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Fundador

December 28th, 2007, 03:56 AM

‘GLOOMY NEW YEAR’
Treñas demands enough power for city

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

IT was a black Christmas for Iloilo City—literally.

And Mayor Jerry Treñas does not want the same scenario to happen on New Year’s Eve.

He was referring to the two-hour blackout that struck the metropolis Christmas Day, Dec. 25, from 6pm-8pm when people were supposed to celebrate the festivity.

The mayor said he talked with officials of Panay Electric Co. (Peco) and Panay Power Corp. (PPC) Wednesday to get a clear picture of the blackout incident that spoiled the party mood of the public.

But the city’s dim concern was not only limited here and had even reached the Malacañang.

Treñas added he had talked with Coordinated with National Transmission Corp. (Transco) president Art Aguilar relative to the power interruption.

“I talked with Aguilar three times and he was very apologetic. It was a black Christmas in the city as I also informed Presidential Management Staff Cerge Remonde and Department of Energy secretary Angelo Reyes of the blackout,” he told reporters.

“The initial findings showed that three clamps of Transco’s one transmission line were stolen,” Treñas said.

Transco transmits some 15 MW from National Power Corp. (NPC) to Peco, the sole distributor in the city, thus the electrical trip off.

The rest of Peco’s peak demand of 76 MW is being supplied by PPC.

Treñas said he has also coordinated with Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) director Senior Supt. Wesley Barayuga and La Paz PNP chief Senior Insp. Uldarico Garbanzos to secure the electrical lines here as “power thieves” might strike on busy and long Holidays.

Likewise, he said the cops are checking Transco lines in coordination with Transco department manager Rey Jaleco who reportedly noted pilferage of their line at Barangay Mansaya, Lapuz in La Paz district.

Treñas said he was also “blinded” by the Christmas blackout reason why he urged Peco to submit a written report.

“I asked for a written explanation—it’s a public interest so they should explain. As a mayor, I want to know what’s happening. I’m very much disappointed—I was really pissed off. It was a time to celebrate but all had been affected—it might happen on New Year’s Eve,” said Treñas.

Rotating brownouts were also experienced in the city yesterday but Treñas said he was uninformed.

“I don’t know about it—there was no report submitted to my office –that’s why we have installed emergency lights here,” he explained.

Meanwhile, Treñas has asked Peco and PPC to ensure continuous power for the remaining Holidays.

“We require them to come up with measures and system to ensure stable power supply in case of outages due to (Peco-NPC) interconnection—it should be sufficient to cover 15 MW (from NPC)—I think they can still do something on off-peak hours,” said Treñas. :):):)

Fundador

December 28th, 2007, 03:59 AM

DOH intensifies campaign vs. firecrackers

By Erly C. Garcia

Department of Health (DOH) in Western Visayas vows to intensify its campaign on Fourmula Kontra Paputok as the New Year's eve approaches.

DOH Regional Director Lydia Depra-Ramos, in a briefer sent to various media outlets, said victims of firecrackers have been increasing every year despite the campaign initiated by their department.

As such, she has called on the media, government organizations and local government units to join hands in creating public awareness on the hazards of firecrackers and pyrotechniques.

Ramos noted that every year children 10 years old and below comprise the bigger fraction of victims of fireworks and firecrackers. It is followed by youth and adolescents, 11 to 20 years old.

Because of this, Ramos said the children and the adolescents must be closely guided by parents and caregivers. She added that firecrackers and pyrotechnics should not be sold or made available to said age groups.

DOH data showed that there was a tremendous increase in firecrackers and pyrotechnics victims in year 2003, at 77 persons, compared to that of 2002 which only registered 22 victims.

In year 2004 victims again increased registering 88 firecrackers injuries. The record decreased to 70 victims in 2005 but again went up to 78 victims in year 2006.

Another 2006 data from DOH showed that the triangle, locally known "triangulo", caused the most firecracker injuries at 32%. It is followed by "camara" at 27%.

As to involvement, 69% of firecracker injuries comprise active users while only 31% comprise passive users.

DOH also noted that every year since 2003 there were victims of stray bullets during the New Year's eve revelry. In 2003 they registered two victims, 2004 one victim, 2005 three victims and 2006 one victim.

Ramos also reiterated that Watusi is already banned from the market as per memorandum of the Firearms and Explosives Division of the Philippine National Police dated January 17, 2002.

Ramos added DOH will be declaring a Code White Alert this December 31 and January 1of the following year to all DOH hospitals to ensure prompt emergency services to injured patients.

The director further urged the public to celebrate the new year with trumpets and other non-harmful objects instead of firecrackers and pyrotechnics.

It can be noted that the DOH hopes to totally eliminate the use of firecrackers and pyrotechnics by the year 2010.

habagatcentral1

December 28th, 2007, 04:00 AM

^^ Ti, JC ikaw lang ang napikon sini? Even the mayor was pissed off, as always with PECO.

IMPRESARIO

December 28th, 2007, 04:19 AM

hay naku berns, may Heartrate increases and my blood pressure shoots up everytime i see news about PECO and brown-outs in IC. Grrrrr!!!

lewdsaint

December 28th, 2007, 05:14 AM

:ohno:Hay indi na lang ako magkomentar kay sobra man kaugot ko sa brownout sang nagligad nga adlaw!

boy muscovado

December 28th, 2007, 05:15 AM

^^ I hope to go to Islas Gigantes up north. An undeclared archaeological site and a lagoon and a beach is waiting, hehe!!

Been there in 2001...the lagoon is called "Ang Tangke" of South Gigante island.....very enchanting...sarap mag skinny dipping but be wary, malalim ang ibang areas......:)

habagatcentral1

December 28th, 2007, 05:18 AM

^^ Yupyup. The locals there advised about that. The lagoon is quite deceiving and a popular belief there that during the feast of St. John The Baptist, that's the time that the water level rises drastically.

lewdsaint

December 28th, 2007, 05:29 AM

Ari na! Ginpalab-ot na sa Congress ang problema naton!

PECO:bash:

House probe urged on frequent power outages in Iloilo city

By David Israel Sinay
Visayas Bureau
First Posted 03:14pm (Mla time) 12/27/2007

ILOILO CITY -- The Iloilo City council has approved a resolution urging the House of Representatives, through the city's lone congressman, Raul Gonzalez Jr., to conduct an investigation on the frequent power interruption in the city.

Gonzalez said that he would initiate the move if the Panay Electric Company (PECo) would keep ignoring its responsibilities to consumers.

The approval of the resolution seeking an investigation of the PECo, the city's lone power distributor, came Wednesday in the wake of several power interruptions that occurred in the city on December 25.

PECo sources the bulk of its energy from Panay Power Corp. (PPC) with the rest coming from the National Power Corporation (Napocor).

Last year, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) had ordered PECo to look for alternative sources of energy to augment the unreliable power supply of PPC.

During the Iloilo City council's regular session on Wednesday, Councilor Eldrid Antiquera criticized PECo's irresponsibility for failing to inform the public of the causes of the power outages.

Antequerra noted that the unannounced brownout that occurred on Tuesday in a large area of Iloilo City disrupted masses, family reunions, and Christmas parties.

The Christmas day brownout lasted for several hours. But even before Tuesday, the city residents have been experiencing several unannounced brownouts, Antequera said.

Mayor Jerry Treñas also expressed disappointment. "[PECo] must provide stable and continuous power supply," Treñas said.

Treñas said that National Transmission Corporation president Art Aguilar informed him that the transmission line PECo used to source power from National Power Corp. conked out "because the clamps were stolen," causing the blackout Tuesday.

PECo information staff Amanda Garcia said the company only had three days of scheduled power interruptions announced this month although there were several brownouts and blackouts experienced by city residents.

Randy Pastolero, special assistant to the PECo president/chief executive officer, said that a blackout occurred around 9 a.m. on December 25 that lasted for about half an hour.

Pastolero added that a four-hour blackout also occurred in the evening of the same day.

He explained that the problem was in the transmission of power from Napocor. Instead of having a direct and independent connection, PECo utilizes PPC lines for transmission, Pastolero said.

As a result, every time Napocor incurs power interruption from the grid, PECo suffers, he added.

Pastolero said PECo would be setting up additional equipment to improve the company's capability to supply power.

Link : http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=109030

habagatcentral1

December 28th, 2007, 05:36 AM

^^ Aroo, daw indi na gid ako magpati sa mga ginahambal ni Pastolero ah. NAPOCOR as a scapegoat? Please! Its so cliché!

Its good that Cong. Gonzales is making this move and so is the city council. Nakabatyag gali gid sila sang kahilinit ukon inconvenience. Basi natak-an na guro sila bakal gas para sa ila generators nila, hehehe!!! :lol: The inconvenience PECO brings to the consumers is way too much already. Paying a very big amount for generation then where's the service.

I ask, is PECO really misunderstood or really finding a scapegoat to cover its very obvious and unreliable service? They have been a disgrace to this city already.

Pacific_leopard

December 28th, 2007, 08:24 AM

I just made this Sunset Churches Banner of Iloilo:)

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leii_tomo

December 28th, 2007, 09:16 AM

nice banner pacific!!!!:banana::banana::banana:

IMPRESARIO

December 28th, 2007, 11:52 AM

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Pic by: A.CHRIS FERNANDEZ

Department of Public Works and Highways says the Infante flyover will finally become operational by January 2008.

source: http://www.thenewstoday.info/

IMPRESARIO

December 28th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Friday, December 28, 2007
Ombudsman says flyover done by Monday
By Jay Dooma Balnig

TRUSTING Presidential Bridge Program's (PBP) assurance, Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas, Pelagio Apostol said the Infante flyover would be done at the end of the year or on December 31, Monday.

Apostol said this was the assurance of Emil Sadain, Executive Director of PBP, the flyover sponsor, during an inquiry on the status of the same project.

Apostol during a meeting with the press Thursday said the completion of the project failed to comply with its original timetable, which was September 2007.

The first flyover in the city was initially assembled last April 10, 2007, said Apostol.

He revealed that the construction was stopped last July 4 following the Department of Public Works and Highway's (DPWH) report that its contractor/supplier, Mabey and Johnson, Ltd., failed to conform to the latter's requirement on material quality or Quality Assurance.

The DPWH thereby found that the said contractor breached its contract.

Apostol quoted Sadain of saying that Mabey and Johnson had to fully comply with the said requirement before the DPWH's Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) prior to the start of the new construction.

The DPWH found that the design used by the supplier/contractor do not meet the required tensile strength or unacceptable.

