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Iloilo Society Commercial new Jaro Branch – 4/10 update

Marcos — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 04:00:07 +0000

Here’s a photo update of the ongoing construction of Iloilo Society Commercial’s first retail complex inÂ Jaro District (near Tagbak Terminal). It’s actually Iloilo Society Commercial’s biggest store and first mall-type development so far.Â The building is

Marbuena Island Resort

Marcos — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:23 +0000

The unspoiled paradise islands and white sand beaches that dot the northern part of Iloilo are slowly gaining the attention of a growing number of tourists. A common concern of there potential tourists is that there are little to no accommodations if they wish to visit these sought after parts of the province. Fortunately, they can now have the choice of spending a relaxing weekend getaway at Marbuena Island resort, a charming full featured island resort blessed with a white sand beach, azure blue waters, great islandscape panoramic views, excellent facilities, and a whole lot of nature’s surprises and discoveries.

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How to get to Concepcion, Iloilo

Marcos — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:37 +0000

To get to Concepcion from Iloilo City, commuters can take a bus in Tagbak (Northern Iloilo) Terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City. HPQ buses are highly recommended, the fare is P110. Travel time takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. The first trip leaves Iloilo at 7am and last trip from Concepcion is around 4pm.

To get to Concepcion from Roxas City, take a bus going to Ajuy and from the terminal in Ajuy, take another bus to Concepcion.

How to get to the islands in Concepcion

There are daily passenger trips going to the major islands in Concepcion. They mostly leave in the morning and there’s only one trip per day. For large groups, visitors can go to the fish port or the wet market and search for boatmen willing to rent out their fishing boats. Sandbar Island Beach Resort in Bulubadiangan Island have their own pumpboat service for guests, the rate is P800 for the round trip transfers. For reference, the round trip transfers to Pan de Azucar Island is around P1,000 and P1,200 for Agho and Malangabang Island (P2,500 for a big boat).

Boat Tours of Concepcion Islands

Guests of Sandbar Island Beach Resort can also rent the resort’s pumpboat for a tour of nearby islands for P800. Several resorts in the mainland and fishermen at the fish port also rent our their boats for P1,000 – P1,500 for a half-day tour.

Concepcion Transportation Guide

Marcos — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:25:23 +0000

Concepcion can be reached by land from Iloilo City and Roxas City, Capiz. In Iloilo, the buses are stationed in Tagbak (Northern Iloilo) Terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City. There are buses that leave the city every hour daily.

Balasan Bibinka

Marcos — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:00:53 +0000

You could probably get a taste of Balasan’s bibinka during Jaro district’s annual fiesta but there’s no place else that you can get them as delicious as the one’s sold in the Balasan, a town at the notheastern part of Iloilo.Read the rest of Balasan Bibinka (12 comments)

Iloilo Jeepney and Bus Guide

Marcos — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:31:00 +0000

Iloilo City is a transportation hub in Western Visayas. Commuters are assured of safe travel within Iloilo and nearby provinces. Daily buses, jeepneys, and ferries provide convenient access to tourist destinations in Panay and nearby islands such as Boracay and Guimaras. Travelers could even go as far as Manila or Mindanao thanks to the RORO (Roll-on Roll-off) Ferry Network / Strong Republic Nautical Highway.

Quick Links: Iloilo to Boracay

Ceres Bus bound for Caticlan stationed at the Tagbak Terminal in Jaro, Iloilo City

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Iloilo Development Updates November 2009 Part 2 – Developments in La Paz and Jaro, Coal fired Powerplant

Marcos — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:43:59 +0000

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

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Beaches in Iloilo

Marcos — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:00:53 +0000

Panay is endowed with beautiful coasts and islets teeming with beautiful seascapes and diverse marine life just like any other island in the Pacific. Iloilo Province in Panay is definitely no exception and even has several exceptional beaches that can potentially be the Philippine’s next top tourist destination. From Iloilo’s southern to northern tips, here’s a lineup of beaches where you could go and be hot or get wet anytime of the year.

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Bulabog Putian National Park – Iloilo’s Protected Natural Reserve

Marcos — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:55 +0000

Bulabog Puti-an National Park is a protected rain forest area known for being a living museum of flora and fauna. Hundreds of local and foreign tourists visit the 847 eco-tourism park to immerse in the area’s natural attractions such as its various forms of wildlife and more than 30 caves.

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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