South Korean funding sought for P15-B Iloilo river project

ILOILO CITY -- The planned P15-billion Jalaur River Multipurpose Project II in Iloilo province may soon secure South Korean government assistance, Senator Franklin M. Drilon said in a public meeting here last Saturday.Mr. Drilon said he presented the project to Joong-Kyung Choi, South Korea’s minister of knowledge economy and former ambassador to the Philippines, during a meeting in that country two weeks ago. "I presented the project to him last week for possible funding by the Korean ExIm Bank (Export-Import Bank of Korea). The project has quite a big funding requirement," Mr. Drilon said in his speech during the 4th general membership...

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Top traders to grace Iloilo Business Summit

TOP business leaders in the country are expected to grace the Iloilo City Business Summit slated on July 29 at the Sarabia Hotel. “We are ready to present to the world the potentials of this southern city as the next important hub for business and priority destination,” said Felix Tiu, chairman of the Iloilo City Trade and Investment Promotions Board. Tiu said that among those invited to grace the business summit are the Philippines’ top businessmen and industrialists Fernando Zobel de Ayala of AyalaLand; Manuel V. Pangilinan of PLDT; Amb. Jess Tambunting, Loida Nicolas Lewis, Tessie S. Coson of SM Prime Holdings, and Edgar “Injap” Sia of Mang Inasal. The business summit is also expected to draw participation from other countries. (Lydia C. Pendon) Normal 0 ...

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2011 Philippine Independence Day Celebration in New York City

 PIDCI’s Independence Day takes place on the first Sunday in June every year, this year on June 5, starting with an early morning (8:30 a.m.) Flag Ceremony at the front of the Philippine Center at 556 Fifth Avenue, between 45th and 46th Streets, immediately followed by an Independence Thanksgiving Mass at Kalayaan Hall on the second floor of the Center. At 10:00 a.m., after New York Police has closed Madison Avenue from 23rd Street to 42nd Street from vehicular traffic, the Independence Day Street Fair opens on the Avenue from 24th to 26th Streets. It’s an all-day (until 6:00 p.m.) virtual Filipino Food Festival and a Mini-Expo. At 11:45...

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Gawad Kalinga now serves poor families in 8 towns

ILOILO – The strength of Gawad Kalinga (GK) is “growing exponentially” and currently, its presence can be felt in eight Iloilo towns, according to GK-Iloilo coordinator Joey Mempin. GK now has 16 villages in the towns of Ajuy, Concepcion, San Joaquin, Pototan, Barotac Viejo, Janiuay, Dingle and the latest is New Lucena. Another village will soon be established in Dumangas. “Here in Iloilo, the number of poverty incidence is a little bit high. We hope to eradicate...

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History 101: May 27, 1883 - Magdalena G. Jalandoni was Born

On May 27, 1893, Magdalena G. Jalandoni, a Hiligaynon poet, playwright and novelist, was born in Jaro, Iloilo City. Her works span from the coming of Malay settlers in the Middle Ages up to the Spanish and American colonial eras as well as the Japanese occupation of World War II, all portraying the history of Panay and the evolution of the Ilonggo culture. Her famous poem "Ang Guitara" (The Guitar) is read in classrooms all over the country today. Her other famous works include "Anabella," "Sa Kapaang Sang Inaway" (In the Heat of War), "Ang Dalaga sa Tindahan" (The Young Woman in the Store) and "Ang Kahapon ng Panay" (The...

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119 structures to give way to Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry Terminal

By Montesa Griňo-Caoyonan The 119 illegal structures alongside the abandoned Rotary Park in Brgy. Concepcion, Iloilo City will be demolished next month by the Task Force Anti-Squatting and Illegal Structures to give way to the proposed Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry Terminal Service (GIFTS) project. Engr. Robert Dumanil, head of Task Force Asis, said many of the dwellers are occupying the area only for livelihood purposes but they are not homeless. He said they have been occupying a wide portion of the park, which is a government-owned lot – 95 structures are located inside the park while 24 outside. Dumanil said these illegal structures are mostly in...

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Football Reigns in Barotac Nuevo

BAROTAC NUEVO, Iloilo, Philippines – The exhibition game of the Azkals Tuesday was a clear indication that football reigns in this Iloilo town.   “Bisan wala kami inugsulod sa kaldero, basta maka lantaw lang kami football, ok na (Even if we don’t have anything to cook and eat, as long as we can watch football),” declared the stage announcer said halfway through the friendly game of the famed national football team against Central Philippine University (CPU). The crowd, mainly natives of Barotac Nuevo, particularly cheered the Ilonggo players with the Philippine Azkals. They were proud to point out that star striker...

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Island Hopping at Concepcion, Iloilo

by Regi Adosto (ABS-CBN Iloilo) The municipality of Concepcion is located on the northeastern part of Panay Island. It is the capital of the sub-province of Northern Iloilo from 1872 to 1899 and comprises the towns of Banate, Barotac Viejo, Ajuy, Sara, San Dionisio, Estancia, Balasan and Carles. Iloilo has a lot to offer. You must experience island-hopping off Concepcion. Stroll along the pristine white sand beaches and sandbars stretching about 200 meters. Set foot on a beautiful island called Pan de Azucar where Juan Salgado defeated pirates in two battles in 1604. Pan de Azucar is the biggest island in Barangay Tambaliza and is...

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