Jaro and La Paz Districts are not spared by the pattern of new developments sprouting all over the city. This is just the beginning for Jaro and La Paz because after the completion of the Iloilo Flood Control Project next year, vast land areas will be opened up to accommodate bigger investments in these flood prone districts of Iloilo City.
100MW Coal Fired Power Plant in Brgy. Ingore La Paz
The ongoing 100MW Coal Fired Power Plant will be Iloilo’s answer to its big problem of insufficient, unreliable, and expensive power. The project started just a few months ago, and with its rapid rate of construction, it looks like it’s on target for its completion in 2010. This massive structure also looks like it’s going be the tallest structure in Iloilo once finished.
Tagbak Terminal Renovation
For a highly urbanized city, Iloilo has got some of the ugliest and inconvenient transport (bus/jeep) terminals. It is a great sight to see Tagbak Terminal,the largest in the city, making an effort to improve the presentation of its facilities.
New Iloilo Society Commercial Building in Jaro
Iloilo Society Commercial, a department store and supermarket known for selling cheap wares, is currently building a large store in Jaro. It is located beside the entrance of Metropolis along Gen. McArthur Avenue/Highway.
New Green Mango Restaurant in Jaro Plaza and E. Lopez St., Jaro
Green Mango, a locally grown Filipino fast food chain, has simultaneously opened two new branches in Jaro. One of their stores is located in Jaro Plaza beside Ledi Supermart while the other is located beside McDonalds Jaro in E. Lopez St.
New Mang Inasal Branch in E. Lopez St.
Following suit with the newly opened Green Mango, Mang Inasal will also be opening a new branch in E. Lopez St. (just across Green Mango). This area is near big schools (like West Visayas State University, Colegio de San Jose, Iloilo National High School, WIT, and De Paul) and two big hospitals (namely Iloilo Mission Hospital and West Visayas State University Medical Center).
New Building in Nelly Garden
A new building is being constructed in front of one of Iloilo City’s most recognizable landmarks, Nelly Garden and Mansion owned by the Lopez Clan. This new development has caught the attention of a lot of people because it will be blocking a portion of Nelly Garden’s expansive frown lawn.
Iloilo Boulevard – Brgy. Nabitasan La Paz section
This new riverside promenade is a component of the Ilolilo Flood Control Project. The pedestrian walk stretches from the back portion of Gaisano Capital Mall to Jalandoni Bridge. Its completion has opened up a new recreational area for Ilonggos where they could enjoy a leisurely stroll and spend some quality time along the scenic Iloilo River.
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Coal. Even in Sim City, you have to place the type of power plant away from residential, commercial, even industrial zones. :(
I have ambivament feeling about this new developments, specifically the coal-fired power plant. Long term, it will cost very dearly in terms of environmental impact as coal-fired power plants has been proven to cause air pollution. Yes, solve the chronic power shortage in the city but, long term, it will create havoc to the environment. Here in North America, they’re shutting down coal-fired power plants and resort into greener alternatives such as solar, wind and nuclear. Even the latter is being frowned at. We have to be vigilant as we embrace progress. As I see it, Iloilo will try solve power shortage in a backward manner. Build the coal-fired plant—-> solve power shortage—> air pollution—> shut down plant—> back to square 1! What I suggest is, to utilize other alternatives, very costly initially but, much cleaner and safe.
Mang Inasal and Green Mango in my neighborhood is not a bad idea at all. The area where I used to live is getting to be highly commercialized. Thanks for the update Marcos!
I fully support the idea that Iloilo needs additional sources of power … the coal fired power plant was the only proposal with real investors willing to pour in billions for immediate construction and completion. I think it is a desperate consequence of our city planners’ lack of foresight and I guess (since the project has already started), people here are willing to pay (to the detriment of the environment and their health) for the price of progress. I don’t oppose the coal fired power plant but I agree that it should have been built on a more isolated and less environmentally fragile place.
You’re welcome Lee. Tani more developments pa guid.
i think we passed by that area when we were in iloilo last year. but i didnt notice the building yet.
As what I’ve known and with my own persoanl research, the coal fired power plants in the US are being shut down becuase they have been built decades ago and during those times they don’t have the technology yet so that pollutants from the plant will not be released into the environment. But today they alreay have the technology and knowledge that the coal fired power plant will not harm the environment as what many think it will be. It is being called the “clean coal technology”. No doubt that renewable energy is still the best source. But for now having a clean coal technology will be a great help. I live in La Paz, just a few kilometers for the plant. I only there will be investors who are willing to invest billioins in renewable energy, then people will be able to enjoy its benefits.
thanks for the correction Kaltehitze
Kindly review email I sent requesting to forward
to Mayor Trenas and Mr Jed Mabilog..
With the downturn in America, a lot of Ilongo-
Americans will be home thinking of investments and retirement in the meantime. Also top notch schools i.,e. Assumption and Ateneo will be a good
place to educate our grand kids. A pattern like Las
Vegas(retirement capital of the world) will be a boon to the economic life of our City/Province. The skills of Filipina/US nurses for personally run Group Care Facilities can sprung in our province with affluent foreigners as clients.
A solar technology from Las Vegas/Nevada (solar capital of America) can be adopted. Manufacturing and application.
Good day to you young man and my
best wishes.
Kind regards,
Jun Cord
State Vocation Chairman
K of C