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UPV Cinematheque to be inaugurated

Marcos — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:30:30 +0000

A film theater to showcase modern masterpieces, modern genre and avant-garde films, claimed documentaries and short films for studies and analysis by students in the arts and the humanities and related studies. It will also be an archival museum for film memorabilia, props, conceptual arts and storyboards that will be useful in developing interest in the craft of film-making.

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An Eclectic Exhibit by Ilonggo Photographers – “Spectrum : Iloilo” (May 27 – June 28, 2009)

Marcos — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:35:46 +0000

See through the lens of an eclectic mix of photographers in Iloilo through an art exhibit now live at Red Steakhouse & Gallery. There are no themes, subjects, or groups, just independent photographers bound by the passion of their craft. Displaying their works are 9 Iloilo-based photographers namely: Marcos Caratao Jr., Reginald Earl Castillo, Gino Chavez, Bill Gange, Christian Evren Lozanes, Babak Niaraki, Nel Jason Sanson, Tara Katherine Yap, and Cara Uy.

You’re all welcome to visit "Spectrum: Iloilo" Exhibit at Red Steakhouse and Gallery in Smallville (Diversion Road, Iloilo City) near Krua Thai. The art pieces will be on display until June 28, 2009. Here’s some photos during the opening held last May 27:

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Bandera Ilonggo – Your chance to show how Ilonggos rock!

Marcos — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:39:06 +0000

Bandera Ilonggo is the chance for Ilonggo rockers to be heard and recognized. If you’re from Iloilo and part of a rock band then compile at least three of your best tunes and get the opportunity to be part of a live-bootleg compilation CD.

If you’re an amateur unsigned band from Western Visayas with pure raw talent, Headtone Music Philippines invites you to take part of “Bandera Ilonggo,” which strives to showcase Ilonggo raw talents and expose them to the world in one tight compact compilation CD.

The auditions start on May 30, 2008 and it will continue on selected dates until June 27, 2008 (see poster for exact dates). It will be held on Metal Mania Rock Bar. During the audition, you may perform as many songs as you want provided three songs from your set are original compositions.

To join, first contact Karen Guanco (Events Coordinator for Headtone Music Philippines) at 0917-9671-838 or 0920-2140-346 or email us at headtonemusic@gmail.com and set a schedule for auditions.

Media Sponsors of the “Women of Rock” concert include: Panay News Philippines, ExploreIloilo.com, HotFM 98.7, Z100 100.7, Cable Start Inc., PULP, Killerbee 106.3, Shine Radio 94.7 – DYMI FM, Radio Natin 91.5.

For more information read this F.A.Q prepared by the organizer, Headtone Music Philippines.

Headtone Music Philippines (HMPH) is a group of Ilonggo music enthusiasts that aims to promote the growth of the independent music scene to give unsigned artists a chance to spread their music and help Philippines make a name through its very own homegrown talents.

What are you waiting for? Get your inner rockstar out and let your talent be heard! Join the auditions for Bandera Ilonngo – live-bootleg compilation CD.

Women of Rock – A concert by women who rock! | May 31, 2008

Marcos — Tue, 27 May 2008 05:00:42 +0000

Better watch out for a special concert by local Ilonggo bands with females as their front man err… woman rather. This May 31, 2008, Headtone Music Philippines (HMPh) present “Women of Rock“, a concert featuring Iloilo’s Six Pounder and Bacolod’s Kill Sofia with performances of Podigy of Eve, Maidens of Jah, Laneaia, Brews, Cuppy Cake Dolls, Anhedonic Paranoia, and more!.

The “Women of Rock” concert will be held at Metal Mania Rock Bar (Formerly Pier 16), located along Diversion Road. The event will start at 8pm, there will be freebies for the first 50! Gate Damage is P75.

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Headtone Music Philippines is a group of Ilonggo music enthusiasts that aim to promote the growth of the independent music scene, to give unsigned artists a chance to spread their music and help Philippines make a name through its very own homegrown talent. With the aim to promote the local music industry of Iloilo, ExploreIloilo.com has opened a Iloilo Music Guide (http://music.exploreiloilo.com), where we will be featuring Iloilo’s music scene. There’s a quick link posted at the main menu in the head part of this website.

Urbandub live in Iloilo on December 20, 2007: Spread the Sound of the South

Marcos — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:00:10 +0000

With their new album entitled “Under Southern Lights”, Urbandub will be flying to Iloilo to spread their new sound to Ilonggos on December 20, 2007 (9pm) at the parking lot of Sarabia Manor Hotel (General Luna St.).

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A Chronology: The Ilonggo Nation Part 2

Marcos — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:01:06 +0000

By Dinggol A. Divinagracia
Ilonggo Nation Movement

CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE DESTINY OF THE “ILONGGO NATION” Part 2

PREFACE:”To appreciate where you are now…you should know where you came from.”

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A Chronology: The Ilonggo Nation Part 1

Marcos — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:00:50 +0000

By Dinggol A. Divinagracia
Ilonggo Nation Movement

CHRONOLOGICAL EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE DESTINY OF THE “ILONGGO NATION” Part 1

PREFACE:”To appreciate where you are now…you should know where you came from.”
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Old Pictures of Iloilo during the Spanish Period Part I

Marcos — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 14:40:49 +0000

In 1566, the Spaniards under Miguel Lopez de Legaspi came to Panay and established a settlement in Ogtong (now Oton, Iloilo). The Spaniards, who were in search of adequate food supply found abundant rice supplies in Iloilo. In 1581 the seat of Spanish Power was moved to La Villa de Arevalo, a sitio named in honor of Avila, in Spain.

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Iloilo – Negros Air Express Co.

Marcos — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 12:14:11 +0000

“The First Commercial Airline in the Philippines”

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