Articles by Mark Segador
Mark Segador is a nurse, a freelance photographer, and a local tourism and investment advocate. Grew up in Tarlac, spent a decade in Manila before settling at Iloilo. He enjoys taking stunning photos and shares them with meaningful stories.
The Pride of Iloilo: Semana Sang Iloilo 2012 (Part 1)
This year’s Semana Sang Iloilo truly showcased the treasures of our province – from our own products, agricultural produce, arts, festivals, and much much more. A rich and noble province – that is Iloilo. Let’s …
Behind the Scenes: Tribu Pan-ay’s Rehearsal for Aliwan 2012
Iloilo I LOVE! visits Fort San Pedro National High School – the home of Dinagyang 2012 Ati Dance Competition Champion Tribu Pan-ay to witness the contingent’s preparations for the Aliwan Fiesta 2012.
Searching for the Datu (Part 1): Tiolas and Cataan Cove
It was another adventure for us – this time searching for the steps of the old Datus. Centuries ago, in this part of Panay Island (the town of San Joaquin), balangays of ten Datus from …
Barotac Viejo’s Taltal: Remembering the Passion of Christ
Semana Santa in Iloilo is always a great oopportunity to witness the deep religiousity of the Ilonggos. The Holy Week is peppered with so many religious activities such as masses, processions, meditations, Visita Iglesia, and …
Miag-ao Church: A Queen among Queens
A Queen among Queens – that’s a title I would give to this magnificent church. No other church in the Philippines will rival the beauty and majesty of the Miag-ao Church, also known as Church …
2012 Saad Festival of Leganes Schedule of Events
This April, all roads lead to Leganes for its annual celebration of faith and religion. Dubbed as Western Visayas’ Mecca because of its intense spirituality and devotion, Leganes will once again showcase their thanksgiving to …
Guimaras’ 2012 Manggahan Festival Schedule
It’s raining mangoes this summer at the beautiful island of Guimaras with its annual celebration of the Manggahan Festival. Started in 1993, the Manggahan Festival aims to showcase the the thriving Mango Industry of the …
Iloilo to celebrate 111th Semana Sang Iloilo this April
Iloilo Province prepares for a weeklong celebration of the annual celebration of “Semana Sang Iloilo” – a local event aimed to showcase and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and progressive development of the province. This …
Iloilo City sends off Dinagyang Contingent to Aliwan Festival 2012
The people of Iloilo City gathered at the downtown’s Freedom Grandstand to witness the send-off program for our contingent on this year’s Aliwan Festival. Tribu Pan-ay, the champion of Dinagyang Ati Tribe Competition 2012, will …
Iloilo I LOVE! intensifies Iloilo City for New Wonder City Campaign!
Today, Iloilo I LOVE! releases the official poster for its campaign, “Iloilo City: A New Wonder City of the World”. This website is in one with the city of Iloilo in making this dream a …







