Gigs Ilonggo

Tibiao Fish Spa: Be FISHically Healthy and Clean

Junnjun Mendoza — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:56:32 +0000

Tibiao Fish Spa (TFS) has been a tourist magnet in the province of Antique since its opening on June 2009. Nestled in the adventure capital of Antique, Tibiao, TFS offers one-of-a-kind experience by combining the relaxing and exfoliating effects of fish nibbling on a person’s layer of dead skin. It is very safe, totally fun, [...]

Rediscovering Delight at Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine

Junnjun Mendoza — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:11:50 +0000

Bauhinia Filipino Cuisine is a well established restaurant in Iloilo City serving classic Filipino delights with a twist. It is located at the newest dining hub in city, The Avenue Complex in Smallville. They had been a reputable player in the food and dining industry in Iloilo and gained patrons not only here but also [...]

Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2010 PHOTOS

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:10:53 +0000

Here are the photos of the successful 38th Paraw Regatta Festival of Iloilo City. This year’s theme is “Honoring a Proud Filipino Seafaring Tradition.” Tourists both local and foreign trooped to the beaches of Villa to witness the largest sailing event in the Philippines. Herds of Norwegians were also present who believe in the ability [...]

Paraw Regatta Festival 2010 Winners

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:49:38 +0000

Here are the winners of the Paraw Regatta 2010 Competitions. The Paraw Slalom Competition was dominated by Tigbauanons (People from Tigbauan) in both Categories A and B. Category A: 1st: Jolina – owned by Orlando Tajanlangit of Tigbauan (P10,000 cash prize and a trophy) 2nd: Piranha 3 – owned by Benito Gordoncillo of Leganes (P8,000 cash prize and [...]

Samba de Regatta Mardi Gras 2010 Winners

Junnjun Mendoza — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:05:57 +0000

Here are the winners of the Samba de Regatta Mardi Gras 2010 held last February 18 at the Freedom Grandstand and February 21 at the Villa Beach for the finals while the Paraw Sailing competitions are going on. Samba de Regatta is a side event of the Paraw Regatta Festival of Iloilo City the lasrgest [...]

Rooftop Brewery: House of Beers from around the World in Iloilo

Junnjun Mendoza — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:42:08 +0000

Another discovery I had last night was the lounge in the rooftop of the ‘original’ Smallville complex in Mandurriao here in Iloilo. The Rooftop Brewery – Beers from around the World that recently opened under the ownership of the Freska Seafood Restaurant underneath. Literally it is located on the roofdeck of the newly constructed al fresco [...]

Iloilo Chinese New Year Festival 2010 Photos

Junnjun Mendoza — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:18:19 +0000

Here are some photos of the Iloilo Chinese New Year Festival 2010 highlights held on Friday, February 12, 2010 2 days ahead of the actual day of the lunar new year. The event was graced by the presence of several campaigners from the highest national aspirant to the local politicians. The exiting mayor of Iloilo [...]

One Visayas Conference 2010 in Capiz

Junnjun Mendoza — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:24:50 +0000

Villareal Stadium Roxas City, Capiz The second year of staging the One Visayas Conference will be held in Roxas City, Capiz hosted by the Provincial Government of Capiz few months after hosting a similar activity, the Western Visayas Tourism Assembly last December 2009. This a gathering of tourism stakeholders and major players in the entire Visayan [...]

Kasadyahan Festival 2010 Photos

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:41:29 +0000

Here are the photos I have taken during the Kasadyahan Festival competitions as part of the Dinagyang Festival 2010. This is the last performance of Kasadyahan with Dinagyang because it will be separated as a full fledged festival starting next year. Although there is no definite date for Kasadyahan yet, but the tourism officers are [...]

Miagao’s Salakayan Festival 2010 Schedule

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:32:47 +0000

Miagao Town Hall Salakayan Festival is an annual festivity in the progressive town of Miagao in Southern Iloilo. Etymologically, it is derived from the Ilonggo root word “Salakay” which means to attack. A weeklong celebration that includes various activities such as Food festival, Agro-industrial and Trade Fair, Fluvial Parade, Higante contest, Literary Musical contest, Evening Socials [...]