Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on May 26, 2008 (2:46 pm). Categorized Under: Business and Economy.
A request for an Iloilo-Caticlan-Iloilo airline route was brought up by Ben Jimena, Iloilo City tourism officer before the management of Philippine Airlines during a press conference of the latter held yesterday at the Iloilo Grand Hotel. “We have written PAL about this,” Jimena said. Continue Reading »
Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on May 16, 2008 (2:57 pm). Categorized Under: Business and Economy.
CEBU/ILOILO — The Sarrosa family of Western Visayas is talking with foreign investors who are interested in forming a joint venture that will re-develop Sicogon Island into a tourist destination that could rival Boracay. Continue Reading »
Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on May 15, 2008 (8:10 pm). Categorized Under: Business and Economy.
The new Iloilo Airport will soon be catering additional domestic flights of Cebu Pacific, this Air Transportation Office Area Manager Alan Java said. (PNA) Continue Reading »
Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on (8:08 pm). Categorized Under: Iloilo News, Projects and Proposals.
Iloilo City (14 May) — The Iloilo Flood Control Project is trying to take advantage of the relatively favorable weather, by speeding up construction activities. Continue Reading »
Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on May 9, 2008 (3:00 pm). Categorized Under: Feature Updates.
Here’s a list of ongoing and proposed developments around the metro including some major infrastructures, commercial, and residential establishments.
Amigo Rennovation
Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on (3:00 pm). Categorized Under: Feature Updates.
Just recently, Megaworld Corporation held a public hearing and revealed their plan for the development of the 54 hectare old airport lot in Mandurriao called the “Iloilo Business Park”. Luckily Bernie was able to attend the meeting and was able to relay the juicy details.The representatives from Megaworld were able to display the layout design of the Iloilo Business Park, the components of which include BPO offices, residential condominiums, a hotel, convention center, commercial and retail center, skills training center and recreational facilities.
Aerial view of Megaworld Property. Photo by Bernardo Arellano III
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Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on May 5, 2008 (12:01 pm). Categorized Under: Iloilo Features, Local News.
The results are in for the Aliwan Fiesta 2008. Congratulations to all the winners especially to our very own Tribu Saad from Leganes and Tribu Paghidaet for representing Iloilo well and entering the top 10. Here’s a rundown of the Aliwan Fiesta 2008 Winners:
Winning performance of Tribu Paghidaet during the Dinagyang Festival in January
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Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on April 30, 2008 (9:32 am). Categorized Under: Iloilo Features, Local News.
Tribu Paghidaet of the Dinagyang Festival and Saad Festival of Leganes Town performed a preview of their performance for the Aliwan Fiesta 2008 last friday. Both contingents are determined to make the Ilonggos proud by putting up a good show.
Earlier during the event, it rained so heavily that the city officials advised both tribes to cancel their performance for the afternoon to avoid accidents. There was some drama during this time because the tribes were so eager to perform. The Ilonggo spirit finally reigned after a large cheer from the crown convinced the officials to allow them to perform
Here is a preview of the performance of Iloilo’s Festivals for the Aliwan Fiesta 2008:
Tribu Paghidaet of Dinagyang 2008
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Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on April 26, 2008 (5:32 am). Categorized Under: Business and Economy.
Megaworld Corporation, buyer of the old airport site in Mandurriao district, has taken all the responsibility for the transfer of informal households covered by the 54-hectare property they bought from the national government. Continue Reading »
Posted by Marcos Caratao Jr. (Marcos C.) on April 21, 2008 (6:05 pm). Categorized Under: Business and Economy.
GUIMARAS ISLAND—The country’s tourism industry is expected to sustain its growth despite the growing impact of the economic recession in the United States and the global rice supply crisis, according to Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano. Continue Reading »
