Article Archive for August 2012
Iloilo City honors Cultural Heritage Awardees
Last August 25, the Iloilo City Government and the Iloilo Cultural Heritage Foundation, Inc., awarded personalities whose efforts greatly contributed to the conservation of cultural heritage in the metro. More urgent than ever before is …
Iloilo City celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Iloilo City’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations reached its climax last Saturday with a 16,000 strong civic parade at the old downtown. Contingents from local and national government agencies, schools, the private sector, and NGOs come together …
UPDATE: The International Hotel Restoration
Last May, the much awaited restoration of Iloilo City’s downtown icon, the 3-storey Eusebio Villanueva Building or International Hotel, started. The largest undertaking done to date by the Iloilo Cultural and Heritage Foundation Inc., the …
Ilonggos and Visitors flock Esplanade’s explosive opening
It was a whole day of fun, excitement and entertainment at yesterday’s opening of the Iloilo Esplanade. Music, dance, fireworks, and a dragon boat exhibition game were the prime activities during the opening. The beautiful …
Iloilo Cultural Heritage Foundation bares future projects for Calle Real
There are so many good news I would love to share with you regarding the developments at the restoration efforts at Calle Real. The Iloilo Cultural Heritage Foundation Inc. has lined up several projects that …
Molo Plaza now restored to its full regalia
After months of anticipation, the old Molo Plaza, seemed neglected for generations, is now restored to its old grandeur. The pathways are now new, the statues at the gazebo are back, and the trees have …
SNEAK PEEK: Iloilo River Esplanade’s grandiose transformation
Finally, the much anticipated opening of the Iloilo River Esplanade is near. Set on August 18, as part of the 75th Iloilo City Charter Day celebrations, the Esplanade will surely amaze local and foreign visitors …
