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AirPhil Express Opens “Iloilo – Davao” Route

Marcos — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:10:47 +0000

AirPhil Express, a popular budget airline in the Philippines, will be opening a new flight route between Iloilo and Davao starting August 18, 2011. It will be a once daily service utilizing an Airbus A320 plane. There’s actually a seat sale ongoing today (August 3, 2011) on Iloilo – Davao flight fares for as low as P488 (one-way). Cheapest regular (year-round) Iloilo – Davao Airphil Express fares cost P998 (one-way).

View of the Iloilo Airport during arrival

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Iloilo Airport Guide

Marcos — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:00:38 +0000

The Iloilo Airport serves Iloilo and the general area of Panay Island. It is located 19 kilometers away from Iloilo City, specifically in the tri-boundaries of Cabatuan, Santa Barbara, and San Miguel town. Four airlines namely Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Zest Air serve the New Iloilo Airport with regular trips to the cities of Manila,Cebu, Davao, and Cagayan de Oro. The Iloilo Airport is regarded as one of the most modern airports in the Philippines and 4th busiest in terms of passenger and cargo movement.

Aerial view of the Iloilo Airport

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Where to Buy Tickets for Dinagyang 2011 Tribe Competition?

Marcos — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:52:00 +0000

The Dinagyang season in Iloilo is fast approaching and the festive fever is starting to brew in the city. Many visitors and balikbayans have already marked their calendars and booked their flights for the Dinagyang Festival highlights on January 21-23, 2011. If you’re interested to buy tickets for seats at the judging areas during the tribe competitions here are some helpful details:

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Iloilo Airport Passenger Traffic Increases by 23.3% in 2009

Marcos — Sat, 15 May 2010 05:09:12 +0000

Passenger traffic to the Iloilo Airport totaled 1,324,148 in 2009 translating to an increase of 23.3% compared to last year’s figures. The newly released data from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) still affirms the Iloilo Airport’s position as the 4th busiest airport in the country according to passenger traffic volume.

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Iloilo Chinese New Year 2010

Marcos — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Even before the coming of the Spaniards, Iloilo played an important role as a major trading post in the Visayas. Chinese merchants would sail to Iloilo to trade and in effect, building flourishing relationship with the natives. Today, Iloilo holds the distinction of having the third largest concentration of “Tsinoys” or Filipinos with Chinese ancestry or descent in the country. This year of the Tiger, the Ilonggos strengthen that Filipino-Chinese relationship with a grand celebration and festivity on February 12, 2010.

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Zest Air Philippines Enters Iloilo Airport

Marcos — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:40 +0000

Zest Air will be the fourth commercial airline to enter the Iloilo Airport starting March 16, 2009. The airline will be servicing the Manila to Iloilo route daily and will deploy an Airbus A320 plane. You can already make your bookings through their ticketing office in the Iloilo Airport or online through their website. As of the time of writing, Iloilo to Manila and Manila to Iloilo flights cost as low as P488 according to their online booking service.

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Aklan, Philippines

Marcos — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:17:16 +0000

Nature’s bounty of the scenic attractions are found in Aklan. Boracay island, the province’s top tourist destination, is known throughout the world for its fine white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas. Its capital is Kalibo and is located at the northwest portion of Panay, bordering Antique to the southwest, Iloilo to the south, and Capiz to the east. Aklan faces the Sibuyan Sea and the province of Romblon to the north.

Province of Aklan location map

Aklan is accessible from Iloilo City by land via Buses and Vans stationed at the Tagbak Terminal in jaro District, Iloilo City. Travel time is approximately two and a half hours away from Iloilo to Kalibo and another 2 hours from Kalibo to Caticlan, the jump-off point to Boracay Island. Aklan also has its own airports and is 45 minutes from Manila by air. Aside from domestic flights, Kalibo Airport also serves direct flights to and fro Incheon and Taipei, South Korea through international flights served by Asian Spirit, Mandarin Airlines and Pacific Pearl Airways. Alternatively, flights by Sea Air and Asian Spirit through Caticlan Airport in the town of Malay are also available.

Terminal of the International Airport in Kalibo

Aklan is famous for Boracay, a resort island, which boasts of its seven kilometer “White beach” named after its powdery white sand. It is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines and adjudged by numerous travel magazines and surveys as one of the best beaches in the world.

White sand beach of Boracay Island

Aside from Boracay, there is still a lot of attractions in the Province of Aklan for tourists to explore and such as its exciting caves, cascading waterfalls, and natural pools. Ascend the seven basin waterfalls in Jawili. Plunge into the natural cold springs of Nabas. Conquer the five caves of Buruanga town or enjoy white water rafting in Libacao.

Jawili Seven Basins and Waterfalls

New Washinton is also a must to visit because it hosts Sampaguita Gardens owned by Sam Butcher, an American artist and creator of Precious Moments artworks that promote messages of loving, caring and sharing. Sampaguita Gardens is recognized as a landmark in the Travel & Trade Industry.

Precious moments dolls

Another known icon of the province is the annual Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo. Originally, The festivity was to celebrate the coexistence between the Ati and the Malays who were newcomers to the Island. This festivity coincides with the Feast of “Santo Nino” which is usually held during the third week of January.

An Ati warrior during the Ati-atihan Parade in Kalibo

The most prominent languages in the province are the Aklan languages, which includes Aklanon and Malaynon. Aklanon is spoken by a majority of the people, while Malaynon is spoken in Malay. Other languages include the language of the Ati; Hiligaynon, the regional language; Kinaray-a; and Capiznon. Most Aklanons can speak and understand English.

Fireworks display during the Ati-atihan Festival

Source: Wikipedia, Department of Tourism Region VI, Province of Aklan Tourism Office

Explore Iloilo’s Top Posts of 2007

Marcos — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:00:54 +0000

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Boracay Island

Marcos — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:03:45 +0000

Boracay is a paradise for certified sun-worshippers all over the world. In fact, local and foreign tourists have made Boracay their yearly destination. Others have chosen to live on this haven

Sheltered from the fierce easterly typhoons, Boracay can be found on the northwestern tip of Panay in Aklan, a province on the Visayas island known for its Ati-atihan Festival.

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