Sadain says, "The department is now taking recognizant of the importance of early completion of the Infante flyover and the recommendation of the joint report to pursue the construction of the said flyover provided that the remedial measures are initiated at the critical points of the structure."

What was not known is if the contractor could finish the project by the end of the year, which is three days to go.

Mabey and Johnson Ltd. could not be reached for comment as of press time.

source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ilo/2007/12/28/news/ombudsman.says.flyover.done.by.monday.html

eonynx

December 28th, 2007, 02:44 PM

^^we'll see this then!

eonynx

December 28th, 2007, 02:45 PM

‘2007 a record year for investments’

By Jeehan V. Fernandez

THE year 2007 saw private investments coming in droves to Iloilo City, said Mayor Jerry Treñas.

“It is a record and a banner year for investments,” Treñas assessed the passing year while referring to the entry of giant call centers in the metropolis.

The mayor explained the city is becoming a hotspot for call centers with more prospective investors signifying interest to expand their operations here.

Treñas is optimistic that TeleTech will open at SM City and three other call center firms are expected to start operating by January 2008.

On top of it, he boasted of the “biggest investment” courtesy of giant real estate developer Megaworld Corp. pouring in P1.5 billion to develop the 54-hectare old airport property in Mandurriao district.

Megaworld executive director and senior vice-president Kingson Sian said they envision the Iloilo Business Park as “a live-work-play-learn community” hosting business process outsourcing (BPO) offices, residential units, hotels, convention center, commercial and retail outlets, skills training center, and recreational facilities.

“These investments will really turn into employment opportunities for the people. Works will be available during construction stage and sustainable jobs ultimately,” stressed Treñas.

Megaworld is expected to propel the call center “hit” even as it has vowed to put Iloilo in the world map of rising BPO industry.

The BPO sector includes call centers, medical and legal transcriptions, software development, architecture and animation using state-of-the-art computer technology.

“One of the key factors for success is manpower availability. We are very satisfied with the quality of labor and there are lots of universities here as what we need. Major telecom players are already established here. There’s no reason why not Iloilo in the world map of BPO,” Sian exclaimed.

He was referring to Cebu, Pasig and Baguio that have been cited as among world’s emerging BPO centers.

“Iloilo City is hot for call centers. For the next few months, there’s this ‘rush’ in call center investments. A huge human resources requirement search is evident on streamers posted all over the city announcing job fairs of various call center companies,” said Treñas.

He said call center company Western Wats Philippines eyes by January the opening of 2,000 initial seats and another 2,000 for expansion which translates to at least 3,000 new jobs.

Treñas also revealed the prospects of call center firms Sutherland Global and Sitel that have planned to branch out in the city by next year.

He asserted that there are available areas for call center locators including parking area of Robinson’s Place Iloilo which could accommodate 4,000 seats and Amigo Mall’s second floor with another 4,000 seats.

These spaces have been registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) which offers several tax incentives for investors.
:banana:

a fitting yearender report!:)

eonynx

December 28th, 2007, 02:50 PM

death327

December 28th, 2007, 04:37 PM

hay naku berns, may Heartrate increases and my blood pressure shoots up everytime i see news about PECO and brown-outs in IC. Grrrrr!!!

Well well well... ako ginahighblood diri kay pirme brownout.... grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

Putik na PECO na yan :bash:

death327

December 28th, 2007, 04:38 PM

I just made this Sunset Churches Banner of Iloilo:)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/banner-1.jpg

It's cool gian.

habagatcentral1

December 28th, 2007, 06:03 PM

Well well well... ako ginahighblood diri kay pirme brownout.... grrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!
Putik na PECO na yan :bash:

Have the blackouts investigated by the Congress or whatever it is. It is becoming useless for the power sector to do it.

IMPRESARIO

December 28th, 2007, 10:10 PM

I just made this Sunset Churches Banner of Iloilo:)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/banner-1.jpg

^^nice gian ,very nice! :okay:

Fundador

December 29th, 2007, 04:48 AM

PPC explains side on blackouts

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE series of blackouts that hit Iloilo City on Christmas Day was not a problem of capacity on the part of Panay Power Corp. but was caused by problems in the lines of the National Transmission Corp. (Transco).

This was the explanation of Engr. Adrian Moncada, vice president for commercial of Global Business Power Corp. (GBPC) which operates PPC.

Moncada said the PPC plant at Brgy. Ingore, La Paz was in full running condition when Transco encountered problems with its lines at Brgy. Loboc, La Paz.

Moncada said the outages happened after thieves stole the clamps which stabilize the Transco posts and transmission lines.

“After the clamps were stolen, it resulted in short circuits in the lines of Panay Electric Co. (Peco) and our own transmission line, thus the blackout. PPC was in full capacity at that time but how can we transmit power to the city when the lines are down?” Moncada said.

The GBPC executive said PPC and Peco personnel decided to isolate the Transco line around 7pm to prevent more blackouts from occurring.

“Our supply was affected because Transco was connected to our line with Peco. That is a technical requirement of Transco. We had to isolate the Transco line and connect to the old Peco line at Brgy. Mansaya to continue supplying electricity to the city,” Moncada explained.

Peco connected with Transco after the Energy Regulatory Commission ordered the distribution firm to buy electricity from the debt-saddled National Power Corp. to augment the city’s power requirements.

Moncada said PPC was not remiss in its responsibilities as they acted upon seeing the gravity of the problem.

“If we waited for Transco to fix its lines, more blackouts could have happened. But we decided to act so we can supply power to our consumers,” he added.

Fundador

December 29th, 2007, 04:51 AM

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As the New Year approaches, services of fortune tellers such as this lady are sought after by those who want to know if 2008 will bring them more luck. Even with the changing times, many Filipinos remain superstitious.(Photo by Tara Yap):):)(GUardian)

Fundador

December 29th, 2007, 04:53 AM

Mejorada raps SP for embarrassing Capitol execs

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

ILOILO provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada dropped a bomb on the opposition dominated Sangguniang Panlalawigan before the year 2007 ends.

In a letter to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan dated December 27, 2007, Mejorada lamented the way capitol executives were “harangued, harassed, intimidated, insulted or humiliated” by certain members of the legislative body.

He said such acts have become “obstacles to a smooth and harmonious working relationship between the executive branch and the Legislative Branch.”

Mejorada specifically referred to the hearings conducted by the committee on appropriations, which Suplico chairs, on the 2008 budget.

“A thorny issue that has cropped up is the undignified and humiliating treatment accorded several officials, including chiefs of hospitals, during committee hearings of that august body. These officials have complained about being harangued, harassed, intimidated, insulted or humiliated in the hands of certain members of the legislative body. Worse, they are treated like common criminals, tried and convicted without an opportunity to rebut allegations,” he said.

Mejorada said department heads should be treated accordingly since they “are career professionals, committed to public service, and apolitical.”

“Governors, Vice Governors and Board Members come and go every three years, but these officials remain with the institution, tirelessly pursuing their mission to uplift the people’s lives and contribute to the development of the province. At the very least, they are entitled to respect, courtesy and decent treatment,” Mejorada said.

Mejorada himself encountered a similar embracing situation when Suplico ordered him out of the hearing on the budget of the Office of the Governor.

“There is no room for ‘grandstanding’ in the task for economic development. Both the Executive and Legislative branches have to work as a team to achieve success in our common goals and aspirations. That can only happen in a healthy atmosphere of cooperation, mutual respect and friendship. We don’t have to agree on every issue. But, to borrow a familiar phrase, we can disagree without being disagreeable.” :ohno:

Fundador

December 29th, 2007, 04:57 AM

BIG BANG!

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In anticipation of the New Year, fireworks explode over the Iloilo Provincial Capitol. The spectacular fireworks show was organized by Iloilo Supermart and the Province of Iloilo. (Photo by Tara Yap)/Guardian

Fundador

December 29th, 2007, 05:03 AM

December 30 marks 111th year of Rizal martyrdom »

Dec 28, 2007 | By Janice

Iloilo City — On December 30, 2007, the country will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal.

Dr. Rizal, the country’s national hero was executed by firing squad on orders of Spanish authorities on December 30, 1896.

The Malacanang press report disclosed that Prsident Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will lead the nationwide commemoration of the death of the national hero on December 30, where she is scheduled to preside over the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal shrine in Baguio City.

President Arroyo has issued Administrative Order No. 214 designating the National Historical Institute (NHI) as the head of the National Organizing Committee for the observance of Dr. Rizal’s 111th anniversary of martyrdom.

“The entire country will be commemorating this momentous occasion and the NHI is the agency best fit to organize programs and activities in the observance of this significant event,” the President said in signing the A.O. No. 214 last December 17.

December 30 is a regular holiday observed nationwide per Presidential Proclamation No. 1353.
In Iloilo City, the flag-raising and wreath-laying activities will be held at the Plaza Libertad to be led by City Mayor Jerry Trenas and other city officials.The occasion’s guest speaker is Dr. Evelyn Tumambo, Vice-President for Research Extension and Training of West Visayas State University. (PIA)by T. Villavert
:):):)

IMPRESARIO

December 29th, 2007, 06:11 AM

death327

December 29th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Just wanna share the "old train" I discovered infront of Chevrolet Iloilo. He he he he... ang cool ng landscape nila sa harap.

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LordCarnal

December 29th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Launching of the book that catalogues the works of Fr. Dominador M. Bersales, OSA

About the artist

Dominador M. Bersales, OSA is from Iloilo. He is the curator of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño Museum. He handles personnel concerns at the shrine aside from his ministerial duties. In his extra time he continues his creative endeavors. Most of his previous posts involved parish pastoral works that brought him to a community of Overseas Filipino Workers in Milan in 2002, and collaborative efforts with the Augusitinians in New South Wales, Australia in 2004. He is celebrating his silver jubilee year and still counting.

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The book to be sold at P800 starting next week

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Some of Fr. Dominador M. Besares, OSA's works (ethno-iconography style)

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eonynx

December 29th, 2007, 03:06 PM

^^nice works!

eonynx

December 29th, 2007, 03:09 PM

eonynx

December 29th, 2007, 03:11 PM

I just made this Sunset Churches Banner of Iloilo:)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i62/Pacific_leopard/banner-1.jpg

:okay: very nice indeed! iba talaga pag may photographer's eye!

IMPRESARIO

December 29th, 2007, 03:52 PM

Fundador

December 30th, 2007, 09:28 AM

Ombudsman says flyover done by Monday
By Jay Dooma Balnig

TRUSTING Presidential Bridge Program's (PBP) assurance, Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas, Pelagio Apostol said the Infante flyover would be done at the end of the year or on December 31, Monday.

