MEGAWORLD, the giant corporation which has acquired the 54.5 hectare site of the old Iloilo airport in Mandurriao, Iloilo City, is just too eager to start its business interests here.
After the turnover of property to it in simple ceremonies at the Sarabia Manor Hotel last Friday, MegaWorld announced, according to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, that it has already scheduled its groundbreaking for the structures it would put up in the area three months after, or this coming January 2008. Read more »

ILOILO CITY–Megaworld Corp. will pour an initial investment of P1.5 billion into its newly acquired 54-hectare property, where the old Iloilo airport used to stand. Megaworld, which acquired the property in Mandurriao District for P1.2 billion, plans to build a business park here. Read more »

SM City Iloilo was host to the ECD (Edwin C. Duero) Dance Company of the Philippines’ “Arrival Performance” last Oct. 8, 2007 of the group who were sent by the Iloilo City Government to the United States to showcase Dinagyang Festival to the Filipino communities in the states as well as tourists and residents of the areas. Read more »

Dinagyang Festival was again awarded as the Best Tourism Event in the country in the recent 8th National Convention of the Association of Tourism Operators in the Philippines (ATOP) held in Camarines Sur last week. Read more »

The Castle Hotel was once an old heritage mansion before it was converted into a what it is today. Considered as one of Iloilo’s botique hotels, the Castle Hotel exudes a medieval ambiance and an old charm to it. It is approx. a 5min walk from The Atrium Mall, Gaisano Metro Mall, Museo Iloilo, Department of Tourism Regional Office, and the Iloilo Provincial Capitol.

Address: Bonifacio Drive, City Proper, Iloilo City, Philippines
Tel No: (63)(033) 338-1021 / 338-328 / 338-3281
Fax No: (63)(033) 338-1021

All rooms are fully air-conditioned, with hot and cold shower, cable T.V. and private telephone

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“); } ?>Megaworld, which recently offered to buy the old Iloilo airport lot in Mandurriao, Iloilo City at a price of P1.2B, will be developing the 54.5-hectare lot into a new business district with facilities such as hotels, convention facilities and business process outsourcing offices. Continue Reading »

THE P400-million flyover project along Gen. Luna and M.H. Del Pilar streets could collapse in the event of earthquakes if necessary corrections are not made on its foundations. Read more »

Use of plastic cellophanes is now outlawed and criminalized in the Municipality of Santa Barbara, Iloilo. That was starting last week. This week, other Iloilo towns have followed suit with town laws similarly unique and interesting.

For instance, do not get caught watching or playing a porno flick in any video houses in San Enrique, Iloilo. Yes, it is an official offense now with violators up to be penalized and/or criminalized. Read more »

ILOILO City won twin honors in the tourism industry during the national convention of the Association of Tourism Officer (ATOP) of the Philippines in Camarines Sur.

For the second time since last year, Dinagyang festival won the best tourism event plum, besting other festivals around the country. Read more »

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The first flyover project in Western Visayas will be completed within the month, according to Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Emil Sadain after checking the progress of the project’s construction along Infante and Gen Luna streets in Iloilo City Friday. Read more »