Comments on: Iloilo City Development Update (February 2012)

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By: Mark Segador

Mark Segador — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:12:07 +0000

I believe its a misnomer or a stereotyping for other ethnic groups to classify Hiligaynon speaking people as Ilonggos. But geographically, people from Negros are called Negrenses while people from Iloilo are Ilonggos. But the two provinces have a very deep connection in terms of culture and roots. Remember that the Spaniards invited Ilonggos to settle at then sparsely populated Negros Island in the 18th century. As the sugar bonanza accelerated growth the hacienderos of Iloilo transferred to Negros in search of vast estates to be converted to plantations.

By: Toto

Toto — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:50:58 +0000

Very well said!

By: Toto

Toto — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:41:14 +0000

Just wondering why people of Negross Occ. also called Ilonggos? Are they from Iloilo? Or been part of Iloilo? As far as I know Ilonggos are called to the people of Iloilo and Hiligaynon is their dialect. So how come that Negross Occ. are also Ilongo?

By: fyi lang

fyi lang — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:44:13 +0000

Top Cities in the Philippines

TheTopTens List
17%

1Iloilo City

THE PIONEER CITY!

+64City of Love… Home of the sweetest Filipinos!… I can walk through its streets and wave my phone as no one would try to steal it… Talking with the Ilonggos is the sweetest thing. Most ilonggos are educated and rich! Now that it has an international airport, there’s no stopping in growth and development!

+46The QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH, Premiere City of the Philippines and one of the most liveable and business friendly cities of the country today. Internationally known Cuisine, World Famous Landmarks and Festivals and now dubbed as city of firsts and pioneer city of the Philippines, this city will never run out of surprises. I Love ILOILO because I am an ILONGGO!

+44″City of Many Firsts”.. “City of love”.. The sweetest people on earth are the Ilonggos!
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2Metro Cebu

+50Queen City of the South has progressive economy and rich in people, culture, traditions, foods and histories! Someday it will be like “Land of the Rising Sun! ” because of its rapid growth of economy and good governance! A small paradise that Jesus has given to us!

+39No one can ever beat this city because of its rapid development. I THINK this is the best city in this country, instead of its progress, it is the no. 1 tourist destination of the philippines

+37All-in-One CITY! Nominated for the First Ever NEW 7 WONDERS CITIES of the WORLD!
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3Davao City

+13No doubt the best city in the philippines and still a young city with a lot of potential of becoming an economic power in the country. If not for mindanao issues this city should have been more progressive.

+9You’ve got it all when your in this city. no more, no less. A blessed and peaceful place. there could be no other sweeter place than this. God bless more DAVAO city!

+8Davao has a low crime rate about less than 1~~. Current revenue statistics show Davao City to be the fifth-richest city in the Philippines in terms of local income and IRA – the only city outside greater Manila in the top five. The city government also maintains a 24-hour emergency response system patterned after the 9-1-1 system used in the United States. A curfew on minors is also observed in the city. All business establishments, in particular bars and discos, are mandated by a city ordinance to refrain from selling alcoholic drinks beyond 2:00 am. Also, motorcycle drivers with no helmets and motorists with defective lights are not allowed to enter or drive in the city. Regular checkpoints in key parts of Davao City and at the city boundaries are conducted 24 hours to ensure the strict implementation of traffic rules.
The use of fireworks and other similar pyrotechnics, as well as smoking, is strictly prohibited in most of the city. Even outdoors, if you are under a roof of any kind, you are prohibited from smoking. Violators are made to pay hefty fines, perform community service, serve jail time, or a combination of the three. Littering is also prohibited.
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4Makati City

+3Proud to be a Makati citizen, a lot of benefits for the kids and old people. One of highest in terms of GDP per capita and one of the richest.

+1The Financial Capital of the Philippines, the Wall Street of the Phils.

HARRYTOPHER

+1Makati is the heart of metro manila it can be the new york of the philippines because it acts like a cosmopolitian city of the philippines unlike bangkok, makati it self is clean. And the best part is it is VERY wild in the night, before you sleep in makati look out your window!
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5Metro Manila

-4Metro Manila is the Capital city but I like Davao City because it is livable and it is (Alcaldia).
5%
6Quezon City

+2Quezon City is the largest and richest city is NCR. It consists the greatest opportunities. I live here since 1982 and will probably to the rest of my life. No matter I used to traveling to anywhere in the Ph or to the rest of the world, Quezon City is always on top of my heart.