Apostol said this was the assurance of Emil Sadain, Executive Director of PBP, the flyover sponsor, during an inquiry on the status of the same project.

Apostol during a meeting with the press Thursday said the completion of the project failed to comply with its original timetable, which was September 2007.

The first flyover in the city was initially assembled last April 10, 2007, said Apostol.

He revealed that the construction was stopped last July 4 following the Department of Public Works and Highway's (DPWH) report that its contractor/supplier, Mabey and Johnson, Ltd., failed to conform to the latter's requirement on material quality or Quality Assurance.

The DPWH thereby found that the said contractor breached its contract.

Apostol quoted Sadain of saying that Mabey and Johnson had to fully comply with the said requirement before the DPWH's Bureau of Research and Standards (BRS) prior to the start of the new construction.

The DPWH found that the design used by the supplier/contractor do not meet the required tensile strength or unacceptable.

Sadain says, "The department is now taking recognizant of the importance of early completion of the Infante flyover and the recommendation of the joint report to pursue the construction of the said flyover provided that the remedial measures are initiated at the critical points of the structure."

What was not known is if the contractor could finish the project by the end of the year, which is three days to go.

Mabey and Johnson Ltd. could not be reached for comment as of press time.:):):)

COLLIN JASPER

December 30th, 2007, 11:21 AM

over land or sailing the seas,
christmas at home, what you'll most miss!

merry christmas @collin!:)

thanks bro!! happy new year too..///butterworth malaysia

habagatcentral1

December 30th, 2007, 01:13 PM

As early as December 30, 2007, let me greet you all:

Ciudad kag Probinsya sang Iloilo

happynewyear!!
malipayon kag mainuswagong bag-ong tu-ig sa tanan!!!
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
dungan kita mag-atubang sa bag-ong kasugdanan!!!

eonynx

December 30th, 2007, 03:31 PM

^^advance happy new year berns!:)

death327

December 30th, 2007, 03:53 PM

Iloilo Random Photos

My HS Alma Mater
Iloilo National High School

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Pallas Athena

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The Dungeon

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Luna Street

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McDo Luna Street infront of the street going to Iloilo Mission Hospital

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Doane Baptist Seminary

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The Details

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death327

December 30th, 2007, 03:57 PM

Iloilo Random Photos II

Villanueva Mansion
Along Bonifacio Drive

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The Details

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The Old and New
Along Bonifacio Drive

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Iloilo Rehabilitation Center

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4486.jpg

Now this is the question... how come we became the cleanest and greenest city and we have this?

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4477.jpg

eonynx

December 30th, 2007, 04:02 PM

^^im also a product of INHS @soul!:) that bola bola gate is nearly 100 years old if i'm not mistaken!

iloilocitykid

December 30th, 2007, 04:14 PM

^^ So am I.. there's four of us here that's INHS grad..

So far, it's a very outstanding school with so many achievements like being the number secondary school of the country for 2001, SEAMEO recipient (only school in the country), Bola Bola has been shown in the rest of South east Asia, Intel Science Fair winners, etc..

Most credits go to Dr. Riza Amaguin..:cheers:

death327

December 30th, 2007, 04:29 PM

Iloilo Random Photos III
Muelle Loney and Iloilo River Series

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Iloilo Custom House

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Capitol by the River

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IMPRESARIO

December 30th, 2007, 04:34 PM

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4486.jpg

^^maganda itong gawing museum,restore nila tapos lagyan lang nila ng glass-like pyramid ala Louvre,Paris yung open space, tapos guiba-in ang fence. :okay:

IMPRESARIO

December 30th, 2007, 04:41 PM

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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4467.jpg

^^i like the woodwork on these two bulidings.

IMPRESARIO

December 30th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Now this is the question... how come we became the cleanest and greenest city and we have this?

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4477.jpg

^^
answer: hindi nadaanan nang mga inspectors, let alone regular pedestrians. :lol:

but look at Luna St. looks clean naman. :okay:

Luna Street

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McDo Luna Street infront of the street going to Iloilo Mission Hospital

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BYAHILO

December 30th, 2007, 04:56 PM

weeee i miss inhs!! ahihi

IMPRESARIO

December 30th, 2007, 04:57 PM

^^why eric, grad ka rin dyan?

death327

December 30th, 2007, 04:59 PM

Iloilo Random Photos IV
SM City Iloilo Fireworks Display

(sensya na sa quality pangit... he he he he... need to learn more how to capture moments like this.)

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IMPRESARIO

December 30th, 2007, 05:04 PM

^^Wow soul, nice! thanks for the fab pics. :okay:

death327

December 30th, 2007, 05:23 PM

^^im also a product of INHS @soul!:) that bola bola gate is nearly 100 years old if i'm not mistaken!

Cool! :D A lot of things changed already in INHS. Dr. Amaguin is no longer the principal of the school. And Dagyaw dance group I guess is no longer active.

However we have a lot of schools already, SSC (Special Science Class), School for the Arts, and School of the Future.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4461.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4467.jpg

^^i like the woodwork on these two bulidings.

Same here. :D

hmmp

December 30th, 2007, 06:11 PM

ako man from INHS

habagatcentral1

December 30th, 2007, 06:41 PM

Iloilo Random Photos II
Now this is the question... how come we became the cleanest and greenest city and we have this?

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4477.jpg

EEwww!!! :ohno::ohno: Thats the purpose of those unused white elephant pedestrian overpasses, either its a dumpsite, jer-jer site or condo sang mga Ati. :bash: The one who's creating traffic are not the pedestrians of Doane and Capitol, but the jeepney drivers waiting. Such a waste of money. :no:

habagatcentral1

December 30th, 2007, 06:44 PM

Iloilo Random Photos IV
SM City Iloilo Fireworks Display

(sensya na sa quality pangit... he he he he... need to learn more how to capture moments like this.)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4610.jpg

Fabulous shots. I think there were fireworks display held also several days ago at the Capitol in partnership of The Atrium./

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4646.jpg

I like this one. Reminds me of the Philippine colours and the flag itself. :okay:

potatomasher

December 30th, 2007, 09:03 PM

chymera00

December 30th, 2007, 10:55 PM

chymera00

December 30th, 2007, 10:57 PM

Here's my pics of the fireworks display of SM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/2149234789_9a4df3d624.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2149236047_740d2e486e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/2149235777_85421d5592.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2149235463_1273337878.jpg

The one by Iloilo Supermart was better IMO

chymera00

December 30th, 2007, 10:58 PM

Muelle at Night

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2150027406_a132184da6.jpg

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Tatoy's

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iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 01:09 AM

^^ Galing! I miss Tatoy's. I hope they start a make over. The place seems to be a bit dull to me now.

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 01:30 AM

Regarding Figaro..there's nobody drinking there. Although people buy their cakes, but nobody seems to sit in those seats to drink coffee.

Maybe because it's too expensive and the location is far from where there are lots of people. What will happen to Starbucks then?

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 04:15 AM

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 04:16 AM

Here's my pics of the fireworks display of SM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2149236047_740d2e486e.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2341/2149235777_85421d5592.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2378/2149235463_1273337878.jpg

The one by Iloilo Supermart was better IMO

^^Fab shots chy! Magaling magaling magaling! :applause::applause::applause:

steadyasweroll

December 31st, 2007, 04:20 AM

Happy New Year to all... nice pics...

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 04:43 AM

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2760/2bjbxnyrhi2.jpg
pic courtesy of soulmaker :)

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 05:13 AM

‘Coal-fired power plant a
must in Iloilo by 2008’

ILOILO City – A coal-fired power plant must be established in Iloilo by 2008 to avert a power crisis in the province and in other parts of Region 6, according to National Transmission Corporation (Transco) Department Manager Rey H. Jaleco.

Based on their technical study, Jaleco said that more than the other possible sources of power, it is the coal-fired that is the most viable for Western Visayas.

He said that using diesel would be very expensive, geothermal would not be sufficient and hydro might turn out not so reliable in the long run.

The Transco manager said that there is now high technology that could lessen the pollution and protect the populace from the emission of coal-fired power plants.

He contended that to attract more investors in the area, there should be reliable power supply. He cited the Megaworld, a major investment here in Iloilo City, which is forecasted to be needing 100 megawatts of power by 2012.

Jaleco said social acceptability on the coal-fired power plant, however, has to be obtained soon so that the power problem could be resolved.

Transco will be ready to accommodate bigger capacity load once its Inter-Panay connection project that is undergoing bidding on its North Panay Backbone is completed by 2010.

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/iloilo4.htm

death327

December 31st, 2007, 05:19 AM

^^ I saw in front of St Clements Church two signs opposing the construction of the Coal Plants.

death327

December 31st, 2007, 05:21 AM

Ako man INHS alumni ^_^

I had the chance to witness the fireworks display in the Capitol by Iloilo Supermart. When it started we were still in McDonalds eating, so I wasn't able to go out of the Atrium Building, instead I went to homestore in hopes of getting a good view. Unfortunately, I didn't have a good shot because of all the smoke and wires but I could see that the fireworks were really great.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2029/2150029516_29c6cd23a9.jpg

Cool man siya giyapon tan-awon bisan may wires. Bilib na gid ko sa imo chy... take note hindi pa Dslr ang imo nga ginagamit. Ano na ayhan pagDLSR na ginagamit mo. :) magaling magaling :applause: :applause: :applause:

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 05:26 AM

^^ I saw in front of St Clements Church two signs opposing the construction of the Coal Plants.

And one in the Jaro Cathedral. The Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Jaro) opposes the construction...IMO, its the health concern that bothers them much since we have the mindset that coal is dirty (literally). But I don't know how to enlighten the clergy regarding this issue.

We need more educational campaigns for this issue that reaches to broader public, because one of the components of infrastructure construction is social acceptance.

death327

December 31st, 2007, 05:30 AM

^^ Di bala pila na ka hearing sessions ang ila gin-obra. I believe Berns the clergies are closed minded and they cannot/couldn't absorb the eventual benefits of this.

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 05:35 AM

^^ A ok. I understand na. But it is the masses or the people who will decide. If I was the one to follow, the coal must go on. I had it with this power interruptions (may it be orchestrated or there really is a problem). Such a big mess for the consumers. For us in ILECO, we need better service too although quite compensated with cheaper power. It is the PECO consumers that I'm worried about...they're paying P8-P10 per kilowatt hour generation charge yet they don't feel the worth of their payments with PECO's lousy service and frequent blackouts. I thought interconnecting with NAPOCOR would ensure a more reliable and quite affordable electricity service (as promised last year?) but it has gone to worse. :no:

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 06:18 AM

Wow nice pictures... :-)

I kind of hating the New Year a little...Some people are abusing the opportunity to light up firecrackers even at the wee hours of dawn. My eardrums are kind of getting overused to the inconsiderate folks who light up big calibered firecrackers and the whole neighborhood is complaining but barangay officials are no working to solve this problem. Is it time for Iloilo City to follow Davao's ban of firecrackers?

