Article Archive for December 2011
Gov’t eyes launching of Iloilo Central Market Redevelopment Project this 2012
The redevelopment of the Iloilo Central Market, a heritage building at the heart of the metro, was first proposed in 2008 as part of the city’s central business district revitalization project. Three years after, it …
Iloilo I LOVE! explores NEGROS: Living ala Sugar Baron at Silay’s Jalandoni Mansion (Part III)
Iloilo I LOVE! visits Bernardino Jalandoni Museum at historic Silay City. A perfectly preserved time capsule, the museum offers a real glimpse of the luxurious and glamorous life of sugar barons and Silay’s elite.
Iloilo City’s Development Projects Update (December 2011)
Before 2011 ends let’s take a look at on-going and future projects on Iloilo City. 2012 will be an exciting year for the city as some of this projects are slated for completion, while others …
Christmas in Iloilo City (in pictures)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I’m wishing you all Merry Christmas! In this Christmas eve, I would love to share the season’s atmosphere here Iloilo City – the City of Love! Indulge …
Nuestra Señora de La Paz Y Buen Viaje: Showering Iloilo with blessings
In a city that gave birth to so many Filipino seamen, one will surely understand Ilonggos’ devotion to Nuestra Senora de La Paz y Buen Viaje (Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage). Honored for …
Pototan’s IWAG Festival of Lights: A trip to Pinoy-style Christmas Village
Pototan never ceases to amaze its visitors every Yuletide season with its extravagant display of lights dubbed as “Iwag Festival of Lights”. Indeed, the whole expansive plaza of Pototan is transformed every night into a …
Iloilo I LOVE! explores Negros: A stroll along Silay’s Cinco de Noviembre Street (Part II)
On a roll at Cinco de Noviembre street, it seemed the street has so many beautiful old houses that it’s as if I’m on a museum tour. Echoes of the past, these perfectly preserved houses …
Street Arts at Molo: Youth’s inspiration of hope
Walking along MH Del Pilar Street at Molo, something caught my attention. It was there long ago and I may have seen it many times on my way to work – colorful street art done …
1925 S. Villanueva Building Restoration Efforts
You may not have noticed, but most of our heritage buildings in the old Calle Real and its adjacent streets are in big need of help in restoring them to their former glorious state. As …
Pinasugbo you’ll LOVE; A Biscocho you’ll surely miss
It’s been raining all week at Iloilo, it seems this would be a very wet Christmas for us here. And because of the cold and wet weather we’re having, most of us prefer staying at …
