Archive for June, 2010

Dinagyang Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities [Updated]

Posted under Festivals, Iloilo on Saturday, 26 June 2010 by
It has been barely 6 months after this year's Dinagyang Festival celebration but we already have a sneak peek of the 2011 Dinagyang Festival here in Iloilo City next year. Dubbed as The Best Tourism Event in the Philippines for several consecutive years by the Association of Tourism Officers of the...
Dinagyang Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities [Updated]

The Biggest Barbeque Party in Iloilo at The Avenue

Posted under Food and Dining, Gigs and Events, Iloilo on Friday, 25 June 2010 by
Last Sunday, The Avenue Complex in Smallville had a fine revelry of food to celebrate the biggest event for dads - the Father’s Day. Dubbed as the biggest Barbeque Party in Iloilo, The Avenue showcased the specialties of each restaurant within the complex that include Amalfi Cucina Italiana,...
The Biggest Barbeque Party in Iloilo at The Avenue

The New Iloilo City Hall

Posted under Iloilo on Friday, 18 June 2010 by
After a long long time of discussions and a thorough planning stage (including maneuvering controversies), the ground breaking of the new Iloilo City Hall has taken place before Mayor Jerry Trenas (now Congressman-elect) exits. Currently the Iloilo City Government is housed at the 3rd floor of...
The New Iloilo City Hall

Mahanaim Inland Resort to boost tourism in Pototan, Iloilo

Posted under Hotels, Iloilo on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 by
Mahanaim Inland Resort a new attraction in Pototan, Iloilo is expected to boost the tourism potential of the town. It was inaugurated last June 11, 2010 but was not opened for the public yet due to some last minute finishing. Etymologically, Mahanaim is a Hebrew word for "two camps" and used as...
Mahanaim Inland Resort to boost tourism in Pototan, Iloilo

The Historic Plaza Libertad in Iloilo City

Posted under Heritage, Iloilo on Saturday, 5 June 2010 by
Plaza Libertad (formerly known as Plaza Alfonso XII) is one of the 6 beautifully landscaped plazas in Iloilo. Plazas can be found in each of the districts of Iloilo City, a clear manifestation of the strong Spanish influence in this city. Plaza Libertad on the other hand is located right at the...
The Historic Plaza Libertad in Iloilo City

Hometel at the University of Antique in Tibiao

Posted under Antique, Hotels, Travel Guide on Saturday, 5 June 2010 by
Wonder where to stay when in Tibiao? You can actually spend good nights in this remote adventure capital of Antique. As this town gets more and more boosts with its tourism potentials, there arises the need for the accommodation facility within the area to host the guests. Tibiao is located 75 km...
Hometel at the University of Antique in Tibiao

The Breathtaking Moroboro Dam in Dingle, Iloilo

Posted under Iloilo, Travel Guide on Thursday, 3 June 2010 by
The quite town of Dingle (pronounced as ding-le) in the province of Iloilo boosts with numerous tourists destinations. One of it is  Moroboro Dam known for the scenic view of the river when you are atop this gigantic water dike. Moroboro Dam is located in Barangay Moroboro a few-minute bumpy ride...
The Breathtaking Moroboro Dam in Dingle, Iloilo

Havaianas Beach Bar Iloilo Invasion

Posted under Gigs and Events, Iloilo, Ilonggo Lifestyle on Wednesday, 2 June 2010 by
Last Saturday, May 29th Havaianas fanatics in Iloilo trooped to Bourbon Street Bar in Smallville for the Havaianas Beach Bar Party. It was a fun-filled night for Iloilo’s partyphiles especially for those who partied the night out with their bare and bold Havaianas slip-ons as they get the...
Havaianas Beach Bar Iloilo Invasion