Pasalamat ka gani because Iloilo's firecrackers (although they are still at par with the rest of the Philippines when it comes to bloody hands and noise too, hehe!!)...I hope that "boga" is still unknown there (boga - PVC pipe guns that is more powerful than a 5-star...inspired from the bamboo cannons of the countryside) because they tend to shatter glass at most, hehe!! :D

Regarding Figaro..there's nobody drinking there. Although people buy their cakes, but nobody seems to sit in those seats to drink coffee.

Maybe because it's too expensive and the location is far from where there are lots of people. What will happen to Starbucks then?

Figaro might be testing the waters of Iloilo given that we have this general mentality that "Why drink coffee for P100 if you can just drink up with that for P60 or less or even free?" We're quite marot when it comes to luxury stuff except fiestas, IMO. Most of the high-end brands don't thrive that much with the present middle class that we have, however it might change if IT sector and the powerful younger middle-class spending (especially the rise of the call center yuppies) can make the market of Iloilo revolving with these high-end and expensive luxuries.

Regarding Starbucks, I'm wondering how can they be successful in Iloilo given our present middle-class that resorts to invest their money either at the bank, real estate, ukay-ukay, and especially food and fiestas? At first, I would believe that they'll be more successful in Bacolod than in Iloilo, but again, if given the employment to the youth...since most of them don't have anything to spend (given a call-center salary rate), again the rise of the young professional market. Given Megaworld will be starting early 2008.

By the way, Whyte texted me earlier. The flyover is now operational/open. Hopefully (please so help me God) it will ease out the traffic situation in Diversion Road-General Luna-MH Del Pilar and Infante Streets.

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 06:34 AM

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 06:35 AM

^^well, alam mo naman ang mga ilonggo, we don't splurge on those things that much. In terms of spending, ilonggos are still a bit conservative in spending their money and spending it wisely. Or hindi lang talaga big coffee drinkers tayo? IMO.

We're wise spenders, IMO and in my observation. In terms of spending, we're a bit baget and we save it a lot on banks. I call it being simple yet being wise. If you can buy a shirt sold for P200 in Diamond Dept Store whereas a similar shirt is being sold for P500 in SM, then we'd choose that in Diamond.

Also, we're coffee savy too. It's just that their coffee is too expensive, though we can afford, but we opt not to. It's still coffee, the difference is the name. :cheers:

^^ A ok. I understand na. But it is the masses or the people who will decide. If I was the one to follow, the coal must go on. I had it with this power interruptions (may it be orchestrated or there really is a problem). Such a big mess for the consumers. For us in ILECO, we need better service too although quite compensated with cheaper power. It is the PECO consumers that I'm worried about...they're paying P8-P10 per kilowatt hour generation charge yet they don't feel the worth of their payments with PECO's lousy service and frequent blackouts. I thought interconnecting with NAPOCOR would ensure a more reliable and quite affordable electricity service (as promised last year?) but it has gone to worse. :no:

AFAIK, the biz group and the transport group hae full support in this coal plant. Probably even the residents here do. WE share your sentiments that we are sick of the constant brownouts. Even in Christmas, they cut off the power...:bash: Christmas lights guid ang Iloilo.

I've also noticed Mandurriao experiences more brownouts than other districts..:ohno:

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 06:38 AM

Pasalamat ka gani because Iloilo's firecrackers (although they are still at par with the rest of the Philippines when it comes to bloody hands and noise too, hehe!!)...I hope that "boga" is still unknown there (boga - PVC pipe guns that is more powerful than a 5-star...inspired from the bamboo cannons of the countryside) because they tend to shatter glass at most, hehe!! :D

Figaro might be testing the waters of Iloilo given that we have this general mentality that "Why drink coffee for P100 if you can just drink up with that for P60 or less or even free?" We're quite marot when it comes to luxury stuff except fiestas, IMO. Most of the high-end brands don't thrive that much with the present middle class that we have, however it might change if IT sector and the powerful younger middle-class spending (especially the rise of the call center yuppies) can make the market of Iloilo revolving with these high-end and expensive luxuries.

Regarding Starbucks, I'm wondering how can they be successful in Iloilo given our present middle-class that resorts to invest their money either at the bank, real estate, ukay-ukay, and especially food and fiestas? At first, I would believe that they'll be more successful in Bacolod than in Iloilo, but again, if given the employment to the youth...since most of them don't have anything to spend (given a call-center salary rate), again the rise of the young professional market. Given Megaworld will be starting early 2008.

By the way, Whyte texted me earlier. The flyover is now operational/open. Hopefully (please so help me God) it will ease out the traffic situation in Diversion Road-General Luna-MH Del Pilar and Infante Streets.

So true regarding us being marot. Starbucks might be a hit with the call center peeps in Teletech and hopefully at the business park, they'll open another branch.

Regarding the flyover, woohooh. Joyous day for us. This is a New Year's Present to our transport group.

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 06:46 AM

Figaro might be testing the waters of Iloilo given that we have this general mentality that "Why drink coffee for P100 if you can just drink up with that for P60 or less or even free?" We're quite marot when it comes to luxury stuff except fiestas, IMO. Most of the high-end brands don't thrive that much with the present middle class that we have, however it might change if IT sector and the powerful younger middle-class spending (especially the rise of the call center yuppies) can make the market of Iloilo revolving with these high-end and expensive luxuries.

Regarding Starbucks, I'm wondering how can they be successful in Iloilo given our present middle-class that resorts to invest their money either at the bank, real estate, ukay-ukay, and especially food and fiestas? At first, I would believe that they'll be more successful in Bacolod than in Iloilo, but again, if given the employment to the youth...since most of them don't have anything to spend (given a call-center salary rate), again the rise of the young professional market. Given Megaworld will be starting early 2008.

By the way, Whyte texted me earlier. The flyover is now operational/open. Hopefully (please so help me God) it will ease out the traffic situation in Diversion Road-General Luna-MH Del Pilar and Infante Streets.

^^Right,i totally agree with you berns. Money is generally invested,kept in banks and spent properly on things with immediate purpose rather than on luxuries and on non-essentials in iloilo. Kung kwarta lang ang guina istoryahan damo eh, kesyo lang ang ilonggo ya guinatago kag guina supot ang kwarta,wala guina waldas. amo na gani nga sometimes its to our advantage and sometimes its a real disadvantage.

Hay salamat kay open na ang flyover. Hopefully traffic would ease in that area.

daks2003

December 31st, 2007, 06:53 AM

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 06:54 AM

^^ The advantage is that we save money...the disadvantage however, money is not revolving...We have the potential, but the problem is we are not that quite eager to use it...for now.

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 06:55 AM

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 06:57 AM

^^ We have a significant number of upper class though. Marot man sila?

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:00 AM

^^ If we are to generalize them...quite yes and quite no. As some scholars believe, the present Ilonggo middle class is the largest consumer base and they're quite cautious with spending (again, this is in general terms).

Theoretically, the one with the biggest consumer spending will be in the hands of the upcoming young professionals...especially if the call center trend/BPO trend continues to rise in Iloilo (sans the energy crisis).

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 07:01 AM

Saint Cafe, Bo's Coffee and other coffee shops in the main mall area (lower ground floor) and the upper ground floor are doing well...Its also their location (of all the places in SM City, why the Supermarket-Bingo Iloilo-Smart Wireless area?)...I've got the perception that SM is getting quite cramped.

They need to expand soon. THey've got a lot of space at the back

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:04 AM

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 07:05 AM

^^ Yep. No plans for the expansion this 2007 to 2008. Maybe they should decongest the stores in SM City to SM Delgado and other SMs

daks2003

December 31st, 2007, 07:08 AM

If it was Coffee Break who put up a branch in that location, I think it would be more apt for the area. The Bingo and the supermarket crowd....these are are not the target market of Figaro. Figaro is supposed to be luxury.

Saint Cafe, Bo's Coffee and other coffee shops in the main mall area (lower ground floor) and the upper ground floor are doing well...Its also their location (of all the places in SM City, why the Supermarket-Bingo Iloilo-Smart Wireless area?)...I've got the perception that SM is getting quite cramped.

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 07:22 AM

^^ Van1975 is knowledgeable about SM Prime and SM stores in Vismin area. He told me that SM City Iloilo will expand sometime soon but now. Insofar, we already have SM Delgado (under Department Store category), SM City Iloilo & SM Savemore stores (Jaro Plaza and Jaro Town Square Quintin Salas).

^^ we have 4 SM establishments in the city. dapat na cguro nilang isipin ang expansion sa SM City. I am hoping they would buy more land around that area.
help develop it with Megaworld. If Megaworld builds a convention center then
san maka build rin ang SM nang Arena dyan sa area na yan. IMO.

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:23 AM

^^ Right. And also, for a "trying-hard tambay sa coffeeshop" like me and also for coffee aficionados, wahehehe!!! The ambiance of the place is somewhat inappropriate. Its crampy and quite dark. I prefer it be relocated somewhere like near the foodcourt or the upper ground floor or somewhere but not there.

Café Rue and Cakeshop is doing fine despite the number of coffee shops in SM City is increasing, therefore increasing competition as well.

death327

December 31st, 2007, 07:27 AM

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:29 AM

^^ Or are they lost or maybe no spaces available in SM City for an outdoor kiosk-type coffee shop. Location is another factor that they have to think of. Coffee aficionados prefer to lounge in where the place has an ambiance that is appropriate for sipping coffee and talks.

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 07:37 AM

^^cguro hindi tayo mahilig mag jump sa bandwagon, we prefer to stick to what has long been there. like going to Calle Real than going to a mall to buy stuffs, go to JD,teds than to a new restaurant. ??

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:43 AM

^^ Nah, Iloilo has its own coffee crowd but not that quite big. The student population may not be the target since most of them will either invest in their schooling or a gimmick for weekends but not on coffee shops (not all of them of course).

I emphasize on the emergence of the new yuppies in Iloilo. The gastador attitude of the Ilonggos in general is still limited to feasts and food. In time though, newer generation and newer sources of income might trigger another market.

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 07:44 AM

^^ What are yuppies? Gastadors?

