Article Archive for November 2011
Morning swing at Iloilo Golf and Country Club
Iloilo I LOVE! visits the hundred-year old and oldest existing golf course in the Philippines – the Iloilo Golf and Country Club at Santa Barbara.
After visiting Santa Barbara’s town proper, we decided to cross the …
Dinagyang Festival 2012 Schedule Released
The Iloilo City government released the schedule of next year’s most anticipated tourism event.
Dinagyang 2012 with its theme, Beyond Awards, A Culture of Excellence, aims to showcase the development of the city through its most …
Local Govt Offices to move at New Iloilo City Hall this December
Local Govt Offices to move at New Iloilo City Hall this December
Six city government departments are reported to transfer to the new Iloilo City Hall this coming December 15. The nearly finished city hall has …
On the road and on sea to Bacolod
I did not have any sleep that night as I was very excited on our trip to Bacolod and Silay the following day. At 5 AM I am on my way to the highway to …
Cebu Pacific Air’s Low Fare Promo (Nov 2011)
Visit Iloilo From Manila and Cebu this Yuletide Season at Low Prices at Cebu Pacific Air’s latest Promo this November 2011:
Domestic Flights:
Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, …
Back at Oton: Searching Katagman’s Cultural Treasure
The day was sunny, but the place was very wet because of the heavy rain that poured during dawn. As we were driving along the Iloilo-Antique Highway, my companion was staring blankly at the side …
They’re growing grapes at Santa Barbara
On my trip to Santa Barbara, I wouldn’t want to miss the grape orchard at Barangay Lanag. To tell you honestly, I haven’t seen grapes being grown here at our tropics and it was a …
Sunset at Treñas Boulevard: A romance with the majestic Iloilo River
It was 4 o’ clock in the afternoon when I met my co-workers at the Diversion Road end of the Treñas Boulevard. At a distance I could see students and even lovers chatting or just …
Santa Barbara: Cradle of Ilonggo Patriotism
Years after the spark of the 1896 Revolution in Manila, the Spaniards thought they could keep the Ilonggos loyal to the Crown because of the province’s unprecendented growth and the people’s antipathy towards war and …
Sta Barbara Dam and Irrigation System: Almost century-old but still amazing
Iloilo I LOVE! visits the 90 year-old Sta Barbara Dam and Irrigation. The exploration was flattering as they were pampered by the beauty of the scene and the relaxing feeling brought by the gentle flow …
