ILOILO CITY: The Venice of the Philippines

Iloilo City is blessed with a wonderful gift – the Iloilo River. This river is the catalyst for the changes in Iloilo especially its marine industry. This river will truly makes Iloilo the beautiful city.

ILOILO CITY: The City of Love

Being a regional Center of Western Visayas, Iloilo's night life is very much active. With the presence of different bars, restaurants and hotels, this city has been delivering one of a kind experienced every night time.

ILOILO CITY: The Queen City of the South

Iloilo City has been making noise in terms of creating pursuing it dreams to become a modern city. High-raised building is now on its way to invade the city, as its tag-line says “My City My Pride”..

ILOILO CITY: The Center of Western Visayas

Welcoming growth and being highly-urbanized city, Iloilo's business growth is fast and becoming enormous. The presence of different intuitions in the city is an indication of being one of the economic centers in the Philippines.

ILOILO CITY: The City with Finest Festival

Paraw Regatta is one of Iloilo's finest festivals. Aside from this festivity Iloilo is also well-known for its Dinagyang which dubbed as the best Festival in the Country.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Dinagyang 2016 List of of Winners

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 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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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Dinagyang 2016 @ Iloilo City, Philippines

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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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