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:47 AM

Yuppies = Young Professionals. The term might now includes call center agents and IT professionals which is composed by a young majority (20-30+ years old people).

@SM City being decongested...I think it would be quite not possible. SM Delgado has a different market than that of SM City Iloilo. Right now, almost all of the stalls have been occupied already in the Delgado.

By the way, I've seen Valeria-Delgado Streets having a new life...the Lasalette Building food strip, La Terraza, Marymart & SM Delgado. :D

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 08:25 AM

chymera00

December 31st, 2007, 08:36 AM

^^^^^^
Regarding Figaro...well who would want to get a cup of coffee in that kind of setting that they have in SM City. Figaro is supposed to represent a luxurious coffee experience and yet they choose to have that kind of set up. Di naman manol ang mga Ilonggo sa Figaro so if they want to be successful in Iloilo, they should give the Ilonggo's the quality of service that they are supposed to be representing.

I guess they just underestimated us afterall.
Yup, so true. I'd probably buy a few cups just to try but after that I probably won't buy anymore if I don't find anything remarkable with how good their coffee is. Most likely I'll still go to the Coffee Shops at the Parking Lot area because they have a better location. I'll be able to enjoy my coffee and have better conversations with friends there where its not so crowded. Hopefully, starbucks will not follow the same path.

With regards to the market of Iloilo being receptive to higher class (higher priced) coffee-shops, IMO there's a sufficient market. Iloilo's middle class isn't what it used to be. On a regular day, they would opt for coffee break or 3in1 but sometimes they also like to spend in things they feel are worth the price. The shops just need to have a good grasp of the market.

tj_brewed

December 31st, 2007, 08:37 AM

http://www.knittinginhollywood.org/photos/happy_new_year.gif

Jarenz

December 31st, 2007, 09:14 AM

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u177/Jarenz_038/happynewyear.gif

death327

December 31st, 2007, 09:45 AM

Now and Then Photos.

I would like to share these current photos of Rota-Anns Park infront of the old IRC. I spent most of my childhood afternoons in that park. I missed that park so much. Hala naiyak ako... :(

Noon Circa 1984
Sensiya na sa quality. Old pic kasi at tsaka hindi maganda ang pagkakuha.

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Ngayon

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eonynx

December 31st, 2007, 09:51 AM

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 09:54 AM

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4481.jpg

^^Owwww, dapat nang linisin at ayusin yung playground, a redesign. Soul, dapat mag pa-picture by the swing. para may before and after shot ka. hihihih

death327

December 31st, 2007, 09:57 AM

I was intending to do that, however wala ng upuan ang swing.

death327

December 31st, 2007, 09:59 AM

Just wanna share some old Dinagyang photos. Circa 1985.

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I could not find most of my old photos. :(

eonynx

December 31st, 2007, 10:03 AM

^^these are still nice collections though! the dinagyang of yore!:cheers:

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 10:04 AM

Is that another of Rotary's parks? Whats happening to their parks? Attention Rotarians...

The Dinagyang was much simpler during those days. Although may bahid komersyalismo but not as highly-commercialized and popular as today.

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 10:07 AM

I was intending to do that, however wala ng upuan ang swing.

^^improv, or make pretend ka na lang sana,hihihi

daks2003

December 31st, 2007, 10:24 AM

Well said. :) If I would just be served of something which I can replicate at home, then I would rather stay at home and make it than to pay an overpriced version of it. In Figaro's case, let's admit it, the coffee is good but not too good, its the ambiance and the coffee drinking experience that people are are paying....not the coffee. With their first outlet in Iloilo, they failed to take notice our culture of "wala gakatingala". If you want to serve me a 100 peso cup coffee, then, you might as well give me a service and ambiance which is worth the coffee that I bought.

So, anyone here wants a Starbucks in a Bingo area??? hehehe

Yup, so true. I'd probably buy a few cups just to try but after that I probably won't buy anymore if I don't find anything remarkable with how good their coffee is. Most likely I'll still go to the Coffee Shops at the Parking Lot area because they have a better location. I'll be able to enjoy my coffee and have better conversations with friends there where its not so crowded. Hopefully, starbucks will not follow the same path.

With regards to the market of Iloilo being receptive to higher class (higher priced) coffee-shops, IMO there's a sufficient market. Iloilo's middle class isn't what it used to be. On a regular day, they would opt for coffee break or 3in1 but sometimes they also like to spend in things they feel are worth the price. The shops just need to have a good grasp of the market.

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 10:28 AM

eonynx

December 31st, 2007, 10:35 AM

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 11:13 AM

^^yup, we don't get too flustered/intimidated. less importance on brand but more particular with service and bang for the buck savings.

death327

December 31st, 2007, 11:54 AM

Iloilo Random Photos V
St Paul University Lapaz Construction

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Iloilo Flood Control Project

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Pacific_leopard

December 31st, 2007, 11:59 AM

is that your house being built, soul?hehe

death327

December 31st, 2007, 12:02 PM

^^ Wish ko lang... ha ha ha ha ha

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 12:05 PM

rejoice! rejoice! rejoice!
we always have that joyful choice
all the world in one big voice!
party all night with goodwill noise

happy new year! happy new year!
to friends and folks far and near
light the fireworks, release the confetti
and fill the whole world with glee!

^^Magaling, Magaling, Magaling!
:applause: :applause: :applause:

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 12:07 PM

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee303/ancient27/IMG_4739.jpg
Talikodgenic? :nuts:

death327

December 31st, 2007, 12:13 PM

Panay Power Corporation Diesel Plant

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IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 12:28 PM

Hi Guys! Can you answer these:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/5571/gifilosmallow2.gif
SSC-Iloilo 2007 Yearender (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=17410797&postcount=261)

Hot Topic of 2007:

Best Development of the Year:

Ilonggo Leader of the Year:

Best Iloilo Infrastructure for 2007:

SSC-Iloilo Top Poster of 2007:

SSC-Iloilo Photo of the Year:

SSC-Iloilo Photographer of the Year:

Breakthroughs of 2007:

-you can add more to the list- lets keep it positive! :okay:

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 01:29 PM

Would this be answered in a poll..??

Well, in my opinion:

Hot Topic: New Iloilo Airport / Coal-Fired Power Plant / Flyover

Ilonggo Leader: (Does this apply to our politicos or to the SSC forumer here?) If forumer, my vote's going to Bernie

Best Iloilo Infrastructure for 2007: Jaro Floodway Project!

SSC-Iloilo Top Poster of 2007: Spacewagon

SSC-Iloilo Photo of the Year: It's either from IAMME, Pacific_Leopard, Chymera or Bernie's pics that I'll look into. I kinda like Pacific_Leopard's Church Banner

SSC-Iloilo Photographer of the Year: No other guy has contributed so much in pictures as he did.

Breakthroughs of 2007: (what is this exactly all about? pardon) Megaworld Project?

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 03:08 PM

Dungan Kita sa Pag-atubang sa Bagong Sinugdan Iloilo!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/2151941026_1bfb578df4.jpg
happynewyear
Great Year. Great Future. Old World Charm. Vibrant Future
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

From SkyscraperCity Pilipinas - Iloilo

slimer

December 31st, 2007, 03:47 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/1363/newyearsgreetingjq3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

g0Rs

December 31st, 2007, 04:28 PM

:dance:
HAPPY NEW YEAR
ILOILO
FROM
SSC ILIGAN
:dance:

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 05:09 PM

^^ Gors, i don't see you vizmin anymore,
waheheheh, Happy new Year!

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 05:15 PM

g0Rs

December 31st, 2007, 05:19 PM

^^ Gors, i don't see you vizmin anymore,
waheheheh, Happy new Year!

Hehehe. Most of the forumers there are here. Happy New Year too. :cheers:

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 05:26 PM

Thanks kid! Happy New Year!!
I was referring to Top Ilonggo Leader (LGU/National,community)
Photo of the Year, specify
Breaktrough of the year: Ilonggos who made a difference this year

For the Top Ilonggo Leader: Well, IMO, it should be Plagata this year. No other official has had the guts to do what he did with our traffic situation. Without the flyover, the traffic in the city might have decreased significantly. Trenas is already exempted :lol:

Photo of the Year: Hmm, Pacific_Leopard's banner of the churches. I like that.

Breakthrough of the Year: Ilonggos who made a difference would probably be Tupas during the Capitol Seige, IMO. Also, if the Lopezes would do more walk than they talk, I'd say they're the Ilonggos who would make the biggest change.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 05:26 PM

Hehehe. Most of the forumers there are here. Happy New Year too. :cheers:

^^Oo nga, ako na lang ata ang last poster standing doon, hehehe

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 05:42 PM

adelro2049

December 31st, 2007, 06:36 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR ILOILO AND WESTERN VISAYAS!!!!

chymera00

December 31st, 2007, 06:37 PM

^^don't eat too much now, remember your resolution, hehehhe
lolz...

Bgu lang guid brown out... Iloilo says Hello to the New Year with the Candle Light

adelro2049

December 31st, 2007, 06:37 PM

DMCI coal project gets BOI perks
By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
Tuesday, January 1, 2008

The Board of Investments (BOI) has given tax breaks to Consunji-led DMCI Power Corp., a subsidiary of DMCI Holdings, for its multi-billion peso investment in a coal power plant in Iloilo.

The P7.355-billion power generation project is specifically listed under the energy- power generation project using environment-friendly technology in the 2007 Investments Priorities Plan (IPP).

As per IPP guidelines, power projects that cost $1 million per megawatt shall qualify for pioneer status. When converted, the cost of the project per megawatt is $1.63 million.

The new power plant in Panay Island is guaranteed to provide a reliable and stable supply of electricity.

DMCI Power will operate two 100-megawatt coal-fired power plants in Concepcion, Iloilo using the latest clean coal technology of circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC).

The CFBC will ensure an efficient, advanced, flexible and environment-friendly operation.

The project, which will be operational on July 2010, was conceived in response to a projected demand for a new 100-megawatt baseload power plant in Panay Island.

As a baseload plant, it is expected to provide a steady flow of power regardless of total power demand by grid. The plant will be running at all times throughout the year.

The fuel coal will be sourced from the company’s affiliate, Semirara Mining Corp., the largest coal mine in the country.

http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=49&type=2&sec=27&aid=2007123170

Pacific_leopard

December 31st, 2007, 06:39 PM

SM CITY's NEW YEAR FIRE WORKS

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IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 06:48 PM

lolz...

