Archive for August, 2009
An Italian Treat at Amalfi Cucina Italiana
Last night I was invited by Marcos of exploreiloilo.com to a media exclusive dinner at Amalfi Cucina Italiana in The Avenue, Smallville. It was a "Media Appreciation Night" by Amalfi in a celebration because they are included in the Philippine Tatler's "Philippine's BEST Restaurants 2009".
It...
Iloilo-Guimaras Investment Forum 2009 in Manila
Posted under Business, Gigs and Events, Guimaras, Iloilo, News on Thursday, 27 August 2009 by Eddie Mendoza Jr.
After the first ever Iloilo Investment Forum last 2008 held at the Sarabia Manor Hotel in Iloilo City here comes this year's event but now will be in Metro Manila. Organized by Iloilo Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (ILEDF), the assembly will be held at the Hotel Intercontinental Manila in...
fotoshoot 2009 Awarding and Opening of Photo Exhibit
The ribbon was cut at the Market Bazaar, 2nd Floor of Robinson’s Place Iloilo on August 23, 2009 as organizers exhibited the photo harvest of fotoshoot 2009 and winners are given their worth.
Guests and participants at the exhibit are composed of Mr. Salvador Sarabia III, Managing Director...
Ilonggo Icon to Launch Latest Book
Ilonggo literary celebrity and California-based US-Registered Nurse, Peter Solis Nery, will be in the country from late August to mid-September to promote his latest book, The Passion of Jovita Fuentes.
Released by New Day Publishers, Nery’s 14th book offering is his 2008 1st Prize...
Crispy! Cheesy! Juicy! Fresh Cordon Bleu
Posted under Food and Dining on Wednesday, 26 August 2009 by Eddie Mendoza Jr.
This recipe as they cuddly called "Chicken Roll" has been one of the mainstays at the celebration's table. Cordon Bleu is a roll layered with premium ham, juicy chicken strips and cheesy cheese wrapped in a crispy lumpia wrapper. Mrs. Nora Maprangala in Calumpang, Molo has been known for her yummy,...
SuperCat is Back: Iloilo – Bacolod v.v.
Posted under Iloilo, Negros Occidental, News, Travel Guide on Tuesday, 25 August 2009 by Eddie Mendoza Jr.
SuperCat Fast Ferry Corp. once again had opened its operations in Bacolod and Iloilo after its closure in 2005. SuperCat has been known as the most convenient vessel to ply Bacolod-Iloilo route. With its cozy seats and faster travelling time no wonder SuperCat has been a favorite ride of...
Tourist Buses Not Allowed in Iloilo City? Why?
Posted under Rants and Raves on Monday, 24 August 2009 by Eddie Mendoza Jr.
One of the recent headline of the news is quite intriguing and very disappointing. I just can't resist myself to write this post because it really is deterring being a blogger that aims to publicize Iloilo to the World as a keen tourism destination in the Philippines. For your perusal i'll quote...
August 2009 Iloilo Infrastructure Development Updates
Posted under Iloilo on Sunday, 23 August 2009 by Eddie Mendoza Jr.
Here is a recent list of proposed and ongoing projects in Iloilo City. August 2009 Update
Proposed Ongoing Projects
1. Langford Place Area
There is an ongoing development of the interior area beside SM City Mandurriao right at the PAL's office in the Victory Church bldg. This development...
Rubbing Elbows with Pro and Amateurs at the Fotoshoot 2009
Fotoshoot 2009 at Villa Rosa by the Sea Resort and Spa was really successful held last August 15, 2009. At most 100 photographers and 40 models graced the event, taking pictures of the sky, sea, sand, beach and resort.
The photographers were composed of professionals from Photo Artists League of...
Human Nature Organic Philippine Products
An innate passion and care for the environment fueled Anna Meloto-Wilk to come up with a very brilliant idea of creating organic products that are pro-Philippines, pro-poor and pro-environment. Wilk is the daughter of Tony Meloto the founder of the Gawad Kalinga (GK). Together with her sister...
Bank Directory of Iloilo
Iloilo has a very competitive and thriving market in the bank industry. If you may notice banks around the city are from corner to corner. This is a clear indication that money abounds from all over Iloilo. A quick look in the past, BPI then El Banco Español Filipino de Isabel II established its...
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