Angelicum School Iloilo Christmas lights opening 2010 [Video]
Here is a video of the opening of the annual Christmas lights showcase at the Angelicum School Iloilo. Dubbed as Sigaboom 2010, the lights were officially switched on last Saturday (December 11, 2010). The century-old majestic Lizares Mansion now illuminates with glittering Christmas lights all over its façade ready to bring in the true spirit of the holiday season to [...]
Will Iloilo have another SM Mall?
2011 would be a very exciting year of development for Iloilo with the latest hype of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. plan of building yet another SM Mall in the city. In an article by BusinessWorld, it was disclosed that the Sy owned conglomerate is eyeing a second mall in Iloilo City. It was also revealed [...]
Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule
Iloilo’s Paraw Regatta Festival, the longest running sailing event in Asia is set on February 13 to 22 next year. Paraw Regatta is a race among local seafarers on festive local sailboats known as Paraws across the Iloilo Strait. The 39th edition of this sail-boat event is expected to draw tourists both local and foreign [...]
Iloilo Supermart Annual Pyromusical Showdown 2010
The annual pyrotechnics display of Iloilo Supermart is again happening this Friday (December 10, 2010) at the Provincial Capitol grounds. It has been a much awaited event every December organized by Iloilo’s premier local grocery store. After several years of staging the annual Fireworks display, Iloilo Supermart introduced last year the Pyromusical Showdown. While the [...]
Megaworld kicks off Iloilo Project
Philippine’s top property developer Megaworld Corporation embarks on a new wave of developments after it slew down due to the world’s financial tough times. Megaworld is now developing the 54.5-hectare Old Iloilo Airport property in Mandurriao after few years of its acquisition. Known to be a catalyst of changing the urban landscaping in Manila, Megaworld [...]
Iloilo Provincial Capitol Christmas Lights Decors
For the first time, the Iloilo Provincial Capitol and its compound illuminate with Christmas light decors. The lighting ceremony was held last December 1, 2010. It has already become an attraction in the downtown area which will run for the entire month of December. The Capitol building itself was literally set on fire with those [...]
Miss Dinagyang 2011 Candidates [Updated]
Miss Dinagyang pageant is one the highlights of Iloilo’s annual Dinagyang Festival. This year’s edition is expected to be more tremendous with the new organizer, SPPR Reel Productions. Aside from more extensive screenings and preparations, grand prizes also awaits the winner such as a trip for two at Thailand as the city’s ambassadress of goodwill, a possible [...]
Philippine Blog Awards – Visayas 2010 Winners
The winners of the Philippine Blog Awards – Visayas Leg was revealed last November 27, 2010 during the awards night dinner right after the 1st Visayas Blogging Summit here in Iloilo City. Held at The Venue Function Rooms at The Avenue Complex in Smallville, it was a momentous night for bloggers behind those blogs that are [...]
Proposed Iloilo Old Capitol Restoration Project
The old Iloilo Provincial Capitol building also known as Casa Real during Iloilo’s heyday was declared as a heritage site by the National Historical Institute (NHI). Inline with this, the Provincial Government of Iloilo has allocated P20 M for the restoration project while NHI will provide technical assistance to restitute Casa Real to its former glory. [...]
Pototan IWAG Festival 2010 Opening Schedule
The IWAG Festival of Pototan – Iloilo’s Christmas capital is set to open on December 16, 2010. This year’s edition will showcase for the first time a Pyro-Musical Fireworks display to commence the yearly festival of lights. It will also showcase a cultural event all throughout the duration of the Christmas lights exhibition. Read more about Pototan’s IWAG [...]











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