+1City of The Stars, QC, New York City of the Asia-Pacific

HARRYTOPHER

HUGE LAND AREA SHOULD REPLACE MANILA AS CAPITAL AND MORE PROGRESSIVE
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7Cagayan de Oro City

+16Dubbed locally as the “City of Golden Friendship” (Dakbayan sa Bulawanong Panaghigala-ay in Cebuano, as the phrase appears on the city’s seal) for the camaraderie and hospitality that are inherent and traditional traits of its people.
Cagayan de Oro is considered as a melting pot in Mindanao. A growing metropolis to be classified as a first-class city. Cagayan de Oro serves as the regional center being the most populous highly-urbanized city in Northern Mindanao (Region noted for its accessibility, business growth and tourism attractions.
Cagayan de Oro is the “Melting Pot of Mindanao” because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions and most of its entire warm and hospitable people. It is also a business hub of Northern Mindanao region, considered as one of the most progressive and competitive cities in the country.
It was recorded to have reached the annual income of 1.345 billion pesos as of the fiscal year 2006. The city’s economy is largely based on industry, commerce, trade, services and tourism. These are the major financial sources of the city and it has been sufficient for the city’s economic growth development.

+5This city is in boom, in bloom and in blossom… Why? Because it has progressed tremendously as manifested through the building of infrastructures such 3 flyovers, 3 SM Savemores, Laguindingan International Airport, construction of skyscrapers ( Limketkai Hotel, Avida Tower and Paseo del Rio Residences). Unfortunately, the city was under attacked by the recent horrible typhoon Sendong which caused the city to suffer a sudden economic lag. But, in just a matter of one month, the city was able to regain its economic stability.

+4A fast becoming fully-realized metropolis. Has the most active infrastructure in mindanao last 2011. Rank 3rd on the 2009 list of the most competitive cities in the philippines outside metro manila. One of the fastest and more progressive city after cebu.
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8Manila
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9Paranaque City

+3The Fashion Capital of the Philippines, The City of Lights

HARRYTOPHER

+1
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and Cavite on the south. When the Spaniards came, Parañaque was already subdivided. It was so large that communication with the government was so hard. Their means of communication was so
crude. People from other places settle here. Somehow they put up their own government based on kinship and proclaimed their independence.

-1In 1572, Parañaque was said to be bounded by Ermita on the north
and Cavite on the south. When the Spaniards came, Parañaque was already subdivided. It was so large that communication with the government was so hard. Their means of communication was so
crude. People from other places settle here. Somehow they put up their own government based on kinship and proclaimed their independence.
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10Bacolod City

+3The BEST PLACE TO LIVE in the PHILIPPINES.
Having an urban living the same time less pollution, less traffic jam and a clean and Green City.
One of the fastest growing city in this part of the country.

+3The City Of Smiles! The Cleanest and Greenest Highly-Urbanized City of the Philippines Hall of Famer! Most Business Friendly City of the Philippines! Football City!… Home of the MASSKARA FESTIVAL and SUGAR BOWL OF THE PHILIPPINES!

Those are just some of the awards and titles this city has received for its 73 years of existence as a chartered city.

A model in public governance, public-private partnership and a hotbed of organic agriculture, eco-tourism and environmental revolution

A city tested by hard times like disasters, economic crisis and insurgency, but never fails to show everyone that hope still shines and resiliency prevails

+2BPO and Sports capital of Western Visayas. A city with a charm and unique. The sugar capital of Negros Occidental.

By: Mark Segador

Mark Segador — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:59:49 +0000

kindly post this at our list of Iloilo's first: http://iloiloilove.com/grandeur-glory-first-iloilo-province/ Thank you!

By: F.Y.I. LANG AH!

F.Y.I. LANG AH! — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:56:24 +0000

fyi lang…
ILOILO’S FIRSTS
(First in the Philippines)

A reprint from: ILOILO’s FIRST, The Visayan Tribune, January 31, 1977.
Source: http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/index.php?Itemid=28&id=274&option=com_content&task=view

1. Iloilo is the site of the Malayan landing in the Philippines, according to the Maragtas Legend.

2. The first school for boys in the Philippines was founded in Tigbauan by the famous Jesuit priest and historian, Pedro Chirino in 1592.

3. The first place to put up a Christian church in the Philippines was Jalaud (Dumangas) in what is now the barangay of Ermita, in 1566.

4. Iloilo is the first city outside Manila to have a foreign business house (Loney & Co.) and the first foreign vice-consul.

5. The first province to export sugar to Australia.

6. The only province to have two cities during the Spanish time: Iloilo City, chartered in 1890, and Jaro in 1891.

7.The biggest province in the Philippines in population, income and economic production during the 19th century.

