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Porma Balas 2012: The Iloilo Sand Sculpture Competition

Porma Balas 2012: The Iloilo Sand Sculpture Competition

| April 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

Porma Balas, a Sand Sculpture Competition will once again happen this summer in Iloilo City. Started in 1994, Porma Balas has became one of the longest running event held during summer along Villa Beach and a pioneer in such kind of event in the country. This year’s edition is happening Sunday, April 29, 2012 in front [...]

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Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2012 Schedule

Iloilo Paraw Regatta 2012 Schedule

| January 31, 2012 | 0 Comments

Iloilo will once again hold its annual Paraw Regatta Festival. The longest running sailing event in Asia is already on its 40th this year. It is slated on February 12 to 19, 2012. Paraw Regatta is a race among local outriggers on festive local sailboats known as Paraws across the Iloilo Strait.

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Pixie’s Sinugba – Live Now Open in Iloilo

Pixie’s Sinugba – Live Now Open in Iloilo

| July 18, 2011 | 2 Comments

Pixie’s Sinugba restaurant opened its first branch in Iloilo City last July 2, 2011. Located along Yulo Drive in Arevalo district, Pixie’s Sinugba added a new destination to the already famous seafood restaurant district of the city. It is located near the famed Breakthrough and Tatoy’s restaurants along Villa beach (Pixie’s is on the other [...]

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1st Iloilo National Jet Ski Competition

1st Iloilo National Jet Ski Competition

| February 10, 2011 | 0 Comments

The Iloilo Watercraft Association will hold its 1st National Jet Ski Competition Mayor’s Cup as part of the 39th Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival. Enjoy the spectacle of extreme jet ski exhibitions along Villa Beach, in front of Breakthrough Restaurant in Arevalo district on February 19, 2011 Saturday. The event kicks off at 9AM. See: Iloilo Paraw [...]

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Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule

Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule

| December 10, 2010 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

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Iloilo Supermart Villa now open!

Iloilo Supermart Villa now open!

| October 21, 2010 | 0 Comments

The people of Villa in Arevalo District of Iloilo City can now enjoy a full-service supermarket right within their backyard. Iloilo Supermart Villa is now open to serve the rest of Arevalo district and nearby Southern Iloilo towns. The establishment opened last October 15, 2010 with a smashing 3-day sale to treat the first shoppers. [...]

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Porma Balas 2010: Sand Sculpture Competition

Porma Balas 2010: Sand Sculpture Competition

| April 28, 2010 | 4 Comments

Porma Balas is one of the longest running event in summer along the Villa Beach in Iloilo City. This is a sand sculpture competition organized by Rotary and Rotaract Club of Iloilo held in front of Breakthrough Restaurant. The gray sand beach in this area is turned into a sculpture gallery during the summer every [...]

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