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America in 3D Road Show Hits Iloilo City

February 28, 2012 – 2:45 pm |
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Uncle Sam comes to Iloilo City – the City of LOVE, in a spectacle dubbed as “America in 3D: A Road Show in Diplomacy, Development, and Defense“. A 3-day event organized by the US Embassy, …

Casino Español de Iloilo: Abandoned and Ruined

February 27, 2012 – 9:49 am | 7 Comments
casino espanol de iloilo prewar

Long before Smallville in Mandurriao was crowned as Iloilo City’s nightlife center, Ilonggos are already used to nocturnal parties and gala. During the height of the sugar boom, the elite usually converged around Muelle Loney …

Iloilo City Development Update (February 2012)

February 24, 2012 – 9:03 pm | 344 Comments
Iloilo City

Iloilo City is in full swing in its development projects – both public and private efforts are now reshaping the face of the metro with its new skyscrapers, malls, restoration projects, infrastructure and facility improvements, …

Mr. & Miss SCUAA Coronation Night at WVSU

February 22, 2012 – 9:28 am |
WVSU SCUAA

Update: Last night, February 21, WVSU played host to the 2012 Mr. & Miss SCUAA Nationals. It was a very successful event and I congratulate the organizers for their beautiful presentation. Twelve handsome men and …

Paraw Regatta Festival 2012: Sailing in Winds of Ilonggo Ingenuity

February 20, 2012 – 9:04 am | 2 Comments
Paraw Pintawo

It’s more colorful and grander than ever! The 40th edition of the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival was a success as it once again highlighted one of the oldest seafaring traditions in the Philippines. The festival …

Paraw Regatta’s Sinamba 2012: Colors and Music of Ilonggo Dance

February 17, 2012 – 9:25 pm |
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Yesterday’s “SINAMBA sa Paraw Regatta” drew the metropolis at the Freedom Grandstand in an evening of excellent and exciting dance and music performances brought by Iloilo’s homegrown talents. It was a colorful event graced by …

Play and Relax: It’s More Fun in Oton’s Anhawan

February 14, 2012 – 11:18 am | 5 Comments
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No, this beautiful scene is not in Boracay or Puerto Galera. This is in Oton, Iloilo – home to one of the province’s premiere rest and relaxation tourist destination, the Anhawan Beach Resort and Spa. …

Visiting Historic and Progressive Pototan

February 9, 2012 – 8:04 pm | One Comment
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Many words can describe the town of Pototan, Iloilo – rice, Christmas Capital, the Magbanuas – to name a few. But this progressive town has lots to offer. In my recent visit, the town was …

Strong Quake Jolts Western Visayas and Cebu Regions

February 6, 2012 – 7:41 pm | 2 Comments
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake rocked the island of Negros at 11: 49 AM this morning, with lesser shocks experienced in Iloilo and Cebu. The earthquake was felt up to Bicol region, Mindoro Island, and Mindanao. …

“Pangayaw”: An Iloilo Cultural Exhibit by Ilonggo Artists

February 5, 2012 – 11:46 am |
GSIS Museo ng Sining

If you happen to be in Manila this coming month, don’t miss an Ilonggo cultural art exhibit at GSIS Museo ng Sining. Let’s support our fellow Ilonggos in promoting our culture and showcasing to the …