8. The best and biggest producer of textile during the Spanish era.

9. The first city outside Manila to have electricity, telephone, telegraph, railway, ice plant, automobile and other modern conveniences.

10. The first province outside Luzon to fly the Philippine National Flag (in Sta. Barbara, Nov. 17, 1898)

11. The first department store in the country. Hoskyn & Co., established in 1877.

12. The first city outside Manila to have direct shipping lines with Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Europe and America.

13. The first commercial airline in the country was the Iloilo Negros Air Express Co. (INAEC).

14. The first Philippine airline established after World War II was organized by Ilonggos… the FEATI.

15. The first provincial high school in the Philippines…Iloilo National High School.

16. The first Elementary School established under the Americans – Baluarte Elemenetary School in Molo.

17. The first protestant barrio in the country – Calvario – Janiauy.

18. The first Baptist Church in the Philippines – Jaro Evangelical Church.

19. The first luxury liner in the island – S/S Don Esteban of the De la Rama Line.

20. The first city to have double – decked buses.

21. The first concrete road in the country – from Forbes Bridge to Jaro Plaza.

22. The first city to have a car assembly plant – Taller Visayas de Strachan & McMurray. The car assembled was the “Deiler” in the 1920’s.

23. The first province to produce many millionaires and the first city to have a millionaire’s row.

24. The first Filipino to launch the propaganda movement in Spain, Graciano Lopez Jaena of Jaro also known as the greatest orator the Philippines aver produced.

25. The only Filipino nominated to the Supreme Court of Cuba – Raymundo Melliza.

26. The first Filipino to fly an airplane for passengers, was an Ilonggo – Jose Tinsay in 1925.

27. The first doctor of laws from Oxford University – Melquiades Gamboa.

28. The first doctor of philosophy in political Science – Victorino Diamonon.

29. The first Filipino doctor of Education – Pedro E. Y Rio.

30. The first Filipino woman doctor of Philosophy in Engineering – Josette Garcia Portigo.

31. The first Filipino doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology – F. Landa Jocano.

32. The first Filipino to win the Congressional Medal of Honor during the WWII – Captain Jose Calugas of Leon.

33. The first Filipino soldier in the American Army to win medals of Heroism & Courage from the governments of United States, Belgium & France during thye WWII – Sgt. Ramon Subejano of New Lucena.

34. The first Filipino girl to be called the fastest woman in Asia – Inocencia Solis of New Lucena.

35. The first most-be-medaled Filipino girl swimmer – Nancy Deano of Dingle.

36. The first filipino international chess grandmaster – Eugene Torre of La Paz.

37. The first community school movement originated by Supt. Jose V. Aguilar.

38. The best organized guerilla unit during World War II under Gen. Mariano Peralta.

39. The first guerilla unit to contact, by radio, Gen. Douglas MacArthur and President Quezon during World War II.

40. The first Filipino lady to win a cultural heritage award – Magdalena Jalandoni of Jaro.

41. The first Filipino feminist – Pura Villanueva Kalaw.

42. The first bookstore and printing shop in the Visayas and Mindanao – Libreria la Panayana.

43. The first modern and most beautiful custom house in the country.

44. The first government constructed museum building in the Philippines – Museo Iloilo.

45. The first city to have modern cinema houses and theatres outside Manila.

46. The first gravity irrigation system outside Luzon – Sta. Barbara Irrigation System.

47. The first successful compact farm in the country – Tagsing Buyo, Sta. Barbara.

48. The only province to have an anti-biotic drug named after it – Ilozone and Ilotycin which are brands of erythromycin, a wonder drug developed from a soil sample from Iloilo.

49. The first province to be declared a model in development planning by NEC/USAID.

50. The number one food-producing province of the Philippines today.

51. The first and only town in the Philippines to produce four justices of the Supreme Court, seven senators, seven governors, and seven cabinet members.

52. The site of the first international research center in the fishing industry, the SEAFDEC in Tigbauan.

53. The biggest public school division in the country is the Division of Iloilo.

54. The first city, which initiated a free education program in the elementary schools by eliminating the matriculation fees and providing free school supplies and the elimination of tuition fees in public secondary schools.

A reprint from: ILOILO’s FIRST, The Visayan Tribune, January 31, 1977.

Source: http://www.iloilo.gov.ph/index.php?Itemid=28&id=274&option=com_content&task=view

By: garsok.com

garsok.com — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:08:20 +0000

ILOILO’S FIRSTS
(First in the Philippines)