Bgu lang guid brown out... Iloilo says Hello to the New Year with the Candle Light

^^oys, joke lang yun, just joking bernie! :jk:
happy new year chy! a few months to go fin ka nasa studies mo, tc!

:gaah: PECO :bash:

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 06:52 PM

SM CITY's NEW YEAR FIRE WORKS

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2121/2151554179_e32e130c89.jpg

^^nice!love the emerald burst.

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 07:27 PM

The whole city had a black out. Peco's Reason: Power interruption caused by firecrackers. Well, at least they did this for a good reason.

habagatcentral1

December 31st, 2007, 07:44 PM

^^ Not a good reason. Searching perhaps for a scapegoat for their crappy and unreliable service. :bash:

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 07:44 PM

^^ Why?

leii_tomo

December 31st, 2007, 07:50 PM

Hot Topic of 2007: Power Coal Plant

Best Development of the Year:Flood Way Prject

Ilonggo Leader of the Year: Tito Jerry Treñas

Best Iloilo Infrastructure for 2007:New Iloilo Airport of Intl Standards

SSC-Iloilo Top Poster of 2007: Bernie, incognito

SSC-Iloilo Photo of the Year: bernie's pic of the iloilo capitol

SSC-Iloilo Photographer of the Year: bernie

Breakthroughs of 2007: Sir Edwin Trompeta

Happy New Year to all you guyz!!!

iloilocitykid

December 31st, 2007, 08:04 PM

^^ Not a good reason. Searching perhaps for a scapegoat for their crappy and unreliable service. :bash:

Seriously.. now, this is not the situation to blame PECO but rather the Ilonggos who fired near electric power lines and posts. Well, I share your sentiments but it's a new year. At least mas naging masanag ang fireworks.. :nuts:

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 08:39 PM

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/2760/2bjbxnyrhi2.jpg
(pic courtesy of soulmaker)

rejoice! rejoice! rejoice!
we always have that joyful choice
all the world in one big voice!
party all night with goodwill noise

happy new year! happy new year!
to friends and folks far and near
light the fireworks, release the confetti
and fill the whole world with glee!
(poem by eonynx)

DINAGYANG TIME !!! http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/374455339_28738fee5a.jpg?v=1191611328
:pepper:HALA BIRA ILOILO SULONG SA PAG BAG-O!!!:pepper:

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 08:43 PM

Seriously.. now, this is not the situation to blame PECO but rather the Ilonggos who fired near electric power lines and posts. Well, I share your sentiments but it's a new year. At least mas naging masanag ang fireworks.. :nuts:

^^that's it kid, be optimistic! the future is bright for Iloilo City! Its in a state a flux, let us not be bothered too much by our problems and lets focus on how to solve them. Iloilo :The NeXt Big Thing!

IMPRESARIO

December 31st, 2007, 09:05 PM

Hi Guys! Can you answer these:
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SSC-Iloilo 2007 Yearender

Hot Topic of 2007: PECO,Capitol Siege

Best Development of the Year: Megaworld buys Old Airport

Ilonggo Leader of the Year: Franklin Drilon

Best Iloilo Infrastructure for 2007: New Iloilo Airport

SSC-Iloilo Top Poster of 2007: Berniemacksouthcentral

SSC-Iloilo Photo of the Year: (still looking through archives)

SSC-Iloilo Photographer of the Year: (same us above)

Breakthroughs of 2007: Mayad Studios

New Forumer for 2007: its a tie! TotoPurz and IloiloCityKid

-you can add more to the list- lets keep it positive! :okay:

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 01:19 AM

Seriously.. now, this is not the situation to blame PECO but rather the Ilonggos who fired near electric power lines and posts. Well, I share your sentiments but it's a new year. At least mas naging masanag ang fireworks.. :nuts:

Really, like why in Manila and the rest of major cities, they can enjoy their New Years without the power interruption? I guess, its the bet between poor service of PECO or overused power during the night (since we lack of supply) or maybe PECO's stating the truth. No matter, upgrading its service and cheap electricity has to be supplied. A power plant must start as early as this 2008.

PECO's New Year's Resolution: Better Service, Lower Electricity Bills, Reliable supply.

The good news is: The Curse of the Flyover has been lifted (hopefully) as according to Whyte and Kid. Its finally open for business as what some of my colleagues say, the shortest yet one of the most controversial projects in our turf. :D Mabey started their career in Pampanga and ended up in Iloilo, wahehehehe!!! :lol:

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 02:51 AM

^^ Correct.. However what I'm thinking is that if it was a connection that got hit, then how come all of the city is affected.. ? The lines have separate connections eh..

Let's hope Peco can stay true to being a true corporation.. : Better Service, Lower Electricity Bills, Reliable supply

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 03:25 AM

Really, like why in Manila and the rest of major cities, they can enjoy their New Years without the power interruption? I guess, its the bet between poor service of PECO or overused power during the night (since we lack of supply) or maybe PECO's stating the truth. No matter, upgrading its service and cheap electricity has to be supplied. A power plant must start as early as this 2008.

PECO's New Year's Resolution: Better Service, Lower Electricity Bills, Reliable supply.

^^If your logic is followed bern, why then are we the only place suffering this problem?
Patay Electric blames it on transmission/connection problems, power thieves and fireworks. Trenas already demanded power for the New Year Celebration, did they deliver? nope! :no:
economic sabotage by PECO? orchestrated? or just the sad truth that the powerlines/infrastructure in our city needs upgrades/improvement most urgently.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 03:31 AM

^^ Definitely the powerlines/transmissions need to be upgraded. That's the only reason why investors are running away. If we had that, we'll be , probably, booming -- fast

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 03:43 AM

^^ If I heard of it last time, "Tito Frankie" mentioned PECO's unreliable yet expensive service and the powerlines have been like that since the Marcos era he stated.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 03:52 AM

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 03:54 AM

^^ Lem'me confirm that if that indeed happened. ;) What's your reference?

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 03:56 AM

^^ Another forum. However, he did not present the source yet

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 04:00 AM

Ok. But of what provinces was he mentioning at the other forum? If I'm not mistaken, there are several provinces in the Philippines other than Manila and Iloilo in 1845. It might be referring to maritime provinces or maritime jurisdiction.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 04:03 AM

^^ He did not mention. I have yet to interrogate him, hehe.. Probably the provinces of the South, like Visayas and Mindanao.

If this is true, then wow . . :)

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 04:04 AM

^^ Ok. And I'll cross verify it when I come back to Iloilo on Thursday, wahehe!! :D

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 04:07 AM

^^ Salamat! and Happy New Year! :)

daks2003

January 1st, 2008, 05:40 AM

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 05:46 AM

^^ Orchestrated or not, its a headache to the consumers. If the coal power plant enters in Iloilo City and province, hopefully they could deliver the power reliability and affordable rates, or else PECO-Global & LGU (and yes, even us as citizens) is to blame for impending Iloilo's economic take-off.

Lets wait and see what happens in this new year. Dungan kita atubangon ang bag-ong sinugdan, bag-ong adlaw. :banana: :banana:

death327

January 1st, 2008, 07:36 AM

I can smell certain tension between Trenas and Cacho. Ha ha ha ha ha!

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 07:57 AM

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 08:49 AM

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 10:15 AM

^^ Maayong buntag sa tanan..

Berns, I've read that around 1845, the Philippines was divided into two provinces, one stationed in Manila, the other province, in Iloilo City.

Here's the flag of Iloilo Maritime Province
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/e/es~iloil.gif
Here's the flag of the Manila Provicial Ensign
http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/images/e/es~filip.gif

by José Carlos Alegría

he is refering to the philippines divided into maritime provinces. Those flags were for the ships ensigned to these maritime provinces.

source: http://fotw.net/flags/es~ph.html

ps

happy new year to all!!!

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 10:17 AM

^^ I think there would be, wahehehe!!! :lol: Anyway, since everyone is already aware of our poor electricity situation, hopefully this 2008 is a year of action. Megaworld will be starting as early as January with regard to its construction at the old Mandurriao airport.

every year since i remember, power cut every new year. very consistent. same answer from peco, because of fire crackers.

since i started to think, thats all i could remember every year, same old lines. so whats new?

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 10:20 AM

For a growing city like ours, one has to stop the culture of patronizing and elitism. where a few families control the economic and political future of the place. stumbling block rin cguro yan sa development. yung ma mayayaman na local families ayaw mag give way kasi nga may mga monopolies na sila sa mga negosyo at interes nang syudad. Our leaders must learn to look past this culture if we are to make it big. IMO.

If ever one of the Cachos run for elections, I have no idea if they'll win...especially their name is associated with PECO. :lol:

Anyway, since everyone knows that we have a problem with electricity or actually (if ever true) we are the 1st to taste the Visayan energy crisis, being the farthest or the tail-end of the CNP (Cebu-Negros-Panay) grid from Leyte.

potatomasher

January 1st, 2008, 10:20 AM

Happy New Year sa tanan!!! :banana::banana::banana:

anyway, the power interruption?? well...for me, its intentional....pila na ina ka new year nga amo ina ila ginahimo....i dunno what the logic behind it pero its obvious that it was turned off intentionally.

Let's just welcome the entry of coal fired power plants kay nag work na ang scenario nga gusto nila para sa aton

Korek gid kag intentional gid ya. I think it's time for PECO to upgrade their service like having a decent hotline call center. Their troubleshooting numbers are always busy. Like yeah, serbisyong totoo lang po because we are paying a lot of peso for their service.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 10:32 AM

every year since i remember, power cut every new year. very consistent. same answer from peco, because of fire crackers.

since i started to think, thats all i could remember every year, same old lines. so whats new?

Korek gid kag intentional gid ya. I think it's time for PECO to upgrade their service like having a decent hotline call center. Their troubleshooting numbers are always busy. Like yeah, serbisyong totoo lang po because we are paying a lot of peso for their service.

Amo na gid ngaa indi ko magpati at first hand regarding their reason of the blackout.

But anyhow, its plain simple...their service is a crap, their main power provider sells expensive power and we need some upgrade with the management or PECO in itself.

For old timers, can you please confirm it that Pavia, Leganes and Oton were once under PECO's jurisdiction in the 70's?

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 10:36 AM

oldtimers? la paz batchoy?

dont know about that. bakit hindi makapasok ibang investors for electricity ca ciudad?

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 10:39 AM

^^ That's possible and I don't know why there no other investors here providing power. All I know is the Solar Electric Co. has established some ground here already.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 10:40 AM

Invest na lang sila sa Metro Iloilo ah, wahehehe!! Sa amon sa Pavia na lang! :lol: Anyway, the city is on its way to expansion.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 10:41 AM

^^ @berns, Does Gorriceta still own a lot of land there?

