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Bangus Fiesta at Green Mango Restaurant

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:12:19 +0000

Green Mango is a fastfood restaurant in Iloilo City serving Filipino grubs in a cool and relaxing ambience. Fastfood in a sense that almost all of their offerings are paired with a viand, rice and a side dish – green mango atchara (combo meals) and you have to order it over the counter. Recently they [...]

Balaan Bukid in Jordan, Guimaras

Junnjun Mendoza — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:11:08 +0000

Guimaras is a destination in Western Visayas during the Lenten season specially for the Catholic pilgrims. It boosts with its annual Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras celebration on Good Fridays that leads to the so called Balaan Bukid. Balaan Bukid (Holy Mountain) is a 45-minutes trek from the foot of the mountain in Brgy Hoskyn some [...]

Pintados de Pasi Festival 2010 Schedule

Junnjun Mendoza — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:08:01 +0000

Here is the complete schedule of Pintados de Pasi Festival 2010. Slated in second week of March, Pintados de Pasi is expected to draw foreign and local tourists during the celebrations. Pintados de Pasi is a cultural presentation in Passi City in Iloilo to commemorate its Foundation Anniversary. This year is the 12th Foundation Anniversary of [...]

New Iced Coffee Jellies from Coffee Break

Junnjun Mendoza — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:35:53 +0000

Coffee Break an Iloilo homegrown coffee brand offers a new addition to their wide selection of coffee-based drinks this summer, the new Iced Coffee Jellies. The Iced Coffee Jellies come in different variations such as Iced Jelly Cappuccino, Iced Jelly Latte, Iced Jelly Caramel, Iced Jelly Mocha and many others… Give yourself a break. Indulge in [...]

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 [...]