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“); } ?>The Alimodian Church was first constructed in 1787 by Fr. Florencio Martin. The structure was became famous because of its artistic belfry, which used to be one of the tallest among churches in Iloilo and Negros. Continue Reading »

The Trappist Monastery grounds is a peaceful and sacred enclave in Guimaras run by monks of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance. These monks follow the rule of St. Benedict and are best known for the extreme austerity or strictness that characterizes their discipline. Continue Reading »

ILOILO City mayor Jerry Treñas said Global Business Power Corporation (Global Power) is determined to invest in a coal-fired power plant in the metropolis.

Treñas attended Global Power’s presentation of their plans before President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malacañang Monday. Read more »

A CHINA-based international network promoting the potentials of bamboo and rattan has set eyes on Iloilo’s flourishing bamboo industry and vowed to help boost its market.

Dr. I. V. Ramanuja Rao, program director for livelihood and economic development of Beijing-based International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) Monday graced the opening ceremony of Iloilo Kawayan Market Week at Robinson’s Place here. Read more »

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“); } ?>The first gravity irrigation dam in Iloilo was built in Santa Barbara in 1921 during the Commonwealth period. Continue Reading »

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“); } ?>Wide open spaces and an overgrowth of greens abound in the public plaza of La Paz District attracting fun and recreation into sunny mornings or lazy afternoons. Continue Reading »

Iloilo City Representative Raul Gonzalez Jr. said the religiosity of the Dinagyang Festival should be maintained even if it has already become a tourism event in the entire country.

Dinagyang Festival is held every January in honor of Señor Sto. Niño. Read more »

ILOILO City Mayor Jerry Treñas will witness today the signing by Global Business Power Corporation (Global Power), a member of the Metrobank Group of Companies, will sign today, November 12, of its joint venture agreement with Formosa Heavy Industries (FHI) to construct power generation plants using clean coal technology that will involve an investment of more than US$500 million. Read more »

LARGER than life!

This is how Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation Inc. (IDFI) executive director Ben Jimena described the 40th edition of Dinagyang Festival on Jan. 25-27, 2008. Read more »

Iloilo City’s second flyover, supposedly to be constructed across a mall along Diversion Road, will no longer be implemented.

City Mayor Jerry Treñas confirmed the cancellation of the second flyover project during the Metro Iloilo-Guimaras Development Council (MIGEDC) Summit last Saturday. Read more »