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 10:43 AM

^^ I think so, if not the whole Pavia, wahehe!!! :lol: I'm referring to the whole clan already. :) They have vast tracts of land in the town.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 10:49 AM

^^ Heard they were responsible that Pavia didn't become a city. That if they had sold their land to industrial companies ... blah blah..too complicated

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 10:53 AM

^^ Heard they were responsible that Pavia didn't become a city. That if they had sold their land to industrial companies ... blah blah..too complicated

The RAIC thingy. After its declaration, Pavia's land prices shot up to the ceilings of heavenly prices. It did turned off several companies and moved their investments either to Leganes or San Miguel-Oton area. Nonetheless, Pavia still have the most number of industry-based companies in one are in the island.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 10:57 AM

^^ Question: Where's San Miguel Brewery here in Iloilo?
Q: Why is Pavia the best Agro-Industrial Area in the country? WHat's the criteria?

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 11:01 AM

that is life. its common thing for filipinos to do such a thing. if they know that its selling like hot cake, they would increase the value to the point that even the seller cannot afford it. like this christmas and new year, the fruits prices shoots up like you dont know where. its called opportunistic chance. all along i thought christmas is for giving, give love na lang affordable.

tapos paghina negosyo because its expensive and its nearly closing time, bagsak, puli na mo.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 11:01 AM

^^ We don't have a brewery (when we supposed to have to but it was during the unfriendly era (sometime 80's to 90's)...there was a controversy of additional 'tong per case.

I don't know what's their category. Who told you regarding RAIC?

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 11:02 AM

^^ Question: Where's San Miguel Brewery here in Iloilo?
Q: Why is Pavia the best Agro-Industrial Area in the country? WHat's the criteria?

maybe in san miguel. haka haka lang. lol. dont know either. very good question. best?

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:02 AM

^^ My wise anti-political Uncle, hehehe...

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:05 AM

maybe in san miguel. haka haka lang. lol. dont know either. very good question. best?

It's the best in the whole country. Just pass by their road and you'll see at least 50 small to heavy industries engaging in Heavy Equipments, Manufacturing of Agri Products and other industrial sites. In San Miguel, it's not San Miguel, it's Pepsi..:lol:

Oh by the way, Goldilocks is Opening a New Branch in SM City. Location: The East Entrance, where people from the Terminal Enter, just under National Bookstore. It's just a small shop where people just take out the food.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 11:07 AM

^^ Its already open but I think they will really have a slot in one of SM's shops.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:07 AM

^^ Lovely, three areas in just a month's time. That's fast

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 11:09 AM

oh yes, san miguel is for pepsi, pavia is for coke (is it still there?) and zarraga is for another cola.

i remember magnolia for pavia now defunct (as far as i remember).

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 11:13 AM

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:16 AM

^^ Yes, I wonder what happened to Magnolia. IMO, they should transer that brewery in Zarraga to Leganes..It creates harmony in the metro areas. Or transfer them all to Leganes for Light to Mid Industries.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 11:17 AM

^^ Actually its not a brewery but just a warehouse and a sales office.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:18 AM

Oh, so Cebu is where the Brewery is then?

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 11:19 AM

kung diin barato and where you can get a best deal, didto ka. thats negosyo. at least, its good to see only in one area, industry can pollute as well, so at least in one area lang. contained ba.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 11:23 AM

Oh, so Cebu is where the Brewery is then?

Yes, sa Mandaue City. And I think there is one in Negros Occidental, the land of the Cojuancos in the south, hehe!! Also there is one in Davao.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:33 AM

^^ Ayus. Sana they'll have brewery here. They'll probably put up one here if the Gorricetas lower the land price that is.

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 11:34 AM

^^ I think there is a possibility although I cannot assure that. Anyone who likes to invest in Pavia has some tax incentives though yet Pavia is becoming more of suburbia Ilongga rather than an agro-industrial hub as real estate booms in Aganan, Ungka and Balabac-Jibao-an areas.

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 11:35 AM

lagay na lang nila sa san miguel. para solid. tagay pre, happy new year...

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 11:43 AM

lagay na lang nila sa san miguel. para solid. tagay pre, happy new year...

Tagay! :cheers:

^^ I think there is a possibility although I cannot assure that. Anyone who likes to invest in Pavia has some tax incentives though yet Pavia is becoming more of suburbia Ilongga rather than an agro-industrial hub as real estate booms in Aganan, Ungka and Balabac-Jibao-an areas.

Yeah. Parc Regency is very nice. :) Hope Ayala's will be nicer..

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 12:04 PM

^^ We don't have a brewery (when we supposed to have to but it was during the unfriendly era (sometime 80's to 90's)...there was a controversy of additional 'tong per case.

^^alam ko kung sinong era ang tinotukoy mo, yung tao na may rebolto malapit sa Iloilo City High.:)

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 12:12 PM

name drop

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 12:31 PM

^^Hi Caloy! Happy New Year! doing well mate?

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 12:46 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2122272240_1ff85b1acf.jpg
My vote for SSC Iloilo's Photo of the Year - berniemack's picture of Calle Real

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 12:47 PM

^^Yes,That's nice.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 12:49 PM

or this

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/1046307771_3f6a8cab79.jpg
Still bernie's

I wanted to post IAMME's picture of Arroyo Fountain but I can't seem to post it here.

Anyhow, I like chy's Aduana picture. I think this is used in MIGEDC's website

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/82/253376606_95c8316aac.jpg

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 12:55 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/1046307771_3f6a8cab79.jpg
^^this pic really speaks alot about iloilo. Nightlife,progress and cosmopolitan feel.

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 12:56 PM

^^ I agree but it's not Iloilo if it doesn't have the mix of culture in it. :)

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 02:11 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/1300668049_aaa513153b_o.jpg
by Jake Borres of Team Panay
As posted in Thread 38
link: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=15338626&postcount=371

My honorable mentions:
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2522/4658368857036bdaaa3zk9.jpg
dunno who done this though.

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/8493/371718984ecabcccb10oy3.jpg
By IAMME, liked the overall concept of the shot

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/3725/iloilosegundo00010et0.jpg
By Bernie, a frontpager pic

iloilocitykid

January 1st, 2008, 02:15 PM

^^ Ah, Jake Borres. Respectable Photographer. Yes, IAMME's and bernie's pics are lovely. The Capitol is quite appealing, not to mention it's the most popular capitol this year..:)

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 02:20 PM

^^Yeah, The Capitol is such a beautiful icon, an edifice that has figured in so many issues last year.

caloy

January 1st, 2008, 02:36 PM

^^Hi Caloy! Happy New Year! doing well mate?

yes mate... howdy... happy new year...

nice pics though, keep on posting....

Raven83

January 1st, 2008, 05:22 PM

I was intrigue about Museo Iloilo...what's inside the building? any significant painting or archeological digs,is it far from the city center?,entrance fee? :dunno:

habagatcentral1

January 1st, 2008, 06:21 PM

I was intrigue about Museo Iloilo...what's inside the building? any significant painting or archeological digs,is it far from the city center?,entrance fee? :dunno:

Some archaeological finds, some stuff from the past and old pictures. The Museo Iloilo's collection is there but the thing is that there is no enough space for some of the artifacts or photos to be displayed in the exhibit area, but the Museo is already comprehensive.

Anyway, the entrance fee is just P5.00 for student, P15-P30 for adults.

Museo Iloilo is just located beside the Provincial Capitol, right at the heart of the city.

whyte

January 1st, 2008, 06:40 PM

Oh by the way, Goldilocks is Opening a New Branch in SM City. Location: The East Entrance, where people from the Terminal Enter, just under National Bookstore. It's just a small shop where people just take out the food.

they were already open last dec24.
they only had one shelf where cakes can be displayed plus a "rack" at the back for their other products.

grabe ang pila sa sm delgado annex branch nila last dec24 and dec31.lab ot sa guwa sang shop :lol:

whyte

January 1st, 2008, 06:47 PM

^^ Coca Cola is still there and having a face lift, wahehe!!! Pop Cola/Sparkle [Cosmos Bottling..bought by San Miguel-CocaCola] is in Zarraga.

The only one that Pavia lost was the Panay Provinces sales of San Miguel Corporation. They've moved to Mandurriao (in the Pison estates). :D

the magnolia ice cream plant beside coke aso closed down.
but was glad to have toured that facility before :D
aside from the coke plant

free softdrinks and ice cream :lol:

whyte

January 1st, 2008, 06:50 PM

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2522/4658368857036bdaaa3zk9.jpg

correct me if im wrong but i tend to believe this one is/was photoshopped :lol:

whyte

January 1st, 2008, 07:02 PM

Happy New Year

* Last dec31, I was bit shocked to have seen vehicles using the flyover.but it was only the direction of mh del pilar going to gen luna. the local nws laso showed footages having that vehicular traffic.their was a still a barrier on the lane from gen luna to mh del pilar. i dont know what the situation is now.

* re: FIGARO. it is cramped.so little space and not nicely located. i thought they were going to have that space (the other half of the foodcourt being closed now but i was wrong.) will they go with the same fate as of aristocrat before at the atrium? only time knows. i am more optimistic with starbucks since it is more popular and the name is a magnet/crownd drawer even if it cost reaches the stars :lol:

* i would like to see that the building in fron of sm delgado (where mercury drugstore is) be transformed into one building dedicated to specialty food shops.make it into a gimik place to have another nightlife in that area and for the whole downtown

IMPRESARIO

January 1st, 2008, 09:42 PM

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2522/4658368857036bdaaa3zk9.jpg

correct me if im wrong but i tend to believe this one is/was photoshopped :lol:

^^photoshopped indeed, pero infairness maganda ang kinalabasan :)

iloilocitykid

January 2nd, 2008, 01:16 AM

I was intrigue about Museo Iloilo...what's inside the building? any significant painting or archeological digs,is it far from the city center?,entrance fee? :dunno:

Interiors of Museo Iloilo: The reason why it's one of the best in country today.

It's small but it's dense with knowledge and history...:cheers:

Photos courtesy of chymera00

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/238499998_62b622f894.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/238499191_c0e3e5e67b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/87/238499189_61bb55cd0d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/93/238500001_6781abf6f3.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/94/238500004_4ce74ca68d.jpg

they were already open last dec24.
they only had one shelf where cakes can be displayed plus a "rack" at the back for their other products.

grabe ang pila sa sm delgado annex branch nila last dec24 and dec31.lab ot sa guwa sang shop :lol:

Oh, :lol: Ulihi ko sa balita.. But it's nice they're expanding fast here. It's always tradition for Ilonggos who came from abroad to bring back a cake / polvoron / pastry treats from Goldilocks..

the magnolia ice cream plant beside coke aso closed down.
but was glad to have toured that facility before :D
aside from the coke plant

free softdrinks and ice cream :lol:

I wonder where Magnolia transfered their location..sayang..:ohno:

I had the chance to visit their exploratorium some 7 years back. It could have attracted a lot of people IMO.

