rowaldo R. del Mundo of the University of the Philippines said they are not entirely against coal-fired power plants as sources of electricity.

Del Mundo, Energy Engineering Program coordinator of UP, presented last week the so-called Visayas Clean Power Scenario (VCPS) at the Iloilo Business Hotel.

The VCPS is a study facilitated by the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Foundation.

Del Mundo said what they are advocating is an aggressive development of renewable sources of energy in the country which can be done by providing incentives to entities that will develop renewable energy sources.

But the VCPS will put the responsibility of tapping renewable sources on the government.

Environmentalist groups are opposing the establishment of a coal-fired power plant in La Paz, Iloilo City citing purported health and ecological risks.

Iloilo City mayor Jerry Treñas and Vice Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said they are open to all kinds of energy sources as long as there are interested private investors.

Treñas said there is an imperative need to put up additional sources of electricity with the rapid economic growth of the city.

The mayor said additional electricity must be available when property developer Megaworld puts up the Iloilo Business Plaza on the old airport lot in Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

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

That's right, amigo. Well done for Trenas and his administration. They're definitely making a good impression of what's in Iloilo City at present.

Here's some of Trenas slogan for Iloilo City:

"Onward Iloilo"
"Progressive Iloilo"
"Iloilo - The NeXt Big Thing"
All the best to our good mayor of Iloilo City. He's nor only a man with a vision but a man of work. Congratulations to Mayor Jerry Trenas for the job's well done ! :banana::banana:

congratulations to your wonderful website! Well done, Pacific!
Indeed, a wonderful website, Pacific.

guys... someone is copying almost every photo and article from Iloilo Onfoot... she did not even gave me the credits. the big problem is that I can't tell her because she is using multiply and that u can't comment on a multiply thinggy if you're not a member...

please take a look at this http://orangecup.multiply.com/ and click on the 'discover iloilo' and you'll see everything that she copied.
has she god an email? You can send her a message or anything. She needs to be told off, one way or the other.

WHERE’S THE MONEY?
Not enough funds for Metro Iloilo-Guimaras infra
By Jeehan V. Fernandez

ONLY half of the required funding is available for vital infrastructure projects of Metro Iloilo and Guimaras (MIG).

The projects include the improvement road networks and seaport, water and power supply, and solid waste management.

“Effective infrastructure services provision is a key to realizing the vision for a progressive MIG region,” said an urban development study on the MIG.

This has been the underlying theme of the integrated urban and regional infrastructure plan project, a package assistance to the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Economic Development Council (MIGEDC) funded by Australian Agency for International Development’s (AusAid) Local Governance Development Program (LGDP).

The project, which commenced July and will end December, supports integrated urban infrastructure development as a key strategy to create greater economic benefits from public and private sector investments.

Experts from Consultants for Comprehensive Environmental Planning Inc. (Concep) have been commissioned to undertake the study.

For the past months, the consultants under the supervision of MIGEDC have conducted interviews with various groups of stakeholders, held workshops and focus group discussions to develop proposals for improved coordination, planning and implementation of plans and programs in the MIG.

As a major culminating activity of the project, MIGEDC, LGDP officials and the consultants met with local chief executives during the mayors’ infrastructure forum at Days Hotel here weeks ago.

The discussion focused on MIG infrastructure framework plan, priority infrastructure program, sector studies and proposals to implement the study’s recommendations.

Heads and key decision makers in the MIG like governor, mayors, representatives of national agencies, academe, business sector, non-government organizations and the media attended the meeting.

The Concep assessed that initial findings of the study, MIG Integrated Urban and Regional Infrastructure, reveals that the funding required for on-going and proposed projects in MIG between 2007-2010 amounts to approximately P30 billion while the level of resources available for same period is P14 billion only.

“Clearly, there is a mismatch between what the government wants to do and the resources to do it,” the consultant firm stressed in a statement.

The study conducted by AusAid’s LGDP suggests that a system of prioritization across the metro area be used as a guide by the local government units (LGUs) to implement the more urgent projects ahead of other investments to get the maximum benefit from such infrastructures.

MIGEDC, the coordinating body composed of Iloilo City, Sta. Barbara, San Miguel, Oton, Leganes and Guimaras, is guiding LGUs on the priority investments across the metro.

“Many of the previous actions have been reactive. We have to adopt pro-active measures now,” said Iloilo City mayor Jerry Treñas who chairs the MIGEDC.

The council is building its capability to coordinate implementation of strategic projects and influence development in the desired direction.

MIGEDC is currently reviewing the infrastructure framework plan that determines how MIG is going to grow in the next several years and the interventions that should be introduced to avoid the pitfalls that have affected other rapidly urbanizing areas.

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

All the best to our good mayor of Iloilo City. He's nor only a man with a vision but a man of work. Congratulations to Mayor Jerry Trenas for the job's well done ! :banana::banana:


Indeed, a wonderful website, Pacific.


has she god an email? You can send her a message or anything. She needs to be told off, one way or the other.

i sent her a message and we talked about it on YM, she gave me the credits na.;)

ANOTHER POWER PLANT IN ILOILO !!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

DMCI unit taps lenders for Panay plant

DMCI Power Corp., a wholly-owned unit of DMCI Holdings Inc., is tapping foreign and local lenders for its planned multimillion-dollar coal-fired generating facility on Panay Island.

