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Iloilo International Airport

MANILA, Philippines – Iloilo International Airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Clark International Airport, and Davao International Airport made it to the online travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports' top 30 best airports in Asia for 2016.

Iloilo International Airport ranked 12th, while Mactan-Cebu International Airport was at 14th, Clark International Airport at 15th, and Davao International Airport at 26th, among the airports surveyed by the travel website.

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Megaworld eyes Davao, Cebu locators for Iloilo Business Park

A view from the Richmonde Hotel inside the Iloilo Business Park shows buildings in various stages of completion. The structure at the foreground is the Iloilo Convention Center while looming behind is the still being constructed Marriot Courtyard Hotel. (Stella Estremera)

By Stella A. Estremera

MEGAWORLD Corporation noted the interest of Mindanao businesses in their 72-hectare new township development in Iloilo that is fast shaping up.

“We have been receiving a lot of inquiries from Davao and Cebu but majority are still locals,” said Harold Brian Geronimo, Megaworld's head for public relations and communications.

As it is, the commercial lots at the Iloilo Business Park are almost 80 percent sold out, he said.

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Davao City and Iloilo City: A new Centers of Excellence for BPO operations

MANILA - Ten cities in the Philippines were named as the next hubs for the information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector.

In the latest Next Wave Cities (NWC) report, the Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO), Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), and Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC) proclaimed 10 "next wave" cities as top locations for local and international IT-BPM players.

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Iloilo Ancestral Home: Marquez Lim Mansion

The newly restored Marquez Lim mansion at 11 Mapa Street, Iloilo City (beside Sta. Maria Church)

The Marquez Lim mansion was inherited by former Senator Nikki Coseteng from her mother Alicia Guanco Marquez Lim. She is the fifth generation of Marquez Lim to have inherited the house.

Coseteng earlier told media that the house restoration was made by Marcelo Alonzo, a Manila-based interior designer. The old glass blocks, tiles and all portions of the house which reflects its antiquity are being restored. Even the old faucets were rechromed. The house was also repainted with olive green to look livelier. Before it looks like a white house.Coseteng said she wants to share the house with everyone as part of Iloilo's rich heritage. She said the Marquez Lim ancestral house has a lot of stories to tell.

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Ayala Land to start Sicogon Island tourism project

by MBOnline

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and Sicogon Development Corporation (SIDECO) will launch Sicogon Island Tourism Estate development within the first half of 2016.

The ALI-SIDECO joint venture is expected to drive economic progress in Western Visayas and the entire region as it serves as a tourism hub for surrounding or nearby destinations like Gigantes, Bantayan and Concepcion islands.

The 1,100-hectare Sicogon Island will feature a balanced mix of developments, such as a resort town center, hotels and resorts, as well as commercial and residential establishments, supported by an on-site airstrip.  The ground breaking of the airport runway is scheduled for the second half of the year.

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Forget Boracay: Islas de Gigantes White Sand Beaches are Unspoilt

Contributed by B and C Backpack the Earth

To most tourists, Boracay is still the “epitome” of the best white sand beach in the Philippines. But if you’re unlike them who prefers low-key, uncrowded white sand beach, head on to Isla de Gigantes instead, located in Carles, Iloilo.

My research convinced me that we will only go to Cabugao Gamay, Tangke Water Lagoon, Bantique Sandbar and Antonia Beach. It’s impossible to explore the remaining islets/islands in one day. Gigantes is named as such because it’s giant, where “malalaking tao” or giant people according to locals, used to live.

It’s easy to fall in love with Bantique Sandbar. The waters are crystal-clear green and the sand on the beach is flat. If you don’t know how to swim, or for some reason afraid to go farther away from the shore, Bantique Sandbar invites you to go farther without worrying of the sudden slide of the sand. It’s that flat! Even up to chest deep. Bantique Sandbar feels like a huge swimming pool. But always be careful.

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List of BPO Company in Iloilo

Iloilo City is one of the major hubs in business process outsourcing industry. The presence of contact centers, KPO, transcription & online research centers are widely distributed in the city. 

Why Iloilo is business friendly for BPO companies?

• the high pool of graduates coming from 8 universities in the city (excluding external campuses and other 2 universities in Iloilo Province )
• the low cost of business
• the stable power provided by sole distributor PECO
• the presence of all internet & communication provider in the philippines
• the accessibility of the city having state of the art Airport
• the presence of 4 big companies  namely, Iloilo Business Park, Ayala, Gaisano & SM which build offices suited for ICT & accredited by PEZA

Below is the list of BPO/KPO Companies in the City & Province  of Iloilo

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Dinagyang 2016 List of of Winners

 ATI ATI TRIBES COMPETITION

Major Awards
Champion: Tribu Salugnon sang Jaro National High School
1st runner up: Tribu Ilonganon sang Jalandoni Memorial National High School
2nd runner up: Tribu Pan-ay sang Fort San Pedro National High School
3rd runner up: Tribu Paghidaet sang Lapaz National High School
4th runner up: Tribu Baybayanon sang Calaparan National High School

