Tag: Iloilo City Government
Iloilo City Diamond Jubilee Charter Schedule of Activities
Iloilo City is celebrating its 75th Charter Day on August 25, 2012. In line with its Diamond Jubilee Celebration, the city government lined up various events for the Ilonggos to commemorate this historic event. The activities started last July 16 and ends on August 25. This year’s celebration centers to the theme “More than the [...]
The Installation of “Lin-ay” Atop the New Iloilo City Hall
The new iconic structure atop the under-construction Iloilo City Hall was already installed yesterday. The larger than life, “Lin-ay“, the Statue of Ilonggo Pride is a 15-foot statue of an Ilongga woman and will become the newest landmark with the new Iloilo City Hall building. A work of art by Iloilo based renowned multi-media visual [...]
August 25 is a Special Non-Working Holiday in Iloilo City
Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. by the authority of President Benigno Aquino III just signed Proclamation No. 203, declaring August 25 as a Special (Non-Working) Day in Iloilo City. August 25, 2011 marks the 74th Charter Day anniversary of Iloilo City. The then municipality of Iloilo was incorporated with the surrounding municipalities of Lapaz, [...]
“Libre Pa-Sine” Project offers Free Movies for Iloilo City’s Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens of Iloilo City can now enjoy FREE movies at the city’s premier cinemas, courtesy of the Iloilo City Local Government Unit. The Iloilo City Government in partnership with SM City Iloilo launched the “Libre Pa-Sine”, a project that will give the elderly free access to movies. This project will provide senior citizens [...]
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Sineng Pambansa Iloilo Film Festival 2011 [Updated]
11 Independent films will highlight the 2011 Sineng Pambansa Iloilo Film Festival this January. Produced with the country’s top indie film makers, directors and artists, these films are full length, well-screened and award winning pieces abroad but have yet to be shown in local theaters here in the Philippines. The Iloilo Film Festival will be an [...]
Iloilo City 2011 Countdown and Fireworks Display Photos/Videos
Here are some photos and videos taken on the eve of December 31, 2010 as Ilonggos welcome the new year, 2011. For the very first time, the Iloilo City Government organized a New Year countdown and a Pyromusical Fireworks display to usher the new year. I wasn’t able to cover the event so I just grabbed [...]
2011 Countdown & First Pyro Musical Fireworks Display in Iloilo City
Iloilo City will have a grand celebration as Ilonggos welcome 2011. There will be a New Year’s eve countdown along Benigno Aquino Avenue (Formerly Jaro West Diversion Road). At exactly 12 midnight a grand fireworks display dubbed as Iloilo’s First Pyro Digital Musical Aerial Fireworks Display will lit up the Iloilo River along the Efrain [...]
Iloilo Infrastructure Priority Projects for 2010-2013
Government infrastructure investment plans and priorities were set for the city and province of Iloilo during the Infrastructure Summit conducted by the Iloilo Business Club, Research Education and Institutional Development Foundation Inc. and the United States Agency for International Development. The summit was held last October 20, 2010 focusing more on the issues to sustain [...]
Iloilo City’s 73rd Charter Day anniversary commemoration
For the first time in the history of this city, Iloilo commemorates its declaration as a Chartered City 73 years ago. The celebration which started last July 16 (the exact date 73 years ago when Iloilo was converted into a chartered city and inaugurated 40 days after) was spearheaded by the new city Mayor, Jed [...]
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