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 03:45 AM

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 03:50 AM

^^oys, joke lang yun, just joking bernie! :jk:
happy new year chy! a few months to go fin ka nasa studies mo, tc!

:gaah: PECO :bash:

good luck sa boards chymera!:) make your school among the top 5 best performing nursing school once again! as it has always been!

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 03:54 AM

IMPRESARIO

January 2nd, 2008, 04:24 AM

Interiors of Museo Iloilo: The reason why it's one of the best in country today.

It's small but it's dense with knowledge and history...:cheers:

Photos courtesy of chymera00

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/238499998_62b622f894.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/81/238499191_c0e3e5e67b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/87/238499189_61bb55cd0d.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/93/238500001_6781abf6f3.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/94/238500004_4ce74ca68d.jpg

^^I think i've only been in the Museo once, I just wish they can have a new building for them to house all those items. The Old Rehab.Center building is a potential place. sana huwag na lang i-demolish. i thought before to just tear it down but,i changed my mind, sana ma renovate na lang.

habagatcentral1

January 2nd, 2008, 04:26 AM

^^ Or the other way around. Actually, if the Convention Center pushes through, they are eyeing on the old Capitol as a new site of the Museo. Amo na nabati-an ko sa isa ka source.

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 04:33 AM

^^parang hanging in the balance pa yata yung convention center construction di ba?

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 04:37 AM

^^I think i've only been in the Museo once, I just wish they can have a new building for them to house all those items. The Old Rehab.Center building is a potential place. sana huwag na lang i-demolish. i thought before to just tear it down but,i changed my mind, sana ma renovate na lang.

the museum architecture itself is iconic! if they plan to have a new museum, i wish they'll preserve the old museum building! it perfectly complements the iloilo riverbank's picturesque quality. nice photos by @chymera!

IMPRESARIO

January 2nd, 2008, 04:43 AM

^^ Or the other way around. Actually, if the Convention Center pushes through, they are eyeing on the old Capitol as a new site of the Museo. Amo na nabati-an ko sa isa ka source.

^^Yeah, thats good idea too. Pero parang nasayangan na talaga ako sa old IRC.

habagatcentral1

January 2nd, 2008, 04:43 AM

^^parang hanging in the balance pa yata yung convention center construction di ba?

I think so, yes. Its quite a tension grip between Tupas's men and Suplico.

IMPRESARIO

January 2nd, 2008, 04:50 AM

^^parang hanging in the balance pa yata yung convention center construction di ba?

^^i dunno if the Governor will continue his plans for the convention center in that area. I read from the news that David Bunevacz (the supposed financial advisor to the project) is involved in "scam" in manila. But from what i heard parang ma push thru talaga ito,despite the local opposition in Capitol.

here's a link:
http://iloiloupclose.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/changing-the-rules-of-the-game/

habagatcentral1

January 2nd, 2008, 04:59 AM

^^ I think NTB knows the situation inside the Governor's office. I have no idea what's happening with the convention center but I think they are not looking for one but several sites across the city of Iloilo, mostly from provincial lots.

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 05:05 AM

^^if they finally choose a provincial lot, then not bad at all! the city can always take care of itself in terms of attracting people

IAMME

January 2nd, 2008, 05:16 AM

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 05:19 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2127/2122272240_1ff85b1acf.jpg
My vote for SSC Iloilo's Photo of the Year - berniemack's picture of Calle Real

i wish i have a photographer's eyes like @chymera, berns, and @pacific_leopard! your phtography skills guys are really something to emulate. no wonder, @chymera won in the ssc photos votes! keep it up guys! be wary of the periodic piracies though!:lol:

habagatcentral1

January 2nd, 2008, 05:20 AM

eonynx

January 2nd, 2008, 05:22 AM

After months of delays, it's finally working! Unfortunately for PUJ passengers, the loading/unloading area at MH del Pilar side is now after the Petron Station. That's a long walk from the intersection! I don't know yet about the Gen. Luna side...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2156332857_68db46e934_o.jpg

at least, there's a chance for me to see the upv oblation on a different/higher angle! another of those nice photo opportunities.

IAMME

January 2nd, 2008, 05:35 AM

^^ Sarabia Manor I guess. They better put up some lighting down there. Those concrete barriers are unsafe for drivers (and especially the drunk ones during the night). I wonder when Globe will put up the street lighting for the said flyover?

Wala man lang bala road markings sa flyover?! Anyway, I hope this (I really really hope) would solve our problems with the traffic.

How much more if the concrete barriers were not there? The hard metal will slice through your windshield! :D

This might solve traffic in the "stoplight" area - one bottleneck. Once you get to Molo Plaza, that's another traffic story. San Agustin area, Doctor's Hospital area, SM City area, more stories.. We have so many bottlenecks in series!

A flyover alone can only do so much. This should be integrated with a comprehensive traffic plan for the city - more alternate routes, strict implementation of loading/unloading/no parking, traffic aide training, shoulder widening, rerouting, etc.

habagatcentral1

January 2nd, 2008, 05:44 AM

^^ That strict implementation what lacks us the most IMO. You can just pay a few dough for the auxiliary police and you can wait. :no:

Fundador

January 2nd, 2008, 05:53 AM

^^maraming Elementary pupils, high school and even college students coming from Aklan Capiz,Antique, lagi pumupunta dyan sa museo Iloilo sa kanilang educational trip..Iloilo Museo was known to be a place where historical,or scientific objects are exhibited and preserved.It is in a sense an alternative to the formal classroom:lol: and inspires them to learn more.favorite talaga nila ang museo sa Iloilo puntahan...lalo na sa months of March,Sept,October December..daming bus naka park dyan sa labas ng Museo..na galing Aklan Capiz Antique.:)

IMPRESARIO

January 2nd, 2008, 06:02 AM

After months of delays, it's finally working! Unfortunately for PUJ passengers, the loading/unloading area at MH del Pilar side is now after the Petron Station. That's a long walk from the intersection! I don't know yet about the Gen. Luna side...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2156332857_68db46e934_o.jpg

^^good that its finally,finally opened to traffic. Hoping for more improvement in traffic management in our city, be it more roads,traffic lights,flyovers, strict implementation,etc...

Fundador

January 2nd, 2008, 06:07 AM

NEW YEAR, NEW RULES
Hopes high for smoother
traffic with new road rules

ILOILO City – The city government has started enforcing a new traffic ordinance with the hope of easing the congestion in this city’s streets this new year.

“The enforcement of this ordinance is very important. Violators will be penalized,” stressed Councilor Erwin Plagata, chairman of the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s committee on transportation.

The new ordinance sets the parameters for loading and unloading by public utility vehicles.

The Traffic Management and Engineering Unit (TMEU) has been directed to strictly enforce the ordinance.

Mayor Jerry Trenas signed into law the ordinance that defines the specific loading and unloading areas inside city limits.

PUJs bound for City Proper, Molo, Jaro, La Paz and Mandurriao districts must follow the loading and unloading areas as stipulated in Regulation Ordinance No. 2007-199, stressed Plagata.

Violators will be slapped with a fine of P200.

“In case of insolvency, he shall be made to do two days in jail,” said the councilor.
Plagata revealed that after this ordinance on loading and unloading, a new traffic scheme is also expected to be implemented.

The enforcement of the new traffic ordinance came some three weeks after transport groups here staged a transport strike. Though the strike was primarily against the incessant increases in the prices of fuel, drivers here also said they were protesting against the traffic experiment of Plagata that they said was not helpful and was taking toll on their daily earnings.

Plagata shot back at the complaining drivers, accusing them of protecting only their vested interests and not that of the general public.

Plagata hopes that the new ordinance will ease the traffic congestion.

Solving the traffic problem has been one of the priorities of Treñas since he became mayor. He admitted that investors have been turned off by the traffic jams here.

All city loop drivers are expected to follow the new ordinance. In a statement issued two months ago, the Pinag-isang Samahan ng mga Tsuper and Operators Nationwide
(PISTON-Iloilo) stressed their “desire to be a part of any productive exercise to find ways to address the traffic problem. But we call on Kagawad Plagata to start thinking out of the rut he is presently in and look at the problem with open eyes and an unbiased mind.”

The traffic problem as pointed out by the report of Task Force Traffic after its series of traffic experimentation in 2002, can be attributed to five factors, namely:

1. lack of roads (including the prevalence of narrow roads),
2. the concentration of commercial areas in specific portions of the city,
3. lack of discipline and road courtesy,
4. increase in the number of vehicles, and
5. the lack of rationalization of traffic routes and signs throughout the city.

PISTON’s president Edgar Salarda had said that “the obsession of the Committee on Transport to address the traffic problem by rerouting the public utility jeepneys (PUJs) ignores the very findings of the report per se of the Task Force Traffic.”

“Rerouting and traffic experimentation cannot solve the problem posed by the lack of roads itself and the very narrow roads in the city, too many vehicles plying the narrow roads, and the lack of rationalization of traffic routes and signs,” stressed PISTON.
“We reiterate our position on previous position papers: If the city has the perspective to distribute commercial areas to the different districts of the city it must have a comprehensive plan. If the commercial areas are already spread out in the periphery of the city, the implementation of the perimeter boundary will be practical and timely. This is why we believe that the perimeter boundary ordinance is lopsided and shortsighted,” stressed PISTON.

According to PISTON, the lack of rationalization is one of the major culprits of the lack of discipline and road courtesy among the drivers and commuters alike.

Just recently, PISTON said, Jaro CPU PUJs were victims of this problem when the drivers were caught off guard with the sudden change of the loading and unloading areas.
“Indeed, if the city government wishes to stand by this factor as one of the major factors in the traffic problem, then the city government should first put the traffic signs to its resting place. Loading and unloading signs which move from one place to another will not instill discipline; it causes chaos and confusion among drivers and commuters; the drivers lose their hard earned income for the day, and it makes a tremendous lot of money for the city government,” PISTON stressed.

PISTON rejected the lack of discipline and road courtesy among drivers as a major contributory factor in the traffic problem, though it acknowledged the fact that there are errant drivers.
/ panaynews