Nestor Dadivas, DMCI Power president, said the company will break ground for the 100 megawatt plant in Conception, Iloilo, in the coming months.

“We hope to get financial closing soon,” he said.

First Gen Corp. was earlier dangling the project as a joint venture but so far no agreement has come out of the talks.

The proposed facility, which is estimated to cost about $120 million, is expected to diversify the energy source of Panay, which is heavily reliant on diesel-based plants and some geothermal facilities from neighboring Negros Island.

The new plant will use coal from Semirara Mining Corp., the country’s largest coal producer and another unit of DMCI Holdings.
--Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

source: Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/nov/19/yehey/business/20071119bus11.html)

^^what a wonderful piece, cool!

agree! i admire samwise"s writing style!:) his analyses on many issues are always apt complemented by his excellent writing. i happened to visit his blog site and liked what i saw.

ANOTHER POWER PLANT IN ILOILO !!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

DMCI unit taps lenders for Panay plant

DMCI Power Corp., a wholly-owned unit of DMCI Holdings Inc., is tapping foreign and local lenders for its planned multimillion-dollar coal-fired generating facility on Panay Island.

Nestor Dadivas, DMCI Power president, said the company will break ground for the 100 megawatt plant in Conception, Iloilo, in the coming months.

“We hope to get financial closing soon,” he said.

First Gen Corp. was earlier dangling the project as a joint venture but so far no agreement has come out of the talks.

The proposed facility, which is estimated to cost about $120 million, is expected to diversify the energy source of Panay, which is heavily reliant on diesel-based plants and some geothermal facilities from neighboring Negros Island.

The new plant will use coal from Semirara Mining Corp., the country’s largest coal producer and another unit of DMCI Holdings.
--Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

source: Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/nov/19/yehey/business/20071119bus11.html)

some piece of good news here, finally! after a rather long drawn out battle between the protagonists of this coal plant issue!

From Lapsus http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/lapsus.htm

PARC REGENCY
PAVIA town is very fortunate to host Parc Regency’s Clubhouse, which is scheduled to be inaugurated on December 8, together with its adjoining 1,880-square meter covered multi-purpose gym.
The first class 1,000-square meter clubhouse is the biggest and most expensive and most beautiful building in the region.
There is also a 1,200-square m. kid and adult pools.
This new P88-Million “resort” will be the latest destination in Iloilo.
Developed through high-tech engineering design and structure, the 65-hectare state-of-the-art subdivision will constitute remarkable layers of growth in Iloilo.
Congrats to Mayor Cadio Gorrecita!
His sterling leadership and performance is part of a permanent legacy of his good name and reputation.


^^is this new subv? must have slip my mind, amo ini ang guin post anay ni chy w/ pics? anybody has a new pic of this,especially the clubhouse?

ANOTHER POWER PLANT IN ILOILO !!! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

DMCI unit taps lenders for Panay plant

DMCI Power Corp., a wholly-owned unit of DMCI Holdings Inc., is tapping foreign and local lenders for its planned multimillion-dollar coal-fired generating facility on Panay Island.

Nestor Dadivas, DMCI Power president, said the company will break ground for the 100 megawatt plant in Conception, Iloilo, in the coming months.

“We hope to get financial closing soon,” he said.

First Gen Corp. was earlier dangling the project as a joint venture but so far no agreement has come out of the talks.

The proposed facility, which is estimated to cost about $120 million, is expected to diversify the energy source of Panay, which is heavily reliant on diesel-based plants and some geothermal facilities from neighboring Negros Island.

The new plant will use coal from Semirara Mining Corp., the country’s largest coal producer and another unit of DMCI Holdings.
--Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo

source: Manila Times (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2007/nov/19/yehey/business/20071119bus11.html)

^^so, they will still construct this one? eventhough Iloilo City is going to build one inside the city already? this one will use "clean cool" technology also? ka kontrobersyal ini nga site sa concepcion.

^^what a wonderful piece, cool!

agree! i admire samwise"s writing style!:) his analyses on many issues are always apt complemented by his excellent writing. i happened to visit his blog site and liked what i saw.

Thanks for the compliments, Guys. :)

^^ It realy is good. :okay: It had me on goosebumps! Why don't you try writing that on a national daily or a local daily so the Ilonggo people may know this wonderful masterpiece. :)

Anyway, there's an upcoming storm along the way but thank God it hasn't rained that hard but it has been very cold here.

Municipality of Santa Barbara, Iloilo

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/2/photos/120/orig/77/Image00074.jpg?et=JEplgj%2BIEy6HvsrTR%2Cv%2BIA

SSCers, You'll be the judge. Look closely on the new skin color of Dinagyang tribes:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/9/photos/121/orig/118/Image00076.jpg?et=Y1IS2QJP%2C8Mb0wGMZ4qIgw
Which do you prefer, black or dark brown?

IMO, I so miss the black ones. Although the color of the Ati is dark brown but the tradition of Dinagyang, being rooted from Ibajay Aklan's Ati-Ati Festival, would still be black. Black eversince. Lets see this year on what will be the critic's and the audience's reaction.

^^ Black still works for me but dark brown is ok as well.

SSCers, You'll be the judge. Look closely on the new skin color of Dinagyang tribes:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/9/photos/121/orig/118/Image00076.jpg?et=Y1IS2QJP%2C8Mb0wGMZ4qIgw
Which do you prefer, black or dark brown?

I love the black color berns. :) So original...daw ka atiatihan gid. :)