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Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009 Pictures

Marcos — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:58:11 +0000

Last week (December 3 to 6), all six provinces and two highly urbanized cities in Western Visayas met in Roxas City to showcase the colorful and unique tourist attractions of region. Western Visayas is among the most visited region in the Philippines, being home to the world famous Boracay Island, Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, and Masskara Festival of Bacolod City along with the alluring cultural and natural attractions of Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Guimaras, Negros Occidental, and Iloilo provinces. Onlookers and visitors attending the tourism assembly were treated to the unique opportunity of experiencing the best of Western Visayas in just one place. Here are pictures of the Western Visayas Parade of Festivals held on December 4:

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Iloilo Restaurants Guide

Marcos — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:59 +0000

Iloilo has a large number of restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines for any budget. Being a small City (land area wise), it is very possible to have a food tour of restaurants in Iloilo City and eat to your heart’s content. Iloilo is famous for its local cuisine. A visit to Iloilo will not be complete without trying its popular dishes like the La Paz Batchoy and the Pancit Molo. Iloilo’s fresh seafoods are also very popular among visitors.

The Avenue Food Strip in Smallville Complex

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Iloilo Food Trip by Flavours of Iloilo

Marcos — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:21:49 +0000

Have standby food within reach before continuing on with this post because you might develop a sudden craving while feasting your eyes on a whole gallery of delectable treats. Food is a major part of Ilonggo Society, from the well celebrated La Paz Batchoy, Pancit Molo, Fresh Seafoods, and Biscocho to the different delicacies and dishes that form the everyday Ilonggo Meal. Currently, the most popular and complete blog about Iloilo Cuisine is Flavours of Iloilo.

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Bauhinia – Innovative Filipino Cuisine

Marcos — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:58:42 +0000

There’s nothing like having a remarkable meal to add to your list of gastronomic adventures. At Bauhinia Resturant in Iloilo, there’s always a surprise every time you explore their menu. Bauhinia is where traditional Filipino dishes fuse with modern perspectives of preparing and serving Juan’s staple menu. On top of that great reason to visit Bauhinia is the restaurant’s great location in Iloilo’s rising entertainment center.

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Capiz, Philippines

Marcos — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:15:09 +0000

Life in Capiz, Philippines is simple and peaceful. It is an ideal refuge for those who wish to escape the fast-paced life in modern cities. It owes much of its charms to a mixture of its rich history and natural beauty untrammeled by modernity and this is the reason Capiz is truly amazing.

The Province of Capiz is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. Discover the Capiz mystic. Explore the rolling hills, mountain peaks and ranges.

Enjoy daytime excursions at the province’s wide beaches and isolated coves. Have a fill of a variety of seafoods available all year round. Visit local gardens, historical sites, old Spanish churches, Southeast Asia’s largest bell at Pan-ay Church, and the birthplace of Manuel A. Roxas, first Philippine President.

Experience local festivals like Balintawakan and Sinadya sa Halaran. Go spelunking. A lot of caves are waiting to be explored. Or you can make special arrangements to witness the Mundo tribe dance in Tapaz.

Text from Capiz Provincial Tourism Office

Villa Beach

Marcos — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:00:55 +0000

Villa Beach is a long gray sand beach in Arevalo (Villa) District located at the Southern Coast of Iloilo City. The area is popular weekend destination in the city for its row of restaurants offering affordable fresh seafoods. During the early 1990s, people used to enjoy bathing in the waters while spending lazy afternoons on the beach but now, most people would only spend their time strolling along the seashore or enjoying the food inside restaurants.

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Katagman Festival 2008

Marcos — Sun, 04 May 2008 18:14:20 +0000

KATAGMAN FESTIVAL is unique for its great variety of special events.

Celebrating 436th Foundation Day celebration.

Oton, under the dynamic leadership of their municipal mayor, Hon. Vicente FLORES, welcomes everyone to their KATAGMAN FESTIVAL that will formally open Salvo Parade on April 28, 2008.
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Fun things to do for the summer when in Iloilo

Marcos — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:56 +0000

Our list of fun things to do for the summer highlights fun things to do at the best places to be during the height of the season, from the inviting waters of Iloilo’s many beaches, to the refreshing retreats at Iloilo’s cool highland attractions, even to the eco-adventure attractions of nearby Guimaras Island.

Browse though Explore Iloilo’s list of fun things to do for the summer
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Paraw Regatta 2008 Pictures and Fireworks Videos

Marcos — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:27:55 +0000

Touted as the oldest sailing competition in the Asia, the Paraw Regatta is a race among traditional sailboat enthusiasts along the scenic body of water that separates Iloilo and the island paradise of Guimaras. It was held last February 10-17, 2008 and race route runs for around 37 kilometers from Villa Beach in Arevalo District to Fort San Pedro in Iloilo City and back to Villa Beach.

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