Minor Awards
Best in Performance: Tribu Salugnon sang Jaro National High School
Best in Choreography: Tribu Salugnon sang Jaro National High School
Best in Music: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School
Best in Costume: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School
Best in Street Dancing: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School
Best in Discipline: Tribu Ilonganon sang Jalandoni National High School

Special Awards
Best in Choreograper: Tribu Salugnon sang Jaro National High School
Best in Musical Director: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School
Best in Headress: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School
Best in Costume Designer: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School

OPENING SALVO AWARD
Best in Overall Performance: Tribu Salugnon sang Jaro National High School
Best in Discipline: Tribu Panayanon sang Iloilo City National High School
Best in Costume: Tribu Salugnon sang Jaro National High School



KASADYAHAN REGIONAL CULTURAL COMPETITION

Major Awards
Champion: Tribu Tatusan sang Caluya, Antique
1st runner up: Tribu Kasag sang Banate, Iloilo
2nd runner up: Tribu Bantayan sang Guimbal, Iloilo
3rd runner up: Mabulakon’g Pundok Sa Erpazalio sang Pinta Flores Festival, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
4th runner up: Tribu Patabang sang Tapaz, Capiz

Minor Awards Best in Street Dancing: Tribu Bantayan sang Guimbal, Iloilo
Best in Performance: Tribu Kasag sang Banate, Iloilo
Best in Choreography: Tribu Tatusan sang Caluya, Antique
Best in Music: Tribu Kasag sang Banate, Iloilo
Best in Costume: Tribu Kasag sang Banate, Iloilo
Best in Choreographer: Tribu Tatusan sang Caluya, Antique
Best Musical Director: Tribu Kasag sang Banate, Iloilo

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Dinagyang 2016 @ Iloilo City, Philippines

Iloilo's Dinagyang 2016: Beyond Fan Fame Borders

January is really more fun in the Philippines! In Visayas Region alone three of the most famous festivals will be held.  Iloilo's Hall of Fame Awardee Dinagyang will be bigger and quality festival that will set on January 23 & 24, 2016. To know more about the schedule take a closer look for this schedule:

ILOILO DINAGYANG 2016 SCHEDULE

Jan. 03 - 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Fashion Show – SM City Iloilo – New Wing

Jan. 08 - 2PM Opening Salvo Mass with the different Tribe Dancers – San Jose Parish Church

Jan. 08 - 3PM OPENING SALVO – City Parade Route – Circuit Eight

Jan. 09 - 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Pre-Pageant Festival Costume – SM City Iloilo – New Wing

Jan. 09 - 4PM Mr. Iloilo Dinagynag  and Ms. Iloilo Dinagyang – Robinson’s Place Iloilo (Housefit Gym Center)

Jan. 15 - 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Pre-Pageant: Parade of Beauties & Swimwear – Iloilo Business Park & Esplanade

Jan. 16 - 4PM Sto. Niño Festival Queen – SM City Iloilo Event Center

Jan. 18 - 6:30AM  Arrival of the Pilgrim Image of Señor Sto. Niño from Cebu City to Iloilo Airport Terminal Motorcade passing by Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara, Pavia, and Jaro Cathedral – San Jose Parish Church

Jan. 18 - 1:30 PM Arrival at the Cathedral (Mass and Public Veneration) – San Jose Parish Church
Jan. 18 - 5:30 PM Opening of Iloilo Travel Mart – SM City Iloilo

Jan. 19 - 4PM  Iloilo Arts Festival: Folk Dance, Binalabay, Latin Dance Sports – SM City Carpark

Jan. 20 - 7PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Coronation Night – San Agustin Gym

Jan. 21 - 5PM Onwards Dinagyang IHRAA FOOD FESTIVAL – Delgado Street


JAN 22:

8AM TAMBOR TRUMPA MARTSA MUSIKA – Bonifacio Drive to Freedom Grandstand

3PM SALVO OF A THOUSAND DRUMS – Arroyo Fountain Area

3PM FLUVIAL PROCESSION – Fort San Pedro to disembark in Iloilo Customs House to San Jose Parish Church

7 PM Kapuso Night  – Robinson’s Place Iloilo

7 PM LUCES IN THE SKY – SM City Parking Lot


JAN 23:

7AM Mass for Kasadyahan Contestants – San Jose Paris Church

8AM KASADYAHAN CULTURAL COMPETITION – City Parade Route – Circuit Eight

2PM Sponsors Mardi Gras – Parade from Freedom Grandstand

7PM  RELIGIOUS SADSAD – San Jose Parish Church


JAN 24:

6AM Concelebrated High Mass – San Jose Paris Church

8AM 2016 ILOILO DINAGYANG ATI CONTEST – City Parade Route
   
PM      AWARDING CEREMONY – Freedom Grandstand


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